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  • Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1: Introduction

    • Before You Start
    • Package Checklist
    • Motherboard Features
    • Rear Panel Connectors
    • Motherboard Layout
  • Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    • Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)
    • FAN Headers
    • Installing System Memory
    • Connectors and Slots
  • Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    • How to Setup Jumpers
    • Detail Settings
  • Chapter 4: T-Series BIOS & Software

    • T-Series BIOS
    • T-Series Software
  • Chapter 5: Useful Help

    • Driver Installation Note
    • Extra Information
    • AMI BIOS Beep Code
    • Troubleshooting
  • Appendix: SPEC in Other Languages

    • German
    • French
    • Italian
    • Spanish
    • Portuguese
    • Polish
    • Russian
    • Arabic

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TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee
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  • Page 1 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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....................7 Installing System Memory ................
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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 TP45E Combo TP43E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core /...
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 OS Support Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice...
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD AYOUT ATXPWR2 LGA775 JUSBV1 CPU1 KBMS1 USB1 USB2 CPU_FAN1 Intel RJ45USB1 P45/P43 AUDIO1 F_AUDIO1 CD_IN1 SPDIF1 NB_FAN1 AUXPWR1 ATXPWR1 PEX16_1 BIO S PEX1_1 BAT1 Intel ICH10 PEX1_2 CODEC SATA2 SATA1 PCI1 SATA4 SATA3 SATA6 JCMO S1 PCI2 Super SYS_FAN1 IDE1...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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

    TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo FAN H EADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be different due 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 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Total Memory Memory Module Location Size DDR3_A1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DDR3 Max: 4GB DDR2_B1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_A2 256MB/512MB/s1GB/2GB DDR2 Max: 8GB DDR2_B2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB 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 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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 SA TA2 SA TA1 Ground SA TA4...
  • 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 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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 internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Assignment...
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual CD_IN1: 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.. Assignment Left Channel Input Ground Ground Right Channel Input JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data.
  • Page 19 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo On-Board LED Indicators There are 6 LED indicators 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 20 Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB1/USB2/RJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/USB2/RJ45USB1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2. JU SBV1 Pin 1-2 close JUS BV2...
  • Page 21: Chapter 4: T-Series Bios & Software

    TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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)
  • 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: Setting wrong values in below sections Normal may cause system to malfunction.
  • Page 23 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo Over Clock Retry Count This item allows you to set the overclock fail retry times. 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.
  • 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: Setting wrong values in below sections V6-Tech Engine may cause system to malfunction. V8-Tech Engine Over-Clocking Navigator [Automate OverClock]...
  • Page 25 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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

    TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo <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

    TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo 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

    TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo ROUBLESHOOTING Probable Solution There is no power in the system. Make sure power cable is Power LED does not shine; the securely plugged in. fan of the power supply does not Replace cable. work Contact technical support.
  • Page 42: Appendix: Spec In Other Languages

    Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES ERMAN TP45E Combo TP43E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core /...
  • Page 43 220 mm (B) X 305 mm (L) Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne OS-Unterstüt Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein...
  • Page 44: French

    Motherboard Manual RENCH TP45E Combo TP43E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 Processeurs Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Processeurs Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Prend en charge les technologies d'exécution de...
  • Page 45 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 46: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN TP45E Combo TP43E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 Processore Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Processore Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx...
  • Page 47 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema...
  • Page 48: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH TP45E Combo TP43E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 Procesador Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Procesador Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx Admite Bit de deshabilitación de ejecución / Intel...
  • Page 49 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 sistema Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar Biostar se reserva el derecho de añadir o retirar operativo el soporte de cualquier SO con o sin aviso previo.
  • Page 50: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE TP45E Combo TP43E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 Processador Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Processador Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx...
  • Page 51 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Sistemas A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou A Biostar reserva-se o direito de adicionar ou operativos remover suporte para qualquer sistema...
  • Page 52: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH TP45E Combo TP43E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 Procesor Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Procesor Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Celeron 4xx...
  • Page 53 Obsluga Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub operacyjne odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu odwoływania obsługi dowolnego systemu operacyjnego bez powiadomienia.
  • Page 54: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN TP45E Combo TP43E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 Процессор Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Процессор Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / (центральн...
  • Page 55 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Windows 2000 / XP / Vista / 7 Поддержка Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять Biostar сохраняет за собой право добавлять или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с...
  • Page 56: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC TP43E Combo TP45E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / ‫ ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad /Pentium Dual-Core / Core2 Quad /Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core /Celeron 4xx Celeron Dual-Core /Celeron 4xx ‫ﺼﻞ...
  • Page 57 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo TP43E Combo TP45E Combo ‫ ﻣﺘﺤﻜﻢ‬Serial ATA ‫ﻣﺘﻜﺎﻣﻞ‬ ‫ ﻣﺘﺤﻜﻢ‬Serial ATA ‫ﻣﺘﻜﺎﻣﻞ‬ SATA ‫إﻟﻰ‬ ‫ﺕﺼﻞ‬ ‫ﺑﺴﺮﻋﺎت‬ ‫اﻟﺒﻴﺎﻥﺎت‬ ‫ﻥﻘﻞ‬ ‫ﺙﺎﻥﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺝﻴﺠﺎﺑﺖ‬ ‫إﻟﻰ‬ ‫ﺕﺼﻞ‬ ‫ﺑﺴﺮﻋﺎت‬ ‫اﻟﺒﻴﺎﻥﺎت‬ ‫ﻥﻘﻞ‬ ‫ﺙﺎﻥﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺝﻴﺠﺎﺑﺖ‬ SATA ‫.0.2 اﻹﺹﺪار‬ SATA ‫.0.2 اﻹﺹﺪار‬ ‫ﻟﻤﻮاﺹﻔﺎت‬ ‫ﻣﻄﺎﺑﻘﺔ‬ ‫ﻟﻤﻮاﺹﻔﺎت‬ ‫ﻣﻄﺎﺑﻘﺔ‬...
  • Page 58: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE TP45E Combo TP43E Combo LGA 775 LGA 775 Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Intel Core2 Extreme / Core2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core / Pentium Dual-Core / Celeron Dual-Core /...
  • Page 59 TP45E Combo/TP43E Combo TP45E Combo TP43E Combo 統合シリアルATAコントローラ 統合シリアルATAコントローラ SATA 最高3.0 Gb/秒のデータ転送速度 最高3.0 Gb/秒のデータ転送速度 SATAバージョン2.0仕様に準拠。 SATAバージョン2.0仕様に準拠。 Realtek RTL 8111C / 8111D / 8111DL Realtek RTL8111C / 8111D / 8111DL 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/秒のオートネゴシエーション 10 / 100 / 1000 Mb/秒のオートネゴシエーション...

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