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...mode. Complies with rear out. Line-in phonejack share with PC Micro-ATX form factor specifications. Contains on board I /O Panel for BIOS update X 1 USB Cable X 2 (Optional) Rear I /O facilities, which include one serial port, one AGP Slot. Supports ...the single AMD Socket A for leading motherboard chipsets. MMootthheerrbbooaarrdd DDeessccrriippttiioonn English M7VIQ Features Use Via KM266/ VT8235 Chipset, W83697HF, LAN Chip (optional). Package contents HDD Cable X 1, FDD Cable X 1, Fully Setup Driver CD...
...mode. Complies with rear out. Line-in phonejack share with PC Micro-ATX form factor specifications. Contains on board I /O Panel for BIOS update X 1 USB Cable X 2 (Optional) Rear I /O facilities, which include one serial port, one AGP Slot. Supports ...the single AMD Socket A for leading motherboard chipsets. MMootthheerrbbooaarrdd DDeessccrriippttiioonn English M7VIQ Features Use Via KM266/ VT8235 Chipset, W83697HF, LAN Chip (optional). Package contents HDD Cable X 1, FDD Cable X 1, Fully Setup Driver CD...
M7VIQ compatibility test report
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... ...4 CPU Supports...4 Memory Supports 4 On-board Features and Devices 4 Mechanical...5 DESIGN REVIEW ver 1.1 7 Mainboard Voltage Measurement 7 Bus Clock ...7 REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS 8 BIOS FEATURES SETUP 8 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 8 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP 9 PnP / PCI CONFIGURATION 9 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS 10 PC Health Statues 10 FUNCTIONALITY 12 Setup Installation Test Of Operating ...
... ...4 CPU Supports...4 Memory Supports 4 On-board Features and Devices 4 Mechanical...5 DESIGN REVIEW ver 1.1 7 Mainboard Voltage Measurement 7 Bus Clock ...7 REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS 8 BIOS FEATURES SETUP 8 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 8 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP 9 PnP / PCI CONFIGURATION 9 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS 10 PC Health Statues 10 FUNCTIONALITY 12 Setup Installation Test Of Operating ...
M7VIQ compatibility test report
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...Revision VT1612A LAN Chipset Vendor VIA LAN Chipset Revision VT6103 BIOS Details BIOS Vendor AMI ; Award Phoenix Others BIOS Revision Number BIOS Memory Size VIQ0903x 1M ; 2M 4M Flash EPROM BIOS ; No ; DDR RAM Yes ; ...No Yes ; No On-board Features and Devices 2 ;3 4 5 1 2 3 4 ; No 4 PRODUCT INFORMATION Vendor Motherboard General Information Biostar Model Number Version Number Platform M7VIQ V0.90/V1.0/V1...
...Revision VT1612A LAN Chipset Vendor VIA LAN Chipset Revision VT6103 BIOS Details BIOS Vendor AMI ; Award Phoenix Others BIOS Revision Number BIOS Memory Size VIQ0903x 1M ; 2M 4M Flash EPROM BIOS ; No ; DDR RAM Yes ; ...No Yes ; No On-board Features and Devices 2 ;3 4 5 1 2 3 4 ; No 4 PRODUCT INFORMATION Vendor Motherboard General Information Biostar Model Number Version Number Platform M7VIQ V0.90/V1.0/V1...
M7VIQ compatibility test report
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... SETTINGS Lists Specification Result BIOS FEATURES SETUP Virus Warning Disabled Pass Boot Seq/ Floppy Setup Press Enter Pass First Boot Device Floppy Pass Second Boot Device HDD-0 Pass Third Boot ...) 250 Pass Security Option Setup Pass APIC Mode Enabled Pass MPS Version Control For OS 1.4 Pass OS Select For DRAM>64MB Non-OS2 Pass Video BIOS Shadow Enabled Pass Summary Screen Show Disabled Pass CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press Enter Pass Current FSB Frequency 133 MHZ Pass Current...
... SETTINGS Lists Specification Result BIOS FEATURES SETUP Virus Warning Disabled Pass Boot Seq/ Floppy Setup Press Enter Pass First Boot Device Floppy Pass Second Boot Device HDD-0 Pass Third Boot ...) 250 Pass Security Option Setup Pass APIC Mode Enabled Pass MPS Version Control For OS 1.4 Pass OS Select For DRAM>64MB Non-OS2 Pass Video BIOS Shadow Enabled Pass Summary Screen Show Disabled Pass CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP DRAM Clock/Drive Control Press Enter Pass Current FSB Frequency 133 MHZ Pass Current...
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... 2Master 0 WS Write Enabled Pass PCI1 Post Write Enabled Pass PCI2 Post Write Enabled Pass PCI Delay Transaction Enabled Pass Memory Hole Disabled Pass System BIOS Cacheable Disabled Pass Video RAM Cacheable Disabled Pass VGA Share Memory Size 32M Pass POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ACPI function Enabled Pass ACPI Suspend Type S1...
