Biostar P43-A7 Setup Manual
Biostar P43-A7 Manual
 |
View all Biostar P43-A7 manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Biostar P43-A7 manual content summary:
- Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 1
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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 - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 2
12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: T-Series BIOS & Software 20 4.1 T-Series BIOS 20 4.2 T-Series Software 28 Chapter 5: Useful Help 37 5.1 Driver Installation Note 37 5.2 Extra Information 38 5.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code 39 5.4 Troubleshooting 40 Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language 42 German - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 3
A7/TP43D2-A7 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions Serial ATA Cable X 2 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 P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 4
I/O Main Memory IDE SATA 2 LAN Sound Codec MOTHERBOARD FEATURES TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx processor Celeron 4xx processor Supports - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 5
x6 Audio Jack x3 Board Size 220 (W) x 305 (L) mm Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA OS Support Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 PCI slot x3 PCI Express Gen2 x 16 slot x1 PCI Express x 1 slot x2 Floppy connector - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 6
Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JATXPWR2 JKBV1 JKBMS1 LGA775 CPU1 JUSB2 JUSBV1 JUSB1 JCFAN1 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 JRJ45USB1 JAUDIOF1 JAUDIO1 JSFAN2 JCDIN1 J1 PEX1_1 Intel P45/P43 PEX16_1 LAN JATXPWR1 JCMOS1 CODEC PEX1_2 BAT1 PCI1 Super PCI2 I/O JCOM1 JPRNT1 - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 7
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Special Notice: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won't be damaged. Pin Cap - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 8
Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 2-1: Step 2-2: Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 9
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 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 4 Pin Assignment - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 10
DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2 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 - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 11
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2 Module DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Total Memory Size Max is 8GB. C. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function - Biostar P43-A7 | 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. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 13
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 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. - 2X bandwidth over the PCI- - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 14
Motherboard Manual 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 P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 15
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to +12V 12 +3.3V JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 14 23 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground Note: Before power - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 16
performance. Pin Assignment 4 1 +12V 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 VCC 1 SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 14 7 Pin - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 17
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 JUSB3/JUSB4/JUSB5: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 18
Motherboard Manual JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user 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. 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 3 - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 19
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to show system status. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on diagnostics. Please refer to the table below for different messages: - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 20
Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connect printer on the PC. 2 1 Pin Assignment 1 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. 2 10 Pin Assignment - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 21
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSB2/JRJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 22
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 4.1 T-SERIES BIOS T-Series BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file from USB Flash Drive or FDD Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 23
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for experienced overclock users. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator setting WARNING: Setting wrong values in - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 24
Motherboard Manual Over Clock Retry Count This item allows you to set the overclock fail retry times. FSB(Bsel) To NorthBridge Latch This item allows you to select the FSB Frequency. DRAM Frequency To get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory frequency is necessary when CPU - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 25
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a good over-clock performance. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator setting WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Over-Clocking Navigator - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 26
Motherboard Manual Notices: Not all types of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based on the selected CPU model. B. Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.) This function is under "Overclocking Navigator Engine" item. MIT allows users to test memory compatibilities, - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 27
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 C. BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. The BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. To enter the utility, press during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 28
Motherboard Manual D. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.) This function can't be seen under BIOS setup; and is always on whenever the system starts up. However, it can prevent system hang-up due to inappropriate overclock actions. When the system hangs up, S.R.S. will automatically log in the default BIOS - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 29
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 Smart Fan Calibration Choose this item and then the BIOS will automatically test and detect the CPU/System fan functions and show CPU/System fan speed. Control Mode This item provides several operation modes of the fan. Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the CPU/System temperature is lower than - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 30
software title. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Launching T-Series Software After the installation process, you will see the software icon "T-Utility OverClock III" / "HW Monitor" / "eHOT Line" / "Tseries BIOS Update" appears on the desktop. Double-click the - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 31
Over Clock Panel Restore Default Settings AUTO Over-Clock V3/V6/V9 Engine Real-time Ove r-clock TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 Manual Adjust CPU Clock Test & Apply Manual Setting s AUTO User can click this button and the utility will set the best and stable performance and frequency automatically. A warning - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 32
Motherboard Manual Then the utility will execute a series of testing until system fail. Then system will do fail-safe reboot by using Watchdog function. After reboot, launch the utility again and the utility will load - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 33
Over Voltage Panel TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 Manual Adjust CPU/Memo ry/Chipset/FSB Voltage CPU Voltage This function allows user to adjust CPU voltage. Click on "+" to increase or "-" to decrease the CPU voltage. Memory Voltage This function allows user to adjust Memory voltage. Click on "+" to increase - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 34
