Biostar I865G-M4 User guide

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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1 : Introduction ..........................................................1
1.1 I865G-M4 Features......................................................1
1.2 Package Contents........................................................4
1.3 Layout of I865G-M4......................................................5
1.4 Componentsof I865G-M4.............................................6
Chapter 2 : Hardware Installation..............................7
2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU)......................................7
2.2 FAN Headers...............................................................7
2.3 MemoryModule Installation...........................................9
2.4 Connectors and Slots..................................................10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup...........................11
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers................................................11
3.2 Detail Settings............................................................11
Chapter 4: Useful Help...........................................................15
4.1 Award BIOSBeep Code.............................................15
4.2 Extra Information........................................................15
4.3 Troubleshooting..........................................................17
Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder™.........................................18
5.1 Introduction................................................................18
5.2 System Requirement..................................................18
5.3 Installation.................................................................19
5.4 [WarpSpeeder™] includes1 trayicon and 5 panels......20

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CHAPTER 1 : INTRODUCTION
1.1 I865G-M4FEATURES
A. Hardware
CPU
SupportSocket 478
SupportsIntel Pentium 4 processor up to 3.06GHz.
Support Northwood andPrescott CPUupto3.4GHz.
(Doesnot support Willamette CPU.)
Front Side Busat 400/533/800MHz.
SupportsIntel Hyper-ThreadingTechnology.
Chipset
North Bridge :Intel 865G.
South Bridge : Intel ICH5.
Dimensions
Micro ATX Form Factor :24.4cm(W) x 23.5cm(L)
Main Memory
Support 4 DDR data channels with 2 DIMMs per channel.
Available bandwidthupto 3.2GB/s(DDR400) for single channel
mode and 6.4GB/s(DDR400) for dual channel mode.
Supports 256Mb, 512Mb and 1Gb DDR technologies for x8 or x
16non-ECC DDR devices.
Supports only x8 and x16 DDR devices. (Doesnot support
registered DIMM or double sided x16 DIMMs.)
Supports4 bankdevices, dual channel DDR266/333/400 MHz.
Registered DIMMsnot supported.
Maximum memory sizeisupto4GB.
DIMM Location DDR Module To tal Memo r y
Size
DDRA1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDRA2 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDRB1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDRB2 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
MAX up to 4GB.

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10/100 PCI LAN
Chip : RTL8100C.
Supports10/100Mb/sauto-negotiation.
SupportsACPI power management.
Half/Full duplex capability.
Slots
3 32bit PCI bus master slots.
1AGP x4/x8 slot.
Super I/O
Chip : ITE IT8712F.
Low pin countinterface.
Providesthemost commonly usedlegacysuper I/O
functionality.
Environment Control initiatives:
-H/W Moniter
-ITE’s« Smart Guardian » function.
Onboard IDE
Supports4 IDEdiskdrives.
ProvidePIOmode 0~4, busmaster, and Ultra DMA33/66/100
function.
Serial ATA/150 controllerintegratedin ICH5:
-Connectsup to 2 SATAdrives.
-Up to 150MB/stransfer speeds.
-Compliantswith SATA1.0 specification.
Onboard AC’97 Sound Codec
Chip :ALC655
CompliantswithAC’97 version2.3specification.
Supports6 channels.
Supportsstereo MIC.
Front Side On-board Peripherals
1 front panel header supportsfrontpanel facilities.
1 CD-in connector supports1 CD-ROM audio-in device.
1 front audio header supportsfrontpanel audiofunction.
1 S/PDIF out connectorsupportsdigital audiooutfunction.
1 chassisopenheader supportsPC case-opened warning
function.

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1 Floppy port supports2 FDD with360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M
and2.88Mbytes.
2 USBheaders support4 USB2.0 ports.
2 IDE connectorssupport 4 harddiskdevices.
2 serial ATAconnectorssupport 2 SATAdevices.
Rear Side Connectors
4 USB2.0ports.
1 VGAport.
1 serial port.
1 parallel port.
1 RJ-45 LANjack.
1 PS/2Mouse & Keyboard port.
1 vertical audio portincluding 1 line-in connector, 1line-out
connector,and1MIC-in connector.
PS/2
Keyboard
PS/ 2
Mouse
LAN
LineIn/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Base /Center
USB x2
COM1
Parallel
VGA1
JCOM1 JVGA1
USBx2
B. BIOS & Softw are
BIOS
Awardlegal BIOS.
SupportsAPM1.2.
SupportACPI.
Support USB funciton.
Software
Support WarpSpeederTM ,9thTouchTM , FlaserTM , WinFlasherTM .
Offersthe highest performance for Windows98SE, Windows
2000, WindowsME, WindowsXP,SCO Unix,and Red Hat
Linux,etc.

