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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
TA690G AM2
1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
1.2PACKAGE CHECKLIST
HDD Cable X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 1 Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1 User’s Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
SPEC
Socket AM2
CPU
FSB Supports up to 1 GHz Bandwidth Suppo rt HyperTransport
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
Graphics Integrated in AMD 690G Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB
IDE Integrated IDE Controller
SATA II
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX
x2 / Sempron processors
AMD 690G
AMD SB600
ITE 8716F
Provides the most commonly used legacy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 4GB
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
Athlon 64
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing
Supports Hyper Transport and Cool=n=Quiet
Environment Control initiatives,
H/W Monitor
Fan Speed Controller
ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
Each DIMM supports 256/512MB & 1GB DDR2
Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module
Supports DDR2 400/ 533 / 667 / 800
Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not suppo rted
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mo de 0~4,
SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant.
LAN Realtek 8111B(PCI-E)
Sound
Slots
Connector Printer Port connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for
OS Support Windows XP / VISTA
any OS With or without notice.
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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
X PS/2 Mouse Port Y PS/2 Keyboard Port
S-Video TV-Out Port
Z
Transmit analog video signals to TV or any other display panels equipped with S-Video
input.
HDMI Port
[
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interf ace
capable of transmitt ing unc ompressed streams to an AV receiver or any compatible digital
audio and/or video monitor, such as a digital television.
DVI-D VGA Port
\
The Digital Visual Interface (DVI) is a video interface transmitting digital video signals to
digital display devices such as flat panel LCDs or digital projectors. The DVI-D connector
allows digital signals trans mission only.
D-Sub VGA Port
]
Transmit analog video signals to computer monitor or any other display panels equipped
with D-Sub VGA input.
USB 2.0 Port x 4
^
Audio Jack x 6
`
Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel/8-Channel
Blue Line-In Line-In Line-In
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange Center/Subwoofer
Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Grey Side Speaker Out
NOTE 1: The HDMI and DV I-D ports both can provide digit al video signals out-put function, but
NOTE 2: The AMD 690G chips et uses the s ame channel to control S-Video and D-Sub for
these two interfaces cannot work at the same time. The AMD 690G chipset us es the
same channel to control HDMI and DVI-D, so these ports cannot transmit video signal to
different display panels simultaneously.
transmitting analog video signals, so these ports cannot work simultaneously either.
10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Port
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JKBMS1
JTVOUT1
JHDMI
VGA
JUSB1
JUSBLAN1
AUDIO1
DVI-D
JAUDIOF1
Codec
JATXPWR2
JNFAN1
LAN
PEX1_1
JSPDIF _OUT1JSPDIF_IN1
JCDIN 1
AMD
690G
PCI1
PEX16_1
BAT1
JCFAN1
JCMOS1
Socket A M2
AMD
SB600
JATXPWR1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMB2
DIMMA2
FDD1
IDE1
BIOS
SATA2SATA 1
Super I/O
Note: represents the 1■
JPRNT1
PCI2
JCOM1JUSB2JUS B3JUSB4
st
pin.
JSFAN2
JSFAN1
LED_ D1
LED_ D2
JPANEL1
SATA4
SATA3
PWRSW1
RSTSW1
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 I
NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)
Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the
lever up to a 90-degree angle.
Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on
CPU should point towards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only
in the correct orientation.
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Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct
B to complete the installation.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU
FAN power cable to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation.
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2.2 FANHEADERS
These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan
cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
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JNFAN1: North Bridge Fan Header
JSFAN1/JSFAN2: System Fan Header
JNFAN1
3
1
JSFAN2/J SFAN1
13
Pin
1Ground
2+12V
3
4Smart Fan
Pin
1Ground
2+12V
3FAN RPM
Assignment
FAN RPM rate
sense
Control (By Fan)
Assignment
rate sense
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Note:
The JCFAN1 supports 4-pin head connector. The JSFAN1/JSFAN2 and JNFAN1
support 3-pin head connect ors. W hen connecting with wires onto c onnectors, please
note that the red wire is the positive and should be c onnected to pin#2, and the black
wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY
A. Memory Modules
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
DIMMB2
1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a
DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the
break on the Slot.
