This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class
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to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with t he instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee
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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
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dalle direttive
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quando ad esso applicabili
Short De cla rat ion of conf ormity
We declare this product is complying
with the laws in force and meeting all
the essential requirements as specified
by the directives
SATA3 Connector x2 Each co nnector s upports 1 SATA3 device
SATA2 Connector x4 Each co nnector s upports 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 x2 System Fan Power supply
SPEC
Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enh anc ed Intel
SpeedSt ep® / Inte l Ar ch ite cture-64 / Ex tended
Memory 64 Technology / V irtualization Technology /
Hyp er T hr eading
En v iron ment Co n tro l in it iat ives ,
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian" funct ion
Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory modu le
Supports DDR3 1066/1333/1600(OC)
Supports DDR3 1866(OC)/2133(OC)/2200(OC)
Register ed DIMM and ECC D IMM is not supported
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s / 6.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 / 3.0 specification compliant
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negot iation
Half / Full duplex capability
5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
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Back Panel
I/O
Board Size
OS Support
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SPEC
Clear CMOS Head er x1 Restore CMOS dat a to facto ry default
USB2.0 Co nnector x3 Each conne ctor s upports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared funct ion
Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port
S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (8pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse x1
HDMI Port x1
VGA Port x1
DVI-D Port x1
LAN port x1
USB2.0 Port x2
USB3.0 Port x2
Audio Jack x3
230 (W) x 305 (L) mm
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse
Connects to HDMI cable
Connect to D-SUB monitor
Connect to DVI monitor
Connect to RJ-45 et hernet cable
Connect to USB2.0 devices
Connect to USB3.0 devices (by ASM1042) and
USB2.0/USB1.X devices (by Z68)
Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connect ion
Biostar reserves the r ight to add or remove support
for any OS with or without notice
1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Keyboard / Mouse
USB2.0X2
HDMIVGADVI-D
NOTE: Any of 2 HDMI / DVI-D / VGA can provide video signals o ut-put function.
NOTE: USB3.0 ports are backward compatible with USB2.0/USB1.X devices. USB3.0 is
controlled by ASM1042, but, USB2.0/USB1.X is controlled by Z68.
LAN
USB3.0X2
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
USB_KBMS1
HDMI1
DVI1
VGA1
RJ45U SB1
AUDIO1
CODEC
ATXPW R2
SYS_FA N2
PEX1_1
PEX16_1
LAN
PEX16_2
Socket 1155
CPU1
CPU_FAN1
DDR3_A1
Z68
DDR3_A2
DB2DR3_
DDR3_B1
ATXP WR1
BIOS
SATA2 SATA 1
4
F_AUDIO 1
Super
I/O
JSPDIFOUT1
Note: represents the 1■
J_PRINT1
PCI1
PCI2
J_COM1
BAT1
SYS_FA N1
CIR1
st
pin.
F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1
PAN EL1
SATA4 SATA3SAT A6 SAT A5
LED_D2
LED_D1
SW_PWR1
JCMOS1
SW_RST1
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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.
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
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin
41
SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers
SYS_FAN2
13
SYS_FAN1
Note:
The SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 support 3-pin head connectors; the CPU_FAN1 supports
4-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the
red wire is the positive a nd should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground
and should be co nnected to GND.
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
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DDR3_A1
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a
DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the Slot.
DDR3_B1
DDR3_A2
DDR3_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
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3 Module
Total Mem ory
Size
Max is 32GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory Installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
Enabled X O X O
Enabled O O O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)
Note:
Memory mod ule must be installed in DDR3-A2 or DDR3-B2 to boot the
system.
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA3 Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA3 interface,
it satisfies the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.
SATA3~SATA6: Serial ATA2 Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
SATA1SATA2
7
4
1
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
SATA3SAT A5
SATA4SATA6
7
4
1
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
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ATXP W R1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been well plugged-in.
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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.
- PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins.
- 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture.
PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 4GB/s totally.
PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
- 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.
PEX16_1
PEX1_1
PEX16_2
PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot
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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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 DETAIL SETTINGS
PANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and
speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.
POW_LED
On/ Off
-
++
9
1
SPK
+
HLED
-
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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F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel.
JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
2
10
1
9
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
CIR1: Consumer IR Connector
This header is for infrared remote control and communication.
14
125
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PinAssignment
1 IrDA serial input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Key
5 IrDA serial output
6 IR Power
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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and
the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the
motherboard.
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13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
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. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS.
F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
These headers allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
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
J_COM1: Serial Port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
2
1
210
19
26
25
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
10 NC
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On-Board LED Indicators
There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard showing system status.
LED_D2
LED_D1
LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators
Please refer to the tables below for specific messages:
LED_D1 LED_D2 Message
ON ON Norma l
ON OFF Memory Error
OFF ON VGA Error
OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
On-Board Buttons
There are 2 on-board buttons.
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SW_RST1: Reset button.
SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.
SW_ PWR 1
SW_RST1
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CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS
4.1 O
Supports Windows Vista and Windows 7.
PERATING SYSTEM
4.2 RAID ARRAYS
RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:
RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for
many applications.
RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.
RAID 10: RAID 10 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1.
RAID 5: RAID 5 provides fault to lerance and better utilization of disk capacity.
4.3 HOW RAIDWORKS
RAID 0:
The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks
up a large f ile into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writ es a cro ss m ultip le
drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter,
which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the system environment. This
technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is up to 6 or 8. Depending on the
platform.
Uses: Intended for non-critical data requiring high data throughput, or any
environment that does not require fault tolerance.
Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for large files. No
capacity loss penalty for parity.
Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array
fails, all data is lost.
Fault Tolerance: No.
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Blo ck 3
Blo ck 5
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RAID 1:
Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1
array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a
second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the
active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.
RAID techniques can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of automatic
backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliab le
media.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2.
Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for small databases or any other application that
requires fault tolerance and minimal capacity.
Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. Should one drive fail, the
controller switches to the other drive.
Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for the storage space of one drive.
Performance is impaired during drive rebuilds.
Fault Tolerance: Ye s .
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
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RAID 10:
RAID 1 drives can be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 10
solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform.
Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for
automatic redundancy. May be simultaneously used with other RAID levels
in an array, and allows for spare disks.
Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for data redundancy,
the same as RAID level 1.
Fault Tolerance: Ye s .
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Block 3
Block 5
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
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RAID 5:
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more drives. It writes
data and parity blocks across all the drives in the array. Fault tolerance is maintained by
ensuring that the parity information for any given block of data is placed on a different
drive from those used to store the data itself.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Mi nimu m 3.
Uses: RAID 5 is recommended for transaction processing and general
purpose service.
Benefits: An ideal combination of good performance, good fault tolerance,
and high capacity and storage efficiency.
Drawbacks: Individual block data transfer rate same as a single disk. Write
performance can be CPU intensive.
Fault Tolerance: Yes.
Disk 1
DATA 1
DATA 3
PA RI T Y
DATA 7
DATA 9
PA RI T Y
Disk 2
DATA 2
PA RI T Y
DATA 5
DATA 8
PA RI T Y
DATA 11
Disk 3
PA RI T Y
DATA 4
DATA 6
PA RI T Y
DATA 10
DATA 12
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4.4 SMART STORAGE CACHING
With Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology, the performance of RAID with an Intel SSD
drive can be improved better.
Installing Smart Sotrage Caching
1. Install RAID drives (RAID 0, 1, 5) and an Intel SSD.
2. Activate RAID mode from BIOS, and install operating system.
3. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive, and Install all drivers (including
Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Driver). After all processes finish,
reboot the system.
4. Intel(R) RST service ico n will show in notific ation area. Double click it to
open the main windows.
