Biostar G41D3C - BIOS User Manual

G41D3C BIOS Manual
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BIOS Setup.................................................................................................1
1 Main Menu...............................................................................................3
2 Advanced Menu.......................................................................................7
3 PCIPnP Menu........................................................................................17
4 Boot Menu..............................................................................................19
5 Chipset Menu.........................................................................................22
6 Performance Menu...............................................................................27
7 Exit Menu...............................................................................................30

Biostar G41D3C - BIOS Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Chipset	Intel G41
Memory Type	DDR3
Memory Slots	2 x DIMM
Maximum Memory	8GB
Socket	LGA 775
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x1, 2 x PCI
Storage Interface	4 x SATA 3Gb/s
BIOS Type	AMI BIOS
Audio	Realtek ALC662 6-Channel
BIOS Features	ACPI, DMI 2.0, WfM 2.0
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0

Summary

BIOS Setup

Introduction and Support

Covers BIOS setup purpose, Plug and Play, EPA Green PC, APM, ACPI support, and basic system configuration.

System Configuration Basics

Details PCI bus support, DRAM support, CPU support, and guides on using the BIOS setup utility.

1 Main Menu

System Information and Time/Date

Displays AMI BIOS version, build date, system memory, and allows setting system time and date.

Storage Device Configuration

Manages SATA/IDE configurations, including channels, legacy settings, drive types, and modes.

Device Management Options

Covers S.M.A.R.T, 32-bit data transfer, hard disk write protection, and IDE detect timeout settings.

2 Advanced Menu

CPU Features and Settings

Configures advanced CPU features like C1E, prefetchers, virtualization, and core multi-processing.

System I/O and Peripherals

Manages SuperIO, parallel port settings, IRQs, keyboard/mouse power-on, and AC power loss restore.

System Monitoring and Cooling

Covers hardware health monitoring, shutdown temperature, and smart fan control configurations.

Power and ACPI Management

Details ACPI versions, APIC support, and RTC alarm settings for power management.

USB and Device Configuration

Configures USB ports, legacy support, USB 2.0 controller, and mass storage device settings.

3 PCIPnP Menu

PCI and PnP Settings

Manages PCI and Plug and Play settings, including NVRAM clearing and OS initialization.

IRQ, DMA, and Memory Settings

Assigns IRQs and DMA channels, and reserves memory for PCI devices.

4 Boot Menu

Boot Device Configuration

Sets the priority sequence for boot devices like hard disks, removable media, and CD/DVD drives.

Boot Behavior Options

Configures boot behavior including Quick Boot, Full Screen Logo, Num-Lock, and boot success beeps.

5 Chipset Menu

Chipset Configuration Overview

Provides an overview and access to North Bridge and South Bridge configurations.

North Bridge Features

Manages North Bridge features like memory remapping, graphics adapter, and video functions.

South Bridge Features

Configures South Bridge features including USB, Audio, and Onboard LAN controllers.

6 Performance Menu

CPU Performance Tuning

Adjusts CPU performance settings like SpeedStep, ratio, and frequency.

Memory and PCIe Performance

Configures PCIe clock/frequency and DRAM frequency and timing parameters.

7 Exit Menu

Exit and Save Options

Provides options to save changes, discard changes, and load optimal defaults before exiting.

Security

Password and Access Control

Manages supervisor and user passwords, and sets user access levels.

Security Feature Settings

Includes password check timing and boot sector virus protection settings.