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...266 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). LAN Chip Realtek RTL 8100 (Optional). DRAM Memory − Supports 32/64/128/256/512MB DIMM module socket. − Supports Synchronous DRAM (3.3V). − Support a maximum memory size of any key or any mouse activity. 1-2 Running at the press of 1GB... with SDRAM (512 Mb DRAM technology). Shadow RAM − A memory controller provide shadow RAM and supports 8-bit ROM BIOS. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1. Green Function − Support power management operation via BIOS. &#...
...266 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). LAN Chip Realtek RTL 8100 (Optional). DRAM Memory − Supports 32/64/128/256/512MB DIMM module socket. − Supports Synchronous DRAM (3.3V). − Support a maximum memory size of any key or any mouse activity. 1-2 Running at the press of 1GB... with SDRAM (512 Mb DRAM technology). Shadow RAM − A memory controller provide shadow RAM and supports 8-bit ROM BIOS. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1. Green Function − Support power management operation via BIOS. &#...
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Flash Memory − Supports flash memory. − Supports ESCD Function. Stereo AC 97 Digital Audio Codec − AC 97 2.1 interface. − 16 channels of high-quality sample rate conversion. − 16x8 ...
Flash Memory − Supports flash memory. − Supports ESCD Function. Stereo AC 97 Digital Audio Codec − AC 97 2.1 interface. − 16 channels of high-quality sample rate conversion. − 16x8 ...
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Supports APM1.2. Supports ACPI. Supports USB Function. Operating System − Offers the highest performance for MS-DOS, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows XP, SCO UNIX etc. 1.1.3 Accessories − HDD Cable. − FDD Cable. − Flash Memory Writer for BIOS Update. − USB2 Cable (Optional). − Rear I/O Panel for Micro ATX Case (Optional). − Fully Setup Driver CD. 1-6 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.1.2 Software BIOS AWARD legal BIOS.
Supports APM1.2. Supports ACPI. Supports USB Function. Operating System − Offers the highest performance for MS-DOS, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows XP, SCO UNIX etc. 1.1.3 Accessories − HDD Cable. − FDD Cable. − Flash Memory Writer for BIOS Update. − USB2 Cable (Optional). − Rear I/O Panel for Micro ATX Case (Optional). − Fully Setup Driver CD. 1-6 Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.1.2 Software BIOS AWARD legal BIOS.
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M7VKQ Micro ATX(FSB: 133/100MHz) SUPPORTS 2 DIMMS SUPPORT 1 ISA SLOT SUPPORTS 3 PCI SLOTS SUPPORT TELEPHONY SUPPORT 1 AMR SLOT 1-7 PG. 7 CNTL PG. 13 US B US B US B ... Installation 1.2.1 System Block Diagram SOCKET 462 CPU CLOCK ICW 230 CONTROL HOST BUS ADD DATA HOST BUS VGA RGB VIA VT8361 KLE 133 CNTL ADDR MEMORY D ATA I DE I DE AMR SLOT AC' 97 CODEC FLASH BIOS VT82C686B PCI BUS 2 USB CONN. CNTL A DD R / D ATA SER...
M7VKQ Micro ATX(FSB: 133/100MHz) SUPPORTS 2 DIMMS SUPPORT 1 ISA SLOT SUPPORTS 3 PCI SLOTS SUPPORT TELEPHONY SUPPORT 1 AMR SLOT 1-7 PG. 7 CNTL PG. 13 US B US B US B ... Installation 1.2.1 System Block Diagram SOCKET 462 CPU CLOCK ICW 230 CONTROL HOST BUS ADD DATA HOST BUS VGA RGB VIA VT8361 KLE 133 CNTL ADDR MEMORY D ATA I DE I DE AMR SLOT AC' 97 CODEC FLASH BIOS VT82C686B PCI BUS 2 USB CONN. CNTL A DD R / D ATA SER...
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DRAM Type: 32MB/ 64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB DIMM Module (168pin). Total Memory Size (MB) 64 M 128 M 256 M 512 M 128 M 256 M 512 M 1024 M 160 M 288 M 544 M 192 M 320 M 576 M 192 M 384 M 640 M 320 M 384 M 768 M 576 M 640 M 768 M ...
DRAM Type: 32MB/ 64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB DIMM Module (168pin). Total Memory Size (MB) 64 M 128 M 256 M 512 M 128 M 256 M 512 M 1024 M 160 M 288 M 544 M 192 M 320 M 576 M 192 M 384 M 640 M 320 M 384 M 768 M 576 M 640 M 768 M ...
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Insert the DIMM memory modules into the socket at a 90-degree angle, and then push down vertically so that it will fit into the slot in place. 1-14 Push the tabs out. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.4.2 How to install a DIMM Module 1. The Mounting Holes and plastic tabs should fit over the edge and hold the DIMM memory modules in one direction. 2. The DIMM socket has a " Plastic Safety Tab", and the DIMM memory module has an "Asymmetrical notch", so the DIMM memory module can only fit into the place. 3.
