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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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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G31D-M7 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside ) FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA ... the rear side of the board unless necessary. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may be differed by area or your motherboard version. 1 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G31D-M7 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside ) FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA ... the rear side of the board unless necessary. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may be differed by area or your motherboard version. 1 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect...
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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...
... 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...
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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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Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 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. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 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. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the 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. 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. Align a DIMM on the slot so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
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 module 1. Align a DIMM on the slot so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
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B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB G31D-M7 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 ... memory module of the memory module must be the same(x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Memory Installation To activate the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following table. C.
B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB G31D-M7 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 ... memory module of the memory module must be the same(x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Memory Installation To activate the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following table. C.
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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. 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 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.
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Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PEX16_1 PCI1: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot This motherboard is a bus standard for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI1 11 PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - G31D-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI stands for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PEX16_1 PCI1: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot This motherboard is a bus standard for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI1 11 PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - G31D-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI stands for expansion cards. This PCI slot 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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This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; 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, ...
This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; 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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G31D-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 Pin 2-3 Close: 1 Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS...
G31D-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 Pin 2-3 Close: 1 Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS...
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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 (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.
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Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE ... see the following window after you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your motherboard and operating system. The setup guide will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. B. The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your optical drive and install the...
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE ... see the following window after you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your motherboard and operating system. The setup guide will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. B. The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your optical drive and install the...
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... not using eHot-Line service. Go 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. We will be saved to a .txt file. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As...
... not using eHot-Line service. Go 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. We will be saved to a .txt file. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As...
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G31D-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21 After the saving process, finish dialog will show . ... this button, the saving dialog will show . Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Online Update function (Only for AMI...
G31D-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21 After the saving process, finish dialog will show . ... this button, the saving dialog will show . Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Online Update function (Only for AMI...
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... for requesting the BIOS file which is completed. 22 or click No to the Backup BIOS procedure; BIOS Update is going to exit BIOS setup. Motherboard Manual Before doing this procedure. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to be run with...
... for requesting the BIOS file which is completed. 22 or click No to the Backup BIOS procedure; BIOS Update is going to exit BIOS setup. Motherboard Manual Before doing this procedure. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to be run with...
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... section) 2. When the CPU is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. In this case, please double check: 1. CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Power on again. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and... 3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 3.
... section) 2. When the CPU is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. In this case, please double check: 1. CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Power on again. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and... 3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Motherboard Manual 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 3.
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... update completes. Power on the right appears. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Insert the USB pen drive or...(POST) procedure while booting up. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. G31D-M7 BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Press to reboot the system...
... update completes. Power on the right appears. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Insert the USB pen drive or...(POST) procedure while booting up. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. G31D-M7 BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. Press to reboot the system...
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...causing the malfunction. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the add-in cards is an add-in card. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. Insert the cards back into the system one of the system board, the board may ...be faulty. 26 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...
...causing the malfunction. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the add-in cards is an add-in card. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. Insert the cards back into the system one of the system board, the board may ...be faulty. 26 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...