Biostar TForce4 U AM2 User manual

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PACKAGE CHECKLIST
FDD Cable x 1
HDD Cable x 1
User’s Manual x 1
Overclock Guide x 1
Serial ATA Cable x 2
Fully Setup Driver CD x 1
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x 1
SPDIF Cable x 1 (optional)
USB 2.0 Cable x 1 (optional)
IEEE 1394A Cable x 1 (optional)

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PACKAGE CHECKLIST ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... I
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATIONS ............................................................................................................................................................. 3
2.1 CPU ASSEMBLY .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
A. Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
B. About FAN Headers.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................3
2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
A. DDR Modules..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
B. Memory Space................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
C. DDR Installation Notice................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
D. Know your CPU version................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................4
2.3 PERIPHERALS ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
A. Card and I/O Slots:.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................5
B. Connectors and Headers:.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3: NVIDIA RAID FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 OPERATION SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.2 RAID ARRAYS ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.3 HOW RAID WORKS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
4.2 EXTRA INFORMATION ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
A. BIOS Update.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
B. CPU Overheated...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
GERMAN........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
FRENCH............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 17
ITALIAN ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
SPANISH............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
PORTUGUESE ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
POLAND............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 21
RUSSIAN ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
ARABIC ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23
JAPANESE ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 24

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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
CPU
Supports Socket 939.
Supports AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 /Athlon 64 X2 processors.
Supports AMD Sempron processor.
AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 and 64 bit computing.
Supports HyperTransport and AMD Cool’n’Quiet Technology.
Chipset
NVIDIA nForce4 for TForce4.
NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra for TForce4 Ultra.
Both support:
!Supports NVIDIA Firewall.
!Supports Gigabit Ethernet.
!Supports NVIDIA nTune Utility.
!Supports NVIDIA Secure Networking Processor.
Operating Systems
Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
Note: Does not support Windows 98SE and Windows ME.
Dimensions
ATX Form Factor: 23.4cm (W) x 29.35cm (L)
Main Memory
Supports Dual Channel DDR.
Supports DDR333 and DDR400.
Maximum memory space is 4GB, supporting 4 DIMM sockets.
Serial ATA
nForce4 Ultra supports SATA 2.0 specification, with data transfer rates up to
3Gb/s.
nForce4 supports SATA 1.0 specification, with data transfer rates up to 1.5Gb/s.
Super I/O
Chip: ITE IT8712F.
Environment Control initiatives,
!H/W Monitor
!Fan Speed Controller
!ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
IDE
2 on-board connectors support 4 IDE disk drives.
Supports PIO mode 0~4, Block Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 bus master
mode.
AC’97 Audio Sound Codec
Chip: ALC850, supports 8 channels audio output.
IEEE 1394A Chip
Chip: VIA VT6307, supports 2 ports with transfer up to 400Mb/s.
Gigabit Ethernet LAN
NVIDIA Gigabit MAC + VITESSE Gigabit PHY VSC8201.
Supports ACPI power management.
Supports NVIDIA StreamThru technology
!Isochronous controller paired with Hyper Transport results in fastest
networking performance.
Security
NVIDIA Firewall technology
!Native firewall solution protects the PC from intruders by filtering
unauthorized traffic.
NVIDIA Active Armor (Only for nForce4 Ultra)
!Enhances network security, and provides users with an environment
both fast and secure.
NVIDIA RAID Technology
RAID 0 disk striping for highest system and application performance.
RAID 1 disk mirroring support for fault tolerance
Support for both SATA and ATA-133 disk controller standards.
RAID 0+1 disk striping and mirroring for highest performance with fault
tolerance.
Internal On-board Slots and Connectors
One PCI-Express X16 slot.
One Xtreme Graphics slot.
One SPDIF-Out connector.
One CD-ROM audio-in connector.
Two PCI-Express X1 slots.
Two Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE connectors.
Three PCI slots.
Four SATA ports.
Back Panel I/O Connectors and Ports
1 Printer Port.
1 RJ-45 LAN jack.
1 PS/2 Mouse Port.
1 PS/2 Keyboard Port.
1 1394A Firewire Port.
1 Serial Port. (COM2 is optional.)
4 USB 2.0 Ports.
6 audio ports support 8 channels audio-out facilities.

