This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not i nstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
The vendor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the
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Duplication of this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without first
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The content of this user’s manual is subject to be changed without notice and
we will not be responsible for any mistakes found in this user’s manual. All the
brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.
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 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
SPEC
Socket AM2
CPU
FSB Support HyperTransport Supports up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth
Chipset
Graphics Integrated in GeForce 6100 Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 128 MB
Super I/O
Main
Memory
IDE
SATA II
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron
processors
GeForce 6100 nForce 410
ITE 8712F / 8716F
Prov ides the most commonly used leg acy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB
DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Int egrat ed ID E Co ntro l le r
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master
Mod e
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rat es up to 3 Gb/s.
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing
Floppy connector x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives
Printer Port connecto r x1 Each conne ctor s upports 1 Printe r port
IDE Conn ector x2 Each connector suppo rts 2 IDE device
SATA Connector x2 Each conne ctor s upports 1 SATA devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function
S/PDIF out connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
Realtek 8100C (optional)
10 / 100 Mb/s Auto-Negotiation
ALC 655 / 658 (optional)
6 chan nels audio out
AC 97 Version 2.3
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SPEC
System Fan head er x3 Syst em Fan Po wer supply
Chassis open header (opt ional) x1 For chassis intruder detection function
CMOS clear header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB connector x2 Each conne ctor s upports 2 front panel USB ports
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size 244 x 244 (mm) FULL ATX Size Board
Special
Features
OS Support Windows 2K / XP
Serial Port x1
VGA port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x6
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 support
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Provide RS-232 Serial connection
Connects to monitor.
Connects to RJ-45 et hernet c ab le
Connects to USB devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Tuning and monitoring system performance
Supports Raid 0 and Raid 1 through SATA connector.
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for
any OS With or without notice.
1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1 VGA1USBX2USBX2
Center
Rear
Side
LAN
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JKBMS1
JKBV1
JCOM1
JVGA1
JPRNT1
JUSB1
JUSBV1
JATXPWR2
JUSBLAN1
JDDRII_22V
Socket A M2
DIMMB2
DIMMA2
DIM M A1
DIM M B1
JATXPWR1
IDE2
IDE1
JAUDIO1
Codec
Super I/O
JFAUDIO1
Note: represents the 1■
LAN
PCI-EX1_1
JCDIN1
JSPDIF_OUT1
FDD1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI-EX16
GeFor ce
6100
LED_ D1
JSFAN2
st
pin.
JUSB2 JUSB3
LED_ D2
JNFAN1
J USBV2
BIOS
BAT1
JCFAN1
JSFAN1
nForce
410
JSATA2
JSATA1
JPANEL1
PWR SW1
(Optional)JCI1
JCMOS1
IR (optional)
RSTSW2
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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.
2.2 FANHEADERS
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
JCFAN1
4
1
Pin
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM
4
Assignment
rate sense
Smart Fan
Control
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JSFAN1/JSFAN2: System Fan Header
1
JSFAN1
JSFAN2
JSFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 Smart Fan
Control
3
FAN RPM r ate
sense
JSFAN2
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
1
Ground
JNFAN1: North Bridge Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
1
JNFAN1
Note:
The JCFAN1 Supports 4-pin head connector, and JSFAN1/JSFAN2andJNFAN1 support
3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the
red wire is the positive a nd should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground
and should be connected to GND.
JCFAN1 and JSFAN 1 Supports smart fan function
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
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
DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DDR Module
Total Mem ory
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)
DIMMA1
DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2
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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/IDE2: 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.
3
3
4
3
1
2
3940
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PCI-Ex16: 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.
PCI-Ex1_1
- 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.
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
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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 20-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED,
Sleep button, speaker and IrDA Connection. It allows user to connect the
PC case’s front panel switch functions.
PWR _L ED
SLP
2
1
SPK
++
HLED
+
On/Off
-
-
RST
16
15
12
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 2 Sleep control
3 N/A 4 Ground
5 N/ A 6 N/ A N/A
7 Speaker
9 HDD LED (+) 10 Power LED (+)
11 HDD LED (-)
13 Ground 14 Power button
15 Reset control
Speaker
Connector
Hard drive
LED
Reset button
8 Power LED (+)
12 Power LED (-)
16 Ground
Sleep button
Power LED
Power-on button
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JIR1: IrDA Connector
The motherboard has a Infrared header that supports infrared signal
transmitting and receiving device.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 IRTX
3 Ground
4 IRRX
IR(optional)
4
2
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ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1
JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power
supply.
1224
1
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
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1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Gro und 15 Gro und
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Gro und 17 Gro und
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Gro und 19 Gro und
8 PW_OK 20 NC
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin
3
4
2
1
Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
JUSB2/JUSB3: 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)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
JUSB2 JUSB3
2910
1
4 USB5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
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 front 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 voltage.
1
3
3
1
1
Pin 1-2 close
JUSBV1
1
3
1
JUSBV2
1
3
Pin 2-3 close
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.
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JFAUDIO1: 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 in/center
2 Ground
3 Mic power/Bass
4 Audio power
5 Right line out/
Speaker out Right
6 Right line out/
Speaker out Right
7 Reserved
13
14
2
8 Key
9 Left line out/
10 Left line out/
1
11 Right line in/
12 Right line in/
13 Left line in/
14 Left line in/
Speaker out Left
Speaker out Left
Rear speaker Right
Rear speaker Right
Rear speaker Left
Rear speaker Left
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..
