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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 facilities
Front Audio Connecto r x1 Supports fro nt panel audio function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply
Clear CMOS Header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB2.0 Connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
USB3.0 Connector x1 Each connector supports 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 Co nnector x1 Supports digital audio out function
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (8pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size
OS Suppo rt
PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse 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/ 8
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse
Connects to HDMI cable
Connect to D-SUB monitor
Connect to DVI monitor
Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
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
Note 1: HDMI, DVI-D & VGA ports only work with an Intel integrated Graphics Process or
Note 2: USB3.0 ports (only supported by Windows 7/8) are backward compatible with
Note 3: Maximum resolution:
Note 4: This motherboard supports dual video output:
USB2.0/USB1.X devices.
HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz, compliant with HDMI 1.4a
DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz
VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz
Display Devices
VGA X O O
DVI- D O X O
HDMI O O X
VGA
DVI- D HDM I
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Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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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 diff erent types of pin cap. Please refer below
instruction to r emove 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 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 Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control
SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate sense
Note:
The SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 support 3-pin head c onnectors; the CPU _FAN1 supports 4-pin head
connect or. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the
positive and should be connected t o pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be
connect ed to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
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_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3 Module
Total Memory
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.)
Note: The DRAM bus width of the memor y module must be the same (x8 or x16)
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
SATA1: Serial ATA3.0 Connectors
These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables.
Those satisfy the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.
SATA2/3: Serial ATA2.0 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.
Note: Before you power on the system, please make sure that ATXPW R1 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 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.
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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
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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.
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.
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.
HD Audio AC’97
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in 1 Mic In
2 Ground 2 Ground
3 Mic Right in 3 Mic Power
4 GPIO 4 Audio Power
5 Right line in 5 RT Line Out
6 Jack Sense 6 RT Line Out
7 Front Sense 7 Reserved
8 Key 8 Key
9 Left line in 9 LFT Line Out
10 Jack Sense 10 LFT Line Out
Note 1: It is recommended that you c onnect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connect or to avail of the motherboard's high definition audio capability.
Note 2: Please try t o disable the "Front Panel J ack Detection" if you want to us e an AC'97 front
audio output c able. The funct ion can be f ound via O.S. Audio Utility.
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
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CIR1: Consumer IR Connector
This header is for infrared remote control and communication.
PinAssignment
1 IrDA serial input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Key
5 IrDA serial output
6 IR Power
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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Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
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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. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
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J_COM1: Serial Port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
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 6.3 for all the
BIOS POST codes.
Pin Assi gnment
1 Carrier detect
2 Received data
3 Transmitted data
4 Data terminal ready
5 Signal ground
6 Data set ready
7 Request to send
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 tolerance and better utilization of disk capacity.
The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks
up a large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across multiple
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.
Total Capacity: (Minimal. HDD Capacity) x (Connected HDDs Amount)
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
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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 reliable
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: Yes .
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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: Yes .
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
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: Minimum 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 TY
DATA 7
DATA 9
PA RI TY
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Disk 2
DATA 2
PA RI TY
DATA 5
DATA 8
PA RI TY
DATA 11
Disk 3
PA RI TY
DATA 4
DATA 6
PA RI TY
DATA 10
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4.4 INTEL SMART RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY
With Intel(R) Smart Response Technology, the performance of RAID with an Intel
SSD drive can be improved better.
Installing Smart Response Technology
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 DVD to the optical drive, and Install all drivers (including
Intel(R)
Smart Response Technology Driver). After all processes finish,
reboot the system.
4. Intel(R) SRT service icon will show in notification 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: UEFI BIOS & SOFTWARE
5.1 UEFI
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 inf ormation and s ettings on board may be different from this manual. For further
information of setting up the UEFI BIOS, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Manual in the Setup DVD.
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.
BIOS
Note 1: Not all types of CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based
on the s elected CPU model.
Note 2: Overclock is an optional pr ocess, 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. W e also would not guar antee any overclocking performance.
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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 0~50, 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 0~70, with an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl Start Value
This item sets CPU FAN Start Speed Value. The range is from 0~255, with
an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl Sensitive
The bigger the numeral is, the higher the FAN speed is. The range is from
1~255, with an interval of 1.
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5.2 SOFTWARE
Installing Software
1. Insert the Setup DVD 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 Software
After the installation 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 illustration below is 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 can update current version 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)
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Display manufacturer &
Typical Mode
software version information
Performance
Mode
Medium Mode
Maxi-Energy Mode
Auto P hase Mode
Reset Ti m e &
Consum ption
Display CPU
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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 perf ormance.
