Biostar P4 VTG User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................3
1.1 P4VTG Features....................................................3
1.2 Package Checklist..................................................5
1.3 Layout of P4VTG..................................................6
1.4 Components ofP4VTG.........................................7
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation........................8
2.1 Central ProcessingUnit (CPU).............................8
2.2 Memory Modules..................................................9
2.3 Jumpers, Headers, Connectors, & Slots................9
2.4 Award BIOS beep code.......................................15
2.5 Troubleshooting...................................................15
Chapter 3: WarpSpeeder™............................16
3.1 Introduction.........................................................16
3.2 System Requirement............................................16
3.3 Installation...........................................................16

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 P4VTG FEATURES
A. Hardware
CPU
SupportsSocket 478.
SupportsIntel Pentium 4 Processor.
SupportsIntel Pentium 478-pin PrescottCPU
-533FSB with1024KBL2 Cache
-Celeron D (533 FSB with256KB L2 Cache)
-800FSB with 1024KBL2 Cache up to 3.2GHz.
SupportsIntel Hyper-ThreadingTechnology.
Front Side Busat 400/533/800MHz.
Chipset
North Bridge:VIAPT800CE
South Bridge:VT8237CD
Main Memory
Supports up to 2 DDR devices.
Supports 266/333/400 MHz DDR devices.
Maximummemory sizeis2GB.
Super I/O
Chip: ITE IT8705AF.
Providesthemost commonly usedlegacySuper I/O
functionality.
Environment Control initiatives,
-H/W Monitor
-FanSpeed Controller (optional)
-ITE's"Smart Guardian" function
Meet the “Microsoft PC99 System Design Guide”
requirements.
Slots
5 32-bit PCIbusmaster slots.
1AGP4x/8x compatible slot.
1 CNR slot (optional).
On Board IDE
Supports4 IDEdiskdrives.
SupportsPIOmode0~4, BlockMode andUltraDMA
33/66/100/133busmastermode.
LAN PHY
PHY: VIA VT6103L
Supports10Mb/s, and 100Mb/sauto-negotiation.
Half/Full duplex capability.

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SupportsACPI power management
On Board AC’97 SoundCodec
Chip: C-Media CMI9761A
Compliant withAC’97 Version 2.3 specification.
Meet withMicrosoftPC2001 requirements.
Supports6 channels.
Supportsstereo microphone.
Serial ATA
IntegratedinSouthBridge VT8237
SupportsRAID 0, RAID 1.
Supports2 serial ATA (SATA) ports,
-Compliant with SATA1.0 spec.
-Data transfer rate up to 150 MB/s.
On BoardPeripherals
a. Rear side
1 parallel port.
1 audio portsin vertical.
1 RJ-45 LANjack.
1 PS/2mouse and PS/2mouse.
1 serial port (COM2isoptional).
4 USB2.0ports.
b. Front Side
1 floppyport supports2 FDDswith 360K, 720K,1.2M,
1.44M and 2.88Mbytes.
1 S/PDIF out header (optional)
1 Frontaudio header
1 Frontpanel header.
4 USB2.0 ports.
Dimensions
ATX Form Factor:19.9 x29.3 cm (W x L)
B. BIOS & Software
BIOS
Award legal BIOS.
SupportsAPM1.2.
SupportsACPI.
SupportsUSB Function.
Software
SupportsWarpspeeder™,9thTouch™,WINFLASHER™
and FLASHER™.
Offersthe highest performance for Windows98 SE,
Windows2000, WindowsMe, WindowsXP, SCOUNIX etc.

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1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable x 1
HDD Cable x 1
User’s Manual x 1
Fully Setup Driver CD x 1
USB 2.0 Cable x1 (optional)
Serial ATACable x2 (optional)
S/PDIF Out Cable x1 (optional)
Rear I/O Panel forATX Case x 1

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1.3 LAYOUT OF P4VTG
Note: ●representsthe1st pin.

