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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7
1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
1.2PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 2 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 differ by area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
TP45D2- A7 TP43D2- A7
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pent iu m Dua l-Co re / C eler on Dual- Cor e /
CPU
FSB Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
IDE
SATA 2
LAN
Sound
Codec
Celeron 4xx processor
Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enh anc ed Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Ar chitecture-64 / Ext ended
Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization
Technology
Intel P45
Int e l IC H1 0
ITE 8718F
Prov ides t he most commonly used legacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
En vironm ent C ontro l in itiat ives ,
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Sp eed Controller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian " funct ion
DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256MB / 512MB / 1GB /
2GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 8GB
Dual Cha nn el Mode DDR2 me mory mod u le
Supports DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
Register ed D IMM and ECC D IMM is not
supported
JMicro JMB368
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Vers ion 2.0 sp ecification co mplian t
Realtek RTL 8111C
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
ALC662
5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pent iu m Dua l-Co re / C eler on Dual- Cor e /
Celeron 4xx processor
Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enh anc ed Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Ar chitecture-64 / Ext ended
Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization
Technology
Intel P43
Int e l IC H1 0
ITE 8718F
Prov ides t he most commonly used legacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
En vironm ent C ontro l in itiat ives ,
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Sp eed Controller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian " funct ion
DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256MB / 512MB / 1GB /
2GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 8GB
Dual Cha nn el Mode DDR2 me mory mod u le
Supports DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
Register ed D IMM and ECC D IMM is not
supported
JMicro JMB368
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Vers ion 2.0 sp ecification co mplian t
Realtek RTL 8111C
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
ALC662
5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
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TP45D2- A7 TP43D2- A7
PCI slot x3 PCI slot x3
Slots
On Board
Connector
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size 220 (W) x 305 (L) mm 220 (W) x 305 (L) mm
OS Support
PCI Express Gen2 x 16 slot x1 PCI Express Gen2 x 16 slot x1
PCI Express x 1 slot x2 PCI Express x 1 slot x2
Floppy connecto r x1 Floppy connect or x1
Printer Po rt Connector x1 Pr inter Port Connector x1
Serial port Connector x1 Serial port Connector x1
IDE Co nnect or x1 IDE Con n ecto r x 1
SATA Connector x6 SATA Connector x6
Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1
System Fan head er x2 System Fan h ead er x2
Clear CMOS header x1 Clear C MOS header x1
USB connector x3 USB connector x3
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24p in) x1
Power Connector (4pin) x2 Power Connector (4pin) x2
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x3
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS with or without notice
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x3
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
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
USBX2
USBX2USBX2
LAN
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JATXPWR2
JKBV 1
JKBMS1
JUSB2
JUSB1
JRJ45USB1
JAUDIO1
JUSBV1
JAUD IO F1
LAN
JCDIN1
J1
PEX1_1
JSFA N2
LGA775
CPU 1
P45/P43
PEX16_1
Intel
JCFAN1
DDR2_A 1
DDR2_B 1
DDR2_A 2
DDR2_B 2
JATX PW R1
JCMOS1
4
CODEC
Super
I/O
JC OM1
Note: represents the 1■
PEX1_2
JPR NT1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
BAT1
FDD1
st
pin.
JUSBV2
ICH10
JUSB3
Intel
IDE
JUSB4
IDE1
JUSB5
LED_D1
LE D_ D2
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
JPANEL1
BIOS
JSFA N1
RSTSW2
PWRSW1
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 I
NSTALLING 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.
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Step 2: 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 2-1:
Step 2-2:
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 buck le it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
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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
4
1
JSFAN1/JSFAN2: System Fan Headers
JSFAN2
3
1
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM r ate
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
JSFAN1
Note:
The JSFAN1/JSFAN2 support 3-pin head connectors, and the JCFAN1 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 co nnected to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DDR2 _A1
DDR2 _B1
DDR2 _A2
DDR2 _B2
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.
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B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2 Module
Total Mem o ry
Size
Max is 8GB.
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.
Dual Channel Status
Enabled O X O X
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)
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the
provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
IDE1: Hard Disk 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.
2
34
331
10
240
1
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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/PEX1_2: PCI-Express x1 Slots
- PCI-Express 1.1 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.
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
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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 D
JPANEL1: 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.
PWR_LED
9
1
SPK
++
HLED
+
On/Off
-
-
RST
16
8
12
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 N/A
2 N/A 10 N/A
3 N/ A 11 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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JATXPWR1: AT X Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
1
4
23
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
Note:
Before power on the s ystem, please make sure that both JATXPWR1 and JATXPWR2
connectors have been plugged-in.
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J1: Auxiliary Power for Graphics
This connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards. Exclusive
power for the graphics card provides better graphics performance.
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.
4
1
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
147
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 VCC
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
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JUSB3/JUSB4/JUSB5: 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.
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
12
910
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
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JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc..
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.
Assignment
Pin
1
4
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel Input
3
1
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
16
3
1
3
1
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
※ Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
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On-Board LED Indicators
There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to show system status.
LED_D1
LED_D2
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 Norma l
ON OFF Memory Error
OFF ON VGA Error
OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
On-Board Buttons
There are 2 on-board buttons.
PWRSW1:
This is an on-board Power Switch button.
RSTSW2:
This is an on-board Reset button.
RS TSW 2
PWRSW1
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JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connect printer on the PC.
2
1
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy
9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5 26 Key
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JCOM1: Serial port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
Pin Assignment
1 Carrier detect
2 Received data
3 Transmitted data
4 Data terminal ready
5 Signal ground
6 Data set ready
7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator
2
10
10 Key
18
1
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JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSB2/JRJ45USB1.
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB3/JUSB4/JUSB5.
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSB2/ JRJ45USB1.
JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB3/JUSB4/JUSB5.
3
1
JUSBV1
JUSBV2
13
3
1
Pin 1-2 close
Pin 2-3 close
3
1
JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
3
1
+5V for PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
+5V STB for PS/2 keyboard
and mouse.
3
1
Pin 1-2 close
Pin 2-3 close
3
1
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CHAPTER 4: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE
4.1 T-S
ERIES BIOS
T-Series BIOS Features
Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.)
Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine)
BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file from USB Flash Drive or FDD
Self Recovery System (S.R.S)
Smart Fan Function
CMOS Reloading Program
!! WARNING !!
