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... installation. The content of this publication, in part or in whole, is subject to be changed without notice and we will not occur in writing. Biostar T-Series TForce4/ TForce4 U FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication and to make changes to the contents here without obligation to...
... installation. The content of this publication, in part or in whole, is subject to be changed without notice and we will not occur in writing. Biostar T-Series TForce4/ TForce4 U FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this publication and to make changes to the contents here without obligation to...
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... 4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...15 GERMAN...16 FRENCH ...17 ITALIAN ...18 SPANISH...19 PORTUGUESE ...20 POLAND...21 RUSSIAN ...22 ARABIC ...23 JAPANESE ...24 ii User's Manual DDR Modules ...4 B. Biostar T-Series TForce4/ TForce4 U PACKAGE CHECKLIST ...I /O Slots:...5 B. Memory Space...4 C. About FAN Headers ...3 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY...4 A. BIOS Update...14 B.
... 4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING ...15 GERMAN...16 FRENCH ...17 ITALIAN ...18 SPANISH...19 PORTUGUESE ...20 POLAND...21 RUSSIAN ...22 ARABIC ...23 JAPANESE ...24 ii User's Manual DDR Modules ...4 B. Biostar T-Series TForce4/ TForce4 U PACKAGE CHECKLIST ...I /O Slots:...5 B. Memory Space...4 C. About FAN Headers ...3 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY...4 A. BIOS Update...14 B.
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Biostar T-Series Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports Socket 939. Chipset NVIDIA nForce4 for TForce4 Ultra. NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra for TForce4. Serial ATA nForce4 Ultra supports SATA 2.0 specification, with data transfer rates up to 400Mb/s. Environment Control initiatives,... with transfer up to 3Gb/s. Supports PIO mode 0~4, Block Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 bus master mode. 1 TForce4/ TForce4 U AC'97 Audio Sound Codec Chip: ALC850, supports 8 channels audio output. One CD-ROM audio-in fastest networking performance. ...
Biostar T-Series Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports Socket 939. Chipset NVIDIA nForce4 for TForce4 Ultra. NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra for TForce4. Serial ATA nForce4 Ultra supports SATA 2.0 specification, with data transfer rates up to 400Mb/s. Environment Control initiatives,... with transfer up to 3Gb/s. Supports PIO mode 0~4, Block Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 bus master mode. 1 TForce4/ TForce4 U AC'97 Audio Sound Codec Chip: ALC850, supports 8 channels audio output. One CD-ROM audio-in fastest networking performance. ...
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... LAN J1394PWR1 JSPDIF_OUT IEEE 1394 Chip JCDIN1 PCI1 PCI2 Codec PCI3 User's Manual Biostar T-Series 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS JATXPWR1 JDDR_0V>3V JCFAN1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM2 Socket 939 JNBFAN1 nForce4 or nForce4 Ultra IDE2 IDE1 LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_DIMM LED_5SB FDD1 TForce4/ TForce4 U JSATA4 JSATA3 JSATA2 JSATA1 JCMOS1 JUSBV1 JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1 JCI1 JSFAN1 BAT1...
... LAN J1394PWR1 JSPDIF_OUT IEEE 1394 Chip JCDIN1 PCI1 PCI2 Codec PCI3 User's Manual Biostar T-Series 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS JATXPWR1 JDDR_0V>3V JCFAN1 DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM2 Socket 939 JNBFAN1 nForce4 or nForce4 Ultra IDE2 IDE1 LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_DIMM LED_5SB FDD1 TForce4/ TForce4 U JSATA4 JSATA3 JSATA2 JSATA1 JCMOS1 JUSBV1 JUSB3 JUSB2 JUSB1 JCI1 JSFAN1 BAT1...
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...cooling fan with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to GND. 3 User's Manual Biostar T-Series Chapter 2: Hardware Installations 2.1 CPU ASSEMBLY A. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should... with Smart Fan Control utilities. This completes the installation. It supports 3 pin head connector. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. TForce4/ TForce4 U Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to a 90-degree angle. Step 2: Pull the ...
...cooling fan with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to GND. 3 User's Manual Biostar T-Series Chapter 2: Hardware Installations 2.1 CPU ASSEMBLY A. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should... with Smart Fan Control utilities. This completes the installation. It supports 3 pin head connector. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. TForce4/ TForce4 U Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to a 90-degree angle. Step 2: Pull the ...
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Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM2 Codec BIOS A. DDR Modules 1. TForce4/ TForce4 U B. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snaps back in ...
