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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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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 the computer from power ... leave any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to area or your motherboard version. 1 Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41D-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...
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 the computer from power ... leave any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to area or your motherboard version. 1 Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41D-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...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Core2Quad / Core2Duo / Pentium Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / CPU Dual-Core / Celeron ...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Core2Quad / Core2Duo / Pentium Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / CPU Dual-Core / Celeron ...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 ATXPWR2 CPU_FAN1 C OCMO1 M 1 LGA775 CPU1 ATXPWR1 PR NT1 VGA1 D DR2_A1 D DR2_B1 USB1 J USBV1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO1 Intel G41 ID E1 LAN BAT1 Super I/O PEX16_1 PCI1 JUSBV2 Intel ICH7 BI OS JCMOS1 SATA4 Codec F_AUDIO1 F_COM1 PCI2 FDD1 SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 PANEL1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 ATXPWR2 CPU_FAN1 C OCMO1 M 1 LGA775 CPU1 ATXPWR1 PR NT1 VGA1 D DR2_A1 D DR2_B1 USB1 J USBV1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO1 Intel G41 ID E1 LAN BAT1 Super I/O PEX16_1 PCI1 JUSBV2 Intel ICH7 BI OS JCMOS1 SATA4 Codec F_AUDIO1 F_COM1 PCI2 FDD1 SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 PANEL1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
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Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. 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 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. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation.
Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. 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 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. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation.
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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. DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
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. DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
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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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G41D-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - PCI1 PCI2 11 Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. -
G41D-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - PCI1 PCI2 11 Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. -
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When the jumper cap is "open". It allows user to set up jumpers. 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. - Pin opened Pin ...
When the jumper cap is "open". It allows user to set up jumpers. 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. - Pin opened Pin ...
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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 F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be...
... 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 F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be...
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Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. G41D-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 ... rate of 3Gb/s. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Wait for five seconds. 4. 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 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1.
Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. G41D-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 ... rate of 3Gb/s. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Wait for five seconds. 4. 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 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1.
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...: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV2 31 1 3 Pin 1-2 close 1 3 Pin 2-3 close F_COM1: Serial port Connector (Optional) The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 1 9 Pin...
...: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV2 31 1 3 Pin 1-2 close 1 3 Pin 2-3 close F_COM1: Serial port Connector (Optional) The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 1 9 Pin...
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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP G41D-M7 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the CD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. You will list the compatible driver for available manual. Software Installation To install the software, please click on the ... up after you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for your motherboard and operating system. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch the installation program. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ ...
CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP G41D-M7 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the CD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. You will list the compatible driver for available manual. Software Installation To install the software, please click on the ... up after you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for your motherboard and operating system. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch the installation program. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com /produ ...
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... that you fix the problem. The drivers installation program would be able to . *Provid e the name of the power suppl y manufacturer and the model no. Motherboard Manual 4.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Double-click the icon to the optical drive.
... that you fix the problem. The drivers installation program would be able to . *Provid e the name of the power suppl y manufacturer and the model no. Motherboard Manual 4.2 SOFTWARE Installing Software 1. Double-click the icon to the optical drive.
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...save this information, click "Send" to send the mail out. 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. A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information.... 19 click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to enter file name. Open the saved .txt file, you will be saved to a .txt file. G41D-M7 If you ...
...save this information, click "Send" to send the mail out. 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. A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information.... 19 click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to enter file name. Open the saved .txt file, you will be saved to a .txt file. G41D-M7 If you ...
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... 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. 20 Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should... click Save. Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . After the saving process, finish dialog will show . Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
... 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. 20 Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should... click Save. Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . After the saving process, finish dialog will show . Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
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... AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; make any operation during the programming process. Online Update is being continuously updated. Motherboard Manual (for the latest BIOS from this function. After the updating process, the utility will also tell you that the computer is no other newer...
... AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; make any operation during the programming process. Online Update is being continuously updated. Motherboard Manual (for the latest BIOS from this function. After the updating process, the utility will also tell you that the computer is no other newer...
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... evenly with the CPU speed. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Wait for seconds. 2. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. G41D-M7 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system...
... evenly with the CPU speed. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Wait for seconds. 2. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. G41D-M7 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system...
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... the BIOS will lead to enter the utility. 5. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. BIOS update completes. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to system boot failure. 24 A select dialog as the picture on or... reset the computer and then press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to update your BIOS via USB...
... the BIOS will lead to enter the utility. 5. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. BIOS update completes. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to system boot failure. 24 A select dialog as the picture on or... reset the computer and then press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to update your BIOS via USB...
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4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE G41D-M7 Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of ... malfunctioning card. z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter.
4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE G41D-M7 Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of ... malfunctioning card. z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter.