Biostar TA970 Owner's Manual

TA970 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 ...................		13
3.1	How to Setup Jumpers...................................................................	13
3.2	Detail Settings..................................................................................	13
Chapter 4: UEFI BIOS & Software ........................		17
4.1	UEFI BIOS Setup ............................................................................	17
4.2	BIOS Update....................................................................................	17
4.3	Software............................................................................................	22
Chapter 5: Useful Help .........................................		24
5.1	Driver Installation.............................................................................	24
5.2	AMI BIOS Beep Code.....................................................................	25
5.3	Troubleshooting...............................................................................	25
5.4	RAID Functions ...............................................................................	27
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ....................		32
German .................................................................................................................		32
French ...................................................................................................................		34
Italian .....................................................................................................................		36
Spanish..................................................................................................................		38
Portuguese	...........................................................................................................	40
Polish.....................................................................................................................		42
Russian .................................................................................................................		44
Arabic.....................................................................................................................		46
Japanese...............................................................................................................		48

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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

SPEC

	SocketAM3+		AMD 64Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing
CPU	AMD Sempron / Phenom II /Athlon II / FX
			Supports Hyper Transport 3.0
	processors (Maximum Watt: 140W)
FSB	Support HyperTransport 3.0
	Supports up to 4.8 GT/s Bandwidth
Chipset	AMD 970
	AMD SB950
	ITE 8728F-BX		Environment Control initiatives
Super I/O	Provides the most commonly used legacy Super		H/W Monitor
	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
	Max Memory Capacity 64GB
Main Memory			Supports DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866
	Each DIMM supports 512MB/
			Supports DDR3 2000 (OC)
	1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3
			Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s.
SATAIII	Integrated SerialATA Controller		SATAVersion 3.0 specification compliant.
			RAID 0,1,5,10 support
LAN	Realtek RTL 8111F		10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
			Half / Full duplex capability
Sound	ALC892		7.1channels audio out
			Supports HDAudio
USB3.0	AsmediaASM1042A4		Data transfer rates up to 600 MB/s
	PCI Slot	x2
Slots	PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot	x2
	PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot	x2	Supports AMD CrossFireX™ (x16 + x4)

On Board

Connectors

SATAConnector	x6	Each connector supports 1 SATAdevice
Front Panel Connector	x1	Supports front panel facilities
FrontAudio Connector	x1	Supports front panel audio function
S/PDIF out Connector	x1	Supports digital audio out function
Consumer IR Connector	x1	Supports infrared function
CPU Fan Header	x1	CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header	x2	System Fan Power supply
CMOS clear Header	x1	Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB2.0 Connector	x2	Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
Printer Port Connector	x1	Each connector supports 1 Printer port

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		Serial Port Connector	x1	Connects to RS-232 Port
		Power Connector (24-Pin)	x1	Connects to Power supply
		Power Connector (4-Pin)	x1	Connects to Power supply
		PS/2 Keyboard	x1	Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
		PS/2 Mouse	x1	Connects to PS/2 Mouse
	Back Panel	LAN port	x1	Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
		USB2.0 Port	x6
	I/O			Connect to USB2.0 devices
		USB3.0 Port	x2	Connect to USB3.0 devices (byAsmediaASM1042A4)
				and USB2.0/USB1.X devices (by SB950)
		Audio Jack	x6	ProvideAudio-In/Out and Mic. connection
	Board Size	305 mm (L) x 225 mm (W)		ATX
	OS Support	Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8		Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any
				OS With or without notice.

1.4Rear Panel Connectors

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1.5Motherboard Layout

Note1: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.

Step 2: 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.

Note: The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. Do not force the CPU into the socket to prevent damaging the CPU.

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Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to complete the installation.

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: CPU Fan Header

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

SYS_FAN1/2: System Fan Header

Pin

Assignment

1

Ground

2

+12V

3

FAN RPM rate sense

Note: CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1/2 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 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 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 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	X	O	X	O
Enabled	O	O	O	O

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

Note1: The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) Note2: Memory module must be installed in DDR3-A2 or DDR3-B2 to boot the system.

D. DDR Speed Support

Please refer to the following table for DDR speed reference:

	# of DIMM per Channel		DDR Speed (1.5V)
		DDR3-1333	DDR3-1600	DDR3-1866
	1 of 2 UDIMMs	O	O	O
	2 of 2 UDIMMs	O	O	X

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2.5Connectors and Slots

ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector

This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.

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

ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector

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

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

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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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.

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.

Note: For more details about AMD CrossFireX, please access the website, respectively:

http://support.amd.com/us/Pages/AMDSupportHub.aspx .

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.

PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect 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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Install an Expansion Card

You can install your expansion card by following steps:

1.Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

2.Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3.Place a card in the expansion slot and press down on the card until it is completely seated in the slot.

4.Secure the card’s metal bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

5.Replace your computer's chassis cover.

6.Power on the computer, if necessary, change BIOS settings for the expansion card.

7.Install related driver for the expansion card.

SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s 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

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

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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.

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1

Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation

(default).

3

1

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.

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
																	7	Request to send
																	8	Clear to send
																	9	Ring indicator
																	10	NC

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