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... 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 6 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: NVIDIA RAID Functions 22 4.1 Operation System 22...
... 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 6 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: NVIDIA RAID Functions 22 4.1 Operation System 22...
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... MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet processors FSB Support HyperTransport Supports up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth Chipset GeForce 6100 nForce 410 Graphics Integrated ... front panel facilities Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in GeForce 6100 Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is not supported Integrated IDE Controller IDE Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master supports PIO Mode...
... MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet processors FSB Support HyperTransport Supports up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth Chipset GeForce 6100 nForce 410 Graphics Integrated ... front panel facilities Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in GeForce 6100 Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is not supported Integrated IDE Controller IDE Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master supports PIO Mode...
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Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR Module DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is 4GB. 8 B.
Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR Module DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is 4GB. 8 B.
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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 memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the same density in pairs, shown in the following table. TForce 6100 AM2 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 memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the same density in pairs, shown in the following table. TForce 6100 AM2 C.
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... are powered with +5V standby voltage. 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 Pin 2-3 close Header to adjust Memory Voltage: JDDR_II>2.2V When adjusting Memory Voltage, please place the jumper to support 2.2V. (Consulting your DDR supplier) 19 TForce 6100 AM2 Power Source Selection Headers for Keyboard/Mouse: JKBMSV1 Pin 1-2 Close: JKBMSV1: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse...
... are powered with +5V standby voltage. 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 Pin 2-3 close Header to adjust Memory Voltage: JDDR_II>2.2V When adjusting Memory Voltage, please place the jumper to support 2.2V. (Consulting your DDR supplier) 19 TForce 6100 AM2 Power Source Selection Headers for Keyboard/Mouse: JKBMSV1 Pin 1-2 Close: JKBMSV1: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse...
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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. Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed ...this ultimate overclock engine to users' overclock setting. Motherboard Manual 5.1: T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is able to present...
... 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. Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed ...this ultimate overclock engine to users' overclock setting. Motherboard Manual 5.1: T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is able to present...
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...CPU frequency. Motherboard Manual CPU Overclock Setting: CPU Voltage: This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. With an x1 (200MHz) interval. Choices: DDR400, DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800 (MHz). Memory Overclock Setting: Memory Voltage: This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking. Chipset Overclock Setting: NB.... The upper limit is adjusted over the upper limit. Memclock Frequency: To get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory frequency is necessary when CPU frequency is decided by different CPU type.
...CPU frequency. Motherboard Manual CPU Overclock Setting: CPU Voltage: This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. With an x1 (200MHz) interval. Choices: DDR400, DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800 (MHz). Memory Overclock Setting: Memory Voltage: This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking. Chipset Overclock Setting: NB.... The upper limit is adjusted over the upper limit. Memclock Frequency: To get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory frequency is necessary when CPU frequency is decided by different CPU type.
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... the test. 29 TForce 6100 AM2 C. Step 3: When the process is "Disabled"; Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.): This function is under this item is done, change the setting back from CMOS setup and reboot the system to activate this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to ensure the memory stability. Run this... test. the condition parameter should be changed to "Enable" to proceed this test. ↓ Step 2: Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to test memory compatibilities, and no extra devices or software are needed...
... the test. 29 TForce 6100 AM2 C. Step 3: When the process is "Disabled"; Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.): This function is under this item is done, change the setting back from CMOS setup and reboot the system to activate this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to ensure the memory stability. Run this... test. the condition parameter should be changed to "Enable" to proceed this test. ↓ Step 2: Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to test memory compatibilities, and no extra devices or software are needed...
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... function helps to increase VGA card performance. Interval: 1MHz. 37 Memory Voltage Range: 1.8V~2.8V. A. CPU Voltage Range: 0.8V~2.0V. Memory Clock Frequency Choices: 100, 133, 200, 266, 333, 400, 533, 667, 800. CPU Frequency Range: 200MHz~450MHz. Interval: 1. Range: 100MHz~150MHz. CPU Overclocking Settings: TForce 6100 AM2 By adjusting can configure three items for...
