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... 22 4.2 Raid Arrays 22 4.3 How RAID Works 22 CHAPTER 5: OverClock Quick Guide 23 5.1: T-Power Introduction 24 5.2: T-Power BIOS Feature 25 5.3 T-Power Windows Feature 33 Chapter 6: Useful Help 42 6.1 Driver Installation Note 42 6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code 43 6.3 Extra Information 43 6.4 Troubleshooting 45 Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language 46 German...46 France ...48...
... 22 4.2 Raid Arrays 22 4.3 How RAID Works 22 CHAPTER 5: OverClock Quick Guide 23 5.1: T-Power Introduction 24 5.2: T-Power BIOS Feature 25 5.3 T-Power Windows Feature 33 Chapter 6: Useful Help 42 6.1 Driver Installation Note 42 6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code 43 6.3 Extra Information 43 6.4 Troubleshooting 45 Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language 46 German...46 France ...48...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JKBV1 JD DRII_ 22V JCOM1 DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMA1 Socket A M2 JVGA1 JPRN T1 J ATXPWR1 JUSB1 J USBV1 JUSBLAN1 J ATXPWR2 IDE1 IDE2 JAUDIO1 JFAUDIO1 Codec Super I/O JCFAN1 LAN GeForce 6100 BAT1 PCI-EX1_1 J CDIN1 PCI-EX16 PCI1 JSPDIF_OUT1 PCI2 FDD1 JSFAN2 LED_D1 LED_D2 JNFAN1 J USBV2 JUSB2 JUSB3 BIOS JSFAN1 PWRSW1 RSTSW2 nForce 410 JSATA2 JSATA1 (Optional)JCI1 JCMOS1 J PANEL1 IR (optional) Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JKBV1 JD DRII_ 22V JCOM1 DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMA1 Socket A M2 JVGA1 JPRN T1 J ATXPWR1 JUSB1 J USBV1 JUSBLAN1 J ATXPWR2 IDE1 IDE2 JAUDIO1 JFAUDIO1 Codec Super I/O JCFAN1 LAN GeForce 6100 BAT1 PCI-EX1_1 J CDIN1 PCI-EX16 PCI1 JSPDIF_OUT1 PCI2 FDD1 JSFAN2 LED_D1 LED_D2 JNFAN1 J USBV2 JUSB2 JUSB3 BIOS JSFAN1 PWRSW1 RSTSW2 nForce 410 JSATA2 JSATA1 (Optional)JCI1 JCMOS1 J PANEL1 IR (optional) Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
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... (optional) This connector allows system to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 1 17 If the signal has been triggered, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 1 1 ..."Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. Wait for five seconds. 4. TForce 6100 AM2 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it will record to the CMOS and show the message on the AC. 6.
... (optional) This connector allows system to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 1 17 If the signal has been triggered, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 1 1 ..."Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. Wait for five seconds. 4. TForce 6100 AM2 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it will record to the CMOS and show the message on the AC. 6.
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... adjusted under CMOS setup. 2. When "JDDR_II>2.2V" jumper cap is placed on Pin 1-2, memory voltage can 't be manually adjusted under COMS setup. TForce 6100 AM2 Power Source Selection Headers for Keyboard/Mouse: JKBMSV1 Pin 1-2 Close: JKBMSV1: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse。 Pin 2-3 Close: JKBMSV1:... pin2-3 Closed. When "JDDR_II>2.2V" jumper cap is Pin 1-2 Closed. 13 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Memory Voltage controlled by BIOS (default). 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Memory voltage Overclocking Note: 1. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR supplier) 19
... adjusted under CMOS setup. 2. When "JDDR_II>2.2V" jumper cap is placed on Pin 1-2, memory voltage can 't be manually adjusted under COMS setup. TForce 6100 AM2 Power Source Selection Headers for Keyboard/Mouse: JKBMSV1 Pin 1-2 Close: JKBMSV1: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse。 Pin 2-3 Close: JKBMSV1:... pin2-3 Closed. When "JDDR_II>2.2V" jumper cap is Pin 1-2 Closed. 13 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Memory Voltage controlled by BIOS (default). 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Memory voltage Overclocking Note: 1. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR supplier) 19
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... Engine (O.N.E.) CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.) Smart Fan Function (under BIOS or Windows interface, T-Power is designed for overclock users. Motherboard Manual 5.1: T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is able to present the best system state according to raise system performance.
