Biostar M7VIG Download Drivers, Utilities, Manual et BIOS

To support USB boot function. With Biostar logo.

To support USB boot function.

Contents
Introduction......................................................................................1
1. Motherboard Description............................................................2
1.1 Features.......................................................................................................2
1.1.1 Hardware...............................................................................................2
1.1.2 Software.................................................................................................6
1.1.3 Accessories.............................................................................................6
1.2 Motherboard Installation.............................................................................7
1.2.1 System Block Diagram............................................................................7
1.2.2 Layout of Motherboard............................................................................8
8
1.2.3 Quick Reference.....................................................................................9
1.3 CPU Installation..........................................................................................9
1.3.1 CPU Installation Procedure: Socket A.......................................................9
1.3.2 CPU Frequency Selection: JCLK1..........................................................12
1.3.3 CPU Fan Connector: JCFAN1...............................................................12
1.3.4 System Fan Connector: JSFAN1............................................................12
1.4 RAM Module Installation.........................................................................13
1.4.1 DDR SDRAM......................................................................................13
1.4.2 SDRAM.............................................................................................14
1.4.3 How to install DDR/SDRAM DIMM Module........................................15
1.5 Slots...........................................................................................................17
1.5.1 AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot.....................................................18
1.5.2 PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Slots.......................................18

BIOS Update
BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS
under Windows system.
Update BIOS
with a BIOS file
Clear CMOS function
(Only for AWARD BIOS)
Show current BIOS information
Save current BIOS
to a .bin file
AWARD BIOS AMI BIOS
Online Update function
(Only for AMI BIOS)
<Backup BIOS>
Once click on this button, the
saving dialog will show.
Choose the position to save file
and enter file name. (We
recommend that the file name
should be English/number and
no longer than 7 characters.)
Then click Save.
After the saving process, finish
dialog will show. Click on OK to
complete the BIOS Backup
procedure.
<Update BIOS>
Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from the website.
For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure
should be run with Clear CMOS function, so
please check on Clear CMOS first.
Then click Update BIOS button, a
dialog will show for asking you backup
current BIOS. Click Yes for BIOS
backup and refer to the Backup BIOS
procedure; or click No to skip this
procedure.
After the BIOS Backup procedure, the
open dialog will show for requesting the
BIOS file which is going to be updated.
Please choose the proper BIOS file for
updating, then click on Open.
The utility will update BIOS with the
proper BIOS file, and this process may
take minutes. Please do not open any
other applications during this process.
After the BIOS Update process, click
on OK to restart the system.
While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press <Delete>
key to enter BIOS setup.
In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and
Exit Setup to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is completed.
<Online Update> (for AMI BIOS only)
Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; make sure that
the computer is connected to the internet before using this function.
After clicking on the Online Update
button, the utility will search for the
latest BIOS from internet. If there is
a new BIOS version, the utility will
ask you to download it. Click Yes to
proceed.
If there is no other newer BIOS
version, the utility will also tell you that
your BIOS has been the latest version.
Download completes; the utility will
ask you to program (update) the
BIOS. Click Yes to proceed.
The programming procedure may take minutes, please do not make any
operation during the programming process.
After the updating process, the utility will
ask you to reboot the system. Click OK
to reboot.
While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press <Delete>
key to enter BIOS setup.
In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and
Exit Setup to exit BIOS setup. Online Update is completed.

BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS

Installation instructions
-------------------------
1. These drivers must be installed by a user with Windows 2000/XP Administrator
privileges. Please consult your system administrator or Microsoft
Windows 2000/XP User's Manual for more information on Administrator
privileges.

2. Start Microsoft Windows 2000/XP.

3. From the Start menu, select Settings.

4. Select Control Panel.

5. Select System.

6. Select Device Manager.

7. Under Display adapters, select the name of the NVIDIA adapter you have
installed. If you do not see a Display adapters option, or if your NVIDIA
adapter is not listed, under Other Devices, select Video Controller (VGA
Compatible).

8. Select the Driver tab.

9. Select Update Driver.

10. Select Next.

11. Select Next.

12. Verify that "Specify a location" has a check mark next to it. If it does
not, click in the box next to "Specify a location" to place a check mark
in the box. Select Next.

13. Enter the path to the NVIDIA drivers in the "Copy manufacturer's files
from:" dialog. Select OK.

14. If you get a dialog box that states "A suitable driver for this device
is already installed.", click in the box next to "Install one of the
other drivers" to place a check mark in the box, then select Next.

Otherwise, select Next, then proceed to step 16.

15. Select the following driver from the list. NVIDIA RIVA TNT is used an
example; make sure to select your NVIDIA adapter from the list.

Description Provider Manufacturer Location
----------- -------- ------------ --------
NVIDIA RIVA TNT NVIDIA NVIDIA a:\nv4_disp.inf

Select Next.

16. Select Finish.

17. Select Close.

18. Windows 2000/XP will ask if you wish to restart the computer.

Summary:
- Gold Release Update for the Broadcom 5751, 5751m 7.5 Project.
- Added Windows 2000 cat file, and Windows NT driver.
- Added 5702, 5705, and 5788 bootcode.

Software Compatibility
======================

This release of software supports:
- Broadcom 5751 Gigabit Ethernet with A0, A1 step silicon

Contents of the CD
==================
*** Release Version Information Table ***

Product Version Previous Rel.

Windows Driver - WinNT 7.73 n/a
Windows Driver - Win2k 7.73* 7.73
Windows Driver - WinXP 7.73* 7.73*
DOS NDIS2 Driver 7.61 7.61
Linux Driver 7.2.24 7.2.24
Netware ODI32 Driver 7.57 7.57
Netware ODI16 Driver 7.61 7.61
DOS Diagnostics 7.27 7.27
PXE 7.5.14 7.5.14
Bootcode for 5702 3.37 n/a
Bootcode for 5705 3.18 n/a
Bootcode for 5751 3.23 3.23
Bootcode for 5751m 3.23 3.23
Bootcode for 5788 3.04 n/a
BACS 7.5.2 7.5.2
BMAPI 6.4.9 6.4.9
CABW32 6.1.3 6.1.3
User Guide 4.05.03 4.05.03

Summary:
- Gold Release Update for the Broadcom 5751, 5751m 7.5 Project.
- Added Windows 2000 cat file, and Windows NT driver.
- Added 5702, 5705, and 5788 bootcode.

Software Compatibility
======================

This release of software supports:
- Broadcom 5751 Gigabit Ethernet with A0, A1 step silicon

Contents of the CD
==================
*** Release Version Information Table ***

Product Version Previous Rel.

Windows Driver - WinNT 7.73 n/a
Windows Driver - Win2k 7.73* 7.73
Windows Driver - WinXP 7.73* 7.73*
DOS NDIS2 Driver 7.61 7.61
Linux Driver 7.2.24 7.2.24
Netware ODI32 Driver 7.57 7.57
Netware ODI16 Driver 7.61 7.61
DOS Diagnostics 7.27 7.27
PXE 7.5.14 7.5.14
Bootcode for 5702 3.37 n/a
Bootcode for 5705 3.18 n/a
Bootcode for 5751 3.23 3.23
Bootcode for 5751m 3.23 3.23
Bootcode for 5788 3.04 n/a
BACS 7.5.2 7.5.2
BMAPI 6.4.9 6.4.9
CABW32 6.1.3 6.1.3
User Guide 4.05.03 4.05.03