Biostar A58ML, A58MD Owner's Manual

A58MD / A58MG / A58ML Setup Manual

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	Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ...............................................................		1
1.1	Before You Start.........................................................................	1
1.2	Package Checklist.....................................................................	1
1.3	Motherboard Specifications .......................................................	2
1.4	Rear Panel Connectors .............................................................	3
1.5	Motherboard Layout ..................................................................	4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation................................................		5
2.1	Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) .......................................	5
2.2	Install a Heatsink .......................................................................	5
2.3	Connect Cooling Fans...............................................................	7
2.4	Install System Memory ..............................................................	8
2.5	Expansion Slots.......................................................................	10
2.6	Jumper Setting .........................................................................	11
2.7	Headers & Connectors ............................................................	12
Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS & Software.............................................		16
3.1	UEFI BIOS Setup ....................................................................	16
3.2	BIOS Update ...........................................................................	16
3.3	Software...................................................................................	21
Chapter 4: Useful Help ..............................................................		24
4.1	Driver Installation.....................................................................	24
4.2	AMI BIOS Beep Code..............................................................	25
4.3	Troubleshooting.......................................................................	25
4.4	RAID Functions .......................................................................	26
4.5	AMD DUAL Graphics Technology ...........................................	28
Appendix: Specifications In Other Languages .......................		30
Arabic .........................................................................................................		30
French ........................................................................................................		32
German.......................................................................................................		34
Italian ..........................................................................................................		36
Japanese ....................................................................................................		38
Polish..........................................................................................................		40
Portuguese	.................................................................................................	42
Russian.......................................................................................................		44
Spanish.......................................................................................................		46

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1Before You Start

Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:

Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting.

Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation.

Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to remove the static charge.

Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.

Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment.

Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water.

The operating temperatures of the computer should be 0 to 45 degrees Celsius.

To avoid injury, be careful of:

Sharp pins on headers and connectors

Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit

1.2Package Checklist

;Serial ATA Cable x2

;Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x1

;Installation Guide x1

;Fully Setup Driver DVD x1

Note: The package contents may be different due to the sales region or models in which it was sold. For more information about the standard package in your region, please contact your dealer or sales representative.

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1.3Motherboard Specifications

			Specifications
		Socket FM2+/FM2 for AMD A-series processor
	CPU Support	Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100Watt
		* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list.
	Chipset	AMD A55 FCH
		Supports Dual Channel DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/
		2600(OC)
	Memory	2 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot, Max. Supports up to 32 GB Memory
		Each DIMM supports non-ECC 512MB/ 1/ 2/ 4/ 8/ 16 GB DDR3 module
		* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for Memory support list.
		AMD A55 FCH
	Storage	4x SATA 3Gb/s Connector
		Supports RAID 0,1,10 & AHCI
		Realtek RTL 8111G (A58MD, A58MG)
	LAN	10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability
		Realtek RTL 8106E (A58ML)
		10/ 100 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability
	Audio Codec	ALC662
		5.1 Channels, High Definition Audio
	USB	AMD A55 FCH
		8x	USB 2.0 port (4 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers)
	Expansion Slots	1x	PCIe x1 Slot
		1x	PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0.)
		1x	PS/2 Mouse
		1x	PS/2 Keyboard
		1x	VGA Port
	Rear I/Os	1x DVI Port (A58MD)
		1x	LAN port
		4x	USB 2.0 Port
		3x	Audio Jack
		4x	SATA 3.0Gb/s Connector
		2x	USB 2.0 Header (each header supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
		1x	4-Pin Power Connector
		1x	24-Pin Power Connector
		1x	CPU Fan Connector
	Internal I/Os	1x System Fan Connector
		1x	Front Panel Header
		1x	Front Audio Header
		1x	Clear CMOS Header
		1x	Serial Port Header
		1x Chassis Speaker Header
	Form Factor	microATX Form Factor, 218 mm x 174 mm
		Windows XP / 7 / 8
	OS Support	Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without
		notice.

