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Specifications

Processor / Chipset
AMD Athlon XP/1700+, 1800+, 1900+, 2000+, 2100+, 2200+, 2400+, 2600+, and higher

AMD Duron 1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.3GHz, and higher

VIA Apollo KT333 chipset
Socket A supporting 200/266/333MHz front side bus
Memory
Three DDR DIMM slots
Max. of 1.5GB (3 x 512MB)

Supports DDR266/333 (PC2100 and PC2700)
Slots
Five PCI (32 bit/33MHz) 2.1 busmastering slots
One AGP 4X slot
One CNR slot
Onboard Connectors/Devices
One floppy disk drive
Two ATA-100/133 IDE channels
Avance AC97 audio
Back I/O Connectors
Two USB 2.0 ports
One PS/2 mouse
One PS/2 keyboard
One SPP/ECP/EPP parallel port
Two COM/serial ports (DB9)
One joystick/MIDI port
One speakers/line out
One line in
One microphone
Certifications
ISO-9002 certified
Dimension
ATX form factor
Features
Wakeup on LAN (WuLAN) support
Wakeup on modem ring support
AMI flash BIOS w/ ACPI/APM/PnP

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BIOS Questions

How do I get into the BIOS setup?

Keep hitting the DELETE key during the system memory count.

Do you have a BIOS history file that includes the problem(s) fixed for each revision of the BIOS?

Yes, click here for the history list.

How do I update or flash my BIOS?

Updated BIOS are available on our FTP site. Or click here for the history list.

How do I clear the BIOS?

Power off the system and move JBAT1 (see System Board Diagram below for the location) to 2-3 (towards the DIMM slots) and leave it there for 2-3 seconds. Then move it back to 1-2 and power up the system again.

How do I clear the BIOS password?

You need to clear the BIOS settings. See the question above.

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

Try clearing your BIOS (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

I am installing the processor, but the processor speed is not being display correctly.

Most likely the CPU front side bus (FSB) clock speed is set incorrectly. Athlon XP processor FSB is 266MHz or 333MHz, while Duron processor FSB runs at 200MHz. Go into the BIOS / Frequency/Voltage Control. Set the CPU FSB Clock option to:

133/166MHz for Athlon XP processors

100MHz for Athlon Duron processors

How do I enable or disable the onboard audio?

Hit the DELETE key during power up to go into the BIOS, and then go to Advanced Chipset Features. Set the OnChip Sound feature to DISABLED. Set it to AUTO to enable it.

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 Me, and Windows XP all comes with native USB drivers.

What kind of DDR DIMMs should I use?

The motherboard only accepts PC2100/DDR266 or PC2700/DDR333 DIMMs.

Can I use just one DDR DIMM?

Yes.

What is the system's maximum memory capacity?

It is 1.5GB using 3 x 512MB.

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Operating System Specific Questions

Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows 98/98SE?

Yes, we do; please see Premio Windows 98/98SE Troubleshooting Guide.

Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows 2000? Yes, we do; please see Premio Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Guide.