For better system performance, the BIOS firmware is being
continuously updated. The BIOS information described below in
this manual is for your reference only and the actual BIOS
information and settings on board may be different from this
manual. For further information of setting up the BIOS, please
refer to the BIOS Manual in the Setup CD.
A. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.)
ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for both
Elite and Casual overclockers.
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MainAdvanced
Over-Clocking Navigator setting
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
Over-Clocking Navigator [Normal]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine]
============ Manual OverClock System ============
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech [Enabled]
Ratio CMOS Setting [ x10.0]
CPU Frequency Setting [266]
Over Clock Retry Count [3]
FSB(Bsel) To NorthBridge Latch [Auto]
DRAM Frequency [Auto]
DDR2 Enhanced Mode [Auto]
> DRAM Timing Configuration
> Clock Gen Configuration
> ALL Voltage Configuration
Memory Test [Disabled]
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
PCIPnPBoot
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ChipsetO.N.E
Exit
Options
Normal
Automate OverClock
Manual OverClock
Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
Enter
General Help
F1
Save and Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
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Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.)
MOS is designed for experienced overclock users.
It allows users to customize personal overclock settings.
MainAdvan cedPCIPnPBoo tChipsetO.N.E
Over- Clockin g Navigato r setti ng
WARNI NG: Set ting wrong values in below sections
may cause sys tem to malfuncti on.
Over- Clockin g Navigato r [Normal ]
===== ====== Automa te OverCloc k System ========== =
Auto OverClo ck System [V6-Tec h Engine]
===== ======= Manual Ov erClock System = ========== =
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech [Enabled]
Ratio CMOS S etting [ x10.0]
CPU F requenc y Setting [266]
Over Clock R etry Count [3]
FSB(B sel) To NorthBrid ge Latch[Auto]
DRAM Frequen cy [Auto]
DDR2 Enhance d Mode [Auto]
> DRA M Timin g Configur ation
> Clo ck Gen Configur ation
> ALL Voltag e Configur ation
Memor y Test [Disabl ed]
vxx.xx (C )Copyri ght 1985- 200x, Amer ican Me gatrends, Inc.
MainAdvan cedPCIPnPBoo tChipsetO.N.E
Over- Clockin g Navigato r setti ng
WARNI NG: Set ting wrong values in below sections
may cause sys tem to malfuncti on.
Over- Clockin g Navigato r [Manual OverClock ]
===== ====== Automa te OverCloc k System ========== =
Auto OverClo ck System [V6-Tec h Engine]
===== ======= Manual Ov erClock System = ========== =
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech [Enable d]
Ratio CMOS S etting [ x10.0 ]
CPU F requenc y Setting [266]
Over Clock R etry Count [3]
FSB(B sel) To NorthBrid ge Latc h [Auto]
DRAM Frequen cy [Auto]
DDR2 Enhance d Mode [Auto]
> DRA M Timin g Configur ation
> Clo ck Gen Configur ation
> ALL Voltag e Configur ation
Memor y Test [Disabl ed]
vxx.xx (C )Copyri ght 1985- 200x, Amer ican Me gatrends, Inc.
Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) Tech
This item allows you to enable SpeedStep technology for better power
saving. SpeedStep is a technology built into some Intel processors that
allows the clock speed of the processor to be dynamically changed by
software.
Ratio CMOS Setting
This item allows you to set the CPU ratio frequency.
CPU Freque nc y Setting
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.
BIOS SE TUP UTILI TY
Op tions
Normal
Automat e OverClo ck
Manual OverC lock
↓
BIOS SE TUP UTILI TY
Op tions
Normal
Automate Ove rClock
Manual Ov erClock
Enter
F1
F10
ESC
Op tions
Normal
Automate Ove rClock
Manual Ov erClock
Enter
F1
F10
ESC
Exit
Select Sc reen
Select It em
Go to Sub Screen
General H elp
Save and Exit
Exit
Exit
Select Sc reen
Select It em
Go to Sub Screen
General H elp
Save and Exit
Exit
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Over Clock Re try Co unt
This item allows you to set the overclock fail retry times.
FSB(Bsel) To NorthBridge Latch
This item allows you to select the FSB Frequency.
DRAM Fre quency
To get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory
frequency is necessary when CPU frequency is adjusted over the upper
limit.
DDR2 Enhanced Mode
This item allows you to control the DDR2 ram enhanced mode.
DRAM Timing Co nfiguration
Enter this item for more advanced DRAM timing settings.
Clo ck G e n Configura t ion
Enter this item for more advanced Clock Gen settings.
ALL Voltage Configuration
Enter this item for more advanced voltage settings.
NOTE
Overclock is an optional process, but not a “must-do” process; it is not
recommended for inexperienced users. Therefore, we will not be responsible
for any hardware damage which may be caused by overclocking. We also
would no t guarantee any overclocking performance.
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Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.)
For beginners i n ove rclo ck 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.
MainAdvan cedPCIPnPBoo tChipsetO.N.E
Over- Clockin g Navigato r setti ng
WARNI NG: Set ting wrong values in below sections
may cause sys tem to malfuncti on.
Over- Clockin g Navigato r [Normal ]
===== ====== Automa te OverCloc k System ========== =
Auto OverClo ck System [V6-Tec h Engine]
===== ======= Manual Ov erClock System = ========== =
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech [Enabled]
Ratio CMOS S etting [ x10.0]
CPU F requenc y Setting [266]
Over Clock R etry Count [3]
FSB(B sel) To NorthBrid ge Latch[Auto]
DRAM Frequen cy [Auto]
DDR2 Enhance d Mode [Auto]
> DRA M Timin g Configur ation
> Clo ck Gen Configur ation
> ALL Voltag e Configur ation
Memor y Test [Disabl ed]
vxx.xx (C )Copyri ght 1985- 200x, Amer ican Me gatrends, Inc.
BIOS SE TUP UTILI TY
Op tions
Normal
Automat e OverClo ck
Manual OverC lock
Op tions
Normal
Automate Ove rClock
Manual Ov erClock
Enter
F1
F10
ESC
Exit
Select Sc reen
Select It em
Go to Sub Screen
General H elp
Save and Exit
Exit
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V6 Tech Engine
This engine will make a good over-clock performance.