16
Pin
1 Left Channel
2 Ground
3 Ground
14
4 Right Channel
Assignment
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.
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
1
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.
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear 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
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JSATA1~JSAT A2: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
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JSATA2
7
JSATA1
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
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Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
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Power Source Selection Headers for Keyboard/Mouse: JKBMSV1
Pin 1-2 Close:
JKBMSV1: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse。
Pin 2-3 Close:
JKBMSV1: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V standby
Header to adjust Memory Voltage: JDDR_II>2.2V
When adjusting Memory Voltage, please place the jumper to pin2-3 Closed. The
Default setting is Pin 1-2 Closed.
voltage.
13
Pin 1-2 close
Pin 2-3 close
13
13
1
Pin 1-2 Close:
Memory Voltage
controlled by BIOS
(default).
13
Pin 2-3 Close:
Memory voltage
Overclocking
Note:
1. When “JDDR_II>2.2V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 1-2, memory voltage
can be manually adjusted under CMOS setup.
2. When “JDDR_II>2.2V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 2-3, memory voltage
will be fixed at 2.2V automatically, and can’t be adjusted under COMS
setup.
Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDRII
memory modules are able to support 2.2V. (Consulting your DDR supplier)
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On-Board LED Indicators
There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to show system status.
LED_D1 and LED_D2:
These 2 LED indicate system power on diagnostics.
Please refer to the table below for different messages:
LED_D1 LED_D2 Message
ON ON Norm al
ON OFF Memory Error
OFF ON VGA Error
OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
On-Board Buttons (optional)
There are 2 on-board buttons.
LED_D1
LED
D2
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PWRSW1
RSTSW2
PWRSW1:
This is an on-board Power On/Off button.
RSTSW2:
This is an on-board Reset button.
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JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
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
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CHAPTER 4: NVIDIA RAID FUNCTIONS
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.
4.3 HOW RAIDWORKS
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 and p erforms disk read s and wr ites acro ss 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.
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Block 3
Block 5
Blo ck 2
Block 4
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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 unavailab le 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.
Block 1
Block 2
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 Tutoria l Flash.
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE
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5.1: T-POWER 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
Life Update
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5.2: T-POWER BIOSFEATURE
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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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 range is from 1.2V to 1.725V, with an interval of 0.0.25V.
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.
Hammer CPU Multiplier:
The MOS allows users to downgrade the CPU ratio when overclocking.
Choices: The lower limit is x4 (800MHz). The upper limit is decided by
different CPU type. With an x1 (200MHz) interval.
Memory Overclock Setting:
Memory Voltage :
This function will increase memory stability when overclocking.
Choices: The range is from 1.85V to 2.0V, 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: DDR400, DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 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 que ncy:
We recommend users to set this item at “x4” when overclocking.
Choices: x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, Auto.
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Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.)
For beginners in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and
powerful feature to increase the system performance, named A.O.S.
Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. provides 3 ideal overclock
configurations that are able to raise the system performance in a single
step.
V6 Tech Engine:
This setting will raise about 10%~15% of whole system performance.
V8 Tech Engine:
This setting will raise about 15%~25% of whole system performance.
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V12 Tech Engine:
This setting will raise about 25%~30% of whole system performance.
Notices:
1. Not all types of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based
on the selected CPU model.
2. From BET experiments, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for this A.O.S. feature.
B. CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.):
It allows users to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM.
Users are able to reload any saved CMOS setting for customizing system
configurations.
Moreover, users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock
operation.
There are 50 sets of record addresses in total, and users are able to name the
CMOS data according to personal preference.
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C. Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.):
This function is under “Overclocking Navigator Engine” item.
MIT allows users to test memory compatibilities, and no extra devices or
software are needed.
Step 1:
The default setting under this item is “Disabled”; the condition parameter should
be changed to “Enable” to proceed this test.
↓
Step 2:
Save and Exit from CMOS setup and reboot the system to activate this test.
Run this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to ensure the memory stability.
Step 3:
When the process is done, change the setting back from “Enable” to “Disable”
to complete the test.
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D. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.):
This function can’t be seen under T-Power BIOS setup; and is always on
whenever the system starts up.
However, it can prevent system hang-up due to inappropriate overclock
actions.
When the system hangs up, S.R.S. will automatically log in the default BIOS
setting, and all overclock settings will be re-configured.
E. Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.):
IFP is a safe and quick way to upgrade BIOS.
Step 1:
Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to download the latest BIOS
file. Then, save the file into a floppy disk.
Step 2:
Insert the floppy disk and reboot the system to get into CMOS screen.
Step 3:
Select the item “Integrated Flash Program” to get the following frame and
choose the BIOS file downloaded in step 1.
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Step 4:
Press “Enter” key to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will process
automatically.
Step 5:
When the BIOS update is completed, press YES to the message “Flash done,
Reset system”, and the system will reboot automatically to finish the process.
Advise:
You can update the system BIOS by simply pressing “Enter” key for three times.
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F. Smart Fan Function:
Smart Fan Function is under “PC Health Status”.
This is a brilliant feature to control CPU Temperature vs. Fan speed.
When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is controlled automatically by
CPU temperature.
This function will protect CPU from overheat problem and maintain the system
temperature at a safe level.
↓
CPU Fan Off <℃>:
If the CPU temperature is lower than the set value, the CPU fan will turn
off. The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃.
Choices: 16℃ (default).
CPU Fan Start <℃>
The CPU fan starts to work when CPU temperature arrives to this set
value. The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃.
Choices: 32℃ (default).
CPU Fan Full speed <℃ >
When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will work
under Full Speed. The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃.
