Biostar P4M890-M7 TE User guide

P4M900-M7 SE/P4M890-M7 TE
Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................... 3
1.1 Before You Start ................................................................................3
1.2 Package Checklist.............................................................................3
1.3 Motherboard Features......................................................................4
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors .....................................................................5
1.5 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................6
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation........................... 7
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU).......................................7
2.2 Fan Headers.......................................................................................9
2.3 Installing System Memory ..............................................................10
2.4 Connectors and Slots .......................................................................11
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup................... 13
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers ....................................................................13
3.2 Detail Settings..................................................................................13
Chapter 4: RAID Functions ................................... 18
4.1 Operation System............................................................................18
4.2 Raid Arrays ......................................................................................18
4.3 How RAID Works.............................................................................18
Chapter 5: Useful Help ......................................... 20
5.1 Driver Installation Note .................................................................20
5.2 Award BIOS Beep Code ..................................................................21
5.3 Extra Information ...........................................................................21
5.4 Troubleshooting...............................................................................22
Chapter 6: WarpSpeeder™ III.............................. 23
6.1 Introduction .....................................................................................23
6.2 System Requirement .......................................................................23
6.3 Installation .......................................................................................24
6.4 WarpSpeeder™ III ............................................................................25
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language............... 30
German .................................................................................................................30
France....................................................................................................................32
Italian....................................................................................................................34
Spanish ..................................................................................................................36
Portuguese............................................................................................................38
Polish .....................................................................................................................40
Russian ..................................................................................................................42
Arabic ....................................................................................................................44
Japanese................................................................................................................46

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 BEFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable X 1
Installation Guide X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside)
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
FDD Cable X 1 (optional)
Serial ATA Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)
Note: The package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version.

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
P4M900-M7 SE P4M890-M7 TE
CPU
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo/ Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
Celeron D / Celeron 4xx processor up to 3.8
GHz
Supports Hyper Threading/ Execute Disable
Bit/ Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®/ Intel
Extended Memory 64 technology
*It is recommended to use processors with
95W power consumption.
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo/ Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
Celeron D / Celeron 4xx processor up to 3.8
GHz
Supports Hyper Threading/ Execute Disable
Bit/ Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®/ Intel
Extended Memory 64 technology
*It is recommended to use processors with
95W power consumption.
FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz
Chipset VIA P4M900
VIA VT8237A VIA P4M890 VIA VT8237A
Graphic Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics
Max Shared Video Memory is 256 MB Unichrome Pro IGP Max Shared Video Memory is 64 MB
Super I/O
ITE 8712F
Provides the most commonly used legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Environment Control initiatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
ITE 8712F
Provides the most commonly used legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Environment Control initiatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
Main
Memory
DIMM Slots x 2
Supports DDR2 533 / 667
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Single Channel Mode DDR2 memory
module
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
DIMM Slots x 2
Supports DDR2 533
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Single Channel Mode DDR2 memory
module
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
IDE Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33~133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
Integrated IDE Controller
Ultra DMA 33~133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
SATA Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s.
SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant.
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s.
SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant.
LAN PHY
Realtek RTL 8201CL PHY/
Atheros AR8012 PHY (Optional)
10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Realtek RTL 8201CL PHY/
Atheros AR8012 PHY (Optional)
10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Sound
Codec
ALC662
5.1 channels audio out
High-Definition Audio support
ALC662
5.1 channels audio out
High-Definition Audio support

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Slots PCI Express x 16 slot x1 PCI Express x 16 slot x1
PCI Express x 1 slot x1 PCI Express x 1 slot x1
PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2
On Board
Connector
Floppy connector x1 Floppy connector x1
Printer Port Connector x1 Printer Port Connector x1
IDE Connector x2 IDE Connector x2
SATA Connector x2 SATA Connector x2
Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1
System Fan header x1 System Fan header x1
Clear CMOS header x1 Clear CMOS header x1
USB connector x2 USB connector x2
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
Serial Port x1
VGA Port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
Serial Port x1
VGA Port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Board Size 190 mm (W) x 244 mm (L) 190 mm (W) x 244 mm (L)
Special
Feature RAID 0 / 1 support RAID 0 / 1 support
OS
Support
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS with or without notice.
Windows 2000 / XP
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS with or without notice.
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard USBX2USBX2
LAN
COM1 VGA
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
Since the audio chip supports High DefinitionAudio Specification, the function of each audio
jack can be defined by software. The input / output function of each audio jack listed above
represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to the audio
port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
Super
I/O
DIMM1
DIMM2
FDD1
PCI-EX1_1
PCI-EX16
PCI1
PCI2
JPANEL1
JUSB2
JUSB3
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
JATXPWR2
JSATA1
JSATA2
Codec
JCDIN1
JSFAN1
BAT1
VIA
VT8237A
LGA775
CPU1
P4M900
or
P4M890
JAUDIOF1
JKBMS1
JUSB1
JUSBLAN1
COM1
JCOM1
JVGA1
IDE1
JCMOS1
LAN
IDE2
BIOS
JAUDIO1
JPRNT1
Note: ■represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING 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 socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise
the lever up to a 90-degree angle.

