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Biostar BI94GS-IAC Setup Manual

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BI94GS-IAC Setup Manual
FCC Information and Copyright
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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  • Page 1 BI94GS-IAC Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 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 Mainboard Specification..............4 Rear Panel..................5 Mainboard Layout ................6 Chapter 2: Installation .......... 7 CPU...................... 7 Fan Header..................7 System Memory.................. 8 Power Supply ..................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    BI94GS-IAC CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION EFORE TART Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the mainboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the system from power outlet before operation.

  • Page 4: Mainboard Specification

    Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual AINBOARD PECIFICATION Specification Intel CPU On-board Intel Atom N270 @1.6GHz (Mobile) Supports up 533 MHz Northbridge: Intel 945GSE Chipset Southbridge: ICH7M Max Shared Video Memory is 224 MB Supports dual displays (Extended mode) ® Graphic Intel Graphic Media Accelerator 950 as below: -- 24bit LVDS (by Chrontel CH7308B) -- VGA...

  • Page 5: Rear Panel

    LAN port USB Port Audio Jack Board Size 170 mm (W) x 170 mm (L) Mini-ITX Biostar reserves the right to add or remove Windows XP/XPE, Linux Support support for any OS with or without notice. ANEL P S /2...

  • Page 6: Mainboard Layout

    Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual AINBOARD AYOUT COM6 JKB MS 1 COM5 JAT XP WR1 JSE L6 JSE L5 DIMMA 1 J SE L1 JS E L4 COM4 J SE L2 Intel Intel JLV 1 Atom COM3 945GSE JLV 2 N270 CPU1 JS FA N1 JRJ45USB 1 JBL 1...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Installation

    BI94GS-IAC CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION The mainboard includes an embedded Intel Atom N270 processor, and a heatsink has been installed to provide sufficient cooling. EADER The fan header supports cooling-fans built in the system. The fan cable and connector may be different due to the fan manufacturer.

  • Page 8: System Memory

    Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual YSTEM EMORY DIMMA1: Memory Module (200pin SO-DIMM) Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. Insert the DIMM firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

  • Page 9: Power Supply

    BI94GS-IAC OWER UPPLY JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector (20-pin) This connector allows user to connect 20-pin power connector on the power supply. Assignment Assignment +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Power Supply On Power Good +5V Standby +12V...

  • Page 10: Onboard Slot/Connector/Header/Jumper

    Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual NBOARD ONNECTOR EADER UMPER PCI1: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot This mainboard is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. PCI1 PE1: Mini PCI-E Slot This mainboard is equipped with 1 Mini PCI-E Slot.
  • Page 11 BI94GS-IAC IDE1: ATA Device Connector The mainboard has an integrated IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 functionality. It has one IDE connector which can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two ATA devices.
  • Page 12 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual JPANEL1: Front Panel Header This 10-pin header includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, and Power LED connection. It allows user to connect the system case’s front panel switch functions. Assignment Function Assignment Function Power LED+ Power LED HD LED+ Power LED+ HDD LED HD LED-...
  • Page 13 BI94GS-IAC JCOM1A /JCOM1B : Serial port Connectors The motherboard has Serial Port Connectors for connecting RS-232 Port. Only JCOM1A supports RS-422/485. RS-232 Assignment J C O M 1 B Carrier detect (DCD) Received data (RXD) Transmitted data (TXD) Data terminal ready (DTR)
  • Page 14 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual JSEL7/JSEL8: RS-232/422/485 Switch Headers The headers determine that JCOM1A belongs to RS-232 (Default), 422, or 485. JSEL7 JSEL7 RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 9-11 9-11 8-10 10-12 10-12 JSEL8 JSEL8 RS-232 RS-422 RS-485 COM3 ~ COM6: Serial Port Connectors The motherboard has 4 Serial Port Connectors for connecting RS-232 Port.
  • Page 15 BI94GS-IAC JSEL3 ~ JSEL6: 5V/12V Switch Header for COM3 ~ COM6 JSEL3 ~ JSEL6 respectively control Pin 10 of COM3 ~ COM6 for 5V/12V. JSEL6 JSEL5 Pin 1-2 Close: JSEL4 JSEL3 Pin 2-3 Close: 12V (Default) JDIO1: Digital I/O Connector This connector offers 4-pair of digital I/O functions and address is set in BIOS.
  • Page 16 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual JCMOS_AT1: Clear CMOS Header * Placing the jumper on pin1, 3, 5 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the mainboard. Pin 1-3 Close: (Default) Normal Operation.
  • Page 17 BI94GS-IAC JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connect printer port 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...
  • Page 18 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual LVDS-CONN1: LVDS Connector This connector is for devices requiring display interface such as LVDS. This connector supports 18/24-bit dual-channel panels up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) It is strongly recommended to use the matching JOY DAY INDUSTRIAL - A1252WV-SF-2X20PD01 connector.
  • Page 19 BI94GS-IAC JLV2: LCD Power Select Header * This header allows you to select LCD Power. Pin 1-2 Close: PVDD=3.3V (Default) Pin 2-3 Close: PVDD=5V JLV1: LCD Backlight Inverter Power Select Header * This header is for selecting LCD Backlight Inverter Power.
  • Page 20 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual JBL2: LCD Backlight Brightness Adjust Header * This header is for adjusting LCD backlight brightness. Short Pin 1-2: Increase Brightness Short Pin 3-4: Decrease Brightness JC1: LCD Backlight Inverter Connector This connector is for connecting to LCD for providing backlight control function. It is strongly recommended to use the matching JOY DAY INDUSTRIAL －...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Bios Setup

