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Biostar GF7025-M2 User Manual

Biostar GF7025-M2
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GF7025-M2 Setup Manual
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Biostar GF7025-M2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBiostar
ModelGF7025-M2
CategoryMotherboard
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FCC Information and Copyright

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

BEFORE YOU START

Provides essential preparation steps and safety precautions before installing the motherboard.

PACKAGE CHECKLIST

Lists all the components included in the motherboard package for user verification.

MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

CPU, FSB, Chipset

Details CPU, FSB, and Chipset specifications and features.

Super I/O, Main Memory, Graphics

Covers Super I/O, Main Memory, and Graphics specifications.

IDE, SATA II, LAN

Outlines IDE, SATA II, and LAN controller specifications.

Sound, Slots, Connectors

Details audio, slots, and onboard connector specifications.

Back Panel I/O, Board Size, Special Features, OS Support

Covers rear I/O, dimensions, special features, and OS support.

REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

PS/2, VGA, USB, LAN Ports

Identifies PS/2, VGA, USB, and LAN ports on the rear panel.

Audio Jacks

Details the audio jacks and their channel configurations.

MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

Key Component Locations (CPU, RAM, Slots, Connectors)

Identifies locations of major components like CPU socket, RAM slots, and connectors.

Chipset, BIOS, CMOS Battery

Locates the Chipset, BIOS chip, and CMOS battery.

CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU onto the motherboard socket.

FAN HEADERS

CPU and System Fan Headers

Details the CPU and System fan header pinouts and connections.

INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY

Memory Modules Installation

Provides instructions on how to install RAM modules into the DIMM slots.

Memory Capacity and Dual Channel

Memory Capacity

Details the maximum memory capacity supported by the motherboard.

Dual Channel Memory Installation

Explains the requirements and procedure for enabling dual-channel memory.

CONNECTORS AND SLOTS

Floppy and IDE Connectors

Describes the floppy disk and IDE connectors and their functions.

Expansion Slots (PCI-Express, PCI)

PCI-Express x16 and x1 Slots

Details PCI-Express slot specifications and bandwidth.

Standard PCI Slots

Describes the standard PCI slots and their bus architecture.

CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP

Jumper Setup and Detail Settings

Explains jumper settings and provides detailed pin assignments for motherboard headers.

Power Source Connectors (ATX 24-pin, 4-pin)

ATX Power Connector (JATXPWR1)

Explains the 24-pin ATX power connector pinout.

CPU Power Connector (JATXPWR2)

Details the 4-pin ATX power connector for CPU power.

Front Panel USB and SATA Connectors

USB 2.0 Headers (JUSB)

Describes the pinout for front panel USB 2.0 headers.

Serial ATA Connectors (SATA1-SATA4)

Details the pinout for Serial ATA connectors.

Front Panel Audio and CD-ROM Connectors

Front Panel Audio Header (JAUDIO F1)

Explains the pinout for the front panel audio header.

CD-ROM Audio-in Connector (JCDIN1)

Details the CD-ROM audio input connector pinout.

Digital Audio and CMOS Clear Headers

Digital Audio-out Connector (JSPDIF_OUT1)

Describes the pinout for the digital audio output connector.

Clear CMOS Header (JCMOS1)

Explains how to clear CMOS settings using the header.

Printer and Serial Port Connectors

Printer Port Connector (JPRNT1)

Details the pinout for the printer port connector.

Serial Port Connector (JCOM1)

Describes the pinout for the serial port connector.

CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS

RAID Overview and Operation

Introduces RAID types and explains how RAID systems function.

RAID 0 Details

Details RAID 0 configuration, features, benefits, and drawbacks.

RAID 1 Details

RAID 0+1 Details

RAID 5 Details

CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP

Driver and Software Installation

Guides users on installing drivers and software from the provided CD.

BIOS Beep Codes and Extra Information

AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

Lists common BIOS beep codes and their meanings for diagnostics.

CPU Overheated Protection

Explains CPU overheating protection and troubleshooting steps.

TROUBLESHOOTING

CHAPTER 6: WARPSPEEDERT™ III

WarpSpeeder Introduction and Requirements

Introduces WarpSpeeder utility and lists its system requirements.

WarpSpeeder Installation

WarpSpeeder Usage: Main Panel and Desktop Icon

Desktop Icon

Describes the WarpSpeeder desktop icon for launching the application.

Main Panel Overview

Details the features and layout of the WarpSpeeder Main Panel.

WarpSpeeder Overclock/Overvoltage Panel

WarpSpeeder Overclock Panel Features

Auto-Overclock, Verify, and Recovery

Explains Auto-Overclock, Verify, and Recovery functions within the Overclock Panel.

WarpSpeeder Overvoltage and Hardware Monitor Panels

Overvoltage Panel Features

Details features for adjusting CPU and Memory voltage.

Hardware Monitor Panel

Describes the Hardware Monitor panel for real-time system status.

