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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 ...
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 ...
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... flex the board. Do not leave any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to area or your motherboard version. 1 A960G+/A960GL+ CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 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 Serial ATA Cable X 2 Rear I/O Panel...
... flex the board. Do not leave any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to area or your motherboard version. 1 A960G+/A960GL+ CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 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 Serial ATA Cable X 2 Rear I/O Panel...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM3 / AM3+ AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Sempron/Athlon II / Phenom II /FX Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 ... Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB SATA II Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant Realtek RTL 8111F (A960G+) LAN Realtek RTL 8105E (A960GL+) 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio Slots...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM3 / AM3+ AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Sempron/Athlon II / Phenom II /FX Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 ... Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB SATA II Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant Realtek RTL 8111F (A960G+) LAN Realtek RTL 8105E (A960GL+) 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation 10 / 100 Mb/s auto negotiation Sound ALC662 5.1 channels audio out High Definition Audio Slots...
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... the installation. This MB is enabled via AMD OverDrive software). http://www.amd.com/us /products/desktop/processors/amdfx/Pages/amdfx-modelnumber-comparison.aspx 2. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1. AMD's product warranty does not cover damage caused...
... the installation. This MB is enabled via AMD OverDrive software). http://www.amd.com/us /products/desktop/processors/amdfx/Pages/amdfx-modelnumber-comparison.aspx 2. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the CPU_FAN1. AMD's product warranty does not cover damage caused...
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Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 8
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 8
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Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to CPU power circuit. Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector provides +12V to SATA Controller with 4channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 10
Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to CPU power circuit. Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector provides +12V to SATA Controller with 4channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s. Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 10
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PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - PCI1: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot This motherboard is a bus standard for expansion cards. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express X16 Slot - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI stands for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. 12 PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. -
PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. - PCI1: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot This motherboard is a bus standard for expansion cards. Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express X16 Slot - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 1 standard PCI slot. PCI stands for an aggregate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. 12 PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. -
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...; Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense 14 Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices...
...; Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground 3 Mic Right in 4 GPIO 5 Right line in 6 Jack Sense 7 Front Sense 8 Key 9 Left line in 10 Jack Sense 14 Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to connect the front audio output cable with internal USB devices...
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Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS. 16 Wait for five seconds. 4. Power on pin2-3 allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Pease carefully follow the procedures to restore BIOS safe setting and CMOS data. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2.
Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS. 16 Wait for five seconds. 4. Power on pin2-3 allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Pease carefully follow the procedures to restore BIOS safe setting and CMOS data. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2.
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Uses: RAID 1 is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal for small databases or any other drive. - Features and Benefits - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 ...
Uses: RAID 1 is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal for small databases or any other drive. - Features and Benefits - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 ...
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... B. Software Installation To install the software, please click on the Driver icon. C. Note: You will need Acrobat Reader to browse for your motherboard and operating system. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. Click on each software title to launch the installation program... your optical drive and install the driver for your optical drive. Click on the Manual icon to open the manual file. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the DVD The setup guide will auto detect your...
... B. Software Installation To install the software, please click on the Driver icon. C. Note: You will need Acrobat Reader to browse for your motherboard and operating system. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Software icon. Click on each software title to launch the installation program... your optical drive and install the driver for your optical drive. Click on the Manual icon to open the manual file. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you insert the DVD The setup guide will auto detect your...
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...feel free to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will be saved to a .txt file. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." This information is also concluded in the sent mail. If you ... dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 22 click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not 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 cancel.
...feel free to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will be saved to a .txt file. Motherboard Manual After filling up this information to a .txt file, click "Save As..." This information is also concluded in the sent mail. If you ... dialog would appear asking for getting our contact information. 22 click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not 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 cancel.
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A960G+/A960GL+ BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Save current BIOS to a .bin file 23 Show current BIOS information Update BIOS from the Internet Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
A960G+/A960GL+ BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Save current BIOS to a .bin file 23 Show current BIOS information Update BIOS from the Internet Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
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... above about the software are for updating, then click on board may take minutes. All the information and content above are subject to be updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 24 Please choose the proper BIOS file for your reference only. Then...
... above about the software are for updating, then click on board may take minutes. All the information and content above are subject to be updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 24 Please choose the proper BIOS file for your reference only. Then...
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...CPU fan speed is rotated normally. 3. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Wait for seconds. 3. Power on the system again. 25 In this case, please double check: 1. .... Wait for seconds. 3. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. A960G+/A960GL+ 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 2.
...CPU fan speed is rotated normally. 3. Clear the CMOS data. (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section) 2. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. Wait for seconds. 3. Power on the system again. 25 In this case, please double check: 1. .... Wait for seconds. 3. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. A960G+/A960GL+ 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 2.
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...USB pen drive or floppy disk. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. Press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to enter the utility. 5. Select the device ... 4. BIOS update completes. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to reboot the system....
...USB pen drive or floppy disk. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition. Press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to enter the utility. 5. Select the device ... 4. BIOS update completes. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will show the BIOS files and their respective information. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to reboot the system....
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Motherboard Manual JAPANESE 仕様 AMD 64 32ビットと64 Socket AM3 / AM3+ 能です CPU AMD Sempron/Athlon II / Phenom II /... Super I/O ITE 8728 Super I/O H/Wモニター ITE AMD 760G クス 512MBです SATA ATA 最高3Gb SATA 2.0 Realtek RTL 8111F (A960G+) LAN Realtek RTL 8105E (A960GL+) HDオーディ ALC662 ト 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb 10 / 100 Mb 5.1 スロット PCI Express...
Motherboard Manual JAPANESE 仕様 AMD 64 32ビットと64 Socket AM3 / AM3+ 能です CPU AMD Sempron/Athlon II / Phenom II /... Super I/O ITE 8728 Super I/O H/Wモニター ITE AMD 760G クス 512MBです SATA ATA 最高3Gb SATA 2.0 Realtek RTL 8111F (A960G+) LAN Realtek RTL 8105E (A960GL+) HDオーディ ALC662 ト 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb 10 / 100 Mb 5.1 スロット PCI Express...
Bios Setup
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...supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities as defined in BIOS Setup. A960G+ / A960GL+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. The power of CMOS RAM is supplied by ... do without accessing programs from a disk. Sleep and Suspend power management modes are also included in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. Power to describe the settings in BIOS. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. APM Support This...
...supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. It provides ASL code for power management and device configuration capabilities as defined in BIOS Setup. A960G+ / A960GL+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is turned off. The power of CMOS RAM is supplied by ... do without accessing programs from a disk. Sleep and Suspend power management modes are also included in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. Power to describe the settings in BIOS. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. APM Support This...
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... responsible for most conditions to ensure optimum performance of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. A960G+ / A960GL+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is subject to select item and change the...
... responsible for most conditions to ensure optimum performance of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. A960G+ / A960GL+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the motherboard. DRAM Support DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is subject to select item and change the...