My HDD is not ATA-66, can I still use it?

Yes, the onboard IDE controller is downwardly compatible with PIO, DMA, ATA-33, or ATA-66 HDDs.

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, or Windows ME comes with native USB drivers.

What kind of DIMMs should I use?

The system only accepts PC133, unbuffered, 3.3V SDRAM DIMM (ECC or non-ECC).

Can I use just one DIMM?

Yes.

What is the system's maximum memory capacity?

It is 2GB using four 512MB, unbuffered PC100 DIMMs. Or 1.5GB using three 512MB, unbuffered PC133 DIMMs.

Does the system support ECC memory?

Yes, you can use ECC memory with the motherboard. If you are using ECC memory, make sure the option is also enabled in the BIOS. Go into the BIOS / Advanced Chipset Features. Scroll all the way down and make sure the Memory Parity/ECC Check option is enabled. 

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Operating System Specific Questions

I am adding a second processor in NT 4.0; how do I get NT to see the second processor without reinstalling NT?

Please refer to this Microsoft Knowledge base article (Q156358) on how to manually add a second processor in NT.

I am adding a second processor in Windows 2000; how do I get Windows 2000 to see the second processor without reinstalling?

Please refer to this Microsoft Knowledge base article (Q234558) on how to manually add a second processor in Windows 2000.

Does Microsoft Windows 9x or Millennium (Me) support multiple processor?

No. Only Microsoft NT and 2000 family supports multiple processors.

I have an Unknown PCI Multimedia Device in Device Manager under Windows 9x or W2K.

Most likely this is caused by the onboard VIA AC97 audio. If you are using an add-on soundcard, then make sure the Onboard AC97 audio option is DISABLED in the BIOS. If wish to use the onboard audio, then make sure you have the drivers loaded.

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.

Do you have a troubleshooting guide for Windows NT 4.0?

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

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Award BIOS History

Version 1.1B2 - released 11/03/2000

Fixed: Random system lockups when using four pieces of the Kingston 256MB PC133 ECC unbuffered DIMMs

Version 1.0 - released 09/25/2000

Initial release with Premio OEM embedded string

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System Board Diagram/Picture and Jumper Settings

System Board Diagram

System board diagram is not drawn to scale.

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System Board Picture

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Jumper Descriptions

Jumper	Function
CPUFAN1	CPU 1 fan connector
CPUFAN2	CPU 2 fan connector
SYSFAN	System fan connector (no RPM monitor)
JPF1	Front chassis panel connector block (see below)
JRMS1	Power off/on switch connector
JBAT1	Clear CMOS/Password - 1-2: default; 2-3: Clear CMOS
J3	Infra-red connector
J5	BIOS lock - open: unlocked; closed: locked
J6	IDE 3 and 4 (ATA-100) HDD LED
J11, J12	Optional IEEE 1394 connectors
J13	USB power - open: no 5V standby for rear USB ports; closed: 5V standby for rear USB ports
JGL1	Power Saving LED Connector
JWOL1	Wake-Up on LAN Connector
JMDM1	Wake-Up on Modem Connector
JCASE1	Chassis intrusion switch connector
USB2	Front USB connector
JPHONE	Modem In
JAUX1	Aux In
JCD1	CD audio In
JUSB1	Front panel USB connector for two additional USB ports
JDIM1, JDIM2	Reserved
SW1, SW2	Reserved - always closed 1-2

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Processor Settings
There are no physical jumpers or DIP switches to set for the processor speed; it is set in the BIOS under Frequency/Voltage Control.

To get into the BIOS, keep hitting the DELETE key during the memory count screen. Then go into the Frequency/Voltage Control. 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 Clock Ratio; please refer to the table below.

If you set the CPU Clock Ratio too high, then you must clear the CMOS first, so you can get back into the BIOS.

 

Processor	CPU Clock Ratio
Intel Pentium III/733	5.5x
Intel Pentium III/800B	6.0x
Intel Pentium III/866	6.5x
Intel Pentium III/933	7.0x
Intel Pentium III/1,000	7.5x

When installing the second processor, it must be of the same speed and stepping as the first processor.

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Diagnostic LEDs (D-LED)
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 1, 2, 3, and 4, with LED 4 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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Front Chassis Panel Connector Block (JFP1)

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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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 volume on non-powered speakers may be too low.

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Drivers / Software / User's Manual

	VIA 4-in-1 Update version 4.32V for 9x/NT/W2K - 1MB
	Onboard VIA AC97 audio for 9x/NT/W2K/DOS/Linux - 1.6MB
	System Manual (PDF - requires Adobe Acrobat) - 645K
	Adobe Acrobat 4.0 Reader for 9x/NT/W2K - 5.3MB

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

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