Biostar TForce P965 Ver 5.x User guide

TForce P965 Setup Manual
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................. 1
1.1 Be fore You Start................................................................... 1
1.2 Package Checklist................................................................ 1
1.3 MotherboardFeatures.......................................................... 2
1.4 Re ar Panel Co nne ctors (for Ve r 5.x) ....................................... 4
1.5 Re ar Panel Co nne ctors (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 Installation.............................. 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: OverClock Quick Guide ..........................21
4.1 T-Power Introduction...........................................................21
4.2 T-Powe r BIOS Fe ature .........................................................22
4.3 T-Powe r Windows Fe ature ...................................................30
Chapter 5: Useful Help .............................................39
5.1 Driver Installation Note .......................................................39
5.2 Award BIOS Beep Code........................................................40
5.3 Extra Information................................................................40
5.4 Troubleshooting...................................................................42
Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language ................44
German................................................................................................44
France..................................................................................................46
Italian..................................................................................................48
Spanish ................................................................................................50
Portuguese...........................................................................................52
Polish...................................................................................................54
RUSSIAN...............................................................................................56
ARABIC................................................................................................58
JAPANESE............................................................................................60

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 BEFORE YOU START
Tha nk you for choo sing our product. Be fore yo u sta rt 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 m o the rboa rd ou t f rom a n ti-s ta tic
bag, ground yourself properlyby 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 mo the rboa rd o r the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Ho ld the boa rd
on the edge, do not try to be nd or flex the board.
Do not lea ve 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 wate r.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable X 1
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
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
S/P DI F out 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
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium D /
Pentium 4 / Celeron D processor up to 3. 8 GHz
S u p p o rts H y pe r -T h re a d i n g / Ex ec u t e D is a bl e Bi t /
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel
Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64
Technology / Virtualization Tec hnology
LGA 775
Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium D /
Pentium 4 / Celeron D processor up to 3. 8 GHz
S u p p o rts H y pe r -T h re a d i n g / Ex ec u t e D is a bl e Bi t /
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel
Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64
Technology / Virtualization Tec hnology
FSB 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz 533 / 800 / 1066 MHz
Chipset Intel P965
Intel ICH8
Intel P965
Intel ICH8
SuperI/O
ITE 8712F
Provides themost commonly usedlegacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Environment Control initiatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
ITE 8712F
Provides themost commonly usedlegacy 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 256MB / 512MB / 1GB /
2GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 8GB
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 256MB / 512MB / 1GB /
2GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 8GB
Dual Channel Mode DDR2memorymodule
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not
supported
IDE
VIA VT6410
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
VIA VT6410
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
SA TA 2
IntegratedSerial ATA Controller
Datatransfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0specificationcompliant.
IntegratedSerial ATA Controller
Datatransfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0specificationcompliant.
LAN
Realtek RTL 8110SC
10 / 100 Mb/s and 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplexcapability
Realtek RTL 8110SC
10 / 100 Mb/s and 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplexcapability

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Ve r 5.x Ve r 6.x
Sound
Codec
ALC888
7.1 channels audio out
Intel High Definition Audio
ALC861VD
5.1 channels audio out
Intel High Definition Audio
PCI slot x3 PCI slot x3
PCI Express x 16 slot x1 PCI Express x 16 slot x1
PCI Express x 4 slot x1 PCI Express x 4 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
SA TA C onne ct or x4 SA TA C onnect or x4
Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD-in Connec tor(optional) x1 CD-in Connec tor(optional) x1
S/PDIF out connector x1 S/PDIF out connector x1
S/PDIF inconnector(optional) x1 S/PDIF inconnector(optional) x1
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan header x1
Sys tem Fan header x2 System Fan header x2
Clear CMOS header x1 Clear CMOS header x1
USB connector x2 USB connector x2
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) 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 Port x 1
LAN port x1
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x6
PS/2Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mouse x1
S e ri al Port x 1
LAN port x1
USB Port x6
Audio Jack x3
BoardSize 220 (W) x 305 (L) mm
ATX form Factor
220 (W) x 305 (L) mm
ATX form Factor
OS Support
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
BiostarReserves the right to add or remove
support foranyOS with or without notice.
Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA
BiostarReserves the right to add or remove
support foranyOS with or without notice.

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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECT ORS (FOR VER 5.X)
Lin e I n
Lin e O ut
Mi c I n
Ce nt er
Re ar
Si de
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1 USB X2 USB X2
LAN
US BX2
A u di o Ja ck
1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECT ORS (FOR VER 6.X)
PS/2
Mouse
PS/2
Keyboard
COM1 USBX2 USBX2
LAN
USBX2
Li ne In /
Surround
Lin e Ou t
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
Si nce t he au dio c hip s up por ts I ntel Hi g h D e fi nition Audi o Sp ecifi cati o n, the fu ncti o n o f e ach
audi o jac k c an be de fi ne d b y soft w are. Th e in put / out put fu nctio n of e ach au dio jac k l ist ed
abo ve r e prese nts t he def aul t setti ng . Ho we ver , wh en c on necti ng e xter nal micr op hon e t o t he
audi o p ort, pl eas e us e t he Line In (blue) an d M ic In (Pi nk) au dio jac k.

