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... is no representations or warranties with respect to the contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of this user's manual is not allowed without obligation to notify any purpose. Duplication of this publication and to make changes to the contents.... This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. P4M900-M4 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in a particular installation. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules.
... is no representations or warranties with respect to the contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of this user's manual is not allowed without obligation to notify any purpose. Duplication of this publication and to make changes to the contents.... This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. P4M900-M4 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in a particular installation. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules.
Setup Manual
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... edge, do not try 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...
... edge, do not try 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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... Bus Master Mode supports PIO Mode 0~4, Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to use processors with *It is recommended to 1.5 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES Ver 5.x Socket 478 Socket 478 Ver 6.x Intel Pent ium 4 / Celeron D processor up to Intel Pent ium 4 / Celeron ... 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 256 MB ITE 8718F Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I /O functionality...
... Bus Master Mode supports PIO Mode 0~4, Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to use processors with *It is recommended to 1.5 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES Ver 5.x Socket 478 Socket 478 Ver 6.x Intel Pent ium 4 / Celeron D processor up to Intel Pent ium 4 / Celeron ... 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 256 MB ITE 8718F Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I /O functionality...
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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 ...
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 ...
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The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. This completes the installation. 8 Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to the JCFAN1. Step 2: Look for the white dot/cut edge should point wards the lever pivot. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. The white dot/cut edge. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. 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 a 90-degree angle.
The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. This completes the installation. 8 Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to the JCFAN1. Step 2: Look for the white dot/cut edge should point wards the lever pivot. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. The white dot/cut edge. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. 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 a 90-degree angle.
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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 Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMM1 DIMM2 DDR Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. B. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Memory Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
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 Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMM1 DIMM2 DDR Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. B. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Memory Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
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... PCI-EX1_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. Motherboard Manual PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction...
... PCI-EX1_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. Motherboard Manual PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction...
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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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... 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. Motherboard Manual JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assignment Mic Left in Ground Mic...
... 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. Motherboard Manual JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assignment Mic Left in Ground Mic...
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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
Setup Manual
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...://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 19 Note: You will list the software available for your system, click on the Manual icon to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your motherboard and operating system. You will see the following window after... CD The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your optical drive and install the driver for available manual. B. Click on each device driver to open the manual file. P4M900-M4 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup...
...://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 19 Note: You will list the software available for your system, click on the Manual icon to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your motherboard and operating system. You will see the following window after... CD The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your optical drive and install the driver for available manual. B. Click on each device driver to open the manual file. P4M900-M4 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup...
Setup Manual
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... prompt. (xxxx means BIOS name.) 8. System will work properly. 20 Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. A. If the following message is invaded by two short beeps High-low siren sound One Short beep when system boot... 6. The BIOS has been recovered and will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. Motherboard Manual 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System will shut down automatically No...
... prompt. (xxxx means BIOS name.) 8. System will work properly. 20 Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. A. If the following message is invaded by two short beeps High-low siren sound One Short beep when system boot... 6. The BIOS has been recovered and will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. Motherboard Manual 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System will shut down automatically No...
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... plugged in setup. check the drive type in ; Make sure Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 22 Motherboard Manual 4.4 1. Make sure power cable is spinning. Contact technical support. 2. disk controller board. can be booted from hard disk 2. is in . Re-install applications and data...
... plugged in setup. check the drive type in ; Make sure Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 22 Motherboard Manual 4.4 1. Make sure power cable is spinning. Contact technical support. 2. disk controller board. can be booted from hard disk 2. is in . Re-install applications and data...
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... automatically and immediately launched after you see the following figures are just only for reference, the screen printed in this user manual will pop up. When you click "Finish" button. Motherboard Manual 5.3 INSTALLATION 1. Please click "Next" button and follow the default procedure to your motherboard on hand. 24 Execute the setup execution...
... automatically and immediately launched after you see the following figures are just only for reference, the screen printed in this user manual will pop up. When you click "Finish" button. Motherboard Manual 5.3 INSTALLATION 1. Please click "Next" button and follow the default procedure to your motherboard on hand. 24 Execute the setup execution...
