Biostar H55A+ Owner's Manual
H55A+ 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 Features...................................................................... 2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 3
1.5 Motherboard Layout......................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ............................................. 5
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................... 5
2.2 FAN Headers...................................................................................... 7
2.3 Installing System Memory ................................................................ 8
2.4 Connectors and Slots....................................................................... 10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ..................................... 13
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers .................................................................... 13
3.2 Detail Settings.................................................................................. 13
Chapter 4: Useful Help ............................................................ 18
4.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 18
4.2 Software............................................................................................ 19
4.3 Extra Information............................................................................ 23
4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code....................................................................... 25
4.5 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 26
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ...................................... 27
German.................................................................................................................. 28
French .................................................................................................................... 30
Italian ..................................................................................................................... 32
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 34
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 36
Polish...................................................................................................................... 38
Russian ................................................................................................................... 40
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 42
Japane se ................................................................................................................ 44
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
H55A+
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.
The operating temperatures of the computer should be
0 to 45 degrees Celsius.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
Serial ATA Cable X 2
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
FDD Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)
Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
CPU
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
SATA 2
LAN
Sound
Codec
On Board
Connectors
Socket 1156
Int e l Co re i7 / i5 / i3/ Pen tium pr oces s or
Intel H55
ITE 8721
Prov ides the most common ly used legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 16GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Realtek RTL8111DL
ALC662
PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16, x4 expansion cards
PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion cards Slots
PCI Slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards
Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port
SATA Connector x6 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply
Clear CMOS Header x1 Restore CMOS dat a to factory def ault
USB Connector x3 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports
SPEC
Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Ar ch itecture-64 / Ex tended
Memory 64 Technology / V irtualization Technology
En viro nm en t Co nt rol in it iatives,
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian " funct ion
Dual Cha nnel Mode DDR3 me mory mo du le
Supports DDR3 1600(OC)/1333/1066/800
Register ed D IMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Vers io n 2 .0 spe c if icat ion co mp liant
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
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Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared function
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse x1
HDMI Port x1
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size
OS Support
VGA Port x1
DVI-D Port x1
LAN Port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
225(W) x 295 (L) mm
Windows XP / Vist a / 7
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Keyboa rd / Mouse
USBX2
HDMI VGADVI-D
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SPEC
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse
Connects to HDMI cable
Connect to D-SUB monitor
Connect to DVI monitor
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
LAN
USBX2
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
NOTE: HDM I / D V I-D / VGA Outp ut require an Intel Core fami ly processor wit h Intel Graphics
NOTE: Maximum resolution:
NOTE: This motherboard supports Multiple VGA output, and the configuration is as below:
Te c h n o l o g y.
HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
(HDMI is not supported under DOS and B IOS setup.)
Display Devices
VGA + HDMI
VGA + DVI-D HDMI + DVI-D
Enabled O O X
Caution: HDMI / DVI-D can not be p lugged a t the same time, or there will be no video output.
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
USBKB1
HDMI1
DVI1
VGA1
RJ45USB1
AUDIO1
JUSBV1
F_AUDIO1
LAN
ATXPWR2
SYS_FAN2
PEX1_1
Socket 1156
PE X 16_1
CPU 1
CPU_FAN1
DDR3_ B2
DDR3_ A2
DDR3_ B1
DDR3_ A1
ATXPWR1
CODEC
PCI1
Super
I/O
JSPDIFOUT1
J_PR INT1
PCI2
J_COM1
Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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PE X 16_2
JUSBV2
CIR1
F_USB 3 F_USB2 F_USB1
BAT1
PAN E L1
H55
JCMO S1
SYS_FAN1
SATA2
SATA4
SATA6
SATA1
SATA3
SATA5
BIOS
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
H55A+
2.1 I
NSTALLING 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.
Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise
the lever up.
Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap.
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Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on
CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will
fit only in the correct orientation.
Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked
position to complete the installation.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation.
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2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different due to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
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SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header
SYS_FAN2
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Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 Power
3 FAN RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate sense
H55A+
SYS_FAN1
Note:
CPU_FAN1 supports 4-pin head connec tor; SYS_FAN1/2, 3-pin head one. When
connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and
should be co nnected 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. DDR3 module
DDR3 _A2
DDR3 _B2
DDR3 _A1
DDR3 _B1
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
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DIMM Socket
Location
DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3 Module
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
Enabled X O X O
Enabled O O O O
(O means memory installed, X means me mory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)
Note:
Memory module must be installed in DDR3-A1 or DDR3-B1 to boot the
system.
DDR3_A2
Total M em ory
Size
Max is 16GB.
DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6channels SATA interface, it
satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s.
SATA2
SATA4
SATA1
SATA3
6SA TA
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
5SATA
7 Ground
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ATXP W R1: AT X Power Source Connector
This connector is for 24-pin power connector on the AT X power supply.
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1
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
24
13
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ATXP W R2: AT X Power Source Connector
Connecting this connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.
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Note:
Before you power on the s ystem, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been plugged-in.
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.
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Pin
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
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Assignment
PCI1
PCI2
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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.
PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 1GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 2GB/s totally.
PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
- PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
PEX1_1
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PEX16_1
PEX16_2
CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
H55A+
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
PANEL1: 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.
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1
POW _LE D
SPK
++
HLED
+
On/Off
-
-
RST
16
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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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