Biostar NF325-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 Checklist...........................................................5
1.3 Layoutand Components..................................................6
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation.................................................7
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)...........................7
2.2 FAN Headers..................................................................8
2.3 Installing System Memory................................................ 9
2.4 Connectorsand Slots..................................................... 10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup......................................12
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers................................................... 12
3.2 Detail Settings...............................................................12
Chapter 4: Useful Help.................................................................20
4.1 Award BIOSBeep Code................................................20
4.2 Extra Information...........................................................20
4.3 Troubleshooting............................................................. 22
Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder™................................................23
5.1 Introduction................................................................... 23
5.2 System Requirement.....................................................23
5.3 Installation.................................................................... 24
5.4 [WarpSpeeder™]includes1 trayicon and 5 panels......... 25

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
A. Hardware
CPU
SupportsSocket 939.
SupportsAMDAthlon 64 FX/Athlon 64 processor.
SupportsAMD Sempron processor.
AMD 64architectureenablessimultaneous32 and64 bit
computing.
SupportsHyperTransportTechnologyup to 1000MHz Full
duplex.
SupportsAMD Cool’n’QuietTechnology.
Chipset
NVIDIAnForce3 250
 HyperTransportlinkto theAMDAthlon 64CPU.
 SupportsAGP3.0 (8x) interface.
 SupportsUSB 2.0,8ports.
 Compliant withPCI Version 2.3 specification.
 Compliant withAC’97 Version 2.3 specification.
 FastATA/133 IDEcontrollers.
Dimensions
Form Factor: 22.7cm (W) x 29.3cm (L)
Operating System Supporting
SupportsWindows2000,and WindowsXP.
Super I/O
Chip: ITEIT8712F.
Low Pin Count Interface.
Providesthemost commonly usedlegacySuper I/O
functionality.
Environment Controlinitiatives,
 H/W Monitor
 ITE's"Smart Guardian" function

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On Board IDE
Supports4 IDEdiskdrives.
SupportsPIOmode 0~4, BlockMode andUltraDMA
33/66/100/133 busmastermode.
Slots
Five32-bit PCIbusmaster slots.
OneAGP8x slot
System Memory
Supports Dual Channel DDR-333/400.
Supports8 banksin total.
Supports 256-Mb, 512-Mb, or 1G-Mb DDR technologies for x8
and x16 non-ECC DDR devices.
Certified DDR400 List:
 Please checkthe website:
http://www.biostar.com.tw/products/mainboard/board.php3?
name=NF325-A9
Maximum memory sizeis4GB.
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module To tal Memo r y 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 4GB.
DDR Installation Notice:
Please followthe table belowto install DDR memory module, or
the system maynotbootupor may notfunction properly.
“SS” represents Single Side DDR memory module.
“DS” represents Double Side DDR memory module.
Star sign “*” representsleave 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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On Board AC’97 SoundCodec
Chip: ALC655.
Compliant withAC’97 version2.3 specification.
Supports6 channels.
Serial ATA
Supports2 serial ATA(SATA) ports.
Compliant withSATA1.0 specification.
Data transfer ratesup to 1.5Gb/s.
10/100 LAN
PHY: RTL8201BL
Supports10Mb/sand100Mb/sauto-negotiation.
Half/Full duplex capability.
Gigabit LAN (optional)
NVIDIA GigabitMAC +VITESSEGigabit PHY VSC8201.
Supports10Mb/s, 100 Mb/sand 1Gb/sauto-negotiation.
Half/Full duplex capability.
Supportspersonal Firewall setup.
SupportsACPI power management.
Supports NVIDIAStreamThru technology
 Isochronouscontroller paired with HyperTransport results
infastest networkingperformance
IEEE1394Chip(optional)
Chip: VIAVT6307.
Supports2 portswith transfer up to 400Mb/s.
InternalOn-boardI/O Connectors and Headers
1 front panel header supportsfrontpanel facilities.
1 CD-in connector supports1 CD-ROM audio-in device.
1 IEEE1394Aheader supports1 1394 Firewireport (optional).
1 S/PIF-In connector supportsdigital audio-in function
(optional).
1 S/PIF-Out connector supportsdigital audio-outfunction.
1 front audio-outheader supportsfront panel audio-outfunction.
1 chassisopen header supportsPC case-opened warning
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1 Floppy connector supports2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M,
1.44M and 2.88Mbytes.
2 IDE connectorssupport 4 harddiskdevices.
2 Serial ATAconnectorssupport 2SATAdevices.
2 USBheaders support4 USB2.0 portsat frontpanel.
Back Panel I/O Connectors
4 USB2.0ports.
1RJ-45 LANjack.
1 Parallel port.
1 Serial port.(COM3 isoptional.)
1 PS/2Mouse port.
1 PS/2Keyboardport.
1 1394AFirewireport (optional).
1 vertical audio portincluding 1line-in connector, 1line-out
connector,and1MIC-in connector.
COM1 COM3
(optional)
PS/2
Keyboard
PS/2
Mouse
Li ne In/
Surround
LineOut
Mic In 1/
Base/Center
LAN
US B x2
1394
(optional)
USBx2
Paral lel
B. BIOS & Software
BIOS
Award legal BIOS.
SupportsAPM1.2.
SupportsACPI.
SupportsUSB Function.
Software
SupportsWarpspeeder™,9thTouch™,WINFLASHER™and
FLASHER™.

