Biostar 945GC-M4 - SET UP Manual
Biostar 945GC-M4 - SET UP Manual

Biostar 945GC-M4 - SET UP 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
      • Front Panel Header
      • SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
      • Clear CMOS Header
  • Chapter 4: Useful Help

    • Driver Installation Note
    • Software
    • Bios Update
    • Extra Information
    • AMI BIOS Beep Code
    • Troubleshooting
  • Appendix: SPEC in Other Languages

    • German
    • French
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • Especificación
    • Polish
    • Russian
    • Arabic
    • Japanese

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945GC-M4 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 945GC-M4 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 ............1 Before You Start ................1 Package Checklist ................1 Motherboard Features..............2 Rear Panel Connectors ..............3 Motherboard Layout................. 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..........5 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)........5 FAN Headers..................
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    945GC-M4 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION EFORE TART Thank you 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 the computer from power outlet before operation.
  • Page 4: Motherboard Features

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD EATURES SPEC Socket 478 Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Celeron 3xx Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / processors (Maximum Watt: 95W) Extended Memory 64 Technology Support 800 / 533 MHz Intel 945GC Chipset Intel ICH7...
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Audio Jack Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Board Size 199 (W) x 235 (L) mm Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for OS Support Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 any OS with or without notice...
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD AYOUT KBMS1 CPU_FAN1 S oc ket 47 8 ATXPWR1 ATXPWR2 JUSBV1 USB2 Intel 945GC RJ45USB1 BIOS AUDIO1 F_AUDIO1 PEX16_1 BAT1 PCI1 Super SATA4 Intel SATA3 ICH7 PCI2 JPRINT1 JCOM1 SATA2 JUSBV2 SATA1 JSPDIFOUT1 F_USB3 F_USB4 Codec FDD1 SYS_FAN1 PANEL1 JCMOS1...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    945GC-M4 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CPU) NSTALLING ENTRAL ROCESSING Step 1: Pull the lever sideways away from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 2: Look for the white dot/cut edge. The white dot/cut edge should point wards the lever pivot.
  • Page 8: Fan Headers

    Motherboard Manual FAN H 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 9: Installing System Memory

    945GC-M4 NSTALLING YSTEM EMORY A. DDR2 module 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. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
  • Page 10 Motherboard Manual B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Total Memory DDR2 Module Location Size DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Max is 4GB. DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB C. Dual Channel Memory Installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
  • Page 11: Connectors And Slots

    945GC-M4 ONNECTORS AND LOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 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.
  • Page 12 Motherboard Manual ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector 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 +12V +12V Ground +3.3V ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector...
  • Page 13 945GC-M4 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PEX16_1 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots.
  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP OW TO ETUP 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”. Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed...
  • Page 15 945GC-M4 F_USB3/F_USB4: Headers 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 PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Assignment +5V (fused) +5V (fused)
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector is not acceptable. Assignment Mic Left in Ground Mic Right in GPIO...
  • Page 17: Sata1~Sata4: Serial Ata Connectors

    945GC-M4 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data.
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual JCOM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Assignment Carrier detect Received data Transmitted data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator JPRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Useful Help

    945GC-M4 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 motherboard and operating system.
  • Page 20: Software

    Motherboard Manual OFTWARE Installing Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive. The drivers installation program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software title. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Launching Software After the installation process, you will see the software icon “eHOT Line”...
  • Page 21 If you are not using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to our tech support with other e-mail application. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information.
  • Page 22: Bios Update

    Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Show current BIOS information AWARD BIOS AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file <Backup BIOS>...
  • Page 23 945GC-M4 <Update BIOS> Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from the website. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be run with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Clear CMOS first. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for asking you backup current BIOS.
  • Page 24: Extra Information

    Motherboard Manual XTRA NFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power on again.
  • Page 25 945GC-M4 BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. The BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. To enter the utility, press <F12> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up.
  • Page 26: Ami Bios Beep Code

    Motherboard 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 27: Troubleshooting

    945GC-M4 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.
  • Page 28: Appendix: Spec In Other Languages

    Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES ERMAN Spezifikationen Sockel 478 Unterstützt Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Celeron 3xx Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Prozessoren (Maximales Watt: 95W) Extended Memory 64 Technology 800 / 533 MHz Intel 945GC Chipsatz...
  • Page 29 Rückseiten-E LAN-Anschluss USB-Anschluss Audioanschluss Platinengröße 199 mm (B) X 235 mm (L) Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne Ankündigung OS-Unterstüt Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 die Unterstützung für ein Betriebssystem zung hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen.
  • Page 30: French