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1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS
FDD cable x1
HDD cable x1
User’s manual x1
Fully setup driverCD x1
Rear I/O panel forMicro ATX case x1
USB2.0 cable x1 (optional)
S/PDIF cable x1 (optional)
Serial ATAcable x1 (optional)
Serial ATApower switch cable x1 (optional)

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1.3 LAYOUT OF I865G-M4
ICH5
Codec
A
GP1
PCI 1
PCI2
PCI3
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SATA2
SATA1
JSFAN 1
LAN
RTL8100C
1
FDD1
JATXPWR1
1
JCFAN 1
2
1
10
1
JUSBV3_4
JUSB3 JUSB2
JC DIN1
JAUDIO2
1
2
13
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COM1
Parallel Port
JKBMS1
JVGA1
JUSB1
JCOM1
JPRNT1
1
JATXPWR2
JAUDIO1
JUSBV1
VGA1
JUSBLAN1
1
1
JUSBV2
1
JSPDIF_OUT1
(optional)
2
1
10
DDRA1 DDRB1
DDRB2
IDE1 IDE2
Intel
865G
JDJ1
(optional)
1
1
7
JPANEL1
1
2
2324
JCMOS1
JCL1
PU
CPU1
Socket 478
1
JSPDIF_IN1
(o pt iona l)
BAT1
BIOS
Note: ■representsthe1st pin.

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1.4 COMPONENTS OF I865G-M4
Codec
LAN
RTL8100B
Intel
865G
ICH5
PU
CPU1
So cket 4 78
BAT1
BIO S
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A. JATXPWR2 : ATX power source
header. L. SATA1/2 : Serial ATA on-board connectors.
B. JUSBV1 : Power source header for
JKBMS1 & JUSB1. M. JCL1 : Chassis open messege header.
C. Rear side connectors (back panel). N. JPANEL1 : Front panel facilities
header.
D. JAUDIO2 : Front panel audio-out
header. O. JCMOS1: Clear CMOS header.
E. JUSBV2 : Power source header for
JUSBLAN1. P. JUSBV3_4 : Power source header for JUSB2/3.
F. JSPDIF_OUT1/JSPDIF_IN1: Ditigal
audio out/in connectors. Q. AGP1 : Accelerated Graphics Port slot.
G. JCDIN1 : CD-ROMaudio-in connector. R. IDE1/2 : Hard disk connectors.
H. PCI1~3 : Peripheral Component
Interconnect slots. S. FDD1 : Floppy disk connector.
I. JUSB2/3 : Front USB ports headers. T. JATXPWR1 : ATX power source
header.
J. JSFAN1 : System fan power header. U. DDRA1/A2/B1/B2: DDR Memory
modules.
K. JDJ1 : Audio DJ header. V. JCFAN1 : CPUfan power header.

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CHAPTER 2 : HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Step 1: Pull thelever sidewaysawayfrom the socket and then raise the
lever up toa 90-degree angle.
Step 2: Lookforthe whitedot/cutedge.The white dot/cut edge should
point wards the lever pivot. The CPU will fit only in the correct
orientation.
Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to complete the
installation.
Step 4: PuttheCPU Fan on the CPUand buckleit.Connectthe CPUFAN
power cable to the JCFAN1.Thiscompletesthe installation.
2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headerssupport cooling fansbuiltin the computer.Thefan
wiring and plugmaybedifferentaccordingtothefan manufacturer.
Connect the fancable to the connector while matchingthe blackwireto
pin#1.
CPU FAN Header: JCFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1
JCFAN1 3 FAN RPM ratesense
System Fan Header: JSFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1
JSFAN1 3 FAN RPM ratesense
Note: The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support 3-pin head connector. When
connectingwithwires onto connectors,pleasenotethat thered wireis the
positiveand should beconnected topin#2,and theblackwireisGround and

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should beconnected to GND.

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2.3 MEMORY MODULE INSTALLATION
1. Unlocka DIMM slotbypressing the retaining clipsoutward.Align a
DIMM on the slotsuch thatthenotchonthe DIMM matchesthe
breakontheSlot.
2. Insert theDIMM verticallyand firmlyintotheslotuntil the retaining
chip snapbackin placeand the DIMM isproperly seated.