    BI94GS-IAC CHAPTER 3: BIOS SETUP Introduction The purpose of this chapter is to describe the settings in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to CMOS RAM. The power of CMOS RAM is supplied by a battery so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off.
  • Page 22 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. DRAM Support DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is supported. Supported CPUs This AMI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press <Del>...

  • Page 23: Main Menu

    BI94GS-IAC Once you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset Exit System Overview Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to AMI BIOS select a field.
  • Page 24 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual IDE Configuration The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There is a sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu of detailed options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Confuguration Options Configure SATA as...
  • Page 25 BI94GS-IAC Primary IDE Master/Slave & SATA Port1/2 Devices BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Select the type of device connected Device to the system. Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T...
  • Page 26 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual S.M.A.R.T Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. This will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS.

  • Page 27: Advanced Menu

    BI94GS-IAC DVANCED The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. Notice Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of this menu may cause system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY...
  • Page 28 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Max CPUID Value Limit When the computer is booted up, the operating system executes the CPUID instruction to identify the processor and its capabilities. Before it can do so, it must first query the processor to find out the highest input value CPUID recognizes. This determines the kind of basic information CPUID can provide the operating system.
  • Page 29 BI94GS-IAC SuperIO Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure ITE8718 Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Addresses. Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Second IO UART IRQ MODE [PCI IRQ Sharing] Serial Port 3-6 IRQ Share...
  • Page 30 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Serial Port3 IRQ This item allows you to select IRQ of Serial Port3. Options: IRQ5 (Default) / IRQ3 / IRQ4 / IRQ7 / IRQ9 / IRQ10 / IRQ11 Serial Port4 Address This item allows you to select the address of Serial Port4. Options: 2E8 (Default) / 3E8 / 2F0 / 2E0 Serial Port4 IRQ This item allows you to select IRQ of Serial Port4.
  • Page 31 BI94GS-IAC Parallel Port Mode This item allows you to determine how the parallel port should function. Options: Normal (Default) Using Parallel port as Standard Printer Port. Using Parallel Port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
  • Page 32 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Hardware Health Configuration This item shows the system temperature, fan speed, and voltage information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Hardware Health Configuration Enables Hardware Health Monitoring H/W Health Function [Enabled] Device. CPU Temperature SYStem Temperature JSFAN1 Speed CPU Core NB/VTT Voltage +3.30V Select Screen...
  • Page 33 BI94GS-IAC Advanced ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced ACPI Configuration Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] Description Tables. ACPI APIC support [Enabled] ACPI version has some AMI OEMB table [Enabled] Headless mode [Disabled]...
  • Page 34 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Chipset ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge ACPI Configuration Energy Lake Feature [Disabled] APIC ACPI SCI IRQ [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Energy Lake Feature This item allows you to enable or disable the Energy Lake technology feature.
  • Page 35 BI94GS-IAC Restore on AC Power Loss by IO This setting specifies how your system should behave after a power fail or interrupts occurs. By choosing Disabled will leave the computer in the power off state. Choosing Enabled will restore the system to the status before power failure or interrupt occurs.
  • Page 36 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual BIOS EHCI Hand-Off This item allows you to enable support for operating systems without an EHCI hand-off feature. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled USB Mass Storage Device Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Number of seconds POST waits for the USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]...