MainAdvan cedPCIPnPBoo tChipsetO.N.E
Over- Clockin g Navigato r setti ng
WARNI NG: Set ting wrong values in below sections
may cause sys tem to malfuncti on.
Over- Clockin g Navigato r [Automa te OverClo ck]
===== ====== Automa te OverCloc k System ========== =
Auto OverClo ck System [V6-Tec h Engine]
===== ======= Manual Ov erClock System = ========== =
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech [Enable d]
Ratio CMOS S etting [ x10.0 ]
CPU F requenc y Setting [266]
Over Clock R etry Count [3]
FSB(B sel) To NorthBrid ge Latc h [Auto]
DRAM Frequen cy [Auto]
DDR2 Enhance d Mode [Auto]
> DRA M Timin g Configur ation
> Clo ck Gen Configur ation
> ALL Voltag e Configur ation
Memor y Test [Disabl ed]
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BIOS SE TUP UTILI TY
V8 Tech Engine
This engine will make a better over-clock performance.
MainAdvan cedPCIPnPBoo tChipsetO.N.E
Over- Clockin g Navigato r setti ng
WARNI NG: Set ting wrong values in below sections
may cause sys tem to malfuncti on.
Over- Clockin g Navigato r [Automa te OverClo ck]
===== ====== Automa te OverCloc k System ========== =
Auto OverClo ck System [V8-Tec h Engine]
===== ======= Manual Ov erClock System = ========== =
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech [Enable d]
Ratio CMOS S etting [ x10.0 ]
CPU F requenc y Setting [266]
Over Clock R etry Count [3]
FSB(B sel) To NorthBrid ge Latc h [Auto]
DRAM Frequen cy [Auto]
DDR2 Enhance d Mode [Auto]
> DRA M Timin g Configur ation
> Clo ck Gen Configur ation
> ALL Voltag e Configur ation
Memor y Test [Disabl ed]
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BIOS SE TUP UTILI TY
V12 Tech Engine
This engine will make a best over-clock performance.
MainAdvan cedPCIPnPBoo tChipsetO.N.E
Over- Clockin g Navigato r setti ng
WARNI NG: Set ting wrong values in below sections
may cause sys tem to malfuncti on.
Over- Clockin g Navigato r [Automa te OverClo ck]
===== ====== Automa te OverCloc k System ========== =
Auto OverClo ck System [V12-Te ch Engine]
===== ======= Manual Ov erClock System = ========== =
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech [Enable d]
Ratio CMOS S etting [ x10.0 ]
CPU F requenc y Setting [266]
Over Clock R etry Count [3]
FSB(B sel) To NorthBrid ge Latc h [Auto]
DRAM Frequen cy [Auto]
DDR2 Enhance d Mode [Auto]
> DRA M Timin g Configur ation
> Clo ck Gen Configur ation
> ALL Voltag e Configur ation
Memor y Test [Disabl ed]
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Exit
Op tions
V6-Tech E ngine
V8-Tech E ngine
V12-Tech Eng ine
Select Sc reen
Select It em
Enter
Go to Sub Screen
F1
General H elp
F10
Save and Exit
ESC
Exit
Exit
Op tions
V6-Tech E ngine
V8-Tech E ngine
V12-Tech Eng ine
Select Sc reen
Select It em
Enter
Go to Sub Screen
F1
General H elp
F10
Save and Exit
ESC
Exit
Exit
Op tions
V6-Tech E ngine
V8-Tech E ngine
V12-Tech Eng ine
Select Sc reen
Select It em
Enter
Go to Sub Screen
F1
General H elp
F10
Save and Exit
ESC
Exit
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Notices:
Not all types of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based on the
selected CPU model.
B. 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.
MainAdvan cedPCIPnPBoo tChipsetO.N.E
Over- Clockin g Navigato r setti ng
WARNI NG: Set ting wrong values in below sections
may cause sys tem to malfuncti on.
Over- Clockin g Navigato r [Normal ]
===== ====== Automa te OverCloc k System ========== =
Auto OverClo ck System [V6-Tec h Engine]
===== ======= Manual Ov erClock System = ========== =
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech [Enable d]
Ratio CMOS S etting [ x10.0 ]
CPU F requenc y Setting [266]
Over Clock R etry Count [3]
FSB(B sel) To NorthBrid ge Latc h [Auto]
DRAM Frequen cy [Auto]
DDR2 Enhance d Mode [Auto]
> DRA M Timin g Configur ation
> Clo ck Gen Configur ation
> ALL Voltag e Configur ation
Memor y Test [Disabl ed]
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MainAdvan cedPCIPnPBoo tChipsetO.N.E
Over- Clockin g Navigato r setti ng
WARNI NG: Set ting wrong values in below sections
may cause sys tem to malfuncti on.
Over- Clockin g Navigato r [Normal ]
===== ====== Automa te OverCloc k System ========== =
Auto OverClo ck System [V6-Tec h Engine]
===== ======= Manual Ov erClock System = ========== =
Intel (R) SpeedStep (tm) tech [Enable d]
Ratio CMOS S etting [ x10.0 ]
CPU F requenc y Setting [266]
Over Clock R etry Count [3]
FSB(B sel) To NorthBrid ge Latc h [Auto]
DRAM Frequen cy [Auto]
DDR2 Enhance d Mode [Auto]
> DRA M Timin g Configur ation
> Clo ck Gen Configur ation
> ALL Voltag e Configur ation
Memor y Test [Enable d]
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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.
BIOS SE TUP UTILI TY
↓
BIOS SE TUP UTILI TY
Exit
Op tions
Disabled
Enabled
Select Sc reen
Select It em
Enter
Go to Sub Screen
F1
General H elp
F10
Save and Exit
ESC
Exit
Exit
Op tions
Disabled
Enabled
Select Sc reen
Select It em
Enter
Go to Sub Screen
F1
General H elp
F10
Save and Exit
ESC
Exit
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C. BIO-Flasher
BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to
update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk.
The BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. To enter the utility, press <F12> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up.
Updating BIOS with BIO-Flasher
1. Go to the website to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
2. T hen, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk.
3. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the
USB port or the floppy disk drive.
4. Power on or reset the computer and then
press <F12> during the POST process.
A select dialog as the picture on the right
appears.
