Biostar NF520-A2 TE Owner's Manual
NF520-A2 TE/NF520-A2 SE/NF520-A2 Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 : In tro d u c tion.....................................................1
1.1 Before You Start................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Checklist................................................................ 1
1.3 Motherboard Features..........................................................2
1.4 Rea r Pa nel Co n necto rs (for Ve r 6.x) ....................................... 4
1.5 Rea r Pa nel Connec to rs (fo r Ver 5 .x)....................................... 4
1.6 Mot her boa r d Layou t (NF520-A2 TE/NF52 0-A 2 S E)..................... 5
1.7 Mot he r boa r d Layo u t (NF520-A2) .......................................... 6
Chapter 2: H ar d ware In stallation .....................................7
2.1 Installing Central Proce ssing Unit (CPU) ................................ 7
2.2 FAN Heade rs........................................................................ 9
2.3 Installing System Memory.....................................................10
2.4 Con necto rs a nd Slo ts............................................................12
Chapter 3: H ead er s & Jumpers Setu p..............................14
3.1 How to Set up Ju mper s..........................................................14
3.2 Det ail Settin gs.....................................................................14
Chapter 4 : RA ID Fu n c tions...............................................21
4.1 Operatio n System................................................................21
4.2 Raid Arrays.........................................................................21
4.3 How RAI D Wo r k s.................................................................21
Chapter 5: Us eful Help ..................................................24
5.1 Driver Instal lation Note .......................................................24
5.2 Award B IOS Beep Code........................................................25
5.3 Extra Informati on ................................................................25
5.4 Troubleshooting...................................................................26
Appenden c ies: S PEC In Other Languag e.............................28
Germa n................................................................................................28
France..................................................................................................30
Italian..................................................................................................32
Spanish................................................................................................34
Portuguese ...........................................................................................36
Polish...................................................................................................38
Russian................................................................................................40
Arabic..................................................................................................42
Japanese..............................................................................................44
NF520-A2 TE/NF520-A2 SE/NF520-A 2
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 BEFORE YOU START
Tha nk you for choo sing our product. Be fo re you start installing the
mothe rboa rd , plea se make sure you fo llo w the ins tructio ns belo w:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
s uf ficie nt lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
be fo re ope ration .
Befo re you ta k e the mo the rboa rd ou t from an ti -s ta tic
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounde d appliance, o r use g rounded wrist s trap to
remove the static charge.
Avo id tou ch ing the compone nts o n mo the rboa rd o r the
rea r side of the board unless ne cessary. Ho ld the boa rd
on the edge , do no t try to be nd o r flex the board.
Do not leave an y unfas tene d small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which ma y damage the equ ipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
sou rce , humid a ir and water.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable X 1
Se ria l ATA Cab le X 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
Use r’s Ma nual X 1
Fully Se tup Driver CD X 1
FDD Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/P DI F ou t Ca ble X 1 (op tiona l)
Se ria l ATA Po we r Cab le X 1 (o ptio nal)
Note: The package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
NF52 0-A 2 TE/N F520-A 2 SE NF520-A2
Socket AM2
AM D Athl on 64 / At hlon 64 FX / Alt hlon 64 X2 /
CPU
FSB
Chi ps et nForce 520 nForce 520LE
Super I/O
Main
Memory
IDE
SA TA
LAN
Sempron processors
AM D 64 Architect ure enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Trans port and Cool=n=Quiet
Support HyperTransport
Supports up to 1GHz Bandwidth
ITE 8716F
Provides the mos t com monly us ed legacy Super
I/O functionalit y.
Low Pin Count Interfac e
Environment Control initiatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
DDR2 DIMM Slot x 4
Eac h DIMM s upports 256/512/1024/2048 MB
DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 8G
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 533/667/800
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
Integrated IDE Controller
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 B us Mas ter Mode
supports PIO M ode 0~4,
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA V ersion 2.0 specification compliant.
Realtek RTL8201CL PHY
10/100 Mb/s aut o negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
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Socket AM2
AM D Athl on 64 / At hlon 64 FX / Alt hlon 64 X2 /
Sempron processors
AM D 64 Architect ure enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Trans port and Cool=n=Quiet
Support HyperTransport
Supports up to 1GHz Bandwidth
ITE 8716F
Provides the mos t com monly us ed legacy Super
I/O functionalit y.
Low Pin Count Interfac e
Environment Control initiatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
DDR2 DIMM Slot x 4
Eac h DIMM s upports 256/512/1024/2048 MB
DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 8G
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 533/667/800
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
Integrated IDE Controller
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 B us Mas ter Mode
supports PIO M ode 0~4,
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA V ersion 2.0 specification compliant.
