Biostar NF61V Micro AM2 SE User guide

NF61V Micro AM2 / NF61S Micro AM2
Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................... 1
1.1 Before You Start ................................................................................1
1.2 Package Checklist.............................................................................1
1.3 Motherboard Features......................................................................2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors .....................................................................3
1.5 Motherboard Layout ........................................................................4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation............................ 5
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU).......................................5
2.2 FAN Headers......................................................................................7
2.3 Installing System Memory ................................................................8
2.4 Connectors and Slots .......................................................................10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup.................... 12
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers ....................................................................12
3.2 Detail Settings..................................................................................12
Chapter 4: RAID Functions ................................... 19
4.1 Operation System............................................................................19
4.2 Raid Arrays ......................................................................................19
4.3 How RAID Works.............................................................................19
Chapter 5: Useful Help .......................................... 21
5.1 Driver Installation Note .................................................................21
5.2 Award BIOS Beep Code ..................................................................22
5.3 Extra Information ...........................................................................22
5.4 Troubleshooting...............................................................................24
Chapter 6: WarpSpeeder™.................................... 25
6.1 Introduction .....................................................................................25
6.2 System Requirement .......................................................................25
6.3 Installation .......................................................................................26
6.4 WarpSpeeder™.................................................................................27
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language............... 34
German .................................................................................................................34
France....................................................................................................................36
Italian ....................................................................................................................38
Spanish ..................................................................................................................40
Portuguese............................................................................................................42
Polish .....................................................................................................................44
Russian ..................................................................................................................46
Arabic ....................................................................................................................48
Japanese................................................................................................................50

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 BEFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable X 1
HDD Cable X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
Serial ATA Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/PDIF Cable X 1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Switch Cable X 1 (optional)
Printer Port Cable X 1 (optional)

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
NF61V MICRO AM2 NF61S MICRO AM2
CPU
Socket AM2
AMD Sempron / Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX /
Althlon 64 X2 processors
Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet
Socket AM2
AMD Sempron / Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX /
Althlon 64 X2 processors
Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet
FSB Supports up to 1GHz Bandwidth Supports up to 1GHz Bandwidth
Chipset MCP61V MCP61S
Super I/O
ITE 8716F
Provides the most commonly used legacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
ITE 8716F
Provides the most commonly used legacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Main
Memory
DIMM Slots x 2
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 2GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800
DIMM Slots x 2
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 2GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800
Graphics Integrated in MCP61V Chipset
Max Shared Video Memory is 128MB
Integrated in MCP61S Chipset
Max Shared Video Memory is 128MB
IDE
Integrated IDE Controller
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4
Integrated IDE Controller
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4
SATA II
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
LAN Realtek 8201CL PHY
10 / 100 Mb/s Auto-Negotiation
Realtek 8201CL PHY
10 / 100 Mb/s Auto-Negotiation
Sound
ALC861
8 channels audio out
Intel High-Definition Audio support
ALC861
8 channels audio out
Intel High-Definition Audio support
PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2
PCI Express x16 slot (x1 Speed) x1 PCI Express x 16 slot (x8 Speed) x1Slots
PCI Express x 1 slot x1 PCI Express x 1 slot x1
Floppy connector x1 Floppy connector x1
IDE Connector x1 IDE Connector x1
SATA2 Connector x2 SATA2 Connector x2
Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1
S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1
On Board
Connector
System Fan header x2 System Fan header x2

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CMOS clear header x1 CMOS clear header x1
USB connector x2 USB connector x2
Printer Port Connector x1 Printer Port Connector x1
Chassis open header(Optional) x1 Chassis open header(Optional) x1
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
Serial Port x1
VGA port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x6
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
Serial Port x1
VGA port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x6
Board Size 205 x 244 (mm) Micro ATX Size Board 205 x 244 (mm) Micro ATX Size Board
Special
Features
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 support
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 support
OS Support
Windows 2000 / XP
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.
Windows 2000 / XP
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
USBX2USBX2
LAN
COM1 VGA
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Center
Rear
Side

