Setup Manual
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... ...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...
... ...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...
Setup Manual
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... 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. Low Pin Count Interface Environment Control ...256 MB ITE 8718F Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I /O functionality. FSB Chipset 400 / 533 / 800 MHz VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics Max Shared Video Memory is recommended to use processors with 95W power consumption. SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant.
... 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. Low Pin Count Interface Environment Control ...256 MB ITE 8718F Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I /O functionality. FSB Chipset 400 / 533 / 800 MHz VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics Max Shared Video Memory is recommended to use processors with 95W power consumption. SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant.
Setup Manual
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Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. 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 B. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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. 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 B. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMM1 DIMM2 DDR Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated.
Setup Manual
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... www.biostar.com.tw 3. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. Type "Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r" in DOS prompt. (xxxx means BIOS name.) 8. System will work properly. 20 Motherboard Manual 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU...short beeps High-low siren sound One Short beep when system boot-up to restore the BIOS: 1. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. The BIOS has been recovered and will update BIOS...
... www.biostar.com.tw 3. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. Type "Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r" in DOS prompt. (xxxx means BIOS name.) 8. System will work properly. 20 Motherboard Manual 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU...short beeps High-low siren sound One Short beep when system boot-up to restore the BIOS: 1. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. The BIOS has been recovered and will update BIOS...
Setup Manual
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... smartly indicates the temperatures, voltage and CPU fan speed as well as the chipset information. In addition, the frequency status of CPU, memory, AGP and PCI along with just one . 5.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT OS Support: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP...setting is not appropriate when testing and results in the About panel, you do not need to power up CPU core voltage and Memory voltage. P4M900-M4 CHAPTER 5: WARPSPEEDER™ 5.1 INTRODUCTION [WarpSpeeder™], a new powerful control utility, features three user-friendly functions including Overclock Manager...
... smartly indicates the temperatures, voltage and CPU fan speed as well as the chipset information. In addition, the frequency status of CPU, memory, AGP and PCI along with just one . 5.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT OS Support: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP...setting is not appropriate when testing and results in the About panel, you do not need to power up CPU core voltage and Memory voltage. P4M900-M4 CHAPTER 5: WARPSPEEDER™ 5.1 INTRODUCTION [WarpSpeeder™], a new powerful control utility, features three user-friendly functions including Overclock Manager...
Setup Manual
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...;] utility will see is Main Panel. Contains About, Voltage, Overclock, and Hardware Monitor Buttons for invoking respective panels. Display the CPU Speed, CPU external clock, Memory clock, AGP clock, and PCI clock information. c. b. With a user-friendly Status Animation, it can represent 3 overclock percentage stages: Man walking→overclock percentage from 100...
...;] utility will see is Main Panel. Contains About, Voltage, Overclock, and Hardware Monitor Buttons for invoking respective panels. Display the CPU Speed, CPU external clock, Memory clock, AGP clock, and PCI clock information. c. b. With a user-friendly Status Animation, it can represent 3 overclock percentage stages: Man walking→overclock percentage from 100...
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If you want to get the best performance of overclocking, we recommend you can decide to up as the following figure. The default setting is "No". P4M900-M4 3. In this panel, you click the option "Yes". 27 Voltage Panel Click the Voltage button in Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the Voltage Panel will slide out to increase CPU core voltage and Memory voltage or not.
If you want to get the best performance of overclocking, we recommend you can decide to up as the following figure. The default setting is "No". P4M900-M4 3. In this panel, you click the option "Yes". 27 Voltage Panel Click the Voltage button in Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the Voltage Panel will slide out to increase CPU core voltage and Memory voltage or not.
Bios Setup
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... the CMOS Setup Utility. Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to change them. You will be prompted with to enter a password. P4M900-M4 Set Supervisor Password Setting the supervisor password will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding....set and the User Password is not set , the "User" will only be able to view configurations but will be able to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Confirmation message will not be ...
... the CMOS Setup Utility. Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to change them. You will be prompted with to enter a password. P4M900-M4 Set Supervisor Password Setting the supervisor password will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding....set and the User Password is not set , the "User" will only be able to view configurations but will be able to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Confirmation message will not be ...
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Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . Press to enter the sub menu of detailed options. Options are in its sub menu. 360K, 5.25 in 1.2M, 5.25 in ... boot up . Select the type of floppy disk drive installed in the system. 8 Displays the total memory available in your system. P4M900-M4 Item IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave Drive A Drive B Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options Options are in its sub menu. Select the situation in which you want the BIOS...
Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . Press to enter the sub menu of detailed options. Options are in its sub menu. 360K, 5.25 in 1.2M, 5.25 in ... boot up . Select the type of floppy disk drive installed in the system. 8 Displays the total memory available in your system. P4M900-M4 Item IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave Drive A Drive B Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options Options are in its sub menu. Select the situation in which you want the BIOS...
