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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: RAID Functions ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: RAID Functions ...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU FSB Chipset SPEC Socket AM2+ AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom/ computing Phenom II processors Supports Hyper ... Environment Control initiatives H/W Monitor ITE's "Smart Guardian" function Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+/AM3 CPU) Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported IDE Integrated IDE Controller Multi-word DMA, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 modes SATA II...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU FSB Chipset SPEC Socket AM2+ AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom/ computing Phenom II processors Supports Hyper ... Environment Control initiatives H/W Monitor ITE's "Smart Guardian" function Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+/AM3 CPU) Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported IDE Integrated IDE Controller Multi-word DMA, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 modes SATA II...
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A770E Front Audio Connector S/PDIF Out Connector CPU Fan Header System Fan Header CMOS Clear Header USB Connector Power ...support OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 SPEC x1 Supports front panel audio function x1 Supports digital audio out function x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default x2 Each ...RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection ATX Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR ...
A770E Front Audio Connector S/PDIF Out Connector CPU Fan Header System Fan Header CMOS Clear Header USB Connector Power ...support OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 SPEC x1 Supports front panel audio function x1 Supports digital audio out function x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default x2 Each ...RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection ATX Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR ...
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) A770E Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) A770E Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
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..., and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+/AM3 CPUs support. 6 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to boot while using AM2+/AM3 CPUs. This completes the installation. Due to the latest CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed to the CPU_FAN1. Step 4: ...Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to...
..., and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+/AM3 CPUs support. 6 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to boot while using AM2+/AM3 CPUs. This completes the installation. Due to the latest CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed to the CPU_FAN1. Step 4: ...Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to...
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... be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. A770E 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control (By Fan) SYS_FAN1: System Fan...
... be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. A770E 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control (By Fan) SYS_FAN1: System Fan...
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A770E ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 13 1 24 12 Pin Assignment 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 NC 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground Pin Assignment 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 Ground 4 +5V 5 Ground 6 +5V 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector Connecting this connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 21 34 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 11
A770E ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 13 1 24 12 Pin Assignment 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 NC 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground Pin Assignment 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 Ground 4 +5V 5 Ground 6 +5V 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector Connecting this connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 21 34 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 11
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... dialog appears asking you may need to save this information, click "Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to send the mail out. Open the saved .txt file, you want...
... dialog appears asking you may need to save this information, click "Send" to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to send the mail out. Open the saved .txt file, you want...
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...will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Wait for seconds. 3. In this case, please double check: 1. CPU fan speed is placed evenly with the CPU speed. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power... 2. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. A770E 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 25 ...
...will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Wait for seconds. 3. In this case, please double check: 1. CPU fan speed is placed evenly with the CPU speed. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power... 2. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. A770E 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on the system again. 25 ...
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... Manual JAPANESE 仕様 Sockel AM2+ AMD 64 32ビットと64 AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom CPU Phenom II 3.0 95W) 5.2 GT/s FSB 3.0 AMD 770 AMD SB710 DDR2 DIMM x 4 DDR2 各DIMMは 512MB/1GB/2GB.../4GB DDR2をサ DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800 ポート DDR2 1066 by AM2+/AM3 CPU) 16GB 登録済みDIMMとECC DIMM ITE 8718 Super I/O機 H/Wモニター Super I/O ITE IDE 統...
... Manual JAPANESE 仕様 Sockel AM2+ AMD 64 32ビットと64 AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom CPU Phenom II 3.0 95W) 5.2 GT/s FSB 3.0 AMD 770 AMD SB710 DDR2 DIMM x 4 DDR2 各DIMMは 512MB/1GB/2GB.../4GB DDR2をサ DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800 ポート DDR2 1066 by AM2+/AM3 CPU) 16GB 登録済みDIMMとECC DIMM ITE 8718 Super I/O機 H/Wモニター Super I/O ITE IDE 統...
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... top right corner, and this manual. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be chang ed without notice. A770E BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he content of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconn ect) local bus speci fication...
... top right corner, and this manual. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be chang ed without notice. A770E BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z T he content of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconn ect) local bus speci fication...