    Motherboard Manual RENCH SPEC Prend en charge les technologies Hyper-Threading / Socket 478 d'exécution de bit de désactivation / Intel SpeedStep® Processeurs Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / optimisée/ d'architecture Intel 64 / de mémoire Celeron 3xx (Watt maximum : 95W) étendue 64 Bus frontal 800 / 533 MHz Intel 945GC...
  • Page 31 Fiche audio Dimensions 199 mm (l) X 235 mm (H) de la carte Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer le Support SE Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 32: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN SPECIFICA Socket 478 Supporto di Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Processori Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Architettura Celeron 3xx (Watt massimo: 95W) Intel 64 / Tecnologia Extended Memory 64 800 / 533 MHz Intel 945GC Chipset Intel ICH7...
  • Page 33 Connettore audio Dimension 199 mm (larghezza) x 235 mm i scheda (altezza) Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema supportati operativo senza preavviso.
  • Page 34: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH Especificación Conector 478 Admite Hyper-Threading / Bit de deshabilitación de Procesadores Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / ejecución / Intel SpeedStep® Mejorado / Intel Celeron 3xx (Vatio máximo: 95W) Architecture-64 / Tecnología Extended Memory 64 800 / 533 MHz Intel 945GC Conjunto de chips...
  • Page 35: Especificación

    Tamaño de 199 mm. (A) X 235 Mm. (H) la placa Soporte de Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar el sistema Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 soporte de cualquier SO con o sin aviso previo.
  • Page 36: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE ESPECIFICAÇÕES Socket 478 Suporta as tecnologias Hyper-Threading / Execute Processadores Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Celeron 3xx (Watt máximo: 95W) Arquitecture -64 / Extended Memory 64 800 / 533 MHz Intel 945GC Chipset Intel ICH7...
  • Page 37 Tomada de áudio Tamanho 199 mm (L) X 235 mm (A) da placa Sistemas A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou remover operativos Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 suporte para qualquer sistema operativo com ou sem suportados...
  • Page 38: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH SPEC Socket 478 Obsługa Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Procesor Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Celeron 3xx Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Procesory (Maksymalny Watt: 95W) Extended Memory 64 Technology 800 / 533 MHz Intel 945GC Chipset Intel ICH7...
  • Page 39 Port VGA Port LAN Port USB Gniazdo audio Wymiary 199 mm (S) X 235 mm (W) płyty Obsluga Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub systemu Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjne operacyjnego bez powiadomienia.
  • Page 40: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN СПЕЦ Гнездо 478 Поддержка технологий Hyper-Threading / Execute (центральн Процессоры Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel ый Celeron 3xx (Максимальный ватт: 95W) Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64 Technology процессор) 800 / 533 МГц Intel 945GC Набор...
  • Page 41 ода Гнездо для подключения наушников Размер 199 мм (Ш) X 235 мм (В) панели Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или Поддержка Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или без предварительного уведомления.
  • Page 42: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ ‫ ﺗﺪﻋﻢ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺎت‬Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / ‫874ﻣﻘﺒﺲ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ‬ ‫وﺣﺪة‬ Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Celeron ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰیﺔ‬ Extended Memory 64 Technology (‫3 )و59 :ﻗﺼ ﻮى واط‬xx ‫ﻣﻴﺠﺎ هﺮﺗﺰ 335 / 008 ﺗﺮدد‬ ‫اﻟﺠﺎﻥﺒﻲ‬...
  • Page 43 ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻔﺬ ﺵﺒﻜﺔ اﺗﺼﺎل ﻣﺤﻠﻴﺔ‬ ‫اﻝﺨﻠﻔﻴﺔ‬ ‫اﻝﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻣﻨﺎﻓﺬ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻣﻘﺒﺲ ﺹﻮت‬ ‫ارﺗﻔﺎع‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ‫ﻋﺮض‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ‫اﻝﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﺠﻢ‬ ‫ ﺕﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺏﺪون‬ ‫أو‬ ‫ﺏﺈﺧﻄﺎر‬ ‫ﺕﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫ﻥﻈﺎم‬ ‫ﻷي‬ ‫اﻝﺪﻋﻢ‬ ‫إزاﻝﺔ‬ ‫أو‬ ‫إﺿﺎﻓﺔ‬ ‫ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ‬ Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 ‫اﻝﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬...
  • Page 44: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE 仕様 Socket 478 Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Intel Pentium4 /Celeron D / Celeron 3xx SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended プロセッサ(最高のワット: 95W) Memory 64 Technologyをサポートします 800 / 533 MHz Intel 945GC チップセット Intel ICH7 DDR2 DIMMスロット...
  • Page 45 S/PDIFアウトコネクタ デジタルオーディオアウト機能をサポートします ネクタ CPUファンヘッダ CPUファン電源装置 システムファンヘッダ システムファン電源装置 CMOSクリアヘッダ 各コネクタは2つのフロントパネルUSBポートをサポートし USBコネクタ ます 電源コネクタ(24ピン) 電源コネクタ(4ピン) PS/2キーボード PS/2マウス VGAポート 背面パネル LANポート USBポート オーディオジャック ボードサイズ 199 mm (幅) X 235 mm (高さ) Biostarは事前のサポートなしにOSサポートを追加または削 OSサポート Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 除する権利を留保します。 2009/11/13...

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