K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 2
... PRODUCT INFORMATION 4 Motherboard General Information 4 Chipset Details ...4 BIOS Details...4 CPU Supports ...4 Memory Supports 4 On-board Features and Devices 4 Mechanical ...5 DESIGN REVIEW...7 Mainboard Voltage Measurement 7 Bus Clock ...7 REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS 8 BIOS FEATURES SETUP 8 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 8 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP 8 PnP / PCI CONFIGURATION 9 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS 9 PC Health Statues 9 Voltage Control...9 FUNCTIONALITY...10 Setup Installation Test Of Operating System 10 Basic On-board Function Test 10 MS-DOS Operating 10 Windows ME Operating 13...
... PRODUCT INFORMATION 4 Motherboard General Information 4 Chipset Details ...4 BIOS Details...4 CPU Supports ...4 Memory Supports 4 On-board Features and Devices 4 Mechanical ...5 DESIGN REVIEW...7 Mainboard Voltage Measurement 7 Bus Clock ...7 REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS 8 BIOS FEATURES SETUP 8 CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP 8 POWER MANAGEMENT SETUP 8 PnP / PCI CONFIGURATION 9 INTEGRATED PERIPHERALS 9 PC Health Statues 9 Voltage Control...9 FUNCTIONALITY...10 Setup Installation Test Of Operating System 10 Basic On-board Function Test 10 MS-DOS Operating 10 Windows ME Operating 13...
K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 4
... Motherboard General Information Vendor Model Number Version Number Biostar K8NHA-M V1.0 Platform AT ATX Micro ATX Flex ATX Chipset Details System Chipset Vendor System Chipset Revision Audio Chipset Vendor NVIDIA NF3 150 Realtek Audio Chipset Revision ALC655 LAN Chipset Vendor Realtek LAN Chipset Revision 1394 Chipset RTL8201BL VT6307 BIOS Details BIOS Vendor AMI Award Phoenix Others BIOS Revision Number 0926 BIOS Memory Size Flash EPROM BIOS 1M 2M 4M Yes No CPU Supports Type CPU CPU Frequency Front Side Bus Socket 754 K8 Max =3400MHZ Max =200MHZ Memory Supports...
... Motherboard General Information Vendor Model Number Version Number Biostar K8NHA-M V1.0 Platform AT ATX Micro ATX Flex ATX Chipset Details System Chipset Vendor System Chipset Revision Audio Chipset Vendor NVIDIA NF3 150 Realtek Audio Chipset Revision ALC655 LAN Chipset Vendor Realtek LAN Chipset Revision 1394 Chipset RTL8201BL VT6307 BIOS Details BIOS Vendor AMI Award Phoenix Others BIOS Revision Number 0926 BIOS Memory Size Flash EPROM BIOS 1M 2M 4M Yes No CPU Supports Type CPU CPU Frequency Front Side Bus Socket 754 K8 Max =3400MHZ Max =200MHZ Memory Supports...
K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 5
...) Slot Support Yes No Support AGP SideBand Addressing Mode Yes No Power on by LAN Support Yes No Power on by Ring Support Yes No Power on by Keyboard Support Yes No Power on by Mouse Support Yes No Infrared Support Yes No Enhanced Parallel Port Yes No DMI Compliance Yes No Hardware Monitor Support Yes No ACPI v1.0B/APM v1.2 Compliance Yes No On-board Graphics Controller Yes No On-board Audio Device...
...) Slot Support Yes No Support AGP SideBand Addressing Mode Yes No Power on by LAN Support Yes No Power on by Ring Support Yes No Power on by Keyboard Support Yes No Power on by Mouse Support Yes No Infrared Support Yes No Enhanced Parallel Port Yes No DMI Compliance Yes No Hardware Monitor Support Yes No ACPI v1.0B/APM v1.2 Compliance Yes No On-board Graphics Controller Yes No On-board Audio Device...
K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 8
REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS Lists Specification BIOS FEATURES SETUP Virus Warning Disabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Boot Up NumLock Status On Gate A20 Option Fast Typematic Rate Setting Disabled Security Option Setup APIC Mode Enabled MPS Version Control For OS 1.4 OS Select For DRAM>64MB Non-OS2 Small Logo(EPA) Show Disabled Summary Screen Show Disabled Cache Setup Press Enter Boot Seq / Floppy Setup Press Enter CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP DARM Configuration Press Enter CPU OverClock in NHZ 200 AGP OverClock in NHZ 66 AGP Aperture Size (MB...
