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The content of this user's manual is subject to be responsible for any mistakes found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of merchantability or ... makes no guarantee that interference will not be changed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. These limits are trademarks of this user's manual. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in a residential installation. There is not allowed without notice and we will...
The content of this user's manual is subject to be responsible for any mistakes found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of merchantability or ... makes no guarantee that interference will not be changed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. These limits are trademarks of this user's manual. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in a residential installation. There is not allowed without notice and we will...
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945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD ... a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 User's Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) 1 Loose parts...
945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD ... a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 User's Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) 1 Loose parts...
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SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES 945GC-M7 SE 945GC Micro 775 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz *It is recommended ...Extended Memory 64 Technology Extended Memory 64 Technology FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz Chipset Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Graphics Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video Memory is 224MB Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video Memory is 224MB ITE ...
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES 945GC-M7 SE 945GC Micro 775 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz *It is recommended ...Extended Memory 64 Technology Extended Memory 64 Technology FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz Chipset Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Graphics Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video Memory is 224MB Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video Memory is 224MB ITE ...
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The input / output function of each audio jack listed above represents the default setting. Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X) PS/2 Mo u se LAN PS/2 K ey bo ard COM1 VGA1 USBX2 USBX2 Line In/ S urro un d Line Out Mic In 1/ ...
The input / output function of each audio jack listed above represents the default setting. Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X) PS/2 Mo u se LAN PS/2 K ey bo ard COM1 VGA1 USBX2 USBX2 Line In/ S urro un d Line Out Mic In 1/ ...
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Motherboard Manual 1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GC MICRO 775) JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JVGA1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 IDE1 FDD1 JPRNT1 JATXPWR1 JUSB2 JUSBV1 JRJ45USB1 JA UDI O2 (for Ver 5.x) AUD IO1 (for Ver 6.x) Super I/O JAUDI OF1 JCFAN1 Intel 945GC PE X1 6_ 1 Co de c PE X1_ 1 BIOS JCDIN1 JSPDIF_OUT PCI1 LAN PCI2 Intel ICH7 JUSBV3_1 JUSB3 JUSB4 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. JCMOS1 BAT1 JSFAN1 SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 JPANEL1 6
Motherboard Manual 1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GC MICRO 775) JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JVGA1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 IDE1 FDD1 JPRNT1 JATXPWR1 JUSB2 JUSBV1 JRJ45USB1 JA UDI O2 (for Ver 5.x) AUD IO1 (for Ver 6.x) Super I/O JAUDI OF1 JCFAN1 Intel 945GC PE X1 6_ 1 Co de c PE X1_ 1 BIOS JCDIN1 JSPDIF_OUT PCI1 LAN PCI2 Intel ICH7 JUSBV3_1 JUSB3 JUSB4 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. JCMOS1 BAT1 JSFAN1 SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 JPANEL1 6
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This completes the installation. 8 Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. 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 CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge.
This completes the installation. 8 Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. 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 CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge.
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Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max memory 2GB. 10 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DDR2 module DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. B. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max memory 2GB. 10 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DDR2 module DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. B. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
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This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 1 2 33 34 IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 functionality. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 1 2 39 40 12
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 1 2 33 34 IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 functionality. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 1 2 39 40 12
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When the jumper cap is placed on button 14 Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. SPK RST HLED Pin ...
When the jumper cap is placed on button 14 Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. SPK RST HLED Pin ...
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... The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. Motherboard Manual JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface, it...
... The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. Motherboard Manual JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface, it...
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Wait for five seconds. 4. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Remove AC power line. 2. Motherboard Manual 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 ...
Wait for five seconds. 4. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Remove AC power line. 2. Motherboard Manual 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 ...
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Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 2 1 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 20
Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 2 1 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 20
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...into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to browse for available manual. C. The setup guide will auto detect your system, click on each software title to launch the installation program. You will see...cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 21 Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the CD The setup guide will list the ...
...into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to browse for available manual. C. The setup guide will auto detect your system, click on each software title to launch the installation program. You will see...cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 21 Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the CD The setup guide will list the ...
