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ACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable x 1
HDD Cable x 1
User’s Manual x 1
Serial ATA Cable x 1
Serial ATA Power cable x1
Fully Setup Driver CD x 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x 1
USB 2.0 Cable x 1 (optional)
SPDIF Cable x 1 (optional)
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1 on-board connectors support 2 IDE disk drives.
Supports PIO mode 0-4, Block Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100
bus master mode.
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Gigabit Ethernet LAN
PHY: RTL 8110S-32 / 8110SC. Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and
1GB/s auto-negotiation.
Internal On-board Slots and Connectors
1 floppy connector.
1 PCI-Express x16 slot.
2 PCI-Express x1 slots.
1 CD-ROM audio-in connector.
1 SPDIF-Out connector.
1 Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE connectors.
3 PCI slots.
4 SATA II ports.
2 USB headers support 4 USB 2.0 ports at front panel.
1 front panel header supports front panel facilities
Back Panel I/O Connectors and Ports
1 Serial Port.
1 Printer Port.
1 RJ-45 LAN jack.
1 PS/2 Mouse Port.
1 PS/2 Keyboard Port.
4 USB 2.0 Ports.
3 audio ports support 6 channels audio-out facilities.
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1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 1.X)
JKBMS1
JKBV1
CO
J
M
C
1
O
M
1
JPRNT1
LGA775
CPU1
JUSB2
JRJ45USB1
JAUDIO1
Codec
Super
BIOS
JCDIN1
I/O
10/100 LAN
JATXPWR2
JCFAN1
Intel
945P
JAUDI O6
JATXPWR1
PCI- Ex16
PCI-Ex1_1
PCI-Ex1_2
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
JSPDIF _OUT1
Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
BAT1
JSFAN1
FDD1
JCI1
JCMOS1
Intel
ICH7
JUSB4JUSB3
DDR2_A1
SATA1
SATA2
DDR2_A2
JDDR2_OV_3V
SATA3
SATA4
JPANEL1
DDR2_B1
DDR2_B2
IR
(optional)
IDE1
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1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 2.X)
JKBMS1
JKBV1
CO
J
M
C
1
O
M
1
JPRNT1
LGA775
CPU1
JUSB2
JRJ45USB1
JAUDIO1
Codec
Super
BIOS
JCDIN1
I/O
10/100 LAN
JATXPWR2
JCFAN1
Intel
945P
JAUDI O6
JATXPWR1
PCI- Ex16
PCI-Ex1_1
PCI-Ex1_2
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
JSPDIF _OUT1
Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
BAT1
JSFAN1
FDD1
JCI1
JCMOS1
Intel
ICH7
JUSB4JUSB3
DDR2_A1
SATA1
SATA2
DDR2_A2
JDDRII_2.2V
JPANEL1
SATA3
SATA4
DDR2_B1
DDR2_B2
IDE1
RSTSW1
PWRSW1
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
A. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Special Notice:
Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for
future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty
socket to ensure pin legs won’t be damaged.
pin cap
Step 1:
Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise
the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
Step 2:
Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot
on CPU should point towards this triangular cut edge. The CPU
will fit only in the correct orientation.
Step 2-1:
Step 2-2:
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Step 3:
Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked
position to complete the installation.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU
and buckle it on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN
power cable into the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
B. About FAN Headers
CPU FAN Power Header: JCFAN1
System Fan Power Headers: JSFAN1
JCFAN1:
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
4
JCFAN1
1
JSFAN1
3
1
1
3
Note:
JCFAN1 reserves system cooling fan with Smart Fan Control utilities. It
supports 4 pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto
connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be
connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be
connected to GND.
2 +12V
FAN RPM rate
3
sense
4Smart Fan
Control
JSFAN1:
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
FAN RPM rate
3
sense
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2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY
DDR2_B1
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A2
DDR2_B2
A. DDR 2 Modules
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 snaps back in place and the DIMM is properly
seated.
Notes:
To remove the DDR modules, push the ejector tabs at both sides
of the slot outward at the same time, and pull the modules out
vertically.