5. Select “Accelerate” page, and make sure the status of accelerated device
has been enabled accelerated.
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CHAPTER 5: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE
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5.1 T-S
ERIES UEFIBIOS
T-Series UEFI BIOS Features
Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.)
Self Recovery System (S.R.S)
Smart Fan Function
BIO-Flasher: Update UEFI BIOS file from USB Flash Drive
!! WARNING !!
For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is being
continuously updated. The UEFI BIOS information described below
in this manual is for your reference only and the actual UEFI BIOS
information and settings on board may be different from this
manual. For further information of setting up the UEFI BIOS,
lease refer to the UEFI BIOS Manual in the Setup CD.
A. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.)
O.N.E provides 4 systems allowing users to customize personal overclock
settings: Manual CPU System, Manual Memory System, Manual PWM
System, and Manual Voltage System.
Notice:
Not all types of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based on the
selected CPU model.
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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
woul d no t guarantee any overclocking performance.
B. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.)
This function can’t be seen under UEFI 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 UEFI
BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will be re-configured.
C. Smart Fan Function
Smart Fan Function is under “Smart Fan Control” 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.
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CPU Smart FAN
This item allows you to control the CPU Smart Fan function.
CPU FAN Calibrate
Press [ENTER] to calibrate CPU FAN.
Control Mode
This item provides several operation modes of the fan.
Fan Ctrl OFF(℃)
When CPU temperature is lower than this value, the CPU fan will keep
lowest RPM. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl On(℃)
When CPU temperature is higher than this value, the CPU fan controller
will turn on. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl Start Value
This item sets CPU FAN Start Speed Value. The range is from 0~127, with
an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl Sensitive
The bigger the numeral is, the higher the FAN speed is. The range is from
0~127, with an interval of 1.
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5.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE
Installing T-Series Software
1. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive. The driver installation program
would appear if the Auto-run 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 T-Series Software
After the installatio n process is completed, you will see the software icon
showing on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch it.
TOverclocker
TOverclocker presents a simple Windows-based system performance
enhancement and manageability utility. It features several powerful and easy
to use tools such as Overclocking for enhancing system performance, also for
special enhancement on CPU and Memory. Smart-Fan management and PC
health are for monitoring system status. This utility also allows you to make
overclocking profiles saving unlimitedly, and pre-set OC modes are for easy
OC. (The screenshots below are for reference only)
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The CPU tab provides information on the CPU and motherboard.
The Memory tab provides information on the memory module(s).
You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information.
The OC Tweaker tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages
settings. It also provides six pre-set modes for you:
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3 Pre-set Modes: V6, V12, AUTO for different overclocking experience.
The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware voltage, fan speed, and
temperature. Besides, you also can set related values for CPU Smart Fan.
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Pressing TOVERCLOCKER logo
displays information about
manufacturer and software version.
You ca n upd ate cur r e nt ver sion by
clicking the button “Live Update.”
Green Power II Utility
BIOSTAR G.P.U II (Green Power Utility) is a new function. The utility enhances
energy efficiency by disabling extra phases while CPU is on light loading; it
features 4+1 power phases, current power saving, and toal power saving. This
tool integrates a friendly GUI to monitor your CPU Usage, CPU Watt, and CPU
Temperature. Moreover, it optimizes power saving and best power efficiency
on your system. (The illustration below is for reference only)
Display manufacturer &
Typical Mode
software version information
Performance
Mode
Medium Mode
Maxi-Energy Mode
Auto Phase Mode
Re set T im e &
Cons um ption
Display CPU
information
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G.P.U Mode Setting
This utility provides five modes, upon your requirements, to improve
system performance or to save power consumption.
Note:Even if the modes saving more power consumption are chosen, the
system still can keep excellent performance.
Auto Phase Mode
System switches the mode automatically according to current system
loading condition.
Performance Mode
This is the mode saving power consumption most. Least energy will
be used in the system.
Typical Mode
Compared with that in Performance Mode, energy consumption in this
mode is a little bit more.
Medium Mode
This is the standard system power saving mode.
Maxi-Energy Mode
This is the best system performance mode.
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Guide of Lucid VIRTU Installation
With Lucid VIRTU solution, the resource and performance of graphics can be
integrated so that user can choose the suitable mode for the requirement.
System Requirements
Graphics cards:
z Nvidia: GF 4xx/5xx series
z AMD: HD5xxx/HD6xxx series
Display drivers:
z Intel: All WHQL drivers
z Nvidia: All WHQL drivers
z AMD: All WHQL drivers
Operating System: Windows 7 32-bit and 64-bit
BIOS Setting
1. Enter BIOS setup menu ([Chipset]->[North Bridge]), and set the two
items as follows:
(1) Initiate Graphic Adapter: PEG/IGD
(2) IGD Multi-Monitor: Enabled
2. Press F4 to save the setting and exit.
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Software Installation
1. Install VGA Driver and VIRTU Software.
2. After installation, please restart the computer. The screenshot below is
control panel.
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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 Express as yo ur default e-mail clie nt applica tion program.
rep resents impo rtant
*
information t hat you
must provi de. Withou t
this informat ion, you may
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 would
like to send the copy to.
Provide t he name of
*
the memory module
manufactu rer.
Provid e the name of
the power suppl y
manufac tur er and t he
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 custo mer ’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.
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BIOS Update
n
BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your
motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
Sh ow cur rent B IOS informat io
Update BIOS
from the Internet
with a BIOS fil e
Update BIOS
Save current BIOS
to a .bin file
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<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.
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<Update BIOS>
Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from the website.
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 s lightly different from this
manual.
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BIOScreen Utility (Optional)
This utility allows you to personalize your boot logo easily. You can choose
JPG or BMP as your boot logo so as to customize your computer.
Please follow the following instructions to update boo logo:
1. Load Image:Choose the picture as the boot logo.
2. Transform:Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result.
3. Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to complete the update.
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CHAPTER 6: USEFUL HELP
6.1 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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6.2 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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6.3 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 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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APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES
G
ERMAN
Sp ezif ika tio nen
Socket 1155
CPU
Chipsatz
Super E/A
Arbeitsspeich
er
SATA 2 & 3 Integrierter Serial ATA-Controller
LAN Realtek RTL 8111E
HD
Audio-Unters
tützung
USB3.0
Int e l Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pent iu m / Ce le ron
Prozessoren
Intel Z68
IT8728
Biet et die h äufig ver wend eten a lten S up er
E/A-Funktionen.
Low Pin Count-Schnittstelle
DDR3 DIMM-Steckplätze x 4
Max. 32GB Arbeitsspeicher
Jeder DIMM unterstützt 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3.
ALC892
ASM1042 Datenübertragungsraten bis zu 600 MB / s
Unterstützt Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel
SpeedSt ep® / Inte l Ar ch ite cture-64 / Ex tended
Memory 64 Technology / V irtualization Technology /
Hyp er T hr eading
Umgebungskontrolle,
Hardware-Überwachung
Lüfterdrehzahl-Controller/-Überwachung
"Smart Guardian"-Funktion von ITE
Dual-Kanal DDR3 Speichermodul
Unterstützt DDR3 1066/1333/1600(OC)
Unterstützt DDR3 1866(OC)/2133(OC)/2200(OC)
registrierte DIMMs. ECC DIMMs werden nicht
unterstützt.
Datentransferrate bis zu 3.0Gb/s / 6.0Gb/s.