Select the device contains the BIOS file and
press <Enter> to enter the utility.
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7
5. The utility will show the BIOS
files and their respective
information. Select the proper
BIOS file and press <Enter>
then <Y> to perform the BIOS
update process.
6. After the update process, the utility will ask you to reboot the system.
Press <Y> to proceed. BIOS update completes.
z This utility only allows storage device with FAT32/16 format and single
parti tion.
z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will lead to
system boot failure.
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D. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.)
This function can’t be seen under 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. Smart Fan Function
Smart Fan Function is under “Smart Fan Configuration” in “Advanced Menu”.
This is a brilliant feature to control CPU/System Temperature vs. Fan speed.
When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is controlled automatically by
CPU/System temperature.
This function will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the
system temperature at a safe level.
MainAdvancedPCIPnPBootChipsetO.N.E
Advanced Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
> CPU Configuration
> SuperIO Configuration
> Hardware Health Configuration
> USB Configuration
> Config Onboard PCI/PCI-E Devices
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
Enter
Go to Sub Screen
F1
General Help
F10
Save and Exit
ESC
Exit
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↓
Advanced
Smart Fan Configuration
CPU Smart Fan [Disabled]
Smart Fan Calibration
Control Mode
Fan Ctrl OFF( C)
Fan Ctrl On( C)
Fan Ctrl Start value
Fan Ctrl Sensitive
o
o
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
When you choice [Auto]
,[3Pin] or [4Pin],
please run the
calibration to define
the Fan parameters for
Smart Fan control
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
+-
General Help
F1
Save and Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
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Smart Fan Calibration
Choose this item and then the BIOS will automatically test and detect the
CPU/System fan functions and show CPU/System fan speed.
Control Mode
This item provides several operation modes of the fan.
Fan Ctrl OFF(℃)
If the CPU/System temperature is lower than the set value, the CPU/
System fan will turn off. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl On(℃)
The CPU/System fan starts to work when CPU/System temperature
arrives to this set value. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl Start Value
When CPU/System temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU/System
fan will work under Smart Fan Function mode. The range is from 0~127,
with an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl Sensitive
Increasing the value of slope PWM will raise the speed of CPU/System fan.
The range is from 1~127, with an interval of 1.
F. CMOS Reloading Program
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 10 sets of record addresses in total, and users are able to name the
CMOS data according to personal preference.
MainAdvanced
Exit Options
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
Security Settings
> Security
CMOS Backup Function
PCIPnPBoot
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
CMOS Backup Func
CMOS Data Reload
CMOS Data
ChipsetO.N.E
Save
Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
Enter
General Help
F1
Save and Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
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l
4.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE
Installing T-Series Software
1. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive. The drivers installation program
would appear if the Auto-run function has been enabled.
2. Select Software In stallation, and then click on the respective software
title.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Launching T-Series Software
After the installation process, you will see the software icon “T-Utility
OverClock III” / “HW Monitor” / “eHOT Line” / “Tseries BIOS Update” appears
on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch T-Series utility.
OverClock 3
OverClock 3 is equipped with friendly interface and solid over-clock features, and it
will help you easily do over-clock ing under windows environment.
Double-click the desktop icon, OverClock 3 will be launched; the first window
you will see is Main Panel. In this panel you will see current CPU Speed and
CPU/Memory/PCI-E/PCI Clock.
Open
Over Clock
Panel
Ope n a s av ed se ttin g/
Save current settings
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Open
Ab ou t Pane
Open
Open
Over Voltage
Over Voltage
Panel
Panel
ON/OFF
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Over Clock Panel
Restore Default Settings
AUTO Over-Clock
Test & Apply Manual Settings
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V3/V6/V9 Eng ine
Real-time Over-clock
Manual Adjust CPU Clock
AUTO
User can click t his button and the utility will set the best and stable
performance and frequency automatically. A warning dialog as below will
show up to notify you that the system may become unstable, click on “OK”
to continue.
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Then the utility will execute a series of testing until system fail. Then
system will do fail-safe reboot by using Watchdog function. After reboot,
launch the utility again and the utility will load the previously verified best
and stable frequency.
V3 / V6 / V9
Provide user the ability to do real-time over-clock adjustment. For
beginners in over-clock field, this is a powerful feature to increase system
performance.
V3 Engine
This engine will make a good over-clock performance.
V6 Engine
This engine will make a better over-clock performance.
V9 Engine
This engine will make a best over-clock performance.
TEST
You can also manually adjust CPU clock by pressing +/- button or moving
the level bar. After manually adjust the CPU clock, you should click
TEST button and the utility will proceed a testing for current frequency. If
the testing is ok, then the current frequency will be saved into system
registry. If the testing fails, system will do a fail-safe rebooting. After reboot,
the utility will restore to the hardware default setting.
Warning
Manually over-clock is potentially dangerous, especially when the over-clocking
percentage is over 110 %. We strongly recommend you test every speed you
over-clock by click the TEST button. Or, you can just click AUTO over-clock
button and let the Utility automatically get the best result for you.
RESET
Click t his button and the utility will restore all values to the hardware
default setting.
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Over Voltage Panel
Manual Adjust
CPU/Memory/Chipset/FSB Voltage
CPU Voltage
This function allows user to adjust CPU voltage. Click on “+” to increase
or “-“ to decrease the CPU voltage.
Memory Voltage
This function allows user to adjust Memory voltage. Click on “+” to
increase or “-“ to decrease the Memory voltage.
Chip Voltage
This function allows user to adjust Chipset voltage. Click on “+” to
increase or “-“ to decrease the Chipset voltage.
FSB Voltage
This function allows user to adjust FSB voltage. Click on “+” to increase
or “-“ to decrease the FSB voltage.
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About Panel
In this panel, you can get model
name and other system information
that may related to over-clocking.
You can also get the version number
of this software.
Note
Because the Over Clock and Over
Voltage features are controlled by
several separate chipset, the utility
divides these features to separate
panels. If one chipset is not on
board, the correlative button in Main
panel will be disabled, but it will not
interfere with other panels’ functions.
This property can make the utility
more robust.
Hardware Monitor
HW Monitor is a monitor utility that helps you to maintain the health of the PC.
It provides real-time information of CPU/GPU/System temperature, fan speed,
and voltage.
