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Biostar T-Series TForce4 SLI CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP...18 5.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE...18 5.2 EXTRA INFORMATION ...18 A. CPU Overheated...18 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...19 GERMAN...20 FRENCH ...21 ITALIAN ...22 SPANISH...23 PORTUGUESE ...24 POLAND...25 RUSSIAN ...26 ARABIC ...27 JAPANESE ...28 iii User's Manual BIOS Update...18 B.
Biostar T-Series TForce4 SLI CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP...18 5.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE...18 5.2 EXTRA INFORMATION ...18 A. CPU Overheated...18 5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...19 GERMAN...20 FRENCH ...21 ITALIAN ...22 SPANISH...23 PORTUGUESE ...24 POLAND...25 RUSSIAN ...26 ARABIC ...27 JAPANESE ...28 iii User's Manual BIOS Update...18 B.
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... I/O User's Manual Biostar T-Series 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS JATXPWR1 IDE1 JDDR_0V>3V IDE2 DIMM3 DIMM1 JSFAN2 JCFAN1 DIMM4 DIMM2 CPU1 Socket 939 JSATA2 JSATA1 JSATA4 JCI1 JSFAN1 JSATA3 JCMOS1 BAT1 JNBFAN1 PWRSW RSTSW FDD1 nForce4 SLI JUSB3 LED_DIMM LED_ JUSB2 5SB JUSBV1 LED_D1 LED_D2 JUSB1 J1394A1 IEEE 1394 Chip BIOS JPANEL1 TForce4 SLI SLI1 J1394PWR1 PEX16...
... I/O User's Manual Biostar T-Series 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS JATXPWR1 IDE1 JDDR_0V>3V IDE2 DIMM3 DIMM1 JSFAN2 JCFAN1 DIMM4 DIMM2 CPU1 Socket 939 JSATA2 JSATA1 JSATA4 JCI1 JSFAN1 JSATA3 JCMOS1 BAT1 JNBFAN1 PWRSW RSTSW FDD1 nForce4 SLI JUSB3 LED_DIMM LED_ JUSB2 5SB JUSBV1 LED_D1 LED_D2 JUSB1 J1394A1 IEEE 1394 Chip BIOS JPANEL1 TForce4 SLI SLI1 J1394PWR1 PEX16...
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... Power on next boot-up. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 9 User's Manual Biostar T-Series Headers for five seconds. 4. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3... 2 Case Open Header: JCI1 This connector allows system to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 12 TForce4 SLI Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on pin 2-3, it will record to avoid damaging the... If the signal has been triggered, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to the CMOS and show the message ...
... Power on next boot-up. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 9 User's Manual Biostar T-Series Headers for five seconds. 4. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3... 2 Case Open Header: JCI1 This connector allows system to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 12 TForce4 SLI Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on pin 2-3, it will record to avoid damaging the... If the signal has been triggered, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to the CMOS and show the message ...
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...not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System will shut down automatically after boot-up the system. TForce4 SLI B. In this case, please follow the steps below to restore the BIOS: 1. Clear the CMOS data. (See "JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header" section) 2. Type "Awdflash xxxx.... 3. In this case, please double check: 1. After confirmation, please follow the procedure below to relieve the CPU protection function. 1. Biostar T-Series CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound One long beep followed by a virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore...
...not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System will shut down automatically after boot-up the system. TForce4 SLI B. In this case, please follow the steps below to restore the BIOS: 1. Clear the CMOS data. (See "JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header" section) 2. Type "Awdflash xxxx.... 3. In this case, please double check: 1. After confirmation, please follow the procedure below to relieve the CPU protection function. 1. Biostar T-Series CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP 5.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound One long beep followed by a virus, the Boot-Block function will help to restore...
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TForce4 SLI BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu ...3 2 Standard CMOS Features 6 3 Advanced BIOS Features 9 4 Advanced Chipset Features 13 5 Integrated Peripherals ...15 6 Power Management Setup 20 7 PnP/PCI Configurations 23 8 PC Health Status...25 9 Over Clock Navigator Engine 28 10 CMOS Reload Program 34 i
TForce4 SLI BIOS Setup BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu ...3 2 Standard CMOS Features 6 3 Advanced BIOS Features 9 4 Advanced Chipset Features 13 5 Integrated Peripherals ...15 6 Power Management Setup 20 7 PnP/PCI Configurations 23 8 PC Health Status...25 9 Over Clock Navigator Engine 28 10 CMOS Reload Program 34 i
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...battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is supported. Adding important has customized the Award BIOS™, but nonstandard, features such as virus and password protection as well as special support for power management and device ... the System Management Interrupt (SMI). APM Support These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA Green PC specification. TForce4 SLI BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Award BIOS™ installed in the ACPI specification, developed by this ...
