Biostar TF7100P-M7 User Manual
Biostar TF7100P-M7 User Manual

Biostar TF7100P-M7 User Manual

Biostar tf7100p-m7 motherboard: user guide

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TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 Setup Manual
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class
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  • Page 1 TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 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 ... 3 Before You Start ... 3 Package Checklist ... 3 Motherboard Features... 4 Rear Panel Connectors ... 6 Motherboard Layout... 7 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ... 8 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)... 8 FAN Headers...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1 User’s Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7...
  • Page 4: Motherboard Features

    SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. Realtek 8111B / 8111C(optional) 10 / 100 Mb/s and 1Gb/s Auto-Negotiation Half / Full duplex capability EATURES TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium D / Pentium 4 processor Supports 45nm CPU Supports Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 5 Special RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 support Features Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA OS Support Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 TF7100P-M7 ALC888 / Integrated in GeForce 7100 nForce 630i (for HDMI Audio) 7.1 channels audio out (ALC888)
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors

    Motherboard Manual ANEL ONNECTORS PS/2 Keyboard Port DVI-D VGA Port The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface transmitting digital video signals to digital display devices such as flat panel LCDs or digital projectors. The DVI-D connector allows digital signals transmission only.
  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    JATXPWR2 JUSBLAN1 JNFAN1 AUDIO1 BIOS PEX1_1 PEX16_1 PCI1 PCI2 Codec JSPDIF_OUT1 JAUDIOF1 JCDIN1 JPRNT1 Note: represents the 1 ■ TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 AYOUT JCFAN1 LGA775 CPU1 GeForce 7150/7100 nForce 630i Super I/O SATA1 JUSB2 JUSB3 JUSB4 JCOM1 JUSBV2 JCMOS1 pin. JATXPWR1 BAT1...
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION NSTALLING ENTRAL 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.
  • Page 9 Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7...
  • Page 10: Fan Headers

    Motherboard Manual 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 11: Installing System Memory

    TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 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 12: Memory Capacity

    Motherboard Manual Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMA2 DDR2 Module 512MB/1024MB/2048MB 512MB/1024MB/2048MB Total Memory Size...
  • Page 13: Connectors And Slots

    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 IDE devices.
  • Page 14 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
  • Page 15: 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 Speaker HDD LED (+) HDD LED (-) Ground Reset control TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 UMPERS Pin closed PWR_LED On/Off HLED Function Assignment Speaker...
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. Assignment +3.3V -12V Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground Ground JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
  • Page 17 USB devices, like USB card reader. JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 Assignment +5V (fused) +5V (fused)
  • Page 18: Clear Cmos Procedures

    Motherboard Manual JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc.. 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.
  • Page 19 SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface. JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. Assignment -Strobe -ALF Data 0 -Error Data 1 -Init...
  • Page 20: Jcom1: Serial Port Connector

    Motherboard Manual JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Assignment SPDIF_OUT Ground Assignment Carrier detect Received data...
  • Page 21: Onboard Buttons

    RSTSW1: This is an on-board Reset button. On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to show system status. LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on diagnostics. Please refer to the table below for different messages:...
  • Page 22 Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSBKB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: USB ports at JUSBKB1/JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby voltage.
  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Raid Functions

    Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array ­ fails, all data is lost. Fault Tolerance: No. ­ Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6...
  • Page 24: Features And Benefits

    Motherboard Manual 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 25 Fault Tolerance: Yes. ­ GeFo rce 7150/ nForce 63 0i GeFo rce 7100/ nForce 63 0i Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 Block 6 TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 5 Block 6...
  • Page 26 Motherboard Manual RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more drives. It writes data and parity blocks across all the drives in the array. Fault tolerance is maintained by ensuring that the parity information for any given block of data is placed on a different drive from those used to store the data itself.
  • Page 27: Chapter 5: Overclock Quick Guide

    CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE OWER NTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for overclock users. Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this ultimate overclock engine to raise system performance. No matter whether under BIOS or Windows interface, T-Power is able to present the best system state according to users’...
  • Page 28: T-Power Bios Feature

