Biostar 945GC-230 - BIOS User manual

945GC-230/945GC-330 Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................ 1
1.1 Before You Start ................................................................................ 1
1.2 Package Checklist............................................................................. 1
1.3 Motherboard Features...................................................................... 2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 3
1.5 Motherboard Layout......................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation .......................... 5
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................... 5
2.2 FAN Headers...................................................................................... 5
2.3 Installing System Memory ................................................................ 6
2.4 Connectors and Slots ......................................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .................... 8
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers ...................................................................... 8
3.2 Detail Settings.................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4: Useful Help ........................................ 13
4.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 13
4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code....................................................................... 14
4.3 Extra Information............................................................................ 15
4.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 16
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 18
German.................................................................................................................. 18
French .................................................................................................................... 20
Italian..................................................................................................................... 22
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 24
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 26
Polish...................................................................................................................... 28
Russian ................................................................................................................... 30
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 32
Japanese ................................................................................................................ 34

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 BEFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable X 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
Installation Guide X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside)
Serial ATA Cable X 1
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
SPEC
CPU
BGA 437
Inte l CPU On-board
Intel Atom N230 CPU (945GC-230)
Intel Atom N330 CPU (945GC-330)
Supports Hyper-Threading
Execute Disable Bit
Extended Memory 64 Technology
FSB 533 MHz
Chipset Intel 945GC
Inte l ICH7
Graphics Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video Memory is 224MB
Super I/O
ITE 8718F
Provides the most commonly used legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Env iro nmen t Co ntro l in it iatives ,
H/W Mon itor
Fan Sp eed Controller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian" funct ion
Main
Memory
DIMM Slots x 1
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1/2 GB
DDR2
Max Memory Capacity 2GB
Supports DDR2 400 / 533
Singal Channel Mode DDR2 memory modu le
Registered D IMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
IDE Integr ated IDE Contro ller Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
SATA Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Vers ion 2.0 s pecif icat ion co mp liant.
LAN Realtek RTL8102EL 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Sound
Codec ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High-Definition Audio support
Slot PCI slot x1 Supports PCI expansion card
IDE Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device
SATA Connector x2 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function
System Fan header x2 System Fan Power supply
On Board
Connector
Clear C MOS header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default

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SPEC
USB connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports
Power Connector (24pin) x1
Serial port Connector x1
Connects to Power supply
Connects to RS-232 Port
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
Serial Port x1
Printer Port x1
VGA port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Provide RS-232 Serial connection
Provide 1 connection for printer
Connects to monitor.
Connects to RJ-45 ethernet cab le
Connects to USB devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Board Size 170 (W) x 170 (L) mm Mini ITX
OS Support
Windows XP / Vista 32/ Vista 64 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support
for any OS with or without notice.
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
USBX2USBX2
LAN Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
VGA COM Port
Printer Port
Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each audio
jack can be defined by software. The input / output function of each audio jack listed above
represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to the audio
port, please use the Line In (Blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JATXPWR1
JSFAN2
JAUDIO1
JUSBLAN1
JUSB1
JUSBV3
JAUDIOF1
JCDIN1
JUSB3
JUSB2
BIOS
JC M OS 1
JU SB V4
PCI1
SATA1
SATA2
JPANEL1
ID E1
DIMMA1
JSFAN1
BT1
JKBMS1
JVG1
COM1
JCOM1
JPRNT1
Super
I/O
Codec
LA N
Intel
ICH7
Intel
945GC
NB1
CPU1
Intel
Atom
N230/
N330
JCOM2
Note: ■represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
The motherboard includes an embedded Intel Atom N230 / N330
processor, and a heatsink has been installed to provide sufficient cooling.
2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
JSFAN1/JSFAN2: System Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
13
3
1
JSFAN2
JSFAN1
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
JSFAN1/2 support 3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors,
please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the
black wire is Gro und a nd should be co nnected to GND.

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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. DDR2 Module
DIMMA1
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a
DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the Slot.
2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location DDR2 Module Total Memory Size
DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Max memory 2GB.
2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
IDE1: Hard Disk Connector
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO
Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 functionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect
up to two hard disk drives.
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21
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PCI1: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot
The motherboard is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI stands for Peripheral
Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. This PCI
slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI1

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is
placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is
“open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button, and speaker connections. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front
panel switch functions.
1
SLP
PWR_LED
ON/OFF
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
9
-
-
8
16
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 Sleep control
2 N/A 10 Ground Sleep button
3 N/A 11 N/A N/A
4 Speaker
Speaker
Connector
12 Power LED (+)
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
Hard drive
LED 14 Power LED (-)
Power LED
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control Reset button 16 Ground Power-on button

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JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
112
13 24
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Gro und 3 Gro und
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Gro und 5 Gro und
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Gro und 7 Gro und
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, providing user to connect
additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with
internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
4 USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
19
210
JUSB2
JUSB3
10 NC

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SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
1
4
7
SATA1 SATA2
7 Ground
JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
19
210
JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc..
Pin
Assignment
1 Left Channel
Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
14
4 Right Channel
Input

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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and
the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the
motherboard.
13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (Default).
13
13
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
JCOM2: Serial port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
Pin
Assignment
1 Carrier detect
2 Received data
3 Transmitted data
4 Data terminal ready
5 Signal ground
6 Data set ready
7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator
1
9
2
10
10 NC

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JUSBV3/JUSBV4: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV3: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1.
JUSBV4: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3).
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV3: USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby
voltage.
JUSBV4: USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered by +5V
standby voltage.
13
Pin 1-2 close
13
JUSBV3
JUSBV4
13
13
Pin 2-3 close
Note:
In order to support this function “Power-On system via USB device,” “JUSBV3/ JUSBV4”
jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually.

