Biostar P4M900 User Manual

P4M900
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er: EG100

Biostar P4M900 Specifications

General

Brand	Biostar
Model	P4M900
Category	Motherboard
Language	English

Summary

Chapter 1. Getting Started

Introduction

Overview of the P4M900 mainboard and its chipset.

Specifications

Detailed technical specifications of the P4M900 mainboard components.

Configuration Layout

Visual layout and component identification on the P4M900 mainboard.

Hardware Installation

CPU Processor Installation

Procedure for installing the CPU into the Socket 775.

FAN Headers and Memory Installation

Connecting cooling fans and installing RAM modules into DIMM sockets.

Back Panel Ports

Description of rear I/O ports like PS/2, VGA, USB, and LAN.

Front Panel Headers

Explanation of front panel headers for power, LEDs, switches, and USB.

Internal Connectors

Information on FDD, IDE, and SATA drive connectors.

Jumpers and CMOS Reset

Configuration via jumpers and clearing CMOS settings.

Expansion Slots

Description of PCI Express and PCI slots for expansion cards.

Power Supply Connections

Guide to connecting ATX power supply to the mainboard.

Chapter 2. BIOS Setup

Introduction and Navigation

Overview of the BIOS setup program and key navigation controls.

Main Menu Options

Detailed descriptions of all categories available in the BIOS Main Menu.

Chapter 3: Software Setup

Software List and Installation

Guide to identifying and installing necessary drivers and software.

Chapter 4: Troubleshooting

Appendix I: Super 5.1 Channel Setup

Audio Channel Configuration

Steps to configure the 5.1 surround sound audio effect.

Appendix II: RAID 0/ 1 Setup

Introduction to RAID

Overview of RAID technology and its benefits for data management.

Disk Striping (RAID 0)

Details on RAID 0 configuration for performance enhancement.

Disk Mirroring (RAID 1)

Details on RAID 1 configuration for data redundancy and fault tolerance.