Biostar K8T890-A9 User manual

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Table of Contents
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Chapter 1: Introduction...............................................................1
1.1 Motherboard Features......................................................................1
1.2 Package List .......................................................................................4
1.3 Layout and Components .................................................................5
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation.............................................6
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)......................................6
2.2 FAN Headers.....................................................................................7
2.3 Installing System Memory...............................................................8
2.4 Connectors and Slots ........................................................................9
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup...................................12
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers ...................................................................12
3.2 Detail Settings..................................................................................12
Chapter 4: Useful Help............................................................19
4.1 Award BIOS Beep Code.................................................................19
4.2 Extra Information............................................................................19
4.3 Troubleshooting..............................................................................21
Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder™...............................................22
5.1 Introduction.....................................................................................22
5.2 System Requirement.......................................................................22
5.3 Installation .......................................................................................23
5.4 [WarpSpeeder™] includes 1 tray icon and 5 panels ..................24

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
A. Hardware
CPU
SupportsAMD Socket 939.
Supports AMD Athlon 64 FX/ Athlon 64/ Athlon 64 X2 processor.
AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 and 64 bit
computing.
Supports HyperTransport Technology up to 2000MT/s Full
duplex.
Supports AMD Cool’n’Quiet Technology.
Chipset
North Bridge: VIAK8T890.
South Bridge: VIAVT8237R.
Dimension
ATX Form Factor: 29.31cm (W) x 24.38cm (L)
Operating System Supporting
Supports Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows 2000,
Windows ME, Windows XP, Fedora, and UNIX series.
Slot
Three PCI bus master slots.
Two PCI-EX1 slots.
One PCI-EX16 slot.
One XGP slot (Xtreme Graphic Port). (See p.10 for detail
information)
Onboard Serial ATA
Integrated in VT8237R.
Two serial ATAconnectors support 2 SATA devices.
Supports RAID 0 and RAID 1 functions.
Supports 2 serial ATA (SATA) ports.
-Data transfer rates up to 150 MB/s.
-Compliant with SATA Version 1.0 specification.

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System Memory
Supports dual channel DDR up to 8 banks.
Supports 266/333/400MHz DDR devices.
Maximum memory size is up to 4GB. (Following table is only for
reference.)
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module Total Memory
Size (MB)
DIMM1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DIMM2 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DIMM3 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DIMM4 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max is 4 GB.
Super I/O
Chip: ITE IT8705AF GX.
Low Pin Count Interface.
Integrate hardware monitor functions.
Onboard IDE
Two IDE connectors support 4 hard disk drives.
Supports PIO mode 0~4, Block Mode and Ultra DMA
66/100/133 bus master mode.
10/100 LAN
Chip: VT6103L.
RTL8100C (optional).
Supports 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s operation.
Half/Full duplex capability.
Supports ACPI, PCI power management.
Onboard AC’97 Sound Codec
Chip: ALC655
Support 6 channels.
Supports S/PDIF out and S/PDIF-in (optional) function.
Compliant withAC’97 Version 2.3 specification.

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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 S/PDIF-In connector supports digital audio-in function
(optional).
1 chassis open header supports PC case-opened warning
function.
1 FDD connector supports 2 Floppy drives with 360K, 720K,
1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88Mbytes.
2 IDE connectors support 4 hard disk devices.
2 Serial ATA connectors support 2 SATA devices.
2 USB headers support 4 USB 2.0 ports at front panel.
1 Wake-up on LAN header (optional).
Back Panel I/O Connectors
4 USB 2.0 ports.
1 Serial port.
1 Printer port.
1 RJ-45 LAN jack.
1 PS/2 Mouse port.
1 PS/2 Keyboard port.
1 Vertical audio port including 1 line-in connector, 1 Line out
connector, and 1 MIC in connector.
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/Center
COM1
Printer port
USB x2
COM2
(optional)
PS/2
Keyboard
PS/2
Mouse
LAN
USB x2

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B. BIOS & Software
BIOS
Award legal BIOS.
Supports APM1.2.
Supports ACPI.
Supports USB Function.
Software
Supports 9th TouchTM, FlasherTM, WinFlasherTM, and
WarpspeederTM.
1.2 PACKAGE LIST
FDD cable x1
HDD cable x1
User’s Manual x1
Fully Setup Driver CD x1
Rear I/O panel for ATX case x1
USB 2.0 cable x1 (optional)
Serial ATA cable x2 (optional)
S/PDIF out cable x1 (optional)

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1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS
JKBMS1
JUSB3
JAUDIO1
JUSBLAN1
JKBV1
JUSBV1
JAUDIO2
PCI1
PCI3
PCI2
JCDIN1 JSPDIF_OUT1
Codec
K8T890
JATXPWR2
JUSBV2
JUSB2
JUSB1
JCFAN1
V
T8237R
JSATA2
JSATA1
BAT1
JCMOS1 JCI1
JSFAN1
JPANEL1
JWOL1
(optional)
JATXPWR1
PCI-EX16
PCI-EX1_2
PCI-EX1_1
XGP1
JSPDIF_IN1
(optional)
JDJ1(optional)
J1(optional)
JPRNT1
JCOM1 JCOM2
(optional)
LAN
(optional)
Super
I/O
Socket 939
DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4
FDD1
IDE1
IDE2
BIOS
LAN
10/100
Note: ■represents the 1st pin.

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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 Afrom the socket and then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
A
90
Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on
CPU should point forwards this white triangle. The CPU will fit
only in the correct orientation.