2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining
chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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B. Memory Capacity
DIMM Socket
Location
DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB
DDR2 Module
C. Dual Channel Memory installation
To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module
must meet the following requirements:
Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the following
table.
Dual Channel Status
Enabled O O X X
Enabled X X O O
Enabled O O O O
(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)
The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or
x16)
DIMMA1
Total Memory
Size
Max is 4GB.
DIMMB1DIMMA2DIMMB2
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector
The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that supports 360K,
720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. This connector supports the
provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
IDE1: Hard Disk Connector
The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that provides PIO
Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect
up to two hard disk drives.
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PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per
direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s totally.
PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 slots
- PCI-Express 1.0a compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.
- PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5GB/s on the data pins.
- 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture.
This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for
Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion
cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
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PCI2
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
3.1 H
OW TO SETUP JUMPERS
The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is
placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is
“open”.
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed
3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS
JPANEL1: Front Panel Header
This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep
button and speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front
panel switch functions.
PWR_LED
SLP
9
1
SPK
++
HLED
+
On/Off
-
-
RST
16
8
PinAssignment Function PinAssignment Function
1+5V 9 Sleep control
2N/A 10Ground
3N/A 11N/A N/A
4Speaker
5HDD LED (+) 13Power LED (+)
6HDD LED (-)
7Ground 15Power button
8Reset control
Speaker
Connector
Hard drive
LED
Reset button
12Power LED (+)
14Power LED (-)
16Ground
Sleep button
Power LED
Power-on button
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JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
16
1
4
32
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
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JUSB2/JUSB3/JUSB4: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel
This header allows user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,
and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
Pin Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB-
4 USB-
9
5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
JUSB2
J U SB3
JUSB 4
2
1
10
JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header
This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. It will disable the output on back panel audio connectors.
PinAssignment
1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
1
9
2
10
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in
10Jack Sense
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JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices,
like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI sound card, PCI TV turner card etc..
JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header
By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting
and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging
the motherboard.
Assignment
Pin
1 Left Channel
Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel
Input
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Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation
(default).
3
1
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
3
1
13
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※ Clear CMOS Procedures:
1. Remove AC power line.
2. Set the jum per to “Pin 2-3 close”.
3. Wait for five seconds.
4. Set the jum per to “Pin 1-2 close”.
5. Power on the AC.
6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.
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SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface.
Assignment
Pin
1 Ground
2 TX+
SATA2 SAT A1
SATA4 SAT A3
14 7
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
2
1
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Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 -Strobe 14 Ground
2 -ALF 15 Data 6
3 Data 0 16 Ground
4 -Error 17 Data 7
5 Data 1 18 Ground
6 -Init 19 -ACK
7 Data 2 20 Ground
8 -Scltin 21 Busy
9 Data 3 22 Ground
10 Ground 23 PE
11 Data 4 24 Ground
12 Ground 25 SCLT
13 Data 5 26 Key
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JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-out Connector (Optional)
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.
Pin
Assignment
1+5V
2SPDIF_OUT
3Ground
13
Pin
Assignment
1+5V
2SPDIF_IN
3Ground
JCOM1: Serial port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
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13
2
19
10
Pin
Assignment
1Carrier detect
2Received data
3Transmitted data
4Data terminal ready
5Signal ground
6Data set ready
7Request to send
8Clear to send
9Ring indicator
10Key
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On-Board Buttons
There are 2 on-board buttons.
PWRSW1RSTSW1
PWRSW1:
This is an on-board Power Switch button.
RSTSW1:
This is an on-board Reset button.
On-Board LED Indicators
There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to show system status.
