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  • Page 1 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E Setup Manua 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 A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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

    1x Consumer IR Header 1x Consumer IR Header Form Factor microATX Form Factor, 244 mm x 200 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors Note 1: HDMI / DVI-D / VGA Output require an AMD family processor with intedrated graphics. Note 2: The mainboard supports three independent display outputs. Note 3: Since the audio chip supports High Definition Audio Specification, the function of each audio jack can be defined by software.
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual 1.5 Motherboard Layout Note1: ■ represents the 1st pin.
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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 A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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 A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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 A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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...
  • 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 Reset control Ground SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables. Hi-Fi A88S3E & Hi-Fi A78S3E satisfy the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s. SATA6 is only for Hi-Fi A88S3E. Assignment...
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual JFRONT_USB3_1: Header for USB 3.0 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. Assignment Assignment VBUS0...
  • Page 17 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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...
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. Assignment Assignment -Strobe Ground -ALF Data 6 Data 0 Ground -Error Data 7 Data 1 Ground -Init -ACK Data 2 Ground -Scltin Busy Data 3 Ground Ground Data 4...
  • Page 19 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E CIR1: Consumer IR Connector This header is for infrared remote control and communication. Assignment IrDA serial input Ground Ground IrDA serial output IR Power...
  • Page 20: 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 21 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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 22 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 23 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 24 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 25: Software

    Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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 26 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 27 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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.
  • Page 28 Exit Button: Exit the application Note: 1. Smart EAR is only supported by Windows 7/8 and BIOSTAR Hi-Fi series motherboards. 2. High/Low Gain Switch is only for “Front Panel Audio Header”, please make sure you are connecting your headphone to the front panel I/O.
  • Page 29: Chapter 4: Useful Help

    Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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 30: 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 31 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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 32: Raid Functions

    Motherboard Manual 4.4 RAID Functions RAID Definitions RAID 0: In a RAID 0 system data are split up in blocks that get written across all the drives in the array. By using multiple disks (at least 2) at the same time, this offers superior I/O performance.
  • Page 33 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E RAID 10: RAID 10 combines the advantages (and disadvantages) of RAID 0 and RAID 1 in one single system. It provides security by mirroring all data on a secondary set of disks (disk 3 and...
  • Page 34: Amd Dual Graphics Technology

    Motherboard Manual 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. AMD Dual Graphics Requirement Operating System: Windows 7 / Windows 8 Supported Dual Graphics Combinations:...
  • Page 35 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 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 36: Appendix: Specifications In Other Languages

    ‫واط‬ thermal design power – ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ ‫اﻟﺤﺪ اﻷﻗﺼﻰ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ اﻟﺤﺮارﻳﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﺼﻤﻴﻢ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰﻳﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ‬ ‫ﻟﻘﺎﺋﻤﺔ دﻋﻢ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ www.biostar.com.tw ‫ﻳﺮﺟﻰ اﻟﺮﺟﻮع إﻟﻰ اﻟﻤﻮﻗﻊ‬ AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3E) ‫اﻟﺸﺮاﺋﺢ‬ ‫ﻣﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ‬ AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3E) 2133 1866 1600 1333 1066 DDR3 ‫.
  • Page 37 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ Hi-Fi A78S3E Hi-Fi A88S3E x SATA x SATA ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫دﺑﺎﺑﻴﺲ‬ ‫ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﻣﻮﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫دﺑﺎﺑﻴﺲ‬...
  • Page 38: French

    * Veuillez vous reporter à pour la liste des supports modèles d'Unité Centrale. AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3E) Jeu de puces AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3E) Supporte mémoire DDR3 double canal 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Banc de mémoire 2 x DDR3 DIMM, Supporte max.
  • Page 39 1x Fiche Registre d’état Consommateur Facteur Facteur d'encombrement microATX, 244 mm x 200 mm d'encombrement Windows XP / 7 / 8 Support SE Biostar se réserve le droit d’ajouter ou d'enlever le support pour toute SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 40: German

