Biostar I94GC-I7 Setup Manual
I94GC-I7 Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction .......................................................... 3
1.1 Before You Start ............................................................................ 3
1.2 Package Checklist......................................................................... 3
1.3 Mainboard Specifications.............................................................. 4
1.4 Rear Panel..................................................................................... 5
1.5 Mainboard Layout ........................................................................ 6
Chapter 2: Installation............................................................ 7
2.1 CPU ................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Fan Headers .................................................................................. 9
2.3 System Memory ........................................................................... 10
2.4 Power Supply............................................................................... 12
2.5 Onboard Slot/Connector/Header/Jumper.................................. 13
Chapter 3: BIOS Setup.......................................................... 19
3.1 Entering Setup............................................................................. 19
3.2 Using Setup.................................................................................. 19
3.3 Main Menu................................................................................... 20
3.4 Standard CMOS Features............................................................ 23
3.5 Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................ 25
3.6 Advanced Chipset Features........................................................ 30
3.7 Integrated Peripherals ............................................................... 34
3.8 Power Management Setup ......................................................... 40
3.9 PnP/PCI Configurations ............................................................. 44
3.10 PC Health Status......................................................................... 46
Chapter 4: RAID Functions ................................................... 48
4.1 Operating System........................................................................ 48
4.2 Raid Arrays.................................................................................. 48
4.3 How RAID Works......................................................................... 48
Chapter 5: Useful Help .......................................................... 51
5.1 Driver Installation Note.............................................................. 51
5.2 Phoenix-Award BIOS Beep Code ............................................... 52
5.3 Extra Information ....................................................................... 52
5.4 Troubleshooting........................................................................... 53
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
mainboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the system from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the mainboard 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 mainboard 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 system from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air, and water.
1.2 P
ACKAGE CHECKLIST
Mini-ITX Mainboard x 1
Fully Setup Driver CD x 1
I/O Bracket x 1
IDE Cable x 1 (Optional)
SATA Cable x 1 (Optional)
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1.3 MAINBOARD SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications
CPU
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo / Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
Celeron D processo r up to 3.8 GHz
*It is recommend ed to use proce ssors wi th
95W power consump tion.
Supports Hyper-Threading
Execute Disabl e Bit
Enhanced Intel SpeedS tep
Extended Memory 64 Technology
FSB 800 / 1066 MHz
Chipset
Northbri dge: Intel 945GC
Southbri dge: ICH7 or ICH7R
Graphic Intel GMA 950 Max Shared Video Memory is 224 MB
Super I/O
ITE IT8718
Provides the most commo nly used l egacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Int erface
Environment Control initiatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
Main
Memory
DDR2 DIMM Slot x 2
Supports DDR2 667
Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/1GB/
2GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Registered DIMM or ECC DIMM is not
supported
IDE
ICH7/ICH7R
Ultra DMA 33/66/ 100 Bus Maste r Mode
Supports PIO Mode 0~4
Supports 2 IDE devices
SATA
ICH7/ICH7R
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gbit/s.
Supports RAID 0 / 1 / 0+ 1
LAN PHY RTL 8111C x2
10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s auto nego tiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Sound
Codec
Real tek ALC66 2
5.1 channels audio out
High-Definition Audio support
Slots PCI Express x16 slot x1
IDE Connector x1
SATA2 Connector x4
Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1
Digital I/O Connector x1
CPU Fan Header x1
System Fan Header x1
On Board
Connector
Clear CMOS Header x1
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Specifications
Power Loss Recovery Header x1
USB 2.0 H eader x1
SIR Pin Header x1
Power Connec tor (4pin) x1
Power Conn ector ( 20pin) x1
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
Serial Port x1
VGA Port x1
LAN port x2
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Board Size 170 mm (W) x 170 mm (L) Mini-ITX
OS
Support
Windows XP / VISTA and Linux
Biostar Reserves th e right to add or remove
support for any OS with or without noti ce.
