Biostar P4M80-M4 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 Layout and Components ......................................................5
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation........................................... 6
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................6
2.2 FAN Headers........................................................................7
2.3 Installing System Memory ....................................................8
2.4 Connectors and Slots...........................................................9
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™] includes 1 tray icon and 5 panels..........23

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
A. Hardware
CPU
Supports Socket 478.
Supports Intel Pentium 4 processor up to 3.4GHz.
Supports Intel Celeron/Celeron D processor.
Supports Intel Pentium 4 Northwood/Prescott CPU.
Do not support Williamate CPU.
Front Side Bus at 400/533/800 MHz.
Chipset
North Bridge: VIAP4M800.
South Bridge: VIAVT8237R.
Dimensions
ATX Form Factor: 20.2cm(W) x 24.4cm (L)
Operating System Supporting
Supports Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows ME, Windows XP, Red-Hat Linux, and UNIX series.
System Memory
Supports up to 2 DDR devices.
Supports 266/333/400MHz DDR devices.
Maximum memory size is up to 2GB. (Following table is only for
reference.)
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module Total Memory Size
DIMM1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DIMM2 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max is 2GB.
Serial ATA
Controller integrated in SB VT8237R.
Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions.
Supports 2 Serial ATA (SATA) devices.
-Compliant with SATA Version 1.0 specification.
-Data transfer rate up to 150 MB/s.

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Super I/O
Chip: ITE IT8705AF.
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 IDE
Two on-board connectors support 4 devices.
Supports PIO Mode 0~4.
Supports Ultra DMA33/66/100/133 Bus Master Mode.
On Board AC’97 Sound Codec
Chip: REALTEK ALC655.
Support 6 channels.
Supports SPDIF out function.
Compliant withAC’97 Version 2.3 specification.
10/100 LAN
Chip: VIA VT6103L.
Supports 10/100 Mb/s auto-negotiation operation.
Half/Full duplex capability.
SupportsACPI and PCI power management.
Expansion Slots
Three 32bit PCI bus master slots.
One AGP 4x/8x compatible slot.
One CNR slot.

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Internal On-board I/O Connectors and Headers
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-out function.
1 SPDIF-out connector supports digital audio-out function.
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.
2 IDE connectors support 4 hard disk devices.
2 Serial ATA connectors support 2 SATA devices.
2 USB headers support 4 USB 2.0 ports at front panel.
Back Panel I/O Connectors
4 USB 2.0 ports.
1 VGA port.
1 Serial port.
1 Printer port.
1 RJ-45 LAN jack.
1 PS/2 Mouse port.
1 PS/2 Keyboard port.
1 vertical audio port including 1 line-in connector, 1 line-out
connector, and 1 MIC-in connector.
Printer port
LAN
USB x2
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/Center
USB x2
PS/2
Keyboard
PS/2
Mouse
COM1
VGA1

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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™.
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)
SerialATACable X 2 (optional)
SPDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1

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1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS
JUSB1
JAUDIO
JUSBLAN1
JCOM1
JPRNT
JVGA1
PCI1
FDD1
CNR1
BAT1
DIMM1
DIMM2
PCI3
PCI2
IDE1
IDE2
JATXPWR2
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
JSFAN1
JCMOS1
JUSB3
JUSB4
JSATA2
JSATA1
JCI1
JPANEL1
VT8237R
P4M800
JAUDIO1
JCDIN1 JSPDIFO1
Codec
Super
I/O
AGP1
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CPU1
Socket 478
LAN
BIOS
JKBMS1
JAUX1
(optional)
Note: ■represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
PU
PU
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 white dot/cut edge. 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: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU
FAN power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.

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2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
PU
JSFAN1
31
3
1
JCFAN1
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support 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 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
DIMM1
DIMM2
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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
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.
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33
PU
IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Connectors
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that
provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA33/66/100/133
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.
IDE1
IDE2
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39
PU

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PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 3 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.
PCI3
PCI2
PCI1
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AGP1: Accelerated Graphics Port Slot
Your monitor will attach directly to that video card. This
motherboard supports video cards for PCI slots, but it is also
equipped with an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP). An AGP card
will take advantage of AGP technology for improved video efficiency
and performance, especially with 3D graphics.
PU

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CNR1: Communication Network Riser Slot
The CNR specification is an open Industry Standard Architecture,
and it defines a hardware scalable riser card interface, which
supports modem only.
PU

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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
JATXPWR1: ATX Power Connector
This connector allows user to connect 20-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 Standby
Voltage +5V
10 +12V
11 +3.3V
12 -12V
13 Ground
14 PS_ON
15 Ground
16 Ground
17 Ground
18 -5V
19 +5V
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2412
PU
20 +5V

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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
4
2
3
1
PU
4 Ground
JAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
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
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214
PU
14 Left line in/Rear
speaker Left

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JSPDIFO1: 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
PU
3 Ground
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.
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24
SLP PWR_LED
On/Off IR
IR
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
2
-
-
PU
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 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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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
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
4 USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
1
2
9
10
JUSB4
JUSB3
PU
10 NC
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.
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Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
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PU
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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.

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JSATA1/JSATA2: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 1.0 spec and with transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
JSATA1
1
74
714
JSATA2
PU
7 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
4
PU
4
Right channel input

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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 show the message on next
boot-up.
Pin
Assignment
1 Case open signal
12
PU
2 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.