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A690G-M2 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to 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 that interference will - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 2
4.2 Raid Arrays 19 4.3 How RAID Works 19 Chapter 5: Useful Help 22 5.1 Driver Installation Note 22 5.2 Award BIOS Beep Code 23 5.3 Extra Information 23 5.4 Troubleshooting 25 Chapter 6: WarpSpeeder™ III 26 6.1 Introduction 26 6.2 System Requirement 26 6.3 Installation - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 3
A690G-M2 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions 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 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 4
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Socket AM2 Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron processors Sempron processors CPU AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 5
Back Panel VGA port x1 I/O LAN port x1 USB Port x4 Audio Jack x6 Board Size 215 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Windows XP / VISTA OS Support Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. A690G-M2 Ver 6.x ALC662 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 6
digital signals transmission only. [ D-Sub VGA Port Transmit analog video signals to computer monitor or any other display panels equipped with D-Sub VGA input. \ USB 2.0 Port x 4 ] RJ-45 LAN Port ^ Audio Jack x 6 (for Ver 5.x) / Audio Jack x 3 (for Ver 6.x) Port Blue Green Pink Orange Black - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 7
1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JCOM1 JATXP WR2 A690G-M2 Super I/O Socket A M2 DVI VGA DI MMA1 DI MMB1 DI MMA2 DI MMB2 FDD1 JUSB1 JCFAN1 IDE1 JATXPWR1 JUSBLAN1 AUDIO1 (for Ver 5.x) AUDIO2 (for Ver 6.x) LAN PEX1_1 AMD 690G PEX16_1 PCI1 AMD SB600 JSFAN1 JCMOS1 BIOS BAT1 SATA4 SATA1 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 8
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 9
A690G-M2 Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. 7 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 10
Motherboard Manual 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. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header Pin Assignment 1 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 11
2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules A690G-M2 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 12
Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2 Module DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB Total Memory Size Max is 4GB. C. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 13
A690G-M2 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. 1 2 33 34 IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors The - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 14
Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Maximum compliant. - Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total. - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 15
A690G-M2 CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 16
Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power 12V 12 +3.3V JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 4 3 12 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 14 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 17
A690G-M2 JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at USB- 4 USB- 5 USB+ 19 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 NC 10 Key SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface. SAT A3 SAT A4 SAT A2 SAT A1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 18
Motherboard Manual JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground 13 JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 19
A690G-M2 JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like -3, it 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 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 20
Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 2 1 25 Pin Ground 23 PE 24 Ground 25 SCLT 26 Key JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. 9 1 Pin Assignment 10 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 21
A690G-M2 CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista. 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. - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 22
Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of automatic backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable media. Features and Benefits - Drives: Minimum 2, and - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 23
A690G-M2 RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 1+0 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Features and Benefits - Drives: Minimum 4, - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 24
window didn't show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive. A. Driver Installation To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your motherboard and - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 25
A690G-M2 5.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two short Video card not found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST Long beeps - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 26
Motherboard Manual B. CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 27
A690G-M2 5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. No power to the system at all 1. Make sure power cable is Power light don't illuminate, fan securely plugged in. inside power supply does not turn 2. Replace cable. on. 3. Contact technical support "CMOS Failure." Review system's equipment. - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 28
about BIOS model and chipsets. In addition, the frequency status of CPU, memory, VGA and PCI along with the CPU speed Support: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista DirectX: DirectX 8.1 or above. (The Windows XP operating system includes DirectX 8.1. If you use Windows XP - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 29
A690G-M2 6.3 INSTALLATION 1. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog will pop up. Please click "Next" Click "Finish" button. Usage: The following figures are only for reference, the screen printed in this user manual will change according to your motherboard on hand. 27 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 30
Motherboard Manual 6.4 WARPSPEEDER™ III 1. Desktop Icon: After the [WarpSpeeder™ III] has been installed, figure; the utility's first window you will see is Main Panel. Main Panel contains features as follows: a. Display the CPU Speed, CPU external clock, Memory clock, VGA clock, and PCI clock - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 31
A690G-M2 3. Overclock/Overvoltage Panel Click the Overclock/Overvoltage button in the Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the Overclock/Overvoltage Panel will show up - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 32
