Biostar P4M900 Micro 775 Owner's Manual

P4M900 Micro 775 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	Motherboard FeaturesS.........................................................	4
1.4	Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 5.x).......................................	6
1.5	Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 6.x).......................................	6
1.6	Motherboard Layout (for Ver 5.x)..........................................	7
1.7	Motherboard Layout (for Ver 6.x)..........................................	8
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation..............................		9
2.1	Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................	9
2.2	Fan Headers........................................................................	11
2.3	Installing System Memory.....................................................	12
2.4	Connectors and Slots ............................................................	13
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .....................		15
3.1	How to Setup Jumpers..........................................................	15
3.2	Detail Settings.....................................................................	15
Chapter 4: USEFUL HELP..........................................		21
4.1	Driver Installation Note .......................................................	21
4.2	Award BIOS Beep Code........................................................	22
4.3	Extra Information................................................................	22
4.4	Troubleshooting...................................................................	24
Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder™ .......................................		25
5.1	Introduction........................................................................	25
5.2	System Requirement............................................................	25
5.3	Installation .........................................................................	26
5.4	WarpSpeeder™....................................................................	27
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language ................		34
German................................................................................................		34
France..................................................................................................		36
Italian..................................................................................................		38
Spanish ................................................................................................		40
Portuguese...........................................................................................		42
Polish...................................................................................................		44
Russian ................................................................................................		46
Arabic..................................................................................................		48
Japanese ..............................................................................................		50

P4M900 Micro 775

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1BEFORE 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.

1.2PACKAGE CHECKLIST

HDD Cable X 1

User’s Manual X 1

Fully Setup Driver CD X 1

Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1

FDD Cable X 1 (optional)

Serial ATA Cable X 1 (optional)

USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)

S/PDIF Cable X 1 (optional)

Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)

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1.3MOTHERBOARD FEATURESS

		Ver 5.x	Ver 6.x
		LGA 775	LGA 775
		Intel Core2Duo/ Pentium 4 / Pentium D /	Intel Core2Duo/ Pentium 4 / Pentium D /
		Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz	Celeron D processor up to 3.8 GHz
	CPU	Supports Hyper Threading/ Execute Disable	Supports Hyper Threading/ Execute Disable
		Bit/ Enhanced Intel S peedStep®/ Intel	Bit/ Enhanced Intel S peedStep®/ Intel
		Extended Memory 64 technology	Extended Memory 64 technology
		*It is recommended to use processors with	*It is recommended to use processors with
		95W power consumption.	95W power consumption.
	FSB	533 / 800 / 1066 MHz	533 / 800 / 1066 MHz
	Chipset	VIA P4M900	VIA P4M900
		VIA VT8237A	VIA VT8237A
	Graphic	Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics	Chrome9 HC 3D / 2D Graphics
		Max Shared Video Memory is 256 MB	Max Shared Video Memory is 256 MB
		ITE 8712F	ITE 8712F
		Provides the most commonly used legacy	Provides the most commonly used legacy
		Super I/O functionality.	Super I/O functionality.
	Super I/O	Low Pin C ount Interface	Low Pin C ount Interface
		Environment Control initiatives,	Environment Control initiatives,
		H/W Monitor	H/W Monitor
		Fan Speed Controller	Fan Speed Controller
		ITE's "Smart Guardian" function	ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
		DIMM Slots x 2	DIMM Slots x 2
		Supports DDR2 533 / 667	Supports DDR2 533 / 667
		Each DIMM supports 256/512MB/1GB/2GB	Each DIMM supports 256/512MB/1GB/2GB
	Main	DDR2	DDR2
		Max Memory C apicity 4GB	Max Memory C apicity 4GB
	Memory
		Single Channel Mode DDR2 memory	Single Channel Mode DDR2 memory
		module	module
		Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not	Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
		supported	supported
		Integrated I DE Controller	Integrated I DE Controller
	IDE	Ultra DMA 33~133 B us Master Mode	Ultra DMA 33~133 B us Master Mode
		supports PIO Mode 0~4,	supports PIO Mode 0~4,
		Integrated Seri al ATA Controller	Integrated Seri al ATA Controller
	SATA	Data transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s.	Data transfer rates up to 1.5 Gb/s.
		SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant.	SATA Version 1.0 specification compliant.

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		Ver 5.x		Ver 6.x
		Realtek RTL 8201CL		Realtek RTL 8201CL
	LAN PHY	10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation		10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation
		Half / Full duplex capability		Half / Full duplex capability
	Sound	ALC888		ALC861VD
		7.1 channels audio out		5.1 channels audio out
	Codec
		High-Defi nition Audio s upport		High-Defi nition Audio s upport
		PCI Express x 16 slot	x1	PCI Express x 16 slot	x1
	Slots	PCI Express x 1 slot	x1	PCI Express x 1 slot	x1
		PCI slot	x2	PCI slot	x2
		Floppy connector	x1	Floppy connector	x1
		IDE Connector	x2	IDE Connector	x2
		SATA Connector	x2	SATA Connector	x2
		Front Panel Connector	x1	Front Panel Connector	x1
		Front Audi o Connector	x1	Front Audi o Connector	x1
	On Board	CD-in Connector	x1	CD-in Connector	x1
		S/PDIF out connector	x1	S/PDIF out connector	x1
	Connector
		CPU Fan header	x1	CPU Fan header	x1
		System Fan header	x1	System Fan header	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 Keyboard	x1	PS/2 Keyboard	x1
		PS/2 Mouse	x1	PS/2 Mouse	x1
		Serial Port	x1	Serial Port	x1
	Back Panel	Printer Port	x1	Printer Port	x1
	I/O	VGA Port	x1	VGA Port	x1
		LAN port	x1	LAN port	x1
		USB Port	x4	USB Port	x4
		Audio Jack	x6	Audio Jack	x3
	Board Size	190 mm (W) x 244 mm (L)		190 mm (W) x 244 mm (L)
	OS	Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA		Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
		Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove		Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
	Support
		support for any OS with or without notice.		support for any OS with or without notice.

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1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 5.X)

PS/2	Printer Port	LAN AUDIO JACK
Mou se

PS/2	COM1	VGA	USBX2 USBX2
Ke yboard
		Center	Line In
		Rear	Line Out
		Side	Mic In

1.5REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X)

PS/2	Printer Port		LAN
Mouse			Li ne In/
			Surround
			Line Out
			Mic In 1/
			Bass/ Center
PS/2	COM1	VGA	USBX2 USBX2
Keyboard

Since the audio chip supports High Definiti on Audio Specification, the function of each audi o jack can be defined by software. T he input / output function of each audio jack listed above represents the default setti ng. However, when connecti ng exter nal microphone to the audio

port, please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio j ack.

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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 5.X)
J KBMS 1				JCFAN1
			LGA775
COJ M1			CPU1
PRNT1J					JATXPWR1
JVGA1				DDR2 A1 DDR2 B1
JUSB2	JUSBV1	JATXPWR2
JRJ45USB1			P4M900	IDE1	IDE2
		LAN
J AUDIO1
			PCI-EX16
Super			BAT1
		PCI-EX1_1
I/O				JSATA2
			JUSB2	VIA
			PCI1
BIOS				VT8237A
		JCDIN1		JSATA1
			JUSB3
			PCI2	JUSBV2
			JSPDIF_OUT1	JCMOS1
Codec		JAUDIO2
			FDD1		JSFAN1
				JPANEL1