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... About, Voltage, Overclock, and Hardware Monitor Buttons for invoking respective panels. Main Panel contains features as follows: a. Main Panel If you will be invoked. Motherboard Manual 2.
... About, Voltage, Overclock, and Hardware Monitor Buttons for invoking respective panels. Main Panel contains features as follows: a. Main Panel If you will be invoked. Motherboard Manual 2.
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..., the button will be highlighted and the Overclock Panel will slide out to left as the following dialog. Warning: Manually overclock is potentially dangerous, especially when the overclocking percentage is over 110 %. Motherboard Manual 4. We strongly recommend you verify every speed you . Let user select a restoring way if system need to do...
..., the button will be highlighted and the Overclock Panel will slide out to left as the following dialog. Warning: Manually overclock is potentially dangerous, especially when the overclocking percentage is over 110 %. Motherboard Manual 4. We strongly recommend you verify every speed you . Let user select a restoring way if system need to do...
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... be disabled, but will slide out to up as the following figure. In this panel, you can make [WarpSpeeder™] utility more robust. 30 Motherboard Manual 6. About Panel Click the "about" button in Main panel will be highlighted and the About Panel will not interfere other panels' functions. This property can...
... be disabled, but will slide out to up as the following figure. In this panel, you can make [WarpSpeeder™] utility more robust. 30 Motherboard Manual 6. About Panel Click the "about" button in Main panel will be highlighted and the About Panel will not interfere other panels' functions. This property can...
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...Manual ARABIC Ver 6.x 478 Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron D 3.4 Willamette Hyper-Threading Technology Ver 5.x 478 Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron D 3.4 Willamette Hyper-Threading Technology *It is recommended to use processors with *It is recommended to use processors with 95W power consumption 400 / 533 / 800 VIA P4M900... VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics 256 95W power consumption 400 / 533 / 800 VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics 256...
...Manual ARABIC Ver 6.x 478 Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron D 3.4 Willamette Hyper-Threading Technology Ver 5.x 478 Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron D 3.4 Willamette Hyper-Threading Technology *It is recommended to use processors with *It is recommended to use processors with 95W power consumption 400 / 533 / 800 VIA P4M900... VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics 256 95W power consumption 400 / 533 / 800 VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics 256...
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... VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics 256MBです DDR2 DIMM x 2 DDR2 533 / 667 VIA P4M900 ト VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics 256MBです DDR2 DIMM x 2 DDR2 533 / 667 各DIMMは 256/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR2... / 66 / 100 / 133 Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 PIO Mode 0~4 ATA PIO Mode 0~4 ATA 1.5 Gb SATA 1.0 SATA 最高1.5 Gb SATA 1.0 48 Motherboard Manual JAPANESE Ver 5.x Socket 478 Socket 478 Ver 6.x Intel Pent ium 4 / Celeron D processor up to Intel Pent ium 4 / Celeron D processor up to 3.4 GHz (Willamette CPU CPU...
... VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics 256MBです DDR2 DIMM x 2 DDR2 533 / 667 VIA P4M900 ト VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics 256MBです DDR2 DIMM x 2 DDR2 533 / 667 各DIMMは 256/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR2... / 66 / 100 / 133 Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 PIO Mode 0~4 ATA PIO Mode 0~4 ATA 1.5 Gb SATA 1.0 SATA 最高1.5 Gb SATA 1.0 48 Motherboard Manual JAPANESE Ver 5.x Socket 478 Socket 478 Ver 6.x Intel Pent ium 4 / Celeron D processor up to Intel Pent ium 4 / Celeron D processor up to 3.4 GHz (Willamette CPU CPU...
Bios Setup
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...BIOS. Power management features are supported. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. The rest of this manual will to CMOS RAM. Power to describe the settings in BIOS Setup. BIOS activates at the first stage of the Advanced Power Management (...SMI). EPA Green PC Support This PHEONIX-AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC spec ification. P4M900-M4 BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to guide...
...BIOS. Power management features are supported. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. The rest of this manual will to CMOS RAM. Power to describe the settings in BIOS Setup. BIOS activates at the first stage of the Advanced Power Management (...SMI). EPA Green PC Support This PHEONIX-AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC spec ification. P4M900-M4 BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to guide...