Bios Setup
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Enabled (default) Enable cache. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 12 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking This item allows you to enable/disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking. CPU L3 Cache Depending on the CPU/chipset in use , you may be able to increase memory access time with this option. Cache Setup P4M900-M4 CPU L1 & L2 Cache Depending on the CPU/chipset in use , you may be able to increase memory access time with this option. Disab led Disable cache. Disab led Disable cache. Enabled (default) Enable cache.
Enabled (default) Enable cache. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 12 CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking This item allows you to enable/disable CPU L2 Cache ECC Checking. CPU L3 Cache Depending on the CPU/chipset in use , you may be able to increase memory access time with this option. Cache Setup P4M900-M4 CPU L1 & L2 Cache Depending on the CPU/chipset in use , you may be able to increase memory access time with this option. Disab led Disable cache. Disab led Disable cache. Enabled (default) Enable cache.
Bios Setup
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P4M900-M4 MPS Version Control For OS The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB A choice other than Non-OS2 is only used for OS2 systems with memory exceeding 64MB. The Choices: 1.4 (default), 1.1. Small Logo(EPA) Show This item allows you to select whether the "Small Logo...
P4M900-M4 MPS Version Control For OS The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB A choice other than Non-OS2 is only used for OS2 systems with memory exceeding 64MB. The Choices: 1.4 (default), 1.1. Small Logo(EPA) Show This item allows you to select whether the "Small Logo...
Bios Setup
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The default settings that came with the PCI bus. P4M900-M4 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you are suspicious that the settings have been optimized and therefore should not be changed incorrectly. Figure 4: Advanced Chipset Setup 17 This chipset manage bus speeds and access to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on your system have been changed unless you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. It also coordinates communications with your system.
The default settings that came with the PCI bus. P4M900-M4 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you are suspicious that the settings have been optimized and therefore should not be changed incorrectly. Figure 4: Advanced Chipset Setup 17 This chipset manage bus speeds and access to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on your system have been changed unless you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. It also coordinates communications with your system.
Bios Setup
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..., writes to select the AGP Mode. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. The Choices: 4X (default), 8X. The Choices: 32M, 64M, 128M (default), 256M. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 18 P4M900-M4 AGP & P2P Bridge Control Highlight "Press Enter" next to the AGP without...
..., writes to select the AGP Mode. The aperture is a portion of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. The Choices: 4X (default), 8X. The Choices: 32M, 64M, 128M (default), 256M. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 18 P4M900-M4 AGP & P2P Bridge Control Highlight "Press Enter" next to the AGP without...
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.... The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 19 The Choices: 128M (default), 64M, 256M, Disabled Direct Frame Buffer This item allows you to select the VGA share memory size. P4M900-M4 AGP Master 1 WS Read When enabled, read to the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed with one wait states. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled...
.... The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 19 The Choices: 128M (default), 64M, 256M, Disabled Direct Frame Buffer This item allows you to select the VGA share memory size. P4M900-M4 AGP Master 1 WS Read When enabled, read to the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) are executed with one wait states. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled...
Bios Setup
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...allows caching of peripherals that attempts to write to this memory block will cause conflicts and result in system errors. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. Memory Hole You can reserve this area of system memory for the memory requirements. Select Enabled to enable or disable VLink 8X ... this area is able to use this area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM. However, any programs that need to improve the system performance. Top Performance The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 20 P4M900-M4 PCI Delay Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32-bit ...
...allows caching of peripherals that attempts to write to this memory block will cause conflicts and result in system errors. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. Memory Hole You can reserve this area of system memory for the memory requirements. Select Enabled to enable or disable VLink 8X ... this area is able to use this area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM. However, any programs that need to improve the system performance. Top Performance The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 20 P4M900-M4 PCI Delay Transaction The chipset has an embedded 32-bit ...
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... Bus or provides for ISA PnP add-on the screen only if "Manual" is chosen, the system's ESCD will be shown on cards and peripherals. P4M900-M4 Init Display First This item allows you to decide to active whether PCI Slot or on cards. The Choices: PCIEx(default), PCI Slot, Onboard, AGP.... Every peripheral device has a node, which resources are assigned to the "Disabled" mode. If the Enabled option is chosen, the system is forced to the memory locations.
... Bus or provides for ISA PnP add-on the screen only if "Manual" is chosen, the system's ESCD will be shown on cards and peripherals. P4M900-M4 Init Display First This item allows you to decide to active whether PCI Slot or on cards. The Choices: PCIEx(default), PCI Slot, Onboard, AGP.... Every peripheral device has a node, which resources are assigned to the "Disabled" mode. If the Enabled option is chosen, the system is forced to the memory locations.