Choices: 52℃ (default).
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Start PWM Value
When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will work
under Smart Fan Function mode. The range is from 0~127, with an
interval of 1.
S1: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 1 PWM/℃.
S2: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 2 PWM/℃.
S3: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 3 PWM/℃.
Increasing the value of slope PWM will raise the speed of CPU fan.
As in above diagram, when the CPU temperature reaches 60℃, the CPU
fan speed for 3 PWM/℃ is higher than 1 PWM/℃ (S1<S2<S3).
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5.3 T-POWER WINDOWS FEATURE
A.Hardware Monitor:
T-Power Hardware monitor allows users to monitor system voltage,
temperature and fan speed accordingly.
Additionally, a rescue action will be taken by the program automatically
while the system faces an abnormal condition. The program will trigger an
alarm or shut down the system when unpredictable errors occur.
All the monitoring items are illustrated by a waveform diagram.
Hardware Monito r Toolba r
i. Start-up Setting
Click on this item to run Hardware Monitor Program when the Windows
starts-up.
ii. Dialogue-Box Setting
Click on this item to pop-up warning dialogue-box when PC system is
abnormal.
iii. Exit
Click on this item to exit Hardware Monitor Program.
iv. Hide
Click on this item to hide this program in system tray. When hiding the
program, there will be a check icon in the system tray.
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CPU Temperature
This column configures the CPU temperature. There is a waveform to
represent the status of CPU temperature.
By adjusting , users can easily configure the upper limit of CPU
temperature for system operating.
In this diagram, the white line represents the upper limit which user-set for CPU
temperature and the green line shows present CPU temperature.
If the CPU temperature is higher than the upper limit, the status line color will
change from green to red, and a warning sound will alert you. Also, the system
tray icon
would change to .
FAN Speed
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By adjusting , users can easily configure the lower limit of the fan speed.
In this diagram, the green line shows present CPU Fan speed, and the yellow
line shows System Fan speed (if any).
If any one of the fans speeds is lower than the set value, the status line will
change into a red warning line, and the program will trigger an alarm system
automatically. Also, the system tray icon
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CPU/Battery Voltage
i. VCore
This item displays the CPU voltage, represented by a light blue line.
Users can set the upper and lower limit by adjusting
CPU operating voltage.
If CPU voltage is higher or lower than the set value, the status line will
change into a red warning line, and a warning sound will alert you. Also,
the system tray icon
ii. VBAT
This item displays the CMOS battery voltage, represented by a light green
line.
Users can set the upper and lower limit by adjusting
status of battery voltage.
If battery voltage is higher or lower than the set value, the status line will
change to a red warning line, and a warning sound will alert you. Also, the
system tray icon
will change to .
will change to .
to monitor the
to monitor the
Reference data
This column represents the status of power supply voltage and cannot be
adjusted, it is only for present status reference.
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B. Overclocking Configurations
This diagram is designed for T-series
Overclocking utility. Friendly interface and solid
overclock features are the major concept of this
utility.
Graphic 1 will appear when activating this utility.
Graphic 2
By adjusting the overclocking
features in 4 sub-screens, users can
tune the system performance to an
optimal level.
Graphic 1
A. Clicking on “Biostar” will lead you to the
Biostar Homepage.
B. This column shows the CPU speed
information.
C. Click on this button and the utility will
pop-up 4 sub-screens (Please refers to
Graphic 3).
D. Click on this button to minimize this
program to taskbar.
E. This column shows present CPU speed
and overclocking percentage.
F. Clicking on this button will make the
program start up as soon as the
Windows starts up.
G. Click on this button to exit this overclock
utility.
H. Click on this button to reset all the
overclock features to default setting.
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CPU Overclocking Settings:
By adj ust ing can configure three items
for CPU overclocking.
A. CPU Frequency
Range: 200MHz~450MHz.
Inter val: 1MHz.
B. CPU Ratio
Range: 4~25.
Inter val: 1.
C. CPU Voltage
Memory Overclocking Settings:
By adj ust ing can conf igur e tw o items for
Memory overclocking.
By adj ust ing can configure VGA card
overclocking. And this function helps to
increase VGA card performance.
Range: 100MHz~150MHz.
Inter val: 1MHz.
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PCI Overclocking Setting:
This diagram shows present PCI working
status and helps to monitor PCI peripherals
working status.
This item cannot be adjusted.
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C. Smart Fan Function
When Smart Fan Function is activated, screens will pop-up to illustrate
the fan speed information.
i. CPU Temperature:
Show current CPU temperature.
ii. CPU Fan speed:
Show current CPU Fan speed.
iii. System Fan speed:
Show current system Fan speed.
iv. Calibrate:
When changing CPU Fan or System Fan, click on this button to
re-calibrate the Fan speed.
Note:
1. When Smar t Fa n Function ac tivates for t he first ti me, t his ca librate function wo uld
auto-run to get upper and lower limitation of CPU Fan and System Fa n.
2. When calibrating process is done, the calibrating window will auto-close, and the
main screen will show new fan speed data.
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v. Auto:
If the green indicator is lit up, the Smart Fan Function is “On”
(Default Setting).
Click on this button again to close Smart Fan Function, and a
screen as below would pop-up.
There will be pulling-meter besides the CPU Fan and System Fan,
the CPU Fan and the System Fan speed can be adjusted by
adjusting the Cursor Up or Down.
vi. Program Tool Bar:
z About:
Click on this button to get program-related information.
z Minimize:
Click on this button to minimize the program to system tray
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Click on this button to exit this program.
