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BIB75-M2T 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.
User’s Manual CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 B EFORE TART Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the mainboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the system from power outlet before operation.
BIB75-M2T 1.3 M AINBOARD PECIFICATION Specification Support Intel Ivy Bridge CPU (Co-lay support Sandy Bridge CPU/Embedded CPU SKU) Intel® Core™ i7-2600 3.4GHz up to 95W Intel® Core™ i5-2400 3.1GHz up to 95W Intel® Core™ i3-2120 3.3HHz up to 65W Chipset...
Windows* 7(32/64bit) & embedded, Window XP & XP Embedded, WinCE, Linux, Intel® Embedded Graphics Drivers Version 10(Support by OS Support Intel EIA IEGD tools) Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice. 1.4 R ANEL...
User’s Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 I (CPU) NSTALLING ENTRAL ROCESSING 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.
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BIB75-M2T Step 3: Hold processor with your thumb and index fingers, oriented as shown. Align the notches with the socket. Lower the processor straight down without tilting or sliding the processor in the socket. Step 4: Close the load plate. Pressing down on the load plate, close and engage the socket lever.
User’s Manual 2.2 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.
BIB75-M2T 2.3 I NSTALLING YSTEM EMORY A. Memory Modules Step1: 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.
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User’s Manual Step2: 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. B.
BIB75-M2T OWER UPPLY ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector (24-pin) This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector. Assignment Assignment +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V Ground Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground PW_OK Standby Voltage +5V +12V +12V +3.3V Ground ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector (4-pin) This connector provides +12V to system power circuit.
User’s Manual NBOARD ONNECTOR EADER UMPER *How to Setup Jumpers 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 PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot...
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BIB75-M2T JPANEL1: Front Panel Header This 10-pin header includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, and Power LED connection. It allows user to connect the system case’s front panel switch functions. Assignment Function Assignment Function Power LED+(3.3V) Power LED HD LED+ Power LED+(3.3V)
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User’s Manual SATA1: Serial ATA3 Connector The connector connects to Serial ATA 6.0 Gb/s hard disk drive and optical disc drive. Assignment SATA2/3/4/5/6: Serial ATA2 Connectors The connectors connect to Serial ATA 3.0 Gb/s hard disk drive and optical disc drive.
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BIB75-M2T 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 internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Assignment Assignment VBUS0...
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User’s Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connect printer port on the PC. Assignment Assignment -Strobe -ALF Data 0 -Error Data 1 -Init Data 2 -Scltin Data 3 Ground Data 4 Ground Data 5 Ground Data 6 Ground Data 7 Ground...
BIB75-M2T CHAPTER 3: BIOS SETUP Introduction The purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to NVRAM.
User’s Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the Intel CPU. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press <Del> during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you will see General Help description at the top right corner, and this is providing a brief description of the selected item.
BIB75-M2T Once you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, model name, marketing name, built date, etc.
User’s Manual DVANCED The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. Notice Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of this menu may cause system to malfunction. PCI Subsystem Settings PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch...
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BIB75-M2T Above 4G Decoding Enables or disables 64bit capable device to be decoded in above 4G address space (only if system support 64 bit PCI decoding). Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled PCI Latency Timer This item sets the value to be programmed into PCI Latency Timer Register.
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User’s Manual Extended Tag If enabled allows device to use 8-bit tab field as a requester. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled No Snoop This item enables or disables PCI Express Device No Snoop option. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to select the value.
BIB75-M2T ACPI Settings ACPI Sleep State This item selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is pressed. Options: S1 (CPU Stop Clock) (Default) / Suspend Disabled / S3 (Suspend to RAM) Restore AC Power Loss Specify what state to go to when power is re-applied after a power failure.
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User’s Manual Wake system with Fixed Time This item enables or disables the system to wake on by alarm event. When this item is enabled, the system will wake on the hr::min::sec specified. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Wake up date You can choose which date the system will boot up.
BIB75-M2T CPU Configuration Hyper-threading This item enables or disables for Windows XP and Linux (OS optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology) and Disabled for other OS (OS not optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology). When setting this item “Disabled” only one thread per enabled core is enabled.
User’s Manual Intel Virtualization Technology Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system resource into several parts, thus enhance the performance when running virtual machines or multi interface systems. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Hardware Prefetcher The processor has a hardware prefetcher that automatically analyzes its requirements and prefetches data and instructions from the memory into the Level 2 cache that are likely to be required in the near future.
User’s Manual Firmware Update Configuration Me FW Image Re-Flash It enables/ disables Me FW Image Re-Flash function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled USB Configuration Legacy USB Support This item determines if the BIOS should provide legacy support for USB devices like the keyboard, mouse, and USB drive.
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BIB75-M2T USB3.0 Support This item enables or disables USB3.0 (XHCI) controller support. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled XHCI Hand-Off This is a workaround for OSes without XHCI hand-off support. The XHCI ownership change should be claimed by XHCI driver. Options:...
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User’s Manual SMART FAN Control CPU Smart FAN This item allows you to control the CPU Smart Fan function. Options: Disabled (Default) / Auto CPU FAN Calibrate Press [ENTER] to calibrate CPU FAN. Control Mode This item provides several operation modes of the fan. Options: Quiet / Aggressive / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(℃)
BIB75-M2T Fan Ctrl Sensitive The bigger the numeral is, the higher the FAN speed is. Options: 30 (Default) Super IO Configuration Serial Port 0 Configuration Serial Port This item enables or disables Serial Port (COM). Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled...
