Biostar TForce 550 SE Owner's Manual
TForce 550 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 5.x)..................................................... 4
1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (Ver 6.x)..................................................... 4
1.6 Motherboard Layout (Ver 5.x) ........................................................ 5
1.7 Motherboard Layout (Ver 6.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: NVIDIA RAID Functions...................... 23
4.1 Operation System............................................................................ 23
4.2 Raid Arrays...................................................................................... 23
4.3 How RAID Works............................................................................. 23
CHAPTER 5: OverClock Quick Guide ..................... 26
5.1 T-Power Introduction...................................................................... 26
5.2 T-Power BIOS Feature.................................................................... 27
5.3 T-Power Windows Feature ............................................................ 35
Chapter 6: Useful Help......................................... 44
6.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 44
6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code.................................................................. 45
6.3 Extra Information............................................................................ 45
6.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 47
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language .............. 48
German.................................................................................................................. 48
France .................................................................................................................... 50
Italian..................................................................................................................... 52
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 54
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 56
Polish...................................................................................................................... 58
Russian ................................................................................................................... 60
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 62
Japanese ................................................................................................................ 64
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
TForce 550 SE
1.1 B
EFORE 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.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable X 1
HDD Cable X 1
Serial ATA Cable X 1
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
Ver 5.x Ver 6.x
Socket AM2
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 /
CPU
FSB
Chipset nVIDIA nForce 550 nVIDIA nForce 550
Super I/O
Main
Memory
IDE
SATA II
LAN
Sempron processors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet
Support up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth
Support HyperTransport
ITE 8716F
Prov ides the most commonly used legac y Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
En v ironm ent C o ntro l in iti at i ves ,
H/W Mon itor
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guardian " funct ion
DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR 2 memo ry modu le
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Registered D IMM and ECC D IMM is not
supported
Int egrat ed IDE Co n t ro l le r
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4.
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Vers io n 2. 0 specif ic at io n co mp liant.
Marvell 88E1116 PHY
10 / 100 Mb/s and 1Gb/s Auto-Negotiation
Socket AM2
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 /
Sempron processors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet
Support up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth
Support HyperTransport
ITE 8716F
Prov ides the most commonly used lega cy Supe r
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
En v ironm ent C o ntro l in iti at i ves ,
H/W Mon itor
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guardian " funct ion
DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR 2 memo ry modu le
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Registered D IMM and ECC D IMM is not
supported
Int egrat ed IDE Co n t ro l le r
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4.
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Vers io n 2. 0 specif ic at io n co mp liant.
Marvell 88E1116 PHY
10 / 100 Mb/s and 1Gb/s Auto-Negotiation
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Ver 5.x Ver 6.x
ALC 888
Sound
Slots
On Board
Connector
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size 219 x 304 (mm) 219 x 304 (mm)
Special
Features
OS Support
7.1 channels audio out
HD Aud io
PCI slot x4 PCI slot x4
PCI Express x16 slot x1 PCI Express x16 slot x1
PCI Express x 1 slot x2 PCI Express x 1 slot x2
Floppy connector x1 Floppy conne ctor x1
Printer Port conne ct or x1 Printer Port connecto r x1
IDE Conn ect o r x1 ID E Conn ector x1
SATA Connector x4 SATA Connector x4
Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1
S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1
System Fan h ead er x3 System Fan head er x3
Chassis open header (optional) x1 Chassis open header (optional) x1
CMOS clear header x1 CMOS clear header x1
USB connector x2 USB connect or x2
Power Connector (24p in) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
PS/2 Ke yboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
Serial Port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x6
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1support
Windows 2K / XP / V ISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.
ALC861VD
5.1 channels audio out
HD Aud io
PS/2 Ke yboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
Serial Port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x3
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1support
Windows 2K / XP / V ISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.
