Biostar A785G3 Setup Manual
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- Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 1
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found 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 A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 3
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions Panel for ATX Case X 1 Installation Guide X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 (full version manual files inside) FDD Cable X 1 (optional - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 4
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES CPU FSB Chipset Super I/O Main Memory Graphics IDE SATA II LAN Sound Slots A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G Socket AM3 Socket AM3 AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II processors AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit AMD 64 - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 5
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 / 7 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G A780L3 - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 6
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBM S1 ATXPWR2 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR1 VGA 1 Socket AM 3 D D R 3 _A 1 D DR 3 _B1 IDE1 DV I1 USB1 RJ45USB1 JUSBV1 BAT1 AUDIO1 JSPDIFOUT1 LAN Super I/O AMD 785G/ 780L PEX16_1 PCI1 Codec J_COM1 F_AUDIO1 PCI2 J_PRINT1 FDD1 Note: ■ represents the 1st - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 7
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 8
Motherboard Manual 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. 6 - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 9
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense Note: CPU_FAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 10
DD R3_A1 DD R3_B1 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 11
B. Memory Capacity A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module Total Memory Size DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. C. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module - Biostar A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 13
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 Pin - Biostar A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 15
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G 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 - Biostar A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 17
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to 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. Pin Assignment 1 Mic Left in 2 Ground - Biostar A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 19
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G 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 - - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 20
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATING 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: - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 21
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure. RAID techniques can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of automatic backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and - Biostar A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 23
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 operating system. Click on each device driver to launch the installation program. B. Software Installation - Biostar A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 25
A785G3 motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ service. If you are not using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to our tech support with other e-mail application. Go to the following web http://www.biostar - Biostar A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 27
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G 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 backup - Biostar A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | 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 A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 31
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G 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 Failure." Review system's - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 32
Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES GERMAN A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G Sockel AM3 Sockel AM3 AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II Prozessoren AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II Prozessoren Die AMD 64-Architektur unterstützt eine 32-Bit- Die AMD 64-Architektur unterstützt eine 32-Bit- CPU und 64-Bit- - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 33
A785G3 HD ALC662 Audio-Unters 5.1-Kanal-Audioausgabe tützung Unterstützt High-Definition Maus x1 VGA-Anschluss x1 LAN-Anschluss x1 USB-Anschluss x4 Audioanschluss x3 DVI-Anschluss x1 200 mm (B) X 244 mm (L) Unterstützt RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar behält sich das - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 34
Motherboard Manual FRENCH A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G Socket AM3 Socket AM3 Processeurs AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II Processeurs AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64 L'architecture AMD de 5.2 GT/s Chipset AMD 785G AMD SB710 AMD 780L AMD SB710 ITE 8718F ITE 8718F - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 35
A785G3 Prise en ALC662 charge Sortie audio à 5.1 voies audio HD x1 Souris PS/2 x1 E/S du Port VGA x1 panneau Port LAN x1 arrière Port USB x4 Fiche audio x3 Port DVI Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Support SE supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis. A785G3/ - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 36
Motherboard Manual ITALIAN A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G Socket AM3 Socket AM3 Processori AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II Processori AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II L'architettura AMD 64 abilita la L'architettura AMD 64 abilita la CPU computazione 32 e 64 bit Supporto di Hyper Transport 3.0 e computazione 32 - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 37
A785G3 Supporto audio HD ALC662 Uscita audio 5.1 canali Supporto audio High-Definit ion (HD /2 x1 Mouse PS/2 x1 Porta VGA x1 Porta LAN x1 Porta USB x4 Connettore audio x3 Porta DVI speciali Windows XP / Vista / 7 Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 38
Motherboard Manual SPANISH A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G Conector AM3 Conector AM3 Procesadores AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II Procesadores AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el procesado de La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el procesado de CPU 32 y 64 bits 32 y 64 bits Soporta las - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 39
A780L3/A780L3G A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G ALC662 Soporte de Salida de sonido de 5.1 canales sonido HD Soporte de Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 sistema Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar operativo el soporte de - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 40
Motherboard Manual PORTUGUESE A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G Socket AM3 Socket AM3 Processadores AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II Processadores AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma CPU computação de 32 e 64 bits A arquitectura AMD Chipset AMD 785G AMD SB710 AMD 780L AMD SB710 ITE - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 41
/2 x1 Entradas/S Porta VGA x1 aídas no Porta LAN x1 painel Porta USB x4 traseiro Tomada de áudio 1+0 especiais Windows XP / Vista / 7 Sistemas A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou operativos remover suporte ou sem aviso prévio. A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G A780L3/A780L3G ALC662 Sa - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 42
Motherboard Manual POLISH A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G Procesor Socket AM3 AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II Procesory Architektura AMD 64 umożliwia przetwarzanie 32 i 64 bitowe Obsługa Hyper Transport 3.0 oraz Cool'n'Quiet Socket AM3 AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II Procesory Architektura AMD 64 umożliwia - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 43
x1 Port LAN x1 I/O Port USB x4 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 / 7 systemu Biostar - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 44
Motherboard Manual RUSSIAN A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G AM3 AM3 AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II CPU AMD 64 AMD 3.0 HyperTransport 3.0 FSB 5.2 GT/s 5.2 GT/s Набор AMD 785G AMD 780L AMD SB710 AMD SB710 Слоты DDR3 DIMM x 2 Слоты DDR3 DIMM x - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 45
/A780L3G A785G3 A780L3/ LAN x1 USB-порт 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 / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar Biostar - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 46
Motherboard Manual ARABIC A780L3/A780L3G A785G3 AM3 A AM3 AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II 32و 64ﺏﺖAMD 64 Cool'n'Quietو Hyper Transport 3.0 AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II 32و 64ﺏﺖAMD ECC DIMM AMD 780L AMD 785G 512 512 DX10/HDCP - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 47
A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G A780L3/A780L3G A785G3 ALC662 5.1 ALC662 5.1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 1 2 PCI PCI 244 X RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar Biostar 45 - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 48
Motherboard Manual JAPANESE A785G3 A780L3/A780L3G Socket AM3 Socket AM3 AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II AMD Phenom II/ Athlon II AMD 64 32ビットと64 AMD 64 32ビットと64ビット計 CPU 3.0 3.0 125W) 125W) 5.2 GT/s 3.0 5.2 GT/s 3.0 FSB AMD 785G AMD 780L ト AMD - Biostar A785G3 | Setup Manual - Page 49
A785G3 HD ALC662 5.1 ト PCI Express Gen2 x16スロット x1 スロット PCIスロット x2 A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G A780L3/A780L3G PS/2 x1 PS/2 x1 PS/2マウス x1 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 x3 x3 DVIポート x1 DVIポート x1
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A785G3/A780L3/A780L3G 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
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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