Thi s area sh ows vol tag e inf ormat ion
Vol ta ge PanelFan Pa nel
Thi s area sh ows CPU in fo rma tion
Thi s area s hows CPU/ Syst em tem per atur e
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Tu rn t o Fa n Pa nel
Thi s area sh ows CPU/ Syst em fan spee d
Turn to Voltage Panel
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e
eHot-Line (Optional)
eHot-Line is a convenient utility that helps you to contact with our
Tech-Support system. This utility will collect the system information which is
useful for analyzing the problem you may have encountered, and then send
these information to our tech-support department to help you fix the problem.
Before you use this uti lity, please set Outlook E xpress as your default e-mail client application program.
rep resents import ant
*
information that you
must provi de. Withou t
this informat ion, you ma y
not be able to send ou t
the mail.
This block will show
the infor mation which
would be collect ed in
the mail.
Send the mail ou t.
Describe co ndition
*
of your syst em.
Save these information to a .txt fil
Exit this dialog.
Select your area or
*
the area clos e to yo u.
Provid e the e-mail
addres s that you woul d
like to se nd the copy to.
Provide t he name of
*
the memory module
manufactu rer.
Provid e the name of
the power supply
manufac turer and the
model no .
After filling up this information, click “Send”
to send the mail out. A warning dialog would
appear asking for your confirmation; click
“Send” to confirm or “Do Not Send” to cancel.
If you want to save this information to a .txt file, click “Save As…” and then you
will see a saving dialog appears asking you to enter file name.
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Enter the file name and then click
“Save”. Your system information
will be saved to a .txt file.
We will not share customer ’s data with any other third parties,
so please feel free to provide your system information while using
eHot-Line service.
Open the saved .txt file, you will see
your system information including
motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/
device/OS information. This
information is also concluded in the
sent mail.
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If you are not using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client
application, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file
and send the file to our tech support with other e-mail application.
Go to the following web
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting
our contact information.
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BIOS Update
BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your
motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
AWARD BIOSAMI BIOS
Clear CMOS function
(Only for AWARD BIOS)
Show current BIOS information
Save cur rent BIOS
to a .bin file
Update BIOS
with a BIOS file
<Backup BIOS>
Once click on this button, the saving
dialog will show. Choose the
position to save file and enter file
name. (We recommend that the file
name should be English/number
and no longer than 7 characters.)
Then click Save.
After the saving process, finish
dialog will show. Click on OK to
complete the BIOS Backup
procedure.
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<Update BIOS>
Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from the website.
For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure
should be run with Clear CMOS function, so
please check on Clear CMOS first.
Then click Update BIOS button, a
dialog will show for asking you backup
current BIOS. Click Yes for BIOS
backup and refer to the Backup BIOS
procedure; or click No to skip this
procedure.
After the BIOS Backup procedure, the
open dialog will show for requesting the
BIOS file which is going to be updated.
Please choose the proper BIOS file for
updating, then click on Open.
The utility will update BIOS with the
proper BIOS file, and this process may
take minutes. Please do not open any
other applications during this process.
After the BIOS Update process, click on
OK to restart the system.
While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press <Delete>
key to enter BIOS setup.
In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is completed.
All the information and content above about the T-Series software are subject to be
changed without notice. For better performance, the software is being continuously
updated. The information and pictures described above are for your reference only.
The actual i nformation and settings on board may be slightly different from this
manual.
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CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7
5.1 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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5.2 EXTRA INFORMATION
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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5.3 AMIBIOSBEEP CODE
Boot Block Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:)
2
3 Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery
4 Flash Programming successful
5 File read error
7 No Flash EPROM detected
10 Flash Erase error
11 Flash Program error
12 “AMIBOOT .ROM” file size error
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POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 Memory refresh timer error
3 Base memory read/write test error
6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed
7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error)
8 Display memory error (system video adapter)
“AMIBOOT.ROM” file not found in root directory of diskette in
A:
BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match
image present in flash device)
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7
Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action
1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules.
Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system.
Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the
motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the possibility of
interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Remove all
expansion cards except the video adapter.
6, 7
8
z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion
cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer’s
technical support.
z If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion
cards are absent, one of the add-in cards is causing the
malfunction. Insert the cards back into the system one at a
time until the problem happens again. This will reveal the
malfunctioning card.
If the system video adapter is an add-in card, replace or
reseat the
video adapter. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the
system board, the board may be faulty.
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5.4 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
ERMAN
TP45D2- A7 TP43D2- A7
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pent iu m Dua l-Co re / C eler on Dual- Cor e /
ITE 8718F
Biet et die häufig ver wend eten alten Super
E/A-Funktionen.
Low Pin Count-Schnittstelle
Umgebungskontrolle,
Hardware-Überwachung
Lüfterdrehzahl-Controller/-Überwachung
"Smart Guardian"-Funktion von ITE
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pent iu m Dua l-Co re / C eler on Dual- Cor e /
Celeron 4xx Prozessoren
Unterstützt Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Ar chitecture-64 / Ext ended
Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization
Technology
Intel P43
Int e l IC H1 0
ITE 8718F
Biet et die häufig ver wend eten alten Super
E/A-Funktionen.
