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... 20 4.2 Raid Arrays 20 4.3 How RAID Works 20 Chapter 5: OverClock Quick Guide 24 5.1 T-Power Introduction 24 5.2 T-Power BIOS Feature 25 5.3 T-Power Windows Feature 33 Chapter 6: Useful Help 38 6.1 Driver Installation Note 38 6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code 39 6.3 Extra Information 39 6.4 Troubleshooting 41 Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language 42 German...42 France ...44...
... 20 4.2 Raid Arrays 20 4.3 How RAID Works 20 Chapter 5: OverClock Quick Guide 24 5.1 T-Power Introduction 24 5.2 T-Power BIOS Feature 25 5.3 T-Power Windows Feature 33 Chapter 6: Useful Help 38 6.1 Driver Installation Note 38 6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code 39 6.3 Extra Information 39 6.4 Troubleshooting 41 Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language 42 German...42 France ...44...
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... Bus Master Mode Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode supports PIO Mode 0~4. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES TF520 A2+ TF560 A2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ (By BIOS update) Socket AM2 / AM2+ (By BIOS update) AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron processors processors CPU AMD 64 Architecture...
... Bus Master Mode Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode supports PIO Mode 0~4. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES TF520 A2+ TF560 A2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ (By BIOS update) Socket AM2 / AM2+ (By BIOS update) AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron processors processors CPU AMD 64 Architecture...
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JUSB3 JUSB4 JSFAN1 JSFAN2 JPANEL 1 LED_D1 LED_D2 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 5 1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ JCFAN1 JCOM1 JUSB2 JATXPWR2 JUSB1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 J ATXPWR1 JUSBLAN1 IDE1 FDD1 AUDIO2 (for Ver 5.x) JAUDIO1 (for Ver 6.x) JATXPWR3 LAN PEX1_1 PEX1_2 nForce 520/560 PEX16_1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 BIOS SATA4 Codec PCI1 PCI2 SUPER I/O BAT1 PCI3 JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT JPRNT1 JCMOS1 JCDIN1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
JUSB3 JUSB4 JSFAN1 JSFAN2 JPANEL 1 LED_D1 LED_D2 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 5 1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ JCFAN1 JCOM1 JUSB2 JATXPWR2 JUSB1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 J ATXPWR1 JUSBLAN1 IDE1 FDD1 AUDIO2 (for Ver 5.x) JAUDIO1 (for Ver 6.x) JATXPWR3 LAN PEX1_1 PEX1_2 nForce 520/560 PEX16_1 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 BIOS SATA4 Codec PCI1 PCI2 SUPER I/O BAT1 PCI3 JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT JPRNT1 JCMOS1 JCDIN1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with 4 channels SATA interface, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 ...
Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with 4 channels SATA interface, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 ...
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... under PC Health Status) T-Power Windows Feature: Hardware Monitor Overclock Engine System Information !! Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1 T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for your reference only and the actual BIOS information and settings on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this manual.
... under PC Health Status) T-Power Windows Feature: Hardware Monitor Overclock Engine System Information !! Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1 T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for your reference only and the actual BIOS information and settings on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this manual.
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It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 25 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 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. Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers.
It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 25 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 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. Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers.
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... Voltage: This function will increase chipset stability when overclocking. PCIE Clock: It helps to be increased also when raising CPU frequency. PCIE Spread Spectrum: This BIOS feature allows you to adjust the frequency ratio of CPU to system performance. Chipset Voltage: This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking.
... Voltage: This function will increase chipset stability when overclocking. PCIE Clock: It helps to be increased also when raising CPU frequency. PCIE Spread Spectrum: This BIOS feature allows you to adjust the frequency ratio of CPU to system performance. Chipset Voltage: This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking.
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... perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will raise about 25%~30% of whole system performance. B. There are able to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. Moreover, users are able to name the CMOS data according to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation. Notices: 1. Not all types of...
... perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will raise about 25%~30% of whole system performance. B. There are able to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. Moreover, users are able to name the CMOS data according to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation. Notices: 1. Not all types of...
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... done, Reset system", and the system will reboot automatically to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will automatically log in step 1. E. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to upgrade BIOS. When the system hangs up, S.R.S. Step 5: When the BIOS update is always on whenever the system starts up due to get...
... done, Reset system", and the system will reboot automatically to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will automatically log in step 1. E. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to upgrade BIOS. When the system hangs up, S.R.S. Step 5: When the BIOS update is always on whenever the system starts up due to get...
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....biostar.com.tw 3. If the following message is invaded by two short Video card not found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up the system, it means the BIOS contents are corrupted. TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP...
....biostar.com.tw 3. If the following message is invaded by two short Video card not found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up the system, it means the BIOS contents are corrupted. TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP...
