P4M800-M7A

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
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 Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1

1.1 Features ............................................................... 1
1.2 Package List......................................................... 3
1.3 Layout: P4M800-M7A (Rev 1.0) ............................ 4
1.4 Components: P4M800-M7A (Rev 1.0) .................. 5
1.5 Layout: P4M800-M7A (Rev 7.0 & 8.0) ................... 6
1.6 Components: P4M800-M7A (Rev 7.0 & 8.0) ......... 7
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ........................................... 8
2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................ 8
2.2 FAN Headers ........................................................ 9
2.3 Memory Module Installation .............................. 10
2.4 Connectors and Slots .........................................11
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ................................. 12
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers ...................................... 12
3.2 Detail Settings.................................................... 12
Chapter 4: Useful Help ........................................................... 16
4.1 Award BIOS Beep Code ..................................... 16
4.2 Extra Information ............................................... 16
4.3 Troubleshooting................................................. 18
Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder™..................................................... 19
5.1 Introduction........................................................ 19
5.2 System Requirement ......................................... 19
5.3 Installation ......................................................... 20
5.4 How to use [WarpSpeeder™]............................. 21

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 FEATURES
A. Hardw are
CPU
Supports Socket 775.
Supports Intel Pentium 4 processor up to 3.8GHz.
(v8.0 supports up to 3.4GHz)
Supports Pentium D.
Front side bus at the following frequency ranges:
- 533MHz (133MHz Core Clock)
- 800MHz (200MHze Core Clock)
Supports Hyper-Threading Technology.
Chipset
North Bridge: VIA P4M800.
South Bridge: VIA VT8237R plus.
Dimension
ATX Form Factor: 24.38cm (L) x 20.19cm (W)
Main Memory
Supports up to 2 DDR memory modules.
Supports 133/166/200MHz DDR memory modules.
Maximum memory size is up to 2GB. (Following table is only for
reference.)
DIMM Socket Total Memory
DDR Module
Location Size
DIMM1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max is 2GB.
DIMM2 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1

Super I/O
Chip: ITE IT8705AF
Provides the most commonly used legacy super I/O
functionality.
Environment Control initiatives:
- H/W Monitor,
- Fan Speed Controller,
- ITE “Smart Guardian” function.

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Onboard IDE
Support 4 IDE disk drives.
Supports PIO mode 5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA
33/66/100/133 function.
LAN
Chip: RealTek RTL8100C (for P4M80-M7A v1.0)
VIA VT6103L (for P4M80-M7A v 7.0)
Supports 10/100 Mb/s auto-negotiation operation.
Half/Full duplex capability.
Supports ACPI, PCI power management.
Slot
3 PCI bus master slots.
1 AGP 4x/8x compatible slot.
1 CNR slot.
Serial ATA
Integrated in VT8237R.
Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions.
Supports 2 serial ATA (SATA) ports.
- Complaints with SATA Version 1.0 specification.
- Data transfer rates up to 150 MB/s.
Onboard AC’97 Sound Codec
Chip: ALC655
Supports 6 channels.
Supports S/PDIF out function.
Compliant with AC’97 Version 2.3 specification.
Front Side Onboard Peripherals
1 front panel header supports front panel facilities.
1 S/PDIF out connector supports digital audio out function
(optional).
1 CD-in connector supports 1 CD-ROM audio-in device.
1 front audio header supports front panel audio function.
1 chassis open header supports PC case-opened warning
function.
1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M
and 2.88Mbytes.
2 USB headers support 4 USB 2.0 ports.

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2 IDE connectors support 4 hard disk devices.

2 serial ATA connectors support 2 SATA devices.
Rear Side Connectors
4 USB 2.0 ports.
1 VGA port.
1 serial port.
1 parallel port.
1 RJ-45 LAN jack.
1 PS/2 Mouse & Keyboard port.
1 vertical audio port including 1 line-in connector, 1 line out
connector, and 1 MIC in connector.
LAN
PS/2
Mouse
Printer Port Line In/
Surround
Line Out
VGA1 Mic In 1/
COM1 Base/Center
PS/2
Keyboard USB x2 USB x2

B. BIOS & Sof tw are

BIOS
Award legal BIOS.
Supports APM1.2, ACPI, and USB functions.
Software
Supports 9th TouchTM, FlasherTM, WinFlasherTM, and
WarpspeederTM.
Offers the highest performance for Windows 98SE, Windows NT,
Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP, Red-Hat Linux, and
UNIX series.
1.2 PACKAGE LIST
FDD cable x1
HDD cable x1
User’s Manual x1
Fully Setup Driver CD x1
Rear I/O panel for ATX case x1
USB 2.0 cable x1 (optional)
Serial ATA cable x2 (optional)
S/PDIF out cable x1 (optional)