WarpSpeeder About Panel

APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE

GERMAN Specifications

Provides motherboard specifications in German.

FRANCE Specifications

CPU, Bus, Chipset, Super I/O

Details French specs for CPU, Bus, Chipset, and Super I/O.

Memory, Graphics, IDE, SATA II, LAN

Details French specs for Memory, Graphics, IDE, SATA II, and LAN.

ITALIAN Specifications

CPU, FSB, Chipset, Super I/O

Details Italian specs for CPU, FSB, Chipset, and Super I/O.

Memory, Graphics, IDE, SATA II, LAN

Details Italian specs for Memory, Graphics, IDE, SATA II, and LAN.

SPANISH Specifications

CPU, FSB, Chipset, Super I/O

Details Spanish specs for CPU, FSB, Chipset, and Super I/O.

Memory, Graphics, IDE, SATA II, LAN

Details Spanish specs for Memory, Graphics, IDE, SATA II, and LAN.

POLISH Specifications

Processor, FSB, Chipset, Memory, Super I/O

Details Polish specs for Processor, FSB, Chipset, Memory, and Super I/O.

Graphics, IDE, SATA II, LAN

Details Polish specs for Graphics, IDE, SATA II, and LAN.

RUSSIAN Specifications

CPU, FSB, Chipset, Memory, Super I/O

Details Russian specs for CPU, FSB, Chipset, Memory, and Super I/O.

Graphics, IDE, SATA II, LAN

Details Russian specs for Graphics, IDE, SATA II, and LAN.

JAPANESE Specifications

CPU, FSB, Chipset, Memory, Super I/O

Details Japanese specs for CPU, FSB, Chipset, Memory, and Super I/O.

Graphics, IDE, SATA II, LAN

Details Japanese specs for Graphics, IDE, SATA II, and LAN.

BIOS Setup Overview

Main Menu Navigation

Describes the main menu structure and navigation of the BIOS setup utility.

BIOS Feature Categories

Lists categories of BIOS settings including Standard, Advanced, Peripherals, Power, PnP/PCI, Health, and Performance.

BIOS Setup Introduction and Support Features

BIOS Setup Purpose and Functionality

Explains the purpose and functionality of the BIOS Setup utility.

BIOS Support Features (Plug & Play, EPA, APM)

Details BIOS support for Plug and Play, EPA Green PC, and APM features.

BIOS Support Details (ACPI, PCI, DRAM, CPUs)

ACPI and PCI Bus Support

Details BIOS support for ACPI and PCI bus specifications.

DRAM and CPU Support

Specifies support for DDR2 DRAM and supported CPU types.

Using BIOS Setup Navigation

Explains keyboard navigation and keystroke functions in the BIOS setup.

Main Menu Configuration Options

Date, Time, and IDE Settings

Allows setting system date, time, and configuring IDE channels.

Standard CMOS Features Continued

SATA, Drive A, Video, Halt On Settings

Covers SATA channels, Drive A, Video, and Halt On settings.

Memory Information and Other BIOS Sections

Displays memory info and lists other BIOS setup sections.

BIOS Security and Exit Options

Password Settings (Supervisor, User)

Allows setting supervisor and user passwords for BIOS security.

Save and Exit Options

Provides options to save changes and exit, or exit without saving.

Upgrade BIOS

Standard CMOS Features Detailed Settings

Date, Time, and IDE Configuration

Allows setting system date, time, and configuring IDE channels.

Standard CMOS Features Continued

SATA, Drive A, Video, Halt On Settings

Covers SATA channels, Drive A, Video, and Halt On settings.

Memory Information Display

Displays system memory details like base, extended, and total memory.

CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED BIOS FEATURES

CPU Features, Cache Setup, Boot Sequence

Covers CPU features, cache settings, and boot sequence configuration.

Advanced BIOS Features: CPU and System Control

Virtualization and Cool&Quiet Control

Controls CPU virtualization and AMD K8 Cool&Quiet features.

System Boot and Security Features

Covers Virus Warning, POST, NumLock, Gate A20, and Security options.

Advanced BIOS Features: Keyboard and System Settings

Keyboard Repeat and Security Settings

Configures keyboard repeat rate, delay, and security options.

APIC Mode and MPS Version Control

Covers APIC mode and multiprocessor specification version control.

Advanced BIOS Features: OS, Logo, Summary, and Cache

OS Select, Logo Show, Summary Screen

Controls OS selection for DRAM, logo display, and summary screen.

Cache Setup Configuration

Allows configuration of CPU internal and external cache settings.

CPU Cache and Boot Sequence Setup

CPU Cache Settings (Internal, External)

Controls CPU internal and external cache access.

Boot Sequence and Floppy Setup

Configures the boot sequence and floppy drive settings.

Boot Device Priority Settings

Removable Device Priority

Sets the priority for removable boot devices.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Arranges the automatic hard disk boot sequence.

