Biostar TP75 User guide

TP75 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 .............................................................................................. 7
2.3 Installing System Memory ........................................................................ 8
2.4 Connectors and Slots................................................................................ 10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .................. 14
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers............................................................................. 14
3.2 Detail Settings .......................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4: Useful Help ........................................ 19
4.1 Driver Installation Note.......................................................................... 19
4.2 Software .................................................................................................... 20
4.3 BIOS Update............................................................................................. 22
4.4 Intel® Small Business Advantage.......................................................... 27
4.5 Extra Information.................................................................................... 29
4.6 AMI BIOS Beep Code............................................................................... 30
4.7 Troubleshooting....................................................................................... 31
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 32
German.................................................................................................................. 32
French .................................................................................................................... 34
Italian..................................................................................................................... 36
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 38
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 40
Polish...................................................................................................................... 42
Russian ................................................................................................................... 44
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 46
Japanese ................................................................................................................ 48

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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 x2
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x1
User’s Manual x1
Fully Setup Driver DVD x1
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 (TDP: 95W)
Supports Execute D isable Bit / Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended
Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology /
Hyp er Threading
Chipset B75
Super I/O
IT8728F-EX
Provides the most commonly used legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
Env ironment Co ntrol in it iat ives ,
Hardware Monitor Controller
Fan Speed 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 modu le
Supports DDR3 1066 / 1333
Supports DDR3 1600 (depending on CPU)
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
SATA 2 & 3 Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/s / 6.0 Gb/s.
SATA Version 2.0 / 3.0 specification compliant
LAN Realtek RTL 8111F
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
Sound
Codec ALC662
5.1 channels audio out
High Definition Audio, Biostar Hi-Fi
USB3.0 B75 Data transfer rates up to 600 MB/s
PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards
PCI Express Gen3 x 16 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen3 x16 expansion card
PCI Express Gen2 x 16 slot(x4) x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion card
Slots
PCI Express Gen2 x 1 slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion cards
SATA3 Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 SATA3 devices
SATA2 Connector x5 Each connector supports 1 SATA2 devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities

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SPEC
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header x1 System Fan Power supply
Clear C MOS Header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB2.0 Connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 ports
USB3.0 Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB3.0 ports
Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
On Board
Connectors
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Back Panel
I/O
PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse x1
COM port x1
LAN port x1
USB2.0 Port x4
USB3.0 Port x2
Audio Jack x3
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard/ Mouse
Connects to RS-232 Port
Connect to RJ-45 Ethernet cable
Connect to USB2.0 devices
Connect to USB3.0 devices
Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Board Size 210 (W) x 305 (L) mm ATX
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
Note: USB3.0 ports (only supported by Windows 7) are backward compatible with
USB2.0/USB1.X de vices.

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
Note: ■represents the 1st 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: Hold processor with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as
shown. Align the notches with the socket. Lower the processor
straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket.
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 RPM rate sense
4 Smart Fan Control
SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3 FAN RPM rate sense
Note:
The SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connectors; 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
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.

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2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
Note:If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location DDR3 Module Total Memory 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, not installed.)
Note: 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: Serial ATA3.0 Connectors
The connector connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables.
Those satisfy the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.
Pin
Assignment
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX-
4 Ground
5 RX-
6 RX+
7 Ground
SATA2 ~ 6: Serial ATA2.0 Connectors
These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables.
Those satisfy 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 Ground

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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 (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 x4 Slot
-PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 4GB/s totally.
PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot
-PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
-Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.

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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.
ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.
Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground

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ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
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
Note: Before you power on the system, please make sure that ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been well plugged-in.

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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.
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
10 NC
JFRONT_USB3_1: Header for USB 3.0 Ports at Front Panel
This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 VBUS0 11 D2+
2 SSRX1- 12 D2-
3 SSRX1+ 13 Ground
4 Ground 14 SSTX2+
5 SST X1- 15 SST X2-
6 SSTX1+ 16 Ground
7 Ground 17 SSRX2+
8 D1- 18 SSRX2-
9 D1+ 19 VBUS1
10 ID 20 Key
Note: USB3.0 is only supported by Windows 7.

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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 supports HD and AC’97 audio front panel connector.
HD Audio AC’97
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Mic Left in 1 Mic In
2 Ground 2 Ground
3 Mic Right in 3 Mic Power
4 GPIO 4 Audio Power
5 Right line in 5 RT Line Out
6 Jack Sense 6 RT Line Out
7 Front Sense 7 Reserved
8 Key 8 Key
9 Left line in 9 LFT Line Out
10 Jack Sense 10 LFT Line Out
Note1: It is recommended that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this
connector to avail of the motherboard's high definition audio capability.
Note2: Please try to disable the "Front Panel Jack Detection" if you want to use an AC'97 front
audio output cable. The function can be found via O.S. Audio Utility.
JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground

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J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
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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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
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.