Biostar P4M900-M7 FE Setup Manual
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  • Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1: Introduction

    • Before You Start
    • Package Checklist
    • Motherboard Features
    • Rear Panel Connectors
    • Motherboard Layout
  • Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    • Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    • Fan Headers
    • Installing System Memory
    • Connectors and Slots
  • Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    • How to Setup Jumpers
    • Detail Settings
      • JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
      • Serial ATA Connectors
      • Clear CMOS Header/Procedures
      • CD-ROM Audio-In Connector
  • Chapter 4: RAID Functions

    • Operation System
    • Raid Arrays
    • How RAID Works
  • Chapter 5: Useful Help

    • Driver Installation Note
    • Award BIOS Beep Code
    • Extra Information
    • Troubleshooting
    • Appendencies: Spec in Other Language
      • German
      • France
      • Italian
      • Spanish
      • Polish
      • Russian
      • Arabic
      • Pci Express X 1
      • Japanese

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P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE Setup Manual
FCC Information and Copyright
This equipment has been tes ted and found to comply with the limits of a Class
B digital devic e, purs uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . T hese limits are designed
to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential
installation. T his equipment generates , uses , and c an radiate radio frequency
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  • Page 1 P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tes ted and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital devic e, purs uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction.............3 Before You Start..............3 Package Checklist..............3 Motherboard Features............4 Rear Panel Connectors............5 Motherboard Layout ............6 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation........7 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........ 7 Fan Headers................. 9 Installing System Memory.............10 Connectors and Slots ............12 Chapter 3: Headers &...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION EFORE T ART Thank you for choosing our product. Be fore you start installing the mothe rboard, please make sure you follow the instructions be low: Prepare a dry and stable work ing environment with sufficie nt lighting.
  • Page 4: Motherboard Features

    Motherboard Manual OT HERBOARD EAT URES P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Pentium D / Intel Core2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D / Cel eron 4xx pr ocessor up to 3.8 Celeron D / Cel eron 4xx pr ocessor up to 3.8...
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    RAID 0 / 1 support Feature Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP Biostar Reserves the right to add or remo ve Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove Support support for any OS with or witho ut notice.
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OT HERBOARD AYOUT JCFAN1 JKBMS1 LGA775 CPU1 JATXPWR1 JPRNT1 JUSB1 JUSBV1 JATXPWR2 P4M900 JUSBLAN1 P4M890 JAUDIO1 PCI-EX16 BA T1 Super PCI-EX1_1 BIO S JSATA2 JU SB2 PCI1 VT8237A JSATA1 JCDIN1 JUSB3 PCI2 JUSBV2 JCMO S1 Codec JAUDIOF1 FDD1 JSFAN1 JPAN EL 1 Not e:...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CPU) NST ALLING ENT RAL ROCESSING Special Notice: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won’t be damaged.
  • Page 8 Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 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.
  • Page 9: Fan Headers

    P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE EADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to pin#1.
  • Page 10: Installing System Memory

    Motherboard Manual NST ALLING YST EM EMORY A. Memory Modules Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot.
  • Page 11 P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Total Memory DDR2 Module Location Size DIMM1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Max is 4GB.
  • Page 12: Connectors And Slots

    Motherboard Manual ONNECT ORS AND LOT S FDD1: Floppy Disk Conne ctor The motherboard prov ides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk ty pes. This connector supports the prov ided f loppy drive ribbon cable. IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Conne ctors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that prov ides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 f unctionality.
  • Page 13 P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, f or an aggregate of 8GB/s totally. PCI-EX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. Data transf er bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP OW T O ET UP UMPERS The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”.
  • Page 15 P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE ATX Powe r Source Conne ctor: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. Assignment Assignment +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V Ground Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground PW_OK Standby Voltage+5V...
  • Page 16: Serial Ata Connectors

    Motherboard Manual JUSB2/JUSB3: Heade rs for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC f ront panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Assignment +5V (fused) +5V (fused)
  • Page 17: Clear Cmos Header/Procedures

    P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE JCDIN1: CD-RO M Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the audio source f rom the v ariaty dev ices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc. Assignment Left Channel Input Ground...
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printe r Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. Assignment Assignment -Strobe Ground -ALF Data 6 Data 0 Ground -Error Data 7 Data 1 Ground -Init -ACK Data 2 Ground -Scltin Busy Data 3 Ground Ground...
  • Page 19 P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Powe r Source Heade rs for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at f ront panel (JUSB2/JUSB3). Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1.
  • Page 20: Chapter 4: Raid Functions

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS PERAT ION YST EM Supports Windows XP, Windows 2000 Professional, and Windows Vista. RRAYS RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for many applications.
  • Page 21 P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1 array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a second redundant drive in the array.
  • Page 22: Chapter 5: Useful Help

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP RIVER NST ALLAT ION OT E After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
  • Page 23: Award Bios Beep Code

    P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE BIOS B WARD Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two short Video card not found or v ideo card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST...
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Motherboard Manual ROUBLESHOOT ING Probable Solution No power to the system at all Make sure power cable is Power light don’t illuminate, f an securely plugged in. inside power supply does not turn Replace cable. Contact technical support. Indicator light on key board does not turn on.
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  • Page 26: Appendencies: Spec In Other Language