LED_D1
LED_D2
LED_D1 and LED_D2:
These 2 LED indicate system power on diagnostics.
Please refer to the table below for different messages:
LED_D1 LED_D2 Message
ON ON Normal
ON OFF Memory Error
OFF ON VGA Error
OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
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CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS
4.1 O
PERATION SYSTEM
z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista.
4.2 RAID ARRAYS
RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:
RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for
many applications.
RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.
RAID 1+0: RAID 1+0 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1.
4.3 HOW RAIDWORKS
RAID 0:
The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks
up a large file into smaller blocks and performs disk reads and writes across multiple
drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter,
which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the system environment. This
technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 1, and maximum is up to 6 or 8. Depending on the
platform.
Uses: Intended for non-critical data requiring high data throughput, or any
environment that does not require fault tolerance.
Benefits: provides increased data throughput, especially for large files. No
capacity loss penalty for parity.
Drawbacks: Does not deliver any fault tolerance. If any drive in the array
fails, all data is lost.
Fault Tolerance: No.
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Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
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RAID 1:
Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1
array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on
a second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if
the active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware
failure.
RAID techniques can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of
automatic backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less
reliable media.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2.
Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for small databases or any other application that
requires fault tolerance and minimal capacity.
Benefits: Provides 100% data redundancy. Should one drive fail, the
controller switches to the other drive.
Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for the storage space of one drive.
Performance is impaired during drive rebuilds.
Fault Tolerance: Yes.
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
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RAID 1+0:
RAID 1 drives can be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 1+0
solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance.
Features and Benefits
- Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform.
- Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for
automatic redundancy. May be simultaneously used with other RAID
levels in an array, and allows for spare disks.
- Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for data redundancy,
the same as RAID level 1.
- Fault Tolerance: Yes.
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Block 5
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
Block 2
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CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE
TA690G AM2
5.1 T-P
OWER INTRODUCTION
Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for overclock users.
Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has
developed this ultimate overclock engine to raise system performance.
No matter whether under BIOS or Windows interface, T-Power is able to
present the best system state according to users’ overclock setting.
T-Power BIOS Features:
Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.)
CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.)
Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine)
Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.)
Smart Fan Function (under PC Health Status)
Self Recovery System (S.R.S)
T-Power Windows Feature:
Hardware Monitor
Overclock Engine
Smart Fan Function
Life Update
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5.2 T-POWER BIOSFEATURE
A. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.):
ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for both
Elite and Casual overclockers.
Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.)
MOS is designed for experienced overclock users.
It allows users to customize personal overclock settings.
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CPU Overclock Setting:
CPU Voltage:
This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking. However, the
CPU temperature will increase when CPU voltage is increased.
Choices: The range is from 1.2V to 1.725V, with an interval of 0.0.25V.
CPU Frequency:
CPU Frequency is directly in proportion to system performance. To
maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to be increased also
when raising CPU frequency.
Choices: This range is from 200 to 450, with an interval of 1MHz.
Hammer CPU Multiplier:
The MOS allows users to downgrade the CPU ratio when overclocking.
Choices: The lower limit is x4 (800MHz). The upper limit is decided by
different CPU type. With an x1 (200MHz) interval.
Memory Overclock Setting:
Memory Voltage:
This function will increase memory stability when overclocking.
Choices: The range is from 1.85V to 2.0V, with an interval of 0.05V.
Memclock Frequency:
To get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory
frequency is necessary when CPU frequency is adjusted over the upper
limit.
Choices: The range is from 100 to 145, with an interval of 1MHz.
Chipset Overclock Setting:
NB/SB Voltage Regulator:
This function will increase chipset stability when overclocking.
Choices: 1.52V, 1.60V, 1.68V, 1.76V.
HT Frequency:
We recommend users to set this item at “x4” when overclocking.
Choices: x1, x2, x3, x4, x5, Auto.
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Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.)
For beginners in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and
powerful feature to increase the system performance, named A.O.S.
Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. provides 3 ideal overclock
configurations that are able to raise the system performance in a single
step.
V6 Tech Engine:
This setting will raise about 10%~15% of whole system performance.
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V8 Tech Engine:
This setting will raise about 15%~25% of whole system performance.
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V12 Tech Engine:
This setting will raise about 25%~30% of whole system performance.
Notices:
1. Not all types of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based
on the selected CPU model.
2. From BET experiments, the Atholon64 FX CPU is not suitable for this A.O.S. feature.
B. CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.):
It allows users to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM.
Users are able to reload any saved CMOS setting for customizing system
configurations.
Moreover, users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock
operation.
There are 50 sets of record addresses in total, and users are able to name the
CMOS data according to personal preference.
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C. Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.):
This function is under “Overclocking Navigator Engine” item.
MIT allows users to test memory compatibilities, and no extra devices or
software are needed.
Step 1:
The default setting under this item is “Disabled”; the condition parameter should
be changed to “Enable” to proceed this test.
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Step 2:
Save and Exit from CMOS setup and reboot the system to activate this test.
Run this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to ensure the memory stability.
Step 3:
When the process is done, change the setting back from “Enable” to “Disable”
to complete the test.
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D. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.):
This function can’t be seen under T-Power BIOS setup; and is always on
whenev er the system starts up.
However, it can prevent system hang-up due to inappropriate overclock
actions.
When the system hangs up, S.R.S. will automatically log in the default BIOS
setting, and all overclock settings will be re-configured.
E. Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.):
IFP is a safe and quick way to upgrade BIOS.
Step 1:
Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw
file. Then, save the file into a floppy disk.
Step 2:
Insert the floppy disk and reboot the system to get into CMOS screen.
Step 3:
Select the item “Integrated Flash Program” to get the following frame and
choose the BIOS file downloaded in step 1.
) to download the latest BIOS
Step 4:
Press “Enter” key to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will process
automatically.
Step 5:
When the BIOS update is completed, press YES to the message “Flash done,
Reset system”, and the system will reboot automatically to finish the process.
Advise:
You can update the system BIOS by simply pressing “Enter” key for three times.
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F. Smart Fan Function:
Smart Fan Function is under “PC Health Status”.
This is a brilliant feature to control CPU Temperature vs. Fan speed.
When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is controlled automatically by
CPU temperature.
This function will protect CPU from overheat problem and maintain the system
temperature at a safe level.
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CPU Fan Off <℃>:
If the CPU temperature is lower than the set value, the CPU fan will turn
off. The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃.
CPU Fan Start <℃>
The CPU fan starts to work when CPU temperature arrives to this set
value. The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃.
CPU Fan Full speed <℃>
When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will work
under Full Speed. The range is from 0℃~127℃, with an interval of 1℃.
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Start PWM Value
When CPU temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU fan will work
under Smart Fan Function mode. The range is from 0~127, with an
interval of 1.
S1: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 1 PWM/℃.
S2: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 2 PWM/℃.
S3: CPU temperature is 60℃, and PWM value is 3 PWM/℃.
Increasing the value of slope PWM will raise the speed of CPU fan.
As in above diagram, when the CPU temperature reaches 60℃, the CPU
fan speed for 3 PWM/℃ is higher than 1 PWM/℃ (S1<S2<S3).
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5.3 T-POWER WINDOWS FEATURE
A.Hardware Monitor:
T-Power Hardware monitor allows users to monitor system voltage,
temperature and fan speed accordingly.
Additionally, a rescue action will be taken by the program automatically
while the system faces an abnormal condition. The program will trigger an
alarm or shut down the system when unpredictable errors occur.
All the monitoring items are illustrated by a waveform diagram.
