Biostar MCP68S Series Manual de usuario

USER'S MANUAL

MCP68S Chipset

M/B for Socket AM3 Series AMD

Processor

NO. G03-TN68M-F

Rev: 1.0

Release date: April. 2011

Trademark:

* Specifications and Information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only, and are

subject to change at any time without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer.

Environmental Safety Instruction

zAvoid the dusty, humidity and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in

any area where it may become wet.

z0 to 40 centigrade is the suitable temperature. (The figure comes from the request

of the main chipset)

zGenerally speaking, dramatic changes in temperature may lead to contact

malfunction and crackles due to constant thermal expansion and contraction from

the welding spots’ that connect components and PCB. Computer should go

through an adaptive phase before it boots when it is moved from a cold

environment to a warmer one to avoid condensation phenomenon. These water

drops attached on PCB or the surface of the components can bring about

phenomena as minor as computer instability resulted from corrosion and oxidation

from components and PCB or as major as short circuit that can burn the

components. Suggest starting the computer until the temperature goes up.

zThe increasing temperature of the capacitor may decrease the life of computer.

Using the close case may decrease the life of other device because the higher

temperature in the inner of the case.

zAttention to the heat sink when you over-clocking. The higher temperature may

decrease the life of the device and burned the capacitor.

Environmental Protection Announcement

Do not dispose this electronic device into the trash while discarding. To minimize

pollution and ensure environment protection of mother earth, please recycle.

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION OF MCP68S MOTHERBOARD SERIES

1-1 FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD .............................................................................1

1-1.1 SPECIAL FEATURES OF MOTHERBOARD...............................................1

1-2 SPECIFICATION.........................................................................................................2

1-3 ITEM CHECKLIST .....................................................................................................2

1-4 LAYOUT DIAGRAM ..................................................................................................3

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2-1 HARDWARE INSTALLATION STEPS.......................................................................4

2-2 CHECKING MOTHERBOARD’S JUMPER SETTING................................................4

2-3 CPU INSTALLATION..................................................................................................5

2-4 MEMORY INSTALLATION.........................................................................................6

2-5 EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION.........................................................................7

2-5.1 EXPANSION SLOT .......................................................................................7

2-5.2 PROCEDURE FOR EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION..........................7

CHAPTER 3 CONNCTORS AND HEADERS

3-1 I/O BACK PANEL CONNECTORS.............................................................................8

3-2 MOTHERBOARD INTERNAL CONNECOTRS..........................................................8

3-3 HEADERS ...................................................................................................................10

CHAPTER 4 USEFUL HELP

4-1 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS......................................................................................................... 13

4-2 TROUBLE SHOOTING...............................................................................................13

APPENDIX I ...............................................................................................................14

APPENDIX II ..............................................................................................................16

TABLE OF CONTENT

Chapter 1

Introduction of MCP68S Motherboard Series

1-1 Features of motherboard

The MCP68S Platform Processor Chipset motherboard series are based on the latest

MCP68S Platform Processor Chipset which supports the following AM3 CPU under

the 95W power consumption: Phenom II x 4；Phenom II x 3；Phenom II x2；Athlon II

x4；

Athlon II x3；

Athlon II x2；

Sempron. The motherboards support the stunning video

playback of various formats and with superb picture clarity that brings the best visual

experience and ultra-realistic effects to the users. MCP68S Platform Processor

Chipset motherboard series are the real cost-effective and powerful integrated

multimedia platform solutions and meet the demanding usage of computing now and

future.

The MCP68S series motherboards support new generation Socket AM3 processors

with an integrated DDRIII memory controller for Dual channel DDRIII 800/DDRIII

1066/DDRIII 1333 module up to 8GB. The MCP68S series motherboards are

integrated with up to four Serial ATA2 ports with RAID 0 and RAID1 function to

guarantee the data security without failure in advanced computing performance.

The MCP68S motherboards provide 10/100 PCI-E LAN chip which supports

10/100Mbps data transfer rate. And the embedded 6-channel HD Audio CODEC is

fully compatible with Sound Blaster Pro®standard that offer you with the home

cinema quality and satisfying software compatibility.

The MCP68S motherboard series offer one PCI-Express x16 by16-Lane graphics slot

to guarantee the performance and compatibility of GPU graphics add-in cards. The

MCP68S motherboards also carry one 32-bit PCI slot guarantee the rich connectivity

for the I/O peripheral devices.

Embedded USB controller as well as capability of expanding to 8 of USB 2.0

functional ports delivering 480Mb/s bandwidth and rich connectivity, these

motherboards meet the future USB demands which are also equipped with hardware

monitor function on system to monitor and protect your system and maintain your

non-stop business computing.

Some special features---CPU Thermal Throttling/ CPU VID in this motherboard are

designed to provide extra protection to the motherboard to extend product life and

ensure system stability.

1-1.1 Special Features of Motherboard

CPU Thermal Throttling Technology (The CPU Overheat Protection Technology)

To prevent the increasing heat from damage of CPU or accidental shutdown while at

high workload, the CPU Thermal Throttling Technology will force CPU to enter

partially idle mode from 87.5% to 12.5% according to preset CPU operating

temperature in BIOS (from 40℃to 90℃). When the system senses the CPU

operating temperature reaching the preset value, the CPU operating bandwidth will be

decreased to the preset idle percentage to cool down the processor. When at

throttling mode the beeper sound can be optionally selected to indicate it is in working.

CPU VID--- Shift to Higher Performance

The CPU voltage can be adjusted for the precisely over-clocking of extra demanding

computing performance.

1-2 Specification

Spec Description

Design zPCB size: 23cm*18cm

Chipset zMCP 68S Chipset

CPU Socket

zSupport Phenom II x 4；Phenom II x 3；Phenom II x2；

Athlon II x4；

Athlon II x3；

Athlon II x2；

Sempron series AM3

CPU under 95W

* for more CPU support information please visit our website

Memory Slot

z240-pin DDRIII module slot x 2

zSupport 2pcs DDRIII 800/DDRIII 1066/DDRIII 1333

modules expandable to 8GB

zDual channel supported

Expansion Slot

z1pcs* PCI-Express x16(by 16 lane) slot

z1pcs* 32-bit PCI slot

SATA2 RAID zSupports four internal Serial ATA ports for four SATA

devices providing 3.0 Gb/sec data transfer rate with RAID

0, 1 functions

LAN Chip

zIntegrated 10/100 LAN chip

zSupports Fast Ethernet LAN function provide 10/100Mb /s

data transfer rate

6-CH Audio Chip z6-channel High Definition Audio CODEC on board

zAudio driver and utility included

BIOS zAMI 8MB SMT Flash ROM

Multi I/O

zPS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse connectors

zVGA Connector x1

zUSB 2.0 port x 2 and headers x2

zRJ-45 LAN Connector x1

zAudio connector x1

zSpeaker header x1

zPWRLED header x1

zFront panel header x1

zSerial Port header x1

zFront Panel Audio headerx1

zHDMI-SPDIF header x1

1-3 Item Checklist

5Motherboard

5DVD for motherboard utilities

5User’s Manual

5SATA Cable

5Back shield

1-4 Layout Diagram

PS/2 Mouse Port

PS/2 Keyboard Port

RJ-45 LAN Port

VGA Port

Line-IN

Line-OUT

MIC-IN

ATX 12V Power Connecto

USB Ports USB Ports

ATX Power Conn.

Clear CMOS

(JBAT1)

Front Panel Header

USB Headers

(USB1, USB3)

Serial Port Header

Front Panel Audio Header

Speaker Header

Power LED Header

HDMI-SPDIF Header

SATAII Connecto

(SATA1/SATA2)

SATAII Connecto

(SATA3/SATA4)

MCP 68S Chipset

SYSFAN1 Header

CPUFAN

Header

CPU Socket

PS2 KB/Mouse Ports

USB Ports

VGA Port

RJ-45 LAN over

USB Ports

Audio Connector

PCI Express x16 By 16 Lane

PCI Slot

Chapter 2

Hardware Installation

WARNING! Turn off your power when adding or removing expansion cards or

other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe

damage to both your motherboard and expansion cards.

2-1 Hardware Installation Steps

Before using your computer, you had better complete the following steps:

1. Check motherboard jumper setting

2. Install CPU and Fan

3. Install System Memory (DIMM)

4. Install Expansion cards

5. Connect hard disk and front panel /back panel cable

6. Connect ATX Power cable

7. Power-On and Load Standard Default

8. Reboot

9. Install Operating System

10. Install Driver and Utility

2-2 Checking Motherboard’s Jumper Setting

(1) CMOS RAM Clear (3-pin): JBAT

A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM

short 1-2 pins of JBAT to store the CMOS data.

