Biostar TF7025-M2 User manual

TF7050-M2/TF7025-M2 Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................... 3
1.1 Before You Start ............................................................................ 3
1.2 Package Checklist......................................................................... 3
1.3 Motherboard Features.................................................................. 4
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors (for TF7050-M2)..................................... 6
1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (for TF7025-M2) ..................................... 7
1.6 Motherboard Layout (for TF7050-M2)........................................ 8
1.7 Motherboard Layout (for TF7025-M2)........................................ 9
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ......................... 10
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)................................... 10
2.2 FAN Headers ............................................................................... 12
2.3 Installing System Memory........................................................... 13
2.4 Connectors and Slots ................................................................... 15
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ................... 17
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers................................................................. 17
3.2 Detail Settings ............................................................................. 17
Chapter 4: RAID Functions ................................... 25
4.1 Operation System........................................................................ 25
4.2 Raid Arrays.................................................................................. 25
4.3 How RAID Works......................................................................... 25
Chapter 5: OverClock Quick Guide ........................ 29
5.1 T-Power Introduction.................................................................. 29
5.2 T-Power BIOS Feature ................................................................ 30
5.3 T-Power Windows Feature......................................................... 38
Chapter 6: Useful Help ......................................... 47
6.1 Driver Installation Note.............................................................. 47
6.2 Aw ard BIOS Beep Code .............................................................. 48
6.3 Extra Information ....................................................................... 48
6.4 Troubleshooting........................................................................... 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
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
HDD Cable X 1
Serial ATA Cable X 1
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 (optional)
S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
TF7050-M2 TF7025-M2
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 Transport 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 Transport and Cool=n=Quiet
FSB Supports up to 1 GHz Bandwidth
Support HyperTransport
Supports up to 1 GHz Bandwidth
Support HyperTransport
Chipset GeForce 7050PV/NF630a GeForce 7025/NF630a
Super I/O
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
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
DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 4GB
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 400/ 533 / 667 / 800
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 4GB
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 400/ 533 / 667 / 800
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
Graphics Integrated in GeForce 7050PV/NF630a Chipset
Max Shared Video Memory is 256MB
Integrated in GeForce 7025/NF630a Chipset
Max Shared Video Memory is 256MB
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 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
LAN
Realtek RTL 8111B PHY / 8101E PHY (optional)
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation (Gigabit
bandwidth is for RTL 8111B PHY only)
Half / Full duplex capability
Realtek RTL 8111B PHY / 8101E PHY (optional)
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation (Gigabit
bandwidth is for RTL 8111B PHY only)
Half / Full duplex capability

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TF7050-M2 TF7025-M2
Sound
ALC888 (Ver 5.x) / ALC861VD (Ver 6.x)
7.1 channels audio out (Ver 5.x) /
5.1 channels audio out (Ver 6.x)
High Definition Audio
2 channels audio out for HDMI Audio
ALC888 (Ver 5.x) / ALC861VD (Ver 6.x)
7.1 channels audio out (Ver 5.x) /
5.1 channels audio out (Ver 6.x)
High Definition Audio
PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2
PCI Express x16 slot x1 PCI Express x16 slot x1
Slots
PCI Express x 1 slot x1 PCI Express x 1 slot x1
Floppy connector x1 Floppy connector x1
Printer Port connector x1 Printer Port connector x1
IDE Connector x1 IDE Connector x1
SATA Connector x4 SATA Connector x4
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
S/PDIF in connector (Optional) x1 S/PDIF in connector (Optional) x1
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1
System Fan header x3 System Fan header x3
CMOS clear header x1 CMOS clear header x1
USB connector x3 USB connector x3
Serial port Connector x1 Serial port Connector x1
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1
On Board
Connector
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
S-Video port x1
HDMI port x1
VGA port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack (for Ver 5.x) x6
Audio Jack (for Ver 6.x) x3
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
VGA port x1
DVI-D port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack (for Ver 5.x) x6
Audio Jack (for Ver 6.x) x3
Board Size 235 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) 235 mm(W) x 244 mm(L)
Special
Features RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 support RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 support
OS Support
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.

