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... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without obligation to...
... with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. 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 this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without obligation to...
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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-... 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION 38 4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 GERMAN 41 FRENCH 42 ITALIAN 45 SPANISH 47 PORTUGUESE 49 POLAND 51 RUSSIAN 53 ARABIC 55 JAPANESE 57 ii User's Manual
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-... 4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION 38 4.4 TROUBLESHOOTING 40 GERMAN 41 FRENCH 42 ITALIAN 45 SPANISH 47 PORTUGUESE 49 POLAND 51 RUSSIAN 53 ARABIC 55 JAPANESE 57 ii User's Manual
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... EM64T). Super I/O Chip: ITE IT8712F. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports LGA 775. Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Chipset North Bridge: Intel 945P South Bridge: Intel ICH7. Supports PIO mode 0-4, Block Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 bus master mode. 1 User's Manual Supports Intel Pentium 4 processor and Celeron...
... EM64T). Super I/O Chip: ITE IT8712F. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports LGA 775. Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST). Chipset North Bridge: Intel 945P South Bridge: Intel ICH7. Supports PIO mode 0-4, Block Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 bus master mode. 1 User's Manual Supports Intel Pentium 4 processor and Celeron...
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... Ports 1 Serial Port. 1 Printer Port. 1 RJ-45 LAN jack. 1 PS/2 Mouse Port. 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port. 4 USB 2.0 Ports. 3 audio ports support 6 channels audio-out facilities. 2 User's Manual Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1GB/s auto-negotiation. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Gigabit Ethernet LAN PHY: RTL 8110S-32 / 8110SC.
... Ports 1 Serial Port. 1 Printer Port. 1 RJ-45 LAN jack. 1 PS/2 Mouse Port. 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port. 4 USB 2.0 Ports. 3 audio ports support 6 channels audio-out facilities. 2 User's Manual Supports 10Mb/s, 100Mb/s and 1GB/s auto-negotiation. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Gigabit Ethernet LAN PHY: RTL 8110S-32 / 8110SC.
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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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... 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to ensure pin legs won't be damaged. Step 2-1: Step 2-2: 5 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) A. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation.
... 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to ensure pin legs won't be damaged. Step 2-1: Step 2-2: 5 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) A. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation.
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.... B. When connecting with Smart Fan Control utilities. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on the retention frame. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to GND. 6 User...
.... B. When connecting with Smart Fan Control utilities. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on the retention frame. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to GND. 6 User...
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... back in place and the DIMM is 4GB. 7 User's Manual Notes: To remove the DDR modules, push the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot outward at the same time, and pull the modules out vertically. DDR 2 Modules 1. Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY TForce 945P DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 A. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing...
... back in place and the DIMM is 4GB. 7 User's Manual Notes: To remove the DDR modules, push the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot outward at the same time, and pull the modules out vertically. DDR 2 Modules 1. Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY TForce 945P DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 A. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing...
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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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... 2.88M floppy disk types. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect 2 hard disk drives. 40 39 IDE1 2 1 9 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 2.3 PERIPHERALS A. Card and I/O Slots: Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1 The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provide PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33...
... 2.88M floppy disk types. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect 2 hard disk drives. 40 39 IDE1 2 1 9 User's Manual Biostar T-Series TForce 945P 2.3 PERIPHERALS A. Card and I/O Slots: Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1 The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provide PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33...
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... to 250MB/s per direction. PCI-Ex1_1/PCI-Ex1_2: PCI Express 1.0a compliant. PCI stands for expansion cards. PCI-Ex16-1 PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 10 User's Manual Maximum bandwidth is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is up to 4GB/s per direction.
... to 250MB/s per direction. PCI-Ex1_1/PCI-Ex1_2: PCI Express 1.0a compliant. PCI stands for expansion cards. PCI-Ex16-1 PCI-Ex1_1 PCI-Ex1_2 10 User's Manual Maximum bandwidth is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is up to 4GB/s per direction.
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P B. When the jumper cap is "open". Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed ", if not, that means the jumper is placed on the ATX power supply. ... 24 Ground 24 12 Pin Assignment 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 Ground 4 +5V 5 Ground 6 +5V 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V 11 User's Manual Connectors and Headers: How to setup Jumpers The illustration shows how to connect 24-pin power connector on pins, the jumper is "closed ATX Power...
Biostar T-Series TForce 945P B. When the jumper cap is "open". Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed ", if not, that means the jumper is placed on the ATX power supply. ... 24 Ground 24 12 Pin Assignment 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 Ground 4 +5V 5 Ground 6 +5V 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V 11 User's Manual Connectors and Headers: How to setup Jumpers The illustration shows how to connect 24-pin power connector on pins, the jumper is "closed ATX Power...
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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. 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
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Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Front Panel Audio-out Header: JAUDIO6 This connector will disable the output on the PC case. It will allow user to connect with the front .../ 11 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. It will allow user to connect with the front .../ 11 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
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... TV tuner card etc.. JUSB3 2 1 JUSB4 10 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 14 User's Manual 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...
... TV tuner card etc.. JUSB3 2 1 JUSB4 10 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 14 User's Manual 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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... N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. It allows user to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button IrDA Connector (Optional) 15 User...
... N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. It allows user to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button IrDA Connector (Optional) 15 User...
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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 ... Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF OUT 3 Ground 31 16 User's Manual It allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
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 ... Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker Connection. Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF OUT 3 Ground 31 16 User's Manual It allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
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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. It satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s. If the signal has been triggered, it will record to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 2 1 17 User's Manual 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. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status.
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. It satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s. If the signal has been triggered, it will record to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 2 1 17 User's Manual 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. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status.
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Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close". 3. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close : Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. 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. Wait for five seconds. 4. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 User's Manual
Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close". 3. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close : Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. 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. Wait for five seconds. 4. Biostar T-Series TForce 945P Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 User's Manual