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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. Further the ...
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. These limits are trademarks of the FCC Rules. Further the ...
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P PACKAGE CHECKLIST I CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES 1 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS 3 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PRIOCESSING UNIT (CPU 5 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY 7 2.3 PERIPHERALS 9 CHAPTER 3: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 20 3.1: T-...
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P PACKAGE CHECKLIST I CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES 1 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS 3 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 5 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PRIOCESSING UNIT (CPU 5 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY 7 2.3 PERIPHERALS 9 CHAPTER 3: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 20 3.1: T-...
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... Supports DDR2 400/533/667. Supports Execute Disable Bit Technology (XD). Super I/O Chip: ITE IT8712F. Chipset North Bridge: Intel 945P South Bridge: Intel ICH7. IDE 1 on-board connectors support 2 IDE disk drives. Maximum memory capacity is 4GB, supporting 4 DIMM... Clock) 800MT/s (200MHzCore Clock) 1066MT/s (266MHzCore Clock) Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (HT). Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports LGA 775. Operating Systems Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Supports Intel Pentium 4 processor and ...
... Supports DDR2 400/533/667. Supports Execute Disable Bit Technology (XD). Super I/O Chip: ITE IT8712F. Chipset North Bridge: Intel 945P South Bridge: Intel ICH7. IDE 1 on-board connectors support 2 IDE disk drives. Maximum memory capacity is 4GB, supporting 4 DIMM... Clock) 800MT/s (200MHzCore Clock) 1066MT/s (266MHzCore Clock) Supports Hyper-Threading Technology (HT). Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports LGA 775. Operating Systems Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Supports Intel Pentium 4 processor and ...
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Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1GB/s auto-negotiation. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Gigabit Ethernet LAN PHY: RTL 8110S-32 / 8110SC. Internal On-board Slots and Connectors 1 floppy connector. 1 PCI-Express x16 slot. 2 PCI-Express x1 slots. 1 CD-...
Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1GB/s auto-negotiation. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Gigabit Ethernet LAN PHY: RTL 8110S-32 / 8110SC. Internal On-board Slots and Connectors 1 floppy connector. 1 PCI-Express x16 slot. 2 PCI-Express x1 slots. 1 CD-...
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 1.X) JKBMS1 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JPRNT1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 Intel 945P JAUDIO1 JAUDIO6 JCDIN1 Codec JATXPWR1 PCI-Ex16 JDDR2_OV_3V Super I/O PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 BAT1 Intel ICH7 IDE1 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 SATA1 SATA3 JCI1 10/100 LAN PCI3 JSFAN1 JCMOS1 SATA2 JUSB3 JUSB4 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. SATA4 IR JPANEL1 (optional ) 3 User's Manual
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 1.X) JKBMS1 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JPRNT1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 Intel 945P JAUDIO1 JAUDIO6 JCDIN1 Codec JATXPWR1 PCI-Ex16 JDDR2_OV_3V Super I/O PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 BAT1 Intel ICH7 IDE1 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 SATA1 SATA3 JCI1 10/100 LAN PCI3 JSFAN1 JCMOS1 SATA2 JUSB3 JUSB4 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. SATA4 IR JPANEL1 (optional ) 3 User's Manual
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SATA4 RSTSW1 JPANEL1 PWRSW1 4 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 2.X) JKBMS1 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JPRNT1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 Intel 945P JAUDIO1 JAUDIO6 JCDIN1 Codec JATXPWR1 PCI-Ex16 JDDRII_2.2V Super I/O PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 BAT1 Intel ICH7 IDE1 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 SATA1 SATA3 JCI1 10/100 LAN PCI3 JSFAN1 JCMOS1 SATA2 JUSB3 JUSB4 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
SATA4 RSTSW1 JPANEL1 PWRSW1 4 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS (VER 2.X) JKBMS1 JKBV1 LGA775 COJMC1OM1 CPU1 JPRNT1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 JUSB2 JRJ45USB1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 Intel 945P JAUDIO1 JAUDIO6 JCDIN1 Codec JATXPWR1 PCI-Ex16 JDDRII_2.2V Super I/O PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 BAT1 Intel ICH7 IDE1 BIOS PCI1 PCI2 SATA1 SATA3 JCI1 10/100 LAN PCI3 JSFAN1 JCMOS1 SATA2 JUSB3 JUSB4 FDD1 JSPDIF_OUT1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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.... pin cap Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to ensure pin legs won't be damaged. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) A. Step 2-1: Step 2-2: 5 User's Manual The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. When the CPU is...
.... pin cap Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to ensure pin legs won't be damaged. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) A. Step 2-1: Step 2-2: 5 User's Manual The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. When the CPU is...
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... wire is Ground and should be connected to complete the installation. It supports 4 pin head connector. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to GND. 6 User's Manual B. When connecting with Smart Fan Control utilities...
... wire is Ground and should be connected to complete the installation. It supports 4 pin head connector. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to GND. 6 User's Manual B. When connecting with Smart Fan Control utilities...
