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to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
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Dichiarazione di conformità
sintetica
Ai sensi dell’art. 2 comma 3 del D.M.
275 del 30/10/2002
Si dichiara che questo prodotto è
conforme alle normative vigenti e
soddisfa i requisiti essenziali richiesti
dalle direttive
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE e
1999/05/CE
quando ad esso applicabili
Short Declaration of conformity
We declare this product is complying
with the laws in force and meeting all
the essential requirements as specified
by the directives
SATA2 Connector x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA2 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 x1 System Fan Power supply
Clear CMOS Header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
Supports PCI-E Gen2/3 x16 expansion card
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SPEC
USB2.0 Connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse x1
Rear Panel
I/O
Board Size
OS Support
Serial Port x1
LAN port x1
USB2.0 Port x4
Audio Jack x3
210 (W) x 295 (L) mm
Windows XP / Vista / 7
1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Mouse
PS /2
Keyboard
COM Port
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse
Provide RS-232 Serial connection
Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
Connect to USB2.0 devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support
for any OS with or without notice
USB 2.0X 2
LAN
USB2.0X2
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
KBMS1
ATX PWR 2
COM1
USB1
RJ45U SB1
AUDIO1
PEX1_1
CPU_FAN1
Socket 1155
CPU1
DDR3_A1
DDR3_B1
ATXPWR1
4
LAN
CODEC
F_AUDIO1
Note: represents the 1■
JSPDIF OUT1
PEX1_2
PEX1_3
PEX1_4
PEX1_5
PEX16_1
BAT
Super
I/O
SYS_FAN1J_PRINT1F_USB2 F_USB1
st
pin.
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PAN EL1
SATA3
SATA4
BIOS
JCMOS1
SATA1
SATA2
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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2.1 I
NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Notice:
1. 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.
2. The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. Please refer
below instruction to remove the pin cap.
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 FANHEADERS
1
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
4
1
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM rate
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
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Note:
The SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector; the CPU_FAN1 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.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DDR3_A1
DDR3_B1
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.
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2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note: If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3 Module
Total Memory
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.
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Dual Channel Status
Disabled O X
Disabled X O
Enabled O O
(O means memory installed; X, not installed.)
Note: The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16)
DDR3_A1
DDR3_B1
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA2 Connectors
These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables.
Those satisfy the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.
SATA3
3
2
4
4SATA
1
SATA1
SATA2
Pin
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
Pin
Assignment
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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ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows users to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 32GB/s totally.
- PCI-E 3.0 is supported by Core i7-3xxx / i5-3xxx CPU.
PEX1_1 ~ PEX1_5: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
- PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PEX1_3
PEX1_4
PEX16_1
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
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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 users to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.
POW_LED
On/Off
-
++
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1
SPK
HLED
16
8
-
+
RST
PinAssignment Function PinAssignment Function
1+5V 9 N/A
2N/A 10N/A
3N/A 11N/A N/A
4Speaker
5HDD LED (+) 13Power LED (+)
6HDD LED (-)
7Ground 15Power button
8Reset control
Speaker
Connector
Hard drive
LED
Reset button
12Power LED (+)
14Power LED (-)
16Ground
N/A
Power LED
Power-on button
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F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
These headers allow users to connect additional USB cable on the PC front
panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card
reader.
This connector allows users to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
1
31
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
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F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows users to connect the front audio output cable with the PC
front panel.
HD Audio AC’97
PinAssignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in 1
2 Ground 2
3 Mic Right in 3
4 GPIO 4
5 Right line in 5
6 Jack Sense 6
7 Front Sense 7
8 Key 8
9 Left line in 9
10 Jack Sense 10
2
1
10
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Note1: It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to
this connector to avail of the motherboard's high definition audio capability.
Note2: Please try to disable the "Front Panel Jack Detection" if you want to use an AC'97
front audio output cable. The function can be found via O.S. Audio Utility.
Mic In
Ground
Mic Power
Audio Power
RT Line Out
RT Line Out
Reserved
Key
LFT Line Out
LFT Line Out
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows users 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
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. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS.
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J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
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Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy
9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5 26 Key
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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP
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4.1 D
RIVER INSTALLATION NOTE
After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup
Driver DVD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system
performance.
You will see the following window after you insert the DVD
The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
Note:
If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver DVD, 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
DVD. 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
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4.2 SOFTWARE
Installing Software
1. Insert the Setup DVD to the optical drive. The drivers installation
program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled.
