Biostar TH61A User manual

TH61A Setup Manual
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sintetica
Ai sensi dell’art. 2 comma 3 del D.M.
275 del 30/10/2002
Si dichiara che questo prodotto è
conforme alle normative vigenti e
soddisfa i requisiti essenziali richiesti
dalle direttive
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE e
1999/05/CE
quando ad esso applicabili
Short Declaration of conf ormity
We declare this product is complying
with the laws in force and meeting all
the essential requirements as specified
by the directives
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE and
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whenever these laws may be applied

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.............................................................................................. 7
2.3 Installing System Memory ........................................................................ 8
2.4 Connectors and Slots................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .................. 13
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers............................................................................. 13
3.2 Detail Settings .......................................................................................... 13
Chapter 4: Useful Help ........................................ 17
4.1 Driver Installation Note.......................................................................... 17
4.2 Software .................................................................................................... 18
4.3 Extra Information.................................................................................... 22
4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code............................................................................... 23
4.5 Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 24
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 25
German.................................................................................................................. 26
French .................................................................................................................... 28
Italian..................................................................................................................... 30
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 32
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 34
Polish...................................................................................................................... 36
Russian ................................................................................................................... 38
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 40
Japanese ................................................................................................................ 42

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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.
The operating temperatures of the computer should be
0 to 45 degrees Celsius.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
Serial ATA Cable X 2
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
User’s Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver DVD X 1
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)
Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
SPEC
CPU
Socket 1155
Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pent ium / Celeron
processor
Supports Execute Disable B it / Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended
Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology /
Hyp er Thread ing
Chipset Intel H61
Super I/O
IT8728
Provides the most commonly used legacy
Super I/O functionality
Low Pin Count Interface
Env iro nment Cont rol in it iatives
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" funct ion
Main
Memory
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 2
Max Memory Capacity 16GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3
Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module
Supports DDR3 1066 / 1333 / 1600 (depending on
CPU)
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
SATA 2 Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s
SATA Version 2.0 specif icat ion co mp liant
LAN Realtek RTL8111E-VL-CG
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Sound
Codec VT1708B
5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio
PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion card
PCI-E Gen3 x16 @ x16 slot x1
(depend ing on CPU)
Supports PCI-E Gen2/3 x16 expans ion card
PCI-E Gen2 x16 @ x1 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expans ion card
Slots
PCI-E Gen2 x1 slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion card
SATA2 Connector x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA2 device
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
On Board
Connectors
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)

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SPEC
System Fan Header x1 System Fan Power supply
Clear CMOS Header x1 Restore CMOS dat a to factory default
USB2.0 Connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared function
S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Rear Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse x1
VGA Port x1
DVI-D Port x1
Serial Port x1
LAN port x1
USB2.0 Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse
Connect to D-SUB monitor
Connect to DVI monitor
Provide RS-232 Serial connection
Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
Connect to USB2.0 devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Board Size 210 (W) x 305 (L) mm
OS Support
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support
for any OS with or without notice
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
USB2.0X2
LAN
DVI-D
Line In/
Surround
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
PS/2
Keyboard / Mouse
USB2.0X2 VGA
COMPort
NOTE: Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each
audio jack can be defined by software. The input / output function of each audio jack listed
above represents the default setting. However, when connecting external microphone to
the audio port, please use the Line In (Blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
USB_KBMS1
VGA_COM1
COM
VGA DVI1
RJ45USB1
AUDIO1
Super
I/O
LAN
CODEC
BAT
F_AUDIO1
JSPDIFOUT1
CIR1
SYS_FAN1
J_PRINT1
F_USB2F_USB1
PA N EL1
PEX16_1
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PEX16_2
PCI2
PCI1
H61
SATA4
SATA3
SATA2
SATA1
JCM OS1
ATXPWR1
DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1
Socket 1155
CPU1
CPU_FAN1
ATXPWR2
BIOS
Note: represents the 1■st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Notice:
1. 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.
2. The motherboard might equip with two different types of pin cap. Please refer
below instruction to remove the pin cap.
Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise
the lever up.
Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap.

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Step 3: 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 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 CPU_FAN1 to complete 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.
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN R PM rate
sense
41
4 Smart Fan
Control
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
13
3 FAN RPM rate
sense
Note:
The SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector; the CPU_FAN1 supports 4-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
DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1
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 DDR3 Module Total Mem ory Size
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB
Max is 16GB.
C. Dual Channel Memory Installation
Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.
Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1
Disabled O X
Disabled X O
Enabled 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
SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA2 Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
7
4
1
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
4SATA
7 Ground
ATXPWR2: AT X Power Source Connector
This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
12
34
4 Ground
Note:
Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been well plugged-in.

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ATXPWR1: AT X 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
PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot
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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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot
-PCI-Express 3.0 compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 32GB/s totally.
-PCI-E 3.0 is supported by Core i7-3xxx / i5-3xxx CPU.
PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
-PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 500MB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 1GB/s totally.
PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots
-PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
-Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
-PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.
PEX16_1
PEX1_2
PEX1_1
PEX16_2

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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
PANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and
speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.
1
9
8
16
POW_LED
On/Off
RST
HLED
SPK
++
+
-
-
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 N/A
2 N/A 10 N/A N/A
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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F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
These headers allow 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
1
2
9
10
F_ USB1USB2 F_
10 NC
CIR1: Consumer IR Connector
This header is for infrared remote control and communication.
Pin Assignment
1 IrDA serial input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Key
5 IrDA serial output
6 IR Power
1
2
5
6
JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
31
3 Ground

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F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector
is not acceptable.
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
1
2
9
10
10 Jack Sense
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
Placing the jumper on pin2-3 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. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS.

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J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
125
226
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy
9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5 26 Key

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CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP
4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE
After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup
Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system
performance.
You will see the following window after you insert the CD
The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
Note:
If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to
locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.
A. Driver Installation
To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will
list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system.
Click on each device driver to launch the installation program.
B. Software Installation
To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide
will list the software available for your system, click on each software title
to launch the installation program.
C. Manual
Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver
CD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.
Note:
You will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version
of Acrobat Reader software from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

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4.2 SOFTWARE
Installing Software
1. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive. The drivers installation program
would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled.
2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software
title.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Launching Software
After the installation process, you will see the software icon “eHOT Line” /
“BIOS Update” appears on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch the
utility.
eHot-Line (Optional)
eHot-Line is a convenient utility that helps you to contact with our
Tech-Support system. This utility will collect the system information which is
useful for analyzing the problem you may have encountered, and then send
these information to our tech-support department to help you fix the problem.
Before you use this utility, please set Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application program.
This bl ock will show
the information which
would be collected in
the mail.
Provide the e-ma il
address that you would
like to send the copy to.
Provide the name of
the pow er suppl y
manufacturer and the
model no.
Sen d t he mail out.
Save thes e in forma tion to a .txt fil
e
Exi t this dialog.
Select your area or
the area close to you.
*
Pr ov id e the name of
the memory module
manufacturer.
*
Describe condition
of your system.
*
*
repr es en ts impor tant
information that you
must provide. Without
this information, you may
not be able to send out
the mail.