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... generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. P4M900-M4 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in writing. Further the vendor reserves the right to revise this user...
... generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. P4M900-M4 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in writing. Further the vendor reserves the right to revise this user...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION ...3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Before You Start ...3 Package Checklist ...3 Motherboard FeaturesS ...4 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 5.x) ...6 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 6.x)...6 Motherboard Layout...7 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...8 Fan Headers ...9 Installing System Memory ...10 Connectors and Slots ...11 How to Setup Jumpers ...13 Detail Settings ...13 Driver Installation Note...19 Award BIOS Beep Code ...20 Extra Information...20 Troubleshooting ...22 Introduction ...23 System...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: INTRODUCTION ...3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Before You Start ...3 Package Checklist ...3 Motherboard FeaturesS ...4 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 5.x) ...6 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 6.x)...6 Motherboard Layout...7 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...8 Fan Headers ...9 Installing System Memory ...10 Connectors and Slots ...11 How to Setup Jumpers ...13 Detail Settings ...13 Driver Installation Note...19 Award BIOS Beep Code ...20 Extra Information...20 Troubleshooting ...22 Introduction ...23 System...
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... use grounded wrist strap to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. P4M900-M4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 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...
... use grounded wrist strap to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. P4M900-M4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 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...
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...Fan Speed Controller ITE's "Smart Guardian" function DIMM S lots x 2 Supports DDR2 533 / 667 95W power consumption. 400 / 533 / 800 MHz VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics Max Shared Video Memory is recommended to 1.5 Gb/s. SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant. 4 Low Pin Count Interface Environment... Hyper Threading technology *It is recommended to use processors with 95W power consumption. FSB Chipset 400 / 533 / 800 MHz VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics Max Shared Video Memory is not supported Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33~133 Bus Master...
...Fan Speed Controller ITE's "Smart Guardian" function DIMM S lots x 2 Supports DDR2 533 / 667 95W power consumption. 400 / 533 / 800 MHz VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics Max Shared Video Memory is recommended to 1.5 Gb/s. SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant. 4 Low Pin Count Interface Environment... Hyper Threading technology *It is recommended to use processors with 95W power consumption. FSB Chipset 400 / 533 / 800 MHz VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics Max Shared Video Memory is not supported Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33~133 Bus Master...
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P4M900-M4 Ver 5.x Realtek RTL 8201CL PHY LAN PHY 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Half / Full duplex capability Sound Codec ALC883 7.1 channels audio out High-Definition Audio ... x2 x1 x1 x2 x2 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x2 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x4 x3 Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice. support for any OS with or...
P4M900-M4 Ver 5.x Realtek RTL 8201CL PHY LAN PHY 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Half / Full duplex capability Sound Codec ALC883 7.1 channels audio out High-Definition Audio ... x2 x1 x1 x2 x2 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x2 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x1 x4 x3 Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice. support for any OS with or...
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However, when connecting external microphone to the audio port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack. 6 The input / output function of each audio jack listed above represents the default setting. Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 5.X) LAN AUDIO JACK PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard COM1 VGA USBX2 USBX2 Center Rear Side Line In Line Out Mic In 1.5 PS/2 Mouse REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X) LAN Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic In 1/ Bass/ Center PS/2 Keyboar d COM1 VGA USBX2 USBX2 Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio ...
However, when connecting external microphone to the audio port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack. 6 The input / output function of each audio jack listed above represents the default setting. Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 5.X) LAN AUDIO JACK PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard COM1 VGA USBX2 USBX2 Center Rear Side Line In Line Out Mic In 1.5 PS/2 Mouse REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X) LAN Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic In 1/ Bass/ Center PS/2 Keyboar d COM1 VGA USBX2 USBX2 Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio ...
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P4M900-M4 1.6 JKBMS1 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JCFAN1 PU Socket 478 M1 JCO CPU1 JPRNT1 JATXPWR1 DIMM1 JUSBV1 JATXPWR2 JUSB1 IDE1 JUSB2 JAUDIO1 (for Ver 5.x) JAUDIO2 (for Ver 6.x) LAN PCI-EX16 Super I/O PCI-EX1_1 BAT1 JSATA2 PCI1 BIOS JCDIN1 JUSB3 VIA VT8237A JSATA1 PCI2 Codec JAUDIOF1 JUSBV2 JCMOS1 JSFAN1 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 JPANEL1 Note:
P4M900-M4 1.6 JKBMS1 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JCFAN1 PU Socket 478 M1 JCO CPU1 JPRNT1 JATXPWR1 DIMM1 JUSBV1 JATXPWR2 JUSB1 IDE1 JUSB2 JAUDIO1 (for Ver 5.x) JAUDIO2 (for Ver 6.x) LAN PCI-EX16 Super I/O PCI-EX1_1 BAT1 JSATA2 PCI1 BIOS JCDIN1 JUSB3 VIA VT8237A JSATA1 PCI2 Codec JAUDIOF1 JUSBV2 JCMOS1 JSFAN1 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 JPANEL1 Note:
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Connect the CPU FAN power cable to a 90-degree angle. The white dot/cut edge. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. This completes the installation. 8 Step 2: Look for the white dot/cut edge should point wards the lever pivot. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Pull the lever sideways away from the socket and then raise the lever up to the JCFAN1. Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to complete the installation.