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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Smart EAR
Smart EAR is a windows-based audio utility which allows you to easily
adjust system volume. With its user-friendly GUI, you can also adjust
impedance setting (Low/High Gain) to optimize your headphone
performance.
zHigh/Low Gain Switch: Keep the gain switch to low for low impedance
headphone and set to high for high impedance headphone.
z Mute Button: To disable system sound
z Volume Control Knob: The volume can be finely adjusted by turning the
knob either clockwise or anti-clockwise to increase or decrease system
volume accordingly.
z Information Button: Get information of the application
z Minimize Button: Minimize the application window to the taskbar
z Exit Button: Exit the application
Note:
1. Smart EAR is only supported by Windows 7/8 and BIOSTAR Hi-Fi series motherboards.
2. High/Low Gain Switch is only for “Front Panel Audio Header”, please make sure you are
connecting your headphone to the front panel I/O.
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Multi Channels Calibration (MCC)
Multi Channels Calibration (MCC) can transform any room into the ideal
listening environment. With Multi Channels Calibration(MCC), audio
performance is automatically calibrated according to the dimensions of your
room.
Take a note of following precautions before you start the calibration.
1. Do not connect or disconnect the speaker setup microphone and s peakers during the
calibration.
2. Do not stand between the speakers and microphone, and avoid obstacles blocking the path
between speakers and microphone.
3. Turn off all media players and do not adjust any audio settings (ex. volume or mute) in your
operating system.
4. MCC software is only supported by Windows 7/8 and BIOSTAR Hi-Fi series motherboards.
z Status Panel: Show the information of speakers and listening positions.
z Midnight Mode: Turn on this function will let you enjoy a movie quietly without
compromising sound qualities, surround effects and dialogue clarity.
z Calibration Button: Start or stop the calibration.
z Channel Output Buttons: Select the channel output (2/ 4/ 5.1/ 7.1-channel)
z Listening Position Buttons: It allows you setup five listening positions.
z Speaker Volume: Show each speaker’s volume.
z Information Button: Get information of the application.
z Minimize Button: Minimize the application window to the taskbar.
z Exit Button: Exit the application.
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Start the Calibration:
Step 1:
Install and launch Multi Channels Calibration software
Step 2:
Arrange and connect the speakers in your room.
Step 3:
Select the channel output (2/ 4/ 5.1/ 7.1-channel) for the speak configuration.
Step 4:
Place the speaker setup microphone at ear height of a seated listener in your room
and connection it to Mic In jack.
Note:
To setup 5.1-channel for a motherboard with 3 audio jacks, please c onnect the speaker
setup microphone to front panel Mic-In.
Step 5:
Select your preferred listening position and click the “Listening Position Button”.
Step 6:
Click the “Calibration Button”. You can see a notice window then click “Next” to start
the calibration. The test tone will be played through each speakers and it will take 2-3
minutes to process the calibration. Please make the room as quiet as possible at the
meantime.
Step 7:
After completing calibration, you will see a finish window then click “OK” to exit this
calibration.
Audio Ports:
For the definition of each audio port, please refer to the table below:
The 2/ 4/ 5.1-channel configuration for 3 audio jacks
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1 channel
Blue Line In Rear Speaker OutRear Speaker Out
Green Line Out Front Speaker OutFront Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer Out
The 2/ 4/ 5.1/ 7.1-channel configur ation for 6 audio jacks
Port 2-channel 4-channel 5.1 channel 7.1 channel
Blue Line In Line In Line In Line In
Green Line Out Front Speaker OutFront Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange -- -- Center/Subwoofer Out C enter/Subwoofer Out
Black N/A Rear Speaker OutRear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Grey -- -- -- Side Speaker Out
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Guide of Lucid VIRTU MVP Installation
With Lucid VIRTU MVP solution, the resource and performance of graphics
can be integrated so that user can choose the suitable mode for the
requirement.
System Requirements
CPU: CPU with integrated graphics support
Chipset: Any chipset with integrated graphics output
Discrete GPU: Any Nvidia/AMD GPU with DX9/DX10/DX11
support
Memory Size: 2GB
Operating System: Windows 7/8 32-bit and 64-bit
Hard Disk Space: 20MB
BIOS Setting
Please try to set Onboard VGA (IGD) as first display if you want to use the
i-mode.
i-Mode & d-Mode
1. i-Mode: i-Mode provides user with near zero performance overhead on
3D graphics games, Virtual VSync and Hyperformance
features, integrated GPU special features and power saving
options when no 3D gaming is used. To use Lucid VIRTU
Universal MVP solution in i-Mode, display must be always
connected to motherboard video output.
