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Advent 3510 PC
| CPU | Intel Pentium 4 2.53A GHz |
| BIOS | Phoenix-Award BIOS. Press the F1 key to enter |
| Motherboard | Microstar MS-6579 |
| Memory | 512MB DDR PC2100 RAM (2 memory slots. Max 2GB) |
| Hard Drive | 80 GB Samsung SV8004H |
| CD Drive | 16x Samsung SD-616F DVD-ROM 32x 10x 40x HL-DT-ST GCE 8320B CDRW |
| Floppy Drive | Floppy disk drive fitted |
| Video Card | nVIDIA GeForce 4 Ti4200 (128 MB) |
| Sound Card | Avance AC'97 |
| Speakers | Powered stereo speakers |
| Modem | Conexant 56K PCI WinModem |
| Network Card | Realtek 8139 / 180X (Onboard) |
| 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 DVI 1x Modem |
| 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 Form Factor: 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
- Core Logic (Chipset):
- Intel Brookdale-E GMCH chipset (593 FCBGA)
- Support FSB 400/533 MHz
- Multiplexed AGP and Intel DVO port Interface
- Support PC200/266 DDR technology
- IO Controller:
- Intel ICH4 chipset (421 MBGA)
- 6 ports Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0) controller, 480MB/sec
- AC'97 Codec Supported
- Support both ACPI and legacy APM power management
- Legacy free support
- Onboard LAN: Realtek RTL8101L
- Audio Chipset:
- ACí97 link controller integrated in ICH4 chipset
- 2 channels S/W codec ALC 202A
- Onboard Amplifier integrated in Philips TDA1517P chip, 3W
- Compliance:
- PC 2001 compliant
- Support STR/STD
- Support PCI 2.2
- Connectors:
- 1 floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes
- 1 serial port (COM A)
- 1 parallel port supports SPP/EPP/ECP mode
- 6 ports USB 2.0 (Rear x 4 / Front x 2) - Note: Ports may not be available depending on case design.
- 1 Line-In/Line-Out/Mic-In
- 1 RJ-45 LAN socket
- 2 PS/2 ports for keyboard and mouse
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 CDs (x3)
- Freeserve
Items Supplied
- Advent 3510 base unit
- UK mains power cable
- UK modem cable
- Stereo speakers (with power adaptor)
- 3 button mouse (PS/2)
- Keyboard (PS/2)
- S-video to composite cable
- 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.