To trigger the Duo Channel function of the motherboard, the
memory module must meet the following requirements:
Install Memory module of the same capacity in both channel 1
(DDR2_A1&DDR2_A2) and Channel 2 (DDR2_B1&DDR2_B2)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same
(x8 or x16)
Notes:
Using different memory chips on dual channel memory modules
will result in unstable system performance.
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2.3 PERIPHERALS
A. Card and I/O Slots:
Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1
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.
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2
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1
The motherboard has one 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controllers that
provide PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
functionality. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave
drive, so you can connect 2 hard disk drives.
This motherboard is equipped with 3 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
PCI3
PCI-Express Slots: PCI-Ex16-1/PCI-Ex1_1/PCI-Ex1_2
PCI-Ex16-1:
PCI Express 1.0a compliant.
Maximum bandwidth is up to 4GB/s per direction.
PCI-Ex1_1/PCI-Ex1_2:
PCI Express 1.0a compliant.
Maximum bandwidth is up to 250MB/s per direction.
PCI-Ex16-1
PCI-Ex1_1
PCI-Ex1_2
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B. Connectors and Headers:
How to setup Jumpers
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap
is placed on pins, the jumper is “closed”, if not, that means the
jumper is “open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1
JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the
ATX power supply.
By connecting JATXPWR2, it will provide +12V to CPU power
circuit.
Pin
Assignment
4
1
2
3
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse: JKBV1
Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Pin 2-3 Close: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V
standby voltage.
3
3
1
1
Pin 1-2 close
3
1
Pin 2-3 close
Note: In order to support
this function “Power-on
system via keyboard and
mouse,” JKBV1 jumper
cap should be placed on
Pin 2-3.
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Front Panel Audio-out Header: JAUDIO6
This connector will allow user to connect with the front audio output
headers on the PC case. It will disable the output on back panel
audio connectors.
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14
12
Assignment
Pin
Left line in/
14
Rear speaker Left
Right line in/
12
Rear speaker Right
Left line out/
10
Speaker out Left
8
Key
Right line out/
6
Speaker out Right
4
Audio power
2
Ground
Assignment
Pin
Left line in/
13
Rear speaker Left
Right line in/
11
Rear speaker Right
Left line out/
9
Speaker out Left
7
Reserved
Right line out/
5
Speaker out Right
3
Mic power/Bass
1
Mic in/center
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CD-ROM Audio-in Connector: JCDIN1
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from a
variety of devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI
TV tuner card etc..
Pin
Assignment
1 Left channel
input
2 Ground
4
1
3 Ground
4 Right channel
input
Headers for USB Ports at Front Panel: JUSB3~JUSB4
This connector allows user to connect additional USB cables at PC
front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices,
like USB card reader.
JUSB3
JUSB4
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1
Pin
Assignment
1
+5V (fused)
2
+5V (fused)
3
USB-
4
USB-
5
USB+
6
USB+
7
Ground
8
Ground
9
Key
10
NC
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JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power
LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. It allows user to connect
the PC case’s front panel switch functions.
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1
PWR_LED
SLP
++
+
SPK
On/Off
-
-
RST
IR(Optional)
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11
HLED
Pin Assignment FunctionPin Assignment Function
1 +5V 12 Sleep control
2N/A13 Ground
3N/A14 N/AN/A
4 Speaker
5 HDD LED (+)16 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
7 Ground 18 Power button
8 Reset control
9N/A 20Key
10 +5V 21 Ground
11 IRTX
Speaker
nector
Hard drive
LED
Reset
button
IrDA
Connector
(Optional)
15 Power LED (+)
17 Power LED (-)
19 Ground
22 IRRX
Sleep
button
Power LED
Power-on
button
IrDA
Connector
(Optional)
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JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities (Ver 2.0 only)
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power
LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. It allows user to connect
the PC case’s front panel switch functions.
PWR_LED
SLP
9
1
SPK
++
HLED
+
On/Off
-
-
RST
16
8
Pin Assignment FunctionPin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 Sleep control
2N/A10 Ground
3N/A11 N /AN/A
4 Speaker
5 HDD LED (+)13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Speaker
nector
Hard drive
LED
Reset
button
12 Power LED (+)
14 Power LED (-)
16 Ground
Sleep
button
Power LED
Power-on
button
Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT1
This connector allows users to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF
output header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF OUT
3 Ground
16
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Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1~JSATA4
With the SATA Controller provided in the chipset, this motherboard
supports 4 channel SATA II connectors. It satisfies the SATA 2.0
spec with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s.