Low Pin Count-Schnittstelle
Umgebungskontrolle,
Hardware-Überwachung
Lüfterdrehzahl-Controller/-Überwachung
"Smart Guardian"-Funktion von ITE
Platinengröße 220 mm (B) X 305 mm (L) 220 mm (B) X 305 mm (L)
OS-Unterstüt
zung
ALC662
Unterstützt High-Definition Audio
5.1-Kanal-Audioausgabe
PCI-St eckp lat z x 3 PCI-St eckp lat z x 3
PCI Express Gen2 x16 Steckplatz x1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 Steckplatz x1
PCI Express x 1-Steckplatz x2 PCI Express x 1-Steckplatz x2
Connecteur de disquette x1 Connecteur de disquette x1
Connecteur de Port d'imprimante x1 Connecteur de Port d'imprimante x1
Port série x1 Port série x1
Connecteur IDE x1 Connecteur IDE x1
Connecteur SATA x6 Connecteur SATA x6
Connecteur du panneau avant x1 Connecteur du panneau avant x1
Connecteur Audio du panneau avant x1 Connecteur Audio du panneau avant x1
Connecteur d' entrée CD x1 Connecteur d'entré e CD x1
Embase de ventilateur UC x1 Embase de ventilateur UC x1
Embase de ventilateur système x2 Embase de ventilateur système x2
Embase d'effacement CMOS x1 Embase d'effacement CMOS x1
Connecteur USB x3 Connecteur USB x3
Connecteur d' aliment at ion x 1
(24 broches)
Connecteur d' aliment at ion x2
(4 broch es)
Clavier PS/2 x1
Souris PS/2 x1
Port LA N x 1
Port USB x6
Fiche aud io x3
220 mm (l) X 305 mm (H) 220 mm (l) X 305 mm (H)
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de
supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
ALC662
Prise en charge de l'aud io haute définition
Sortie aud io à 5 .1 vo ies
Connecteur d' aliment at ion x 1
(24 broches)
Connecteur d' aliment at ion x2
(4 broch es)
Clavier PS/2 x1
Souris PS/2 x1
Port LA N x 1
Port USB x6
Fiche aud io x3
Windows 2000 / XP /VISTA
Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de
supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
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TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7
LGA 775
Processore Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pentiu m Dua l-Co re / Celero n Dual- Core /
Intel P45
Int e l IC H1 0
ITE 8718F
Fo rn isce le funzion alità leg acy S uper I/O
usate più comunemente.
Interfaccia LPC (Low Pin Count)
Funzioni di controllo dell’ambiente:
Monitoraggio hardware
Co ntro ller / Mo nit o raggio velo cit à vent olina
Funzione "Smart Guardian" di ITE
Alloggi DIMM DDR2 x 4
Ciascun DIMM supporta DDR2 256MB /
512MB / 1GB / 2GB
Capacità massima della memoria 8GB
Modulo di memoria DDR2 a canale doppio
Supporto di DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
DIMM r egistrati e DIMM ECC non sono
supportati
JMicro JMB368
Modalità Bus Master Ultra DMA 33 / 66 /
100 / 133
Supporto modalità PIO Mode 0-4
Co ntro ller Ser ia l ATA integrato
Velocità di trasferimento dei dati fino a
3.0Gb/s.
Co mpatibile specif iche S ATA Ver sion e 2.0.
Realtek RTL 8111C
Negoziazione automatica 10 / 100 / 1000
Mb/s
Capacità Half / Full Dup lex
LGA 775
Processore Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pentiu m Dua l-Co re / Celero n Dual- Core /
Celeron 4xx
Supporto di Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced
Intel SpeedStep® / Architettura Intel 64 /
Tecnologia Extended Memory 64 /
Tecnologia Virtualization
Intel P43
Int e l IC H1 0
ITE 8718F
Fo rn isce le funzion alità leg acy S uper I/O
usate più comunemente.
Interfaccia LPC (Low Pin Count)
Funzioni di controllo dell’ambiente:
Monitoraggio hardware
Co ntro ller / Mo nit o raggio velo cit à vent olina
Funzione "Smart Guardian" di ITE
Alloggi DIMM DDR2 x 4
Ciascun DIMM supporta DDR2 256MB /
512MB / 1GB / 2GB
Capacità massima della memoria 8GB
Modulo di memoria DDR2 a canale doppio
Supporto di DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
DIMM r egistrati e DIMM ECC non sono
supportati
JMicro JMB368
Modalità Bus Master Ultra DMA 33 / 66 /
100 / 133
Supporto modalità PIO Mode 0-4
Co ntro ller Ser ia l ATA integrato
Velocità di trasferimento dei dati fino a
3.0Gb/s.
Co mpatibile specif iche S ATA Ver sion e 2.0.
Realtek RTL 8111C
Negoziazione automatica 10 / 100 / 1000
Mb/s
Capacità Half / Full Dup lex
Allo ggio PC I x3 A llo gg io PC I x 3
Alloggio PCI Express Gen2 x16 x1 Alloggio PCI Express Gen2 x16 x1
Alloggio PCI Express x1 x2 Alloggio PCI Express x1 x2
Connettore floppy x1 Connettore floppy x1
Connettore Porta stampante x1 Connettore Porta stampante x1
Porta seriale x1 Porta seriale x1
Connettore IDE x1 Connettore IDE x1
Connettore SATA x6 Connettore SATA x 6
Connettore pannello frontale x1 Connettore pannello frontale x1
Connettore audio frontale x1 Connettore audio frontale x1
Connettore CD-in x1 Connettore CD-in x1
Co llet tore ventolina C PU x 1 Collett ore vento lina CPU x1
Co llet tore ventolina s is tema x2 Collett ore vent o lina sis t ema x2
Co llet tore cance llaz io ne CMOS x1 Collett ore cancellaz ione CMOS x1
Connettore USB x3 Connettore USB x3
Connetto re alimentazione x1
(24 pin)
Connetto re alimentazione x 2
(4 pin)
Tas ti era PS/2 x 1
Mou se PS/2 x1
Porta LAN x1
Porta USB x6
Connettore audio x3
220 mm (larghezza) x 305 mm (altezza) 220 mm (larghezza) x 305 mm (altezza)
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o
rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema
operativo senza preavviso.
Celeron 4xx
Suport a as t ecno log ias Execute Disable B it /
Enhanced Intel S peedSt ep® / Int el Arquitectur e
-64 / Extended Memory 64 / Virtualization
Intel P45
Int e l IC H1 0
ITE 8718F
Proporciona as funcionalidades mais utilizadas
em termos da especificação Super I/O.
Interface LPC (Low Pin Count).
In ic iat ivas p ar a con tro lo do a mb ien te
Monitorização do hardware
Controlador/Monitor da velocidade da ventoinha
Função "Smart Gu ardian" da ITE
Ranhuras DIMM DDR2 x 4
Cada módulo DIMM suporta uma memória
DDR2 de 256 MB / 512 MB / 1GB / 2GB
Capac idade máx ima d e memór ia:8 GB
Módulo de memória DDR2 de canal duplo
Suporta módulos DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
Os módulos DIMM registados e os DIMM ECC
não são suportados
JMicro JMB368
Modo Bus master Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133
Suporta o modo PIO 0~4,
Controlador Serial ATA integrado
Velocidades de transmissão de dados até 3.0
Gb/s.
Co mpat ibilidade co m a esp ecif icação SATA
versão 2.0 .
