Biostar B450GT3 Service Manual

FCC Information and Copyright

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 energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

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Table Of Contents

FCC Information and Copyright 1 Chapter 1: Introduction 3

1.1 Before You Start 3

1.2 Package Checklist 3

1.3 Specifications 4

1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 5

1.5 Motherboard Layout 6

Chapter 2: Hardware installation 7

2.1	Install Central Processing Unit (CPU)	7
2.2	Install a Heatsink	8
2.3 Connect Cooling Fans		10
2.4 Install System Memory		10
2.5	Expansion Slots	13
2.6 Jumper & Switch Setting		14
2.7 Headers & Connectors		15
2.8 LEDs ..................................................................................................................................		19

Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS & Software 20

3.1 UEFI BIOS Setup 20

3.2 BIOS Update 20

3.3 Software 24

Chapter 4: Useful help 36

4.1 Driver Installation 36

4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code 37

4.3 Troubleshooting 37

4.4 RAID Functions 38

APPENDIX I: Specifications in Other Languages 40

Arabic......................................................................................................................................	40
German...................................................................................................................................	41
Russian....................................................................................................................................	42
Spanish ...................................................................................................................................	43
Thai .........................................................................................................................................	44

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Before 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 x4

•  Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x1 •  User’s Manual 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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1.3 Specifications

Specifications

		Socket AM4 supports AMD A-series APU / CPU
	CPU Support	Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 105Watt
		* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list.
	Chipset	AMD B450
		Supports Dual Channel DDR4 1866/2133/2400/2666/2933/3200(OC)
	Memory	4 x DDR4 DIMM Memory Slot, Max. Supports up to 64 GB Memory
		Each DIMM supports non-ECC 8/16 GB DDR4 module
		* Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for Memory support list.
		6x	SATA III Connector (6Gb/s) : Supports AHCI & RAID 0, 1, 10
	Storage	1x M.2 (32Gb/s) : Support PCI-E & SATA SSD
		* M.2 (32Gb/s) : The bandwidth is depended on CPU, Ryzen is 32Gb/s ; APU & CPU is 16Gb/s.
		* When PCIE-M2_1 slot is occupied, the SATA3_1 / SATA3_2 connector will be disabled.
	LAN	Realtek RTL 8118AS
		10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability
	Audio Codec	ALC1150
		7.1 Channels, High Definition Audio, Hi-Fi(Front)
		1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-C port (1 on rear I/O)
	USB	1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-A port (1 on rear I/O)
		4x	USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) port (2 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers)
		6x	USB 2.0 port (2 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers)
		2x	PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
	Expansion Slots	1x	PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot (x4)
		1x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (When using APU or CPU, the bandwidth is x8 speed)
		* When PEX1_1 / PEX1_2 slot is occupied, the PEX16_SB_1 connector is x2 speed.
		1x PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse		1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-C Port
		1x DVI-D Port		1x USB 3.1 Gen2 (10Gb/s) Type-A Port
	Rear I/Os	1x VGA Port		2x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) Port
		1x HDMI Port		2x USB 2.0 Port
		1x LAN port		6x Audio Jack
		6x	SATA III (6.0Gb/s) Connector
		2x USB 2.0 Header (each header supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
		1x USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) Header (each header supports 2 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports)
		1x	8-Pin Power Connector
		1x	24-Pin Power Connector
		1x CPU Fan Connector
	Internal I/Os	2x	System Fan Connector
		1x Front Panel Header
		1x Front Audio Header
		1x Clear CMOS Header
		1x S/PDIF out Connector
		1x	Serial Port Header
		2x	5050 LED Header
	Form Factor	uATX Form Factor, 244 mm x 244 mm
		Windows 10(64bit)
	OS Support	Windows 7(64bit) for Bristol Ridge/ Summit Ridge/ Pinnacle Ridge only
		Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.

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1.4Rear Panel Connectors

Note

»» DVI-D / VGA / HDMI output require an AMD family processor with intedrated graphics.

»» 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.

»» Maximum resolution DVI-D: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz VGA: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz HDMI: 4096 x 2160 @30Hz

»» When using the front HD audio jack and plug in the headset, the rear sound will be automatically Disabled.

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1.5 Motherboard Layout

Note

»  represents the 1st pin.

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Chapter 2: Hardware installation

2.1 Install 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

Note

»  Please turn off the Power Supply before remove the CPU socket.

2.2 Install a Heatsink

<TypeA>

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.