Pin
JSAT A1J SATA3
147
JSAT A2
JSAT A4
Assignment
1 Ground
2TX+
3TX4 Ground
5RX6RX+
7 Ground
Case Open Header: JCI1
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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Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1
By placing the jumper on pin 2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS
safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the
procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard.
3
1
Pin 1-2 close:
Normal Operation
(Default).
3
1
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.
Pin 2-3 close:
Clear CMOS data.
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Header for Memory Voltage Customize: JDDR = 2.3V
(JDDRII_2.2V in Ver 2.0)
When processing Memory Voltage Overclocking, please place the
jumper to pin1-2 closed. The Default setting is Pin 2-3 Closed.
1
3
Pin 1-2 close:
Enable memory voltage
customize.
3
1
Pin 2-3 close:
(Default).
1
3
Note:
1. When “JDDR =2.3V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 1-2,
memory voltage will be fixed at 2.3V automatically, and
can’t be adjusted under COMS setup.
2. When “JDDR =2.3V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 2-3,
memory voltage can be manually adjusted under CMOS
setup.
Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please make
sure that your DDR supports up to 2.3V. (Consult your DDR
memory module supplier)
On-board buttons (Ver 2.0 only)
There are 2 on-board buttons
PWRSW1
RSTSW1
PWRSW1:
This is an on-board Power Switch button
RSTSW1`:
This is an on-board Reset button
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CHAPTER 3: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE
3.1: 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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3.2: 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 item allows you to select CPU Voltage Control.
TheChoices: StartUp (default)
(Min=1.1000V, Max=2.0000V, with an interval of 0.0250V).
FSB Termination Voltage
The Choices:1.2V (default),1.3V,1.4V,1.5V.
NB/SB Voltage
The Choices: 1.5V (default),1.6V,1.7V,1.8V.
Memory Voltage
The Choices:1.8V (default),2.0V,2.1V,2.2V.
CPU Clock Ratio
This item allows you to select the CPU Ratio.
Min= 8 Max= 50 Key in a DEC number.
The Choices: 8X (default).
CPU CLOCK
This item allows you to select CPU Clock, and CPU over
clocking.
Min= 133 Max= 400 Key in a DEC number.
The Choices: default value varies with CPU installed.
Memory Overclock Setting:
System Memory Frequency
This item allows you to select the HT Frequency.
The Choices: 400MHz, 533MHz, 667MHz,Auto (default).
This item allows you to select the PCI-E Frequency.
The Choices: Auto (default),100MHz
150MHz.( Min=100Mhz,Max=150MHz).
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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.
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
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.
) to download the
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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3.3 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 Monitor Toolbar
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
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
would change to .
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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
monitor the 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 will change to .
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 to
monitor the 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
to
.
Reference data
This column represents the status of power supply voltage and
cannot be adjusted, it is only for present status reference.
to
will change
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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.
Graphic 3
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CPU Overclocking Settings:
By adjusting can configure three items
for CPU overclocking.
A. CPU Frequency
Range: 133MHz~450MHz.
Interval: 1MHz.
B. CPU Ratio
Range: 4~25.
Interval: 1.
C. CPU Voltage
Range: 1.175V~1.725V.
Interval: 0.025V.
Memory Overclocking Settings:
By adjusting
can configure two items for
Memory overclocking.
A. Memory Clock Frequency
Choices: 100, 133, 166, 200, 233,250.
B. Memory Voltage
Range: 2.5V~2.8V.
Interval: 0.1V.
AGP/PCI-Express Overclocking Setting:
By adjusting
can configure VGA card
overclocking. And this function helps to
increase VGA card performance.
Range: 100MHz~150MHz.
Interval: 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 Smart Fan Function activates for the first time, this calibrate
function would auto-run to get upper and lower limitation of CPU Fan and
System Fan.
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
z
Exit:
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 previous CMOS data would be
cleared and returned to default setting.
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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP
4.1 DRIVER 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.
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.
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.
