TForce 550 user's manual
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...to make changes to the contents here without first obtaining the vendor's approval in a residential installation. The content of this user's manual. Duplication of merchantability or fitness for any mistakes found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to ... that interference will not be changed without notice and we will not occur in this user's manual is not allowed without obligation to notify any purpose. TForce 550 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in a particular installation. This ...
...to make changes to the contents here without first obtaining the vendor's approval in a residential installation. The content of this user's manual. Duplication of merchantability or fitness for any mistakes found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to ... that interference will not be changed without notice and we will not occur in this user's manual is not allowed without obligation to notify any purpose. TForce 550 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in a particular installation. This ...
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...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 Hold the board on the edge, do...use grounded wrist strap to bend or flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. TForce 550 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...
...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 Hold the board on the edge, do...use grounded wrist strap to bend or flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. TForce 550 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...
TForce 550 user's manual
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Mode SATA II Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / ...Sempron Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet processors FSB Support HyperTransport Support up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth Chipset nVIDIA nForce 550 Super I/O ITE 8712F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used legacy H/W Monitor Super I/O functionality. Fan Speed Controller Low Pin Count Interface ...
Mode SATA II Integrated Serial ATA Controller Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / ...Sempron Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet processors FSB Support HyperTransport Support up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth Chipset nVIDIA nForce 550 Super I/O ITE 8712F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used legacy H/W Monitor Super I/O functionality. Fan Speed Controller Low Pin Count Interface ...
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JUSB2 JCI1 JCMOS1 JSATA4 JSFAN2 JSATA3 JSATA2 JSATA1 JSFAN1 JUSB1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JCFAN1 JKBMS1 JKBMSV1 JATXPWR2 JCOM1 DDR2A1 DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2 Socket A M2 JUSB3 JUSBV2 JUSB4 JATXPWR1 JUSBLAN1 LAN JAUDIO1 Codec PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_1 JDDRII_2.2V nForce 550 FDD1 IDE1 PCI1 JNFAN1 Super I/O PCI2 BIOS PCI3 BAT1 PCI4 LED1 LED2 JUSBV1 JCDIN1 JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT JPRNT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
JUSB2 JCI1 JCMOS1 JSATA4 JSFAN2 JSATA3 JSATA2 JSATA1 JSFAN1 JUSB1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JCFAN1 JKBMS1 JKBMSV1 JATXPWR2 JCOM1 DDR2A1 DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2 Socket A M2 JUSB3 JUSBV2 JUSB4 JATXPWR1 JUSBLAN1 LAN JAUDIO1 Codec PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_1 JDDRII_2.2V nForce 550 FDD1 IDE1 PCI1 JNFAN1 Super I/O PCI2 BIOS PCI3 BAT1 PCI4 LED1 LED2 JUSBV1 JCDIN1 JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT JPRNT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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... 1 Ground 2 Smart Fan Control 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control 6 The fan cable and connector may be different according to complete the installation. Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the fan manufacturer.
... 1 Ground 2 Smart Fan Control 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control 6 The fan cable and connector may be different according to complete the installation. Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the fan manufacturer.
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Max is properly seated. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY DDR2A1 DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2 1. B. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is 2GB. 8 Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR/DDR2 Module DDR2A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max is 2GB.
Max is properly seated. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY DDR2A1 DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2 1. B. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is 2GB. 8 Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR/DDR2 Module DDR2A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max is 2GB.
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... 2.88M floppy disk types. IDE1 40 39 2 1 10 The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to IDE1. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66...
... 2.88M floppy disk types. IDE1 40 39 2 1 10 The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to IDE1. Motherboard Manual 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66...
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... panel switch functions. 12 When the jumper cap is placed 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.
... panel switch functions. 12 When the jumper cap is placed 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.
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...+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key JUSBV1/JUSBV2/JKBMSV1: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2). Motherboard Manual JUSB1/JUSB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to support this function "Power-On system via USB device," "JUSBV1/ JUSBV2...
...+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key JUSBV1/JUSBV2/JKBMSV1: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2). Motherboard Manual JUSB1/JUSB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to support this function "Power-On system via USB device," "JUSBV1/ JUSBV2...
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... ". 5. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 1 3 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it will record to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 16 Remove AC power line. 2.
... ". 5. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 1 3 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it will record to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 16 Remove AC power line. 2.
