Biostar M7VIB Owner's manual

M7VIB Ver:2.5&2.6

Federal Communications Commission

(F.C.C) Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is

subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

Accessories: This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a

Class B digital device; the accessories associated with this equipment are as

follows :

1. Shielded serial cable. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets)

2. Shielded printer cable. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets)

3. Shielded video cable. (Can be obtained from multiple retail outlets)

4. Shielded power cord. (Provided by manufacturer)

These accessories are required to ensure compliance with FCC Rules. It is the

responsibility of the user to provide and use these accessories properly.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B

digital device, pursuant of 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 radiates radio frequency energy

and, if you did not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause

harmful interference in the radio communications. There is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference in the radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient / relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet from a different circuit where the

receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Changes or modifications that is not expressly approved by the

manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Disclaimer

The vendor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents

here of and specially the vendor disclaims any implied warranties of

merchantability or fitness for any purpose. Further, the vendor reserves the right to

revise this publication and to make changes of the contents here of without

obligation to notify any party beforehand.

Duplication of this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without first

obtaining the vendor’s approval in writing.

Trademarks and Remarks

MS-DOS, Windows, Windows NT, Windows 9X, Windows ME, Windows XP

and Windows 2000 are products of Microsoft Corp, with its ownership of

trademark, and are distributed by the vendor under a license agreement.

All trademarks used in this manual are property of their respective owners.

Canadian D.O.C. Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions

from digital apparatus to set out of the radio interference regulations of the

Canadian Department of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique n‘émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

appliquées aux appareils numériques de Class B préscrits dans le réglement du

brouillage radioélectrique edict par le minister Des Communications du Canada.

Contents

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Introduction .................................................................................. 1-1

1. Motherboard Description ........................................................ 1-2

1.1 Features ....................................................................................................1-2

1.1.1 Hardware....................................................................................................................1-2

1.1.2 BIOS ...........................................................................................................................1-5

1.1.3 Software......................................................................................................................1-5

1.1.4 Accessories ................................................................................................................1-5

1.2 Motherboard Installation..........................................................................1-6

1.2.1 System Block Diagram ...........................................................................................1-6

1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard ...........................................................................................1-7

1.2.3 Quick Reference .......................................................................................................1-8

1.3 CPU Installation.......................................................................................1-9

1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A .................................................................1-9

1.3.2 Frequency Selection: JCLK1 ...............................................................................1-10

1.3.3 CPU Fan Header: JCFAN1..................................................................................1-10

1.3.4 System Fan Header: JSFAN1 ..............................................................................1-11

1.3.5 North Bridge Chipset Fan Header: JNFAN1....................................................1-11

1.4 RAM Module Installation ......................................................................1-12

1.4.1 DIMM.......................................................................................................................1-12

1.4.2 How to install a DIMM Module..........................................................................1-13

1.5 Slots........................................................................................................1-14

1.5.1 ACR (Advanced Communication Riser) Slot..................................................1-15

1.5.2 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot...............................................................1-15

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1.5.3 CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot.....................................................1-15

1.5.4 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots ..............................................1-15

1.6 Connectors, Headers & Jumpers............................................................1-16

1.6.1 Front Panel Connector: JPANEL1......................................................................1-17

1.6.2 ATX 20-pin Power Connector: JATXPWR1..................................................1-19

1.6.3 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2....................................................................1-19

1.6.4 Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1 ...........................................................................1-20

1.6.5 Wake On LAN Header: JWOL1 ........................................................................1-20

1.6.6 Clear CMOS Jumper: JCMOS1..........................................................................1-20

1.6.7 Front USB Header: JUSB2 ..................................................................................1-21

1.6.8 CNR Codec Primary/Secondary Selection: J2.................................................1-21

1.6.9 DDR DIMM Voltage: J9......................................................................................1-21

1.6.10 5V/ 5VSB Selection for USB: JUSBV1 .........................................................1-22

1.6.11 5V/ 5VSB Selection for KB: JKBV1 ..............................................................1-22

1.7 Peripheral Port .......................................................................................1-23

1.7.1 PS/2 Mouse / Keyboard Connector: JKBMS1.................................................1-23

1.7.2 USB Connector: JUSB1 .......................................................................................1-24

1.7.3 Serial and Parallel Interface Ports........................................................................1-25

1.7.3.1 The Serial Interface: JCOM1/ JCOM2.............................................1-25

1.7.3.2 Parallel Interface Port: JPRNT1 ......................................................1-27

1.7.4 Game (Joystick/MIDI) Port Connector: J8 .......................................................1-28

1.7.5 Audio Port Connectors: J8....................................................................................1-28

1.7.6 Audio Subsystem....................................................................................................1-29

