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... & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: Useful Help 18 4.1 Driver Installation Note 18 4.2 Software 19 4.3 Extra Information 24 4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 26 4.5 Troubleshooting 27 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 28 German...28 French ...30 Italian...32 Spanish ...34 Portuguese ...36 Polish...38 Russian ...40...
... & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: Useful Help 18 4.1 Driver Installation Note 18 4.2 Software 19 4.3 Extra Information 24 4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 26 4.5 Troubleshooting 27 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 28 German...28 French ...30 Italian...32 Spanish ...34 Portuguese ...36 Polish...38 Russian ...40...
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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
Setup Manual
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... transfer rate of 3Gb/s. Power on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. G31D-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. SATA1 SATA2...
... transfer rate of 3Gb/s. Power on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. G31D-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. SATA1 SATA2...
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4.2 SOFTWARE G31D-M7 Installing Software 1. eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for analyzing the problem you . Wi thout this utility,please set Outlook Express as your area ...-Support system. The drivers installation program would be able to help you to the optical drive. This utility will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. Send the mail out.
4.2 SOFTWARE G31D-M7 Installing Software 1. eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for analyzing the problem you . Wi thout this utility,please set Outlook Express as your area ...-Support system. The drivers installation program would be able to help you to the optical drive. This utility will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. Send the mail out.
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... appear asking for getting our contact information. 20 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. This information is also concluded in the sent mail.
... appear asking for getting our contact information. 20 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. This information is also concluded in the sent mail.
Setup Manual
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... button, the saving dialog will show . AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Online Update function (Only for AMI BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21 G31D-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to...
... button, the saving dialog will show . AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Online Update function (Only for AMI BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21 G31D-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to...
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...full screen logo shows, press key to skip this process. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. or click No to enter BIOS setup. After the BIOS Update process, click on OK to exit BIOS setup. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit... so please check on Open. Please choose the proper BIOS file for BIOS backup and refer to be run with the proper BIOS file, and this , please download the proper BIOS file from the website. BIOS Update is going to the Backup BIOS procedure; Please do not open dialog will show for ...
...full screen logo shows, press key to skip this process. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. or click No to enter BIOS setup. After the BIOS Update process, click on OK to exit BIOS setup. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit... so please check on Open. Please choose the proper BIOS file for BIOS backup and refer to be run with the proper BIOS file, and this , please download the proper BIOS file from the website. BIOS Update is going to the Backup BIOS procedure; Please do not open dialog will show for ...
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...internet before using this manual. 23 The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; The actual information and settings on the Online Update button, the utility will search for the ...full screen logo shows, press key to exit BIOS setup. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Download completes; Click Yes to program (update) the BIOS. G31D-M7 (for your BIOS has been the latest version. make any ...
...internet before using this manual. 23 The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; The actual information and settings on the Online Update button, the utility will search for the ...full screen logo shows, press key to exit BIOS setup. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Download completes; Click Yes to program (update) the BIOS. G31D-M7 (for your BIOS has been the latest version. make any ...
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...Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. To enter the utility, press during the POST process. G31D-M7 BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. After the update process, the utility will ask you an easy and simple way... to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive ...
...Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. To enter the utility, press during the POST process. G31D-M7 BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. After the update process, the utility will ask you an easy and simple way... to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive ...
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...10 Flash Erase error 11 Flash Program error 12 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file size error 13 BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read/... 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 the add-in cards is causing the malfunction. z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion 6, 7 cards...
...10 Flash Erase error 11 Flash Program error 12 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file size error 13 BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read/... 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 the add-in cards is causing the malfunction. z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion 6, 7 cards...
Bios Setup
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..., such as defined in the ACPI specification, developed by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 Plug and Pla y Support T his AMI BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power Management (APM) speci fication. Power management features are supported. Sleep and Suspend power man agement modes are ...the input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in...
..., such as defined in the ACPI specification, developed by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 Plug and Pla y Support T his AMI BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power Management (APM) speci fication. Power management features are supported. Sleep and Suspend power man agement modes are ...the input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in...
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...of the selected item. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he BIOS information described in this manual. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. z For better system ...perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. Using Setup When ...
...of the selected item. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he BIOS information described in this manual. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. z For better system ...perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. Using Setup When ...
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... an overview of the basic system inform ation. System Date Set the system date. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded.. C hange Field Tab S elect Field F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC ... 01/08 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. AMI BIOS Shows system information including BIOS version, built date, etc. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3 System Time System Date Floppy A > IDE Configur ation ...
... an overview of the basic system inform ation. System Date Set the system date. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded.. C hange Field Tab S elect Field F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC ... 01/08 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. AMI BIOS Shows system information including BIOS version, built date, etc. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3 System Time System Date Floppy A > IDE Configur ation ...