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i. Start-up Setting
Click on this item to run Hardware Monitor Program when the Windows
starts-up.
ii. Dialogue-Box Setting
Click on this item to pop-up warning dialogue-box when PC system is
abnormal.
iii. Exit
Click on this item to exit Hardware Monitor Program.
iv. Hide
Click on this item to hide this program in system tray. When hiding the
program, there will be a check icon in the system tray.
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CPU Temperature
This column configures the CPU temperature. There is a waveform to
represent the status of CPU temperature.
By adjusting , users can easily configure the upper limit of CPU
temperature for system operating.
In this diagram, the white line represents the upper limit which user-set for CPU
temperature and the green line shows present CPU temperature.
If the CPU temperature is higher than the upper limit, the status line color will
change from green to red, and a warning sound will alert you. Also, the system
tray icon
would change to .
FAN Speed
By adjusting , users can easily configure the lower limit of the fan speed.
In this diagram, the green line shows present CPU Fan speed, and the yellow
line shows System Fan speed (if any).
If any one of the fans speeds is lower than the set value, the status line will
change into a red warning line, and the program will trigger an alarm system
automatically. Also, the system tray icon
would change to .
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CPU/Battery Voltage
i. VCore
This item displays the CPU voltage, represented by a light blue line.
Users can set the upper and lower limit by adjusting
CPU operating voltage.
If CPU voltage is higher or lower than the set value, the status line will
change into a red warning line, and a warning sound will alert you. Also,
the system tray icon
ii. VBAT
This item displays the CMOS battery voltage, represented by a light green
line.
Users can set the upper and lower limit by adjusting
status of battery voltage.
If battery voltage is higher or lower than the set value, the status line will
change to a red warning line, and a warning sound will alert you. Also, the
system tray icon
will change to .
will change to .
to monitor the
to monitor the
Reference data
This column represents the status of power supply voltage and cannot be
adjusted, it is only for present status reference.
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B. Overclocking Configurations
This diagram is designed for T-series
Overclocking utility. Friendly interface and solid
overclock features are the major concept of this
utility.
Graphic 1 will appear when activating this utility.
TA690G AM2
Graphic 2
By adjusting the overclocking
features in 4 sub-screens, users can
tune the system performance to an
optimal level.
Graphic 1
A. Clicking on “Biostar” will lead you to the
Biostar Homepage.
B. This column shows the CPU speed
information.
C. Click on this button and the utility will
pop-up 4 sub-screens (Please refers to
Graphic 3).
D. Click on this button to minimize this
program to taskbar.
E. This column shows present CPU speed
and overclocking percentage.
F. Clicking on this button will make the
program start up as soon as the
Windows starts up.
By adjusting
overclocking. And this function helps to
increase VGA card performance.
Range: 100MHz~150MHz.
Interval: 1MHz.
can configure VGA card
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PCI Overclocking Setting:
This diagram shows present PCI working
status and helps to monitor PCI peripherals
working status.
This item cannot be adjusted.
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C. Smart Fan Function
When Smart Fan Function is activated, screens will pop-up to illustrate
the fan speed information.
i. CPU Temperature:
Show current CPU temperature.
ii. CPU Fan speed:
Show current CPU Fan speed.
iii. System Fan speed:
Show current system Fan speed.
iv. Calibrate:
When changing CPU Fan or System Fan, click on this button to
re-calibrate the Fan speed.
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Note:
1. When Smart Fan Function activates for the first time, this c alibr ate function would
auto-run to get upper and lower limitation of CPU Fan and System Fan.
2. W hen calibrating process is done, the calibrating window will auto-close, and the
main scr een will show new f an speed data.
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v. Auto:
If the green indicator is lit up, the Smart Fan Function is “On”
(Default Setting).
Click on this button again to close Smart Fan Function, and a
screen as below would pop-up.
There will be pulling-meter besides the CPU Fan and System Fan,
the CPU Fan and the System Fan speed can be adjusted by
adjusting the Cursor Up or Down.
vi. Program Tool Bar:
z About:
Click on this button to get program-related information.
z
Minimize:
Click on this button to minimize the program to system tray
z
Exit:
Click on this button to exit this program.