Not e: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 6.X)
J KBMS 1					JCFAN1
			LGA775
JCOM1			CPU1
PRNT1J						JATXPWR1
JVGA1				DDR2 A1	DDR2 B1
JUSB2	JUSBV1	JATXPWR2
JRJ45USB1			P4M900		IDE1	IDE2
		LAN
JA UDIO1
			PCI-EX16
Super			BAT1
		PCI-EX1_1
I/O					JSATA2
			JUSB2	VIA
			PCI1
BIOS				VT8237A
		JCDIN1			JSATA1
			JUSB3
			PCI2	JUSBV2
			JSPDIF_OUT1	JCMOS1
Codec		JAUDIO2
			FDD1			JSFAN1
					JPANEL1

Not e: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1INSTALLING 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 CPUdown 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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2.2FAN 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
																				4	1				1	Ground
																					JCFAN1				2	+12V
																									3	FAN RPM rate
																										sense
																									4	Smart Fan
																										Control

JSFAN1: System Fan Header

Note:

Pin Assignment

1	Ground
2	+12V
3	FAN RPM rate
	sense

JSFAN1

3

1

The JSFAN1 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 and should be connected to GND.

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2.3INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY

A. 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.

B.Memory Capacity

	DIMM Socket	DDR Module	Total Memory
	Location		Size
	DDR2_A1	256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB	Max is 4GB.
	DDR2_B1	256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB

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2.4CONNECTORS 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 idedf loppy drive ribbon cables.

																						2				34
																							1			33

IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Connectors

The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that prov ides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133f unctionality. It has two

HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary).

The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slav e driv e, so you can connect up to four hard disk drives. The f irst hard drive should always be

connected to IDE1.

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PCI-EX16: 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.

PCI-EX1_1: 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.

PCI-EX 16

PCI-EX 1_1

PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots

This 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

3.1HOW 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

3.2DETAIL SETTINGS

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 f ront

panel switch functions.

PWR_LED

SLP On/Off

9	+ + -	16
1	+ -	8
SPK		RST
	HLED

Pin

Assignment

Function

Pin

Assignment

Function

1

+5V

9

Sleep control

Sleep button

2

N/A

Speaker

10

Ground

3

N/A

Connector

11

N/A

N/A

4

Speaker

12

Power LED (+)

Power LED

5

HDD LED (+)

Hard drive

13

Power LED (+)

6

HDD LED (-)

LED

14

Power LED (-)

7

Ground

Reset button

15

Power button

Power-on button

8

Reset control

16

Ground

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ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1

JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply.

12 24

1

13

Pin	Assignment	Pin	Assignment
13	+3.3V	1	+3.3V
14	-12V	2	+3.3V
15	Ground	3	Ground
16	PS_ON	4	+5V
17	Ground	5	Ground
18	Ground	6	+5V
19	Ground	7	Ground
20	NC	8	PW_OK
21	+5V	9	Standby Voltage+5V
22	+5V	10	+12V
23	+5V	11	+12V
24	Ground	12	+3.3V

JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector

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

1	4
2	3

Pin Assignment

1+12V

2+12V

3Ground

4Ground

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JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel

This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PCf ront panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.

2 10 JUSB2

1 9 JUSB3

Pin Assignment

1+5V (fused)

2+5V (fused)

3USB-

4USB-

5USB+

6USB+

7Ground

8Ground

9Key

10 NC

JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports

Pin 1-2 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JRJ45USB1.

JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at f ront panel (JUSB2/JUSB3).

Pin 2-3 Close:

JUSBV1: USB ports at JRJ45USB1 are powered by +5V standby voltage.

JUSBV2: USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered by +5V standby voltage.

		3
	1	3
		1
3	Pin 1-2 close
1
JUSBV1		3
	1
		3
1	3	1
	Pin 2-3 close
JUSBV2
Note:

In order to support this function “Power-On system via USB device,” “JUSBV1/ JUSBV2” jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually.

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JAUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PCf 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
														2					10	8	Key
																				9	Left line in
																				10	Jack Sense

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JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector

This connector allows user to connect the audio source f rom 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
														4						Right Channel Input

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JCMOS1:ClearCMOS 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 ollowthe 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 f orf ive 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.