1.4 R
EAR PANEL
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
VGA
COM Port
LAN LAN
USB 2.0 x 4
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
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1.5 MAINBOARD LAYOUT
JKBMS1
JCOM1
JUSBLAN1
JUSBLAN2
JSFAN1
JAUDIO1
SATA2
SATA1
JATXPWR1
IDE1
DDR2_A1
JVGA1
JIR1
JAUDIOF1
JUSB3
DDR2_B1
PEX16_1
JCMOS1
JCFAN1
JATXPWR2
LGA775
CPU1
ICH7/
ICH7R
Intel
945GC
BATTERY
BIOS
DIO
SATA3
JAP
JPANEL1
SATA4
Note: represents the 1■
st
pin.
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CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION
2.1 CPU
The mainboard comes with the socket LGA775 for Intel Core2Duo /
Pentium 4 / Pentium D / Celeron D processors, it supports new generation
of Intel Core2Duo processors with 800/1066 MHz of front side bus. Please
follow the instruction to install the CPU properly.
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 system. 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
GND.
CPU Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3FAN RPM rate
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control
1
4
System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
13
Note:
The CPU Fan Header and System Fan H eader support 4-pin and 3-pin head connector.
When connecting with wires onto connectors, pl ease note that the red wire is the p ositive
and shou ld be c onnected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be
connect ed to GND.
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2.3 SYSTEM MEMORY
Memory Modules
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.
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Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR2 Module
Total Memory
Size
DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
Max is 4GB.
Dual Channel Memory Installation
To trigger the Dual Channel function of the mainboard, the memory module must
meet the following requirements:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the following table.
Single/Dual Channel Status
DDR2_A1
DDR2_B1
Single Channel O X
Single Channel X O
Dual Channel 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 POWER SUPPLY
ATX Power Source Connector (20-pin)
This connector allows user to connect 20-pin power connector on the power
supply.
1
10
11
20
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 GND 13 GND
4 +5V 14 Power Supply On
5 GND 15 GND
6 +5V 16 GND
7 GND 17 GND
8 Power Good 18 NC
9 +5V Standby 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V
ATX Power Source Connector (4-pin)
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
12
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2.5 ONBOARD SLOT/CONNECTOR/HEADER/JUMPER
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.
PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture.
ATA Device Connector
The mainboard has an integrated IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4,
Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 functionality. It has one IDE connector
which can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two
ATA devices.
1
2
39
40
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Front Panel Connector
This 10-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, and Power LED
connection. It allows user to connect the system case’s front panel switch
functions.
9
12
10
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 Key N/A 2 Power LED+
3 HD LED+ 4 Power LED +
5 HD LED-
HDD LED
6 Power LED-
Power LED
7 Reset GND 8 Power
9 Reset
Reset Button
10 Power GND
Power Button
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Serial ATA Connectors
These next generation connector support the thin Serial ATA cable for primary
internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 3.0
Gbit/s data transfer rate.
Pin Assignment
1 GND
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 GND
5 RX-
6 RX+
7 GND
1
4
7
1
4
7
USB 2.0 Header
The mainboard provides a front USB pin header, allowing up to 2 additional
USB2.0 ports up to maximum throughput of 480 Mbps. Connect the 2-port
USB cable i nto this pi n header. This port can be used to connect high-speed
USB interface peripherals.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
10 NC 9 Key
8 Ground 7 Ground
6 USB1+ 5 USB0+
4 USB1- 3 USB0-
2 +5V (fused) 1 +5V (fused)
12
10
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Fast IrDA Infrared Module Connector
This connector is used to connect to an IrDA module. The BIOS settings must
be configured to activate the IR function.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 CIRRX
3 IRRX
4 GND
5 IRTX
1
5
Front Panel Audio Connector
This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allow convenient
connection and control of audio devices. This header allows only HD audio
front panel connector; AC’97 connector is not acceptable.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 Present Sense
5 Right line out
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line out
10 Jack Sense
12
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