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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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... placing the jumper on the AC. 6. 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 SATA Controller with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Pin Assignment...
... placing the jumper on the AC. 6. 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 SATA Controller with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Pin Assignment...
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... encountered, and then send these in the mail . *Describe conditi on -screen instructions to send out the mail. 4.2 SOFTWARE G31-M4 Installing Software 1. This bl ock will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. Provide the name of your system. *Select your default e-mail clientapplication program...
... encountered, and then send these in the mail . *Describe conditi on -screen instructions to send out the mail. 4.2 SOFTWARE G31-M4 Installing Software 1. This bl ock will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. Provide the name of your system. *Select your default e-mail clientapplication program...
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...". Go to a .txt file. A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 18 We will be saved to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard...
...". Go to a .txt file. A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 18 We will be saved to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard...
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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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...full screen logo shows, press key to the Backup BIOS procedure; All the information and content above are subject to be updated. Click Yes for BIOS backup and refer to enter BIOS setup. Please choose the proper BIOS file for your reference only. The information and pictures... information and settings on OK to be changed without notice. or click No to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this process. After the BIOS Update process, click on board may take minutes. For better performance, the software is ...
...full screen logo shows, press key to the Backup BIOS procedure; All the information and content above are subject to be updated. Click Yes for BIOS backup and refer to enter BIOS setup. Please choose the proper BIOS file for your reference only. The information and pictures... information and settings on OK to be changed without notice. or click No to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is being continuously updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this process. After the BIOS Update process, click on board may take minutes. For better performance, the software is ...
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...ask you an easy and simple way to system boot failure. 22 Power on the right appears. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the website to enter the utility. 5. Insert the USB pen drive or the ...floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to reboot the system. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. z This utility ...
...ask you an easy and simple way to system boot failure. 22 Power on the right appears. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Go to the website to enter the utility. 5. Insert the USB pen drive or the ...floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to reboot the system. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. z This utility ...
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... 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. Before declaring the motherboard beyond ...with known good modules. If the video adapter is an add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. 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" ...
... 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. Before declaring the motherboard beyond ...with known good modules. If the video adapter is an add-in card, replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. 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" ...
Bios Setup
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...code for power management and device configuration capabilities as virus and password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in BIOS Setup. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to guide you through the ... video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. Plug and Play Support This AMI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. Power management features are supported. G31-M4 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. APM Support This AMI...
...code for power management and device configuration capabilities as virus and password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in BIOS Setup. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to guide you through the ... video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. Plug and Play Support This AMI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. Power management features are supported. G31-M4 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. APM Support This AMI...
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...General Help Navigation Keys Notice z The default BIOS settings apply for that may be changed without notice. DRAM Support DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is for your reference only. G31-M4 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of this user's ...manual and any settings, please load the default settings to enter the BIOS setup utility. If the system becomes unstable after changing any...
...General Help Navigation Keys Notice z The default BIOS settings apply for that may be changed without notice. DRAM Support DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is for your reference only. G31-M4 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of this user's ...manual and any settings, please load the default settings to enter the BIOS setup utility. If the system becomes unstable after changing any...
Bios Setup
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... 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. System Date Set the system date. AMI BIOS Shows system information including BIOS version and built date. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded.. System Time Set the system ...SATA Configuration [00:00:00] [Fri 01/01/2010] Select Screen Select Item +- G31-M4 BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit System Overview AMI BIOS Version :01.01.01 Build Date:01/01/10 System Memory Size : Use [...
... 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. System Date Set the system date. AMI BIOS Shows system information including BIOS version and built date. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded.. System Time Set the system ...SATA Configuration [00:00:00] [Fri 01/01/2010] Select Screen Select Item +- G31-M4 BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit System Overview AMI BIOS Version :01.01.01 Build Date:01/01/10 System Memory Size : Use [...
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... > 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 controller.... configuration sequence. ATA/IDE Configuration This item allows you to enter the sub-menu of IDE/SATA devices. G31-M4 BIOS Manual IDE/SATA Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of detailed options. Options: Enhanced (Default) / Compatible / Disabled Configure SATA ...
... > 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 controller.... configuration sequence. ATA/IDE Configuration This item allows you to enter the sub-menu of IDE/SATA devices. G31-M4 BIOS Manual IDE/SATA Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of detailed options. Options: Enhanced (Default) / Compatible / Disabled Configure SATA ...
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G31-M4 BIOS Manual SATA1/2/3/4 Device; Change Option F1 General Help F10 ...Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Auto (Default) / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 DMA Mode Select the DMA mode. 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... of respective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the system. The BIOS detects the information and values of the IDE/SATA drive. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled ...
G31-M4 BIOS Manual SATA1/2/3/4 Device; Change Option F1 General Help F10 ...Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Auto (Default) / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 DMA Mode Select the DMA mode. 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... of respective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the system. The BIOS detects the information and values of the IDE/SATA drive. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled ...
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Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SATA devices. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 G31-M4 BIOS Manual S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SATA devices. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 G31-M4 BIOS Manual S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
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...Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Notice z Beware of that the BIOS automatically detects. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Hyper Threading Technology [...Cache L2 : Ratio Actual Value: This should be enabled in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. G31-M4 BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. > CPU Configuration...
...Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Notice z Beware of that the BIOS automatically detects. Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Hyper Threading Technology [...Cache L2 : Ratio Actual Value: This should be enabled in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. G31-M4 BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. > CPU Configuration...
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G31-M4 BIOS Manual Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its capabilities. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Max CPUID Value Limit When the computer is ...
G31-M4 BIOS Manual Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its capabilities. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Max CPUID Value Limit When the computer is ...
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...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: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Serial Port1 Address Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the ... & EPP mode. 9 Select Screen Select Item +- ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. 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 ...
...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: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Serial Port1 Address Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the ... & EPP mode. 9 Select Screen Select Item +- ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. 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 ...
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... / Last State Hardware Health Configuration This item shows the system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Configuration H/W Health Function Shutdown Temperature [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device. G31-M4 BIOS Manual ECP Mode DMA Channel This item allows you to select the IRQ for the onboard parallel...
... / Last State Hardware Health Configuration This item shows the system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Hardware Health Configuration H/W Health Function Shutdown Temperature [Enabled] [Disabled] Enables Hardware Health Monitoring Device. G31-M4 BIOS Manual ECP Mode DMA Channel This item allows you to select the IRQ for the onboard parallel...
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...;/149℉ / 75℃/158℉ / 80℃/158℉ / 85℃/158℉ / 90℃/158℉ / 95℃/158℉ ACPI Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings Suspend mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support AMI OEMB table Headless mode Energy Lake Feature APIC ACPI SCI IRQ High... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Options: ACPI v1.0 (Default) / ACPI v2.0 / ACPI v3.0 11 G31-M4 BIOS Manual Shutdown Temperature This item allows you to select the suspend type under Windows 98 ACPI mode.
...;/149℉ / 75℃/158℉ / 80℃/158℉ / 85℃/158℉ / 90℃/158℉ / 95℃/158℉ ACPI Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings Suspend mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support AMI OEMB table Headless mode Energy Lake Feature APIC ACPI SCI IRQ High... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Options: ACPI v1.0 (Default) / ACPI v2.0 / ACPI v3.0 11 G31-M4 BIOS Manual Shutdown Temperature This item allows you to select the suspend type under Windows 98 ACPI mode.