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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
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1.1 B
EFORE 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.
1.2PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 1 Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1 User’s Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
Note: The package contents may be differed by area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
Socket AM2+
CPU
FSB
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
IDE Int eg r at ed IDE Co nt ro ller
SATA II Integrated Serial ATA Controller
LAN Realtek RTL 8111C
Sound ALC662
Slots
On Board
Connector
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX
/ Sempron / Ph eno mX3 / Pheno mX4
process ors (Max imu m Watt: 95W)
Support HyperTransport 3.0
Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth
Northbridge: AMD 770
Southbridge: AMD SB700
ITE 8718
Prov ides the most com mon ly us ed legac y
Super I/O functionality
DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 16GB
Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2
PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x1
PCI Express Gen2 x1 slot x2
PCI slot x3
Floppy connector x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives
IDE Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device
SATA Connector x6 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Athlon 64 x2
SPEC
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 b it
computing
Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and PowerNow
Low Pin Count Interface
En viro nm ent Cont rol in it iatives
H/W Mon ito r
ITE's "S mart Guard ian " funct ion
Dual Cha nnel Mode DDR2 me mory modu le
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+ CPU)
Register ed D IMM and ECC D IMM is not supported
Multi-word DMA, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
mod es
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s
SATA Vers ion 2 .5 spe cif icat io n co mp liant
10 / 100 /1000 Mb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expans ion cards
Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expans ion cards
Supports PCI expansion cards
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SPEC
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan h eader x1 Syst em Fan Po wer supply
CMOS clear header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB port s
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supp ly
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
Serial port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port
PS/2 Keyboard x1
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size 205 mm(W) x 305 mm(L) ATX
Special
Features
OS Support Windows XP / VISTA
PS/2 Mouse x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x3
RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Connect t o RJ-45 ethe rnet cab le
Connect to USB devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support
for any OS With or without notice.
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1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Mouse
PS/ 2
Keyboard
USBX2
USBX2
LAN
USBX2
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JKBV1
JKBMS
JUSB2
JUSB1
JAUDIO
JATXPWR2
JUSBLAN
JCDIN
LAN
Supe r I/O
JATXPW R24
PCIE_X1 _1
PCIE_ X1_2
PCIE_X 16
PCI1
AMD
770
So cket A M2
CPUFAN
DIMMA1
AMD
SB700
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA2
BAT
JCMOS
SATA1 SATA3 SATA5
IDE
BIO S
SYSF AN
4
Note: represents the 1■
Co de c
JAUDI OF
JCOM1
JPRNT
PCI2
PCI3
st
pin.
JUSB 3 JUSB4
FDD
JUSBV1
SATA2 SATA 4 SATA6
JPANEL
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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2.1 I
NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
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 toward direct
B to complete the installation.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU
FAN power cable to the CPUFAN. This completes the installation.
Note: Please update the BIOS to the latest version while using AM2+ CPUs. Due to the latest CPU
transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed to boot while using new
AM2+ CPUs. In this case, please install one standard AM2 CPU to boot your system, and
update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ CPUs support.
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2.2 FANHEADERS
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.
CPUFAN: CPU Fan Header
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SYSFAN: System Fan Headers
3
1
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM r at e
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control (By Fan)
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM r at e
sense
Note:
The CPUFAN and SYSFAN 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 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. DDR2 Modules
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
DIMMB2
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.
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B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR2 Module
Total Memory Size
Max is 16GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory installation
To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module
must meet the following requirements:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the following
table.
Dual Channel Status
Enabled O O X X
Enabled X X O O
Enabled O O O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)
DIMMA1
DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD: Floppy Disk Connector
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.
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IDE: Hard Disk Connector
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode
0~4, Bus Master, Multi-word DMA, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect
up to two hard disk drives.
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PCIE_X16: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.
PCIE_X1_1/PCIE_X1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
- PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins.
- 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.0 architecture.
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.
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 H
OW 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
JPANEL: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and
speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.
P
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1
S
P
D
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W
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Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 N/A
2 N/A 10 N/A
3 N/ A 11 N/ A N/A
4 Speaker
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Speaker
Connector
Hard drive
LED
Reset button
12 Power LED (+)
14 Power LED (-)
16 Ground
N/A
Power LED
Power-on button
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3
4
JATXPWR24: AT X Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
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Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1
12
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Gro und 3 Gro und
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Gro und 5 Gro und
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Gro und 7 Gro und
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
JATXPWR2: AT X Power Source Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin
Assignment
12
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4
Ground
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JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This header 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.
JUSB3 JUSB4
2
10
9
1
JAUDIOF: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector
is not acceptable.
1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
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JCDIN: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc.
Assignment
Pin
14
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel Input
JCMOS: 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.