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D. Live Update
When Live Update program is activated, a screen will pop up to illustrate
BIOS related information.
i. Link to Internet:
Click on this button will link to Biostar website and BIOS file will
be downloaded.
ii. Update BIOS:
Click on this button to run BIOS flashing process, and it’s easy
and safe.
iii. Backup BIOS:
Click on this button, and BIOS file will be saved into the
user-selected folder.
iv. Clear CMOS:
Click on this item will clear the CMOS Data. When carrying this
job, the previous CMOS data would be cleared and returned to
default setting.
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CHAPTER 6: USEFUL HELP
TA690G AM2
6.1 D
RIVER INSTALLATION NOTE
After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup
Driver CD into your optical drive and install the driver for better system
performance.
You will see the following window after you insert the CD
The setup guide will auto detect your motherboard and operating system.
Note:
If this window didn’t show up after you insert the Driver CD, pleas e use file browser to
locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your opt ical drive.
A. Driver Installation
To install the driver, please click on the Driver icon. The setup guide will
list the compatible driver for your motherboard and operating system.
Click on each device driver to launch the installation program.
B. Software Installation
To install the software, please click on the Software icon. The setup guide
will list the software available for your system, click on each software title
to launch the installation program.
C. Manual
Aside from the paperback manual, we also provide manual in the Driver
CD. Click on the Manual icon to browse for available manual.
Note:
You will need Acrobat Reader to open the manual file. Please download the latest version
of Acrobat Reader softwar e from
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
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6.2 AWARD BIOSBEEP CODE
Beep Sound Meaning
One long beep followed by two short
beeps
High-low siren sound CPU overheated
One Short beep when system boot-up No error found during POST
Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install
Video card not found or video card
memory bad
System will shut down automatically
6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION
A. BIOS Update
After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is invaded by virus, the
Boot-Block function will help to restore BIOS. If the following message
is shown after boot-up the system, it means the BIOS contents are
corrupted.
In this Case, please follow the procedure below to restore the BIOS:
1. Make a bootable floppy disk.
2. Download the Flash Utility “AWDFLASH.exe” from the Biostar
website: www.biostar.com.tw
3. Confirm motherboard model and download the respectively BIOS
from Biostar website.
4. Copy “AWDFLASH.exe” and respectively BIOS into floppy disk.
5. Insert the bootable disk into floppy drive and press Enter.
6. System will boot-up to DOS prompt.
7. Type “Awdflash xxxx.bf/sn/py/r” in DOS prompt.
(xxxx means BIOS name.)
8. System will update BIOS automatically and restart.
9. The BIOS has been recovered and will work properly.
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B. CPU Overheated
If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for
seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated.
When the CPU is over heated, the motherboard will shutdown
automatically to avoid a damage of the CPU, and the system may not
power on again.
In this case, please double check:
1. The CPU cooler surface is placed evenly with the CPU surface.
2. CPU fan is rotated normally.
3. CPU fan speed is fulfilling with the CPU speed.
After confirmed, please follow steps below to relief the CPU protection
function.
1. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds.
2. Wait for seconds.
3. Plug in the power cord and boot up the system.
Or you can:
1. Clear the CMOS data.
(See “Close CMOS Header: JCMOS1” section)
2. Wait for seconds.
3. Power on the system again.
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6.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Probable Solution
1. No power to the system at all
Power light don’t illuminate, fan
inside power supply does not turn
on.
2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not turn on.
System inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drive is spinning.
System does not boot from hard disk
drive, can be booted from optical drive.
System only boots from optical drive.
Hard disk can be read and applications
can be used but booting from hard disk
is impossible.
Screen message says “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
Cannot boot system after installing
second hard drive.
1. Make sure power cable is
securely plugged in.