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TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Standard CMOS Features 7 3 Advanced BIOS Features 9 4 Advanced Chipset Features 16 5 Integrated Peripherals 18 6 Power Management Setup 25 7 PnP/PCI Configurations 29 8 PC Health Status 32 9 Over Clock Navigator 35 10 CMOS Reload Program (C.R.P 42 i
TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Standard CMOS Features 7 3 Advanced BIOS Features 9 4 Advanced Chipset Features 16 5 Integrated Peripherals 18 6 Power Management Setup 25 7 PnP/PCI Configurations 29 8 PC Health Status 32 9 Over Clock Navigator 35 10 CMOS Reload Program (C.R.P 42 i
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...management modes are also included in BIOS. EPA Green PC Support This PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the input and output devices such as virus and password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are supported. TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this... manual is to describe the settings in BIOS Setup. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. ...
...management modes are also included in BIOS. EPA Green PC Support This PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the input and output devices such as virus and password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are supported. TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this... manual is to describe the settings in BIOS Setup. Some additional features, such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk drives. ...
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... Main Menu - Keystroke Up arrow Down arrow Left arrow Right arrow Move Enter PgUp key PgDn key + Key - TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ ACPI Support Phoenix-Award ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0b of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Supported CPUs This PHOENIX-AWARD... the left (menu bar) Move to navigate in the ACPI specification, developed by using the keyboard. PCI Bus Support This PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS also supports Version 3.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). The following table provides more detail about how to the item...
... Main Menu - Keystroke Up arrow Down arrow Left arrow Right arrow Move Enter PgUp key PgDn key + Key - TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ ACPI Support Phoenix-Award ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0b of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Supported CPUs This PHOENIX-AWARD... the left (menu bar) Move to navigate in the ACPI specification, developed by using the keyboard. PCI Bus Support This PHOENIX-AWARD BIOS also supports Version 3.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). The following table provides more detail about how to the item...
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... Standard CMOS Features This submenu contains industry standard configurable options. WARNING !! The Main Menu allows you to accept and enter the sub-menu. !! TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 1 Main Menu Once you enter Phoenix-Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on board may be slightly different from several setup functions.
... Standard CMOS Features This submenu contains industry standard configurable options. WARNING !! The Main Menu allows you to accept and enter the sub-menu. !! TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 1 Main Menu Once you enter Phoenix-Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on board may be slightly different from several setup functions.
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... problem occurs during system booting sequence. Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. Power Management Setup This submenu allows you to monitor the hardware of your system. CMOS Reload Program (C.R.P.) The CMOS Reload ...special chipset features. A confirmation message will be displayed before defaults are factory settings optimized for both overclock expertise and beginner. TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and Programmed Input/ Output features.
... problem occurs during system booting sequence. Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. Power Management Setup This submenu allows you to monitor the hardware of your system. CMOS Reload Program (C.R.P.) The CMOS Reload ...special chipset features. A confirmation message will be displayed before defaults are factory settings optimized for both overclock expertise and beginner. TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and Programmed Input/ Output features.
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By pressing "Enter" key for three times, and the upgrading process will be completed easily. 6 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ Integrate Flashing Program This is a very safe way to upgrade BIOS.
By pressing "Enter" key for three times, and the upgrading process will be completed easily. 6 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ Integrate Flashing Program This is a very safe way to upgrade BIOS.
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Displays the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . Select the situation in the system. 8 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ Item Drive A Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options 360K, 5.25 in 1.2M, 5.25...
Displays the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . Select the situation in the system. 8 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ Item Drive A Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options 360K, 5.25 in 1.2M, 5.25...
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TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 3 Advanced BIOS Features Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Setup Cache Setup 9
TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ 3 Advanced BIOS Features Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Setup Cache Setup 9
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TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ Removable Device Priority Select Removable Boot Device Priority. The Choices: Floppy Disks, Zip100, USB-FDD0, USB-FDD1, USB-ZIP0, USB-ZIP1, LS120. You can change the Hard Disk booting sequence here. The Choices: Pri. Master, Pri. Master, Sec. Slave, USB HDD0, USB HDD1, USB HDD2, and Bootable Add-in Cards. 11 Hard Disk Boot Priority The BIOS will attempt to arrange the Hard Disk boot sequence automatically. Slave, Sec.
TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ Removable Device Priority Select Removable Boot Device Priority. The Choices: Floppy Disks, Zip100, USB-FDD0, USB-FDD1, USB-ZIP0, USB-ZIP1, LS120. You can change the Hard Disk booting sequence here. The Choices: Pri. Master, Pri. Master, Sec. Slave, USB HDD0, USB HDD1, USB HDD2, and Bootable Add-in Cards. 11 Hard Disk Boot Priority The BIOS will attempt to arrange the Hard Disk boot sequence automatically. Slave, Sec.
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... Device When enabled, BIOS will test the floppy drives to load from other device when it takes to load the operating system in this option reduces the time it failed to determine if they have 40 or 80 tracks during boot up . The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 12 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ CD-ROM... Boot Priority The Choices: Pri. Slave, Sec. First/Second/Third Boot Device The BIOS will attempt to boot-up .
... Device When enabled, BIOS will test the floppy drives to load from other device when it takes to load the operating system in this option reduces the time it failed to determine if they have 40 or 80 tracks during boot up . The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. 12 TF520 A2+/TF560 A2+ CD-ROM... Boot Priority The Choices: Pri. Slave, Sec. First/Second/Third Boot Device The BIOS will attempt to boot-up .