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1.4Rear Panel Connectors

A58MD

A58MG/ A58ML

Note 1: DVI-D / VGA Output require an AMD family processor with intedrated graphics. Note 2: The mainboard supports two independent display outputs. (A58MD)

Note 3: Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each audio jack can be defined by software. The input / output function of each audio jack listed above represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to the audio port, please use the Line In (Blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.

Note 4: Maximum resolution:

	Outputs	Maximum resolution	Bit Depth
	DVI-D	1920 x 1200 @60Hz	30 bpp
		2560 x 1600 @60Hz	24 bpp
	VGA	1920 x 1600 @60Hz	--

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1.5Motherboard Layout

Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1Install Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 1: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard

Step 2: Pull the socket locking out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angel.

Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation.

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Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to locked the position

2.2Install a Heatsink

Step 1: Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting-lug. Hook the spring clip to the mounting-lug.

Step 2: On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame, and then press down the locker until it stops.

Note1: Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector.

Note2: For proper installation, please kindly refer to the installation manual of your CPU heatsink.

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2.3Connect Cooling Fans

These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to pin#1.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header

																																Pin	Assignment
																																1	Ground
																																2	+12V
																																3	FAN RPM rate sense
																																4	Smart Fan Control(By Fan)

SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header

Pin

Assignment

1

Ground

2

+12V

3

FAN RPM rate sense

Note: CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1 support 4-pin and 3-pin head connectors. 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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2.4Install System Memory

A.DDR3 Modules

Step 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.

Step 2: Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Note: If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.

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B. Memory Capacity

	DIMM Socket Location	DDR3 Module	Total Memory Size
	DDR3_A1	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB	Max is 32GB.
	DDR3_B1	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB

C. Dual Channel Memory Installation

Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.

Dual Channel Status	DDR3_A1	DDR3_B1
Disabled	O	X
Disabled	X	O
Enabled	O	O

(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)

Note: The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16)

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2.5Expansion Slots

PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot

-PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.

-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 32GB/s totally.

-Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0.

PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot

-PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

-Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total

Install an Expansion Card

You can install your expansion card by following steps:

1.Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

2.Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3.Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the slot.

4.Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5.Replace your computer's chassis cover.

6.Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS settings for the expansion card.

7.Install related driver for the expansion card.

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2.6Jumper Setting

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

JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header

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.

1 3

Pin 1-2 Close:

Normal Operation (default).

1 3

Pin 2-3 Close:

Clear CMOS data.

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.Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS.

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2.7Headers & Connectors

ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector

For better compatibility, we recommend to use a standard ATX 24-pin power supply for this connector. Make sure to find the correct orientation before plugging the connector.

			Pin										Assignment																	Pin		Assignment
	13												+3.3V																	1		+3.3V
	14												-12V																	2		+3.3V
	15												Ground																	3		Ground
	16												PS_ON																	4		+5V
	17												Ground																	5		Ground
	18												Ground																	6		+5V
	19												Ground																	7		Ground
	20												NC																	8		PW_OK
	21												+5V																	9		Standby Voltage+5V
	22												+5V																	10		+12V
	23												+5V																	11		+12V
	24												Ground																	12		+3.3V

ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector

This connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.

																																	Pin	Assignment
																																	1	+12V
																																	2	+12V
																																	3	Ground
																																	4	Ground

Note1: Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2 connectors have been plugged-in.

Note2: Insufficient power supplied to the system may result in instability or the peripherals not functioning properly. Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power-consuming devices.

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JPANEL1: Front Panel Header

This connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED and Power LED connections. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch functions.

Pin

Assignment

Function

Pin

Assignment

Function

1

N/A

N/A

2

Power LED (+)

3

HDD LED(+)

HDD LED

4

Power LED (+)

Power LED

5

HDD LED(-)

6

Power LED (-)

7

Ground

Reset Button

8

Power Button

Power-On Button

9

Reset Control

10

Ground

JSPKR1: Chassis Speaker Header

Please connect the chassis speaker to this header.

																												Pin	Assignment
																												1	+5V
																												2	N/A
																												3	N/A
																												4	Speaker

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