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...The power of CMOS RAM is supplied by this manual will to describe the settings in the Phoenix-Award™ BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. This system controls most of the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. The rest of this PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS. 1 Basic ...options and settings in BIOS. APM Support This PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA Green PC specification. Power to CMOS RAM. G31-M7/P31-A7 BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk...
...The power of CMOS RAM is supplied by this manual will to describe the settings in the Phoenix-Award™ BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. This system controls most of the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. The rest of this PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS. 1 Basic ...options and settings in BIOS. APM Support This PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA Green PC specification. Power to CMOS RAM. G31-M7/P31-A7 BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk...
Setup Manual
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to ...
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... X 1 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G31-M7 OC 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your... motherboard version. 1 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below...
... X 1 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G31-M7 OC 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your... motherboard version. 1 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below...
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... x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port Serial port Connector x1 Connects to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad... / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / CPU Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Extended Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Celeron 4xx processor Technology FSB Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz Chipset Intel G31...
... x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port Serial port Connector x1 Connects to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad... / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / CPU Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Extended Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Celeron 4xx processor Technology FSB Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz Chipset Intel G31...
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SATA4 SATA3 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 LGA775 CPU1 JCFAN1 JATXPWR1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 JVGA1 JUSBV1 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 I nt el G31 IDE1 JAUDIO1 BIOS JAUDIOF1 LAN BATTERY PEX16_1 Super I/O Codec PCI1 JPRNT1 PCI2 JCOM2 Intel ICH7 JUSB3 FDD1 JSFAN1 JUSB4 JPANEL1 JCMOS1 SATA1 SATA2 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
SATA4 SATA3 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 LGA775 CPU1 JCFAN1 JATXPWR1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 JVGA1 JUSBV1 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 I nt el G31 IDE1 JAUDIO1 BIOS JAUDIOF1 LAN BATTERY PEX16_1 Super I/O Codec PCI1 JPRNT1 PCI2 JCOM2 Intel ICH7 JUSB3 FDD1 JSFAN1 JUSB4 JPANEL1 JCMOS1 SATA1 SATA2 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame. This completes the installation. 6 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. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1.
The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame. This completes the installation. 6 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. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1.
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DDR2 module 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 DDR2_A 1 DDR2_B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
DDR2 module 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 DDR2_A 1 DDR2_B 1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
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... meet the following table. B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB G31-M7 OC Total Memory Size Max is 4GB. Dual Channel Memory Installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same(x8 or x16) 9
... meet the following table. B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB G31-M7 OC Total Memory Size Max is 4GB. Dual Channel Memory Installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same(x8 or x16) 9
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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. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: IDE/ATAPI Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two drives. 40 39 2 1 10
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. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: IDE/ATAPI Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two drives. 40 39 2 1 10
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This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally. - G31-M7 OC PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PCI1 PCI2 11 Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits.
This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally. - G31-M7 OC PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PCI1 PCI2 11 Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits.
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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. - It allows user ...
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. - It allows user ...
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... 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 14 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 connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices, like USB card...
... 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 14 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 connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices, like USB card...
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Wait for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. G31-M7 OC JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC.... SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 7 41 15 SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s.
Wait for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. G31-M7 OC JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC.... SATA4 SATA3 SATA1 SATA2 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 7 41 15 SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s.
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Pin 2-3 Close: +5V STB for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set ready 7 Request to send 8 Clear to send 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 16 Motherboard Manual JUSBV1: Power Source Header for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for USB ports at JUSB2/JRJ45USB1. 3 1 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close JCOM2: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for USB ports at JUSB2/JRJ45USB1.
Pin 2-3 Close: +5V STB for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set ready 7 Request to send 8 Clear to send 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 16 Motherboard Manual JUSBV1: Power Source Header for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for USB ports at JUSB2/JRJ45USB1. 3 1 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close JCOM2: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for USB ports at JUSB2/JRJ45USB1.
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...click on the Software icon. Click on the Manual icon to launch the installation program. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD ...html 18 You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive ...
...click on the Software icon. Click on the Manual icon to launch the installation program. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD ...html 18 You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive ...
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Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." Enter the file name and then click "Save". We will see your confirmation; ... want to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file 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. If you will be saved to cancel. A warning dialog would appear asking...
Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." Enter the file name and then click "Save". We will see your confirmation; ... want to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file 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. If you will be saved to cancel. A warning dialog would appear asking...
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... After the saving process, finish dialog will show . Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. G31-M7 OC BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file...
... After the saving process, finish dialog will show . Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. G31-M7 OC BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file...
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... Save and Exit Setup to restart the system. BIOS Update is going to skip this process. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this process may take minutes.
... Save and Exit Setup to restart the system. BIOS Update is going to skip this process. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this process may take minutes.
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In this case, please double check: 1. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system... is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Wait for seconds. 2. Power on system for seconds. 3. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 24 Remove the power cord from power supply for...
In this case, please double check: 1. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system... is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. Wait for seconds. 2. Power on system for seconds. 3. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 24 Remove the power cord from power supply for...
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Go to the website to enter the utility. 5. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to ...show the BIOS files and their respective information. BIOS update completes. The utility will ask you an easy and simple way to reboot the system. G31-M7 OC BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Press to perform the BIOS update process. 6. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format ...
Go to the website to enter the utility. 5. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to ...show the BIOS files and their respective information. BIOS update completes. The utility will ask you an easy and simple way to reboot the system. G31-M7 OC BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Press to perform the BIOS update process. 6. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format ...