1.7.6.1 CD-ROM Audio-In Header: JCDIN1...............................................1-30

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1.7.6.2 CD-ROM Audio-In Header: JCDIN2...............................................1-30

1.7.6.3 Front Panel Audio Header: JAUDIO1..............................................1-30

1.7.6.4 Telephony Audio Header: JTAD1 ...................................................1-30

2. BIOS Setup................................................................................ 2-1

2.1 Main Menu...............................................................................................2-3

2.2 Standard CMOS Features ........................................................................2-6

2.3 Advanced BIOS Features.........................................................................2-9

2.4 Advanced Chipset Features....................................................................2-13

2.5 Integrated Peripherals ............................................................................2-17

2.6 Power Management Setup .....................................................................2-22

2.7 PnP/PCI Configurations .........................................................................2-27

2.8 PC Health Status ....................................................................................2-30

2.9 Frequency/Voltage Control....................................................................2-31

3. Trouble Shooting ...................................................................... 3-1

Chapter 1 Motherboard Description

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Introduction

System Overview

Congratulations on the purchase of your new system! T his motherboard is designed to

take advantage of the latest industry technology to provide you with the ultimate

solution in data processing. In the tradition of its predecessors, this motherboard

continues the commitment of reliability, performance and strives for full compliance

and compatibility with industry software and hardware standards.

M7VIB Highlights:

8 Contains on board I/O facilities, which include two serial ports, a parallel port, a PS/2

mouse port, a PS/2 keyboard port, audio ports, USB ports and a game port.

8 Contains on board IDE facilities for IDE devices such as hard disks and CD-ROM

Drives.

8 Supports the AMD-Athlon

TM

processor, a leadin g ed ge processor which brin gs to

you the latest technology in microarchitecture design, graphics performance, system

bus design, cache architecture and much more.

8 Complies with PC ATX form factor specifications.

8 Supports popular operating systems such as Windows 95/98, Windows NT, Windows

2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, Novell, UNIX, LINUX and SCO UNIX.

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1. Motherboard Description

1.1 Features

1.1.1 Hardw are

CPU

− Single Socket-A for an AMD Athlon Family processor.

− Runing at 100 or 133 MHz Front Side Bus frequency.

− The AMD Athlon system bus supports the 200/266 MHz high-speed,

split-transaction AMD Athlon system bus interface.

Speed

− Supports up to AMD Athlon

TM

XP 2000+ CPU core speeds.

− Supports up to AMD Athlon

TM

1.4 GHz CPU core speeds.

− Supports up to AMD Duron

TM

1.2 GHz CPU core speeds.

− The 33MHz 32 bit PCI 2.2 compliant.

− The 66MHz AGP 2.0 compliant interface supports 1x, 2x and 4x data

transfer mode.

− High-speed memory --The VT8366/A system controller is designed to

support 200/266 MHz DDR SDRAM DIMMs.

Chipset

− Chipset – VIA VT8366/A and VT8233A.

− Chipset – Winbond W83697HF.

DRAM Me mory

− Supports 64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB DIMM modules (4).

− Supports DDR (Double Data Rate) Synchronous DRAM (2.5 V).

− Supports 8 banks up to 4Gb DRAMs for registered DDR SDRAM

module. (DIMM x 4pcs)

− Supports 6 banks up to 3Gb DRAMs for unbuffered DDR SDRAM

module. (DIMM x 3pcs)

− 200/266 MHz Bus Frequency.

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Shadow RAM

− Motherboard is equipped with a memory controller providing shadow

RAM and support for 8 bit ROM BIOS.

Green Functionality

− Supports Award BIOS™ power management functionality.

− Has a power down timer from 1 to 15 minutes.

− Wakes from power saving sleep mode with any keyboard or mouse

activity.

BUS Slots

− (1) AGP slot.

− (1) CNR slot (Support Type B CNR only).

− (1) ACR slot

− (5) 32-bit PCI bus slots

Flas h Memory

− Supports flash memory functionality.

− Supports ESCD functionality.

Built in IDE Facilities

− Supports four IDE hard disk drives.

− Supports PIO Mode 4, Master Mode, and high performance hard disk

drives.

− Supports disk transfer rates up to 100 MB/second.

− Supports Ultra DMA 33, Ultra DMA 66, Ultra DMA 100, Ultra DMA

133 Bus Master Modes.

− Supports IDE interface with CD-ROM.

− Supports high capacity hard disk drives.

− Supports LBA mode.

Stereo AC 97 Digital Audio Codec

− Single chip audio CODEC with high S/N ratio (>90dB).