REQUIRED BIOS DEFAULT SETTINGS Lists Specification BIOS FEATURES SETUP Virus Warning Disabled Quick Power On Self Test Enabled Boot Up NumLock Status On Gate A20 Option Fast Typematic Rate Setting Disabled Security Option Setup APIC Mode Enabled MPS Version Control For OS 1.4 OS Select For DRAM>64MB Non-OS2 Small Logo(EPA) Show Disabled Summary Screen Show Disabled Cache Setup Press Enter Boot Seq / Floppy Setup Press Enter CHIPSET FEATURES SETUP DARM Configuration Press Enter CPU OverClock in NHZ 200 AGP OverClock in NHZ 66 AGP Aperture Size (MB...
K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 10
... 316B Sound Card Video Card Onboard ELSA GLADIAC 525 LAN Card Intel 82557 Test Item Clear CMOS with Jumper Cold Boot (Power Turn on ) CMOS Load Default Setup Memory Size Counter Check BIOS Lock Function Warm Boot (HW/SW Reset) System Configuration Review (CPU Type/Cache/SDRAM/HDD...) Power Fail Function Test Prompt Into DOS Mode Typing Some DOS Comment Run Scandisk PS/2 Keyboard Test USB Keyboard Legacy Support Test Boot Floppy Driver A FDISK Hard Disk Driver Format Hard Disk Driver Boot Hard Disk Driver C Power LED Check HDD LED Check Systems Speaker Buzz BIOS / Update BIOS Utility Test...
... 316B Sound Card Video Card Onboard ELSA GLADIAC 525 LAN Card Intel 82557 Test Item Clear CMOS with Jumper Cold Boot (Power Turn on ) CMOS Load Default Setup Memory Size Counter Check BIOS Lock Function Warm Boot (HW/SW Reset) System Configuration Review (CPU Type/Cache/SDRAM/HDD...) Power Fail Function Test Prompt Into DOS Mode Typing Some DOS Comment Run Scandisk PS/2 Keyboard Test USB Keyboard Legacy Support Test Boot Floppy Driver A FDISK Hard Disk Driver Format Hard Disk Driver Boot Hard Disk Driver C Power LED Check HDD LED Check Systems Speaker Buzz BIOS / Update BIOS Utility Test...
K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 13
... LAN Card On board Test Item System Comparability Test Windows ME Setup Installation Test Supports Driver Installation Test System Properties Information Review (System Device Manager) Standby Mode Test Shut Down Test Restart Test Scandisk Test Reboot The Windows Test For Over Night Suspend To RAM (S3) Test Standby Button for S3 (Enter) Power Button for S3 (Enter and Wake up) Enable Scheduled Task Runs at Specified time Test (RTC wake up) Power LED Flash check Onboard Audio...
... LAN Card On board Test Item System Comparability Test Windows ME Setup Installation Test Supports Driver Installation Test System Properties Information Review (System Device Manager) Standby Mode Test Shut Down Test Restart Test Scandisk Test Reboot The Windows Test For Over Night Suspend To RAM (S3) Test Standby Button for S3 (Enter) Power Button for S3 (Enter and Wake up) Enable Scheduled Task Runs at Specified time Test (RTC wake up) Power LED Flash check Onboard Audio...
K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 14
CD-ROM Data Read Test Pass DVD-ROM Data Read Test Pass Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Hard Disk Test Pass USB Ports Test --- Add SCSI Cards For PnP Function Test Pass Add Sound Card Test --- Add Sound Cards For PnP Function Test Pass Audio Drivers Setup Installation Test Pass System Properties Information Review Pass Audio Control Panel Function Test Pass Sound Recorder Test Pass Speaker Out Quality Test Pass Playing Audio CD...
CD-ROM Data Read Test Pass DVD-ROM Data Read Test Pass Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Hard Disk Test Pass USB Ports Test --- Add SCSI Cards For PnP Function Test Pass Add Sound Card Test --- Add Sound Cards For PnP Function Test Pass Audio Drivers Setup Installation Test Pass System Properties Information Review Pass Audio Control Panel Function Test Pass Sound Recorder Test Pass Speaker Out Quality Test Pass Playing Audio CD...