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Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 2 1 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 18
Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 2 1 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground 11 Data 4 12 Ground 13 Data 5 Pin Assignment 14 Ground 15 Data 6 16 Ground 17 Data 7 18 Ground 19 -ACK 20 Ground 21 Busy 22 Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 18
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... on Pin 1-2, memory voltage can 't be manually adjusted under COMS setup. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR supports up to pin1-2 Closed. When "JDDRII_2.2V" jumper cap is Pin 2-3 Closed. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal status (default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Memory voltage Overclocking. TForce 550 JDDRII_2.2V : Header for Memory Voltage Overclocking...
... on Pin 1-2, memory voltage can 't be manually adjusted under COMS setup. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR supports up to pin1-2 Closed. When "JDDRII_2.2V" jumper cap is Pin 2-3 Closed. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal status (default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: Memory voltage Overclocking. TForce 550 JDDRII_2.2V : Header for Memory Voltage Overclocking...
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Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 LED indicators on diagnostics. Please refer to show system status. LED1 LED2 LED1 and LED2: These 2 LED indicate system power on the motherboard to the table below for different messages: LED1 ON ON OFF OFF LED2 ON OFF ON OFF Message Normal Memory Error VGA Error Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. 20
Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 LED indicators on diagnostics. Please refer to show system status. LED1 LED2 LED1 and LED2: These 2 LED indicate system power on the motherboard to the table below for different messages: LED1 ON ON OFF OFF LED2 ON OFF ON OFF Message Normal Memory Error VGA Error Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. 20
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...1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 22 Should one drive fail, the controller switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable media. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of a hardware failure. Performance is actually carried out in... parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is impaired during drive rebuilds. Fault Tolerance: Yes. RAID techniques can reside on the same...
...1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 22 Should one drive fail, the controller switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable media. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of a hardware failure. Performance is actually carried out in... parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is impaired during drive rebuilds. Fault Tolerance: Yes. RAID techniques can reside on the same...
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... whether under PC Health Status) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) T-Power Windows Feature: Hardware Monitor Overclock Engine Smart Fan Function Life Update 24 Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1: T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is able to present the best system state according to raise system performance. T-Power BIOS Features...
... whether under PC Health Status) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) T-Power Windows Feature: Hardware Monitor Overclock Engine Smart Fan Function Life Update 24 Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1: T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is able to present the best system state according to raise system performance. T-Power BIOS Features...
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It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 25 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. TForce 550 5.2: T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A.
It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 25 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. TForce 550 5.2: T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A.
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..." when overclocking. HT Frequency: We recommend users to system performance. CPU Frequency: CPU Frequency is from 0.800V to 2.1V, with an interval of 1MHz. Motherboard Manual CPU Overclock Setting: CPU Voltage: This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. Choices: The adjustable range is adjusted over the upper limit.
..." when overclocking. HT Frequency: We recommend users to system performance. CPU Frequency: CPU Frequency is from 0.800V to 2.1V, with an interval of 1MHz. Motherboard Manual CPU Overclock Setting: CPU Voltage: This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. Choices: The adjustable range is adjusted over the upper limit.
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... performance. B. Users are able to personal preference. 28 From BET experiments, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for customizing system configurations. feature. Notices: 1. Motherboard Manual V12 Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. 2.
... performance. B. Users are able to personal preference. 28 From BET experiments, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for customizing system configurations. feature. Notices: 1. Motherboard Manual V12 Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. 2.
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... system BIOS by simply pressing "Enter" key for three times. 30 Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to upgrade BIOS. will process automatically. Step 3: Select the item "Integrated Flash Program" to finish the process. Motherboard Manual D. E. Step 5: When the BIOS update is always on whenever the system starts up...
... system BIOS by simply pressing "Enter" key for three times. 30 Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to upgrade BIOS. will process automatically. Step 3: Select the item "Integrated Flash Program" to finish the process. Motherboard Manual D. E. Step 5: When the BIOS update is always on whenever the system starts up...
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...: 1 PWM Value/℃ (default), 2 PWM Value/℃, 4 PWM Value/℃, 8 PWM Value/℃, 16 PWM Value/℃, 32 PWM Value/℃, 64PWM Value/℃. Motherboard Manual Start PWM Value When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will raise the speed of CPU fan.
...: 1 PWM Value/℃ (default), 2 PWM Value/℃, 4 PWM Value/℃, 8 PWM Value/℃, 16 PWM Value/℃, 32 PWM Value/℃, 64PWM Value/℃. Motherboard Manual Start PWM Value When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will raise the speed of CPU fan.