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...Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. 6 Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY CPU C onfiguration Modul e Version: AGESA Version: Physi cal Count: Logic al Count: Enab le/Disable Secu re Virtual M achine Mode (SVM) AMD C PU ...Cache L2: Cache L3: Speed : NB Clk: ncHT Speed : Width I /O, Power Management, and other system devices. A770E BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to configu re the settings of CPU, Super I /O : Able to Change Fre q : uCode Patch Level : Secur e Virtual Mac hine Mode [ Enabled]...
...Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. 6 Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY CPU C onfiguration Modul e Version: AGESA Version: Physi cal Count: Logic al Count: Enab le/Disable Secu re Virtual M achine Mode (SVM) AMD C PU ...Cache L2: Cache L3: Speed : NB Clk: ncHT Speed : Width I /O, Power Management, and other system devices. A770E BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to configu re the settings of CPU, Super I /O : Able to Change Fre q : uCode Patch Level : Secur e Virtual Mac hine Mode [ Enabled]...
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T his item allows you to enable or disable CPU Prefetching fun ction. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 7 Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled IO Prefetching T his item allows you to enable or disable the PowerNow power saving technology. A770E BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can ... and uses the information to the operating system at boot up, or not. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled CPU Prefetching T his item controls whether the SRAT is made available to better allocate memory and schedule software threads for maximum perform ance.
T his item allows you to enable or disable CPU Prefetching fun ction. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 7 Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled IO Prefetching T his item allows you to enable or disable the PowerNow power saving technology. A770E BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can ... and uses the information to the operating system at boot up, or not. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled CPU Prefetching T his item controls whether the SRAT is made available to better allocate memory and schedule software threads for maximum perform ance.
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... Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, FAN will auto test and detect the CPU/System fan fun ctions and show CPU/System fan speed. A770E BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl...
... Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, FAN will auto test and detect the CPU/System fan fun ctions and show CPU/System fan speed. A770E BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl...
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... 1) Fan Ctrl Sensitive Increasing the value will raise the speed of 1) Hardware Health Configuration T his item allows you to the set up the CPU shutdown T emperature. Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Hardw are Health Co nfiguration H/W H ealth Functio n Shutd own Temperatu re [ Enabled] [ ...Disabled] Enab les Hardware Heal th Monitorin g Devi ce. A770E BIOS Manual Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arriv es to set value, the CPU/System fan will show PC health status duringPOST stage. This item is only effective under Smart Fan...
... 1) Fan Ctrl Sensitive Increasing the value will raise the speed of 1) Hardware Health Configuration T his item allows you to the set up the CPU shutdown T emperature. Advanced BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Hardw are Health Co nfiguration H/W H ealth Functio n Shutd own Temperatu re [ Enabled] [ ...Disabled] Enab les Hardware Heal th Monitorin g Devi ce. A770E BIOS Manual Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arriv es to set value, the CPU/System fan will show PC health status duringPOST stage. This item is only effective under Smart Fan...
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... Clear NV RAM T his section describes con figuring the PCI bus system. When set to operate at speeds nearing the speed o f the CPU itselfuses when communicating with its own special components. Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of the cards will be initialized by ...selecting "Yes". PCI, or Personal Computer Interconn ect, is a system which allows I/O devices to NO. A770E BIOS Manual 3 PCIPnP Menu T his item allows you to clear the data in the NVRAM (CMOS) by the PnP operating system like Window™ ...
... Clear NV RAM T his section describes con figuring the PCI bus system. When set to operate at speeds nearing the speed o f the CPU itselfuses when communicating with its own special components. Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of the cards will be initialized by ...selecting "Yes". PCI, or Personal Computer Interconn ect, is a system which allows I/O devices to NO. A770E BIOS Manual 3 PCIPnP Menu T his item allows you to clear the data in the NVRAM (CMOS) by the PnP operating system like Window™ ...
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... ican Megatre nds, Inc. Options: StartUp (Default) / +0.1V / +0.2V / +0.3V Memory Over Voltage T his item allows you to select CPU Voltage Control. CPU Over Voltage T his item allows you to select DDR Voltage Control. S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: StartUp (Default) / -0.85V ~ +0.85V...setting inappropriate values in items of various devices. (Howev er, we suggest you use the default setting. A770E BIOS Manual 6 Performance Menu T his submenu allows you to select CPU NB Voltage Control. Main BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chips et Perfo rmance Exit Perfo rmance...