Realtek RTL8201CL PHY
10/100 Mb/s aut o negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
NF520-A2 TE/NF520-A2 SE/NF520-A 2
NF52 0-A 2 TE/N F520-A 2 SE NF520-A2
Realtek ALC662 (NF520-A2 TE) (Ver 6.x)
Realtek ALC861V D (NF520-A2 SE) (Ver 6. x)
Sound
On Board
Connector
Back Panel
I/O
Board S ize 200 mm (W) x 293 mm (L) 200 mm (W) x 293 mm (L)
Special
Feature
OS S upport
Realtek ALC888 (Ver 5.x)
5.1 channels audi o out (V er 6. x)
7.1 channels audi o out (V er 5. x)
Supports HD Audio
PCI s lot x3 PCI s lot x3
PCI Express x16 slot x1 PCI Express x16 slot x1 slots
PCI Express x 1 slot x2 PCI Express x 1 slot x2
Fl oppy c onnect or x1 Fl oppy c onnector x 1
Printer Port connec t or x1 Printer Port connect or x1
IDE C onnector x1 I DE Connector x1
SA TA C onnect or x4 SA TA Connect or x2
Front Panel Connector x1 F ront Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD- in C onnec tor x1 C D-i n Connector x 1
S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1
CP U Fa n header x1 C PU F an header x1
Sys tem F an header x1 S ystem Fan hea de r x1
USB connector x3 USB c onnector x2
Chassis open header (optional) x1 Chassis open header (optional) x1
CMOS clear header x1 CMOS clear header x1
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
S e ri a l P ort x 1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack (Ver 6.x) x3
Audio Jack (Ver 5.x) x6
RAID 0 / 1 / 0+ 1 s upport RAID 0 / 1 s upport
Wi ndows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS with or without notice.
Realtek ALC861V D (Ver 6.x)
Realtek ALC888 (Ver 5.x)
5.1 channels audi o out (V er 6. x)
7.1 channels audi o out (V er 5. x)
Supports HD Audio
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
S e ri a l P ort x 1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack (Ver 6.x) x3
Audio Jack (Ver 5.x) x6
Wi ndows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS with or without notice.
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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X)
PS /2
Mouse
PS/ 2
Keyboard
COM1 USBX2USBX2
LAN
1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 5.X)
L ine In /
Surround
Lin e Out
Mic In 1/
B a ss/ C e nter
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1 USBX2USBX2
Center
Rear
Side
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
LAN
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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (NF 520-A2 TE/NF520-A2 SE)
JKBM S1
JCOM1
JPRNT 1
JUSB1
JUSBLAN1
JAUDIO2
(for Ver 5.x )
JAUD IO1
(for Ver 6.x)
LAN
JKBPWR1
JUSBPWR 1
JAUD IOF1
JAT XPWR2
JAT XPWR1
PEX1_1
nForce
520
Socket A M2
JCFAN1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
SAT A3 SATA4
DIMMB2
DIMMA2
IDE1
Cod ec
J CDIN1
Super I/O
Note: represents the 1■
PEX1_2
JSPDIF_ OUT1
PCI1
PCI 2
PCI3
PEX16_1
st
BAT 1
pin.
JCMOS1
JCI1 (o ptional )
SAT A1 SATA2
JUSBPWR2
JUSB2 JUSB3 JUSB4
FDD1
JSFAN1 JPA NEL1
BI O S
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1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (NF520-A2)
JKBMS1
JCOM1
JPRNT 1
JUSB1
JUSBLAN1
JAUDIO2
(for Ver 5.x )
JAUD IO1
(for Ver 6.x)
LAN
JKBPWR1
(O ptio nal)
JUSBPWR1
(O ptio nal)
JAUD IOF1
JAT XPWR2
JAT XPWR1
PEX1_1
nForce
520LE
Socket A M2
JCFAN1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA2
IDE1
6
Cod ec
J CDIN1
Super I/O
BIOS
(For Ver 6. 0)
Note: represents the 1■
PEX1_2
JSPDIF_ OUT1
PCI1
PCI 2
PCI3
PEX16_1
st
BAT 1
pin.
JUSBPWR 2(Optional)
JCMOS1
JCI1 (o ptional )
SAT A1 SATA2
(F or Ver 6.1 or above)
JUSB2 JUSB3
FDD1
JSFAN1 JPA NEL1
BI O S
NF520-A2 TE/NF520-A2 SE/NF520-A 2
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INST ALL ATION
2.1 INSTALLING 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 forwards 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 Fa n on the CPU and buckle i t. Connect the CPU
FAN power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes 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 according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
JCFAN1: CPU Fa n Header
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JSFAN 1: System F a n H ea der
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
4
Smart Fan
Control
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
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Note:
The J CFAN 1 su pp or ts 4-pi n head connec tor, and JSF AN 1s uppor ts 3- pin hea d c onnect or.
When co nnecting wit h wir es o nto c on nect or s, please note t hat t he r e d wire i s th e p ositive
and sho uld be c onnec ted to pin#2, an d t he bl ac k wire i s Gr oun d an d should be
conn ecte d t o GND .
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Me mo ry Module s
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA2
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
DI MM Socket
Location
DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB/2048MB
DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB/2048MB
DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB/2048MB
DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB/2048MB
DDR2 Module
To t al Me mo r y
Size
Max i s 8GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory installatio n
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.
Du al Channel Statu s
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)
DIMMA 1
DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Flo ppy Disk Connec tor
The motherboard prov ides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk ty pes . This connect or supports the
prov ided f loppy drive ribbon c able.
IDE1: Hard Disk Connector
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that prov ides PIO
Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and U ltra DMA 33/66/100/133 f unctionality.
The IDE connector c an connect a master and a slave drive, so y ou c an connect
up to two hard disk driv es.
2
1
21
34
33
3940
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PEX16_1: PC I-Express x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 1.0a c ompliant.
- Maximum t heoretical realized bandwidt h of 4GB/s simultaneously per
direction, f or an aggregat e of 8GB/s totally.
PEX1_1/ PEX1_2: PCI-Express x1 Slots
- PCI-Express 1.0a c ompliant.
- Data t ransf er bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
- PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on t he data pins.
- 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture.
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PEX16_1
PCI1 /PCI2/PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI stands f or
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus st andard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is des ignated as 32 bits.
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
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