Motherboard Manual About Panel In this panel, you can get model name and other system information helps you to maintain the health of the PC. It provides real-time information of CPU/GPU/System temperature, fan speed, and voltage. This area shows volt age information Voltage Panel This area shows - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 35
A7/TP43D2-A7 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 may have encountered, and then send these information to our tech-support memory - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 36
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 any other third parties, so please feel free to provide your system information while using eHot-Line service. If you are - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 37
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 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 P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 38
Motherboard Manual 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 P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 39
HELP TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 40
Motherboard Manual 5.2 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 P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 41
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 all hope - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 42
Motherboard Manual 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 Failure." Review system's - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 43
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 This page is intentionally left blank. 41 - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 44
Motherboard Manual APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE GERMAN TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Prozessoren Celeron 4xx Prozessoren CPU - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 45
Biostar behält sich das Recht vor, ohne OS-Unterstüt Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein zung Betriebssystem hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen. TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 x1 Front-Audioanschluss x1 CD-IN-Anschluss x1 CPU-Lüfter-Sockel x1 System-Lüfter-Sockel x2 "CMOS - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 46
Motherboard Manual FRANCE TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Processeurs Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Processeurs Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / MHz 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz Chipset Intel P45 Intel ICH10 Intel P43 Intel ICH10 ITE 8718F ITE 8718F Fournit la fonctionnalité de Super - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 47
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 Prise en ALC662 ALC662 charge Prise en Windows 2000 / XP /VISTA Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis. supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 48
Motherboard Manual ITALIAN TP45D2- A7 TP43D2- A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Processore Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Processore Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / CPU Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx Supporto di Execute Disable Bit / - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 49
A7/TP43D2-A7 Supporto audio HD TP45D2- A7 ALC662 Supporto audio High-Definition (HD) Uscita audio 5.1 canali TP43D2- A7 scheda Collettore ventolina CPU x1 Collettore ventolina ) i scheda Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi rimuovere il - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 50
Motherboard Manual SPANISH TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Procesador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Procesador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx CPU Admite Bit de deshabilitación de - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 51
-A7/TP43D2-A7 TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 serie X1 Conector IDE X1 Conector IDE X1 Conector SATA X6 Conector SATA X6 Conector de panel frontal X1 Conector de panel frontal X1 Conector de sonido frontal X1 Conectores Conector de entrada de CD X1 en placa Cabecera de ventilador de CPU - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 52
Motherboard Manual PORTUGUESE TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Processador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Processador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / CPU Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx Suporta as tecnologias Execute - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 53
Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou operativos remover suporte para qualquer sistema suportados operativo com ou sem aviso prévio. TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 Conector para entrada de CDs x1 Conector da ventoinha da CPU x1 Conector da ventoinha do sistema x2 Conector para limpeza - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 54
Motherboard Manual POLISH TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Procesor Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Procesor Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Procesor Celeron 4xx Obsługa Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 55
płyty 220 mm (S) X 305 mm (W) Obsluga Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub operacyjne odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu go operacyjnego bez powiadomienia. TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 Gniazdo PCI x3 Gniazdo PCI Express Gen2 x16 x1 Gniazdo PCI - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 56
Motherboard Manual RUSSIAN TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / CPU Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx ый Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64 Technology LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 57
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 TP45D2-A7 ALC662 High-Definition 5.1 TP43D2-A7 ALC662 High-Definition 5.1 -порт x6 ода x3 220 мм (Ш) X 305 мм (В) Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Biostar OS OS с PS/2 x1 Мышь PS/2 x1 Порт LAN x1 USB-порт x6 x3 220 - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 58
Motherboard Manual ARABIC TP43D2-A7 TP45D2-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx Execute - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 59
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 TP45D2-A7 ALC662 Intel 5.1 ALC662 5.1 3 PCI 3 PCI PCI Express x16 220 305 X 220 305 X Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Biostar Biostar 57 - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 60
Motherboard Manual JAPANESE TP45D2-A7 TP43D2-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx processor CPU Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Celeron 4xx processor - Biostar P43-A7 | Setup Manual - Page 61
TP43D2-A7 ALC662 5.1 PCIスロット x3 PCI Express x16 Gen2スロット x1 PCI Express x 1スロット x2 x1 x1 x1 IDEコネクタ x1 SATAコネクタ x6 x1 x1 ネクタ CD x1 CPU x1 IDEコネクタ x1 SATAコネクタ x6 x1 x1 CD x1 CPU x1 x2 CMOS x1 USBコネクタ x3 24ピン) x1
-
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
6 -
7 -
8
-
9
-
10
-
11
-
12
-
13
-
14
-
15
-
16
-
17
-
18
-
19
-
20
-
21
-
22
-
23
-
24
-
25
-
26
-
27
-
28
-
29
-
30
-
31
-
32
-
33
-
34
-
35
-
36
-
37
-
38
-
39
-
40
-
41
-
42
-
43
-
44
-
45
-
46
-
47
-
48
-
49
-
50
-
51
-
52
-
53
-
54
-
55
-
56
-
57
-
58
-
59
-
60
-
61
 |
 |
TP45D2-A7/TP43D2-A7 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.
The vendor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the
contents here and specially disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability
or fitness for any purpose. Further the vendor reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes to the contents here without obligation to
notify any party beforehand.
Duplication of this publication, in part or in whole, is not allowed without first
obtaining the vendor’s approval in writing.
The content of this user’s manual is subject to be changed without notice and
we will not be responsible for any mistakes found in this user’s manual. All the
brand and product names are trademarks of their respective companies.