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...Rules. The content of this user's manual is subject to Part 15 of a Class B digital device, pursuant to be changed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. Duplication of their respective companies. TForce 6100 AM2 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment ...has been tested and found in this user's manual. There is not allowed without notice and we will not occur in a ...
...Rules. The content of this user's manual is subject to Part 15 of a Class B digital device, pursuant to be changed without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. Duplication of their respective companies. TForce 6100 AM2 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment ...has been tested and found in this user's manual. There is not allowed without notice and we will not occur in a ...
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TForce 6100 AM2 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case ... will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment. Keep 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 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions...
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TForce 6100 AM2 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case ... will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment. Keep 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 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions...
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... Supports front panel facilities Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in GeForce 6100 Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 128 MB Super I/O ITE 8712F / 8716F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used... Bus Master supports PIO Mode 0~4, 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...
... Supports front panel facilities Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in GeForce 6100 Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 128 MB Super I/O ITE 8712F / 8716F Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used... Bus Master supports PIO Mode 0~4, 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...
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Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JKBV1 JD DRII_ 22V JCOM1 DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMA1 Socket A M2 JVGA1 JPRN T1 J ATXPWR1 JUSB1 J USBV1 JUSBLAN1 J ATXPWR2 IDE1 IDE2 JAUDIO1 JFAUDIO1 Codec Super I/O JCFAN1 LAN GeForce 6100 BAT1 PCI-EX1_1 J CDIN1 PCI-EX16 PCI1 JSPDIF_OUT1 PCI2 FDD1 JSFAN2 LED_D1 LED_D2 JNFAN1 J USBV2 JUSB2 JUSB3 BIOS JSFAN1 PWRSW1 RSTSW2 nForce 410 JSATA2 JSATA1 (Optional)JCI1 JCMOS1 J PANEL1 IR (optional) Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JKBV1 JD DRII_ 22V JCOM1 DIMMB2 DIMMA2 DIMMB1 DIMMA1 Socket A M2 JVGA1 JPRN T1 J ATXPWR1 JUSB1 J USBV1 JUSBLAN1 J ATXPWR2 IDE1 IDE2 JAUDIO1 JFAUDIO1 Codec Super I/O JCFAN1 LAN GeForce 6100 BAT1 PCI-EX1_1 J CDIN1 PCI-EX16 PCI1 JSPDIF_OUT1 PCI2 FDD1 JSFAN2 LED_D1 LED_D2 JNFAN1 J USBV2 JUSB2 JUSB3 BIOS JSFAN1 PWRSW1 RSTSW2 nForce 410 JSATA2 JSATA1 (Optional)JCI1 JCMOS1 J PANEL1 IR (optional) Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
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... 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.
... 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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Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR Module DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is 4GB. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. B. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY 1.
Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR Module DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is 4GB. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. B. Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY 1.
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.../IDE2: 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 Ultra DMA 33/66...
.../IDE2: 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 Ultra DMA 33/66...
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... Ground Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is placed on button 12 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. Pin opened Pin closed...
... Ground Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is placed on button 12 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. Pin opened Pin closed...
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JUSB2 JUSB3 4 USB- 2 10 5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 1 9 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 14 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB- 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.
JUSB2 JUSB3 4 USB- 2 10 5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 1 9 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 14 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB- 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.
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... speaker Left JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. Motherboard Manual JFAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound...
... speaker Left JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. Motherboard Manual JFAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound...
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Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground 3 1 18 Pin 1 J SATA2 2 14 7 3 4 5 J SATA1 6 7 Assignment Ground TX+ TXGround RXRX+ Ground JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. Motherboard Manual JSATA1~JSATA2: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground 3 1 18 Pin 1 J SATA2 2 14 7 3 4 5 J SATA1 6 7 Assignment Ground TX+ TXGround RXRX+ Ground JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. Motherboard Manual JSATA1~JSATA2: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
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... Pin 1-2, memory voltage can 't be manually adjusted under COMS setup. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR supplier) 19 When "JDDR_II>2.2V" jumper cap is placed on Pin 2-3, memory voltage will be fixed at 2.2V automatically, and can be adjusted under CMOS setup. 2. TForce 6100 AM2 Power Source Selection Headers for...
... Pin 1-2, memory voltage can 't be manually adjusted under COMS setup. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR supplier) 19 When "JDDR_II>2.2V" jumper cap is placed on Pin 2-3, memory voltage will be fixed at 2.2V automatically, and can be adjusted under CMOS setup. 2. TForce 6100 AM2 Power Source Selection Headers for...
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Please refer to show system status. RSTSW2: This is an on-board Power On/Off button. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on diagnostics. 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. PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on-board Reset button. Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons.
Please refer to show system status. RSTSW2: This is an on-board Power On/Off button. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on diagnostics. 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. PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on-board Reset button. Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons.
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... not deliver any drive in a RAID 0 array system. Depending on the system environment. This technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth. Motherboard Manual 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 RAID...
... not deliver any drive in a RAID 0 array system. Depending on the system environment. This technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth. Motherboard Manual 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 RAID...
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...: Yes. CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 23 Should one drive. The mirrored (backup) copy of automatic backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to the other drive. Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for small databases or any other application that requires fault tolerance... and Benefits Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2. Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for the storage space of a hardware failure. TForce 6100 AM2 RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block...
...: Yes. CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 23 Should one drive. The mirrored (backup) copy of automatic backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to the other drive. Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for small databases or any other application that requires fault tolerance... and Benefits Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2. Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for the storage space of a hardware failure. TForce 6100 AM2 RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 1 Block...
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Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this ultimate overclock engine to users' overclock setting. T-Power BIOS Features: Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.) Memory Integration Test .... No matter 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 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.
Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this ultimate overclock engine to users' overclock setting. T-Power BIOS Features: Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.) Memory Integration Test .... No matter 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 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.
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Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. TForce 6100 AM2 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. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 25
Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. TForce 6100 AM2 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. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 25
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... frequency. Choices: DDR400, DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800 (MHz). Choices: The range is decided by different CPU type. With an x1 (200MHz) interval. Motherboard Manual CPU Overclock Setting: CPU Voltage: This function will increase chipset stability when overclocking. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to downgrade the CPU...
... frequency. Choices: DDR400, DDR 533, DDR 667, DDR 800 (MHz). Choices: The range is decided by different CPU type. With an x1 (200MHz) interval. Motherboard Manual CPU Overclock Setting: CPU Voltage: This function will increase chipset stability when overclocking. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to downgrade the CPU...
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... overclock operation. the difference will raise about 25%~30% of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; Not all types of whole system performance. Motherboard Manual V12 Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. 2.
... overclock operation. the difference will raise about 25%~30% of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; Not all types of whole system performance. Motherboard Manual V12 Tech Engine: This setting will be based on the selected CPU model. 2.
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Motherboard Manual D. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.): This function can prevent system hang-up due to the message "Flash done, Reset system", and the system will automatically log in ... choose the BIOS file downloaded in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will process automatically. When the system hangs up . Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to upgrade BIOS. Step 5: When the BIOS update is a safe and quick way to download the latest BIOS file.
Motherboard Manual D. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.): This function can prevent system hang-up due to the message "Flash done, Reset system", and the system will automatically log in ... choose the BIOS file downloaded in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will process automatically. When the system hangs up . Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to upgrade BIOS. Step 5: When the BIOS update is a safe and quick way to download the latest BIOS file.