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1.2 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS
JKBMS1 JUSBLAN1
COM1
JCOM1
COM2
JCOM2
(optional)
JPRNT1
J1394 _USB1 EARPHONEJACK1
JAUDIO2
JK BMSV1 J1394_USBV1
J1394PWR1
JATXPWR2
JATXPWR1
PCI-EX16
XGP1
PCI1 PCI3 PCI2
BIOS
DIMM2
DIMM4
DIMM1
DIMM3
IDE2 IDE1
JSATA1
JSATA2
JSATA3
JSATA4
FDD1
JCMOS1
JUSBV1
JCI1
JCFAN1
JNBFAN1
PCI-EX x1
PEX1-2
PCI-EX x1
PEX1-1
JUSB3
JUSB2
JUSB1
J1394A1
JSFAN1
JSPDIF_OUT
JCDIN1
BAT1
JPANEL1
Codec
nForce4
or
nForce4
Ultra
Giga LAN
IEEE 1394
Chip
Super I/O
LED_D1
LED_D2
LED_DIMM
LED_ 5SB
PWRSW
RSTSW
Socket 939
JSFAN2
JDDR_0V>3V
Note: ■represents the 1st pin.

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Chapter 2: Hardware Installations
2.1 CPU ASSEMBLY
A. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
Step 1:
Remove the socket protection cap.
Step 2:
Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a
90-degree angle.
Step 3:
Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on CPU should point
towards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation.
Step 4:
Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete
the installation.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on the
retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. This
completes the installation.
B. About FAN Headers
CPU FAN Power Header: JCFAN1
System Fan Power Headers: JSFAN1/JSFAN2
North Bridge Fan Power Header: JNBFAN1
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
BIOS
Codec
JCFAN1
JNBFAN1
JSFAN1
JSFAN2
13
1
3
13
1
3
3 FAN RPM rate sense
(Does not support
JSFAN2.)
Note:
JCFAN1and JNBFAN1reserve system cooling fan with Smart Fan Control utilities. It
supports 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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2.2 SYSTEM MEMORY
BIOS
Cod ec
DIMM2 DIMM4
DIMM1
DIMM3
A. DDR Modules
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 snaps
back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Notes:
To remove the DDR modules, push the ejector tabs at both sides of the slot outward at
the same time, and pull the modules out vertically.
B. Memory Space
DIMM Socket Location DDR Module Total Memory Size
DIMM1 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DIMM2 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DIMM3 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
DIMM4 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB *1
Max is 4 GB.
C. DDR Installation Notice
For AMD K8 939 CPU launched before Rev. E, please follow the table below to
install your DDR memory module, or the system may not boot up or may not
function properly. (Please refer to Table 1 for CPU Revision)
“SS” represents Single Side DDR memory module.
“DS” represents Double Side DDR memory module.
Star sign “*” represents leave the DIMM socket empty.
DIMM1 SS/DS * SS/DS * SS/DS
DIMM2 * * SS/DS * SS/DS
DIMM3 * SS/DS * SS/DS SS/DS
DIMM4 * * * SS/DS SS/DS
D. Know your CPU version
AMD Athlon™64 Processor Ordering Part Number Example
ADA 3200 A E P 5 AP
Table 1: AMD Athlon ™
™™
™ 64 Processor Part Definition
Part Definition Revision Part Definition Revision
AP Rev C0 BN Rev E4
AR Rev CG BP Rev E3
AS Rev CG BO Rev E3
AW Rev CG BY Rev E6
AX Rev CG BW Rev E6
AZ Rev CG
BI Rev D0
Part Definition: AP = Rev C0

