Biostar 945P-A7G Owner's manual

Category
Motherboards
Type
Owner's manual
945P-A7G/945PL-A7G Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .............................................1
1.1 Before You Start...................................................................1
1.2 Package Checklist................................................................1
1.3 Motherboard Features..........................................................2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors (Ver 6.x)............................................ 4
1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (Ver 5.x)............................................ 4
1.6 Motherboard Layout (for Ver 6.x)..........................................5
1.7 Motherboard Layout (for Ver 5.x).......................................... 6
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation..............................7
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................7
2.2 FAN Headers........................................................................9
2.3 Installing System Memory.....................................................10
2.4 Connectors and Slots............................................................12
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .....................14
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers..........................................................14
3.2 Detail Settings.....................................................................14
Chapter 4: Useful Help .............................................19
4.1 Driver Installation Note .......................................................19
4.2 Award BIOS Beep Code........................................................20
4.3 Extra Information................................................................20
4.4 Troubleshooting...................................................................21
Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder III .................................22
5.1 Introduction........................................................................22
5.2 System Requirement............................................................22
5.3 Installation.........................................................................23
5.4 WarpSpeeder™ III................................................................24
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language ................30
German................................................................................................30
France..................................................................................................32
Italian..................................................................................................34
Spanish................................................................................................36
Portuguese...........................................................................................38
Polish...................................................................................................40
Russian................................................................................................42
Arabic..................................................................................................44
Japanese..............................................................................................46
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
Tha nk you for choosing our pro duct. Before yo u sta rt installing the
mo the rboa rd , plea se make sure you fo llow the instructions be low:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
s ufficie nt ligh ting .
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
be fo re ope ra tion.
Befo re you take the mo the rboa rd ou t f rom a n ti-s ta tic
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounde d appliance, o r use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avo id tou ch ing the compone nts o n mo the rboa rd o r the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastene d sma ll parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which ma y damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and wate r.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable x 1
Se ria l ATA Cab le x 1
Use rs Manual x 1
Fully Setup Driver CD x 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x 1
FDD Cable x 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable x 1 (optiona l)
S/PDIF Cable x 1 (optional)
Se ria l ATA Po we r Cab le x 1 (o p tio nal)
Note: The package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
945P-A7G 945PL-A7G
CPU
LGA 77 5
Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz
Supports Hy per -Thre ading
Execute Disable Bit
Enha nced Intel SpeedStep
Extende d Memor y 64 Tech nolog y
LGA 77 5
Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz
Supports Hy per -Thre ading
Execute Disable Bit
