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... supported. It provides ASL code for pow er manag ement and device con figuration capabilities as defined in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS... power man agement modes are implemented via the System Management Int errupt (SMI). Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he rest of this AMI BIOS.
... supported. It provides ASL code for pow er manag ement and device con figuration capabilities as defined in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS... power man agement modes are implemented via the System Management Int errupt (SMI). Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he rest of this AMI BIOS.
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... chang ed without notice. z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. G41-M 7 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. DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously...
... chang ed without notice. z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. G41-M 7 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. DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously...
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... ACPI v1.0 (Default) / ACPI v2.0 / ACPI v3.0 ACPI APIC support T his item allows you to enable or disable the motherboard's APIC (Advan ced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 14 A headless server is a server-speci fic feature. ... able (RSDT ) table. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Energy Lake Feature T his is one that operates without a keyboard, monitor or mouse. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual ACPI Version Features T he APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling. T he item allows you control the energy...
... ACPI v1.0 (Default) / ACPI v2.0 / ACPI v3.0 ACPI APIC support T his item allows you to enable or disable the motherboard's APIC (Advan ced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 14 A headless server is a server-speci fic feature. ... able (RSDT ) table. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Energy Lake Feature T his is one that operates without a keyboard, monitor or mouse. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual ACPI Version Features T he APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling. T he item allows you control the energy...
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For this function to work, you may need a LAN add-on LAN function. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual High Performance Event Timer T his item allows you to control power supply of CPU for the purpose of HPET . Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled ... you can set the memory address of saving energy. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On RTC Alarm When " Enabled", you to control the wake on motherboard to specify. 15 Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled RTC Alarm Date (Days) You can choose the system boot up . Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled HPET Memory Address...
For this function to work, you may need a LAN add-on LAN function. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual High Performance Event Timer T his item allows you to control power supply of CPU for the purpose of HPET . Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled ... you can set the memory address of saving energy. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On RTC Alarm When " Enabled", you to control the wake on motherboard to specify. 15 Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled RTC Alarm Date (Days) You can choose the system boot up . Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled HPET Memory Address...
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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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... the edge, do not try to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41-M7 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable...
... the edge, do not try to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41-M7 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable...
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...connector supports 2 IDE device SATA Connector 2 x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices 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 (Maximum Watt: 95W) FSB Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz Chipset Intel G41...
...connector supports 2 IDE device SATA Connector 2 x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices 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 (Maximum Watt: 95W) FSB Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz Chipset Intel G41...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR 1 LGA775 CPU1 JAT XPWR2 D D R 2_A1 D D R 2_B1 JVGA1 JUSB1 JCFAN 1 JUSBV1 JRJ45USB1 Intel G41 ID E1 BI OS JAUDIO1 JAUDIO F1 LAN BAT TER Y PEX16_1 Super I/O Codec PCI1 Intel PCI2 ICH7 JUS B2 JPRNT1 JCOM1 JSFAN1 FDD1 JUSBV2 JUSB3 JPANEL1 JCMO S1 SATA1 SATA2 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. SATA4 SATA3 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR 1 LGA775 CPU1 JAT XPWR2 D D R 2_A1 D D R 2_B1 JVGA1 JUSB1 JCFAN 1 JUSBV1 JRJ45USB1 Intel G41 ID E1 BI OS JAUDIO1 JAUDIO F1 LAN BAT TER Y PEX16_1 Super I/O Codec PCI1 Intel PCI2 ICH7 JUS B2 JPRNT1 JCOM1 JSFAN1 FDD1 JUSBV2 JUSB3 JPANEL1 JCMO S1 SATA1 SATA2 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. SATA4 SATA3 4
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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. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. 6 The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 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 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. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. 6 The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 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.
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DDR2 module 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 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. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
DDR2 module 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 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. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 40 39 2 1 10 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk 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 hard disk drives. 40 39 2 1 10 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk 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.
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PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 11 PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - G41-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 11 PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - G41-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
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... drive 13 LED 14 15 Reset button 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED Power-on button 12 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. -
... drive 13 LED 14 15 Reset button 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED Power-on button 12 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. -
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... 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense 14 This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; Motherboard Manual JUSB2/JUSB3: 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...
... 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense 14 This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; Motherboard Manual JUSB2/JUSB3: 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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... line. 2. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI 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. Wait for five seconds. 4. G41-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6.
... line. 2. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI 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. Wait for five seconds. 4. G41-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6.
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JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV2 1 3 Pin 1-2 close 1 3 Pin 2-3 close JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector 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 ...: +5V STB for USB ports at USB2/USBB3. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB2/USBB3.
JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV2 1 3 Pin 1-2 close 1 3 Pin 2-3 close JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector 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 ...: +5V STB for USB ports at USB2/USBB3. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB2/USBB3.
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... CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive. A. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 18 Note: You will list the software ...Driver icon. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. C. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the CD The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your...
... CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive. A. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 18 Note: You will list the software ...Driver icon. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. C. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the CD The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your...
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...to our tech support with any other e-mail application. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." Your system information will...share customer's data with other third parties, so please feel free to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. We will be saved to send the mail out. If ...file name. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you to cancel.
...to our tech support with any other e-mail application. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." Your system information will...share customer's data with other third parties, so please feel free to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. We will be saved to send the mail out. If ...file name. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you to cancel.
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... 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 OK to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21 G41-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update...
... 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 OK to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21 G41-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update...
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Motherboard Manual Before doing this process. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. ...
Motherboard Manual Before doing this process. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. ...