Biostar TForce 550 User Manual
Biostar TForce 550 User Manual

Biostar TForce 550 User Manual

Biostar tforce 550 motherboard: user guide

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TForce 550 Setup Manual
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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
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  • Page 1 TForce 550 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...6 Installing System Memory ...8 Connectors and Slots ...10 Chapter 3: Headers &...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    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 Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron processors Support HyperTransport nVIDIA nForce 550 Chipset ITE 8712F Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I/O Super I/O functionality. Low Pin Count Interface DIMM Slots x 4 Main Each DIMM supports 256/512MB &...
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Connects to PS/2 Mouse Provide RS-232 Serial connection Connects to RJ-45 ethernet cable Connects to USB devices Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection 219 x 304 (mm) Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice.
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD JKBMSV1 JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 JUSB3 JUSBV2 JUSB4 JATXPWR1 JUSBLAN1 JAUDIO1 PEX1_1 Codec PEX1_2 PCI1 Super I/O PCI2 PCI3 BIOS PCI4 JCDIN1 JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT JPRNT1 Note: ■ represents the 1 AYOUT JCFAN1 PEX16_1 nForce 550 JNFAN1 JCMOS1 BAT1 JUSBV1...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    90-degree angle. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. TForce 550 (CPU) ROCESSING...
  • Page 8: Fan Headers

    Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
  • Page 9 The JSFAN1/JSFAN2 and JNFAN1 support 3-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND. TForce 550 JSFAN1 Assignment...
  • Page 10: Installing System Memory

    Motherboard Manual NSTALLING YSTEM 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 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. Duual Channel Status DDR2A1...
  • Page 12: Connectors And Slots

    IDE1: Hard Disk Connectors 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. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary).
  • Page 13 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI1~PCI4: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 4 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 14: Jpanel1: Front Panel Header

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP OW TO ETUP 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...
  • Page 15 JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. TForce 550 Assignment +3.3V +3.3V Ground...
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual JUSB1/JUSB2: Headers for USB 2.0 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. JUSBV1/JUSBV2/JKBMSV1: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2).
  • Page 17: Cd-Rom Audio-In Connector

    It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors. 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. TForce 550 Assignment Mic Left in Ground...
  • Page 18: Jci1 Chassis Open Header

    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. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: Remove AC power line.
  • Page 19 JSATA1~JSATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 2 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. JSPDIF_OUT: Digital Audio out Connectors This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
  • Page 20 Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. Assignment -Strobe -ALF Data 0 -Error Data 1 -Init Data 2 -Scltin Data 3 Ground Data 4 Ground Data 5 Assignment Ground Data 6...
  • Page 21 2.2V automatically, and can’t be adjusted under COMS setup. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR supports up to 2.2V. (Consulting your DDR2 memory module supplier) TForce 550 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal status (default). Pin 2-3 Close:...
  • Page 22: Onboard Led Indicators

    Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to show system status. LED1 and LED2: These 2 LED indicate system power on diagnostics. Please refer to the table below for different messages: LED1 LED2 Message...
  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Nvidia 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 TForce 550 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6...
  • Page 24 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. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.
  • Page 25 Fault Tolerance: Yes. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 For more detailed setup information, please refer to the Driver CD, or go to ※ http://www.nvidia.com/page/pg_20011106217193.html Flash. TForce 550 Block 2 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 4 Block 6...
  • Page 26: Chapter 5: Overclock Quick Guide

    5.1: 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 27: T-Power Bios Feature

    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. TForce 550...
  • Page 28 Motherboard Manual CPU Overclock Setting: CPU Voltage: This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking. However, the CPU temperature will increase when CPU voltage is increased. Choices: The adjustable range is from 0.800V to 2.310V. CPU Frequency: CPU Frequency is directly in proportion to system performance. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to be increased also when raising CPU frequency.
  • Page 29 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. TForce 550...
  • Page 30 Motherboard Manual V12 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 25%~30% of whole system performance. Notices: Not all types of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based on the selected CPU model. From BET experiments, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for this A.O.S. feature.
  • Page 31 Save and Exit from CMOS setup and reboot the system to activate this test. Run this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to ensure the memory stability. Step 3: When the process is done, change the setting back from “Enable” to “Disable” to complete the test. TForce 550 ↓...
  • Page 32 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 33: Smart Fan Function

    Choices: 32℃ (default). CPU Fan Full speed <℃> When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will work under Full Speed. The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃. Choices: 52℃ (default). TForce 550 ↓...
  • Page 34 Motherboard Manual Start PWM Value When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will work under Smart Fan Function mode. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1. Choices: 32 (default). Slope PWM Choices: 1 PWM Value/℃ (default), 2 PWM Value/℃, 4 PWM Value/℃, 8 PWM Value/℃, 16 PWM Value/℃, 32 PWM Value/℃, 64PWM Value/℃.
  • Page 35: T-Power Windows Feature

