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Explorer Motherboard Jumpers And Connectors

Important Note:
There are two versions of the Explorer motherboard, depending on the type of CPU it supports. Part numbers of Explorer motherboards can be 683623xxxx or 683767xxxx.
  • 683623xxxx motherboards support AMD Athlon and Duron processors.
  • 683767xxxx motherboards support only AMD Duron processors.
For detailed information on how to identify the type motherboard check the section Athlon/Duron processor identification.


Motherboard Configuration (jumper settings)
  • Clear CMOS jumper (JBAT1)
  • BIOS Configuration Access (J9)
Setting Clear CMOS jumper (JBAT1)
1-2 on Normal operation (default)
2-3 on Clear current BIOS default settings

Setting Front Side Bus speed
1-2 on

133 MHz: Supports 266 MHz FSB Athlon at 1333 MHz maximum and 266 MHz FSB Athlon XP 2000+ maximum

1-2 off 100 MHz: Supports 200 MHz FSB Duron at 1300 MHZ maximum and 200 MHz FSB Athlon at 1300 MHz maximum


Setting Bios Configuration Access (J9)
1-2 on Normal operation (default)
2-3 on Access BIOS maintenance panel
none BIOS recovery

Note: When jumper J9 is set to position 2-3, you will find a new option in the BIOS Setup: Maintenance. Here you can clear all user and supervisor passwords (press <Enter> and confirm the operation).

Athlon/Duron processor identification
Motherboard for Athlon and Duron processor
Part number 683623xxxx
Motherboard for Duron processor
Part number 683767xxxx

Internal Connectors
Denomination on drawing Name Type
CNR Communications Network Riser Standard CNR slot
Note: The CNR connector is a combo slot with the bottom PCI connector. Use either the CNR or the PCI connector; you cannot use both connectors at the same time!
PCI 1, 2 PCI connectors Standard PCI extension slots
Note: PCI 2 is a combo slot with the CNR connector. Use either the CNR or the PCI connector; you cannot use both connectors at the same time!
AGP Accelerated Graphics Port Standard AGP connector
DIMM 1 Bank 0/1 DIMM socket 168-pin standard socket
DIMM 2 Bank 2/3 DIMM socket 168-pin standard socket
IDE 1 Primary IDE connector 40 (2x20) pin header
IDE 2 Secondary IDE connector 40 (2x20) pin header (white)
FDD1 Floppy drive connector 34 (2x17) pin shrouded header
CPU CPU socket Socket 462
JWR1 Power connector 20-pin keyed connector
JAUX Aux Audio 4-pin shrouded header (yellow)
J_PHN Modem audio 4-pin shrouded header (green)
JCD CD audio header 4-pin shrouded header (black)
J5 SPDIF 3-pin shrouded header (black)
C_FAN Power fan connector 3-pin shrouded header
S_FAN System fan connector 3-pin shrouded header
BATT Battery socket Lithium coin battery socket
WOL1 Wake On LAN connector 3-pin shrouded header
JMDM1 Not used 5-pin header
JWOR1 Wake On Ring connector 2 x 5-pin header
USB2 Front USB header 2 x 5-pin header (minus 2-pin)
J9 BIOS configuration access jumper 3-pin jumper
J6 Front Side Bus speed 2-pin jumper
JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper 3-pin jumper
JCASE1 Chassis intrusion header 2-pin header
J4 Not used 5-pin header
JGS1 Not used 2-pin header
JFP1 Front Panel header 2 A?- 9-pin header (minus 1 key)

Back panel connectors
Name Function Type Colour
A PS/2 mouse port 6-Pin mini-DIN Green PMS 3395C
B PS/2 keyboard port 6-Pin mini-DIN Purple PMS 2715C
C, D USB ports Black PMS 426C
E Serial port 9-pin SUB D Teal PMS 322C
F VGA port DB15-pin Blue PMS 661C
G Stereo Line out jack socket Lime 577C
H Stereo Line in jack socket Light blue 284C
I Microphone mono in jack socket Pink 701C
J Printer / EPP & ECP port 25-pin SUB D Burgundy PMS 235C
K MIDI and game port 15-pin SUB D Gold 131C