Biostar I945G-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 Layoutand Components..................................................5
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation.................................................6
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)...........................6
2.2 FAN Headers..................................................................8
2.3 Installing System Memory................................................ 9
2.4 Connectorsand Slots..................................................... 10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup......................................12
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers...................................................12
3.2 Detail Settings...............................................................12
Chapter 4: Useful Help.................................................................18
4.1 Award BIOS Beep Code................................................18
4.2 Extra Information...........................................................18
4.3 Troubleshooting.............................................................20
Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder™..........................................................21
5.1 Introduction...................................................................21
5.2 System Requirement..................................................... 21
5.3 Installation....................................................................22
5.4 [WarpSpeeder™]includes1 tray icon and 5 panels......... 23

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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 followingfrequency ranges:
 533MHz (133MHz Core Clock)
 800MHz (200MHz Core Clock)
 1066MHz (266MHz CoreClock)
SupportsHyper-ThreadingTechnology. (HT)
SupportsExecute DisableBitTechnology(XD).
SupportsEnhancedIntel SpeedStep®Technology (EIST).
SupportsIntel ExtendedMemory 64 Technology(Intel EM64T).
WARNING!
Warrantywill be voidifthe pin protectioncapis notinplacetoprotect thesocket pin
when sending this mai nboard for ser vice.
Chipset
North Bridge: Intel 945G (945G-M7)/Intel 945P (945P-M7).
South Bridge:Intel ICH7.
Dimensions
Micro ATX Form Factor: 24.45cm (W) x 24.4cm (L)
Operating System Supporting
SupportsWindows2000,and WindowsXP.
Super I/O
Chip: ITE8712F.
Low PinCount Interface.
Providesthemost commonly usedlegacySuper I/O
functionality.
Environment Control initiatives,
 H/W Monitor
 FanSpeed Controller
 ITE's"Smart Guardian" function

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System Memory
Supports Dual Channel DDR2.
Supports DDR2 533 (266MHz) / 667 (333MHz) for a theoretical
maximum bandwidth of10.7 GB/s.
Supports256-Mb, 512-Mb,or 1G-Mb technologiesfor x8
and x16 devices.
Supportsnon-ECC DIMMs.
Maximum DRAM space isup to4GB.
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module Total MemorySize
DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max is 4GB.
On Board IDE
Oneon-boardconnector supports2 devices.
SupportsPIOMode 0~4.
SupportsUltra DMA33/66/100 BusMasterMode.
On BoardAC’97 Sound CODEC
Chip: REALTEKALC655.
Support6 channels.
SupportsS/PDIF-Out andS/PDIF-In (optional)functions.
Compliant withAC’97 Version 2.3 specification.
ExpansionSlots
Two 32bit PCI bus master slots.
OnePCI-Expressx16 slot.
OnePCI-Expressx1 slot.
10/100 LAN (optional)
PHY: RTL8100C.
Supports10Mb/sand100 Mb/sauto-negotiation.
Half/Full duplex capability.
SupportsACPI power management.

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Gigabit LAN (optional)
Chip: RTL8110S.
Half/Full duplex capability.
Supports10Mb/s, 100 Mb/sand 1Gb/sauto-negotiation.
SupportsACPI power management.
Serial ATA II
Controllerintegratedin ICH7.
Supports4 Serial ATAII(SATAII) devices.
-Serial ATA 2.0 specification compliant.
-Data transfer rate up to 3Gb/s.
InternalOn-boardI/O Connectors and Headers
1 IDE connector supports2 hard 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 chassisopen header 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.

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Back Panel I/O Connectors
1 Serial port.
1 Printer port.
1 PS/2Mouse port.
1 PS/2Keyboardport.
1 VGAport.(only for 945G-M7)
1 RJ-45LANjack/ Giga LANjack. (optional)
4 USB2.0 ports.
1 vertical audio portincluding1line-in connector, 1line-out
connector,and1 MIC-in connector.
COM1
COM1
VGA1
(only for 945G-M7)
Printerport
USB x2
Gi ga LAN / LAN
USB x2
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
MicIn1/
Bass/Center
PS/2
Keyboard
PS/2
Mouse
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDDCable X1
HDD Cable X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Serial ATACable X1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
Rear I/OPanel forATXCase X 1
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/PDIF Cable X1 (optional)
Serial ATAPower SwitchCable X 1 (optional)

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1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS
DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2
FDD1
PC I- EX 1_1
PCI-EX16
PCI1
PCI2
J PAN EL1
JAT XPWR 1
JCFAN1
JATXPWR2
JCI1
JCMOS1
SATA1
SATA 3
SATA2
SATA4
COD EC
JCDIN1
JSFAN1
Giga LAN/
LAN
BAT1
BIOS
Intel
ICH7
LGA775
CPU1
945G
or
945P
JAUDIO2
Super
I/O
JKBMS1
JRJ45USB1
COM1
JAUDIO1
JPRNT1
JS PD I F _ OU T1 JSP DIF_IN1
(optional)
IDE1
JDJ1
(optional)
J_CIR1
(optional)
JC O M 1 JV G A1
(onlyfor 945G-M7)
Note: ■representsthe 1st pin.