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1.3 LAYOUT: P4M800-M7A (REV 1.0)

JATXPWR1
JKBMS1
JCFAN1
JATXPWR2
LGA775
JCOM1

CPU1
JPRNT1
JVGA1

DIMM1

DIMM2
JUSB1
JUSBV1

IDE1

IDE2
JUSBLAN1
P4M800CE
Super
I/O
JAUDIO

BIOS AGP1

LAN BAT1
RTL8100C PCI1
JUSB3

VT8237R JSATA2
JAUDIO1 PCI2
JUSB4
JCDIN1
JSPDIFO1 JSATA1
JAUX1 (optional) JUSBV2
(optional)
PCI3
Codec JCI1
JSFAN1 JPANEL1 JCMOS1
CNR1 FDD1

Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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1.4 COMPONENTS: P4M800-M7A (REV 1.0)

A

LGA775
U

T
B

S
P4M800CE

C
R
Q

D VT 8237R
E P
F
G
O
N
M
H L
K
I J

A. JATXPWR2: ATX power connector. L. JPANEL1: front panel facilities header.

B. Back panel connectors (rear side). M. JCMOS1: Clear CMOS header.
C. JUSBV1: USB power header for back N. JCI1: Chassis open message header.
panel.
D. JAUDIO1: Front panel audio out O. JUSBV2: USB power header for front
header. panel.
E. JSPDIFO1 (optional): Digital audio out P. JSATA1/2: Serial ATA connectors.
connector.
F. JCDIN1: CD-ROM audio in connector. Q. JUSB3/4: Front USB headers.
G. CNR1: Communication Network Riser R. AGP1: Accelerated Graphics Port slot.
slot.
H. JAUX1: S. IDE1/2: Hard disk connectors.
I. PCI1~3: Peripheral Component T. DIMM1/2: DDR memory modules.
Interconnect slots.
J. FDD1: Floppy disk connector. U. JATXPWR1: ATX power connector.
K. JSFAN1: System fan header. V. JCFAN1: CPU fan header.

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1.5 LAYOUT: P4M800-M7A (REV 7.0 & 8.0)

JATXPWR1
JKBMS1
JCFAN1
JATXPWR2
LGA775
JCOM1

CPU1
JPRNT1
JVGA1

DIMM1

DIMM2
JUSB1
JUSBV1

IDE1

IDE2
JUSBLAN1
P4M800CE
Super
I/O
JAUDIO

BIOS AGP1

LAN
BAT1
VT6103L PCI1
JUSB3

VT8237R JSATA2
JAUDIO1 PCI2
JUSB4
JCDIN1
JSPDIFO1 JSATA1
JAUX1 (optional) JUSBV2
(optional)
PCI3
Codec JCI1
JSFAN1 JPANEL1 JCMOS1
CNR1 FDD1

Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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1.6 COMPONENTS: P4M800-M7A (REV 7.0 & 8.0)

A

LGA775
U

T
B

S
P4M800CE

C
R
Q

D VT 8237R
E P
F
G
O
N
M
H L
K
I J

A. JATXPWR2: ATX power connector. L. JPANEL1: front panel facilities header.

B. Back panel connectors (rear side). M. JCMOS1: Clear CMOS header.
C. JUSBV1: USB power header for back N. JCI1: Chassis open message header.
panel.
D. JAUDIO1: Front panel audio out O. JUSBV2: USB power header for front
header. panel.
E. JSPDIFO1 (optional): Digital audio out P. JSATA1/2: Serial ATA connectors.
connector.
F. JCDIN1: CD-ROM audio in connector. Q. JUSB3/4: Front USB headers.
G. CNR1: Communication Network Riser R. AGP1: Accelerated Graphics Port slot.
slot.
H. JAUX1: S. IDE1/2: Hard disk connectors.
I. PCI1~3: Peripheral Component T. DIMM1/2: DDR memory modules.
Interconnect slots.
J. FDD1: Floppy disk connector. U. JATXPWR1: ATX power connector.
K. JSFAN1: System fan header. V. JCFAN1: CPU fan header.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1 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 lever sideways away from the socket and then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.

Step 2: Look for the black cut edge on socket, and the white dot on CPU
should point wards this black cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the
correct orientation.
Step 2-1:

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Step 2-2:

Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to complete
the installation.

Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN
power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
wiring and plug may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
CPU FAN Header: JCFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 Power (+12V)
1 3 FAN RPM rate sense
JCFAN1
4 Smart Fan Control

System Fan Header: JSFAN1

Pin Assignment
1 Ground
1
JSFAN1 2 Power (+12V)
3 FAN RPM rate sense
Note:
The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support 4-pin and 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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2.3 MEMORY MODULE INSTALLATION

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.