TForce 550 SE
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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 5.X)
PS/2
Mouse
LAN
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1 USB X 2USBX2
Center
Rear
Side
USBX2
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 6.X)
PS/2
Mou se
PS/ 2
Keyb o ard
COM1 USB X2USB X2
USB X2
LAN
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (VER 5.X)
JCFAN1
JKBMSV1
JKBMS1
JATXPWR2
JCOM 1
JUSB3
J USB V2
JUSB4
JUSBLAN1
LAN
JAUDIO1
JATXPWR1
PEX16_1
TForce 550 SE
Socke t A M2
DDR2A 1
DDR2B 1
DDR2B 2
DDR2A 2
JDDRII_2.4V
Codec
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PCI 1
Super I/O
PCI 2
PCI 3
BIOS
PCI 4
JCDIN1
JAUDI OF1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPRNT1
LED1
Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
LED2
J USB V1
nForce 550
JNFAN1
BAT1
JUSB2 JUSB1
JCI1
JCMOS1
JPANEL1
J SATA4
J SATA3
J SATA2
J SATA1
JSFAN1
FDD1
IDE1
JSFAN2
PWRSW1RSTSW1
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1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (VER 6.X)
JKBMSV1
JKBMS1
JATXPWR2
JCOM 1
JUSB3
J USB V2
JUSB4
JUSBLAN1
LAN
JAUDIO1
JATXPWR1
PEX16_1
JCFAN1
JDDRII_2.4V
Socke t A M2
DDR2A 1
DDR2B 1
DDR2B 2
DDR2A 2
Codec
Super I/O
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
BIOS
JSPDIF_OUT
JAUDI OF1
JCDIN1
Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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PCI 1
PCI 2
PCI 3
PCI 4
JPRNT1
nForce 550
FDD1
IDE1
JNFAN1
JSFAN2
J SATA4
JCI1
JCMOS1
BAT1
J USB V1
LED1
LED2
JUSB2 JUSB1
JPANEL1
J SATA3
J SATA2
J SATA1
JSFAN1
PWRSW1RSTSW1
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 I
NSTALLING 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 Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU
FAN power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
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2.2 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 Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM
rate sense
4 Smart Fan
Control
JSFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 Smart Fan
Control
3
FAN RPM r ate
sense
JSFAN2
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
NC
4
1
JSFAN1/JSFAN2: System Fan Header
1
3
3
1
JCFAN1
JSFAN2
JSFAN1
JNFAN1: North Bridge Fan Header
JNFAN1
3
1
Note:
The JSFAN1/JSFAN2 and JNFAN1 support 3-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.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM
rate sense
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
DDR2A 1
DDR2B 1
DDR2B 2
DDR2A 2
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.
B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR2A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR2B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DDR/DDR2 Module
Total Memory Size
Max is 4GB.
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C. Dual Channel Memory installation
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.
Duual Channel Status
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)
DDR2A1 DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the
provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO
Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. It has two
HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary).
The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can
connect up to four hard disk drives. The first hard drive should always be
connected to IDE1.
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IDE1
3940
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PEx16-1: PCI-Express x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally.
PEx1_1/PEx1_2: PCI-Express x1 slots
- PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
- Data transfer 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 over the traditional PCI architecture.
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PCI1~PCI4: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 4 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.
TForce 550 SE
PEX16-1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCI4
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 H
OW 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
3.2 DETAIL 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 front
panel switch functions.
PWR_LED
SLP
9
1
SPK
++
On/Off
-
-
+
HLED
16
8
RST
14
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 Sleep control
2 N/A 10 Ground
3 N/ A 1 1 N/A N/A
4 Speaker
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Speaker
Connector
Hard drive
LED
Reset button
12 Power LED (+)
14 Power LED (-)
16 Ground
Sleep button
Power LED
Power-on button
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 front
panel switch functions.
TForce 550 SE
JATXPW R1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 Ground
4 +5V
5 Ground
6 +5V
13
1
1224
7 Ground
8 PW_OK
9 Standby
Voltage +5V
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 +3.3V
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 Ground
16 PS-ON
17 Ground
18 Ground
19 Ground
20 NC
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 Ground
JATXPW R2: ATX Power Source Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
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Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
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JUSB1/JUSB2: 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 internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Assignment
Pin
1 +5V (fused)
2910
1
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB4 USB5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
JUSBV1/JUSBV2/JKBMSV1: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2).
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSBLAN1, JUSB3 / JUSB4.
JKBMSV1: 5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2) are powered by +5V
standby voltage.
JUSBV2: USB ports at JUSBLAN1, JUSB3 / JUSB4 are powered by +5V
JKBMSV1: PS/2 mouse and keyboard are powered with +5V standby
voltage.
Note:
In order to support this function “Power-On system via USB device,” “JUSBV1/ JUSBV2”
jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually.
standby voltage.
3
JKBMSV1
1
JUSBV2
13
JUSBV1
3
1
3
1
Pin 1-2 close
1
3
3
1
Pin 2-3 close
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JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
2
10
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JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc.
1
4
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
Assignment
Pin
1 Left Channel
Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel
Input
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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
By 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.
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation
(default).
3
1
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
3
1
※ 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.
