Biostar TZ68A+ User manual

TZ68A+ Setup Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class

B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed

to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee

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275 del 30/10/2002

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dalle direttive

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quando ad esso applicabili

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We declare this product is complying

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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 .................................. 18

4.1 Operating System.................................................................................... 18

4.2 Raid Arrays............................................................................................... 18

4.3 How RAID Works..................................................................................... 18

4.4 Smart Storage Caching ........................................................................... 22

Chapter 5: T-Series BIOS & Software................... 23

5.1 T-Series UEFI BIOS ................................................................................... 23

5.2 T-Series Software...................................................................................... 26

Chapter 6: Useful Help ........................................ 36

6.1 Driver Installation Note.......................................................................... 36

6.2 Extra Information.................................................................................... 37

6.3 Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 38

Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 40

German.................................................................................................................. 40

French .................................................................................................................... 42

Italian..................................................................................................................... 44

Spanish ................................................................................................................... 46

Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 48

Polish...................................................................................................................... 50

Russian ................................................................................................................... 52

Arabic..................................................................................................................... 54

Japanese ................................................................................................................ 56

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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

Serial ATA Cable X 3

Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1

User’s Manual X 1

Fully Setup Driver CD X 1

USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)

Serial ATA Power 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 1155

Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pent ium / C eleron

processor

Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended

Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology /

Hyp er Thread ing

Chipset

Intel Z68

Super I/O

IT8728

Provides the most commonly used legacy

Super I/O functionality.

Low Pin Count Interface

Environment Control in it iatives,

Hardware Monitor Controller

Fan Speed Contro ller

ITE's "S mart Guardian" funct ion

Main

Memory

DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4

Max Memory Capacity 32GB

Each DIMM supports 512MB/

1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3

Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module

Supports DDR3 1066/1333/1600(OC)

Supports DDR3 1866(OC)/2133(OC)/2200(OC)

Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported

SATA 2 & 3

Integrated Serial ATA Controller

Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s / 6.0 Gb/s.

SATA Version 2.0 / 3.0 specification compliant

LAN

Realtek RTL 8111E

10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation

Half / Full duplex capability

Sound

Codec

ALC892

5.1 channels audio out

High Definition Audio

USB3.0

ASM1042 Data transfer rates up to 600 MB/s

PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion card

PCI-E Gen2 x16 @ x16 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion card

PCI-E Gen2 x16 @ x4 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x4 expansion card

Slots

PCI-E Gen2 x1 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion card

SATA3 Connector x2 Each connector supports 1 SATA3 device

SATA2 Connector x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA2 device

Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities

Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function

CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)

On Board

Connectors

System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply

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SPEC

Clear CMOS Header x1 Restore CMOS dat a to factory default

USB2.0 Connector x3 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports

Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared function

Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port

Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port

S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function

Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply

Power Connector (8pin) x1 Connects to Power supply

Back Panel

I/O

PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse x1

HDMI Port x1

VGA Port x1

DVI-D Port x1

LAN port x1

USB2.0 Port x2

USB3.0 Port x2

Audio Jack x3

Connects to PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse

Connects to HDMI cable

Connect to D-SUB monitor

Connect to DVI monitor

Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable

Connect to USB2.0 devices

Connect to USB3.0 devices (by ASM1042) and

USB2.0/USB1.X devices (by Z68)

Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection

Board Size

230 (W) x 305 (L) mm

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

USB3.0X2

LAN

HDMI VGADVI-D

Line In/

Surround

Line Out

Mic In 1/

Bass/ Center

PS/2

Keyboard / Mouse

USB2.0X2

NOTE: Any of 2 HDMI / DVI-D / VGA can provide video signals out-put function.

NOTE: USB3.0 ports are backward compatible with USB2.0/USB1.X devices. USB3.0 is

controlled by ASM1042, but, USB2.0/USB1.X is controlled by Z68.

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

USB_KBMS1

HDMI1

VGA1

DVI1

RJ45USB 1

AUDIO1

PH3

PH2

PH1

PHS

VTT _LED1

ATXPW R2

SYS_FAN2

Super

I/O

CODEC

F_AUDIO1

JSPDIFOUT1

PEX16_1

PEX16_2

PEX1_1

PCI1

PCI2

J_C OM1

LAN

BAT1

CIR1

SYS_FAN1

F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1

PANEL1

SW_RST1

SW_PWR1

LED_D2

LED_D1

SATA4 SATA3SATA6 SATA5

JCMOS1

SATA2 S ATA1

Z68

ATXPWR1

DDR3_A1

DDR3_A2

DB2DR3_

DDR3_B1

CPU_FAN1

Socket 1155

CPU1

J_PRINT1

BIOS

Note: represents the 1■

st

pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1 I

NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

Special Notice:

Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation

for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the

empty socket to ensure pin legs won’t be damaged.

Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise

the lever up.

Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap.

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Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on

CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will

fit only in the correct orientation.

Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked

position to complete the installation.

Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it

on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into

the CPU_FAN1 to complete 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

Assignment

1 Ground

2 +12V

3

FAN RPM rate

sense

41

4 Smart Fan

Control

SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers

Assignment

1 Ground

2 +12V

13

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

3 FAN RPM rate

sense

Note:

The SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 support 3-pin head connectors; the CPU_FAN1 supports

4-pin head connector. 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. Memory Modules

DDR3_A1

DDR3_B1

DDR3_A2

DDR3_B2

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 Memory

Size

DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB

DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB

DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB

DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB

Max is 32GB.

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_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

Enabled X O X O

Enabled O O O O

(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)

The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or

x16)

Note:

Memory module must be installed in DDR3-A2 or DDR3-B2 to boot the

system.

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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS

SATA1/SATA2: Serial ATA3 Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA3 interface,

it satisfies the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.

Assignment

1 Ground

2 TX+

3 TX-

4 Ground

5 RX-

6 RX+

7

4

1

SATA1SATA2

7 Ground

SATA3~SATA6: Serial ATA2 Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface,

it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.

Assignment

1 Ground

2 TX+

3 TX-

4 Ground

5 RX-

6 RX+

7

4

1

SATA3SATA5

SATA4SATA6

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. If the CPU power plug is

4-pin, please plug it into Pin 1-2-5-6 of ATXPWR2.

Assignment

1 +12V

2 +12V

3 +12V

4 +12V

5 Ground

6 Ground

7 Ground

14

85

8 Ground

Note:

Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2

connectors have been well 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.

- 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture.

PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot

- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2GB/s simultaneously per

direction, for an aggregate of 4GB/s totally.

PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot

- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

- Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.

- PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.

PEX16_1

PEX1_ 1

PEX16_2

PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot

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.

PCI1

PCI2

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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 D

ETAIL 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.

1

9

8

16

POW_LED

On/Off

RST

HLED

SPK

++

+

-

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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F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front

panel.

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

1

2

9

10

10 Jack Sense

JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector

This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.

Assignment

1 +5V

2 SPDIF_OUT

31

3 Ground

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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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

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. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS.

F_USB1/F_USB2/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.

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

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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

J_COM1: Serial Port Connector

The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.

Assignment

1 Carrier detect

2 Received data

3 Transmitted data

4 Data terminal ready

5 Signal ground

6 Data set ready

7 Request to send

8 Clear to send

9 Ring indicator

19

210

10 NC

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On-Board LED Indicators

There are 7 LED indicators on the motherboard showing system status.

LED _D1

PH1

PH2

LED _D2

VTT_LED1

PH3

PHS

LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators

PHS / PH1 ~ PH3 / VTT_LED1: Power Status Indicators

Please refer to the tables below for specific messages:

LED_D1 LED_D2 Message

ON ON Normal

ON OFF Memory Error

OFF ON VGA Error

OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.

PHS

PH1~PH3

VTT_LED

Phase Indicator

ON Phase Active

OFF Phase Inactive

On-Board Buttons

There are 2 on-board buttons.

SW_RST1

SW_PWR 1

SW_RST1: Reset button.

SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.

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CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS

4.1 O

PERATING SYSTEM

Supports Windows Vista and Windows 7.

4.2 RAID ARRAYS

RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:

RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for

many applications.

RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.

RAID 10: RAID 10 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1.

RAID 5: RAID 5 provides fault tolerance and better utilization of disk capacity.

4.3 HOW RAID WORKS

RAID 0:

The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks

up a large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across multip le

drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter,

which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the system environment. This

technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth.

Features and Benefits

 Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is up to 6 or 8. Depending on the

platform.

 Uses: Intended for non-critical data requiring high data throughput, or any

environment that does not require fault tolerance.

 Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for large files. No

capacity loss penalty for parity.

 Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array

fails, all data is lost.

 Fault Tolerance: No.

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