Note:
To assure the system safety, if you need to change DDR modules, firstly,
please unplug the 20-pin power cable with the power connector, and
then you can change the modules. Afterwards, plug in the cable the
power connector again, and finally you can boot up the system.

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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS

FDD1: Floppy D is k Connec tor
The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that
supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This
connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
IDE1/ IDE2: Ha rd D isk C onnect ors
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that
provides PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/ 66/ 100
functionality. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2
(secondary).
The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can
connect up to four hard disk drives. The first hard drive should always be
connected to IDE1.
PCI1~PCI3: Pe riphera l Compone nt Inte rconnect S lots
This motherboard is equipped with 3 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.
AGP1: Ac ce le rat ed G ra phic s Port S lot
Your monitor will attach directly to that video card. This motherboard
supports video cards for PCI slots, but it is also equipped with an
Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP). An AGP card will take advantage of
AGP technology for improved video efficiency and performance,
especially with 3D graphics.
CNR1: Communica t ion Netw ork R ise r S lot
The CNR specification is an open Industry Standard Architecture, and it
defines a hardware scalable riser card interface, which supports modem
only.
JSAT A1/JSAT A2: Se ria l AT A Connec tors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA
interface, it satisfies the SATA 1.0 spec and with transfer rate of 1.5Gb/s.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 7
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
JSATA1~2 5 RX- 6 RX+
7 Ground

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP

3.1 HOW 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

3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS
JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB ports
JUSBV1/JUSBV2 Assignment Description
JUSBV1: +5V for JKBMS1, JUSB1
+5V and JUSBLAN1.
1
Pin 1-2 close JUSBV2: +5V for JUSB3/4.
JUSBV1: JKBMS1, JUSB1 and
JUSBLAN1 are powered with +5V
+5V Standby standby voltage.
Pin 2-3 close Voltage
1
JUSBV2: JUSB3/4 are powered by
+5V standby voltage.
Note:
In order to support this function “Power-on system via keyboard and mouse”,
“JUSBV1/JUSBV2” jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3.
JUSB3/JUSB4: Front USB Headers
This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to
connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be
connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
2 10 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused)
1 3 USB- 4 USB-
5 USB+ 6 USB+
JUSB3/JUSB4 7 Ground 8 Ground
9 Key 10 N/A

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JATXPWR1/PATXPWR2: Power Connectors

JATXPWR1: This connector allows user to connect with 20-pin power
connector on the ATX power supply.
JATXPWR2: By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU
power circuit.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
10 20 1 +3.3V 11 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 12 -12V
3 Ground 13 Ground
4 +5V 14 PS_ON
5 Ground 15 Ground
6 +5V 16 Ground
1 11 7 Ground 17 Ground
8 PW_ON 18 -5V
JATXPWR1 9 Standby Voltage +5V 19 +5V
10 +12V 20 +5V
2 1 Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
3 1 +12V 3 Ground
JATXPWR2 2 +12v 4 Ground

JAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows user to connect the front audio out put cable with the
PC front panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
2 14
1 13 JAUDIO1
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic in/center 2 Ground
3 Mic power/Bass 4 Audio power
Right line out/Speaker out
5 6 Right line out/Speaker out Right
Right
7 Reserved 8 Key
9 Left line out/Speaker out Left 10 Left line out/Speaker out Left
Right line in/Rear speaker
11 12 Right line in/Rear speaker Right
Right
13 Left line in/Rear speaker Left 14 Left line in/Rear speaker Left

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JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector

This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the veriaty
devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card
etc..
Pin Assignment
1 Left channel input
1 2 Ground
JCDIN1
3 Ground
4 Right channel input
JSPDIFO1: Digital Audio-out Connector (optional)
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output
header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
1
JSPDIFO1 2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe
setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to
avoid damaging the motherboard.
JCMOS1 Assignment
Normal Operation (Default).
Pin 1-2 close
Clear CMOS data.
Pin 2-3 close

※ Clear CMOS Procedures:

1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five 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.

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JCI1: Chassis Open Header

This connector allows system to monitor PC case open status. If the
signal has been triggered, it will record to the CMOS and show the
message on next boot-up.
Pin Assignment
JCI1 1 Case open signal
2 Ground

JPANEL1: Front Panel Header

This 24-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED,
Sleep button, speaker and IrDA Connection. It allows user to connect
the PC case’s front panel switch functions.
PWR_LED
SLP On/Off IR
++ -
2 24
1 + -
23
SPK RST IR
HLED JPANEL1
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 2 Sleep control Sleep
3 N/A Speaker 4 Ground button
5 N/A Connector 6 N/A N/A
7 Speaker 8 Power LED (+)
9 HDD LED (+) Hard drive 10 Power LED (+) Power LED
11 HDD LED (-) LED 12 Power LED (-)
13 Ground Reset 14 Power button Power-on
15 Reset control button 16 Ground button
17 N/A 18 Key
19 N/A 20 Key
IrDA IrDA
21 +5V 22 Ground
Connector Connector
23 IRTX 24 IRRX

