TH61A - Motherboard BIOSTAR - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TH61A BIOSTAR

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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Table of Contents:

Chapter 1: Introduction ...... 1

1.1 Before You Start....1
1.2 Package Checklist 1
1.3 Motherboard Features....2
1.4 Rear Panel Connectors....3
1.5 Motherboard Layout....4

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation .... 5

2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU) 5
2.2 FAN Headers 7
2.3 Installing System Memory 8
2.4 Connectors and Slots.... 10

Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup .... 13

3.1 How to Setup Jumpers....13
3.2 Detail Settings 13

Chapter 4: Useful Help ...... 17

4.1 Driver Installation Note.... 17
4.2 Software....18
4.3 Extra Information....22
4.4 AMI BIOS Beep Code 23
4.5 Troubleshooting 24

Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 25

German 26
French 28
Italian....30
Spanish 32
Portuguese 34
Polish 36
Russian 38
Arabic....40
Japanese 42

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 B EFORE 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.
■ Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to remove the static charge.
■ Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
■ Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment.
- Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water.
■ The operating temperatures of the computer should be 0 to 45 degrees Celsius.

1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST

Serial ATA Cable X 2
Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1
User's Manual X 1
Fully Setup Driver CD X 1
USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)
Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional)

Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.

1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

SPEC
CPU	Socket 1155Intel Core i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Ce Ieron processor	Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced IntelSpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / ExtendedMemory 64 Technology / Virtualization Technology /Hyp er Thread ing
Chipset	Intel H61
Super I/O	IT8728Provides the most commonly used legacySuper I/O functionalityLow Pin Count Interface	Environment Control init iativesHardware Monitor ControllerFan Sp eed ControllerITE's "S mart Guard ian" function
Main Memory	DDR3 DIMM Slots x 2Max Memory Capacity 16GBEach DIMM supports 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB DDR3	Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory moduleSupports DDR3 1066 / 1333Registered DIMM and ECC D IMM is not supported
SATA 2	Integrated Serial ATA Controller	Data transfer rates up to 3.0 Gb/sSATA Version 2.0 specifcat ion co mp liant
LAN	Realtek RTL8111E-VL-CG	10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiationHalf / Full duplex capability
Sound Codec	VT1708B	5.1 channels audio outHigh Definition Audio
Slots	PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cardPCI-E Gen2 x16 @ x16 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion cardPCI-E Gen2 x16 @ x1 slot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion cardPCI-E Gen2 x1 slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion card
On Board Connectors	SATA2 Connector x4 Each connector supports 1 SATA2 deviceFront Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilitiesFront Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio functionCPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)System Fan Header x1 System Fan Power supply

TH61A

SPEC
	Clear CMOS Header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory defaultUSB2.0 Connector x2 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB2.0 portsConsumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared functionS/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out functionPrinter Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer portPower Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supplyPower Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Rear Panel I/O	PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse x1VGA Port x1DVI-D Port x1Serial Port x1LAN port x1USB2.0 Port x4Audio Jack x3	Connects to PS/2 Keyboard / MouseConnect to D-SUB monitorConnect to DVI monitorProvide RS-232 Serial connectionConnect to RJ-45 ethernet cableConnect to USB2.0 devicesProvide Audio-In/Out and Mic. connection
Board Size	210 (W) x 305 (L) mm
OS Support	Windows XP / Vista / 7	Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with or without notice

1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse COMPort USB2.0X2 VGA DVI-D LAN USB2.0X2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic In 1/ Bass/ Center

NOTE: 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. However, when connecting external microphone to the audio port, please use the Line In (Blue) and Mic In (Pink) audio jack.

1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

USB_KBMS1 VGA_COM1 VGA COM DI1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO1 ATXPWR2 CPU_FAN1 Socket 1155 CPU1 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B1 ATXPWR1 PEX1_1 LAN PEX16_1 BAT H61 Super I/O PEX1_2 PEX16_2 CODEC PCI1 BIOS JCMOS1 PCI2 JSPDIFOUT1 SYS_FAN1 F_USB2 F_USB1 PANEL1 SATA3 SATA1 CIR1 J_P6 NT1 F_AUDIO1 F_AUDIO1 J_P6 NT1 J_P6 NT1 J_P6 NT1 J_P6 NT1 J_P6 NT1

Note: represents the 1 pin.

CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

Diagram showing a computer motherboard with labeled components and an exploded view of the internal circuit board.

Special Notice:

Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won't be damaged.

Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up.

Diagram showing a device being processed from an internal component, with no visible text or symbols.

Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap.

Diagram showing a vehicle chassis before and after assembly, with no visible text or symbols

Motherboard Manual

Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation.

Close-up of a computer monitor with a hexagonal pattern and control buttons (no visible text or symbols)

Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation.

Close-up of a metallic CPU socket with attached bracket and cable (no visible text or symbols)

Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on the retention frame. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation.

2.2 FAN HEADERS

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

Diagram of a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and connection points

Pin	Assignment
1	Ground
2	+12V
3	FAN RPM rate sense
4	Smart Control	Fan

SYS_FAN1: System Fan Header

Diagram of a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and connection points 1 and 3

Pin	Assignment
1	Ground
2	+12V
3	FAN RPM rate sense

Note:

The SYS_FAN1 supports 3-pin head connector; the CPU_FAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. When connecting with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.

2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY

A. Memory Modules

DDR3 A1 DDR3 B1

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.

Close-up of a computer motherboard showing multiple RAM slots and drive bays (no readable text or symbols)

1. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

Close-up of a computer motherboard with multiple RAM slots and connectors (no visible text or labels)

B. Memory Capacity

DIMM Socket Location	DDR3 Module	Total Memory Size
DDR3_A1	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB	Max is 16GB.
DDR3_B1	512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB

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
Disabled	O	X
Disabled	X	O
Enabled	O	O

(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)

The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16)

2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS

SATA1\~SATA4: Serial ATA2 Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA2 interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.

SATA3 SATA1 4S SATA2 1 4 7

Pin	Assignment
1	Ground
2	TX+
3	TX-
4	Ground
5	RX-
6	RX+
7	Ground

ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector

This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit.

Diagram of a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and numbered indicators

Pin	Assignment
1	+12V
2	+12V
3	Ground
4	Ground

Note:

Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2 connectors have been well plugged-in.

ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector

This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply.

Diagram of a computer motherboard with labeled pins and connectors, showing internal components and pin layout.

Pin	Assignment		Pin	Assignment
13	+3.3V	1	+3.3V
14	-12V	2	+3.3V
15	Ground	3	Ground
16	PS_ON	4	+5V
17	Ground	5	Ground
18	Ground	6	+5V
19	Ground	7	Ground
20	NC	8	PW_OK
21	+5V	9	Standby Voltage+5V
22	+5V		10	+12V
23	+5V		11	+12V
24	Ground		12	+3.3V

PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot

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

PEX16\_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot

• PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
• Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.
• PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins.
• 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture.

PEX16\_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slot

• PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
• Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 500MB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 1GB/s totally.

PEX1\_1/PEX1\_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots

• PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
• Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
• PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.

PEX1_1 PEX16_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_2

CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP

3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS

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

3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS

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.

POW_LED On/Off 9 16 1 8 SPK RST HLED

Pin	Assignment			Function		Pin	Assignment	Function
1	+5V	9	N/A	Speaker Connector				N/A
2	N/A				10	N/A
3	N/A				11	N/A		N/A
4	Speaker				12	Power LED (+)		Power LED
5	HDD LED (+)			Hard drive LED	13	Power LED (+)
6	HDD LED (-)				14	Power LED (-)
7	Ground			Reset button	15	Power button		Power-on button
8	Reset control				16	Ground

F\_USB1/F\_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel

These headers allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.

F_USB1USB2 F_ 2 10 1 9

Pin	Assignment
1	+5V	(fused)
2	+5V	(fused)
3	USB-
4	USB-
5	USB+
6	USB+
7	Ground
8	Ground
9	Key
10	NC

CIR1: Consumer IR Connector

This header is for infrared remote control and communication.

Diagram of a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and numbered indicators

Pin Assignment

1	IrDA serial input
2	Ground
3	Ground
4	Key
5	IrDA serial output
6	IR Power

JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector

This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.