2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software
title.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Launching Software
After the installation process, you will see the software icon “eHOT Line” /
“BIOS Update” appears on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch the
utility.
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 utility, please set Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application program.
represent s important
*
in forma tion t hat y ou
must provide. Without
this information, you may
not be able to send out
the mail.
This block will show
th e info rmat ion whic h
wou ld be c ol lect ed in
the mail.
Describe condition
*
of your system.
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Send the mail out .
Sav e th ese in for mat ion t o a .t xt fi le
Exit this dialog .
Select your area or
*
the area close to you.
Pro vide t he e- mai l
address that you would
like to send the copy to.
Provi de th e name of
*
the memory module
manufact urer.
Pro vid e th e name o f
the power supply
manufacturer and the
model no.
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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.
Enter the file name and then click
“Save”. Your system information
will be saved to a .txt file.
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.
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.
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
BIOS Update Utility is a convenient utility which allows you to update your
motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Please refer to the detailed
instructions in the section 5.1 BIOS Update Utility of Chapter 5.
4.3 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 shutdown
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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4.4 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)
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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.
z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion
6, 7
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.
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.
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4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Probable Solution
1. There is no power in the system.
Power LED does not shine; the
fan of the power supply does not
work
2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not shine.
System is inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drives are running.
System does not boot from a hard disk
drive, but can be booted from optical
drive.
System only boots from an optical
drive. Hard disks can be read,
applications can be used, but system
fails to boot from a hard disk.
Screen message shows “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
System cannot boot after the user
installs a 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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CHAPTER 5: BIOS UPDATE
There are three ways to update the BIOS: BIOS Update Utility, BIOS Online
Update Utility and BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher.
Note: The programming procedure may take minutes, please do not make any
operation during the programming process.
5.1 BIOSUPDATE UTILITY
1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver.
2. Download the proper BIOS from www.biostar.com.tw .
3. Open BIOS Update Utility and
click the Update BIOS button on the
main screen.
4. A warning message will show up
to request your agreement to start
the BIOS update. Click Yes to start
the update procedure.
5. Choose the location for your
BIOS file in the system. Please
select the proper BIOS file, and then
click on Open. It will take several
minutes, please be patient.
6. After the BIOS Update process is
finished, click on OK to reboot the
system.
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7. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, please press
the
After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the Save & Exit, using the Restore
Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults, and select Save Changes and
Reset to restart the computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.
<Delete> key to enter BIOS setup.
Backup BIOS
Click
the Backup BIOS button on
the main screen for the backup of
and select a proper location
BIOS,
for your backup BIOS file in the
system, and click Save.
5.2 ONLINE UPDATE UTILITY
1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver.
2. Please make sure the system is connected to the internet before using this
function.
3. Open BIOS Update Utility and
click the Online Update button
on the main screen.
4. An open dialog will show up to
request your agreement to
start the BIOS update. Click
Yes to start the online update
procedure.
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5. If there is a new BIOS version,
the utility will ask you to
download it. Click Yes to
proceed.
6. After the download is
completed, you will be asked
to program (update) the BIOS
or not. Click Yes to proceed.
7. After the updating process is
finished, you will be asked you
to reboot the system. Click
OK to reboot.
8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press
<Delete> key to enter BIOS setup.
After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the Save & Exit, using the Restore
Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults, and select Save Changes and
Reset to restart the computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.
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5.3 BIOSTARBIOSFLASHER
BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple
way to update your BIOS via USB pen drive.
This utility only allows storage device with FAT32/16 format and single
partition.
Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will lead
The BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is built in the BIOS ROM. To enter the utility, press
<F12> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up.
Updating BIOS with BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher
1. Go to the website to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
2. Then, copy and save the BIOS file into a USB flash (pen) drive.
3. Insert the USB pen drive that contains the BIOS file to the USB port.
4. Power on or reset the computer and then press <F12> during the POST process.
to system boot failure.
5. After entering the POST screen,
the BIOS-FLASHER utility pops out.
Choose [fs0] to search for the BIOS
file.
6. Select the proper BIOS file, and a
message asking if you are sure to
flash the BIOS file. Click Yes to start
updating BIOS.
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7. A dialog pops out after BIOS flash
is completed, asking you to restart
the system. Press the [Y] key to
restart system.
8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press
<Delete> key to enter BIOS setup.
After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the Save & Exit, using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults, and select Save Changes and Reset
to restart the computer. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.
All the information and content about above 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
information and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.