Biostar TH55B HD - BIOS Owner's manual

TH55XE Setup 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.............................................................................. 2

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: T-Series BIOS & Software................... 19

4.1 T-Series BIOS............................................................................................. 19

4.2 T-Series Software...................................................................................... 27

Chapter 5: Useful Help ........................................ 36

5.1 Driver Installation Note.......................................................................... 37

5.2 Extra Information.................................................................................... 38

5.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code............................................................................... 39

5.4 Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 40

Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 41

German.................................................................................................................. 42

French .................................................................................................................... 44

Italian..................................................................................................................... 46

Spanish ................................................................................................................... 48

Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 50

Polish...................................................................................................................... 52

Russian ................................................................................................................... 54

Arabic..................................................................................................................... 56

Japanese ................................................................................................................ 58

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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

HDD Cable X 1 (optional)

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

FDD Cable X 1 (optional)

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 1156

Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium p rocessor

Supports Execute Disable B it / Enhanced Intel

SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended

Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology

Chipset

Intel H55

Super I/O

IT8721

Provides the most commonly used leg acy

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 16GB

Each DIMM supports 512MB/

1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3

Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module

Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333

Supports DDR3 1600 (OC) / 2000 (OC)

Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported

IDE

JMB368

Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode

supports PIO Mode 0~4

SATA 2

Integrated Serial ATA Controller

Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.

SATA Version 2.0 specif icat ion co mp liant

LAN

Realtek RTL 8111DL

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

Half / Full duplex capability

Sound

Codec

ALC888

7.1 channels audio out

High Definition Audio

IEEE 1394

LSI FW322 1394a

PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards

PCI Express Gen2 x 16 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion cards

Slots

PCI Express Gen2 x 4 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x4 expansion cards

IDE Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device

SATA Connector x5 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices

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)

System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply

Clear CMOS 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

Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port

IEEE 1394 Connector x1 Connects to IEEE 1394 device

Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply

On Board

Connectors

Power Connector (8pin) x1 Connects to Power supply

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SPEC

Back Panel

I/O

PS/2 Keyboard x1

PS/2 Mouse x1

S/PDIF Out x1

HDMI Port x1

VGA Port x1

DVI-D Port x1

1394 Port x1

eSATA Port x1

LAN port x1

USB Port x4

Audio Jack x6

Connects to PS/2 Keyboard

Connects to PS/2 Mouse

Provides digital audio out function

Connects to HDMI cable

Connect to D-SUB monitor

Connect to DVI monitor

Connects to IEEE 1394 device

Connect to SATA devices

Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cab le

Connect to USB devices

Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection

Board Size

244 (W) x 244 (L) mm uATX

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

PS/2

Keyboard

Line In

Line Out

Mic In

Center

Rear

Side

eSATA

USBX2

LAN

US BX 2

IEEE 1394S/PDIF

Out

HDMI

DV I-D

VGA

NOTE: HDMI / DV I-D / VGA Output require an Intel Core family processor with Intel Graphics

Te c h n o l o g y.

NOTE: Maximum resolution:

HDMI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

DVI: 1920 x 1200 @60Hz

VGA: 2048 x 1536 @75Hz

NOTE: This motherboard supports Multiple VGA output, so any two of the onboard VGA, DVI-D,

and HDMI ports can be connected at the same time. Please note that HDMI + DVI-D dual

output only works under OS and that HDMI is not supported under DOS and BIOS setup.

Display Devices

VGA + HDMI

VGA + DVI-D HDMI + DVI-D

Enabled O O O

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

KBMS1

SPDIF1

HDMI1

USB_1394_

ESATA1

RJ45USB1

AU DIO1

VG A

DVI

ATXPW R2

JUSBV1

F_AUDIO1

LAN

CODEC

Super

I/O

PEX16_1

PEX4_1

PCI1

PCI2

J_COM1

SYS_FA N2

F_1394

SYS_FA N1

F_USB3 F_USB2 F_USB1

JUSBV2

PA N E L 1

SATA5

SATA4

SATA2

SATA3

SATA1

H55

CPU_FAN1

DDR3_B2

DDR3_B1

DDR3_A2

DDR3_A1

IDE1

IDE

AT X P W R 1

BIO S

PH1

PH2

PH3

PH4

VTT_LED 1

VTT_LED 2

VAXG _LED1

JCMOS1

SW_ R ST1

SW_ P WR 1

LED_D2

LED_D1

Socket 1156

CPU1

J_P RIN T1

BAT1

CIR1

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

14

4 Smart Fan

Control

SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers

Assignment

1 Ground

2 +12V

1

3

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

1

3

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 _A2

DDR3 _B2

DDR3 _A1

DDR3 _B1

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_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DDR3_B1 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_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1

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-A1 or DDR3-B1 to boot the

system.

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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS

IDE1: Hard Disk Connector

The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO

Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.

The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect

up to two hard disk drives.

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4039

SATA1~SATA5: Serial ATA Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 5 channels SATA 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

SATA1

SATA3

5SATA

SATA2

SATA4

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.

Assignment

1 +12V

2 +12V

3 Ground

1

4

58

4 Ground

Note:

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

connectors have been well plugged-in.

If the CPU power plug is 4-pin, please plug it into Pin 1-2-5-6 of ATXPWR2.

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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.

PEX4_1: PCI-Express Gen 2 x4 Slot

- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 1GB/s simultaneously per

direction, for an aggregate of 2GB/s totally.

PEX16_1

PEX4_1

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 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_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

JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports

Pin 1-2 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB_1394_ESATA1/RJ45USB1.

JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.

Pin 2-3 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB_1394_ESATA1/RJ45USB1.

JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.

1

3

Pin 1-2 close

1

3

JUSBV1

JUSBV2

13

1

3

Pin 2-3 close

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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. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector

is not acceptable.

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

12

910

10 Jack Sense

F_1394: IEEE 1394 Header

This header allows user to connect IEEE 1394 device.

Assignment

1 TPA1+

2 TPA1-

3 GND

4 GND

5 TPB1+

6 TPB1-

7 VCC

8 VCC

9 N/A

1

2

9

10

10 KEY

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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.

1

3

Pin 1-2 Close:

Normal Operation

(default).

1

3

1

3

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.

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 9 LED indicators on the motherboard showing system status.

LED_D1

LED_D2

PH2

PH1

PH4

PH3

VTT_LED1

VTT_LED2

VAXG_ LED1

LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators

VAXG_LED1/PH1 ~ PH4 / VTT_LED1 ~ VTT_LED2: 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.

VAXG_LED1

PH1~PH4

VTT_LED1~VTT_LED2

Phase Indicator

ON Phase Active

OFF Phase Inactive

On-Board Buttons

There are 2 on-board buttons.

SW_RST1

SW_PWR1

SW_RST1: Reset button.

SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.

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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

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