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All the brand and product names are designed to radio communications. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. Duplication of this user's manual is not allowed without obligation ...
All the brand and product names are designed to radio communications. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. Duplication of this user's manual is not allowed without obligation ...
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P PACKAGE CHECKLIST I CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES 1 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS 3 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PRIOCESSING UNIT (CPU 5 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY 7 2.3 PERIPHERALS 9 CHAPTER 3: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 20 3.1: T-...
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P PACKAGE CHECKLIST I CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES 1 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS 3 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PRIOCESSING UNIT (CPU 5 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY 7 2.3 PERIPHERALS 9 CHAPTER 3: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 20 3.1: T-...
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... and Windows XP. Dimensions ATX Form Factor: 20.5cm (L) x 30.5cm (W) System Memory Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Maximum memory capacity is 4GB, supporting 4 DIMM sockets. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports LGA 775. Supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T). IDE 1 on-board connectors support 2 IDE disk drives. Supports...
... and Windows XP. Dimensions ATX Form Factor: 20.5cm (L) x 30.5cm (W) System Memory Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Maximum memory capacity is 4GB, supporting 4 DIMM sockets. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports LGA 775. Supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T). IDE 1 on-board connectors support 2 IDE disk drives. Supports...
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Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1GB/s auto-negotiation. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Gigabit Ethernet LAN PHY: RTL 8110S-32 / 8110SC. Internal On-board Slots and Connectors 1 floppy connector. 1 PCI-Express x16 slot. 2 PCI-Express x1 slots. 1 CD-...
Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1GB/s auto-negotiation. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Gigabit Ethernet LAN PHY: RTL 8110S-32 / 8110SC. Internal On-board Slots and Connectors 1 floppy connector. 1 PCI-Express x16 slot. 2 PCI-Express x1 slots. 1 CD-...
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 1.X) JKBMS1 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JPRNT1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 Intel 945P JAUDIO1 JAUDIO6 JCDIN1 Codec JATXPWR1 PCI-Ex16 JDDR2_OV_3V Super I/O PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 BAT1 Intel ICH7 IDE1 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 SATA1 SATA3 JCI1 10/100 LAN PCI3 JSFAN1 JCMOS1 SATA2 JUSB3 JUSB4 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. SATA4 IR JPANEL1 (optional ) 3 User's Manual
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 1.X) JKBMS1 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JPRNT1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 Intel 945P JAUDIO1 JAUDIO6 JCDIN1 Codec JATXPWR1 PCI-Ex16 JDDR2_OV_3V Super I/O PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 BAT1 Intel ICH7 IDE1 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 SATA1 SATA3 JCI1 10/100 LAN PCI3 JSFAN1 JCMOS1 SATA2 JUSB3 JUSB4 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. SATA4 IR JPANEL1 (optional ) 3 User's Manual
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 2.X) JKBMS1 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JPRNT1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 Intel 945P JAUDIO1 JAUDIO6 JCDIN1 Codec JATXPWR1 PCI-Ex16 JDDRII_2.2V Super I/O PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 BAT1 Intel ICH7 IDE1 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 SATA1 SATA3 JCI1 10/100 LAN PCI3 JSFAN1 JCMOS1 SATA2 JUSB3 JUSB4 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. SATA4 RSTSW1 JPANEL1 PWRSW1 4 User's Manual
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 2.X) JKBMS1 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JPRNT1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 Intel 945P JAUDIO1 JAUDIO6 JCDIN1 Codec JATXPWR1 PCI-Ex16 JDDRII_2.2V Super I/O PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 BAT1 Intel ICH7 IDE1 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 SATA1 SATA3 JCI1 10/100 LAN PCI3 JSFAN1 JCMOS1 SATA2 JUSB3 JUSB4 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. SATA4 RSTSW1 JPANEL1 PWRSW1 4 User's Manual
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... before installation, and make good preservation for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the empty socket to a 90-degree angle. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) A.
... before installation, and make good preservation for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the empty socket to a 90-degree angle. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) A.
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to GND. 6 User's Manual B. When connecting with Smart Fan Control utilities. ...
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to GND. 6 User's Manual B. When connecting with Smart Fan Control utilities. ...
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... DDR Module DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY TForce 945P DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 A.
... DDR Module DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY TForce 945P DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 A.
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Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Duo Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install Memory module of the same capacity in both channel 1 (DDR2_A1&DDR2_A2) and Channel 2 (DDR2_B1&DDR2_B2) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) Notes: Using different memory chips on dual channel memory modules will result in unstable system performance. 8 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P C.
Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Duo Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install Memory module of the same capacity in both channel 1 (DDR2_A1&DDR2_A2) and Channel 2 (DDR2_B1&DDR2_B2) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) Notes: Using different memory chips on dual channel memory modules will result in unstable system performance. 8 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P C.
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... 2.88M floppy disk types. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect 2 hard disk drives. 40 39 IDE1 2 1 9 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 2.3 PERIPHERALS A. Card and I/O Slots: Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1 The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provide PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33...
... 2.88M floppy disk types. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect 2 hard disk drives. 40 39 IDE1 2 1 9 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 2.3 PERIPHERALS A. Card and I/O Slots: Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1 The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provide PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33...
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.... Maximum bandwidth is a bus standard for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is up to 4GB/s per direction. Maximum bandwidth is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is up to 250MB/s per direction. PCI-Ex1_1/PCI-Ex1_2: PCI Express 1.0a compliant. PCI-Ex16-1 PCI...
.... Maximum bandwidth is a bus standard for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is up to 4GB/s per direction. Maximum bandwidth is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is up to 250MB/s per direction. PCI-Ex1_1/PCI-Ex1_2: PCI Express 1.0a compliant. PCI-Ex16-1 PCI...
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... opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed ", if not, that means the jumper is "closed ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to set up jumpers. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P B. When the jumper cap is placed on the ATX power supply. 13 1 Pin Assignment 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 18...
... opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed ", if not, that means the jumper is "closed ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to set up jumpers. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P B. When the jumper cap is placed on the ATX power supply. 13 1 Pin Assignment 13 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 18...
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR2 By connecting JATXPWR2, it will provide +12V to support this function "Power-on system via keyboard and mouse," JKBV1 jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3. 12 User's Manual Pin 2-3 Close: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V standby voltage. 3 1 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close Note: In order to CPU power circuit. Pin Assignment 14 1 +12V 2 +12V 23 3 Ground 4 Ground Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse: JKBV1 Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR2 By connecting JATXPWR2, it will provide +12V to support this function "Power-on system via keyboard and mouse," JKBV1 jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3. 12 User's Manual Pin 2-3 Close: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V standby voltage. 3 1 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close Note: In order to CPU power circuit. Pin Assignment 14 1 +12V 2 +12V 23 3 Ground 4 Ground Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse: JKBV1 Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
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... Rear speaker Right Left line out/ 9 Speaker out Left 7 Reserved Right line out/ 5 Speaker out Right 3 Mic power/Bass 1 Mic in/center 13 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Front Panel Audio-out Header: JAUDIO6 This connector will disable the output on the PC case.
... Rear speaker Right Left line out/ 9 Speaker out Left 7 Reserved Right line out/ 5 Speaker out Right 3 Mic power/Bass 1 Mic in/center 13 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Front Panel Audio-out Header: JAUDIO6 This connector will disable the output on the PC case.
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JUSB3 2 1 JUSB4 10 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 14 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CD-ROM Audio-in Connector: JCDIN1 This connector allows user to connect additional USB cables at Front Panel: JUSB3~JUSB4 This connector allows user to ...
JUSB3 2 1 JUSB4 10 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 14 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CD-ROM Audio-in Connector: JCDIN1 This connector allows user to connect additional USB cables at Front Panel: JUSB3~JUSB4 This connector allows user to ...
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... button 19 Ground 20 Key 21 Ground 22 IRRX Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button IrDA Connector (Optional) 15 User's Manual
... button 19 Ground 20 Key 21 Ground 22 IRRX Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button IrDA Connector (Optional) 15 User's Manual
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... button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. It allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities (Ver 2.0 only) This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT1 This connector allows users...
... button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. It allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities (Ver 2.0 only) This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT1 This connector allows users...
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If the signal has been triggered, it will record to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 2 1 17 User's Manual JSATA1 JSATA3 741 JSATA2 JSATA4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground Case Open Header: JCI1 This connector allows system to the CMOS and show the message on next boot-up. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1~JSATA4 With the SATA Controller provided in the chipset, this motherboard supports 4 channel SATA II connectors. It satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s.
If the signal has been triggered, it will record to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 2 1 17 User's Manual JSATA1 JSATA3 741 JSATA2 JSATA4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground Case Open Header: JCI1 This connector allows system to the CMOS and show the message on next boot-up. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1~JSATA4 With the SATA Controller provided in the chipset, this motherboard supports 4 channel SATA II connectors. It satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s.
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Wait for five seconds. 4. Power on pin 2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close". 5. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 close ". 3. Remove AC power line. 2. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close : Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 User's Manual
Wait for five seconds. 4. Power on pin 2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close". 5. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 close ". 3. Remove AC power line. 2. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close : Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 User's Manual