− 18-bit ADC and DAC resolution.

− Compliant with AC’97 2.2 specification.

− Meet performance requirements for audio on PC2001 systems.

− 18-bit stereo full-duplex CODEC with independent and variable

sampling rate.

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− 3D Stereo Enhancement.

I/O facilities

− One multi-mode Parallel Port capable of supportin g the followin g

specifications:

Standard & Bidirection Parallel Port.

Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP).

Extended Capabilities Port (ECP).

Normal

− Supports two serial ports, 16550 UART.

− Supports Infrared Data Transmission using IrDA.

− Supports PS/2 mouse and PS/2 keyboard.

− Supports 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, and 2.88MB floppy disk

drives.

Universal Serial Bus

− Supports two back panel Universal Serial Bus Ports and two front panel

Universal Serial Bus Ports (optional).

− Supports 48 MHz USB.

Hardware Mo nitor Func tio n

− Monitors CPU Fan Speed.

− Monitors System Voltage.

Dimensions (ATX form-factor)

− 24.4cm x 30.5cm (WxL)

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1.1.2 BIOS

− AW ARD le gal BIOS.

− Supports APM1.2.

− Supports USB Function.

− Supports ACPI.

1.1.3 Software

Operating System

− Offers the highest performance for MS-DOS, Windows NT, Windows

2000, Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows XP, Novell, LINUX,

UNIX, SCO UNIX etc.

1.1.4 Accessories

− HDD Cable.

− FDD Cable.

− Flash Memory Writer for BIOS Update.

− USB2 Cable (Optional).

− Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case (Optional).

− Fully Setup Driver CD.

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1.2 Motherboard Installation

1.2.1 System Block Diagram

CNTL

ADDR

DATA

CNTL

MEM ORY

HOST BUS

PCI BUS

HOST BUS

VT8233A

4 DDR DIMM

IDE

AC' 97

CODEC

ACR SLOT

K EYBOARD

MOUSE

PROCESSOR

AGP

M7VIB

ATX(FSB: 133/100MHz)

SUPPORTS 4 DDR DIMMS

SUPPORT 1 AGP SLOT

SUPPORTS 5 PCI SLOTS

AMD K7

SUPPORT 1 ACR SLOT

SUPPORT TELEPHONY

VIA

VT8366/A

4 USB CONN.

USB

W255

100/133MHZ

CLOCK

V LI NK

WINBOND

W83697HF

LPC

USB

FLA SH

SER.

FLOPPY

BIOS

CONN.

SER.

CONN.

SUPPORT 1 CNR SLOT

CNR SLOT

PCI CONN

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1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard

Model No.M7VIB

CPU

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCI4

PCI5

ACR 1

CNR1

FDD1

JPANEL1

JSFA N1

JCMOS1

BAT1

JATXPWR1

1

2

9

10

JTAD1

JW OL1

J2

1

JU S B 2

1

2

9

10

12

3

4

1

U2

U3

AGP SLO T

PCI SLOT

ACR SLOT

CNR SLOT

FLOPPY DISK CONN.

SECO NDARY IDE CONN.

PRIMARY IDE CONN.

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

Socket A

VT8366/A

U26

1

CPU1

Winbond

W83697

IDE1 IDE2

VT8233A

1

2

23

24

1

J9

1

2

7

8

BIOS

J8

JCOM2

JCOM1

JPRNT1

JKBV1

1

JUSBV1

1

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1.2.3 Quick Reference

A. Back Panel I/O Connectors O. Clear CMOS (JCMOS1)

B. ATX Power Connector (JATXPWR1) P. DDR DIMM Voltage (J9)

C. AGP Slot (AGP1) Q. IDE Connectors (IDE1-2)

D. Front Audio Header (JAUDIO1) R. DIMMs (DIMM1-4)

E. CD Audio-In Header (JCDIN1) S. CPU Clock Selection (JCLK1)

F. CD Audio-In Header (JCDIN2) T. ACR Slot (ACR1)

G. Telephony Header (JTAD1) U. PCI BUS Slots (PCI1-5)

H. CNR Slot (CNR1) V. North Bridge Chipset (U2) FAN

I. Codec Selection (J2) Header (JNFAN1)

J. Wake-On-LAN Header (JWOL1) W. CPU FAN Header (JCFAN1)

K. Front Panel Connector (JPANEL1) X. 5V / 5VSB Selection for USB

L. Front USB Header (JUSB2) (JUSBV1)

M. System FAN Header (JSFAN1) Y. 5V / 5VSB Selection for KB (JKBV1)

N. Floppy Disk Connector (FDD1)

CPU

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

So ck e t A

VT8366/A

Winbond

W83697

VT8233A

BIOS

ABCDEFG

H

I

M

N

O

P

Q

R

T

U

V

S

W

X

K

L

Y

J

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1.3 CPU Installation

1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A

1. Pull the lever sideways away from the socket then raise the lever up to

90-degree angle.