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D. Live Update
When Live Update program is activated, a screen will pop up to illustrate
BIOS related information.
i. Link to Internet:
Click on this button will link to Biostar website and BIOS file will
be downloaded.
ii. Update BIOS:
Click on this button to run BIOS flashing process, and it’s easy
and safe.
iii. Backup BIOS:
Click on this button, and BIOS file will be saved into the
user-selected folder.
iv. Clear CMOS:
Click on this item will clear the CMOS Data. When carrying this
job, the prev ious CMOS data would be cleared and returned to
default setting.
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CHAPTER 6: USEFUL HELP
6.1 D
RIVER 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 Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version
of Acrobat Reader so ftware from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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6.2 AWARD BIOSBEEP CODE
Beep Sound Meaning
One long beep followed by two short
beeps
High-low siren sound CPU overheated
One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST
Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install
Video card not found or video card
memory bad
System will shut down automatically
6.3 EXTRA 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 a nd 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 shutdow n
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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6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Probable Solution
1. No power to the system at all
Power light don’t illuminate, fan
inside power supply does not turn
on.
2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not turn on.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drive is spinning.
System does not boot from hard disk
drive, can be booted from optical drive.
System only boots from optical drive.
Hard disk can be read and applications
can be used but booting from hard disk
is impossible.
Screen message says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
Cannot boot system after installing
second hard drive.
1. Make sure power cable is
securely plugged in.
2. Replace cable.
3. Contact technical support.
Using even pressure on both ends of
the DIMM, press down firmly until the
module snaps into place.
1. Check cable running from disk to
disk controller board. Make sure
both ends are securely plugged
in; check the drive type in the
standard CMOS setup.
2. Backing up the hard drive is
extremely important. All hard
disks are capable of breaking
down at any time.
1. Back up data and applications
files.
2. Reformat the hard drive.
Re-install applications and data
using backup disks.
Review system’s equipment. Make sure
correct information is in setup.
1. Set master/slave jumpers
correctly.
2. Run SETUP program and select
correct drive types. Call the drive
manufacturers for compatibility
with other drives.
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APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE
G
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Spezifikationen
Sockel AM2
CPU
FSB
Chipsatz
Super E/A
Arbeitsspeich
er
Grafik Integrierter Geforce 6100-Ch ipsatz Max. 128 MB gemeinsam benutzter Videospeicher
IDE
SATA II
LAN
Audio-Codec
Steckplätze
Onboard-Ans
chluss
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron
Prozessoren
Unterstützt HyperTransport mit einer
Bandbreite von bis zu 1000 MHz
GeForce 6100 nForce 410
ITE 8712F / 8716F
Biet et die h äuf ig verwend eten alten
Super E/A-Funktionen.
ALC 850
Uscita audio 8 can ali
AC’97 Versione 2.3
Output S/PDIF
Allo g g io PC I x2
Alloggio PCI Express x16 x1
Alloggio PCI Express x1 x1
Connettore floppy x1 Ciascun connettore supporta 2 unità Floppy
Connettore Porta stampante x1 Ciascun connettore supporta 1 Porta stampante
Connettore IDE x2 Ciascun connettore supporta 2 unità IDE
Connettore SATA x2 Ciascun connettore supporta 1 unità SATA
Co n nett o re p an nello fro n t ale x 1 S upport a i s erviz i del panne llo fron t ale
Connettore audio frontale x1 Supporta la funzione audio pannello frontale
Connettore CD-in x1 Supporta la funzione input audio CD
Connettore output SPDIF x1 Supporta la funzione d’output audio digitale
/ 8716F
L’archit ettura A MD 64 ab il ita la co mp u taz io n e 3 2
e 64 bit
Supporto di Hyper Transport e Cool’n’Quiet
Funzioni di controllo dell’ambiente:
Monitoraggio hardware
Co n troller velo c it à ven t o lina
Funzione "Smart Guardian" di ITE
Modulo di memoria DDR2 a canale doppio
Supporto di DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800
DIMM registrati e DIMM Non-ECC non sono
supportati
Supporto modalità PIO Mode 0-4
Co mp atibi le s pecifi che SATA Ver s io ne 2.0 .
The purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the Award™ BIOS Setup
program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic
system configuration and save these settings to CMOS RAM. The power of
CMOS RAM is supplied b y a batter y so that it retains t he Setup infor mation when
the power is turned off.
Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can do without
accessing programs from a disk. This system controls most of the input and output
devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. BIOS activates at
the first stage of the booting process, loading and executing the operating system.
Some additional features, such as virus and password protection or chipset
fine-tuning options are also included in BIOS.
The rest of this manual will to guide you through the o ptions and settings in B IOS
Setup.
Plug and Play Support
This AWARD BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification and
ESCD (Extended System Configuration Data) write.
EPA Green PC Support
This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC specification.
APM Support
This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power
Management (APM) specific ation. Power manage ment features are implemented
via the System Management Interrupt (SMI). Sleep and Suspend power
management modes are supported. Power to the hard disk drives and video
monitors can also be managed by this AWARD BIOS.
ACPI Support
Award ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power
interface specification (ACPI). It provides ASL code for power management and
device configuration capabilities as defined i n the ACPI specification, developed
by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba.
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PCI Bus Support
This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral
Component Interconnect) local bus specification.
DRAM Support
DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM) is supported.
Supported CPUs
This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD CPU.
