Biostar I915G-M7 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.............................................................4
1.3 Motherboard Layout..........................................................5
1.4 Motherboard Components ................................................6
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation.....................................7
2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .........................................7
2.2 FAN Headers.....................................................................8
2.3 Memory Module 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 BIOS Beep 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™] includes 1 tray icon and 5 panels.......20

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
A. Hardware
CPU
Supports single Pentium 4 processor LGA 775 package.
Intel Platform Compatibility Guide
Front side bus at the following frequency ranges:
- 533 MT/s (133 MHz Core Clock)
- 800 MT/s (200 MHz Core Clock)
Supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
Chipset
North Bridge: Intel 915G.
South Bridge: Intel ICH6.
Dimensions
Micro ATX Form Factor: 24.45cm (W) x 24.40cm (L)
Main Memory
Supports DDR-333/400
Supports 256-Mb, 512-Mb, or 1G-Mb DDR technologies for x8
and x16 non-ECC DDR devices.
Maximum DRAM space is up to 4GB (assuming 32-bit
addressing.)
Support for non-ECC memory only.
Registered DIMMs not supported.
DIMM Socket Location DDR Module Total Memory Size
DDRA1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDRA2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDRB1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDRB2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max is 4GB.
On Board IDE
Supports 1 IDE disk drive.
Supports PIO Mode 5, Bride Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
Bus Master Mode.

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Serial ATA
Controller integrated in ICH6.
Supports 4 Serial ATA (SATA) ports.
- Intel Advanced Host Controller (AHCI).
Compliant with SATA 1.0 specification
Data transfer rates up to 1.5Gb/s
Slots
2 * 32-bit PCI bus master slots.
1 * PCI-Express x 1 slots.
- Bandwidth 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s Totally
- PCI Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data
pins.
- 2 times bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture.
1 * PCI-Express x 16 slot.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s
simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s
totally.
Super I/O
Chip: ITE IT8712.
Low Pin Count Interface.
Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I/O
functionality.
Environment Control initiatives,
- H/W Monitor
- Fan Speed Controller
- ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
On Board AC’97 Sound Codec
Chip: ALC655
Support 6 channels.
Supports S/PDIF-Out and S/PDIF-In functions (optional).
Compliant with AC’97 Version 2.3 specification.
LAN
Chip: RTL8100C.
Supports 10/100Mb/s auto-negotiation.
Half/Full duplex capability.
Supports ACPI power management

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Front Side On-board Peripherals
1 IDE connectors support 2 hard disk devices.
1 front panel header supports front panel facilities.
1 CD-in connector supports 1 CD-ROM audio-in device.
1 front audio header supports front panel audio function.
1 S/PDIF-In connector supports digital audio-in function
(optional).
1 S/PDIF-Out connector supports digital audio-out function
(optional).
1 chassis open header supports PC case-opened warning
function.
1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88Mbytes.
4 serial ATA connectors support 4 SATA devices.
2 USB headers support 4 USB 2.0 ports at front panel.
Rear Side Connectors
4 USB 2.0 ports.
1 VGA port.
1 serial port.
1 parallel port.
1 RJ-45 LAN jack.
1 PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard port.
1 vertical audio port including 1 line-in connector, 1 line-out
connector, and 1 MIC-in connector.
PS/2
Keyboard
PS/2
Mouse
LAN
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Base/Center
USB x2
COM1
Parallel
VGA1
JCOM1 JVGA1
USB x2

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B. BIOS & Software
BIOS
Award legal BIOS.
Supports APM1.2.
Supports ACPI.
Supports USB Function.
Software
Supports Warpspeeder™, 9th Touch™, WINFLASHER™ and
FLASHER™.
Offers the highest performance for Windows 98 SE, Windows
2000, Windows Me, Windows XP, SCO UNIX etc.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable * 1
HDD Cable * 1
User’s Manual * 1
Fully Setup Driver CD * 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case * 1
S/PDIF Cable * 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable *1 (optional)
Serial ATA Cable * 1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Switch Cable * 1 (optional)

