Packard Bell PB430
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chipChipset
cpuSocket
speedFSB speeds
20MHz25MHz33MHz
moboForm factor
LPX (max 229 x 330 mm)
dimDimensions
Empty
ramMax VRAM size
2MB
chipCache
32KB128KB512KB
ramMax RAM size
64MB
ramRAM type
72-pin FPM
pwrPSU connector
tag Also known as
connI/O ports
1x 
Floppy interface
1x 
IDE interface
1x 
PS/2 keyboard
1x 
PS/2 mouse
1x 
Parallel
1x 
Serial
1x 
VGA
cardExpansion slots
Empty
wrench Known issues
  • Leaky Ni-Cd clock battery

The Ni-Cd battery may be leaking, risking damage to PCB layers & nearby components. Promptly remove the battery & clean corrosion/alkaline salts from the board. Use white vinegar to dissolve salts, but exercise caution as vinegar can corrode exposed metals. A thorough examination & repair may be needed. Replace battery with guide: https://github.com/wiretap-retro/Not-A-Varta

  • L2 Cache decreases performance

This board is known to have degraded performance when L2 cache is installed and enabled.

notes Notes

Some boards have a game connector but it is not functional, it should be disabled with JP15

J21 is the second serial port at TTL level for an optional modem or level shifted serial port breakout

Boards have either a GD5424 or GD5428 video chip

A PB430 with a CL5424 has 512 kB of video memory which can be upgraded to 1 MB

A PB430 with a CL5428 has 1 MB of video memory which can be upgraded to 2 MB

Last updated 2025-05-09T19:43:55Z
Board info score is 8.6/10
bios 1 BIOS file available

vendor Phoenix - 2 entries

POST string
Note
Core Ver.
BIOS Ver.
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POST string
Note
Core version
A486 1.01
BIOS version
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POST string
Note
Core version
V1.01.06E
BIOS version
1.00.20
Logs
drv 5 drivers available
Name
Version
OS support
Size
Filename
Name
Version
1.43
OS support
MS-DOS Windows 3.1x
Size
741.9KB
Filename
Name
Version
1.50
OS support
Windows 3.1x
Size
1.4MB
Filename
Name
Version
1.30
OS support
Windows 3.1x
Size
600.3KB
Filename
Name
Version
3.50
OS support
Windows NT 3.1 Windows NT 3.5x
Size
140KB
Filename
Name
Version
3.50
OS support
Windows NT 3.1 Windows NT 3.5x
Size
140KB
Filename
doc 2 board documents available
Release date
File
Logs
Release date
File
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Release date
File
Logs
doc 1 other file available
Title
File
Logs
Title
Reverse engineered U49 PAL firmware (by Necroware)
File
Logs

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