Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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.
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction.......................................... 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Before You Start ................................................................................1 Package Checklist ............................................................................1 Motherboard Specifications .............................................................2 Rear Panel Connectors....................................................................3 Motherboard Layout...........
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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.
Motherboard Manual 1.3 Motherboard Specifications Specifications Socket FM2+/FM2 for AMD A-series processor CPU Support Maximum CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100Watt * Please refer to www.biostar.com.tw for CPU support list. Chipset AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3+) AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3+) Supports Dual Channel DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Memory 4 x DDR3 DIMM Memory Slot, Max.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ Specifications Form Factor 1x Front Audio Header 1x Front Audio Header 1x Clear CMOS Header 1x Clear CMOS Header 1x Printer Port Header 1x Printer Port Header 1x Consumer IR Header 1x Consumer IR Header 1x Serial Port Header 1x Serial Port Header 1x S/PDIF out Connector 1x S/PDIF out Connector microATX Form Factor, 243.84 mm x 237.50 mm Windows XP / 7 / 8 OS Support Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice. 1.
Motherboard Manual 1.5 Motherboard Layout Note1: ■ represents the 1st pin. Note2: The SATA4 connector is only for Hi-Fi A88S3+.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation.
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. Step 2: On the other side, push the retention clip straight down to lock into the plastic lug on the retention frame, and then press down the locker until it stops.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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.
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. Note: If the DIMM does not go in smoothly, do not force it. Pull it all the way out and try again.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Total Memory Size Max is 64GB. 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.
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. PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x4 Slot - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 4GB/s totally.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default).
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. Pin 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Assignment +3.3V -12V Ground PS_ON Ground Ground Ground NC +5V +5V +5V Ground Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Assignment +3.3V +3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground PW_OK Standby Voltage+5V +12V +12V +3.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch functions.
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. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Assignment VBUS0 SSRX1SSRX1+ Ground SSTX1SSTX1+ Ground D1D1+ ID Pin 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Assignment D2+ D2Ground SSTX2+ SSTX2Ground SSRX2+ SSRX2VBUS1 Key F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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.
Motherboard Manual J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to connector printer on the PC. Pin 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Assignment -Strobe -ALF Data 0 -Error Data 1 -Init Data 2 -Scltin Data 3 Ground Data 4 Ground Data 5 Pin 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 Assignment Ground Data 6 Ground Data 7 Ground -ACK Ground Busy Ground PE Ground SCLT Key CIR1: Consumer IR Header This header is for infrared remote control and communication.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector The connector is for connecting the PCI bracket SPDIF output.
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: UEFI BIOS & SOFTWARE 3.1 3.2 UEFI BIOS Setup For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is being continuously updated. The UEFI BIOS information described below in this manual is for your reference only and the actual UEFI BIOS information and settings on board may be different from this manual For further information of setting up the UEFI BIOS, please refer to the UEFI BIOS Manual in the Setup DVD.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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 the 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. Then, the BIOS Update is completed.
Motherboard Manual 5. If there is a new BIOS version, the utility will ask you to download it. Click Yes to proceed. 6. After the download is completed, you will be asked to program (update) the BIOS or not. Click Yes to proceed. 7. After the updating process is finished, you will be asked you to reboot the system. Click OK to reboot. 8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press key to enter BIOS setup.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 5. After entering the POST screen, the BIOS-FLASHER utility pops out. Choose [fs0] to search for the BIOS file. 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. Press the [Y] key to restart system. 8. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows up, press key to enter BIOS setup.
Motherboard Manual 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. Note1: All the information and content about following software are subject to be changed without notice. For better performance, the software is being continuously updated.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ After filling up this information, click “Send” to send the mail out. A warning dialog would appear asking for your confirmation; click “Send” to confirm or “Do Not Send” to cancel. If you want to save this information to a .txt file, click “Save As…” and then you will see a saving dialog appears asking you to enter file name. Enter the file name and then click “Save”. Your system information will be saved to a .txt file. Open the saved .
