Biostar NF61S Micro AM2 SE Owner's Manual

NF61V Micro AM2 SE/NF61S Micro AM2 SE

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 (Ver 6.x)............................................	4
1.5	Rear Panel Connectors (Ver 5.x)............................................	4
1.6	Motherboard Layout (Ver 6.x)...............................................	5
1.7	Motherboard Layout (Ver 5.x)...............................................	6
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..............................		7
2.1	Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................	7
2.2	FAN Headers........................................................................	9
2.3	Installing System Memory.....................................................	10
2.4	Connectors and Slots ............................................................	12
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup......................		14
3.1	How to Setup Jumpers..........................................................	14
3.2	Detail Settings.....................................................................	14
Chapter 4: RAID Functions.......................................		22
4.1	Operation System................................................................	22
4.2	Raid Arrays.........................................................................	22
4.3	How RAID Works.................................................................	22
Chapter 5: Useful Help ..............................................		24
5.1	Driver Installation Note .......................................................	24
5.2	Award BIOS Beep Code........................................................	25
5.3	Extra Information................................................................	25
5.4	Troubleshooting...................................................................	27
Chapter 6: WarpSpeeder™ .......................................		28
6.1	Introduction........................................................................	28
6.2	System Requirement............................................................	28
6.3	Installation .........................................................................	29
6.4	WarpSpeeder™....................................................................	30
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language ................		36
German................................................................................................		36
France..................................................................................................		38
Italian..................................................................................................		40
Spanish ................................................................................................		42
Portuguese...........................................................................................		44
Polish...................................................................................................		46
Russian ................................................................................................		48
Arabic..................................................................................................		50
Japanese ..............................................................................................		52

NF61V Micro AM2 SE/NF61S Micro AM2 SE

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

FDD Cable X 1

HDD Cable X 1

User’s Manual X 1

Fully Setup Driver CD X 1

Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1

Serial ATA Cable X 1 (optional)

USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)

S/PDIF Cable X 1 (optional)

Serial ATA Power Switch Cable X 1 (optional)

Printer Port Cable X 1 (optional)

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1.3MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

			NF61VMicro AM2 SE		NF61S Micro AM2SE
			Socket AM2		Socket AM2
	CPU		AMDSempron /Athlon 64 /Athlon 64 FX /		AMDSempron /Athlon 64 /Athlon 64 FX /
			Althlon 64X2 processors		Althlon 64X2 processors
			Supports Hyper Transport andCool= n=Quiet		Supports Hyper Transport andCool= n=Quiet
	FSB		Supports up to 1GHz Bandwidth		Supports up to 1GHz Bandwidth
		Chipset	MCP61V (GeForce 6100-400)		MCP61S (GeForce 6100-405)
			ITE 8716F		ITE 8716F
		Super I/O	Provides themost commonly usedlegacySuper		Provides themost commonly usedlegacySuper
			I/O functionality.		I/O functionality.
			Low Pin Count Interface		Low Pin Count Interface
			DIMM Slots x 2		DIMM Slots x 2
	Main		Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2		Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
			Max Memory Capicity 2GB		Max Memory Capicity 2GB
	Memory
			Dual Channel Mode DDR2memorymodule		Dual Channel Mode DDR2memorymodule
			Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800		Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800
		Graphics	Integrated inMCP61V Chipset		Integrated inMCP61S Chipset
			MaxSharedVideo Memory is 256MB		MaxSharedVideo Memory is 256MB
			Integrated IDEController		Integrated IDEController
		IDE	Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode		Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
			supports PIO Mode 0~4		supports PIO Mode 0~4
			IntegratedSerial ATA Controller		IntegratedSerial ATA Controller
		SATA II	Datatransfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.		Datatransfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
			SATA Version 2.0specificationcompliant.		SATA Version 2.0specificationcompliant.
	LAN		Realtek 8201CL PHY		Realtek 8201CL PHY
			10 / 100 Mb/s Auto-Negotiation		10 / 100 Mb/s Auto-Negotiation
			ALC861VD(Ver 6.x) /ALC888(Ver 5.x)		ALC861VD(Ver 6.x) /ALC888(Ver 5.x)
		Sound	5.1 channels audio out (Ver 6.x)		5.1 channels audio out (Ver 6.x)
			7.1 channels audio out (Ver 5.x)		7.1 channels audio out (Ver 5.x)
			Intel High-Definition Audiosupport		Intel High-Definition Audiosupport
			PCI slot	x2	PCI slot	x2
		Slots	PCI Express x16 slot (x1 Speed)	x1	PCI Express x 16 slot (x8 Speed)	x1
			PCI Express x 1 slot	x1	PCI Express x 1 slot	x1