Enha nced Intel SpeedStep
Extende d Memor y 64 Tech nolog y
FSB 533 / 80 0 / 1 06 6 MHz 533 / 80 0 / 1 06 6 MHz
Chipset
Intel 9 45P
Intel ICH7
Intel 9 45PL
Intel ICH7
Super I/O
ITE IT 87 12F
H/W Monitor
Fan Spee d Co ntroller
ITE's "Smart G uardia n" fu nction
ITE IT 87 12F
H/W Monitor
Fan Spee d Co ntroller
ITE's "Smart G uardia n" fu nction
Main
Memory
DIMM Slots x 4
Eac h DIMM sup ports 2 56/ 51 2MB & 1GB
DDR2
Max Memory C apicity 4GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR 2 memory module
Supports D DR2 5 33 / 667
DIMM Slots x 2
Eac h DIMM sup ports 2 56/ 51 2MB & 1GB
DDR2
Max Memory C apicity 2GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR 2 memory module
Supports D DR2 4 00 / 533
IDE
Integrated I DE Controller
Ultra DMA 33~100 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mo de 0~4,
Integrated I DE Controller
Ultra DMA 33~100 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mo de 0~4,
SATA
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
LAN
Realtek RTL 8110SC
10/ 100 /1000 Mb/s auto neg otiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Realtek RTL 8110SC
10/ 100 /1000 Mb/s auto neg otiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Sound
Codec
ALC861VD(Ver 6.x) / ALC88 8(Ver 5.x)
5.1 c ha nnels a udio o ut (Ver 6.x)
7.1 c ha nnels a udio o ut (Ver 5.x)
High- Defi nition Audio s upport
ALC861VD(Ver 6.x) / ALC88 8(Ver 5.x)
5.1 c ha nnels a udio o ut (Ver 6.x)
7.1 c ha nnels a udio o ut (Ver 5.x)
High- Defi nition Audio s upport
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945P-A7G 945PL-A7G
PCI Express x 16 slot x1 PCI Express x 16 slot x1
PCI Express x 1 slot x2 PCI Express x 1 slot x2 Slots
PCI slot x3 PCI slot x3
Floppy connector x1 Floppy connector x1
IDE Co nnector x1 IDE Co nnector x1
SATA Connector x4 SATA Connector x4
Front Pa nel Co nnector x1 Front Pa nel Co nnector x1
Front Audi o Co nnector x1 Front Audi o Co nnector x1
CD-in Co nnector x1 CD-in Co nnector x1
S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1
CPU Fan hea der x1 CPU Fan hea der x1
System Fan hea der x1 System Fan hea der x1
Chassis open header (optional) x1 Chassis open header (optional) x1
Clear CMOS header x1 Clear CMOS header x1
USB connector x2 USB connector x2
Power Connector (24pi n) x1 Power Connector (24pi n) x1
On Board
Connector
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mo use x1
Serial Port x1
Printer Port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio J ack (Ver 6.x) x3
Audio J ack (Ver 5.x) x6
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mo use x1
Serial Port x1
Printer Port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio J ack (Ver 6.x) x3
Audio J ack (Ver 5.x) x6
Board Size 205 (W) x 30 5 (L) mm 205 (W) x 30 5 (L) mm
OS
Support
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the ri
g
ht to add or remo ve
support for any OS with or without notice.
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the ri
g
ht to add or remove
support for any OS with or without notice.
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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 6.X)
PS/2
Mouse
PS/ 2
Keyboard
USBX2USBX2
LAN
COM1
Lin e In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
Printer Port
1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 5.X)
PS/2
Mouse
PS/ 2
Keyboard
USBX2USBX2
LA N
COM1
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Center
Re ar
Side
Pr int e r P ort
Since t he au dio c hip s up por ts Hig h Definiti on A udio Specific atio n, t he func tion of eac h a udi o
jack c an be d efine d b y sof twar e. T he in pu t / out pu t fu nctio n o f e ach au dio jac k listed ab o ve
represe nts t he def ault s etti ng. Ho wever, when c on necti ng e xter nal microph on e t o t he au dio
port, pleas e us e t he Lin e I n ( blu e) an d Mic In (Pin k) a udio j ac k.
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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 6.X)
DDR2_A1
DDR 2_A2 (Only for 945P-A7G )
DDR2_B1
DDR 2_B2 (Only for 945P-A7G )
FDD1
IDE1
PEX1
_
1
PEX1
_
2
PEX16_1
PCI1
PCI 2
PCI 3
JPA NEL 1
JATX PW R1
JC FA N1
JATX PWR 2
JAUDIO 1
JAUDIOF1
Super
I/O
JC I1
(
O
p
tional
)
JCMOS1
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
Codec
JCDIN1
JSP DI F
_
OU T
JSFAN1
10 /1 00 LA N
BAT1
BIOS
JKBMS1
JRJ45USB1
Intel
ICH7
LGA775
CPU1
C
O
M
1
J
C
O
M
1
Intel
945P
or
945PL
JPRNT1
Note: represents the 1
st
pin.
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1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 5.X)
DDR2_A1
DDR 2_A2 (Only for 945P-A7G )
DDR2_B1
DDR 2_B2 (Only for 945P-A7G )
FDD1
IDE1
PEX1
_
1
PEX1
_
2
PEX16_1
PCI1
PCI 2
PCI 3
JPA NEL 1
JATX PW R1
JC FAN1
JATX PWR2
JAUDIO2
JAUDIOF1
Super
I/O
JC I1
(
O
p
tional
)
JCMOS1
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
Codec
JCDIN1
JSP DI F
_
OUT
JSFAN1
10 /1 00 LA N
BAT1
BIOS
JKBMS1
JRJ45USB1
Intel
ICH7
LGA775
CPU1
CO M1JC OM1
Intel
945P
or
945PL
JPRNT1
Note: represents the 1
st
pin.
