retrospec 980 M-Board Packard Bell Motherboard Instruction Manual
- June 16, 2024
- retrospec
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retrospec 980 M-Board Packard Bell Motherboard
Product Information
The Packard Bell 980 Motherboard is a high-performance motherboard designed for desktop computers. It features a range of components and connectors that allow for efficient and reliable operation. Here are the key specifications:
- Audio: ESS Solo 1
- Battery: Socketed 3 volt Lithium coin cell battery
- BIOS: Flash EEPROM. System BIOS by AMI
- Bus: PCI 2.2/ISA-based system bus. Supports CPU bus clock 55/60/66/75MHz. Supports 27.5/30/33MHz PCI bus speed
- Cache: 16K level 1 cache. 512K level 2 cache, non-upgradeable
- Chipset: SiS 530/5595 AGP/PCI/ISA Controller Chipset
- CPU: Utilizes a 321-pin ZIF socket (Socket 7) and supports various CPUs
Product Usage Instructions
Installation
To install the Packard Bell 980 Motherboard, follow these steps:
- Ensure that your computer is powered off and unplugged from the power source.
- Open the computer case and locate the motherboard tray.
- Carefully remove any existing motherboard from the tray.
- Align the Packard Bell 980 Motherboard with the screw holes in the tray.
- Secure the motherboard to the tray using screws.
- Connect the necessary power cables to the motherboard. Connect any additional components, such as the CPU, RAM, and storage devices.
- Close the computer case and connect it to the power source.
Jumper Configuration
The Packard Bell 980 Motherboard utilizes jumpers for various configurations. Here are the available jumpers and their functions:
| Jumper | Function | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| JP16 | CMOS/Password Clear | Open: Normal Operation – Clear CMOS Data |
Closed: CMOS/Password Clear
JP10| Front/Back USB Port Select| Front (J24): 1-2 Closed, 4-5 Closed
Back (J5-1): 2-3 Closed, 5-6 Closed
JP2, JP3, JP4| CPU/Bus Speed Ratio Select (Intel CPU/Bus)| X1.5/X3.5: Open
Open Open
X2.0/X6.0: Closed Open Open
X2.5: Closed Closed Open
X3.0: Open Closed Open
X4.0: Closed Open Closed
X4.5: Closed Closed Closed
X5.0: Open Closed Closed
X5.5: Open Open Closed
JP11, JP12, JP13, JP14, JP15| Processor Core Voltage Select (VCORE)| 1.8v:
Open Closed Open Closed Closed
2.1v: Closed Open Open Open Open
2.2v: Open Closed Open Open Open
2.8v: Open Open Open Closed Open
2.9v: Closed Open Open Closed Open
3.1v: Closed Closed Open Closed Open
3.2v: Open Open Closed Closed Open
Upgrades
The Packard Bell 980 Motherboard supports certain upgrades. Here are the upgrade options:
- Cache Upgrade: The motherboard comes with either 0 or 512K Level 2 cache, which is not upgradeable.
- CPU Upgrade: The motherboard utilizes a Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket (Socket 7) and supports various CPUs. Refer to the user manual for a list of compatible CPUs.
- RAM Upgrade: The motherboard supports a maximum of 256MB RAM. It uses 8/16/32/64/128 MB DIMMs, 60ns or faster EDO SDRAM DIMMs. Only non-parity DIMM modules are supported.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q: Can I upgrade the cache on the Packard Bell 980 Motherboard?
A: No, the cache on the motherboard is not upgradeable. -
Q: What CPUs are compatible with the Packard Bell 980 Motherboard?
A: The motherboard supports various CPUs, including Pentium P55C, Cyrix 6x86L/MX/MII, and AMD-K5/K6/K6-2/K6-3. Refer to the user manual for a complete list of compatible CPUs. -
Q: What is the maximum RAM supported by the Packard Bell 980 Motherboard?
A: The motherboard supports a maximum of 256MB RAM.
