Biostar TP61A Owner's Manual
TP61A Setup Manual
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dalle direttive
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1999/05/CE
quando ad esso applicabili
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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..............................................................................3
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: Useful Help ......................................... 17
4.1 Driver Installation Note..........................................................................17
4.2 Software.................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Extra Information....................................................................................20
4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code ............................................................................... 21
4.5 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................22
Chapter 5: BIOS Update ....................................... 23
5.1 BIOS Update Utility................................................................................. 23
5.2 Online Update Utility .............................................................................24
5.3 BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher............................................................................. 26
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages .................... 28
German .................................................................................................................28
French....................................................................................................................30
Italian....................................................................................................................32
Spanish ..................................................................................................................34
Portuguese............................................................................................................36
Polish .....................................................................................................................38
Russian ..................................................................................................................40
Arabic ....................................................................................................................42
Japanese................................................................................................................ 44
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
TP61A
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
Serial ATA Cable x2
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x1
User’s Manual x1
Fully Setup Driver DVD x1
Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
SPEC
CPU
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
SATA 2
LAN
Socket 1155
Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron
processor
Intel H61
IT8728
Provides the most commonly used legacy
Super I/O functionality
Low Pin Count Interface
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 2
Max Memory Capacity 16GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Realtek RTL8111F
Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended
Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology /
Hyper Threading
Environment Control initiatives
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module
Supports DDR3 1066 / 1333 /1600 (depending on
CPU)
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Sound
Codec
Slots
On Board
Connectors
2
ALC662
PCI-E Gen3 x16 slot x1
(depending on CPU)
PCI-E Gen2 x1 slot x5 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion card
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
1.4 REAR 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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1.5 MOTHERBOARD 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_PRINT1 F_USB2 F_USB1
st
pin.
H61
PAN EL1
SATA3
SATA4
BIOS
JCMOS1
SATA1
SATA2
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
TP61A
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 FAN HEADERS
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.
TP61A
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.
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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
24
1
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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
- 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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PEX1_5
CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
TP61A
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
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 N/A
2N/A 10N/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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