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A770 A2+/A740X A2+ Setup Manual
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  • Page 1 A770 A2+/A740X A2+ Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tes ted and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital devic e, purs uant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules . T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protec tion 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............8 Connectors and Slots ............10 Chapter 3: Headers &...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Introduction

    A770 A2+/A740X A2+ CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION EFORE T ART Thank you for choosing our product. Be fore you start installing the mothe rboard, please make sure you follow the instructions be low: Prepare a dry and stable work ing environment with sufficie nt lighting.
  • Page 4: Motherboard Features

    Motherboard Manual OT HERBOARD EAT URES A770 A 2+ A740X A 2+ Socket AM2 / AM2 + Socket AM2 / AM2 + AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2 + processors Sempron / AM2 + processors AMD 64 Architectu re enables 32 and 64 bit...
  • Page 5: Rear Panel Connectors

    Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA OS Support Biostar Reserves th e righ t to add or remove Biostar Reserves th e righ t to add or remove support for any OS With or withou t notice. support for any OS With or withou t notice.
  • Page 6: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard Manual OT HERBOARD AYOUT JKBM S CPUFAN JK BV1 J ATXPWR4 JUS BV 2 JUSB2 JUSB V3 JUSB1 JATXPWR24 JUSBLAN JAUDIO 770 / 740X PCIE_X1_1 JCMOS1 BAT1 PCIE_X16 PCIE_X1_2 Super I/O SYSFAN SB600 PCI1 JUS BV1 J U SB3 J U SB4 SATA4 SATA1...
  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Hardware Installation

    A770 A2+/A740X A2+ CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION (CPU) NST ALLING ENT RAL 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 CPUFAN. This completes the installation. Note: Please update the BIOS to the l atest version while using AM2+ CPUs.
  • Page 9: Fan Headers

    A770 A2+/A740X A2+ 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 NST ALLING YST EM EMORY A. DDR2 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 A770 A2+/A740X A2+ B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket DDR2 Module Total Memory Size Location DIMMA1 512MB/1024MB/2048MB DIMMB1 512MB/1024MB/2048MB Max is 8GB. DIMMA2 512MB/1024MB/2048MB DIMMB2 512MB/1024MB/2048MB C. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel f unction of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the f ollowing table.
  • Page 12: Connectors And Slots

    Motherboard Manual ONNECT ORS AND LOT S FDD: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard prov ides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk ty pes. This connector supports the prov ided f loppy drive ribbon cables. IDE: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that prov ides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 f unctionality.
  • Page 13 A770 A2+/A740X A2+ PCIE_X16: PCI-Expre ss Gen2 x16 Slot (for A770 A2+) PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, f or an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. PCIE_X1_1/PCIE_X1_2: PCI-Expre ss Gen2 x1 Slots (for A770 A2+) PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
  • Page 14 Motherboard Manual PCI1~PCI3: Pe riphe ral Component Interconne ct Slots This motherboard is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI stands f or Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. PCI1 PCI2 PCI3...
  • Page 15: Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup

    A770 A2+/A740X A2+ CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP OW T O ET UP 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 JATXPWR24: ATX Powe r Source Conne ctor 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...
  • Page 17 A770 A2+/A740X A2+ JUSB3/JUSB4: Heade rs for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC f ront panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Assignment +5V (fused) +5V (fused)
  • Page 18 Motherboard Manual JCDIN: CD-ROM Audio-in Conne ctor This connector allows user to connect the audio source f rom the v ariaty dev ices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc. Assignment Left Channel Input Ground Ground Right Channel Input JCMO S: Clear CMOS He ader By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS saf e setting...
  • Page 19 A770 A2+/A740X A2+ JPRNT: Printe r Port Conne ctor 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 Motherboard Manual SATA1~SATA4: Se rial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interf ace, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. Assignment Ground T X+ T X- Ground SATA4 SATA1 SATA3 SATA2 Ground...
  • Page 21 A770 A2+/A740X A2+ JCO M2: Se rial port Conne ctor The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Assignment Carrier detect Received data T ransmitted data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator JKBV1: Powe r Source Heade r for PS/2 Ke yboard and Mouse...
  • Page 22 Motherboard Manual JUSBV1/JUSBV2/JUSBV3: Power Source Heade rs for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV3: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN. JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB2. JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at f ront panel (JUSB3/JUSB4). Pin 2-3 Close: JUSBV3: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN.
  • Page 23: Chapter 4: Raid Functions

    A770 A2+/A740X A2+ CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS PERAT ION YST EM Supports Windows XP Home/Prof essional 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.
  • Page 25 A770 A2+/A740X A2+ 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. ­...
  • Page 26: Chapter 5: Useful Help

    Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP RIVER NST ALLAT ION OT E 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: Award Bios Beep Code

    A770 A2+/A740X A2+ BIOS B WARD Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two short Video card not found or v ideo card beeps memory bad High-low siren sound CPU overheated System will shut down automatically One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install XT RA...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Motherboard Manual ROUBLESHOOT ING Probable Solution No power to the system at all Make sure power cable is Power light don’t illuminate, f an securely plugged in. inside power supply does not turn Replace cable. Contact technical support. Indicator light on key board does not turn on.
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  • Page 30: Appendencies: Spec In Other Language

