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TH55XE Set up M anu al
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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  • Page 1 TH55XE Set up M anu al 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................2 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

    TH5 5 X E 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 Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1156 SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium processor Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology Intel H55 Chipset IT8721 Environment Control initiatives, Provides the most commonly used legacy Hardware Monitor Controller Super I/O...
  • Page 5 Audio Jack Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection Board Size 244 (W) x 244 (L) mm uATX Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support OS Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 for any OS with or without notice ANEL...
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD AYOUT KBMS1 CP U_FAN 1 ATXPWR2 SPD IF1 Socket 1156 CPU1 JCMO S1 JUSBV1 USB_1394_ ESATA1 R J45U SB1 AU DIO1 SY S_FA N2 F_AU DIO1 ATXP W R1 PEX16_1 CODEC BAT1 PEX4_1 BIOS SW_RST1 PCI1 SW_PWR1 LED_D2 LED_D1 C IR1...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    TH5 5 X E 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. Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up.
  • Page 8 Motherboard Manual Step 3: 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 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation.
  • Page 9: Fan Headers

    TH5 5 X E 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. 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 TH5 5 X E B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Total Memory DDR3 Module Location Size DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 16GB. DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB 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 IDE1: Hard Disk 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. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives.
  • Page 13 TH5 5 X E 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...
  • 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. PEX4_1: PCI-Express Gen 2 x4 Slot PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    TH5 5 X E 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 Motherboard Manual F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Assignment +5V (fused) +5V (fused) USB- USB-...
  • Page 17 TH5 5 X E F_AUDIO1: 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...
  • Page 18 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 19 TH5 5 X E On-Board LED Indicators There are 9 LED indicators on the motherboard showing system status. LED_D2 LED_D1 LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators VAXG_LED1/PH1 ~ PH4 / VTT_LED1 ~ VTT_LED2: Power Status Indicators Please refer to the tables below for specific messages: LED_D1 LED_D2 Message...
  • Page 20 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 21: Chapter 4: T-Series Bios & Software

    TH5 5 X E CHAPTER 4: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE BIOS ERIES T-Series BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file from USB Flash Drive or FDD Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function CMOS Reloading Program !! WARNING !!
  • Page 22 Motherboard Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for experienced overclock users. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator Setting Options Notice:Please Clear CMOS if system no display Normal after overclocking.
  • Page 23 Enter this item for more advanced voltage settings. Intel PPM Configuration Enter this item for more advanced Intel PPM settings. BIOSTAR Me mory Insight Enter this item for more advanced memory SPD information. G.P.U Phase Control Enter this function for more power saving settings.
  • Page 24 Motherboard Manual V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a good over-clock performance. BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Main Advanced Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator Setting Options Notice:Please Clear CMOS if system no display V6-Tech Engine after overclocking. V8-Tech Engine Over-Clocking Navigator [Automate OverClock] V12-Tech Engine...
  • Page 25 > Clock Gen Configuration Go to Sub Screen > Voltage Control Enter General Help > Intel PPM Configuration > BIOSTAR Memory Insight Save and Exit Exit > G.P.U Phase Control Integrated Memory Test [HotKey F11] vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 26 Motherboard Manual C. 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 27 TH5 5 X E D. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.) This function can’t be seen under BIOS setup; and is always on whenever the system starts up. However, it can prevent system hang-up due to inappropriate overclock actions. When the system hangs up, S.R.S. will automatically log in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will be re-configured.
  • Page 28 Motherboard Manual Smart Fan Calibration Choose this item and then the BIOS will automatically test and detect the CPU/System fan functions and show CPU/System fan speed. Control Mode This item provides several operation modes of the fan. Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the CPU/System temperature is lower than the set value, the CPU/ System fan will turn off.
  • Page 29: T-Series Software

    TH5 5 X E ERIES OFTWARE Installing T-Series Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive. The drivers installation program would appear if the Auto-run function has been enabled. 2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software title.
  • Page 30 Motherboard Manual The CPU tab provides information on the CPU and motherboard. The Memory tab provides information on the memory module(s). You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information. The OC Tweaker tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages settings.
  • Page 31 TH5 5 X E The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware voltage, fan speed, and temperature. Besides, you also can set related values for CPU Smart Fan. The Memory tab provides information about manufacturer and software version. You can update new version by clicking the button “Live Update.”...
  • Page 32 Motherboard Manual Green Power Utility BIOSTAR G.P.U (Green Power Utility) is a new function. The utility enhances energy efficiency by disabling extra phases while CPU is on light loading. It integrates a friendly GUI to monitor your CPU Usage, CPU Watt, and CPU Temperature;...
  • Page 33 TH5 5 X E G.P.U Mode Setting This utility provides five modes, upon your requirements, to improve system performance or to save power consumption. Note: Even if the modes saving more power consumption are chosen, the system still can keep excellent performance. Auto Phase Mode System switches the mode automatically according to current system loading condition.
  • Page 34 Motherboard Manual eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is a convenient utility that helps you to contact with our Tech-Support system. This utility will collect the system information which is useful for analyzing the problem you may have encountered, and then send these information to our tech-support department to help you fix the problem. Before you use this utility, please set Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application program.
  • Page 35 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 36 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 37 TH5 5 X E <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 38 Motherboard Manual BIOScreen Utility This utility allows you to personalize your boot logo easily. You can choose JPG or BMP as your boot logo so as to customize your computer. Please follow the following instructions to update boo logo: 1. Load Image:Choose the picture as the boot logo. 2.
  • Page 39: Chapter 5: Useful Help