2. d-Mode: d-Mode is provided for demanding 3D gamers to achieve
uncompromised 3D performance of discrete GPU installed in
the system, along with Virtual VSync and Hyperformance
quality/performance improvement features. In this mode, Virtu
Universal MVP allows user to utilize integrated GPU special
features such as trascoding, while display is connected to
discrete GPU.
Note 1: In most cases the differenc es of 3D performance between i-Mode and d-Mode are
unnotic eable to the us er, so it is recommended to use i-mode to save power.
Note 2: To use Lucid VIRTU Universal MVP solution in d-Mode, display must be connected to
discrete GPU installed in the system.
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Software Installation
1. Install VGA Driver and VIRTU
MVP Software.
2. If for some reason auto-activation
process fails, or the internet is not
available for 30 days, user will
have to manually activate Virtu
Universal MVP by pressing
“Activate” button through the
Internet.
3. When Virtu Universal MVP
successfully activates, the screen
will look like this.
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4. After installation, please restart
the computer. The left screenshot
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 utility, please set Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application program.
represents important
*
information that you
must provide. Without
this informat ion, you may
not be able to send out
the mail.
This block will show
th e infor mat ion w hich
would be collected in
the mail.
Send the mai l out.
Describe condition
*
of your system.
Save these information to a .txt file
Exit this dialog.
Select your area or
*
the area close to you.
Provide the e-mail
address that you would
li ke to se nd the cop y to.
Provide the name of
*
the memory module
manufacturer.
Provide the name of
the power supply
manufacturer and the
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.
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.
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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 boot 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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5.3 BIOSUPDATE
There are three ways to update the BIOS:
BIOS Update Utility, BIOS Online Update Utility and BIOS Flasher.
1. BIOS Update 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 <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.
Backup BIOS
the Backup BIOS button on
Click
the main screen for the backup of
BIOS,
and select a proper location
for your backup BIOS file
in the
system, and click Save.
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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3. BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher
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 inform ati on and c ont ent about above s oftwar e ar e subject to be chang ed
without notice. For better performance, the software is being continuously updated.
The inf ormation and pictures d esc ribed above ar e f or your r ef erence only. The actual
information and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.
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CHAPTER 6: USEFUL HELP
Hi-Fi Z77X
6.1 D
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.
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.
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/r eadstep2.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 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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6.3 AMIBIOSPOST CODE
Code Description
10 PEI Core is started
11 Pre-memory CPU initialization is started
15 Pre-memory North Bridge initialization is started
19 Pre-memory South Bridge initialization is started
2B Memory initialization. Serial Presenc e Detect (SPD) data reading
2C Memory initialization. Memory presence detection
2D Memory initialization. Programming memory timing information
2E Memory initialization. C onfiguring memory
2F Memory initialization (other).
31 Memory Installed
32 CPU post-memory initialization is started
33 CPU post-memory initialization. Cache initialization
34 CPU post-memory initialization. Applic ation Processor(s) (AP) initialization
35 CPU post-memory initialization. Boot Strap Processor (BSP) selection
36 CPU post-memory initialization. System Management Mode (SMM) initialization
37 Post-Memory N orth Bridge initialization is started
3B Post-Memory North Bridge initialization (N orth Bridge module specific)
4F DXE IPL is started
60 DXE Core is started
F0 Recovery condition triggered by firmware (Auto recovery)
F1 Recovery condition triggered by us er (Forced r ecovery)
F2 Recover y process started
F3 Recovery firmware image is f ound
F4 Recovery firmware image is loaded
E0 S3 Resume is stared (S3 Resume PPI is called by the DXE IPL)
E1 S3 B oot Script execution
E2 Video repost
E3 OS S3 wake vector call
60 DXE Core is started
61 NVRAM initialization
62 Installation of the South Bridge R untime Servic es
63 CPU DXE initialization is started
68 PCI host bridge initialization
69 North Bridge DXE initialization is started
6A N orth Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started
70 South Bridge DXE initialization is started
71 South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started
72 South Bridge devices initialization
78 South Bridge DXE Initialization (S outh Bridge module specific)
79 ACPI module initialization
90 Boot Device S election (BDS) phase is started
91 Driver connecting is started
92 PCI Bus initialization is started
93 PCI Bus Hot Plug Controller Initialization
94 PCI Bus Enumeration
95 PCI Bus Request Resources
96 PCI Bus Assign Resources
97 Console Output devices connect
98 Console input devic es connect
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Code Description
99 Super IO Initialization
9A USB initialization is started
9B USB R eset
9C USB Detect
9D USB Enable
A0 IDE initialization is started
A1 IDE R eset
A2 IDE Detect
A3 IDE Enable
A4 SCSI initialization is started
A5 SCSI Reset
A6 SCSI Detect
A7 SCSI Enable
A8 Setup Verifying Password
A9 Start of Setup
AB Setup Input Wait
AD Ready To Boot event
AE Legacy Boot event
AF Exit Boot Servic es event
B0 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP B egin
B1 Runtime Set Virtual Address MAP End
B2 Legacy Option RO M Initialization
B3 System Reset
B4 USB hot plug
B5 PCI bus hot plug
B6 Clean-up of NVRAM
B7 C onfiguration R eset (r eset of NVRAM settings)
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6.4 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.