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2.3 PERIPHERALS
A. Card and I/O Slots:
Floppy Disk Connector: FDD1
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.
BIOS
Codec
1
2
33
34
Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/IDE2
The motherboard has two 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controllers that provide
PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. It
has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary). 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.
BIOS
Codec
1
2
39
40
IDE2
IDE1
Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1~PCI3
This motherboard is equipped with 3 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.
BIOS
Code c
PCI1
PCI3
PCI2
PCI-Express Slots
PCI-EX16:
-PCI Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum bandwidth is up to 4GB/s per direction.
PEX1-1/PEX1-2:
-PCI Express 1.0a compliant.
-Maximum bandwidth is up to 250MB/s per direction.
BIOS
Cod ec
PCI-EX16
PCI-EX x1
PE X1- 2
PCI-EX x1
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Xtreme Graphics Port Slot: XGP1
This XGP (Xtreme Graphics Port) slot is a special design that only supports
compatible AGP VGA cards.
To install the system with an add-on AGP VGA card, please make sure to
install the driver of add-on AGP VGA card before onboard VGA driver
installation. If the onboard VGA driver has already been installed before you
install the add-on AGP VGA card, the system will automatically set the
onboard VGA as the primary graphics adapter.
If the onboard VGA driver can’t be removed completely, and to solve this
problem, please follow the steps below:
1. Disable onboard VGA utility under the operating system, and reboot
PC. After PC restarts, the system will automatically set the AGP VGA
card as the graphics adapter.
2. Re-install your operating system to ensure the AGP VGA card
function can be used.
Note:
Please go to “http://www.biostar.com.tw” for more detailed information about XGP
compatible AGP cards.
BIO S
Codec
XGP1
B. Connectors and Headers:
How to setup Jumpers
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins,
the jumper is “closed”, if not, that means the jumper is “open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
ATX Power Source Connectors: JATXPWR1/JATXPWR2
JATXPWR1 allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power
supply.
By connecting JATXPWR2, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
JATXPWR1:
Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V
2 +3.3V
3 Ground
4 +5V
5 Ground
6 +5V
7 Ground
8 PW_OK
9 Standby
Voltage+5V
10 +12V
11 +12V
12 Detect
13 +3.3V
14 -12V
15 Ground
16 PS_ON
17 Ground
18 Ground
19 Ground
20 -5V
21 +5V
22 +5V
23 +5V
24 Ground
JATXPWR2:
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
BIO S
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JATXPWR2
JATXPWR1
12
3
4
24 11
12 1
4 Ground

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CD-ROM Audio-in Connector: JCDIN1
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from a variety of devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV tuner card etc..
Pin Assignment
1 Left channel input
2 Ground
3 Ground
BIOS
Codec
JCDIN1
41
4 Right channel input
Power Source Headers for USB Ports: J1394_USBV1/JUSBV1
Pin 1-2 Close:
J1394_USBV1: +5V for USB ports at J1394_USB1 and JUSBLAN1.
JUSBV1: +5V for front USB headers (JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3).
Pin 2-3 Close:
J1394_USBV1: USB ports at J1394_USB1 and JUSBLAN1 are powered with
+5V standby voltage.
JUSBV1: Front USB headers (JUSB1/JUSB2/JUSB3) are powered with +5V
standby voltage.
BIOS
Codec
J1394_USBV1
JUSBV1
31
31
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close
(default)
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close
Note:
In order to support this function
“Power-on system via USB
device,”
“J1394_USBV1/JUSBV1” jumper
cap should be placed on Pin 2-3
individually.
Headers for USB Ports at Front Panel: JUSB1~JUSB3
This connector allows user to connect additional USB cables at 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
BIOS
Code c
JUSB3JUSB2JUSB1
1
2
9
10
10 NC
Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse: JKBMSV1
Pin 1-2 Close: +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Pin 2-3 Close: PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered with +5V standby
voltage.
BIOS
Codec
JKBMSV1
1
3
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close
(default)
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close
Note: In order to support this
function “Power-on system via
keyboard and mouse”,
“JKBMSV1” jumper cap should
be placed on Pin 2-3.

