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Can you ID this mobo?

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I'm stumped - cannot trace this mobo anywhere!
On bottom LHS is M101283 s/n 0101009233.
It has a VIA chipset VT82C 686B 0043CD.
Award Bios 09/19/2000 8363 686B JA6LMC 0CC 00.
5PCI/1ISA,AMR,AGP,USB,sound but no graphics O/B.

I want to know what CPU it will take, settings/jumpers etc., preferably a manual! Thanks!

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by lafavor_s

Go to this website http://www.wimsbios.com/main.html
and follow the instructions, and you will be able to find the manufacturer of your mobo, you will then be able to obtain the manual from the MFRs' website. I have used this site many times, and have always been able to resolve this type of problem with the info there.

by lafavor_s

Go to this website http://www.wimsbios.com/main.html
and follow the instructions, and you will be able to find the manufacturer of your mobo, you will then be able to obtain the manual from the MFRs' website. I have used this site many times, and have always been able to resolve this type of problem with the info there.

by thechas

Like the others, I could not find any info using the BIOS string that you provided.

Is that what is marked on the BIOS IC?
If so, that is not a usable BIOS string.
That is the Motherboard Mfgs part number and revision for the BIOS code.

Whatyou need to do, is identify:
The CPU socket
RAM sockets type and number
Form Factor AT, ATX, Micro ATX

If it is not covered with a heat-sink, the make and model of the North-Bridge chip will help also.

According to VIA's web site, the 686B South-Bridge chip can be used with:
Slot A
Socket A
Socket 370
Super Socket 7

If the board has a slot for the CPU, it is likely a slot A motherboard.
The 3 socket types should be clearly marked.
Socket A may be marked as socket 462.

With CPU and RAM installed, you should be able to get the board to POST, and provide the BIOS string from the bottom of the RAM test screen.

Chas

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