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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
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TA57A Setup Manual
Dichiarazione di conformità
sintetica
Ai sensi dell'art. 2 comma 3 del D.M.
275 del 30/10/2002
Si dichiara che questo prodotto è
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1999/05/CE
quando ad esso applicabili
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  • Page 1 TA57A 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

    TA57A 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

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD EATURES SPEC Socket FM1 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit AMD A-Series / E2-Series processors computing Chipset AMD A55 ITE 8728 Environment Control initiatives Provides the most commonly used legacy H/W Monitor Super I/O Super I/O functionality Fan Speed Controller Low Pin Count Interface ITE's "Smart Guardian"...
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Audio Jack Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection Board Size 220 mm (W) x 305 mm (L) Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 for any OS With or without notice.
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD AYOUT KBMS1 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR2 ATXPWR1 USB1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO1 SYS_FAN2 PEX16_1 SATA3 PEX1_1 BAT1 SATA2 PEX1_2 Super SATA1 PEX16_2 PCI1 Codec BIOS JCMOS1 PCI2 JSPDIFOUT1 SYS_FAN1 F_AUDIO1 J_PRINT1 F_USB2 F_USB1 PANEL1 Note: represents the 1 pin. ■...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    TA57A CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CPU) NSTALLING ENTRAL ROCESSING Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 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 toward direct B to complete the installation. 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

    TA57A FAN H 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 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. 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 TA57A B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Total Memory DDR3 Module Location Size DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB Max is 32GB. DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB 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 ONNECTORS AND LOTS SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. Assignment Ground SATA1 SATA3 SATA Ground Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.
  • Page 13 TA57A 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 +12V Ground +3.3V...
  • Page 14 Motherboard Manual 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. PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture. PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    TA57A 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...
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual 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. Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data.
  • Page 17 TA57A 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. Assignment Mic Left in Ground Mic Right in...
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. Assignment Assignment -Strobe Ground -ALF Data 6 Data 0 Ground -Error Data 7 Data 1 Ground -Init -ACK Data 2 Ground -Scltin Busy Data 3 Ground Ground Data 4...
  • Page 19: Chapter 4: Raid Functions

    TA57A CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS PERATING YSTEM Supports Windows Vista and Windows 7. RRAYS RAID 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.
  • Page 20 Motherboard Manual 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.
  • Page 21 TA57A RAID 10: RAID 1 drives can be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 10 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform.
  • Page 22: Chapter 5: Useful Help

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP RIVER NSTALLATION 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.
  • Page 23: Software

    TA57A OFTWARE 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.
  • Page 24 If you are not using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to our tech support with other e-mail application. Go to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information.
  • Page 25 TA57A BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Show current BIOS information AWARD BIOS AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file...
  • Page 26 Motherboard Manual <Update BIOS> Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from the website. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be run with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Clear CMOS first. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for asking you backup current BIOS.
  • Page 27: Extra Information

    TA57A XTRA NFORMATION 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 28 Motherboard Manual BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. The BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. To enter the utility, press <F12> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up.
  • Page 29: Ami Bios Beep Code

    TA57A AMI BIOS B Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) “AMIBOOT.ROM” file not found in root directory of diskette in Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery...
  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    Motherboard Manual 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.
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  • Page 32: Appendix: Spec In Other Languages

    Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES ERMAN Spezifikationen Sockel FM1 Die AMD 64-Architektur unterstützt eine 32-Bit- und AMD A-Series / E2-Series Prozessoren 64-Bit-Datenverarbeitung Chipsatz AMD A55 ITE 8728 Umgebungskontrolle, Bietet die häufig verwendeten alten Super Hardware-Überwachung Super E/A E/A-Funktionen. Lüfterdrehzahl-Controller Low Pin Count-Schnittstelle "Smart Guardian"-Funktion von ITE...
  • Page 33 Rückseiten-E Serieller Anschluss LAN-Anschluss USB2.0-Anschluss Audioanschluss Platinengröße 220 mm (B) X 305 mm (L) Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne Ankündigung OS-Unterstüt Windows XP / Vista / 7 die Unterstützung für ein Betriebssystem zung hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen.
  • Page 34: French