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Digital Audio-out Connector: JSPDIF_OUT
This connector allows users to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin Assignment
1+5V
2 SPDIF OUT
BIOS
Codec
JSPDIF_OUT
13
3 Ground
Front Panel Audio-out Header: JAUDIO2
This connector will allow user to connect with the front audio output headers on
the PC case. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
Pin Assignment
1 MIC-in/
Stereo MIC-in R
2 Ground
3 Stereo MIC-in L
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
10 Left line-out/
Speaker-out Left
11 Right line-in
(optional)
12 Right line-in
(optional)
13 Left line-in (optional)
BIOS
Cod ec
JAUDIO2
14
21
13
14 Left line-in (optional)
Power Source Header for 1394 Chip: J1394PWR1
BIOS
Codec
31
J1394PWR1
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close:
+3.3V for 1394 chipset
(default).
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
+3.3V SB for 1394 chipset.
Header for 1394A Firewire Port at Front Panel: J1394A1
This header allows user to connect the front 1394 port for digital image devices.
Pin Assignment
1 A+
2 A-
3 Ground
4 Ground
5 B+
6 B-
7 +12v
8 +12V
9 Key
BIOS
Codec
J1394A1
10 2
91
10 Ground

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Case Open Header: JCI1
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
BIO S
Codec
JCI1
1 2
2 Ground
Serial ATA Connectors: JSATA1~JSATA4
The motherboard has an SATA Controller in nForce4 CK8-04 and CK8-04 Ultra
with 4 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 1.0 with transfer rate of 1.5
Gb/s and SATA 2.0 spec with transfer rate of 3.0 Gb/s.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2TX+
3TX-
4 Ground
5RX-
6RX+
BIOS
Code c
JSATA1 JSATA2 JSATA3 JSATA4
714
7 Ground
Clear CMOS Header: JCMOS1
By placing the jumper on pin 2-3, 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).
BIO S
Codec
JCMOS1
1
3
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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JPANEL1: Header for Front Panel Facilities
This 24-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button, speaker and IrDA Connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s
front panel switch functions.
BIOS
Codec
JPANEL1
23
24
1
2
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 2 Sleep control
3 N/A 4 Ground Sleep button
5 N/A 6 N/A N/A
7 Speaker
Speaker Connector
8 Power LED (+)
9 HDD LED (+) 10 Power LED (+)
11 HDD LED (-) Hard drive LED 12 Power LED (-)
Power LED
13 Ground 14 Power button
15 Reset control Reset button 16 Ground Power-on button
17 N/A 18 Key
19 N/A 20 Key
21 +5V 22 Ground
23 IRTX
IrDA Connector
24 IRRX
IrDA Connector
LED Indicators and Buttons
There are 4 LED indicators on the motherboard to show system status.
BIOS
Codec
PWRSW RSTSW
LED_D1
LED_D2
LED_DIMM
LED_5SB
LED_D1 and LED_D2:
These 2 LED indicate system power on diagnostics.
Please refer to the table below for different messages:
LED_D1 LED_D2 Message
ON ON Normal
ON OFF Memory Error
OFF ON VGA Error
OFF OFF CPU / Chipset Error
LED_DIMM:
This LED indicates the voltage of memory is activated normally.
LED_5SB:
This LED indicates the system is ready for Power-on.
PWRSW:
This is an on-board Power Switch button.
RSTSW:
This is an on-board Reset button.

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Header for Memory Voltage Overclocking: JDDR_OV>3V
When processing Memory Voltage Overclocking, please place the jumper to
pin1-2 Closed. The Default setting is Pin 2-3 Closed.
13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Memory voltage Overclocking.
BIOS
Cod e c
13
13
Pin 2-3 Close:
Normal status (default).
Note:
1. When “JDDR_OV>3V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 2-3, memory voltage can be manually
adjusted under CMOS setup.
2. When “JDDR_OV>3V” jumper cap is placed on Pin 1-2, memory voltage will be fixed at
3.3V automatically, and can’t be adjusted under COMS setup.
3. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR supports up to
3V. (Consulting your DDR supplier)
Chapter 3: NVIDIA RAID Functions
3.1 OPERATION SYSTEM
Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows 2000
Professional.
3.2 RAID ARRAYS
NVRAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:
RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for
many applications.
RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.
RAID 0+1: RAID 0+1 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1.
Spanning (JBOD): JBOD provides a method for combining drives of different sizes in to one
large disk.