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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP

4.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE
Beep Sound Meaning
One long beep followed by two short Video card not found or video 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

4.2 EXTRA 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 Ov erheate d
If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for
seconds, that means the CPU protection 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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4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
Probable Solution
1. No power to the system at all 1. Make sure power cable is
Power light don’t illuminate, fan securely plugged in.
inside power supply does not turn 2. Replace cable.
on. 3. Contact technical support.
2. 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 from 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 from optical drive. 1. Back up data and applications
Hard disk can be read and applications files.
can be used but booting from hard disk 2. Reformat the hard drive.
is impossible. Re-install applications and data
using backup disks.
Screen message says “Invalid Review system’s equipment. Make sure
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.” correct information 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
manufacturers for compatibility
with other drives.

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CHAPTER 5: WARPSPEEDER™

5.1 INTRODUCTION
[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.

5.2 SYSTEM 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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5.3 INSTALLATION
1. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog will pop
up. Please click “Next” button and follow the 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, the Tray 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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5.4 HOW TO USE [WARPSPEEDER™]

1. T ray Ic on:
Whenever the Tray Icon utility is launched, it will display a little tray
icon on the right side of Windows Taskbar.

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. Ma in Pane l
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, CPU external clock, Memory clock,
AGP clock, and PCI clock information.
b. Contains About, Voltage, Overclock, and Hardware Monitor
Buttons for invoking respective panels.
c. With a user-friendly Status Animation, 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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3. Volta ge Pane l
Click the Voltage button in Main Panel, the button will be highlighted
and the Voltage Panel will slide out to up as the following figure.
In this panel, you can decide to increase CPU core voltage and
Memory voltage or not. The default setting is “No”. If you want to get
the best performance of overclocking, we recommend you click the
option “Yes”.

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4. Ov erc lock Pane l

Click the Overclock button in Main Panel, the button will be
highlighted and the Overclock Panel will slide out to left as the
following figure.

Overclock Panel contains the these features:

a. “–3MHz button”, “-1MHz button”, “+1MHz button”, and “+3MHz
button”: provide user the ability to do real-time overclock
adjustment.
Warning:
Manually overclock is potentially dangerous, especially when the
overclocking percentage is over 110 %. We strongly recommend you
verify every speed you overclock by click the Verify button. Or, you can
just click Auto overclock button and let [WarpSpeeder™] automatically
gets the best result for you.
b. “Recovery Dialog button”: Pop up the following dialog. Let user
select a restoring way if system need to do a fail-safe reboot.

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c. “Auto-overclock button”: User can click this button and
[WarpSpeeder™] will set the best and stable performance and
frequency automatically. [WarpSpeeder™] utility will execute a
series of testing until system fail. Then system will do fail-safe
reboot by using Watchdog function. After reboot, the
[WarpSpeeder™] utility will restore to the hardware default
setting or load the verified best and stable frequency according
to the Recovery Dialog’s setting.
d. “Verify button”: User can click this button and [WarpSpeeder™]
will proceed a testing for current frequency. If the testing is ok,
then the current frequency will be saved into system registry. If
the testing fail, system will do a fail-safe rebooting. After reboot,
the [WarpSpeeder™] utility will restore to the hardware default
setting or load the verified best and stable frequency according
to the Recovery Dialog’s setting.
Note:
Because the testing programs, invoked in Auto-overclock and Verify,
include DirectDraw, Direct3D and DirectShow tests, the DirectX 8.1 or
newer runtime library is required. And please make sure your display
card’s color depth is High color (16 bit) or True color( 24/32 bit ) that is
required for Direct3D rendering.

5. Hardw are Monit or Pane l

Click the Hardware Monitor button in Main Panel, the button will be
highlighted and the Hardware Monitor panel will slide out to left as
the following figure.
In this panel, you can get the real-time status information of your
system. The information will be refreshed every 1 second.

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6. About Pane l
Click the “about” button in Main Panel, the button will be highlighted
and the About Panel will slide out to up as the following figure.
In this panel, you can get model name and detail information in hints
of all the chipset that are related to overclocking. You can also get
the mainboard’s BIOS model and the Version number of
[WarpSpeeder™] utility.

Note:
Because the overclock, overvoltage, and hardware monitor features
are controlled by several separate chipset, [WarpSpeeder™] divide
these features to separate panels. If one chipset is not on board, the
correlative button in Main panel will be disabled, but will not interfere
other panels’ functions. This property can make [WarpSpeeder™]
utility more robust.

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