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... & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: Useful Help 16 4.1 Driver Installation Note 16 4.2 Software 17 4.3 Extra Information 21 4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 23 4.5 Troubleshooting 24 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 25 German...26 French ...28 Italian...30 Spanish ...32 Portuguese ...34 Polish...36 Russian ...38...
... & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: Useful Help 16 4.1 Driver Installation Note 16 4.2 Software 17 4.3 Extra Information 21 4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 23 4.5 Troubleshooting 24 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 25 German...26 French ...28 Italian...30 Spanish ...32 Portuguese ...34 Polish...36 Russian ...38...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KB MS1 ATXP W R2 Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR1 DDR 2_A1 DDR 2_B1 VGA1 ID E1 USB 2 RJ 45US B1 Intel G31 AUDIO1 BIOS F_AUDIOF1 LAN PEX16_1 Super I/O Codec JPRNT1 PCI1 PCI2 JCOM1 FDD1 Intel ICH7 JCMOS1 F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. BAT1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 PANEL1 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KB MS1 ATXP W R2 Socket 478 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR1 DDR 2_A1 DDR 2_B1 VGA1 ID E1 USB 2 RJ 45US B1 Intel G31 AUDIO1 BIOS F_AUDIOF1 LAN PEX16_1 Super I/O Codec JPRNT1 PCI1 PCI2 JCOM1 FDD1 Intel ICH7 JCMOS1 F_USB1 F_USB2 SYS_FAN1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. BAT1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 PANEL1 4
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Power on pin2-3, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with 4channels SATA interface, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on ...
Power on pin2-3, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with 4channels SATA interface, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on ...
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... name of the memor y module manufacturer. Send the mail out. Follow the on the desktop. This bl ock will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on -screen instructions to you fix the problem. Launching Software After the installation process, you will show the i nformation which is a convenient utility... or the area cl ose to complete the installation. Before you use this information, you would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. 4.2 SOFTWARE G31-M4 Installing Software 1.
... name of the memor y module manufacturer. Send the mail out. Follow the on the desktop. This bl ock will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on -screen instructions to you fix the problem. Launching Software After the installation process, you will show the i nformation which is a convenient utility... or the area cl ose to complete the installation. Before you use this information, you would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. 4.2 SOFTWARE G31-M4 Installing Software 1.
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If you to a .txt file, click "Save As..." and then you will be saved to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you will not share customer's data with any other third parties..., so please feel free to our tech support with other e-mail application. Your system information will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to a .txt file. We will see a saving dialog appears asking you want to save the system information to a ....
If you to a .txt file, click "Save As..." and then you will be saved to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you will not share customer's data with any other third parties..., so please feel free to our tech support with other e-mail application. Your system information will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to a .txt file. We will see a saving dialog appears asking you want to save the system information to a ....
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G31-M4 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 19 Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
G31-M4 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 19 Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
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... The information and pictures described above about the software are for updating, then click on OK to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this process. While the system boots up and the full .... For better performance, the software is completed. Please do not open dialog will show for requesting the BIOS file which is going to enter BIOS setup. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to restart the system. All...
... The information and pictures described above about the software are for updating, then click on OK to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this process. While the system boots up and the full .... For better performance, the software is completed. Please do not open dialog will show for requesting the BIOS file which is going to enter BIOS setup. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to restart the system. All...
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... resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to enter the utility. 5. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to...
... resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to enter the utility. 5. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to...
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...cards back into the system one of the add-in card. If the video adapter is causing the malfunction. 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE G31-M4 Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM... 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with...
...cards back into the system one of the add-in card. If the video adapter is causing the malfunction. 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE G31-M4 Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM... 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with...
Bios Setup
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...password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are supported. Power management features are implemented via the System Management Interrupt (SMI). BIOS activates at the first stage of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). The rest of this manual will to the... settings to describe the settings in the ACPI specification, developed by this AMI BIOS. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba. 1 G31-M4 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off.
...password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are supported. Power management features are implemented via the System Management Interrupt (SMI). BIOS activates at the first stage of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). The rest of this manual will to the... settings to describe the settings in the ACPI specification, developed by this AMI BIOS. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba. 1 G31-M4 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off.
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G31-M4 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. Navigation Keys for that may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 z For better system performance, the BIOS firmware is subject to be responsible for any mistakes found in this manual is for most conditions to ensure ... corner, and you will not be changed without notice. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. Supported CPUs This AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. If the system becomes unstable after changing any system damage that particular menu are at the top right ...
G31-M4 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. Navigation Keys for that may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 z For better system performance, the BIOS firmware is subject to be responsible for any mistakes found in this manual is for most conditions to ensure ... corner, and you will not be changed without notice. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. Supported CPUs This AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. If the system becomes unstable after changing any system damage that particular menu are at the top right ...
