Biostar T77, TZ75B, TZ77B Owner's Manual

TZ77B/TZ75B/T77 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..............................................................................	4
1.5	Motherboard Layout.................................................................................	5
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..........................		6
2.1	Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ...............................................	6
2.2	FAN Headers..............................................................................................	8
2.3	Installing System Memory ........................................................................	9
2.4	Connectors and Slots................................................................................	11
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ..................		15
3.1	How to Setup Jumpers.............................................................................	15
3.2	Detail Settings ..........................................................................................	15
Chapter 4: RAID / AHCI Functions.......................		20
4.1	Operating System....................................................................................	20
4.2	Raid Arrays...............................................................................................	21
4.3	How RAID Works.....................................................................................	22
4.4	Intel Smart Response Technology..........................................................	26
Chapter 5: T-Series UEFI BIOS & Software...........		27
5.1	T-Series UEFI BIOS ...................................................................................	27
5.2	T-Series Software......................................................................................	30
Chapter 6: Useful Help ........................................		40
6.1	Driver Installation Note..........................................................................	40
6.2	Extra Information....................................................................................	41
6.3	AMI BIOS Post Code.................................................................................	42
6.4	Troubleshooting .......................................................................................	44
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ...................		46
German..................................................................................................................		46
French	....................................................................................................................	48
Italian.....................................................................................................................		50
Spanish ...................................................................................................................		52
Portuguese ............................................................................................................		54
Polish......................................................................................................................		56
Russian ...................................................................................................................		58
Arabic.....................................................................................................................		60
Japanese ................................................................................................................		62

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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.

1.2PACKAGE CHECKLIST

Serial ATA Cable X 4

Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1

User’s Manual X 1

Fully Setup Driver DVD X 1

Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.

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1.3MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

		SPEC
	Socket 1155			Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel
				SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended
CPU	Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron
				Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology /
	processor
				Hyper Threading
Chipset	Intel Z77 (TZ77B), Intel Z75 (TZ75B)
	Intel H77 (T77)
	IT8728			Environment Control initiatives,
Super I/O	Provides the most commonly used legacy			Hardware Monitor Controller
	Super I/O functionality.			Fan Speed Controller
	Low Pin Count Interface			ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
	DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4			Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module
				Supports DDR3 1066/1333/1600
Main	Max Memory Capacity 32GB
				Supports DDR3(OC) 1800/2000/2200/2400
Memory	Each DIMM supports 512MB/
				Supports DDR3(OC)1866/2133 (for TZ77B, TZ75B)
	1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3
				Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
				Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s / 6.0 Gb/s.
SATA 2 & 3	Integrated Serial ATA Controller			SATA Version 2.0 / 3.0 specification compliant
				RAID 0,1,5,10, SRT (TZ77B, T77) support
LAN	Realtek RTL 8111E			10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
				Half / Full duplex capability
Sound	ALC892			7.1 channels audio out
Codec				High Definition Audio
USB3.0	Z77 (TZ77B) / Z75 (TZ75B) / H77 (T77)			Data transfer rates up to 600 MB/s
	PCI slot	x2		Supports PCI expansion cards
Slots	PCI Express Gen3 x 16 slot	x1		Supports PCI-E Gen3 x16 expansion card
	PCI Express Gen2 x 16 slot(x4)	x1		Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion card
	PCI Express Gen2 x 1 slot	x2		Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion cards
	SATA3 Connector	x2		Each connector supports 1 SATA3 devices
On Board	SATA2 Connector	x4		Each connector supports 1 SATA2 devices
Connectors	Front Panel Connector	x1		Supports front panel facilities
	Front Audio Connector	x1		Supports front panel audio function
	CPU Fan Header	x1		CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)

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	System Fan Header	x2		System Fan Power supply
	Clear CMOS Header	x1		Restore CMOS data to factory default
	USB2.0 Connector	x2		Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
	USB3.0 Connector	x1		Each connector supports 2 front panel USB3.0 ports
	Consumer IR Connector	x1		Supports infrared function
	Serial Port Connector	x1		Connects to RS-232 Port
	S/PDIF out Connector	x1		Supports digital audio out function
	Power Connector (24pin)	x1		Connects to Power supply
	Power Connector (8pin)	x1		Connects to Power supply
	PS/2 Keyboard	x1		Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
	HDMI Port	x1		Connects to HDMI cable
	VGA Port	x1		Connect to D-SUB monitor
Back Panel	DVI Port	x1		Connect to DVI monitor
I/O	LAN port	x1		Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
	USB2.0 Port	x4		Connect to USB2.0 devices
	USB3.0 Port	x2		Connect to USB3.0 devices
	Audio Jack	x6		Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Board Size	220 (W) x 295 (L) mm			ATX
OS Support	Windows XP / Vista / 7			Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support
				for any OS with or without notice

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1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

PS/2			LAN
Keyboard		VGA
USB2.0X2	HDMI	DVI-D	USB3.0X2 USB2.0X2

Center	Line In
Rear	Line Out
Side	Mic In

NOTE: USB3.0 ports (only supported by Windows 7) are backward compatible with USB2.0/USB1.X devices.