Motherboard Manual Overclock Panel contains these features: a. "Auto-Overclock": User can click the previously verified best and stable frequency. b. "Verify": If you use the "Manual Adjust" bar to adjust the CPU frequency, then you can click this button and [WarpSpeeder™ III] will proceed a - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 33
A690G-M2 Overvoltage Panel contains these features: a. "CPU Voltage": This function allows user to adjust CPU voltage. Click on "+" to increase or "-" to decrease the CPU voltage. b. "Memory Voltage": This function allows user to adjust Memory voltage. Click on "+" to increase or "-" to decrease the - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 34
Motherboard Manual 5. About Panel Click the "about" button in Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the About Panel will show up as the following figure. In this panel, you can get model name and detail information in hints of all the chipset that are related to overclocking. You can also - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 35
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Motherboard Manual APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE GERMAN Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Sockel AM2 Sockel AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron Prozessoren Sempron Prozessoren CPU Die AMD AMD 690G AMD SB600 AMD 690G AMD LAN - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 37
Unterstützt RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 onen Windows XP / VISTA Biostar behält sich das Recht vor, ohne OS-Unterstü Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein tzung Betriebssystem hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen. A690G-M2 Ver 6.x ALC662 5.1-Kanal-Audioausgabe Unterstützt High-Definition Audio PCI Express x16 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 38
Motherboard Manual FRANCE Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Socket AM2 Socket AM2 Processeurs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processeurs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron UC L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64 L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 39
ités Prise en charge RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 spéciales Windows XP / VISTA Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Support SE supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis. A690G-M2 Ver 6.x ALC662 Sortie audio à 5.1 voies Prise en charge de l'audio haute définition Fente PCI Express x16 x1 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 40
Motherboard Manual ITALIAN Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Socket AM2 Socket AM2 Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / CPU Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron L'architettura AMD 64 abilita la Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron L'architettura AMD 64 abilita la computazione 32 e 64 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 41
A690G-M2 Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Supporto audio HD ALC888 Uscita audio 7.1 canali Supporto audio High-Definit ion (HD) ALC662 Uscita audio 5.1 canali Supporto audio High-Definit ion (HD) Alloggio PCI Express x16 x1 Alloggio PCI Express x16 x1 Alloggi Alloggio PCI Express x1 x1 Alloggio PCI - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 42
Motherboard Manual SPANISH Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Conector AM2 Conector AM2 Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron CPU La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el procesado de La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 43
A690G-M2 Ver 5.x Ver ventilador de CPU X1 Conectores Cabecera de ventilador de X1 Ratón PS/2 X1 Panel Puerto VGA X1 Puerto VGA X1 trasero de Puerto de red local Soporte de Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA sistema Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar Biostar se reserva - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 44
Motherboard Manual PORTUGUESE Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Socket AM2 Socket AM2 Processadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron CPU A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma computação - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 45
1+0 especiais Windows XP / VISTA Sistemas A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou operativos remover suporte para qualquer sistema suportados operativo com ou sem aviso prévio. A690G-M2 Ver 6.x ALC662 Saída de áudio de 5.1 canais Suporta a especificação High-Definition Audio Ranhura PCI - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 46
Motherboard Manual POLISH Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Socket AM2 Socket AM2 Procesor AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron Procesory Sempron Procesory Architektura AMD 64 umożliwia przetwarzanie Architektura AMD 64 umożliwia przetwarzanie - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 47
Port USB x4 Gniazdo audio x6 Gniazdo audio x3 Port DVI x1 Port DVI x1 Wymiary płyty 215 mm (S) X 244 mm (W) 215 mm (S) X 244 mm (W) Funkcje Obsługa RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 specjalne Obsługa RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Obsluga Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 48
Motherboard Manual RUSSIAN Ver 5.x Ver 6.x CPU AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron AMD 64 32 и 64 Hyper Transport и Cool'n'Quiet AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron AMD Smart Guardian" AMD 690G AMD 690G 512 МБ 512 - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 49
A690G-M2 Ver 5.x ALC888 High-Definition 7.1 диска Слот PCI Express x16 x1 VGA x1 панель Порт LAN x1 USB-порт x4 ода x6 Порт DVI x1 215 мм (Ш) X 244 мм (В) ые RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 ие стики Windows XP / VISTA Biostar а OS OS с Ver - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 50
Motherboard Manual ARABIC Ver 6.x Ver 5.x AM2 AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron Althlon 64 X2 Althlon 64 X2 32و 64ﺏﺖAMD 64 32و 64ﺏﺖAMD DIMM AMD 690G 512 AMD 690G 512 IDE - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 51
1 VGA 1 VGA 1 1 4 USB 4 USB ﻋﺪ3 ﻋﺪ6 1 DVI 1 DVI 215 244 X RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Windows XP / VISTA Biostar 215 244 X RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Windows XP / VISTA Biostar - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 52
Motherboard Manual JAPANESE Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Socket AM2 Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Althlon 64 X2 / Sempron Sempron CPU AMD 64 32ビットと64 AMD 64 32ビットと64ビット計 1GHz 1GHz FSB AMD 690G ト AMD - Biostar A690G-M2 | User Manual - Page 53
PS/2マウス x1 VGAポート x1 VGAポート x1 LANポート x1 LANポート x1 I/O USBポート x4 USBポート x4 x6 x3 DVIポート x1 DVIポート x1 215 mm (幅) X 244 mm (高さ) 215 mm (幅) X 244 mm (高さ) RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA OS Biostar OS Biostar OS
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A690G-M2 Setup Manual
FCC Information and Copyright
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
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