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INTEL'S OVERDRIVE CHIPS


If you're considering upgrading your PC with one of Intel's OverDrive processors, you should first run Intel's free BIOS utility to determine if your PC needs a BIOS upgrade before it can support the OverDrive chips. Download the utility from

http://www.intel.com/overdrive/upgrade/bios/index.htm

Technology Information

*** Upgrade Question ***

Q: I've just upgraded my original Pentium(R) II processor based motherboard (an Intel(R) PD440FX motherboard) to a new Intel SE440BX motherboard. My problem is that no matter what I try I can't seem to get the new board powered up. What should I do?

A: One of the first things you should do is check your power supply. The Intel SE440BX motherboard requires at least 200 watt power supply, and if you are running with multiple PCI cards you will probably need to look at a power supply which is 235 watts or higher. If you are still having problems check out the motherboard page on support.intel.com.

http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/index.htm?iid=mail+oc5&

*** CD-ROM / New Sound Card Upgrade Tip ***

Upgrading your soundcard, CD-ROM or moving to a motherboard with on-board sound? While you're at the computer store you'll want to make sure that you pick up a "black-to-black" CD-ROM audio cable. Many of the new motherboards and soundcards have moved to this type of connector from the old "black-to-white". The cable costs only a few dollars and picking one up (if you need it) could save you another trip to the computer store.

Technology Information

*** How microprocessors are Made ***
Ever wonder how microprocessors are made? Stop by the Intel Education site and get a glimpse into the process of what goes into making a microprocessor.

http://www.intel.com/intel/educate/chips/index.htm?iid=mail+oc51&

*** Q & A
Q: How do I configure my system to automatically start up following a power failure?

A: On standard Intel-manufactured motherboard products (the Intel 430FX/TX or 440 LX/BX PCIset) using the Phoenix BIOS, you can configure your BIOS to do one of three options after a power failure:

- Stay Off
- Return to the Last State (Restores the previous power state before AC power was lost -- either on or off.)
- Power On (System will always power on.)

To set the option you want, go to the BIOS setup program - by pressing after the Power on self test (POST). Then select "Boot" from the setup menu and select your option.

In all cases the computer will power up for 300 mS when AC power is restored, reads the current setup boot values and goes to the appropriate state (on or off).

Got an upgrade tip?? Send it to us at owners.club@intel.com.

The Intel Owner's Club Team
owners.club@intel.com
http://www.intel.com/home/club/home.htm?iid=mail+oc5&

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