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	NF61VMicro AM2 SE		NF61S Micro AM2SE
	Floppyconnector	x1	Floppyconnector	x1
	IDE Connector	x1	IDE Connector	x1
	SATA2 Connector	x2	SATA2 Connector	x2
	Front Panel Connector	x1	Front Panel Connector	x1
	Front Audio Connector	x1	Front Audio Connector	x1
	CD-inConnector	x1	CD-inConnector	x1
	S/PDIF out connector	x1	S/PDIF out connector	x1
On Board	S/PDIF inconnector(Optional)	x1	S/PDIF inconnector(Optional)	x1
Connector	CPUFan header	x1	CPUFan header	x1
	System Fan header	x1	System Fan header	x1
	CMOS clear header	x1	CMOS clear header	x1
	USB connector	x2	USB connector	x2
	Printer Port Connector	x1	Printer Port Connector	x1
	Chassis open header(Optional)	x1	Chassis open header(Optional)	x1
	Power Connector (24pin)	x1	Power Connector (24pin)	x1
	Power Connector (4pin)	x1	Power Connector (4pin)	x1
	PS/2Keyboard	x1	PS/2Keyboard	x1
	PS/2 Mouse	x1	PS/2 Mouse	x1
	Serial Port	x1	Serial Port	x1
Back Panel	VGA port	x1	VGA port	x1
I/O	LAN port	x1	LAN port	x1
	USB Port	x4	USB Port	x4
	Audio Jack (Ver 6.x)	x3	Audio Jack (Ver 6.x)	x3
	Audio Jack (Ver 5.x)	x6	Audio Jack (Ver 5.x)	x6
BoardSize	207 x 244 (mm)MicroATX SizeBoard		207 x 244 (mm)MicroATX SizeBoard
Special	NVIDIA nTunes		NVIDIA nTunes
Features	RAID 0 / 1 support		RAID 0 / 1 support
	Windows 2000 / XP /VISTA		Windows 2000 / XP /VISTA
OS Support	Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove		Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
	support for anyOS With or without notice.		support for anyOS With or without notice.

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1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 6.X)

PS/2
Mouse	LAN

Line In/

Surround

Line Out

Mic In 1/

Bass/ Center

PS/2

COM1

VGA

USBX2 USBX2

Keyboard

1.5REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 5.X)

PS/2	LA N
Mouse

PS/2	COM1	VGA	USBX2 USB X2
Keyboard
		Center	Line In
		Rear	Line Out
		Side	Mic In

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1.6MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (VER 6.X)

	JKBMS1	JDDRII_22V1
		JCFAN1

JATXPWR2

	JCOM1
JVGA1	JUSBV1

M2 A Socket

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

JUSB1
JUSBLAN1				IDE1
	JATXPWR1
		MCP61V
JAUDIO1		or
	JNFAN1(Optional)	MCP61S
JAUDIOF1	PEX1_1			JCI1(Optional)
	PEX16_1		SATA2	SATA1
LAN
		BAT1	JCMOS1
	PCI1
	JSPDIF_IN1(Optional)		BIOS	JUSB2
Codec	PCI2	Super I/O
				JUSB3
			JSFAN1
	FDD1			JUSBV2
JCDIN1 JSPDIF_OUT1	JPRNT1		JPANEL1

Not e: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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1.7MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (VER 5.X)

	JKBMS1	JDDRII_22V1
		JCFAN1

JATXPWR2

	JCOM1
JVGA1	JUSBV1

M2 A Socket

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

JUSB1
JUSBLAN1				IDE1
	JATXPWR1
JAUDIO1		MCP61V
		or
	JNFAN1(Optional)	MCP61S
JAUDIOF1	PEX1_1			JCI1(Optional)
	PEX16_1		SATA2	SATA1
LAN
		BAT1	JCMOS1
	PCI1
	JSPDIF_IN1(Optional)		BIOS	JUSB2
Codec	PCI2	Super I/O
				JUSB3
			JSFAN1
	FDD1			JUSBV2
JCDIN1 JSPDIF_OUT1	JPRNT1		JPANEL1

Not e: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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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 JCFAN1. This completes the installation.

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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.

JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header

1	4	Pin	Assignment
		1	Ground
JCFAN1		2	+12V
		3	FAN RPM rate
			sense
		4	Smart Fan
			Control (By Fan)

JSFAN1: System Fan Header

JNFAN1: North Bridge Fan Header (Optional)

Note:

	JNFAN1					Pin	Assignment
	(Optional)					1	Ground
						2	+12V
					1
						3	FAN RPM rate
							sense

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JSFAN1

The JCFAN1 JSFAN1 and JNFAN1 support 4-pi n and 3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positi ve and

shoul d be connected to pi n#2, and the bl ack 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	DDR Module	Total Memory Size
	Location
	DIMMA1	256MB/512MB/1024MB *1	Max memory 2GB.
	DIMMB1	256MB/512MB/1024MB *1

C. Dual Channel Memory installation

To trigger the Dual Channelf unction of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements:

Install memory module of the same density in pair, shown in the following table.