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Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct
B to complete the installation.
B
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.
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
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
JSFAN1
1
3
JCFAN1
31
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support 3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires
onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to
pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.

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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
DIMM2 DIMM4
DIMM1
DIMM3
2.2.1 DDR Module installation
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 Slot.
2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into
the slot until the retaining chip snap back
in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.4 DDR Installation Notice
1. Please follow the table below to install DDR memory module, or the
system may not boot up or may not function properly.
2. “SS” represents Single Side DDR memory module.
3. “DS” represents Double Side DDR memory module.
4. Star sign “*” represents leave the DIMM socket empty.
64bit 128bit
setup1 setup2 setup3 setup1 setup2 setup3
DIMM1 SS/DS * SS/DS SS/DS *SS/DS
DIMM2 * * * SS/DS *SS/DS
DIMM3 * SS/DS SS/DS *SS/DS SS/DS
DIMM4 * * * * SS/DS SS/DS

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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.
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IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Connector
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that
provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/ 100/ 133
functionality. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2
(secondary).
The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so
you can connect up to four hard disk drives. The first hard drive
should always be connected to IDE1.
IDE1
IDE2
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40 2
1

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PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI stands
for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for
expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI3
PCI2
PCI1
PCI-EX16: PCI-Express x16 Slot
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s
simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s
totally.
PCI-EX1_1/PCI-Ex1_2: PCI-Express x1 slot
-PCI-Express 1.0a 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.
PCI-EX16
PCI-EX1_1
PCI-EX1_2

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XGP1: Xtreme Graphics Port Slot
This XGP (Extreme Graphics Port) slot is a special design that only
supports compatible AGP VGA cards.
To install the system with an add-on AGP VGA card, please make
sure to install the driver of add-on AGP VGA card before onboard
VGA driver installation. If the onboard VGA driver has already been
installed before you install the add-on AGP VGA card, the system
will automatically set the onboard VGA as the primary graphics
adapter.
For the onboard VGA driver can’t be removed completely, and to
solve this problem, please follow the steps below,
1. Disable onboard VGA utility under the operating system, and
reboot PC. After PC restarts, the system will automatically set
the AGP VGA card as the graphics adapter.
2. Or, re-install your operating system to ensure the AGP VGA
card function can be used.
Note:
Please go to “http://www.biostar.com.tw” for more detailed
information about XGP compatible AGP cards.

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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 jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is
“open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS
JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB3 and JUSBLAN1.
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2).
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: USB ports at JUSB3 and JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V
standby voltage.
JUSBV2: USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2) are powered by +5V
standby voltage.
1
3
1
3
Pin 1-2 close
JUSBV1
3
1
JUSBV2
31
1
3
1
3
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.

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JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close
+5V for PS/2 keyboard and
mouse.
3
1
1
3
Pin 2-3 close
PS/2 keyboard and mouse are
powered by +5V standby
voltage.
Note:
In order to support this function “Power-on system via keyboard and mouse”, “JKBV1”
jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3.
JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply. Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 Ground
4 +5V
5 Ground
6 +5V
7 Ground
8 PW_OK
9 Standby Voltage
+5V
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 DETECT
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 Ground
16 PS_ON
17 Ground
18 Ground
19 Ground
20 -5V
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
13 1
24 12
24 Ground

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JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
1
4
2
3
4 Ground
JUSB1/JUSB2: 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 can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
4 USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
1
2
9
10
JUSB2JUSB1
10 NC
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.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
JSATA2
174
7 Ground

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JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 24-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button, speaker and IrDA Connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s
front panel switch functions.
123
24
SLP PWR_LED
On/Off IR
IR
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
2
-
-
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 2 Sleep control
3 N/A 4 Ground
Sleep button
5 N/A 6 N/A N/A
7 Speaker
Speaker
Connector 8 Power LED (+)
9 HDD LED (+) 10 Power LED (+)
11 HDD LED (-) Hard drive
LED 12 Power LED (-) Power LED
13 Ground 14 Power button
15 Reset control Reset button 16 Ground Power-on button
17 N/A 18 Key
19 N/A 20 Key
21 +5V 22 Ground
23 IRTX
IrDA
Connector 24 IRRX IrDA Connector
JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc..
Pin
Assignment
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
14
4 Right Channel
Input

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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
13
3 Ground
JSPDIF_IN1 (optional): Digital Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_IN
13
3 Ground
JCI1: Chassis Open Header
This connector allows system to monitor PC case open status. If the signal has
been triggered, it will record to the CMOS and show the message on next
boot-up.
Pin
Assignment
1 Case open signal
12
2 Ground

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JAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic in/center
2 Ground
3 Mic power/Bass
4 Audio power
5 Right line out/Speaker
out Right
6 Right line out/Speaker
out Right
7 Reserved
8 Key
9 Left line out/Speaker out
Left
10 Left line out/Speaker out
Left
11 Right line in/Rear
speaker Right
12 Right line in/Rear
speaker Right
13 Left line in/Rear speaker
Left
14
2
13
1
14 Left line in/Rear speaker
Left
J WOL1 (optional): Wake on LAN Header
The connector powers up the system when a wakeup packet or signal is
received from the network. This feature requires the Wake up on LAN function in
BIOS is set to Enabled and that your system has an ATX power supply with at
least 720mA +5V standby power.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V_SB
2 Ground
13
3 Wake-up signal

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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.
3
1
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
13
3
1
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. RemoveAC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
JDJ1 (optional)
Pin
Assignment
1 SMBDATA
2 SMBCLK
3 INT_B
4 Key
135
5 AXT_PWROK