Konform mit d er SATA-Spezifikation Version 2.0 / 3.0
Złącze panela przedniego x1 Obsługa elementów panela przedniego
Przedn ie złącze aud io x1 Obsługa funkcji audio na panelu przednim
Złącze główkow e went ylatora
procesora x1
Złącze główkow e went ylatora
systemowego x2
Złącze główkowe kasowan ia CMOS x1
Złącze USB2.0 x3
Złącze Konsument IR x1
Złącze Port drukarki x1 Każde złącze obs ługuje 1 Port drukarki
Port szeregowy x1
Złącze wyjścia S/PDIF x1 Obsługa funkcji cyfrowego wyjścia aud io
Złącze zasilania (24 pinowe) x1
Złącze zas ilania (8 p ino we) x1
Klaw iatura / Mysz PS /2 x1
Port HD MI x 1
Port VGA x1
Port DVI-D x1
Port LAN x1
Port USB2.0 x2
Port USB3.0 x2
Gniazdo audio x3
230 mm (S) X 305 mm (W)
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Zasilanie wentylatora procesora (z funkcją Smart
Fan )
Zasilanie wentylatora systemowego
Każde złącze obs ługuje 2 porty USB2.0 na panelu
przednim
USB3.0 urz ądzeń (przez ASM1042)
USB2.0/USB1.X urządzeń (przez Z68)
Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub
odwoływ ania obsłu g i dowo ln ego s ys t emu
operacyjnego bez powiado mienia.
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RUSSIAN
CPU
(центральн
ый
процессор)
Набо р
микросхем
Основная
память
Super I/O
SATA 2 & 3
Локальная
сеть
Звуко вая
поддержка
жесткого
диска
USB3.0
Слоты
Socket 1155
Процессор Inte l Cor e i7 / i5 / i3 / Pent iu m /
Celeron
Intel Z68
Слоты DDR3 DIMM x 4
Максимальная ёмкость памяти 16 ГБ
Каждый модуль DIMM поддерживает
512МБ /1ГБ/2ГБ/4ГБ DDR3
IT8728
Обеспечивает наиболее используемые
действующие фун кцио нальные
возможно сти Super I/O.
Интерфейс с низким коли чест вом выво до в
Встроенное последовательное устро йство
управления ATA
Realtek RTL 8111E
ALC892
ASM1042 скорости передачи данных до 600 МБ / с
Слот PCI x2
Слот PCI-E Gen2 x16 @ x16 x1
Слот PCI-E Gen2 x16 @ x4 x1
Слот PCI-E Gen2 x 1 x1
СПЕЦ
Поддержкатехнологий Execut e D isab le Bit /
Enhanced Inte l SpeedStep® / Intel Arch it ecture-64
/ Extended Memory 64 Technology / технологии
виртуализац ия / Hyper Threading
Мод уль памяти с двух канальн ым режимом DDR3
Поддержка DDR3 1066/1333/1600(OC)
Поддержка DDR3 1866(OC)/2133(OC)/2200(OC)
Не поддерживает зарегистрированные модули
DIMM and ECC DIMM
Инициативы по охране окружающей среды,
Аппаратный монитор
Регул ятор скорости вентилято ра/ монитор
Функция ITE "Smart Guard ian"
(Интеллектуальная защита)
скорость передачи данных до 3.0 гигабит/с /
6.0 гигабит/с.
Соответствие спецификации SATA версия 2.0/3.0
Автоматическое согласование 10 / 100 / 1000
Мб/с
Частичная / полная дуплексная способность
Звуко вая поддержка High- D ef inition
5.1канальный звуковой выход
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Встроенны
й разъём
Задняя
панель
средств
ввода-выв
ода
Размер
панели
Поддержка
OS
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СПЕЦ
Разъ ём SATA3 x2 Каждый разъём поддерживает 1 устройство SATA3
Разъ ём SATA2 x4 Каждый разъём поддерживает 1 устройство SATA2
Разъ ём на лицевой панели x1 Поддержка устройс тв на лицевой панели
Входной звуковой разъём x1
Контактирующее приспособление
вентил ятора центрального процессора x1