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... code for pow er manag ement and device con figuration capabilities as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. T he rest of this motherboard. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by a battery so that it retains theSetup information when the ... speci fication. Sleep and Suspend power man agement modes are also included in the ACPI specification, developed by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 G41-M 7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is turned off. T his AMI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the input and ...
... code for pow er manag ement and device con figuration capabilities as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. T he rest of this motherboard. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by a battery so that it retains theSetup information when the ... speci fication. Sleep and Suspend power man agement modes are also included in the ACPI specification, developed by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 G41-M 7 BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is turned off. T his AMI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the input and ...
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... settings, please load the default settings to enter the BIOS setup utility. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. z T he default BIOS settings apply for any system damage that particular menu are at the top right corner, and this manual is being ...continuously updated. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is subject...
... settings, please load the default settings to enter the BIOS setup utility. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. z T he default BIOS settings apply for any system damage that particular menu are at the top right corner, and this manual is being ...continuously updated. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is subject...
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... monitor or mouse. Options: 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). T he item allows you to enable or disabled the USB resume from S3/S4 function. Options: Disabled (Default) /...ACPI SCI IRQ Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled USB Dev ice Wakeup from S3/S4 T his item allows you to select the version of ACPI. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual ACPI Version Features T he APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling.
... monitor or mouse. Options: 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). T he item allows you to enable or disabled the USB resume from S3/S4 function. Options: Disabled (Default) /...ACPI SCI IRQ Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled USB Dev ice Wakeup from S3/S4 T his item allows you to select the version of ACPI. G41-M 7 BIOS Manual ACPI Version Features T he APIC provides multiprocessor support, more IRQs and faster interrupt handling.
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G41-M 7 BIOS Manual High Performance Event Timer T his item allows you to control power supply of CPU for the purpose of HPET . Options: FED00000h (Default) / FED01000h / ... up . Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On PME# When you select Enabled, a PME signal from Suspend mode. Set the Wake on LAN (WOL) jumper on motherboard to specify. 15 Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Resume On Ring T his item allows you can choose which the RT C (real-time clock) alarm awak ens...
G41-M 7 BIOS Manual High Performance Event Timer T his item allows you to control power supply of CPU for the purpose of HPET . Options: FED00000h (Default) / FED01000h / ... up . Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Resume On PME# When you select Enabled, a PME signal from Suspend mode. Set the Wake on LAN (WOL) jumper on motherboard to specify. 15 Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Resume On Ring T his item allows you can choose which the RT C (real-time clock) alarm awak ens...
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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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...charge. Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41-M7 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 ... 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 Serial ATA 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. Always ...
...charge. Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41-M7 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 ... 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 Serial ATA 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. Always ...
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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. This completes the installation. 6 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. 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. 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. This completes the installation. 6 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. 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. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
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DDR2 module 1. DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 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. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
DDR2 module 1. DD R2_A1 DD R2_B1 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. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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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Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is a bus standard for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - G41-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PCI1 PCI2 11 PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots.
Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for expansion cards. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is a bus standard for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - G41-M7 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PCI1 PCI2 11 PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots.
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...-2 closed JPANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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...
...-2 closed JPANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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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... panel, and also can be connected with the PC front panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; 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...
... panel, and also can be connected with the PC front panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; 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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G41-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. SATA4 ... Controller with 4channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 Pin 2-3 Close: 1 Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe...
G41-M7 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. SATA4 ... Controller with 4channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 Pin 2-3 Close: 1 Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe...
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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 data 3 ... send 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 16 JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at USB2/USBB3. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB2/USBB3.
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 data 3 ... send 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 16 JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at USB2/USBB3. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/JRJ45USB1. 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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... you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to launch the installation program. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. C. Software Installation To install the... software, please click on the Driver icon. 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...
... you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to launch the installation program. The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. C. Software Installation To install the... software, please click on the Driver icon. 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...
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This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." and then you will not share customer's data with other third parties, so ... using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will be saved 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. We will see your confirmation; Open the saved .txt file, you may...
This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." and then you will not share customer's data with other third parties, so ... using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will be saved 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. We will see your confirmation; Open the saved .txt file, you may...
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After the saving process, finish dialog will show . G41-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to save file ... 7 characters.) Then click Save. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . Choose the position to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21
After the saving process, finish dialog will show . G41-M7 BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to save file ... 7 characters.) Then click Save. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . Choose the position to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 21
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... update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Open. Please choose the proper BIOS file for BIOS backup and refer to be updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 22 Please do not open dialog will show for asking you backup...
... update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Open. Please choose the proper BIOS file for BIOS backup and refer to be updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 22 Please do not open dialog will show for asking you backup...