...battery-backed RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is supported. Adding important has customized the Award BIOS™, but nonstandard, features such as virus and password protection as well as special support for power management and device ... the System Management Interrupt (SMI). APM Support These AWARD BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the EPA Green PC specification. TForce4 SLI BIOS Setup Introduction This manual discussed Award™ Setup program built into the ROM BIOS. The Award BIOS™ installed in the ACPI specification, developed by this ...
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... the item on Setup navigation keys Load previous values from CMOS Load the optimized defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit 2 TForce4 SLI PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status... Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - DRAM Support DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM) are supported. 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...
... the item on Setup navigation keys Load previous values from CMOS Load the optimized defaults Save all the CMOS changes and exit 2 TForce4 SLI PCI Bus Support This AWARD BIOS also supports Version 2.1 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) local bus specification. Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status... Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - DRAM Support DDR SDRAM (Double Data Rate Synchronous DRAM) are supported. 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...
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TForce4 SLI 1 Main Menu Once you to configure enhanced features of the BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This submenu allows you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on board, for reference, please refer to select from several setup functions. The ... Menu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and Programmed Input/ Output features. 3 Integrated Peripherals This submenu allows you to the BIOS installed on the screen. Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to accept and enter the sub-menu. !! Use the arrow keys to select...
TForce4 SLI 1 Main Menu Once you to configure enhanced features of the BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This submenu allows you enter Award BIOS™ CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on board, for reference, please refer to select from several setup functions. The ... Menu allows you to configure certain IDE hard drive options and Programmed Input/ Output features. 3 Integrated Peripherals This submenu allows you to the BIOS installed on the screen. Advanced Chipset Features This submenu allows you to accept and enter the sub-menu. !! Use the arrow keys to select...
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... configurations but will not be prompted with the boot sequence. OverClock Navigator Engine ONE provides two powerful overclock engines, MOS & AOS for this system. TForce4 SLI Power Management Setup This submenu allows you to configure certain "Plug and Play" and PCI options. Save & Exit Setup Save all configuration changes to ... change them. You will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. PC Health Status This submenu allows you to reload the BIOS when the system is not set, then the User Password will be able to configure the power management features.
... configurations but will not be prompted with the boot sequence. OverClock Navigator Engine ONE provides two powerful overclock engines, MOS & AOS for this system. TForce4 SLI Power Management Setup This submenu allows you to configure certain "Plug and Play" and PCI options. Save & Exit Setup Save all configuration changes to ... change them. You will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. PC Health Status This submenu allows you to reload the BIOS when the system is not set, then the User Password will be able to configure the power management features.
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By pressing "Enter" key for three times, and the upgrading process will be completed easily. 5 Integrate Flashing Program This is a very safe way to upgrade BIOS. TForce4 SLI Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup. confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding.
By pressing "Enter" key for three times, and the upgrading process will be completed easily. 5 Integrate Flashing Program This is a very safe way to upgrade BIOS. TForce4 SLI Exit Without Saving Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup. confirmation message will be displayed before proceeding.
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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 . Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . TForce4 SLI 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 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 . Displays the amount of extended memory detected during boot up . TForce4 SLI 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
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Enabled (default) Enable cache. TForce4 SLI 3 Advanced BIOS Features Figure 3. Advanced BIOS Setup Cache Setup These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the device in the sequence selected in these items. CPU Internal Cache Depending on the CPU/chipset in use, you may be able to increase memory access time with this option. Disabled Disable cache. 9
Enabled (default) Enable cache. TForce4 SLI 3 Advanced BIOS Features Figure 3. Advanced BIOS Setup Cache Setup These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the device in the sequence selected in these items. CPU Internal Cache Depending on the CPU/chipset in use, you may be able to increase memory access time with this option. Disabled Disable cache. 9
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TForce4 SLI External Cache This option enables or disables "Level 2" secondary cache on the CPU, which may improve performance. The Choices: Enabled (default) Enable cache. Boot Seq & Floppy Setup Hard Disk Boot Priority These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the device in the sequence selected in Cards. 10 Master, Sec, Slave, USBHDD0, USB HDD1, USB HDD2, and Bootable Add-in these items. The Choices: Pri. Master, Pri. Slave, Sec. Disabled Disable cache.
TForce4 SLI External Cache This option enables or disables "Level 2" secondary cache on the CPU, which may improve performance. The Choices: Enabled (default) Enable cache. Boot Seq & Floppy Setup Hard Disk Boot Priority These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the device in the sequence selected in Cards. 10 Master, Sec, Slave, USBHDD0, USB HDD1, USB HDD2, and Bootable Add-in these items. The Choices: Pri. Master, Pri. Slave, Sec. Disabled Disable cache.
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Enabled (default) Enable quick POST. Off Numpad is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. Disabling this option allows you power up . If this function is enabled and an attempt ...typematic rate and typematic delay can be configured. Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20. TForce4 SLI First/ Second/ Third/ Boot Other Device These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20. The ...
