Biostar TPower I45 Owner's Manual
TPower I45 Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1
1.1 Before You Start......................................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Checklist..................................................................................... 1
1.3 Motherboard Features.............................................................................. 2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors.............................................................................. 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: CrossFire Function................................................. 21
4.1 Requirements........................................................................................... 21
4.2 Installing CrossFire-Ready Graphics Cards.......................................... 21
Chapter 5: RAID Functions ..................................................... 23
5.1 Operation System.................................................................................... 23
5.2 Raid Arrays............................................................................................... 23
5.3 How RAID Works..................................................................................... 23
Chapter 6: T-Power BIOS & Software..................................... 27
6.1 T-Power BIOS........................................................................................... 27
6.2 T-Power Software.................................................................................... 35
Chapter 7: Useful Help ............................................................ 45
7.1 Driver Installation Note.......................................................................... 45
7.2 Extra Information.................................................................................... 46
7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code............................................................................... 47
7.4 AMI BIOS Post Code................................................................................. 48
7.5 Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 50
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language ................................ 52
German.................................................................................................................. 52
France .................................................................................................................... 54
Italian..................................................................................................................... 56
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 58
Portugue se ............................................................................................................ 60
Polish...................................................................................................................... 62
Russian ................................................................................................................... 64
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 66
Japanese ................................................................................................................ 68
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
TPower I45
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.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable X 1
Serial ATA Cable X 6
Serial ATA Power Cable X 6
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)
S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)
Note: The package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
LGA 775
CPU
FSB Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
IDE Marvell 88SE6121
SATA II ICH10R
eSATA Marvell 88SE6121
LAN Realtek RTL 8111C
Sound
Codec
Slots
On Board
Connector
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Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad /
Pent iu m Dua l-Co re / C eleron D u a l- Core /
Celeron 4xx processor
Intel P45
Int e l ICH1 0R
Fintek F71887F
Prov ides the most common ly used leg acy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256MB / 512MB /
1GB / 2GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 8GB
ALC888S
PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards
PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot (x16/x8) x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion cards
PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot (x8) x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion cards
PCI Express x1 slot x2 Supports PCI-E x1 expansion cards
Floppy connector x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives
Serial port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port
IDE Conn ecto r x1 Each conne ctor s upports 2 IDE device
SATA Connector x6 Each conne cto r supports 1 SATA devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
SPEC
Supports Execute D isab le B it / Enhanced Int el
SpeedSt ep® / Inte l Ar chitecture-64 / Extended
Memory 64 Technology / V irtualization Technology
En v iro n ment Co ntro l init iatives,
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian" funct ion
Dual Chan ne l Mode DDR2 memo ry mod u le
Supports DDR2 1066 / 800 / 667
Register ed DIMM and ECC D IMM is not suppo rted
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 spec ific at ion co mpliant .
RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 1+0 support
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 spec ific at ion co mpliant .
Port-Multiplier/RAID 0,1 support
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
7.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
SPEC
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function
S/PDIF out connector x2 Supports digital audio out function
S/PDIF in connector x1 Supports digital audio-in function
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan header x2 Sys tem Fan Po wer supply
Clear CMOS header x1 Restore CMOS dat a to fa ctory default
USB connector x3 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supp ly
Power Connector (8pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keybo ard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size 244 (W) x 305 (L) mm ATX
OS Support Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
LAN port x1
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x6
eSATA Port x2
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Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cab le
Connect t o US B devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Connect to SATA devices
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for
any OS with or without notice
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
USBX2
Center
Rear
Side
ESATAX2USB X2
LA N
USBX2
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JKBMS1
JUSB2
JUSB1
ESATAX1
JRJ45USB1
JAUDI O1
JCDIN1
JUSBV1
LAN
JATXPWR1
JSPDIF_OUT2
J1
PEX1_2
PEX1_1
JNFAN1
LGA775
CPU1
PEX16_1
JPE1 JPE3 JPE5 JPE7
JPE2 JPE4 JPE6 JPE8
Intel
P45
JPE9
BAT1
JCFAN1
DDR2_A1
DDR2_A2
Intel
ICH10R
BIOS
DDR2_B1
JATXPWR2
DDR2_B2
JCMOS1
SATA 1
SATA2
4
CO DE C
JAUDIOF1
JSPDIF_IN1
Note: represents the 1■
JSPDIF_OUT1
JCOM1
PEX16_2
PCI1
PCI2
FDD1
st
pin.