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1.4 COMPONENTS OF P4VTG
A. Back Panel Connectors L. USB Connector Power Source
(JUSBV2)
B. JUSBV1: Power Source Selectionfor
JUSB1 & PS/2 keyboard/mouse. M. Front USB Header (JUSB4)
C. Accelerated Graphics Port Slot
(AGP1) N. Clear CMOSJumper(JCMOS1)
D. Front Panel Audio Header
(JAUDIO1) O. Case Open Connector (JCI1)
E. CD-ROM Audio-In Header (JCDIN1) P. Serial ATA Connectors (JSATA1~2)
F Digital Audio Connector (JSPDIFO1)
(optional) Q. Front USB Header (JUSB3)
G. Peripheral Component Interconnect
Slots (PCI 1~5) R. Hard Disk Connectors (IDE1~2)
H. CommunicationNetwork RiserSlot
(CNR1) (optional) S. DDR DIMM Modules (DIMM1~2)
I. System Fan Header (JSFAN1) T. ATX Power Connector (JATXPWR1~2)
J. Front Panel Connector (JPANEL1) U. CPU Fan Header (JCFAN1)
K. Floppy Disk Connector (FDD1) V. JCOM2-Header: COM2 Header
(optional).

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Step 1: Pull the lever sidewaysawayfrom the socket and thenraise
thelever up to a 90-degreeangle.
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 theCPUdownfirmly,and then close theleverto complete
theinstallation.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU
FAN powercable to the JCFAN1.Thiscompletesthe
installation.
CPU FAN Header: JCFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1
JCFAN1 3 FAN RPM rate sense
System Fan Header: JSFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1
JSFAN1 3 FAN RPM rate sense
Note:
The JCFAN1 andJSFAN1support system cooling fan with
+12V. It supports3pin head connector. When connecting with
wiresontoconnectors, please notethat the red wire isthe
positiveand should beconnected to+12V,and the blackwire
isGround and should be connected to GND.

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2.2 MEMORY MODULES
Supports up to 2 DDR devices.
Supports 266/333/400 MHz DDR devices.
Maximummemory sizeisupto2 GB.
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module Total Memory Size (MB)
DIMM1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DIMM2 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Max is 2GB.
DDR Moduleinstallation
1. Unlocka DIMM slotbypressing the retaining clipsoutward.Aligna
DIMM onthe slotsuch thatthenotch onthe DIMM matchesthe
breakon theSlot.
2. Insert theDIMM verticallyand firmlyintotheslotuntil the retaining
chip snap backin placeand the DIMM isproperly seated.
2.3 JUMPERS,HEADERS,CONNECTORS,&SLOTS
Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1
Themotherboardprovidesa standard floppydiskconnectorthat
supports360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and2.88M floppydisktypes. This
connector supportstheprovided floppy driveribbon cables.
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1~2
Themotherboardhasa32-bitEnhancedPCI IDE Controller that
providesPIOMode0~5, BusMaster, and Ultra DMA33/ 66/100
functionality. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2
(secondary).
The IDEconnectorscan connecta masterand aslavedrive, so you
can connectupto fourhard diskdrives. The first harddriveshould
alwaysbe connected to IDE1.
Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI 1~5
Thismotherboardisequipped with 5standard PCIslots. PCIstandsfor
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expansion cards.ThisPCI slotisdesignated as32bits.
Accelerated Graphics Port Slot: AGP1
Yourmonitor will attach directly to that video card.This motherboard
supportsvideo cardsfor PCI slots, butitisalso equippedwithan
Accelerated GraphicsPort(AGP).AnAGPcard will takeadvantage of
AGPtechnology for improved videoefficiency and performance,
especially with 3Dgraphics.
Communication Network Riser Slot: CNR1(Optional)
The CNR specification is an open Industry Standard Architecture, andit
definesa hardware scalable riser cardinterface, which supports
modem only.
Serial ATA Connector: JSATA1~2
The motherboard hasa PCI toSATAController with 2 channelsSATA
interface,it satisfiesthe SATA1.0 specand with transfer rateof
1.5Gb/s.
PowerSource Selection forJUSB1,PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse:
JUSBV1
JUSBV1 Assignment Description
13
Pin 1-2 close +5V +5V for JUSB1 and PS/2
keyboard/ mouse.
13
Pin 2-3 close +5V Standby
Voltage
JUSB1 and PS/2
keyboard/mouse are
powered with +5V
standby voltage.
Note:
In order tosupportthisfunction “Power-on system via
keyboard andmouse”, “JUSBV1” jumper cap should beplaced
on Pin 2-3.
Serial ATA connector JSATA1~2
The motherboard hasa PCI toSATA Controller with 2 channels
SATA interface, it satisfiesthe 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+
1
23
4
56
7
JSATA1/JSATA2 7 Ground

