Setup Manual
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...guarantee that interference will not be changed without notice and we will not occur in a particular installation. The content of this user's manual is not allowed without obligation to be responsible for any party beforehand. All the brand and product names are designed to Part 15 of... trademarks of their respective companies. Duplication of this publication, in part or in whole, is subject to notify any purpose. G31-M4 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication and to make changes to the contents here without...
...guarantee that interference will not be changed without notice and we will not occur in a particular installation. The content of this user's manual is not allowed without obligation to be responsible for any party beforehand. All the brand and product names are designed to Part 15 of... trademarks of their respective companies. Duplication of this publication, in part or in whole, is subject to notify any purpose. G31-M4 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication and to make changes to the contents here without...
Setup Manual
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...Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside) FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the ... inside the case after installation. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G31-M4 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. ...
...Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation. Before you for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside) FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the ... inside the case after installation. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G31-M4 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. ...
Setup Manual
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...Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to RS-232 Port IDE Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket 478 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / CPU Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Celeron 3xx Enhanced... / Intel Architecture-64 / processors (Maximum Watt: 95W) Extended Memory 64 Technology FSB Support 800 / 533 MHz Chipset Intel G31 Intel ICH7 ITE 8721 Super I/O Provides the most commonly used legacy Environment Control initiatives, Super I/O functionality. SATA Version 2.0 specification...
...Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to RS-232 Port IDE Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket 478 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / CPU Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Celeron 3xx Enhanced... / Intel Architecture-64 / processors (Maximum Watt: 95W) Extended Memory 64 Technology FSB Support 800 / 533 MHz Chipset Intel G31 Intel ICH7 ITE 8721 Super I/O Provides the most commonly used legacy Environment Control initiatives, Super I/O functionality. SATA Version 2.0 specification...
Setup Manual
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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
Setup Manual
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Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to the fan manufacturer. Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to GND. 6 CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan ...
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to the fan manufacturer. Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to GND. 6 CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan ...
Setup Manual
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Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is 4GB. Dual Channel Status DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. C. Dual Channel Memory Installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same(x8 or x16) 8 Motherboard Manual B.
Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is 4GB. Dual Channel Status DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. C. Dual Channel Memory Installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same(x8 or x16) 8 Motherboard Manual B.
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Motherboard Manual ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment ...
Motherboard Manual ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment ...
Setup Manual
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... 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. 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. - When the jumper cap...
... 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. 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. - When the jumper cap...
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Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 7 41 ...
Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 7 41 ...
Setup Manual
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...the Driver CD, please use file browser to browse for better system performance. C. Note: You will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. B. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 16 A. The setup guide will list the software available for your system,... installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive. Click on each device driver to open the manual file. Note: If this window didn't show up after you insert the CD The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch the...
...the Driver CD, please use file browser to browse for better system performance. C. Note: You will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. B. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 16 A. The setup guide will list the software available for your system,... installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive. Click on each device driver to open the manual file. Note: If this window didn't show up after you insert the CD The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch the...
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... the system information to a .txt file and send the file to provide your default e-mail client application, you to a .txt file. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to send the mail out. We will see a saving dialog appears asking you may need to save this information, click...information while using eHot-Line service. Go to cancel. click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Open the saved .txt file...
... the system information to a .txt file and send the file to provide your default e-mail client application, you to a .txt file. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to send the mail out. We will see a saving dialog appears asking you may need to save this information, click...information while using eHot-Line service. Go to cancel. click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Open the saved .txt file...
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...Please do not open dialog will update BIOS with the proper BIOS file, and this , please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 20 BIOS Update is being continuously updated. The information and pictures described above about the software are for your reference only. The utility ...will show for requesting the BIOS file which is going to be changed without notice. Motherboard Manual Before doing this process may be run with Clear CMOS function, so please check on OK to restart the system. After the BIOS...
...Please do not open dialog will update BIOS with the proper BIOS file, and this , please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 20 BIOS Update is being continuously updated. The information and pictures described above about the software are for your reference only. The utility ...will show for requesting the BIOS file which is going to be changed without notice. Motherboard Manual Before doing this process may be run with Clear CMOS function, so please check on OK to restart the system. After the BIOS...
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... floppy disk drive. 4. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Go to the website to proceed. The utility will lead to perform the BIOS update...
... floppy disk drive. 4. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Go to the website to proceed. The utility will lead to perform the BIOS update...
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... power supply does not 2. System does not boot from an optical 1. All hard disks are securely plugged in setup. fails to disk controller board. Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. drive, but system 2. Hard disks can be read, applications can be used, but can be booted from a hard disk. System cannot boot...
... power supply does not 2. System does not boot from an optical 1. All hard disks are securely plugged in setup. fails to disk controller board. Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. drive, but system 2. Hard disks can be read, applications can be used, but can be booted from a hard disk. System cannot boot...
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Motherboard Manual JAPANESE 仕様 Socket 478 Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel CPU Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Celeron 3xx SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended 95W) Memory 64 Technology FSB 800 / 533 MHz Intel G31 Intel ICH7 DDR2 DDR2 DIMM x 2 各DIMMは 256MB / 512MB / 1GB / 2GB DDR2 4GB DDR2 533/667...
Motherboard Manual JAPANESE 仕様 Socket 478 Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel CPU Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Celeron 3xx SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended 95W) Memory 64 Technology FSB 800 / 533 MHz Intel G31 Intel ICH7 DDR2 DDR2 DIMM x 2 各DIMMは 256MB / 512MB / 1GB / 2GB DDR2 4GB DDR2 533/667...
Bios Setup
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...supported. ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the Advanced Power Management (APM) specification. This system controls most of this manual will to describe the settings in BIOS Setup. The rest of the input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports...Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. Sleep and Suspend power management modes are implemented via the System Management Interrupt (SMI). G31-M4 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of the EPA Green PC specification. It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration ...
...supported. ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the Advanced Power Management (APM) specification. This system controls most of this manual will to describe the settings in BIOS Setup. The rest of the input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports...Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. Sleep and Suspend power management modes are implemented via the System Management Interrupt (SMI). G31-M4 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of the EPA Green PC specification. It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration ...
Bios Setup
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... If the system becomes unstable after changing any system damage that particular menu are at the top right corner, and this manual is for most conditions to ensure optimum performance of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. The BIOS ... manual is providing a brief description of this manual. z The content of the selected item. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z The default BIOS settings apply for your reference only. DRAM Support DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously updated. G31-M4 BIOS Manual ...
... If the system becomes unstable after changing any system damage that particular menu are at the top right corner, and this manual is for most conditions to ensure optimum performance of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. The BIOS ... manual is providing a brief description of this manual. z The content of the selected item. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z The default BIOS settings apply for your reference only. DRAM Support DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously updated. G31-M4 BIOS Manual ...
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Floppy A Select the type of the basic system information. G31-M4 BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. System Time Set the system internal clock. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS ...
Floppy A Select the type of the basic system information. G31-M4 BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. System Time Set the system internal clock. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS ...
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... Configuration This item allows you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. G31-M4 BIOS Manual IDE/SATA Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of detailed options. There is a sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. Options: Before...
... Configuration This item allows you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. G31-M4 BIOS Manual IDE/SATA Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of detailed options. There is a sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. Options: Before...
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... name of the IDE/SATA drive. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. G31-M4 BIOS Manual SATA1/2/3/4 Device; Select Screen Select Item +- Type Select the type of the sub-menu.
... name of the IDE/SATA drive. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. G31-M4 BIOS Manual SATA1/2/3/4 Device; Select Screen Select Item +- Type Select the type of the sub-menu.