Biostar TF570 User guide

TF570 SLI Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................. 1
1.1 Be fore Yo u Start................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Checklist................................................................ 1
1.3 MotherboardFeatures.......................................................... 2
1.4 Re ar Panel Co nne cto rs (for Ve r 5.x) ....................................... 4
1.5 Re ar Panel Co nne cto rs (for Ve r 6.x )....................................... 4
1.6 Motherboard Layout (for Ver 5.x ).......................................... 5
1.7 Motherboard Layout (for Ver 6.x ).......................................... 6
Chapter 2: Hardware Installa tion .............................. 7
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................ 7
2.2 FAN Headers........................................................................ 9
2.3 Installing System Memory.....................................................10
2.4 Connectors and Slots ............................................................12
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ......................14
3.1 How to Setup J umpers..........................................................14
3.2 Detail Se ttings.....................................................................14
Chapter 4: NVIDIA RAID Functions.........................24
4.1 Operation System................................................................24
4.2 Raid Arrays.........................................................................24
4.3 How RAID Works.................................................................24
Chapter 5: OverClock Quick Guide ..........................28
5.1 T-Power Introduction...........................................................28
5.2 T-Powe r BIOS Fe ature .........................................................29
5.3 T-Powe r Windows Fe ature ...................................................37
Chapter 6: Useful Help ..............................................46
6.1 Driver Installation Note .......................................................46
6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code........................................................47
6.3 Extra Information................................................................47
6.4 Troubleshooting...................................................................49
6.5 BIOS Post Code List..............................................................50
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language ................52
German................................................................................................52
France..................................................................................................54
Italian..................................................................................................56
Spanish ................................................................................................58
Portuguese...........................................................................................60
Polish...................................................................................................62
RUSSIAN...............................................................................................64
ARABIC................................................................................................66
JAPANESE............................................................................................68

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 BEFORE YOU START
Tha nk you for choo sing our pro duct. Be fore yo u start installing the
mo the rboa rd , plea se make su re you fo llo w the ins tru ctio ns be lo w:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
s uf ficie nt li gh ting .
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
be fo re ope ra tion.
Befo re you take the mo the rboa rd ou t f rom a n ti-s ta tic
bag, ground yourself properly by touching anysafely
grounde d appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avo id tou ch ing the compone nts o n m o the rboa rd o r the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge , do not try to be nd or flex the board.
Do no t lea ve any unfastened small pa rts 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 wa ter.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable X 1
Se ria l ATA Cab le X 1
Se ria l ATA Po we r Cab le X 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
Use r’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
SLI Bridge X1
FDD Cable X 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/P DI F ou t Ca ble X 1 (op tiona l)

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1.3 MOT HERBOARD FEAT URES
Ve r 5.x Ve r 6.x
CPU
Socket AM2
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 /
Sempron processors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Trans port and Cool=n=Quiet
Socket AM2
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 /
Sempron processors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Trans port and Cool=n=Quiet
FSB Support HyperTransport
Supports up to 1 GHz Bandwidth
Support HyperTransport
Supports up to 1 GHz Bandwidth
Chipset nForce 570 SLI nForce 570 SLI
SuperI/O
ITE 8716F
Provides themost commonl
y
us e d l e
g
ac
y
Su
p
e
r
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Environment Control initiatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
ITE 8716F
Provides the most commonly used legacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Environment Control initiatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
Main
Memory
DIMM Slots x 4
Eac h DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2memorymodule
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
DIMM Slots x 4
Eac h DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2memorymodule
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
IDE
Integrated IDEController
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
Integrated IDEController
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
SA TA II
IntegratedSerial ATA Controller
Datatransfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0specificationcompliant.
IntegratedSerial ATA Controller
Datatransfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0specificationcompliant.
LAN Marvell 88E1116 PHY x2
10 / 100 Mb/s and 1Gb/s Auto-Negotiation
Marvell 88E1116 PHY x2
10 / 100 Mb/s and 1Gb/s Auto-Negotiation