Enabled (default) Enable quick POST. Off Numpad is made to write to the boot sector, BIOS will repeat at a rate determined by the keyboard controller. Disabling this option allows you power up . If this function is enabled and an attempt ...typematic rate and typematic delay can be configured. Gate A20 Option Select if chipset or keyboard controller should control Gate A20. TForce4 SLI First/ Second/ Third/ Boot Other Device These BIOS attempt to load the operating system from the devices in the sequence selected in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20. The ...
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The Choices: 6 (default), 8,10,12,15,20,24,30. The Choices: 1.4 (default), 1.1. TForce4 SLI Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the rate at which a keystroke is AMD 939 Dual Core, this computer. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. APIC MODE .../ disable display the Summary Screen Show. Note: If the CPU type is repeated when you to the operating system. MPS Version Control For OS The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. The Choices: Non-OS2 (default), OS2. Setup (default) A password is held down . The Choices: Enabled (default),...
The Choices: 6 (default), 8,10,12,15,20,24,30. The Choices: 1.4 (default), 1.1. TForce4 SLI Typematic Rate (Chars/Sec) Sets the rate at which a keystroke is AMD 939 Dual Core, this computer. The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. APIC MODE .../ disable display the Summary Screen Show. Note: If the CPU type is repeated when you to the operating system. MPS Version Control For OS The BIOS supports version 1.1 and 1.4 of the Intel multiprocessor specification. The Choices: Non-OS2 (default), OS2. Setup (default) A password is held down . The Choices: Enabled (default),...
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TForce4 SLI SSE/SSE2 Instructions The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting the "Disabled " option allows caching of memory will cause conflicts and result in system errors. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. SLI Broadcast Aperture The Choices: Auto (default),Enabled. 14 However, any programs writing to this area of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh which can improve system performance.
TForce4 SLI SSE/SSE2 Instructions The Choices: Enabled (default), Disabled. System BIOS Cacheable Selecting the "Disabled " option allows caching of memory will cause conflicts and result in system errors. The Choices: Disabled (default), Enabled. SLI Broadcast Aperture The Choices: Auto (default),Enabled. 14 However, any programs writing to this area of the system BIOS ROM at F0000h-FFFFFh which can improve system performance.
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... supported by the IDE hard drives in your operating environment requires a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third party IDE bus master driver). TForce4 SLI Primary / Secondary /Master / Slave PIO The IDE PIO (Programmed Input / Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each device.... The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled. Modes 0 to enable BIOS support. If your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/100, select Auto to 4 will increased performance progressively. The Choices: ...
... supported by the IDE hard drives in your operating environment requires a DMA driver (Windows 95 OSR2 or a third party IDE bus master driver). TForce4 SLI Primary / Secondary /Master / Slave PIO The IDE PIO (Programmed Input / Output) fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each device.... The Choices: Auto (default), Disabled. Modes 0 to enable BIOS support. If your hard drive and your system software both support Ultra DMA/100, select Auto to 4 will increased performance progressively. The Choices: ...
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TForce4 SLI 7 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PnP/PCI ...the memory locations. This section covers some very technical items and it . Figure 7. Reset Configuration Data The system BIOS supports the PnP feature which requires the system to it is chosen for ISA PnP add-on cards. If the... 23 Every peripheral device has a node, which resources are assigned to record which resources are reserved in the system BIOS. Legacy is assigned to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special...
TForce4 SLI 7 PnP/PCI Configurations This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PnP/PCI ...the memory locations. This section covers some very technical items and it . Figure 7. Reset Configuration Data The system BIOS supports the PnP feature which requires the system to it is chosen for ISA PnP add-on cards. If the... 23 Every peripheral device has a node, which resources are assigned to record which resources are reserved in the system BIOS. Legacy is assigned to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special...
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... Disabled or Enabled. When you press the "Press Enter" tag, you to the VGA palette and registers the snoop data. TForce4 SLI Resources Controlled By By Choosing "Auto(ESCD)" (default), the system BIOS will detect the system resources and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA channel for each system interrupt a type, depending...
... Disabled or Enabled. When you press the "Press Enter" tag, you to the VGA palette and registers the snoop data. TForce4 SLI Resources Controlled By By Choosing "Auto(ESCD)" (default), the system BIOS will detect the system resources and automatically assign the relative IRQ and DMA channel for each system interrupt a type, depending...
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Users are able to change system configurations. Moreover, users are able to reload any saved CMOS setting to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. TForce4 SLI 10 CMOS Reload Program(C.R.P.) It allows users to personal like. 34 There are 50 sets record addresses in total, and users are able to name the CMOS data according to save ideal overclock setting when under overclock operation.
Users are able to change system configurations. Moreover, users are able to reload any saved CMOS setting to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. TForce4 SLI 10 CMOS Reload Program(C.R.P.) It allows users to personal like. 34 There are 50 sets record addresses in total, and users are able to name the CMOS data according to save ideal overclock setting when under overclock operation.