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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-POWER INTRODUCTION 20 3.2: T-POWER BIOS FEATURE 21 3.3 T-POWER WINDOWS FEATURE 27 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 36 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE 36 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE 37 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION 38...
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-POWER INTRODUCTION 20 3.2: T-POWER BIOS FEATURE 21 3.3 T-POWER WINDOWS FEATURE 27 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 36 4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE 36 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE 37 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION 38...
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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 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.
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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. SATA4 RSTSW1 JPANEL1 PWRSW1 4 User's Manual
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Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close". 3. Wait for five seconds. 4. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 User's Manual Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close : Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. Power on pin 2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on the AC. 6.
Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close". 3. Wait for five seconds. 4. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 User's Manual Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close : Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. Power on pin 2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 3 1 Pin 1-2 close: Normal Operation (Default). 3 1 3 1 Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on the AC. 6.
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...Integration 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. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 3: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 3.1: T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is able to present the best system state ...Feature: Hardware Monitor Overclock Engine Smart Fan Function Life Update 20 User's Manual Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this ultimate overclock engine to users' overclock setting.
...Integration 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. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 3: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 3.1: T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is able to present the best system state ...Feature: Hardware Monitor Overclock Engine Smart Fan Function Life Update 20 User's Manual Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this ultimate overclock engine to users' overclock setting.
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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. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 21 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 3.2: T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A.
Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users. Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 21 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 3.2: T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A.
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Moreover, users are able to name the CMOS data according to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. There are 50 sets of whole system performance. Users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation. B. CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.): It allows users to reload any saved CMOS setting for customizing system configurations. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P V12 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 25%~30% of record addresses in total, and users are able to personal preference. 24 User's Manual
Moreover, users are able to name the CMOS data according to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. There are 50 sets of whole system performance. Users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation. B. CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.): It allows users to reload any saved CMOS setting for customizing system configurations. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P V12 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 25%~30% of record addresses in total, and users are able to personal preference. 24 User's Manual
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... to the message "Flash done, Reset system", and the system will be seen under T-Power BIOS setup; Biostar T-Series TForce 945P D. However, it can prevent system hang-up . Step 3: Select the item "Integrated Flash Program" to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will automatically log in step 1. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.): This function can update the...
... to the message "Flash done, Reset system", and the system will be seen under T-Power BIOS setup; Biostar T-Series TForce 945P D. However, it can prevent system hang-up . Step 3: Select the item "Integrated Flash Program" to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will automatically log in step 1. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.): This function can update the...
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... be saved into the user-selected folder. ii. Biostar T-Series D. Live Update TForce 945P When Live Update program is activated, a screen will pop up to Biostar website and BIOS file will clear the CMOS Data. Update BIOS: Click on this item will be cleared and returned to run BIOS flashing process, and it's easy and safe. Clear...
... be saved into the user-selected folder. ii. Biostar T-Series D. Live Update TForce 945P When Live Update program is activated, a screen will pop up to Biostar website and BIOS file will clear the CMOS Data. Update BIOS: Click on this item will be cleared and returned to run BIOS flashing process, and it's easy and safe. Clear...
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... memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will need Acrobat Reader to browse for available manual. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two Video card not found during POST Long beeps...
... memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will need Acrobat Reader to browse for available manual. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Manual Aside from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html 4.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two Video card not found during POST Long beeps...
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... Enter. 6. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION A. If the following message is invaded by a virus, the Boot-Block function will boot-up of the system, it means the BIOS contents are corrupted. Confirm motherboard model and downl7oad the respective BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. BIOS Update After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is shown...
... Enter. 6. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION A. If the following message is invaded by a virus, the Boot-Block function will boot-up of the system, it means the BIOS contents are corrupted. Confirm motherboard model and downl7oad the respective BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. BIOS Update After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is shown...
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TForce 945P BIOS Setup...1 1 Main Menu ...3 2 Standard CMOS Features 6 3 Advanced BIOS Features 9 4 Advanced Chipset Features 16 5 Integrated Peripherals 18 6 Power Management Setup 25 7 PnP/PCI Configurations 31 8 PC Health Status 33 9 Over Clock Navigator Engine 35 10 CMOS Reload Program 42 i
TForce 945P BIOS Setup...1 1 Main Menu ...3 2 Standard CMOS Features 6 3 Advanced BIOS Features 9 4 Advanced Chipset Features 16 5 Integrated Peripherals 18 6 Power Management Setup 25 7 PnP/PCI Configurations 31 8 PC Health Status 33 9 Over Clock Navigator Engine 35 10 CMOS Reload Program 42 i
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...; 4 processor input/output system. EPA Green PC Support This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the Advanced Power Management (APM) specification. Power management features are supported. TForce 945P BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the... ROM BIOS. The rest of the chipset controlling the entire system. APM Support These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA ...
