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TP43E3 XE 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 TP43E3 XE 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................2 Motherboard Layout................. 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ......5 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........5 FAN Headers....................7 Installing System Memory ................
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    TP43E3 XE 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 EATURES SPEC LGA 775 Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Celeron 4xx processor Technology Support 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz...
  • Page 5 Provides digital audio out function Board Size 220 (W) x 305 (L) mm Biostar reserves the right to add or remove OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 support for any OS with or without notice...
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD AYOUT CPU_FAN1 KBMS1 LGA775 SPDIF1 CPU1 JSPDIFOUT1 USB1 USB2 ATXPWR2 RJ45USB1 Intel JUSBV1 AUDIO2 AUXPWR1 SYS_FAN1 ATXPWR1 PEX16_1 PEX1_1 Intel BAT1 ICH10 PEX1_2 PCI1 JCMOS1 CODEC BIOS Super PCI2 SATA4 SATA1 SATA5 SATA2 SW_RST1 PCI3 SATA6 SATA3 SATA3 JUSBV2 SW_PWR1...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    TP43E3 XE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CPU) NSTALLING ENTRAL ROCESSING 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 8 Motherboard Manual Step 2: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Step 2-1: Step 2-2: Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation.
  • Page 9: Fan Headers

    TP43E3 XE 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 10: Installing System Memory

    Motherboard Manual 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. 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 TP43E3 XE B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Total Memory DDR3 Module Location Size DDR3_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR3_A2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB Max is 8GB. DDR3_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR3_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB 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.
  • Page 12: Connectors And Slots

    Motherboard Manual ONNECTORS AND LOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 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.
  • Page 13 TP43E3 XE SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. Assignment Ground SATA4 SATA1 Ground SATA5 SATA2 SATA SATA...
  • Page 14 Motherboard Manual ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. Assignment Assignment +3.3V +3.3V -12V +3.3V Ground Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground PW_OK Standby Voltage+5V +12V +12V Ground +3.3V ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector...
  • Page 15 TP43E3 XE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture.
  • Page 16: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP OW TO ETUP UMPERS 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...
  • Page 17 TP43E3 XE F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel These headers allow 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 +5V (fused)
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual F_AUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector is not acceptable. Assignment Mic Left in Ground Mic Right in GPIO...
  • Page 19 TP43E3 XE JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data.
  • Page 20 Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 6 LED indicators on the motherboard showing system status. LED1 & LED2: Debug Indicators PH1 ~ PH4: Power Status Indicators Please refer to the tables below for specific messages: LED1 LED2 Message Normal Memory Error VGA Error Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
  • Page 21: Chapter 4: T-Series Bios & Software

    TP43E3 XE CHAPTER 4: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE BIOS ERIES T-Series BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file from USB Flash Drive or FDD Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function...
  • Page 22 Motherboard Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for experienced overclock users. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator setting Options WARNING: Please Clear CMOS if system no display Normal after overclocking.
  • Page 23 TP43E3 XE FSB(Bsel) To NorthBridge Latch This item allows you to select the FSB Frequency. DRAM Frequency To get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory frequency is necessary when CPU frequency is adjusted over the upper limit. Enhanced Mode This item allows you to control the DDR3 RAM enhanced mode.
  • Page 24 Motherboard Manual V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a good over-clock performance. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator setting Options WARNING: Please Clear CMOS if system no display V6-Tech Engine after overclocking. V8-Tech Engine Over-Clocking Navigator [Automate OverClock] V12-Tech Engine...
  • Page 25 TP43E3 XE Notices: Not all types of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based on the selected CPU model. B. 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.
  • Page 26 Motherboard Manual C. BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. The BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. To enter the utility, press <F12> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up.
  • Page 27 TP43E3 XE D. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.) This function can’t be seen under BIOS setup; and is always on whenever the system starts up. However, it can prevent system hang-up due to inappropriate overclock actions. When the system hangs up, S.R.S. will automatically log in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will be re-configured.
  • Page 28 Motherboard Manual Smart Fan Calibration Choose this item and then the BIOS will automatically test and detect the CPU/System fan functions and show CPU/System fan speed. Control Mode This item provides several operation modes of the fan. Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the CPU/System temperature is lower than the set value, the CPU/ System fan will turn off.
  • Page 29: T-Series Software