... Engine (O.N.E.) CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.) Smart Fan Function (under BIOS or Windows interface, T-Power is designed for overclock users. Motherboard Manual 5.1: T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is able to present the best system state according to raise system performance.
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Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 25 Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. TForce 6100 AM2 5.2: T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A.
Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 25 Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. TForce 6100 AM2 5.2: T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A.
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... users to reload any saved CMOS setting for this A.O.S. Moreover, users are able to name the CMOS data according to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. Notices: 1. There are 50 sets of record addresses in total, and users are able to personal preference. 28 Users are able to save an...
... users to reload any saved CMOS setting for this A.O.S. Moreover, users are able to name the CMOS data according to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. Notices: 1. There are 50 sets of record addresses in total, and users are able to personal preference. 28 Users are able to save an...
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... system", and the system will process automatically. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to get into a floppy disk. Advise: You can prevent system hang-up due to upgrade BIOS. Step 3: Select the item "Integrated Flash Program" to download the latest BIOS file. Step 4: Press "Enter" key to get the following...
... system", and the system will process automatically. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to get into a floppy disk. Advise: You can prevent system hang-up due to upgrade BIOS. Step 3: Select the item "Integrated Flash Program" to download the latest BIOS file. Step 4: Press "Enter" key to get the following...
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Link to Internet: Click on this button, and BIOS file will link to illustrate BIOS related information. Backup BIOS: Click on this item will be saved into the user-selected folder. iv. i. Update BIOS: Click on this button will be downloaded. Clear CMOS: Click on this job, the... be cleared and returned to run BIOS flashing process, and it's easy and safe. ii. iii. D. When carrying this button to default setting. 41 Live Update TForce 6100 AM2 When Live Update program is activated, a screen will pop up to Biostar website and BIOS file will clear the CMOS Data....
Link to Internet: Click on this button, and BIOS file will link to illustrate BIOS related information. Backup BIOS: Click on this item will be saved into the user-selected folder. iv. i. Update BIOS: Click on this button will be downloaded. Clear CMOS: Click on this job, the... be cleared and returned to run BIOS flashing process, and it's easy and safe. ii. iii. D. When carrying this button to default setting. 41 Live Update TForce 6100 AM2 When Live Update program is activated, a screen will pop up to Biostar website and BIOS file will clear the CMOS Data....
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... Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. System will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. The BIOS has been recovered and will work properly.... install 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION A. Type "Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r" in DOS prompt. (xxxx means BIOS name.) 8. TForce 6100 AM2 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore...
... Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. System will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. Insert the bootable disk into floppy disk. 5. The BIOS has been recovered and will work properly.... install 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION A. Type "Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r" in DOS prompt. (xxxx means BIOS name.) 8. TForce 6100 AM2 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore...
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TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Standard CMOS Features 7 3Advanced BIOS Features 9 4 Advanced Chipset Features 16 5 Integrated Peripherals 19 6 Power Management Setup 25 7 PnP/PCI Configurations 28 8 PC Health Status 31 9 Over Clock Navigator Engine 33 10 CMOS Reload Program(C.R.P 39 i
TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Standard CMOS Features 7 3Advanced BIOS Features 9 4 Advanced Chipset Features 16 5 Integrated Peripherals 19 6 Power Management Setup 25 7 PnP/PCI Configurations 28 8 PC Health Status 31 9 Over Clock Navigator Engine 33 10 CMOS Reload Program(C.R.P 39 i
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... and video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. Power to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities ...as defined in the Award™ BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. Power management features are supported. The power of CMOS RAM is supplied by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba...
... and video monitors can do without accessing programs from a disk. Power to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities ...as defined in the Award™ BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. Power management features are supported. The power of CMOS RAM is supplied by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba...
