Biostar A85W 3D Setup Manual

Biostar A85W 3D Setup Manual

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Hi-Fi A85W 3D Setup Manual
FCC Information and Copyright
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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The content of this user's manual is subject to be changed without notice and
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quando ad esso applicabili
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  • Page 1 Hi-Fi A85W 3D Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .................1 Before You Start................. 1 Package Checklist ..............1 Motherboard Features ............... 2 Rear Panel Connectors ............. 3 Motherboard Layout ..............4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ............5 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........5 Fan Headers................
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Hi-Fi A85W 3D CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION EFORE TART 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.
  • Page 4: Motherboard Features

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability Audio Codec ALC892, 7.1 Channels, High Definition Audio, Biostar Hi-Fi 3D 4x USB 3.0 port (2 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers) 8x USB 2.0 port (4 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers)
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 305mm x 235 mm Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice. ANEL ONNECTORS Note 1: HDMI / DVI-D / VGA Output require an AMD family processor with integrated graphics.
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD AYOUT Note: ■ represents the 1 pin.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Hi-Fi A85W 3D CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CPU) NSTALLING ENTRAL ROCESSING Step 1: Pull the socket locking out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angel. Step 2: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
  • Page 8 Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to locked the position Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the CPU_FAN1. This completes the installation.
  • Page 9: Fan Headers

    Hi-Fi A85W 3D EADERS 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.
  • Page 10: Installing System Memory

    Motherboard Manual NSTALLING YSTEM EMORY A. DDR3 Modules Step 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. Step 2: Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
  • Page 11 Hi-Fi A85W 3D B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket DDR3 Module Total Memory Size Location DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Max is 64GB. DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/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.
  • Page 12: Connectors And Slots

    Motherboard Manual 2.4 C ONNECTORS AND LOTS ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. Assignment Assignment +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V Ground Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground PW_OK Standby Voltage+5V +12V...
  • Page 13 Hi-Fi A85W 3D PEX1_1/1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.
  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP OW TO ETUP UMPERS 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...
  • Page 15: Detail Settings

    Hi-Fi A85W 3D ETAIL ETTINGS 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 Assignment Function Speaker...
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual 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 a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals. Assignment Pin Assignment VBUS0...
  • Page 17 Hi-Fi A85W 3D 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 Assignment Assignment Mic Left in...
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual CIR1: Consumer IR Header This header is for infrared remote control and communication. Assignment IrDA serial input Ground Ground IrDA serial output IR Power On-Board Buttons There are 2 on-board buttons. SW_PWR1: This is an on-board Power Switch button. SW_RST1: This is an on-board Reset button.
  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Amd Dual Graphics Technology

    Hi-Fi A85W 3D CHAPTER 4: AMD DUAL GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY AMD D RAPHICS ECHNOLOGY NTRODUCTION When user adds a AMD PCIe display adapter, it can be integrated with IGD to show better performance. To make the two video devices work simultaneously and normally, please refer to the following setting.
  • Page 20: Amd Dual Graphics Setup

    Motherboard Manual AMD D RAPHICS ETUP Step 1: Insert Dual Graphics-Ready graphics card into PEX16_1 slot. Step 2: Set the BIOS setting as follows: [Chipset]→[North Bridge]→[Surround View]→[Enabled] Step 3: Install Driver DVD Chipset Driver, and reboot the system. Activate AMD VISION Engine Control Center to make sure CrossFire has been enabled.
  • Page 21: Chapter 5: Software & Uefi Bios

    Hi-Fi A85W 3D CHAPTER 5: SOFTWARE & UEFI BIOS 5.1 S OFTWARE Installing Software Insert the Setup DVD to the optical drive. The driver installation program would appear if the Auto-run function has been enabled. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software title.
  • Page 22 Motherboard Manual The OC Tweaker tab allows you to save or load the OC setting profiles, change system frequency and voltage settings. The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware voltage, fan speed, and temperature. You can also set CPU Smart Fan function in this tab. Note1: Not all types of CPU perform above overclock setting ideally;...
  • Page 23 Hi-Fi A85W 3D Green Power II Utility BIOSTAR G.P.U II (Green Power Utility) is a new function. The utility enhances energy efficiency by disabling extra phases while CPU is on light loading; it features 4+1 power phases, current power saving, and total power saving. This tool integrates a friendly GUI to monitor your CPU Usage, CPU Watt, and CPU Temperature.
  • Page 24 Motherboard Manual Smart EAR 3D Hi-Fi 3D Audio Requirements: A chassis with front audio output jacks An earphone or a headphone Speakers Windows 7 or Windows 8 operation system Installation Guide: Make sure the front audio cable of the chassis connected to the front audio header of the motherboard properly.
  • Page 25 Hi-Fi A85W 3D Smart EAR 3D Utility: Rear Panel Audio Output Indicator: It displays a blue light when the audio output is from rear panel “Line Out” ports. 3D Sound Field Button: There are six sound environment options for achieving realistic listening experience.
  • Page 26 Motherboard Manual eHot-Line 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.
  • Page 27 Hi-Fi A85W 3D Enter the file name and then click “Save”. Your system information will be saved to a .txt file. Open the saved .txt file, you will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail.
  • Page 28 Motherboard Manual BIOScreen Utility This utility allows you to personalize your boot logo easily. You can choose BMP as your boot logo so as to customize your computer. Please follow the step-by-step instructions below to update boot logo: Load Image:Choose the picture as the boot logo. Transform:Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result.
  • Page 29: Uefi Bios Setup

