GF8100 M2+ TE Setup Manual
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Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ |
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Before You Start ................................................................................ |
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Package Checklist............................................................................. |
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Motherboard Features...................................................................... |
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Rear Panel Connectors ..................................................................... |
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Motherboard Layout......................................................................... |
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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ............................................. |
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Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................... |
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FAN Headers...................................................................................... |
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Installing System Memory................................................................ |
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Connectors and Slots ....................................................................... |
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Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ..................................... |
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How to Setup Jumpers .................................................................... |
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Detail Settings.................................................................................. |
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Chapter 4: RAID Functions ..................................................... |
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Operation System............................................................................ |
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Raid Arrays ...................................................................................... |
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4.3 |
How RAID Works............................................................................. |
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Chapter 5: Useful Help ............................................................ |
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Driver Installation Note.................................................................. |
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5.2 |
Software............................................................................................ |
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5.3 |
Extra Information............................................................................ |
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5.4 |
AMI BIOS Beep Code....................................................................... |
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5.5 |
Troubleshooting............................................................................... |
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Appendix: SPEC In Other Language........................................ |
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GF8100 M2+ TE
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.
1.2PACKAGE CHECKLIST
IDE Cable X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside) FDD Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)
Note: The package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version.
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1.3MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
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Socket AM2+ |
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AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit |
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Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and PowerNow |
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GeForce 8100 |
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ITE 8718 |
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Low Pin Count Interface |
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Environment Control initiatives |
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Super I/O functionality |
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ITE's "Smart Guardian" function |
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DDR2 DIMM Slots x 2 |
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Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module |
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Max Memory Capacity 8GB |
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Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 |
Memory |
Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/ |
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1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2 |
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Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported |
Graphics |
Integrated in GeForce 8100 Chipset |
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Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB |
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Integrated IDE Controller |
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Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode |
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Integrated Serial ATA Controller |
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Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s |
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SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant |
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Realtek RTL 8201CL PHY |
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10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation |
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Half / Full duplex capability |
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Sound |
ALC662 |
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5.1 channels audio out |
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High Definition Audio |
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PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot |
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Floppy connector |
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IDE Connector |
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SATA Connector |
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Each connector supports 1 SATA devices |
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Front Panel Connector |
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Front Audio Connector |
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CD-in Connector |
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CPU Fan header |
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CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) |
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System Fan header |
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System Fan Power supply |
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CMOS clear header |
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Restore CMOS data to factory default |
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USB connector |
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Power Connector (24pin) |
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Power Connector (4pin) |
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Printer Port Connector |
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Serial port Connector |
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Back Panel |
DVI port |
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VGA port |
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Connect to USB devices |
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Audio Jack |
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Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection |
Board Size |
175 mm(W) x 245 mm(L) |
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MicroATX |
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RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 support |
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Hybrid SLI support (by nVIDIA driver) |
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OS Support |
Windows XP / VISTA |
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Biostar Reserves the right to add or removesupport |
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1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
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Line In/ |
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Line Out |
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VGA |
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USBX2 USBX2 |
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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JKBMS
JATXPWR2
JKB_PWR
VGA
DVI
JUSB1
JUSBPWR1
JUSBLAN1
JCFAN
JAUDIO1
AM2+ Socket
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JATXPWR1
DIMMA1 |
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PCI1 |
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JCDIN |
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JPRNT |
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1INSTALLING 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 JCFAN. 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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2.2FAN HEADERS
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.
JCFAN: CPU Fan Header
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JSFAN: System Fan Header
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1Ground
2+12V
3FAN RPM rate sense
The JCFAN supports 4-pin head connector. The JSFAN supports 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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2.3INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DIMMA1 DIMMB1 |
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 |
DDR2 Module |
Total Memory |
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DIMMA1 |
256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB |
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256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB |
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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 |
DIMMA1 |
DIMMB1 |
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Disabled |
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Enabled |
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(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16)
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2.4CONNECTORS 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 cable.
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IDE: IDE/ATAPI Connector
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, 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 drives.
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PEX16_1: 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.
-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.
PEX16_1
PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 2 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
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1HOW 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 |
3.2DETAIL SETTINGS
JPANEL1: 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.
PWR_LED
On/Off
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JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply.
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+3.3V |
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+3.3V |
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-12V |
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+3.3V |
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Ground |
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Ground |
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PS_ON |
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+5V |
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Ground |
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Ground |
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+5V |
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PW_OK |
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+5V |
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Standby Voltage+5V |
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+12V |
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+12V |
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JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
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Before power on the system, please make sure that both JATXPWR1 and JATXPWR2 connectors have been plugged-in.
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JUSB2~JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
These headers allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
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SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
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