K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 15
... Pass Processor Test Pass Memory Test Pass Audio Test Pass Video Test Pass Graphics Test Pass Hard Disk Test Pass Floppy Disk Test Pass CD-ROM Test Pass Stress Test -Loop 100 Pass MS Mouse Pass MS Joystick Pass MS ScanDisk Pass Winstone 2002 --- Audio Drivers Setup Installation Test Pass System Properties Information Review Pass Audio Control Panel Function Test Pass Sound Recorder Test Pass Run MPG Files Pass Speaker Out...
... Pass Processor Test Pass Memory Test Pass Audio Test Pass Video Test Pass Graphics Test Pass Hard Disk Test Pass Floppy Disk Test Pass CD-ROM Test Pass Stress Test -Loop 100 Pass MS Mouse Pass MS Joystick Pass MS ScanDisk Pass Winstone 2002 --- Audio Drivers Setup Installation Test Pass System Properties Information Review Pass Audio Control Panel Function Test Pass Sound Recorder Test Pass Run MPG Files Pass Speaker Out...
K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 16
... ASUS E616 DVD-ROM Sound Card Onboard Video Card ELSA GLADIAC 525 LAN Card Onboard Test Item System Comparability Test Windows 2000 Setup Installation Test Supports Driver Installation Test System Properties Information Review S1 , S3 , S4 Mode Test Shut Down Test Restart Test Scandisk Test Setup installation Microsoft Office 2000 Test Hibernate(S4) Test Standby Button for S4 (Enter) Power Button for S4 (Enter and Wake up) Windows Set RTC Time out for S4 (Enter and Wake up ) Device Comparability Test...
... ASUS E616 DVD-ROM Sound Card Onboard Video Card ELSA GLADIAC 525 LAN Card Onboard Test Item System Comparability Test Windows 2000 Setup Installation Test Supports Driver Installation Test System Properties Information Review S1 , S3 , S4 Mode Test Shut Down Test Restart Test Scandisk Test Setup installation Microsoft Office 2000 Test Hibernate(S4) Test Standby Button for S4 (Enter) Power Button for S4 (Enter and Wake up) Windows Set RTC Time out for S4 (Enter and Wake up ) Device Comparability Test...
K8NHA-M validation test report
Page 18
... Review Speaker Out Quality Test R/L Channel Check CD-In Function Check Line-In Function Check Mic-In Function Check Audio Control Panel Function Test Sound Recorder Test Playing Audio CD Test Playing Wave Test Playing MIDI Test Playing Video Test Playing MP3 Test Game Port Test Windows2000 Utility Test BCM Diagnostics System Info DMI Info Processor Test Memory Test Audio Test Video Test Graphics Test Hard Disk Test Floppy Disk...
... Review Speaker Out Quality Test R/L Channel Check CD-In Function Check Line-In Function Check Mic-In Function Check Audio Control Panel Function Test Sound Recorder Test Playing Audio CD Test Playing Wave Test Playing MIDI Test Playing Video Test Playing MP3 Test Game Port Test Windows2000 Utility Test BCM Diagnostics System Info DMI Info Processor Test Memory Test Audio Test Video Test Graphics Test Hard Disk Test Floppy Disk...
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 6
...: Wake On LAN Header (p. 14) Q JDJ1: Audio DJ Connector (p. 17) R PCI1-3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots (p. 13) S CNR1: Communication Network Riser Slot (p. 13) T JUSBV3: 5V/5VSB Selection for JUSB1/2 (p. 14) U JUSB1-2: Front USB Headers (p. 14) V J3: Flash Rom Read/Write Enable (optional) (p. 17) W JPANEL1: Front Panel Connector (p. 15) X JCI1: Case Open Connector (p. 14) Y JSFAN1: System Fan Header (p. 12) Z JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper (p. 13) A1 JSATA1: Serial ATA Connector (p. 13) B1 JGAME1: Game Header (p. 15) C1 IDE1-2: Hard Disk Connectors (p. 13...
...: Wake On LAN Header (p. 14) Q JDJ1: Audio DJ Connector (p. 17) R PCI1-3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots (p. 13) S CNR1: Communication Network Riser Slot (p. 13) T JUSBV3: 5V/5VSB Selection for JUSB1/2 (p. 14) U JUSB1-2: Front USB Headers (p. 14) V J3: Flash Rom Read/Write Enable (optional) (p. 17) W JPANEL1: Front Panel Connector (p. 15) X JCI1: Case Open Connector (p. 14) Y JSFAN1: System Fan Header (p. 12) Z JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Jumper (p. 13) A1 JSATA1: Serial ATA Connector (p. 13) B1 JGAME1: Game Header (p. 15) C1 IDE1-2: Hard Disk Connectors (p. 13...