Diagram of a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and directional arrow

Pin	Assignment
1	+5V
2	SPDIF_OUT
3	Ground

F\_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC'97 connector is not acceptable.

Diagram of a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and a numbered indicator box showing 1, 2, 9, and 10.

Pin	Assignment
1	Mic Left in
2	Ground
3	Mic Right in
4	GPIO
5	Right line in
6	Jack	Sense
7	Front	Sense
8	Key
9	Left line in
10	Jack	Sense

JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header

Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard.

Diagram of a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and directional arrow indicating connection to 1 and 3 units.

Pin 1-2 Close:Normal Operation (default).

Pin 2-3 Close:Clear CMOS data.

1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close".
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close".
5. Power on the AC.
6. Load Optimal Defaults and save settings in CMOS.

J PRINT1: Printer Port Connector

This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.

Diagram showing a computer motherboard layout with labeled components and an arrow indicating direction or orientation.

Pin	Assignment	Pin	Assignment
1	-Strobe 14 Ground
2	-ALF 15 Data	6
3	Data 0 16 Ground
4	-Error 17 Data	7
5	Data 1 18 Ground
6	-Init 19 -ACK
7	Data 2 20 Ground
8	-Scltin 21 Busy
9	Data 3 22 Ground
10	Ground 23 PE
11	Data 4 24 Ground
12	Ground 25 SCLT
13	Data 5	26	Key

CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP

4.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE

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

Driver Software Manual About Exit Your Model Name DRIVER Version Your Operating System Driver Release Date

The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.

Note:

If this window didn't show up after you insert the Driver CD, please use file browser to locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical drive.

A. Driver Installation

To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system. Click on each device driver to launch the installation program.

B. Software Installation

To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide will list the software available for your system, click on each software title to launch the installation program.

C. Manual

Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver CD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.

Note:

You will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version of Acrobat Reader software from http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html

4.2 SOFTWARE

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.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Launching Software

After the installation process, you will see the software icon "eHOT Line" / "BIOS Update" appears on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch the utility.

eHot-Line (Optional)

eHot-Line is a convenient utility that helps you to contact with our Tech-Support system. This utility will collect the system information which is useful for analyzing the problem you may have encountered, and then send these information to our tech-support department to help you fix the problem.

Before you use this utility, please set Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application program.

eHot-Line Base board information : Caption : Base Board CreationClassName : Win32_Basel Description : Base Board HostingBoard : TRUE HotSwappable : FALSE Manufacturer : BIDSTAR Croup Name : Base Board PoweredIn : TRUE Product : TA780G M2+ Removable : FALSE Replaceable : TRUE RequiresDaughterBoard : FALSE SerialNumber : None Status : OK Tag : Base Board Version : 6.0 Symptom Description : Region : CC E-mail : *Describe condition of your system. *Select your area or the area close to you. Provide the e-mail address that you would like to send the copy to. *Provide the name of the memory module manufacturer. Power Subray Manufacture model : Send Save As... Exit Send the mail out. Save these information to a .txt file Exit this dialog.

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.

Outlook Express A program is attempting to send the following e-mail message on your behalf: To: [e-mail]/XX-4000.###. Subject: TP35D247 (P35BAC05 BSI) report Would you like to send the message? Send Do Not Send

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.

File Edit Forward: New Help Basic Board Information Caption : Base Board ClassificationName : whiteboard Description : Base Board Hostingsheet : True Manufacturer : Biscaler Group Name : Base Board Powertrain : True Symbol : 19352-47 Serial Number Tag : Note Board Settings : Basic information Caption : Phoenix - AvarRettin v6.00% CurrentLanguage : njctl158888-2 MaterialUsage : AvarRettin v6.00% IntelligealingPage : 1 Manufacturer : Materials Technologies, Ltd. Name : Phoenix - AvarRettin v6.00% YearBOS : True Habitatate : V00125000000.00000*000 SerialNumber : 100% D#EDID:Version : 6.00 PG D#EDID:Revision : 1 D#EDID:Revision : 1 D#EDInput : True SoftwareLipetID : Phoenix - AvarBOS v6.00% SoftwareLipetID : 1 Status : OK TargetProteatingSystem : 0 VERSION : IATEK = 4240*635

Save As My Documents My Music My Pictures My Recent Documents Desktop My Documents My Computers My Network File name: report1.txt Save as type: Text Files(*.txt) Save Cancel

Open the saved .txt file, you will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail.