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3.3 HOW RAID WORKS
RAID 0:
The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks up a
large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across multiple drives in
parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter, which you set
during the creation of the RAID set based on the system environment. This technique
reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth.
Features and Benefits
!Drives: Minimum 1, and maximum is up to 6 or 8. Depending on the platform.
!Uses: Intended for non-critical data requiring high data throughput, or any
environment that does not require fault tolerance.
!Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for large files. No
capacity loss penalty for parity.
!Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array fails,
all data is lost.
!Fault Tolerance: No.
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
RAID 1:
Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1
array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a
second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the
active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware
failure.
RAID techniques can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of automatic
backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable
media.
Features and Benefits
!Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2.
!Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for small databases or any other application that
requires fault tolerance and minimal capacity.
!Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. Should one drive fail, the
controller switches to the other drive.
!Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for the storage space of one drive.
Performance is impaired during drive rebuilds.
!Fault Tolerance: Yes.
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3

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RAID 0+1:
RAID 0 drives can be mirrored using RAID 1 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 0+1
solution for improved performance plus resiliency.
Features and Benefits
-Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform.
-Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for
automatic redundancy. May be simultaneously used with other RAID levels
in an array, and allows for spare disks.
-Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for data redundancy,
the same as RAID level 1.
-Fault Tolerance: Yes.
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Spanning (JBOD):
JBOD stands for “Just a Bunch of Disks”. Each drive is accessed as if it were on a
standard SCSI host bus adapter. This is useful when a single drive configuration is
needed, but it offers no speed improvement or fault tolerance.
Features and Benefits
-Uses: JBOD works best if you have odd sized drives and you want to
combine them to make one big drive.
-Benefits: JBOD provides the ability to combine odd size drives using all of
the capacity of the drives.
-Drawbacks: Decreases performance because of the difficulty in using
drives concurrently.
-Fault Tolerance: Yes.
Disk 1: 40GB
Disk 2: 80GB
Disk 3: 40GB
Disk 4: 120GB
Sin
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le Lo
g
ical
Drive
※For more detailed setup information, please refer to the Driver CD, or go to
http://www.nvidia.com/page/pg_20011106217193.html to download
NVIDIA nForce Tutorial Flash.

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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP
4.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE
Beep Sound Meaning
One long beep followed by two short
beeps
Video card not found or video card
memory bad
High-low siren sound CPU overheated
System will shut down automatically
One Short beep when system boots-up No error found during POST
Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or installed
4.2 EXTRA INFORMATION
A. BIOS Update
After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is invaded by a virus, the Boot-Block function
will help to restore BIOS. If the following message is shown after boot-up of the
system, it means the BIOS contents are corrupted.
In this case, please follow the procedure below to restore the BIOS:
1. Make a bootable floppy disk.
2. Download the Flash Utility “AWDFLASH.exe” from the Biostar website:
www.biostar.com.tw
3. Confirm motherboard model and download the respective BIOS from
Biostar website.
4. Copy “AWDFLASH.exe” and respective BIOS onto floppy disk.
5. Insert the bootable disk into floppy drive and press Enter.
6. System will boot-up to DOS prompt.
7. Type “Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r” in DOS prompt.
8. System will update BIOS automatically and restart.
9. The BIOS has been recovered and will work properly.
B. CPU Overheated
If the system shuts down automatically after power on of system for a few
seconds that means the CPU protection function has been activated.
When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to
avoid damaging the CPU, and the system will not power on again.
In this case, please double check:
1. The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface.
2. CPU fan is rotating normally.
3. CPU fan speed is fulfilling the CPU speed.
After confirmation, please follow the steps below to relieve the CPU protection
function.
1. Remove the power cord from power supply for a few seconds.
2. Wait for a few seconds.
3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system.
Or you can:
1. Clear the CMOS data.
(See “JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header” section)
2. Wait for a few seconds.
3. Power on the system again.