Realtek RTL 8111C
Auto negociação de 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s
Capacidade semi/full-duplex
ALC662
Suporta a especificação High-Definition Audio
Saída de áudio de 5.1 canais
LGA 775
Processador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pent iu m Dua l-Co re / C eler on Dual- Cor e /
Celeron 4xx
Suport a as t ecno log ias Execute Disable B it /
Enhanced Intel S peedSt ep® / Int el Arquitectur e
-64 / Extended Memory 64 / Virtualization
Intel P43
Int e l IC H1 0
ITE 8718F
Proporciona as funcionalidades mais utilizadas
em termos da especificação Super I/O.
Interface LPC (Low Pin Count).
In ic iat ivas p ar a con tro lo do a mb ien te
Monitorização do hardware
Controlador/Monitor da velocidade da ventoinha
Função "Smart Gu ardian" da ITE
Ranhuras DIMM DDR2 x 4
Cada módulo DIMM suporta uma memória
DDR2 de 256 MB / 512 MB / 1GB / 2GB
Capac idade máx ima d e memór ia:8 GB
Módulo de memória DDR2 de canal duplo
Suporta módulos DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
Os módulos DIMM registados e os DIMM ECC
não são suportados
JMicro JMB368
Modo Bus master Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133
Suporta o modo PIO 0~4,
Controlador Serial ATA integrado
Velocidades de transmissão de dados até 3.0
Gb/s.
Co mpat ibilidade co m a esp ecif icação SATA
versão 2.0 .
Realtek RTL 8111C
Auto negociação de 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s
Capacidade semi/full-duplex
ALC662
Suporta a especificação High-Definition Audio
Saída de áudio de 5.1 canais
Conector da unidade de disquetes x1 Conector da unidade de disquetes x1
Conector da para impressora x1 Conector da para impressora x1
Porta série x1 Porta série x 1
Conector IDE x1 Conector IDE x1
Conector SATA x6 Conector SATA x6
Conector do painel frontal x1 Conector do painel frontal x1
Conector de áudio frontal x1 Conector de áudio frontal x1
Conecto r par a entrada de CDs x1 Conector par a entrada de CDs x1
Conector da ventoinha da CPU x1 Conector da ventoinha da CPU x1
Conector da ventoinha do s istema x2 Conector da ventoinha do sistema x2
Conector para limpeza do CMOS x1 Conector para limpeza do CMOS x1
Conector USB x3 Conector USB x3
Conector de alimentação x1
(24 pinos)
Conector de alimentação x2
(4 p inos )
Tec lad o PS /2 x 1
Rato PS/2 x1
Porta LAN x1
Porta USB x6
Tomada de áudio x3
220 mm (L) X 305 mm (A) 220 mm (L) X 305 mm (A)
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou
remover suporte para qualquer sistema
operativo com ou sem aviso prévio.
Conector de alimentação x1
(24 pinos)
Conector de alimentação x2
(4 p inos )
Tec lad o PS /2 x 1
Rato PS/2 x1
Porta LAN x1
Porta USB x6
Tomada de áudio x3
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou
remover suporte para qualquer sistema
operativo com ou sem aviso prévio.
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TP45D2-A7 T P43D2-A7
LGA 775
Procesor Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pent iu m Dua l-Co re / C eler on Dual- Cor e /
Celeron 4xx
Obsługa Execut e Disable B it / Enhan ced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Ar chitecture-64 / Ext ended
Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization
Technology
Intel P45
Int e l IC H1 0
Gniazda DDR2 DIMM x 4
Każde gniazdo DIMM obs ługuje moduły 256MB /
512MB / 1GB / 2GB
Maks. wielko ść pamięci 8GB
Mod uł pamięci DDR2 z trybem podwójnego
kana łu
Obsługa DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
Brak obsług i Registered DIMM oraz ECC DIMM
ITE 8718F
Zapewnia najbardziej powszechne funkcje Super
I/O.
Interfejs Low Pin Count
Funkcje kontroli warunków pracy,
Mon itor H/W
Kontroler/Monitor prędkości wentylatora
Funkcja ITE "Sm art Gu ard ian"
JMicro JMB368
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Tryb Bus Master
obsługa PIO tryb 0~4,
Zintegrowany kontroler Serial ATA
Transfer danych do 3.0 Gb/s.
Zgodność ze specyfikacją SATA w wersji 2. 0.
Realtek RTL 8111C
10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s z automatyczn ą nego cjacją
szybkości
Działanie w trybie połowicznego / pełnego
dupleksu
ALC662
Obsługa H igh -Def in ition Au d io
5.1 kanałowe wyjście audio
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LGA 775
Procesor Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pent iu m Dua l-Co re / C eler on Dual- Cor e /
Celeron 4xx
Obsługa Execut e Disable B it / Enhan ced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Ar chitecture-64 / Ext ended
Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization
Technology
Intel P43
Int e l IC H1 0
Gniazda DDR2 DIMM x 4
Każde gniazdo DIMM obs ługuje moduły 256MB /
512MB / 1GB / 2GB
Maks. wielko ść pamięci 8GB
Mod uł pamięci DDR2 z trybem podwójnego
kana łu
Obsługa DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
Brak obsług i Registered DIMM oraz ECC DIMM
ITE 8718F
Zapewnia najbardziej powszechne funkcje Super
I/O.
Interfejs Low Pin Count
Funkcje kontroli warunków pracy,
Mon itor H/W
Kontroler/Monitor prędkości wentylatora
Funkcja ITE "Sm art Gu ard ian"
JMicro JMB368
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Tryb Bus Master
obsługa PIO tryb 0~4,
Zintegrowany kontroler Serial ATA
Transfer danych do 3.0 Gb/s.
Zgodność ze specyfikacją SATA w wersji 2. 0.