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Ve r 5.x Ve r 6.x
Sound
Realtek ALC888
7.1 c hannels audio out
Supports HD Audio
Realtek ALC861VD
5.1 c hannels audio out
Supports HD Audio
PCI slot x3 PCI slot x3
PCI Express x16 slot x2 PCI Express x16 slot x2Slots
PCI Express x 1 slot x2 PCI Express x 1 slot x2
Floppy connector x1 Floppy connector x1
Printer Port connector x1 Printer Port connector x1
IDE Connector x1 IDE Connector x1
SA TA C onnect or x6 SA TA C onne ct or x 6
Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD-in C onnec tor x1 CD-in Connec tor x1
S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1
System Fan header x3 System Fan header x3
Chassis open header (optional) x1 Chassis open header (optional) x1
CMOS clear header x1 CMOS clear header x1
USB connector x2 USB connector x2
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1
Power Connector (8pin) x1 Power Connector (8pin) x1
On Board
Connector
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
S e ri al Po rt x 1
LAN port x2
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x6
PS/2Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
S e ri al Po rt x 1
LAN port x2
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x3
Board Size 244 mm (W) x 305 mm (L) 244 mm (W) x 305 mm (L)
Special
Features
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 / 5 support
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 / 5 support
OS Support
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
BiostarReserves the right to add or remove
support for anyOS With orwithout notice.
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
BiostarReserves the right to add or remove
support for anyOS With orwithout notice.

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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECT ORS (FOR VER 5.X)
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Center
Rear
Side
PS /2
Mou s e
PS/ 2
Keyboar d
USBX2
LAN
COM1 USBX2 USB X2
LAN
1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECT ORS (FOR VER 6.X)
PS /2
Mouse
PS/ 2
Keyboard
USBX2
LAN
CO M1 U SB X2
Li ne In /
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
USBX2
LAN

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1.6 MOT HERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 5.X)
J KBM S1
JU SB 3
JAUDIO2
BIOS
PEX 1_1
FDD1
BAT1
JCOM1
JUSBV2
JCDIN1
Codec
JSPDIF_ OUT
JAT XP WR2
JPRNT1
PCI1
Su
p
er I/ O
JUSBV1 JUSB2 J USB1
DDR2A1
JNFAN1
JC I1 (op ti onal)
JCMOS1
JPANEL1
IDE1
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
SA TA 6
JSF AN2
JD D RII_2. 4V
DDR2B1 DDR2B2 DDR2A2
JKB M SV 1
PE X16_1
PEX 1
_
2
PCI3
PCI2
nForce
570 SLI
SATA5
SA TA 4
JAUDIOF1
PWRSW1RSTSW1
JUSBLAN1
JSF AN1
LAN
SATA3SA TA 2SATA1
JUSBLAN2
LAN
PE X16_2
LE D1 LE D2
DEBUG L ED
( Opti o nal)
JAT XP WR3
Not e: represents the 1■st pin.

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1.7 MOT HERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 6.X)
J KBM S1
JU SB 3
JAUDIO1
BIOS
PEX 1_1
FDD1
BAT1
JCOM1
JUSBV2
JCDIN1
Codec
JSPDIF_ OUT
JAT XP WR2
JPRNT1
PCI1
Su
p
er I/ O
JUSBV1 JUSB2 J USB1
DDR2A1
JNFAN1
JC I1 (op ti onal)
JCMOS1
JPANEL1
IDE1
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
SA TA 6
JSF AN2
JD D RII_2. 4V
DDR2B1 DDR2B2 DDR2A2
JKB M SV 1
PE X16_1
PEX 1
_
2
PCI3
PCI2
nForce
570 SLI
SATA5
SA TA 4
JAUDIOF1
PWRSW1RSTSW1
JUSBLAN1
JSF AN1
LAN
SATA3SA TA 2SATA1
JUSBLAN2
LAN
PE X16_2
LE D1 LE D2
DEBUG L ED
( Opti o nal)
JAT XP WR3
Not e: represents the 1■st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INST ALLING CENT RAL 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.
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 connectormay 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 Heade r
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
1 4
JCFAN1
4 Smart Fan
Control (By Fan)
JSFAN1/JSFAN2: System Fan Header
JNFAN1: North Bridge Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
1 3
13
JNFAN1
JSFAN1
JS FAN2
3 FAN RPM
rate sense
Note:
The JCFAN1、JSFAN 1/J SF AN2 a nd JN FAN1 sup por t 4-pin an d 3- pi n h ea d co nn ector .
Whe n co nn ecti ng wit h wires o nto c on nect or s, ple ase not e t hat t he r e d wir e is th e p ositi ve
and sho uld be c on nec ted to pin #2, an d t he blac k wir e is Gr oun d an d sh ould be
conn ecte d t o GND.