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Problem Solution
1. No power to the system at all
Power light don’t illuminate, fan
inside power supply does not
turn on.
2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not turn on.
1. Make sure power cable is securely
plugged in.
2. Replace cable.
3. Contact technical support.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights are
on, power indicator lights are lit, and
hard drive is spinning.
Using even pressure on both ends of the
DIMM, press down firmly until the module
snaps into place.
System does not boot from hard disk
drive, can be booted from optical drive.
1. Check cable running from disk to
disk controller board. Make sure
both ends are securely plugged in;
check the drive type in the
standard CMOS setup.
2. Backing up the hard drive is
extremely important. All hard disks
are capable of breaking down at
any time.
System only boots from optical drive.
Hard disk can be read and applications
can be used but booting from hard disk
is impossible.
1. Back up data and application files.
2. Reformat the hard drive. Re-install
applications and data using backup
disks.
Screen message says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
Review system’s equipment. Make sure
correct information is in setup.
Cannot boot system after installing
second hard drive.
1. Set master/slave jumpers correctly.
2. Run SETUP program and select
correct drive types. Call the drive
manufacturers for compatibility
with other drives.

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CPU
Unterstützt Sockel 939.
Unterstützt AMD Athlon 64 FX- / Athlon 64- / Athlon 64 X2-Prozessoren.
Unterstützt AMD Sempron -Prozessoren.
AMD 64-Architektur ermöglicht 32- und 64-Bit-Verarbeitung.
Unterstützt HyperTransport™- ud AMD Cool’n’Quiet™-Technologie.
Chipsatz
NVIDIA nForce4 (TForce4).
NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra (TForce4 Ultra).
Unterstützung:
!Unterstützt NVIDIA Firewall.
!Unterstützt Gigabit Ethernet.
!Unterstützt NVIDIA nTune Utility.
!Unterstützt NVIDIA Secure Networking Processor.
Betriebssystemunterstützung
Unterstützt Windows 2000 und Windows XP..
Hinweis: Windows 98SE und Windows ME werden nicht unterstützt.
Abmessungen
ATX-Formfaktor: 29.35cm (L) x 23.4cm (B)
Systemspeicher
Unterstützt Dual-Kanal DDR.
Unterstützt DDR333 / DDR400.
Unterstützt die Speichergröße von maximal 4GB mit 4 DIMM-Steckplätze.
Serial ATA
nForce4 Ultra unterstützt die Serial ATA 2.0-Spezifikation, datentransferrate von
bis zu 3GB/s
nForce4 unterstützt die Serial ATA 2.0-Spezifikation, datentransferrate von
bis zu 1.5GB/s
Super E/A
Chip: ITE IT8712F.
Systemumgebungskontrolle:
- Hardwareüberwachung
- Lüfterdrehzahl-Controller
- "Smart Guardian"-Funktion von ITE
IDE
Zwei integrierte Anschlüsse für 4 Geräte.
Unterstützt PIO-Modus 0~4, Blockmodus und Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133
Bus-Mastermodus.
AC’97 Audio Codec
Chip: ALC850, unterstützt 8 Kanäle.
IEEE 1394A Chip
Chip: VIA VT6307, unterstützt zwei 1394A Firewire-Anschlüsse jeweils mit einer
Geschwindigkeit von bis zu 400Mb/s.
Gigabit Ethernet-LAN
NVIDIA Gigabit MAC + VITESSE Gigabit PHY VSC8201.
Unterstützt die ACPI-Energieverwaltung.
Unterstützt NVIDIA StreamThru-Technologie
!Isochroner Controller gekoppelt mit Hyper Transport garantiert höchste
Netzwerkleistung.
Sicherheit
NVIDIA Firewall-Technologie
!Native Firewall-Lösung, schützt den PC durch Filtern unautorisierten
Datenverkehrs vor Eindringlingen.
NVIDIA Active Armor (nur für nForce4 Ultra)
!Verbesserte Netzwerksicherheit bietet sowohl schnellere als auch
sicherere Umgebung.
NVIDIA RAID Technologie
RAID 0 Disk-Striping für die höchste System- und Applikationsleistung.
RAID 1 Disk-Mirroring zur Erhöhung der Fehlertoleranz,
unterstützt die SATA und ATA-133 Disk-Controller-Standards.
RAID 0+1 Disk-Striping und -Mirroring für die höchste Leistung mit
Fehlertoleranz.
Interne integrierte Steckplätze und Anschlüsse
1 PCI-Express x16-Steckplatz
1 Xtreme Graphics Steckplatz
1 CD-ROM-Audioeingang
1 S/PDIF-Ausgangsanschluss
2 PCI-Express x1-Steckplätze
2 Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE-Anschlüsse
3 PCI-Steckplätze
4 Serial ATA-Anschlüsse
Rücktafel-E/A-Anschlüsse
1drucker Anschluss
1 RJ-45 LAN-Anschluss
1 PS/2-Mausanschluss
1 PS/2-Tastaturanschluss
1 1394A Firewire-Anschluss
1 serieller Anschluss (COM2 optional)
4 USB 2.0-Anschlüsse
6 Audioanschlüsse für 8-Kanal-Audioausgabefunktionen.