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JKBMS1
JCOM1
JVGA1
JUSB1
JUSBLAN1
AUDIO1
LAN
Codec
JCDIN1 JSPDIF_OUT1 JPRNT1
FDD1
Super I/O
BIOS
JPANEL1
JSFAN1
JUSB3
JUSB2
JCMOS1
JUSBV2
JSATA2 JSATA1
IDE1
DIMMA1 DIMMB1
JDDRII_22V1
Socket A M2
JATXPWR2
JUSBV1
JATXPWR1
JNFAN1
PCI-EX1_1
PCI1
PCI2
BAT1
JAUDIOF1
JCI1(Optional )
JCFAN1
PCI-EX16
MCP61V
or
MCP61S
Note: represents the 1■st 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 A from the socket and then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on
CPU should point towards 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.
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.

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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
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
14
JCFAN1
4 Smart Fan
Control (By Fan)
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
JNFAN1: North Bridge Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
13
1
3
JNFAN1
JSFAN
1
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The JCFAN1、JSFAN1 and JNFAN1 support 4-pin and 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
A. Memory Modules
DIMMA
1
DIMMB1
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.

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B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module Total Memory Size
DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB *1
DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB *1
Max memory 2GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory installation
To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module
must meet the following requirements:
Install memory module of the same density in pair, shown in the following table.
Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1
Disabled O X
Disabled X O
Enabled O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)

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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.
133
234
IDE1: Hard Disk Connector
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode
0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect
up to two hard disk drives.
1
39
2
40

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PCI-Ex1_1: 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-Express x16 Slot (x1 Speed)(for NF61V MICRO
AM2)
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 250MB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 500MB/s totally.
PCI-Ex16: PCI-Express x16 Slot (x8 Speed)(for NF61S MICRO
AM2)
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 4GB/s totally.
PCI-EX1_1
PCI-EX16
PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 2 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.
PCI1
PCI2

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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
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button and speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front
panel switch functions.
SLP
PWR_LED
On/Off
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
-
-
1
216
15
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 Sleep control
2 N/A 10 Ground
Sleep button
3 N/A 11 N/A N/A
4 Speaker
Speaker
Connector
12 Power LED (+)
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
Hard drive
LED 14 Power LED (-)
Power LED
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control Reset button 16 Ground Power-on button

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JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
1
12
13
24
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V
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
12
34
4Ground

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JUSB2/JUSB3: 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
19
210
JUSB2 JUSB3
10 NC
JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSBLAN1.
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3).
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: USB ports at JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby voltage.
JUSBV2: USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered by +5V
standby voltage.
1
3
1
3
Pin 1-2 close
13
1
3
JUSBV2
JUSBV1
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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JAUDIOF1: 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
2 Ground
3 Mic power
4 Audio power
5 Right line
out
6 Ground
7 Reserved
8 Key
9 Left line out
10 Ground
1
9
2
10
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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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).
13
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS
data.
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC 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.
JCI1: Chassis Open Header (Optional)
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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JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
125
2
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy
9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5
JSATA1~JSATA2: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
14 7
JSATA1 JSATA2
7 Ground

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Header for Memory over-voltage: JDDRII_22V1
When processing Memory over-voltage, please place the jumper to pin2-3
Closed. The Default setting is Pin 1-2 Closed.
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal status (default).
1
3
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
Memory voltage 2.2V.
Note:
1. When “JDDRII_2.2V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 1-2, memory voltage
can be manually adjusted in CMOS setup screen.
2. When “JDDRII_2.2V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 2-3, memory voltage
will be fixed at 2.2V automatically, and can’t be adjusted under COMS
setup.
Before setting memory over-voltage, please ensure that your DDR2 supports up
to 2.2V. (Consult your DDR2 supplier)
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