Packard Bell 980 M/Board
| Item | Description | Item | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Ring-In Header | S | FDD Connector |
| B | ESS1938 Audio Controller Chip | T | Primary IDE Connector |
| C | Aux In Connector | U | Secondary IDE Connector |
| D | CD In Connector | V | Front USB Connector (J24) |
| E | Modem In Connector | W | Jumper Block JP10 |
| F | MIDI/Game Port & Audio Jacks | X | CMOS Clear Jumper (JP16) |
| G | DIMM Slots | Y | Piezo Speaker |
| H | Parallel, Serial & VGA Ports | Z | Front Panel Connector Header |
| J | Dual USB Ports | AA | SiS 5595 AGP/PCI/ISA Controller Chipset |
| K | PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Ports | BB | Battery |
| L | Jumpers – JP2, JP3, JP4 | CC | Jumpers – JP5, JP6, JP7, JP8 |
| M CPU Fan Power Connector | DD | ISA Slot | |
| --- | --- | --- | |
| N CPU ZIF Socket (Socket 7) | EE | PCI Slots | |
| P Primary Power Connector | FF | Jumper JP1 | |
| Q Jumpers – JP11, JP12, JP13, JP14, JP15 | GG | Wake-On-LAN Header | |
| R SiS 530 AGP Graphics Chipset |
Specification
- Audio : ESS Solo 1
- Battery : Socketed 3 volt Lithium coin cell battery
- BIOS : Flash EEPROM. System BIOS by AMI
- Bus : PCI 2.2/ISA based system bus. Supports CPU bus clock 55/60/66/75MHz. Supports 27.5/30/33MHz PCI bus speed
- Cache : 16K level 1 cache. 512K level 2 cache, non-upgradeable
- Chipset : SiS 530/5595 AGP/PCI/ISA Controller Chipset
- CPU : This motherboard utilizes a 321-pin ZIF socket (Socket 7) and supports the following CPUs:
- Pentium P55C 166 – 233MHz
- Cyrix 6x86L, PR120+ – 200+
- Cyrix 6x86MX, PR133 – PR350
- Cyrix 6×86 MII 266 – 350
- AMD-K5/K6/K6-2/K6-3 166 – 400MHz
- Interfaces :
- 1 DB-9 Serial port
- 1 DB-25 Parallel port
- 1 DB-15S VGA Video port
- 1 PS/2 keyboard port
- 1 PS/2 mouse port
- 2 USB ports
- 3 Stereo mini-jacks for Speaker Out, Line In & Mic In
- 1 DB-15 MIDI/Game port
- RAM : 2 168-pin DIMM sockets, upgradeable to 256MB total SDRAM Supports PC66/PC100 Synchronous
- DRAM (Non-ECC/Parity)
- Video : Integrated in the SiS 530/5595 AGP/PCI/ISA Controller Chipset
- Video RAM : Integrated VGA controller supports 2, 4, and 8MB SDRAM
Jumpers
| Jumper | Function | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| JP16 | CMOS/Password Clear | Open – Normal Operation Closed – Clear CMOS Data |
Front/Back USB Port Select Jumper Block (JP10)
| USB Port | JP10 Settings |
|---|---|
| Front (J24) | 1-2 Closed |
4-5 Closed
Back (J5-1)| 2-3 Closed
5-6 Closed
CPU/DRAM Clock Selection
| CPU/DRAM Clock (MHz) | JP5 | JP6 | JP7 | JP8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | Open | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| 75 | Open | Closed | Open | Open |
| 83 | Open | Closed | Open | Closed |
| 90 | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| 95 | Open | Closed | Open | Open |
| 100 | Open | Open | Closed | Closed |
CPU/Bus Speed Ratio Select
| Intel CPU/Bus | JP2 | JP3 | JP4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| X1.5/X3.5 | Open | Open | Open |
| X2.0/X6.0 | Closed | Open | Open |
| X2.5 | Closed | Closed | Open |
| X3.0 | Open | Closed | Open |
| X4.0 | Closed | Open | Closed |
| X4.5 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| X5.0 | Open | Closed | Closed |
| X5.5 | Open | Open | Closed |
Processor Core Voltage Select (VCORE)
| Vcore | JP11 | JP12 | JP13 | JP14 | JP15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8v | Open | Closed | Open | Closed | Closed |
| 2.1v | Closed | Open | Open | Open | Open |
| 2.2v | Open | Closed | Open | Open | Open |
| 2.8v | Open | Open | Open | Closed | Open |
| 2.9v | Closed | Open | Open | Closed | Open |
| 3.1v | Closed | Closed | Open | Closed | Open |
| 3.2v | Open | Open | Closed | Closed | Open |
Upgrades
- Cache Upgrade. The 980 motherboard comes with 0 or 512K Level 2 cache. The cache is not upgradeable.
- CPU Upgrade. Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket. Uses the 321-pin Type 7 CPU Socket. Not keyboard switchable. Disable the cache to slow down the system. This motherboard can accommodate the following CPUs: Pentium P55C 166 – 233MHz
- Cyrix 6x86L, PR120+ – 200+
- Cyrix 6x86MX, PR133 – PR350
- Cyrix 6×86 MII 266 – 350
- AMD-K5/K6/K6-2/K6-3 166 – 400MHz
- RAM Upgrade. Maximum on Motherboard: 256MB. Uses 8/16/32/64/128 MB DIMMs, 60ns or faster EDO SDRAM DIMMs. Supports only non-parity DIMM modules. The 168-pin DIMM sockets will support PC66/PC100 unbuffered 3.3V 1MBx64 (8MB), 2MBx64 (16MB), 4MBx64 (32MB), and 8MBx64 (64MB) and 16MBx64 (128MB) SDRAM DIMMs. Bank 1 will be populated as the default from the factory. No configuration jumpers: BIOS detects memory size and memory type. This motherboard will not accept 36-bit DIMM modules (parity)
Issues
Installing A Third Party Video Card
There is a jumper on the motherboard, located near the DIMM sockets. This
jumper is labeled JP1 and has the words Open Default and Closed Disable VGA.
This will disable the onboard video when the 2 pins of the jumper are covered.
Portions Of The Display Are Blocky When Playing 3D Games
There is no resolution to this situation. This is a hardware limitation.
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References
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