    CD-ROM, or from the file location on the Web. BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to update your BIOS via USB pen drive. Note1: This utility only allows storage device with FAT32/16 format and single partition.
  • Page 30 Motherboard Manual 6. Select the proper BIOS file, and a message asking if you are sure to flash the BIOS file. Click Yes to start updating BIOS. 7. A dialog pops out after BIOS flash is completed, asking you to restart the system.
  • Page 31 Hi-Fi A85W 3D 4. An open dialog will show up to request your agreement to start the BIOS update. Click Yes to start the online update procedure. 5. If there is a new BIOS version, the utility will ask you to download it.
  • Page 32 Motherboard Manual 4. A warning message will show up to request your agreement to start the BIOS update. Click OK to start the update procedure. 5. Choose the location for your BIOS file in the system. Please select the proper BIOS file, and then click on Open.
  • Page 33: Chapter 6: Useful Help

    Hi-Fi A85W 3D CHAPTER 6: USEFUL HELP RIVER NSTALLATION After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver DVD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. You will see the following window after you insert the DVD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
  • Page 34: Ami Bios Beep Code

    Motherboard Manual AMI BIOS B Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Continuing Memory sizing error or Memory module not found POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Success booting. Display memory error (system video adapter) AMI BIOS P Code Description PEI Core is started...
  • Page 35 Hi-Fi A85W 3D Code Description South Bridge DXE SMM initialization is started South Bridge devices initialization South Bridge DXE Initialization (South Bridge module specific) ACPI module initialization Boot Device Selection (BDS) phase is started Driver connecting is started PCI Bus initialization is started...
  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Motherboard Manual 6.4 T ROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution There is no power in the system. Make sure power cable is Power LED does not shine; the securely plugged in. fan of the power supply does not Replace cable. work Contact technical support. Indicator light on keyboard does not shine.
  • Page 37 Hi-Fi A85W 3D CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown automatically to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not power on again.
  • Page 38: Raid Definitions

    Motherboard Manual RAID D EFINITIONS RAID 0: In a RAID 0 system data are split up in blocks that get written across all the drives in the array. By using multiple disks (at least 2) at the same time, this offers superior I/O performance.
  • Page 39 Hi-Fi A85W 3D RAID 10: RAID 10 combines the advantages (and disadvantages) of RAID 0 and RAID 1 in one single system. It provides security by mirroring all data on a secondary set of disks (disk 3 and 4 in the drawing below) while using striping across each set of disks to speed up data transfers.
  • Page 40: Appendix: Spec In Other Languages

    ‫رﻳﻴﺎﻟﺘﻴﻚ رت ل‬ ‫ﺷﺒﻜﺔ ﻣﺤﻠﻴﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻘﺪرة اﻟﻘﺼﻮى اﻟﻤﺰدوﺟﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ ، ﺗﺤﺪﻳﺪ ﺗﻠﻘﺎﺋﻲ ، اﻟﻨﺼﻒ‬ ‫ﻣﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ 1000 ALC892 ‫اﻟﺘﺮﻣﻴﺰ اﻟﺼﻮﺗﻲ‬ Biostar Hi-Fi 3D ‫ﻗﻨﻮات ﻋﺎﻟﻴﺔ اﻟﺪﻗﺔ‬ ‫ل اﻟﻤﻮزع اﻟﺪاﺧﻠﻲ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼ‬ ‫ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﺪاﺧﻞ واﻟﻤﺨﺎرج اﻟﺨﻠﻔﻴﺔ و‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﻨﺎﻓﺬ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬...
  • Page 41 Hi-Fi A85W 3D ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ SATA ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫آﻞ ﻣﻮزع ﻳﺘﺤﻤﻞ ﻓﺘﺤﺘﻴﻦ ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫آﻞ ﻣﻮزع ﻳﺘﺤﻤﻞ ﻓﺘﺤﺘﻴﻦ ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫دﺑﺎﺑﻴﺲ‬ ‫وﺻﻠﺔ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫دﺑﻮس‬ ‫وﺻﻠﺔ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ اﻟﻤﺮآﺰﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﺮوﺣﺔ ﺗﺒﺮﻳﺪ وﺣﺪة‬...
  • Page 42: French

    ALC892 Codec audio Canaux 7.1, écoute audio de haute définition, Biostar Hi-Fi 3D Port 4x USB 3.0 (2 sur les I/O arrières et 2 en interne) Port 8x USB 2.0 (4 sur les I/O arrières et 4 en interne)
  • Page 43 1x Embase port série 1x Connecteur sortie S/PDIF Facteur Facteur d'encombrement ATX, 305mm x 235 mm d'encombrement Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8 Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d’ajouter ou d'enlever le support pour toute SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 44: German