Biostar T-Series 2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY DIMM3 DIMM1 DIMM4 DIMM2 Codec BIOS A. DDR Modules 1. TForce4/ TForce4 U B. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snaps back in ...
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... User's Manual Maximum bandwidth is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PEX1-1/PEX1-2: - PCI Express 1.0a compliant. - This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. TForce4/ TForce4 U Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is up to IDE1. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary...
... User's Manual Maximum bandwidth is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PEX1-1/PEX1-2: - PCI Express 1.0a compliant. - This PCI slot is a bus standard for expansion cards. TForce4/ TForce4 U Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3 This motherboard is up to IDE1. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary...
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... AGP VGA card, the system will automatically set up jumpers. Disable onboard VGA utility under the operating system, and reboot PC. XGP1 Codec BIOS TForce4/ TForce4 U B. Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed ", if not, that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. To install the system with an add...-on pins, the jumper is "open". Re-install your operating system to ensure the AGP VGA card function can 't be used. Biostar T-Series Xtreme Graphics Port Slot: XGP1 This XGP (Xtreme Graphics Port) slot is a special design that means the jumper is "closed ATX Power Source ...
... AGP VGA card, the system will automatically set up jumpers. Disable onboard VGA utility under the operating system, and reboot PC. XGP1 Codec BIOS TForce4/ TForce4 U B. Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed ", if not, that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. To install the system with an add...-on pins, the jumper is "open". Re-install your operating system to ensure the AGP VGA card function can 't be used. Biostar T-Series Xtreme Graphics Port Slot: XGP1 This XGP (Xtreme Graphics Port) slot is a special design that means the jumper is "closed ATX Power Source ...
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Biostar T-Series CD-ROM Audio-in Connector: JCDIN1 This connector allows user to support this function "Power-on Pin 2-3. JUSBV1: Front USB headers (JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3) are ... front panel, and also can be placed on system via keyboard and mouse", "JKBMSV1" jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually. 31 Codec BIOS 7 TForce4/ TForce4 U Headers for USB Ports at Front Panel: JUSB1~JUSB3 This connector allows user to support this function "Power-on system via USB device," "J1394_USBV1/JUSBV1...
Biostar T-Series CD-ROM Audio-in Connector: JCDIN1 This connector allows user to support this function "Power-on Pin 2-3. JUSBV1: Front USB headers (JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3) are ... front panel, and also can be placed on system via keyboard and mouse", "JKBMSV1" jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually. 31 Codec BIOS 7 TForce4/ TForce4 U Headers for USB Ports at Front Panel: JUSB1~JUSB3 This connector allows user to support this function "Power-on system via USB device," "J1394_USBV1/JUSBV1...
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... Header for 1394A Firewire Port at Front Panel: J1394A1 This header allows user to connect the front 1394 port for 1394 chipset. Biostar T-Series Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT This connector allows users to connect with the front audio output headers on back panel audio connectors. ...out Left 11 Right line-in (optional) 12 Right line-in (optional) Codec BIOS 13 Left line-in (optional) 14 Left line-in (optional) 8 TForce4/ TForce4 U Power Source Header for 1394 Chip: J1394PWR1 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: +3.3V for 1394 chipset (default). 3 1 J1394PWR1 31 Pin 2-3 Close: +3....
... Header for 1394A Firewire Port at Front Panel: J1394A1 This header allows user to connect the front 1394 port for 1394 chipset. Biostar T-Series Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT This connector allows users to connect with the front audio output headers on back panel audio connectors. ...out Left 11 Right line-in (optional) 12 Right line-in (optional) Codec BIOS 13 Left line-in (optional) 14 Left line-in (optional) 8 TForce4/ TForce4 U Power Source Header for 1394 Chip: J1394PWR1 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: +3.3V for 1394 chipset (default). 3 1 J1394PWR1 31 Pin 2-3 Close: +3....
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...+ 7 Ground Codec BIOS TForce4/ TForce4 U Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on next boot-up. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 Close". 3. Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 Close". 5. Wait for five seconds. 4. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 9 User's Manual Biostar T-Series Case Open Header: JCI1...
...+ 7 Ground Codec BIOS TForce4/ TForce4 U Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1 By placing the jumper on next boot-up. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 Close". 3. Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 Close". 5. Wait for five seconds. 4. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 9 User's Manual Biostar T-Series Case Open Header: JCI1...
