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Biostar A780G-M2-SE Setup Manual

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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
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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  • Page 1 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 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..................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 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.

  • Page 4: Motherboard Features

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD EATURES A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 / Sempron / Phenom processors Sempron / Phenom processors (95W CPU is recommended)

  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA 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. support for any OS With or without notice.

  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OTHERBOARD AYOUT JKBMS1 JCFAN1 JATXPWR2 JKBV1 JATXPWR1 JUSB1 BAT1 JUSBV1 JUSBLAN1 JAUDIO1 JAUDIOF1 780G/ 780V/ 740G JSPDIF_OUT1 SATA6 JCDIN1 PEX1_1 SATA5 SATA4 PEX16_1 BIOS Super I/O JCMOS1 PCI1 SB700 SATA3 SATA2 PCI2 Codec JUSBV2 JPRNT1 JCOM1 JSFAN1 SATA1 FDD1 JUSB4 JUSB3 JUSB2...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CPU) NSTALLING ENTRAL ROCESSING Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
  • Page 8 Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. Note: Please update the BIOS to the latest version while using AM2+ CPUs.

  • Page 9: Fan Headers

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 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 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Total Memory DDR2 Module Location Size DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB Max is 8GB. DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB C. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the following 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 cable. IDE1: IDE/ATAPI 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 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot (for A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
  • Page 14 Motherboard Manual PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. PCI1 PCI2...

  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 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”.
  • Page 16 Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: 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 JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector...
  • Page 17 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: 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 +5V (fused) +5V (fused)
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Assignment SPDIF_OUT Ground JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel.

  • Page 19: Clear Cmos Procedures

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JCDIN1: 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...
  • Page 20 Motherboard Manual JPRNT1: 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 21 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4). Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4).

  • Page 22: Chapter 4: Hybrid Crossfirex Function (For A780G M2+ Se/A780V M2+ Se)

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: HYBRID CROSSFIREX FUNCTION (FOR A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE) YBRID ROSS EQUIREMENTS Only Windows Vista supports Hybrid CrossFireX function. A graphics card with Radeon HD3450/HD3470 GPU. The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology. The power supply unit must provide at least the minimum power required by the system, or the system will be unstable.

  • Page 23: Chapter 5: Raid Functions

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE CHAPTER 5: RAID FUNCTIONS PERATION YSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista. RRAYS RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for many applications.
  • Page 24 Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1 array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.
  • Page 25 A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 1+0 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for automatic redundancy.

  • Page 26: Chapter 6: Useful Help

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 6: 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 27: Software

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE OFTWARE Installing Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive. The drivers installation program would appear if the Autorun function has been enabled. 2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software title.
  • Page 28 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-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information.

  • Page 29: Bios Update

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 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...
  • Page 30 Motherboard Manual <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 31: Extra Information

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 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 32 Motherboard Manual 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 33: Ami Bios Beep Code

    A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE/A740G M2+ SE 6.4 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 34: Troubleshooting

    Motherboard Manual 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.
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  • Page 36: Appendix: Spec In Other Language

    Motherboard Manual APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE ERMAN A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Sockel AM2+ / AM2 Sockel AM2+ / AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom Prozessoren Sempron / Phenom Prozessoren (95W CPU is recommended)
  • Page 37 Unterstützt RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 onen Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne Biostar behält sich das Recht vor , ohne OS-Unterstü Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein Ankündigung die Unterstützung für ein tzung Betriebssystem hinzuzufügen oder zu...

  • Page 38: France

    Motherboard Manual RANCE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 Processeurs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processeurs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom (95W CPU is recommended) (95W CPU is recommended)
  • Page 39 Prise en charge RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 spéciales Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Biostar se réserve le droit d'ajouter ou de Support SE supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis.

  • Page 40: Italian

    Motherboard Manual TALIAN A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom (95W CPU is recommended) (95W CPU is recommended)
  • Page 41 Supporto RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 speciali Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA Sistemi Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o Biostar si riserva il diritto di aggiungere o operativi rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema rimuovere il supporto di qualsiasi sistema supportati operativo senza preavviso.

  • Page 42: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Conector AM2+ / AM2 Conector AM2+ / AM2 Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom (95W CPU is recommended) (95W CPU is recommended)
  • Page 43 Soporte de Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA 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 44: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORTUGUESE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 Processadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processadores AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom (95W CPU is recommended) (95W CPU is recommended)
  • Page 45 Suporta as funções RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 especiais Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA 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 remover suporte para qualquer sistema suportados operativo com ou sem aviso prévio.

  • Page 46: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom Procesory Sempron / Phenom Procesory Procesor...
  • Page 47 Obsługa RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 specjalne Obsluga Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA 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 48: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Гнездо AM2+ / AM2 Гнездо AM2+ / AM2 Процессоры AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Процессоры AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom (центральны...
  • Page 49 ки Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA 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 или без предварительного уведомления.

  • Page 50: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC A740G M2+ SE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE ‫ﻣﻘﺒﺲ‬AM2+ / AM2 ‫ﻣﻘﺒﺲ‬AM2+ / AM2 ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron / ‫ﻣﻌﺎﻟﺠﺎت‬AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Sempron / Phenom / Athlon 64 X2 Phenom / Athlon 64 X2 ‫اﻟﻤﻌﺎﻟﺠﺔ‬...

  • Page 51: Pci Express

    Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫و إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو‬ ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أ‬ ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إزاﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎر أو‬ ‫اﻟﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫أﻥﻈﻤﺔ‬ ‫دﻋﻢ‬ ‫ﺏﺪون إﺥﻄﺎر‬ ‫ﺏﺪون إﺥﻄﺎر‬...

  • Page 52: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE A780G M2+ SE/A780V M2+ SE A740G M2+ SE Socket AM2+ / AM2 Socket AM2+ / AM2 AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / Phenom プロセッサ...
  • Page 53 200 mm (幅) X 244 mm (高さ) 200 mm (幅) X 244 mm (高さ) ズ RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 のサポート RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 のサポート 特殊機能 Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA OSサポート Biostarは事前のサポートなしにOSサポートを追加ま Biostarは事前のサポートなしにOSサポートを追加ま たは削除する権利を留保します。 たは削除する権利を留保します。 2008/07/14...

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