PREMIO System Manual Contents GETTING STARTED..............5 Setting Up ................6 Connecting Your Keyboard, Mouse, and Speakers ...x Connecting Your Monitor ..........x Switches and Indicators..........8 UPGRADING ................10 Opening the System Unit ..........11 Closing the System Unit ..........x Installing an Expansion Card ........11 Installing Additional Memory.........x Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive ....16 GETTING HELP .................
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PREMIO System Manual System Unit Problems ............19 Hard Disk Problems ............20 Warranty Service............20 Technical Support ............21 PREMIO on the Internet ..........21 APPENDIX ................22 Limited 3-Year Warranty..........22 FCC Standards ............. 24 Important Safety Instructions ........25...
® Your Athena system typically consists of five main components: PREMIO § Midtower § Monitor § Speakers § Keyboard § Mouse Depending on which components you’ve ordered with your Athena system, the components shown in the picture above may vary.
PREMIO System Manual Setting Up To set up your Athena system, simply connect your monitor, mouse, keyboard, and speakers to the rear of the midtower. Connect the female end of the power cord to the chassis power cord connector, and then connect the male end of the power cord to your wall...
PREMIO System Manual Connecting Your Keyboard, Mouse, and Speakers The picture below is an enlarged view of the back I/O connectors. The keyboard, mouse, and speakers connectors are color coded for your reference. Simply connect your keyboard to the purple keyboard connector, and your mouse to the green mouse connector.
PREMIO System Manual Connecting Your Monitor The next step is to connect your monitor to your video card. See picture below for the location of the video card connector. Once everything is connected, you can now turn on your monitor and system. See the next page for the location of the midtower’s power switch.
PREMIO System Manual Switches and Indicators The system unit’s front panel provides access to the CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD- RW and floppy drives, and to the system’s switches and indicator LEDs. The CD/DVD/CDRW drive reads information on CDs or DVDs The floppy disk drive reads and writes data to 3.5”...
PREMIO System Manual Upgrading You can upgrade your system with: PREMIO Expansion cards Additional system memory Additional hard disk drive To install an upgrade, you must open the system unit. Before proceeding, read the important cautionary note below. Then follow the steps on the next page. Caution! Static discharge can cause permanent damage to internal electronic components of your computer.
PREMIO System Manual Opening the System Unit Note Opening the system unit could affect your warranty. Check with the dealer where you purchased your system before opening the system unit. To open the system unit, you will need a standard philips (the cross head, not the flat head) screwdriver: Turn off the system and unplug the power cord from the power cord connector (see picture below):...
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PREMIO System Manual Next, using the screwdriver, remove the two screws as shown in the picture below. Once the two screws are removed, you can simply slide the side cover off by pulling it towards you.
PREMIO System Manual Installing an Expansion Card To install an expansion card, open the system unit as described on the previous page. Next, remove the screw securing the slot bracket cover for the expansion slot you want to use. Then remove the slot bracket and install your expansion card. Save the screw to secure the expansion card later.
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PREMIO System Manual Insert the expansion card firmly into the slot, making sure it is seated completely. Then install the screw onto the expansion card.
PREMIO System Manual Installing Additional Memory For details on memory configuration, including the placement and type of memory to use in your system, please refer to the motherboard user’s manual that came with your system.
PREMIO System Manual Installing an Additional Hard Disk Drive To install an additional hard disk drive in your system, follow these steps: Disconnect the hard drive cable and power connector. Remove the two screws securing the drive bay. Slide the bay toward the rear of the system unit to remove it. Insert the new drive into an open position in the bay and secure it with four screws.
PREMIO System Manual Getting Help Troubleshooting Your system is designed to provide years of trouble-free PREMIO performance. If you have a problem with your system, first check the information in this section for a quick solution. Monitor Does Not Work If your monitor appears not to be working properly: Check that the monitor’s power cable is securely attached to the monitor and to an outlet that is receiving power.
PREMIO System Manual Keyboard Does Not Work If the NumLock indicator in the upper right corner of the keyboard does not light when the system powers up, or the keyboard does not work: Check that the keyboard cable is securely attached to the system unit’s keyboard connector.
PREMIO System Manual System Unit Problems The fan inside the system unit should make a low, steady sound when operating properly. If the fan is totally silent: § Check that the system power cord is securely attached to the back of the system unit and to a power outlet.
PREMIO System Manual Technical Support You can contact technical support at the following PREMIO address: Premio Computer, Inc. 918 Radecki Court City of Industry, CA 91748 Telephone: 800-568-6388 Fax: 626-839-3191 Email: support@premiopc.com PREMIO on the Internet maintains a web page on the Internet with the latest...
(hereinafter “Product”) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) years from the date of original purchase from Premio Computer, Inc. or a Premio Computer, Inc. authorized reseller. This warranty does not cover monitor and LCD panels, nor third-party hardware and software which has a separate manufacturer’s warranty.
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PREMIO System Manual IN NO EVENT WILL PREMIO COMPUTER, INC. BE LIABLE TO THE CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD PARTY FOR ANY DAMEAGES IN EXCESS OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. THIS LIMITATION APPLIES TO DAMAGES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT DAMAGES,...
FCC Standards The FCC (Federal Communications Commission) restricts the amount of radiation and radio frequency emissions from computing equipment. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly in strict accordance with the operation instructions, reference manuals, and the service manual, may cause interference to radio or television reception.