    Motherboard Manual APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE ERMAN P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Pentium D / Intel Core2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D / Celer on 4xx Prozessoren mit bis...
  • Page 27 Unterstützt RAID 0 / 1 ktionen Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP Biostar behält sich das Recht v or, ohne Biostar behält sich das Recht v or, ohne OS-Unters Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ei n Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ei n tützung...
  • Page 28: France

    Motherboard Manual RANCE P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 Processeurs Intel Core 2Duo/ P entium 4 / Processeurs Intel Core 2Duo/ P entium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D / Celeron 4xx jusqu'à Pentium D / Celeron D / Celeron 4xx jusqu'à...
  • Page 29 Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP Support Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajo uter o u de Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajo uter o u de supprimer le support de SE avec o u sa ns supprimer le support de SE avec o u sa ns préavis.
  • Page 30: Italian

    Motherboard Manual T ALIAN P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 Processore Intel Core 2Duo/ Pentium 4 / Processore Intel Core 2Duo/ Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D / Celer on 4xx fi no a Pentium D / Celeron D / Celer on 4xx fi no a 3.8 GHz...
  • Page 31 Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema supportati operativo se nza pre avviso.
  • Page 32: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 Procesador I ntel Core 2Duo / Penti um 4 / Procesador I ntel Core 2Duo / Penti um 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D / Celer on 4xx hasta...
  • Page 33 Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP Soporte de Biostar se reserva el derecho de a ñadir o Biostar se reserva el derecho de a ñadir o sistema retirar el soporte de cualquier SO con o sin...
  • Page 34: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORT UGUESE P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 Processador Intel Core2Duo / Pe ntium 4 / Processador Intel Core2Duo / Pe ntium 4 / Pentium D / Celero n D / Celer on 4xx até 3,8 Pentium D / Celero n D / Celer on 4xx até...
  • Page 35 Sistemas Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP operativos A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar suportado ou remov er suporte para qualquer sistema ou remov er suporte para qualquer sistema operativo com ou sem aviso prévio.
  • Page 36: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 Procesor Intel Cor e2Duo/ Penti um 4 / Procesor Intel Cor e2Duo/ Penti um 4 / Pentium D / Celero n D / Celero n 4xx do 3,8 Pentium D / Celero n D / Celero n 4xx do 3,8...
  • Page 37 Obsluga Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo do dawania Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo do dawania operacyjn lub o dwoływania obsługi dowolne go lub o dwoływania obsługi dowolne go systemu operacyjnego bez powiadomienia.
  • Page 38: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 Процессор Intel Core 2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Процессор Intel Core 2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D / Celer on 4xx до Pentium D / Celeron D / Celer on 4xx до...
  • Page 39 харак терист ики Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Windows 2K / XP Biostar сохраня ет за собо й прав о Biostar сохраня ет за собо й прав о Подде ржка добав лять или уда лять средс тва добав лять или уда лять средс тва...
  • Page 40: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC P4M890-M7 FE P4M900-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 ‫ﻡﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Core2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Pentium ‫ﻡﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Core2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Pentium D / C eleron D / Celer on 4xx D / C eleron D / Celer on 4xx ‫ﺼﻞ...
  • Page 41: Pci Express X 1

    P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE P4M900-M7 FE Realtek RTL 8201CL PH Y Realtek RTL 8201CL PH Y ‫ﺙﺎﻥﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻡﻴﺠﺎ ﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ ‫ﺕﻔﺎوض ﺕﻠﻘﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﺙﺎﻥﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻡﻴﺠﺎ ﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ ‫ﺕﻔﺎوض ﺕﻠﻘﺎﺋﻲ‬ ‫ﺥﻠﻴﺔ‬ ‫دا‬ ‫ﺵﺒﻜﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻨﺼﻔﻲ‬ ‫إﻡﻜﺎﻥﻴﺔ اﻟﻨﻘﻞ اﻟﻤﺰدوج اﻟﻜﺎﻡﻞ‬ ‫اﻟﻨﺼﻔﻲ‬ ‫إﻡﻜﺎﻥﻴﺔ اﻟﻨﻘﻞ اﻟﻤﺰدوج اﻟﻜﺎﻡﻞ‬...
  • Page 42: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Pentium D / Intel Core2Duo/ Pe ntium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D / Cel eron 4xx pr ocessor up to 3.8 Celeron D / Cel eron 4xx pr ocessor up to 3.8...
  • Page 43 P4M900-M7 FE/P4M890-M7 FE P4M900-M7 FE P4M890-M7 FE Realtek RTL 8201CL PH Y Realtek RTL 8201CL PH Y LAN PHY 10 / 100 Mb/秒のオートネゴシエーション 10 / 100 Mb/秒のオートネゴシエーション 半/全二重機能 半/全二重機能 ALC662 ALC662 サウンド ハイデフィニションオーディオのサポート ハイデフィニションオーディオのサポート Codec 5.1 チャンネルオーディオアウト 5.1 チャンネルオーディオアウト PCIスロット...

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