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User’s Manual Change Settings This item selects an optimal setting for Super IO device. Options: Auto (Default) / IO=3F8h; IRQ=4 / IO=3F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2F8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=3E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 / IO=2E8h; IRQ=3,4,5,6,7,9,10,11,12 Serial Port 1 Configuration Serial Port This item enables or disables Serial Port (COM). Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Change Settings...
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BIB75-M2T Parallel Port Configuration Parallel Port This item enables or disables Parallel Port (LPT/LPTE). Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Change Settings This item allows you to select an optimal setting for Super IO device. Options: Auto (Default) / IO=378h; IRQ=5 / IO=378h; IRQ=5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 / IO=278h;...
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User’s Manual H/W Monitor Shutdown Temperature This item allows you to set up the CPU shutdown Temperature. Options: Disabled (Default) / 70℃/158℉ / 75℃/167℉ / 80℃/176℉ / 85℃ /185℉ / 90℃/194℉...
BIB75-M2T HIPSET This section describes configuring the PCI bus system. PCI, or Personal Computer Interconnect, is a system which allows I/O devices to operate at speeds nearing the speed of the CPU itself uses when communicating with its own special components.
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User’s Manual Launch PXE OpROM This item enables or disables boot Options for legacy network devices with option ROM. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Launch Storage OpROM This item enables or disables boot Options for legacy mass storage devices with option ROM.
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BIB75-M2T USB Configuration XHCI Pre-Boot Driver This item enables/disables XHCI Pre-Boot Driver support. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled XHCI Mode This item sets mode of operation of XHCI controller. Options: Smart Auto (Default) / Auto / Enabled/ Disabled HS Port #1/ #2/ #3/ #4 Switchable This item allows for HS port switching between XHCI and EHCI.
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User’s Manual Azalia This item controls detection of the Azalia device. Disabled = Azalia will be unconditionally disabled. Enabled = Azalia will be unconditionally Enabled. Auto = Azalia will be enabled if present, disabled otherwise. Options: Auto (Default)/ Enabled / Disabled EuP Control When EuP Enabled, System meets EuP requirement.
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BIB75-M2T System Agent (SA) Configuration SLP_S4 Assertion Width This item controls C-State Pre-Wake feature for ARAT, in SSKPD[57]. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Graphics Configuration Graphics Turbo IMON Current Graphics turbo IMON current values supported (14-31) Options: 31 (Default)
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User’s Manual Primary Display This item selects which of IGFX/PEG/PCI Graphics device should be Primary Display or select SG for Switchable Gfx. Options: Auto (Default) / IGFX / PEG / PCI Internal Graphics This item keeps IGD enabled based on the setup options. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled GTT Size...
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BIB75-M2T DMI Configuration DMI Vc1 Control Enable or disable DMI Vc1. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled DMI Vcp Control Enable or disable DMI Vcp. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled DMI Vcm Control Enable or disable DMI Vcm. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled...
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User’s Manual NB PCIe Configuration PEX16_1 – Gen X This item configures PEG0 B0:D1:F0 Gen1-Gen3. Options: Auto (Default) / Gen1 / Gen2 / Gen3 PEG0 ASPM This item controls ASPM support for the PEG: Device 1 Funtion0. This has no effect if PEG is not the currently active device.
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BIB75-M2T Gen3 Equalization This item performs PEG Gen3 Equalization steps. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Memory Configuration DIMM Profile Select DIMM timing profile that should be used. Options: Default DIMM profile (Default) / Custom Profile Memory Frequency Limiter Options: Auto (Default) / 1067 / 1333 / 1600...
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User’s Manual CAS# Latency (tCL) This item allows you to select CAS Latency of DDR3. Options: 9 (Default) / 3 ~ 15 RAS# to CAS# Delay (tRCD) This item allows you to select Row Address to Column Address Delay of DDR3. Options: 9 (Default) / 3 ~ 15 Row Precharge Time (tRP) This item allows you to select Row Precharge Time of DDR3.
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BIB75-M2T Max TOLUD This item sets maximum value of TOLUD. Dynamic assignment would adjust TOLUD automatically based on largest MMIO length of installed graphic controller. Options: Dynamic (Default) / 1 GB / 1.25 GB / 1.5 GB / 1.75 GB / 2 GB / 2.25 GB / 2.5 GB / 2.75 GB / 3 GB / 3.25 GB...
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User’s Manual Memory Alias Check This item enables or disables memory Alias check. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled GT – Power Management Control RC6 (Render Standby) This item enables or disables render standby support. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled RC6+ (Deep RC6) This item enables or disables Deep RC6 (RC6+) support.
BIB75-M2T This menu allows you to setup the system boot options. Setup Prompt Timeout This item sets number of seconds to wait for setup activation key. Options: 2 (Default) Bootup NumLock State This item selects the keyboard NumLock state. Options:...
User’s Manual Interrupt 19 Capture Interrupt 19 is the software interrupt that handles the boot disk function. When set to Enabled, this item allows the option ROMs to trap interrupt 19. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled CSM Support This item enables / disables CSM Support. If Auto is selected, based on OS, CSM will be enabled / disabled automatically.
User’s Manual This menu allows you to load the optimal default settings, and save or discard the changes to the BIOS items. Discard Changes and Exit Abandon all changes made during the current session and exit setup. Save Changes and Reset Reset the system after saving the changes.
BIB75-M2T CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP RIVER NSTALLATION 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 mainboard and operating system.
User’s 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...
BIB75-M2T 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.