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Advent 3309 PC
| CPU | AMD Athlon XP 2100+ (1.74 GHz) |
| BIOS | Phoenix-AwardBIOS. Press the Del key to enter |
| Motherboard | Elite L7VMM |
| Memory | 512MB DDR PC2100 RAM (2 memory slots. Max 2GB) |
| Hard Drive | 80 GB Samsung SV8004H |
| CD Drive | 16 x Samsung SD-616T DVD-ROM 32x 10x 40x HL-DT-ST GCE 8320B CDRW |
| Floppy Drive | Floppy disk drive fitted |
| Video Card | nVIDIA Geforce4 MX 420 64 MB TV-Out |
| Sound Card | Avance AC'97 |
| Speakers | Powered stereo speakers |
| Modem | Conexant 56K PCI WinModem |
| Network Card | Realtek 8139 / 180X (Onboard) |
| Ports (Front) | 2x USB 1x Headphone 1x Microphone |
| Case | Fiat 2 |
| Keyboard | Standard PS/2 Keyboard |
| Mouse | Standard PS/2 mouse |
Case Disassembly
To open your computer you must first remove the 3 thumbscrews from the back, the CPU vent can be removed by releasing the 4 plastic retaining clips. Next, slide the case backwards then lift away from the main unit.
The front bezel has 6 retaining clips, 3 located on each side of the case. Release these clips then pull the bezel away with the hand grip underneath. Note: the bezel is connected to a very short power cable. Exercise caution when removing.
Motherboard Information
- CPU Support:
- 462 pin Socket A supports the AMD K7 processors
- Full series of Athlon XP / Athlon / Duron processors
- System Memory:
- Two 184-pin DDR DIMMs sockets for 2.5V DDR SDRAM (DDR266/DDR200)
- Maximum: 1GB (Unbuffered Memory)/ 2GB (Buffered Memory)
- Chipset: VIA KM266 and VT8233
Jumpers
JP1 - Clear CMOS. 1-2 Normal, 2-3 Clear
JP2 - BIOS protection. 1-2 Enable, 2-3 Disabled
JP3 - CPU Frequency. 1-2 100Mhz, 2-3 133Mhz
In the Box
Disks Supplied
- Advent recovery CDs (x2)
Items Supplied
- Advent 3309 base unit
- UK mains power cable
- UK modem cable
- 3 button mouse (PS/2)
- Keyboard (PS/2)
- Stereo speakers (with power adaptor)
- S-video cable
Documentation Supplied
- Advent topsheet "Setting up your computer"
- Advent 3000 series manual
- Microsoft Windows XP "Start here..." guide
Recovery Disc
The recovery process for your Advent computer uses a Ghost recovery image. You can restore your PC by:
- Insert CD1 into the DVD drive and restart your computer.
- The program will load and you will be warned that all data will be lost, continue at this screen.
- The recovery will begin, change the CD when prompted.
- At the end of the recovery remove the CD and restart your computer.