M7NCD Pro user's manual
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...and 2.88MB floppy disk drivers. - BIOS - Supports ACPI. 1 North Bridge: nForce2 SPP. - PC99 complaint. - Supports 2 serial ports. - Main Memory - Supports PIO Mode 4, Master Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Bus Master Mode. One AGP slot: AGP3.0 8X interface at 200/266/...Side Bus. Supports up to the MCP. Supports AGP 2X, 4X, 8X. Chipset - The largest memory capacity is 3GB. Supports 6 channels. On Board IDE - Supports APM1.2. - Audio - AWARD legal Bios. - MMootthheerrbbooaarrdd DDeessccrriippttiioonn English M7NCD Pro Features CPU - Running at 533Mb/s.
...and 2.88MB floppy disk drivers. - BIOS - Supports ACPI. 1 North Bridge: nForce2 SPP. - PC99 complaint. - Supports 2 serial ports. - Main Memory - Supports PIO Mode 4, Master Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Bus Master Mode. One AGP slot: AGP3.0 8X interface at 200/266/...Side Bus. Supports up to the MCP. Supports AGP 2X, 4X, 8X. Chipset - The largest memory capacity is 3GB. Supports 6 channels. On Board IDE - Supports APM1.2. - Audio - AWARD legal Bios. - MMootthheerrbbooaarrdd DDeessccrriippttiioonn English M7NCD Pro Features CPU - Running at 533Mb/s.
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... 200/266/333/400 MHz Type required. The Mounting Holes and plastic tabs should fit over the edge and hold the DIMM memory modules in one DIMM installed, the memory performs only at a 90-degree angle, then push down vertically so that it will fit into the socket at 64-bit. DRAM... Type: 64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB/ 1GB DIMM Module (184 pin) DIMM Socket Location DDR Module Total Memory Size (MB) DIMMB1 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DIMMB2 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Max is 3GB DIMMA1 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 ⌦The...
... 200/266/333/400 MHz Type required. The Mounting Holes and plastic tabs should fit over the edge and hold the DIMM memory modules in one DIMM installed, the memory performs only at a 90-degree angle, then push down vertically so that it will fit into the socket at 64-bit. DRAM... Type: 64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB/ 1GB DIMM Module (184 pin) DIMM Socket Location DDR Module Total Memory Size (MB) DIMMB1 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DIMMB2 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Max is 3GB DIMMA1 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1 ⌦The...
M7NCD Pro BIOS setup guide
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...low-level support for standard devices such as special support for detailed fine-tuning of configuring your computer system's ROM (Read Only Memory) is intended to guide you through the process of the chipset controlling the entire system. Power management features are supported. Plug...the Setup information when the power is supported. APM Support These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA Green PC specification. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. This special information is then...
...low-level support for standard devices such as special support for detailed fine-tuning of configuring your computer system's ROM (Read Only Memory) is intended to guide you through the process of the chipset controlling the entire system. Power management features are supported. Plug...the Setup information when the power is supported. APM Support These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA Green PC specification. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. This special information is then...
M7NCD Pro BIOS setup guide
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confirmation Upgrade BIOS This submenu allows you to CMOS(memory) and exit setup. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup Set User Password If the Supervisor Password is set , then the User Password will function in...
confirmation Upgrade BIOS This submenu allows you to CMOS(memory) and exit setup. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup Set User Password If the Supervisor Password is set , then the User Password will function in...
M7NCD Pro BIOS setup guide
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M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup Item Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/ Key N/A N/A N/A Description Select the situation in the system. 8 Displays the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up .
M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup Item Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/ Key N/A N/A N/A Description Select the situation in the system. 8 Displays the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up .
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...to execute after power on. Enabled (default) Enable quick POST. Typematic Rate Setting When a key is made to write to increase memory access time with this option will repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. The Choices: Enabled (default) Enable cache. ...option allows you to enable or disable "Level 2" secondary cache on the CPU, which may be configured. Disabled Disable cache. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup Cache Setup CPU Internal Cache Depending on the CPU/chipset in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20. Disabled Disable cache....
...to execute after power on. Enabled (default) Enable quick POST. Typematic Rate Setting When a key is made to write to increase memory access time with this option will repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. The Choices: Enabled (default) Enable cache. ...option allows you to enable or disable "Level 2" secondary cache on the CPU, which may be configured. Disabled Disable cache. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup Cache Setup CPU Internal Cache Depending on the CPU/chipset in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20. Disabled Disable cache....
