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... supply x1 For chassis intruder detection function x1 Restore CMOS data 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. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Athlon 64...
... supply x1 For chassis intruder detection function x1 Restore CMOS data 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. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Athlon 64...
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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. JUSB2 JCI1 JCMOS1 JSATA4 JSFAN2 JSATA3 JSATA2 JSATA1 JSFAN1 JUSB1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 4
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... fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to complete the installation. Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to pin#1.
... fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to complete the installation. Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to pin#1.
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Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is 2GB. B. 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 properly seated. Max is 2GB. 8 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. 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. B. 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 properly seated. Max is 2GB. 8 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. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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... provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 34 33 2 1 IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 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...
... provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 34 33 2 1 IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 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...
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... Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button and speaker connection. It allows user to set up jumpers. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. It allows user to...
... Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button and speaker connection. It allows user to set up jumpers. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. It allows user to...
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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" ...
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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Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it will record to the CMOS and show the message on the AC. 6. Remove AC ... carefully follow the procedures to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 16 JCI1: Chassis Open Header (optional) This connector allows system 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 the CMOS and show the message on the AC. 6. Remove AC ... carefully follow the procedures to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 16 JCI1: Chassis Open Header (optional) This connector allows system 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.
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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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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 Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 LED indicators on diagnostics. Please refer to show system status.
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... of a hardware failure. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is impaired during drive rebuilds. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal for the storage space of one drive fail, the controller switches to the other drive. Drawbacks: Requires...
... of a hardware failure. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is impaired during drive rebuilds. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal for the storage space of one drive fail, the controller switches to the other drive. Drawbacks: Requires...
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... Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.) Smart Fan Function (under BIOS or Windows interface, T-Power is designed for overclock users. 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. No matter whether...
... Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.) Smart Fan Function (under BIOS or Windows interface, T-Power is designed for overclock users. 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. No matter whether...
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Motherboard Manual CPU Overclock Setting: CPU Voltage: This function will increase chipset stability when overclocking. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to set this item ...
Motherboard Manual CPU Overclock Setting: CPU Voltage: This function will increase chipset stability when overclocking. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to set this item ...
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... are able to personal preference. 28 feature. Moreover, users are able to name the CMOS data according to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. Motherboard Manual V12 Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. 2. From BET experiments, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for customizing...
... are able to personal preference. 28 feature. Moreover, users are able to name the CMOS data according to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. Motherboard Manual V12 Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. 2. From BET experiments, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for customizing...
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... the message "Flash done, Reset system", and the system will process automatically. When the system hangs up . Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to get into a floppy disk. Motherboard Manual D. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk and reboot the system to upgrade BIOS. Advise: You can update the system BIOS by...
... the message "Flash done, Reset system", and the system will process automatically. When the system hangs up . Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to get into a floppy disk. Motherboard Manual D. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk and reboot the system to upgrade BIOS. Advise: You can update the system BIOS by...
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Motherboard Manual Start PWM Value When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will raise the speed of 1. S1: CPU temperature is 60℃, ...
Motherboard Manual Start PWM Value When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will raise the speed of 1. S1: CPU temperature is 60℃, ...
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... is higher than the set for system operating. Also, the system tray icon would change into a red warning line, and the program will alert you. Motherboard Manual CPU Temperature This column configures the CPU temperature.
... is higher than the set for system operating. Also, the system tray icon would change into a red warning line, and the program will alert you. Motherboard Manual CPU Temperature This column configures the CPU temperature.
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...the utility will make the program start up as soon as the Windows starts up 4 sub-screens (Please refers to the Biostar Homepage. D. F. G. C. Click on "Biostar" will appear when activating this utility. This column shows present CPU speed and overclocking percentage. Graphic 3 36 Overclocking Configurations This...users can tune the system performance to taskbar. Friendly interface and solid overclock features are the major concept of this utility. Motherboard Manual B. Graphic 2 Graphic 1 A. Clicking on this button to minimize this button will pop-up .
...the utility will make the program start up as soon as the Windows starts up 4 sub-screens (Please refers to the Biostar Homepage. D. F. G. C. Click on "Biostar" will appear when activating this utility. This column shows present CPU speed and overclocking percentage. Graphic 3 36 Overclocking Configurations This...users can tune the system performance to taskbar. Friendly interface and solid overclock features are the major concept of this utility. Motherboard Manual B. Graphic 2 Graphic 1 A. Clicking on this button to minimize this button will pop-up .
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This item cannot be adjusted. 38 Motherboard Manual PCI Overclocking Setting: This diagram shows present PCI working status and helps to monitor PCI peripherals working status.
This item cannot be adjusted. 38 Motherboard Manual PCI Overclocking Setting: This diagram shows present PCI working status and helps to monitor PCI peripherals working status.
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... the CPU Fan and System Fan, the CPU Fan and the System Fan speed can be adjusted by adjusting the Cursor Up or Down. vi. Motherboard Manual v. Auto: If the green indicator is lit up . Click on this button again to close Smart Fan Function, and a screen as below would pop-up...
... the CPU Fan and System Fan, the CPU Fan and the System Fan speed can be adjusted by adjusting the Cursor Up or Down. vi. Motherboard Manual v. Auto: If the green indicator is lit up . Click on this button again to close Smart Fan Function, and a screen as below would pop-up...