Using Setup
Use the arrow keys to highlight items in most of the place, press <Enter> to select,
use the <PgUp> and <PgDn> keys to cha nge entries, p ress <F1> for help and pr ess
<Esc> to quit. The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in
the Setup program by using the keyboard.
Keystroke Function
Up arrow Move to previous item
Down arrow Move to next item
Left arrow Move to the item on the left (menu bar)
Right arrow Move to the item on the right (menu bar)
Move Enter Move to the item you desired
PgUp key Increase the numeric value or make changes
PgDn key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
+ Key Increase the numeric value or make changes
- Key Decrease the numeric value or make changes
Esc key Main Menu – Quit and not save changes into CMOS
F1 key General help on Set up navi gation keys
F5 key Load previous val ues from CMOS
F7 key Load the optim i zed def aults
F10 key Save all the CMOS changes and exit
Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu – Exit
Current page and return to Main Menu
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1 Main Menu
Once you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear
on the screen. The Main Menu allows you to select from several setup functions.
Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept and
enter the sub-menu.
!! WARNING !!
For better system performance, the BIOS firmware is being
continuously updated. The BIOS information described in this
manual (Figure 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) is for your reference
only. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may
be slightly different from this manual.
Figure 1: Main Menu
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Standard CMOS Features
This submenu contains industry standard configurable options.
Advanced BIOS Features
This submenu allows yo u to configure advance d features of the BIOS.
Advanced Chipset Features
This submenu allows you to configure special chipset features.
Integrated Peripherals
This submenu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and
Programmed Input/ Output features.
Power Management Setup
This submenu allows yo u to configure the power manage ment features.
PnP/PCI Configurations
This submenu allows you to configure certain “Plug and Play” and PCI options.
PC Health Status
This submenu allows you t o monitor the hardwar e of your system.
Frequency/ Voltage Control
This submen u allows you to change CPU Vcore Voltage and CP U/PCI clock.
(However, we suggest you to use the default setting. Changing the voltage and
clock improperly may damage the CPU or M/B!)
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Load Optimized Defaults
This selection allows you to reload the BIOS when problem occurs during system
booting sequence. These configurations are factory settings optimized for this
system. A confirmation message will be displayed before defaults are set.
Set Supervisor Password
Setting the supervisor password will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from
making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility. You will be prompted with to
enter a password.
Set User Password
If the Supervisor Password is not set, then the User Pass word will function in the
same way as the Supervisor Password. If the Supervisor Password is set and the
User Password is set, the “User” will only be able to view configurations but will
not be able to change them.
Save & Exit Setup
Save all configuration changes to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. Co nfirmation
message will be displayed before proceeding.
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Exit Without Saving
Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Confirmation
message will be displayed before proceeding.
Upgrade BIOS
This submenu allows you to upgrade bios.
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2 Standard CMOS Features
The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into several categories.
Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys
to highlight the item and then use the<PgUp> or <PgDn> keys to select the value
you want in each item.
Figure 2: Standard CMOS Setup
Main Menu Selections
This table shows the items and the available options on the Main Menu.
Item Options Description
Set the system date. Note
Date mm : dd : yy
Time hh : mm : ss
IDE Primary Master
IDE Primary Slave
IDE Secondary Master
Options are in its sub
menu.
Options are in its sub
menu.
Options are in its sub
menu.
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that the ‘Day’ automatically
changes when you set the
date.
Set the system internal
clock.
Press <Enter> to enter the
sub menu of detailed
options
Press <Enter> to enter the
sub menu of detailed
options.
Press <Enter> to enter the
sub menu of detailed
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Item Options Description
IDE Secondary Slave
Drive A
Drive B
Video
Halt On
Base Memory N/A
Extended Memory N/A
Total Memory N/A
Options are in its sub
menu.
360K, 5.25 in
1.2M, 5.25 in
720K, 3.5 in
1.44M, 3.5 in
2.88M, 3.5 in
None
EGA/VGA
CGA 40
CGA 80
MONO
All Errors
No Errors
All, but Keyboard
All, but Diskette
All, but Disk/ Key
Press <Enter> to enter the
sub menu of detailed
options.
Select the type of floppy
disk drive installed in your
system.
Select the default video
device.
Select the situation in which
you want the BIOS to stop
the POST process and
notify you.
Displays the amount of
conventional memory
detected during boot up.
Displays the amount of
extended memory detected
during boot up.
Displays the total memory
available in the system.
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3Advanced BIOS Features
Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Setup
Boot Seq & Floppy Setup
This item allows you to setup boot sequence & Floppy.
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Removable Device Priority
Select Removable Boot Device Priority.
The Choices: Floppy Disks, Zip100, USB-FDD0, USB-FDD1, USB-ZIP0,
USB-ZIP1, LS120.
Hard Disk Boot Priority
The BIOS will attempt to arrange the Hard Disk boot sequence automatically.
You can change the Hard Disk booting sequence here.
The Choices: Pri. Master, Pri. Slave, Sec. Master, Sec. Slave, USB HDD0, USB
HDD1, USB HDD2, and Bootable Add-in Cards.
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First/Second/Third Boot Device
The BIOS will attempt to load the operating system in this order.
The Choices: Floppy, LS120, HDD-0, SCSI, CDROM, HDD-1, HDD-2, HDD-3,
ZIP100, LAN, HPT370, Disabled.
