Biostar TZ75A, TZ77A Owner's Manual
TZ77A/TZ75A Setup Manual
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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.............................................................................. 4
1.5 Motherboard Layout................................................................................. 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation .......................... 6
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................... 6
2.2 FAN Headers .............................................................................................. 8
2.3 Installing System Memory ........................................................................ 9
2.4 Connectors and Slots................................................................................ 11
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .................. 15
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers............................................................................. 15
3.2 Detail Settings .......................................................................................... 15
Chapter 4: RAID / AHCI Functions....................... 20
4.1 Operating System.................................................................................... 20
4.2 Raid Arrays............................................................................................... 21
4.3 How RAID Works..................................................................................... 22
4.4 Smart Response Technology................................................................... 26
Chapter 5: T-Series UEFI BIOS & Software........... 27
5.1 T-Series UEFI BIOS ................................................................................... 27
5.2 T-Series Software...................................................................................... 30
Chapter 6: Useful Help ........................................ 40
6.1 Driver Installation Note.......................................................................... 40
6.2 Extra Information.................................................................................... 41
6.3 AMI BIOS Post Code................................................................................. 42
6.4 Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 44
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 46
German.................................................................................................................. 46
French .................................................................................................................... 48
Italian ..................................................................................................................... 50
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 52
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 54
Polish...................................................................................................................... 56
Russian ................................................................................................................... 58
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 60
Japane se ................................................................................................................ 62
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
TZ77A/TZ75A
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 X 4
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver DVD X 1
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 & 3
Socket 1155
Int e l Co re i7 / i5 / i3 / Pent ium / C eleron
processor
Intel Z77 (TZ77A)
Intel Z75 (TZ75A)
IT8728
Prov ides the most common ly used legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 32GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Ar ch itecture-64 / Ex tended
Memory 64 Technology / V irtualization Technology /
Hyp er Thr ead ing
En viro nm en t Co ntrol in it iatives,
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian " funct ion
Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memo ry mo dule
Supports DDR3 1066 / 1333
Supports DDR3 1600 / 1866 (OC) / 2133 (OC)
Register ed D IMM and ECC DIMM is not suppo rted
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s / 6.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 / 3.0 specification compliant
LAN
Sound
Codec
USB3.0
Slots
2
RAID 0,1,5,10, SRT (TZ77A) support
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Realtek RTL 8111E
Half / Full duplex capability
7.1 channels audio out
ALC892
High Definition Audio
Z77 (TZ77A) / Z75 (TZ75A) Data transfer rates up to 600 MB/s
PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards
PCI Express Gen3 x 16 slot
Supports PCI-E Gen3 x16 expans ion card
(Dep end ing o n CPU) x1
PCI Express Gen2 x 16 slot(x4) x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion card
PCI Express Gen2 x 1 slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion cards
On Board
Connectors
TZ77A/TZ75A
SPEC
SATA3 Connector x2 Each connector supports 1 SATA3 devices
SATA2 Connector x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA2 devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilit ies
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan funct ion)
System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply
Clear CMOS Header x 1 Restore CMOS dat a to fact ory default
USB2.0 Connector x2 Each connect or s upport s 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
USB3.0 Connector x1 Each connect or s upport s 2 front panel USB3.0 ports
Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared function
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 supp ly
Power Connector (8pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size
OS Support
PS/2 Keyboard x1
HDMI Port x1
VGA Port x1
DVI Port x1
LAN port x1
USB2.0 Port x4
USB3.0 Port x2
Audio Jack x6
244 (W) x 305 (L) mm ATX
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to HDMI cable
Connect to D-SUB monitor
Connect to DVI monitor
Connect t o RJ-45 ethe rnet cab le
Connect to USB2.0 devices
Connect to USB3.0 devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support
for any OS with or without notice
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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Keyb oard
VGA
LAN
US B2 .0X 2
HDMI
DV I-D
Cen te r
Rear
Side
US B3.0X2 USB 2.0X2
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
NOTE: USB3.0 ports (only supported by Windows 7) are backward compatible with
NOTE: Maximum resolution:
NOTE: This motherboard supports dual video output:
USB2.0/USB1.X de vices.
HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz, compliant with HDMI 1.4a
DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
Display Devices
VGA
VGA
DVI-D HDMI
X A A
DVI-D A X S1, C, E
HDMI A S1, C, E X
z A = Single Pipe Single Display, Intel® Dual Display Clone (Only
24-bpp), or Extended Desktop Mode
z C = Clone Mode
z E = Extended Desktop Mode
1
z S
= Single Pipe Single Display With One Display Device
Disabled
z X = Unsupported / Note Applicable
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
USB_KBMS1
HDMI1
ATXPWR2
VGA1
DVI1
Socket 1155
TZ77A/TZ75A
CPU_FAN1
USB3_0
RJ45USB1
AUDIO1
LAN
CODEC
F_AUDIO1
Note: represents the 1■
SYS_FAN2
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
JSPDIFOUT1
PEX16_1
PEX16_2
PCI1
PCI2
SYS_FAN1 J_CO M1
CIR1
st
pin.
CPU1
Super
I/O
JFRO NT_USB 3_1
F_USB1 F_USB 2
Intel
Z77/
Z75
SW_RST1
DDR3 _A1
JCMOS1
DDR3 _A2
SW_PWR1
DDR3 _B1
BAT1
DB2DR3_
ATXPWR1
BIOS
SATA2SATA1
SATA4SATA6
SATA3SATA5
PAN E L1
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
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: Hold processor with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as
shown. Align the notches with the socket. Lower the processor
straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.
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
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
3
1
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM r at e
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control
Pin
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
Assignment
sense
3
1
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.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DDR3_A1
DDR3_B1
DDR3_A2
DDR3_B2
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a
DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the Slot.
2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note:
If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
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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 M emory
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 O X O X
Enabled X O X O
Enabled O O O O
Enabled O X X O
Enabled X O O X
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA3.0 Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.
SATA3 ~ 6: Serial ATA2.0 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.
SATA 1 S ATA2
7
4
1
SATA 6 S ATA4
SATA5 SATA 3
7
4
TZ77A/TZ75A
Pin
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
Pin
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
Assignment
Assignment
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.
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/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
PEX16_1
PEX1_1
PEX16_2
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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
ATXP W R2: AT X Power Source Connectors
These connectors provide +12V to CPU power circuit. If the CPU power plug is
4-pin, please plug it into Pin 1-2-5-6 of ATXPWR2.
Note:
When system is overclocked, it is recommended to plug in both ATXPWR2 for stability.
PCI2
48
5
1
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 +12V
4 +12V
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
8 Ground
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ATXP W R1: AT X Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the AT X
power supply.
12
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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Note:
Before you power on the s ystem, please make sure that ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been well plugged-in.
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 H
OW TO SETUP JUMPERS
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is
placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is
“open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 D
PANEL1: 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.
POW_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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F_USB1/F_USB2: 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.
F_ USB2USB1 F_
2
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1
9
JFRONT_USB3_1: Header for USB 3.0 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.
Assignment
Pin
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB4 USB5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
16
1
20 11
10
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 VBUS0 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 Ground
4 Ground 14 SSTX2+
5 SSTX1- 15 SSTX26 SSTX1+ 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX29 D1+ 19 VBUS1
10 ID 20 Key
NOTE: USB3.0 is only supported by Windows 7.
TZ77A/TZ75A
F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. This header supports HD and AC’97 audio front panel connector.
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
2
9 Left line in
10
10 Jack Sense
1
9
JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
31
CIR1: Consumer IR Connector
This header is for infrared remote control and communication.
Pin Assignment
1 IrDA serial input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Key
5 IrDA serial output
6 IR Power
6
125
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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.
※ 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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13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
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J_COM1: Serial Port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
18
210
19
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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