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... any party beforehand. The content of this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without notice and we will not occur in writing. P4M900-M7 FE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tes ted and found in a residential installation. There is subject to radio communications .
... any party beforehand. The content of this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without notice and we will not occur in writing. P4M900-M7 FE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tes ted and found in a residential installation. There is subject to radio communications .
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 3 1.1 Before You Start 3 1.2 Package Checklist 3 1.3 Motherboard Features 4 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 5 1.5 Motherboard Layout 6 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 7 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 7 2.2 Fan Headers 9 2.3 Installing System Memory 10 2.4 Connectors and Slots 12 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 14 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 14 3.2 Detail Settings 14 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 20 4.1 Operation System 20 4.2 Raid Arrays 20 4.3 How RAID Works 20 Chapter 5: Useful Help 22 5.1 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 3 1.1 Before You Start 3 1.2 Package Checklist 3 1.3 Motherboard Features 4 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 5 1.5 Motherboard Layout 6 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 7 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 7 2.2 Fan Headers 9 2.3 Installing System Memory 10 2.4 Connectors and Slots 12 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 14 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 14 3.2 Detail Settings 14 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 20 4.1 Operation System 20 4.2 Raid Arrays 20 4.3 How RAID Works 20 Chapter 5: Useful Help 22 5.1 ...
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... package contents may damage the equipment. Keep the compute r from anti-static bag, ground yourse lf prope rly by area or your motherboard version. 3 P4M900-M7 FE CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the mothe rboard out from dange rous a rea, such as hea t source , humid air and wate r. 1.2 PACKAGE...
... package contents may damage the equipment. Keep the compute r from anti-static bag, ground yourse lf prope rly by area or your motherboard version. 3 P4M900-M7 FE CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the mothe rboard out from dange rous a rea, such as hea t source , humid air and wate r. 1.2 PACKAGE...
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... IDE Co nnector x2 Each connector supports 2 IDE device SATA Connector x2 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices 4 FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz Chipset Graphic VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics Max Share d Vide o Memory is recommende d to use processors with 95W power consumption. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOT HERBOARD FEAT...
... IDE Co nnector x2 Each connector supports 2 IDE device SATA Connector x2 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices 4 FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz Chipset Graphic VIA P4M900 VIA VT8237A Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics Max Share d Vide o Memory is recommende d to use processors with 95W power consumption. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOT HERBOARD FEAT...
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... Connects to RJ- 45 ether net cable x4 Connects to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out a nd microphone co nnection Micro ATX Size Board Biostar Reserves the right to a dd or r emove support for any OS with Smart Fa n function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data ... Line Out Mic I /O LAN port USB Port Audio J ack Board Size 190 mm (W) x 244 mm (L) Special Feature RAID 0 / 1 support OS Support Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA P4M900-M7 FE SPEC x1 Supports front panel facilities x1 Supports front panel a udio function x1 Supports CD audio-in Co nnector CPU Fan hea der System Fan...
... Connects to RJ- 45 ether net cable x4 Connects to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out a nd microphone co nnection Micro ATX Size Board Biostar Reserves the right to a dd or r emove support for any OS with Smart Fa n function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data ... Line Out Mic I /O LAN port USB Port Audio J ack Board Size 190 mm (W) x 244 mm (L) Special Feature RAID 0 / 1 support OS Support Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA P4M900-M7 FE SPEC x1 Supports front panel facilities x1 Supports front panel a udio function x1 Supports CD audio-in Co nnector CPU Fan hea der System Fan...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOT HERBOARD LAYOUT JKB MS1 LGA775 JCFAN1 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JATXPWR1 JVGA1 DIMM1 DIMM2 JPRNT1 JUSB1 JUSBV1 JATXPWR2 J US BLAN1 P4M900 IDE1 IDE2 JAUDIO1 LAN PCI-E X16 Super I/O BAT1 PCI-EX1_1 JCDIN1 Codec JAUDIOF1 PCI1 PCI2 BIOS JU SB2 VIA VT8237A JUSB3 FDD1 JUSBV2 JCMOS1 JPAN EL 1 JSATA2 JSATA1 JSFAN1 Not e: ■ represe nts the 1st pin. 6
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOT HERBOARD LAYOUT JKB MS1 LGA775 JCFAN1 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JATXPWR1 JVGA1 DIMM1 DIMM2 JPRNT1 JUSB1 JUSBV1 JATXPWR2 J US BLAN1 P4M900 IDE1 IDE2 JAUDIO1 LAN PCI-E X16 Super I/O BAT1 PCI-EX1_1 JCDIN1 Codec JAUDIOF1 PCI1 PCI2 BIOS JU SB2 VIA VT8237A JUSB3 FDD1 JUSBV2 JCMOS1 JPAN EL 1 JSATA2 JSATA1 JSFAN1 Not e: ■ represe nts the 1st pin. 6
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P4M900-M7 FE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INST ALLING CENT RAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Special Notice: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to a 90-degree angle. 7 Pin Cap Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to ensure pin legs won't be damaged.
P4M900-M7 FE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INST ALLING CENT RAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Special Notice: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to a 90-degree angle. 7 Pin Cap Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to ensure pin legs won't be damaged.
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This completes the installation. 8 Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this 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. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
This completes the installation. 8 Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this 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. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
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... is the positi ve and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. P4M900-M7 FE 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. Connect the fan...
... is the positi ve and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. P4M900-M7 FE 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. Connect the fan...