... function helps to increase VGA card performance. Interval: 1MHz. 37 Memory Voltage Range: 1.8V~2.8V. A. CPU Voltage Range: 0.8V~2.0V. Memory Clock Frequency Choices: 100, 133, 200, 266, 333, 400, 533, 667, 800. CPU Frequency Range: 200MHz~450MHz. Interval: 1. Range: 100MHz~150MHz. CPU Overclocking Settings: TForce 6100 AM2 By adjusting can configure three items for...
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...BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. System will work properly. 43 Make a bootable floppy disk. 2. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. 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 shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up No error found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound...
...BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. System will work properly. 43 Make a bootable floppy disk. 2. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. 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 shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up No error found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound...
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... is not set . Save & Exit Setup Save all configuration changes to reload the BIOS when problem occurs during system booting sequence. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. You will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility.
... is not set . Save & Exit Setup Save all configuration changes to reload the BIOS when problem occurs during system booting sequence. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to CMOS (memory) and exit setup. You will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility.
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...your system. Displays the total memory available in None EGA/VGA CGA 40 CGA 80 MONO All Errors 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. 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 in 1.2M, 5.25 in 720K, 3.5 in 1.44M...
...your system. Displays the total memory available in None EGA/VGA CGA 40 CGA 80 MONO All Errors 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. 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 in 1.2M, 5.25 in 720K, 3.5 in 1.44M...
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TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup CPU Internal Cache Depending on the CPU, which may be able to increase memory access time with this option. AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control The Choices: Auto (default). 12 Disabled Disable cache. Enabled (default) Enable cache. CPU Feature NPT Fid Control The Choices: Auto (default), x4 800, x5 1000, x6 1200, x7 1400, x8 1600, x9 1800, x10 2000. Disabled Disable cache. Enabled (default) Enable cache. External Cache This option enables or disables "Level 2" secondary cache on the CPU/chipset in use, you may improve performance.
TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup CPU Internal Cache Depending on the CPU, which may be able to increase memory access time with this option. AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control The Choices: Auto (default). 12 Disabled Disable cache. Enabled (default) Enable cache. CPU Feature NPT Fid Control The Choices: Auto (default), x4 800, x5 1000, x6 1200, x7 1400, x8 1600, x9 1800, x10 2000. Disabled Disable cache. Enabled (default) Enable cache. External Cache This option enables or disables "Level 2" secondary cache on the CPU/chipset in use, you may improve performance.
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... begins to repeat the keystroke. Setup (default): A password is also required to access the Setup Utility. This will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB. Small Logo(EPA) Show This item allows you to select whether the "Small Logo" shows. The Choices: Enabled (default), ... OS The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. Enabled (default) "Small Logo" shows when system boots up. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is only used for the system to boot and is required to ...
... begins to repeat the keystroke. Setup (default): A password is also required to access the Setup Utility. This will enable only individuals with memory exceeding 64MB. Small Logo(EPA) Show This item allows you to select whether the "Small Logo" shows. The Choices: Enabled (default), ... OS The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. Enabled (default) "Small Logo" shows when system boots up. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Typematic Delay (Msec) Sets the delay time after the key is only used for the system to boot and is required to ...
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... your system have been changed incorrectly. The default settings that the settings have been optimized and therefore should not be changed unless you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you are suspicious that came with the PCI bus.
... your system have been changed incorrectly. The default settings that the settings have been optimized and therefore should not be changed unless you to system memory resources, such as DRAM. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you are suspicious that came with the PCI bus.
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However, any programs writing to this area of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh which can improve system performance. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 18 TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup System BIOS Cacheable Selecting the "Disabled " option allows caching of memory will cause conflicts and result in system errors.
However, any programs writing to this area of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh which can improve system performance. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. 18 TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup System BIOS Cacheable Selecting the "Disabled " option allows caching of memory will cause conflicts and result in system errors.