Dual Channel Status	DIMMA1	DIMMB1
Disabled	O	X
Disabled	X	O
Enabled	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)

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2.4CONNECTORS AND SLOTS

FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector

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 connector supports the prov idedf loppy drive ribbon cables.

2	34
1	33

IDE1: Hard Disk Connector

The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that prov ides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133f unctionality.

The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, soy ou can connect up to two hard disk driv es.

40 39

2 1

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PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 Slot

-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.

-	Data transf er 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.

-2X bandwidth ov er the traditional PCI architecture.

PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot (x1 Speed)

(for NF61V Micro AM2 SE)

-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.

-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 250MB/s simultaneously per direction, f or an aggregate of 500MB/s totally.

PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot (x8 Speed)

(for NF61S Micro AM2 SE)

-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.

-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2GB/s simultaneously per direction, f or an aggregate of 4GB/s totally.

PEX1_1

PEX16_1

PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots

This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands f or

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, Sleep button and speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s f ront

panel switch functions.

		PWR_LED
	SLP			On/Off
9			+ + -	16
1			+ -	8
	SPK			RST
			HL ED

Pin

Assignment

Function

Pin

Assignment

Function

1

+5V

9

Sleep control

Sleep button

2

N/A

Speaker

10

Ground

3

N/A

Connector

11

N/A

N/A

4

Speaker

12

Power LED (+)

Power LED

5

HDD LED (+)

Hard drive

13

Power LED (+)

6

HDD LED (-)

LED

14

Power LED (-)

7

Ground

Reset button

15

Power button

Power-on button

8

Reset control

16

Ground

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JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector

This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply.

12 24

1

13

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

JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector

By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.

	2	1
			Pin	Assignment
	3	4	1	+12V
			2	+12V
			3	Ground
			4	Ground

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JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel

This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC f ront panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.

		Pin	Assignment
		1	+5V (fused)
		2	+5V (fused)
		3	USB-
		4	USB-
		5	USB+
JUSB2		6	USB+
		7	Ground
JUSB3		8	Ground
2	10	9	Key
		10	NC
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JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports

Pin 1-2 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSBLAN1.

JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at f ront panel (JUSB2/JUSB3).

Pin 2-3 Close:

JUSBV1: USB ports at JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby voltage.

JUSBV2: USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered by +5V standby v oltage.

		1	3	3
JUSBV1
				1
	3
	1	Pin 1-2 close
		1	3	3
1	3
				1
JUSBV2		Pin 2-3 close
Note:

In order to support this function “Power-On system vi a USB device,” “JUSBV1/ JUSBV2” jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 indi viduall y.

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JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC f ront panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.

			Pin	Assignment
			1	Mic in
			2	Ground
			3	Mic power
			4	Audio power
			5	Right line
	1	2		out
			6	Ground
			7	Reserved
	9	10	8	Key
			9	Left line out
			10	Ground

JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector

This connector allows user to connect the audio sourcef rom thev ariaty dev ices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc.

Pin

Assignment

1

Left Channel

Input

2

Ground

3

Ground

4

Right Channel

Input

4 1

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JCMOS1: ClearCMOS Header

By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS saf e setting and the CMOS data, please carefully f ollow the procedures to avoid damaging

the motherboard.

1 3

																	Pin 1-2 Close:
																	Normal Operation
																	(default).
																1						3
													1			3
																	Pin 2-3 Close:
																	Clear CMOS
																	data.

Clear CMOS Procedures:

1.Remov e AC power line.

2.Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.

3.Wait f orf ive seconds.

4.Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.

5.Power on the AC.

6.Reset y our desired password or clear the CMOS data.

JCI1: Chassis Open Header (Optional)

This connector allows system to monitor PC case open status. If the signal has been triggered, it will record to the CMOS and show the message on next

boot-up.

Pin Assignment

1 Case open signal

2 Ground

1 2

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JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector

This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.

	2
	1		25
Pin	Assignment	Pin	Assignment
1	-Strobe	14	Ground
2	-ALF	15	Data 6
3	Data 0	16	Ground
4	-Error	17	Data 7
5	Data 1	18	Ground
6	-Init	19	-ACK
7	Data 2	20	Ground
8	-Scltin	21	Busy
9	Data 3	22	Ground
10	Ground	23	PE
11	Data 4	24	Ground
12	Ground	25	SCLT
13	Data 5	26	Key

SATA1~SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interf ace, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.

