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A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP / A70MGP 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
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  • Page 1 A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP / A70MGP 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 Specifications ............2 Rear Panel Connectors ............. 4 Motherboard Layout ..............5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..........6 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........6 Install a Heatsink ...............
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Before You Start 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.
  • Page 4: Motherboard Specifications

    Specifications Socket FM2+/FM2 for AMD A-series processor CPU Support Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100Watt * Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list. AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP) Chipset AMD A70M FCH (A70MGP) Supports Dual Channel DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/...
  • Page 5 Form Factor, 226 mm x 174 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 (*Some CPUs may not support Windows XP.) OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors

    Motherboard Manual 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors A68MHD2 A68MDP A68MGP / A70MGP Note 1: HDMI / DVI-D / VGA output require an AMD family processor with intedrated graphics. Note 2: Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each audio jack can be defined by software.
  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP 1.5 Motherboard Layout Note1: ■ represents the 1st pin. Note2: HDMI port is only for A68MHD2 and DVI port is only for A68MHD2 & A68MDP.
  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 1: Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard Step 2: Pull the socket locking out from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angel. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
  • Page 9: Install A Heatsink

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever to locked the position 2.2 Install a Heatsink Step 1: Place the heatsink and fan assembly onto the retention frame. Match the heatsink clip with the socket mounting-lug.
  • Page 10: Connect Cooling Fans

    Motherboard Manual 2.3 Connect Cooling Fans 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. CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header Assignment Ground...
  • Page 11: Install System Memory

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP 2.4 Install System Memory A. DDR3 Modules Step 1: 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. Step 2: Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
  • Page 12 Motherboard Manual B. Memory Capacity DDR3 Module DIMM Socket Location Total Memory Size DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Max is 32GB. DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB 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. Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1...
  • Page 13: Expansion Slots

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP 2.5 Expansion Slots PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen3 x16 Slot PCI-Express 3.0 compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 16GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 32GB/s totally. Only FM2+ processors can support PCIe 3.0. PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
  • Page 14: Jumper Setting

    Motherboard Manual 2.6 Jumper Setting 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 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data.
  • Page 15: Headers & Connectors

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP 2.7 Headers & Connectors ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector For better compatibility, we recommend to use a standard ATX 24-pin power supply for this connector. Make sure to find the correct orientation before plugging the connector. Assignment Assignment +3.3V...
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual PANEL1: 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 Function Assignment Function Speaker Connector Speaker Power LED (+) HDD LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED...
  • Page 17 A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP F_USB1/F_USB2: 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 a wide range of simultaneously accessible external Plug and Play peripherals.
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual J_COM1: Serial Port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Assignment Carrier detect Received data Transmitted data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator...
  • Page 19: Chapter 3: Uefi Bios & Software

    BIOS Update Utility, BIOS Online Update Utility and BIOS Flasher. 1. BIOS Update Utility 1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver. Download the proper BIOS from www.biostar.com.tw 3. Open BIOS Update Utility and click the Update BIOS button on the main screen.
  • Page 20 Motherboard Manual 6. After the BIOS Update process is finished, click on OK to reboot the system. 7. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, please press <Delete> key to enter BIOS setup. After entering the BIOS setup, please go to the Save & Exit, using the Restore Defaults function to load Optimized Defaults, and select Save Changes and Reset to restart the computer.
  • Page 21 A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP 2. Online Update Utility 1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver. 2. Please make sure the system is connected to the internet before using this function. 3. Open BIOS Update Utility and click the Online Update button on the main screen.
  • Page 22 Note2: Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the BIOS will lead to system boot failure. The BIOSTAR BIOS Flasher is built in the BIOS ROM. To enter the utility, press <F12> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up.
  • Page 23 A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP 6. Select the proper BIOS file, and a message asking if you are sure to flash the BIOS file. Click Yes to start updating BIOS. 7. A dialog pops out after BIOS flash is completed, asking you to restart the system.
  • Page 24: Software