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Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on
CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will
fit only in the correct orientation.
Step 2-1:
Step 2-2:
Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked
position to complete the installation.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
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
1
4
Pin
Assignment
1
Ground
2
+12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
13
Pin
Assignment
1
Ground
2
+12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The JSFAN1 supports 3-pin head connector and the JCFAN1 supports 4-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
A. Memory Modules
DIMM1 DIMM2
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.
B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module Total Memory Size
DIMM1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Max is 4GB.
DIMM2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB

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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 cable.
34
33
1
2
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.
IDE2IDE1
2 1
3940

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PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally.
PCI-EX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
-PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
-2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture.
PCI-EX16
PCI-EX1_1
PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 2 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.
PCI1
PCI2

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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
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button and speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front
panel switch functions.
1 8
16
SLP PWR_LED
On/Off
RST
HLED
SPK
+ +
+
9-
-
Pin
Assignment
Function
Pin
Assignment
Function
1
+5V
Speaker
Connector
9
Sleep control
Sleep button
2
N/A
10
Ground
3 N/A 11 N/A N/A
4
Speaker
12
Power LED (+)
Power LED
5
HDD LED (+)
Hard drive
LED
13
Power LED (+)
6
HDD LED (-)
14
Power LED (-)
7
Ground
Reset button
15
Power button
Power-on button
8 Reset control 16 Ground

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ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1
JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power
supply.
1
12
13
24
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13
+3.3V
1
+3.3V
14
-12V
2
+3.3V
15
Ground
3
Ground
16
PS_ON
4
+5V
17
Ground
5
Ground
18
Ground
6
+5V
19
Ground
7
Ground
20
NC
8
PW_OK
21
+5V
9
Standby Voltage+5V
22
+5V
10
+12V
23
+5V
11
+12V
24
Ground
12
+3.3V
JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
1
23
4
Pin
Assignment
1
+12V
2
+12V
3
Ground
4 Ground

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JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This header 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.
1 9
210
JUSB2
JUSB3
Pin
Assignment
1
+5V (fused)
2
+5V (fused)
3
USB-
4
USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
JSATA1/JSATA2: 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.
1 4 7
JSATA1
JSATA2
1
4
7
Pin
Assignment
1
Ground
2
TX+
3
TX-
4
Ground
5
RX-
6 RX+
7 Ground
JAUDIOF1: 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.
1 9
210
Pin
Assignment
1
Mic Left in
2
Ground
3
Mic Right in
4
GPIO
5
Right line in
6
Jack Sense
7
Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense

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JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc.
1
4
Pin
Assignment
1
Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel Input
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.
1 3
13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
13
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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JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
1
25
2
Pin
Assignment
Pin
Assignment
1
-Strobe
14
Ground
2
-ALF
15
Data 6
3
Data 0
16
Ground
4
-Error
17
Data 7
5
Data 1
18
Ground
6
-Init
19
-ACK
7
Data 2
20
Ground
8
-Scltin
21
Busy
9
Data 3
22
Ground
10
Ground
23
PE
11
Data 4
24
Ground
12
Ground
25
SCLT
13
Data 5
26
Key

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CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS
4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM
Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional.
4.2 RAID ARRAYS
RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:
RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for
many applications.
RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.
4.3 HOW RAID WORKS
RAID 0:
The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks
up a large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across multiple
drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter,
which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the system environment. This
technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 1, and maximum is up to 6 or 8. Depending on the
platform.
Uses: Intended for non-critical data requiring high data throughput, or any
environment that does not require fault tolerance.
Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for large files. No
capacity loss penalty for parity.
Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array
fails, all data is lost.
Fault Tolerance: No.
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6

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RAID 1:
Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1
array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a
second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the
active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.
RAID techniques can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of automatic
backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable
media.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2.
Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for small databases or any other application that
requires fault tolerance and minimal capacity.
Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. Should one drive fail, the
controller switches to the other drive.
Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for the storage space of one drive.
Performance is impaired during drive rebuilds.
Fault Tolerance: Yes.
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3

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CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP
5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE
After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup
Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system
performance.
You will see the following window after you insert the CD
The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
Note:
If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to
locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.
A. Driver Installation
To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will
list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system.
Click on each device driver to launch the installation program.
B. Software Installation
To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide
will list the software available for your system, click on each software title
to launch the installation program.
C. Manual
Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver
CD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.
Note:
You will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version
of Acrobat Reader software from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html