Biostar 945P-A7G, 945PL-A7G 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 Mo t he r boa r d Layo u t (fo r Ver 6.x)..........................................5
1.7 Mot he r boa r d Layou t (for Ver 5.x )..........................................6
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation..............................7
2.1 Installing Ce ntral Pro ce ssing Unit (CPU)................................ 7
2.2 FAN Headers........................................................................9
2.3 Installing System Memory.....................................................10
2.4 Con nec tors and Slo ts............................................................12
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .....................14
3.1 How to Setu p Jum per s..........................................................14
3.2 Det ail Settin gs.....................................................................14
Chapter 4: Useful Help .............................................19
4.1 Dr i ve r Insta llat ion Note.......................................................19
4.2 Award BIOS Bee p Code ........................................................20
4.3 Extra Information................................................................20
4.4 Troubleshooting...................................................................21
Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder™ III .................................22
5.1 Introductio n........................................................................22
5.2 System Requirement............................................................22
5.3 Installation.........................................................................23
5.4 WarpSpeede r™ 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
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
945P-A7G/945PL-A7G
1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
Tha nk you for choosing our produ ct. Before you s tart installing the
mo the rboa rd, plea se make su re you follo w the ins tructio ns be low:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
s uf ficie nt li gh ting .
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
be fo re ope ra tion .
Befo re you tak e the mo the rboa rd o u t f rom an ti -s ta ti c
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avo id tou ch ing the com po ne nts o n mo the rboa rd o r the
rea r side of the boa rd unless ne cessary. Hold the bo ard
on the edge , do not try to bend o r flex the board.
Do no t lea ve any un fastene d 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
sou rce, humid a ir and water.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable x 1
Se ria l ATA C a b le x 1
Use r’s Manua l 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
LGA 77 5
Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz
CPU
FS B 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
IDE
SATA
LAN
Sound
Codec
Suppor ts Hy per -Thre adin g
Execute Dis able Bit
Enha nced Intel SpeedStep
Extende d Mem or y 6 4 Tech nolog y
Int el 9 45P
Intel ICH7
ITE I T 8712F
H/W Monitor
Fan S pee d C o ntroller
ITE' s "S m art G uardia n" func tion
DIMM Slots x 4
Eac h DI MM s up ports 2 56/ 512M B & 1GB
DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Dual C hannel Mode DDR 2 memory module
Supports DDR 2 5 33 / 667
Integrated IDE Controller
Ultra DMA 33~100 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mo de 0~4,
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
Realtek RTL 8110SC
10/ 100 /1000 Mb/s aut o neg ot iation
Half / Full duplex capability
ALC861VD(V er 6. x) / ALC88 8(Ver 5. x)
5.1 cha nnels a udio o ut (V er 6. x)
7.1 cha nnels a udio o ut (V er 5. x)
High- Defi nition Audio s upport
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LGA 77 5
Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz
Suppor ts Hy per -Thre adin g
Execute Dis able Bit
Enha nced Intel SpeedStep
Extende d Mem or y 6 4 Tech nolog y
Int el 9 45PL
Intel ICH7
ITE I T 8712F
H/W Monitor
Fan S pee d C o ntroller
ITE' s "S m art G uardia n" func tion
DIMM Slots x 2
Eac h DI MM s up ports 2 56/ 512M B & 1GB
DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 2GB
Dual C hannel Mode DDR 2 memory module
Supports DDR 2 4 00 / 533
Integrated IDE Controller
Ultra DMA 33~100 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mo de 0~4,
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
Realtek RTL 8110SC
10/ 100 /1000 Mb/s aut o neg ot iation
Half / Full duplex capability
ALC861VD(V er 6. x) / ALC88 8(Ver 5. x)
5.1 cha nnels a udio o ut (V er 6. x)
7.1 cha nnels a udio o ut (V er 5. x)
High- Defi nition Audio s upport
945P-A7G/945PL-A7G
g
g
945P-A7G 945PL-A7G
PCI Expr ess x 16 slot x1 PCI Expr ess x 16 slot x1
PCI Expr ess x 1 slot x2 PCI Expr ess x 1 slot x2 Slots
PCI s lot x3 PCI slot x3
Floppy connector x1 Floppy connector x1
IDE C o nnect or x1 IDE Co nnect or x1
SATA Connector x4 SATA Connector x4
Front Pa nel Co nnec tor x1 Front Pa nel C o nnect or x1
Front Audi o Connector x1 Front Audi o Connector x1
CD-in C o nnect or x1 C D-i n Co nnect or x1
On Board
Connector
Back Panel
I/O
Board Siz e 205 (W) x 30 5 (L) mm 205 (W ) x 305 (L) mm
OS
Suppor t
S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1
CPU Fan hea der x1 C PU Fan hea der x1
System Fan hea der x1 S ystem 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
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector ( 4pin) x1
PS/2 Keyb oard 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
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the ri
support for any OS with or without notice.