JSATA1~JSATA2: Serial ATA Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interf ace, it satisfies the SATA 1.0 spec and with transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s.

Pin	Assignment
1	Ground
2	TX+
3	TX-
4	Ground
5	RX-
JSATA2 6	RX+
7	Ground
7 4 1 JSATA1

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JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-outConnector

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

Pin

Assignment

1

+5V

2

SPDIF_OUT

3

Ground

3 1

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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP

4.1DRIVER 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 windowafter 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 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. Please download the latest version

of Acrobat Reader software from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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4.2AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE

	Beep Sound	Meaning
	One long beep followed by two short	Video card not found orvideo card
	beeps	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

4.3EXTRA 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 been 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 CPUprotection 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.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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4.4TROUBLESHOOTING

		Probable		Solution
	1.	No power to the system at all	1.	Make sure power cable is
		Power light don’t illuminate, f an		securely plugged in.
		inside power supply does not turn	2.	Replace cable.
	2.	on.	3.	Contact technical support.
		Indicator light on keyboard does
		not turn on.
	System inoperative. Keyboard lights		Using even pressure on both ends of
	are on, power indicator lights are lit,		the DIMM, press down firmly until the
	and hard drive is spinning.		module snaps into place.
	System does not boot from hard disk		1.	Check cable running from disk to
	drive, can be booted f rom optical drive.			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 f rom optical drive.		1.	Back up data and applications
	Hard disk can be read and applications			f iles.
	can be used but booting from hard disk		2.	Ref ormat the hard drive.
	is impossible.			Re-install applications and data
				using backup disks.
	Screen message says “Invalid		Reviewsystem’s equipment. Make sure
	Conf iguration” or “CMOS Failure.”		correct inf ormation is in setup.
	Cannot boot system after installing		1.	Set master/slave jumpers
	second hard drive.			correctly.
			2.	Run SETUP program and select
				correct drive types. Call the drive
				manuf acturersf or compatibility
				with other drives.

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CHAPTER 5: WARPSPEEDER™

5.1INTRODUCTION

[WarpSpeeder™], 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, AGP 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™] 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.

5.2SYSTEM 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.)

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5.3INSTALLATION

1.Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog will pop

up. Please click “Next” button and followthe default procedure to install.

2.When you see the following dialog in setup procedure, it means setup is completed. If the “Launch the WarpSpeeder Tray Utility” checkbox

is checked, theTray Icon utility and [WarpSpeeder™] utility will be automatically and immediately launched after you click “Finish” button.

Usage:

The following figures are just only for reference, the screen printed in this user manual will change according to your motherboard on hand.

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5.4WARPSPEEDER™

1.Tray Icon:

Whenever the Tray Icon utility is launched, it will display a little tray icon on the right side of WindowsTaskbar.

This utility is responsible for conveniently invoking [WarpSpeeder™] Utility. You can use the mouse by clicking the left button in order to

invoke [WarpSpeeder™] directly from the little tray icon or you can right-click the little tray icon to pop up a popup menu as following

figure.The “Launch Utility” item in the popup menu has the same function as mouse left-click on tray icon and “Exit” item will close

Tray Icon utility if selected.

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2. Main Panel

If you click the tray icon, [WarpSpeeder™] utility will be invoked. Please refer to the following figure; the utility’s first window you will

see is Main Panel.

Main Panel contains features as follows:

a.Display the CPU Speed, CPUexternal clock, Memory clock, AGP clock, and PCI clock information.

b.ContainsAbout, Voltage, Overclock, and Hardware Monitor Buttons for invoking respective panels.

c.With a user-friendly StatusAnimation, it can represent 3 overclock percentage stages:

Man walking→overclock percentage from 100% ~ 110 %

Panther running→overclock percentage from 110% ~ 120%

Car racing→overclock percentage from 120% ~ above

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