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Processeur
Supporte le socket 939.
Supporte les processeurs AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 /Athlon 64 X2.
Prise en charge des processeurs AMD Sempron.
Architecture AMD 64 activant des operations 32 et 64 bits.
Supporte les technologies HyperTransport™ et AMD Cool’n’Quiet™.
Chipset
NVIDIA nForce4 (TForce4).
NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra (TForce4 Ultra).
Tous deux prennent en charge:
-Supporte le firewall NVIDIA.
-Supporte l’éthernet Gigabit.
-Supporte l’utilitaire NVIDIA “nTune Utility”.
-Supporte le processeur NVIDIA de réseau sécuritaire (Secure
Networking).
Systèmes d'exploitation pris en charge
Prise en charge de Windows 2000 et Windows XP.
Note: Windows 98SE et Windows ME ne sont pas pris en charge.
Dimensions
Facteur de forme ATX: 29.35cm (Long) x 23.4cm (Larg)
Mémoire système
Prise en charge des DDR double canal.
Prise en charge de DDR333 / DDR400.
Espace mémoire maximum de 16GB, prenant en charge 4 barrettes DIMM.
ATA Série
nForce4 Ultra prise en charge des spécifications ATA 2.0 Série, débit de
transfert des données jusqu'à 3 Go/s.
nForce4 prise en charge des spécifications ATA 2.0 Série, débit de transfert des
données jusqu'à 1.5 Go/s.
E/S disque
Chip: ITE IT8712F.
Initiatives Contrôle d'environnement,
-Moniteur matériel
-Contrôleur de vitesse de ventilateur
-Fonction "Smart Guardian" d'ITE
IDE
Deux connecteurs sur carte permettant la prise en charge de 4 périphériques.
Prise en charge PIO mode 0~4, Block Mode et mode bus maître Ultra DMA
33/66/100/133.
Codec audio AC’97
Chip: ALC850, prise en charge 8 canaux.
Chip IEEE 1394
Chip: VIA VT6307, prise en charge de deux ports 1394A Firewire jusqu'à 400Mo/s
par port.
LAN Ethernet Gigabit
NVIDIA Gigabit MAC + VITESSE Gigabit PHY VSC8201.
Prise en charge Gestion de l'alimentation ACPI.
Prise en charge de la technologie NVIDIA StreamThru
!Contrôleur isochrone couple l'Hyper Transport donnant des
performances réseau plus rapides.
Sécurité
Technologie de Firewall NVIDIA
!Solution de firewall natif, protégeant le PC des intrusions extérieures en
filtrant le trafic non autorisé.
NVIDIA Active Armor (Seulement pour nForce4 Ultra)
!Améliore la sécurité réseau et fournit à l'utilisateur un environnement à
la fois rapide et sûr.
Technologie de NVIDIA RAID
Stripping de disque RAID 0 pour des performances système et applications
optimales.
Prise en charge mirroring RAID 1 pour tolérance d'erreurs,
prise en charge pour le4s normes contrôleurs de disque SATA et ATA-133.
Disques RAID 0+1 en miroir ou en striping pour des performances plus élevées
et une plus grande résistance aux pannes.
Emplacements et connecteurs sur carte internes
1 emplacement PCI-Express x16
1 emplacement Xtreme Graphics
1 connecteur S/PDIF-out
1 connecteur d'entrée CD-ROM audio-in
2 emplacements PCI-Express x1
2 connecteurs IDE Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33
3 emplacements PCI
4 ports série ATA
Connecteurs E/S panneau arrière
1 port imprimeur
1 prise LAN RJ-45
1 port souris PS/2
1 port clavier PS/2
1 port 1394A Firewire
1 port série (COM2 en option)
4 ports USB 2.0
6 ports audio prenant en charge les équipements de sortie audio 8 voies.