2. Locate Pin A in the socket and look for the white dot or cut edge in the CPU.

Match Pin A with the white dot/cut edge then insert the CPU.

3. Press the lever down.

4. Put the fan on the CPU by buckling it and then put the fan’s powerport into

the JCFAN1, then the installat ion will be completed.

C

P

U

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1.3.2 Frequency Selection: JCLK1

CPU Clock PIN 1-2 PIN 3-4

100.0MHz OFF OFF

133.3MHz ON ON

1.3.3 CPU Fan Header: JCFAN1

Pin No. Assignment

1 Ground

2 +12V

3 Sense

CPU

BAT1

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

So cke t A

VT83 66/A

W83697

VT8233A

Winbond

BIOS

JSFAN1

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1.3.4 System Fan Header: JSFAN1

Pin No. Assignment

1

Ground

2 +12V

3

Sense

1.3.5 North Bridge Chipset Fan Header: JNFAN1

Pin No. Assignment

1

Ground

2 +12V

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1.4 RAM Module Installation

1.4.1 DIMM

DRAM Access Time: 2.5V Unbuffered/ Registered DDR SDRAM PC1600/

PC2100 Type required.

DRAM Type : 64MB/ 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB/ 1GB DIMM Module (184 pin)

Total Memory Size

Devices used on

DIMM

DIMM 1

(2 Rows)

x64

DIMM 2

(2 Rows)

x64

DIMM 3

(2 Rows)

x64

DIMM 4

(2 Rows)

x64

64M (4Mx4x4banks) 256 M 256 M 256 M 256 M

64M (2Mx8x4banks) 128 M 128 M 128 M 128 M

64M (1Mx16x4banks) 64 M 64 M 64 M 64 M

128M (8Mx4x4banks 512 M 512 M 512 M 512 M

128M (4Mx8x4banks) 256 M 256 M 256 M 256 M

128M (2Mx16x4banks) 128 M 128 M 128 M 128 M

256M (16Mx4x4banks) 1 G 1 G 1 G 1 G

256M (8Mx8x4banks) 512 M 512 M 512 M 512 M

256M (4Mx16x4banks) 256 M 256 M 256 M 256 M

512M (16Mx8x4banks) 1 G 1 G 1 G 1 G

512M (8Mx16x4banks) 512 M 512 M 512 M 512 M

* This M7VIB motherboard does not support with parity DIMM.

*The list shown above for DRAM co nfiguratio n is only for reference.

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1.4.2 How to install a DIMM Module

1. The DIMM socket has a “ Plastic Safety

Tab”, and the DIMM memory module has

an “Asymmetrical notch”, so the DIMM

memory module can only fit into the slot

in one direction.

2. Push the tabs out. Insert the DIMM

memory modules into the socket at a

90-degree angle, and then push down

vertica lly so that it will fit into the place.

3. The Mounting Holes and plastic tabs

should fit over the edge and hold the

DIMM memory modules in place.

Single Sided DIMM

Double Sided DIMM

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1.5 Slots

The slots in this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to

the system bus. Expansion slots are a mean of adding or enhancing the motherboard's

features and capabilities. With these efficient facilities, you can increase the

motherboard's capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of

the basic system.

CPU

PCI SLOT

ACR SLOT

CNR SLOT

Socket A

VT8366/A

Winbond

W83697

VT8233 A

BIOS

DIMM1

DI MM 2

DIMM3

DI MM 4

AGP SLOT

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1.5.1 ACR (Advanced Communication Riser) Slot

The ACR specification is an open Industry Standard Architecture, and it defines a

hardware scalable riser card interface, which supports audio and modem only.

1.5.2 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot

Unlike the mouse ports, keyboard ports and printer ports, this motherboard does not

have built in video facilities; and therefore, requires a video card for one of the

expansion slots. Your monitor will attach directly to that video card. This

motherboard supports video cards for PCI and ISA slots, but it is also equipped

with an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP). An AGP card will take advantage of

AGP technology for improved video efficiency and performance, especially with

3D graphics.

1.5.3 CNR (Communication Network Riser) Slot

The CNR specification is an open Industry Standard Architecture, and it defines a

hardware scalable riser card interface, which supports audio and modem only.

1.5.4 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots

This motherboard is equipped with 5 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral

Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards, which has

supplanted the older ISA bus standard in most parts. This PCI slot is designated as

32 bits.

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