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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 6.x 4 1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 5.x 4 1.6 Motherboard Layout (for 945GC-M7 SE 5 1.7 Motherboard Layout (for 945GC Micro 775 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...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 6.x 4 1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 5.x 4 1.6 Motherboard Layout (for 945GC-M7 SE 5 1.7 Motherboard Layout (for 945GC Micro 775 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...
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... air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. ... ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) 1 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to...
... air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. ... ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) 1 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to...
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...negotiation (Gigabit 10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation (Gigabit 2 SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES 945GC-M7 SE 945GC Micro 775 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz Celeron ...Memory 64 Technology FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz Chipset Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Graphics Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video Memory is 224MB Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video...
...negotiation (Gigabit 10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation (Gigabit 2 SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES 945GC-M7 SE 945GC Micro 775 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz Celeron ...Memory 64 Technology FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz Chipset Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Intel 945GC Intel ICH7 Graphics Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video Memory is 224MB Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video...
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... represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to the audio port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack. 4 Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X) PS/2 Mo u se LAN PS/2 K ey bo ard COM1 VGA1 USBX2 USBX2 Line In/ S urro un d Line Out Mic...
... represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to the audio port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack. 4 Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X) PS/2 Mo u se LAN PS/2 K ey bo ard COM1 VGA1 USBX2 USBX2 Line In/ S urro un d Line Out Mic...
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945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GC-M7 SE) JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JVGA1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 IDE1 FDD1 JPRNT1 JATXPWR1 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JCFAN1 Intel 945GC JAUDIOF1 JAUDIO1 Super I/O PEX16_1 Co dec PEX1_1 BIOS JCDIN1 LAN JSPDIF_OUT PCI1 PCI2 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. JCMOS1 Intel ICH7 BAT1 JSFAN1 SATA3 SATA1 JUSB3 JUSB4 SATA4 SATA2 JPANEL1 5
945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GC-M7 SE) JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JVGA1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 IDE1 FDD1 JPRNT1 JATXPWR1 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JCFAN1 Intel 945GC JAUDIOF1 JAUDIO1 Super I/O PEX16_1 Co dec PEX1_1 BIOS JCDIN1 LAN JSPDIF_OUT PCI1 PCI2 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. JCMOS1 Intel ICH7 BAT1 JSFAN1 SATA3 SATA1 JUSB3 JUSB4 SATA4 SATA2 JPANEL1 5
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JCMOS1 BAT1 JSFAN1 SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 JPANEL1 6 Motherboard Manual 1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GC MICRO 775) JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JVGA1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 IDE1 FDD1 JPRNT1 JATXPWR1 JUSB2 JUSBV1 JRJ45USB1 JA UDI O2 (for Ver 5.x) AUD IO1 (for Ver 6.x) Super I/O JAUDI OF1 JCFAN1 Intel 945GC PE X1 6_ 1 Co de c PE X1_ 1 BIOS JCDIN1 JSPDIF_OUT PCI1 LAN PCI2 Intel ICH7 JUSBV3_1 JUSB3 JUSB4 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
JCMOS1 BAT1 JSFAN1 SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 JPANEL1 6 Motherboard Manual 1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GC MICRO 775) JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JVGA1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 IDE1 FDD1 JPRNT1 JATXPWR1 JUSB2 JUSBV1 JRJ45USB1 JA UDI O2 (for Ver 5.x) AUD IO1 (for Ver 6.x) Super I/O JAUDI OF1 JCFAN1 Intel 945GC PE X1 6_ 1 Co de c PE X1_ 1 BIOS JCDIN1 JSPDIF_OUT PCI1 LAN PCI2 Intel ICH7 JUSBV3_1 JUSB3 JUSB4 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 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. 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.
The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 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. 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.
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Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max memory 2GB. 10 B. DDR2 module DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max memory 2GB. 10 B. DDR2 module DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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Dual Channel Status DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the following table. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 11 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 C.
Dual Channel Status DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the following table. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 11 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 C.
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The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 1 2 39 40 12 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 1 2 33 34 IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Motherboard Manual 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 33/66/100 functionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 1 2 39 40 12 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 1 2 33 34 IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. Motherboard Manual 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 33/66/100 functionality.
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... PCI2 13 PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. PEX1_1 PEX16_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots The motherboard is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard... the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for expansion cards. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot -
... PCI2 13 PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. PEX1_1 PEX16_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots The motherboard is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard... the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for expansion cards. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot -
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... is placed on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, and speaker connections. PWR_LED SLP ON/OFF ++- 9 16 1 8 +- It allows user to set up jumpers. Motherboard Manual 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...
... is placed on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, and speaker connections. PWR_LED SLP ON/OFF ++- 9 16 1 8 +- It allows user to set up jumpers. Motherboard Manual 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...
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... 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 ...SATA1 1 4 7 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 16 Motherboard Manual JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec ...
... 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. SATA4 SATA2 SATA3 ...SATA1 1 4 7 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 16 Motherboard Manual JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec ...
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... restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 3 1 1 ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. 1. Motherboard Manual JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the...
... restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 3 1 1 ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. 1. Motherboard Manual JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the...
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Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 25 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 2 1 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 20
Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 25 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 2 1 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 20
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... the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to browse for your motherboard and operating system. Note: You will list the software available for available manual. A. The setup guide will auto detect your optical... CD, please use file browser to launch the installation program. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your motherboard and operating system. Note: If this window didn't show up...
... the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to browse for your motherboard and operating system. Note: You will list the software available for available manual. A. The setup guide will auto detect your optical... CD, please use file browser to launch the installation program. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your motherboard and operating system. Note: If this window didn't show up...
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...EXTRA INFORMATION A. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. Make a bootable floppy disk. 2. The BIOS has been recovered and will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. Motherboard Manual 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One ...long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore BIOS. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up No ...
...EXTRA INFORMATION A. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. Make a bootable floppy disk. 2. The BIOS has been recovered and will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. Motherboard Manual 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One ...long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore BIOS. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up No ...
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Wait for seconds. 3. CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU 0protection function. 1. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. Wait for seconds. 3. Remove the power ... CPU is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. The CPU cooler surface is rotated normally. 3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 B. CPU fan is placed evenly with the CPU speed. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system...
Wait for seconds. 3. CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU 0protection function. 1. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. Wait for seconds. 3. Remove the power ... CPU is fulfilling with the CPU surface. 2. The CPU cooler surface is rotated normally. 3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system. 945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775 B. CPU fan is placed evenly with the CPU speed. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system...
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..., and hard drive is impossible. inside power supply does not turn on . 3. Make sure correct information is in the standard CMOS setup. Review system's equipment. Motherboard Manual 4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1.
..., and hard drive is impossible. inside power supply does not turn on . 3. Make sure correct information is in the standard CMOS setup. Review system's equipment. Motherboard Manual 4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1.
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Please click "Next" button and follow the default procedure to your motherboard on hand. 26 Execute the setup execution file, and then the following figures are only for reference, the screen printed in setup procedure, it means setup is completed. Click "Finish" button. Usage: The following dialog will change according to install. 2. When you see the following dialog in this user manual will pop up. Motherboard Manual 5.3 INSTALLATION 1.
Please click "Next" button and follow the default procedure to your motherboard on hand. 26 Execute the setup execution file, and then the following figures are only for reference, the screen printed in setup procedure, it means setup is completed. Click "Finish" button. Usage: The following dialog will change according to install. 2. When you see the following dialog in this user manual will pop up. Motherboard Manual 5.3 INSTALLATION 1.