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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 6 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: NVIDIA RAID ...
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 6 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: NVIDIA RAID ...
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... 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 Supports up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth Chipset GeForce 6100 nForce 410 Graphics ...Integrated in function S/PDIF out connector x1 Supports digital audio out function CPU Fan header 2 x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) SATA Version 2.0 specification ...
... 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 Supports up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth Chipset GeForce 6100 nForce 410 Graphics ...Integrated in function S/PDIF out connector x1 Supports digital audio out function CPU Fan header 2 x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) SATA Version 2.0 specification ...
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TForce 6100 AM2 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle.
TForce 6100 AM2 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle.
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... the black wire to complete the installation. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the JCFAN1. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the fan manufacturer. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header JCFAN1 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control 6 This completes the installation. 2.2 FAN HEADERS These...
... the black wire to complete the installation. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the JCFAN1. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the fan manufacturer. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header JCFAN1 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control 6 This completes the installation. 2.2 FAN HEADERS These...
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Motherboard Manual JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 3 2 Pin 1 Assignment +12V 4 1 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB- JUSB2 JUSB3 4 USB- 2 10 5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 1 9 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 14
Motherboard Manual JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 3 2 Pin 1 Assignment +12V 4 1 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB- JUSB2 JUSB3 4 USB- 2 10 5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 1 9 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 14
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RSTSW2: This is an on-board Power On/Off button. Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons. RSTSW2 20 On-Board Buttons (optional) There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to the table below for different messages: LED_D1 ON ON OFF OFF LED_D2 ON OFF ON OFF Message Norm al Mem ory Error VGA Error Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. Please refer to show system status. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board Reset button. PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on diagnostics.
RSTSW2: This is an on-board Power On/Off button. Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons. RSTSW2 20 On-Board Buttons (optional) There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to the table below for different messages: LED_D1 ON ON OFF OFF LED_D2 ON OFF ON OFF Message Norm al Mem ory Error VGA Error Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. Please refer to show system status. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board Reset button. PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on diagnostics.
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...1.76V. Choices: The range is increased. Choices: The lower limit is decided by different CPU type. Memory Overclock Setting: Memory Voltage: This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking. CPU Frequency: CPU Frequency is adjusted over the upper limit. Memclock Frequency: To get better system performance, sometimes... function will increase memory stability when overclocking. Chipset Overclock Setting: NB/SB Voltage Regulator: This function will increase when CPU voltage is from 1.85V to system performance. Choices: x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, Auto. 26 Choices...
...1.76V. Choices: The range is increased. Choices: The lower limit is decided by different CPU type. Memory Overclock Setting: Memory Voltage: This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking. CPU Frequency: CPU Frequency is adjusted over the upper limit. Memclock Frequency: To get better system performance, sometimes... function will increase memory stability when overclocking. Chipset Overclock Setting: NB/SB Voltage Regulator: This function will increase when CPU voltage is from 1.85V to system performance. Choices: x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, Auto. 26 Choices...
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... 1. feature. Moreover, users are able to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. From BET experiments, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for customizing system configurations. Users are able to reload any saved CMOS setting for this A.O.S. Motherboard Manual V12... Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. 2. the difference will raise about 25%~30% of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.): It allows users to personal preference. 28 Not all...
... 1. feature. Moreover, users are able to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. From BET experiments, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for customizing system configurations. Users are able to reload any saved CMOS setting for this A.O.S. Motherboard Manual V12... Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. 2. the difference will raise about 25%~30% of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.): It allows users to personal preference. 28 Not all...
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... Fan Function is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃. The range is lower than the set value. Choices: 32℃ (default). TForce 6100 AM2 F. Fan speed. CPU Fan Full speed When CPU temperature arrives to this set value, the CPU fan will turn off. Choices: 52℃ (default). 31 Choices: 16℃ (default).
... Fan Function is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃. The range is lower than the set value. Choices: 32℃ (default). TForce 6100 AM2 F. Fan speed. CPU Fan Full speed When CPU temperature arrives to this set value, the CPU fan will turn off. Choices: 52℃ (default). 31 Choices: 16℃ (default).
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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. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of CPU fan. S1: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 3 PWM/℃. S3: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 1 PWM.../℃. S2: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is higher than 1 PWM/℃ (S1...
Motherboard Manual Start PWM Value When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will raise the speed of 1. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of CPU fan. S1: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 3 PWM/℃. S3: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 1 PWM.../℃. S2: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is higher than 1 PWM/℃ (S1...
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... limit, the status line color will change to represent the status of CPU temperature. If any ). Also, the system tray icon would change from green to . 34 Motherboard Manual CPU Temperature This column configures the CPU temperature. If the CPU temperature is a waveform to . FAN Speed By adjusting , users can...change into a red warning line, and the program will alert you. By adjusting , users can easily configure the lower limit of CPU temperature for CPU temperature and the green line shows present CPU temperature. There is higher than the set for system operating.
... limit, the status line color will change to represent the status of CPU temperature. If any ). Also, the system tray icon would change from green to . 34 Motherboard Manual CPU Temperature This column configures the CPU temperature. If the CPU temperature is a waveform to . FAN Speed By adjusting , users can...change into a red warning line, and the program will alert you. By adjusting , users can easily configure the lower limit of CPU temperature for CPU temperature and the green line shows present CPU temperature. There is higher than the set for system operating.
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...of battery voltage. If CPU voltage is higher or lower than the set value, the status line will change to a red warning line, and a warning sound will alert you . VCore This item displays the CPU voltage, represented by a light green line. CPU/Battery Voltage TForce 6100 AM2 i. Users can set... value, the status line will change to monitor the CPU operating voltage.