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... Mouse Support. The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled. The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled. The Choices: V1.1+V2.0 (default), Disabled, V1.1 USB Memory Type The Choices: Base Memory(default). Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup OnChip USB This option should be enabled if your system has a USB installed on the system board. USB...
... Mouse Support. The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled. The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled. The Choices: V1.1+V2.0 (default), Disabled, V1.1 USB Memory Type The Choices: Base Memory(default). Enabled Enable USB Keyboard Support. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup OnChip USB This option should be enabled if your system has a USB installed on the system board. USB...
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PCI / ISA PnP signify that a resource is automatically set to the memory locations. By Choosing "Manual", the user will need to the PCI Bus or provides for each peripheral. Be sure that a resource is called ESCD. This ...-on cards and peripherals. Resources Controlled By By Choosing "Auto(ESCD)" (default), the system BIOS will update only when the new configuration varies from conflict. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Reset Configuration Data The system BIOS supports the PnP feature which requires the system to record which resources are assigned to it. These...
PCI / ISA PnP signify that a resource is automatically set to the memory locations. By Choosing "Manual", the user will need to the PCI Bus or provides for each peripheral. Be sure that a resource is called ESCD. This ...-on cards and peripherals. Resources Controlled By By Choosing "Auto(ESCD)" (default), the system BIOS will update only when the new configuration varies from conflict. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Reset Configuration Data The system BIOS supports the PnP feature which requires the system to record which resources are assigned to it. These...
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DRAM Configuration Timing Mode The Choices: Auto (Default), Manual. DRAM Bank (chip-select)Int The Choices: Enable (Default), Disable. 35 The Choices: 4x (default),1x,2x,3x,5x.Auto,x4. The Choices: 200 to 450 with an interval of 1. (Default value is 200) HT Frequency This item allows you to select the HT Frequency. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Memory Voltage The Choices: 1.85V (default).1.90V, 1.95V, 2.00V CPU Frequency This item allows you to select the CPU Frequency. PCIE Clock The Choices: 100MHz (default), 101MHz, 102MHz, 103MHz, 104MHz, 105MHz, 106MHz, 107MHz, etc.
DRAM Configuration Timing Mode The Choices: Auto (Default), Manual. DRAM Bank (chip-select)Int The Choices: Enable (Default), Disable. 35 The Choices: 4x (default),1x,2x,3x,5x.Auto,x4. The Choices: 200 to 450 with an interval of 1. (Default value is 200) HT Frequency This item allows you to select the HT Frequency. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Memory Voltage The Choices: 1.85V (default).1.90V, 1.95V, 2.00V CPU Frequency This item allows you to select the CPU Frequency. PCIE Clock The Choices: 100MHz (default), 101MHz, 102MHz, 103MHz, 104MHz, 105MHz, 106MHz, 107MHz, etc.
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... DRAM 31:24 The Choices: FC (Default), key in a HEX number between 0000~ 00FC DDRII Timing Item The Choices: Disable (Default), Enable. Memory Hole Remapping The Choices: Enable (Default), Disable. Trfc0 for DIMM2 The Choices: 75ns (Default), 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. CKE base...: 75ns (Default), 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Twtr Command Delay The Choices: 3 bus Clocks (Default), 1 bus Clock, 2 bus clocks. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup DQS Training Control The Choices: Perform DQS (Default), Skip DQS CKE base power down The Choices: per Channel (Default)., Per CS. Memclock tri...
... DRAM 31:24 The Choices: FC (Default), key in a HEX number between 0000~ 00FC DDRII Timing Item The Choices: Disable (Default), Enable. Memory Hole Remapping The Choices: Enable (Default), Disable. Trfc0 for DIMM2 The Choices: 75ns (Default), 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. CKE base...: 75ns (Default), 105ns, 127.5ns, 195ns, 327.5ns. Twtr Command Delay The Choices: 3 bus Clocks (Default), 1 bus Clock, 2 bus clocks. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup DQS Training Control The Choices: Perform DQS (Default), Skip DQS CKE base power down The Choices: per Channel (Default)., Per CS. Memclock tri...