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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 software from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
4.2 AWARD BIOSBEEP CODE
Beep Sound Meaning
One long beep followed by two
short beeps
High-low siren sound
One Short beep when system
boots-up
Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or installed
Video card not found or video card
memory bad
CPU overheated
System will shut down
automatically
No error found during POST
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4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION
A. BIOS Update
After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is invaded by a virus, the
Boot-Block function will help to restore BIOS. If the following
message is shown after boot-up of 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 downl7oad the
respective BIOS from Biostar website.
4. Copy “AWDFLASH.exe” and respective BIOS onto
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.
8. System will update BIOS automatically and restart.
9. The BIOS has been recovered and will work properly.
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B. CPU Overheated
If the system shuts down automatically after power on of
system for a few seconds that means the CPU protection
function has been activated.
When the CPU is overheated, the motherboard will shutdown
automatically to avoid damaging the CPU, and the system will
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 rotating normally.
3. CPU fan speed is fulfilling the CPU speed.
After confirmation, please follow the steps below to relieve the
CPU protection function.
1. Remove the power cord from power supply for a few
seconds.
2. Wait for a few seconds.
3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system.
Or you can:
1. Clear the CMOS data.
(See “JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header” section)
2. Wait for a few seconds.
3. Power on the system again.
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4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem 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 application
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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GERMAN
CPU
Unterstützt LGA 775.
Unterstützt Intel Pentium 4-Prozessoren und Celeron D.
Unterstützt Dual-Core-CPU
Unterstützt Pentium D
Unterstützt Core2Duo (nur für Ver 2.0)
Unterstützt die folgenden Front Side Bus-Frequenzen:
Prise en charge de la technologie Hyper-Threading. (HT)
Prise en charge de la technologie Execute Disable Bit (XD).
Prise en charge de la technologie Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®
(EIST).
Prise en charge de la technologie Intel Extended Memory 64 (Intel
EM64T).
Chipset
North Bridge: Intel 945P.
South Bridge: Intel ICH7.
Systèmes d'exploitation pris en charge
Prise en charge de Windows 2000 et Windows XP.
Dimensions
Facteur de forme ATX: 20.5cm (Long) x 30.5cm (Larg)
Mémoire système
Prise en charge des DDR2 double canal.
Prise en charge de DDR2 533/667.
Espace mémoire maximum de 4GB, prenant en charge 4 barrettes
Moniteur matériel
Contrôleur de vitesse de ventilateur
Fonction "Smart Guardian" d'ITE
ATA II Série
Intel ICH7 prise en charge des spécifications ATA 2.0 Série, débit
de transfert des données jusqu'à 3 Go/s.
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IDE
1 connecteurs sur carte permettant la prise en charge de 2
périphériques.
Prise en charge PIO mode 0-4, Block Mode et mode bus maître
Ultra DMA 33/66/100.
10/100/1000 LAN
RTL 8110S-32 / 8110SC, Prise en charge de l'auto-négociation
10Mo/s, 100Mo/s et 1Go/s.
Emplacements et connecteurs sur carte internes
1 connecteur pour le lecteur de disquette
1 emplacement PCI-Express x16.
2 emplacements PCI-Express x1.
1 connecteur d'entrée CD-ROM audio-in
1 connecteur de sortie SPDIF-Out
1 connecteurs IDE Ultra DMA 100/66/33
3 emplacements PCI
4 ports série ATA
2 connecteurs USB prennent en charge 6 ports USB 2.0 sur le
panneau avant
1 connecteur sur le panneau avant prend en charge les fonctions
du panneau avant
Connecteurs E/S panneau arrière
1 port série
1 port imprimeur
1 prise LAN RJ-45
1 port souris PS/2
1 port clavier PS/2
1 ports USB 2.0
3 ports audio prenant en charge les équipements de sortie audio 6
voies.
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CPU
Supporto LGA 775.
Supporto processore Intel Pentium 4 ed Celeron D.
CPU Dual Core.
Supporto Pentium D
Supporto Core2Duo (solo per Ver 2.0)
FSB (Front Side Bus) alle seguenti portate di frequenza:
1 connettore floppy
1 alloggiamento PCI-Express x16.
2 alloggiamenti PCI-Express x1.
1 connettore SPDIF-Out.
