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... providing a brief description of the motherboard. Navigation Keys for most conditions to be slightly different from this manual is supported. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is subject to ensure optimum performan ce of the...
... providing a brief description of the motherboard. Navigation Keys for most conditions to be slightly different from this manual is supported. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is subject to ensure optimum performan ce of the...
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... his item shows the CPU information that setting inappropriate values in below sections may cause system to t he Advanced Menu allows you to Sub Screen F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual 2 ...Advanced Menu T he spec ific applica tion. +F1 F1 0 ES C S elect Screen S elect Item C hange Option G eneral Help S ave and Exit E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. 7 Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Confi gure advanced CPU setting s Modul...
... his item shows the CPU information that setting inappropriate values in below sections may cause system to t he Advanced Menu allows you to Sub Screen F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual 2 ...Advanced Menu T he spec ific applica tion. +F1 F1 0 ES C S elect Screen S elect Item C hange Option G eneral Help S ave and Exit E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. 7 Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Confi gure advanced CPU setting s Modul...
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...8451;/176℉ / 85℃/185℉ / 90℃/194℉ 11 CPU F an Syste m1 Fan CPU V core NB Vo ltage +3.30 V +5.00 V +12.0 V FSB V oltage DDR V oltage 5VSB S elect Screen S elect Item +- G41-M 7 BIOS Manual Hardware Health Configuration T his item allows you to set up the... CPU shutdown T emperature. C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright...
...8451;/176℉ / 85℃/185℉ / 90℃/194℉ 11 CPU F an Syste m1 Fan CPU V core NB Vo ltage +3.30 V +5.00 V +12.0 V FSB V oltage DDR V oltage 5VSB S elect Screen S elect Item +- G41-M 7 BIOS Manual Hardware Health Configuration T his item allows you to set up the... CPU shutdown T emperature. C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright...
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...will turn off. Options: Disabled (Default) / Auto Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, FAN will auto test and detect the CPU/System fan fun ctions and show CPU/System fan speed. C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x..., American Me gatrends, Inc. Options: 0~127 (℃) (Interval: 1℃) 12 G41-M 7 BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl On(oC ) Fan Ctrl Start...
...will turn off. Options: Disabled (Default) / Auto Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, FAN will auto test and detect the CPU/System fan fun ctions and show CPU/System fan speed. C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x..., American Me gatrends, Inc. Options: 0~127 (℃) (Interval: 1℃) 12 G41-M 7 BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl On(oC ) Fan Ctrl Start...
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... BIOS S ETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings Suspe nd mode Repos t Video on S3/ST R resume. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arriv es to the set value, the CPU/System fan will raise the speed of CPU/System fan. S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: No (Default) / Yes 13 Options: S1...
... BIOS S ETUP UTILITY ACPI Settings Suspe nd mode Repos t Video on S3/ST R resume. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arriv es to the set value, the CPU/System fan will raise the speed of CPU/System fan. S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: No (Default) / Yes 13 Options: S1...
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... LAN (WOL) jumper on LAN function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled RTC Alarm Date (Days) You can set the memory address of saving energy. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual High Performance Event Timer T his item allows you to control the wake on ring function. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Resume On ... to set the date and time at which date the system will boot up time, input hour, minute and second to control power supply of CPU for the purpose of HPET . Options: FED00000h (Default) / FED01000h / FED02000h / FED03000h PSI Control T his item allows you to enable or disabled ...
... LAN (WOL) jumper on LAN function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled RTC Alarm Date (Days) You can set the memory address of saving energy. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual High Performance Event Timer T his item allows you to control the wake on ring function. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Resume On ... to set the date and time at which date the system will boot up time, input hour, minute and second to control power supply of CPU for the purpose of HPET . Options: FED00000h (Default) / FED01000h / FED02000h / FED03000h PSI Control T his item allows you to enable or disabled ...
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.... S elect Screen S elect Item +- For non-PnP operating systems (DOS, Netware™), this menu may cause system to operate at speeds nearing the speed o f the CPU itselfuses when communicating with its own special components. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconn ect, is a system which allows I DE BusMaster [ No] [ No] [ 64] [ Yes] [ ... [ Available] Clea r NVRAM duri ng Syst em Boot. When set to clear the data in items of the cards will initialize all the PnP cards. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual 3 PCIPnP Menu T his item allows you to NO, BIOS will be initialized by selecting "Yes".
.... S elect Screen S elect Item +- For non-PnP operating systems (DOS, Netware™), this menu may cause system to operate at speeds nearing the speed o f the CPU itselfuses when communicating with its own special components. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconn ect, is a system which allows I DE BusMaster [ No] [ No] [ 64] [ Yes] [ ... [ Available] Clea r NVRAM duri ng Syst em Boot. When set to clear the data in items of the cards will initialize all the PnP cards. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual 3 PCIPnP Menu T his item allows you to NO, BIOS will be initialized by selecting "Yes".
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...Sub Scr een F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual 6 Performance Menu T his submenu allows you to change voltage and clock of that allows the clock speed o f the processor to be dynamically ...changed by CPU) CPU Frequency Setting T his item allows you use the default setting. Main Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chips et Perfo rmance Exit Advan ce...
