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Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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
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  • Page 1 Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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 Specifications .............2 Rear Panel Connectors..............3 Motherboard Layout................4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ......5 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU)..........5 Install a Heatsink ................6 Connect Cooling Fans..............7 Install System Memory ..............8 Expansion Slots................10 Jumper Setting ................11...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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.
  • 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: 8x USB 2.0 port (4 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers) 4x USB 3.0 port (2 on rear I/Os and 2 via internal headers)
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Form Factor microATX Form Factor, 243.84 mm x 237.50 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice. 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors Note 1: HDMI / DVI-D / VGA Output require an AMD family processor with intedrated graphics.
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual 1.5 Motherboard Layout Note1: ■ represents the 1st pin. Note2: The SATA4 connector is only for Hi-Fi A88S3+.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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 8: Install A Heatsink

    Motherboard Manual 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 9: Connect Cooling Fans

    Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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 10: Install System Memory

    Motherboard Manual 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. Step 2: Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
  • Page 11 Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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: Expansion Slots

    Motherboard Manual 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. PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
  • Page 13: Jumper Setting

    Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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 14: Headers & Connectors

    Motherboard Manual 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. Assignment Assignment +3.3V +3.3V -12V...
  • Page 15 Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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. Assignment Function Assignment Function Speaker Connector Speaker Power LED (+) Power LED HDD LED (+) Power LED (+)
  • 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 Assignment VBUS0...
  • Page 17 Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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 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 Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector The connector is for connecting the PCI bracket SPDIF output. Assignment SPDIF_OUT Ground...
  • Page 20: Chapter 3: Uefi Bios & Software

    BIOS Update Utility, BIOS Online Update Utility and BIOS Flasher. 1. BIOS Update Utility 1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver. Download the proper BIOS from www.biostar.com.tw 3. Open BIOS Update Utility and click the Update BIOS button on the main screen.
  • Page 21 Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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 22 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 23 Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 5. After entering the POST screen, the BIOS-FLASHER utility pops out. Choose [fs0] to search for the BIOS file. 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.
  • Page 24: 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 25 Note2: 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/about/contact.php for getting our contact information.
  • Page 26 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 following instructions to update boot logo: Load Image:Choose the picture as the boot logo. Transform:Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result.
  • Page 27 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 28: 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 29: Ami Bios Beep Code

    Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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 Probable Solution...
  • Page 30 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 31: Raid Functions

    Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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 32 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 33: Amd Dual Graphics Technology

    Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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. MD Dual Graphics Requirement Operating System: Windows 7 / Windows 8 Supported Dual Graphics Combinations:...
  • Page 34 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 36: Appendix: Specifications In Other Languages

    ‫ﺷﺒﻜﺔ ﻣﺤﻠﻴﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻘﺪرة اﻟﻘﺼﻮى اﻟﻤﺰدوﺟﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ ، ﺗﺤﺪﻳﺪ ﺗﻠﻘﺎﺋﻲ ، اﻟﻨﺼﻒ‬ ‫ﻣﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ 1000 ALC892 ‫ﺗﻲ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﺮﻣﻴﺰ اﻟﺼﻮ‬ Biostar Hi-Fi ‫ﻗﻨﻮات ﻋﺎﻟﻴﺔ اﻟﺪﻗﺔ‬ AMD A88X/A78 ‫ﻳﻪ إم دى‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻦ ﺧﻼل اﻟﻤﻮزع اﻟﺪاﺧﻠﻲ‬ ‫و‬ ‫ﻓﻲ اﻟﻤﺪاﺧﻞ واﻟﻤﺨﺎرج اﻟﺨﻠﻔﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬...
  • Page 37 ‫ﺧﺎرﺟﻴﺔ‬ ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ 237.50 ‫ﻣﻢ‬ 243.84 ، microATX ‫ﻋﺎﻣﻞ ﺷﻜﻞ ﻣﺪد اﻟﺘﻜﻨﻮﻟﻮﺟﻴﺎ اﻟﻤﺘﻘﺪﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺎﻣﻞ اﻟﺸﻜﻞ‬ ‫وﻳﻨﺪوز‬ ‫وﻳﻨﺪوز‬ windows xp ‫وﻳﻨﺪوز إآﺲ ﺑﻲ‬ ‫أﻧﻈﻤﺔ اﻟﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ ﺑﺤﻖ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو أزﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻧﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﻣﻊ أو ﺑﺪون أﻧﻈﺎر‬ BIOSTAR ‫ﺑﻴﻮﺳﺘﺎر‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺪﻋﻮﻣﺔ‬...
  • Page 38: French

