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Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 Setup Manua
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  • Page 1 Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 Setup Manua 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 Specifications ............2 Rear Panel Connectors ............. 4 Motherboard Layout ..............5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..........6 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........6 Install a Heatsink ...............
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 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.
  • Page 4: Motherboard Specifications

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability ALC892 Audio Codec 7.1 Channels, High Definition Audio, Biostar Hi-Fi AMD A88X/A78 FCH: 6x USB 2.0 port (2 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers) 4x USB 3.0 port (2 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers) AMD A55 FCH: 8x USB 2.0 port (4 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers)
  • Page 5 1x S/PDIF out Connector 1x S/PDIF out Connector Form Factor ATX Form Factor, 295 mm x 200 mm Windows XP/ 7/ 8 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors

    Motherboard Manual 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors Hi-Fi A88S2 / Hi-Fi A78S2 Hi-Fi A58S2 Note 1: HDMI / DVI-D / VGA Output require an AMD family processor with intedrated graphics. Note 2: The mainboard supports three independent display outputs except Hi-Fi A58S2.
  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 1.5 Motherboard Layout Note1: ■ represents the 1st pin. Note2: SATA7 & SATA8 are only for Hi-Fi A88S2. Note3: JFRONT_USB3_1 is only for Hi-Fi A88S2 & Hi-Fi A78S2.
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Step 2: Pull the socket locking out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angel. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
  • Page 9: Install A Heatsink

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to locked the position 2.2 Install a Heatsink Step 1: Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting-lug. Hook the spring clip to the mounting-lug.
  • Page 10: Connect Cooling Fans

    Motherboard Manual 2.3 Connect Cooling Fans 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 Assignment Ground...
  • Page 11: Install System Memory

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 2.4 Install System Memory 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.
  • Page 12 Motherboard Manual B. Memory Capacity DDR3 Module DIMM Socket Location Total Memory Size DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Max is 32GB. DDR3_B1 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. Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1...
  • Page 13: Expansion Slots

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 2.5 Expansion Slots 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. Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0. PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
  • Page 14: Jumper Setting

    Motherboard Manual 2.6 Jumper Setting 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 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data.
  • Page 15: Headers & Connectors

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 2.7 Headers & Connectors ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector For better compatibility, we recommend to use a standard ATX 24-pin power supply for this connector. Make sure to find the correct orientation before plugging the connector.
  • Page 16 These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables. Hi-Fi A88S2 & Hi-Fi A78S2 satisfy the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s. Hi-Fi A58S2 satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
  • Page 17 SSRX2+ SSRX2- VBUS1 Note: The USB 3.0 header is only for Hi-Fi A88S2 and Hi-Fi A78S2 F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 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.
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual 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 Mic In Ground Ground...
  • Page 19 Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 J_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Assignment Carrier detect Received data Transmitted data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send...
  • Page 20 Motherboard Manual CIR1: Consumer IR Connector This header is for infrared remote control and communication. Assignment IrDA serial input Ground Ground IrDA serial output IR Power...
  • Page 21: Chapter 3: Uefi Bios & Software

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 CHAPTER 3: UEFI BIOS & SOFTWARE 3.1 UEFI BIOS Setup For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is being continuously updated. The UEFI BIOS information described below in this manual is for your reference only and the actual UEFI BIOS information...
  • Page 22 Motherboard Manual 6. After the BIOS Update process is finished, click on OK to reboot the system. 7. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, please press <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the Save & Exit, using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults, and select Save Changes and Reset to restart the computer.
  • Page 23 Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 2. Online Update Utility 1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver. 2. Please make sure the system is connected to the internet before using this function. 3. Open BIOS Update Utility and click the Online Update button on the main screen.
  • Page 24 Note2: Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will lead to system boot failure. The BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is built in the BIOS ROM. To enter the utility, press <F12> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up.
  • Page 25 Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 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 26: Software