Insert the DIMM memory modules into the socket at a 90-degree angle, and then push down vertically so that it will fit into the slot in place. 1-14 Push the tabs out. Chapter 1 Motherboard Description 1.4.2 How to install a DIMM Module 1. The Mounting Holes and plastic tabs should fit over the edge and hold the DIMM memory modules in one direction. 2. The DIMM socket has a " Plastic Safety Tab", and the DIMM memory module has an "Asymmetrical notch", so the DIMM memory module can only fit into the place. 3.
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.... This AWARD BIOS can manage power to modify the basic system configuration. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2. The rest of configuring your computer system's ROM (Read Only Memory) is supported. APM Support These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA Green PC specification. This means that it supports AMD-AthlonTM / Duron TM processors...
.... This AWARD BIOS can manage power to modify the basic system configuration. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2. The rest of configuring your computer system's ROM (Read Only Memory) is supported. APM Support These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA Green PC specification. This means that it supports AMD-AthlonTM / Duron TM processors...
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Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. Update BIOS This submenu allows you to change them. Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Set User Password ...
Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. Update BIOS This submenu allows you to change them. Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Set User Password ...
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Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Item Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/ Key N/A N/A N/A Description Select the situation in the system. 2-8 Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . Displays the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you.
Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Item Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/ Key N/A N/A N/A Description Select the situation in the system. 2-8 Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . Displays the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you.
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...: Disabled (default), Enabled. First /Second/Third/ Boot Other Device These BIOS attempt to enable or disable "Level 2" secondary cache which may be able to increase memory access time with two floppy drives, this option allows you to swap logical drive assignments. The Choices: Enabled (default) Enable cache. The Choices: Enabled (default...
...: Disabled (default), Enabled. First /Second/Third/ Boot Other Device These BIOS attempt to enable or disable "Level 2" secondary cache which may be able to increase memory access time with two floppy drives, this option allows you to swap logical drive assignments. The Choices: Enabled (default) Enable cache. The Choices: Enabled (default...
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... system. Select the version supported by the operation system running on this computer. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Security Option This option will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB.
... system. Select the version supported by the operation system running on this computer. Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Security Option This option will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB.
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... Clock This item determines DRAM Clock following 100 or 133MHz. It also coordinates communications with your system have been changed unless you to the system memory resources, such as DRAM and external cache. and therefore, it should not be changed incorrectly. The Choices: 133MHZ (default), 100MHZ. 2-14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced...
... Clock This item determines DRAM Clock following 100 or 133MHz. It also coordinates communications with your system have been changed unless you to the system memory resources, such as DRAM and external cache. and therefore, it should not be changed incorrectly. The Choices: 133MHZ (default), 100MHZ. 2-14 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced...
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...256M, 128M, 64M, 32M, 16M, 8M, 4M. The Choices: Disabled (default), 2Bank, 4Bank. System BIOS Cacheable When enabled, accesses to this memory area, a system error may result. However, if any translation. Do not reset this area is a portion of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing...2-15 Host cycles that the cache controller is installed, the number of clock cycles of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. The Choices: 3 (default), 2. Memory Hole When enabled, you can reserve an area of the peripheral you are forwarded to the user ...
...256M, 128M, 64M, 32M, 16M, 8M, 4M. The Choices: Disabled (default), 2Bank, 4Bank. System BIOS Cacheable When enabled, accesses to this memory area, a system error may result. However, if any translation. Do not reset this area is a portion of CAS latency depends on the DRAM timing...2-15 Host cycles that the cache controller is installed, the number of clock cycles of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. The Choices: 3 (default), 2. Memory Hole When enabled, you can reserve an area of the peripheral you are forwarded to the user ...
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The Choices: 300-303H, 310-313H, 320-323H, 330-333H (default). Chapter 2 BIOS Setup SB DMA Select Change the SoundBlaster Pro direct memory access setting. MPU-401 Enable or Disable MPU-401 function. The Choices: DMA0, DMA1 (default), DMA2, DMA3. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 2-21 MPU-401 I/O Address Change the SoundBlaster Pro MPU-401 I/O address. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. Game Port (200-207H) Change the joystick connects port address.
The Choices: 300-303H, 310-313H, 320-323H, 330-333H (default). Chapter 2 BIOS Setup SB DMA Select Change the SoundBlaster Pro direct memory access setting. MPU-401 Enable or Disable MPU-401 function. The Choices: DMA0, DMA1 (default), DMA2, DMA3. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 2-21 MPU-401 I/O Address Change the SoundBlaster Pro MPU-401 I/O address. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. Game Port (200-207H) Change the joystick connects port address.