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... execution. Setup (default) A password is also required to access the Setup Utility only. Video BIOS Shadow Determines whether video BIOS will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the rate at which a keystroke is disabled. The Choices: Non-OS2 (default), OS2.
... execution. Setup (default) A password is also required to access the Setup Utility only. Video BIOS Shadow Determines whether video BIOS will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the rate at which a keystroke is disabled. The Choices: Non-OS2 (default), OS2.
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.... Advanced Chipset Setup System Performance Optimal (Default) This item allows you to use the overclocked settings for higher performance but with higher risk of inestability. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure the specific features of performance. This chipset manage bus speeds and access to system...
.... Advanced Chipset Setup System Performance Optimal (Default) This item allows you to use the overclocked settings for higher performance but with higher risk of inestability. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure the specific features of performance. This chipset manage bus speeds and access to system...
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...Optimal" to use the delay recommended by the DIMM's manufacturer. Memory Timings Optimal (Default) This item allows you to use the most stable settings. T(RCD) This item allows you to use overclocked CPU/ FSB parameters. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup FSB Frequency This item allows you to set System ...Performance to "Optimal" to use the delay recommended by the DIMM's manufacturer. Turbo Memory Frequency Select "Auto" for best performance. Turbo T(RAS) This item ...
...Optimal" to use the delay recommended by the DIMM's manufacturer. Memory Timings Optimal (Default) This item allows you to use the most stable settings. T(RCD) This item allows you to use overclocked CPU/ FSB parameters. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup FSB Frequency This item allows you to set System ...Performance to "Optimal" to use the delay recommended by the DIMM's manufacturer. Turbo Memory Frequency Select "Auto" for best performance. Turbo T(RAS) This item ...
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... Spectrum. AGP Aperture Size (MB) Select the size of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. AGP Frequency This item allows you to set System Performance to "Optimal" to use the delay recommended by the DIMM's manufacturer. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup CAS Latency This item allows you to select the...
... Spectrum. AGP Aperture Size (MB) Select the size of the PCI memory address range dedicated for graphics memory address space. AGP Frequency This item allows you to set System Performance to "Optimal" to use the delay recommended by the DIMM's manufacturer. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup CAS Latency This item allows you to select the...
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Video RAM Cacheable Enabling this memory area, a system error may result. However, if any program writes to this option allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h~FFFFFh, resulting a better system performance. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 15 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows you caching of the video RAM, resulting a better system performance. The Choices: Enabled, Disabled (default). M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup 12.5%. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
Video RAM Cacheable Enabling this memory area, a system error may result. However, if any program writes to this option allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h~FFFFFh, resulting a better system performance. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 15 System BIOS Cacheable Selecting Enabled allows you caching of the video RAM, resulting a better system performance. The Choices: Enabled, Disabled (default). M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup 12.5%. However, if any program writes to this memory area, a system error may result.
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... is chosen for the resources controlled by function. Every peripheral device has a node, which signifies that only experienced users should make any changes to the memory locations. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup 7 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system.
... is chosen for the resources controlled by function. Every peripheral device has a node, which signifies that only experienced users should make any changes to the memory locations. M7NCD Pro BIOS Setup 7 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system.
M7NCD Pro compatibility test report
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CONTENTS PRODUCT INFORMATION 4 Motherboard General Information 4 Chipset Details ...4 BIOS Details...4 CPU Supports ...4 Memory Supports 4 On-board Features and Devices 4 Mechanical ...5 DESIGN REVIEW-Ver 1.0 7 Mainboard Voltage Measurement 7 Bus Clock ...7 REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS 9 BIOS FEATURES SETUP 9 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 9 ...
CONTENTS PRODUCT INFORMATION 4 Motherboard General Information 4 Chipset Details ...4 BIOS Details...4 CPU Supports ...4 Memory Supports 4 On-board Features and Devices 4 Mechanical ...5 DESIGN REVIEW-Ver 1.0 7 Mainboard Voltage Measurement 7 Bus Clock ...7 REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS 9 BIOS FEATURES SETUP 9 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 9 ...