Motherboard Manual 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 following instructions to update boot logo: z Load Image:Choose the picture as the boot logo. z Transform:Transform the picture for BIOS and preview the result. z Update Bios:Write the picture to BIOS Memory to complete the update.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ Smart EAR Smart EAR is a windows-based audio utility which allows you to easily adjust system volume. With its user-friendly GUI, you can also adjust impedance setting (Low/High Gain) to optimize your headphone performance. z High/Low Gain Switch: Keep the gain switch to low for low impedance headphone and set to high for high impedance headphone.
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. Note: If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver DVD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 4.2 AMI BIOS Beep Code Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Continuing Description Memory sizing error or Memory module not found POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1 8 4.3 Description Success booting. Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting Probable 1. 2. Solution There is no power in the system. 1. Power LED does not shine; the fan of the power supply does not work 2. Indicator light on keyboard does 3. not shine.
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: 1. The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface. 2. CPU fan is rotated normally. 3. CPU fan speed is fulfilling with the CPU speed.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 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. This performance can be enhanced further by using multiple controllers, ideally one controller per disk. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is up to 6 or 8. Depending on the platform.
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. 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.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 4.5 AMD Dual Graphics Technology AMD Dual Graphics Technology Introduction When user adds a 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.
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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Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ اﻟﻤﻮاﺻﻔﺎت +Hi-Fi A88S3 +Hi-Fi A78S3 وﺻﻠﺔ 6 x SATA 8ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ /اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ وﺻﻠﺔ 6 x SATA 6ﺟﻴﺠﺎﺑﺎﻳﺖ /اﻟﺜﺎﻧﻴﺔ ﻣﻮزع x2ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم 2.0 USB ﻣﻮزع x2ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم 2.0 USB ﻣﻮزع x1ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم 3.0 USB ﻣﻮزع x1ﻧﺎﻗﻞ ﻣﺘﺴﻠﺴﻞ ﻋﺎم 3.
Motherboard Manual French Spécifications Interface de connexion FM2+/FM2 pour série A AMD processeur Support Unité Enveloppe thermique Unité Centrale maximum : 100Watt Centrale * Veuillez vous reporter à www.biostar.com.tw pour la liste des supports modèles d'Unité Centrale. Jeu de puces AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3+) AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3+) Supporte mémoire DDR3 double canal 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Mémoire Banc de mémoire 4 x DDR3 DIMM, Supporte max.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ Spécifications I/O en interne Facteur d'encombrement Hi-Fi A88S3+: Hi-Fi A78S3+: 8x Connecteur SATA 6.0Gb/s 6x Connecteur SATA 6.0Gb/s 2x embases USB 2.0 2x embases USB 2.0 1x embases USB 3.0 1x embases USB 3.
Motherboard Manual German Spezifikationen Anschluss-FM2+/FM2 für AMD A-Serie Prozessor CPU-Unterstütz ung Chipset Maximale CPU TDP (Thermal Design Power): 100 Watt * Bitte konsultieren Sie www.biostar.com.tw für CPU-Unterstützungsliste AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3+) AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3+) Unterstützt zweikanaliges DDR3 800/ 1066/ 1333/ 1600/ 1866/ 2133/ 2400(OC)/ 2600(OC) Festplattenspeic her 4 x DDR3 DIMM-SpeicherSlot, Max.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ Spezifikationen Interne I/Os Hi-Fi A88S3+: Hi-Fi A78S3+: 8x SATA 6.0Gb/s-Verbinung 6x SATA 6.0Gb/s-Verbinung 2x USB 2.0-Header 2x USB 2.0-Header 1x USB 3.0-Header 1x USB 3.
