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Advent 3311 PC
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4 2.66 GHz |
| BIOS | Phoenix-Award BIOS. Press the F1 key to enter |
| Motherboard | Microstar MS-6579 |
| Memory | 256MB DDR PC2100 RAM (2 memory slots. Max 2GB) |
| Hard Drive | 60GB Maxtor |
| CD Drive | 16x Samsung SD-616F DVD-ROM 40x12x40 LG GCE-8400B |
| Floppy Drive | Floppy disk drive fitted |
| Video Card | nVIDIA Geforce4 MX 420 64 MB TV-Out |
| Sound Card | Avance AC'97 SoundMax |
| Speakers | Advent stereo powered speakers |
| Modem | Conexant 56K PCI WinModem |
| Network Card | RealTek 8100L (onboard - RTL8139) |
| Ports (front) | 2x USB |
| Ports (rear) | 1x PS/2 Keyboard 1x PS/2 Mouse 1x Serial 1x Parallel 4x USB 1x LAN 1x Headphone 1x Microphone 1x Line-In 1x VGA 1x S-Video (TV-Out) 1x Modem 1x Telephone |
| 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
- Form Factor: Micro ATX 245mm x 231mm
- CPU Support:
- Supports socket 478 for Intel Pentium 4 processor
- Supports socket 478 for Intel Celeron processor
- Supports 1.3GHz to 2.8GHz or higher speed P4 processor
- System Memory:
- Support four memory banks using two 184-pin unbuffered DIMM
- Maximum memory size is 2 GB without ECC for 1GB/slot
- Support 2.5V DDR DIMM
- Chipset: Intel Brookdale-E GMCH chipset (593 FCBGA)
- Onboard LAN: Realtek RTL8101L
Jumpers
JBAT1 - Clear CMOS. To clear the CMOS, move the jumper block to pins 2-3 then return back to pins 1-2
JPWD1 - Clear BIOS Password. This jumper is used to clear the BIOS password. To clear the password, move the jumper to position 2-3 and start the computer.
In the Box
Disks Supplied
- Advent recovery (3 CD set)
- Freeserve CD
Items Supplied
- Base unit
- 3 button PS/2 mouse
- PS/2 keyboard
- UK mains power cable
- UK modem cable
- Power stereo speakers
Documentation Supplied
- Setup top sheet
- Advent 3000 series manual
- Microsoft Windows XP 'Start Here' guide
Recovery Disc
The recovery procedure for this PC uses 3 CDs. To begin the recovery insert CD 1 and restart the computer. Follow the prompts on screen to begin the recovery. The recovery is based on a Ghost image and all original software will be restored and any data will be destroyed.