Biostar TA870 User manual

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................ 1
1.1 Before You Start ................................................................................ 1
1.2 Package Checklist............................................................................. 1
1.3 Motherboard Features...................................................................... 2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 3
1.5 Motherboard Layout......................................................................... 4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation .......................... 5
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................... 5
2.2 FAN Headers...................................................................................... 7
2.3 Installing System Memory ................................................................ 8
2.4 Connectors and Slots ....................................................................... 10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .................. 13
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers .................................................................... 13
3.2 Detail Settings.................................................................................. 13
Chapter 4: RAID Functions .................................. 19
4.1 Operating System............................................................................ 19
4.2 Raid Arrays ...................................................................................... 19
4.3 How RAID Works............................................................................. 19
Chapter 5: T-Series BIOS & Software................... 23
5.1 T-Series BIOS..................................................................................... 23
5.2 T-Series Software ............................................................................. 31
Chapter 6: Useful Help ........................................ 41
6.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 41
6.2 Extra Information............................................................................ 42
6.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code....................................................................... 43
6.4 AMI BIOS Post Code ........................................................................ 44
6.5 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 46
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 48
German.................................................................................................................. 48
French .................................................................................................................... 50
Italian..................................................................................................................... 52
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 54
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 56
Polish...................................................................................................................... 58
Russian ................................................................................................................... 60
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 62
Japanese ................................................................................................................ 64
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
The operating temperatures of the computer should be
0 to 45 degrees Celsius.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
IDE Cable X 1 (optional)
Serial ATA Cable X 3
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
FDD Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)
Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
SPEC
CPU
Socket AM3
AMD Sempron / Phenom II / Athlon II
processors (Maximum Watt: 125W)
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
comput ing
Supports Hyper Transport 3.0
FSB
Support HyperTransport 3.0
Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth
Chipset
AMD 870
AMD SB850
Super I/O
ITE 8721
Provides the most commonly used legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Environment Control in it iatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian" funct ion
Main
Memory
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 16GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3
Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module
Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333
Supports DDR3 1600 (OC)
SATA III
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s.
SATA Version 3.0 specif icat ion co mp liant.
RAID 0,1,5,10 support
LAN
Realtek RTL 8111E
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Sound
ALC662
5.1channels audio out
Supports HD Audio
PCI Slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards
PCI Express Gen2 x1 Slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expans ion card
Slots
PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16, x4 expansion cards
SATA Connector x6 Each connector supports 1 SATA device
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function
On Board
Connectors
S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
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SPEC
Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply
CMOS clear Header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB Connector x3 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports
Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
Power Connector (24-Pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4-Pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
Serial Port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Connects to RS-232 Port
Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
Connect to USB devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Board Size 305 mm (W) x 220 mm (L) ATX
OS Support
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support
for any OS With or without notice.
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Mouse
P S /2
Keyboard
COM1 USBX2USBX2
LAN
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each audio
jack can be defined by software. The input / output function of each audio jack listed above
represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to the audio port,
please use the Line In (blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
KBMS1
USB1
RJ45USB1
AUDIO1
COM 1
ATXPWR2
JUSBV1
F_AUDIO1
JSPDIFOUT1
CD_IN1
Codec
LAN
SYS_FAN2
PCI2
PCI1
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PEX16_1
PEX16_2
BAT1
CIR1
J_PRINT1
FDD1
F_USB3F_US B1 F_USB2
PAN EL1
JUSBV2
SATA2SATA1
SATA4SATA3
SYS_FAN1
BIOS
JCMOS1
SATA6SATA5
SW_P WR1
SW_RST1
Super
I/O
JCLEAN1
ATXPWR1
LED _D2
LED _D1
DDR3_A1
DB1DR3_
DB2DR3_
DA2DR3_
CPU_FAN1
PH4
PH 3
PH2
PH1
AMD
870
AMD
SB850
Socket AM3
Note: represents the 1
st
pin.
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 I
NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on
CPU should point towards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only
in the correct orientation.
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Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct
B to complete the installation.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU
FAN power cable to the CPU_FAN1. This completes the
installation.
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2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM rate
sense
41
4 Smart Fan
Control (By Fan)
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header
SYS_FAN2: NorthBridge Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
SYS_FAN2
SYS_FAN1
13
3
1
3
FAN RPM
rate sense
Note:
CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1/2 support 4-pin and 3-pin head connectors. When connecting
with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be
connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. DDR3 Modules
DDR 3_A1
DB1DR 3_
DA2DR 3_
DB2DR 3_
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a
DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the Slot.
2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR3 Module
Total Mem ory
Size
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
Max is 16GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status
DDR3_A1
DDR3_B1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B2
Enabled O O X X
Enabled X X O O
Enabled O O O O
(O: memory installed; X: memory not installed)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the
provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
133
234
SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
741
SATA3 SATA4
SATA1 SATA2
741
SATA5 SATA6
7 Ground
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ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
1
12
13
24
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 +12V
4 +12V
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
41
23
8 Ground
Note:
Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been plugged-in.
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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.
- PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins.
PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 2GB/s per direction;4GB/s in total.
- PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
PEX16_1
PEX1_1
PEX16_2
PEX1_2
PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI2
PCI1
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 H
OW TO SETUP JUMPERS
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is
placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is
“open.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS
PANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and
speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.
P
W
R
_
L
E
D
R
S
T
H
L
E
D
S
P
K
+
+
+
-
-
1
916
8
O
n
/
O
f
f
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 N/A
2 N/A 10 N/A
N/A
3 N/A 11 N/A N/A
4 Speaker
Speaker
Connector
12 Power LED (+)
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
Hard drive
LED
14 Power LED (-)
Power LED
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Reset button
16 Ground
Power-on button
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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and
the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the
motherboard.
13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation
(default).
13
13
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
CIR1: Consumer IR Connector
This header is for infrared remote control and communication.
Pin Assignment
1 IrDA serial input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Key
5 IrDA serial output
6 IR Power
1
2
5
6
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CD_IN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc.
Pin
Assignment
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
1
4
4 Right Channel Input
F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector
is not acceptable.
Pin
Assignment
1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
12
910
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JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3
1
3 Ground
J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
1
2
25
26
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy
9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5 26 Key
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F_USB1~F_USB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
These headers allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
4 USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
1
2
9
10
F_USB1 F_
USB2
USB3
F_
10 NC
JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at KBMS1/USB1/RJ45USB1.
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at KBMS1/USB1/RJ45USB1.
JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.
13
Pin 1-2 close
13
1
3
JUSBV1
JUSBV2
13
Pin 2-3 close
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On-Board LED Indicators
There are 6 LED indicators showing system status.
LED_D2
LED_D1
PH1
PH2
PH3
PH4
LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators
PH1 ~ PH4: Power Status Indicators
Please refer to the tables below for specific messages:
LED_D1 LED_D2 Message
ON ON Norma l
ON OFF Memory Error
OFF ON VGA Error
OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
PH1_LED~PH4_LED Phase Indicator
ON Phase Active
OFF Phase Disable
On-Board Buttons
There are 2 on-board buttons.
SW_PWR1
SW_RST1
SW_RST1: Reset button.
SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.
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