AOpen AX63PRO User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

  • Motherboard Model: AX63 Pre
  • Chipset: VIA Apollo Pro 133
  • CPU Support:
  • Socket 1 for many Intel CPUs based on their frequency
  • No Jumpers for detection of CPU frequency and voltage
  • Programmable CPU Core Voltage ranging from 1.3
  • 3.5 volts
  • Memory Support:
  • 3 x 168 pin DIMM sockets
  • PC133 SDRAM with a maximum of 1.25GB
  • BIOS:
  • Flash BIOS with 2MB capacity
  • Embedded Virus Protection
  • Multi-Language enabled BIOS
  • Wake on Timer functionality
  • Expansion Slots:
  • Aggregate 67 Pins Constituted into AGP Bus
  • PCI Bus (multiple PCI slots supported)
  • ISA Bus
  • Storage Interface:
  • A pair of ATA/66 IDE connectors supporting a maximum of 4 IDE devices
  • A floppy connector for a 34 pin floppy cable
  • Ports and Connectors:
  • A PS/2 Keyboard and mouse ports
  • Serial ports COM1 and COM2
  • a pair of USB ports
  • An IrDA connector initiated for infrared modules
  • ACPI and Power LED connectivity
  • Power Supply:
  • A type of ATX Power Connector
  • AC Power Recovery feature
  • Wake Up Features:
  • LAN Wake on (WOL)
  • Wake on Modem (WOM)
  • Keyboard/Mouse activation
  • Protection Features:
  • A battery free design that is equipped with embedded EEPROM for settings storage
  • Over current security
  • Thermal security
  • Resettable Fuse per USB Keyboard ports
  • Overseeing:

Hardware Monitoring incorporates CPU temperature, power, and fan status.

  • Miscellaneous:

Low ESR capacitors suitable to the task.

– Write protection of BIOS against unauthorized functions.

– The Year 2000 problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which slices of cpu does the ax63 mobo work with?

A1: The ax63 mobo works with all types intel cpu with difference in their frequency. The actually varies models supported can be limited by settings.

Q2: How many packed memort slots does the AX63 support?

A2: As expected the AX63 MOTHERBOARD HAS 1.25GB MEMORY CAPACITY SUPPORT ONLY. ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT DIMM SLOTS THAT accommodate SDRAM technologies are 3 AND out of which 168 pin dip sockets allow PC133.

Q3: Are there built in protection features in the AX63?

A3: Yes, it has several protection features including over current protection, thermal protection and resettable fuse for USB and Keyboard ports protection.

Q4: Does this means that I don’t have to install a battery in this motherboard?

A4: Yes, there is no battery installation required, this is due to the use of eeprom which is embedded in the asic of the ax63, configuration data is saved. When there is power connection the rtc is able to keep accurate time and settings.

Q5. What wake up features are supported by the AX63?

A5: The AX63 supports Wake on LAN (WOL), Wake on Modem (WOM), and Keyboard/Mouse Wakeup capabilities.

Q6: Does the AX63 have any form of BIOS protection against overwriting?

A6: The AX63 does indeed have this, featuring an advanced two-layer system against overwriting the BIOS configuration to prevent unauthorized modifications.

Q7: How am I able to run the necessary drivers for the AX63 motherboard?

A7: The procedure that involves running the drivers comes only after the operating system is working on the computer. This can also be done using the Bonus CD that comes along with the motherboard.

Q8: What connections are featured on the AX63?

A8: The connectors available on the AX63 include PS/2 connectors keyboards and mice, serial and parallel connectors, USB connectors, IrDA ports, and additionally ATX power connectors as well.

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