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Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 10 DIMM1 DIMM2 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INST ALLING SYST EM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 10 DIMM1 DIMM2 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INST ALLING SYST EM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMM1 DIMM2 DDR Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is 4GB. 11 P4M900-M7 FE 2. B.
Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMM1 DIMM2 DDR Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is 4GB. 11 P4M900-M7 FE 2. B.
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This connector supports the prov ided f loppy drive ribbon cable. 2 34 1 33 IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Conne ctors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk ty pes. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slav e driv e, so you can connect up to IDE1. 40 39 2 1 IDE1 IDE2 12 Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECT ORS AND SLOT S FDD1: Floppy Disk Conne ctor The motherboard prov ides a standard floppy disk connector that prov ides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 f unctionality. The f irst...
This connector supports the prov ided f loppy drive ribbon cable. 2 34 1 33 IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Conne ctors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk ty pes. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slav e driv e, so you can connect up to IDE1. 40 39 2 1 IDE1 IDE2 12 Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECT ORS AND SLOT S FDD1: Floppy Disk Conne ctor The motherboard prov ides a standard floppy disk connector that prov ides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 f unctionality. The f irst...
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... designated as 32 bits. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction; 500MB/s in total. - This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. P4M900-M7 FE PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PCI1 PCI2 13 PCI-EX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot - PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Data transf er bandwidth up to...
... designated as 32 bits. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction; 500MB/s in total. - This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. P4M900-M7 FE PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PCI1 PCI2 13 PCI-EX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot - PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Data transf er bandwidth up to...
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Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DET AIL SETT INGS JPANEL1: Front Panel Heade r This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button 14 PWR_LED On/Off ++ - 9 16 1 +- 8 SPK RST HLED Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 N/A 3 N/A 4 Speaker 5 HDD LED (+) 6 HDD LED (-) 7 Ground 8 Reset control Functio n Pin 9 Speaker 10 Connec tor 11 12 Hard drive 13 LED 14 Reset button 15 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Functio n N/A N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. It allows user to ...
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DET AIL SETT INGS JPANEL1: Front Panel Heade r This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button 14 PWR_LED On/Off ++ - 9 16 1 +- 8 SPK RST HLED Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 N/A 3 N/A 4 Speaker 5 HDD LED (+) 6 HDD LED (-) 7 Ground 8 Reset control Functio n Pin 9 Speaker 10 Connec tor 11 12 Hard drive 13 LED 14 Reset button 15 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Functio n N/A N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. It allows user to ...
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Pin Assignment 1 4 1 +12V 2 +12V 2 3 3 Ground 4 Ground 15 P4M900-M7 FE ATX Powe r Source Conne ctor: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 Pin Assignment 13 +3....
Pin Assignment 1 4 1 +12V 2 +12V 2 3 3 Ground 4 Ground 15 P4M900-M7 FE ATX Powe r Source Conne ctor: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 Pin Assignment 13 +3....
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Motherboard Manual JUSB2/JUSB3: Heade rs for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interf ace, it satisfies the SATA 1.0 spec and with transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s. Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 2 10 JUSB2 9 Key 10 NC 1 9 JUSB3 JSATA1/JSATA2: Se rial ATA Conne ctors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC f ront panel, and also can be connected with the PC f ront panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; JSATA2 7 41 14 7 Pin Assignment 1...
Motherboard Manual JUSB2/JUSB3: Heade rs for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interf ace, it satisfies the SATA 1.0 spec and with transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s. Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 2 10 JUSB2 9 Key 10 NC 1 9 JUSB3 JSATA1/JSATA2: Se rial ATA Conne ctors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC f ront panel, and also can be connected with the PC f ront panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; JSATA2 7 41 14 7 Pin Assignment 1...
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... dures: 1. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS saf e setting and the CMOS data, please carefully f ollow the procedures to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. P4M900-M7 FE JCDIN1: CD-RO M Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Remov e AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to connect the audio source...
... dures: 1. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS saf e setting and the CMOS data, please carefully f ollow the procedures to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. P4M900-M7 FE JCDIN1: CD-RO M Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Remov e AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to connect the audio source...
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Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printe r Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 25 2 1 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 18
Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printe r Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 25 2 1 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key 18
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JUSBV1 13 13 Pin 1-2 close JU SBV 2 13 13 Pin 2-3 close Note: In order to support this function "Power-On system via USB device," "JUSBV1/ JUSBV2" jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 indi viduall y. 19 P4M900-M7 FE JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Powe r Source Heade rs for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered by +5V standby v oltage. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: USB ports at f ront panel (JUSB2/JUSB3). JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby v oltage.
JUSBV1 13 13 Pin 1-2 close JU SBV 2 13 13 Pin 2-3 close Note: In order to support this function "Power-On system via USB device," "JUSBV1/ JUSBV2" jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 indi viduall y. 19 P4M900-M7 FE JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Powe r Source Heade rs for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered by +5V standby v oltage. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: USB ports at f ront panel (JUSB2/JUSB3). JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby v oltage.
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The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter, which you set during the creation of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that does not require f ault tolerance. Benefits: prov ides increased data throughput, especially f or large files. Depending on the system environment. No capacity loss penalty f or parity. Drawbacks: Does not deliver any drive in the array f ails, all data is up a large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across multiple drives in parallel. Features and Benefits Drives: ...
The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter, which you set during the creation of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that does not require f ault tolerance. Benefits: prov ides increased data throughput, especially f or large files. Depending on the system environment. No capacity loss penalty f or parity. Drawbacks: Does not deliver any drive in the array f ails, all data is up a large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across multiple drives in parallel. Features and Benefits Drives: ...