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BIOS Questions
Do you have a BIOS history file that includes the problem(s) fixed for each revision of the BIOS?
How do I update or flash my BIOS?
How do I clear the CMOS? How do I clear the BIOS password?
I have flashed my BIOS, but now I get no video!
Hardware Questions
I've turned the system on, but I'm getting no power (i.e., power supply fan does not spin).
I have two USB ports in the back, how do I enable them?
What kind of DIMMs should I use?
Can I use just one DIMM?
What is the system's maximum memory capacity?
Why is 512MB the maximum memory capacity when there are three DIMM slots present?
Does the system support ECC memory?
How do I enable the "DRAM Data Integrity Mode" in the BIOS?
Operating System Specific Questions
Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows 2000?
Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows NT 4.0?
Award BIOS History
Version 2.2 - released 05/15/2000
Version 2.1 - released 03/30/2000
System Board Diagram/Picture and Jumper Settings
System Board Picture
Jumper Descriptions
Processor Settings
If you get no video after installing the processor, try clearing the BIOS first.
In the system BIOS setup, under the "CPU Play & Play III" menu, there is an option call "CPU Clock/Spread Spectrum."
Set this option to 66MHz/On for Celeron processors; set it to 100MHz/On for Pentium III.
If you set this option to 100MHz/On and install an Intel Celeron CPU, then you will get no video.
Because you are attempting to run the Celeron at 100MHz front side bus, which is not supported.
Front Panel Connector Block (JFP)
Back I/O Connectors
Drivers / Software / Manual
Always extract all files/drivers with the -D switch (extract with subdirectories)!
Processor / Chipset
I/O Ports
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How do I get into the BIOS setup?
Can I use an ATA-66 IDE HDD with this system?
Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows 98/98SE?
Version 2.3B1 - beta release 06/30/2000
System Board Diagram
System board diagram is not drawn to scale.
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Click on system board for a larger view.
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Jumper Function SW1 Process Speed Setting (see below) IR Infra-red module connector JRMS1 Power on/off switch connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS; 1-2: default; 2-3: clear CMOS/password CPUFAN CPU fan connector PSFAN Power supply fan connector SYSFAN System chassis fan connector JFP Front panel connector block (see below) JGS1 Power saving switch connector JGL1 Power saving LED connector JWOL Wakeup on LAN connector JVSB1 Keyboard Power; 2-3: default (disable 5V standby function); 1-2: 5V Standby JMDM1 Wakeup on modem connector J2 Optional temperature probe connector J9 CPU Bus Frequency Selector; closed: default; open: overclock from 66MHz to 100MHz FSB J10 CPU Bus Frequency Selector 2; closed: default; open: overclock from 100MHz to 133MHz FSB J11 Intel or Cyrix CPU Selector; open: Intel; closed: Cyrix J13 Reserved; always open J14 Reserved; always open Top of page
To set the CPU speed, you need to set SW1 for the correct clock multiplier; see the table below.
The only exception is the Intel Celeron/566/600 or Pentium III/850 processor. If you're using one of these CPU, then
it does not matter what SW1 is set to; the BIOS will automatically set the correct clock multiplier for you.
Processor
SW1 Jumper Setting: 1, 2, 3, 4
Intel Celeron/366 PPGA
5.5x (on, on, off, off)
Intel Celeron/400 PPGA
6.0x (off, on, on, on)
Intel Celeron/433 PPGA
6.5x (off, off, on, on)
Intel Celeron/466 PPGA
7.0x (off, on, off, on)
Intel Celeron/500 PPGA
7.5x (off, off, off, on)
Intel Celeron/533 PPGA
8.0x (off, on, on, off)
Intel Celeron/566 FC-PGA
8.5x (N/A - auto detect by BIOS)
Intel Celeron/600 FC-PGA
9.0x (N/A - auto detect by BIOS)
Intel Celeron/667 FC-PGA
9.5x (N/A - auto detect by BIOS)
Intel Pentium III/500E
5.0x (on, on, off, off)
Intel Pentium III/550E
5.5x (on, on, off, off)
Intel Pentium III/600E
6.0x (off, on, on, on)
Intel Pentium III/650
6.5x (off, off, on, on)
Intel Pentium III/700
7.0x (off, on, off, on)
Intel Pentium III/750
7.5x (off, off, off, on)
Intel Pentium III/800
8.0x (off, on, on, off)
Intel Pentium III/850
8.5x (N/A - autodetect by BIOS)
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For the keyboard lock jumper, putting a jumper on it will lock the keyboard;
so it should be open by default. If the HDD LED, power LED, or speaker doesn't
work, try reversing the connector.
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Don't mix up the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connector, otherwise your keyboard
may not work properly.
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