    Motherboard Manual 3.3 Software Installing Software 1. Insert the Setup DVD to the optical drive. The driver installation program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software title. 3.
  • Page 27 Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 After filling up this information, click “Send” to send the mail out. A warning dialog would appear asking for your confirmation; click “Send” to confirm or “Do Not Send” to cancel. If you want to save this information to a .txt file, click “Save As…” and then you will see a saving dialog appears asking you to enter file name.
  • 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 Exit Button: Exit the application Note: 1. Smart EAR is only supported by Windows 7/8 and BIOSTAR Hi-Fi series motherboards. 2. High/Low Gain Switch is only for “Front Panel Audio Header”, please make sure you are connecting your headphone to the front panel I/O.
  • Page 30: Chapter 4: Useful Help

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 Driver Installation 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 31: Ami Bios Beep Code

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code 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) 4.3 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 32 Motherboard Manual 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. In this case, please double check: The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface.
  • Page 33: Raid Functions

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 4.4 RAID Functions RAID Definitions 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 34 Motherboard Manual 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 35: Amd Dual Graphics Technology

    Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 4.5 AMD Dual Graphics Technology AMD Dual Graphics Technology Introduction When user adds a 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 36 Motherboard Manual AMD Dual Graphics Setup Step 1: Insert Dual Graphics-Ready graphics card into PEX16_1 slot. Step 2: Set the BIOS setting as follows: [Chipset]→[North Bridge]→[GFX Configuration] →[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.
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  • Page 38: Appendix: Specifications In Other Languages

    – ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ ‫اﻟﺤﺪ اﻷﻗﺼﻰ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ اﻟﺤﺮارﻳﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﺼﻤﻴﻢ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﻟﻘﺎﺋﻤﺔ دﻋﻢ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ www.biostar.com.tw ‫ﻳﺮﺟﻰ اﻟﺮﺟﻮع إﻟﻰ اﻟﻤﻮﻗﻊ‬ AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S2) AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S2) ‫ﻣﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ اﻟﺸﺮاﺋﺢ‬ AMD A55 FCH (Hi-Fi A58S2) 2133 1866 1600 1333...
  • Page 39 Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ Hi-Fi A58S2 Hi-Fi A78S2 Hi-Fi A88S2 ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ x SATA ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ x SATA ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ x SATA ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫دﺑﺎﺑﻴﺲ‬ ‫ﻣﻮﺻﻠﺔ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬...
  • Page 40: French

    ALC892 Codec audio Canaux 7.1, écoute audio de haute définition, Biostar Hi-Fi AMD A88X/A78 FCH Port 6x USB 2.0 (2 sur les I/O arrières et 4 en interne) Port 4x USB 3.0 (2 sur les I/O arrières et 2 en interne) AMD A55 FCH Port 8x USB 2.0 (4 sur les I/O arrières et 4 en interne)
  • Page 41 1x Connecteur sortie S/PDIF 1x Connecteur sortie S/PDIF Facteur Facteur d'encombrement ATX, 295 mm x 200 mm d'encombrement Windows XP/ 7/ 8 Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d’ajouter ou d'enlever le support pour toute SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 42: German

    Maximale CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100 Watt www.biostar.com.tw * Bitte konsultieren Sie für CPU-Unterstützungsliste AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S2) Chipset AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S2) AMD A55 FCH (Hi-Fi A58S2) Unterstützt zweikanaliges DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/...
  • Page 43 1x Serieller Port-Header 1x S/PDI- Auswurfsverbindung 1x S/PDI- Auswurfsverbindung 1x S/PDI- Auswurfsverbindung Formfaktor ATX Formfaktor, 295 mm x 200 mm Windows XP/ 7/ 8 OS-Unterstützu Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
  • Page 44: Italian

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb auto negoziazione, capacita di duplex Meta / Completo ALC892 Codec Audio Canali Audio di Alta Definizione 7.1, Biostar Hi-Fi Piattaforma AMD A88X/A78 FCH: Slot 6x USB 2.0 (2 nei ingressi/ uscite posteriore e 4 da distributori interni) Slot 4x USB 3.0 (2 nei ingressi/ uscite posteriore e 2 da distributori interni)
  • Page 45 Connettore esterno S/PDIF x1 Fattore di Forma Fattore di Forma ATX, 295 mm x 200 mm Windows XP/ 7/ 8 Supporto SO Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o ritirare il supporto per qualsiasi SO con o senza preavviso.
  • Page 46: Japanese