Hi-Fi Z77X
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.
Слоты DDR3 DIMM x 4
Максимальная ёмкость памяти 32 ГБ
Каждый модуль DIMM поддерживает
512МБ/1ГБ/2ГБ/4ГБ/8 ГБ DDR3
IT8728F
Обеспечивает наиболее используемые
действующие функциональные
возможности Super I/O.
Интерфейс с низким количеством выводов
Встроенное последовательное устройство
управления ATA
Realtek RTL 8111F
ALC898
Z77 скоростипередачиданныхдо 600 МБ / с
Слот PCI Express Gen3 x16 x2
Слот PCI Express Gen2 x16(x4) x1
Слот PCI Express Gen2 x 1 x3
Разъём SATA3 x2 Каждый разъём поддерживает 1 устройство SATA3
Разъём SATA2 x4 Каждый разъём поддерживает 1 устройство SATA2
Разъём на лицевой панели x1 Поддержка устройств на лицевой панели
Входной звуковой разъём x1
СПЕЦ
Поддержкатехнологий Execute Disable Bit /
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64
/ Extended Memory 64 Technology / технологии
виртуализаци я / Hyper Threading
Модуль памяти с двухканальным режимом DDR3
Поддержка DDR3 1066 / 1333 / 1600
Поддержка DDR3 (OC) 1800/ 1866/ 2000/ 2133/
2200/ 2400/ 2600
Неподдерживаетзарегистрированные модули
DIMM and ECC DIMM
Инициативы по охране окружающей среды,
Аппаратный монитор
Регулятор скорости вентилятора/ монитор
Функция ITE "Smart Guardian"
(Интеллектуальная защита)
скорость передачи данных до 3.0 гигабит/с /
6.0 гигабит/с.
Соответствие спецификации SATA версия 2.0/3.0
Поддержка RAID 0,1,5,10, SRT
Автоматич еское согласование 10 / 100 / 1000
Мб/с
Частичная / полная дуплексная способность
Звуковая поддержка High-Definition
7.1канальный звуковой выход, Biostar Hi-Fi
Поддержка звуковых функций на лицевой
панели
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Задняя
панель
средств
ввода-выв
ода
Размер
панели
Поддержка
OS
Hi-Fi Z77X
СПЕЦ
Контактирующее приспособление
вентилятора центрального процессора x1
Контактирующее приспособление
вентилятора системы x2
Открытое контактирующее
приспособление CMOS x1
USB2.0-разъём x2
USB3.0-разъём x1
Разъём едока ИКЫЙ x1
Последовательный порт x1
Разъём вывода для S/PDIF x1 Поддержка вывода цифровой звуковой функции
Разъем питания (24 вывод) x1
Разъем питания (8 вывод) x1
клавиатура/ мышь PS/2 x1
Порт HDMI x1
Порт VGA x1
Порт DVI x1
Порт LAN x1
USB2.0-порт x4
USB3.0-порт x2
Гнездо для подключения
наушников x6
244 мм (Ш) X 305 мм (В) ATX
Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8
Источник питания для вентилятора центрального
процессора (с функцией интеллектуального
вентилятора)
Источник питания для вентилятора системы
Каждый разъём поддерживает 2 USB2. 0-порта на
лицевой панели
Каждый разъём поддерживает 2 USB3. 0-порта на
лицевой панели
Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или
удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или без
предварительного уведомления.