PCChips M506
chipChipset
cpuCPU socket
speedFSB speeds
50MHz60MHz66MHz75MHz83MHz100MHz
moboForm factor
Baby AT (max 220 x 330 mm)
dimDimensions
220 mm x 260 mm
chipCache
0B256KB512KB
ramMax RAM size
128MB
ramRAM types
72-pin FPM72-pin EDO
pwrPSU connector
connI/O ports
1x 
Floppy interface
2x 
IDE interface
1x 
PS/2 keyboard
1x 
PS/2 mouse
1x 
Parallel
2x 
Serial
cardExpansion slots
4x 
16-bit ISA
3x 
32-bit PCI
1x 
Pentium VRM Header

Also known as:

  • Amptron PM-7600

Known issues:

  • Fake cache

The motherboard may include a non-functional or counterfeit SRAM cache, which can adversely affect performance. Signs of fake cache often include soldered QFP or DIP-chips labeled "WRITE-BACK" with traces that do not connect to the chipset.

  • DIP chips can typically be removed and replaced with functional SRAM chips in sockets to restore cache functionality.

  • QFP fake cache chips are often not replaceable with functional cache as the PCB footprints are not chipset connected.

  • Inadequate Power Delivery

This motherboard may have insufficient power delivery, which can lead to unstable or unsafe operation. In extreme cases, this may result in hardware damage, spontaneous combustion, or other electrical failures. Users should exercise caution and consider upgrading the motherboard power supply or other components to ensure safe and stable operation. The RetroWeb community may also provide guidance and assistance in mitigating this issue.

Notes:

Some revisions have fake cache, some others have cache on plain old DIP sockets, all have the COAST slot. Split Voltage CPU Support w/ VRM and BIOS update. The schema is most likely for an M507.

Last updated 2023-05-17T15:21:54Z
Score is 8.6/10
cpuCPU family support
1 file available

Vendor: Award [1 entry]

POST string
Note
Core Ver.
BIOS Ver.
Last edit
POST string
09/10/1998-i430FX-2A59CF59C-00
Note
Patched BIOS
Core version
4.51PG
BIOS version
Last edit
pwr 2020-07-14
drv 1 driver available
Name
Version
OS support
Size
Filename
Name
Version
3.00
OS support
1987os2 OS/2 Warp 3.0 1993win Windows NT 3.5x 1995win Windows NT 4.0
Size
unknown
Filename
doc No board documents available
chipdoc 2 chip documents available
Chip
Language
Release date
File
Last edit
Chip
Language
English
Release date
File
Last edit
pwr 2022-08-14
Chip
Language
English
Release date
File
Last edit
pwr 2023-05-16

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