Boot Other Device
When enabled, BIOS will try to load the operating system from other device when
it failed to load from the three devices above.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled
Swap Floppy Drive
For systems with two floppy drives, this option allows you to swap logical drive
assignments.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
Boot Up Floppy Seek
When enabled, System will test the floppy drives to determine if they have 40 or
80 tracks during boot up. Disabling this option reduces the time it takes to
boot-up.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
Cache Setup
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CPU Internal Cache
Depending on the CPU/chipset in use, you may be able to increase memory
access time with this option.
Enabled (default) Enabl e cache.
Disabled Disable cache.
External Cache
This option enables or disables “Level 2” secondary cache on the CPU, which
may improve performance.
The Choices: Auto (default) , x4 800, x5 1000, x6 1200, x7 1400 , x8 1600, x9
1800, x10 2000.
AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control
The Choices: Auto (default).
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Virus Warning
This option allows you to choose the VIRUS Warning feature that is used to
protect the IDE Hard Disk boot sector. If this function is enabled and an attempt is
made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will display a warning message on the
screen and sound an alarm beep.
Disabled (default) Virus protection is disabled.
Enabled Virus protection is activated.
Quick Power On Self Test
Enabling this option will cause an abridged version of the Power On Self-Test
(POST) to execute after you power up the computer.
Disabled Normal POST.
Enabled (default) Enable quick POST.
Boot Up NumLock Status
Selects the NumLock State after the system switched on.
The Choices:
On (default) Numpad is number keys.
Off Numpad is arrow keys.
Gate A20 Option
Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20.
Normal A pin in the keyboard controller controls GateA20.
Fast (default) Lets chipset control Gate A20.
Typematic Rate Setting
When a key is held down, the keystroke will repeat at a rate determined by the
keyboard controller. When enabled, the typematic rate and typematic delay can be
configured.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec)
Sets the rate at which a keystroke is repeated when you hold the key down.
The Choices: 6 (default), 8, 10, 12, 15, 20, 24, 30.
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Typematic Delay (Msec)
Sets the delay time after the key is held down before it begins to repeat the
keystroke.
The Choices: 250 (default), 500, 750, 1000.
Security Option
This option will enable only individuals with passwords to b ring the system online
and/or to use the CMOS Setup Utility.
System: A password is required for the system to boot and is also
required to access the Setup Utility.
Setup (default): A password is required to access the Setup Utility only.
This will only apply if passwords are set from the Setup main menu.
APIC MODE
Selecting Enabled enables APIC device mode reporting from the BIOS to the
operating system.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
MPS Version Control For OS
The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification.
Select version supported by the operation system running on this computer.
The Choices: 1.4 (default), 1.1.
OS Select For DRAM > 64MB
A choice other than Non-OS2 is only used for OS2 systems with memory
exceeding 64MB.
The Choices: Non-OS2 (default), OS2.
Small Logo(EPA) Show
This item allows you to select whether the “Small Lo go” sho ws. Enabled (default)
“Small Logo” shows when system boots up. Disabled No “Small Logo” shows
when system boots
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled
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Summary Screen Show
This item allows you to enable/disable the summary screen. Summary screen
means system configuration and PCI device listing.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
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4 Advanced Chipset Features
This submenu allows you to configure the specific features of the chipset installed
on your system. T his chipset manage bus speeds and access to system memor y
resources, such as DRAM. It also coordinates communications with the PCI bus.
The default settings that came with your system have been optimized and therefore
should not be changed unless you are suspicious that the settings have been
changed incorrectly.
Figure 4. Advanced Chipset Setup
Frame Buffer Size
The Choices: 32M (default), 16M, 64M, 128M, Disabled.
PMU
The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled.
NB-->SB HT Speed
The Choices: 4X (default).1X, 2X, 3X, 5X.
NB<--SB HT Speed
The Choices: 4X (default).1X, 2X, 3X, 5X.
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K8<->NB HT Width
The Choices: (default),
NB<->SB HT Width
The Choices: (default),
Err94 Enh
This item allows you to enable/disable the “sequential Prufetch Feature” of K8
CPU.
The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled.
Onboard GPU
The Choices: Auto (default), Always Enable.
CPU Spread Spectrum
The Choices: Disabled (default), Center, Down.
PCIE Spread Spectrum
This item allows you to disable \ enable the SATA spread spectrum function.
The Choices:Disabled (default), Enabled.
SATA Spread Spectrum
This item allows you to disable \ enable the SATA spread spectrum function. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabl ed.
HT Spread Spectrum
The Choices: Disabled (default), Center, Down.
SSE/SSE2 Instructions
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
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System BIOS Cacheable
Selecting the “Disabled ” option allows caching of the system BIOS ROM at
F0000h-FFFFFh which can improve system performance. However, any programs
writing to this area of memory will cause conflicts and result in system errors.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
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5 Integrated Peripherals
Figure 5. Integrated Peripherals
IDE Function Setup
Highlight the “Press Enter” label next to the “VIA OnChip IDE Device” label and
press enter key will take you a submenu with the following options:
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On-chip IDE Channel 0/1
The motherboard chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE
channels. Select “Enabled” to activate the first and/or second IDE interface.
Select “Disabled” to deacti vate an interface if you are going to install a primary
and/or secondary add-in IDE interface.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
IDE Primary/Secondary/Master/Slave PIO
The IDE PIO (Programmed Input / Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for
each of the IDE devices that the onbo ard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 to 4
will increase performance progressively. In Auto mode, the system automatically
determines the best mode for each device.
The Choices: Auto (default), Mode0, Mode1, Mode2, Mode 3, Mo de 4.
IDE Primary/Secondary/Master/Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA function can be implemented if it is supported by the IDE hard drives
in your system. As well, your operating environment requires a DMA driver
(Windows 95 or OSR2may need a third party IDE bus master driver). If your hard
drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA, select Auto to enable
BIOS support.
