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PREMIO TX (200E) FAQ
PREMIO TX (200E) FAQ and BIOS History

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  • Intel updated PIIX4 INF file for Windows 95
  • Microsoft OEM USB driver for Windows 95 version 950B only

    BIOS Questions
    Do you have a BIOS history file that includes the problem(s) fixed for each revision of the BIOS?

  • Yes, click here for the file.

    How do I clear the CMOS? How do I clear the BIOS password?

  • Power off your system, move JBAT (located next to the BIOS chip) to 2-3 and leave it there for 2 or 3 seconds.
  • Move JBAT back to 1-2 and power up your system.

    I'm running Windows 95 and plug & play doesn't seem to work.

  • Go into the BIOS's PCI/PnP Configuration and enable the PnP OS option.

    I flashed my BIOS, but now I get no video.

  • Try clearing your CMOS (see above).

    How come the options I see in the BIOS doesn't always match the ones in the manual?

  • Because BIOS are updated constantly, the manual cannot always keep up with the changes.

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    Hardware Questions
    I've turned the system on, but I'm getting no power (i.e., power supply fan does not even spin).

  • If your ATX power supply has an on/off button in the back, make sure it's turned on.
  • Make sure the wire from your power switch is connected properly to the motherboard; see the motherboard manual.
  • Try reseating the ATX power connector to the motherboard.
  • Disconnect all power connectors to your HDD, FDD, CD-ROM, etc. then try to turn the system on.

    I have two USB ports in the back, how do I get them to work?

  • You can enable the USB ports by getting the Microsoft USB driver and the Intel USB INF update.
  • Please note these drivers are for Windows 95 OSR2.0 ONLY.

    I push the power button, but my system doesn't turn off; the power supply fan is still spinning.

  • The 200E comes with a new type of power management; push the power button once when the system is ON tells the systm to go into suspend mode.
  • Push and HOLD the power button down for FOUR SECONDS will shut the system down.
  • You can modify this setting in the BIOS/Power Management settings under the option SOFT-OFF by PWR-BTTN.

    Can I mix DIMMs and SIMMs?

  • It is not recommended to mix DIMMs and SIMMs. DIMMs are usually 3.3V while SIMMs are 5.0V.
  • This motherboard only takes unbuffered 3.3V DIMMs.

    Can I use just one (1) DIMM?

  • Yes, the system board will work with just one DIMM present. For SIMMs, you will still have to use a pair.

    How do I get a plug and play card to work in DOS and/or Windows 3.11/WfW?

  • You need to run the ICU (ISA Configuration Utility) that shipped with the card.

    I have a PnP soundcard and PnP modem, but I'm getting conflicts.

  • It's recommended that you let the modem take COM2 (2F8h/IRQ3); see the question below.
  • And set the soundcard at 220h/IRQ5/DMA1, if possible.
  • Also, try adding the card in one at all time; put the soundcard in first, let 95 detect it, then add the modem.

    I have a plug and play modem, how do I setup it for COM2 in Windows 95?

  • Disable serial port 2 in the BIOS and remove the COM2 port, if present, in Windows 95's Device Manager.

    I get no video; how do I troubleshoot it?

  • Try reseating your video cards, memory, and CPU; or try swapping out the components.

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    Operating System Specific Questions
    Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows 95?

  • Yes, we do; please see PREMIO PC Windows 95 Troubleshooting Guide.

    In Windows 95's Device Manager, how do I rid of the PCI Bridge and PCI USB entries under Other Device?

  • Please see our PREMIO PC Windows 95 Troubleshooting Guide.

    I'm running DOS/Windows 3.11/WfW; how do I use plug and play cards?

  • You need to run the ICU (ISA Configuration Utility) that came with the PnP cards.

    I'm running Windows NT 3.51 and I've applied service pack 4, now I can't see my IDE CD-ROM drive.

  • If your CD-ROM is on the secondary IDE channel, make sure it's set to master, not slave.

    I'm using Novell Netware 3.x/4.x; how do I get Novell to mount IDE CD-ROM drives?

  • You need to get the HAM drivers.

    I have more than 16MB of memory, but Netware only shows 16MB.

  • Consult your Netware manual; you may need to register your memory.

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    Award BIOS History
    Version 2.1

  • Some system won't POST with a single Hitachi 32MB SDRAM DIMM present. (To get into system to flash the BIOS to 2.1, simply hit the reset button.)

    Version 2.0

  • System stops at POST code C1 on some configurations.
  • NUM LOCK key doesn't function after boot up.
  • Infrared transfer doesn't work.

    Version 1.0

  • Initial BIOS release.

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