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Pin Ca
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRALPROCESSINGUNIT (CPU)
Step 1: Pull the socket lockingleverout from the socket andthen raise
theleverup to a 90-degree angle.
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
p
in le
g
s won’t be dama
g
ed.

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Step 2: Lookfor the triangular cut edge on socket, and thegolden dot on
CPU should pointforwardsthistriangular cutedge.The CPU will
fitonlyin the correct orientation.
Step 2-1:
Step 2-2:
Step 3: Holdthe CPUdownfirmly, andthen lowerthelever tolocked
position to complete the installation.
Step 4:Put the CPU Fanandheatsinkassemblyon 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
cableand connectormaybedifferent accordingto the fanmanufacturer.
Connect thefancable to the connector whilematchingthe blackwireto
pin#1.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 Power
3 FAN RPMrate
sense
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JCFAN1
4 Smart Fan
Control
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
JSFAN1
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3 FAN RPMrate
sense
Note:
TheJCFAN1and JSFAN1reservesystem cooling fan withSmart Fan Control utility. It
supports 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 s hould be connected to GND.

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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A2
DDR2_B1
DDR2_B2
1. Unlocka DIMM slotbypressing the retaining clipsoutward.Align a
DIMMon the slotsuch thatthe notchonthe DIMMmatchesthebreak
on theSlot.
2. Insert theDIMM verticallyand firmlyintothe slotuntil theretaining
chip snapbackin placeand the DIMM isproperly seated.

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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
Themotherboard providesa standard floppydiskconnectorthat
supports360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88M floppydisktypes.
Thisconnector supportsthe provided floppydrive ribbon cables.
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IDE1: Hard Disk Connector
Themotherboard hasa 32-bitEnhanced PCI IDE Controller that
providesPIOMode0~4, BusMaster, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
functionality.
The IDEconnectorscan connecta masterand a slavedrive, so you
can connectupto two hard diskdrives. Thefirst hard drive should
alwaysbe connected to IDE1.
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PCI1~PCI2:Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
Thismotherboardisequipped with2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands
for Peripheral ComponentInterconnect,and it isa busstandard for
expansion cards.ThisPCI slotisdesignated as32 bits.
PCI2
PCI1
PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot
-PCI-Express1.0a compliant.
-Maximum bandwidth is up to 4GB/sper direction.
PCI-EX1_1: PCI-Express x1 slot
-PCI-Express1.0a compliant.
-Maximum bandwidth is up to 250MB/s per direction.
PCI-EX16
PCI-EX1_1

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 HOW TO SETUPJUMPERS
Theillustration showshow to set upjumpers. When thejumper capis
placed on pins, thejumperis“close”, ifnot, thatmeansthe jumperis
“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
24 Ground

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JATXPWR2: ATX Power Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12VtoCPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
1
3
2
4
4
Ground
SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies theSATA 2.0spec andwithtransfer rate of 3Gb/s.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
SATA4
SATA1SATA2
SATA3
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7 Ground
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
10
9
2
1
JUSB4JUSB3
10 NC

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JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
31
Pin 1-2 Close
(Default)
+5V for PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
13
31
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 keyboard and mouse”, “JKBV1”
jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3.
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.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic-in/ Stereo MIC-in R
2 Ground
3 Stereo MIC-in L
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 (optional)
12 Right line-in (optional)
13 Left line-in (optional)
13
12
14
14 Left line-in (optional)

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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.
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24
SLP PWR
_
LED
On/Off IR
IR
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
2
-
-
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
JCI1: 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 showthe message on next
boot-up.
Pin
Assignment
1 Case opensignal
21
2 Ground

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JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connectthe 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
14
4
Right channelin
p
u
t
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 followthe procedures to avoid damaging
the motherboard.
31
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (Default).
13
31
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set thejumperto“Pin 2-3close”.
3. Waitforfiveseconds.
4. Set thejumperto“Pin 1-2close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Resetyour desired password or clear the CMOS data.

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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
13
3 Ground
JSPDIF_IN1 (optional): Digital Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user toconnect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_IN
13
3 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 BIOSisinvaded by virus, the
Boot-Blockfunction will helptorestore BIOS. If the followingmessage
isshown after boot-up the system,itmeansthe BIOS contentsare
corrupted.
In thisCase, please follow theprocedurebelow torestore the BIOS:
1. Make a bootablefloppy disk.
2. Download the Flash Utility“AWDFLASH.exe” from theBiostar
website:www.biostar.com.tw
3. Confirm motherboard model and downloadthe respectively
BIOSfrom Biostar website.
4. Copy “AWDFLASH.exe”and respectivelyBIOSinto floppydisk.
5. Insert thebootablediskinto floppydrive andpressEnter.
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.