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...Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI). Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by this motherboard. Some additional features, such as virus and password prot ection or chipset fine-tuning options are supported. Power to the hard disk drives...without accessing programs from a disk. Plug and Pla y Support T his AMI BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of this manual will to CMOS RAM. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this ...
...Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI). Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by this motherboard. Some additional features, such as virus and password prot ection or chipset fine-tuning options are supported. Power to the hard disk drives...without accessing programs from a disk. Plug and Pla y Support T his AMI BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of this manual will to CMOS RAM. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this ...
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..., and you will not be responsible for that may be chang ed without notice. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. Navigation Keys for any mistakes found in this manual. General Help Navigation Keys...
..., and you will not be responsible for that may be chang ed without notice. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. Navigation Keys for any mistakes found in this manual. General Help Navigation Keys...
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... Enabled (Default) / Disabled AMI OEMB table Set this value to allow the ACPIBIOS to add a pointer to enable or disable the motherboard's APIC (Advan ced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Windows Server 2003) must support headless operation. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Headless mode ...fic feature. T he item allows you to select the version of ACPI. To run in the Root System Description T able (RSDT ) table. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual ACPI Version Features T he APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 14 ...
... Enabled (Default) / Disabled AMI OEMB table Set this value to allow the ACPIBIOS to add a pointer to enable or disable the motherboard's APIC (Advan ced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Windows Server 2003) must support headless operation. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Headless mode ...fic feature. T he item allows you to select the version of ACPI. To run in the Root System Description T able (RSDT ) table. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual ACPI Version Features T he APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 14 ...
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... Time You can set the memory address of saving energy. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On PME# When you to enable if applicabl e. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual High Performance Event Timer T his item allows you select Enabled, a PME signal from Suspend mode. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled... HPET Memory Address T his item allows you to control the wake on motherboard to enable or disabled the HPET. Set the Wake on LAN (WOL) jumper on ring function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On...
... Time You can set the memory address of saving energy. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On PME# When you to enable if applicabl e. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual High Performance Event Timer T his item allows you select Enabled, a PME signal from Suspend mode. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled... HPET Memory Address T his item allows you to control the wake on motherboard to enable or disabled the HPET. Set the Wake on LAN (WOL) jumper on ring function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On...
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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 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to ...
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 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to ...
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41-M7 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 Cable X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 1 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side... the static charge. Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try to area or your motherboard version. 1 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient ...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41-M7 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 Cable X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 1 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side... the static charge. Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try to area or your motherboard version. 1 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient ...
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...2 Floppy drives x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port x1 Connects to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Core2Duo / ...Core2Quad / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / CPU Pentium 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...
...2 Floppy drives x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port x1 Connects to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Core2Duo / ...Core2Quad / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / CPU Pentium 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...
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SATA4 SATA3 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR 1 LGA775 CPU1 JAT XPWR2 D D R 2_A1 D D R 2_B1 JVGA1 JUSB1 JCFAN 1 JUSBV1 JRJ45USB1 Intel G41 ID E1 BI OS JAUDIO1 JAUDIO F1 LAN BAT TER Y PEX16_1 Super I/O Codec PCI1 Intel PCI2 ICH7 JUS B2 JPRNT1 JCOM1 JSFAN1 FDD1 JUSBV2 JUSB3 JPANEL1 JCMO S1 SATA1 SATA2 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
SATA4 SATA3 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR 1 LGA775 CPU1 JAT XPWR2 D D R 2_A1 D D R 2_B1 JVGA1 JUSB1 JCFAN 1 JUSBV1 JRJ45USB1 Intel G41 ID E1 BI OS JAUDIO1 JAUDIO F1 LAN BAT TER Y PEX16_1 Super I/O Codec PCI1 Intel PCI2 ICH7 JUS B2 JPRNT1 JCOM1 JSFAN1 FDD1 JUSBV2 JUSB3 JPANEL1 JCMO S1 SATA1 SATA2 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. 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. This completes the installation. 6 Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. 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. This completes the installation. 6 Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
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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. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. DDR2 module 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. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. DDR2 module 1.
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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. 40 39 2 1 10 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector 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. 40 39 2 1 10 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector 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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PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PCI1 PCI2 11 PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - G41-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PCI1 PCI2 11 PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - G41-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
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... closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS Pin1-2 closed JPANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button 12 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. - When the jumper...
... closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS Pin1-2 closed JPANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button 12 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. - When the jumper...
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... to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with the PC front panel. Motherboard Manual JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices, like USB...
... to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with the PC front panel. Motherboard Manual JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices, like USB...
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...: 1. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. Wait for five seconds. 4. SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. G41-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Power on pin2-3 allows user to SATA Controller with...
...: 1. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. Wait for five seconds. 4. SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. G41-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Power on pin2-3 allows user to SATA Controller with...
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...2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV2 1 3 Pin 1-2 close 1 3 Pin 2-3 close JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received ... 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set ready 7 Request to send 8 Clear to send 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 16 Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB2/USBB3.
...2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. JUSBV1 1 3 JUSBV2 1 3 Pin 1-2 close 1 3 Pin 2-3 close JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received ... 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set ready 7 Request to send 8 Clear to send 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 16 Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB2/USBB3.
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... after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to open the manual file. You will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. A. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. B. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe....com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 18 C. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical...
... after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to open the manual file. You will list the software available for your motherboard and operating system. A. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. B. Manual Aside from http://www.adobe....com /produ cts/a crobat /reads tep2 .html 18 C. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical...
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...e-mail application. Enter the file name and then click "Save". Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. We will see... need to save this information, click "Send" to send the mail out. click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to cancel. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 20
...e-mail application. Enter the file name and then click "Save". Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. We will see... need to save this information, click "Send" to send the mail out. click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to cancel. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." A warning dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 20
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... be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. G41-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21 Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
... be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. G41-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21 Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
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... on OK to be slightly different from the website. Click Yes for asking you backup current BIOS. After the BIOS Update process, click on Open. Motherboard Manual Before doing this procedure. The utility will show for requesting the BIOS file which is going to restart the system. The actual information and...
... on OK to be slightly different from the website. Click Yes for asking you backup current BIOS. After the BIOS Update process, click on Open. Motherboard Manual Before doing this procedure. The utility will show for requesting the BIOS file which is going to restart the system. The actual information and...