    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 ック 7.1 チャンネル, ハイ デフィニション オーディオ, Biostar Hi-Fi AMD A88X/A78 FCH: 6x USB 2.0 ポート (後部 I/O に2つ 及び 内蔵ヘッダー経由に4つ) 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) AMD A55 FCH: 8x USB 2.0 ポート...
  • Page 47 Hi-Fi A88S2/Hi-Fi A78S2/Hi-Fi A58S2 仕様 Hi-Fi A88S2: Hi-Fi A78S2: Hi-Fi A58S2: 8x SATA 6.0Gb/s コネクタ 6x SATA 6.0Gb/s コネクタ 6x SATA 3.0Gb/s コネクタ 2x USB 2.0 ヘッダー 2x USB 2.0 ヘッダー 2x USB 2.0 ヘッダー 1x USB 3.0 ヘッダー 1x USB 3.0 ヘッダー...
  • Page 48: Polish

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb auto negocjacja, pojemność dupleks Połowe / Pełny ALC892 Codec Audio Kanały Audio wysokiej Definicji 7.1, Biostar Hi-Fi Płyta AMD A88X/A78 FCH: 6 x złącza USB 2.0 (2 przez tylne porty wejścia/ wyjścia oraz 4 przez wewnętrzne porty) 4 x złącza USB 3.0 (2 przez tylne porty wejścia/ wyjścia oraz 2 przez wewnętrzne porty)
  • Page 49 Port zewnętrzny S/PDIF x1 Port zewnętrzny S/PDIF x1 Port zewnętrzny S/PDIF x1 Obudowa Obudowa ATX, 295 mm x 200 mm Windows XP/ 7/ 8 Obsługa OS Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo do dodania lub wycofania obsługi dla OS, z wypowiedzeniem lub bez wypowiedzenia.
  • Page 50: Portuguese

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb auto negociação, capacidade duplex Metade / Cheio ALC892 Codec de Audio Canais de Áudio de Alta Definição 7.1, Biostar Hi-Fi Plataforma AMD A88X/A78 FCH: Porta 6x USB 2.0 (2 nas entradas/saídas traseiras e 4 pelos Dispositivos internos) Porta 4x USB 3.0 (2 nas entradas/saídas traseiras e 2 pelos Dispositivos internos)
  • Page 51 Conector Externo S/PDIF x1 Conector Externo S/PDIF x1 Fator de Fôrma Fator de Fôrma ATX, 295 mm x 200 mm Windows XP/ 7/ 8 Suporte OS Biostar reserva seu direito de adicionar ou retirar o suporte para qualquer OS com ou sem notificação.
  • Page 52: Russian

    центрального Максимальный термопакет центрального процессора (TDP): 100 ватт www.biostar.com.tw процессора * Перечень поддержки центрального процессора смотрите на AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S2) Набор AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S2) микросхем AMD A55 FCH (Hi-Fi A58S2) Поддерживает двухканальный DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Память...
  • Page 53 порта порта 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out Конструктив Форм-фактор ATX, 295 мм x 200 мм Windows XP/ 7/ 8 Поддержка ОС Biostar оставляет за собой право добавлять или удалять поддержку любой ОС, с уведомлением или без.
  • Page 54: 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 Plataforma AMD A88X/A78 FCH: Ranura 6x USB 2.0 (2 en las entradas/salidas posteriores y 4 por los distribuidores internos) Ranura 4x USB 3.0 (2 en las entradas/salidas posteriores y 2 por los distribuidores internos) Plataforma AMD A55 FCH: Ranura 8x USB 2.0 (4 en las entradas/salidas posteriores y 4 por los distribuidores internos)
  • Page 55 Conector Externo S/PDIF x1 Factor de Forma Factor de Forma ATX, 295 mm x 200 mm Windows XP/ 7/ 8 Soporte OS Biostar reserva su derecho de añadir o retirar el soporte para cada OS con o sin notificación. 2013/09/11...

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