  • Page 37: Pci/Pnp Menu

    BI94GS-IAC PCI/P This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components.
  • Page 38 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long a PCI device can hold the PCI bus before another takes over. The longer the latency, the longer the PCI device can retain control of the bus before handing it over to another PCI device. Options: 64 (Default) / 32 / 96 / 128 / 160 / 192 / 224 / 248 Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA This item allows BIOS to choose a IRQ to assign for the PCI VGA card.
  • Page 39 BI94GS-IAC PCI Resource BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP PCI Resource Available: Specified IRQ is available to be IRQ3 [Available] used by PCI/PnP IRQ4 [Available] devices. IRQ5 [Available] Reserved: Specified IRQ7 [Available] IRQ is reserved for IRQ9 [Available] use by Legacy ISA...

  • Page 40: Boot Menu

    Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual This menu allows you to setup the system boot options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset Exit Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. > Boot Device Priority > Hard Disk Drives > Removable Drives >...
  • Page 41 BI94GS-IAC CD/DVD Drives The BIOS will attempt to arrange the CD/DVD drive boot sequence automatically. You can also change the booting sequence. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system.
  • Page 42 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Hit ‘DEL’ Message Display This BIOS feature allows you to control the display of the Hit “DEL” to enter Setup message during memory initialization. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When set to Enabled, this item allows the option ROMs to trap interrupt 19.

  • Page 43: Chipset Menu

    BI94GS-IAC HIPSET This submenu allows you to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on your system. This chipset manage bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as DRAM. It also coordinates communications with the PCI bus.
  • Page 44 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual North Bridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset North Bridge Chipset Configuration Options DRAM Frequency [Auto] Auto Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] 400 MHz DRAM CAS# Latency 533 MHZ DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Precarge [6 DRAM Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precha [15 DRAM Clocks]...
  • Page 45 BI94GS-IAC Memory Hole You can reserve this area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM. When this area is reserved it cannot be cached. Check the user information of peripherals that need to use this area of system memory for the memory requirements.
  • Page 46 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual DVMT/FIXED Memory DVMT stands for “Dynamic Video Memory Technology”. This is an enhancement of the unified memory architecture (UMA) concept. DVMT will set the optimum amount of memory to be allocated for a balance between graphics and system performance.
  • Page 47 BI94GS-IAC USB 2.0 Controller This entry is to enabled/ disabled EHCI controller only. This BIOS itself may/may not have high speed USB support. If the BIOS has high speed USB support, the support will be automatically turned on when high speed devices were attached.

  • Page 48: Exit Menu

    Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual This menu allows you to load the optimal default settings, and save or discard the changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Save Changes and Exit changes.
  • Page 49 BI94GS-IAC Security This sub-menu allows you to provide/revise supervisor and user password. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Exit Security Settings Install or Change the password. Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password...
  • Page 50 Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual Password Check This item is for setting the timing that checking password. Options: Setup (Default) / Always Boot Sector Virus Protection This option allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature that is used to protect the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. If this function is enabled and an attempt is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will display a warning message on the screen and sound an alarm beep.

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Useful Help

    BI94GS-IAC CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP RIVER NSTALLATION 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 mainboard and operating system.

  • Page 52: Ami Bios Beep Code

    Mini-ITX Mainboard Manual AMI BIOS B Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) “AMIBOOT.ROM” file not found in root directory of diskette in Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery Flash Programming successful File read error No Flash EPROM detected...

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    BI94GS-IAC ROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution There is no power in the system. Make sure power cable is Power LED does not shine; the securely plugged in. fan of the power supply does not Replace cable. work Contact technical support. Indicator light on keyboard does not shine.

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