Biostar 945GC MICRO 775, 945GC-M7 SE Setup Manual

945GC-M7 SE / 945GC Micro 775

Setup Manual

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Table of Con ten ts

Cha pter 1: In trodu ctio n ........................................ 1

1.1 Before You Start................................................................................1

1.2 Package Checklist............................................................................. 1

1.3 Motherboard Features...................................................................... 2

1.4 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 6.x)............................................... 4

1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 5.x)............................................... 4

1.6 Motherboard Layout (for 945GC-M7 SE).......................................5

1.7 Motherboard Layout (for 945GC Micro 775)................................. 6

Chapter 2: Ha rdware In stallation........................... 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: He aders & Jumpe r s Setup................... 14

3.1 How to Setup Jumpers.................................................................... 14

3.2 Detail Settings..................................................................................14

Chapter 4: Usefu l Help......................................... 21

4.1 Driver Installation Note..................................................................21

4.2 Award BIOS Beep Code..................................................................22

4.3 Extra Information............................................................................22

4.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 24

Cha pter 5: Wa r p Speeder™ III............................. 25

5.1 Introduction......................................................................................25

5.2 System Requirement.......................................................................25

5.3 Installation ....................................................................................... 26

5.4 WarpSpeeder™ III.............................................................................27

Appendencies: SPEC I n Othe r Langu a ge .............. 32

German.................................................................................................................. 32

France .................................................................................................................... 34

Italian..................................................................................................................... 36

Spanish................................................................................................................... 38

Portuguese............................................................................................................ 40

Polish......................................................................................................................42

Russian................................................................................................................... 44

Arabic.....................................................................................................................46

Japanese ................................................................................................................ 48

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

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
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
Serial ATA Cable X 1
FDD Cable X 1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

945GC-M7 SE 945GC Micro 775

CPU

LGA 775

Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pent ium D /

Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz

*It is recommended to use processors with 95W

power consumption.

Supports Hyper-Threading

Execute D isab le Bit

Enhanced Inte l SpeedSt ep

Extended Memory 64 Technology

LGA 775

Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pent ium D /

Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz

*It is recommended to use processors with 95W

power consumption.

Supports Hyper-Threading

Execute D isab le Bit

Enhanced Inte l SpeedSt ep

Extended Memory 64 Technology

FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz

Chipset

Intel 945GC

Int e l ICH7

Intel 945GC

Int e l ICH7

Graphics

Intel GMA 950

Max S hared V ideo Me mo ry is 224 MB

Intel GMA 950

Max S hared V ideo Me mo ry is 224 MB

Super I/O

ITE IT8712F

H/W Mon ito r

Fan Sp eed Contro ller

ITE's "S mart Guard ian" fu nct ion

ITE IT8712F

H/W Mon ito r

Fan Sp eed Contro ller

ITE's "S mart Guard ian" fu nct ion

Main

Memory

DIMM Slots x 2

Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2

Max Memory Capacity 2GB

Dual Chan ne l Mode DDR 2 me mo ry mod u le

Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667

Register ed DIMM and ECC D IMM is not

supported

DIMM Slots x 2

Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2

Max Memory Capacity 2GB

Dual Chan ne l Mode DDR 2 me mo ry mod u le

Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667

Register ed DIMM and ECC D IMM is not

supported

IDE

Int eg r ated IDE Co ntro ller

Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 Bus Master Mode

supports PIO Mode 0~4,

Int eg r ated IDE Co ntro ller

Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 Bus Master Mode

supports PIO Mode 0~4,

SATA

Integrated Serial ATA Controller

Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.

SATA Version 2.0 spe cif ic at ion co mpliant .

Integrated Serial ATA Controller

Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.

SATA Version 2.0 spe cif ic at ion co mpliant .

LAN

Realtek RTL 8100C / 8110SC (optional)

10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation (Gigabit

Realtek RTL 8100C / 8110SC (optional)

10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation (Gigabit

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bandwidth is for RTL 8110SC only)

Half / Full duplex capability

bandwidth is for RTL 8110SC only)

Half / Full duplex capability

Sound

Codec

ALC662(Ver 6.x)

5.1 channels audio out (Ver 6.x)

High-Definition Audio support

ALC861VD(Ver 6.x) / ALC888(Ver 5.x)

5.1 channels audio out (Ver 6.x)

7.1 channels audio out (Ver 5.x)