M7NCD Pro compatibility test report
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HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY LIST 36 CPU...36 DVD-ROM...36 Camera Device...36 CD-ROM ...37 Display Card ...37 FDD...37 HDD...37 Joystick...38 Keyboard ...38 LAN Card ...39 LAN HUB ...39 Memory...39 Modem Card ...40 Mouse ...40 Monitor...40 Power Supply...41 Printer ...41 USB HUB & USB 2.0 DEVICE 41 SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY LIST 42 DOS...42 Windows...42 VCORE WAVEFORM MEASUREMENT-Ver 1.0 43 Vcore Transient Test(Dos Mode 43 Vcore Ripple Test(Open up the DOS Editor 44 Vcore Ripple Test(Standby/Resume Mode 45 Vcore Ripple Test(Standby/Resume Mode 46 Vcore Ripple Test(Standby/Resume Mode 47 3
HARDWARE COMPATIBILITY LIST 36 CPU...36 DVD-ROM...36 Camera Device...36 CD-ROM ...37 Display Card ...37 FDD...37 HDD...37 Joystick...38 Keyboard ...38 LAN Card ...39 LAN HUB ...39 Memory...39 Modem Card ...40 Mouse ...40 Monitor...40 Power Supply...41 Printer ...41 USB HUB & USB 2.0 DEVICE 41 SOFTWARE COMPATIBILITY LIST 42 DOS...42 Windows...42 VCORE WAVEFORM MEASUREMENT-Ver 1.0 43 Vcore Transient Test(Dos Mode 43 Vcore Ripple Test(Open up the DOS Editor 44 Vcore Ripple Test(Standby/Resume Mode 45 Vcore Ripple Test(Standby/Resume Mode 46 Vcore Ripple Test(Standby/Resume Mode 47 3
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... 4 5 Yes No Yes No ACR Slot Support Yes No Number of Memory Supported Parity Support DDR 3G (MB) DIMM 3 . RIMM . PRODUCT INFORMATION Motherboard General Information Vendor Biostar Model Number Version Number Platform M7NCD Pro V1.1 AT ATX Micro ATX Flex ATX Chipset Details System Chipset Vendor NVIDIA ...Athlon XP AMD Athlon XP AMD Duron Max =2600 Max =3000 Max =1300 Max =133MHz Max =166MHz Max =100MHz Memory Supports Maximum Memory Support Number of Memory Slots Type of Shared Slots 1 None 66/100/133 MHz Front Side Bus Supports Yes No DDR 400 Support Yes ...
... 4 5 Yes No Yes No ACR Slot Support Yes No Number of Memory Supported Parity Support DDR 3G (MB) DIMM 3 . RIMM . PRODUCT INFORMATION Motherboard General Information Vendor Biostar Model Number Version Number Platform M7NCD Pro V1.1 AT ATX Micro ATX Flex ATX Chipset Details System Chipset Vendor NVIDIA ...Athlon XP AMD Athlon XP AMD Duron Max =2600 Max =3000 Max =1300 Max =133MHz Max =166MHz Max =100MHz Memory Supports Maximum Memory Support Number of Memory Slots Type of Shared Slots 1 None 66/100/133 MHz Front Side Bus Supports Yes No DDR 400 Support Yes ...
M7NCD Pro compatibility test report
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... For DRAM>64MB Non-OS2 Video BIOS Shadow Enabled Summary Screen Show Disabled CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP System Performance Optimal CPU Ratio Default FSB Frequency 166MHZ Memory Frequency By SPD Frame Buffer Size 32M AGP Aperture Size (MB) 64M AGP Frequency Auto AGP 8X Support Enabled AGP Fast Write Capability Enabled CPU...
... For DRAM>64MB Non-OS2 Video BIOS Shadow Enabled Summary Screen Show Disabled CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP System Performance Optimal CPU Ratio Default FSB Frequency 166MHZ Memory Frequency By SPD Frame Buffer Size 32M AGP Aperture Size (MB) 64M AGP Frequency Auto AGP 8X Support Enabled AGP Fast Write Capability Enabled CPU...