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JRJ45USB1
JKBV1
1
1
JUSBV1
JPANEL1
1
2
23
24
1
1
1
BAT1
DDRA1
DDRA2
DDRB1
DDRB2
IDE1
JATXPWR1
BIOS
JCFAN1
JATXPWR2
JAUDIO1
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13 14
JAUDIO2
PCI-EX16
PCI2
Super
I/O
JCL1
JCMOS1
1
1
SATA1
1
7
SATA3
1
SATA2
1
SATA4
1
7
7
7
Codec
1
JCDIN1
JSPDIF_OUT1
(optional)
1
1
JSPDIF_IN1
(optional)
PCI-EX1_1
1
JSFAN1
JPRNT1
JCOM1
JVGA1
JKBMS1
1
1
24
Intel 915G
ICH6
PCI1
LAN
LGA775
CPU1
FDD1
1
Note: ●represents the 1st pin.

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1.4 MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS
BAT1
BIOS
Super
I/O
1
Codec
Intel 915G
ICH6
LAN
LGA775
CPU1
A
B
CD
E
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
A. JATXPWR1: ATX power source
connector. M. JUSBV3_1: power source header for JUSB3/JUSB4.
B. JUSBV1: power source header for
JUSB2 & JRJ45USB1. N. JUSB3/JUSB4: front USB headers.
C. JATXPWR2: ATX power source
connector. O. JCMOS1: Clear CMOS header.
D. JKBV1: power source header for
JKBMS1. P. JCL1: chassis open header.
E. Rear side (back panel) connectors. Q. JPANEL1: front panel facilities header.
F JAUDIO2: Front panel audio header. R. JSFAN1: power header for system fan.
G. PCI-EX16: PCI Express x 16 slot. S. SATA1~SATA4: on-board serial ATA
connectors.
H. JCDIN1: CD-ROM audio-in
connector. T. IDE1: Hard Disk connector.
I. PCI-EX1_1: PCI-Express x 1 slot. U. DDR
A
1/DDRA2/DDRB1/DDRB2: DDR
memory modules.
J. PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component
Interconnect lots. V. FDD1: Floppy Disk connector.
K. JSPDIF_OUT1 (optional): Digital
audio-out connector. W. JCFAN1: power header for CPU fan.
L. JSPDIF_IN1 (optional): Digital
audio-in connector.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 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 lever sideways away from the socket and then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
Step 2: Look for the black cut edge on socket, and the white dot on CPU
should point wards this black cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the
correct orientation.
Step 2-1:

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Step 2-2:
Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to complete
the installation.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN
power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
wiring and plug may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
CPU FAN Header: JCFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 Power
3 FAN RPM rate sense
1
JCFAN1 4 Smart Fan Control
System Fan Header: JSFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1
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 MEMORY MODULE INSTALLATION
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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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 5 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.
IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that
provides PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/ 66/ 100
functionality. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2
(secondary).
The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can
connect up to four hard disk drives. The first hard drive should always be
connected to IDE1.
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.
SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATAController with 2 channels SATA
interface, it satisfies the SATA 1.0 spec and with transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
17
SATA1~SATA4
7 Ground

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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
JKBV1/JUSBV1/JUSBV3_1:
Power Source Headers for USB ports
Assignment Description
1
Pin 1-2 close +5V
JKBV1: +5V for JKBMS1.
JUSBV1: +5V for JUSBLAN1 &
JUSB2.
JUSBV3_1: +5V for JUSB3/JUSB4.
1
Pin 2-3 close +5V Standby
Voltage
JUSBV1: JKBMS1 and JUSB1 are
powered with +5V standby voltage.
JUSBV2: JUSBLAN1 is powered by
+5V standby voltage.
JUSBV3_4: JUSB2/3 are powered by
+5V standby voltage.
Note:
In order to support this function “Power-on system via keyboard and
mouse”, “JKBV1/JUSBV1/JUSBV3_1” jumper cap should be placed
on Pin 2-3.
JSPDIF_OUT1 (optional): Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output
header. Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
1
JSPDIF_OUT1 3 Ground

