Biostar 945GC MICRO 775 User guide

945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775
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 (for Ver 6.x)...............................................4
1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 5.x)...............................................4
1.6 Motherboard Layout (for 945GC-M7 SE).......................................5
1.7 Motherboard Layout (for 945GC Micro 775).................................6
Chapter 2:Hardware Installation........................... 7
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU).......................................7
2.2 FAN Headers......................................................................................9
2.3 Installing System Memory.............................................................. 10
2.4 Connectors and Slots.......................................................................12
Chapter 3:Headers & Jumpers Setup................... 14
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers....................................................................14
3.2 Detail Settings.................................................................................. 14
Chapter 4:Useful Help......................................... 21
4.1 Driver Installation Note..................................................................21
4.2 Award BIOS Beep Code..................................................................22
4.3 Extra Information............................................................................22
4.4 Troubleshooting...............................................................................24
Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder™ III............................. 25
5.1 Introduction...................................................................................... 25
5.2 SystemRequirement....................................................................... 25
5.3 Installation ....................................................................................... 26
5.4 WarpSpeeder™ III............................................................................. 27
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language .............. 32
German..................................................................................................................32
France ....................................................................................................................34
Italian.....................................................................................................................36
Spanish...................................................................................................................38
Portuguese............................................................................................................40
Polish......................................................................................................................42
Russian...................................................................................................................44
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 46
Japanese................................................................................................................48

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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
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
Serial ATA Cable X 1
FDD Cable X 1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
945GC-M7 SE 945GC Micro 775
CPU
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz
*It is recommended to use processors with 95W
power consumption.
Supports Hyper-Threading
Execute Disable Bit
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Extended Memory 64 Technology
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz
*It is recommended to use processors with 95W
power consumption.
Supports Hyper-Threading
Execute Disable Bit
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep
Extended Memory 64 Technology
FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz
Chipset Intel 945GC
Intel ICH7
Intel 945GC
Intel ICH7
Graphics Intel GMA 950
Max Shared Vid eo Memory is 224MB
Intel GMA 950
Max Shared Vid eo Memory is 224MB
Super I/O
ITE IT8712F
H/W Mon itor
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guardian" funct ion
ITE IT8712F
H/W Mon itor
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guardian" funct ion
Main
Memory
DIMM Slots x 2
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capacity 2GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
DIMM Slots x 2
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capacity 2GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
IDE
Integr ated IDE Contro lle r
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
Integr ated IDE Contro lle r
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 specif icat ion co mp liant.
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Vers ion 2.0 specif icat ion co mp liant.
LAN Realtek RTL 8100C / 8110SC (optional)
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation (Gigabit
Realtek RTL 8100C / 8110SC (optional)
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation (Gigabit

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945GC-M7 SE 945GC Micro 775
bandwidth is for RTL 8110SC only)
Half / Fullduplex capability
bandwidth is for RTL 8110SC only)
Half / Fullduplex capability
Sound
Codec
ALC662(Ver 6.x)
5.1 channels audio out (Ver 6.x)
High-Definition Audio support
ALC861VD(Ver 6.x) / ALC888(Ver 5.x)
5.1 channels audio out (Ver 6.x)
7.1 channels audio out (Ver 5.x)
High-Definition Audio support
PCI Express x16 slot x1 PCI Express x16 slot x1
PCI Express x1 slot x1 PCI Express x1 slot x1
Slots
PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2
Floppy connector x1 Floppy connector x1
IDE Co nn ector x 1 IDE Conn ector x 1
Printer Port Connector x1 Printer Port Connector x1
SATA Connector x4 SATA Connector x4
Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1
S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1
System Fan header x1 System Fan header x1
Clear C MOS header x1 Clear CMOS header x1
USB connector x2 USB connector x2
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1
On Board
Connector
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
Serial Port x1
VGA port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack (Ver 6.x) x3
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
Serial Port x1
VGA port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack (Ver 6.x) x3
Audio Jack (Ver 5.x) x6
Board Size 219 (W) x 235 (L) mm 219 (W) x 235 (L) mm
OS Support
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS with or without notice.
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS with or without notice.

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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X)
VGA1
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1 USBX2USBX2
LAN
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 5.X)
VGA1
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1 USBX2USBX2
LAN
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Center
Rear
Side
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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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GC-M7SE)
DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1
FDD1
PEX1_1
PEX1 6_1
PCI1
PCI2
JPANEL1
JUSB4JUSB3
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
JATXPWR2
SATA1SATA3
SATA2SATA4
Codec
JC DIN1
JSFAN1
LAN
BAT1
Intel
ICH7
LGA775
CPU1
Intel
945GC
JAUDI OF1
Super
I/O
JKBM S1
JUSB2
JRJ45USB1
COM1
JCO
M1
JVGA1
JAUDIO1
JS PDI F _O UT
IDE1
JC MO S1
JP RNT1
BIOS
Note: ■represents the 1st pin.

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1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GCMICRO 775)
DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1
FDD1
PEX1_1
PEX1 6_ 1
PCI1
PCI2
JPANEL1
JUSB4JUSB3
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
SATA1SATA3
SATA2SATA4
Codec
JC DIN1
JSFAN1
LAN
BAT1
BIOS
Intel
ICH7
LGA775
CPU1
Intel
945GC
JAUDI OF1
Super
I/O
JKBM S1
JUSB2
JRJ45USB1
COM1
JCOM1
JVGA1
JAUDIO2
(for Ver 5.x)
JS PDI F _O UT
IDE1
JC MO S1
JP RNT1
JATXPWR2
JKBV1
J U SBV1
J U SBV 3_ 1
AUD IO1
(for Ver 6.x)
Note: ■represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Special Notice:
Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation
for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the
empty socket to ensure pin legs won’t be damaged.
Pin-Cap
Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise
the lever up to a 90-degree angle.

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Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on
CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will
fit only in the correct orientation.
Step 2-1:
Step 2-2:
Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked
position to complete the installation.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.

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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.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
1
4
JCFAN1
4 Smart Fan
Control
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1
3
JSFAN1
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support 4-pin and 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 Ground and should be connected to GND.

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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. DDR2 module
DDR2_B1 DDR2_A1
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.
B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location DDR2 Module Total Memory Size
DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max memory 2GB.

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C. Dual Channel Memory installation
To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module
must meet the following requirements:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the following
table.
Dual Channel Status DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1
Disabled O X
Disabled X O
Enabled O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)

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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the
provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
12
34
33
IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors
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.
40
2
1
39

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PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally.
PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
-PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
-2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture.
PEX1 _1
PEX16_1
PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
The motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI1
PCI2

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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 1 1 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.
Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 Ground
4 +5V
5 Ground
6 +5V
7 Ground
8 PW_OK
9 Standby
Voltage +5V
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 2 x 12 Detect
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 Ground
16 PS_ON
17 Ground
18 Ground
19 Ground
20 -5V
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
1
12
13
24
24 Ground
JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
12
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4 Ground

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JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows 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
1
9
210
JUSB4JUSB3
10 NC
SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 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
SATA4 SATA2
SATA3 SATA1
7 Ground

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JSPDIF_OUT: Digital Audio out Connectors
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT1
13
3 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
1
9
2
10
945GC-M7 S
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945GC Mic ro 775

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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
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting
and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging
the motherboard.
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (Default).
1
3
1
3
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.