    Motherboard Manual APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE ERMAN A770 A 2+ A740X A 2+ Sockel AM2 / AM2+ Sockel AM2 / AM2+ AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2 + Prozessoren Sempron / AM2 + Prozessoren Die AMD 64-Architektur un terstü...
  • Page 31 205 mm (B) X 305 mm (L) Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA Biostar beh ält sich das Rech t vor, ohne Biostar beh ält sich das Rech t vor, ohne OS-Un terstüt Ankündigung die Un terstützung für ein Ankündigung die Un terstützung für ein...
  • Page 32: France

    Motherboard Manual RANCE A770 A 2+ A740X A 2+ Socket AM2 / AM2 + Socket AM2 / AM2 + Processeu rs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processeu rs AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Ath lon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Ath lon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64 L'architecture AMD 64 permet le calcul 32 et 64...
  • Page 33 Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA 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. supprimer le support de SE avec ou sans préavis.
  • Page 34: Italian

    Motherboard Manual T ALIAN A770 A 2+ A740X A 2+ Socket AM2 / AM 2+ Socket AM2 / AM 2+ Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Processori AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X 2 / Sempron / AM2+ Athlon 64 X 2 / Sempron / AM2+ L’architettura AMD 64 abilita l a L’architettura AMD 64 abilita l a...
  • Page 35 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 se nza pre avviso.
  • Page 36: Spanish

    Motherboard Manual PANISH A770 A 2+ A740X A 2+ Conector AM2 / AM2 + Conector AM2 / AM2 + Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Procesadores AMD Athlon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Ath lon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Ath lon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ La arqu itectu ra AMD 64 permite el procesado de La arqu itectu ra AMD 64 permite el procesado de...
  • Page 37 Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA sistema Biostar se reserva el derecho de añ adir o retirar Biostar se reserva el derecho de añ adir o retirar operativo el soporte de cualqu ier SO con o sin aviso previo.
  • Page 38: Portuguese

    Motherboard Manual ORT UGUESE A770 A 2+ A740X A 2+ Socket AM2 / AM2 + Socket AM2 / AM2 + Processadores AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Processadores AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Ath lon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Ath lon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ A arquitectu ra AMD 64 permite u ma compu tação...
  • Page 39 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 qu alquer sistema remover suporte para qu alquer sistema suportados operativo com ou sem aviso prévio.
  • Page 40: Polish

    Motherboard Manual OLISH A770 A 2+ A740X A 2+ Socket AM2 / AM2 + Socket AM2 / AM2 + AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2 + Procesory Sempron / AM2 + Procesory Procesor...
  • Page 41 205 mm (S) X 305 mm (W) płyty Obsluga Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA systemu Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub Biostar zastrzega sobie prawo dodawania lub operacyjne odwoływania obsługi dowoln ego systemu odwoływania obsługi dowoln ego systemu operacyjnego bez powiadomien ia.
  • Page 42: Russian

    Motherboard Manual USSIAN A770 A 2+ A740X A 2+ Гнездо AM2 / AM2+ Гнездо AM2 / AM2+ Процессоры AMD Ath lon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Процессоры AMD Ath lon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / (центральн Ath lon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ Ath lon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2+ ый...
  • Page 43 панели Windows XP / VISTA Windows XP / VISTA Поддержка Biostar сохран яет за собой право добавлять Biostar сохран яет за собой право добавлять или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или удалять средства обеспечения для OS с или без предварительного уведомления.
  • Page 44: Arabic

    Motherboard Manual RABIC A740X A 2+ A770 A 2+ ‫ﻡﻘﺒﺲ‬AM2 / AM2 + ‫ﻡﻘﺒﺲ‬AM2 / AM2 + ‫ﻡﻌ ﺎ ﻟﺠﺎت‬AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 ‫ﻡﻌ ﺎ ﻟﺠﺎت‬AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 ‫وﺣﺪة...
  • Page 45 Windows XP / VISTA ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إز ا ﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷ ي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎ ر‬ ‫أو‬ ‫ﺗﺤﺘﻔﻆ‬Biostar ‫ﺏﺤﻘﻬﺎ ﻓﻲ إﺿﺎﻓﺔ أو إز ا ﻟﺔ اﻟﺪﻋﻢ ﻷ ي ﻥﻈﺎم ﺗﺸﻐﻴﻞ ﺏﺈﺥﻄﺎ ر أو‬ ‫دﻋﻢ أﻥﻈﻤﺔ ا ﻟﺘﺸﻐﻴﻞ‬ ‫ﺏﺪون إﺥﻄﺎ ر‬...
  • Page 46: Japanese

    Motherboard Manual APANESE A770 A 2+ A740X A 2+ Socket AM2 / AM2 + Socket AM2 / AM2 + AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Ath lon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / Sempron / AM2 + プロセッサ...
  • Page 47 PS/2 マウス 背面パネル シリアルポート シリアルポート LANポート LANポート USBポート USBポート オーディオジャック オーディオジャック ボードサイズ 205 mm (幅) X 305 mm (高さ) 205 mm (幅) X 305 mm (高さ) 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。 2008/01/21...

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