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... with respect to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Duplication of this publication, in part or in whole, is subject to notify any party beforehand. G41 DVI Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the...
... with respect to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Duplication of this publication, in part or in whole, is subject to notify any party beforehand. G41 DVI Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to the...
Setup Manual
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41 DVI 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside ) FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) DVI to HDMI Dongle X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. Keep...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41 DVI 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside ) FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) DVI to HDMI Dongle X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. Keep...
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... Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Extended Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Celeron 4xx processor Technology (Maximum Watt: 95W) FSB Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz Chipset Intel G41 Intel ICH7 ITE 8718F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used legacy Hardware Monitor Controller Super I/O Super I/O functionality.
... Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Extended Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Celeron 4xx processor Technology (Maximum Watt: 95W) FSB Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 MHz Chipset Intel G41 Intel ICH7 ITE 8718F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used legacy Hardware Monitor Controller Super I/O Super I/O functionality.
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... Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Board Size 190(W) x 244 (L) mm Biostar reserves the right to the audio port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack. 2. G41 DVI Front Audio Connector CD-in Connector S/PDIF out Connector CPU Fan Header System Fan ...Header Clear CMOS Header USB Connector Power Connector (24pin) Power Connector (4pin) PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Back Panel I/O VGA port DVI-D Port LAN port USB Port Audio Jack...
... Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Board Size 190(W) x 244 (L) mm Biostar reserves the right to the audio port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack. 2. G41 DVI Front Audio Connector CD-in Connector S/PDIF out Connector CPU Fan Header System Fan ...Header Clear CMOS Header USB Connector Power Connector (24pin) Power Connector (4pin) PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse Back Panel I/O VGA port DVI-D Port LAN port USB Port Audio Jack...
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J CM O S1 BI O S SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 LGA775 VGA1 ATXPWR2 CPU1 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR1 D D R 2_A 1 D D R 2_B 1 DVI1 JUSBV1 USB1 LAN RJ45USB1 Intel G41 IDE1 AUDIO1 F_AUDIO1 CD_IN1 BAT1 F_CO M 1 Super I/O SPDIF 1 PEX16_1 PCI1 Intel ICH7 Codec F_PRINT1 PCI2 FDD1 JUSBV2 SYS _FA N1 F_USB1 F_USB2 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
J CM O S1 BI O S SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS1 LGA775 VGA1 ATXPWR2 CPU1 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR1 D D R 2_A 1 D D R 2_B 1 DVI1 JUSBV1 USB1 LAN RJ45USB1 Intel G41 IDE1 AUDIO1 F_AUDIO1 CD_IN1 BAT1 F_CO M 1 Super I/O SPDIF 1 PEX16_1 PCI1 Intel ICH7 Codec F_PRINT1 PCI2 FDD1 JUSBV2 SYS _FA N1 F_USB1 F_USB2 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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G41 DVI CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Special Notice: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. 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. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to a 90-degree angle. 5
G41 DVI CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Special Notice: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. 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. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to a 90-degree angle. 5
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... manufacturer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 7 G41 DVI 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 Power 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart...
... manufacturer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 7 G41 DVI 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 Power 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart...
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X, not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. Dual Channel Status DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed; C. B. Dual Channel Memory Installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same(x8 or x16) 9 Memory Capacity G41 DVI DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Total Memory Size Max is 8GB.
X, not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the table. Dual Channel Status DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 Disabled O X Disabled X O Enabled O O (O means memory installed; C. B. Dual Channel Memory Installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same(x8 or x16) 9 Memory Capacity G41 DVI DIMM Socket Location DDR2_A1 DDR2_B1 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Total Memory Size Max is 8GB.
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G41 DVI ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment ...
G41 DVI ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment ...
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... to set up jumpers. Pin opened Pin closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS Pin1-2 closed PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button 13 G41 DVI 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. - PWR_LED On/Off 9 ++ 16...
... to set up jumpers. Pin opened Pin closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS Pin1-2 closed PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button 13 G41 DVI 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. - PWR_LED On/Off 9 ++ 16...
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... 10 Jack Sense CD_IN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. G41 DVI F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the audio source from the various devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound...
... 10 Jack Sense CD_IN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. G41 DVI F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the audio source from the various devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound...
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F_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. G41 DVI 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 25 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 17
F_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. G41 DVI 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 25 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 17
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... send out the mail. Launching Software After the installation process, you will show the i nformation which is a convenient utility that helps you must provide. 4.2 SOFTWARE G41 DVI Installing Software 1.
... send out the mail. Launching Software After the installation process, you will show the i nformation which is a convenient utility that helps you must provide. 4.2 SOFTWARE G41 DVI Installing Software 1.
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G41 DVI BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 21 Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
G41 DVI BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 21 Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
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... the power cord and boot up the system. CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. G41 DVI 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 23
... the power cord and boot up the system. CPU fan speed is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. G41 DVI 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 23
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..., replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with known good modules. 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE G41 DVI Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of...
..., replace or 8 reseat the video adapter. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with known good modules. 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE G41 DVI Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file not found in root directory of...
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G41 DVI BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 7 3 PCIPnP Menu 18 4 Boot Menu 23 5 Chipset Menu 26 6 Performance Menu 31 7 Exit Menu 34 i
G41 DVI BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 7 3 PCIPnP Menu 18 4 Boot Menu 23 5 Chipset Menu 26 6 Performance Menu 31 7 Exit Menu 34 i
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... figuration capabilities as virus and password prot ection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. G41 DVI BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is turned off. T he rest of CMOS RAM is supplied by a battery so that it...
... figuration capabilities as virus and password prot ection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. G41 DVI BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is turned off. T he rest of CMOS RAM is supplied by a battery so that it...
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... being continuously updated. T he BIOS information described in this user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to ensure system's compatibility and stability. G41 DVI BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. We will see General Help description at the bottom right corner, and you...
... being continuously updated. T he BIOS information described in this user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to ensure system's compatibility and stability. G41 DVI BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. We will see General Help description at the bottom right corner, and you...