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CPU
Supporto di Socket 939.
Supporto di processori AMD Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 X2.
Supporto processore AMD Sempron.
L’architettura AMD 64 abilita la computazione simultanea 32 e 64 bit.
Supporto delle tecnologie HyperTransport™ e AMD Cool’n’Quiet™.
Chipset
NVIDIA nForce4 (TForce4).
NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra (TForce4 Ultra).
Entrambi supportano:
!Supporto di NVIDIA Firewall.
!Supporto di Gigabit Ethernet.
!Supporto di NVIDIA nTune Utility.
!Supporto del processore NVIDIA Secure Networking.
Sistemi operativi supportati
Supporto di Windows 2000 e Windows XP.
Nota: Non supporta Windows 98SE e Windows ME.
Dimensioni
Fattore di forma ATX: 29.35 cm (L) x 23.4 cm (P)
Memoria di sistema
Supporto di moduli DDR a doppio canale.
Supporto di DDR333 /DDR400.
Lo spazio massimo di memoria è 16GB e supporta 4 prese DIMM.
Serial ATA
nForce4 Ultra supporto specifiche Serial ATA 2.0, velocità di trasferimento dei
dati fino 3GB/s.
nForce4 supporto specifiche Serial ATA 2.0, velocità di trasferimento dei dati
fino 1.5GB/s.
Super I/O
Chip: ITE IT8712F.
Funzioni di controllo dell’ambiente:
!Monitoraggio hardware
!Controller velocità ventolina
!Funzione "Smart Guardian" di ITE
IDE
Due connettori integrati supportano 4 dispositivi.
Modalità: PIO 0~4, bus master Block e Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133.
Audio Codec AC’97
Chip: ALC850, supporto di 8 canali.
Chip IEEE 1394A
Chip: VIA VT6307, supporto di due porte Firewire 1394A con capacità massima
individuale di 400Mb/s.
Gigabit Ethernet LAN
NVIDIA Gigabit MAC + VITESSE Gigabit PHY VSC8201.
Supporto gestione energetica ACPI.
Supporto della tecnologia NVIDIA StreamThru
!Il controller isocrono accoppiato con Hyper Transport produce le più
veloci prestazioni di rete.
Protezione
Tecnologia Firewall NVIDIA
!Soluzione Firewall Native protegge il PC da intrusioni filtrando il traffico
non autorizzato.
NVIDIA Active Armor (solo per nForce4 Ultra)
!Migliore la protezione di rete e fornisce agli utenti un ambiente sia
rapido sia protetto.
Tecnologia NVIDIA RAID
Striping del disco RAID 0 per prestazioni superiori del sistema e delle
applicazioni.
Supporto mirroring del disco RAID 1 per la tolleranza errori, supporto di
entrambi gli standard controller disco SATA e ATA-133.
Stripinig e mirroring disco RAID 0+1 per le massime prestazioni con tolleranza
agli errori.
Connettori e alloggiamenti interni integrato
1 alloggiamento PCI-Express x16
1 alloggiamento Xtreme Graphics
1 connettore S/PDIF-out
1 connettore ingresso audio CD-ROM
2 alloggiamenti PCI-Express x1
2 connettori Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 IDE
3 alloggiamenti PCI
4 porte Serial ATA
Connettori I/O del pannello posteriore
1 porta stampatore
1 connettore LAN RJ-45
1 porta mouse PS/2
1 porta tastiera PS/2
1 porta Firewire 1394A
1 porta seriale (COM2 optional)
4 porte USB 2.0
6 porte audio supportano 8 canali di servizio rendimento audio.