Biostar 945P-A7 User manual

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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction..................................................................1
1.1 Motherboard Features..................................................... 1
1.2 Package Checklist........................................................... 5
1.3 Layout and Components..................................................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 Connectorsand Slots......................................................11
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 Award BIOSBeep Code................................................21
4.2 Extra Information........................................................... 21
4.3 Troubleshooting.............................................................23
Chapter 5: Dual Video Function.................................................24
5.1 Requirements................................................................ 24
5.2 Installing GraphicsCards............................................... 24
5.3 Thingsto Notice............................................................24
Chapter 6: WarpSpeeder™..........................................................25
6.1 Introduction................................................................... 25
6.2 System Requirement.....................................................25
6.3 Installation....................................................................26
6.4 [WarpSpeeder™]includes1 trayicon and 5 panels......... 27

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
CPU
SupportsLGA775.
SupportsIntel Pentium 4 processor up to3.8GHz.
SupportsIntel Pentium Dprocessor.
Front Side Busat the following frequency ranges:
 533MT/s (133MHz Core Clock)
 800MT/s (200MHz Core Clock)
 1066MT/s(266MHz Core Clock)
SupportsHyper-ThreadingTechnology. (HT)
SupportsExecute DisableBitTechnology(XD).
SupportsEnhancedIntel SpeedStep®Technology (EIST).
SupportsIntel Extended Memory 64 Technology(Intel EM64T).
WARNING!
Warranty will be voidifthe pin protectioncapis notinplacetoprotect thesocket pin
when sending this mainboard for ser vice.
Chipset
North Bridge: Intel 945P.
South Bridge:Intel ICH7/ICH7R(optional).
Dimensions
ATX Form Factor: 24.4cm (W) x 29.7cm (L)
Operating System Supporting
SupportsWindows2000,and WindowsXP.
Super I/O
Chip: ITEIT8712F.
Low Pin Count Interface.
Providesthemost commonly usedlegacySuper I/O
functionality.
Environment Controlinitiatives,
 H/W Monitor
 FanSpeed Controller
 ITE's"Smart Guardian" function

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System Memory
Supports dual channel DDR2 up to 8 banks.
Supports DDR2 533 (266MHz) / 667 (333MHz) for a theoretical
maximum bandwidth of 10.7 GB/s.
Supports 256-Mb, 512-Mb, or 1G-Mb DDR technologies for x8
and x16 devices.
Supportsnon-ECC DIMMs.
Maximum DRAM space isupto4GB.
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module Total MemorySize
DDR2_A1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_A2 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B2 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max is 4GB.
On Board IDE(IDE1)
Oneon-boardconnector supports2 devices.
SupportsPIOMode0~4.
SupportsUltra DMA33/66/100 BusMasterMode.
ExtendedIDEController (optional)
Chip: ITE8211 (without RAID function)
-Supportstwo extra slotsfor4 IDEdevices.
ITE8212 (withRAID function)
-Supportstwo extra slotsfor4 IDEdevices.
-Integrated RAID 0, RAID 1and RAID0+1for
IDE2/IDE3 slot.
IDE2/IDE3 (optional)
 Supportsupto4 extra IDEdevices.
 SupportsPIOMode0~4.
 SupportsUltra DMA33/66/100/133 BusMasterMode.
10/100 LAN
Chip: RTL8100C.
Supports10Mb/sand100 Mb/sauto-negotiation.
Half/Full duplex capability.
SupportsACPI power management.

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Serial ATA
Controllerintegratedin ICH7.
SupportsSerial ATA2.0specification.
Data transfer rate up to 3GB/s.
Supports4 Serial ATA(SATA) devices.
-Intel AdvancedHost Controller (AHCI).
On BoardHigh Definition AudioCodec
Chip: REALTEKALC882.
Supports 8+2 channels.
SupportsS/PDIF-Out and S/PDIF-In (optional)functions.
Expansion Slots
Three 32bitPCI busmaster slots.
OnePCI-Expressx16 slot.
One PCI-Extreme (PCI-EX) slot.
Two PCI-Expressx1 slots(optional).
Special PCI-Express Dual Feature
Thisspecial functionsupportsDual Video (two graphic cards).
Note:
Please read Chapter 5 for detail information.
IEEE1394 Chip(optional)
Chip: VIAVT6307.
Supportstwo 1394 Firewire ports with transfer rate up to
400Mb/s.
InternalOn-boardI/O Connectors and Headers
1 IDE connector supports2hard diskdevices.
1 front panel header supportsfrontpanel facilities.
1 CD-in connector supports1 CD-ROM audio-in device.
1 front audioheader supportsfrontpanel audio-outfunction.
1 S/PDIF-out connector supportsdigital audio-outfunction.
1 S/PDIF-inconnectorsupportsdigital audio-in function.
(optional)
1 1394Aheader supports1 frontpanel 1394AFirewire port.
(optional)