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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR TF7050-M2)
XPS/2 Mouse Port YPS/2 Keyboard Port
ZS-Video TV-Out Port
Transmit analog video signals to TV or any other display panels equipped with S-Video
input.
[HDMI Port
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface
capable of transmitting uncompressed streams to an AV receiver or any compatible digital
audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television.
\D-Sub VGA Port
Transmit analog video signals to computer monitor or any other display panels equipped
with D-Sub VGA input.
]USB 2.0 Port x 4 ^RJ-45 LAN Port
_Audio Jack x 6 (for Ver 5.x) / Audio Jack x 3 (for Ver 6.x)
Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel/8-Channel
Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange Center/Subwoofer
Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Grey Side Speaker Out
NOTE: The GeForce 7050PV/NF630a chipset uses the same channel to control S-Video and
D-Sub for transmitting analog video signals, so these ports cannot work simultaneously.

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1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR TF7025-M2)
XPS/2 Mouse Port YPS/2 Keyboard Port
ZDVI-D VGA Port
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface transmitting digital video signals to
digital display devices such as flat panel LCDs or digital projectors. The DVI-D connector
allows digital signals transmission only.
[D-Sub VGA Port
Transmit analog video signals to computer monitor or any other display panels equipped
with D-Sub VGA input.
\USB 2.0 Port x 4 ]RJ-45 LAN Port
^Audio Jack x 6 (for Ver 5.x) / Audio Jack x 3 (for Ver 6.x)
Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel/8-Channel
Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange Center/Subwoofer
Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Grey Side Speaker Out

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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR TF7050-M2)
JKBMS1
JTVOUT1 JHDMI VGA
JUSB1
JUSBLAN1
JAUDIO2
(for Ver 5.x)
JAUDIOF1
Codec
JCDIN1
Super I/O
JPRNT1
JCOM1
JUSB2 JUSB3 JUSB4
JSFAN1
JSFAN2
JPANEL1
PWRSW1 RSTSW1
SATA3 SATA4
SATA2SATA1
BIOS
FDD1
IDE1
JATXPWR1
DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMA2
JCFAN1
Socket A M2
GeForce
7050PV/
aNF630
LAN
JNFAN1
PCI1
PCI2
PEX1_1
PEX16_1
JSPDIF_OUT1JSPDIF_IN1
BAT1
JCMOS1
JATXPWR2
LED_D1 LED_D2
JUSBV1
JUSBV2
JAUDIO1
(for Ver 6.x)
Note: represents the 1■st pin.

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1.7 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR TF7025-M2)
JKBMS1
VGA
JUSB1
JUSBLAN1
JAUDI O2
(for Ver 5.x)
JAUDIOF1
Codec
JCDIN1
Super I/O
JPRNT1
JCOM1
JUSB2 JUSB3 JUSB4
JSFAN1
JSFAN2
JPANEL1
PWRSW1 R STSW1
SATA3 SATA4
SATA2SATA 1
BIOS
FDD1
IDE1
JATXPWR1
DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMB2 DIMMA2
JCFAN1
Socket A M2
GeForce
7025 /
aNF630
LAN
JNFAN1
PCI1
PCI2
PEX1_1
PEX16_1
JSPDIF_OUT1JSPDIF_IN1
BAT1
JCMOS1
JATXPWR2
LED_D1 LED_D2
JUSBV1
JUSBV2
JAUDIO1
(for Ver 6.x)
DVI-D
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
3FAN RPM rate
sense
1
4
4 Smart Fan
Control (By Fan)
JNFAN1: North Bridge Fan Header
JSFAN1/JSFAN2: System Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
13
JSFAN2
1
3
JNFAN1
JSFAN1
1
3
3FANRPM
rate sense
Note:
The JCFAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. The JSFAN1/JSFAN2 and JNFAN1
support 3-pin head connectors. 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
DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2
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 DDR2 Module Total Memory Size
DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
Max is 4GB.
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 pairs, shown in the following table.
Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2
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 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 PCI 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.
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3940

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PEX16_1: 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.
PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 slots
-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.
PEX1_1
PEX16_1
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.
18
16
SLP
PWR_LED
On/Off
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
9
-
-
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
1
3
2
4
4 Ground

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JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: 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
10 NC
1
2
9
10
JUSB2
JUSB3
JUSB4
JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1.
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4).
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby
voltage.
JUSBV2: USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4) are powered by
+5V standby voltage.
3
1
1
3
Pin 1-2 close
JUSBV1
JUSBV2
1
1
3
3
3
1
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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SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
147
SATA1
SATA2 SATA4
SATA3
7 Ground
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 Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
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
1
4
4 Right Channel
Input