1 connettore ingresso audio CD-ROM
1 connettori Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE
3 alloggiamenti PCI
4 porte Serial ATA.
2 connettori USB supportano 6 porte USB 2.0 sul pannello
frontale.
1 connettore sul pannello frontale supporta i dispositivi del
pannello frontale.
Connettori I/O del pannello posteriore
1 porta seriale
1 porta stampatore
1 connettore LAN RJ-45
1 porta mouse PS/2
1 porta tastiera PS/2
4 porte USB 2.0
3 porte audio supportano 6 canali di servizio rendimento audio.
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SPANISH
Procesador
Compatible con LGA 775.
Compatible con el procesador Intel Pentium 4 y Celeron D.
Admite procesador de núcleo dual.
Compatible con Pentium D
Compatible con Core2Duo (solamente para Ver 2.0)
FSB (Front Side Bus) en los siguientes intervalos de frecuencia:
533 MT/s (reloj principal a 133 MHz)
800 MT/s (reloj principal a 200 MHz)
1066 MT/s (reloj principal a 266 MHz)
Compatible con la tecnología Hyper-Threading (HT).
Compatible con la tecnología de bit para deshabilitar la ejecución
(XD,
Execute Disable).
Compatible con la tecnología SpeedStep® de Intel mejorada
(EIST).
Compatible con la tecnología 64 de memoria extendida (Intel
EM64T,
Extended Memory 64 Technology)
Conjunto de chips
North Bridge: Intel 945P.
South Bridge: Intel ICH7.
Sistemas operativos compatibles
Compatible con Windows 2000 y Windows XP.
Dimensiones
Formato ATX: 20.5 cm (LA) x 30.5 cm (AN)
Memoria del sistema
Compatible con admite DDR2 de canal dual.
Compatible con admite DDR2 533/667.
Espacio máximo de memoria de 4GB, que admite 4 zócalos
DIMM.
Serial ATA II
Intel ICH7 compatible con la especificación Serial ATA 2.0, tasa de
transferencia de datos de hasta 3 GB/s.
IDE
Dos conectores integrados que admiten 4 dispositivos.
Admite el modo PIO 0-4, el modo de bloque y el modo de bus
maestro Ultra DMA 33/66/100.
Súper E/S
Procesador: ITE IT8712F.
Iniciativas de control medioambiental:
Supervisor H/W
Controlador de la velocidad del ventilador
Función "Guardián inteligente" de ITE
1 conector de disco extraíble.
1 ranura 16X PCI-Express.
2 ranuras PCI-Express 1X.
1 conector de entrada de audio en CD-ROM
1 conector de salida SPDIF
1 conectores Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE
3 ranuras PCI
4 puertos Serial ATA.
2 cabezales USB soportan 6 puertos USB 2.0 en el panel frontal.
1 cabezal del panel frontal soporta funciones de panel frontal.
Conectores de E/S del panel posterior
1 puerto serie
1 puerto impresora
1 conector de red LAN RJ-45
1 puerto para ratón PS/2
1 puerto para teclado PS/2
4 puertos USB 2.0
3 puertos de audio que admiten 6 conexiones de salida de audio
de 8 canales.
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PORTUGUESE
CPU
Suporta o socket LGA 775.
Suporta um processador Intel Pentium 4 e Celeron D.
Suporta uma CPU dual core.
Suporta um Pentium D
Suporta um Core2Duo (apenas para os modelos Ver 2.0)
FSB (Front Side Bus) com as seguintes frequências:
Suporta a tecnologia Hyper-Threading (HT).
Suporta a tecnologia Execute Disable Bit Technology (XD).
Suporta a tecnologia Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®Technology
(EIST).
Suporta a tecnologia Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel
EM64T).
Chipset
Ponte Norte: Intel 945P.
Ponte Sul: Intel ICH7.
Sistemas operativos suportados:
Suporta o Windows 2000 e o Windows XP.
Dimensões
Factor de forma ATX: 20.5 cm (C) x 30.5 cm (L)
Memória do sistema
Suporta DDR2 de duplo canal.
Suporta módulos DDR2 533/ 667.
Capacidade máxima da memória: 4GB, suportando 4 sockets
DIMM.
