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Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
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  • Page 1 Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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 ............. 3 Motherboard Layout ..............4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..........5 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........5 Install a Heatsink ...............
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negotiation, Half / Full duplex capability ALC662 Audio Codec 5.1 Channels, High Definition Audio, Biostar Hi-Fi Hi-Fi A68U3P, Hi-Fi A68U3PA 6x USB 2.0 port (2 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers) 2x USB 3.0 port (2 on rear I/Os) Hi-Fi A70U3P 6x USB 2.0 port (2 on rear I/Os and 4 via internal headers)
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Form Factor, 235 mm x 178 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice. 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors Note 1: HDMI / VGA Output require an AMD family processor with intedrated graphics.
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual 1.5 Motherboard Layout Note1: ■ represents the 1st pin. Note2: JFRONT_USB3_1 is only for Hi-Fi A70U3P.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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.
  • Page 8: Install A Heatsink

    Motherboard Manual 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. Hook the spring clip to the mounting-lug.
  • Page 9: Connect Cooling Fans

    Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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.
  • Page 10: Install System Memory

    Motherboard Manual 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 11 Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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.
  • Page 12: Expansion Slots

    Motherboard Manual 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 13: Jumper Setting

    Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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...
  • Page 14: Headers & Connectors

    Motherboard Manual 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 +3.3V -12V...
  • Page 15 Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin header 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...
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual JFRONT_USB3_1: Header for USB 3.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to add additional USB ports on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with a wide range of external peripherals. Assignment Assignment VBUS0 SSRX1- SSRX1+ Ground...
  • Page 17 Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header supports HD and AC’97 audio front panel connector. HD Audio AC’97 Assignment Assignment...
  • Page 18: 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 19 Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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.
  • Page 20 Motherboard Manual 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 21 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 22 Motherboard Manual 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 23: Software

    Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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.
  • Page 24 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 25 Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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: ...
  • Page 26 Motherboard Manual Smart EAR Hi-Fi Audio Requirements: A chassis with front audio output jacks An earphone or a headphone Windows 7 or Windows 8 operation system Installation Guide: Make sure the front audio cable of the chassis connected to the front audio header of the motherboard properly.
  • Page 27: Chapter 4: Useful Help

    Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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

    Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 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 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

    Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 4.5 AMD DUAL Graphics Technology AMD Dual Graphics Technology Introduction When user adds a AMD 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.
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  • Page 34: Appendix: Specifications In Other Languages

    ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ ‫اﻟﺤﺪ اﻷﻗﺼﻰ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ اﻟﺤﺮارﻳﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﺼﻤﻴﻢ‬ thermal design power ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰﻳﺔ‬ ‫ﻟﻘﺎﺋﻤﺔ دﻋﻢ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ ‫ﺮﺟﻮع إﻟﻰ اﻟﻤﻮﻗﻊ‬ ‫ﻳﺮﺟﻰ اﻟ‬ www.biostar.com.tw AMD A68H FCH (Hi-Fi A68U3P) ‫ﻣﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ اﻟﺸﺮاﺋﺢ‬ AMD A70M FCH (Hi-Fi A70U3P, Hi-Fi A68U3PA) 1866 1600 1333 1066 DDR3 ‫. ار‬...
  • Page 35 Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ ‫اﻟﺸﺒﻜﺔ اﻟﻤﺤﻠﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﻓﺘﺤﺔ ﻟﺘﻮﺻﻴﻞ ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﺎم‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋ‬ ‫ﻓﺘﺤﺔ ﺗﻮﺻﻴﻞ ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻓﺘﺤﺔ ﺗﻮﺻﻴﻞ ﻋﺪد‬ ‫ﺟﺎك ﻟﻠﺼﻮت‬ ‫ﻓﺘﺤﺔ ﺗﻮﺻﻴﻞ ﻋﺪد‬ ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ x SATA ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫آﻞ ﻣﻮزع ﻳﺘﺤﻤﻞ ﻓﺘﺤﺘﻴﻦ ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم‬...
  • Page 36: French

    ALC662 Codec audio Canaux 5.1, écoute audio de haute définition, Biostar Hi-Fi Hi-Fi A68U3P, Hi-Fi A68U3PA Port 6x USB 2.0 (2 sur les I/O arrières et 4 en interne) Port 2x USB 3.0 (2 sur les I/O arrières) Hi-Fi A70U3P Port 6x USB 2.0 (2 sur les I/O arrières et 4 en interne)
  • Page 37 1x Embase port série Facteur Facteur d'encombrement microATX, 235 mm x 178 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 38: German

