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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
How do I enable or disable the AMR modem slot?
How do I enable ATA-66 IDE support?
My HDD is not ATA-66, can I still use it?
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?
Do I need to use PC133 SDRAM DIMM?
Can I use just one DIMM?
What is the system's maximum memory capacity?
Does the system support ECC memory?
Operating System Specific Questions
I have an Unknown PCI Multimedia Device in Device Manager under Windows 9x or W2K.
Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows 98/98SE?
Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows 2000?
Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows NT 4.0?
AMI BIOS History
System Board Diagram/Picture and Jumper Settings
System Board Picture
Jumper Descriptions
Processor Settings
To get into the BIOS, keep hitting the DELETE key during the memory count
screen. Then go into the Hardware Monitor Setup. For most processors,
the system will auto detect your processor type and speed and set itself
accordingly.
If you wish, you can manually set the CPU Host Clock (MHz) and CPU Ratio Selection;
please refer to the table below.
If you set the CPU Host Clock (MHz) or CPU Ratio Selection too high, then you
must clear the CMOS first, so you can get back into the BIOS.
Note that the E designation means it is a "Coppermine" CPU, while the B
designation means the CPU host clock is 133MHz. Also, if the CPU Host Clock (MHz)
is set to 133MHz then PC133 SDRAM DIMM is required.
Front Panel Connector Block (JFP1)
Back I/O Connectors
Diagnostic LEDs (D-LED)
Drivers / Software / Manual
Always extract all files/drivers with the -D switch (extract with subdirectories)!
Processor / Chipset
Back I/O Connectors
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How do I get into the BIOS setup?
How do I enable or disable the onboard audio?
I have an Unknown Device in Device Manager under Windows 9x or W2K.
Version 1.0 - released 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 JPF1 Front panel connector block (see below) CPUFAN CPU Fan Connector SYSFAN System Chassis Fan Connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS/Password: 1-2: default; 2-3: Clear CMOS JRMS1 Remote Power On/Off Switch J4 Infra-red Module Connector JGS1 Power Saving Switch Connector JGL1 Power Saving LED Connector JWOL1 Wake-Up on LAN Connector JMDM1 Wake-Up on Modem Connector JFSH1 BIOS Flash Lock: closed: locked OR open: unlocked JCD CD audio in JAUX Auxiliary audio JPH Modem voice USB2 Front panel USB connector Top of page
There are no physical jumpers or DIP switches to set for the processor speed; it is
set in the BIOS under Hardware Monitor Setup.
Processor CPU Host Clock (MHz) CPU Ratio Selection
Intel Pentium III/500E
100
5.0x
Intel Pentium III/550E
100
5.5x
Intel Pentium III/600E
100
6.0x
Intel Pentium III/650
100
6.5x
Intel Pentium III/700
100
7.0x
Intel Pentium III/750
100
7.5x
Intel Pentium III/800
100
8.0x
Intel Pentium III/850
100
Autodetect by BIOS
Intel Pentium III/533
133
4.0x
Intel Pentium III/600EB
133
4.5x
Intel Pentium III/667
133
5.0x
Intel Pentium III/733
133
5.5x
Intel Pentium III/800B
133
6.0x
Intel Pentium III/866
133
6.5x
Intel Pentium III/933
133
7.0x
Intel Pentium III/1,000
133
7.5x
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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. It's highly recommended that you use powered
speakers for the onboard sound.
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The row of diagnostic LED at the rear of the system board allows you to
determine the cause of a problem. If the D-LED stops at a certain state,
then refer to the table below for the probable cause and
solution, if any. Note the LEDs are labeled 2, 3, 4, and 5, with LED 5
being the topmost one.
D-LED
Description
Cause/Solution
System power on; begin BIOS initialization
Processor not setup correctly or damaged; possible bad onboard battery/Replace CPU and/or battery
Chipset initialization
Possible damaged chipset/Replace system board
Memory detection test; testing onboard memory size
Memory not installed correctly or bad memory module/Check or replace memory
Decompressing BIOS for fast boot
Possible damanged BIOS chip/Replace or reflash BIOS
Initializing keyboard controller
Bad keyboard or controller/Replace keyboard or system board
Testing shadow RAM; read/write shadow RAM area
N/A
CPU initialization; display CPU type, bus type, etc.
N/A
Testing real time clock (RTC)
Low onboard lithium battery/Replace battery
Initializing video interface, detect CPU clock speed, initialize video adapter
CPU speed not set correctly/Clear CMOS and reset CPU speed in BIOS
BIOS sign on, display CPU speed
N/A
Testing base and extended memory
Memory not installed correctly or bad memory module/Check or replace memory
Assigning resource to ISA slots
N/A
Initializing IDE controller and HDD
Possible bad IDE cable, HDD, or controller/Replace cable, HDD, or system board
Initializing floppy controller
Possible bad floppy cable, drive, or controller/Replace cable, drive, or system board
Assigning IRQ to PCI devices
N/A
Operating system booting
N/A
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Onboard VIA AC97 v1.08 audio for 9x/NT/W2K/DOS/Linux - 1.6MB
VIA 4-in-1 Driver v4.20 for 9x/NT - 832K
System Board Manual (PDF - requires Adobe Acrobat) - 626K
Adobe Acrobat 4.0 Reader for 9x/NT/W2K - 5.3MB
