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PREMIO FX2 (212A) FAQ
PREMIO FX2 (212A) 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.

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

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

    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.

    How do I enable the USB port?

  • Contact your PREMIO VAR/reseller for the USB cable first.
  • 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.

    Can I use just one DIMM?

  • Yes, the system board will work with just one DIMM present.

    What kind of DIMMs should I use?

  • The PREMIO FX2 motherboard only accepts unbuffered, 3.3V EDO/FP DIMM.
  • Because it uses the Intel 440FX chipset, it does not support SDRAM!

    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.
  • Remove all the add-on cards. Leave only memory and CPU and turn on the system. The system should beep. If it doesn't, then you have a defective motherboard.

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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.

    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.

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    Award BIOS History
    Version 1.0

  • Initial BIOS release.

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