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PREMIO 440Z/ZX3/ZX2/BX2 (6147) FAQ / BIOS / Drivers

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Specifications

Processor / Chipset
  • Intel Celeron (266, 300, 300A, 333A)
  • Intel Pentium II (233, 266, 300, 333, 350, 400, 450)
  • Pentium III "Katmai" (450, 500, 550, 600MHz @ 100MHz FSB)
  • ZX3 ONLY: Pentium III "Coppermine" (600, 650, 700MHz @ 100MHz FSB)
  • Intel 440ZX AGPset

    Memory

  • Two DIMM sockets
  • Maximum of 256MB

    Slots

  • Three PCI 2.1 busmastering slots
  • One ISA slots
  • One shared ISA/PCI slot

    Features

  • Wakeup on LAN (WuLAN) support
  • Wakeup on modem ring support
  • Award flash BIOS w/ ACPI/APM/PnP
  • Able to boot from IDE CD-ROM
  • LS/120 SuperDisk bootable

    Dimension

  • Micro ATX form factor
  • 24.4cm(L)x19cm(W)x4 layers PCB
    		• Integrated Devices
  • ATI 3D Rage Pro Turbo AGP 2x (8MB SDRAM)
  • Creative Labs ES137x PCI audio

    I/O Ports

  • Two USB ports
  • One ECP/EPP LPT/parallel port
  • Two COM/serial ports
  • One IrDA connector for SIR
  • Two Ultra/DMA IDE/ATAPI channels
  • One FDD connector (2 Mbps)
  • PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors

    Certifications

  • Microsoft 95/98/NT Logo
  • Novell YES
  • NSTL Year 2000 compliant
  • ISO 9002 certified

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    BIOS Questions

    How do I get into the BIOS setup?

  • Keep hitting the DELETE key during the system memory count.

    I've setup the CPU speed jumpers correctly, but the BIOS is still showing the wrong CPU speed.

  • Go into the BIOS and go to CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP and make sure the option "CPU Host/PCI Frequency" is set to 100/33MHz.

    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 update or flash my BIOS?

  • Updated BIOS are available on our FTP site.

    I'm running Windows 9x and plug & play doesn't seem to work.

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

    I need to allocate a specific IRQ (interrupt request) and/or DMA channel for an ISA card.

  • Go into the BIOS's PCI/PnP Configuration and set Resource Controlled By from Auto to Manual.
  • A list of IRQs and DMA channels will appear; set the required IRQ number from PCI/PnP to Legacy/ISA.

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

  • Power off your system, move JBAT1 to 2-3 and leave it there for 2 or 3 seconds.
  • Move JBAT1 back to 1-2 and power up your system.

    I have flashed my BIOS, but now I get no video!

  • Try clearing your CMOS (see above).
  • Make sure you've flashed it using the correct BIOS for your system board; flashing a wrong BIOS will render the board inoperable.

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    Hardware Questions

    What is the difference between the Intel Celeron/300 and Celeron/300A?

  • The 300A or 333A processor comes with 128K L2 cache.

    I'm have a Celeron/366 or 400, what's the correct jumper settings?

  • The Celeron/366 or 400's clock multiplier is locked.
  • Which means it does not matter what your jumper settings are; the BIOS will autodetect and run the processor at the correct speed.

    How do I disable the onboard ATI video?

  • JP2 closed enables the onboard ATI video; open disables it.
  • JP2 is located to the left of the green Intel 440BX chipset heatsink.

    How do I disable the onboard Creative Labs ES137x PCI sound?

  • Go into the BIOS / Integrated Peripherals, and disable the onboard sound.

    Can I upgrade to more than 8MB SDRAM video memory?

  • No, the motherboard's video memory is fixed at 8MB.

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

  • Make sure the cable from the case's power switch is connected properly to the board's power on jumper; refer to the motherboard manual.
  • Try reseating the ATX power connector to the motherboard.
  • Disconnect all the power connectors to your HDD, FDD, CD-ROM, etc. then try powering the system up.
  • Try replacing the ATX power supply.

    I have two USB ports in the back, how do I enable them?

  • Windows NT 4.0 currently do not support USB.
  • Windows 98 and 2000 comes with native USB drivers.
  • Windows 95 (version 950B/950C only!) can enable the USB ports by getting the Microsoft USB driver and Intel USB INF update.

    I've installed a Pentium II/333 CPU and have set the jumper settings correctly, but it shows up as 133MHz.

  • Check to make sure the CPU you have is 333, not 300.
  • Trying to overlock a 300 to 333 will show up as 133MHz.

    Can I use just one DIMM?

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

    What's the difference between regular SDRAM and PC100 SDRAM?

  • PC100 SDRAM is required for Pentium II/350MHz or higher CPU.
  • For Celeron or up to Pentium II/333, you can use regular SDRAM (PC66) or PC100 SDRAM.

    What's the maximum memory capacity?

  • 256MB: Using two 128MB SDRAM DIMMs.

    What kind of DIMMs should I use?

  • The motherboard only accepts unbuffered, tin leads, 3.3V SDRAM DIMM.

    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 9x?

