Biostar TForce 590 SLI Deluxe User guide

TForce 590 SLI Deluxe 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......................................................................................6
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: NVIDIA RAID Functions ...................... 23
4.1 Operation System............................................................................23
4.2 Raid Arrays ......................................................................................23
4.3 How RAID Works.............................................................................23
CHAPTER 5: OverClock Quick Guide...................... 27
5.1: T-Power Introduction .....................................................................27
5.2: T-Power BIOS Feature....................................................................28
5.3 T-Power Windows Feature ............................................................36
Chapter 6: Useful Help .......................................... 45
6.1 Driver Installation Note .................................................................45
6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code ..................................................................46
6.3 Extra Information ...........................................................................46
6.4 Troubleshooting...............................................................................48
6.5 BIOS Post Code List .........................................................................49
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
FDD Cable X 1
HDD Round Cable X 1
Serial ATA Cable X 4
Serial ATA Power Cable X 4
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
SLI Bridge X1
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
SPEC
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
FSB Support HyperTransport Supports up to 1.3 GHz Bandwidth (by overclocking)
Chipset nForce SPP190 nForce 590 SLI
Super I/O
ITE 8712F / 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
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB
DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 4GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 / 800+
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
IDE
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.
LAN Marvell 88E1116 PHY x 2 10 / 100 Mb/s and 1Gb/s Auto-Negotiation
Sound Realtek ALC882 / ALC883 8 channels audio out
1394 VIA VT6307 / VT6308 Supports IEEE 1394a with Transfer rate up to 400 Mbps
PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards
PCI Express x16 slot x2 Supports PCI express x16 expansion cards
PCI Express x4 slot x1 Supports PCI express x4 expansion cards
Slots
PCI Express x 1 slot x1 Supports PCI express x1 expansion cards
Floppy connector x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives
Serial Port connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Serial port
Printer Port connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
IDE Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 IDE device
SATA Connector x5 Each connector supports 1 SATA devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function
S/PDIF in connector x1 Supports digital audio in function
S/PDIF out connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
On Board
Connector
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)

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SPEC
System Fan header x3 System Fan Power supply
CMOS clear header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports
1394 Connector x1 Each Connector supports 1 1394 Port
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (8pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
External SATA Connector x1
LAN port x2
USB Port x6
1394 Port x1
Audio Jack x6
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Connects to SATA device
Connects to RJ-45 ethernet cable
Connects to USB devices
Connects to 1394 devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Board Size 244 x 305 (mm) ATX Size Board
Special
Features
NVIDIA nTunes
RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 / 5 support
Tuning and monitoring system performance
Supports Raid 0 / 1 / 0+1 / 5 through SATA connector.
OS Support Windows 2000 / XP Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for
any OS With or without notice.
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
Line In
Line Out
Mic In
Center
Rear
Side
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
USBX2USBX2
LAN
1394
EXT. SATAX1
USBX2
LAN

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
JKBMS1
JAUDIO1
JUSBLAN1
BIOS
PEX1-1
PCI1
FDD1
BAT1
JUSB V2
JCDIN1
LAN
PHY
JAUDI OF1
JATXPWR2
JPRNT1
PCI2
1394
JUSB V1
JUSB2
JUSB1
DDR2A1
JSBFAN
JPANEL1
IDE1
JATXPWR1
JCFAN1
JSATA4
JSFAN1
JNFAN1
JDDRII_OV_2.3V
DDR2B1 DDR2B2 DDR2A2
Socket A M2
JCOM1
PEX16-1
PEX4-1
nForce
590 SLI
JSATA3
JSATA2
J1394 B1
JSPDIF_IN
RSTSW2
(o pt io nal)
PWRSW1
(o pt io nal)
J1394_USB1
ESATA X1
JUSBLAN2
JKBMSV1
PEX16-2
nForce
SPP 190
Super I/O
JSATA5
JCMOS1
J1394 V1
JSPDIF_OUT
LED_5SB
LED_DI MM
Codec
LAN
PHY
DEBUG LED
JSATA1
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.
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

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JNFAN1: North Bridge Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
31
JNFAN1
3 NIL
JSBFAN/ JSFAN1: System Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
31
31
JSBFAN
JSFAN1
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The JSBFAN/JSFAN1 and JNFAN1 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
A. Memory Modules
DDR2A1 DDR2B1 DDR2A2 DDR2B2
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.
B. Memory 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.

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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 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 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: Hard Disk Connectors
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 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.
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PEx16-1/ PEx16-2: 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.
PEx4-1: PCI-Express x4 slots
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Data transfer bandwidth up to 1.0GB/s per direction; 2.0GB/s in total.
PEX16-1
PEX1-1
PEX4-1
PEX16-2
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.
PCI2
PCI1

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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 24-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 (+) Power LED
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-) Hard drive
LED
14 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
JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power
supply.
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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 +12V
4 +12V
5 Ground
6 Ground
7 Ground
58
14
8 Ground

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JKBMSV1: Power Source Selection Headers for Keyboard/Mouse
Pin 1-2 Close:
JKBMSV1: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse。
Pin 2-3 Close:
JKBMSV1: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V standby
voltage.
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 front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
A
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
4 USB-
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
9
10
2
1
10 NC

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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 (JUSB1/JUSB2).
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: USB ports at JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby voltage.
JUSBV2: USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2) are powered by +5V
standby voltage.
3
1
Pin 1-2 close
13
13
JUSBV1
JUSBV2
3
1
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.
J1394B1: Header for 1394 Firewire Port at Front Panel
This header allows user to connect the digital image device, like DV, D8, or V8,
etc.
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

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J1394PWR1: Power Source for 1394 Firewire Port
Pin 1-2 Close:
J1394PWR1: +12V for 1394 Port at J1394B1.
Pin 2-3 Close:
J1394PWR1: 1394 header at J1394PWR1 are powered by +12V standby
voltage.
13
Pin 1-2 Close
+3.3V for 1394 chipset.
(Default)
13
13
Pin 2-3 close
+3.3V SB for 1394 chipset.
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/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
1
2
9
10
10 Left line out/
Speaker out Left

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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
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.
13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
13
13
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.

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JSATA1~JSATA5: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has 5 SATA connectors and an external SATA connector,
which satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec with transfer rate of 3GB/s.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
1
4
7
JSATA1
JSATA2
JSATA3
JSATA5 JSATA4
7 Ground
JSPDIF_OUT: 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_IN: 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