Biostar TForce 550 SE User Manual
Biostar TForce 550 SE User Manual

Biostar TForce 550 SE User Manual

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TForce 550 SE 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 SE 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

    Before You Start ...1 Package Checklist...1 Motherboard Features...2 Rear Panel Connectors (Ver 5.x) ...4 Rear Panel Connectors (Ver 6.x)...4 Motherboard Layout (Ver 5.x) ...5 Motherboard Layout (Ver 6.x)...6 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation... 7 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)...7 FAN Headers...9 Installing System Memory ...10...
  • 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 Ver 5.x Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet Support up to 1000 MHz Bandwidth...
  • Page 5 NVIDIA nTunes Features RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1support Windows 2K / XP / VISTA OS Support Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. TForce 550 SE Ver 6.x ALC861VD 5.1 channels audio out...
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors (Ver 5.X)

    Motherboard Manual ANEL ONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse PS/2 COM1 Keyboard Center Rear Side ANEL ONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse PS/2 COM1 USBX2 Keyboard USBX2 USBX2 USBX2 Line In Line Out Mic In USBX2 USBX2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic In 1/ Bass/ Center...
  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout (Ver 5.X)

    JAUDIO1 PEX16_1 PEX1_1 Codec PEX1_2 PCI1 Super I/O PCI2 PCI3 BIOS PCI4 JCDIN1 JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT JPRNT1 Note: ■ represents the 1 TForce 550 SE JCFAN1 nForce 550 JNFAN1 JCI1 JCMOS1 BAT1 JUSBV1 JUSB2 JUSB1 JPANEL1 pin. JSFAN2 JSATA4 JSATA3 JSATA2...
  • Page 8: Motherboard Layout (Ver 6.X)

    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 JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT JPRNT1 JCDIN1 Note: ■ represents the 1 AYOUT JCFAN1 PEX16_1 nForce 550 JNFAN1 JCMOS1 BAT1 JUSBV1...
  • Page 9: 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 SE (CPU) ROCESSING...
  • Page 10 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 11: Fan Headers

    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 SE JCFAN1 Assignment...
  • Page 12: 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 13 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 14: 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 15 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 16: 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 17 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 SE Assignment +3.3V +3.3V Ground...
  • Page 18 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 19 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 SE Assignment Mic Left in Ground...
  • Page 20: 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. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: Remove AC power line.
  • Page 21 JSATA1~JSATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 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 22 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 23 2.4V automatically, and can’t be adjusted under COMS setup. Before setting memory voltage overclocking, please ensure that your DDR II supports up to 2.4V. (Consulting your DDR2 memory module supplier) TForce 550 SE Pin 1-2 Close: Normal status (default). Pin 2-3 Close:...
  • Page 24: 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 25: 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 SE Block 2 Block 4 Block 6...
  • Page 26 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 27 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 TForce 550 SE Block 2 Block 1 Block 2 Block 3 Block 4 Block 4...
  • Page 28: 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 29: 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 SE...
  • Page 30 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 31 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 SE...
  • Page 32 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 33 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 SE ↓...
  • Page 34 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 35: Smart Fan Function

    The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃. 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℃. TForce 550 SE ↓...
  • Page 36 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. 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 37: T-Power Windows Feature

    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 SE EATURE...
  • Page 38: 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 39: 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 SE to monitor the to monitor the...
  • Page 40 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 41: 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 SE can configure three items can configure two items for can configure VGA card...
  • Page 42 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 43 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 SE...
  • Page 44 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 45: 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 46: 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 47: 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 48: 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 49: Troubleshooting

    Screen message says “Invalid Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.” Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive. TForce 550 SE Solution Make sure power cable is securely plugged in. Replace cable. Contact technical support.
  • Page 50: Appendencies: Spec In Other Language

    Motherboard Manual APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE ERMAN Ver 5.x Sockel AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron Prozessoren Die AMD 64-Architektur unterstützt eine 32-Bit- und 64-Bit-Datenverarbeitung Unterstützt Hyper Transport und Cool’n’Quiet Unterstützt HyperTransport mit einer Bandbreite...
  • Page 51 219 mm (B) X 304 mm (L) Sonderfunkti NVIDIA nTunes onen Unterstützt RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne OS-Unterstüt Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein zung Betriebssystem hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen.
  • Page 52: France