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.... By Choosing "Manual", the user will update only when the new configuration varies from conflict. If the Disabled (default) option is automatically set to the memory locations. If the Enabled option is chosen, the system is forced to update ESCDs and then is chosen, the system's ESCD will need to assign...
.... By Choosing "Manual", the user will update only when the new configuration varies from conflict. If the Disabled (default) option is automatically set to the memory locations. If the Enabled option is chosen, the system is forced to update ESCDs and then is chosen, the system's ESCD will need to assign...
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.... Take Using even pressure on , power indicator lights are OK, but system is spinning. Chapter 3 Trouble Shooting 3. Turn off system unit. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Memory DIMM is securely plugged in device known to the system at all.
.... Take Using even pressure on , power indicator lights are OK, but system is spinning. Chapter 3 Trouble Shooting 3. Turn off system unit. PROBABLE CAUSE DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Memory DIMM is securely plugged in device known to the system at all.
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PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Memory problem. Use anti-virus programs to detect and clean viruses. Keyboard failure. PROBABLE CAUSE Screen saver is disconnected. DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Disable screen saver. Check keys again, if no improvement replace keyboard. 3-4 Computer virus. PROBLEM Screen goes blank periodically. DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Reboot computer. DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Reconnect keyboard. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Keyboard is enabled. Reinstall memory, make sure that all memory modules are installed in correct sockets. Chapter 3 Trouble Shooting No screen.
PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Memory problem. Use anti-virus programs to detect and clean viruses. Keyboard failure. PROBABLE CAUSE Screen saver is disconnected. DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Disable screen saver. Check keys again, if no improvement replace keyboard. 3-4 Computer virus. PROBLEM Screen goes blank periodically. DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Reboot computer. DIAGNOSIS SOLUTION Reconnect keyboard. PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Keyboard is enabled. Reinstall memory, make sure that all memory modules are installed in correct sockets. Chapter 3 Trouble Shooting No screen.
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CONTENTS PRODUCT INFORMATION 5 Motherboard General Information 5 Chipset Details ...5 BIOS Details ...5 CPU Supports...5 Memory Supports...5 On-board Features and Devices 5 Mechanical ...6 DESIGN REVIEW 8 Mainboard Voltage Measurement 8 Bus Clock ...8 REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS 9 BIOS FEATURES SETUP 9 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 9 POWER ...
CONTENTS PRODUCT INFORMATION 5 Motherboard General Information 5 Chipset Details ...5 BIOS Details ...5 CPU Supports...5 Memory Supports...5 On-board Features and Devices 5 Mechanical ...6 DESIGN REVIEW 8 Mainboard Voltage Measurement 8 Bus Clock ...8 REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS 9 BIOS FEATURES SETUP 9 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 9 POWER ...
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Ver 1.0 71 3 Joystick...43 Keyboard ...44 LAN Card...44 LAN HUB ...45 Memory ...45 Modem Card...46 Mouse ...46 Monitor...47 Power Supply ...47 Printer ...48 Scanner ...48 SCSI Card...48 Sound Card...49 USB HUB...49 ZIP/...
Ver 1.0 71 3 Joystick...43 Keyboard ...44 LAN Card...44 LAN HUB ...45 Memory ...45 Modem Card...46 Mouse ...46 Monitor...47 Power Supply ...47 Printer ...48 Scanner ...48 SCSI Card...48 Sound Card...49 USB HUB...49 ZIP/...
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PRODUCT INFORMATION Motherboard General Information Vendor Biostar Model Number Version Number Platform M7 VKQ V0.90/V0.92/... Revision Cypress W230-03H Realtek ALC201A BIOS Details BIOS Vendor AMI Award Phoenix Others BIOS Revision Number VKQ0220X BIOS Memory Size 1M 2M 4M Flash EPROM BIOS Yes No CPU Supports Type CPU CPU Frequency Front Side Bus Comments:...MHz Max =2000+ Max =1300 MHz Max =133 MHz Max =133 MHz Max =100 MHz Memory Supports Maximum Memory Support Number of Memory Slots Type of Shared Slots 1 None 100/133 MHz Front Side Bus Supports Yes No PCI v2.2...
PRODUCT INFORMATION Motherboard General Information Vendor Biostar Model Number Version Number Platform M7 VKQ V0.90/V0.92/... Revision Cypress W230-03H Realtek ALC201A BIOS Details BIOS Vendor AMI Award Phoenix Others BIOS Revision Number VKQ0220X BIOS Memory Size 1M 2M 4M Flash EPROM BIOS Yes No CPU Supports Type CPU CPU Frequency Front Side Bus Comments:...MHz Max =2000+ Max =1300 MHz Max =133 MHz Max =133 MHz Max =100 MHz Memory Supports Maximum Memory Support Number of Memory Slots Type of Shared Slots 1 None 100/133 MHz Front Side Bus Supports Yes No PCI v2.2...
