Biostar

Please update to latest version BIOS from our website for support AMD A4-4000 CPU.

Earlier BIOS version might not be able to support this CPU properly.

Please go to BIOS download area to get latest BIOS.

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=701#dl

Intel Z97 and Z87 chipset do not support Intel vPro function.

Only Intel Q series chipset will be able to support it.

Only FM2+ motherboard will support cTDP (Configurable TDP) function.

FM2 motherboard will not be able to support it due to hardware support limitation.

Yes, Hi-Fi B85S3+ will support Intel i3-4160 CPU.

All the Intel 1150 socket motherboard will support this CPU as well.

Currently all the iDEQ200 series system has been phase out. So there will be no motherboard replacement for it.

J1800NH2/J1900NH2 motherboard will only support standard PCI-E x1 slot with 36 pin design. These two boards do not have mini PCI-E port on-board.

From the AMD specification, 970 chipset can support up to 95 degree for it's working temperature.

If you have concern about the chipset temperature too high, try to add an system fan on PC case for better ventilation will help to reduce chipset temperature.

Yes, Hi-Fi A88S3+ will support CIR power on (wake up from S5) function.

Please use Biostar CIR/remote control accessory for best hardware support.

http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en/event/BIO-Remote/index.htm

When use latest Ubuntu 14.04 version with AC97 audio front cable, system will automatically detect it can set to AC97 audio ouput. No need to manually adjust setting.

Intel SBA ( Small Business Advantage) utility will only work with Intel Core i3/i5/i7 CPU.

Pentium and Celeron Gxxx series CPU will not be supported due to Intel's specification limitation.