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<TypeB>

Step 1: Remove the heatsink and fan assembly bracket on the motherboard and keep the cooler backplane under the motherboard.

Step 2: Place the heatsink and fan assembly on top of the installed CPU and make sure that the fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Please refer diagram to the following screw into the screw hole in the order shown.

Note

»» Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector.

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

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2.3 Connect 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.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header

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

SYS_FAN1/2: System Fan Header

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

Note

»  CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1/ 2 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 pin#1(GND).

2.4 Install System Memory

DDR4 Modules

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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.

Memory Capacity

	DIMM Socket Location	DDR4 Module	Total Memory Size
	DIMMA1	8GB/16GB
	DIMMA2	8GB/16GB	Max is 64GB.
	DIMMB1	8GB/16GB
	DIMMB2	8GB/16GB

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	DIMMA1	DIMMA2	DIMMB1	DIMMB2
Enabled	O	X	O	X
Enabled	X	O	X	O
Enabled	O	O	O	O

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

Note

»  When installing more than one memory module, we recommend to use the same brand and

capacity memory on this motherboard.

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Ryzen - DDR Maximum Frequency Support Table

▪▪ Ryzen - Pinnacle Ridge:

Maximum Frequency	DIMMA1	DIMMA2	DIMMB1	DIMMB2
DDR4: 2933	--	SR	--	--
DDR4: 2400	--	DR	--	--
DDR4: 2933	--	SR	--	SR
DDR4: 2400	--	DR	--	DR
DDR4: 2133	SR	SR	SR	SR
DDR4: 1866	SR/DR	DR	SR/DR	DR

▪▪ Ryzen - Summit Ridge:

Maximum Frequency	DIMMA1	DIMMA2	DIMMB1	DIMMB2
DDR4: 2667	--	SR	--	--
DDR4: 2667	--	DR	--	--
DDR4: 2667	--	SR	--	SR
DDR4: 2400-2667	--	DR	--	DR
DDR4: 2133-2400	SR	SR	SR	SR
DDR4: 1866-2133	SR/DR	DR	SR/DR	DR

▪▪ Ryzen - Raven Ridge:

Maximum Frequency	DIMMA1	DIMMA2	DIMMB1	DIMMB2
DDR4: 2933	--	SR	--	--
DDR4: 2667	--	DR	--	--
DDR4: 2667	--	SR	--	SR
DDR4: 2400	--	DR	--	DR
DDR4: 2133	SR	SR	SR	SR
DDR4: 1866	SR/DR	DR	SR/DR	DR

Note

»  SR - Single-rank DIMM, 1R x4 or 1R x8.

»» DR - Dual-rank DIMMs, 2R x4 or 2R x8.

»» For the better DDR4 module compatibility, please follow the table to install your DDR4 modules.

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2.5 Expansion Slots

PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot (x16 speed) (APU / CPU @x8 speed, Ryzen @x16 speed)

•  PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.

•  Theoretical maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 16GB/s for each slot, a total of 32GB/s.

PEX16_SB_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x4 speed)

•  PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

•  Theoretical maximum bandwidth using two slots simultaneously is 2GB/s for each slot, a total of 4GB/s.

PEX1_1/1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot

•  PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

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

PCIE-M2_1: M.2 (Key M) Slot

(M.2 (32Gb/s) : The bandwidth is depended on CPU, Ryzen is 32Gb/s ; APU & CPU is 16Gb/s)

•  The M.2 slot supports M.2 Type 2242/2260/2280 SSD module. When installing M.2 SSD module, please place the screw and hex pillar to correct position.

•  Support M.2 SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32Gb/s).

Note

»  When PEX1_1 / PEX1_2 slot is occupied, the PEX16_SB_1 connector is x2 speed.

»» When PCIE-M2_1 slot is occupied, the SATA3_1 / SATA3_2 connector will be disabled.

Install an Expansion Card

You can install your expansion card by following steps:

•  Read the related expansion card’s instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

•  Remove your computer’s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. •  Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card until it is completely

seated in the slot.

•  Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw. •  Replace your computer’s chassis cover.

•  Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS settings for the expansion card. •  Install related driver for the expansion card.

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2.6 Jumper & Switch 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

Pin 1-2 closed

JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper

The jumper allows users to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard.

Pin 1-2 Close:

Normal Operation (default).

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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BIOS_SW1: Dual BIOS Switch

The Dual BIOS Switch allows you to choose one of the BIOS ROMs (ROM1/ROM2) for boot up.