ht t o add or remo ve
PS/2 Keyb oard 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
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves t he ri
support for any OS with or without notice.
ht to add or remove
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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 6.X)
PS/2
Mouse
PS/ 2
Keyboard
Printer Port
COM1
1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 5.X)
PS/2
Mouse
PS/ 2
Keyboard
Pr i n t e r P o rt
COM1
LAN
Line In /
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
USBX2USBX2
LA N
USBX2USBX2
Center
Re ar
Side
Since t he au dio c hip s upports Hi g h Defi niti on A udi o Specific atio n, the func tion of each a udi o
jack c an be d efine d by sof twar e. T he in pu t / out put fu ncti o n o f eac h au dio jac k li sted ab ove
represe nts t he default s etti ng. However, when c onnec ti ng e xter nal micr oph one t o t he au di o
port, pleas e us e t he Li n e I n (bl u e) an d M i c In ( Pi n k) a udio j ac k.
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Line In
Line Out
Mic I n
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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 6.X)
JKBMS1
C
O
J
M
C
1
O
M
1
JPRNT1
JRJ45 USB1
JAUDIO1
JCDIN1
Codec
Super
I/O
BIO S
JAUDIOF1
JATX PWR 2
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
JC FAN1
JATX PW R1
LGA7 75
CPU1
PE X16_1
PCI1
PCI 2
Intel
945P
or
945PL
BAT1
Intel
ICH7
JC I1(Optional
DDR2_A1
SATA1
DDR2_B1
DDR 2_A2 (Only for 945P-A7G)
DDR 2_B2 (Only for 945P-A7G)
IDE1
SATA3
JCMOS1
SATA2
10 /100 LA N
JSP DI F
OU T
PCI 3
JSFAN1
FDD1
SATA4
JPA NEL 1
Note: ■ repre sents the 1st pin.
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1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 5.X)
JKBMS1
CO M1JC OM 1
JPRNT1
JRJ45 USB1
JAUDIO 2
JCDIN1
Codec
Super
I/O
BIO S
JAUDIOF1
JATX PWR2
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
JCFAN1
JATX PW R1
LGA7 75
CPU1
PE X16_1
PCI1
PCI 2
Intel
945P
or
945PL
BAT1
Intel
ICH7
JCI 1(Optional
DDR2_A1
SATA1
DDR2_B1
DDR 2_A2 (Only for 945P-A7G)
DDR 2_B2 (Only for 945P-A7G)
IDE1
SATA3
JCMOS1
SATA2
10 /100 LA N
JSP DI F
OUT
PCI 3
JSFAN1
FDD1
SATA4
JPA NEL1
Note: ■ repre sents the 1st pin.
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALL ATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Special Notice:
Remo v e Pin Cap before installation, and m ake goo d preservatio n
for future use. When the CPU is remov ed, cover the Pin Cap on the
empty so cket to ensure pin legs won’ t be damag e d.