		Pin	Assignment
		1	Ground
		2	TX+
		3	TX-
1	4 7	4	Ground
		5	RX-
		6	RX+
SATA2	SATA1	7	Ground

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Header for Memory over-voltage: JDDRII_22V1

When processing Memory ov er-voltage, please place the jumper to pin2-3 Closed. The Def ault setting is Pin 1-2 Closed.

1	1
3	3
	Pin 1-2 Close:
	Normal status (default).
	1
	3
	Pin 2-3 Close:
	Memory voltage 2.2V.
Note:

1.When “JDDRII_22V1” jumper cap is placed on Pin 1-2, memory voltage can be manually adjusted in CMOS setup screen.

2.When “JDDRII_22V1” jumper cap is placed on Pin 2-3, memory voltage will be f ixed at 2.2V automatically, and can’t be adjusted under COMS setup.

Bef oresetting memory over-v oltage, please ensure that your DDR2 supports up to 2.2V. (Consult your DDR2 supplier)

JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector

This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.

Pin Assignment

														1										+5V
													2											SPDIF_OUT
													3											Ground

3 1

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JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-in Connector (optional)

This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.

Pin

Assignment

1

+5V

2

SPDIF_IN

3

Ground

3 1

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CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS

4.1OPERATION SYSTEM

Supports Windows XP Home/Prof essional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional.

4.2RAID ARRAYS

RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:

RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for many applications.

RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.

4.3HOW RAID WORKS

RAID 0:

The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks

up a large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across multiple drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter, which you set during the creation ofthe RAID set based on the systemenvironment. This

technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth.

Features and Benefits

­Drives: Minimum 1, and maximum is up to 6 or 8. Depending on the platf orm.

­Uses: Intended for non-critical data requiring high data throughput, or any

env ironment that does not requiref ault tolerance.

­Benefits: prov ides increased data throughput, especially f or large files. No

capacity loss penalty f or parity.

­ Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array f ails, all data is lost.

­Fault Tolerance: No.

Block 1		Block 2
Block 3		Bl ock 4
Block 5		Bl ock 6

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RAID 1:

Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1

array system. The mirrored (backup) copy ofthe data can reside on the same disk or on a second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because ofa hardware

failure.

RAID techniques can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of automatic backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less

reliable media.

Features and Benefits

­Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2.

­Uses: RAID 1 is idealfor small databases or any other applicationthat requires f ault tolerance and minimal capacity.

­Benefits: Prov ides 100% data redundancy. Should one driv ef ail, the controller switches to the other drive.

­Drawbacks: Requires 2 driv es for the storage space of one driv e. Perf ormance is impaired during driv e rebuilds.

­Fault Tolerance: Yes.

Block 1				Block 1
Block 2				Block 2
Block 3				Block 3

For more detailed setup information, please refer to the Driver CD, or go to

http://www.nvidia.com/page/pg_20011106217193.html to download NVIDIA nForce Tutorial Flash.

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CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP

5.1DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE

After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system

performance.

You will see the following window after you insert the CD

The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.

Note:

If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.

A. Driver Installation

To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will

list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system. Click on each device driver to launch the installation program.

B. Software Installation

To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide will list the software available for your system, click on each software title

to launch the installation program.

C. Manual

Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.

Note:

You will need Acrobat R eader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version

of Acrobat Reader software from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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5.2AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE

	Beep Sound	Meaning
	One long beep followed by two short	Video card not found orv ideo card
	beeps	memory bad
	High-low siren sound	CPU overheated
		System will shut down automatically
	One Short beep when system boot-up	No error found during POST
	Long beeps every other second	No DRAM detected or install

5.3EXTRA INFORMATION

A.BIOS Update

After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is invaded by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore BIOS. If the following message

is shown after boot-up the system, it means the BIOS contents are corrupted.

In this Case, please follow the procedure below to restore the BIOS:

1.Make a bootable floppy disk.

2.Download the Flash Utility “AWDFLASH.exe” from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw

3.Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from Biostar website.

4.Copy “AWDFLASH.exe” and respectively BIOS into floppy disk.

5.Insert the bootable disk into floppy drive and press Enter.

6.System will boot-up to DOS prompt.

7.Type “Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r” in DOS prompt. (xxxx means BIOS name.)

8.System will update BIOS automatically and restart.

9.The BIOS has been recovered and will work properly.

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B. CPU Overheated

If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated.

When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown

automatically to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power on again.

In this case, please double check:

1.The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface.

2.CPU fan is rotated normally.

3.CPU fan speed is fulfilling with the CPU speed.

After confirmed, please follow steps below to relief the CPU protection function.

1.Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds.

2.Wait for seconds.

3.Plug in the power cord and boot up the system.

Or you can:

1.Clear the CMOS data.

(See “Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1” section)

2.Wait for seconds.

3.Power on the system again.

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