Motherboard Manual Italian Specificazioni Slot FM2+/FM2 per processore AMD serie-A Supporto processore Alimentazione di Proiezione Termico (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt * Si prega di consultare www.biostar.com.tw per la lista di supporto del processore.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ Specificazioni Ingressi/ Uscite Interni Fattore di Forma Hi-Fi A88S3+: Hi-Fi A78S3+: Connettore 8x SATA 6.0Gb/s Connettore 6x SATA 6.0Gb/s Distributore 2x USB 2.0 Distributore 2x USB 2.0 Distributore 1x USB 3.0 Distributore 1x USB 3.
Motherboard Manual Japanese 仕様 AMD A-シリーズ プロセッサの Socket FM2+/FM2 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。 チップセット AMD A88X FCH (Hi-Fi A88S3+) AMD A78 FCH (Hi-Fi A78S3+) 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 4 x DDR3 DIMM メモリ スロット、 最大 64 GB メモリまでサポート メモリ 各 DIMM は、 非-ECC 512MB/ 1/ 2/ 4/ 8/ 16 GB DDR3 モジュールをサポートしてい ます *サポートされているメモリのリストについては、www.biostar.com.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ 仕様 内蔵 I/O フォーム ファクタ サポート OS Hi-Fi A88S3+: Hi-Fi A78S3+: 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.
Motherboard Manual Polish Specyfikacje techniczne Gniazdo procesora (Socket) FM2+/FM2 dla procesorów AMD seria-A Obsługa procesora Moc Wydzielanego Ciepła (TDP - Thermal Design Power): 100Watt * Proszę sprawdzić listę obsługiwanych procesorów na stronie internetowej www.biostar.com.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ Specyfikacje techniczne Wewnętrzne porty wejścia/ wyjścia Obudowa Hi-Fi A88S3+: Hi-Fi A78S3+: Złącza 8x SATA 6.0Gb/s Złącza 6x SATA 6.0Gb/s Złącza 2x USB 2.0 Złącza 2x USB 2.0 Złącza 1x USB 3.0 Złącza 1x USB 3.
Motherboard Manual Portuguese Especificações Porta FM2+/FM2 para processador AMD série-A Suporte Processador Alimentação de Design Térmico (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt * Por favor consulte www.biostar.com.tw para obter uma lista de suporte do processador.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ Especificações Conectores na placa Fator de Fôrma Hi-Fi A88S3+: Hi-Fi A78S3+: Conector 8x SATA 6.0Gb/s Conector 6x SATA 6.0Gb/s Dispositivo 2x USB 2.0 Dispositivo 2x USB 2.0 Dispositivo 1x USB 3.0 Dispositivo 1x USB 3.
Motherboard Manual Russian Спецификации Поддержка Сокет FM2+/FM2 для процессоров AMD серии A центрального Максимальный термопакет центрального процессора (TDP): 100 ватт процессора * Перечень поддержки центрального процессора смотрите на www.biostar.com.tw.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ Спецификации Внутр. Плата ввода-вывода Конструктив Hi-Fi A88S3+: Hi-Fi A78S3+: Соединитель 8x SATA 6 Гб/с Соединитель 6x SATA 6 Гб/с 2 контакта USB 2.0 2 контакта USB 2.0 1 контакта USB 3.0 1 контакта USB 3.
Motherboard Manual Spanish Especificaciones Ranura FM2+/FM2 para procesador AMD serie - A Compatibilidad con el procesador Alimentación de Proyección Térmica (TDP – Thermal Design Power): 100Watt *Por favor consultar con www.biostar.com.tw para la lista de compatibilidad con el procesador.
Hi-Fi A88S3+/Hi-Fi A78S3+ Especificaciones Conectores en placa Factor de Forma Hi-Fi A88S3+: Hi-Fi A78S3+: Conector 8x SATA 6Gb’s Conector 6x SATA 6Gb’s Distribuidor 2x USB 2.0 Distribuidor 2x USB 2.0 Distribuidor 1x USB 3.0 Distribuidor 1x USB 3.