PREMIO System Manual Important Safety Instructions These instructions are provided by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. Read all of these instructions and save them for later reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
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voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing on those compartments to service personnel. 13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: A. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the product.
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845E Max MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL MS-6566E (v1.X) ATX Mainboard Version 1.0 G52-MA00565...
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FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement Notice 1 Notice 2 VOIR LA NOTICE DINSTALLATION AVANT DE RACCORDER AU RESEAU. Micro-Star International MS-6566E Tested to comply with FCC Standard For Home or Office Use...
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Edition Copyright Notice MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL Trademarks ® ® ® ® ® ® ® Revision History Revision Revision History Date...
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Getting Started Chapter 1. Getting Started Getting Started Thank you for purchasing the MSI 845E Max (MS-6566E v1.X) ATX mainboard. The MSI 845E Max is based on Intel 845E & ICH4 chipsets for ® optimal system efficiency. Designed to fit the advanced Intel Pentium ®...
Chapter 1 Mainboard Layout CFAN1 Top : mouse Bottom: keyboard Top: Lan Jack Bottom: USB ports Top : Parallel Port Bottom: COM A COM B Intel 845E Top : Chipset Game port Bottom: Line-Out JPW1 Line-In AGP Slot PCI Slot 1 Codec PCI Slot 2 BATT...
Chapter 1 MSI Special Features Fuzzy Logic III Save Turbo Auto Turbo AGP Ratio Adjust CPU Vcore AGP Ratio Adjust CPU Vcore 1.850V 1.825V 1.775V 1.750V Features:...
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Getting Started PC Alert III Note: Items shown on PC Alert III vary depending on your systems status.
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Chapter 1 D-Bracket 2 (optional) D-Bracket 2 Green D-Bracket 2 Description Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Early Chipset Initialization Memory Detection Test - Testing onboard memory size. The D-LED will hang if the memory module is damaged or not installed properly.
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Getting Started Description D-Bracket 2 Processor Initialization - This will show information regarding the processor (like brand name, system bus, etc...) Testing RTC (Real Time Clock Initializing Video Interface - This will start detecting CPU clock, checking type of video onboard.
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Chapter 1 Live BIOS/Live Driver l l l l l Live BIOS Updates the BIOS online. l l l l l Live Driver Updates the drivers online. l l l l l Live VGA BIOS Updates the VGA BIOS online. l l l l l Live VGA Driver ...
Getting Started Live Monitor l l l l l Auto Search Searches for the BIOS/drivers version you need immediately. l l l l l View Last Result Allows you to view the last search result if there is any. l l l l l Preference ...
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Chapter 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU ® ® make sure the CPU has a heat sink and a cooling fan attached on the top to prevent overheating. Open Lever Sliding Plate Gold Arrow Close Lever...
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Chapter 2 fan power cable then Overclocking We do not guarantee the damages or risks caused by inadequate operation or beyond product specifications.
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Hardware Setup Connected to JDB1 Connected to JUSB1 2-19...
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Chapter 2 USB HDD digital cameras MP3 players printers mo- dems and the like ® JUSB1/JUSB2 Pin Definition Description Description 2-20...
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Hardware Setup To Attach the Optional USB 2.0 Ports: Connecting to JUSB2 (the USB connector in blue color) If no Bluetooth function is applied, remove the sticker to utilize this port. Note: ® 2-21...
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Hardware Setup Attention! DO NOT use the following AGP cards which would result in failure to restart the system. The following list is subject to change without prior notice. Model AGP Chip ATI Xpert2000 3D RAGE 128VR ATI Rage Furry Maxx 3D RAGE 128 Pro Diamond Monster Fusion 3DFX VooDoo Banshee...
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Chapter 2 Order 1 Order 2 Order 3 Order 4 PCI Slot 1 INT A# INT B# INT C# INT D# PCI Slot 2 INT B# INT C# INT D# INT A# PCI Slot 3 INT C# INT D# INT A# INT B# PCI Slot 4 INT D#...
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AMI BIOS Setup Chapter 3. BIOS Setup AMI BIOS Setup...
AMI BIOS Setup Control Keys Move to the previous item <-> Move to the next item <¯> Move to the item in the left hand <¬> <®> Move to the item in the right hand <Enter> Select the item <Esc> Jumps to the Exit menu or returns to the main menu from a submenu <+/PU>...
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AMI BIOS Setup Supervisor/User Password About Supervisor Password & User Password: 3-27...
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Chapter 3 Load High Performance/BIOS Setup Defaults The option is for power or overclocking users only. Use of high performance defaults will tighten most timings to increase the sys- tem performance. Therefore, a high-end system configuration is a WARNING! must, which means you need high-quality VGA adapter, RAM and so on.
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Glossary Glossary Glossary ACPI Advanced Configuration & Power Interface AGP Accelerated Graphics Port BIOS basic input/output system Cache Chipset...
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Glossary CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor DIMM dual in-line memory module SIMM (single in-line memory module) DRAM Dynamic RAM Dynamic RAM (DRAM) Memory Technologies Peak Type First Used Clock Rate Bus* Width Volts Bandwidth FPM (60,70ns) 1990 25MHz 64 bits 200 MBps EDO (50,60,70ns) 1994 40MHz...
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Glossary ECC Memory error correcting code memory IDE Integrated Drive Electronics IEEE 1394 FireWire iLink IrDA Infrared Data Association LAN local area network LED light emitting diode LPT line printer terminal...
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Glossary PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect PnP Plug and Play POST Power On Self Test PS/2 Port USB universal serial bus Virus...
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