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... corrupted. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. System will work properly. 22 Motherboard Manual 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore ... 2. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. In this Case, please follow the procedure below to DOS prompt. 7. Type "Awdflash...
... corrupted. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. System will work properly. 22 Motherboard Manual 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore ... 2. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. In this Case, please follow the procedure below to DOS prompt. 7. Type "Awdflash...
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... even pressure on , power indicator lights are securely plugged in . Reformat the hard drive. Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 24 Motherboard Manual 4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. No power to disk controller board. drive, can be booted from disk to the system at any time. Backing up data and...
... even pressure on , power indicator lights are securely plugged in . Reformat the hard drive. Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 24 Motherboard Manual 4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. No power to disk controller board. drive, can be booted from disk to the system at any time. Backing up data and...
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Usage: The following figures are only for reference, the screen printed in setup procedure, it means setup is completed. Motherboard Manual 5.3 INSTALLATION 1. Please click "Next" button and follow the default procedure to your motherboard on hand. 26 Click "Finish" button. When you see the following dialog will change according to install. 2. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog in this user manual will pop up.
Usage: The following figures are only for reference, the screen printed in setup procedure, it means setup is completed. Motherboard Manual 5.3 INSTALLATION 1. Please click "Next" button and follow the default procedure to your motherboard on hand. 26 Click "Finish" button. When you see the following dialog will change according to install. 2. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog in this user manual will pop up.
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Motherboard Manual 3. Overclock/Overvoltage Panel Click the Overclock/Overvoltage button in the Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the Overclock/Overvoltage Panel will show up as the following figure. As you can see, the Overclock Panel is on the right side, and the Overvoltage Panel is on the left side. 28
Motherboard Manual 3. Overclock/Overvoltage Panel Click the Overclock/Overvoltage button in the Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the Overclock/Overvoltage Panel will show up as the following figure. As you can see, the Overclock Panel is on the right side, and the Overvoltage Panel is on the left side. 28
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... and frequency automatically. Then [WarpSpeeder™ III] utility will load the previously verified best and stable frequency. Warning: Manually overclock is potentially dangerous, especially when the overclocking percentage is ok, then the current frequency will do fail-safe reboot by...Or, you can just click Auto overclock button and let [WarpSpeeder™ III] automatically gets the best result for current frequency. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 Overclock Panel contains these features: a. c. "Auto-Overclock": User can click this button and [WarpSpeeder™ III] will proceed...
... and frequency automatically. Then [WarpSpeeder™ III] utility will load the previously verified best and stable frequency. Warning: Manually overclock is potentially dangerous, especially when the overclocking percentage is ok, then the current frequency will do fail-safe reboot by...Or, you can just click Auto overclock button and let [WarpSpeeder™ III] automatically gets the best result for current frequency. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 Overclock Panel contains these features: a. c. "Auto-Overclock": User can click this button and [WarpSpeeder™ III] will proceed...
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... status information of your system. "Memory Voltage": This function allows user to adjust CPU voltage. The information will show up as the following figure. Motherboard Manual Overvoltage Panel contains these features: a. Click on "+" to increase or "-" to decrease the Memory voltage. 4. Hardware Monitor Panel Click the Hardware Monitor button in Main...
... status information of your system. "Memory Voltage": This function allows user to adjust CPU voltage. The information will show up as the following figure. Motherboard Manual Overvoltage Panel contains these features: a. Click on "+" to increase or "-" to decrease the Memory voltage. 4. Hardware Monitor Panel Click the Hardware Monitor button in Main...
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Motherboard Manual ARABIC 945GC Micro 775 945GC-M7 SE LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D... 64 Technology 533 / 800 / 1066 533 / 800 / 1066 Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Intel GMA 950 224 Intel GMA 950 224 ...
Motherboard Manual ARABIC 945GC Micro 775 945GC-M7 SE LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D... 64 Technology 533 / 800 / 1066 533 / 800 / 1066 Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Intel GMA 950 224 Intel GMA 950 224 ...