    TH5 5 X E 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 40: 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 41: Ami Bios Beep Code

    TH5 5 X E 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 42: 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 44: Appendix: Spec In Other Languages

    Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES ERMAN Spezifikationen Unterstützt Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1156 SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium Prozessoren Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology Chipsatz Intel H55 IT8721 Umgebungskontrolle,...
  • Page 45 Anschluss LAN-Anschluss USB-Anschluss Audioanschluss Platinengröße 244 mm (B) X 244 mm (L) uATX 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 46: French

    Motherboard Manual RENCH SPEC Prend en charge les technologies d'exécution de bit Socket 1156 de désactivation / Intel SpeedStep® optimisée/ Processeurs Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium d'architecture Intel 64 / de mémoire étendue 64 / de virtualisation Chipset Intel H55 IT8721...
  • Page 47 Port USB Fiche audio Dimensions 244 mm (l) X 244 mm (H) uATX de la carte Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer Support SE Windows XP / Vista / 7 le support de SE avec ou sans préavis...
  • Page 48: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN SPECIFICA Supporto di Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Socket 1156 Intel SpeedStep® / Architettura Intel 64 / Processore Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Tecnologia Extended Memory 64 / Tecnologia Pentium Virtualization Chipset Intel H55 IT8721 Funzioni di controllo dell’ambiente: Fornisce le funzionalità...
  • Page 49 Porta USB Connettore audio Dimension 244 mm (larghezza) x 244 mm uATX 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 50: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH Especificación Admite Bit de deshabilitación de ejecución / Intel Socket 1156 SpeedStep® Mejorado / Intel Architecture-64 / Procesador Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium Tecnología Extended Memory 64 / Tecnología de virtualización Conjunto de Intel H55 chips IT8721 Iniciativas de control de entorno,...
  • Page 51 Tamaño de 244 mm. (A) X 244 Mm. (H) uATX 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 52: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE ESPECIFICAÇÕES Suporta as tecnologias Execute Disable Bit / Socket 1156 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Arquitecture -64 Processador Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium / Extended Memory 64 / Virtualization Chipset Intel H55 IT8721 Iniciativas para controlo do ambiente Proporciona as funcionalidades mais Especificaçã...
  • Page 53 Tomada de áudio Tamanho 244 mm (L) X 244 mm (A) uATX da placa Sistemas A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou Windows XP / Vista / 7 remover suporte para qualquer sistema operativo operativos com ou sem aviso prévio. suportados...
  • Page 54: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH SPEC Obsługa Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1156 Procesor SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Procesor Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology Chipset Intel H55 Gniazda DDR3 DIMM x 4 Moduł...
  • Page 55 Port eSATA Port LAN Port USB Gniazdo audio Wymiary 244 mm (S) X 244 mm (W) uATX płyty Obsluga Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub systemu Windows XP / Vista / 7 odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjne operacyjnego bez powiadomienia.
  • Page 56: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN СПЕЦ Поддержка технологий Execute Disable Bit / (центральн Socket 1156 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 Процессор Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium / Extended Memory 64 Technology / технологии ый виртуализация процессор) Набор Intel H55 микросхем...
  • Page 57 Порт LAN USB-порт Гнездо для подключения наушников Размер 244 мм (Ш) X 244 мм (В) uATX панели Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или Поддержка Windows XP / Vista / 7 удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или без предварительного уведомления.
  • Page 58: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ ‫ﺗﺪﻋﻢ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺎت‬Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1156 ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ‬ ‫وﺣﺪة‬ SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium ‫ﺼﻞ‬ ‫ی‬ ‫ﺘﺮدد‬ ‫ﺑ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰیﺔ‬ Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology ‫إﻟﻰ‬...
  • Page 59 ‫ﻣﻨﻔﺬ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻔﺬ ﺵﺒﻜﺔ اﺗﺼﺎل ﻣﺤﻠﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﺎﻓﺬ‬ ‫ﻣﻨ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻣﻘﺒﺲ ﺹﻮت‬ uATX ‫ارﺗﻔﺎع‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ‫ﻋﺮض‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ‫اﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺣﺠﻢ‬ ‫ ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫أو‬ ‫ﺑﺈﺥﻄﺎر‬ ‫ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫ﻥﻈﺎم‬ ‫ﻷي‬ ‫اﻟﺪﻋﻢ‬ ‫إزاﻟﺔ‬ ‫أو‬ ‫إﺿﺎﻓﺔ‬ ‫ﻓﻲ‬ ‫ﺑﺤﻘﻬﺎ‬ ‫اﻟﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫أﻥﻈﻤﺔ‬ ‫دﻋﻢ‬ Windows XP / Vista / 7 ‫إﺥﻄﺎر‬...
  • Page 60: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE 仕様 Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Socket 1156 Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64 Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3/ Pentium プロセッサ Technology / Virtualization Technologyをサポートしま す チップセット Intel H55 DDR3 DIMMスロット x 4 デュアル...
  • Page 61 USBコネクタ 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 シリアルポート IEEE 1394コネクタ 電源コネクタ(24ピン) 電源コネクタ(8ピン) PS/2キーボード PS/2マウス S/PDIFアウト HDMIポート VGAポート 背面パネル DVI-Dポート 1394ポート eSATAポート LANポート USBポート オーディオジャック ボードサイズ 244 mm (幅) X 244 mm (高さ) uATX 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。 2010/01/14...

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