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1 chassisopenheader supportsPC case-opened warning
function.
1 Floppy port supports2 FDD with360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M
and2.88Mbytes.
2 USBheaders support4 USB2.0 ports.
4 Serial ATAconnectorssupport 4 SATAdevices.
Back Panel I/O Connectors
1 Serial port.
1 Printer port.
1 PS/2Mouse port.
1 PS/2Keyboardport.
1 1394AFirewireport. (optional)
1 RJ-45LANjack.
4 USB2.0ports.
6 audioportssupport8+2channelsaudio-outfacilities.
PS/2
Keyboard
PS/2
Mouse
USB x2
LAN
USB x2
COM1
COM
Printer port
Center/Left
Rear
Side
Line-in
Line-out
MIC-in
Notice for ALC882 Codec:
1. When connecting audio devices into audio ports, the audio driver will
auto-detect and pop-up the port function selection window. User can
choose differentfunctions for each port according to personal
preference.
2. Please make sure the audio driver is successful installed in the
system, or all audio ports will be nofunction.
3. When rebooting the PC, each port function will return to default setting.

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1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable X1
HDD Cable X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Serial ATACable X1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
Rear I/O Panel forATX Case X 1
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/PDIF Cable X1 (optional)
IEEE1394 Cable X 1 (optional)
RetentionBracket X1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Switch Cable X1 (optional)
Dual Video Bridge (BRI-2) Connector X1 (optional)

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1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS
DDR 2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR 2_B1 DDR2_B2
FDD1
IDE1
PCI-Ex1_1 (optional)
PCI- Ex1_ 2 (o ptio na l)
PCI-Ex 16
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
JP
A
NEL 1
J1394A1
(opt io nal)
J1 394P WR1
(optional)
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
JATXPWR2
AUDIO1
(8+2CH)
JAUDIOF1
Super
I/O
JCI 1
JCMOS1
SATA1
SA TA3
SATA2
SA TA 4
Cod ec
JCDIN1
JSPDIF_OUT1
JSPDIF_IN1
( optio nal)
JSFAN2
10/100 LAN IEEE1394
Chip
(
o
p
tional
)
BAT1
BIOS
JKBMS1
JRJ4 5U SB1
Intel
ICH7R /
ICH7
LGA775
CPU1
IDE3
(optional)
COM1
JCOM1
IDE2
(optional)
PCI-EX
Intel
945P
JPRNT1
Note: ■representsthe 1st pin.

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Pin Ca
p
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRALPROCESSINGUNIT (CPU)
Co dec
COM1
Step 1: Pull the socket lockinglever out from the socket andthen raise
theleverup to a 90-degreeangle.
Special Notice:
Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make
goodpreservation for future use.When the CPU
is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty
socket to ensure pin legs won’t be damaged.

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Step 2: Lookfor the triangular cut edge on socket, and thegolden dot on
CPU should point forwardsthistriangular cut edge.The CPU will
fitonlyin the correct orientation.
Step 2-1:
Step 2-2:
Step 3: Hold the CPUdown firmly, andthen lowerthelever tolocked
position to complete the installation.
Step 4:Put the CPU Fan andheatsinkassemblyon the CPUandbuckleit
on the retention frame.Connectthe CPU FAN power cableinto
the JCFAN1.Thiscompletesthe installation.

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2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headerssupport cooling-fansbuiltinthecomputer.The fan
cable and connectormaybe different according to the fanmanufacturer.
Connect thefancable to the connector while matchingthe blackwireto
pin#1.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 Power
3 FAN RPMrate
sense
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JCFAN1
COM
1
4 Smart Fan
Control
JSFAN2: System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
JSFAN2
31
COM1
3 FAN RPMrate
sense
Note:
TheJCFAN1and JSFAN2reservesystem cooling fan withSmart Fan Control utility. It
supports 4-pi n and 3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors,
please note that the red wire is the positi ve 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
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A2
DDR2_B1
DDR2_B2
C
O
M1
1. Unlocka DIMM slotbypressing the retaining clipsoutward.Aligna
DIMM on the slotsuch thatthenotchonthe DIMM matchesthebreak
on theSlot.
2. Insert theDIMM verticallyand firmlyintotheslotuntil theretaining
chip snapbackin place and the DIMM isproperly seated.