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.... 10 User's Manual PWRSW: This is ready for Power-on diagnostics. RSTSW: This is activated normally. Biostar T-Series JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities This 24-pin connector includes Power-on the motherboard to show system status. TForce4/ TForce4 U LED Indicators and Buttons There are 4 LED indicators on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep...
.... 10 User's Manual PWRSW: This is ready for Power-on diagnostics. RSTSW: This is activated normally. Biostar T-Series JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities This 24-pin connector includes Power-on the motherboard to show system status. TForce4/ TForce4 U LED Indicators and Buttons There are 4 LED indicators on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep...
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...setup. 3. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that improves disk read and write times for mirroring data. Biostar T-Series Header for Memory Voltage Overclocking: JDDR_OV>3V When processing Memory Voltage Overclocking, please place the jumper to 3V. (... JBOD provides a method for combining drives of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that your DDR supplier) TForce4/ TForce4 U Chapter 3: NVIDIA RAID Functions 3.1 OPERATION SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional. 3.2 RAID ARRAYS NVRAID ...
...setup. 3. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that improves disk read and write times for mirroring data. Biostar T-Series Header for Memory Voltage Overclocking: JDDR_OV>3V When processing Memory Voltage Overclocking, please place the jumper to 3V. (... JBOD provides a method for combining drives of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that your DDR supplier) TForce4/ TForce4 U Chapter 3: NVIDIA RAID Functions 3.1 OPERATION SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000 Professional. 3.2 RAID ARRAYS NVRAID ...
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... and maximum is up a large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across 2 disk drives in a RAID 0 array system. TForce4/ TForce4 U RAID 1: Every read and write is lost. Fault Tolerance: No. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the ...hardware failure. The size of one drive fail, the controller switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to 6 or 8. Biostar T-Series 3.3 HOW RAID WORKS RAID 0: The controller "stripes" data across multiple drives in a RAID 1 array system. No capacity loss penalty for...
... and maximum is up a large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across 2 disk drives in a RAID 0 array system. TForce4/ TForce4 U RAID 1: Every read and write is lost. Fault Tolerance: No. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the ...hardware failure. The size of one drive fail, the controller switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to 6 or 8. Biostar T-Series 3.3 HOW RAID WORKS RAID 0: The controller "stripes" data across multiple drives in a RAID 1 array system. No capacity loss penalty for...
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..., or go to http://www.nvidia.com/page/pg_20011106217193.html to download NVIDIA nForce Tutorial Flash. 13 User's Manual Fault Tolerance: Yes. Features and Benefits - Biostar T-Series RAID 0+1: RAID 0 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in an array, and allows for automatic redundancy. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block...
..., or go to http://www.nvidia.com/page/pg_20011106217193.html to download NVIDIA nForce Tutorial Flash. 13 User's Manual Fault Tolerance: Yes. Features and Benefits - Biostar T-Series RAID 0+1: RAID 0 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in an array, and allows for automatic redundancy. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block...
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Biostar T-Series CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by a virus, the Boot-Block function will help to DOS prompt. 7. In this case, please double check: 1. Confirm motherboard model and download the respective BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw... or video card memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will not power on the system again. 14 User's Manual TForce4/ TForce4 U B. CPU fan speed is placed evenly with the CPU surface. 2. If the following message is invaded by two short beeps...
Biostar T-Series CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by a virus, the Boot-Block function will help to DOS prompt. 7. In this case, please double check: 1. Confirm motherboard model and download the respective BIOS from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw... or video card memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will not power on the system again. 14 User's Manual TForce4/ TForce4 U B. CPU fan speed is placed evenly with the CPU surface. 2. If the following message is invaded by two short beeps...
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...can be read and applications 2. Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive. 1. Indicator light on keyboard does not turn on . Reformat the hard drive. Biostar T-Series 4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution 1. turn on . 3. Make sure power cable is spinning. Replace cable. Make sure both ends of the on, power indicator lights are... Hard disk can be booted from disk to the system at any time. Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 15 TForce4/ TForce4 U User's Manual Set master/slave jumpers correctly. 2.
...can be read and applications 2. Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive. 1. Indicator light on keyboard does not turn on . Reformat the hard drive. Biostar T-Series 4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution 1. turn on . 3. Make sure power cable is spinning. Replace cable. Make sure both ends of the on, power indicator lights are... Hard disk can be booted from disk to the system at any time. Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives. 15 TForce4/ TForce4 U User's Manual Set master/slave jumpers correctly. 2.