Boot Device Priority and Sequence Options

CD-ROM Boot Priority

Sets the priority for CD-ROM boot devices.

Boot Device Order and Other Options

Defines boot device order and other boot options.

CHAPTER 4: ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES

iGPU Frame Buffer and HyperTransport Settings

Controls iGPU frame buffer and HyperTransport speed.

Advanced Chipset Features: Spread Spectrum and SSE/SSE2

HyperTransport Width and Spread Spectrum Options

Adjusts HT width and configures spread spectrum for various components.

SSE/SSE2 Instructions and BIOS Cacheable

Controls SSE/SSE2 instructions and system BIOS caching.

CHAPTER 5: INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS

IDE Function Setup and Configuration

Configures IDE controller settings, including master/slave modes and UDMA.

Integrated Peripherals: Storage Configuration

MCP Storage Config and SATA Operation Mode

Configures SATA operation modes and RAID settings.

IDE Channel and PIO Settings

Configures IDE channels and PIO modes for IDE devices.

Integrated Peripherals: IDE and SATA Features

IDE UDMA, DMA Transfer, Prefetch, and Block Mode

Configures IDE UDMA, DMA transfer, prefetch, and block mode features.

Serial-ATA Controller Enable

Enables or disables the Serial ATA controller function.

Integrated Peripherals: Onboard Device Configuration

HD Audio, MAC LAN, and Media Interface Settings

Configures onboard HD Audio, MAC LAN, and Media Interface.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM Option

Enables or disables the onboard LAN Boot ROM.

Integrated Peripherals: Super I/O Device Configuration

FDC, Serial Port, and Parallel Port Settings

Configures Floppy Disk Controller, Serial Port, and Parallel Port.

Integrated Peripherals: Parallel Port, GPU, USB, and Memory Settings

Parallel Port Mode and ECP DMA

Configures parallel port mode and ECP DMA usage.

Onboard GPU, Init Display, USB, and Memory Type

Controls onboard GPU, display init, USB, and memory type.

Integrated Peripherals: USB and HDMI Audio Support

USB Keyboard/Storage and Mouse Support

Enables or disables USB Keyboard/Storage and Mouse support.

HDMI Audio Function Control

Controls the audio function of HDMI.

CHAPTER 6: POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP

ACPI Function and Suspend Type Settings

Displays ACPI status and selects suspend type.

Power Management Modes and Settings

Power Management Modes (Min, Max, User Define)

Selects power saving methods: Min, Max, or User Define.

Video Off and HDD Power Down Settings

Configures video blanking and HDD power down.

Power Management: Suspend, Soft-Off, and Wake-On Features

HDD Suspend, Soft-Off, Wake-On

Configures HDD suspend, power button behavior, and wake-on features.

USB Resume and Power-On by Alarm

Enables USB resume and sets power-on by alarm.

Power Management: Alarm, HPET, Power On Methods

Alarm Settings and HPET Support

Sets alarm for boot-up time and configures HPET support.

Power On Methods and Passwords

Selects power-on methods and sets keyboard passwords.

CHAPTER 7: PnP/PCI CONFIGURATIONS

PnP/PCI Configuration Overview and Reset Data

Configures PCI bus, PnP features, and resets configuration data.

PnP/PCI Configuration Details: Resources and IRQ

Resources Controlled By and IRQ Assignments

Manages system resource allocation and IRQ assignments.

Palette Snoop and Payload Size Settings

Configures VGA palette snooping and maximum payload size.

CHAPTER 8: PC HEALTH STATUS

Smart Fan Option and Configuration

Configures fan speed control for optimal system cooling.

PC Health Status: Fan and Temperature Controls

CPU Fan Speed Control (Smart Fan, PWM)

Controls CPU fan speed using smart fan and PWM settings.

Shutdown Temperature and POST Monitor

Sets CPU shutdown temperature and enables POST hardware monitor.

PC Health Status: Voltage and Fan Speed Monitoring

System Voltages Monitoring

Displays system voltage status automatically.

CPU and System Fan Speed Monitoring

Displays current CPU and system fan speeds.

CHAPTER 9: PERFORMANCE BOOSTER ZONE

Voltage and Frequency Adjustments (CPU, Memory)

Allows adjustment of CPU Vcore and Memory voltage.

CPU Frequency Selection

Selects and adjusts the CPU frequency.

DRAM Configuration: Timing and Clock Settings

Timing Mode, Clock Value, and DQS Control

Configures DRAM timing mode, clock value, and DQS control.

Power Down and Memclock Tri-stating Settings

Configures power down modes and memclock tri-stating.

DRAM Configuration: Memory Hole, IO Space, and PCIE Clock

Memory Hole, IO Space, and UMA DRAM Settings

Configures memory hole remapping, IO space, and UMA DRAM settings.

PCIE Clock Selection

Selects the PCIE clock speed.

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