3
1
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
3
1
3
1
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. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
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JPRNT: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
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1
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Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy
9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5 26 Key
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SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.5 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
SATA1 SATA3 SATA5
SATA2 SATA4 SATA6
JCOM1: Serial port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
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Assignment
Pin
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
1
4
7
10
2
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
Pin Assignment
1 Carrier detect
2 Received data
3 Transmitted data
4
Data terminal ready
5 Signal ground
6 Data set ready
7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator
10 Key
1
9
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JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
3
1
3
1
Pin 1-2 Close
+5V for PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
3
1
Pin 2-3 close
+5V STB for PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
JUSBV1: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB3/JUSB4).
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB3/JUSB4).
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13
13
Pin 1-2 close
13
Pin 2-3 close
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CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS
A770 A2G+
4.1 O
Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista
PERATING SYSTEM
4.2 RAID ARRAYS
RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:
RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for
many applications.
RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.
RAID 1+0: RAID 1+0 combines the techniques used in R AID 0 and RAID 1.
4.3 HOW RAIDWORKS
RAID 0:
The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks
up a lar ge f ile in to smaller blocks an d p erforms disk r ea ds and writes acr os s multip le
drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter,
which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the system environment. This
technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 1, and maximum is up to 6 or 8. Depending on the
platform.
Uses: Intended for non-critical data requiring high data throughput, or any
environment that does not require fault tolerance.
Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for large files. No
capacity loss penalty for parity.
Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array
fails, all data is lost.
Fault Tolerance: No.
Block 1
Blo ck 3
Blo ck 5
Block 2
Blo ck 4
Blo ck 6
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RAID 1:
Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1
array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a
second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the
active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.
RAID techniques can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of automatic
backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliab le
media.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2.
Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for small databases or any other application that
requires fault tolerance and minimal capacity.
Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. Should one drive fail, the
controller switches to the other drive.
Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for the storage space of one drive.
Performance is impaired during drive rebuilds.
Fault Tolerance: Yes.
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Block 2
Block 3
Block 1
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RAID 1+0:
RAID 1 drives can be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 1+0
solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform.
Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for
automatic redundancy. May be simultaneously used with other RAID levels
in an array, and allows for spare disks.
Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for data redundancy,
the same as RAID level 1.
Fault Tolerance: Yes.
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
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CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP
5.1 D
RIVER INSTALLATION NOTE
After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup
Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system
performance.
You will see the following window after you insert the CD
The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
Note:
If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to
locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.
A. Driver Installation
To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will
list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system.
Click on each device driver to launch the installation program.
B. Software Installation
To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide
will list the software available for your system, click on each software title
to launch the installation program.
C. Manual
Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver
CD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.
Note:
You will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version
of Acrobat Reader so ftware from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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5.2 SOFTWARE
Installing Software
1. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive. The drivers installation program
would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled.
2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software
title.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Launching Software
After the installation process, you will see the software icon “eHOT Line” /
“BIOS Update” appears on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch the
utility.
eHot-Line (Optional)
eHot-Line is a convenient utility that helps you to contact with our
Tech-Support system. This utility will collect the system information which is
useful for analyzing the problem you may have encountered, and then send
these information to our tech-support department to help you fix the problem.
Before you use this uti lity, please set Outlook E xpress as your default e- mail c lient app licatio n progra m.
re pr esen ts i mpor ta nt
*
information that you
must provide. Without
this inf ormation, you may
not be able to send out
the mail.
This block will show
the information which
would be collected in
the mail.
Describe condition
*
of your system.
Select your area or
*
the area cl os e to you.
Provide the e-mail
address that you would
like to s end the copy to.
Pr ovid e the na me of
*
the memor y module
manufacturer.
Provide the name of
th e powe r su ppl y
manufacturer and the
model no.
Se nd th e mai l out .
Sav e the se in forma tion to a .txt fil
Exit this dialog.
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After filling up this information, click “Send”
to send the mail out. A warning dialog would
appear asking for your confirmation; click
“Send” to confirm or “Do Not Send” to cancel.
If you want to save this information to a .txt file, click “Save As…” and then you
will see a saving dialo g appears asking you to enter file name.
Enter the file name and then click
“Save”. Your system information
will be saved to a .txt file.
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Open the saved .txt file, you will see
your system information including
motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/
device/OS information. This
information is also concluded in the
sent mail.
We will not share customer ’s data with any other third parties,
so please feel free to provide your system information while using
eHot-Line service.
If you are not using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client
application, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file
and send the file to our tech support with other e-mail application.
Go to the following web
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting
our contact information.
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BIOS Update
BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your
motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
AWARD BIOSAMI BIOS
Clear CMOS function
(Only for AWARD BIOS)
Show current BIOS information
Save cur rent BIOS
to a .bin file
Update BIOS
with a BIOS file
<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.
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<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.
All the information and content above about the software are subject to be changed
without notice. For better performance, the software is being continuously updated.
The information and pictures described above are for your reference only. The actual
information and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.
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5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION
CPU Overheated
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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BIO-Flasher
BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to
update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk.
The BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. To enter the utility, press <F12> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up.