    Motherboard Manual RANCE Ver 5.x Socket AM2 Processeurs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64 bits Prend en charge Hyper Transport et Cool’n’Quiet Prend en charge Hyper Transport jusqu'à une...
  • Page 53 Prise en charge RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 spéciales Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis. TForce 550 SE Ver 6.x ALC 861VD Sortie audio à...
  • Page 54: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN Ver 5.x Socket AM2 Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron L’architettura AMD 64 abilita la computazione 32 e 64 bit Supporto di Hyper Transport e Cool’n’Quiet Supporto di HyperTransport fino a 1000...
  • Page 55 NVIDIA iche Supporto RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 speciali Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema supportati operativo senza preavviso. TForce 550 SE Ver 6.x...
  • Page 56: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH Ver 5.x Conector AM2 Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron La arquitectura AMD 64 permite el procesado de 32 y 64 bits Soporta las tecnologías Hyper Transport y Cool’n’Quiet...
  • Page 57 Admite RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 Soporte de Windows 2K / XP / VISTA sistema Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar operativo el soporte de cualquier SO con o sin aviso previo. TForce 550 SE Ver 6.x ALC 861VD Salida de sonido de 5.1 canales...
  • Page 58: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE Ver 5.x Socket AM2 Processadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron A arquitectura AMD 64 permite uma computação de 32 e 64 bits Suporta as tecnologias Hyper Transport e Cool’n’Quiet Suporta a tecnologia HyperTransport com uma largura de banda até...
  • Page 59 NVIDIA Suporta as funções RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 especiais Windows 2K / 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 60: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH Ver 5.x Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron Procesory Procesor Architektura AMD 64 umożliwia przetwarzanie 32 i 64 bitowe Obsługa Hyper Transport oraz Cool’n’Quiet Obsługa HyperTransport o szerokości pasma do...
  • Page 61 Funkcje NVIDIA nTunes. specjalne Obsługa RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 Obsluga Windows 2K / XP / VISTA systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub operacyjne odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjnego bez powiadomienia. TForce 550 SE Ver 6.x ALC 861VD 5.1 kanałowe wyjście audio...
  • Page 62: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN Ver 5.x Гнездо AM2 Процессоры AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / (центральн Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron ый Архитектура AMD 64 разрешать обработка процессор) данных на 32 и 64 бит Поддержка Hyper Transport и Cool’n’Quiet Поддержка...
  • Page 63 Поддержка RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 характерис тики Windows 2K / XP / VISTA Поддержка Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или без предварительного уведомления. TForce 550 SE Ver 6.x ALC 861VD 5.1канальный...
  • Page 64: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC Ver 6.x ‫ﻡﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron ‫ﺗﻤﻜﻦ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔ‬AMD 64 ‫ﺏﺖ‬ ‫و‬ ‫إﺝﺮاء اﻟﻌﻤﻠﻴﺎت اﻟﺤﺎﺳﻮﺏﻴﺔ ﺏﺴﺮﻋﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺪﻋﻢ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔ‬Hyper Transport ‫ و‬Cool’n’Quiet ‫ﺗﺪﻋﻢ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔ‬HyperTransport ‫ﺗﺮدد0001 ﺏﺘﺮدد ﻳﺼﻞ إﻟﻰ‬ nVIDIA nForce 550 ‫ﻋﺪد‬...
  • Page 65: Pci Express X16

    NVIDIA nTunes ‫ﺗﺪﻋﻢ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺔ‬RAID 0 / 1 / 0+1 ‫ارﺗﻔﺎع‬ ‫ﻡﻢ‬ ‫ﻋﺮض‬ ‫ﻡﻢ‬ Windows 2K / XP / VISTA ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو‬ ‫ﺏﺪون إﺥﻄﺎر‬ ‫آﻮدﻳﻚ اﻟﺼﻮت‬ ‫اﻟﻔﺘﺤﺎت‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻨﺎﻓﺬ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺳﻄﺢ‬ ‫اﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ‬ ‫ﺥﺮج‬...
  • Page 66: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE Ver 5.x Socket AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron プロセッサ AMD 64アーキテクチャでは、32ビットと64ビット計 算が可能です ハイパートランスポートとクールアンドクワイアット をサポートします 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をサポート...
  • Page 67 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 Windows 2K / 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。 TForce 550 SE Ver 6.x ALC 861VD 5.1チャンネルオーディオアウト ハイデフィニションオーディオのサポート PCIスロット PCI Express x16スロット PCI Express x 1スロット...

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