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2.3 INST ALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DDR2A1
DDR2B1
DDR2B2 DDR2A2
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. Mem ory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module Total Memory Size
DDR2A1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DDR2B1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DDR2A2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DDR2B2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
Max is 4GB.
C. D ual Ch annel Mem ory in stallation
To trigger the Dual Channelf unction of the motherboard, the memory module
must meet the following requirements:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the f ollowing
table.
Dual Channel Status DDR2A1 DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2
Enabled O O X X
Enabled X X O O
Enabled O O 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 CONNECT ORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Fl oppy Di sk C onne ctor
The motherboard prov ides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk ty pes. This connector supports the
prov idedf loppy drive ribbon cables.
1
33
2
34
ID E1: Hard Di sk C onne ctor
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that prov ides PIO Mode
0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133f unctionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so y ou can connect
up to two hard disk driv es.
1
39
2
40

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PEX16_1/PEX16_2: PCI-Express x16Slot
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per
direction, f or an aggregate of 8GB/s totally.
-These two PCI-Express x16 slots are reserved for graphics or video cards.
The design of this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards
using NVIDIA’s SLI technology with multiple displays.
-To configure for SLI, follow the instructions that come with the SLI kit.
PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express x1 slots
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Data transf er 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 ov er the traditional PCI architecture.
PEX1_1
PEX 16
_
1
PEX1_2
PEX 16
_
2
PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots
This motherboard is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI stands f or
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI1
PCI3
PCI2

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUM PERS SETUP
3.1 HOW T O SET UP 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 DET AIL SET T IN G S
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 f ront
panel switch functions.
SLP
PWR_
LED
On/Off
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
-
-
1
916
8
Pin Assignment Functio n Pin Assignment Functio n
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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J ATXPW R1 : A TX P o we r S ou rce C onne ct o r
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
1
12
13
24
Pin Assignment P in Assignment
13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Gr oun d 3 Gr oun d
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Gr oun d 5 Gr oun d
18 Gr oun d 6 + 5V
19 Gr oun d 7 Gr oun d
20 NC 8 PW_ OK
21 + 5V 9 Stand b y Vol t ag e+ 5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Gr oun d 12 + 3.3V
J ATXPW R2 : A TX P o we r S ou rce C onne ct o r
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 +12V
4 +12V
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
5
8
1
4
8 Ground

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JKBMSV1: Power Source Selection Headers for Keyboard/Mouse
Pin 1-2 Close:
JKBMSV1: +5V for PS/2 key board and mouse。
Pin 2-3 Close:
JKBMSV1: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V standby
v oltage.
13
Pin 1-2 close
13
13
Pin 2-3 close
JUSB1/JUSB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC f ront 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 JUSB1
10 NC

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J USB V1 /J USB V 2: Po we r So urce He a de rs f o r USB P o rts
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at f ront panel (JUSB1/JUSB2).
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at rear panel (JUSBLAN1/JUSBLAN2).
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2) are powered by +5V
standby v oltage.
JUSBV2: USB ports at rear panel (JUSBLAN1/JUSBLAN2) are powered by
+5V standby voltage.
31
1
3
Pin 1-2 close
JUSBV1
JUSBV 2
1
3
13
3
1
1
3
Pin 2-3 close
Note:
In order to s upport this f unctio n “P ower-On s yst em vi a USB devic e,” “JUSBV1 / JUSB V2”
jump er ca p sh ould be pl ac ed on Pin 2-3 i n di vidu all y.
JAUDIO F1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC f ront
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 Right line out
7 Reserved
8 Key
9 Left line ou
10 LFT Line Out
19
210

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JC DIN1: CD-RO M Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source f rom thev ariaty dev ices,
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
JCMOS1:ClearCMOS Header
By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS saf e setting
and the CMOS data, please carefully f ollow the procedures to avoid damaging
the motherboard.
13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
13
13
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
※Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remov e AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait f orf ive seconds.
4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset y our desired password or clear the CMOS data.