...; 4 processor input/output system. EPA Green PC Support This AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the Advanced Power Management (APM) specification. Power management features are supported. TForce 945P BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the... ROM BIOS. The rest of the chipset controlling the entire system. APM Support These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA ...
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Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - TForce 945P BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Keystroke Up arrow Down arrow Left arrow Right arrow Move...value or make changes Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Main Menu - Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the Intel CPU. The following table provides more detail about how to the item you use the arrow keys to highlight items, ...
Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - TForce 945P BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Keystroke Up arrow Down arrow Left arrow Right arrow Move...value or make changes Increase the numeric value or make changes Decrease the numeric value or make changes Main Menu - Supported CPUs This AWARD BIOS supports the Intel CPU. The following table provides more detail about how to the item you use the arrow keys to highlight items, ...
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.... Figure 1. The Main Menu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and Programmed Input/ Output features. 3 TForce 945P BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on board, for reference, please refer to the... BIOS installed on the screen. Advanced BIOS Features This submenu allows you to configure special chipset features. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to configure enhanced features of the BIOS. Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows...
.... Figure 1. The Main Menu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and Programmed Input/ Output features. 3 TForce 945P BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on board, for reference, please refer to the... BIOS installed on the screen. Advanced BIOS Features This submenu allows you to configure special chipset features. Use the arrow keys to select among the items and press to configure enhanced features of the BIOS. Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows...
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... powerful overclock engines, MOS & AOS for this system. Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to reload the BIOS when the system is set . A confirmation message will be prompted with the boot sequence. TForce 945P BIOS Manual Power Management Setup This submenu allows you to configure certain "Plug and Play" and PCI options. PC...
... powerful overclock engines, MOS & AOS for this system. Load Optimized Defaults This selection allows you to reload the BIOS when the system is set . A confirmation message will be prompted with the boot sequence. TForce 945P BIOS Manual Power Management Setup This submenu allows you to configure certain "Plug and Play" and PCI options. PC...
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By pressing "Enter" key for three times, and the upgrading process will be displayed before proceeding. Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to upgrade BIOS. confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. Integrate Flashing Program This is a very safe way to CMOS(memory) and exit setup. TForce 945P BIOS Manual Save & Exit Setup Save all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Confirmation message will be completed easily. 5
By pressing "Enter" key for three times, and the upgrading process will be displayed before proceeding. Exit Without Saving Abandon all configuration changes to upgrade BIOS. confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding. Integrate Flashing Program This is a very safe way to CMOS(memory) and exit setup. TForce 945P BIOS Manual Save & Exit Setup Save all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Confirmation message will be completed easily. 5
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TForce 945P BIOS Manual 2 Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Figure 2. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Standard CMOS Setup 6
TForce 945P BIOS Manual 2 Standard CMOS Features The items in each item. Figure 2. Each category includes no, one or more than one setup items. Use the arrow keys to highlight the item and then use the or keys to select the value you want in Standard CMOS Setup Menu are divided into 10 categories. Standard CMOS Setup 6
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... its sub Press to enter the menu. sub menu of detailed options. IDE Secondary Master Options are in its sub Press to enter the menu. TForce 945P BIOS Manual Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that the 'Day' automatically changes when you can make on the Main Menu. Drive A Drive B 360K...
... its sub Press to enter the menu. sub menu of detailed options. IDE Secondary Master Options are in its sub Press to enter the menu. TForce 945P BIOS Manual Main Menu Selections This table shows the selections that the 'Day' automatically changes when you can make on the Main Menu. Drive A Drive B 360K...
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Displays the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . TForce 945P BIOS Manual Item Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/ Key N/A N/A N/A Description Select the situation in the system. 8 Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up .
Displays the total memory available in which you want the BIOS to stop the POST process and notify you. Displays the amount of conventional memory detected during boot up . TForce 945P BIOS Manual Item Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Options All Errors No Errors All, but Keyboard All, but Diskette All, but Disk/ Key N/A N/A N/A Description Select the situation in the system. 8 Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up .