Biostar TH55B HD Owner's Manual

TH55B HD Setup Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................ 1

1.1 Before You Start......................................................................................... 1

1.2 Package Checklist..................................................................................... 1

1.3 Motherboard Features.............................................................................. 2

1.4 Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................. 2

1.5 Motherboard Layout................................................................................. 4

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation .......................... 5

2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................... 5

2.2 FAN Headers.............................................................................................. 7

2.3 Installing System Memory ........................................................................ 8

2.4 Connectors and Slots................................................................................ 10

Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .................. 13

3.1 How to Setup Jumpers............................................................................. 13

3.2 Detail Settings .......................................................................................... 13

Chapter 4: T-Series BIOS & Software................... 19

4.1 T-Series BIOS............................................................................................. 19

4.2 T-Series Software...................................................................................... 27

Chapter 5: Useful Help ........................................ 36

5.1 Driver Installation Note.......................................................................... 37

5.2 Extra Information.................................................................................... 38

5.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code............................................................................... 39

5.4 Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 40

Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 41

German.................................................................................................................. 42

French .................................................................................................................... 44

Italian..................................................................................................................... 46

Spanish ................................................................................................................... 48

Portugue se ............................................................................................................ 50

Polish...................................................................................................................... 52

Russian ................................................................................................................... 54

Arabic..................................................................................................................... 56

Japanese ................................................................................................................ 58

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

TH55B HD

1.1 B

EFORE YOU START

Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:

 Prepare a dry and stable working environment with

sufficient lighting.

 Always disconnect the computer from power outlet

before operation.

 Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static

bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.

 Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the

rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.

 Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the

case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.

 Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat

source, humid air and water.

 The operating temperatures of the computer should be

0 to 45 degrees Celsius.

1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST

HDD Cable X 1 (optional)
Serial ATA Cable X 3
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
FDD Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)

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

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

CPU

Chipset

Super I/O

Main

Memory

IDE JMB368

SATA 2 Integrated Serial ATA Controller

LAN Realtek RTL 8111DL

Sound

Codec

On Board

Connectors

2

Socket 1156

Int e l Co re i7 / i5 / i3 / Pen t ium pr o cess o r

Intel H55

IT8721

Prov ides the most commonly us ed leg acy

Super I/O functionality.

Low Pin Count Interface

DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4

Max Memory Capacity 16GB

Each DIMM supports 512MB/

1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3

ALC662

PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards

PCI Express Gen2 x 16 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion card Slots

PCI Express Gen2 x 1 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion card

IDE Conn ector x1 Each connect or support s 2 IDE devices

SATA Connector x6 Each connect or supports 1 SATA device

Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities

Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function

CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)

System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply

Clear CMOS Head er x1 Rest ore CMOS dat a to fa ctory default

USB Connector x3 Each connector suppo rts 2 front panel USB ports

Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port

Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port

S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function

SPEC

Supports Execute Disab le B it / Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended

Memory 64 Technology / V irtualization Technology

En v ironm ent Contr o l in it iatives ,

Hardware Monitor Controller

Fan Sp eed Contro ller

ITE's "S mart Guardian " funct ion

Dual Channel Mode DDR3 me mo ry mod u le

Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333

Supports DDR3 1600 (OC) / 2000 (OC)

Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode

supports PIO Mode 0~4

Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.

SATA Vers ion 2.0 s pecif ic at ion co mpliant

10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negot iation

Half / Full duplex capability

5.1 channels audio out

High Definition Audio

Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared function

Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supp ly

Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply

PS/2 Keybo ard / Mous e x1

HDMI Port x1

Back Panel

I/O

Board Size

OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7

VGA Port x1

DVI-D Port x1

LAN Port x1

USB Port x4

Audio Jack x3

244 (W) x 244 (L) mm uATX

1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

PS/2

Keyboa rd / Mouse

USBX2

HDMI VGADVI-D

TH55B HD

SPEC

Connects to PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse

Connects to HDMI cable

Connect to D-SUB monitor

Connect to DVI monitor

Connect to RJ- 45 ethernet cab le

Connect to USB devices

Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection

Biostar reserves the r ight to add or remove support

for any OS with or without notice

LAN

USBX2

Line In/
Surround

Line Out

Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center

NOTE: HDM I / DV I-D / VGA Output req uire an Inte l Core fami ly processor with Intel Graphics

NOTE: Maximum resolution:

NOTE: This motherboard supports Multiple VGA output, so any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D,

Te c h n o l o g y.

HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

and HDMI ports can be co nnected at the same time. Please note that HDMI + DVI-D dual
output only works under OS and that HDMI is not supported under DOS and BIOS setup.

Display Devices

VGA + HDMI

VGA + DVI-D HDMI + DVI-D

Enabled O O O

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

USBKB1

HDMI1

DVI1

VG A1

RJ45US B1

AUDI O1

Super

JUSBV1

F_AUDIO1

CODEC

I/O

AT X PW R 2

LAN

PEX1_1

J_PRINT1

Note: represents the 1■

PH1

VAXG_L ED1

JSPDIFOUT1

PH2

PH3

PCI1

PCI2

Socket 1156

PEX16_1

CIR1

SW _P WR 1

J_COM1

SYS_FAN 1

VTT _LED1

CPU1

SYS_FAN 2

BAT1

F_USB3 F_USB2 F_U SB1

SW_RST1

st

pin.