...Sub Scr een F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual 6 Performance Menu T his submenu allows you to change voltage and clock of that allows the clock speed o f the processor to be dynamically ...changed by CPU) CPU Frequency Setting T his item allows you use the default setting. Main Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chips et Perfo rmance Exit Advan ce...
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G41-M 7 BIOS Manual PCIE Clock By T his item allows you to select the PCIE clock control Options: Auto (Default) / Manual PCIE Frequency Setting T his item allows ... 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. Options: Default (Default) / +5% / +10% / +15% CPU GTL Ref Voltage T his item allows you to select CPU Voltage Control. Options: Auto (Default) /DDR2 667Mhz / DDR2 800Mhz ALL Voltage Configuration Volta ge Configurat ion CPU V oltage CPU G TL Ref Voltag e FSB V oltage Chips et Voltage MCH G TL Ref Voltag...
G41-M 7 BIOS Manual PCIE Clock By T his item allows you to select the PCIE clock control Options: Auto (Default) / Manual PCIE Frequency Setting T his item allows ... 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. Options: Default (Default) / +5% / +10% / +15% CPU GTL Ref Voltage T his item allows you to select CPU Voltage Control. Options: Auto (Default) /DDR2 667Mhz / DDR2 800Mhz ALL Voltage Configuration Volta ge Configurat ion CPU V oltage CPU G TL Ref Voltag e FSB V oltage Chips et Voltage MCH G TL Ref Voltag...
Setup Manual
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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 Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: Useful Help ...
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 Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: Useful Help ...
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... 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 Intel ICH7 ITE 8718F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used...
... 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 Intel ICH7 ITE 8718F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used...
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... High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each audio jack can be defined by software. G41-M7 SPEC Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) System Fan Header x1 System Fan Power... x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Board Size 182 (W) x 235 (L) mm Biostar reserves the right to the audio port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack. 3
... High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each audio jack can be defined by software. G41-M7 SPEC Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) System Fan Header x1 System Fan Power... x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Board Size 182 (W) x 235 (L) mm Biostar reserves the right to the audio port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack. 3
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G41-M7 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-M7 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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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. This completes the installation. 6 Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. 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. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
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. This completes the installation. 6 Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. 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. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
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G41-M7 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to ... red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different due to pin#1. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 Power 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control JSFAN1: System Fan Header 13 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate...
G41-M7 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to ... red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different due to pin#1. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 Power 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control JSFAN1: System Fan Header 13 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate...
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G41-M7 JATXPWR2: 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 ... 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 4 3 1 2 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground Note: Before you power on the system, please make sure that both JATXPWR1 and JATXPWR2 connectors have...
G41-M7 JATXPWR2: 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 ... 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 4 3 1 2 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground Note: Before you power on the system, please make sure that both JATXPWR1 and JATXPWR2 connectors have...
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... or "Do Not Send" to provide your default e-mail client application, you 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. Enter the file name and then click "Save". Open the saved .txt file...
... or "Do Not Send" to provide your default e-mail client application, you 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. Enter the file name and then click "Save". Open the saved .txt file...
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... for seconds. 2. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system. CPU fan is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Or you can: 1. In this ...case, please double check: 1. When the CPU is rotated normally. 3. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. Power on the system again. 23 G41-M7 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system...
... for seconds. 2. Wait for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system. CPU fan is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Or you can: 1. In this ...case, please double check: 1. When the CPU is rotated normally. 3. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. Power on the system again. 23 G41-M7 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system...
Bios Setup
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... Keys for any mistakes found in this manual. z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. G41D-M7 BIOS M anual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. We will see General Help description at the bottom right corner, and...
... Keys for any mistakes found in this manual. z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. G41D-M7 BIOS M anual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. We will see General Help description at the bottom right corner, and...
Bios Setup
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...ESC Exit vxx.xx ( C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, I /O, Power Management, and other system devices. Advance d BIOS SETUP UTIL ITY Configure a dvanced CPU settings Module Vers ion:xx.xx Manufacture r:Intel Frequency : FSB Speed : Cache L1 : Cache L2 : Ratio Actua l Value: For UP pla tforms, ...] Max CPUID V alue Limit [D isabled] Execute-Dis able Bit Capability [E nabled] PECI [D isabled] Select Scr een Select Ite m +- G41D-M7 BIOS M anual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to configu re the settings of this menu may cause system to malf unction...
...ESC Exit vxx.xx ( C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, I /O, Power Management, and other system devices. Advance d BIOS SETUP UTIL ITY Configure a dvanced CPU settings Module Vers ion:xx.xx Manufacture r:Intel Frequency : FSB Speed : Cache L1 : Cache L2 : Ratio Actua l Value: For UP pla tforms, ...] Max CPUID V alue Limit [D isabled] Execute-Dis able Bit Capability [E nabled] PECI [D isabled] Select Scr een Select Ite m +- G41D-M7 BIOS M anual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to configu re the settings of this menu may cause system to malf unction...