    TP43E3 XE ERIES OFTWARE Installing T-Series Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive. The drivers installation program would appear if the Auto-run function has been enabled. 2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software title.
  • Page 30 Motherboard Manual Over Clock Panel Restore Default Settings AUTO Over-Clock V3/V6/V9 Engine Real-time Ove r-clock Manual Adjust CPU Clock Test & Apply Manual Setting s AUTO User can click this button and the utility will set the best and stable performance and frequency automatically.
  • Page 31 TP43E3 XE Then the utility will execute a series of testing until system fail. Then system will do fail-safe reboot by using Watchdog function. After reboot, launch the utility again and the utility will load the previously verified best and stable frequency.
  • Page 32 Motherboard Manual Over Voltage Panel Manual Adjust CPU/Memo ry/Chipset/FSB Voltage CPU Voltage This function allows user to adjust CPU voltage. Click on “+” to increase or “-“ to decrease the CPU voltage. Memory Voltage This function allows user to adjust Memory voltage. Click on “+” to increase or “-“...
  • Page 33 TP43E3 XE About Panel In this panel, you can get model name and other system information that may related to over-clocking. You can also get the version number of this software. Note Because the Over Clock and Over Voltage features are controlled by...
  • Page 34 Motherboard Manual eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is a convenient utility that helps you to contact with our Tech-Support system. This utility will collect the system information which is useful for analyzing the problem you may have encountered, and then send these information to our tech-support department to help you fix the problem. Before you use this utility, please set Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application program.
  • Page 35 TP43E3 XE Enter the file name and then click “Save”. Your system information will be saved to a .txt file. Open the saved .txt file, you will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail.
  • Page 36 Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Show current BIOS information AWARD BIOS AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Save current BIOS to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file <Backup BIOS>...
  • Page 37 TP43E3 XE <Update BIOS> Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from the website. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be run with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Clear CMOS first. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for asking you backup current BIOS.
  • Page 38: Chapter 5: Useful Help

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP RIVER NSTALLATION After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system performance. You will see the following window after you insert the CD The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
  • Page 39: Extra Information

    TP43E3 XE XTRA NFORMATION 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 40: Ami Bios Beep Code

    Motherboard 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...
  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    TP43E3 XE ROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution No power to the system at all Make sure power cable is Power light don’t illuminate, fan securely plugged in. inside power supply does not turn Replace cable. Contact technical support. Indicator light on keyboard does not turn on.
  • Page 42: Appendix: Spec In Other Languages

    Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES ERMAN Spezifikationen LGA 775 Unterstützt Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Celeron 4xx Prozessoren Technology...
  • Page 43 USB-Anschluss Audioanschluss Optisches +coaxial S/PDIF heraus Platinengröße 220 mm (B) X 305 mm (L) Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne OS-Unterstüt Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 Betriebssystem hinzuzufügen oder zu zung entfernen.
  • Page 44: French