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...to highlight items in the Setup program by using the keyboard. DRAM Support DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM) is supported. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the place, press to select, use the and keys to change entries, press for help on the ... Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Using Setup Use the arrow keys to Main Menu General help and press to quit. Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Keystroke Up arrow Down arrow Left arrow Right arrow Move Enter PgUp key PgDn key + Key -
...to highlight items in the Setup program by using the keyboard. DRAM Support DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM) is supported. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the place, press to select, use the and keys to change entries, press for help on the ... Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Using Setup Use the arrow keys to Main Menu General help and press to quit. Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Keystroke Up arrow Down arrow Left arrow Right arrow Move Enter PgUp key PgDn key + Key -
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... the screen. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to select from this manual (Figure 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) is being continuously updated. WARNING !! The BIOS information described in this manual. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup 1 Main Menu Once you to accept and enter the sub-menu. !! The Main Menu allows you enter Award...
... the screen. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to select from this manual (Figure 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9) is being continuously updated. WARNING !! The BIOS information described in this manual. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup 1 Main Menu Once you to accept and enter the sub-menu. !! The Main Menu allows you enter Award...
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...and clock improperly may damage the CPU or M/B!) 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to monitor the hardware of the BIOS. Integrated Peripherals This submenu allows you to configure advanced features of your system. PnP/PCI Configurations This submenu allows you to configure.... Advanced BIOS Features This submenu allows you to use the default setting. Frequency/ Voltage Control This submenu allows you to change CPU Vcore Voltage and CPU/PCI clock. (However, we suggest you to configure certain "Plug and Play" and PCI options. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Standard...
...and clock improperly may damage the CPU or M/B!) 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to monitor the hardware of the BIOS. Integrated Peripherals This submenu allows you to configure advanced features of your system. PnP/PCI Configurations This submenu allows you to configure.... Advanced BIOS Features This submenu allows you to use the default setting. Frequency/ Voltage Control This submenu allows you to change CPU Vcore Voltage and CPU/PCI clock. (However, we suggest you to configure certain "Plug and Play" and PCI options. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Standard...
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TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to enter a password. These configurations are set. A confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. 5 You will be prompted with to reload the BIOS when problem occurs during system booting sequence. Confirmation message will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. Save & Exit...
TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to enter a password. These configurations are set. A confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. 5 You will be prompted with to reload the BIOS when problem occurs during system booting sequence. Confirmation message will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. Save & Exit...
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TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. Upgrade BIOS This submenu allows you to upgrade bios. 6
TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. Upgrade BIOS This submenu allows you to upgrade bios. 6
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... Master Options are in its sub menu. IDE Secondary Master Options are divided into several categories. Press to select the value you set the date. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup 2 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are in its sub menu.
... Master Options are in its sub menu. IDE Secondary Master Options are divided into several categories. Press to select the value you set the date. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup 2 Standard CMOS Features The items in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are in its sub menu.
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Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . Displays the total memory available in which you . TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Item IDE Secondary Slave Drive A Drive B Video Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options Options are in its sub menu. 360K, 5.25... No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/ Key N/A N/A N/A Description Press to stop the POST process and notify you want the BIOS to enter the sub menu of detailed options. Displays the amount of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Select the type of conventional memory...
Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . Displays the total memory available in which you . TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Item IDE Secondary Slave Drive A Drive B Video Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options Options are in its sub menu. 360K, 5.25... No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/ Key N/A N/A N/A Description Press to stop the POST process and notify you want the BIOS to enter the sub menu of detailed options. Displays the amount of floppy disk drive installed in your system. Select the type of conventional memory...
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You can change the Hard Disk booting sequence here. The Choices: Pri. Master, Sec. Slave, USB HDD0, USB HDD1, USB HDD2, and Bootable Add-in Cards. 10 The Choices: Floppy Disks, Zip100, USB-FDD0, USB-FDD1, USB-ZIP0, USB-ZIP1, LS120. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Removable Device Priority Select Removable Boot Device Priority. Hard Disk Boot Priority The BIOS will attempt to arrange the Hard Disk boot sequence automatically. Master, Pri. Slave, Sec.
You can change the Hard Disk booting sequence here. The Choices: Pri. Master, Sec. Slave, USB HDD0, USB HDD1, USB HDD2, and Bootable Add-in Cards. 10 The Choices: Floppy Disks, Zip100, USB-FDD0, USB-FDD1, USB-ZIP0, USB-ZIP1, LS120. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Removable Device Priority Select Removable Boot Device Priority. Hard Disk Boot Priority The BIOS will attempt to arrange the Hard Disk boot sequence automatically. Master, Pri. Slave, Sec.