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1.6 MOT HERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 5.X)
PEX4
_
1
DDR2 _A1 DDR2 _B1
FDD1
PCI1
PCI2
JAT X PW R2
JCFAN1
JAT X PW R1
SATA 1
SATA3
COD EC
JCDIN1
(
O
p
tional
)
JS FA N1
LAN
BAT1
BIOS
Intel
ICH8
LGA775
CPU1
Intel
P965
JAUDIOF1
JKBMS1
JRJ45USB1
C
OM1
JAUDIO 1
JSP DIF_OUT 1
ID E 1
JCOM1
SATA2SATA4
DDR2 _A2 DDR2 _B2
IDE
Super
I/O
J PANEL1
RSTSW2
PWRSW1
PEX1
_
1
PCI3
JNFAN1
JC MOS 1
J PRNT 1
LE D2
LE D 1
JS P D IF_IN 1( Opt ional )
Not e: represents the 1■st pin.

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1.7 MOT HERBOARD LAYOUT (FOR VER 6.X)
PEX4
_
1
DDR2 _A1 DDR2 _B1
FDD1
PCI1
PCI2
JAT X PW R2
JCFAN1
JAT X PW R1
SATA 1
SATA3
COD EC
JCDIN1
(
O
p
tional
)
JS FA N1
LAN
BAT1
BIOS
Intel
ICH8
LGA775
CPU1
Intel
P965
JAUDIOF1
JKBMS1
JRJ45USB1
CO M1
JAUDIO 1
JSP DIF_OUT 1
ID E 1
JCOM1
SATA2SATA4
DDR2 _A2 DDR2 _B2
IDE
Super
I/O
J PANEL1
RSTSW2
PWRSW1
PEX1
_
1
PCI3
JNFAN1
JC MOS 1
J PRNT 1
LE D2
LE D 1
JS P D IF_IN 1( Opt ional )
Not e: represents the 1■st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INST ALLING CENT RAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Special Notice:
Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation
for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the
empty socket to ensure pin legs won’t be damaged.
Pin Ca p
Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise
the lever up to a 90-degree angle.

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Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on
CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge.The CPU will
fit only in the correct orientation.
Step 2-1:
Step 2-2:
Step 3: Hold the CPUdown firmly, and then lowerthe lever to locked
position to complete the installation.
Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it
on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into
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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 Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
1
4
JCFAN1
4 Smart Fan
Control
JSFAN1: System Fan He ader
JNFAN1: Northbridge Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
13
13
JSFAN1
JNFAN1
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The JNFAN1 a nd JSFAN1 s up por t 3-pin hea d c onn ect or. Wh en c on necti ng with wires
ont o connec tor s, pleas e n ote th at t he r e d wir e is th e p ositive a nd s hould be c onn ect ed t o
pin# 2, a nd th e bl ac k wir e is Gro und a nd s ho uld b e c onn ect ed t o GN D.

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2.3 INST ALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DD R2 _A1 DD R2 _B1 DD R2 _A2 DD R2 _B2
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. Mem ory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location DDR Module To t a l Me m o r y Size
DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB
Max is 8GB.

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B. Dual Channel Memory installation
To trigger the Dual Channel f 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 DDR2_A1 DDR2_A2 DDR2_B1 DDR2_B2
Enabled O X O X
Enabled X O X 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.
34
33 1
2
ID E1: Hard Di sk C onne ctor
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI 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, soy ou can connect
up to two hard disk driv es.
1
240
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PEX16_1: 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.
PEX4_1: PCI-Express x4Slot
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 1GB/s simultaneously per
direction, f or an aggregate of 2GB/s totally.
PEX1_1: PCI-Express Slot
-PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 250MB/s simultaneously per
direction, f or an aggregate of 500MB/s totally.
PEX16_1
PEX4_1
PEX1_1
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.
PCI3
PCI2
PCI1

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS 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 I NG 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.
1
9
8
16
SLP
PWR
_
LE D
On/Off
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
-
-
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 ATXP W R2 : A TX P o we r S ou rce C onne ct o r
JATXPWR2 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 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 ATXP W R1 : 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 Ground
12
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4 Ground

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JUSB3/JUSB4: 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
1
2
9
10
JUSB4 JUSB3
10 NC
JAUDIO F1: Front Panel Audio Heade r
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/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
JC DIN1: CD-RO M Audio-in Connector (O ptional)
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

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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.
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
13
1
3
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. Waitforfive 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.
SATA1/SATA2/SATA3/SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interf ace,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 T X-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
147
SATA3 S ATA1
SATA4 SATA2
7 Ground

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JSPDIF_O UT1 : Digi tal Au di o-ou t C onne ctor
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
13
3 Ground
JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-in Connector (Optional)
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_IN
13
3 Ground