NOTE: Maximum resolution:

HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz, compliant with HDMI 1.4a

DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

NOTE: This motherboard supports dual video output:

Display Devices

VGA

DVI-D

HDMI

VGA	X	A	A
DVI-D	A	X	S1, C, E
HDMI	A	S1, C, E	X

z A = Single Pipe Single Display, Intel® Dual Display Clone (Only 24-bpp), or Extended Desktop Mode

z C = Clone Mode

z E = Extended Desktop Mode

z S1 = Single Pipe Single Display With One Display Device Disabled z X = Unsupported / Note Applicable

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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

USB_KBMS1

CPU_FAN1

HDMI1
DVI1	VGA1

USB3_0

RJ45USB1

AUDIO1

CODEC

ATXPWR2

Socket 1155
	A1	A2	B1	B2
CPU1	DDR3	DDR3	DDR3	DR3D

F_AUDIO1

SYS_FAN2
		ATXPWR1
PEX16_1
		JCMOS1
LAN	Intel
	Z77/Z75
		BIOS
PEX1_1	H77
JFRONT_USB3_1

JSPDIFOUT1						PEX16_2				SATA1	SATA2
										SATA3	SATA4
										SATA6	SATA5

PCI1

PCI2

Super

I/O

BAT1

			SYS_FAN1		SW_PWR1
CIR1
PEX1_2	J_COM1	F_USB2	F_USB1	PANEL1	SW_RST1

Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

Notice:

1.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.

2.The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. Please refer below instruction to remove the pin cap.

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: Hold processor with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as shown. Align the notches with the socket. Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.

Step 4: Close the load plate. Pressing down on the load plate, close and engage the socket lever.

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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2.2FAN 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.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header

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

SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers

Note:

SYS_FAN2

1

3

SYS_FAN1

Pin Assignment

1Ground

2+12V

3FAN RPM rate sense

The SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 support 3-pin head connectors; the CPU_FAN1 supports 4-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

DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2

DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

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

2.Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip 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
	Location		Size
	DDR3_A1	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
	DDR3_A2	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB	Max is 32GB.
	DDR3_B1	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
	DDR3_B2	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB

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
Enabled	O	X	X	O
Enabled	X	O	O	X

(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

SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA3 Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.

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

7 4 1

SATA3 ~ 6: Serial ATA2 Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.

Pin

Assignment

1

Ground

2

TX+

3

TX-

SATA3 SATA4

4

Ground

SATA5 SATA6

5

RX-

6

RX+

7

Ground

7 4 1

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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.

-PCI-E 3.0 is supported by Core i7-3xxx / i5-3xxx CPU.

PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot

-PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

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

PEX1_1/PEX1_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

PEX1_1

PEX16_2

PEX1_2

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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

ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connectors

These connectors provide +12V to CPU power circuit. If the CPU power plug is

4-pin, please plug it into Pin 1-2-5-6 of ATXPWR2.

8	4	Pin	Assignment
		1	+12V
		2	+12V
5	1	3	+12V
		4	+12V
		5	Ground
		6	Ground
		7	Ground
		8	Ground

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ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector

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

Pin	Assignment

13+3.3V

14-12V

15Ground

16PS_ON

17Ground

18Ground

19Ground

20NC

21+5V

22+5V

23+5V

24Ground

Note:

12 24

1 13

Pin Assignment

1+3.3V

2+3.3V

3Ground

4+5V

5Ground

6+5V

7Ground

8PW_OK

9Standby Voltage+5V

10+12V

11+12V

12+3.3V

Before you power on the system, please make sure that ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2 connectors have been well plugged-in.

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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

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.

POW_LED

	On/Off
+ +	-	16
9
1	-	8
+
SPK	RST
HLED

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 (+)

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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F_USB1/F_USB2: 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.

			Pin	Assignment
			1	+5V (fused)
			2	+5V (fused)
			3	USB-
			4	USB-
			5	USB+
			6	USB+
	F_USB2 F_USB1		7	Ground
			8	Ground
	2	10
			9	Key
			10	NC
	1	9

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 internal USB devices, like USB card reader.

	1		10
	20		11
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

NOTE: USB3.0 is only supported by Windows 7.

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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.

			Pin	Assignment
			1	Mic Left in
			2	Ground
	10	9	3	Mic Right in
			4	GPIO
			5	Right line in
			6	Jack Sense
	2	1	7	Front Sense
			8	Key
			9	Left line in
			10	Jack Sense

JSPDIFOUT1: 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

CIR1: Consumer IR Connector

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
2	6
1	5

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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header

Placing the jumper on pin2-3 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	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.Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.

J_COM1: Serial Port Connector

The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.

		Pin	Assignment
		1	Carrier detect
		2	Received data
		3	Transmitted data
		4	Data terminal ready
		5	Signal ground
		6	Data set ready
2	10	7	Request to send
		8	Clear to send
		9	Ring indicator
1	9	10	NC

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