Biostar P43-A7 Setup Manual
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  • Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1: Introduction

    • Before You Start
    • Package Checklist
    • Motherboard Features
    • Rear Panel Connectors
    • Motherboard Layout
  • Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    • Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    • FAN Headers
    • Installing System Memory
    • Connectors and Slots
  • Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    • How to Setup Jumpers
    • Detail Settings
      • Front Panel Header
      • CD-ROM Audio-In Connector
      • Clear Cmos Procedures
  • Chapter 4: Useful Help

    • Driver Installation Note
    • Software
      • Installing Software
      • Bios Update
    • Extra Information
    • AMI BIOS Beep Code
    • Troubleshooting Post Bios Beep Codes
    • Troubleshooting
  • Appendix: SPEC in Other Languages

    • German
    • France
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • Polish
    • Russian
    • Arabic
    • Japanese

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P45D2-A7/P43-A7 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.
The vendor makes no representations or warranties with respect to the
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or fitness for any purpose. Further the vendor reserves the right to revise this
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  • Page 1 P45D2-A7/P43-A7 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....................7 Installing System Memory ................
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    P45D2-A7/P43-A7 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 P45D2-A7 P43-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx processor Celeron 4xx processor Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA 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

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD AYOUT JKBMS1 LGA775 JKBV1 JATXPWR2 CPU1 JUSBV1 JUSB2 JUSB1 JCFAN1 Intel JRJ45USB1 P45/P43 JAUDIO1 JAUDIOF1 JCDIN1 JATXPWR1 PEX16_1 BIOS Intel SATA1 ICH10 SATA2 PEX1_1 BAT1 SATA5 CODEC JCMOS1 SATA6 PCI1 SATA3 SATA4 Super PCI2 JSFAN1 IDE1 PCI3 JUSBV2 JCOM1 JPRNT1...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    P45D2-A7/P43-A7 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CPU) NSTALLING ENTRAL ROCESSING Special Notice: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won’t be damaged. Pin Cap Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
  • Page 8 Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 2-1: Step 2-2: Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation.
  • Page 9: Fan Headers

    P45D2-A7/P43-A7 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. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header Assignment Ground...
  • 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. 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 P45D2-A7/P43-A7 B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Total Memory DDR2 Module Location Size DDR2_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR2_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Max is 8GB. DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB C. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the following table.
  • Page 12: Connectors And Slots

    Motherboard Manual ONNECTORS AND LOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. IDE1: IDE/ATAPI Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.
  • Page 13 P45D2-A7/P43-A7 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: PCI-Express x1 Slot PCI-Express 1.1 compliant.
  • 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 P45D2-A7/P43-A7 JATXPWR1: 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 JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual 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. SATA1 SATA2 Assignment SATA5 Ground SATA6 SATA3 SATA4 Ground Ground JUSB3/JUSB4/JUSB5: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,...
  • Page 17: Cd-Rom Audio-In Connector

    P45D2-A7/P43-A7 JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector is not acceptable. Assignment Mic Left in Ground Mic Right in GPIO...
  • Page 18: Clear Cmos Procedures

    Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By 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 P45D2-A7/P43-A7 JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connect 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 20 Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSB2/JRJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB3/JUSB4/JUSB5. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSB2/ JRJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB3/JUSB4/JUSB5. JUSBV1 Pin 1-2 close Pin 2-3 close...
  • Page 21: Chapter 4: Useful Help

    P45D2-A7/P43-A7 CHAPTER 4: 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 22: 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 23 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 24: 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 25 P45D2-A7/P43-A7 <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 26: 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 27 P45D2-A7/P43-A7 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 28: Ami Bios Beep Code

    Motherboard Manual 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 29: Troubleshooting

    P45D2-A7/P43-A7 ROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution No power to the system at all Make sure power cable is Power light don’t illuminate, fan securely plugged in. inside power supply does not turn Replace cable. Contact technical support. Indicator light on keyboard does not turn on.
  • Page 30: Appendix: Spec In Other Languages

    Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES ERMAN P45D2-A7 P43-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Prozessoren Celeron 4xx Prozessoren Unterstützt Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Unterstützt Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 31 205 mm (B) X 305 mm (L) Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne OS-Unterstüt Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein...
  • Page 32: France

    Motherboard Manual RANCE P45D2-A7 P43-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Processeurs Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Processeurs Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx Prend en charge les technologies d'exécution de Prend en charge les technologies d'exécution de bit de désactivation / Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 33 Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP /VISTA Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis. supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 34: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN P45D2-A7 P43-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Processore Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Processore Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx Supporto di Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Supporto di Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 35 Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA 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.
  • Page 36: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH P45D2-A7 P43-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Procesador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Procesador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx Admite Bit de deshabilitación de ejecución / Intel Admite Bit de deshabilitación de ejecución / Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 37 Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA 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.
  • Page 38: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE P45D2-A7 P43-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Processador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Processador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx Suporta as tecnologias Execute Disable Bit / Suporta as tecnologias Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 39 Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA 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.
  • Page 40: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH P45D2-A7 P43-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Procesor Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Procesor Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx Procesor Obsługa Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Obsługa Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 41 205 mm (S) X 305 mm (W) płyty Obsluga Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA 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.
  • Page 42: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN P45D2-A7 P43-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Процессор Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Процессор Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / (центральн Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx ый Поддержка технологий Execute Disable Bit / Поддержка...
  • Page 43 панели Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA 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...
  • Page 44: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC P43-A7 P45D2-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron 4xx ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ‬ ‫وﺣﺪة‬ ‫ﺼﻞ إﻟﻰ‬ ‫ﻳ‬ ‫ﺘﺮدد‬...
  • Page 45 ‫ﻣﻘﺒﺲ ﺹﻮت‬ ‫ارﺕﻔﺎع‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ‫ﻋﺮض‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ‫ارﺕﻔﺎع‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ‫ﻋﺮض‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ‫اﻝﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﺠﻢ‬ Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA ‫ ﺕﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ ﺕﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫اﻝﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫أﻥﻈﻤﺔ‬ ‫دﻋﻢ‬ ‫ﺏﺈﺧﻄﺎر‬ ‫ﺕﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫ﻥﻈﺎم‬ ‫ﻷي‬ ‫اﻝﺪﻋﻢ‬ ‫إزاﻝﺔ‬ ‫أو‬ ‫إﺿﺎﻓﺔ‬ ‫ﻓﻲ‬...
  • Page 46: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE P45D2-A7 P43-A7 LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx processor Celeron 4xx processor Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 47 背面パネル LANポート LANポート USBポート USBポート オーディオジャック オーディオジャック ボードサイズ 205 mm (幅) X 305 mm (高さ) 205 mm (幅) X 305 mm (高さ) Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA OSサポート Biostarは事前のサポートなしにOSサポートを追加ま Biostarは事前のサポートなしにOSサポートを追加ま たは削除する権利を留保します。 たは削除する権利を留保します。 2008/07/03...

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