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
JCFAN1
4
1
JSFAN1 : System Fan H ead er
JSFAN1
31
Assignment
Pin
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The J CFAN1 a nd J SFAN1 s uppor t 4-pin and 3- pi n h ead co nnec tor. W he n co nn ecting
with wires onto c onn ect or s, ple ase no te that t he re d wire is t he pos iti ve an d shoul d be
conn ecte d t o pi n# 2, and the bl ac k wir e i s Gro und a nd sho uld b e c onnect ed to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A2( Only for )945P-A7G
DDR2_B1
DDR2_B2( Only 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. Me mory Capaci ty
For 945P-A7G
DI MM Socket
Location
DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR Module Total Memory Size
Max memory 4GB.
For 945PL-A7G
DI MM Socket
Location
DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR Module Total Memory Size
Max memory 2GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory installatio n
To trigger the Dual Channel f unction of the motherboard, the memory module
must meet the following requirem ents:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the f ollowing table.
For 945P-A7G
Du al Channel Statu s
Enabled O X O X
Enabled X O X O
Enabled O O O O
For 945PL-A7G
Du al Channel Statu s
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)
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2
DDR2_B1
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Flo ppy Disk Connec tor
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 c onnector support s the
prov ided f loppy drive ribbon cable.
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IDE1: Har d Disk C onn ector
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI I DE Controller that prov ides PIO
Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 f unctionality.
The IDE connector can connect a mast er and a slave drive, so y ou can connect
up to two hard disk driv es.
IDE1
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PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot
- PC I-Express 1.0a compliant.
- Maxim um theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s sim ultaneously per
direction, f or an aggregate of 8GB/s totally.
PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express x1 Slots
- PC I-Express 1.0a compliant.
- D ata transf er bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
- PC I-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
- 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture.
PEX16_1
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PCI1/PCI2/PC I3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Sl ots
This motherboard is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI stands f or
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard f or expans ion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
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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 is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is
“open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAIL SETT INGS
JPANEL1: Front Panel Heade r
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED , Power LED, Sleep
button, and speaker connec tion. It allows user to c onnect the PC case’s front
panel switch functions.
LED
PW R
SLP
916
1
SP K
++
HLED
+
On/Off
-
-
RST
8
14
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 LE D (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Speaker
connector
Hard drive LED
Reset button
12 Powe r LED (+)
14 Powe r LED (-)
16 Ground
Sleep button
Power LED
Power-on button
945P-A7G/945PL-A7G
JATXPWR1: AT X Powe r So u rce Co nne 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
13
24 12
1
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
24 Ground
JATXPWR2: AT X Powe r So u rce Co nne ctor
By connect ing this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power c ircuit.
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
3412
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
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JUSB3/JUSB4: Heade rs 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 c onnected wit h
internal USB dev ices, like USB card reader.
JUSB3 JUSB4
210
1
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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 out put on back panel audio connectors.
1
9210
Assignment
Pin
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB4 USB5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
Pin Assignment
1 Mi c Left in
2 Ground
3 Mi c 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-R OM Aud io-i n 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..
16
Assignment
Pin
14
1 Left Channel
Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel
Input
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JCMOS 1 : Cl ea r CMOS He ader
By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows us er 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
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
13
※ Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Rem ov e 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.
JCI1: Chassis O pen Header (Optional)
This connector allows system to monitor PC c ase open status. If the s ignal has
been triggered, it will record to t he CMOS and show the message on next
boot-up.
Pin
Assignment
1 Case open signal
2 Ground
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S ATA1~ 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.
SATA1 SATA 3
SATA2
JSPDIF_O UT: D igi tal Audio out Conn e ctors
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output
header.
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SATA4
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX +
3 TX 4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP
945P-A7G/945PL-A7G
4.1 D
RIVER INSTALLA TION 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 windo w didn’t sho w up aft er yo u ins ert th e D r iver C D , pl e ase use fil e br o ws er to
locate and e xecu te the file SETU P.E XE un der yo ur o pti cal dr i ve.
A. Driver Installation
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 Installation
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:
You will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Pleas e download the latest version
of Acrob at Re ader soft ware fro m
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE
Beep Sound Meanin g
One long beep followed by two short
beeps
High-low siren sound CPU overheated
One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST
Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install
Video card not found or v ideo card
memory bad
System will s hut down autom atically
4.3 EXT RA INFORMATION
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 protection
function.
1. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds.
2 . Wa i t f o r se c o nd s.
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 . Wa i t f o r se c o nd s.
3. P o we r on the system ag ai n.
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4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
e
Probable Solution
1. No power to the sy stem at all
Power light don’t illuminate, f an
inside power supply does not turn
on.
2. Indicator light on key board does
not turn on.
System inoperativ e. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard driv e is spinning.
System does not boot from hard disk
driv e, can be boot ed f rom optical driv e.
System only boots f rom opt ical driv e.
Hard disk can be read and applic ations
can be used but booting from hard dis k
is impossible.
Screen mess age says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
Cannot boot system after installing
second hard driv e.
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1. Make sure power cable is
securely plugged in.
2. Replace cable.
3. Contact technical support.
Using even pressure on both ends of
the DIMM, press down firmly until the
module snaps into place.
1. Check cable running from disk to
disk cont roller board. Make sure
both ends are securely plugged
in ; c h ec k t h e dr iv e ty p e i n t h e
standard CMOS setup.
2. Backing up the hard driv e is
extremely import ant. All hard
disks are capable of breaking
down at any time.
1. Back up data and applic ations
files.
2. Ref ormat the hard driv e.
Re-install applic ations and data
using backup disks.
Review system ’s equipment. Mak e sur
correct inf ormation is in setup.
1. Set master/slave jumpers
correctly.
2. Run SETUP program and selec t
correct driv e types. Call the drive
manufacturers f or compatibility
with other drives.
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CHAPTER 5: WARPSPEEDER™ III
5.1 INTRODUCTION
[WarpSpeeder™ III], a new powerful control utility, features three
user-friendly functions including Overclock Manager, Overvoltage
Manager, and Hardware Monitor.
With the Overclock Manager, users can easily adjust the frequency they
prefer or they can get the best CPU performance with just one click. The
Overvoltage Manager, on the other hand, helps to power up CPU core
voltage and Memory voltage. The cool Hardware Monitor smartly indicates
the temperatures, voltage and CPU fan speed as well as the chipset
information. Also, in the About panel, you can get detail descriptions about
BIOS model and chipsets. In addition, the frequency status of CPU,
memory, VGA and PCI along with the CPU speed are synchronically
shown on our main panel.
Moreover, to protect users' computer systems if the setting is not
appropriate when testing and results in system fail or hang,
[WarpSpeeder™ III] technology assures the system stability by
automatically rebooting the computer and then restart to a speed that is
either the original system speed or a suitable one.
5.2 S
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YSTEM REQUIREMENT
OS Support: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
DirectX: DirectX 8.1 or above. (The Windows XP operating system
includes DirectX 8.1. If you use Windows XP, you do not need to install
DirectX 8.1.)
945P-A7G/945PL-A7G
5.3 INSTALLATION
1. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog will pop
up. Please click “Next” button and follow the default procedure to
install.
2. When you see the following dialog in setup procedure, it means setup
is completed. Click “Finish” button.
Usage:
The following figures are only for reference, the screen printed in this
user manual will change according to your motherboard on hand.
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5.4 WARPSPEEDER™ III
1. Desktop Icon
After the [WarpSpeeder™ III] has been installed, a [WarpSpeeder™ III]
icon will appear on the desktop, just like the icon shown below.
Now you can launch the [WarpSpeeder™ III] utility simply by
double-clicking the desktop icon.
2. Main Panel
If you double-click the desktop icon, [WarpSpeeder™ III] will be
launched. Please refer to the following figure; the utility’s first window
yo u will see i s Main Panel .
Main Panel con tai ns feature s as foll ows:
a. Display the CPU Speed, CPU external clock, Memory clock, VGA
clock, and PCI clock information.
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b. Contains About, Voltage/Overclock, and Hardware Monitor
Buttons for invoking respective panels. The On/Off button is for
closing the program.
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