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 7
.... PCI 2.3 interface supporting. - Fan Speed Controller - Fast ATA/133 IDE controllers. - Running at 200/400/600/800 MHz Front Side Bus. Supports system and power management. - K8NHA-M Features In this section, you shall find all the information about the motherboard in your computer, including its features, layout, component index, various jumpers, headers, connectors, and also the installation guide to the AMD K8 CPU. - Hardware CPU * Supports Socket 754. * Supports the AMD Athlon 64® Socket-754 processor start...
.... PCI 2.3 interface supporting. - Fan Speed Controller - Fast ATA/133 IDE controllers. - Running at 200/400/600/800 MHz Front Side Bus. Supports system and power management. - K8NHA-M Features In this section, you shall find all the information about the motherboard in your computer, including its features, layout, component index, various jumpers, headers, connectors, and also the installation guide to the AMD K8 CPU. - Hardware CPU * Supports Socket 754. * Supports the AMD Athlon 64® Socket-754 processor start...
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 8
BIOSTAR Motherboard Main Memory * Supports up to two DDR devices. * Supports 200/266/333/400MHz (with ECC) DDR devices. * Maximum memory size is 2GB ***only for your reference*** On Board IDE * Supports four IDE disk drives. * Supports PIO Mode 5, Bride Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Bus Master Mode. * Supports 1 Serial ATA (SATA) ports. (optional: when using SATA Bridge) - Data transfer rates up to 150 MB/s 1394 Chip (optional) * Chip: VIA VT6307. * Supports 2 ports with transfer up to 400Mb/s. Serial ATA Bridge (optional) * Chips: 88I8030...
BIOSTAR Motherboard Main Memory * Supports up to two DDR devices. * Supports 200/266/333/400MHz (with ECC) DDR devices. * Maximum memory size is 2GB ***only for your reference*** On Board IDE * Supports four IDE disk drives. * Supports PIO Mode 5, Bride Mode and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 Bus Master Mode. * Supports 1 Serial ATA (SATA) ports. (optional: when using SATA Bridge) - Data transfer rates up to 150 MB/s 1394 Chip (optional) * Chip: VIA VT6307. * Supports 2 ports with transfer up to 400Mb/s. Serial ATA Bridge (optional) * Chips: 88I8030...
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 11
... close the lever. Orient the fans to make sure to the fan manufacturer. Installation and Setup In this section, you do not find the installation steps, but also the details and locations of the expansion slots. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU These fan headers support cooling fans built in the correct orientation. CPU Installation The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon 64® Socket-754 processor. BIOSTAR Motherboard Section 5.
... close the lever. Orient the fans to make sure to the fan manufacturer. Installation and Setup In this section, you do not find the installation steps, but also the details and locations of the expansion slots. Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 2 Central Processing Unit: CPU These fan headers support cooling fans built in the correct orientation. CPU Installation The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon 64® Socket-754 processor. BIOSTAR Motherboard Section 5.
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 13
... Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1-3 This motherboard is designed as 32 bits. (4) Accelerated Graphics Port Slot: AGP1 Your monitor will take advantage of date, time, and system setup parameters. JCMOS1 Assignment Pin 1-2 Close Normal Operation (default) 1 Pin 2-3 Close Clear CMOS Data 1 * Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary). BIOSTAR Motherboard (2) Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/ IDE2 The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that video card. PCI stands for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 Close...
... Component Interconnect Slots: PCI1-3 This motherboard is designed as 32 bits. (4) Accelerated Graphics Port Slot: AGP1 Your monitor will take advantage of date, time, and system setup parameters. JCMOS1 Assignment Pin 1-2 Close Normal Operation (default) 1 Pin 2-3 Close Clear CMOS Data 1 * Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary). BIOSTAR Motherboard (2) Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1/ IDE2 The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that video card. PCI stands for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 Close...
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 14
BIOSTAR Motherboard (8) Wake On LAN Header: JWOL1 (optional) This connector allows you to connect to power on pin 2-3 respectively. (11) Case Open Connector: JCI1 (optional) Pin Assignment 1 Ground 1 2 Case Open Signal English 14 Pin Assignment 1 +5V_SB 2 Ground 3 Wake up the computer by remote control through a local area network. Note: In order to a maximum throughput of 480 Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for JUSB1 port. You can...