    Motherboard Manual 3.3 Software Installing Software 1. Insert the Setup DVD to the optical drive. The driver installation program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software title. 3.
  • Page 25 Note2: 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/about/contact.php for getting our contact information.
  • Page 26 Motherboard Manual BIOScreen Utility This utility allows you to personalize your boot logo easily. You can choose BMP as your boot logo so as to customize your computer. Please follow the step-by-step instructions below to update boot logo:  Load Image:Choose the picture as the boot logo. Transform:Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result.
  • Page 27: Chapter 4: Useful Help

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 Driver Installation 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 motherboard and operating system.
  • Page 28: Ami Bios Beep Code

    Motherboard Manual 4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Continuing Memory sizing error or Memory module not found POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description Success booting. Display memory error (system video adapter) 4.3 Troubleshooting Probable Solution...
  • Page 29: Raid Functions

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP 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. In this case, please double check: The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface.
  • Page 30 Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Data are stored twice by writing them to both the data disk (or set of data disks) and a mirror disk (or set of disks). If a disk fails, the controller uses either the data drive or the mirror drive for data recovery and continues operation.
  • Page 31: Amd Dual Graphics Technology

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP 4.5 AMD DUAL Graphics Technology AMD Dual Graphics Technology Introduction When user adds a PCIE display adapter, it can be integrated with IGD to show better performance. To make the two video devices work simultaneously and normally, please refer to the following setting.
  • Page 32 Motherboard Manual AMD Dual Graphics Setup Step 1: Insert Dual Graphics-Ready graphics card into PEX16_1 slot. Step 2: Set the BIOS setting as follows: [Chipset]→[North Bridge]→[GFX Configuration] →[Surround View]→[Enabled] Step 3: Install Driver DVD Chipset Driver, and reboot the system. Activate AMD VISION Engine Control Center to make sure CrossFire has been enabled.
  • Page 33: Appendix: Specifications In Other Languages

    ‫اﻟﻤﺄﺧﺬ‬ thermal design power – ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ ‫اﻟﺤﺪ اﻷﻗﺼﻰ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ اﻟﺤﺮارﻳﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﺼﻤﻴﻢ‬ ‫ﻗﺎﻋﺪة وﺣﺪة اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ‬ ‫واط‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﻟﻘﺎﺋﻤﺔ دﻋﻢ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ www.biostar.com.tw ‫ﻳﺮﺟﻰ اﻟﺮﺟﻮع إﻟﻰ اﻟﻤﻮﻗﻊ‬ AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP) ‫ﻣﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ اﻟﺸﺮاﺋﺢ‬ AMD A70M FCH (A70MGP) 1866 1600 1333 1066 DDR3 ‫.
  • Page 34 ‫ﻓﺘﺤﺔ ﺗﺴﻠﺴﻠﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ‫ﻣﻢ‬ ، microATX ‫ﻋﺎﻣﻞ ﺷﻜﻞ ﻣﺪد اﻟﺘﻜﻨﻮﻟﻮﺟﻴﺎ اﻟﻤﺘﻘﺪﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺎﻣﻞ اﻟﺸﻜﻞ‬ ‫وﻳﻨﺪوز‬ ‫وﻳﻨﺪوز‬ ‫وﻳﻨﺪوز‬ windows xp ‫وﻳﻨﺪوز إآﺲ ﺑﻲ‬ ‫أﻧﻈﻤﺔ اﻟﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺪﻋﻮﻣﺔ‬ ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ ﺑﺤﻖ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو أزﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻧﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﻣﻊ أو ﺑﺪون أﻧﻈﺎر‬ BIOSTAR ‫ﺑﻴﻮﺳﺘﺎر‬...
  • Page 35: French

    Spécifications Interface de connexion FM2+/FM2 pour série A AMD Support Unité Enveloppe thermique Unité Centrale maximum : 100Watt Centrale www.biostar.com.tw * Veuillez vous reporter à pour la liste des supports modèles d'Unité Centrale. AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP) Jeu de puces AMD A70M FCH (A70MGP) Supporte mémoire DDR3 double canal 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/...
  • Page 36 1x Embase port série Facteur Facteur d'encombrement microATX, 226 mm x 174 mm d'encombrement Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d’ajouter ou d'enlever le support pour toute SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 37: German

