Description
Compaq 400494 Server Motherboard Phoenix 686 BIOS Gateway PWB 10560 Rev E 1998
The Compaq 400494 is a late-1990s server motherboard bearing a Phoenix 686 BIOS and manufactured under Gateway's PWB 10560 design at Revision E. The board is a large-format server mainboard from 1998, featuring multiple PCI and ISA expansion slots consistent with the server platforms of that era. It is accompanied by several accessory/daughter cards visible in the photos.
Specifications & What's Included
- Manufacturer: Compaq
- Part Number: 400494 (barcode label: 4000494)
- PWB: 10560, Revision E
- BIOS: Phoenix 686
- Manufacture Year: 1998
- Form Factor: Full-size server board (AT/ATX hybrid server layout)
- Expansion Slots: Multiple PCI and ISA slots visible on board
- Power Connector: ATX 20-pin main power connector
- Rear I/O: Serial, parallel, and PS/2-style ports visible on I/O panel area
- Included Accessories: Daughter card (left side), small green I/O or network bracket card, and ribbon cable — all visible in photos
- Sold as-is; no processor, memory, or storage included unless clearly visible in photos
Applications
This board dates from the 1998 era of Pentium II/III-generation server computing, when Compaq and Gateway were among the dominant U.S. server vendors building proprietary platform servers for enterprise and departmental use. The Phoenix 686 BIOS was widely used in x86 server platforms of this period, providing hardware initialization and POST services for Intel Slot 1 or Socket-based processors. Boards of this type powered file servers, application servers, and network infrastructure in late-1990s data centers and small business environments. Today, units like this are sought by collectors and technicians restoring period-correct server systems, as well as those needing a compatible replacement board for an existing late-1990s Compaq or Gateway server chassis.
This Compaq 400494 server motherboard (Phoenix 686 BIOS, Gateway PWB 10560 Rev E) is being sold AS-IS for parts or repair. The board looks physically clean with no obvious damage visible, but it has not been bench-tested or powered at our facility, and we make no guarantee of functionality. It is being sold in as-is condition due to its age. Included with the board are several daughter/accessory cards visible in the photos. Please review all photos carefully and contact us with any questions before purchasing.
Warranty Information
Additional Information
Brand: |
Compaq |
Model: |
400494 |
MPN: |
400494 |
Secondary Model: |
PWB 10560 |
SKU: |
25933 |
Type: |
Server Motherboard |
BIOS: |
Phoenix 686 |
Form Factor: |
Full ATX / Server Board |
Revision: |
Rev E |
Manufacture Year: |
1998 |
Expansion Slots: |
Multiple PCI and ISA slots (visible in photos) |
Power Connector: |
ATX 20-pin |
Compatible With: |
Compaq / Gateway late-1990s server systems |
Seller Notes: |
Sold as-is due to age. Includes daughter card and small accessory cards visible in photos. |
Country/Region of Manufacture: |
United States |
Condition Notes: |
This Compaq 400494 server motherboard (Phoenix 686 BIOS, PWB 10560 Rev E) is sold AS-IS for parts or repair. Not bench-tested; no functionality guarantee. Appears physically clean. Please view photos and contact us with questions. |
California Prop 65 Warning: |
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov |