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1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable X1
HDD Cable X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
Rear I/O Panel forATX Case X 1
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/PDIF Cable X1 (optional)
Serial ATACable X1 (optional)
Serial ATAPower Switch Cable X1 (optional)

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1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS
JATXPWR1
Codec
JCDIN1
JSPDIF_OUT
JPANEL1
JCFAN1
DIMM2 DIMM1
Socket 939
DIMM3 DIMM4
FDD1
IDE2
IDE1
BAT1
BIOS
A
GP1
IEEE 1394
Chip
(o ptio nal)
JSFAN1
JSPDIF_IN
( op tiona l)
JCOM1
JPRNT1
JCO M3
Giga LAN
(optional)
( Opt iona l)
10 /100
LAN
(optional)
Note: ■representsthe 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRALPROCESSINGUNIT (CPU)
CPU1
Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
Step 2:Pull thelever toward directionAfrom the socket and then raise the
lever uptoa90-degree angle.
A
90
Step 3: Lookfor the whitetriangle on socket, and the goldtriangle on
CPU should pointforwardsthiswhite triangle.The CPU will fit
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Step 4: Holdthe CPUdownfirmly, and then close thelever toward direct
B to complete the installation.
B
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPUand buckle it. Connect the CPU
FANpower cable to the JCFAN1.Thiscompletesthe installation.
2.2 FAN HEADERS
These fan headerssupport cooling-fansbuiltin thecomputer.The fan
cableand connectormaybedifferent according tothe fan manufacturer.
Connect thefancable to the connector while matchingthe blackwire to
pin#1.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
JCFAN1
1
3
JSFAN1
13
3 FAN RPM
rate sense
Note:
The JCFAN1 andJSFAN1 support 3pin head connectors. When
connecting with wiresonto connectors, please note thatthe red wireis
thepositiveand should be connected to pin#2, andthe blackwire is
Ground and shouldbe connectedto GND.

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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
DIMM2 DIMM4
DIMM1
DIMM3
1. Unlocka DIMM slotbypressing the retaining clipsoutward.Aligna
DIMM on the slotsuch thatthenotch onthe DIMM matchesthebreak
on the Slot.
2. Insert theDIMM verticallyand firmlyintotheslotuntil the retaining
chip snap backin placeand the DIMM isproperly seated.