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Front Panel Audio Out Header: JAUDIO1
Thisconnector allowsuser to connect the frontaudio output
headers on the PC front panel. It will disable the output on back
panel audio connectors.
1
2
13
14
JAUDIO1
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/Rear
speaker Right 12 Right line in/Rear speaker
Right
13 Left line in/Rear speaker
Left 14 Left line in/Rear speaker
Left
CD-ROM Audio-in Header:JCDIN1
Thisconnector allowsuser to connect theaudio source from the
veriaty 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
Digital Audio Out Connector: JSPDIFO1 (Optional)
Thisconnector allowsuser to connect the PCI bracketSPDIF
outputheader.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF OUT
1
JSPDIFO1 3 Ground
CaseOpen Connector: JCI1
Thisconnector allowssystem to monitorthePC case open status.
If the signal hasbeen triggered, it will record to the CMOS and
show themessage on nextboot-up.
Pin Assignment
1 Case open signal
12
JCI1 2 Ground

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FrontPanel Connector:JPANEL1
This 24-pin connectorincludes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power
LED, Sleepbutton, speaker and IrDA Connection.Itallowsuser to
connect the PC case’sfront panel switch functions.
SPK
PWR_LED
HLED
SLP
RST
224
IR
123
IRON/OFF
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
Power Source Selection for USB: JUSBV2
JUSBV2 Assignment Description
13
Pin 1-2 close +5V +5V for USB located at the
JUSB3~4 port connectors
13
Pin 2-3 close +5V standby
Voltage JUSB3~4 ports are powered with standby voltage of +5V
Note:
In order tosupportthisfunction “Power-o system via USB
device,” “JUSBV2”jumper cap should beplaced onPin 2-3
individually.
Front USB Header: JUSB3~4
Thisconnector allowsuser to connectadditional USBcableson the
PC frontpanel.Also 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
2
1
10
9
JUSB3/JUSB4 9 Key 10 NC

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Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1
By placing thejumperonpin2-3,it allowsuser to restore theBIOS
safe settingandthe CMOSdata,please carefully follow the
procedurestoavoiddamagingthe motherboard.
JCMOS1 Assignment
13
Pin 1-2 close Normal Operation (Default).
13
Pin 2-3 close Clear CMOS data.
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC powerline.
2. Set the jumperto “Pin2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumperto “Pin1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desiredpassword or clear the CMOSdata.
PowerConnectors: JATXPWR1/PATXPWR2
JATXPWR1:Thisconnector allowsuser to connect 20-pin power
connectoron the ATXpower supply.
JATXPWR2: Byconnecting thisconnector, it will provide +12V to
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_OK 18 -5V
9 +5V_SB 19 +5V
20
11
10
1
JATXPWR1
10 +12V 20 +5V
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +12V 3 Ground
1
2
3
JATXPWR2 2 +12v 4 Ground

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COM2 Header:JCOM2-Header(Optional)
Thisheaderallowsuser to connectadditional serial cable on the
PC backpanel.It can beused toconnect serial devices, for
example,mouse ormodem.
1
2
910
JCOM2-Header
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 RIN1 2 RIN3
3 DOUT2 4 DOUT3
5 Ground 6 RIN2
7 DOUT1 8 RIN4
9 -XRI1 10 NA
Back Panel Connectors
6 ChannelSpeakers
SpeakerOut/
Front Speakers
Line In/
RearSpeaker(Left&Right)
Mic In/Center &Bass

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2.4 AWARDBIOS BEEPCODE
Beep Sound Meaning
One long beepfollowed by two short
beeps Video card notfound or video card memory bad
High-low siren sound 1. CPU overheated
2. 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
2.5 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 driveis 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 dis
k
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 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 selec
t
correct drive types. Call the
drive manufacturersfor
compatibility with other drives.

