Biostar A785GE Setup Manual
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- Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 1
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and 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 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 2
Raid Arrays 18 4.3 How RAID Works 18 Chapter 5: Useful Help 21 5.1 Driver Installation Note 21 5.2 Software 22 5.3 Extra Information 26 5.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 28 5.5 Troubleshooting 29 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 30 German...30 French ...32 Italian...34 Spanish ...36 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 3
A785GE 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 for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside) FDD Cable X 1 ( - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 4
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU FSB Chipset Super I/O Main Memory Graphics IDE SATA II LAN Sound A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE Socket AM2+ Socket AM2+ AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom / AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom / Phenom II processors Phenom II - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 5
Panel VGA port x1 I/O LAN port x1 USB Port x4 Audio Jack x3 Board Size 200 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) Special Features RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. A785GE PCI - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 6
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBM S1 ATXPWR2 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR1 VGA 1 Socket AM 2+ DIMMA 1 DIMMB 1 IDE1 DV I1 USB1 RJ45USB1 JUSBV1 BAT1 AUDIO1 JSPDIFOUT1 AM D 780G/ 760G/ RS780L/ 785GE LAN Super I/O PEX16_1 PCI1 Codec J_COM1 F_AUDIO1 PCI2 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 7
/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING 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 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 8
using AM2+/AM3 CPUs. Due to the latest CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed to boot while using new AM2+/AM3 CPUs. In this case, please install one standard AM2 CPU to boot your system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+/AM3 CPUs support. 6 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 9
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE 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 1 4 Pin - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 10
DIMMA1 DIMMB1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Memory Modules 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 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 11
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE DIMM Socket Location DDR2 Module Total Memory Size DIMMA1 DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 12
Motherboard Manual 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. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 13
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user 12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector Connecting this connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 21 34 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground Note: Before power - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 14
Motherboard Manual 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. PEX16_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 15
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS 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 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 16
Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 17
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 3 Ground 1 F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 18
Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3, it 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 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 19
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. 2 26 1 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 - - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 20
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATING SYSTEM 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 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 21
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel 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 A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 22
Motherboard Manual 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 A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 23
performance. You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Note: If this 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 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 24
Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch the utility. eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is a convenient utility that helps you to contact with our Tech-Support system. This utility will collect the system information which is useful for analyzing the problem you - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 25
name and then click "Save". Your system information will be saved to a .txt file. Open the saved .txt file, you will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. We will not share customer's data with - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 26
Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file < - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 27
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from the website. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be run with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Clear CMOS first. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for asking you - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 28
Motherboard Manual 5.3 EXTRA INFORMATION 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 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 29
the utility, press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up. Updating BIOS with BIO-Flasher 1. Go to the website to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. Insert the USB pen drive or the - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 30
(system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 31
A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE 5.5 TROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution 1. There is no power in the system. 1. Make sure power cable is Power LED does not shine; the securely plugged in. fan of the power supply does not 2. Replace cable. work 3. Contact technical support. 2. Indicator light on - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 32
Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES GERMAN CPU FSB Chipsatz A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE Sockel AM2+ Sockel AM2+ AMD Sempron / Athlon / ützt DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 Unterstützt DDR2 1066 (for AM2+/AM3 CPU only) registrierte DIMMs. ECC DIMMs werden nicht unterstützt. Grafik IDE - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 33
e Sonderfunkti Unterstützt RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 onen Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 Biostar behält sich das Recht vor, ohne OS-Unterstü Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein tzung Betriebssystem hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen. A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE A785GE Realtek RTL 8111DL 10 / 100 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 34
Motherboard Manual FRENCH A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE Socket AM2+ Socket AM2+ Processeurs AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / 667 / 800 Prend en charge la DDR2 1066 (for AM2+/AM3 Prend en charge la DDR2 1066 (for AM2+/AM3 CPU only) CPU only) Les DIMM à registres et DIMM avec code Les DIMM - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 35
Port USB x4 Fiche audio x3 Fiche audio x3 Port DVI x1 Port DVI x1 Dimension s de la 200 mm (l) X 244 mm (H) carte Fonctionnal ités Prise en charge RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 spéciales Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Support SE supprimer le - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 36
Motherboard Manual ITALIAN A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE CPU Socket AM2+ Socket AM2+ Processori AM2+/AM3 CPU only) CPU only) DIMM registrati e DIMM ECC non sono DIMM registrati e DIMM ECC non sono supportati supportati Grafica Integrata nel Chipset AMD 780G/760G/RS780L La memoria video - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 37
audio x3 Connettore audio x3 Porta DVI x1 Porta DVI x1 Dimension 200 mm (larghezza) x 244 mm (altezza) 200 mm (larghezza) x 244 mm (altezza) i scheda Caratterist iche Supporto RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 speciali Supporto RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 Sistemi Biostar - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 38
Motherboard Manual SPANISH A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE Conector AM2+ Conector AM2+ Procesadores AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon de canal Doble Admite DDR2 de 533 / 667 / 800 Admite DDR2 de 1066 (for AM2+/AM3 CPU only) No admite DIMM registrados o DIMM compatibles con ECC Ranuras DIMM DDR2 x 2 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 39
A785GE A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE de ventilador de CPU X1 Cabecera de ventilador PS/2 X1 Panel Puerto VGA X1 Puerto VGA X1 trasero de Puerto de Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 sistema Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar Biostar - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 40
Motherboard Manual PORTUGUESE A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE Socket AM2+ Socket AM2+ Processadores AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II Processadores AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom / Phenom II / Phenom / Phenom II A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma CPU 1066 (for AM2+/AM3 CPU only) Os vers - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 41
A785GE A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE Audio ALC662 Saída de áudio de 5.1 canais Suporta a especificação High-Definition Audio Conector da ventoinha da CPU x1 Conectores Conector da PS/2 x1 Entradas/S Porta VGA x1 Porta VGA x1 aídas no Porta LAN Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 A Biostar - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 42
Motherboard Manual POLISH A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE Socket AM2+ Socket AM2 667 / 800 Obsługa DDR2 1066 (for AM2+/AM3 CPU only) Obsługa DDR2 1066 (for AM2+/AM3 CPU only) Brak obsługi Registered DIMM oraz ECC RS780L Maks. wielkość współdzielonej pamięci video wynosi 512 MB Obsługa DX10/HDCP ( - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 43
Port USB x4 Gniazdo audio x3 Gniazdo audio x3 Port DVI x1 Port DVI x1 Wymiary płyty 200 mm (S) X 244 mm (W) 200 mm (S) X 244 mm (W) Funkcje Obsługa RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 specjalne Obsługa RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Obsluga Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 44
Motherboard Manual RUSSIAN A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE AM2+ AM2+ AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II CPU / & 1ГБ/2ГБ/4ГБ DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 DDR2 1066 (for AM2+/AM3 CPU only DIMM and ECC DIMM Слоты DDR2 DIMM x 2 8 DIMM 256МБ/512МБ & 1ГБ/ - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 45
x4 USB-порт x4 а x3 x3 Порт DVI x1 Порт DVI x1 200 мм (Ш) X 244 мм (В) 200 мм (Ш) X 244 мм (В) RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 OS Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 Biostar Biostar OS OS с 43 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 46
Motherboard Manual ARABIC A785GE AM2 AMD Athlon / Athlon II / Sempron Phenom / Phenom II 32و 64ﺏﺖAMD 64 Cool'n'Quietو Hyper Transport 3.0 125 A780GE/A760GE/A780LE AM2 )(DDR2 1066 is for AM2+/AM3 CPU only )(DDR2 1066 is for AM2+/AM3 CPU only ECC DIMM - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 47
4 USB 4 USB ﻋﺪ3 ﻋﺪ3 1 DVI 1 DVI 200 244 X 200 244 X RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 Biostar Biostar 45 - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 48
Motherboard Manual JAPANESE A780GE/A760GE/A780LE A785GE Socket AM2+ Socket AM2+ AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom / AMD Sempron / Athlon / Athlon II / Phenom / Phenom II Phenom II AMD 64 32ビットと64 AMD 64 32ビットと64ビット計 CPU for AM2+/AM3 CPU DDR2 1066 for AM2+/AM3 CPU only) - Biostar A785GE | Setup Manual - Page 49
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 x3 x3 DVIポート x1 DVIポート x1 200 mm (幅) X 244 mm (高さ) 200 mm (幅) X 244 mm (高さ) RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 Windows XP / Vista 32 / 64 / Windows 7 OS Biostar
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A780GE/A760GE/A780LE/A785GE Setup Manual
FCC Information and Copyright
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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