Updated BIOS are available on our FTP site.

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

Power off your system and move JBAT1 (see system board diagram) to 2-3 (towards the DIMM sockets) 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 the BIOS using the correct BIOS for your system board; flashing the wrong BIOS will render the board inoperable.

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Hardware Questions

How do I disable the onboard audio?

Go into the BIOS setup (hit DELETE key while system is booting up) and go into Integrated Peripherals / AC'97 Audio and set it to disabled.

How do I disable the onboard network adapter?

Go into the BIOS setup (hit DELETE key while system is booting up) and go into Integrated Peripherals. Set Onboard LAN Selection to disabled.

Why doesn't my AGP video card fit in the AGP slot?

The system AGP slot is for AGP 4X, 1.5V compliant video cards only. Older AGP video cards will not fit because it does not operate at 1.5V. The only solution is to upgrade your existing AGP video card to one that is 4X and 1.5V compliant.

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 98/98SE, Windows 2000, Windows Millennium Edition (Me), and Windows XP all come with native USB drivers.

What kind of DDR DIMMs can I use?

DDR266/PC2100, non ECC DDR DIMMs.

Award BIOS History

Version 5.51 - official release 09/30/2002

* Initial release with Premio OEM embedded string

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System Board Picture and Diagram

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Click on the diagram above for an enlarged view (will open in new window).

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Processor Setting

There are no jumpers or DIP switches to configure for the CPU speed. Just install the CPU and the BIOS will autodetect the proper speed and voltage settings.

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Front Chassis Panel Connector Block (JFP1)

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Rear I/O Connectors
Don't mix up the PS/2 mouse and keyboard connector, otherwise your keyboard may not work properly. It is recommended that you use powered speakers for the onboard sound.

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Drivers / Software / User's Manual

	Avance ALC201A AC97 audio [9x/Me/W2K/XP - 3.2MB]
	USB 2.0 drivers [XP - 1.0MB] [W2K - 273K]
	Intel Chipset INF Update v4.00.1013 for 9x/Me/W2K/XP - 1.3MB
	Onboard Realtek 8101L LAN [9x/Me/W2K/XP - 1MB]
	System Board Manual (requires Adobe Acrobat reader) - 4.4MB
	Adobe Acrobat 5.0 Reader for 9x/Me/NT/W2K/XP - 8.8MB

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