    Motherboard Manual BIOS F OWER A. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for both Elite and Casual overclockers. Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for experienced overclock users. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings.
  • Page 29 For beginners in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful feature to increase the system performance, named A.O.S. Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. provides 3 ideal overclock configurations that are able to raise the system performance in a single step. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7...
  • Page 30 Motherboard Manual V6 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 10%~15% of whole system performance. V8 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 15%~25% of whole system performance. V12 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 25%~30% of whole system performance.
  • Page 31 TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 B. CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.): It allows users to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. Users are able to reload any saved CMOS setting for customizing system configurations. Moreover, users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation.
  • Page 32 Motherboard Manual C. Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.): This function is under “Overclocking Navigator Engine” item. MIT allows users to test memory compatibilities, and no extra devices or software are needed. Step 1: The default setting under this item is “Disabled”; the condition parameter should be changed to “Enable”...
  • Page 33 E. Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.): IFP is a safe and quick way to upgrade BIOS. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to download the latest BIOS file. Then, save the file into a floppy disk. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk and reboot the system to get into CMOS screen.
  • Page 34: Smart Fan Function

    Motherboard Manual F. Smart Fan Function: Smart Fan Function is under “Smart Fan Option” in “PC Health Status”. This is a brilliant feature to control CPU/System Temperature vs. Fan speed. When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is controlled automatically by CPU/System temperature.
  • Page 35 Smart Fan Function mode. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1. Smart Fan Slope Increasing the value of slope PWM will raise the speed of CPU/System fan. The range is from 1~127, with an interval of 1. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7...
  • Page 36: T-Power Windows Feature

    Motherboard Manual OWER INDOWS 1. Desktop Icon After the T-Utility has been installed, a T-Utility icon will appear on the desktop, just like the icon shown below. Now you can launch the T-Utility simply by double-clicking the desktop icon. 2. Main Panel If you double-click the desktop icon, T-Utility will be launched.
  • Page 37 TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 3. Overclock/Overvoltage Panel Click the Overclock/Overvoltage button in the Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the Overclock/Overvoltage Panel will show up as the following figure. As you can see, the Overclock Panel is on the upper side, and the Overvoltage Panel is on the lower side.
  • Page 38 Motherboard Manual Overclock Panel contains these features: a. “Auto-Overclock”: User can click this button and T-Utility will set the best and stable performance and frequency automatically. A warning dialog as below will show up to notify you that the system may become unstable, click on “OK”...
  • Page 39 Click the Hardware Monitor button in Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the Hardware Monitor panel will show up as the following figure. In this panel, you can get the real-time status information of your system. The information will be refreshed every 1 second. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7...
  • Page 40: About Panel

    Motherboard Manual 5. About Panel Click the “about” button in Main Panel, the button will be highlighted and the About Panel will show up as the following figure. In this panel, you can get model name and detail information in hints of all the chipset that are related to overclocking.
  • Page 41: Chapter 6: Useful Help

    You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system. Note: If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.
  • Page 42: Award Bios Beep Code

    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 43: Troubleshooting

    Screen message says “Invalid Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.” Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 Solution Make sure power cable is securely plugged in. Replace cable. Contact technical support.
  • Page 44: Appendencies: Spec In Other Language

    Datentransferrate bis zu 3Gb/s Konform mit der SATA-Spezifikation Version 2.0. Realtek 8111B / 8111C(optional) 10 / 100 Mb/s und 1Gb/s Auto-Negotiation Halb-/ Vollduplex-Funktion TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium 4 / Pentium D Prozessoren Unterstützt 45nm CPU Unterstützt Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable...
  • Page 45 Platinengröße 244 mm (B) X 244 mm (L) Sonderfunkti Unterstützt RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 onen Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne OS-Unterstüt Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein zung Betriebssystem hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen.
  • Page 46: France

    Conforme à la spécification SATA Version 2.0 Realtek 8111B / 8111C(en option) 10 / 100 Mb/s et 1 Gb/s négociation automatique Half / Full duplex capability TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 Processeurs Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium 4 / Pentium D...
  • Page 47 Prise en charge RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 spéciales Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 TF7100P-M7 ALC 888 / Integré...
  • Page 48: Italian

    Compatibile specifiche SATA Versione 2.0. Realtek 8111B / 8111C(optional) Negoziazione automatica 10 / 100 Mb/s e 1Gb/s Capacità Half / Full Duplex TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 Processore Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium 4 / Pentium D Supporto 45nm CPU Supporto di Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable B it / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 49 Caratterist iche Supporto RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 speciali Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema supportati operativo senza preavviso. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 TF7100P-M7...
  • Page 50: Spanish