Serial ATA II
Intel ICH7 suporta a especificação Serial ATA 2.0, velocidade de
transferência de dados até3 GB/s.
IDE
1 conectores na placa para 2 dispositivos.
Suporta o modo PIO 0-4, o modo Block e o modo bus master Ultra
DMA 33/66/100.
Especificação Super I/O
Chip: ITE IT8712F.
Iniciativas para controlo do ambiente,
Monitorização do hardware
Controlador da velocidade da ventoinha
Função "Smart Guardian" da ITE
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Codec de som AC'97
Chip: ALC655, suporta 6 canais.
10/100/1000 LAN
Realtek RTL 8110S-32 / 8110SC, Suporta a especificação de auto
negociação de 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s e 1GB/s.
Conectores e ranhuras internos na placa
Existência de um conector para unidade de disquetes.
1 ranhura PCI Express x16.
2 ranhuras PCI Express x1.
1 conector S/PDIF-Out
1 conector CD-ROM para entrada de áudio
1 conectores Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE
3 ranhuras PCI
4 portas Serial ATA.
2 conectores USB suportam 6 portas USB 2.0 no painel frontal.
Existência de um conector no painel frontal para uma maior
facilidade de ligação.
Conectores I/O do painel traseiro
porta série
1 porta impressora
1 tomada LAN RJ-45
1 porta para rato PS/2
1 porta para teclado PS/2
4 portas USB 2.0
3 portas de áudio para saída de 6 canais de áudio.
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PROCESOR
Obsługa LGA 775.
Obsługa procesorów Intel Pentium 4 i Celeron D.
Procesor dwurdzeniowy (Dual Core).
Obsługa Pentium D
Obsługa Core2Duo (wyłącznie dla Ver 2.0)
Magistrala Front Side Bus o następujących zakresach
Jedno napędu złącze dyskietek elastycznych.
1 gniazdo PCI-Express x16.
2 gniazda PCI-Express x1.
1 złącze wyjścia SPDIF
1 wejścia audio CD-ROM
1 złącza Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE
3 gniazda PCI
4 porty Serial ATA.
2 złącza główkowe USB obsługujące 6 portów USB 2.0 na panelu
przednim.
Jedno złącze główkowe panela przedniego, obsługujące
urządzenia panela przedniego.
Złącza I/O na panelu tylnym
port drukarki
1 port szeregowy
1 gniazdo LAN RJ-45
1 port myszy PS/2
1 port klawiatury PS/2
4 porty USB 2.0
3 portów audio obsługujące 6 kanałów wyjścia audio.
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Процессор
Поддерживает LGA 775.
Поддерживаетпроцессоры Intel Pentium 4 и Celeron D.
Поддержкадвуядерныхпроцессоров
Поддерживает Pentium D
Поддерживает Core2Duo (только для Ver 2.0)
Монитор состояния оборудования
Контроллер скорости вентиляторов
Функция «Smart Guardian» компании ITE
Serial ATA II
Intel ICH7 поддерживает спецификацию Serial ATA 2.0,
скорость передачи данных до или 3 Гб/с.
IDE
1 встроенных разъема поддерживают подключение четырех
жестких дисков IDE.
Поддержкарежимов PIO 0-4, Block Mode и Ultra DMA
33/66/100.
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10/100/1000 LAN
Realtek 8110S-32 / 8110SC, Поддерживает автоматическое
определение скорости 10 Мбит/с, 100 Мбит/с и 1 Гбит/с.
Встроенные разъемы ввода-вывода
1 разъем для дисковода гибких дисков.
1 слот PCI Express x16.
2 слота PCI Express x1
1 входной разъем звукового сигнала с привода для
компакт-дисков
1 разъем SPDIF-Out
1 разъем Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE
3 слота PCI
4 порта Serial ATA
2 разъема USB поддерживают 6 портов USB 2.0 на передней
панели
1 разъем для интерфейсов передней панели поддерживает
портынапереднейпанели.
Разъемы ввода-вывода на задней панели
последовательныйпорт
1 порт принтер
1 гнездо RJ-45 ЛВС
1 порт мыши PS/2
1 порт клавиатуры PS/2
4 порта USB 2.0
3 звуковых портов поддерживают подключение 6 каналов