Super
JSFAN1
I/O
IDE
JUSB 4 JUS B3 JPA NEL1
JU SB5
JUSBV2
IDE1
SATA3
RSTSW2
PWR SW1
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
TPower I45
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 buckle it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
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2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufact urer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin
14
JNFAN1: NorthBridge Fan Header
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
JNFAN1
13
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM r at e
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
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JSFAN1
Note:
The JNFAN1/JSFAN1 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_A2
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a
DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the Slot.
DDR2_B1
DDR2_B2
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 ory
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.
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IDE1: IDE/ATAPI 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 devices.
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SATA1~SATA3: 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.
SATA3 SATA2 SATA1
PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI1
PCI2
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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16(x16/CrossFire x8 Speed) Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s(4GB/s CrossFire)
simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s(8GB/s CrossFire)
totally.
- PEX16_1 slot is reserved for graphics or video cards. The design of this
motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFire
technology with multiple displays. When using CrossFire, this slot is master
and runs with x8 speed.
- To configure for CrossFire, please refer to the instructions of configuring
JPE1~JPE9.
PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x16(NC/CrossFire x8 Speed) Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally.
- PEX16_2 slot is reserved for graphics or video cards. The design of this
motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFire
technology with multiple displays. This slot is slave when using CrossFire. If
PEX16_1 is set to x16 speed, then PEX16_2 would not be functional.
PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express x1 Slots
- PCI-Express 1.0a 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.
- 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture.
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PEX1_2
PEX16_1
PEX1_1
PEX16_2
CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
TPower I45
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
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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JATXPWR2: AT X P ower Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
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1
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
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JATXPWR1: AT X P ower Source Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
14
8
5
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 +12V
4 +12V
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground
14
Note:
Before power on the system, please make sure that both JATXPWR1 and JATXPWR2
connectors have been plugged-in.
If the CPU power plug is 4-pin, please plug it into Pin 1-2-5-6 of JATXPWR1.
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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.
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 Ground
14
3 Ground
4 VCC
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.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB4 USB5 USB+
6 USB+
JUSB4
JUSB3JUSB5
9
1
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
10
2
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JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector
is not acceptable.
Pin
Assignment
1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9
1
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
10
2
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..
Assignment
Pin
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel Input
1
4
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JSPDIF_OUT1/JSPDIF_OUT2: Digital Audio-out Connectors
JSPDIF_OUT1 is for connecting the PCI bracket SPDIF output, and
JSPDIF_OUT2 is for connecting to the HDMI audio of VGA card.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
1
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
3
JSPDIF_OUT2
JSPDIF_OUT1
13
JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_IN
3 Ground
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JCOM1: Serial port Connecto r
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
9
1
10 Key
10
2
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.
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
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Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
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※ 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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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.
1
3
Pin 1-2 close
JUSBV1
3
1
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.
JUSBV2
13
RSTSW2
PWRSW1
Pin 2-3 close
3
1
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BIOS POST Code/CPU Temperature Indicator
This indicator will show POST code while booting; after the booting sequence, it
will show current CPU temperature. Please refer to Chapter 7.4 for all the
BIOS POST codes.
JPE1~JPE9: CrossFire Switch Jumpers
The setting of these jumpers determines the operation mode of PEX16_1 and
PEX16_2. If you want to use the CrossFire function, these jumpers should be
set to Pin 2-3 close; and PEX16_1 and PEX16_2 will both run with x8 speed. If
these jumpers are set to Pin 1-2 close, PEX16_1 will run with x16 speed and
PEX16_2 will not be functional.
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JPE1 JPE3 JPE5 JPE7
1
3
1
3
JPE2 JPE4 JPE6 JPE8
Pin 1-2 Close
Norma l Operation
PEX16_1: x16 Speed
PEX16_2: Not Functional
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JPE 9
JPE1 JPE3 JPE5 JPE7
1
3
1
3
1
3
1
3
JPE2 JPE4 JPE6 JPE8
13
JPE9
1
3
1
3
JPE1 JPE3 JPE5 JPE7
1
3
1
3
JPE2 JPE4 JPE6 JPE8
JPE 9
13
1
3
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
CrossFire Operation
PEX16_1: x8 Speed
PEX16_2: x8 Speed
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