Biostar A68N-5200 User Manual

Motherboard Manual
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4. An open dialog will show up to
request your agreement to start the
BIOS update. Click Yes to start the
online update procedure.
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 <DEL> 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.
BIOS Update Utility (through a BIOS file)
1. Installing BIOS Update Utility from the DVD Driver.
2. Download the proper BIOS from http://www.biostar.com.tw/
3. Launch BIOS Update Utility and
click the Update BIOS button on
the main screen.

Biostar A68N-5200 Specifications

General

Form Factor	Mini ITX
Socket Type	Socket FT3
Chipset	AMD A68H
Maximum Memory	32GB
CPU	AMD A4-5000 APU
Memory Slots	2 x DDR3
Memory Speed	1600/1333 MHz
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
Storage	2 x SATA 6Gb/s
USB Ports	4 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0
Video Output	HDMI, D-Sub
Integrated Graphics	AMD Radeon HD8330 Graphics
Audio	Realtek ALC662
LAN	Realtek RTL8111G
RAID Support	RAID 0, RAID 1

Summary

Introduction

Before You Start

Essential instructions and safety precautions before installing the motherboard.

Package Checklist

Lists the components included in the motherboard package for verification.

Motherboard Specifications

Detailed specifications of the motherboard, including CPU, memory, storage, and I/O.

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Information on the onboard AMD processor models and their specifications.

Rear Panel Connectors

Diagram and explanation of the connectors available on the motherboard's rear panel.

Motherboard Layout

Visual representation of the motherboard's components and connector locations.

Hardware Installation

Connect Cooling Fans

Instructions for connecting CPU and system fans to the appropriate motherboard headers.

Install System Memory

Step-by-step guide on how to install DDR3 memory modules into the DIMM slots.

Expansion Slots

Details on the PCI-Express Gen2 x4 slot and how to install an expansion card.

Jumper Setting

Explanation of jumper settings, specifically focusing on clearing CMOS data.

ATX Power Connectors

Pin assignments and descriptions for ATX power connectors (ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2).

Front Panel Header

Details the 16-pin front panel header for power, reset, LEDs, and speaker connections.

Serial ATA Connectors

Information on Serial ATA connectors for connecting storage devices.

USB 2.0 Front Panel Headers

Pinout for USB 2.0 headers intended for front panel connections.

Front Panel Audio Header

Details the front panel audio header supporting HD and AC'97 audio.

Digital Audio-out Connectors

Information on the digital audio output connector for PCI bracket SPDIF.

Serial Port Connector

Pinout for the serial port connector used for RS-232 communication.

Printer Port Connector

Pinout for the printer port connector, typically for parallel printers.

UEFI BIOS & Software

UEFI BIOS Setup

How to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility for system configuration.

BIOS Update

Methods and procedures for updating the motherboard's BIOS using various utilities.

Software Installation

Instructions for installing and launching motherboard-related software from the DVD.

BIOScreen Utility

Utility to personalize the boot logo using BMP images.

Useful Help

Driver Installation

Guide for installing essential drivers from the provided Setup Driver DVD.

CPU Overheated

Explains CPU overheating issues and the system's automatic shutdown protection.

AMI BIOS Beep Code

Lists POST BIOS beep codes and boot block beep codes for diagnosing issues.

Troubleshooting

Common probable issues and their corresponding solutions for system startup and operation.

Appendix: Specifications in Other Languages

Arabic

Technical specifications of the motherboard presented in Arabic.

French

Technical specifications of the motherboard presented in French.

German

Technical specifications of the motherboard presented in German.

Italian

Technical specifications of the motherboard presented in Italian.

Japanese

Technical specifications of the motherboard presented in Japanese.

Polish

Technical specifications of the motherboard presented in Polish.

Portuguese

Technical specifications of the motherboard presented in Portuguese.

Russian

Technical specifications of the motherboard presented in Russian.

Spanish

Technical specifications of the motherboard presented in Spanish.