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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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sintetica
Ai sensi dell'art. 2 comma 3 del D.M.
275 del 30/10/2002
Si dichiara che questo prodotto è
conforme alle normative vigenti e
soddisfa i requisiti essenziali richiesti
dalle direttive
2004/108/CE, 2006/95/CE e
1999/05/CE
quando ad esso applicabili
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We declare this product is complying
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the essential requirements as specified
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- Page 1 A75MH / A55MH 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.
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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
A75MH / A55MH 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 A75MH A55MH Socket FM1 Socket FM1 AMD A-Series / E2-Series processors AMD A-Series / E2-Series processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing computing Chipset AMD A75... -
Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors
Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. support for any OS With or without notice. -
Page 6: Motherboard Layout
USB_KBMS1 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR2 ATXPWR1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO1 JSPDIFOUT1 PEX16_1 Super PEX1_1 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 BAT1 A75/ PEX1_2 BIOS PCI1 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 Codec (A75MH) SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 JFRONT_USB3_1 F_USB1 CIR1 PANEL1 F_AUDIO1 J_COM1 J_PRIN T1 JCMOS1 Note: represents the 1 pin. ■... -
Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
A75MH / A55MH 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.
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Page 9: Fan Headers
A75MH / A55MH 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. Memory 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. - Page 11 A75MH / A55MH 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.
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Page 12: Connectors And Slots
SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors A75MH/A55MH has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface. A75MH satisfies the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s; A55MH satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. - Page 13 A75MH / A55MH 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 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.
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Page 15: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup
A75MH / A55MH 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”. - Page 16 F U S B _US B 1 JFRONT_USB3_1: Header for USB 3.0 Ports at Front Panel (A75MH) 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.
- Page 17 A75MH / A55MH JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Assignment SPDIF_OUT Ground F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel.
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Page 18: Clear Cmos Procedures
Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3, it 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 19 A75MH / A55MH 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...
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Page 20: Chapter 4: Amd Dual Graphics Technology
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: AMD DUAL GRAPHICS TECHNOLOGY AMD D RAPHICS ECHNOLOGY NTRODUCTION 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. AMD D RAPHICS EQUIREMENT... -
Page 21: Amd Dual Graphics Setup
A75MH / A55MH 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 CD Chipset Driver, and reboot the system. Activate AMD VISION Engine Control Center to make sure CrossFire has been enabled. -
Page 22: Chapter 5: Raid Functions
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: RAID FUNCTIONS PERATING YSTEM Supports Windows XP, 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 23 A75MH / A55MH 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 24 Motherboard Manual 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. ...
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Page 25: Chapter 6: Useful Help
A75MH / A55MH CHAPTER 6: 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 26: Software
Motherboard Manual 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. Launching Software After the installation process, you will see the software icon “eHOT Line”... - Page 27 A75MH / A55MH 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.
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Page 28: Bios Update
Motherboard Manual 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 Update BIOS with a BIOS file <Backup BIOS>... - Page 29 A75MH / A55MH <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.
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Page 30: Extra Information
Motherboard Manual 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 31 A75MH / A55MH 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>...
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Page 32: Ami Bios Beep Code
Motherboard Manual 6.4 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 Flash Programming successful File read error No Flash EPROM detected... -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
A75MH / A55MH 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. -
Page 34: Appendix: Spec In Other Languages
Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES ERMAN A75MH A55MH Sockel FM1 Sockel FM1 AMD A-Series / E2-Series Prozessoren AMD A-Series / E2-Series Prozessoren Die AMD 64-Architektur unterstützt eine 32-Bit- Die AMD 64-Architektur unterstützt eine 32-Bit- und 64-Bit-Datenverarbeitung und 64-Bit-Datenverarbeitung... - Page 35 Unterstützt RAID 0 / 1 / 10 onen Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne OS-Unterstü Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein...
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Page 36: French
Motherboard Manual RENCH A75MH A55MH Socket FM1 Socket FM1 Processeurs AMD A-Series / E2-Series Processeurs AMD A-Series / E2-Series L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64 L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64 bits bits Chipset... - Page 37 Prise en charge RAID 0 / 1 / 10 spéciales Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Support SE supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
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Page 38: Italian
Motherboard Manual TALIAN A75MH A55MH Socket FM1 Socket FM1 Processori AMD A-Series / E2-Series Processori AMD A-Series / E2-Series L’architettura AMD 64 abilita la L’architettura AMD 64 abilita la computazione 32 e 64 bit computazione 32 e 64 bit Chipset... - Page 39 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema supportati operativo senza preavviso.