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...Pri, PATA Sec] [Dis abled] [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced S elect Screen S elect Item EnterG o to control the onboard IDE controller. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of detailed options. ATA/IDE Configuration T his item allows you to "Compatible". Options: Enhanced (Default) / Compatible /.../ PAT A Only 4 Select a device and press to enter the sub-menu of floppy disk drive installed in / None IDE Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of ID E/SAT A devices. Options: Befo re PATA (Default) / Behind PAT A Legacy IDE Channels T his ...
...Pri, PATA Sec] [Dis abled] [35] Options Disabled Compatible Enhanced S elect Screen S elect Item EnterG o to control the onboard IDE controller. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of detailed options. ATA/IDE Configuration T his item allows you to "Compatible". Options: Enhanced (Default) / Compatible /.../ PAT A Only 4 Select a device and press to enter the sub-menu of floppy disk drive installed in / None IDE Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of ID E/SAT A devices. Options: Befo re PATA (Default) / Behind PAT A Legacy IDE Channels T his ...
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... of the sub-menu. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector trans fer. T he BIOS detects the information and values of resp ective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the system. Options: Auto (Default) ... BIOS SETU P U TILITY SATA1 Device Device : Type [Aut o] LBA/Large Mode [Aut o] Block (Multi-S ector Transfer)[Aut o] PIO Mode [Aut o] DMA Mode [Aut o] S.M.A.R.T [Aut o] 32Bit Data Tra nsfer [Ena bled] Select the type of device connected to the name of the IDE/SAT A drive. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual...
... of the sub-menu. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector trans fer. T he BIOS detects the information and values of resp ective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the system. Options: Auto (Default) ... BIOS SETU P U TILITY SATA1 Device Device : Type [Aut o] LBA/Large Mode [Aut o] Block (Multi-S ector Transfer)[Aut o] PIO Mode [Aut o] DMA Mode [Aut o] S.M.A.R.T [Aut o] 32Bit Data Tra nsfer [Ena bled] Select the type of device connected to the name of the IDE/SAT A drive. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual...
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Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SAT A devices. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 G31D-M7 BIOS Manual S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology. T his 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/SAT A devices. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 G31D-M7 BIOS Manual S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting T echnology. T his 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.
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...Intel(R) Vi rtualization Tech [E nabled] Execute-Dis able Bit Capability [E nabled] PECI [D isabled] Core Multi- Notice z Beware of that the BIOS automatically detects. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to configu re the settings of CPU, Super I nc. 7 S elect Screen S elect... Configure CPU. Processing [E nabled] Intel(R) Sp eedStep(tm) tech [E nabled] Select Scr een Select Ite m +- Main Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit Advanced Setti ngs WARNING: Setti ng wrong values in items of this menu may c ...
...Intel(R) Vi rtualization Tech [E nabled] Execute-Dis able Bit Capability [E nabled] PECI [D isabled] Core Multi- Notice z Beware of that the BIOS automatically detects. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to configu re the settings of CPU, Super I nc. 7 S elect Screen S elect... Configure CPU. Processing [E nabled] Intel(R) Sp eedStep(tm) tech [E nabled] Select Scr een Select Ite m +- Main Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance Exit Advanced Setti ngs WARNING: Setti ng wrong values in items of this menu may c ...
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... it can do so, it as well. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Intel(R) Virtualization Tech Virtualization T echnology can provide the operating system. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 8 G31D-M7 BIOS Manual C1E Support C1E is "Enhanced Halt State" function, this function helps to save power and decrease heat by making the next cache line immediately...
... it can do so, it as well. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Intel(R) Virtualization Tech Virtualization T echnology can provide the operating system. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 8 G31D-M7 BIOS Manual C1E Support C1E is "Enhanced Halt State" function, this function helps to save power and decrease heat by making the next cache line immediately...
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... function for the processor which supports Platform Environment Control Interface for better therm al management. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Configure ITE8 712 Super IO Chipse t Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 A ddress Parallel Port Address Parallel Por t Mode Parallel ... some Intel processors that allows the clock speed o f the processor to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller S elect Screen S elect Item +- G31D-M7 BIOS Manual PECI T his item allows you to enable SpeedStep technology for better power saving.
... function for the processor which supports Platform Environment Control Interface for better therm al management. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Configure ITE8 712 Super IO Chipse t Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 A ddress Parallel Port Address Parallel Por t Mode Parallel ... some Intel processors that allows the clock speed o f the processor to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller S elect Screen S elect Item +- G31D-M7 BIOS Manual PECI T his item allows you to enable SpeedStep technology for better power saving.
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... you wish to determine how the parallel port should function. Options: DMA3 (Default) / DMA0 / DMA1 Parallel Port IRQ T his item allows you to use it. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual Onboard Floppy Controller Select enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on function. If you installed another FDC or the system...
... you wish to determine how the parallel port should function. Options: DMA3 (Default) / DMA0 / DMA1 Parallel Port IRQ T his item allows you to use it. G31D-M7 BIOS Manual Onboard Floppy Controller Select enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on function. If you installed another FDC or the system...