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
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.
Pin-Cap
Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
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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.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
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2.2 FAN HEADERS
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.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
1
4
JCFAN1
4 Smart Fan
Control
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
JSFAN1
31
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The JCFAN1 a nd JSFAN1 s up port 4- pin and 3-pin h ead co nnec tor. W he n co nn ecting
with wir es ont o c onn ect ors, ple ase no te that t he r e d wir e is t he positi ve an d s houl d b e
conn ected t o pi n#2, and th e bl ac k wire is Gro und a nd s ho uld b e c on nect ed to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A2( On ly for )945P-A7G
DDR2_B1
DDR2_B2( On ly for )945P-A7G
1. 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.
2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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B. Memory Capacity
For 945P-A7G
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR Module Total Memory Size
DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max memory 4GB.
For 945PL-A7G
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR Module Total Memory Size
DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max memory 2GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory installation
To trigger the Dual Channel f unction of the motherboard, the memory module
must meet the following requirements:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the f ollowing table.
For 945P-A7G
Dual Channel Status
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2
Enabled O X O X
Enabled X O X O
Enabled O O O O
For 945PL-A7G
Dual Channel Status
DDR2_A1
DDR2_B1
Disabled O X
Disabled X O
Enabled O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
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.
1
234
33
IDE1: Hard Disk Connector
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 functionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so y ou can connect
up to two hard disk driv es.
IDE1
40
21
39
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PEX16_1: 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.
PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express x1 Slots
- PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
- Data transf er bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
- PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
- 2X bandwidth ov er the traditional PCI architecture.
PEX16_1
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PCI1/PCI2/PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI stands f or
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI3
PCI2
PCI1
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 H
OW TO SET UP JUMPERS
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is
placed on pins, the jumper isclose”, if not, that means the jumper is
open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAIL SET T ING S
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button, and speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front
panel switch functions.
1
SLP
PW R
_
LED
On/Off
RST
HLED
SP K
++
+
8
-
-
916
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 Sleep control
2 N/A 10 Ground
Sleep button
3 N/A 11 N/A N/A
4 Speaker
Speaker
connector
12 Power LED (+)
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
Hard drive LED
14 Power LED (-)
Power LED
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Reset button
16 Ground
Power-on button
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JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Conne ctor
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 Ground
4 +5V
5 Ground
6 +5V
7 Ground
8 PW_OK
9 Standby Voltage
+5V
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 2 x 12 Detect
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 Ground
16 PS_ON
17 Ground
18 Ground
19 Ground
20 -5V
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
13
1
24 12
24 Ground
JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Conne ctor
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
3
41
2
4 Ground
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JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This motherboard prov ides 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 dev ices, like USB card reader.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
4 USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
210
9
1
JUSB3 JUSB4
10 NC
JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC f ront
panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
1
9
2
10
JCDIN1: CD-ROM 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..
Pin
Assignment
1 Left Channel
Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
14
4 Right Channel
Input
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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS saf e setting
and the CMOS data, please carefully f ollow the procedures to avoid damaging
the motherboard.
13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (Default).
13
13
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remov e AC power line.
2. Set the jumper toPin 2-3 close.
3. Wait f or f ive seconds.
4. Set the jumper toPin 1-2 close.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
JCI1: Chassis O pen Heade r (Optional)
This connector allows system to monitor PC case open status. If the signal has
been triggered, it will record to the CMOS and show the message on next
boot-up.
Pin
Assignment
1 Case open signal
12
2 Ground
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SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4channels SATA interf ace, it
satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
SATA 4
SATA1 SATA 3
SATA2
174
7 Ground
JSPDIF_OUT: Digital Audio out Connectors
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output
header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
31
3 Ground
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