...of battery voltage. If CPU voltage is higher or lower than the set value, the status line will change to a red warning line, and a warning sound will alert you . VCore This item displays the CPU voltage, represented by a light green line. CPU/Battery Voltage TForce 6100 AM2 i. Users can set... value, the status line will change to monitor the CPU operating voltage.
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...designed for T-series Overclocking utility. Clicking on this button to minimize this program to an optimal level. This column shows the CPU speed information. Click on "Biostar" will appear when activating this button to default setting. By adjusting the overclocking features in 4 sub-screens, users can ...on this button and the utility will make the program start up as soon as the Windows starts up 4 sub-screens (Please refers to the Biostar Homepage. H. Click on this button will pop-up . Click on this button to reset all the overclock features to exit this utility. F....
...designed for T-series Overclocking utility. Clicking on this button to minimize this program to an optimal level. This column shows the CPU speed information. Click on "Biostar" will appear when activating this button to default setting. By adjusting the overclocking features in 4 sub-screens, users can ...on this button and the utility will make the program start up as soon as the Windows starts up 4 sub-screens (Please refers to the Biostar Homepage. H. Click on this button will pop-up . Click on this button to reset all the overclock features to exit this utility. F....
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Memory Voltage Range: 1.8V~2.8V. And this function helps to increase VGA card performance. CPU Overclocking Settings: TForce 6100 AM2 By adjusting can configure three items for Memory overclocking. Interval: 1. A. Interval: 1MHz. 37 Memory Clock Frequency Choices: 100, 133, 200, 266, 333, 400, 533, 667, ...
Memory Voltage Range: 1.8V~2.8V. And this function helps to increase VGA card performance. CPU Overclocking Settings: TForce 6100 AM2 By adjusting can configure three items for Memory overclocking. Interval: 1. A. Interval: 1MHz. 37 Memory Clock Frequency Choices: 100, 133, 200, 266, 333, 400, 533, 667, ...
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.... 39 CPU Temperature: Show current CPU temperature. Note: 1. Calibrate: When changing CPU Fan or System Fan, click on this calibrate function would auto-run to illustrate the fan speed information. iii. System Fan speed: Show current system Fan speed. C. ii. Smart Fan Function TForce 6100 AM2 When Smart... Fan Function is done, the calibrating window will auto-close, and the main screen will pop-up to get upper and lower limitation of CPU Fan and System Fan. 2.
.... 39 CPU Temperature: Show current CPU temperature. Note: 1. Calibrate: When changing CPU Fan or System Fan, click on this calibrate function would auto-run to illustrate the fan speed information. iii. System Fan speed: Show current system Fan speed. C. ii. Smart Fan Function TForce 6100 AM2 When Smart... Fan Function is done, the calibrating window will auto-close, and the main screen will pop-up to get upper and lower limitation of CPU Fan and System Fan. 2.
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Click on this button to exit this program. 40 There will be pulling-meter besides 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. z Minimize: Click on this button to minimize the ...
Click on this button to exit this program. 40 There will be pulling-meter besides 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. z Minimize: Click on this button to minimize the ...
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...corrupted. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. System will boot-up No error found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot... recovered and will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. TForce 6100 AM2 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to DOS prompt. 7.
...corrupted. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. System will boot-up No error found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot... recovered and will update BIOS automatically and restart. 9. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy drive and press Enter. 6. TForce 6100 AM2 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will help to DOS prompt. 7.
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...seconds. 3. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power on the system again. 44 Power on again. Motherboard Manual B. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the... CPU protection function. 1. Or you can: 1. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. CPU fan speed is rotated normally. 3. Clear the CMOS data...
...seconds. 3. After confirmed, please follow steps below to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power on the system again. 44 Power on again. Motherboard Manual B. The CPU cooler surface is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to relief the... CPU protection function. 1. Or you can: 1. When the CPU is placed evenly with the CPU speed. CPU fan speed is rotated normally. 3. Clear the CMOS data...
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...Page Setup Menu - The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in most of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the place, press to select, use the and keys to change entries, press... Using Setup Use the arrow keys to highlight items in the Setup program by using the keyboard. Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Key Esc key F1 key F5 key F7 key F10 key Function Move to previous item Move to next item Move to the item on...
...Page Setup Menu - The following table provides more detail about how to navigate in most of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the place, press to select, use the and keys to change entries, press... Using Setup Use the arrow keys to highlight items in the Setup program by using the keyboard. Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Key Esc key F1 key F5 key F7 key F10 key Function Move to previous item Move to next item Move to the item on...
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Advanced BIOS Features This submenu allows you to configure special chipset features. Changing the voltage and clock improperly may damage the CPU or M/B!) 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure certain "Plug and Play" and PCI options. Power ...the hardware of the BIOS. Frequency/ Voltage Control This submenu allows you to change CPU Vcore Voltage and CPU/PCI clock. (However, we suggest you to configure the power management features. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features This submenu contains industry standard configurable options. PC Health ...
Advanced BIOS Features This submenu allows you to configure special chipset features. Changing the voltage and clock improperly may damage the CPU or M/B!) 4 Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to configure certain "Plug and Play" and PCI options. Power ...the hardware of the BIOS. Frequency/ Voltage Control This submenu allows you to change CPU Vcore Voltage and CPU/PCI clock. (However, we suggest you to configure the power management features. TForce 6100 AM2 BIOS Setup Standard CMOS Features This submenu contains industry standard configurable options. PC Health ...