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2.4 CONNECTORSAND SLOTS
Accelerated Graphics Port Slot:AGP1
Yourmonitor will attach directly to that video card.This motherboard
supportsvideo cardsfor PCI slots, butitisalso equippedwith an
Accelerated GraphicsPort(AGP).AnAGPcard will take advantage of
AGPtechnology for improved video efficiency and performance,
especially with 3Dgraphics.
Floppy Disk Connector:FDD1
Themotherboardprovidesa standard floppydiskconnectorthat
supports360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88M floppydisktypes. This
connector supportstheprovided floppy driveribbon cables.
Hard Disk Connectors:IDE1/IDE2
Themotherboardhasa32-bitEnhancedPCI IDE Controller that
providesPIOMode 0~5, BusMaster, and Ultra DMA33/ 66/100
functionality. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2
(secondary).
The IDEconnectorscan connecta master and a slave drive, so youcan
connectuptofourhard diskdrives. Thefirst hard driveshould alwaysbe
connected to IDE1.
Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI 1~3
Thismotherboard isequipped with5 standard PCI slots. PCI standsfor
Peripheral Component Interconnect,and itisa busstandard for
expansion cards.ThisPCI slotisdesignated as32bits.
Serial ATA Connectors: SATA1/2
Themotherboard hasaPCI toSATA Controller with 2 channelsSATA
interface,itsatisfiestheSATA1.0 specand withtransfer rateof1.5Gb/s.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
17
SATA1/2 7 Ground

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 HOW TO SETUPJUMPERS
Theillustration showshow to set upjumpers.
When the jumper cap isplaced on pins, thejumperis“close”, if not,that
meansthejumperis“open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAILSETTINGS
JUSBV1/JUSBV2/JUSBV3_4: Power Source Headers for USB ports at
JUSB1, JUSBLAN1 &JUSB2/JUSB3
JUSBV1/JUSBV2
JUSBV3_4 Assignment Description
1
Pin 1-2 close +5V JUSBV1: +5V for JKBMS1 and JUSB1.
JUSBV2: +5V for JUSBLAN1.
JUSBV3_4: +5V for JUSBV2/JUSBV3.
1
Pin 2-3 close +5V standby
Voltage
JUSBV1: JKBMS1 and JUSB1 are
powered by standby voltage of +5V.
JUSBV2: JUSBLAN1 is powered with
standby voltage of +5V.
JUSB3_4: JUSB2/3 are powered by
standby voltage of +5V.
Note: Inorder to support thisfunction “Power-on system via USB
device,” “JUSBV1/JUSBV2/JUSBV3_4”jumper cap should be placed on
Pin 2-3 individually.
JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
Thisconnector allowsuser to connect theaudio source from the veriaty
devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCITVturner card
etc..
Pin Assignment
1 Left channel input
2 Ground
3 Ground
1
JCDIN1
4 Right channel input

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JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector (optional)
Thisconnector allowsuser to connect the PCI bracketSPDIF output
header. Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
1JSPDIF_OUT1 3 Ground
JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-in Connector (optional)
Thisconnector allowsuser to connect the PCI bracketSPDIFinput
header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_IN
1JSPDIF_IN1 3 Ground
JAUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header (optional)
Thisheader allowsuser to connect the frontaudio output cable withthe
PC front panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
1
2
13
14
JAUDIO2
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic in/center 2 Ground
3 Mic power/Bass 4 Audio power
5 Right line out/Speaker out Right 6 Right line out/Speaker out Right
7 Reserved 8 Key
9 Left line out/Speaker out Left 10 Left line out/Speaker out Left
11 Right line in/Rearspeaker Right 12 Right line in/Rear speaker Right
13 Left line in/Rear speaker Left 14 Left line in/Rear speaker Left
JUSB2/JUSB3: Front USB Headers
Thisheader allowsuser to connectadditional USB cable onthe PC front
panel,andalso canbe connected withinternal USBdevices,like USB
card reader.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused)
3 USB- 4 USB-
5 USB+ 6 USB+
7 Ground 8 Ground
1
210
JUSB2/JUSB3
9 Key 10 N/A

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JDJ1 (optional): AUDIO DJ Connector
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 SMBDATA 2 SMBCLK
3 INT_B 4 Key
1
5
JDJ1 5 AXT_PWR OK
JCL1: Chassis Open Header
This connector allowssystem to monitorPC case open status. Ifthe
signal hasbeen triggered,it will recordtothe CMOS and show the
message on nextboot-up. Pin Assignment
1 Case open signal
JCL1 2 Ground
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
By placing thejumper onpin2-3,it allowsuser to restore theBIOS safe
setting and theCMOS data, please carefullyfollowtheproceduresto
avoid damaging the motherboard.
JCMOS1 Assignment
Pin 1-2 close
Normal Operation (Default).
Pin 2-3 close
Clear CMOS data.
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC powerline.
2. Set thejumper to “Pin2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set thejumper to “Pin1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOSdata.

