Biostar A870U3 Owner's manual

TA870U3+/TA870B Setup Manual

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

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to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

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

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dalle direttive

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1999/05/CE

quando ad esso applicabili

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We declare this product is complying

with the laws in force and meeting all

the essential requirements as specified

by the directives

2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE and

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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: RAID Functions .................................. 18

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

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

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

Chapter 5: T-Series BIOS & Software................... 22

5.1 T-Series BIOS..................................................................................... 22

5.2 T-Series Software ............................................................................. 30

Chapter 6: Useful Help ........................................ 40

6.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 40

6.2 Extra Information............................................................................ 41

6.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code....................................................................... 42

6.4 AMI BIOS Post Code ........................................................................ 43

6.5 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 45

Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 46

German.................................................................................................................. 46

French .................................................................................................................... 48

Italian..................................................................................................................... 50

Spanish ................................................................................................................... 52

Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 54

Polish...................................................................................................................... 56

Russian ................................................................................................................... 58

Arabic..................................................................................................................... 60

Japanese ................................................................................................................ 62

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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

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

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

TA870U3+ TA870B

CPU

Socket AM3

AMD Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron processors

AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit

comput ing

Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet

(Max imum Watt: 140W)

Socket AM3

AMD Phenom II/Athlon II/Sempron processors

AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit

comput ing

Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet

(Max imum Watt: 140W)

FSB

Support HyperTransport 3.0

Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth

Support HyperTransport 3.0

Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth

Chipset

AMD 870

AMD SB850

AMD 870

AMD SB850

Super I/O

ITE 8728

Provides the most commonly used legacy Super

I/O functionality

Low Pin Count Interface

Environment Control in it iatives

H/W Monitor

ITE's "S mart Guard ian" funct ion

ITE 8728

Provides the most commonly used legacy Super

I/O functionality

Low Pin Count Interface

Environment Control in it iatives

H/W Monitor

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)

Registered D IMM and ECC DIMM is not

supported

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)

Registered D IMM and ECC DIMM is not

supported

SATA 3

Integrated Serial ATA Controller

Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s

SATA Version 3.0 specif icat ion co mp liant

Integrated Serial ATA Controller

Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s

SATA Version 3.0 specif icat ion co mp liant

LAN

Realtek RTL 8111E

10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation

Half / Full duplex capability

Realtek RTL 8111E

10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation

Half / Full duplex capability

Sound

ALC662

5.1 channels audio out

High Definition Audio

ALC662

5.1 channels audio out

High Definition Audio

PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x2 PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x2

PCI Express Gen2 x 1 slot x2 PCI Express Gen2 x 1 slot x2 Slots

PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2

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SATA Connector x6 SATA Connector x6

Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1

Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1

S/PDIF Out Connector x1 S/PDIF Out Connector x1

CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan Header x1

System Fan Header x2 System Fan Header x2

CMOS clear Header x1 CMOS clear Header x1

USB 2.0 Connector x3 USB 2.0 Connector x3

Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1

Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1

Consumer IR Connector x1 Consumer IR Connector x1

On Board

Connector

Printer Port Connector x1 Printer Port Connector x1

Back Panel

I/O

PS/2 Keyboard x1

PS/2 Mouse x1

Serial Port x1

LAN Port x1

USB 2.0 Port (by SB850) x2

USB 3.0 Port (by ASM1042) x2

Audio Jack x3

PS/2 Keyboard x1

PS/2 Mouse x1

Serial Port x1

LAN Port x1

USB 2.0 Port x4

Audio Jack x3

Board Size 220 mm(W) x 305 mm(L) 220 mm(W) x 305 mm(L)

Special

Features

RAID 0 / 1 / 10 / 5 support RAID 0 / 1 / 10 / 5 support

OS Support

Windows XP / Vista / 7

Biostar reserves the right to add or remove

support for any OS With or without notice.

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

COM1

USB2.0X2USB3.0X2

LAN

Line In/

Surround

Line Out

Mic In 1/

Bass/ Center

USB2.0X2

(TA870U3+)

(TA870B)

NOTE: 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.

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

controlled by Asmedia ASM1042, but, USB2.0/USB1.X is controlled by SB850.

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

KBMS1

ATXPWR2

COM 1

USB3_0

RJ45USB1

AUDIO1

LAN

Codec

Super

I/O

BAT1

F_AUDIO1

JSPDIFOUT1 J_PRINT1

CI R1

SYS_FAN2 F_USB3F_USB1 F_U S B2

PAN EL1

SATA2SATA1

SATA4SATA3

SW_PWR1

SW_RS T1

JCM OS1

BIOS

SYS_FAN1

PCI2

PCI1

PEX1_1

PEX1_2

PEX16_1

PEX16_2

AMD

SB850

SATA6

SATA5

ATXPWR1

DDR3_A1

DDR3_A2

DB2DR3_

DDR3_B1

CPU_FAN1

PH 4_LED

PH 3_LED

PH 2_LED

PH 1_LED NB_PH _LED

AMD

870

Socket A M3

USB2_0

(TA870U 3+)

(TA870B )

LED_ D1

LED_ D2

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

Assignment

1 Ground

2 +12V

3

FAN RPM rate

sense

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4 Smart Fan

Control (By Fan)

SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header

SYS_FAN2: NorthBridge Fan Header

Pin Assignment

1 Ground

2 +12V

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN2

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

DDR 3_A2

DDR 3_B1

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_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_A1

DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2

Enabled O X O X

Enabled X O X 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

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.

Assignment

1 Ground

2 TX+

3 TX-

4 Ground

5 RX-

6 RX+

741

SATA3 SATA4

SATA1 SATA2

7

4

1

S ATA 5 S ATA6

7 Ground

ATXPWR2: AT X Power Source Connector

This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.

Assignment

1 +12V

2 +12V

3 Ground

4 Ground

4

12

3

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ATXPWR1: AT X 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

Note:

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

connectors have been plugged-in.

PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect 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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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

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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

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

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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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

10 Jack Sense

1

2

9

10

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

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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

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.

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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On-Board LED Indicators

There are 6 LED indicators showing system status.

LED_D2

LED_D1

PH 1_LED

PH 2_LED

PH 3_LED

PH 4_LED

NB _PH_LED

LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators

PH1_LED ~ PH4_LED/NB_PH_LED: 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.

PH1_LED~PH4_LED

NB_PH_LED

Phase Indicator

ON Phase Active

OFF Phase Disable

On-Board Buttons

There are 2 on-board buttons.

SW_RST1

SW_PWT1

SW_RST1: Reset button.

SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.

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CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS

4.1 O

PERATING SYSTEM

Supports Windows XP, 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 f ile 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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