Updating BIOS with BIO-Flasher
1. Go to the website to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
2. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk.
3. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the
USB port or the floppy disk drive.
4. Power on or reset the computer and then
press <F12> during the POST process.
A select dialog as the picture on the right
appears.
Select the device contains the BIOS file and
press <Enter> to enter the utility.
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5. The utility will show the BIOS
files and their respective
information. Select the proper
BIOS file and press <Enter>
then <Y> to perform the BIOS
update process.
6. After the update process, the utility will ask you to reboot the system.
Press <Y> to proceed. BIOS update completes.
z This utility only allows storage device with FAT32/16 format and single
parti tion.
z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will lead to
system boot failure.
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5.4 AMIBIOSBEEP CODE
Boot Block Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:)
2
3 Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery
4 Flash Programming successful
5 File read error
7 No Flash EPROM detected
10 Flash Erase error
11 Flash Program error
12 “AMIBOOT.ROM” file size error
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POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 Memory refresh timer error
3 Base memory read/write test error
6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed
7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error)
8 Display memory error (system video adapter)
“AMIBOOT.ROM” file not found in root directory of diskette in
A:
BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match
image present in flash device)
A770 A2G+
Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action
1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules.
Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system.
Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the
motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the possibility of
interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Remove all
expansion cards except the video adapter.
6, 7
8
z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion
cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer’s
technical support.
z If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion
cards are absent, one of the add-in cards is causing the
malfunction. Insert the cards back into the system one at a
time until the problem happens again. This will reveal the
malfunctioning card.
If the system video adapter is an add-in card, replace or
reseat the
video adapter. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the
system board, the board may be faulty.
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5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Probable Solution
1. No power to the system at all
Power light don’t illuminate, fan
inside power supply does not turn
on.
2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not turn on.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drive is spinning.
System does not boot from hard disk
drive, can be booted from optical drive.
System only boots from optical drive.
Hard disk can be read and applications
can be used but booting from hard disk
is impossible.
Screen message says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
Cannot boot system after installing
second hard drive.
1. Make sure power cable is
securely plugged in.
2. Replace cable.
3. Contact technical support.
Using even pressure on both ends of
the DIMM, press down firmly until the
module snaps into place.
1. Check cable running from disk to
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.
1. Back up data and applications
files.
2. Reformat the hard drive.
Re-install applications and data
using backup disks.
Review system’s equipment. Make sure
correct information is in setup.
1. Set master/slave jumpers
correctly.
2. Run SETUP program and select
correct drive types. Call the drive
manufacturers for compatibility
with other drives.
Разъ ём SATA x6 Каждый разъём поддерживает 1 устро йство SATA
Разъ ём на лицевой панели x1 Поддержка устройс тв на лицевой панели
СПЕЦ
Арх итектура A MD 64 разрешать обработка
данных на 32 и 64 бит
Поддержка Hyper Transport 3.0 и PowerNo w
Мод ул ь памяти с двух канальн ым режимом DDR2
Поддержка DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800
Поддержка DDR2 1066 (b y AM2+ CPU)
Не поддерживает зарегистрированные модули
DIMM and ECC DIMM
Инициативы по охране окружающей среды,
Аппаратный монитор
Регул ятор скорости
Функция ITE "Smart Guardian"
(Интеллектуальная защита)
Режим "хозяина" шины U ltra D MA 3 3 / 6 6 / 1 00 /
133
Поддержка режима PIO 0~4,
скорость передачи данных до 3 гигабит/с.
Соответствие специ фикации SATA верс ия 2.0.
Поддержка RAID 0,1,1+0
Автоматическо е согласо вани е 10 / 100 / 1000
Мб/с
Частичная / полна я дуплексная способность
Звуко вая поддержка High-Def in ition
5.1канальный звуковой выхо д
Каждый разъём поддерживает 2 накопителя на
гибких магнитных дисках
Каждый разъём поддерживает 1 По рт
подключения принтера
Каждый разъём поддерживает 2 встроенных
интерфейса накопителей
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Задняя
панель
средств
ввода-выв
ода
Разм ер
панели
Поддержка
OS
A770 A2G+
СПЕЦ
Входной звуковой разъём x1
Разъ ём ввода для CD x1 Поддержка функции ввода для CD
Контактирующее приспособление
вентил ятора центрального процессора x1
Последо вательны й порт x1
Разъ ем питания (24 вывод) x1
Разъ ем питания (4 вы вод) x1
Клавиатура PS/2 x1
Мышь PS /2 x1
Пор т LAN x1
USB- порт x6
Гнездо для подключени я
наушников x3
205 мм (Ш) X 305 мм (В) ATX
Windows XP / VISTA
Поддержка звуко вых функций на лицевой
панели
Источник питания для вентилято ра центрального
процессора (с функц ией интеллектуального
вентил ятора )
Источник пит ания для вентилятор а системы
Каждый разъём поддерживает 2 USB-порта на
лицевой панели
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