Realtek RTL 8111C
10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s z automatyczn ą nego cjacją
szybkości
Działanie w trybie połowicznego / pełnego
dupleksu
ALC662
Obsługa H igh -Def in ition Au d io
5.1 kanałowe wyjście audio
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TP45D2-A7 T P43D2-A7
Gniazdo PCI x3 Gniazdo PCI x3
Gniazda
Złącza
wbud owan e
Back Panel
I/O
Wymiary
płyty
Obsluga
systemu
operacyjne
go
Gniazdo PCI Express Gen2 x16 x1 Gniazdo PCI Express Gen2 x16 x1
Gniazdo PCI Express x 1 x2 Gniazdo PCI Express x 1 x2
Złącze napędu dyskietek x1 Złącze napędu dyskietek x1
Złącze Port drukarki x1 Złącze Port drukarki x1
Port sz eregowy x 1 Port szeregowy x 1
Złącze IDE x1 Złącze IDE x1
Złącze SATA x6 Złącze SATA x6
Złącze panela przedniego x1 Złącze panela przedniego x1
Przedn ie złącze aud io x1 Przednie złącze aud io x1
Złącze wejścia CD x1 Złącze wejścia CD x1
Złącze głó wkowe wentylato ra
procesora x1
Złącze głó wkowe wentylato ra
systemowego x2
Złącze głó wkowe kasowan ia CMOS x1 Złącze g łówkowe kas owania CMOS x1
Złącze USB x3 Złącze USB x3
Złącze zasilania (24 pinowe) x1 Złącze zas ilania (24 pinowe) x1
Złącze zas ilania (4 p ino we) x2 Złącze zas ilan ia (4 pino we) x 2
Klawiatura PS/2 x1
Mys z PS /2 x 1
Port LA N x 1
Port USB x6
Gniazdo audio x3
220 mm (S) X 305 mm (W) 220 mm (S) X 305 mm (W)
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub
odwoływ ania obs ług i dowo ln eg o syst emu
operacyjnego bez powiad omien ia.
Złącze głó wkowe wentylato ra
procesora x1
Złącze głó wkowe wentylato ra
systemowego x2
Klawiatura PS/2 x1
Mys z PS /2 x 1
Port LA N x 1
Port USB x6
Gniazdo audio x3
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub
odwoływ ania obs ług i dowo ln eg o syst emu
operacyjnego bez powiad omien ia.
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TP45D2-A7 T P43D2-A7
LGA 775
Процессор Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
CPU
(центральн
Поддержка режима PIO 0~4,
Встроенное последоват ельное устройство
упра влени я ATA
скорость передачи данных до 3.0 гигабит/с.
Соответствие специ фикации SATA версия 2.0.
Realtek RTL 8111C
Автоматическо е согл асовани е 10 / 100 / 1000
Мб/с
Частичная / полна я дуплексная способность
LGA 775
Процессор Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pent iu m Dua l-Co re / C eler on Dual- Cor e /
Celeron 4xx
Поддержкатехнологий Execut e Disable B it /
Enhanced Intel Sp eedStep® / Intel
Architecture-64 / Extend ed Memory 64
Technology / технологии виртуализация
Intel P43
Int e l IC H1 0
Слоты DDR2 DIMM x 4
Каждый модуль DIMM поддерживает 256 МБ /
512МБ / 1ГБ / 2ГБ DDR2
Максимальная ёмкость памяти 8ГБ
Мод ул ь памяти с двухканальн ым режимом
DDR2
Поддержка DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
Не поддерживает зарегистрированные
модули DIMM and ECC DIMM
ITE 8718F
Обеспечивает наиболее используемые
действующие фун кц ион альны е во зможнос ти
Super I/O.
Интерфейс с ни зким количеством выводов
Инициативы по охране окружающей среды,
Аппаратный монитор
Регул ятор скорости вентилятора/ монитор
Функция ITE "Smart Guardian"
(Интеллектуальная защита)
JMicro JMB368
Режим "хозяина" шины U ltra DMA 33 / 66 / 100
/ 133
Поддержка режима PIO 0~4,
Встроенное последоват ельное устройство
упра влени я ATA
скорость передачи данных до 3.0 гигабит/с.
Соответствие специ фикации SATA версия 2.0.
Realtek RTL 8111C
Автоматическо е согл асовани е 10 / 100 / 1000
Мб/с
Частичная / полна я дуплексная способность
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TP45D2-A7 T P43D2-A7
Звуко вая
поддержка
жестког о
диска
Слоты
Встроенны
й разъём
Задняя
панель
средств
ввода-выв
ода
Разм ер
панели
Поддержка
OS
ALC662
Звуко ваяподдержка High-D ef initio n
5.1канальныйзвуковойвыхо д
Слот PCI x3 Слот PC I x3
Слот PCI Express Gen2 x16 x1 Слот PCI Express Gen2 x16 x1
Слот PCI Express x 1 x2 Слот PCI Express x 1 x2
Разъ ём НГ МД x1 Разъ ём НГ МД x1
Разъ ём Порт подключения
принтера x1
Последо вательны й порт x1 Послед оват ельный порт x1
Разъ ём IDE x1 Разъ ём ID E x 1
Разъ ём SATA x6 Разъ ём SATA x6
Разъ ём на лицевой панели x1 Разъ ём на лицевой панели x1
Входной звуковой разъём x1 Входной звуковой разъём x1
Разъ ём ввода для CD x1 Разъ ём ввода для CD x1
Контактирующее приспособление
вентил ятора центрального процессора x1
Контактирующее приспособление
вентил ятора системы x2
Открытое контактирующее
приспособление CMOS x1
USB- разъём x3 USB-разъём x3
Разъ ем питания (24 вывод) x1 Разъ ем питания (24 вывод) x1
Разъ ем питания (4 вы вод ) x2 Разъ ем питания (4 вы вод ) x2
Клавиатура PS/2 x1
Мышь PS /2 x1
Пор т LAN x1
USB- порт x6
Гнездо для подключени я
наушников x3
220 мм (Ш) X 305 мм (В) 220 мм (Ш) X 305 мм (В)
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar сохраняет за собойправо добавлять
или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с
или без предварительного уведомлени я.
ALC662
Звуко ваяподдержка High-D ef initio n
5.1канальныйзвуковойвыхо д
Разъ ём Порт подключения
принтера x1
Контактирующее приспособление
вентил ятора центрального процессора x1
Контактирующее приспособление
вентил ятора системы x2
Открытое контактирующее
приспособление CMOS x1
Клавиатура PS/2 x1
Мышь PS /2 x1
Пор т LAN x1
USB- порт x6
Гнездо для подключени я
наушников x3
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar сохраняет за собойправо добавлять
или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с
или без предварительного уведомлени я.