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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP
4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE
After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup
Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system
performance.
You will see the following window after you insert the CD
The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
Note:
If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to
locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.
A. Driver Installation
To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will
list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system.
Click on each device driver to launch the installation program.
B. Software Installation
To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide
will list the software available for your system, click on each software title
to launch the installation program.
C. Manual
Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver
CD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.
Note:
You will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version
of Acrobat Reader software from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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4.2 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE
Boot Block Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:)
2 “AMIBOOT.ROM” file not found in root directory of diskette in
A:
3 Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery
4 Flash Programming successful
5 File read error
7 No Flash EPROM detected
10 Flash Erase error
11 Flash Program error
12 “AMIBOOT.ROM” file size error
13 BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match
image present in flash device)
POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 Memory refresh timer error
3 Base memory read/write test error
6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed
7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error)
8 Display memory error (system video adapter)
Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action
1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules.
6, 7
Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system.
Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the
motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the possibility of
interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Remove all
expansion cards except the video adapter.
zIf beep codes are generated when all other expansion
cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer’s
technical support.
zIf beep codes are not generated when all other expansion
cards are absent, one of the add-in cards is causing the
malfunction. Insert the cards back into the system one at a
time until the problem happens again. This will reveal the
malfunctioning card.
8
If the system video adapter is an add-in card, replace or
reseat the
video adapter. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the
system board, the board may be faulty.

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4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION
CPU Overheated
If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for
seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated.
When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown
automatically to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not
power on again.
In this case, please double check:
1. The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface.
2. CPU fan is rotated normally.
3. CPU fan speed is fulfilling with the CPU speed.
After confirmed, please follow steps below to relief the CPU
0protection function.
1. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds.
2. Wait for seconds.
3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system.
Or you can:
1. Clear the CMOS data.
(See “Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1” section)
2. Wait for seconds.
3. Power on the system again.

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4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Probable Solution
1. No power to the system at all
Power light don’t illuminate, fan
inside power supply does not turn
on.
2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not turn on.
1. Make sure power cable is
securely plugged in.
2. Replace cable.
3. Contact technical support.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drive is spinning.
Using even pressure on both ends of
the DIMM, press down firmly until the
module snaps into place.
System does not boot from a hard disk
drive, but can be booted from optical
drive.
1. Check cable running from disk to
disk controller board. Make sure
both ends are securely plugged
in; check the drive type in the
standard CMOS setup.
2. Backing up the hard drive is
extremely important. All hard
disks are capable of breaking
down at any time.
System only boots from an optical
drive. Hard disks can be read,
applications can be used, but system
fails to boot from a hard disk.
1. Back up data and applications
files.
2. Reformat the hard drive.
Re-install applications and data
using backup disks.
Screen message shows “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
Review system’s equipment. Make sure
correct information is in setup.
System cannot boot after user installs a
second hard drive.
1. Set master/slave jumpers
correctly.
2. Run SETUP program and select
correct drive types. Call the drive
manufacturers for compatibility
with other drives.

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APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES
GERMAN
Spezif ikationen
CPU
BGA 437
Inte l CPU On-board
Intel Atom N230 CPU (945GC-230)
Intel Atom N330 CPU (945GC-330)
Unterstützt Hyper-Threading
Execute Disable Bit
Extended Memory 64 Technology
FSB 533 MHz
Chipsatz Intel 945GC
Inte l ICH7
Grafik Intel GMA 950 Max. 224MB gemeinsam benutzter Videospeicher
Super E/A
ITE 8718F
Bietet die häufig verwendeten alten Sup er
E/A-Funktionen.
Low Pin Count-Schnittstelle
Umgebungskontrolle,
Hardware-Überwachung
Lüfterdrehzahl-Controller
"Smart Guardian"-Funktion von ITE
Arbeitsspeich
er
DDR2 DIMM-Steckplätze x 1
Jeder DIMM unterstützt 256/512 MB & 1/2 GB
DDR2
Max. 2GB Arbeitsspeicher
Unterstützt DDR2 400 / 533
Einzeln-Kanal DDR2 Speichermodul
registrierte DIMMs. ECC DIMMs werden nicht
unterstützt.
IDE Int eg r iert er IDE-Cont ro lle r Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 Bus Master-Modus
Unterstützt PIO-Modus 0~4
SATA Integrierter Serial ATA-Controller Datentransferrate bis zu 3Gb/s
Konform mit der SATA-Spezifikation Version 2.0
LAN Realtek RTL8102EL 10 / 100 Mb/s Auto-Negotiation
Halb-/ Vollduplex-Funktion
Audio-Codec ALC662 5.1-Kanal-Audioausgabe
Unterstützt High-Definition Audio
Steckplätze PCI-Steckplatz x1
IDE-Anschluss x1 Jeder Anschluss unterstützt 2 IDE-Laufwerke
SATA-Anschluss x2 Jeder Anschluss unterstützt 1 SATA-Laufwerk
Fronttafelanschluss x1 Unterstützt die Fronttafelfunktionen
Onboard-Ans
chluss
Front-Audioanschluss x1 Unterstützt die Fronttafel-Audioanschlussfunktion