2. Replace cable.
3. Contact technical support.
Using even pressure on both ends of
the DIMM, press down firmly until the
module snaps into place.
1. Check cable running from disk to
disk controller board. Make sure
both ends are securely plugged
in; check the drive type in the
standard CMOS setup.
2. Backing up the hard drive is
extremely important. All hard
disks are capable of breaking
down at any time.
1. Back up data and applications
files.
2. Reformat the hard drive.
Re-install applications and data
using backup disks.
Review system’s equipment. Make sure
correct information is in setup.
1. Set master/slave jumpers
correctly.
2. Run SETUP program and select
correct drive types. Call the drive
manufacturers for compatibility
with other drives.
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APPENDENCIES: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGE
ERMAN
G
Spezifikationen
Sockel AM2
CPU
FSB
Chipsatz
Super E/A
Arbeitsspeich
er
Grafik Integrierter AMD 690G-Chipsatz Max. 512MB gemeinsam benutzter Videospeicher
Архитектура AMD 64 разрешать обработка данных
на 32 и 64 бит
Поддержка Hyper Transport и Cool’n’Quiet
Каждый модуль DI MM поддерживает 256/512МБ &
1ГБ DDR2
Модуль памяти с двухканальным режимом DDR2
Поддержка DDR2 400 / 533 / 667 / 800
Не поддерживает зарегистрированные модули
DIMM and ECC DIMM
Инициативы по охране окружающей среды,
Аппаратный монитор
Регулятор скорости
Функция ITE "Smart Guardian" (Интеллектуальная
защита)
Максимальная совместно используемая видео
память составл яет 512 МБ
Режим "хозяина" шины Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133
Поддержка режима PIO 0~ 4,
скорость передачи данных до 3 гигабит/с.
Соответствие спецификации SATA версия 2.0.
Автом атич еское согласование 10 / 100 Мб/с и 1Гб/с
Частичная / полная дуплексная способность
Звуковая подд ержка High-Definition
7.1канальныйзвуковой выход (ALC888)
2канальный звуковой выход (HDMI)
Каждый разъём поддерживает 2 накопителя на
гибких магнитных дисках
Каждый разъём поддерживает 1 Порт подключени я
принтера
Каждый разъём поддерживает 2 встроенных
интерфейса накопителей
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Задняя
панель
средств
ввода-выв
ода
Размер
панели
Специальн
ые
технически
е
характерис
тики
Поддержка
OS
TA690G AM2
СПЕЦ.
Разъём SATA x4 Каждый разъём поддерживает 1 устройство SATA
Разъём на лицевой панели x1 Поддержка устройств на лицевой панели
Входной звуковой разъём x1 Поддержка звуковых функций на лицевой панели
Разъём ввода для CD x1 Поддержка функции ввода для CD
Разъём вывода для S/PDIF x1 Поддержка вывода цифровой звуковой функции
Разъём ввода для S/PDIF
(дополнительно) x1
Контактирующее приспособление x1
вентилятора центрального процессора
Контактирующее приспособление
вентилятора системы x3
Открытое контактирующее
приспособление CMOS x1
USB-разъём x3
Разъём Последовательный порт x1
Разъем питания (24 вывод) x1
Разъем питания (4 вывод) x1
Клавиатура PS/2 x1
Мышь PS/2 x1
Порт S-Video x1
Порт HDMI x1
Порт VGA x1
Порт DVI-D x1
Порт LAN x1
USB-порт x4
Гнездо для подключения
наушников x6
244 мм (Ш) X 244 мм (В)
Поддержка RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0
Windows XP / VISTA
Поддержка ввода цифровой звуковой функции
Источник питания для вентилятора центрального
процессо ра (с функцией интеллектуального
вентилятора)
Источник питания для вентилятора сист емы
Каждый разъём поддерживает 2 USB-порта на
лицевой панели
Biostar со хра няет за собой право добавлять или
удалять средства обеспечени я для OS с или без
предварительного уведомления.