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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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...to 45 degrees Celsius. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST 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...touching any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION H55 HD 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary...
...to 45 degrees Celsius. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST 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...touching any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION H55 HD 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. The operating temperatures of the board unless necessary...
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... Supports digital audio out function x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1156 CPU SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium processor...
... Supports digital audio out function x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to 3.0 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1156 CPU SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium processor...
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...x1 Connect to DVI monitor x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse LAN... processor with Intel Graphics Technology. NOTE: Maximum resolution: HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz NOTE: This motherboard supports Multiple VGA output, and the configuration is as below: (HDMI is not supported under DOS and BIOS setup.) Display Devices Enabled VGA + HDMI VGA...
...x1 Connect to DVI monitor x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse LAN... processor with Intel Graphics Technology. NOTE: Maximum resolution: HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz NOTE: This motherboard supports Multiple VGA output, and the configuration is as below: (HDMI is not supported under DOS and BIOS setup.) Display Devices Enabled VGA + HDMI VGA...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT U S BK B 1 DD R 3_B 1 DD R 3_A 1 HDMI1 D V I1 Socket 1156 C PU 1 ID E 1 C P U_FA N1 ATX PW R 1 VGA1 SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 JU S BV 1 R J 45U S B1 A U DI O1 ATX P WR 2 PEX16_1 BAT1 BIOS LAN PCI1 CODEC PCI2 J S P DI FOU T1 PEX1_1 Super I/O F_AUDIO1 J_PRINT1 J_COM1 H55 J U SB V 2 JCMOS1 SY S _FA N 1 CIR1 F_USB2 F_USB1 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT U S BK B 1 DD R 3_B 1 DD R 3_A 1 HDMI1 D V I1 Socket 1156 C PU 1 ID E 1 C P U_FA N1 ATX PW R 1 VGA1 SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 JU S BV 1 R J 45U S B1 A U DI O1 ATX P WR 2 PEX16_1 BAT1 BIOS LAN PCI1 CODEC PCI2 J S P DI FOU T1 PEX1_1 Super I/O F_AUDIO1 J_PRINT1 J_COM1 H55 J U SB V 2 JCMOS1 SY S _FA N 1 CIR1 F_USB2 F_USB1 PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
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Motherboard Manual Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge. Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation. 6 Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
Motherboard Manual Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge. Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation. 6 Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
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Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DDR3 module DDR 3_B1 DDR 3_A1 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. DDR3 module DDR 3_B1 DDR 3_A1 1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
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SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 7 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 10 Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. The IDE ...can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 40 39 2 1 SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s.
SATA3 SATA1 SATA4 SATA2 7 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground 10 Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. The IDE ...can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 40 39 2 1 SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3Gb/s.
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... x16 Slot - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot - Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for an aggregate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. Motherboard Manual PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. -
... x16 Slot - PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot - Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for an aggregate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. Motherboard Manual PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. -
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... front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. JUSBV1 3 1 13 JUSBV2 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 Pin 2-3 close 14 Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at USBKB1/RJ45USB1. F_USB2 F_ USB1 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment...
... front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. JUSBV1 3 1 13 JUSBV2 13 Pin 1-2 close 13 Pin 2-3 close 14 Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at USBKB1/RJ45USB1. F_USB2 F_ USB1 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment...
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Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to send 9 Ring indicator 10 NC 1 9 16 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data ... 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key J_COM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to send 9 Ring indicator 10 NC 1 9 16 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data ... 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key J_COM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
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.... 26 15 Pin Assignment 1 IrDA serial input 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Key 5 IrDA serial output 6 IR Power 17 Power on pin2-3 allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. CIR1: Consumer IR Connector This...
.... 26 15 Pin Assignment 1 IrDA serial input 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Key 5 IrDA serial output 6 IR Power 17 Power on pin2-3 allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. CIR1: Consumer IR Connector This...
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...After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for your motherboard and operating system. The setup guide will list the software available for available manual. The setup guide will list the compatible driver for... B. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on each device driver to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your motherboard and operating system. You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch ...
...After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for your motherboard and operating system. The setup guide will list the software available for available manual. The setup guide will list the compatible driver for... B. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on each device driver to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your motherboard and operating system. You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will need Acrobat Reader to launch ...
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... you are not using eHot-Line service. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you will not share customer's data with other third... parties, so please feel free to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Enter the file name and then click "Save". click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to...
... you are not using eHot-Line service. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for your default e-mail client application, you will not share customer's data with other third... parties, so please feel free to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Enter the file name and then click "Save". click "Send" to confirm or "Do Not Send" to...
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H55 HD 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. 21 Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
H55 HD 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. 21 Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show.
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... BIOS file for asking you backup current BIOS. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to enter BIOS setup. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 22 For better performance, the software is completed. For AWARD BIOS, update...
... BIOS file for asking you backup current BIOS. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to enter BIOS setup. Motherboard Manual Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 22 For better performance, the software is completed. For AWARD BIOS, update...
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The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may ...
The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the CPU protection function. 1. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may ...
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...Tests (POST) procedure while booting up. The utility will lead to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. BIOS update completes. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Power on the right appears. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating ... the BIOS file and press to proceed. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. After the update process, the utility will ask you an easy and simple way to system boot failure. 24 Go to the website ...
...Tests (POST) procedure while booting up. The utility will lead to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. BIOS update completes. Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Power on the right appears. z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating ... the BIOS file and press to proceed. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. After the update process, the utility will ask you an easy and simple way to system boot failure. 24 Go to the website ...
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Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. Insert the cards back into the system one of the system board, the board ...
Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion 6, 7 cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. Insert the cards back into the system one of the system board, the board ...
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... controller board. Contact technical support. 2. Make sure correct information is extremely important. There is no power in ; Back up the hard drive is in setup. Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. Replace cable. Keyboard lights Using even pressure on both ends are on keyboard does not shine. Reformat the hard drive. Review...
... controller board. Contact technical support. 2. Make sure correct information is extremely important. There is no power in ; Back up the hard drive is in setup. Motherboard Manual 4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. Replace cable. Keyboard lights Using even pressure on both ends are on keyboard does not shine. Reformat the hard drive. Review...