High-Definition Audio support

PCI Express x16 slot x1 PCI Express x16 slot x1

PCI Express x1 slot x1 PCI Express x1 slot x1

Slots

PCI slot x2 PC I slot x2

Floppy connector x1 Floppy conne cto r x 1

IDE Conn ector x1 IDE Conn ector x1

Printer Port Connect or x1 Print er Po rt Connector x 1

SATA Connector x4 SATA Connector x 4

Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1

Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1

CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1

S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1

CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1

System Fan header x1 System Fan header x1

Clear CMOS header x1 Clear C MOS he ader x1

USB co nnector x2 USB connector x 2

Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Conn ector (24pin) x1

On Board

Connector

Power Connector (4pin) x 1 Power Conn ector (4pin) x1

Back Panel

I/O

PS/2 Keybo ard x1

PS/2 Mous e x1

Serial Port x1

VGA port x1

LAN port x1

USB Port x4

Audio Jack (Ver 6.x) x3

PS/2 Keybo ard x1

PS/2 Mous e x1

Serial Port x1

VGA port x1

LAN port x1

USB Port x4

Audio Jack (Ver 6.x) x3

Audio Jack (Ver 5.x) x6

Board Size 219 (W) x 235 (L) mm 219 (W) x 235 (L) mm

OS Support

Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA

Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove

support for any OS with or without notice.

Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA

Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove

support for any OS with or without notice.

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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X)

VGA1

PS/2
Mouse

PS/2
Keyboard

COM1 USBX2USBX2

LAN

Line In/
Surround

Line Out

Mic In 1 /
Bass / Cent er

1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 5.X)

VGA1

PS/2
Mouse

PS/2
Keyboard

COM1 USBX2USBX2

LAN

Line In

Line Out

Mic In

Center

Rear

Side

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.

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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GC-M7 SE)

DDR2_A1

DDR2_B1

FDD1

PEX1_ 1

PEX1 6_ 1

PCI1

PCI2

JPANEL1

JUSB4JUSB3

JATXPWR1

JCFAN1

JATXPWR2

SATA1SATA 3

SATA2SATA4

Codec

JC DIN1

JSFAN1

LAN

BAT1

Intel

ICH7

LGA775

CPU1

Intel

945GC

JAUDI OF1

Super

I/O

JKBM S1

JUSB2

JRJ45USB1

C
O
M
1

J
C

O
M

1

JVGA1

JAUDIO1

JS PDI F _OU T

IDE1

JC MOS 1

JPRNT1

BIOS

Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR 945GC MICRO 775)

DDR2_A1

DDR2_B1

FDD1

PEX1_ 1

PEX1 6_1

PCI1

PCI2

JPANEL1

JUSB4JUSB3

JATXPWR1

JCFAN1

SATA1SATA 3

SATA2SATA4

Code c

JC DIN1

JSFAN1

LAN

BAT1

BIOS

Intel

ICH7

LGA775

CPU1

Intel

945GC

JAUDI OF1

Super

I/O

JKBM S1

JUSB2

JRJ45USB1

COM1

JCOM1

JVGA1

JAUDIO2

(for Ver 5.x)

JS PDI F _OU T

IDE1

JC MOS 1

JPRNT1

JATXPWR2

JKBV1

JU SBV 1

JU SBV 3_ 1

AUD IO1

(for Ver 6.x)

Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INS TALLATI ON

2.1 I

NSTALLING 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 manufact urer.
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

1

3

JSFAN1

3 FAN RPM rate

sense

Note:

The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support 4-pin and 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 and should be connected to GND.

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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY

A. DDR2 module

DDR2_B1

DDR2_A1

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.

B. Me m o ry C apacity

DIMM Socket

Location

DDR2 Module Total Memory Size

DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1

DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1

Max me mory 2GB.

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C. D ual C h ann e l Memory in stallati o n

To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module
must meet the following requirements:

Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the following
table.

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 CONNECTO R S AND SLOTS

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.

1

2

34

33

IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors

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.

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2

1

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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, for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally.

PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot

- PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.

- Data transfer 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 over the traditional PCI architecture.

PE X1 _1

PEX16_1

PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots

The motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.

PCI1

PCI2

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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.

1

SLP

PWR_LED

ON/OFF

RS T

HLED

SPK

++

+

9

-

-

8

16

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 P ow er S o urc e C onne 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

1

12

13

24

24 Ground

JATXPWR2 : ATX P ow er S o urc e C onne ctor

By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.

Pin

Assignment

1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground

12

34

4 Ground

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JUSB3/JUSB4: 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.

Pin Assignment

1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB­4 USB­5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key

1

9

210

JUSB4JUSB3

10 NC

SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface,
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+

1

4

7

SATA4 S ATA2

SATA3 SATA1

7 Ground

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JSPDIF _OUT: Digital Audio out Connectors

This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.

Pin

Assignment

1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT1

13

3 Ground

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.