    Exit Click on this item to exit Hardware Monitor Program. iv. Hide Click on this item to hide this program in system tray. When hiding the program, there will be a check icon in the system tray. TForce 550 EATURE...
  • Page 36: Cpu Temperature

    Motherboard Manual CPU Temperature This column configures the CPU temperature. There is a waveform to represent the status of CPU temperature. By adjusting , users can easily configure the upper limit of CPU temperature for system operating. In this diagram, the white line represents the upper limit which user-set for CPU temperature and the green line shows present CPU temperature.
  • Page 37: Reference Data

    Also, the system tray icon will change to Reference data This column represents the status of power supply voltage and cannot be adjusted, it is only for present status reference. TForce 550 to monitor the to monitor the...
  • Page 38 4 sub-screens, users can tune the system performance to an optimal level. Graphic 1 Clicking on “Biostar” will lead you to the Biostar Homepage. This column shows the CPU speed information. C. Click on this button and the utility will pop-up 4 sub-screens (Please refers to Graphic 3).
  • Page 39: Cpu Frequency

    B. Memory Voltage Range: 1.8V~2.8V. Interval: 0.1V. AGP/PCI-Express Overclocking Setting: By adjusting overclocking. And this function helps to increase VGA card performance. Range: 100MHz~150MHz. Interval: 1MHz. TForce 550 can configure three items can configure two items for can configure VGA card...
  • Page 40 Motherboard Manual PCI Overclocking Setting: This diagram shows present PCI working status and helps to monitor PCI peripherals working status. This item cannot be adjusted.
  • Page 41 When Smart Fan Function activates for the first time, this calibrate function would auto-run to get upper and lower limitation of CPU Fan and System Fan. When calibrating process is done, the calibrating window will auto-close, and the main screen will show new fan speed data. TForce 550...
  • Page 42 Motherboard Manual Auto: If the green indicator is lit up, the Smart Fan Function is “On” (Default Setting). Click on this button again to close Smart Fan Function, and a screen as below would pop-up. There will be pulling-meter besides the CPU Fan and System Fan, the CPU Fan and the System Fan speed can be adjusted by adjusting the Cursor Up or Down.
  • Page 43: Live Update

    When Live Update program is activated, a screen will pop up to illustrate BIOS related information. Link to Internet: Click on this button will link to Biostar website and BIOS file will be downloaded. Update BIOS: Click on this button to run BIOS flashing process, and it’s easy and safe.
  • Page 44: 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 45: Award Bios Beep Code

    BIOS contents are corrupted. In this Case, please follow the procedure below to restore the BIOS: 1. Make a bootable floppy disk. 2. Download the Flash Utility “AWDFLASH.exe” from the Biostar website: www.biostar.com.tw 3. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS from Biostar website.
  • Page 46: 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 47: Troubleshooting

    Screen message says “Invalid Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.” Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive. TForce 550 Solution Make sure power cable is securely plugged in. Replace cable. Contact technical support.
  • Page 48: Appendencies: Spec In Other Language

    Motherboard Manual APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE ERMAN Sockel AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron Prozessoren Unterstützt HyperTransport mit einer Bandbreite von bis zu 1000 MHz Chipsatz nVIDIA nForce 550 ITE 8712F Bietet die häufig verwendeten alten Super E/A Super E/A-Funktionen.
  • Page 49 TForce 550 Spezifikationen CPU-Lüfterstromversorgungsanschluss (mit Smart Fan-Funktion) x3 System-Lüfter-Stromversorgungsanschluss x1 Zur Erkennung eines geöffneten Gehäuses x2 Jeder Anschluss unterstützt 2 Fronttafel-USB-Anschlüsse Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein Betriebssystem hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen.
  • Page 50: France