... ican Megatre nds, Inc. Options: StartUp (Default) / +0.1V / +0.2V / +0.3V Memory Over Voltage T his item allows you to select CPU Voltage Control. CPU Over Voltage T his item allows you to select DDR Voltage Control. S elect Screen S elect Item +- Options: StartUp (Default) / -0.85V ~ +0.85V...setting inappropriate values in items of various devices. (Howev er, we suggest you use the default setting. A770E BIOS Manual 6 Performance Menu T his submenu allows you to select CPU NB Voltage Control. Main BIOS S ETUP UTILITY Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chips et Perfo rmance Exit Perfo rmance...
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... x16.0 3200 MHz Processor Voltage T his item allows you to select CPU frequency. Processor Multiplier T his item allows you to select CPU voltage. Options: 200 (MHz) (Default) / 200-600 CPU FID/VID Control (for AM2 CP U) CPU F ID/VID Contro l Proce ssor Multipli er Proce ssor Voltage BIOS ... / 1.18V / 1.23V / 1.27V HT Overvoltage T his item allows you to select Chipset Voltage Control. Options: Auto (Default) / 0.800 V ~ 1.550 V 28 A770E BIOS Manual Chipset Over Voltage T his item allows you to select HT Voltage Control. Options: StartUp (Default) / +0.05V / +0.10V / 0.15V...
... x16.0 3200 MHz Processor Voltage T his item allows you to select CPU frequency. Processor Multiplier T his item allows you to select CPU voltage. Options: 200 (MHz) (Default) / 200-600 CPU FID/VID Control (for AM2 CP U) CPU F ID/VID Contro l Proce ssor Multipli er Proce ssor Voltage BIOS ... / 1.18V / 1.23V / 1.27V HT Overvoltage T his item allows you to select Chipset Voltage Control. Options: Auto (Default) / 0.800 V ~ 1.550 V 28 A770E BIOS Manual Chipset Over Voltage T his item allows you to select HT Voltage Control. Options: StartUp (Default) / +0.05V / +0.10V / 0.15V...
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... vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. Options: 0.0125V ~ 1.5500V Core DID T his item allows you to adjust the voltage of AM2+ CPU. Options: Divided by 1 (Default) / Divided by 2 / Divided by 4 / Divided by 8 / Divided by 1 ] Tell s BIOS wheth er to use the setup op tions belo w ... to conf igure the P-St ates, or whe ther to select the P-States controlling. Custom P-States T his is the Core Divider. A770E BIOS Manual CPU FID/VID Control (for AM2+ CP U) CPU F ID/VID Contro l Custo m P-States Core FID Core VID Core DID NB V ID NB F ID NB D ID BIOS S ETUP ...
... vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. Options: 0.0125V ~ 1.5500V Core DID T his item allows you to adjust the voltage of AM2+ CPU. Options: Divided by 1 (Default) / Divided by 2 / Divided by 4 / Divided by 8 / Divided by 1 ] Tell s BIOS wheth er to use the setup op tions belo w ... to conf igure the P-St ates, or whe ther to select the P-States controlling. Custom P-States T his is the Core Divider. A770E BIOS Manual CPU FID/VID Control (for AM2+ CP U) CPU F ID/VID Contro l Custo m P-States Core FID Core VID Core DID NB V ID NB F ID NB D ID BIOS S ETUP ...
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...speed w ill be b ased on SPDs . Options: DDR2-400 (Default) / DDR-533 / DDR2-667 / DDR2-800 / DDR-1066 (with AM2+ CPU) 30 Options: Divided by 1 (Default) / Divided by CPU) Core DID T his is the NB Divider. C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C ...opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. A770E BIOS Manual NB VID T his item allows you to select the Frequency o f NB chip....
...speed w ill be b ased on SPDs . Options: DDR2-400 (Default) / DDR-533 / DDR2-667 / DDR2-800 / DDR-1066 (with AM2+ CPU) 30 Options: Divided by 1 (Default) / Divided by CPU) Core DID T his is the NB Divider. C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C ...opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. A770E BIOS Manual NB VID T his item allows you to select the Frequency o f NB chip....