We will not share customer's data with any other third parties, so please feel free to provide your system information while using eHot-Line service.

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.

BIOS Update

BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.

Show current BIOS information BIOS Update AMI BIOS Model Name BIOS Date Version Update BIOS from the Internet online Update Update BIOS save current BIOS to a .bin file backup Bios Update BIOS with a BIOS file

Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. Choose the position to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save.

Save As Save As My Documents My Music My Pictures Import My Recent Documents Desktop My Documents My Computer My Network Places File type: Text Save as type Save As type Cancel

Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from the website.

INFORMATION Do you want to save " Current BIOS " data ! Yes No

Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for asking you backup current BIOS. Click Yes for BIOS backup and refer to the Backup BIOS procedure; or click No to skip this procedure.

After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open dialog will show for requesting the BIOS file which is going to be updated. Please choose the proper BIOS file for updating, then click on Open.

Open Look in My Documents My Music My Pictures Import Text My Documents My Computer My Network Files File name: Files of type: Open Cancel

The utility will update BIOS with the proper BIOS file, and this process may take minutes. Please do not open any other applications during this process.

After the BIOS Update process, click on OK to restart the system.

Information BIOS Update to your computer, you must restart your computer. OK

While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to enter BIOS setup.

In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is completed.

All the information and content above about the software are subject to be changed without notice. For better performance, the software is being continuously updated. The information and pictures described above are for your reference only. The actual information and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.

4.3 EXTRA INFORMATION

CPU Overheated

If the system shuts down automatically after system is powered on for seconds, the phenomenon 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.

After confirmed, please follow steps below to relief the CPU protection function.

1. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds.
2. Wait for seconds.
3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system.

Or you can:

1. Clear the CMOS data.
   (See "Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1" section)
2. Wait for seconds.
3. Power on the system again.

4.4 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE

Boot Block Beep Codes

Number of Beeps	Description
1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:)
2	“AMIBOOT.ROM” file not found in root directory of diskette in A:
3 Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery
4 Flash Programming successful
5 File read error
7 No Flash EPROM detected
10 Flash Erase error
11 Flash Program error
12 “AMIBOOT.ROM” file size error
13	BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device)

POST BIOS Beep Codes

Number of Beeps	Description
1 Memory	refresh timer error
3 Base memory	read/write test error
6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed
7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error)
8 Display memory error (system video adapter)

Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes

Number of Beeps	Troubleshooting Action
1, 3 Reseat	the memory, or replace with known good modules.
6, 7	Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter.If beep codes are generated when all other expansion cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer's technical support.If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, one of the add-in cards is causing the malfunction. Insert the cards back into the system one at a time until the problem happens again. This will reveal the malfunctioning card.
8	If the system video adapter is an add-in card, replace or reseat the video adapter. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty.

4.5 TROUBLESHOOTING

Probable	Solution
1. There is no power in the system.Power LED does not shine; the fan of the power supply does not work2. Indicator light on keyboard does not shine.	1. Make sure power cable is securely plugged in.2. Replace cable.3. Contact technical support.
System is inoperative. Keyboard lights are on, power indicator lights are lit, and hard drives are running.	Using even pressure on both ends of the DIMM, press down firmly until the module snaps into place.
System does not boot from a hard disk drive, but can be booted from optical drive.	1. Check cable running from disk to disk controller board. Make sure both ends are securely plugged in; check the drive type in the standard CMOS setup.2. Backing up the hard drive is extremely important. All hard disks are capable of breaking down at any time.
System only boots from an optical drive. Hard disks can be read, applications can be used, but system fails to boot from a hard disk.	1. Back up data and applications files.2. Reformat the hard drive.Re-install applications and data using backup disks.
Screen message shows “Invalid Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”	Review system’s equipment. Make sure correct information is in setup.
System cannot boot after user installs a second hard drive.	1. Set master/slave jumpers correctly.2. Run SETUP program and select correct drive types. Call the drive manufacturers for compatibility with other drives.

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APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES

GERMAN