Main BIOS (ROM1) Enabled

The LED indicator (ROM1_LED) will light

and the Main BIOS is enabled.

Backup BIOS (ROM2) Enabled

The LED indicator (ROM2_LED) will light

and the Backup BIOS is enabled.

Note

»  Do not use this switch when your system is power-on.

»» Before flashing BIOS ROMs, please make sure this switch is set to the BIOS ROM which you want to

update.

2.7 Headers & 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

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ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector

The connector provides +12V to the CPU power circuit. If the CPU power plug is 4-pin, please plug it into Pin 1-2-5-6 of ATXPWR2.

																														Pin	Assignment
																														1	+12V
																														2	+12V
																														3	+12V
																														4	+12V
																														5	Ground
																														6	Ground
																														7	Ground
																														8	Ground

Note

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

»  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.

PANEL1: Front Panel Header

This 16-pin header includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection.

Pin

Assignment

Function

Pin

Assignment

Function

1

+5V

9

N/A

N/A

2

N/A

Speaker

10

N/A

3

N/A

Connector

11

N/A

N/A

4

Speaker

12

Power LED (+)

Power

5

HDD LED (+)

Hard drive

13

Power LED (+)

LED

6

HDD LED (-)

LED

14

Power LED (-)

7

Ground

Reset

15

Power button

Power-on

button

button

8

Reset control

16

Ground

SATA3_1/3_2/3_3/3_4: Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s Connectors

These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables.

																																																				Pin	Assignment
																																																				1	Ground
																																																				2	TX+
																																																				3	TX-
																																																				4	Ground
																																																				5	RX-
																																																				6	RX+
																																																				7	Ground

Note

»» When PCIE-M2_1 slot is occupied, the SATA3_1 / SATA3_2 connector will be disabled.

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JFRONT_USB3_1: Header for USB 3.1 Gen1 (5Gb/s) Ports at Front Panel

This header allows user to add additional USB ports on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with a wide range of external peripherals.

																											Pin	Assignment	Pin	Assignment
																											1	VBUS0	11	D2+
																											2	SSRX1-	12	D2-
																											3	SSRX1+	13	Ground
																											4	Ground	14	SSTX2+
																											5	SSTX1-	15	SSTX2-
																											6	SSTX1+	16	Ground
																											7	Ground	17	SSRX2+
																											8	D1-	18	SSRX2-
																											9	D1+	19	VBUS1
																											10	ID	20	Key

F_USB1/2: Header for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel

This header allows user to add additional USB ports on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with a wide range of external peripherals.

																														Pin	Assignment
																														1	+5V (fused)
																														2	+5V (fused)
																														3	USB-
																														4	USB-
																														5	USB+
																														6	USB+
																														7	Ground
																														8	Ground
																														9	Key
																														10	NC

JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector

The connector is for connecting the S/PDIF output bracket.

Pin

Assignment

1

+5V

2

SPDIF_OUT

3

Ground

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F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows user to connect the chassis-mount front panel audio I/O which supports HD and AC’97 audio standards.

																							HD Audio		AC’97
																							Pin	Assignment	Pin	Assignment
																							1	Mic Left in	1	Mic In
																							2	Ground	2	Ground
																							3	Mic Right in	3	Mic Power
																							4	GPIO	4	Audio Power
																							5	Right line in	5	RT Line Out
																							6	Jack Sense	6	RT Line Out
																							7	Front Sense	7	Reserved
																							8	Key	8	Key
																							9	Left line in	9	LFT Line Out
																							10	Jack Sense	10	LFT Line Out

Note

»  It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to

avail of the motherboard’s high definition audio capability.

»  Please try to disable the “Front Panel Jack Detection” if you want to use an AC’97 front audio output

cable. The function can be found via O.S. Audio Utility.

J_COM1: Serial Port Connector

The motherboard has a serial port header for connecting RS-232 Port.

																										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

5050_RGBLED1/2: RGB LED Device (5050 SMD) Header

This header providers 12V power and RGB control pins for RGB LED Device (5050 SMD).

Pin

Cable Color

Assignment

1

12V (Black)

VCC12

2

G (Green)

LED_GREEN

3

R (Red)

LED_RED

4

B (Blue)

LED_BLUE

Note

»  Ensure proper pin connecting to your LED device, wrong connection may damage your LED device or

motherboard.