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2.4 CONNECTORSAND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
Themotherboardprovidesa standard floppydiskconnectorthat
supports360K,720K,1.2M,1.44M and 2.88M floppydisktypes.
Thisconnector supportsthe provided floppydrive ribbon cables.
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IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Connector
Themotherboardhasa 32-bitEnhanced PCI IDE Controller that
providesPIOMode 0~4, BusMaster, and Ultra DMA33/66/100/133
functionality. It has two HDD connectorsIDE1 (primary) and IDE2
(secondary).
The IDEconnectorscan connectamasteranda slave drive,so you
can connectupto fourharddiskdrives. The first hard drive should
alwaysbe connected to IDE1.
IDE1
IDE2
2
139
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PCI1~PCI5:Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
Thismotherboardisequipped with 5standardPCI slots. PCI stands
for Peripheral ComponentInterconnect,and itisa busstandard for
expansion cards.These PCI slotsare designated as32 bits.
PCI5
PCI4
PCI3
PCI2
PCI1
AGP1: Accelerated GraphicsPort Slot
Yourmonitor will attachdirectly tothat video card.This
motherboard supportsvideo cardsfor PCIslots, butitisalso
equipped withanAccelerated GraphicsPort (AGP). An AGP card
will takeadvantageof AGPtechnologyforimprovedvideoefficiency
andperformance, especially with3D graphics.

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 HOW TO SETUPJUMPERS
Theillustration showshow to set up jumpers. When thejumper capis
placed on pins, thejumperis“close”, ifnot, thatmeansthejumperis
“open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAILSETTINGS
JUSB_KBMSV1:
Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard, PS/2 Mouse and USB ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
+5V for PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and USB ports at J1394_USB1 and
JUSBLAN1.
Pin 2-3 Close:
PS/2 keyboard, PS/2 mouse and USB ports at J1394_USB1 and USBLAN1
are powered by +5V standby voltage.
13
Pin 1-2 close
13
13
Pin 2-3 close
Note:
In order to support this function “Power-on system via keyboard, mouse and
USB device”, “JUSB_KBMSV1” jumper cap should be placed onPin 2-3.

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JUSBV3: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close
+5V for U SB ports at fr ont
panel (JUSB1/JUSB2).
1
3
1
3
Pin 2-3 close
USB ports at front panel
(JUSB1/JUSB2) are
powered by +5V standby
voltage.
Note:
In order to support this function “Power-On system via USB device,” JUSBV3”
jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually.
JUSB1/JUSB2: FrontUSB Headers
This motherboard provides 2 USB 2.0 headers, which allows user to connect
additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with
internal USB devices, likeUSB 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
JUSB1JUSB2
10 NC

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JATXPWR1: ATX Power 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 +5V
5 Ground
6 +5V
7 Ground
8 PW_OK
9 StandbyVoltage
+5V
10 +12V
11 + 3.3V
12 -12V
13 Ground
14 PS_ON
15 Ground
16 Ground
17 Ground
18 -5V
19 +5V
1
10 20
11
20 +5V
JATXPWR2: ATX Power Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12v
3 Ground
1
32
4
4 Ground

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JSATA1/JSATA2: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies theSATA 1.0spec andwithtransfer rate of 1.5Gb/s.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
JSATA2 JSATA1
714
7 Ground
JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows userto connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5v
2 SPDIF_OUT
1
3
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
1
3
3 Ground

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JAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio out put cable with the PC
front panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
Pin Assignment
1 Mic in/center&bass
2 Ground
3 Reserved
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 Rightlinein/Rear
speaker Right
12 Right line in/Rear
speaker Right
13 Left line in/Rear
speaker Left
1
13
2
14
14 Left line in/Rear
speaker Left
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 showthe message on next
boot-up.
Pin Assignment
1 Caseopensignal
12
2 Ground

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J1394A1 (optional): Header for 1394 Firewire Port at Front Panel
Pin Assignment
1 A+
2 A-
3 Ground
4 Ground
5 B+
6 B-
7 +12V
8 +12V
9 Key
1
2
9
10
10 Ground
J1394V1 (optional): Power Source for 1394 Firewire Port
This header allows usertoconnect the digitalimage device, like DV, D8, or V8,
etc.
13
Pin 1-2 Close
+3.3V for 1394 chipset.
(Default)
13
13
Pin 2-3 close
+3.3V SB for 1394 chipset.

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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS saf e setting
and the CMOS data, please carefully followthe procedures to avoid damaging
the motherboard.
1
3
Pin 1-2 Clo se:
Normal Operati on (default).
13
13
Pin 2-3 Clo se:
Clear CMOS data.
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC powerline.
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 CMOSdata.
JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connectthe audio sourcefrom the variety devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc..
Pin Assignment
1 Left channel
input l
2 Ground
3 Ground
1
4
4 Right channel
input