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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 (Ver 5.x 4 1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (Ver 6.x 4 1.6 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 13 3.1 How to ...
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 (Ver 5.x 4 1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (Ver 6.x 4 1.6 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 13 3.1 How to ...
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...the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 ...Serial ATA Cable X 2 Rear I/O Panel 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 board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 ...Serial ATA Cable X 2 Rear I/O Panel 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...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES TF520 A2+ TF560 A2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ (By BIOS update) Socket AM2 / AM2+ (By BIOS update) AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 x2 / ...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES TF520 A2+ TF560 A2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ (By BIOS update) Socket AM2 / AM2+ (By BIOS update) AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 x2 / ...
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Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 5.X) PS/2 Mouse LAN PS/2 Keyboard COM1 USBX2 USBX2 USBX2 Center Rear Side Line In Line Out Mic In 1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 6.X) PS/2 Mouse LA N PS/ 2 Keyboard COM1 USBX2 USBX2 USBX2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic I n 1/ Bass/ Center 4
Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 5.X) PS/2 Mouse LAN PS/2 Keyboard COM1 USBX2 USBX2 USBX2 Center Rear Side Line In Line Out Mic In 1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (VER 6.X) PS/2 Mouse LA N PS/ 2 Keyboard COM1 USBX2 USBX2 USBX2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic I n 1/ Bass/ Center 4
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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ JCFAN1 JCOM1 JUSB2 JATXPWR2 JUSB1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 J ATXPWR1 JUSBLAN1 IDE1 FDD1 AUDIO2 (for Ver 5.x) JAUDIO1 (for Ver 6.x) JATXPWR3 LAN PEX1_1 PEX1_2 nForce 520/560 PEX16_1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 BIOS SATA4 Codec PCI1 PCI2 SUPER I/O BAT1 PCI3 JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT JPRNT1 JCMOS1 JCDIN1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. JUSB3 JUSB4 JSFAN1 JSFAN2 JPANEL 1 LED_D1 LED_D2 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 5
1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ JCFAN1 JCOM1 JUSB2 JATXPWR2 JUSB1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 J ATXPWR1 JUSBLAN1 IDE1 FDD1 AUDIO2 (for Ver 5.x) JAUDIO1 (for Ver 6.x) JATXPWR3 LAN PEX1_1 PEX1_2 nForce 520/560 PEX16_1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 BIOS SATA4 Codec PCI1 PCI2 SUPER I/O BAT1 PCI3 JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT JPRNT1 JCMOS1 JCDIN1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. JUSB3 JUSB4 JSFAN1 JSFAN2 JPANEL 1 LED_D1 LED_D2 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 5
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Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
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Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire ...
Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire ...
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Motherboard Manual C. Duual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Enabled O O X X Enabled X X O O Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the following requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following table.
Motherboard Manual C. Duual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Enabled O O X X Enabled X X O O Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in pairs, shown in the following requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following table.
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The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 40 39 2 1 11 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 34 33 2 1 IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 40 39 2 1 11 This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 34 33 2 1 IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.
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PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express x1 Slots - PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_1 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 12 Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for Peripheral Component ... of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Motherboard Manual PEX16-1: PCI-Express x16 Slot -
PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express x1 Slots - PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_1 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 12 Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for Peripheral Component ... of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Motherboard Manual PEX16-1: PCI-Express x16 Slot -
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Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to CPU power circuit. 32 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 14 Pin Assignment 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 Ground 4 +5V 5 Ground 6 +5V 12 24 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage +5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS-ON 1 13 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 NC 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply.
Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to CPU power circuit. 32 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 14 Pin Assignment 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 Ground 4 +5V 5 Ground 6 +5V 12 24 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage +5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS-ON 1 13 17 Ground 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 NC 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply.
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...to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Remove AC power line. 2. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 16 Motherboard Manual SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the... CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). ...
...to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Remove AC power line. 2. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 16 Motherboard Manual SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the... CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). ...
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... There are 2 LED indicators on diagnostics. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on the motherboard to the table below for graphics cards. Please refer to show system status. Motherboard Manual JATXPWR3: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection for different messages: LED_D1 LED_D2 Message...
... There are 2 LED indicators on diagnostics. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on the motherboard to the table below for graphics cards. Please refer to show system status. Motherboard Manual JATXPWR3: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection for different messages: LED_D1 LED_D2 Message...
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... any fault tolerance. RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for large files. RAID 0+1: RAID 0+1 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1. It breaks up to 6 or 8. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: NVIDIA RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS NVRAID supports the following types of...
... any fault tolerance. RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for large files. RAID 0+1: RAID 0+1 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1. It breaks up to 6 or 8. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: NVIDIA RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS NVRAID supports the following types of...
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Motherboard Manual RAID 0+1: RAID 0 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 0+1 solution for improved performance plus resiliency. Features and Benefits Drives: ...
Motherboard Manual RAID 0+1: RAID 0 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 0+1 solution for improved performance plus resiliency. Features and Benefits Drives: ...
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... of setting up the BIOS, please refer to the BIOS Manual in this manual is for overclock users. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1 T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for your reference only and the actual BIOS information and... settings on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this ultimate overclock engine to raise system performance. T-Power BIOS Features: Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) ...
... of setting up the BIOS, please refer to the BIOS Manual in this manual is for overclock users. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1 T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for your reference only and the actual BIOS information and... settings on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this ultimate overclock engine to raise system performance. T-Power BIOS Features: Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) ...
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... will increase when CPU voltage is directly in proportion to flatter curves. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to increase VGA card performance. Motherboard Manual DRAM Configuration: Enter this function for more advanced DRAM settings. PCIE Clock: It helps to be increased also when raising CPU frequency.
... will increase when CPU voltage is directly in proportion to flatter curves. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to increase VGA card performance. Motherboard Manual DRAM Configuration: Enter this function for more advanced DRAM settings. PCIE Clock: It helps to be increased also when raising CPU frequency.
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the difference will raise about 25%~30% of whole system performance. Users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation. Motherboard Manual V12 Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. Not all types of record addresses in total, and users are ...
the difference will raise about 25%~30% of whole system performance. Users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation. Motherboard Manual V12 Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. Not all types of record addresses in total, and users are ...
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...Flash Program" to get the following frame and choose the BIOS file downloaded in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will process automatically. Motherboard Manual D. Then, save the file into CMOS screen. However, it can prevent system hang-up , S.R.S. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk ...overclock actions. Advise: You can 't be re-configured. When the system hangs up due to upgrade BIOS. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will be seen under T-Power BIOS setup; and is always on whenever...
...Flash Program" to get the following frame and choose the BIOS file downloaded in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will process automatically. Motherboard Manual D. Then, save the file into CMOS screen. However, it can prevent system hang-up , S.R.S. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk ...overclock actions. Advise: You can 't be re-configured. When the system hangs up due to upgrade BIOS. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will be seen under T-Power BIOS setup; and is always on whenever...
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The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃. Motherboard Manual CPU Fan Start The CPU fan starts to work when CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will work under Full Speed. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1. 32 Start PWM Value When CPU temperature arrives to this set value, the CPU fan will work under Smart Fan Function mode. The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃. CPU Fan Full speed When CPU temperature arrives to the set value.
The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃. Motherboard Manual CPU Fan Start The CPU fan starts to work when CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will work under Full Speed. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1. 32 Start PWM Value When CPU temperature arrives to this set value, the CPU fan will work under Smart Fan Function mode. The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃. CPU Fan Full speed When CPU temperature arrives to the set value.