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2.4 CONNECTORSAND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
The motherboardprovidesa standard floppydiskconnectorthat
supports360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88M floppydisktypes.
Thisconnector supportsthe provided floppydrive ribbon cables.
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34 33
COM1
IDE1: Hard Disk Connector (IDE2 and IDE3 are optional.)
The motherboardhasa 32-bitEnhancedPCI IDE Controller that
providesPIOMode0~4, BusMaster, and Ultra DMA33/66/100
functionality.
The IDEconnectorscan connecta masterand a slavedrive, so you
can connectupto two harddiskdrives. Thefirst hard drive should
alwaysbe connected to IDE1.
IDE1
IDE2 (optional)
IDE3 (optional)
40 2
139
COM1
Note: IDE2/IDE3supportUltra DMA133.

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PCI-Ex16: PCI-Express x16 Slot
-PCI-Express1.0a compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s
simultaneouslyper direction,foranaggregateof8GB/s
totally.
PCI-Ex1_1/PCI-Ex1_2: PCI-Express x1 slots (optional)
-PCI-Express1.0a compliant.
-Data transfer bandwidthupto250MB/sper direction;
500MB/sin total.
-PCI-Express supportsa raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/son thedata
pins.
-2X bandwidth over the traditional PCIarchitecture.
PCI-EX: PCI-Extreme Slot
-PCI-Extreme slotisa special design for PCI-Express
interface graphic cards.
-PCI-Extreme slotiscompliant withPCI-Express1.0a
specification.
-PCI-Extreme slotiscompatiblewith PCI-Ex4and PCI-E x1
expansion card.
-The bandwidth ofdatatransferisup to 1GB/sper direction,
andforanaggregateof2GB/sin total.
PCI-Ex16
PCI-Ex1_1 (optional)
PCI-Ex1_2 (optional)
PCI-EX
COM1

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PCI1~PCI3:Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
Thismotherboard isequipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI stands
for Peripheral Component Interconnect,and it isa busstandard for
expansion cards.ThisPCI slotisdesignated as32bits.
PCI3
PCI2
PCI1
COM1

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 HOW TO SETUPJUMPERS
The illustration showshow to set up jumpers. When the jumper capis
placed on pins, thejumperis“close”, ifnot, thatmeansthejumperis
“open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAILSETTINGS
JATXPWR1: ATX Power 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 StandbyVoltage
+5V
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 2 x12 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
13 1
24 12
COM1
24 Ground

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JATXPWR2: ATX Power Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
3
4
1
2
COM
1
4 Ground
JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
1
3
COM1
3 Ground
JSPDIF_IN1 (optional): Digital Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_IN
1
3
COM1
3 Ground

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J1394A1 (optional): Header for 1394 Firewire Port at Front Panel
Pin Assignment
1 A+
2 A-
3 Ground
4 Ground
5 B+
6 B-
7 +12V
8 +12V
9 Key
1
2
9
10
COM1
10 Ground
J1394PWR1 (optional): Power Source for 1394 Firewire Port
This header allows user toconnect the digital image device, like DV, D8, or V8,
etc.
13
Pin1-2 Close
+3.3V for 1394 chipset.
(Default)
13
COM1
13
Pin 2-3 close
+3.3V SB for 1394 chipset.
JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio sourcefrom the variety devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc..
Pin
Assignment
1 Left channel input
2 Ground
3 Ground
1
4
COM1
4
Right channelinput

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AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows userto connect thefront audio output cable with the PCfront
panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic (L)
2 Ground
3 Mic (R)
4 PRESENCE
5 Headphone (R)
6 Jack1 SENSE
7 JackDetection
8 Connector Key
9 Headphone (L)
1
9
2
10
COM1
10 Jack2 SENSE
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 24-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button, speaker and IrDA Connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s
front panel switchfunctions.
1
2324
SLP
PWR
_
LED
On/Off
IR IR
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
2
- -
COM1
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 2 Sleepcontrol
3 N/A 4 Ground Sleep button
5 N/A 6 N/A N/A
7 Speaker
Speaker
Connector 8 Power LED (+)
9 HDD LED (+) 10 Power LED (+)
11 HDD LED (-) Hard drive
LED 12 Power LED (-) Power LED
13 Ground 14 Power button
15 Reset control Reset button 16 Ground Power-on button
17 N/A 18 Key
19 N/A 20 Key
21 +5V 22 Ground
23 IRTX
IrDA
Connector 24 IRRX IrDA Connector

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JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
1
3
Pin1-2 close
(Default)
+5V for PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
1
3
COM1
1
3
Pin 2-3 close
PS/2 keyboard and mouse are
powered by+5V standby
voltage.
Note:
In order to support this function “Power-on system via keyboar d and mouse”, “JKBV1”
jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3.
JUSB3/JUSB4: FrontUSB Headers
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
2
9
10
JUSB4JUSB3
COM1
10 NC