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... Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Shows system information including BIOS version and built date. System Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview ... disk drive installed in / None 3 Options: 360K, 5.25 in / 1.2M, 5.25 in / 720K, 3.5 in / 1.44M, 3.5 in / 2.88M, 3.5 in your system. G31-M4 BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Floppy A Select the type of the basic system information. System Date Set the system date. Use [+] or...
... Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Shows system information including BIOS version and built date. System Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview ... disk drive installed in / None 3 Options: 360K, 5.25 in / 1.2M, 5.25 in / 720K, 3.5 in / 1.44M, 3.5 in / 2.88M, 3.5 in your system. G31-M4 BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Floppy A Select the type of the basic system information. System Date Set the system date. Use [+] or...
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...device and press to control the SATA channel configuration sequence. Options: Before PATA (Default) / Behind PATA 4 G31-M4 BIOS Manual IDE/SATA Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of detailed options. Main IDE/SATA Confuguration ATA/IDE Configuration Configure SATA Channels > ...SATA3 Device > SATA4 Device > IDE Channel 1 Master > IDE Channel 1 Slave Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enhanced] [Before PATA] [Disabled] [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to control the onboard IDE ...
...device and press to control the SATA channel configuration sequence. Options: Before PATA (Default) / Behind PATA 4 G31-M4 BIOS Manual IDE/SATA Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of detailed options. Main IDE/SATA Confuguration ATA/IDE Configuration Configure SATA Channels > ...SATA3 Device > SATA4 Device > IDE Channel 1 Master > IDE Channel 1 Slave Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enhanced] [Before PATA] [Disabled] [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to control the onboard IDE ...
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IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA1 Device Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T [Auto] 32Bit Data ...-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector transfer. Options: Auto (Default) / CDROM / ARMD / Not Installed LBA/Large Mode Enable or disable the LBA mode. The BIOS detects the information and values of respective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the system. G31-M4 BIOS Manual SATA1/2/3/4 Device;
IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY SATA1 Device Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T [Auto] 32Bit Data ...-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector transfer. Options: Auto (Default) / CDROM / ARMD / Not Installed LBA/Large Mode Enable or disable the LBA mode. The BIOS detects the information and values of respective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the system. G31-M4 BIOS Manual SATA1/2/3/4 Device;
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This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SATA devices. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. G31-M4 BIOS Manual S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SATA devices. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. G31-M4 BIOS Manual S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
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...values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. Notice z Beware of that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in order to malfunction. > CPU ... Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- G31-M4 BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to enable or disable...
...values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. Notice z Beware of that the BIOS automatically detects. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in order to malfunction. > CPU ... Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- G31-M4 BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to enable or disable...
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... by making the next cache line immediately available if the processor requires it must first query the processor to be required in the near future. G31-M4 BIOS Manual Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its capabilities.
... by making the next cache line immediately available if the processor requires it must first query the processor to be required in the near future. G31-M4 BIOS Manual Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its capabilities.
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...a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on AC Power Loss [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] [Power Off] Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. Options: Normal (Default) Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. 9 ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as...) / Disabled Serial Port1 Address Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. G31-M4 BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8718 Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel...
...a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on AC Power Loss [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [378] [Normal] [IRQ7] [Power Off] Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. Options: Normal (Default) Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. 9 ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as...) / Disabled Serial Port1 Address Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports. G31-M4 BIOS Manual SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8718 Super IO Chipset OnBoard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel...
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G31-M4 BIOS Manual ECP Mode DMA Channel This item allows you to select the IRQ for the onboard parallel port. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Configuration H/W Health Function Shutdown Temperature [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device. H/W Health Function If with a monitoring system, the system will ...
G31-M4 BIOS Manual ECP Mode DMA Channel This item allows you to select the IRQ for the onboard parallel port. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Configuration H/W Health Function Shutdown Temperature [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device. H/W Health Function If with a monitoring system, the system will ...
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...Options: ACPI v1.0 (Default) / ACPI v2.0 / ACPI v3.0 11 Options: No (Default) / Yes ACPI Version Features The item allows you to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume The item allows you to determine whether to select the version of ACPI. Options: Disabled (Default) / 70℃/158℉ / 60...Alarm [Disabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Suspend mode The item allows you to set up the CPU shutdown Temperature. G31-M4 BIOS Manual Shutdown Temperature This item allows you to select the suspend type under Windows 98 ACPI mode. Select Screen Select Item +-
...Options: ACPI v1.0 (Default) / ACPI v2.0 / ACPI v3.0 11 Options: No (Default) / Yes ACPI Version Features The item allows you to invoke VGA BIOS post on S3 Resume The item allows you to determine whether to select the version of ACPI. Options: Disabled (Default) / 70℃/158℉ / 60...Alarm [Disabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. Suspend mode The item allows you to set up the CPU shutdown Temperature. G31-M4 BIOS Manual Shutdown Temperature This item allows you to select the suspend type under Windows 98 ACPI mode. Select Screen Select Item +-