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
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JSATA1~JSAT A4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
147
SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
JSPDIF_OUT: Digital Audio out Connectors
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
JSPDIF_OUT
3
1
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
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JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
2
1
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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
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JDDRII_2.4V : Header for Memory Voltage Overclocking
When processing Memory Voltage Overclocking, please place the jumper to
pin1-2 Closed. The Default setting is Pin 2-3 Closed.
1
3
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal status (default).
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
Memory voltage Overclocking.
Note:
1. When “JDDRII_2.4V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 1-2, memory voltage
can be manually adjusted under CMOS setup.
2. When “JDDRII_2.4V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 2-3, memory voltage
will be fixed at 2.4V automatically, and can’t be adjusted under COMS
setup.
Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR II
supports up to 2.4V. (Consulting your DDR2 memory module supplier)
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On-Board LED Indicators
There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to show system status.
LED1 and LED2:
These 2 LED indicate system power on diagnostics.
Please refer to the table below for different messages:
LED1 LED2 Message
ON ON Norm al
ON OFF VGA Error
OFF ON Memory Error
OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
LED1 LED2
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CHAPTER 4: NVIDIA RAID FUNCTIONS
TForce 550 SE
4.1 O
z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional.
PERATION SYSTEM
4.2 RAID ARRAYS
NVRAID 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.
RAID 0+1: RAID 0+1 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1.
4.3 HOW RAID WORKS
RAID 0:
The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks
up a large f ile into smal ler blo cks a nd perfo rms d isk re ads an d writ es ac ross multip le
drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter,
which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the system environment. 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
platform.
Uses: Intended for non-critical data requiring high data throughput, or any
environment that does not require fault tolerance.
Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for large files. No
capacity loss penalty for parity.
Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array
fails, all data is lost.
Fault Tolerance: No.
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Blo ck 2
Block 4
Block 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 of the 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 of a 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 ideal for small databases or any other application that
requires fault tolerance and minimal capacity.
Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. Should one drive fail, the
controller switches to the other drive.
Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for the storage space of one drive.
Performance is impaired during drive rebuilds.
Fault Tolerance: Yes.
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Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
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RAID 0+1:
RAID 0 drives can be mirrored using RAID 1 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 0+1
solution for improved performance plus resiliency.
Features and Benefits
- Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform.
- Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for
automatic redundancy. May be simultaneously used with other RAID
levels in an array, and allows for spare disks.
- Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for data redundancy,
the same as RAID level 1.
- Fault Tolerance: Yes.
Blo ck 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
Block 1
Blo ck 3
Blo ck 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
※ 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: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE
5.1 T-P
OWER INTRODUCTION
Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for overclock users.
Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has
developed this ultimate overclock engine to raise system performance.
No matter whether under BIOS or Windows interface, T-Power is able to
present the best system state according to users’ overclock setting.
T-Power BIOS Features:
Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.)
CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.)
Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine)
Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.)
Smart Fan Function (under PC Health Status)
Self Recovery System (S.R.S)
T-Power Windows Feature:
Hardware Monitor
Overclock Engine
Smart Fan Function
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TForce 550 SE
5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE
A. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.):
ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for both
Elite and Casual overclockers.
Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.)
MOS is designed for experienced overclock users.
It allows users to customize personal overclock settings.
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Motherboard Manual
CPU Overclock Setting:
CPU Voltage:
This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking. However, the
CPU temperature will increase when CPU voltage is increased.
Choices: The adjustable range is from 0.800V to 2.310V.
CPU Frequency:
CPU Frequency is directly in proportion to system performance. To
maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to be increased also
when raising CPU frequency.
Choices: This range is from 200 to 450, with an interval of 1MHz.
Memory Overclock Setting:
Memory Voltage :
This function will increase memory stability when overclocking.
Choices: The range is from 1.80V to 2.1V, with an interval of 0.05V.
Me mc lock Fre que ncy:
To get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory
frequency is necessary when CPU frequency is adjusted over the upper
limit.
Choices: DDR2 400, DDR2 533, DDR2 667, DDR2 800 (MHz).
PCI-Express Overclock Setting:
PCIE Clock:
It helps to increase VGA card performance.
Choices: The range is from 100 to 145, with an interval of 1MHz.
Chipset Overclock Setting:
NB/SB Voltage Regulator:
This function will increase chipset stability when overclocking.
Choices: 1.52V, 1.60V, 1.68V, 1.76V.
HT Fre q ue ncy:
We recommend users to set this item at “x4” when overclocking.
Choices: x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, Auto.
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