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb Auto-Negotiation, Halb- / Voll-Duplex-fähig ALC892 Audio-Codec 7.1 Kanäle, HD-Audio, Biostar Hi-Fi 3D 4x USB 3.0-Port (2 hintere I/Os und 2 via interne Header) 8x USB 2.0-Port (4 hintere I/Os und 4 via interne Header) 2x PCI-Slot Erweiterungsanschl 2x PCIe 2.0 x1-Slot...
  • Page 45 1x Header für klares CMOS 1x Consumer IR-Header 1x Serieller Port-Header 1x S/PDI-Auswurfsverbindung Formfaktor ATX Formfaktor, 305mm x 235 mm Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8 OS-Unterstützung Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
  • Page 46: Italian

    ALC892 Codec Audio Canali Audio di Alta Definizione 7.1, Biostar Hi-Fi 3D Slot 4x USB 3.0 (2 nei ingressi/ uscite posteriore e 2 da distributori interni) Slot 8x USB 2.0 (4 nei ingressi/ uscite posteriore e 4 da distributori interni)
  • Page 47 Connettore esterno S/PDIF x1 Fattore di Forma Fattore di Forma ATX, 305mm x 235 mm Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8 Supporto SO Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o ritirare il supporto per qualsiasi SO con o senza preavviso.
  • Page 48: Japanese

    Realtek RTL 8111G 10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s オートネゴーシエーション、半/全 二重通信 ALC892 オーディオ コーデッ 7.1 チャンネル, ハイ デフィニション オーディオ, Biostar Hi-Fi 3D ク 4x USB 3.0 ポート (後部 I/O に2つ 及び 内蔵 ヘッダー経由に2つ) 8x USB 2.0 ポート (後部 I/O に4つ 及び 内蔵ヘッダー経由に4つ) 2x PCI スロット...
  • Page 49 Hi-Fi A85W 3D 仕様 8x SATA 6.0Gb/s コネクタ 2x USB 2.0 ヘッダー (各ヘッダーは、2つの USB 2.0 ポートをサポートしています) 1x USB 3.0 ヘッダー (各ヘッダーは、2つの USB 3.0 ポートをサポートしています) 1x 4-Pin パワー コネクタ 1x 24-Pin パワー コネクタ 1x CPU ファン コネクタ 内蔵 I/O 2x システム ファン コネクタ...
  • Page 50: Polish

    ALC892 Codec Audio Kanały Audio wysokiej Definicji 7.1, Biostar Hi-Fi 3D 4 x złącza USB 3.0 (2 przez tylne porty wejścia/ wyjścia oraz 2 przez wewnętrzne porty) 8 x złącza USB 2.0 (4 przez tylne porty wejścia/ wyjścia oraz 4 przez wewnętrzne porty) złącza 2x PCI (Slot)
  • Page 51 Złącze konsument IR x1 Port szeregowy x1 Port zewnętrzny S/PDIF x1 Obudowa Obudowa ATX, 305mm x 235 mm Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8 Obsługa OS Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo do dodania lub wycofania obsługi dla OS, z wypowiedzeniem lub bez wypowiedzenia.
  • Page 52: Portuguese

    ALC892 Codec de Audio Canais de Áudio de Alta Definição 7.1, Biostar Hi-Fi 3D Porta 4x USB 3.0 (2 nas entradas/saídas traseiras e 2 pelos Dispositivos internos) Porta 8x USB 2.0 (4 nas entradas/saídas traseiras e 4 pelos Dispositivos internos) Porta 2x PCI Slots de expansão...
  • Page 53 Conector Externo S/PDIF x1 Fator de Fôrma Fator de Fôrma ATX, 305mm x 235 mm Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8 Suporte OS Biostar reserva seu direito de adicionar ou retirar o suporte para qualquer OS com ou sem notificação.
  • Page 54: Russian

    Поддержка центрального Максимальный термопакет центрального процессора (TDP): 100 ватт процессора * Перечень поддержки центрального процессора смотрите на www.biostar.com.tw. Набор микросхем AMD A85 FCH Поддерживает двухканальный DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC) 4 гнезда платы памяти DDR3 DIMM, максимальная память до 64 Гб...
  • Page 55 1 инфракрасный пользовательский контакт 1 контакт последовательного порта 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out Конструктив Форм-фактор ATX, 305мм x 235 мм Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8 Поддержка ОС Biostar оставляет за собой право добавлять или удалять поддержку любой ОС, с уведомлением или без.
  • Page 56: Spanish

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negociación, capacidad dúplex Mitad/Completo ALC892 Códec Audio Canales Audio de Alta Definición 7.1, Biostar Hi-Fi 3D Ranura 4x USB 3.0 (2 en las entrada/salidas posteriores y 2 por los distribuidores internos) Ranura 8x USB 2.0 (4 en las entrada/salidas posteriores y 4 por los distribuidores...
  • Page 57 Conector Externo S/PDIF x1 Factor de Forma Factor de Forma ATX, 305mm x 235 mm Windows XP / Vista / 7/ 8 Soporte OS Biostar reserva su derecho de añadir o retirar el soporte para cada OS con o sin notificación. 2013/05/20...

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