Connect the CPU FAN power cable to a 90-degree angle. The white dot/cut edge. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. This completes the installation. 8 Step 2: Look for the white dot/cut edge should point wards the lever pivot. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Pull the lever sideways away from the socket and then raise the lever up to the JCFAN1. Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to complete the installation.
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... +12V FAN RPM rate sense 3 1 JSFAN1: System Fan Header Pin 1 2 3 Assignment Ground +12V FAN RPM rate sense 3 1 Note: The JCFAN1/JSFAN1 support 3-pin head connector. P4M900-M4 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
... +12V FAN RPM rate sense 3 1 JSFAN1: System Fan Header Pin 1 2 3 Assignment Ground +12V FAN RPM rate sense 3 1 Note: The JCFAN1/JSFAN1 support 3-pin head connector. P4M900-M4 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
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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 4GB. 10 DIMM1 DIMM2 B. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMM1 DIMM2 DDR Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1.
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 4GB. 10 DIMM1 DIMM2 B. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMM1 DIMM2 DDR Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1.
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... four hard disk drives. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to IDE1. 40 39 2 1 IDE1 IDE2 11 P4M900-M4 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...
... four hard disk drives. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to IDE1. 40 39 2 1 IDE1 IDE2 11 P4M900-M4 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...
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Motherboard Manual PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. PCI-EX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot - PCI1 PCI2 12 Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for expansion cards. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. 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-EX16 PCI-EX1_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect...
Motherboard Manual PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. PCI-EX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot - PCI1 PCI2 12 Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for expansion cards. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. 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-EX16 PCI-EX1_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect...
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.... Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button and speaker connection. P4M900-M4 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 closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button and speaker connection. P4M900-M4 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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Motherboard Manual ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 +3.3V -12V Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground NC +5V +5V +5V Ground 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 +3.3V +3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground PW_OK Standby Voltage+5V +12V +12V +3.3V JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 1 2 4 3 Pin 1 2 3 4 Assignment +12V +12V Ground Ground 14
Motherboard Manual ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment Pin Assignment 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 +3.3V -12V Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground NC +5V +5V +5V Ground 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 +3.3V +3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground PW_OK Standby Voltage+5V +12V +12V +3.3V JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 1 2 4 3 Pin 1 2 3 4 Assignment +12V +12V Ground Ground 14
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P4M900-M4 JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered by +5V standby voltage. 1 3 3 1 3 1 Pin 1-2 close JUSBV1 1 3 3 1 1 3 Pin 2-3 close JUSBV2 Note: In ...
P4M900-M4 JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered by +5V standby voltage. 1 3 3 1 3 1 Pin 1-2 close JUSBV1 1 3 3 1 1 3 Pin 2-3 close JUSBV2 Note: In ...
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Pin 1 2 3 Assignment +5V SPDIF_OUT Ground 3 1 16 Motherboard Manual JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin 1 2 3 4 Assignment Left Channel Input Ground Ground Right Channel Input 4 1 JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assignment Mic Left in Ground Mic Right in GPIO Right line in Jack Sense Front Sense Key Left line in Jack ...
Pin 1 2 3 Assignment +5V SPDIF_OUT Ground 3 1 16 Motherboard Manual JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin 1 2 3 4 Assignment Left Channel Input Ground Ground Right Channel Input 4 1 JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assignment Mic Left in Ground Mic Right in GPIO Right line in Jack Sense Front Sense Key Left line in Jack ...
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Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". P4M900-M4 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. JSATA1~JSATA2: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 ...
Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". P4M900-M4 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. JSATA1~JSATA2: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 ...
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Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 25 2 1 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Assignment -Strobe -ALF Data 0 -Error Data 1 -Init Data 2 -Scltin Data 3 Ground Data 4 Ground Data 5 Pin 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Assignment Ground Data 6 Ground Data 7 Ground -ACK Ground Busy Ground PE Ground SCLT Key 18
Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 25 2 1 Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Assignment -Strobe -ALF Data 0 -Error Data 1 -Init Data 2 -Scltin Data 3 Ground Data 4 Ground Data 5 Pin 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Assignment Ground Data 6 Ground Data 7 Ground -ACK Ground Busy Ground PE Ground SCLT Key 18
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... the Driver CD. Click on each device driver to open the manual file. C. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 19 P4M900-M4 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install...
... the Driver CD. Click on each device driver to open the manual file. C. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 19 P4M900-M4 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install...
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... BIOS Update In this Case, please follow the procedure below to restore BIOS. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. System will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. A. System will boot-up the system, it means the BIOS contents ...are corrupted. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. Type "Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r" in DOS prompt. (xxxx means BIOS name.) 8. The BIOS has been recovered and will ...
... BIOS Update In this Case, please follow the procedure below to restore BIOS. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. System will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. A. System will boot-up the system, it means the BIOS contents ...are corrupted. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. Type "Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r" in DOS prompt. (xxxx means BIOS name.) 8. The BIOS has been recovered and will ...