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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 that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
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A88M/A78M/A58M Setup Manua
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sintetica
Ai sensi dell'art. 2 comma 3 del D.M.
275 del 30/10/2002
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  • Page 1 A88M/A78M/A58M 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 ............. 4 Motherboard Layout ..............5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..........6 Install Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........6 Install a Heatsink ...............
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    A88M/A78M/A58M 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. Always disconnect the computer from power outlet before operation.
  • Page 4: Motherboard Specifications

    Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100Watt * Please refer to for CPU support list. www.biostar.com.tw AMD A88X FCH (A88M) Chipset AMD A78 FCH (A78M) AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) Supports Dual Channel DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) 2 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot, Max.
  • Page 5 1x S/PDIF out Connector Form Factor microATX Form Factor, 244 mm x 191 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.
  • Page 6: Rear Panel Connectors

    Motherboard Manual 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors A88M & A78M A58M Note 1: 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. The input / output function of each audio jack listed above represents the default setting.
  • Page 7: Motherboard Layout

    A88M/A78M/A58M 1.5 Motherboard Layout Note1: ■ represents the 1st pin. Note2: The USB 3.0 header is only for A88M and A78M...
  • 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

    A88M/A78M/A58M 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 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

    A88M/A78M/A58M 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

    A88M/A78M/A58M 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

    A88M/A78M/A58M 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...
  • Page 16 SATA1~SATA5: Serial ATA Connectors These connectors connect to SATA hard disk drives via SATA cables. A88M & A78M satisfy the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s. A58M satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.
  • Page 17 SSRX2+ SSRX2- VBUS1 Note: The USB 3.0 header is only for A88M and A78M 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 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 Mic Left in Mic In Ground Ground...
  • Page 19 A88M/A78M/A58M 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...
  • 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 A88M/A78M/A58M 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 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

    A88M/A78M/A58M 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. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
  • 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 A88M/A78M/A58M 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: Chapter 4: Useful Help

    Motherboard Manual 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 29: Ami Bios Beep Code

    A88M/A78M/A58M 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...
  • Page 30 Motherboard Manual 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 31: Raid Functions

    A88M/A78M/A58M 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 32 Motherboard Manual 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 4 in the drawing below) while using striping across each set of disks to speed up data transfers.
  • Page 33: Amd Dual Graphics Technology

    A88M/A78M/A58M 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 34 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 36: Appendix: Specifications In Other Languages

    – ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ ‫اﻟﺤﺪ اﻷﻗﺼﻰ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﻗﺔ اﻟﺤﺮارﻳﺔ ﻓﻲ ﺗﺼﻤﻴﻢ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﺮآﺰﻳﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ‬ ‫ﻟﻘﺎﺋﻤﺔ دﻋﻢ اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺞ‬ www.biostar.com.tw ‫ﻳﺮﺟﻰ اﻟﺮﺟﻮع إﻟﻰ اﻟﻤﻮﻗﻊ‬ AMD A88X FCH (A88M) AMD A78 FCH (A78M) ‫اﻟﺸﺮاﺋﺢ‬ ‫ﻣﺠﻤﻮﻋﺔ‬ AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) 2600(OC) /2400(OC) 2133 1866 1600...
  • Page 37 A88M/A78M/A58M ‫اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت‬ A58M A78M A88M x SATA x SATA x SATA ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ‬ ‫ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ‬ ‫وﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬ ‫دﺑﺎﺑﻴﺲ‬ ‫ﺎﻗﺔ‬ ‫ﻟﻠﻄ‬ ‫ﻣﻮﺻﻠﺔ‬ ‫ﻋﺎم‬ ‫ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ‬ ‫ﻧﺎﻗﻞ‬ ‫ﻣﻮزع‬...
  • Page 38: French

    * Veuillez vous reporter à pour la liste des supports modèles d'Unité Centrale. AMD A88X FCH (A88M) Jeu de puces AMD A78 FCH (A78M) AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) 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 Connecteur sortie S/PDIF Facteur Facteur d'encombrement microATX, 244 mm x 191 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 40: German

    CPU-Unterstützu Maximale CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100 Watt * Bitte konsultieren Sie www.biostar.com.tw für CPU-Unterstützungsliste AMD A88X FCH (A88M) Chipset AMD A78 FCH (A78M) AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) Unterstützt zweikanaliges DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Festplattenspeic 2 x DDR3 DIMM-SpeicherSlot, Max.
  • Page 41 1x Serieller Port-Header 1x Serieller Port-Header S/PDI-Auswurfsverbindung S/PDI-Auswurfsverbindung S/PDI-Auswurfsverbindung Formfaktor microATX Formfaktor, 244 mm x 191 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 / 8.1 OS-Unterstützu 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 (A88M) Tipo scheda AMD A78 FCH (A78M) AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) Supporta DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Doppio...
  • Page 43 Fattore di Forma Fattore di Forma microATX, 244 mm x 191 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 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 (A88M) AMD A78 FCH (A78M) チップセット AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) 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 45 1x シリアル ポート ヘッダー 1x シリアル ポート ヘッダー 1x S/PDIF アウト コネクタ 1x S/PDIF アウト コネクタ 1x S/PDIF アウト コネクタ microATX フォーム ファクタ、244 mm x 191 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 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 (A88M) Rodzaj płyty AMD A78 FCH (A78M) AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) Obsługa pamięci DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Dwukanałowa...
  • Page 47 Port zewnętrzny S/PDIF x1 Port zewnętrzny S/PDIF x1 Obudowa Obudowa microATX, 244 mm x 191 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 48: Portuguese

    * Por favor consulte www.biostar.com.tw para obter uma lista de suporte do processador. AMD A88X FCH (A88M) Tipo Placa Mãe AMD A78 FCH (A78M) AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) Suporta DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Canal Duplo 2 x DDR3 DIMM Slot de memória Suporta até...
  • Page 49 Conector Externo S/PDIF x1 Fator de Fôrma Fator de Fôrma microATX, 244 mm x 191 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 50: Russian

    центрального Максимальный термопакет центрального процессора (TDP): 100 ватт процессора * Перечень поддержки центрального процессора смотрите на www.biostar.com.tw AMD A88X FCH (A88M) Набор AMD A78 FCH (A78M) микросхем AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) Поддерживает двухканальный DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) 2 гнезда...
  • Page 51 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out 1 соединитель S/PDIF-Out Конструктив Форм-фактор microATX, 244 мм x 191 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 52: Spanish

    *Por favor consultar con www.biostar.com.tw para la lista de compatibilidad con el procesador. AMD A88X FCH (A88M) Tipo de Placa AMD A78 FCH (A78M) AMD A58/A55 FCH (A58M) Soporta DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Doble Canal...
  • Page 53 Factor de Forma Factor de Forma microATX, 244 mm x 191 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. 2014/02/10...

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