Biostar K8T80-A7A User Manual
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- Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 1
K8T800-A7A FCC Information and and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is approval in writing. The content of this user's manual is subject to be changed without notice and we will not be responsible for - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 2
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard Features 1 1.2 Layout and Components 4 Chapter 2: 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Hardware 4.1 4.2 4.3 Useful Help 16 Award BIOS Beep Code 16 Extra Information 16 Troubleshooting 18 Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder 19 5.1 Introduction 19 - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 3
K8T800-A7A CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU Supports Socket 754. Supports AMD Athlon 64 processor up to 3700+. Supports AMD Sempron processor. Supports HyperTransport Technology up to 1600MT/s. Chipset North Bridge: VIA K8T800. South Bridge: VIA VT8237R Plus. Dimensions ATX - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 4
K8T800-A7A Super I/O Chip: ITE 8705AF. Low Pin Count Interface. Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I/O functionality. Environment Control initiatives, H/W Monitor Fan Speed Controller ITE's "Smart Guardian" function Operating System Supporting Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Note: Do - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 5
K8T800-A7A Internal On-board I/O Connectors and Headers 1 front panel header supports front panel facilities. 1 CD-in connector supports 1 CD-ROM audio-in device. 1 front audio header supports front panel audio function. 1 S/PDIF-Out connector supports digital audio-out function. 1 chassis open - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 6
K8T800-A7A 1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS JKBMS1 JUSBV1 JUSBLAN1 CPU1 JATXPWR1 Socket 754 JCOM1 DIMM1 DIMM2 FDD1 JPRNT1 IDE1 IDE2 JAUD_GAME JGame Port JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 K8T800 JAUDIO2 Super I/O LAN PHY AGP1 BIOS JSPDIF_OUT1 PCI1 JCDIN1 Codec PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 JUSBV2 PCI5 VT8237R PLUS - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 7
K8T800-A7A 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. 90 A Step 2: Look for the cut edge on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 8
K8T800-A7A 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 1 3 JSFAN1 Note: The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support 3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 9
DIMM1 DIMM2 K8T800-A7A 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY 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 - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 10
K8T800-A7A 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. 34 33 2 1 IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 11
K8T800-A7A PCI1~PCI5: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 5 standard PCI Accelerated Graphics Port Slot Your monitor will attach directly to that video card. This motherboard supports video cards for PCI slots, but it is also equipped with an Accelerated Graphics - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 12
K8T800-A7A 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 K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 13
K8T800-A7A JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel (JUSB3 . JUSBV1 13 3 1 3 1 Pin 1-2 close JUSBV2 3 1 3 1 13 Pin 2-3 close Note: In order to support this function "Power-On system via USB device," "JUSBV1/ JUSBV2" jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually. 11 - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 14
K8T800-A7A JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 20-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. Pin Assignment 1 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 3 Ground 4 + - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 15
K8T800-A7A JFAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. It will disable the - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 16
K8T800-A7A JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By 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. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 1 1 3 3 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 17
K8T800-A7A JSATA1~JSATA2: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 1.0 spec and with transfer rate of 1.5GB/s. 741 JSATA1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 18
K8T800-A7A CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound One long beep followed by .exe" from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from Biostar website. 4. Copy "AWDFLASH.exe" and respectively BIOS into floppy disk. - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 19
K8T800-A7A 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 on again - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 20
K8T800-A7A 4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem 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. on. 3. Replace cable. Contact technical support. 2. Indicator light on keyboard does - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 21
K8T800-A7A CHAPTER 5: WARPSPEEDER™ Also, in the About panel, you can get detail descriptions about BIOS model and chipsets. In addition, the frequency status of CPU, memory original system speed or a suitable one. 5.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT OS Support: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 22
K8T800-A7A 5.3 INSTALLATION 1. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog will pop up. Please click "Next" button Finish" button. Usage: The following figures are just only for reference, the screen printed in this user manual will change according to your motherboard on hand. 20 - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 23
K8T800-A7A 5.4 1. [WARPSPEEDER™] INCLUDES 1 TRAY ICON AND 5 PANELS Tray Icon: Whenever the Tray Icon utility is launched, it will display a little tray icon on the right side - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 24
K8T800-A7A 2. Main Panel If you click the tray icon, [WarpSpeeder™] utility will be invoked. Please refer to the following figure; the utility's first window you will - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 25
K8T800-A7A 3. Voltage Panel Click the Voltage button in Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the Voltage Panel will slide out to up as the - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 26
K8T800-A7A 4. Overclock Panel Click the Overclock button in Main Panel, the button and "+3MHz button": provide user the ability to do real-time overclock adjustment. Warning: Manually overclock is potentially dangerous, especially when the overclocking percentage is over 110 %. We strongly recommend - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 27
K8T800-A7A c. "Auto-overclock button": User can click this button and [WarpSpeeder™] will set the best and stable performance and frequency automatically. [WarpSpeeder™] utility will execute a series - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 28
K8T800-A7A 6. About Panel Click the "about" button in Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the About Panel will detail information in hints of all the chipset that are related to overclocking. You can also get the mainboard's BIOS model and the Version number of [WarpSpeeder™] utility. 26 - Biostar K8T80-A7A | User Manual - Page 29
K8T800-A7A Note: Because the overclock, overvoltage, and hardware monitor features are controlled by several separate chipset, [WarpSpeeder™] divide these features to separate panels. If one chipset
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K8T800-A7A
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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
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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