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JPANEL1: Front Panel Connector
This24-pin connectorincludesPower-on, Reset, HDD LED, PowerLED,
Sleepbutton, speaker and IrDAConnection. It allowsuser to connect
thePC case’sfront panel switch functions.
1
223 24
JPANEL1
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 2 Sleep control
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 HEE 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
JATXPWR1/JATXPWR2: Power Connectors
JATXPWR1:Thisconnector allowsuser to connect 20-pin power
connectoron the ATX power supply.
JATXPWR2: By connecting thisconnector,it will provide +12Vto CPU
power circuit. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 Ground 13 Ground
4 +5V 14 PS_ON
5 Ground 15 Ground
6 +5V 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 Ground
8 PW_ON 18 -5V
9 Standby Voltage +5V 19 +5V
1
10
11
20
JATXPWR1 10 +12V 20 +5V
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +12V 3 Ground
13
JATXPWR2 2 +12v 4 Ground

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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP
4.1 AWARDBIOS BEEP CODE
Beep Sound Meaning
One long beep followed by two short
beeps Video card not found orvideo card memory bad
High-low siren sound CPU overheated
System will shut down automatically
One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST
Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install
4.2 EXTRA INFORMATION
A. BIOS Update
After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS isinvaded by virus, the
Boot-Blockfunction will help torestore BIOS. If the followingmessage
isshown after boot-up the system,itmeansthe BIOS contentsare
corrupted.
In thisCase, please follow theprocedure below torestore the BIOS:
1. Make abootablefloppy disk.
2. Download the Flash Utility“AWDFLASH.exe” from the Biostar
website:www.biostar.com.tw
3. Confirm motherboard model anddownloadthe respectivelyBIOS
from Biostar website.
4. Copy “AWDFLASH.exe”and respectivelyBIOSinto floppydisk.
5. Insert thebootable diskinto floppydriveandpressEnter.
6. System will boo-up to DOS prompt.
7. Type“Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r”in DOS prompt.
8. System will update BIOS automatically and restart.
9. The BIOS has been recovered and will work properly.

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B. CPU Overheated
If the system shutdownautomatically afterpoweron system for
seconds, that meansthe CPUprotectionfunction hasbeen activated.
When the CPU isoverheated, the motherboard will shutdown
automatically to avoid adamage ofthe CPU,and the system maynot
power on again.
In thiscase, please double check:
1. The CPU cooler surface isplacedevenlywith the CPU surface.
2. CPU fan is rotated normally.
3. CPUfan speedisfulfilling withthe CPU speed.
Afterconfirmed, please follow stepsbelow torelief the CPU protection
function.
1. Remove thepower cord from power supplyfor seconds.
2. Wait for seconds.
3. Plug inthe power cord andboot up the system.
Or you can:
1. CleartheCMOS data.
(See “Close CMOSHeader: JCMOS1” section)
2. Wait for seconds.
3. Power on the system again.

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4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Probable Solution
1. No power to the system at all
Power light don’t illuminate,fan
inside powersupply 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 hard disk
drive, can be bootedfrom optical drive. 1. Check cable running from disk to
disk controller board. Make sure
both ends are securely plugged
in; check the driv e 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 bootsfrom optical drive.
Hard disk can be read and applications
can be used but booting from hard disk
is impossible.
1. Back up data and applications
files.
2. Reformat the hard drive.
Re-install applications and data
using backup disks.
Screen message says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.” Reviewsystem’s equipment. Make sur
e
correct information is in setup.
Cannot boot system after installing
second hard drive. 1. Set master/slave jumpers correctly.
2. Run SETUP program and select
correct drive types. Call the drive
manufacturersfor compatibility
with other drives.

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CHAPTER 5: WARPSPEEDER™
5.1 INTRODUCTION
[WarpSpeeder™], a new powerful control utility,featuresthree
user-friendly functionsincluding OverclockManager, Overvoltage
Manager, and Hardware Monitor.
With theOverclockManager, userscan easilyadjust the frequencythey
preferor they can get the best CPU performance withjust one click.The
Overvoltage Manager, on the other hand, helpstopowerup CPU core
voltage and Memory voltage.The cool Hardware Monitor smartlyindicates
thetemperatures, voltage andCPU fan speed aswell asthechipset
information.Also, in theAbout panel, you cangetdetail descriptionsabout
BIOSmodel and chipsets. In addition, thefrequency statusof CPU,
memory,AGP andPCI along with the CPU speedare synchronically
shown onourmain panel.
Moreover, toprotectusers' computer systemsif the setting isnot
appropriatewhen testing and resultsinsystem fail or hang,
[WarpSpeeder™] technologyassuresthe system stability byautomatically
rebootingthe computerand then restart toa speed thatiseither the
original system speed or a suitable one.
5.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
OS Support: Windows98 SE, WindowsMe, Windows2000, WindowsXP
DirectX:DirectX8.1 or above. (The WindowsXPoperating system
includesDirectX 8.1.If youuse WindowsXP, youdonot need toinstall
DirectX8.1.)