Mobo/CMOS Battery Question

[burnselk]

I need some help here.

I was given an older computer that I am trying to get running again. I has this Microstar mobo.....model MS 6117 ver 1.1 LX6.

It was in a Tangent case (home build?) that said "2000 Compliant" on the front. So I don't guess it's THAT old. But it does have a slot 1, pentium II, with mmx in it (333Mhz).

It's the mobo that has the larger sized cpu turned up on it's edge. What type slot is that? Hey, I'm new at this guys....and learning.

When I received it, the mobo/CMOS battery was gone. So I need someone to help me decide what type "nickel sized" battery I need for my mobo. I'm assuming I can't get this computer running (at least for long) without this little battery.

Sure would appreciate some help from my friends here. Thanks guys.

By the way, you never hear much about the mobo battery....why is that?

[david eaton]

The battery you need is a cr2032 type, usually available from camera shops, and I believe, Walmart.
you never hear much about the mobo battery....why is that Try searching on this forum for "cmos battery" and similar terms! there have been a spate of questions/ answers about then recently.

[jlreich]

It's the mobo that has the larger sized cpu turned up on it's edge. What type slot is that?
Oooooh, a slot1 PII. :cool: Slot CPU's were around for awhile back in the day. They replaced "socket" CPU's for short time. Then went the way of the Dodo bird giving way to the socket CPU once again to this day.

I have a slot1 PIII 450MHz system someone gave me awhile back. Runs win95 great. :)

Or it would be a great Linux machine. :)

[bassman]

HERE (http://www.pcguide.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25502) is a link to a thread on component identification. It is in this very same forum (PC Hardware). The second posting has a great image of the battery in question.

Hope that helps :cool:

[burnselk]

HERE (http://www.pcguide.com/vb/showthread.php?t=25502) is a link to a thread on component identification. It is in this very same forum (PC Hardware). The second posting has a great image of the battery in question. Hope that helps http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/cool.gif

Are you kidding me? What a great site bassman. I appreciate your directing me there. I normally do a search, but didn't this time....was in a big hurry. Sorry.

And since I've always been a visual person, I loved the picture showing the battery....with the numbers and all. Great shot. Great site. I'm sure I'll spend some time there learning more about computers.

What would I do without you guys? I'd be lost and up the creek for sure.

[burnselk]

The battery you need is a cr2032 type, usually available from camera shops, and I believe, Walmart.

That explains why I was being directed to camera's everytime I tried a search in Google....never failed.....type in cmos battery or mother board battery and what did I get.....a bunch of camera's and I'd be saying, what the hey......?

That's for confirming the number CR2032 david.....you guys rock.

[burnselk]

Oooooh, a slot1 PII.

How does a slot 1 cpu connect to the mobo? Does it plug in? If so, how many pins are on a slot 1 cpu?


I have a slot1 PIII 450MHz system someone gave me awhile back. Runs win95 great. http://www.pcguide.com/ubb/smile.gif

Good information jl.....any and all information is greatly appreciated.

[bassman]

burnselk, glad you are having such a good time here ;) If you crave computer knowledge, you certainly have come to the right place. Quite a few folks here came with NO computer skills and have gone on to getting first and second level repair certifications.
You might want to visit our mother ship (pcguide.com) and do some diggin there. Acres and Acres of information to read and search thru.

Good luck :cool:

[burnselk]

Thanks bassman.....I intend to be one of those few folks you spoke of......I love to learn about computers.....and boy is there a lot to learn!!

I appreciate your directing me to the "mother ship".

I'm not in it for the $ but as a hobby to help my friends/family.....I'm retired now and have some time to learn computers. I hope to build my first within the year.

Hang in there with me Mr. Bassman, if you will.....I'm sure I'll need more assistance in the future.

[jlreich]

How does a slot 1 cpu connect to the mobo? Does it plug in? If so, how many pins are on a slot 1 cpu?
Yeah basically just push it in the slot like an old Nintendo game cartridge, then there is a retention mechanism. Hmm, I would actually have to go down in the basement to look to see how the retention mechanism works. :p Slot1 has 242 contacts. Have a look here. http://www.cpu-world.com/Sockets/Slot%201%20(SC242).html

As you can see from the pictures some came with a fan or in the case of the picture in the link two fans attached to the side. Some did not have fans and really did look very much like the old game cartridges. Some do not even have an outer casing, as is the case with most or all of the Celeron versions. I guess that was one way to cut the budget for the cheaper CPU's. Here are some more pictures of the various configurations. No Celeron pics though, but you might find some if you look around the site a little. http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/80686/TYPE-Desktop%20Pentium%20II.html

[burnselk]

Here are some more pictures of the various configurations. http://www.cpu-world.com/CPUs/80686/TYPE-Desktop%20Pentium%20II.html

The very first picture here is exactly like mine....same number and all. Mine has no fan but it does have a heat sink attached to it.

Thanks jl....good information. I needed some explanation on the slot 1...and as I stated....I'm a visual person....glad you noticed and responded accordingly.

[burnselk]

Correction, upon taking another look, my slot 1 does have a fan....as a matter of fact, it has two fans as well as a heat sink.