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...motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare 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 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual...to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G31D-M7 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and ...
...motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare 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 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual...to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G31D-M7 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and ...
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... connector Connector Printer Port Connector Serial port Connector (Optional) x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port x1 Connects to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Core2Duo / Pentium Dual-Core / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / CPU Celeron Dual...
... connector Connector Printer Port Connector Serial port Connector (Optional) x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port x1 Connects to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Core2Duo / Pentium Dual-Core / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / CPU Celeron Dual...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 LGA775 CPU1 JCFAN1 J ATXPWR 1 J ATX PWR 2 JVGA 1 DDR2_ A 1 DDR2_ B 1 JUSB V1 IDE 1 JUSB2 BAT1 JRJ45USB1 Intel G31 JAUDIO1 JAUDIOF1 LAN Super I/O JCOM2 (Optional) PEX16_1 BIO S J USB3 FDD1 PCI1 Codec JPRNT1 JPANEL1 J CMOS1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. S ATA 1 Intel ICH7 SATA2 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 LGA775 CPU1 JCFAN1 J ATXPWR 1 J ATX PWR 2 JVGA 1 DDR2_ A 1 DDR2_ B 1 JUSB V1 IDE 1 JUSB2 BAT1 JRJ45USB1 Intel G31 JAUDIO1 JAUDIOF1 LAN Super I/O JCOM2 (Optional) PEX16_1 BIO S J USB3 FDD1 PCI1 Codec JPRNT1 JPANEL1 J CMOS1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. S ATA 1 Intel ICH7 SATA2 4
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Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge. 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. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. 6 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.
Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge. 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. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. 6 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.
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Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. 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 module 1. DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. 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 module 1. DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
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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. 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 drives. 40 39 2 1 10
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. 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 drives. 40 39 2 1 10
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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 to ...
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 to ...
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Motherboard Manual JUSB3: Header for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 1 USB 2.0 header, which allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, ...
Motherboard Manual JUSB3: Header for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 1 USB 2.0 header, which allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, ...
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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 (Optional) 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 (Optional) 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
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....EXE under your optical drive. The setup guide will auto detect your optical drive and install the driver for available manual. Click on each device driver to browse for better system performance. B. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD...
....EXE under your optical drive. The setup guide will auto detect your optical drive and install the driver for available manual. Click on each device driver to browse for better system performance. B. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD...
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.... This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to enter file name. Open the saved .txt file, you may need to save this information, click "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. Go to send the mail out. and then you will see a saving...
.... This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to enter file name. Open the saved .txt file, you may need to save this information, click "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. Go to send the mail out. and then you will see a saving...
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... on Clear CMOS first. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this procedure. After the BIOS Update process, click on Open. Motherboard Manual Before doing this process may take minutes. Please do not open dialog will show for updating, then click on OK to exit BIOS setup. Click...
... on Clear CMOS first. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this procedure. After the BIOS Update process, click on Open. Motherboard Manual Before doing this process may take minutes. Please do not open dialog will show for updating, then click on OK to exit BIOS setup. Click...
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...is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. In this case, please double check: 1. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on again. Wait for seconds. 3. Wait for seconds. 3. Power on...Or you can: 1. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. The CPU cooler surface is rotated normally. 3. Remove the power cord from power supply...
...is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. In this case, please double check: 1. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on again. Wait for seconds. 3. Wait for seconds. 3. Power on...Or you can: 1. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. The CPU cooler surface is rotated normally. 3. Remove the power cord from power supply...
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... the video adapter. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. Motherboard Manual 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found...
... the video adapter. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. Motherboard Manual 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found...
Bios Setup
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... Setup. Power to guide you through the options and settings in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI)....at the first stag e o f the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. T he rest of this manual will to the hard disk drives and video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. Plug and Pla y ...it retains theSetup information when the power is to CMOS RAM. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this...
... Setup. Power to guide you through the options and settings in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI)....at the first stag e o f the booting process, loading and executing the operating system. T he rest of this manual will to the hard disk drives and video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. Plug and Pla y ...it retains theSetup information when the power is to CMOS RAM. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this...
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... ed without notice. We will see General Help description at the bottom right corner, and you will not be slightly different from this manual is providing a brief description of the selected item. DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously... AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he BIOS information described in this manual is for most conditions to enter the BIOS setup utility. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports...
... ed without notice. We will see General Help description at the bottom right corner, and you will not be slightly different from this manual is providing a brief description of the selected item. DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously... AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he BIOS information described in this manual is for most conditions to enter the BIOS setup utility. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports...
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...resume. To run in the Root System Description T able (RSDT ) table. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Headless mode T his is used to enable or disable the motherboard's APIC (Advan ced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Energy Lake Feature T his item is a server-speci fic feature. Options: S1 (POS) (....0 ACPI APIC support T his item allows you control the energy lake feature. A headless server is one that operates without a keyboard, monitor or mouse. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual Suspend mode T he item allows you to select the version of ACPI.
...resume. To run in the Root System Description T able (RSDT ) table. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Headless mode T his is used to enable or disable the motherboard's APIC (Advan ced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Energy Lake Feature T his item is a server-speci fic feature. Options: S1 (POS) (....0 ACPI APIC support T his item allows you control the energy lake feature. A headless server is one that operates without a keyboard, monitor or mouse. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual Suspend mode T he item allows you to select the version of ACPI.
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Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On RTC Alarm When " Enabled", you can choose which supports the Wake on motherboard to Full ON state. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual APIC ACPI SCI IRQ Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled USB Dev ice Wakeup from S3/S4 T his item allows you to enable or disabled the USB ...
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On RTC Alarm When " Enabled", you can choose which supports the Wake on motherboard to Full ON state. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual APIC ACPI SCI IRQ Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled USB Dev ice Wakeup from S3/S4 T his item allows you to enable or disabled the USB ...