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP German Spezifikationen Anschluss-FM2+/FM2 für AMD A-Serie CPU-Unterstützung Maximale CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100 Watt www.biostar.com.tw * Bitte konsultieren Sie für CPU-Unterstützungsliste AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP) Chipset AMD A70M FCH (A70MGP) Unterstützt zweikanaliges DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) 2 x DDR3 DIMM-SpeicherSlot, Max.
  • Page 38 1x Header für klares CMOS 1x Serieller Port-Header Formfaktor microATX Formfaktor, 226 mm x 174 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 OS-Unterstützung Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
  • Page 39: Italian

    Specificazioni Slot FM2+/FM2 per processore AMD serie-A Supporto Alimentazione di Proiezione Termico (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt processore www.biostar.com.tw * Si prega di consultare per la lista di supporto del processore. AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP) Tipo scheda AMD A70M FCH (A70MGP)
  • Page 40 Fattore di Forma Fattore di Forma microATX, 226 mm x 174 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 Supporto SO Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o ritirare il supporto per qualsiasi SO con o senza preavviso.
  • Page 41: Japanese

    A68MHD2 / A68MDP / A68MGP/ A70MGP Japanese 仕仕 AMD A-シリーズ プロセッサの Socket FM2+/FM2 CPU サポート 最大 CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power 最大放熱量):100 W www.biostar.com.tw *CPU サポート リストについては、 を参照してください。 AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP) チップセット AMD A70M FCH (A70MGP) デュアルチャンネル DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) をサポート...
  • Page 42 1x システム ファン コネクタ 1x フロント パネル ヘッダー 1x フロント オーディオ ヘッダー 1x クリア CMOS ヘッダー 1x シリアル ポート ヘッダー microATX フォーム ファクタ、226 mm x 174 mm フォーム ファクタ Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 サポート OS Biostar には、通知なしでサポート OS を変更する権限があります。...
  • Page 43: Polish

    Gniazdo procesora (Socket) FM2+/FM2 dla procesorów AMD seria-A Moc Wydzielanego Ciepła (TDP - Thermal Design Power): 100Watt Obsługa procesora * Proszę sprawdzić listę obsługiwanych procesorów na stronie internetowej www.biostar.com.tw AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP) Rodzaj płyty AMD A70M FCH (A70MGP) Obsługa pamięci DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Dwukanałowa...
  • Page 44 Złącze bezpośrednie CMOS x1 Port szeregowy x1 Obudowa Obudowa microATX, 226 mm x 174 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 Obsługa OS Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo do dodania lub wycofania obsługi dla OS, z wypowiedzeniem lub bez wypowiedzenia.
  • Page 45: Portuguese

    Portuguese Especificações Porta FM2+/FM2 para processador AMD série-A Suporte Alimentação de Design Térmico (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt Processador www.biostar.com.tw * Por favor consulte para obter uma lista de suporte do processador. AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP) Tipo Placa Mãe...
  • Page 46 Dispositivo Porta Série x1 Fator de Fôrma Fator de Fôrma microATX, 226 mm x 174 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 Suporte OS Biostar reserva seu direito de adicionar ou retirar o suporte para qualquer OS com ou sem notificação.
  • Page 47: Russian

    Сокет FM2+/FM2 для процессоров AMD серии A Поддержка Максимальный термопакет центрального процессора (TDP): 100 ватт центрального * Перечень поддержки центрального процессора смотрите на процессора www.biostar.com.tw AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP) Набор микросхем AMD A70M FCH (A70MGP) Поддерживает двухканальный DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) 2 гнезда...
  • Page 48 1 контакт микросхемы Clear CMOS 1 контакт последовательного порта Конструктив Форм-фактор microATX, 226 мм x 174 мм Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 Поддержка ОС Biostar оставляет за собой право добавлять или удалять поддержку любой ОС, с уведомлением или без.
  • Page 49: Spanish

    Especificaciones Ranura FM2+/FM2 para procesador AMD serie - A Compatibilidad Alimentación de Proyección Térmica (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt con el procesador www.biostar.com.tw *Por favor consultar con para la lista de compatibilidad con el procesador. AMD A68H FCH (A68MHD2/A68MDP/A68MGP)
  • Page 50 Factor de Forma Factor de Forma microATX, 226 mm x 174 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 Soporte OS Biostar reserva su derecho de añadir o retirar el soporte para cada OS con o sin notificación. 2014/10/21...

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