The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled.
IDE DMA Transfer Access
This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE DMA transfer access.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
Serial-ATA Controller
The Choices: All Enabled (default).
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RAID Config
RAID Enable
This option allows you to enable or disable RAID function.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
SATA 1/2 Primary/Secondary RAID
This option allows you to enable or disable SATA A Primary/Secondary RAID.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
Super IO Device
Press Enter to configure the Super I/O Device.
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Power On Function
This item allows you to choose the power on method.
The Choices: Button Only (default), Password, Hot Key, Mouse Left, Mouse
Right, Any Key, Keyboard 98.
KB Power on Password
Input password and press Enter to set the Keyboard power on password.
HOT Key power ON
Choose the Hot Key combination to boot up the system.
The Choices: Ctrl-F1 (default), Ctrl-F2, Ctrl-F3, Ctrl-F4, Ctrl-F5, Ctrl-F6,
Select enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the
system board and you wish to use it. If you installed another FDC or the system
uses no floppy drive, select disabled in this field.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
Onboard Serial Port 1
Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the first and second serial ports.
The Choices: 3F8/IRQ4 (default), Disabled, 2F8/IRQ3, 3E8/IRQ4, 2E8/IRQ3,
Auto.
Onboard Parallel Port
This item allows you to determine access onboard parallel port controller with
which I/O Address.
The Choices: 378/IRQ7 (default), 278/IRQ5, 3BC/IRQ7, Disabled.
Parallel Port Mode
This item allows you to determine how the parallel port should function. The
default value is SPP.
The Choices:
SPP (default) Using Parallel port as Standard Printer Port.
EPP Using Parallel Port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
ECP Mode Use DMA
Select a DMA Channel for the port.
The Choices: 3 (default), 1.
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OnChip USB
This option should be enable d if your system has a USB installed on t he system
board. You may need to disable this feature if you add a higher performance
controller.
The Choices: V1.1+V2.0 (default), Disabled, V1.1
USB Memory Type
The Choices: Base Memory<640k>(default).
USB Keyboard Support
This item allows you to enable or disable the USB Keyboard Legacy Support.
Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support.
Disabled (default) Disable USB Keyboard Support.
USB Mouse Support
This item allows you to enable or disable the USB Mouse Legacy Support.
Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support.
Disabled (default) Disable USB Mouse Support.
AC97 Audio
This item allows you to enable or disable to support AC97 Audio.
The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled.
MAC LAN
This option allows you to control the onboard MAC LAN.
The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled.
Onboard LAN Boot ROM
This item allows you to enable or disable the Onboard LAN Boot ROM.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
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MAC Media Interface
This option allows you to control the onboard MAC Media Interface.
The Choices: Pin Strap (default), Disabled
IDE HDD Block Mode
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sectors
read / write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do),
select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block mode (most
new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of
block read / write per sector where the drive can support.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
POWER Af ter PWR-Fail
This setting specifies how your system should behave after a power fail or
interrupts occurs. By choosing off will leave the computer in the po wer off state.
Choosing On will reboot the computer. Former-Sts will restore the system to the
status before power failure or interrupt occurs.
The Choices: Off (default), On, Former-Sts.
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6 Power Management Setup
The Power Management Setup Menu allows you to configure your system to
utilize energy conservation and power up/power down features.
Figure 6. Power Management Setup
ACPI Function
This item displays the status of the Advanced Configuration and Power
Management (ACPI).
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
ACPI Suspend Type
The item allows you to select the suspend type under the ACPI operating system.
The Choices: S1 (POS) (default) Power on Suspend
S3 (STR) Suspend to RAM
S1 & S3 POS+STR
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Power Management
This category allows you to select the power saving method and is directly related
to the following modes:
1. HDD Power Down.
2. Suspend Mode.
There are three options of P ower Management, three of which ha ve fixed mode
settings
Min. Power Saving
Minimum power management.
Suspend Mode = 1 hr.
HDD Power Down = 15 min
Max. Power Saving
Maximum power manage ment only a vailable for sl CPU’s.
Suspend Mode = 1 min.
HDD Power Down = 1 min.
User Define (default)
Allow you to se t each opti on individ ually.
When you choose user define, you can adjust each of the item from 1 min. to 1 hr.
except for HDD Power Down which ranges from 1 min. to 15 min.
Video Off Method
This option determines the manner when the monitor goes blank.
V/H SYNC+Blank
This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal
synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
Blank Screen
This option only writes blanks to the video buffer.
DPMS(default)
Initial display power management signaling.
HDD Power Down
When enabled, the hard-disk drives will power down after a set time of system
inactivity. All other devices remain active.
The Choices: Disabled (default), 1 Min, 2 Min, 3 Min, 4 Min, 5 Min, 6 Min, 7
Min, 8 Min, 9 Min, 10 Min, 11 Min, 12 Min, 13 Min, 14 Min, 15Min.
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Soft-Off by PWR-BTN
This item determines the behavior of system power button. Instant off turn off the
power immediately, and Delay 4 Sec. will require you to press and hold the power
button for 4 seconds to cut off the system power.
The Choices: Delay 4 Sec, Instant-Off (default).
W
OL(PME#)/ From Soft-Off
This item allows you to enable or disable Wake On LAN from Soft-Off function.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
W
OR(RI#) From Soft-Off
This item allows you to enable or disable Wake On Ring from Soft-Off function.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
USB Resume from S3/S4
This item allows you to wake up from S3 with USB device.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
Power-On by Alarm
This function is for setting date and time for your computer to boot up. When
enabled, you can choose the date and time to boot up the system.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
Date (of Month) Alarm
You can choose which month the system will boot up.
Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm
You can choose the system boot up time, input hour, minute and second to specify.
Note: If you have change the setting, you must let the system boot up until it
goes to the operating system, before this function will work.
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7 PnP/PCI Configurations
This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer
Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the
speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special
components. This section covers some very technical items and it is strongly
recommended that only experienced users should make any changes to the default
settings.
Figure 7: PnP/PCI Configurations
Init Display First
This item allows you to decide to active whether PCI Slot or on-chip VGA first.
The Choices: PCEx, PCI Slot (default).
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Reset Configuration Data
The system BIOS supports the PnP feature which requires the system to record
which resources are assigned and protects resources from conflict.
Every peripheral device has a node, which is called ESCD. This node records
which resources are assigned to it. The system needs to record and update ESCD
to the memory locations. These locations are reserved in the system BIOS. If the
Disabled (default) option is chosen, the system‘s ESCD will update only when the
new configuration varies from the last one. If the Enabled option is chosen, the
system is forced to update ESCDs and then is automatically set to the “Disabled”
mode.
The above settings will be shown on the screen only if “Manual” is chosen for the
resources controlled by function.
Legacy is the term, which signifies that a resource is assigned to the ISA Bus and
provides non-PnP ISA add-on cards. PCI / ISA PnP signify that a resource is
assigned to the PCI Bus or provides for ISA PnP add-on cards and peripherals.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled.
Resources Controlled By
By Choosing “Auto(ESCD)” (default), the system BIOS will detect the system
resources and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA channel for each
peripheral. By Choosing “Manual”, the user will need to assign IRQ & DMA for
add-on cards. Be sure that there are no IRQ/DMA and I/O port conflicts.
The Choices: Auto (ESCD) (default), Manual.
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IRQ Resources
This submenu will allow you to assign each system i nterrupt a type, depending on
the type of d evice using t he interrup t. When you p ress the “P ress Enter” ta g, you
will be directed to a submenu that will allow you to configure the system interrupt s.
This is only configurable when “Resources Controlled By” is set to “Manual”.
IRQ-3 assigne d to PCI Device
IRQ-4 assigne d to PCI Device
IRQ-5 assigne d to PCI Device
IRQ-7 assigne d to PCI Device
IRQ-9 assigne d to PCI Device
IRQ-10 assigned to PCI Devic e
IRQ-11 assigned to PCI Devic e
IRQ-12 assigned to PCI Devic e
IRQ-14 assigned to PCI Devic e
IRQ-15 assigned to PCI Devic e
PCI / VGA Palette Snoop
Some old graphic controllers need to “snoop” on the VGA palette and then map it
to their display as a way to provide boot information and VGA compatibility. This
item allows such snooping to take place.
The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled
Maximum Payload Size
Set the maximum payload size for Transaction packets (TLP).
The Choice: 4096 (default.), 128, 256, 512, 1024, 2048.
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8 PC Health Status
Figure 8: PC Health Status
Shutdown Temperature
This item allows you to set up the CPU shutdo wn Temperature. This item is only
effective under Windows 98 ACPI mode.
The Choices: Disabled (default) , 70℃/ 158℉, 75℃/ 167℉, 80℃/ 176℉.
CPU FAN Control by
The Choice “smart” can make your CPU FAN to reduce noise.
The Choices: SMART, Always On (default).
Show H/W Monitor in POST
If you computer contains a monitoring system, it will show PC health status during
POST stage. The item offers several different delay times.
The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled.
CPU Vcore, NB Voltage, +3.3V, +5.0V, 5V (SB), Voltage
Battery
Detect the system’s voltage status automatically.
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Current CPU Temp
This field displays the current temperature of CPU.
Current CPU FAN Speed
This field displays the current speed of CPU fan.
Current SYS FAN Speed
This field displays the current speed SYSTEM fan.
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9 Over Clock Navigator Engine
OverClock Navigator
OverClock .Navigator is designed for beginners in overclock field.
Based on many test and experiments from Biostar Engineer Team, OverClock
Navigator provides 3 default overclock configurations that are able to raise the
system performance
The Choices: Normal (default), Automate Overclock, Manual Overclock
Auto OverClock System
The Overclock Navigator provides 3 different engines helping you to overclock
your system. These engines will boost your system performance to different level.
The Choices:
V6 Tech Engine
This setting will raise about 5%~10% of whole system performance.
V8 Tech Engine
This setting will raise about 15%~25% of whole system performance.
V12 Tech Engine
This setting will raise about 25%~30% of whole system performance.
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Cautions:
1. Not every AMD CPU performs the above overclock setting ideally; the difference may vary
with the installed CPU model.
2. From BET experiment, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for this A.O.S. feature.
Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.)
MOS is designed for experienced overclock users.
It allows users to customize personal overclock setting.
Note:
Based on our test results; the overclock function achieved the best performance on AMD
3000+ CPU
CPU Voltage Reguqltor
This item allows you to select CPU Voltage Control.
The Choices: StartUp (default), 1.725V, 1.700V, 1.675V, 1.650V, 1.625V,
1.600V etc.
NB/SB Voltage Ragurator
The Choices: 1.24V (default).1.27V, 1.32V, 1.36V
HT Voltage Regulator
The Choices: 1.23V (default).1.25V, 130V, 1.35V.
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