    Motherboard Manual RENCH SPEC LGA 775 Prend en charge les technologies d'exécution de Processeurs Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / bit de désactivation / Intel SpeedStep® Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / optimisée/ d'architecture Intel 64 / de mémoire Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx étendue 64 / de virtualisation Bus frontal 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz...
  • Page 45 Dimensions 220 mm (l) X 305 mm (H) de la carte Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Support SE Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis...
  • Page 46: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN SPECIFICA LGA 775 Supporto di Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Processore Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Intel SpeedStep® / Architettura Intel 64 / Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Tecnologia Extended Memory 64 / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Tecnologia V irtualization 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz Intel P43...
  • Page 47 +coaxial ottico S/PDIF fuori Dimension 220 mm (larghezza) x 305 mm (altezza) i scheda Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o Sistemi operativi Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema supportati operativo senza preavviso.
  • Page 48: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH Especificación LGA 775 Admite Bit de deshabilitación de ejecución / Intel Procesador Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / SpeedStep® Mejorado / Intel Architecture-64 / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Tecnología Extended Memory 64 / Tecnología de Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx virtualización 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz...
  • Page 49 220 mm. (A) X 305 Mm. (H) la placa Soporte de Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar sistema Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 el soporte de cualquier SO con o sin aviso previo.
  • Page 50: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE ESPECIFICAÇÕES LGA 775 Suporta as tecnologias Execute Disable Bit / Processador Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Arquitecture Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / -64 / Extended Memory 64 / Virtualization Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz Intel P43...
  • Page 51 +coaxial ótico saída S/PDIF Tamanho 220 mm (L) X 305 mm (A) da placa Sistemas A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou operativos Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 remover suporte para qualquer sistema suportados...
  • Page 52: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH SPEC LGA 775 Obsługa Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Procesor Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Procesor Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Technology 800 / 1066 / 1333 / 1600 MHz Intel P43...
  • Page 53 Gniazdo audio Optyczny +coaxial wyjścia S/PDIF Wymiary 220 mm (S) X 305 mm (W) płyty Obsluga Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub systemu Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjne operacyjnego bez powiadomienia.
  • Page 54: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN СПЕЦ LGA 775 Поддержка технологий Execute Disable Bit / (центральн Процессор Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® / Intel Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64 ый Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Technology / технологии...
  • Page 55 Оптически +coaxial вывода для S/PDIF Размер 220 мм (Ш) X 305 мм (В) панели Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять Поддержка Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или без предварительного уведомления.
  • Page 56: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ ‫ﺗﺪﻋﻢ ﺗﻘﻨﻴﺎت‬Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel LGA 775 SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ‬ ‫وﺣﺪة‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰیﺔ‬ Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Core2 Quad /Pentium Dual-Core / Technology Celeron Dual-Core /Celeron 4xx ‫ﺼﻞ...
  • Page 57 TP43E3 XE ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ ‫یﺪﻋﻢ ﻣﺤﺮآﻴﻦ ﻟﻸﻗﺮاص اﻟﻤﺮﻥﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻔﺬ ﻣﺤﺮك أﻗﺮاص ﻣﺮﻥﺔ‬ ‫یﺪﻋﻢ آﻞ ﻣﻨﻔﺬ اﺙﻨﻴﻦ ﻣﻦ أﺝﻬﺰة‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻔﺬ‬ SATA ‫یﺪﻋﻢ آﻞ ﻣﻨﻔﺬ واﺣﺪ ﻣﻦ أﺝﻬﺰة‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ SATA ‫ﻣﻨﻔﺬ‬ ‫یﺪﻋﻢ ﺗﺠﻬﻴﺰات اﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ اﻷﻣﺎﻣﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻣﻨﻔﺬ اﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ اﻷﻣﺎﻣﻴﺔ‬ ‫یﺪﻋﻢ وﻇﻴﻔﺔ اﻟﺼﻮت ﺑﺎﻟﻠﻮﺣﺔ اﻷﻣﺎﻣﻴﺔ‬...
  • Page 58: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE 仕様 LGA 775 Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Memory 64 Technology / Virtualization Celeron 4xx processor Technologyをサポートします...
  • Page 59 TP43E3 XE 仕様 各コネクタは2つのフロッピードライブをサポートし フロッピーコネクタ ます IDEコネクタ 各コネクタは2つのIDEデバイスをサポートします SATAコネクタ 各コネクタは1つのSATAデバイスをサポートします フロントパネルコネクタ フロントパネル機能をサポートします フロントオーディオコネクタ フロントパネルオーディオ機能をサポートします S/PDIFアウトコネクタ オンボードコ デジタルオーディオアウト機能をサポートします ネクタ CPUファンヘッダ CPUファン電源装置(スマートファン機能を搭載) システムファンヘッダ システムファン電源装置 CMOSクリアヘッダ 各コネクタは2つのフロントパネルUSBポートをサポ USBコネクタ ートします 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 LANポート 背面パネル USBポート オーディオジャック 光学+coaxial S/PDIFアウト ボードサイズ 220 mm (幅) X 305 mm (高さ) Biostarは事前のサポートなしにOSサポートを追加ま...

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