    Motherboard Manual RENCH SPEC Socket FM1 L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64 bits Processeurs AMD A-Series / E2-Series Chipset AMD A55 ITE 8728 Initiatives de contrôle environnementales, Fournit la fonctionnalité de Super E/S Moniteur de matériel Super E/S patrimoniales la plus utilisée.
  • Page 35 Port USB2.0 Fiche audio Dimensions 220 mm (l) X 305 mm (H) de la carte Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer le Support SE Windows XP / Vista / 7 support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 36: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN SPECIFICA Socket FM1 L’architettura AMD 64 abilita la co mputazione 32 Processori AMD A-Series / E2-Series e 64 bit Chipset AMD A55 ITE 8728 Funzioni di controllo dell’ambiente: Fornisce le funzionalità legacy Super Monitoraggio hardware Super I/O I/O usate più...
  • Page 37 Porta USB2.0 Connettore audio Dimension 220 mm (larghezza) x 305 mm i scheda (altezza) Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o Sistemi operativi Windows XP / Vista / 7 rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema supportati operativo senza preavviso.
  • Page 38: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH Especificación Conector FM1 La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el procesado de 32 y Procesadores AMD A-Series / E2-Series 64 bits Conjunto de AMD A55 chips ITE 8728 Iniciativas de control de entorno, Le ofrece las funcionalidades heredadas de Monitor hardware Súper E/S uso más común Súper E/S.
  • Page 39 Tamaño de 220 mm. (A) X 305 mm. (H) la placa Soporte de Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar el sistema Windows XP / Vista / 7 soporte de cualquier SO con o sin aviso previo. operativo...
  • Page 40: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE ESPECIFICAÇÕES Socket FM1 A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma computação de 32 Processadores AMD A-Series / E2-Series e 64 bits Chipset AMD A55 ITE 8728 Iniciativas para controlo do ambiente Proporciona as funcionalidades mais Especificaçã Monitorização do hardware utilizadas em termos da especificação o Super I/O Controlador da velocidade da ventoinha...
  • Page 41 Porta USB2.0 Tomada de áudio Tamanho 220 mm (L) X 305 mm (A) da placa A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou remover Sistemas operativos Windows XP / Vista / 7 suporte para qualquer sistema operativo com ou sem suportados aviso prévio.
  • Page 42: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH SPEC Socket FM1 Architektura AMD 64 umożliwia przetwarzanie 32 i 64 Procesor AMD A-Series / E2-Series Procesory bitowe Chipset AMD A55 Gniazda DDR3 DIMM x 4 Moduł pamięci DDR3 z trybem podwójnego kanału Pamięć Maks. wielkość pamięci 32GB Obsługa DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 główna Każde gniazdo DIMM obsługuje moduły...
  • Page 43 Back Panel Port szeregowy Port LAN Port USB2.0 Gniazdo audio Wymiary 220 mm (S) X 305 mm (W) płyty Obsluga Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub systemu Windows XP / Vista / 7 odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjne operacyjnego bez powiadomienia.
  • Page 44: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN СПЕЦ (центральн Гнездо FM1 Архитектура AMD 64 разрешать обработка ый Процессоры AMD A-Series / E2-Series данных на 32 и 64 бит процессор) Набор AMD A55 микросхем Слоты DDR3 DIMM x 4 Модуль памяти с двухканальным режимом DDR3 Основная...
  • Page 45 средств ввода-выв Порт LAN ода USB2.0-порт наушников Размер 220 мм (Ш) X 305 мм (В) панели Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или Поддержка Windows XP / Vista / 7 удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или без предварительного уведомления.
  • Page 46: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ ‫ﻡﻘﺒﺲ‬FM1 ‫وﺣﺪة اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﻤﻜﻦ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔ‬AMD 64 ‫ﺏﺖ‬ ‫و‬ ‫إﺝﺮاء اﻟﻌﻤﻠﻴﺎت اﻟﺤﺎﺳﻮﺏﻴﺔ ﺏﺴﺮﻋﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﻡﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬AMD A-Series / E2-Series ‫ﻡﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ اﻟﺸﺮاﺋﺢ‬ AMD A55 ‫ﻋﺪد‬ DDR3 DIMM ‫ﻓﺘﺤﺔ‬ ‫وﺣﺪة ذاآﺮة‬DDR3 ‫ﻡﺰدوﺝﺔ اﻟﻘ‬ ‫ﻨﺎة‬ DDR3 1866 1600 1333 1066 ‫اﻟﺬاآﺮة ﻡﻦ ﻥﻮع‬ ‫ﺗﺪﻋﻢ‬...
  • Page 47 ‫اﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ اﻟﺨﻠﻔﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻡﻨﻔﺬ ﺵﺒﻜﺔ اﺗﺼﺎل ﻡﺤﻠﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻡﻨﺎﻓﺬ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻡﻘﺒﺲ ﺹﻮت‬ ‫ارﺗﻔﺎع‬ ‫ﻡﻢ‬ ‫ﻋﺮض‬ ‫ﻡﻢ‬ ‫ﺣﺠﻢ اﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو ﺏﺪون‬ Windows XP / Vista / 7 ‫اﻟﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫دﻋﻢ أﻥﻈﻤﺔ‬ ‫إﺥﻄﺎر‬...
  • Page 48: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE 仕様 Socket FM1 AMD 64アーキテクチャでは、 32ビットと64ビット計算が AMD A-Series / E2-Series プロセッサ 可能です チップセット AMD A55 DDR3 DIMMスロット x 4 デュアル チャンネルモードDDR3メモリモジュール 最大メモリ容量32GB DDR3 800/1066/1333/1600/1866 をサポート メインメモリ 各DIMMは 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3 DDR3 2000 (OC) をサポート をサポート ITE 8728 環境コントロールイニシアチブ、 もっとも一般に使用されるレガシーSuper I/O機...
  • Page 49 TA57A 仕様 各コネクタは2つのフロントパネルUSB2.0ポートをサポ USB2.0コネクタ ートします プリンタポートコネクタ 各コネクタは1つのプリンタポートをサポートします 電源コネクタ(24ピン) 電源コネクタ(4ピン) PS/2キーボード PS/2マウス 背面パネル シリアルポート LANポート USB2.0ポート オーディオジャック ボードサイズ 220 mm (幅) X 305 mm (高さ) Biostarは事前のサポートなしにOSサポートを追加または OSサポート Windows XP / Vista / 7 削除する権利を留保します。 2011/08/01...

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