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...Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Linux (Red Hat ) 8.0 Basic On-board Function Test Test Platform CPU MS-DOS Operating Duron 1300 Memory HYNIX 128M X2 HDD Quantum FireBall 15G CDROM Sony CD-ROM 52X Sound Card Video Card On board WinFast A280 LAN Card On Board Test... Item Clear CMOS with Jumper Cold Boot (Power Turn on ) CMOS Load Default Setup Memory Size Counter Check BIOS Lock Function Warm Boot (HW/SW Reset) System Configuration Review (CPU Type/Cache/SDRAM/HDD...) Power Fail Function Test Prompt...
...Professional Windows XP Home Edition Windows XP Professional Linux (Red Hat ) 8.0 Basic On-board Function Test Test Platform CPU MS-DOS Operating Duron 1300 Memory HYNIX 128M X2 HDD Quantum FireBall 15G CDROM Sony CD-ROM 52X Sound Card Video Card On board WinFast A280 LAN Card On Board Test... Item Clear CMOS with Jumper Cold Boot (Power Turn on ) CMOS Load Default Setup Memory Size Counter Check BIOS Lock Function Warm Boot (HW/SW Reset) System Configuration Review (CPU Type/Cache/SDRAM/HDD...) Power Fail Function Test Prompt...
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CMOS RTC Date Check Pass Windows RTC Date Check Pass CMOS RTC Time Out Test Pass Windows RTC Time Out Test Pass Memory Comparability Test --- Bmem Memory Test (100 Times) Pass Qaplus 7.0 Test --- System --- Power On By RTC Test Pass Power On By LAN Test Pass Power On By Modem... Test Pass Boot Management --- System Board Test Pass Memory Test Pass Hard Disk Test Pass Floppy Test Pass Serial Port Test Pass Parallel Port Test Pass Modem Test Pass Video Card Test Pass Printer...
CMOS RTC Date Check Pass Windows RTC Date Check Pass CMOS RTC Time Out Test Pass Windows RTC Time Out Test Pass Memory Comparability Test --- Bmem Memory Test (100 Times) Pass Qaplus 7.0 Test --- System --- Power On By RTC Test Pass Power On By LAN Test Pass Power On By Modem... Test Pass Boot Management --- System Board Test Pass Memory Test Pass Hard Disk Test Pass Floppy Test Pass Serial Port Test Pass Parallel Port Test Pass Modem Test Pass Video Card Test Pass Printer...
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...Test Pass Extended Pattern Test Pass Walking 1's Test Pass Walking 0's Test Pass Random Memory Test Pass Address Test Pass Refresh Test Pass Data Bus Test Pass Cache Memory Test Pass Quick Memory Test Pass IDE --- Floppy Controller Test Pass Drive Speed Test Pass Diskette Read Test... Change Line Test Pass KBD --- IDE HDD Test Pass IDE CD Test Pass FDD --- Memory --- Video Controller Test Pass VGA Controller Test Pass Video Memory Test Pass VESA Video Memory Test Pass AGP Test Pass VESA Monitor Test Pass Attribute Test Pass Page Selection Test Pass...
...Test Pass Extended Pattern Test Pass Walking 1's Test Pass Walking 0's Test Pass Random Memory Test Pass Address Test Pass Refresh Test Pass Data Bus Test Pass Cache Memory Test Pass Quick Memory Test Pass IDE --- Floppy Controller Test Pass Drive Speed Test Pass Diskette Read Test... Change Line Test Pass KBD --- IDE HDD Test Pass IDE CD Test Pass FDD --- Memory --- Video Controller Test Pass VGA Controller Test Pass Video Memory Test Pass VESA Video Memory Test Pass AGP Test Pass VESA Monitor Test Pass Attribute Test Pass Page Selection Test Pass...
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... Test PS/2 Mouse Test APM Functionality Test Device APM Test ACPI Test I82557 Ethernet chip Comments: Test Platform Windows ME Operating CPU Athlon 2200(133MHz) Memory Hynix 256M X3(DDR266) HDD Maxtor ATA-133 40G CDROM ASUS DVD-ROM 16X Sound Card Onboard Video Card WinDast A170 DDR LAN Card Onboard...
... Test PS/2 Mouse Test APM Functionality Test Device APM Test ACPI Test I82557 Ethernet chip Comments: Test Platform Windows ME Operating CPU Athlon 2200(133MHz) Memory Hynix 256M X3(DDR266) HDD Maxtor ATA-133 40G CDROM ASUS DVD-ROM 16X Sound Card Onboard Video Card WinDast A170 DDR LAN Card Onboard...