    CPU-Unterstützun Maximale CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100 Watt * Bitte konsultieren Sie www.biostar.com.tw für CPU-Unterstützungsliste AMD A68H FCH (Hi-Fi A68U3P) Chipset AMD A70M FCH (Hi-Fi A70U3P, Hi-Fi A68U3PA) Unterstützt zweikanaliges DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) 2 x DDR3 DIMM-SpeicherSlot, Max.
  • Page 39 1x Header für klares CMOS 1x Serieller Port-Header Formfaktor microATX Formfaktor, 235 mm x 178 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 40: Italian

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb auto negoziazione, capacita di duplex Meta / Completo ALC662 Codec Audio Canali Audio di Alta Definizione 5.1, Biostar Hi-Fi Hi-Fi A68U3P, Hi-Fi A68U3PA Slot 6x USB 2.0 (2 nei ingressi/ uscite posteriore e 4 da distributori interni) Slot 2x USB 3.0 (2 nei ingressi/ uscite posteriore)
  • Page 41 Fattore di Forma Fattore di Forma microATX, 235 mm x 178 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 42: Japanese

    Realtek RTL 8111G 10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s オートネゴーシエーション、半/全 二重通信 ALC662 オーディオ コー デック 5.1 チャンネル, ハイ デフィニション オーディオ, Biostar Hi-Fi Hi-Fi A68U3P, Hi-Fi A68U3PA 6x USB 2.0 ポート (後部 I/O に2つ 及び 内蔵ヘッダー経由に4つ) 2x USB 3.0 ポート (後部 I/O に2つ) Hi-Fi A70U3P 6x USB 2.0 ポート...
  • Page 43 Hi-Fi A70U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3P/Hi-Fi A68U3PA 仕仕 3x オーディオ ジャック 4x SATA6.0Gb/s コネクタ 2x USB 2.0 ヘッダー (各ヘッダーは、2つの USB 2.0 ポートをサポートし ています) 1x USB 3.0 ヘッダー (各ヘッダーは、2つの USB 3.0 ポートをサポートし ています, Hi-Fi A70U3P) 1x 4-Pin パワー コネクタ 1x 24-Pin パワー コネクタ 内蔵 I/O 1x CPU ファン...
  • Page 44: Polish

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb auto negocjacja, pojemność dupleks Połowe / Pełny ALC662 Codec Audio Kanały Audio wysokiej Definicji 5.1, Biostar Hi-Fi Hi-Fi A68U3P, Hi-Fi A68U3PA 6 x złącza USB 2.0 (2 przez tylne porty wejścia/ wyjścia oraz 4 przez wewnętrzne porty) 2x złącza USB 3.0 (2 przez tylne porty wejścia/ wyjścia)
  • Page 45 Złącze bezpośrednie CMOS x1 Port szeregowy x1 Obudowa Obudowa microATX, 235 mm x 178 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 46: Portuguese

    10/ 100/ 1000 Mb auto negociação, capacidade duplex Metade / Cheio ALC662 Codec de Audio Canais de Áudio de Alta Definição 5.1, Biostar Hi-Fi Hi-Fi A68U3P, Hi-Fi A68U3PA Porta 6x USB 2.0 (2 nas entradas/saídas traseiras e 4 pelos Dispositivos internos) Porta 2x USB 3.0 (2 nas entradas/saídas traseiras)
  • Page 47 Dispositivo Porta Série x1 Fator de Fôrma Fator de Fôrma microATX, 235 mm x 178 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 48: Russian

    2 гнезда платы памяти DDR3 DIMM, максимальная память до 32 Гб Память Каждый модуль DIMM поддерживает модуль не-ECC 512 Мб/ 1/ 2/ 4/ 8/ 16 Гб DDR3 * Перечень поддержки памяти смотрите на www.biostar.com.tw. Соединитель 4x SATA 6 Гб/с Накопитель Поддерживает RAID 0,1,10 & AHCI Realtek RTL 8111G Локальная...
  • Page 49 1 контакт микросхемы Clear CMOS 1 контакт последовательного порта Конструктив Форм-фактор microATX, 235 мм x 178 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 50: Spanish

    Realtek RTL 8111G 10/ 100/ 1000 Mb/s auto negociación, capacidad dúplex Mitad/Completo ALC662 Códec Audio Canales Audio de Alta Definición 5.1, Biostar Hi-Fi Hi-Fi A68U3P, Hi-Fi A68U3PA Ranura 6x USB 2.0 (2 en las entradas/salidas posteriores y 4 por los distribuidores internos) Ranura 2x USB 3.0 (2 en las entradas/salidas posteriores)
  • Page 51 Factor de Forma Factor de Forma microATX, 235 mm x 178 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. 2015/05/27...

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