    ALC892 Codec audio Canaux 7.1, écoute audio de haute définition, Biostar Hi-Fi AMD A88X/A78 FCH Port 8x USB 2.0 (4 sur les I/O arrières et 4 en interne) Port 4x USB 3.0 (2 sur les I/O arrières et 2 en interne)
  • Page 39 1x Connecteur sortie S/PDIF 1x Connecteur sortie S/PDIF Facteur Facteur d'encombrement microATX, 243.84 mm x 237.50 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 40: German

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb Auto-Negotiation, Halb- / Voll-Duplex-fähig ALC892 Audio-Codec 7.1 Kanäle, HD-Audio, Biostar Hi-Fi AMD A88X/A78 FCH: 8x USB 2.0-Port (4 hintere I/Os und 4 via interne Header) 4x USB 3.0-Port (2 hintere I/Os und 2 via interne Header)
  • Page 41 1x Serieller Port-Header 1x Serieller Port-Header 1x S/PDI-Auswurfsverbindung 1x S/PDI-Auswurfsverbindung Formfaktor microATX Formfaktor, 243.84 mm x 237.50 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 OS-Unterstützu Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
  • Page 42: 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 8x USB 2.0 (4 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 43 Connettore esterno S/PDIF x1 Fattore di Forma Fattore di Forma microATX, 243.84 mm x 237.50 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 44: 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: 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) 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) 2x PCI スロット...
  • Page 45 1x コンシューマー IR ヘッダー 1x シリアル ポート ヘッダー 1x シリアル ポート ヘッダー 1x S/PDIF アウト コネクタ 1x S/PDIF アウト コネクタ microATX フォーム ファクタ、243.84 mm x 237.50 mm フォーム ファクタ Windows XP / 7 / 8 サポート OS Biostar には、通知なしでサポート OS を変更する権限があります。...
  • Page 46: 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: 8 x złącza USB 2.0 (4 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 47 Port zewnętrzny S/PDIF x1 Port zewnętrzny S/PDIF x1 Obudowa Obudowa microATX, 243.84 mm x 237.50 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 Obsługa OS Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo do dodania lub wycofania obsługi dla OS, z wypowiedzeniem lub bez wypowiedzenia.
  • Page 48: 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 8x USB 2.0 (4 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 49 Conector Externo S/PDIF x1 Fator de Fôrma Fator de Fôrma microATX, 243.84 mm x 237.50 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 50: Russian

    Автосогласование 10/ 100/ 1000 Мб/с, работает в полно/полудуплексном режиме ALC892 Аудиокодек Каналы 7.1, высококачественное аудио, Biostar Hi-Fi AMD A88X/A78 FCH: 8 портов USB 2.0 (4 сзади ввода-вывода и 4 через внутренние контакты) 4 портов USB 3.0 (2 сзади ввода-вывода и 2 через внутренние контакты) 2x гнезда...
  • Page 51 1 контакт последовательного порта 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out Конструктив Форм-фактор microATX, 243.84 мм x 237.50 мм Windows XP / 7 / 8 Поддержка ОС Biostar оставляет за собой право добавлять или удалять поддержку любой ОС, с уведомлением или без.
  • Page 52: 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 8x USB 2.0 (4 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)
  • Page 53 Conector Externo S/PDIF x1 Factor de Forma Factor de Forma microATX, 243.84 mm x 237.50 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 Soporte OS Biostar reserva su derecho de añadir o retirar el soporte para cada OS con o sin notificación. 2013/08/27...

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