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Page 40: Spanish
Motherboard Manual PANISH A75MH A55MH Conector FM1 Conector FM1 Procesadores AMD A-Series / E2-Series Procesadores AMD A-Series / E2-Series La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el procesado de La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el procesado de 32 y 64 bits 32 y 64 bits... - Page 41 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Soporte de sistema Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar operativo el soporte de cualquier SO con o sin aviso previo.
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Page 42: Portuguese
Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE A75MH A55MH Socket FM1 Socket FM1 Processadores AMD A-Series / E2-Series Processadores AMD A-Series / E2-Series A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma computação de 32 e 64 bits computação de 32 e 64 bits... - Page 43 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Sistemas A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou operativos remover suporte para qualquer sistema remover suporte para qualquer sistema suportados operativo com ou sem aviso prévio.
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Page 44: Polish
Motherboard Manual OLISH A75MH A55MH Socket FM1 Socket FM1 AMD A-Series / E2-Series Procesory AMD A-Series / E2-Series Procesory Procesor Architektura AMD 64 umożliwia przetwarzanie Architektura AMD 64 umożliwia przetwarzanie 32 i 64 bitowe 32 i 64 bitowe Chipset AMD A75... - Page 45 Obsługa RAID 0 / 1 / 10 specjalne Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Obsluga systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub operacyjne odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjnego bez powiadomienia.
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Page 46: Russian
Motherboard Manual USSIAN A75MH A55MH Гнездо FM1 Гнездо FM1 Процессоры AMD A-Series / E2-Series Процессоры AMD A-Series / E2-Series (центральны Архитектура AMD 64 разрешать обработка Архитектура AMD 64 разрешать обработка й процессор) данных на 32 и 64 бит данных на 32 и 64 бит... - Page 47 ки Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Поддержка Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с...
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Page 48: Arabic
Motherboard Manual RABIC A55MH A75MH ﻣﻘﺒﺲA ﻣﻘﺒﺲFM1 ﻣﻘﺒﺲFM1 اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ وﺡﺪة ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎتAMD A-Series / E2-Series ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎتAMD A-Series / E2-Series اﻟﻤﺮآﺰیﺔ ﺗﻤﻜﻦ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔAMD 64 ﺗﻤﻜﻦ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔAMD 64 ﺏﺖ و إﺝﺮاء اﻟﻌﻤﻠﻴﺎت اﻟﺤﺎﺳﻮﺏﻴﺔ ﺏﺴﺮﻋﺔ ﺏﺖ و إﺝﺮاء اﻟﻌﻤﻠﻴﺎت اﻟﺤﺎﺳﻮﺏﻴﺔ ﺏﺴﺮﻋﺔ AMD A55 AMD A75 اﻟﺸﺮاﺋﺢ... - Page 49 Windows XP / Vista / 7 Windows XP / Vista / 7 اﻟﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ أﻥﻈﻤﺔ دﻋﻢ ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆBiostar ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆBiostar ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو ﺏﺪون إﺥﻄﺎر ﺏﺪون إﺥﻄﺎر...
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Page 50: Japanese
Motherboard Manual APANESE A75MH A55MH Socket FM1 Socket FM1 AMD A-Series / E2-Series プロセッサ AMD A-Series / E2-Series プロセッサ AMD 64アーキテクチャでは、 32ビットと64ビット計 AMD 64アーキテクチャでは、 32ビットと64ビット計 算が可能です 算が可能です チップセッ AMD A75 AMD A55 ト DDR3 DIMMスロット x 2 DDR3 DIMMスロット x 2 最大メモリ容量16GB... - Page 51 A75MH / A55MH A75MH A55MH SATA3コネクタ SATA2コネクタ フロントパネルコネクタ フロントパネルコネクタ フロントオーディオコネクタ フロントオーディオコネクタ S/PDIFアウトコネクタ S/PDIFアウトコネクタ CPUファンヘッダ CPUファンヘッダ システムファンヘッダ システムファンヘッダ CMOSクリアヘッダ CMOSクリアヘッダ オンボード コネクタ USB 2.0コネクタ USB 2.0コネクタ USB 3.0コネクタ 電源コネクタ(24ピン) 電源コネクタ(24ピン) 電源コネクタ(4ピン) 電源コネクタ(4ピン) 消費者IRコネクタ 消費者IRコネクタ プリンタポートコネクタ プリンタポートコネクタ シリアルポートコネクタ シリアルポートコネクタ PS/2キーボード / マウス...