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2.8 LEDs

LEDs

Below LEDs are controlled by RACING GT program. Please refer to Chapter 3.3 for more detail software setting.

1.RGB LED Header

2.on-board LEDs (x7)

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Chapter 3: UEFI BIOS & Software

3.1 UEFI BIOS Setup

•  The BIOS Setup program can be used to view and change the BIOS settings for the computer. The BIOS Setup program is accessed by pressing the <DEL> key after the Power-On Self-Test (POST) memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins.

•  For further information of setting up the UEFI BIOS, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Manual on our website.

3.2 BIOS Update

The BIOS can be updated using either of the following utilities:

•  BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher: Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM.

•  BIOSTAR BIOS Update Utility: It enables automated updating while in the Windows environment. Using this utility, the BIOS can be updated from a file on a hard disk, a USB drive (a flash drive or a USB hard drive), or a CD-ROM, or from the file location on the

Web.

BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher

Note

»  This utility only allows storage device with FAT32/16 format and single partition.

»  Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will lead to system boot failure.

Updating BIOS with BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher

1.Go to the website to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.

2.Then, copy and save the BIOS file into a USB flash (pen) drive.(Only supported FAT/FAT32 format)

3.Insert the USB pen drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port.

4.Power on or reset the computer and then press <F12> during the POST process.

5.After entering the POST screen, the BIOS-

FLASHER utility pops out. Choose <fs0> to search for the BIOS file.

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6. Select the proper BIOS file, and a message asking if you are sure to flash the BIOS file. Click “Yes” to start updating BIOS.

7.A dialog pops out after BIOS flash is completed, asking you to restart the system. Press the <Y> key to restart system.

8.While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup.

After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the <Save & Exit>, using the <Restore Defaults> function to load Optimized Defaults, and select <Save Changes and Reset> to restart the computer. Then the BIOS Update is completed.

BIOS Update Utility (through the Internet)

1.Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver.

2.Please make sure the system is connected to the internet before using this function.

3.Launch BIOS Update Utility and click the

“Online Update” button on the main screen.

4. An open dialog will show up to request your agreement to start the BIOS update. Click “Yes” to start the online update procedure.

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5.If there is a new BIOS version, the utility will ask you to download it. Click “Yes” to proceed.

6.After the download is completed, you will be asked to program (update) the BIOS or not. Click “Yes” to proceed.

7.After the updating process is finished, you will be asked you to reboot the system. Click

“OK” to reboot.

8.While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup.

After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the <Save & Exit>, using the <Restore Defaults> function to load Optimized Defaults, and select <Save Changes> and <Reset> to restart the computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.

BIOS Update Utility (through a BIOS file)

1.Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver.

2.Download the proper BIOS from http://www.biostar.com.tw/

3.Launch BIOS Update Utility and click the “Update

BIOS” button on the main screen.

4. A warning message will show up to request your agreement to start the BIOS update. Click “OK” to start the update procedure.

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5.Choose the location for your BIOS file in the system. Please select the proper BIOS file, and then click on “Open”. It will take several minutes, please be patient.

6.After the BIOS Update process is finished, click on “OK” to reboot the system.

7.While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press <DEL> key to enter BIOS setup.

After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the <Save & Exit>, using the <Restore Defaults> function to load Optimized Defaults, and select <Save Changes and Reset> to restart the computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.

Backup BIOS

Click the Backup BIOS button on the main screen for the backup of BIOS, and select a proper location for your backup BIOS file in the system, and click “Save”.

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3.3 Software

Installing Software

1.Insert the Setup DVD to the optical drive. The driver installation program would appear if the Auto-run 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 is completed, you will see the software icon showing on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch it.

Note

»  All the information and content about following software are subject to be changed without notice.

For better performance, the software is being continuously updated.

»  The information and pictures described below are for your reference only. The actual information

and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.

BIOScreen Utility

This utility allows you to personalize your boot logo easily. You can choose BMP as your boot logo so as to customize your computer.

Please follow the step-by-step instructions below to update boot logo: •  Load Image: Choose the picture as the boot logo.

•  Transform: Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result.

•  Update Bios: Write the picture to BIOS Memory to complete the update.

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B450GT3

eHot-Line

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.

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 dialog appears asking you to enter file name.

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Enter the file name and then click “Save”. Your system information will be saved to a .txt file.

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.

Note

»  Before you use this utility, please set Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application program.

»  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 website http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/about/contact.php for getting our contact information.

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