Since Biostar TF8200 A2+ has integrated Realtek ALC888 audio codec it is obvious that this motherboard is absolutely dedicated to multimedia. This codec is one of the best audio codec you can find on the market at this moment. Gigabit network controller on this motherboard enables great LAN performance. Motherboard cooling system is based on heatpipe solution. Biostar engineers have foreseen possibility to mount another element (heatpipe and fan) on power unit heat spreader, but that element is not included in package. During our tests this motherboard was lukewarm so there is no real necessity for this element. Under motherboard coolers besides 8200 chip you can also find 4-Phase power unit that provides stabile and pure voltage for CPU. CPU is powered by 12V EPS line and its 8-pin connector is positioned in upper left corner, right beside power unit. Four DIMM slots for DDR2 memory are placed at upper edge, not standard position but easily accessible.

Below memory slots is CPU socket and on its right side next to MB edge is located 24-pin ATX connector. This position of ATX connector is standard for other motherboard manufacturers but it wasn’t used by Biostar until this model and it is a very nice touch from this manufacturer. On right side of motherboard, FDD and IDE connectors can be found. Six SATA2 connectors are located nearby chipset. At the bottom of Biostar TF8200 A2+ are colored front panel connectors. Unfortunately Clear CMOS jumper and battery are positioned near PCI-Ex16 slot so they can be inaccessible if larger graphics card is used. First PCIe x1 expansion slot is intended for M.D.V. card. Below it you can find standard PCIe x1, PCI-E x16 and another PCIe x1 slot. Next three slots are PCI type. BIOS is signed by AWARD and overclock options can be found under “Overclock Navigator Engine” section. Possibilities of this section can result in decent overclock.