Biostar Hi-Fi A88W 3D Owner's Manual

Hi-Fi A88W 3D 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	Install a Heatsink .......................................................................	6
2.3	Fan Headers..............................................................................	7
2.4	Installing System Memory .........................................................	8
2.5	Connectors and Slots ..............................................................	10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup................................................		12
3.1	How to Setup Jumpers ............................................................	12
3.2	Detail Settings .........................................................................	13
Chapter 4: AMD DUAL Graphics Technology....................................		17
4.1	AMD Dual Graphics Technology Introduction..........................	17
4.2	AMD Dual Graphics Requirement ...........................................	17
4.3	AMD Dual Graphics Setup ......................................................	18
Chapter 5: Software & UEFI BIOS.......................................................		19
5.1	Software...................................................................................	19
5.2	UEFI BIOS Setup ....................................................................	27
5.3	BIOS Update ...........................................................................	27
Chapter 6: Useful Help.........................................................................		31
6.1	Driver Installation Note ............................................................	31
6.2	AMI BIOS Beep Code..............................................................	32
6.3	AMI BIOS Post Code...............................................................	32
6.4	Troubleshooting.......................................................................	34
6.5	RAID Functions .......................................................................	36
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages................................................		38
Arabic .........................................................................................................		38
French ........................................................................................................		40
German.......................................................................................................		42
Italian ..........................................................................................................		44
Japanese ....................................................................................................		46
Polish..........................................................................................................		48
Portuguese	.................................................................................................	50
Russian.......................................................................................................		52
Spanish.......................................................................................................		54

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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 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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1.3MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

		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 A88X FCH
		Supports Dual Channel DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/
		2600(OC)
	Memory	4 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot, Max. Supports up to 64 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 A88X FCH
	Storage	8x SATA 6Gb/s Connector
		Supports RAID 0,1,10,5 & AHCI
	LAN	Realtek RTL 8111G
		10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability
	Audio Codec	ALC892, 7.1 Channels, High Definition Audio, Biostar Hi-Fi 3D
	USB	4x USB 3.0 port (2 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers)
		8x USB 2.0 port (4 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers)
		2x PCI Slot
	Expansion Slots	2x PCIe 2.0 x1 Slot
		1x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (x16) (Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0.)
		1x PCIe 2.0 x16 Slot (x4)
		1x PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse
		1x HDMI Port
		1x VGA Port
	Rear I/Os	1x DVI Port
		1x LAN port
		4x USB 2.0 Port
		2x USB 3.0 Port
		6x Audio Jack
		8x SATA 6.0Gb/s Connector
		2x USB 2.0 Header (each header supports 2 USB 2.0 ports)
		1x USB 3.0 Header (each header supports 2 USB 3.0 ports)
		1x 4-Pin Power Connector
		1x 24-Pin Power Connector
		2x CPU Fan Connector
	Internal I/Os	3x System Fan Connector
		1x Front Panel Header
		1x Front Audio Header
		1x Clear CMOS Header
		1x Consumer IR Header
		1x Serial Port Header
		1x S/PDIF out Connector
	Form Factor	ATX Form Factor, 305mm x 235 mm
	OS Support	Windows XP / 7/ 8
		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 1: HDMI / DVI-D / VGA Output require an AMD family processor with integrated graphics. Note 2: The mainboard supports three independent display outputs.

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
	HDMI	1920 x 1080 @60Hz	24, 30, 36 bpp
		1920 x 1200 @60Hz	24 bpp
	DVI-D	1920 x 1200 @60Hz	30 bpp
		2560 x 1600 @60Hz	24 bpp
	VGA	1920 x 1600 @60Hz	--

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1.5	MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1INSTALLING 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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2.3FAN 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.

CPU_FAN1/2: CPU Fan Header

																																							Pin	Assignment
																																							1	Ground
																																							2	Smart Fan Control
																																							3	FAN RPM rate sense
																																							4	Smart Fan Control

SYS_FAN1/2/3: System Fan Header

																																									Pin	Assignment
																																									1	Ground
																																									2	Fan Control
																																									3	FAN RPM rate sense
																																									4	+5V

Note: CPU_FAN1/2, SYS_FAN1/2/3 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).

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2.4INSTALLING 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	DDR3 Module	Total Memory Size
	Location
	DDR3_A1	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB
	DDR3_A2	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB	Max is 64GB.
	DDR3_B1	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB
	DDR3_B2	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_A2	DDR3_B1	DDR3_B2
Enabled	O	X	O	X
Enabled	X	O	X	O
Enabled	O	O	O	O

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

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2.5 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS

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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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

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.

PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot

-PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

-Data transfer bandwidth up to 2GB/s per direction; 4GB/s in total.

PCI1/2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot

This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards.

SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA 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

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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

JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper

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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3.2DETAIL 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.

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 (+)

5

HDD LED (+)

Hard drive

13

Power LED (+)

Power LED

6

HDD LED (-)

LED

14

Power LED (-)

7

Ground

Reset button

15

Power button

Power-on button

8

Reset control

16

Ground

F_USB1/F_USB2: 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 a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.

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

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JFRONT_USB3_1: Header for USB 3.0 Ports at Front Panel

This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play 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

JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connectors

The JSPDIFOUT1 is for connecting the PCI bracket SPDIF output.

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 front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header supports HD and AC’97 audio front panel connector.

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

Note1: 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.

Note2: 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 Header

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

																																				Pi	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	NC

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CIR1: Consumer IR Header

This header is for infrared remote control and communication.

																																	Pin	Assignment
																																	1	IrDA serial input
																																	2	Ground
																																	3	Ground
																																	4	Key
																																	5	IrDA serial output
																																	6	IR Power

On-Board Buttons

There are 2 on-board buttons.

SW_PWR1:

This is an on-board

Power Switch button.

SW_RST1:

This is an on-board

Reset button.

BIOS POST Code/CPU Temperature Indicator

This indicator will show POST code while booting. After the booting sequence, it will show current CPU temperature. Please refer to Chapter 6.3 for all the BIOS POST codes.

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