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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 13 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 13 3.1 How to ...
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...Celsius. 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 disconnect ..., humid air and water. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41D3G 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 the case after ...
...Celsius. 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 disconnect ..., humid air and water. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION G41D3G 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 the case after ...
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... 0~4 Data transfer rates up to RS-232 Port x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices x1 Supports front panel facilities 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel CPU Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture...
... 0~4 Data transfer rates up to RS-232 Port x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices x1 Supports front panel facilities 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel CPU Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture...
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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 3_A 1 D D R 3_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 3_A 1 D D R 3_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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Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. 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. 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 CPU_FAN1. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. 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. Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
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DDR3 module 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DD R3_A1 DD R3_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8
DDR3 module 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DD R3_A1 DD R3_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8
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...standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 functionality. 40 39 2 1 ...SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. SATA 4 SATA 3 SATA 2...
...standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 functionality. 40 39 2 1 ...SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. SATA 4 SATA 3 SATA 2...
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PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - P CI1 P CI2 12 This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and ...
PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - P CI1 P CI2 12 This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and ...
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... NC JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to connect additional USB cable on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the... CMOS data. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. ...
... NC JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to connect additional USB cable on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the... CMOS data. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. ...
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...: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. JUSBV1 3 1 13 JUSBV2 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 Pin 2-3 close F_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V for connecting RS-232 Port. 10 9 21 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received... data 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 F_USB1/F_USB2.
...: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. JUSBV1 3 1 13 JUSBV2 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 Pin 2-3 close F_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V for connecting RS-232 Port. 10 9 21 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received... data 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 F_USB1/F_USB2.
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Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to ...Driver CD. You will see the following window after you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your motherboard and operating system. B. Software Installation To install the software, please click on the Manual icon to launch the installation program. Note:...A. The setup guide will list the software available for available manual. Click on each software title to browse for your motherboard and operating system.
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to ...Driver CD. You will see the following window after you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your motherboard and operating system. B. Software Installation To install the software, please click on the Manual icon to launch the installation program. Note:...A. The setup guide will list the software available for available manual. Click on each software title to browse for your motherboard and operating system.
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...to a .txt file and send the file to our tech support with any other e-mail application. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to enter file ...need to save this information, click "Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to send the mail out. Your...
...to a .txt file and send the file to our tech support with any other e-mail application. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to enter file ...need to save this information, click "Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to send the mail out. Your...
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G41D3G 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.
G41D3G 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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... on board may take minutes. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 22 or click No to the Backup BIOS procedure; Please choose the...
... on board may take minutes. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 22 or click No to the Backup BIOS procedure; Please choose the...
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G41D3G 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 2. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that ... to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power on the system again. 23 The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. CPU fan speed is rotated normally...
G41D3G 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 2. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that ... to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power on the system again. 23 The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. CPU fan speed is rotated normally...
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... 6. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. BIOS update completes. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. A select ... via USB pen drive or floppy disk. Press to reboot the system. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to proceed. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Power on the right appears. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating...
... 6. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. BIOS update completes. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. A select ... via USB pen drive or floppy disk. Press to reboot the system. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to proceed. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Power on the right appears. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating...
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Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Insert the cards back into the system one of the ... video adapter. If the video adapter is causing the malfunction. Remove all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE G41D3G 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...
Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Insert the cards back into the system one of the ... video adapter. If the video adapter is causing the malfunction. Remove all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. 4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE G41D3G 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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... applications files. Keyboard lights Using even pressure on both ends are running from an optical 1. Replace cable. Make sure correct information is in the system. 1. Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1.
... applications files. Keyboard lights Using even pressure on both ends are running from an optical 1. Replace cable. Make sure correct information is in the system. 1. Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1.
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G41D3G BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of the input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. T his AMI BIOS ... management features are supported. T he rest of CMOS RAM is supplied by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 APM Support T his system controls most of this motherboard. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in...
G41D3G BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of the input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. T his AMI BIOS ... management features are supported. T he rest of CMOS RAM is supplied by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 APM Support T his system controls most of this motherboard. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in...
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G41D3G BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Navigation Keys for your reference only. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit .... General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he actual BIOS information and settings on board may be slightly different from this is providing a brief description of the motherboard.
G41D3G BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Navigation Keys for your reference only. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit .... General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he actual BIOS information and settings on board may be slightly different from this is providing a brief description of the motherboard.