Biostar 945GC-230, 945GC-330 Owner's Manual
945GC-230/945GC-330 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 ..................................................................... 3
1.5 Motherboard Layout......................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation .......................... 5
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................... 5
2.2 FAN Headers...................................................................................... 5
2.3 Installing System Memory ................................................................ 6
2.4 Connectors and Slots......................................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .................... 8
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers ...................................................................... 8
3.2 Detail Settings.................................................................................... 8
Chapter 4: Useful Help ........................................ 13
4.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 13
4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code....................................................................... 14
4.3 Extra Information............................................................................ 15
4.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 16
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 18
German.................................................................................................................. 18
French .................................................................................................................... 20
Italian..................................................................................................................... 22
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 24
Portugue se ............................................................................................................ 26
Polish...................................................................................................................... 28
Russian ................................................................................................................... 30
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 32
Japanese ................................................................................................................ 34
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
945GC-230/945GC-330
1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
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.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or 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 unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable X 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
Installation Guide X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside)
Serial ATA Cable X 1
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
SPEC
BGA 437
CPU
FSB 533 MHz
Chipset
Graphics Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video Memory is 224MB
Super I/O
Main
Memory
IDE Int egr ated IDE Co ntr o l le r
SATA Integrated Serial ATA Controller
LAN Realtek RTL8102EL
Sound
Codec
Slot PCI slot x1 Supports PCI expansion card
On Board
Connector
Int e l CP U On- board
Intel Atom N230 CPU (945GC-230)
Intel Atom N330 CPU (945GC-330)
Intel 945GC
Int e l ICH7
ITE 8718F
Prov ides the mos t commonly us ed legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
DIMM Slots x 1
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1/2 GB
DDR2
Max Memory Capacity 2GB
Supports DDR2 400 / 533
ALC662
IDE Conn ecto r x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device
SATA Connector x2 Each connector suppo rts 1 SATA devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilit ies
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function
System Fan header x2 Sys tem Fan Po wer supply
Clear CMOS header x1 Res tore CMOS dat a to factory def ault
Supports Hyper-Threading
Execute D isab le Bit
Extended Memory 64 Technology
En viro nment C ont rol in iti at ives ,
H/W Mon itor
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian" funct ion
Singa l Chann el Mode DDR2 memory modu le
Register ed DIMM and ECC D IMM is not support ed
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 spe c if icat ion co mp liant.
10 / 100 Mb/s auto negot iation
Half / Full duplex capability
5.1 channels audio out
High-Definition Audio support
2
SPEC
USB connector x2 Each connector s upports 2 fro nt panel US B ports
Power Connector (24pin) x1
Serial port Connector x1
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
Serial Port x1
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size 170 (W) x 170 (L) mm Mini ITX
OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32/ Vista 64
Printer Port x1
VGA port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Connects to Power supply
Connects to RS-232 Port
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Provide RS-232 Serial connection
Provide 1 connection for printer
Connects to monitor.
Connects to RJ-45 ethernet cable
Connects to USB devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Biostar reserves the r ight to add or remove support
for any OS with or without notice.
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
945GC-230/945GC-330
PS/2
Mouse
PS/ 2
VGA COM Port
Printer Port
LAN
USBX2USBX2
Keyboard
Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each audio
jack can be defined by software. The input / output function of each audio jack listed above
represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to the audio
port, please use the Line In (Blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Cent er
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JKBMS 1
JVG1
C
O
J
M
C
1
O
M
1
JUSB1
JUSBL AN1
JAUDIO1
JPRNT1
JCOM2
Codec
JUSBV3
JCDI N1
JAUDIOF1
JATXPWR1
JSFAN 2
Super
I/O
LA N
JUSBV4
BIOS
JUSB3
JUSB2
PCI1
Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
Intel
Atom
N230/
N330
CPU1
Intel
945GC
NB1
Intel
ICH7
JC MOS 1
SATA 1
JSFAN 1
SATA2
JPANEL1
DIMMA1
ID E 1
BT1
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 I
NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
The motherboard includes an embedded Intel Atom N230 / N330
processor, and a heatsink has been installed to provide sufficient cooling.
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 manufact urer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
JSFAN1/JSFAN2: System Fan Header
JSFAN1
JSFAN2
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Note:
JSFAN1/2 support 3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors,
please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the
black wire is Ground a nd should be co nnected to GND.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. DDR2 Module
DIMMA1
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
DIMM Socket
Location
DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Max memory 2GB.
2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
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.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect
up to two hard disk drives.
945GC-230/945GC-330
DDR2 Module Total Memory Size
39
40
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2
PCI1: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot
The motherboard 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
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 H
OW TO SETUP JUMPERS
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
3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button, and speaker connections. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front
panel switch functions.
PWR_LED
9
1
SLP
SPK
++
HLED
ON/OFF
-
-
+
RST
16
8
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 Sleep control
2 N/A 10 Ground
3 N/ A 11 N/ A N/A
4 Speaker
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Speaker
Connector
Hard drive
LED
Reset button
12 Power LED (+)
14 Power LED (-)
16 Ground
Sleep button
Power LED
Power-on button
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JATXPWR1: AT X P ower Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
112
13 24
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Gro und
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Gro und
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Gro und
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, providing user to connect
additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with
internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB4 USB5 USB+
JUSB3
10
2
19
JUSB2
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
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SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s.
JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
SATA1 SATA2
1
4
7
210
19
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
7 Ground
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
JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc..
10
Assignment
Pin
1 Left Channel
Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel
14
Input
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