    Anschluss-FM2+/FM2 für AMD A-Serie Prozessor CPU-Unterstützu Maximale CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100 Watt * Bitte konsultieren Sie www.biostar.com.tw für CPU-Unterstützungsliste AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3E) Chipset AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3E) Unterstützt zweikanaliges DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Festplattenspeic 2 x DDR3 DIMM-SpeicherSlot, Max.
  • Page 41 1x S/PDI-Auswurfsverbindung 1x S/PDI-Auswurfsverbindung 1x Consumer IR-Header 1x Consumer IR-Header Formfaktor microATX Formfaktor, 244 mm x 200 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 OS-Unterstützun Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice.
  • Page 42: Italian

    Alimentazione di Proiezione Termico (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt processore * Si prega di consultare www.biostar.com.tw per la lista di supporto del processore. AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3E) Tipo scheda AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3E) Supporta DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Doppio Canale...
  • Page 43 Distributore Consumabile IR x1 Fattore di Forma Fattore di Forma microATX, 244 mm x 200 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 Supporto SO Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o ritirare il supporto per qualsiasi SO con o senza preavviso.
  • Page 44: Japanese

    CPU サポート 最大 CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power 最大放熱量):100 W *CPU サポート リストについては、 www.biostar.com.tw を参照してください。 AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3E) チップセット AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3E) 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 2 x DDR3 DIMM メモリ スロット、 最大 32 GB メモリまでサポート...
  • Page 45 Hi-Fi A88S3E / Hi-Fi A78S3E 仕様 Hi-Fi A88S3E: Hi-Fi A78S3E: 8x SATA 6.0Gb/s コネクタ 6x SATA 6.0Gb/s コネクタ 2x USB 2.0 ヘッダー 2x USB 2.0 ヘッダー 1x USB 3.0 ヘッダー 1x USB 3.0 ヘッダー 1x 4-Pin パワー コネクタ 1x 4-Pin パワー コネクタ...
  • Page 46: Polish

    Moc Wydzielanego Ciepła (TDP - Thermal Design Power): 100Watt Obsługa procesora * Proszę sprawdzić listę obsługiwanych procesorów na stronie internetowej www.biostar.com.tw AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3E) Rodzaj płyty AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3E) Obsługa pamięci DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Dwukanałowa...
  • Page 47 Złącze konsument IR x1 Złącze konsument IR x1 Obudowa Obudowa microATX, 244 mm x 200 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 Obsługa OS Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo do dodania lub wycofania obsługi dla OS, z wypowiedzeniem lub bez wypowiedzenia.
  • Page 48: Portuguese

    * Por favor consulte www.biostar.com.tw para obter uma lista de suporte do processador. AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3E) Tipo Placa Mãe AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3E) Suporta DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Canal Duplo 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slot de memória Suporta até 32 GB Memória Memória...
  • Page 49 Dispositivo Consumível IR x1 Fator de Fôrma Fator de Fôrma microATX, 244 mm x 200 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 Suporte OS Biostar reserva seu direito de adicionar ou retirar o suporte para qualquer OS com ou sem notificação.
  • Page 50: Russian

    Максимальный термопакет центрального процессора (TDP): 100 ватт процессора * Перечень поддержки центрального процессора смотрите на www.biostar.com.tw Набор AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3E) микросхем AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3E) Поддерживает двухканальный DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) 2 гнезда платы памяти DDR3 DIMM, максимальная память до 32 Гб...
  • Page 51 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out 1 инфракрасный пользовательский 1 инфракрасный пользовательский контакт контакт Конструктив Форм-фактор microATX, 244 мм x 200 мм Windows XP / 7 / 8 Поддержка ОС Biostar оставляет за собой право добавлять или удалять поддержку любой ОС, с уведомлением или без.
  • Page 52: Spanish

    *Por favor consultar con www.biostar.com.tw para la lista de compatibilidad con el procesador. AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3E) Tipo de Placa AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3E) Soporta DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Doble Canal 2x DDR3 DIMM Ranura de memoria Soporta hasta 32 GB Memoria...
  • Page 53 Distribuidor Consumible IR x1 Factor de Forma Factor de Forma microATX, 244 mm x 200 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 Soporte OS Biostar reserva su derecho de añadir o retirar el soporte para cada OS con o sin notificación. 2013/09/18...

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