... 2Master 0 WS Write Enabled Pass PCI1 Post Write Enabled Pass PCI2 Post Write Enabled Pass PCI Delay Transaction Enabled Pass Memory Hole Disabled Pass System BIOS Cacheable Disabled Pass Video RAM Cacheable Disabled Pass VGA Share Memory Size 32M Pass POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP ACPI function Enabled Pass ACPI Suspend Type S1...
M7VIQ compatibility test report
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...Card Onboard LAN Card Intel 82557 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 Into DOS Mode Typing ...Boot Floppy Driver A FDISK Hard Disk Driver Format Hard Disk Driver Boot Hard Disk Driver C Power LED Check HDD LED Check Systems Speaker Buzz BIOS / Update BIOS Utility Test SMI Function Test SMI Pin Function Test 12 Pass/Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Comment Pass/Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass...
...Card Onboard LAN Card Intel 82557 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 Into DOS Mode Typing ...Boot Floppy Driver A FDISK Hard Disk Driver Format Hard Disk Driver Boot Hard Disk Driver C Power LED Check HDD LED Check Systems Speaker Buzz BIOS / Update BIOS Utility Test SMI Function Test SMI Pin Function Test 12 Pass/Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass Comment Pass/Fail Pass Pass Pass Pass Pass...
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... Pass Real Time Clock Test Pass CMOS Validity Test Pass Speaker Test Pass PCI System Test Pass Plug-n-Play Test Pass DMI Test Pass Memory --- BIOS ROM Test Pass 13 Power On By RTC Test Pass Power On By LAN Test Pass Power On By Modem Test Pass Boot Management --- System...
... Pass Real Time Clock Test Pass CMOS Validity Test Pass Speaker Test Pass PCI System Test Pass Plug-n-Play Test Pass DMI Test Pass Memory --- BIOS ROM Test Pass 13 Power On By RTC Test Pass Power On By LAN Test Pass Power On By Modem Test Pass Boot Management --- System...
M7VIQ BIOS setup guide
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... rest of this AWARD BIOS. ACPI Support Award ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0 of the chipset controlling the entire system. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as defined in your system using Setup. Power to modify the basic system configuration. M7VIQ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup...
... rest of this AWARD BIOS. ACPI Support Award ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0 of the chipset controlling the entire system. The BIOS provides critical low-level support for standard devices such as defined in your system using Setup. Power to modify the basic system configuration. M7VIQ BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup...
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M7VIQ BIOS Setup PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Using Setup In general, you...and keys to change entries, press for help on Setup navigation keys Load previous values from CMOS Load the fail-safe defaults from BIOS default table Load the optimized defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit 2 DRAM Support DDR (Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM)... help and press to navigate in the Setup program by using the keyboard. Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD Socket CPU.
M7VIQ BIOS Setup PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Using Setup In general, you...and keys to change entries, press for help on Setup navigation keys Load previous values from CMOS Load the fail-safe defaults from BIOS default table Load the optimized defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit 2 DRAM Support DDR (Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM)... help and press to navigate in the Setup program by using the keyboard. Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD Socket CPU.
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... the BIOS installed on board, for reference, please refer to select from several setup functions. The information about BIOS defaults on the screen. Figure 1. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to configure enhanced features of the BIOS. 3 Advanced BIOS Features... This submenu allows you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on manual (Figure 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) is just for update information....
... the BIOS installed on board, for reference, please refer to select from several setup functions. The information about BIOS defaults on the screen. Figure 1. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to configure enhanced features of the BIOS. 3 Advanced BIOS Features... This submenu allows you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on manual (Figure 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) is just for update information....
M7VIQ BIOS setup guide
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...Configurations This submenu allows you to configure the power management features. Set Supervisor Password Setting the supervisor password will be prompted with to reload the BIOS when the system is strongly recommended not to configure special chipset features. These configurations are set. A confirmation message will prohibit everyone except the ... allows you to change the voltage and clock may cause CPU or M/B damage!) Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to enter a password. 4 M7VIQ BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to use.
...Configurations This submenu allows you to configure the power management features. Set Supervisor Password Setting the supervisor password will be prompted with to reload the BIOS when the system is strongly recommended not to configure special chipset features. These configurations are set. A confirmation message will prohibit everyone except the ... allows you to change the voltage and clock may cause CPU or M/B damage!) Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to enter a password. 4 M7VIQ BIOS Setup Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to use.
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Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to view configurations but will be displayed before proceeding. message will be displayed before proceeding. M7VIQ BIOS Setup Set User Password If the Supervisor Password is set , then the User Password will function in the same way as the ...not set , the "User" will only be able to CMOS(memory) and exit setup. Confirmation message will not be able to upgrade bios. 5 confirmation Upgrade BIOS This submenu allows you to change them. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes made during the current session and exit setup.
Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to view configurations but will be displayed before proceeding. message will be displayed before proceeding. M7VIQ BIOS Setup Set User Password If the Supervisor Password is set , then the User Password will function in the same way as the ...not set , the "User" will only be able to CMOS(memory) and exit setup. Confirmation message will not be able to upgrade bios. 5 confirmation Upgrade BIOS This submenu allows you to change them. Save & Exit Setup Save all changes made during the current session and exit setup.
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Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Figure 2. M7VIQ BIOS Setup 2 Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. ! Standard CMOS Setup 6
Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Figure 2. M7VIQ BIOS Setup 2 Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. ! Standard CMOS Setup 6
M7VIQ BIOS setup guide
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... options. IDE Secondary Master Options are in its sub Press to enter the menu. Note that you set the date. sub menu of detailed options. M7VIQ BIOS Setup Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that the 'Day' automatically changes when you can make on the Main Menu. sub menu of...
... options. IDE Secondary Master Options are in its sub Press to enter the menu. Note that you set the date. sub menu of detailed options. M7VIQ BIOS Setup Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that the 'Day' automatically changes when you can make on the Main Menu. sub menu of...
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Displays the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . M7VIQ 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 extended memory detected during boot up . Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . M7VIQ 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
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...the device in the sequence selected in these items. The Choices: Floppy, LS120, HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3, ZIP100, LAN, Disabled. Advanced BIOS Setup Virus Warning This option allows you to protect the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. Figure 3. If this option will display a warning message on the... sound an alarm beep. Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabling this function is enabled and an attempt is used to swap logical drive assignments. M7VIQ BIOS Setup 3 Advanced BIOS Features ! Disabled (default) Virus protection is activated. Enabled Virus protection is disabled.
...the device in the sequence selected in these items. The Choices: Floppy, LS120, HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3, ZIP100, LAN, Disabled. Advanced BIOS Setup Virus Warning This option allows you to protect the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. Figure 3. If this option will display a warning message on the... sound an alarm beep. Boot Up Floppy Seek Enabling this function is enabled and an attempt is used to swap logical drive assignments. M7VIQ BIOS Setup 3 Advanced BIOS Features ! Disabled (default) Virus protection is activated. Enabled Virus protection is disabled.
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.... Off Numpad is number keys. The Choices: Enabled (default) Enable quick POST. Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20. M7VIQ BIOS Setup tracks.
.... Off Numpad is number keys. The Choices: Enabled (default) Enable quick POST. Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20. M7VIQ BIOS Setup tracks.
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... to repeat the keystroke. APIC Mode By selecting Enabled enables ACPI device mode reporting from the Setup main menu. MPS Version Control For OS The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB A choice other than Non-OS2 is only used for the system to... exceeding 64MB. Summary Screen Show This item allows you hold the key down before it begins to access the Setup Utility only. The Choices: 1.4 (default), 1.1. M7VIQ BIOS Setup Typematic Rate Setting When a key is held down . The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
... to repeat the keystroke. APIC Mode By selecting Enabled enables ACPI device mode reporting from the Setup main menu. MPS Version Control For OS The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. OS Select For DRAM > 64MB A choice other than Non-OS2 is only used for the system to... exceeding 64MB. Summary Screen Show This item allows you hold the key down before it begins to access the Setup Utility only. The Choices: 1.4 (default), 1.1. M7VIQ BIOS Setup Typematic Rate Setting When a key is held down . The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
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... have been optimized and therefore should not be changed unless you a submenu with the PCI bus. The Choices: 100MHz, 133MHz, By SPD (default). 12 Figure 4. M7VIQ BIOS Setup 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on your system have been changed incorrectly. ! Advanced...
... have been optimized and therefore should not be changed unless you a submenu with the PCI bus. The Choices: 100MHz, 133MHz, By SPD (default). 12 Figure 4. M7VIQ BIOS Setup 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on your system have been changed incorrectly. ! Advanced...
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...(Trp) This items allows you to enable or disable the bank interleave feature. The Choices: 64M (default), 256M, 128M, 32M, 16M, 8M, 4M. M7VIQ BIOS Setup DRAM Timing This item determines DRAM clock/ timing follow SPD or not. The Choices: By SPD (default), Manual. AGP Driving Control By choosing "Auto..." the system BIOS will take you to specify the minimum bank active time. By choosing "Manual", it will the AGP output Buffer Drive strength P Ctrl by manual....
...(Trp) This items allows you to enable or disable the bank interleave feature. The Choices: 64M (default), 256M, 128M, 32M, 16M, 8M, 4M. M7VIQ BIOS Setup DRAM Timing This item determines DRAM clock/ timing follow SPD or not. The Choices: By SPD (default), Manual. AGP Driving Control By choosing "Auto..." the system BIOS will take you to specify the minimum bank active time. By choosing "Manual", it will the AGP output Buffer Drive strength P Ctrl by manual....