CPU_FAN1

H55

JUSBV2

DDR3_A2

DDR3_A1

PAN EL1

DDR3_B1

SATA2

SATA4

SATA6

IDE

IDE1

JCMOS1

ATXP WR 1

BIOS

LED_D2
LED_D1

SATA1

SATA3

SATA5

DDR3_B2

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

TH55B HD

2.1 I

NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

Special Notice:

Please remove Pin Cap vertically before installing CPU so as not to
touch the pin legs. When CPU is removed, please cover the Pin
Cap with right direction on the empty socket.

Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise

the lever up.

Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap.

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Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on

CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will
fit only in the correct orientation.

Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked

position to complete the installation.

Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it

on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation.

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2.2 FAN HEADERS

These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header

Pin

14

1 Ground
2 +12V
3

4 Smart Fan

SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers

SYS_FAN2

13

3

1

SYS_FAN1

Note:

The SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 support 3-pin head connectors; the CPU_FAN1 supports
4-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the
red wire is the positive a nd should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground
and should be co nnected to GND.

Pin

1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM

TH55B HD

Assignment

FAN RPM r ate
sense

Control

Assignment

rate sense

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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY

A. Memory Modules

DDR3 _A2

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.

DDR3 _B2

DDR3 _A1

DDR3 _B1

2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

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B. Memory Capacity

DIMM Socket

Location

DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DDR3 Module

Total Me m o ry

Size

Max is 16GB.

C. Dual Channel Memory Installation

Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:

Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.

Dual Channel Status

Enabled X O X 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)

Note:

Memory mod ule must be installed in DDR3-A1 or DDR3-B1 to boot the
system.

DDR3_A2

DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1

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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS

IDE1: Hard Disk Connector

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.

The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect
up to two hard disk drives.

SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.

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4039

SATA2
SATA4

6SATA

SATA1
SATA3

Pin

1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX­4 Ground
5 RX­6 RX+

5SATA

7 Ground

Assignment

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ATXP W R1: AT X P ower Source Connector

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

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V

ATXP W R2: AT X P ower Source Connector

This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.

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1

23

24

13

41

Pin

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

Assignment

Note:

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

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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot

- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per

direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.

- PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins.

- 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture.

PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen 2 x1 Slot

- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

- Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.

- PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.

PEX16_1

PEX1_1

PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots

This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.

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PCI1

PCI2

CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP

TH55B HD

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 D

PANEL1: Front Panel Header

ETAIL SETTINGS

This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and
speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.

POW_LED

9
1

SPK

++

HLED

+

On/Off

-

-

RST

16

8

Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function

1 +5V 9 N/A
2 N/A 10 N/A
3 N/ A 1 1 N/ A N/A
4 Speaker
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control

Speaker
Connector

Hard drive
LED

Reset button

12 Power LED (+)

14 Power LED (-)

16 Ground

N/A

Power LED

Power-on button

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F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel

These headers allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.

F_ USB1

USB3 F_

F_USB2

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2

1

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JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports

Pin 1-2 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USBKB1/RJ45USB1.

JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.

Pin 2-3 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USBKB1/RJ45USB1.

JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.

Assignment

Pin

1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB­4 USB­5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key

10 NC

14

3

1

Pin 1-2 close

JUSBV1

3

1

JUSBV2

3

1

Pin 2-3 close

TH55B HD

F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector
is not acceptable.

Pin Assignment

1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in

910

6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in

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10 Jack Sense

JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector

This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.

Pin

Assignment

1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground

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3

JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header

Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and
the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the
motherboard.

※ 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.

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1

Pin 1-2 Close:

Normal Operation
(default).

1

Pin 2-3 Close:

Clear CMOS data.

J_COM1: Serial port Connector

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

16

Pin

1 Carrier detect
2 Received data
3 Transmitted data
4 Data terminal ready
5 Signal ground
6 Data set ready

210

19

7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator

10 NC

Assignment

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On-Board LED Indicators

There are 7 LED indicators on the motherboard showing system status.

PH2

PH1

PH3

VAX G _L ED 1

LED_ D 2
LED_ D 1

LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators

VAXG_LED1/PH1 ~ PH3 / VTT_LED1: Power Status Indicators

Please refer to the tables below for specific messages:

LED_D1 LED_D2 Message

ON ON Norma l

ON OFF Memory Error
OFF ON VGA Error
OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.

VAXG_LED1

PH1~PH3

VTT_LED1

ON Phase Active

OFF Phase Inactive

Phase Indicator

On-Board Buttons

There are 2 on-board buttons.

VTT_LED1

SW_RST1: Reset button.

SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.

SW_PWR1

SW_RST1

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