AOpen MK33MA User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

  • Motherboard Model: AOpen MK33M / MK33M(A)
  • Form Factor: Micro ATX
  • North bridge chipset Model: VIA Apollo KM133/KM133A
  • List of supported CPUs:
  • AMD® Socket A Athlon™ & Duron™ Processors Of roughly 600Mhz to 1.2Ghz+ frequency range, and a system bus EV6 of 200mhz/266mhz.
  • Supported Memories:
  • Maximum Installable RAM: Close to 1.0GB.
  • Type of Supported RAM: SDRAM, VCM, and ECC Registered DRAM.
  • Bus speeds for SDRAM/VCM: 66/100/133 MHz.
  • Expansion Slots:
  • One AGP 4X interface slot.
  • Three 32-bit bus PCI interface cards fit.
  • Storage devices supported:
  • Integrated IDE controller which supports Ultra DMA 33/66/100, UDMA Enable: Yes Enable: up to maximum of four IDE devices supported.
  • Audio: AC97 CODEC on the motherboard for stereo audio Recorded would be the AD1885 on board.
  • Some Other Performance Characteristics:
  • Monitoring Device for CPU status, temperature and voltage.
  • Supporting Power Management and Plug and Play.
  • High Acpi compliance for Windows® 95/98/ME/NT/2000 family Operating System.
  • Power management for Wake on Modem and Wake on LAN functions.
  • Connectors:
  • Two Ports Serial: UART high speed compatible ports.
  • One Ports Parallel: EPP and ECP capable.
  • USB Support: Total of 4 USB Port connections (2 on rear panel and 2 internal) supported.
  • Protection Features:
  • Over current protection has been done.
  • Fuses are installed and can be reset.
  • CMOS configuration retention using Flash ROM devoid of battery setup
  • Cooling:
  • CPU thermal sensor integrated
  • Plug-in connectors for CPU and case fans in conjunction with monitoring functions
  • Graphics: Full AGP 2.0 compliance with the onboard S3 Savage4 Graphic Accelerator Souttboard Multimedia 1D/2D/3D Graphics
  • AC Power Recovery: Automatic recovery function after AC power failure

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which processors can be used with the MK33M motherboard?

A1: The Athlon A series & Duron Duron from AMD is the only compatible processor with MK33M motherboard and has a Socket A with clock speeds ranging from 600MHz to over 1.2GHz.

Q2: What is the upper limit for the memory MK33M can handle?

A2: A maximum of 1.0GB fully compatible with the MK33M.

Q3: How many bus expansion slots are available on MK33M?

A3: Consists of one slot for 4X AGP and three slots for 32-bit PCI.

Q4: Which MK33M audio chip is used?

A4: With respect to audio out, MK33M uses the AD 1885 AC97 CODEC chip.

Q5: Does MK33M’s functionalities include Wake on LAN support feature?

A5: Yes, features of MK33M do provide for the Wake on LAN support functionality.

Q6: What types of memory can I use with the MK33M?

A6: The MK33M motherboard offers support for SDRAM, VCM (Virtual Channel Memory), and ECC Registered DRAM.

Q7: Does the MK33M motherboard have any form of protection?

A7: The MK33M has over current protection, a resettable fuse and a battery less configuration that is used to save the CMOS configuration settings.

Q8: How many USB ports can be availed from MK33M?

A8: From MK33M you can avail four USB ports fitted onto the unit.

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