BIOSTAR Motherboard (8) Wake On LAN Header: JWOL1 (optional) This connector allows you to connect to power on pin 2-3 respectively. (11) Case Open Connector: JCI1 (optional) Pin Assignment 1 Ground 1 2 Case Open Signal English 14 Pin Assignment 1 +5V_SB 2 Ground 3 Wake up the computer by remote control through a local area network. Note: In order to a maximum throughput of 480 Mbps, which is 40 times faster than USB 1.1, and is ideal for JUSB1 port. You can...
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 17
... 3 Mic Power 4 Audio Power 1 13 5 RT Line Out 6 RT Line Out 7 Reserved 8 Key 9 LFT Line Out 10 LFT Line Out 11 RT Line In 12 RT Line In 13 LFT Line In 14 LFT Line In (20) Flash Rom Read/Write Enable : J3 (optional) J3 Assignment Pin1-2 on Enable the flash Rom to read and write. 1 Pin 1-2 off Disable the flash Rom to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips...
... 3 Mic Power 4 Audio Power 1 13 5 RT Line Out 6 RT Line Out 7 Reserved 8 Key 9 LFT Line Out 10 LFT Line Out 11 RT Line In 12 RT Line In 13 LFT Line In 14 LFT Line In (20) Flash Rom Read/Write Enable : J3 (optional) J3 Assignment Pin1-2 on Enable the flash Rom to read and write. 1 Pin 1-2 off Disable the flash Rom to connect SPDIF (Sony & Philips...
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 19
.... Screen message says "Invalid Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." * Review system's equipment. FOUND" or other drives. * Back up the hard drive is spinning. does not turn on keyboard * Contact technical support. System inoperative. Reformat the hard drive. Re-install applications and data using backup disks. Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive. * Set master/slave jumpers correctly. * Run SETUP program and select correct drive types. Call drive manufacturers for compatibility with other error messages not level format the hard drive...
.... Screen message says "Invalid Configuration" or "CMOS Failure." * Review system's equipment. FOUND" or other drives. * Back up the hard drive is spinning. does not turn on keyboard * Contact technical support. System inoperative. Reformat the hard drive. Re-install applications and data using backup disks. Cannot boot system after installing second hard drive. * Set master/slave jumpers correctly. * Run SETUP program and select correct drive types. Call drive manufacturers for compatibility with other error messages not level format the hard drive...
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 20
.... * Replace keyboard. Memory problem. * Reboot computer. Check keys again. No display on hard drive. * Run setup and select correct drive type. Screen goes blank periodically. * Check the power connectors to monitor and to display card. * Disable screen saver. C: drive failure. * Check hard drive cable. English 20 BIOSTAR Motherboard PROBABLE SOLUTION Scree is locked, no keys function. * Unlock keyboard. If no improvement, replace keyboard. Make sure monitor is connected to system. Reinstall memory, and make sure that all memory modules are installed in correct sockets...
.... * Replace keyboard. Memory problem. * Reboot computer. Check keys again. No display on hard drive. * Run setup and select correct drive type. Screen goes blank periodically. * Check the power connectors to monitor and to display card. * Disable screen saver. C: drive failure. * Check hard drive cable. English 20 BIOSTAR Motherboard PROBABLE SOLUTION Scree is locked, no keys function. * Unlock keyboard. If no improvement, replace keyboard. Make sure monitor is connected to system. Reinstall memory, and make sure that all memory modules are installed in correct sockets...
K8NHA M user's manual
Page 21
... power up . System Requirement OS Support: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP DirectX: DirectX 8.1 or above. (The Windows XP operating system includes DirectX 8.1. Please click "Next" button and follow the default procedure to install DirectX 8.1.) Installation 1. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog will pop up CPU core voltage and Memory voltage. The cool Hardware Monitor smartly indicates the temperatures, voltage and CPU fan speed as well as the chipset...
... power up . System Requirement OS Support: Windows 98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP DirectX: DirectX 8.1 or above. (The Windows XP operating system includes DirectX 8.1. Please click "Next" button and follow the default procedure to install DirectX 8.1.) Installation 1. Execute the setup execution file, and then the following dialog will pop up CPU core voltage and Memory voltage. The cool Hardware Monitor smartly indicates the temperatures, voltage and CPU fan speed as well as the chipset...