    Realtek 8111B / 8111C(opcional) Red Local Negociación de 10 / 100 Mb/s y 1 Gb/s Funciones Half / Full dúplex TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 Procesador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium 4 / Pentium D Admite 45nm CPU Admite Hyper-Threading / Bit de deshabilitación...
  • Page 51 Admite RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 especiales Soporte de Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA sistema Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar operativo el soporte de cualquier SO con o sin aviso previo. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 TF7100P-M7...
  • Page 52: Portuguese

    Compatibilidade com a especificação SATA versão 2.0. Realtek 8111B / 8111C(opcional) Auto negociação de 10 / 100 Mb/s e 1Gb/s Capacidade semi/full-duplex TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 Processador Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium 4 / Pentium D Suporta 45nm CPU...
  • Page 53 Suporta as funções RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 especiais Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Sistemas A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou operativos remover suporte para qualquer sistema suportados operativo com ou sem aviso prévio.
  • Page 54: Polish

    Realtek 8111B / 8111C(opcja) 10 / 100 Mb/s oraz 1Gb/s z automatyczną negocjacją szybkości Działanie w trybie połowicznego / pełnego dupleksu TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 Procesor Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium 4 / Pentium D Obsługa 45nm Procesor Obsługa Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit /...
  • Page 55 Funkcje Obsługa RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 specjalne Obsluga Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub operacyjne odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjnego bez powiadomienia. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 TF7100P-M7 ALC 888 / Zintegrowana w GeForce 7100 nForce 630i (HDMI audio) 7.1 kanałowe wyjście audio (ALC888)
  • Page 56: Russian

    Локальная Автоматическое согласование 10 / 100 Мб/с и сеть 1Гб/с Частичная / полная дуплексная способность TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 Процессор Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium 4 / Pentium D Поддержка технологий 45nm CPU Поддержка технологий Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep®...
  • Page 57 Поддержка RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 е характерис тики Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA Поддержка Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или без предварительного уведомления. TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 TF7100P-M7 ALC888 / Встроенная в набор микросхем...
  • Page 58: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 ‫ﻡﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium 4 / Pentium D ‫ﺼﻞ إﻟﻰ‬ ‫54ﺕﺪﻋﻢ ﺕﻘﻨﻴﺎت‬nm CPU ‫ﺕﺪﻋﻢ ﺕﻘﻨﻴﺎت‬Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology ‫ﻡﻴﺠﺎ...
  • Page 59: Pci Express X16

    ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﺕﺪﻋﻢ ﺕﻘﻨﻴﺔ‬RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 ‫ارﺕﻔﺎع‬ ‫ﻡﻢ‬ ‫ﻋﺮض‬ Windows 2000 / XP / VISTA ‫ﺑﺤﻘﻬ‬ ‫ﺕﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺑﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺕﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺑﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو‬ ALC888 / ‫ﻟﺨﺮج‬ ‫ﻗﻨﻮات‬ ‫آﻮدﻳﻚ اﻟﺼﻮت‬ ‫ﻟﺨﺮج‬ ‫ﻗﻨﻮات‬...
  • Page 60: Japanese

    最高3 Gb/秒のデータ転送速度 SATAバージョン2.0仕様に準拠。 Realtek 8111B / 8111C(オプション) 10 / 100 Mb/秒および1Gb/秒のオートネゴシエーシ ョン 半/全二重機能 TF7100P-M7 LGA 775 Intel Core2Duo / Core2Quad / Celeron 4xx / Pentium 4 / Pentium D processor 45nm CPU をサポートします Hyper-Threading / Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technologyをサポート...
  • Page 61 ボードサイズ 244 mm (幅) X 244 mm (高さ) RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 0+1 のサポート 特殊機能 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 たは削除する権利を留保します。 TF7150U-M7/TF7100P-M7 TF7100P-M7 ALC 888 / GeForce 7100 nForce 630iチップセットに統合 (HDMI audio) 7.1チャンネルオーディオアウト (ALC888) 2チャンネルオーディオアウト (HDMI audio) ハイデフィニションオーディオのサポート...

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