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... DDR Module DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY TForce 945P DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 A. B.
... DDR Module DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB *1 Total Memory Size Max is properly seated. Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY TForce 945P DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 A. B.
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P C. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Duo Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install Memory module of the same capacity in both channel 1 (DDR2_A1&DDR2_A2) and Channel 2 (DDR2_B1&DDR2_B2) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) Notes: Using different memory chips on dual channel memory modules will result in unstable system performance. 8 User's Manual
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P C. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Duo Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install Memory module of the same capacity in both channel 1 (DDR2_A1&DDR2_A2) and Channel 2 (DDR2_B1&DDR2_B2) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) Notes: Using different memory chips on dual channel memory modules will result in unstable system performance. 8 User's Manual
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...: Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1 The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provide PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 2.3 PERIPHERALS A.
...: Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1 The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provide PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 2.3 PERIPHERALS A.
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... bandwidth is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI-Ex16-1 PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 10 User's Manual This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is up to 4GB/s per direction. PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI-Express Slots: PCI-Ex16-1/PCI-Ex1_1/PCI...
... bandwidth is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI-Ex16-1 PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 10 User's Manual This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is up to 4GB/s per direction. PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI-Express Slots: PCI-Ex16-1/PCI-Ex1_1/PCI...
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... not, that means the jumper is "open". When the jumper cap is "closed ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to set up jumpers. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P B. Connectors and Headers: How to setup Jumpers The illustration shows how to connect 24-pin power connector on pins, the jumper is placed on the...
... not, that means the jumper is "open". When the jumper cap is "closed ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR1 JATXPWR1 allows user to set up jumpers. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P B. Connectors and Headers: How to setup Jumpers The illustration shows how to connect 24-pin power connector on pins, the jumper is placed on the...
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Pin Assignment 14 1 +12V 2 +12V 23 3 Ground 4 Ground Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse: JKBV1 Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR2 By connecting JATXPWR2, it will provide +12V to support this function "Power-on system via keyboard and mouse," JKBV1 jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3. 12 User's Manual Pin 2-3 Close: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V standby voltage. 3 1 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close Note: In order to CPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment 14 1 +12V 2 +12V 23 3 Ground 4 Ground Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse: JKBV1 Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P ATX Power Source Connector: JATXPWR2 By connecting JATXPWR2, it will provide +12V to support this function "Power-on system via keyboard and mouse," JKBV1 jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3. 12 User's Manual Pin 2-3 Close: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V standby voltage. 3 1 3 1 Pin 1-2 close 3 1 Pin 2-3 close Note: In order to CPU power circuit.
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... Rear speaker Right Left line out/ 9 Speaker out Left 7 Reserved Right line out/ 5 Speaker out Right 3 Mic power/Bass 1 Mic in/center 13 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Front Panel Audio-out Header: JAUDIO6 This connector will disable the output on the PC case.
... Rear speaker Right Left line out/ 9 Speaker out Left 7 Reserved Right line out/ 5 Speaker out Right 3 Mic power/Bass 1 Mic in/center 13 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Front Panel Audio-out Header: JAUDIO6 This connector will disable the output on the PC case.
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CD-ROM Audio-in Connector: JCDIN1 This connector allows user to connect additional USB cables at Front Panel: JUSB3~JUSB4 This connector allows user to ...
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CD-ROM Audio-in Connector: JCDIN1 This connector allows user to connect additional USB cables at Front Panel: JUSB3~JUSB4 This connector allows user to ...
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... button 19 Ground 20 Key 21 Ground 22 IRRX Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button IrDA Connector (Optional) 15 User's Manual It allows user to connect...
... button 19 Ground 20 Key 21 Ground 22 IRRX Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button IrDA Connector (Optional) 15 User's Manual It allows user to connect...
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... LED (+) 14 Power LED (-) 15 Power button 16 Ground Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities (Ver 2.0 only) This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT1 This connector allows users...
... LED (+) 14 Power LED (-) 15 Power button 16 Ground Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities (Ver 2.0 only) This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT1 This connector allows users...
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It satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. JSATA1 JSATA3 741 JSATA2 JSATA4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground Case Open Header: JCI1 This connector allows system to the CMOS and show the message on next boot-up. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1~JSATA4 With the SATA Controller provided in the chipset, this motherboard supports 4 channel SATA II connectors. If the signal has been triggered, it will record to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 2 1 17 User's Manual
It satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. JSATA1 JSATA3 741 JSATA2 JSATA4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX4 Ground 5 RX6 RX+ 7 Ground Case Open Header: JCI1 This connector allows system to the CMOS and show the message on next boot-up. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1~JSATA4 With the SATA Controller provided in the chipset, this motherboard supports 4 channel SATA II connectors. If the signal has been triggered, it will record to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 2 1 17 User's Manual
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Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 User's Manual Wait for five seconds. 4. Power on pin 2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 2-3 close". 3. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close : Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2.
Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 User's Manual Wait for five seconds. 4. Power on pin 2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 2-3 close". 3. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close : Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2.