Biostar U8568 - User Manual

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Summary

Mainboard Features Introduction

Hardware Features

Details CPU, speed, chipset, and DRAM memory specifications.

Mainboard Configuration

Layout of U8568

Diagram showing the physical layout of mainboard components and connectors.

CPU Configuration

CPU Socket 478 Installation Steps

Step-by-step guide for installing a CPU into Socket 478.

CPU Configuration Layout

Jumper and Header Layout for CPU Configuration

Diagram showing layout of jumpers and headers for CPU configuration.

CPU Fan and Frequency Settings

Jumpers, Headers, and Connectors Overview

Connector and Header Locations

Diagram showing the location of various jumpers, headers, and connectors.

Front Panel Connector Details

Front Panel Connector Pinout (JPANEL1)

Pin assignment and function for the front panel connector.

Power Connectors

ATX 20-pin Power Connector (JATXPWR1)

Pin assignment for the ATX 20-pin power connector.

ATX 12 V Power Connector (JATXPWR2)

Pin assignment for the ATX 12V power connector.

Drive and LAN Connectors

Hard Disk Connectors (IDE1;IDE2)

Details on IDE connectors for hard disk and CD-ROM drives.

CMOS and Codec Settings

Clear CMOS Jumper (JCMOS1)

Front USB Headers

Front USB Header JUSB20 B (USB 2.0)

Front USB Header JUSB3 (USB 1.0)

RAM Module Configuration

DIMM Features and Specifications

Details DRAM access time and supported memory types for DDR and SDR.

DIMM Module Installation

DIMM Module Configuration Guide

Peripheral Port Features

PS;2 Mouse and Keyboard Connector (JKBMS1)

USB and LAN Port Connectors

USB Connector Pinouts (JUSBLAN1)

Serial Interface Ports

Serial Interface (JCOM1;JCOM2) Pinout

Pinout and signal descriptions for serial interface ports.

Parallel Interface Port

Parallel Interface Port (JPRNT1) Pinout

Pinout and signal descriptions for the parallel interface port.

Game and Audio Port Features

Audio Port Connectors (JSPKR1;JLIN1;JMIC1)

Audio Header Pin Assignments

Front Panel Audio Header Pinout (JAUDIO1)

Biostar U8568 Specifications

General

Brand	Biostar
Model	U8568
Category	Motherboard
Language	English