Biostar TFORCE 550 SE Support and Manuals
Get Help and Manuals for this Biostar item
This item is in your list!
![Get support for Biostar TFORCE 550 SE](/images/cats/motherboards.jpg)
View All Support Options Below
Free Biostar TFORCE 550 SE manuals!
Problems with Biostar TFORCE 550 SE?
Ask a Question
Free Biostar TFORCE 550 SE manuals!
Problems with Biostar TFORCE 550 SE?
Ask a Question
Popular Biostar TFORCE 550 SE Manual Pages
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 1
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_1_d63e.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_1_d63e.png)
...and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to be changed without notice and we will not occur in a particular installation. There is ...brand and product names are designed to Part 15 of their respective companies. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. TForce 550 SE Setup Manual
FCC Information and Copyright
This equipment ...
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 3
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_3_6daa.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_3_6daa.png)
... installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation.
Before you for ATX Case X 1 User's Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)
1 TForce 550 SE
CHAPTER...
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 5
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_5_6604.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_5_6604.png)
...
Back Panel Serial Port
x1
I/O
LAN port
x1
USB Port
x6
Audio Jack
x6
Board Size 219 x 304 (mm)
Special
NVIDIA nTunes
Features RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1support
Windows 2K / XP / VISTA
OS Support Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice. TForce 550 SE
Ver 6.x
ALC861VD
5.1 channels audio out
HD Audio
PCI slot
x4
PCI Express...
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 7
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_7_d597.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_7_d597.png)
...
JSATA2
JSATA1
JSFAN1
JUSB1
JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1
5 1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (VER 5.X)
JCFAN1
JKBMS1 JKBMSV1
JATXPWR2
TForce 550 SE
JDDRII_2.4V
JCOM1
DDR2A1 DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2
Socket A M2
JUSB3
JUSBV2
JUSB4
JATXPWR1
JUSBLAN1 LAN
JAUDIO1
Codec
PEX1_1 PEX1_2
PEX16_1
nForce 550
FDD1 IDE1
PCI1
JNFAN1
Super I/O
PCI2
BIOS
PCI3
BAT1
PCI4
LED1 LED2
JUSBV1
JCDIN1 JAUDIOF1...
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 13
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_13_f44a.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_13_f44a.png)
... in the following requirements:
Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16)
11 Duual Channel Status DDR2A1 DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2
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 table.
TForce 550 SE
C.
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 16
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_16_65e0.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_16_65e0.png)
...
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". Motherboard Manual
CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button and speaker connection...
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 23
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_23_40c0.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_23_40c0.png)
TForce 550 SE
JDDRII_2.4V : Header for Memory Voltage Overclocking
When processing Memory Voltage Overclocking, please place the jumper to 2.4V. (Consulting your DDR2 memory module supplier)
21 When "JDDRII_2.4V" jumper cap is placed on Pin 1-2, memory voltage
can 't be manually adjusted under COMS setup. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR II...
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 25
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_25_e018.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_25_e018.png)
...The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter, which you set during the creation of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping...Tolerance: No. TForce 550 SE
CHAPTER 4: NVIDIA RAID FUNCTIONS
4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM
z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional.
4.2 RAID ARRAYS
NVRAID supports the following types of the RAID set based on ...
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 27
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_27_8434.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_27_8434.png)
... the Driver CD, or go to http://www.nvidia.com/page/pg_20011106217193.html to download NVIDIA nForce Tutorial Flash.
25 Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for improved performance plus resiliency. Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform.
-
Resulting in an array, and allows for spare disks.
- TForce 550 SE RAID...
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 29
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_29_fe02.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_29_fe02.png)
Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.)
MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings.
27 TForce 550 SE
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.
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 45
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_45_5387.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_45_5387.png)
... default setting.
43 Clear CMOS:
Click on this item will pop up to illustrate BIOS related information. ii. Backup BIOS:
Click on this button, and BIOS file will be downloaded. Live Update
TForce 550 SE
When Live Update program is activated, a screen will clear the CMOS Data.
i. iii.
Link to Internet:
Click on this button will link to Biostar website and BIOS...
MOTHERBOARD MANUAL - Page 47
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_47_b339.png)
![](/manualimages/p/3/biostar-tforce-550-se-motherboard-manual-638f1c4_47_b339.png)
... beep when system boot-up No error found during POST
Long beeps every other second
No DRAM detected or install
6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION
A. TForce 550 SE
6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE
Beep Sound
Meaning
One long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore BIOS. BIOS Update
After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is shown after boot-up to...
BIOS MANUAL - Page 21
![](/manualimages/6/m/biostar-tforce-550-se-bios-manual-b0e66c2_21_2d4b.png)
![](/manualimages/6/m/biostar-tforce-550-se-bios-manual-b0e66c2_21_2d4b.png)
...support Ultra DMA, select Auto to enable BIOS support. If your hard drive and your drive does not support prefetching, or if you install a primary and/or secondary add-in your operating environment requires a DMA driver... "Disabled". TForce 550 SE
Primary/Secondary/Master/Slave UDMA
Ultra DMA function can be implemented if it is supported by the IDE hard drives in IDE interface, set this option...
BIOS MANUAL - Page 35
![](/manualimages/6/m/biostar-tforce-550-se-bios-manual-b0e66c2_35_f0c2.png)
![](/manualimages/6/m/biostar-tforce-550-se-bios-manual-b0e66c2_35_f0c2.png)
Based on many test and experiments from Biostar Engineer Team, OverClock Navigator provides 3 default overclock configurations that are able to raise the system performance The Choices: Normal (default), Automate Overclock, Manual Overclock
34 TForce 550 SE
9 Over Clock Navigator
OverClock Navigator
OverClock .Navigator is designed for beginners in overclock field.
BIOS MANUAL - Page 40
![](/manualimages/6/m/biostar-tforce-550-se-bios-manual-b0e66c2_40_e287.png)
![](/manualimages/6/m/biostar-tforce-550-se-bios-manual-b0e66c2_40_e287.png)
... ~ 3 clock. Drive Strength setting
Dram driver weak mode The Choices: Auto (default), Normal, Weak.
MA drive strength The Choices: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x.
39 Read delay from Rx FIFO The Choices: Auto (default), 0.5 clock ~ 4.0 clock. CS drive strength The Choices: Auto (default), 1.0x, 1.25x, 1.5x, 2.0x. TForce 550 SE
tRWT The Choices: Auto...
Biostar TFORCE 550 SE Reviews
Do you have an experience with the Biostar TFORCE 550 SE that you would like to share?
Earn 750 points for your review!
We have not received any reviews for Biostar yet.
Earn 750 points for your review!