  • Disable serial port 2 in the BIOS and remove the COM2 port, if present, in Windows 9x's Device Manager.
  • Also, make sure the Plug and Play option is enabled in the BIOS.

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    Operating System Specific Questions

    Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows 98?

  • Yes, we do; please see PREMIO PC Windows 98 Troubleshooting Guide.

    Do you have a guide for Windows 2000?

  • Yes, we do; please see PREMIO's Windows 2000 Guide.

    Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows 95?

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

    Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows NT 4.0?

  • Yes, we do; please see PREMIO Windows NT 4.0 Troubleshooting Guide.

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

  • Download this updated INF file (577K) for Windows 95.

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    Award BIOS History

    Version 1.9 - official release 06/15/2000

  • Fixed: ACPI BIOS error message when installing Windows 2000
  • Added: Premio OEM embedded string

    Version 1.8 - official release 05/01/2000

  • Added: Support for Intel Pentium III/850MHz and higher

    Version 1.6 - official release 03/03/2000

  • Fixed: Maxtor HDD being detected as 100MB
  • Added: Support for Intel Celeron FC-PGA processors

    Version 1.5 - official release 01/07/2000

  • Added: Support for IDE HDDs >=40GB in size
  • Added: Coppermine support for ZX3 motherboard only!
  • Fixed: With an LS-120 drive (IDE), Iomega ZIP drive (IDE), and CD-RW (IDE) in the system, after loading the Ziptools, the Zip drive will change from D: to B: All the devices still work OK.

    Version 1.3 - official release 10/18/1999

  • Fixed: ATA-66 IDE HDDs detected as UDMA 4; now shows the correct mode of UDMA 2.

    Version 1.2 - official release 02/01/1999

  • Added: Serial number feature for Pentium III processor.

    Version 1.1 - release 01/25/1999

  • Fixed: Iomega ZIP ATAPI2 drives showing up as 3.5" B: drive icon in Windows 95/98.

    Version 1.0 - released 10/08/1998

  • Initial release.

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    Jumper Settings

    System Board Diagram
    System Board Diagram
    System board is not drawn to scale.

    System Board Picture
    6147 small
    Click on system board for a larger view (57K).

    Jumper Descriptions
    JumperFunction
    SW1Processor setting (see below)
    PSFAN1Power supply fan
    CPUFANCPU fan
    SYSFANChassis fan
    JBAT1Clear CMOS/password; 1-2: default; 2-3: clear CMOS
    JFP1Front panel connector (see below)
    JRMS1Power switch
    IRInfrared IrDA module connector
    JP2Onboard VGA: closed: enabled, open: disabled
    JSG1Power saving switch
    JGL1Power saving LED
    JP1Power on mode; closed: power on by switch (default);
    open: immediate power on/last state
    JWOL1Wake up on LAN
    JMDM1Wake up on modem ring
    J6Modem internal voice
    J5Auxiliary line in
    J8Modem internal voice
    JSOR1CPU temperature sensor (optional)
    J3Chassis intrusion (optional)
    JVSB1Keyboard power: 2-3: default; 1-2: 5V standby

    Processor Settings
    ProcessorSW1 - 4,3,2,1
    Celeron/266open, closed, closed, closed
    Celeron/300open, closed, open, closed
    Celeron/300Aopen, closed, open, closed
    Celeron/333Aopen, open, closed, closed
    Pentium II/233closed, open, open, closed
    Pentium II/266open, closed, closed, closed
    Pentium II/300open, closed, open, closed
    Pentium II/333open, open, closed, closed
    Pentium II/350closed, open, open, closed
    Pentium II/400open, closed, closed, closed
    Pentium III/450open, closed, open, closed
    Pentium III/500open, open, closed, closed
    Pentium III/550open, open, open, closed
    Pentium III/600closed, closed, closed, open
    Pentium III/650closed, closed, open, open
    Pentium III/700closed, open, closed, open

    The SW1 jumper block is located at the lower right hand corner of the board; just to the right of the BIOS. 1 is closest to the edge of the board, and 4 is facing the DIMM sockets.

    If the system is showing the wrong CPU speed even though you've set the jumpers correctly, go into the BIOS. Go to CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP and make sure the option "CPU Host/PCI Frequency" is set to 100/33MHz.

    Front Panel Connector Block
    Front Panel Connector Block
    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.

    Back I/O Connectors
    Back I/O Connectors
    Don't mix up the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connector, otherwise your keyboard may not work properly. It's highly recommended that you use powered speakers for the onboard sound. The joystick port is also the MIDI port.

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    Drivers / Software / Manual

  • Intel PCI Bridge/PIIX4-E INF fix for Windows 95 version 950B/950C
  • Microsoft OEM USB driver for Windows 95 version 950B/950C
  • Creative Labs ES1371 AudioPCI [9x 15MB] [NT 4.0 14MB]
  • ATI Rage Pro Turbo AGP video [9x/Me 10MB]
  • System Board Manual (PDF - requires Adobe Acrobat) 665K
  • Adobe Acrobat 4.0 Reader for 9x/NT 5.3MB

    Always extract all files/drivers with the -D switch (extract with subdirectories)!

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