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CHAPTER 3: WARPSPEEDER™
3.1 INTRODUCTION
[WarpSpeeder™], a new powerful control utility,featuresthree
user-friendly functionsincluding OverclockManager, Overvoltage
Manager, and Hardware Monitor.
With the OverclockManager, userscan easilyadjust the frequencythey
preferor they can get the best CPU performance withjust one click.The
Overvoltage Manager, on the otherhand, helpstopowerup CPU core
voltage and Memory voltage.The cool Hardware Monitor smartly
indicatesthe temperatures, voltage and CPUfanspeedaswell asthe
chipset information.Also,inthe Aboutpanel,you can getdetail
descriptionsabout BIOSmodel and chipsets. In addition, the frequency
statusof CPU,memory,AGP and PCI alongwith the CPU speedare
synchronically shown on our main panel.
Moreover, toprotectusers' computer systemsif the settingisnot
appropriatewhen testingand resultsinsystem fail or hang,
[WarpSpeeder™] technologyassuresthe system stability by
automatically rebooting thecomputerand thenrestart toa speed thatis
either the original system speed ora suitable one.
3.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT
OS Support:Windows98SE, WindowsMe, Windows2000, WindowsXP
DirectX:DirectX8.1 or above. (The WindowsXPoperating system
includesDirectX 8.1.If youuse WindowsXP, youdonot need toinstall
DirectX8.1.)
3.3 INSTALLATION
1. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog will
popup. Please click“Next” buttonand followthe defaultprocedure
to install.

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2. When you see thefollowing dialogin setupprocedure,itmeans
setupiscompleted. If the “Launch the WarpSpeederTrayUtility”
checkboxischecked, theTray Iconutility and [WarpSpeeder™]
utility will be automatically andimmediatelylaunched after you
click“Finish”button.
Usage:
The followingfiguresarejust only for reference,the screenprintedin this
user manual will change according toyour motherboard onhand.

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[WarpSpeeder™]includes1 trayiconand 5 panels:
1. Tray Icon:
Whenever the Tray Icon utilityislaunched,itwill display a little
tray icon onthe rightsideof WindowsTaskbar.
Thisutilityisresponsible for convenientlyinvoking
[WarpSpeeder™] Utility.You canuse themouse by clicking the
left button in order toinvoke [WarpSpeeder™] directlyfrom the
little trayicon or you can right-clickthelittle trayicontopop upa
popup menu asfollowing figure.The “Launch Utility”item inthe
popup menu hasthe same function asmouseleft-clickon tray
icon and “Exit” item will close Tray Icon utility if selected.
2. Main Panel
If you click the tray icon, [WarpSpeeder™] utility will be invoked.
Please referto the following figure; the utility’sfirst window you
will see is Main Panel.
Main Panel contains features as follows:
a. Displaythe CPUSpeed, CPU external clock, Memory clock,
AGP clock, and PCI clockinformation.
b. ContainsAbout, Voltage, Overclock, andHardware Monitor
Buttonsforinvoking respective panels.
c. Witha user-friendlyStatusAnimation,it can represent3
overclockpercentage stages:
Man walking→overclockpercentage from 100%~ 110 %
Panther running→overclockpercentage from 110% ~120%
Car racing→overclockpercentage from 120% ~above

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3. Voltage Panel
Click the Voltage button in Main Panel, the button will be
highlighted and theVoltage Panel will slide outtoup asthe
followingfigure.
In thispanel,you can decidetoincrease CPU core voltage and
Memory voltage or not.Thedefault settingis“No”. If you want to
getthebest performance of overclocking, we recommendyou
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4. Overclock Panel
Click the Overclock button in Main Panel, the button will be
highlighted andtheOverclockPanel will slideouttoleftasthe
followingfigure.