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

19

210

1

9210

945GC-M7 S

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945GC Micro 775

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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..

Pin

Assignment

1 Left Channel

Input
2 Ground
3 Ground

14

4 Right Channel

Input

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.

1

3

Pin 1-2 Close:

Normal Operation (Default).

1

3

1

3

Pin 2-3 Close:

Clear CMOS data.

※ Clear CMOS Procedures:

1. Remove AC power line.

2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.

3. Wait for five seconds.

4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.

5. Power on the AC.

6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.

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JKBV1: Powe r Source He ade r for PS /2 K e yboard and Mous e
(Only for 945GC Micro 775)

3

1

Pin 1-2 Close

+5V for PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.

13

31

Pin 2-3 close

PS/2 keyboard and mouse are
powered by +5V standby
voltage.

Note:

In order to support this function “Power-on system via keyboard and mouse”, “JKBV1”
jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3.

JUSBV1/JUSBV3_1: P ower Source Headers for USB Ports
(Only for 945GC Micro 775)

Pin 1-2 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JRJ45USB1/JUSB2.

JUSBV3_1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB3/JUSB4).

Pin 2-3 Close:

JUSBV1: USB ports at JRJ45USB1/JUSB2 are powered by +5V standby

voltage.

JUSBV3_1: USB ports at front panel (JUSB3/JUSB4) are powered by +5V

standby voltage.

13

Pin 1-2 close

13

13

JUSBV1

JUSBV3_1

13

Pin 2-3 close

Note:

In order to support this function “Power-On system via USB device,” “JUSBV1/
JUSBV3_1” jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 i ndividually.

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JPRNT 1: Printer Po rt Conne cto r

This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.

1

25

2

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy

9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5 26 Key

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CHAPTER 4: USE FUL HELP

4.1 D

RIVER INSTALLATION NOTE

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.

Note:

If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to
locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.

A. Driver Installat ion

To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will
list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system.
Click on each device driver to launch the installation program.

B. Software Installat ion

To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide
will list the software available for your system, click on each software title
to launch the installation program.

C. Manual

Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver
CD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.

Note:

Yo u will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version
of Acrobat Reader software from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE

Beep Sound Meaning

One long beep followed by two short
beeps

Video card not found or video card
memory bad

High-low siren sound CPU overheated

System will shut down automatically

One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST

Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install

4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION

A. BIOS Update

After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is invaded by virus, the
Boot-Block function will help to restore BIOS. If the following message
is shown after boot-up the system, it means the BIOS contents are
corrupted.

In this Case, please follow the procedure below to restore the BIOS:

1. Make a bootable floppy disk.

2. Download the Flash Utility “AWDFLASH.exe” from the Biostar
website: www.biostar.com.tw

3. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS
from Biostar website.

4. Copy “AWDFLASH.exe” and respectively BIOS into floppy disk.

5. Insert the bootable disk into floppy drive and press Enter.

6. System will boot-up to DOS prompt.

7. Type “Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r” in DOS prompt.
(xxxx means BIOS name.)

8. System will update BIOS automatically and restart.

9. The BIOS has bee n recovered and will work properly.

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B. 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.

In this case, please double check:

1. The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface.

2. CPU fan is rotated normally.

3. CPU fan speed is fulfilling with the CPU speed.

After confirmed, please follow steps below to relief the CPU
0protection function.

1. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds.

2. Wait for seconds.

3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system.

Or you can:

1. Clear the CMOS data.
(See “Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1” section)

2. Wait for seconds.

3. Power on the system again.

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4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING

Probable Solution

1. No power to the system at all
Power light don’t illuminate, fan
inside power supply does not turn
on.

2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not turn on.

1. Make sure power cable is
securely plugged in.

2. Replace cable.

3. Contact technical support.

System inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drive is spinning.

Using even pressure on both ends of
the DIMM, press down firmly until the
module snaps into place.

System does not boot from hard disk
drive, can be booted from optical drive.

1. Check cable running from disk to
disk controller board. Make sure
both ends are securely plugged
in; check the drive type in the
standard CMOS setup.

2. Backing up the hard drive is
extremely important. All hard
disks are capable of breaking
down at any time.

System only boots from optical drive.
Hard disk can be read and applications
can be used but booting from hard disk
is impossible.

1. Back up data and applications
files.

2. Reformat the hard drive.
Re-install applications and data
using backup disks.

Screen message says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”

Review system’s equipment. Make sure
correct information is in setup.

Cannot boot system after installing
second hard drive.

1. Set master/slave jumpers
correctly.

2. Run SETUP program and select
correct drive types. Call the drive
manufacturers for compatibility
with other drives.