Biostar TZ68A 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 .................................. 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
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM rate
sense
41
4 Smart Fan
Control
SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers
Pin
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.
Pin
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.
Pin
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.
Pin
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.
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
1
2
9
10
10 Jack Sense
JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin
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
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.
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
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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.
Pin
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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