To clear the CMOS, follow the procedure below:

1. Turn off the system and unplug the AC power.

2. Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector.

3. Locate JBAT and short pins 2-3 for a few seconds.

4. Return JBAT to its normal setting by shorting pins 1-2.

5. Connect ATX power cable back to ATX power connector.

Note: When should clear CMOS

1. Troubleshooting

2. Forget password

3. After over clocking system boot fail

CMOS RAM Clear Setting

2-3 Closed: Clear CMOS

JBATJBAT

1-2 Closed: Normal

(2) USB/KB Power on Function Enabled/Disabled: JP1

KB/MS Power On Setting

2-3 Closed: USB/KB Power ON Enable

JP1

1-2 Closed: USB/KB Power ON Disable (Default)

2-3 CPU Installation

This motherboard provides a surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) CPU socket,

referred to as the mPGA940 socket supports AMD AM3 processors.

The CPU that comes with the motherboard should have a cooling FAN attached to

prevent overheating. If this is not the case, then purchase a correct cooling FAN

before you turn on your system.

WARNING! Be sure that there is sufficient air circulation across the processor’s

heatsink and CPU cooling FAN is working correctly, otherwise it may

cause the processor and motherboard overheat and damage, you

may install an auxiliary cooling FAN, if necessary.

To install a CPU, first turn off your system and remove its cover. Locate the ZIF socket

and open it by first pulling the level sideways away from the socket then upward to a

90-degree angle. Insert the CPU with the correct orientation as shown below. The

notched corner should point toward the end of the level. Because the CPU has a

corner pin for two of the four corners, the CPU will only fit in the orientation as shown.

CPU ZIF mPGAB Socket

Colden Arrow

CPU Socket

When you put the CPU into the ZIF socket, do not require force to insert of the CPU,

and then press the level to locate position slightly without any extra force.

2-4 Memory Installation

The motherboards provide two 240-pin DDRIII DUAL INLINE MEMORY MODULES

(DIMM) sites for DDRIII memory expansion to maximum memory size of 8GB DDRIII

SDRAM.

Valid Memory Configurations

Bank 240-Pin DIMM PCS Maximum Capacity

DIMM1 DDRIII 800/DDRIII 1066/DDRIII 1333 X1 4GB

DIMM2 DDRIII 800/DDRIII 1066/DDRIII 1333 X1 4GB

Total System Memory (Max.4GB) 2 8GB

Recommend DIMM Module Combination

1. One DIMM Memory Module ----Plug in DIMM1

2. Two DIMM Memory Modules---Plug in DIMM1 and DIMM2 for Dual channel

function

Dual channel Limited!

1. Dual channel function only supports when 2 DIMM Modules plug in both DIMM1

& DIMM2.

2. Memory modules plugged in DIMM1 & DIMM2 must be of the same type, same

size, and same frequency for dual channel function.

Generally, installing DDRIII modules to your motherboard is very easy, you can refer

to figure 2-4 to see what a 240-Pin DDRIII 800/DDRIII 1066/DDRIII 1333 SDRAM

module looks like.

NOTE! When you install DIMM module fully into the DIMM socket the eject

tab should be locked into the DIMM module very firmly and fit into its

indention on both sides.

ure 2-4

DIMM2 (BANK2+BANK3)

DIMM1 (BANK0+BANK1)

DIMM1&DIMM2

For Dual Channel

2-5 Expansion Card Installation

2-5-1 Expansion Slot

MCP68S series motherboards offer one PCI-Express x16 by16 LANE graphics slot for

GPU graphics add-in cards. The whole series carry also one 32-bit PCI slot to

guarantee the rich connectivity for the I/O peripheral devices.

2-5-2 Procedure for Expansion Card Installation

1. Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary

hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers.

2. Remove your computer’s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use.

3. Align the card’s connectors and press firmly.

4. Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above.

5. Replace the computer system’s cover.

6. Set up the BIOS if necessary.

7. Install the necessary software driver for your expansion card.

PCI

16 by 16 Slot

32-bit PCI Slot

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