Biostar
TP35D2-A7 SE Motherboard - 5.0
Extreme performance at an affordable price. Biostar’s TP35D2-A7 SE proves
that a powerhouse motherboard that’s ready for tomorrow doesn’t have
to carry a hefty price tag. Based on the Intel P35/ICH9 chipset, the TP35D2-A7
SE’s compatibility list includes Intel Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Quad, Core
2 Duo, Pentium D, Pentium 4, Celeron 400 Series, and Celeron D processors with
FSB up to 1600MHz. And it supports Hyper-Threading Technology. This superb new
ATX platform supports dual DDR2 memory, PCI-E x16, gigabit LAN, High Definition
audio, SATA2, IDE, S/PDIF out, and USB 2.0 (please see complete specifications
below for more details). Great for gaming, multimedia entertainment, extreme
computing, overclocking.
Specifications
Form Factor:
ATX
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Processors Supported:
Intel Pentium 4 LGA775
Intel Pentium D
Intel Core 2 Duo
Intel Core 2 Extreme
Intel Core 2 Quad
Intel Celeron D 4XX
Intel Pentium Dual Core
Additional Technologies:
HyperThreading Technology
Execute Disable Bit
45nm Multi-Core Support
Front Side Bus:
533MHz
800MHz
1066MHz
1600MHz (with DDR2 800)
Northbridge:
Intel P35
Southbridge:
Intel ICH9
Number of Slots:
4
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Maximum Memory Supported:
8GB
Memory Supported:
533MHz DDR2
Dual Channel Supported
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2
Channels:
8 Channels
Audio Chipset:
Realtek ALC888 8+2 HD
Supported Devices:
2
Hard Drive Types:
UDMA/33
UDMA/133
UDMA/100
UDMA/66
USB Version:
2
USB Data Transfer Rates:
480Mbps
LAN Type:
10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit
Port Type:
RJ-45
PCI Slots:
3
PCI Express X1 Slots:
1
PCI Express X4 Slots:
1
PCI Express X16 Slots:
1
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
Serial Communication Ports:
1
USB Ports:
12
USB Rear Panel Ports:
6
USB Onboard Headers:
3 - (expandable to 6 USB ports)
Audio Out Jacks:
2
Line In Jacks:
1
Microphone Jacks:
1
Center Audio Jacks:
1
Subwoofer Audio Out Jacks:
1
CD-In Headers:
1
IDE Headers:
1
FDD Headers:
1
Serial ATA Headers:
4
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
PC Power Connectors:
1 - 4 Pin
Fan Connectors:
1 x CPU
1 x Optional
Length:
12.000 in. (30.48 cm)
Width:
8.858 in. (22.5 cm)
Detailed Features
A Closer Look
Socket
This motherboard features a Socket 775 design.
Chipset
The TP35D2-A7 SE v5.0 motherboard is based on the Intel P35 Northbridge
chipset and the Intel ICH9 Southbridge chipset. It supports Intel Core
2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium Dual Core, Pentium D, Pentium
4 LGA775 and Celeron D 4xx Processors, with Hyper-Threading Technology
and 800/1066/1333/1600MHz Front Side Bus support. (1600MHz
support with DDR2 800MHz only)
Memory
Expansion
The TP35D2-A7 SE v5.0 provides 4 DIMM sockets using Dual Channel 240-pin
DDR2 with a total capacity of up to 8GB-64bit. You can install DDR2 533/667/800/1066MHz
Memory.
PCI
Express Support
The TP35D2-A7 SE v5.0 fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high-speed interface is software compatible
with existing PCI specifications.
IDE
The TP35D2-A7 SE v5.0 includes built in IDE facilities that support Ultra
DMA 33/66/100/133.
Audio
The TP35D2-A7 SE v5.0 comes with a Realtek ALC888 8+2 HD audio codec which supports
high quality 8-channel audio.
Serial
ATA Support
The TP35D2-A7 SE v5.0 supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial
ATA interfaces. Doubles bus bandwidth which provides blazingly high disk
performance, up to 3.0Gb/s.
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This is a very good mobo at a great price! I recommend this to any builder.
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Upgrading Your Memory to Improve Performance
As programs get more complex, you’ll discover that your trusty PC may not
be working as quickly or efficiently as it used to. While your impulse might
be to purchase a new, more powerful computer, you can dramatically improve
performance simply by upgrading your memory. For far less than what you’d
pay for a new computer, a memory upgrade will often have your PC working
faster and more efficiently than ever before. Plus, it’s relatively easy
to install new memory and only takes a few minutes of your time. For our
step-by-step guide to simple memory installation click here.
Video Installation Guide
Not sure exactly how to install a new component or upgrade your PC? Watch
as our experts show you step by step. We cover all the details and show
you everything you'll need to perform a professional installation, including
tools, parts and cables. We make it fast and easy by showing you how.
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
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due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
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Biostar Warranty provided by:
Biostar Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
TP35D2-A7 SE UPC No:
802700501791 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
4, Depth:
11 )
Shipping Weight:
1.9500 pound(s)
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Biostar
TP35D2-A7 SE Motherboard - 5.0
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