    Motherboard Manual RANCE Socket AM2 Processeurs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron Prend en charge Hyper Transport jusqu'à Bus frontal une bande passante de 1000 MHz Chipset nVIDIA nForce 550 ITE 8712F Fournit la fonctionnalité de Super E/S Super E/S patrimoniales la plus utilisée.
  • Page 51 Alimentation électrique du ventilateur système Pour la fonction de détection d'intrus dans le châssis Chaque connecteur prend en charge 2 ports USB de panneau avant Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 52: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN Socket AM2 Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron Supporto di HyperTransport fino a 1000 MHz di larghezza di banda Chipset nVIDIA nForce 550 ITE 8712F Fornisce le funzionalità legacy Super Super I/O I/O usate più comunemente.
  • Page 53 Supporto RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 speciali Sistemi operativi Windows 2K / XP supportati TForce 550 SPECIFICA Ciascun connettore supporta 2 porte USB pannello frontale Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema operativo senza preavviso.
  • Page 54: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH Conector AM2 Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron Admite HyperTransport con un ancho de banda de hasta 1000 MHz Conjunto de nVIDIA nForce 550 chips ITE 8712F Le ofrece las funcionalidades heredadas de Súper E/S...
  • Page 55 Fuente de alimentación de ventilador de sistema Función de detección de intrusos en el chasis Cada conector soporta 2 puertos USB frontales Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar el soporte de cualquier SO con o sin aviso previo.
  • Page 56: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE Socket AM2 Processadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron Suporta a tecnologia HyperTransport com uma largura de banda até 1000 MHz nVIDIA nForce 550 Chipset ITE 8712F Proporciona as funcionalidades mais Especificaçã utilizadas em termos da especificação o Super I/O Super I/O.
  • Page 57 Alimentação da ventoinha do sistema Para detectar qualquer intrusão no chassis Cada conector suporta 2 portas USB no painel frontal A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou remover suporte para qualquer sistema operativo com ou sem aviso prévio. TForce 550...
  • Page 58: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH Socket AM2 Procesor AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron Procesory Obsługa HyperTransport o szerokości pasma do 1000 MHz Chipset nVIDIA nForce 550 Gniazda DDR2 DIMM x 4 Pamięć Każde gniazdo DIMM obsługuje moduły główna 256/512MB oraz 1GB DDR2 Maks.
  • Page 59 Obsluga systemu Windows 2K / XP operacyjne TForce 550 SPEC Zasilanie wentylatora systemowego Do funkcji wykrywania naruszenia obudowy Każde złącze obsługuje 2 porty USB na panelu przednim Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjnego bez powiadomienia.
  • Page 60: Russian

    Motherboard Manual RUSSIAN Гнездо AM2 (центральн Процессоры AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 ый FX / Sempron процессор) Поддержка HyperTransport с пропускной способностью до 1000 МГц Набор nVIDIA nForce 550 микросхем Слоты DDR2 DIMM x 4 Основная Каждый модуль DIMM поддерживает...
  • Page 61 процессора (с функцией интеллектуального вентилятора) Источник питания для вентилятора системы Для функции обнаружения злоумышленника шасси Каждый разъём поддерживает 2 USB-порта на лицевой панели Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или без предварительного уведомления.
  • Page 62: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual ARABIC ‫ﺗﻤﻜﻦ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔ‬AMD 64 ‫ﺏﺖ‬ ‫و‬ ‫إﺝﺮاء اﻟﻌﻤﻠﻴﺎت اﻟﺤﺎﺳﻮﺏﻴﺔ ﺏﺴﺮﻋﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺪﻋﻢ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔ‬Hyper Transport ‫ و‬Cool’n’Quiet ‫وﺣﺪة ذاآﺮة‬DDR2 ‫ﻡﺰدوﺝﺔ اﻟﻘ‬ DDR2 ‫ﻡﻴﺠﺎ ﺏﺎﻳﺖ008 / 766 / 335 / 004 ﺳﻌﺎت‬ ‫اﻟﺬاآﺮة ﻡﻦ ﻥﻮع‬ ‫ﺗﺪﻋﻢ‬ ‫ﻻ ﺗﺪﻋﻢ رﻗﺎﺋﻖ اﻟﺬاآﺮة‬DIMM ‫ اﻟﻤﺴﺠﻠﺔ وﺗﻠﻚ اﻟﺘﻲ ﻻ ﺗﺘﻮاﻓﻖ ﻡﻊ‬ECC ‫"وﻇﻴﻔﺔ‬Smart Guardian"...
  • Page 63 ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو ﺏﺪون إﺥﻄﺎر‬ TForce 550 ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫دﺏﻮس‬ ‫ﻡﻨﻔﺬ ﺗﻮﺹﻴﻞ اﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫دﺏﺎﺏﻴﺲ‬ ‫ﻡﻨﻔﺬ ﺗﻮﺹﻴﻞ اﻟﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ PS/2 ‫ﻟﻮﺣﺔ ﻡﻔﺎﺗﻴﺢ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ PS/2 ‫ﻡﺎوس‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻡﻨﻔﺬ ﺗﺴﻠﺴﻠﻲ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻡﻨﻔﺬ ﺵﺒﻜﺔ اﺗﺼﺎل ﻡﺤﻠﻴﺔ‬...
  • Page 64: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual JAPANESE Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron プロセッサ 1000 MHz のバンド幅までハイパートランス ポートをサポートします チップセット nVIDIA nForce 550 DDR2 DIMMスロット x 4 各DIMMは 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2をサポ メインメモリ ート 最大メモリ容量4GB ITE 8712F もっとも一般に使用されるレガシーSuper I/O Super I/O 機能を採用しています。...
  • Page 65 電源コネクタ(24ピン) 電源コネクタ(4ピン) PS/2キーボード PS/2マウス シリアルポート 背面パネル LANポート USBポート オーディオジャック ボードサイズ 219 mm (幅) X 304 mm (高さ) NVIDIA nTunes 特殊機能 RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1のサポート OSサポート Windows 2K / XP TForce 550 仕様 システムファン電源装置 シャーシ侵入検出機能 各コネクタは2つのフロントパネルUSBポートをサポートし ます 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。...

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