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JSPDIF_IN1 (optional): Digital Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output
header. Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_IN
1
JSPDIF_IN1 3 Ground
JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from 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
JCDIN1
4 Right channel input
JAUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio out put cable with the
PC front panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
1
213
14
JAUDIO2
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic in/center 2 Ground
3 Mic power/Bass 4 Audio power
5Right 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/Rear speaker
Right 12 Right line in/Rear speaker Right
13 Left line in/Rear speaker Left 14 Left line in/Rear speaker Left
JCL1: Chassis Open Header
This connector allows system to monitor PC case open status. If the
signal has been triggered, it will record to the CMOS and show the
message on next boot-up. Pin Assignment
1 Case open signal
JCL1 2 Ground

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JUSB3/JUSB4: Front USB 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 Pin Assignment
1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused)
3 USB- 4 USB-
5 USB+ 6 USB+
7 Ground 8 Ground
1
210
JUSB3/JUSB4
9 Key 10 NC
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 switch functions.
1
223
24
SLP PWR_LED
On/Off IR
IR
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
-
-
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

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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.
JCMOS1 Assignment
Pin 1-2 close Normal Operation (Default).
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.
JATXPWR1/PATXPWR2: Power Connectors
JATXPWR1: This connector allows user to connect with 20-pin power
connector on the ATX power supply.
JATXPWR2: By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU
power circuit. Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 Ground
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PW_OK 20 -5V
9 Standby Voltage +5V 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
24
13
12
1
JATXPWR1
12 2 x 12 Detect 24 Ground
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +12V 3 Ground
1
2
3
JATXPWR2 2 +12v 4 Ground

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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP
4.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE
Beep Sound Meaning
One long beep followed by two short
beeps Video card not found or video 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 is invaded by virus, the
Boot-Block function will help to restore BIOS. If the following message
is shown after boot-up the system, it means the BIOS contents are
corrupted.
In this Case, please follow the procedure below to restore the BIOS:
1. Make a bootable floppy disk.
2. Download the Flash Utility “AWDFLASH.exe” from the Biostar
website: www.biostar.com.tw
3. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS
from Biostar website.
4. Copy “AWDFLASH.exe” and respectively BIOS into floppy disk.
5. Insert the bootable disk into floppy drive and press Enter.
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 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 protection
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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4.3 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 hard disk
drive, 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 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.” Review system’s equipment. Make sure 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
manufacturers for compatibility
with other drives.

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CHAPTER 5: WARPSPEEDER™
5.1 INTRODUCTION
[WarpSpeeder™], a new powerful control utility, features three
user-friendly functions including Overclock Manager, Overvoltage
Manager, and Hardware Monitor.
With the Overclock Manager, users can easily adjust the frequency they
prefer or they can get the best CPU performance with just one click. The
Overvoltage Manager, on the other hand, helps to power up CPU core
voltage and Memory voltage. The cool Hardware Monitor smartly indicates
the temperatures, voltage and CPU fan speed as well as the chipset
information. Also, in the About panel, you can get detail descriptions about
BIOS model and chipsets. In addition, the frequency status of CPU,
memory, AGP and PCI along with the CPU speed are synchronically
shown on our main panel.
Moreover, to protect users' computer systems if the setting is not
appropriate when testing and results in system fail or hang,
[WarpSpeeder™] technology assures the system stability by automatically
rebooting the computer and then restart to a speed that is either the
original system speed or a suitable one.
5.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
OS Support: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
DirectX: DirectX 8.1 or above. (The Windows XP operating system
includes DirectX 8.1. If you use Windows XP, you do not need to install
DirectX 8.1.)