Biostar TA760GE, TA785GE Setup Manual

TA780GE/TA760GE/TA785GE/TA785GE 128M/TA790GXE

Setup Manual

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................ 1

1.1 Before You Start ................................................................................ 1

1.2 Package Checklist............................................................................. 1

1.3 Motherboard Features...................................................................... 2

1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ..................................................................... 3

1.5 Motherboard Layout......................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ............................................. 5

2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................... 5

2.2 FAN Headers...................................................................................... 7

2.3 Installing System Memory ................................................................ 8

2.4 Connectors and Slots....................................................................... 10

Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ..................................... 13

3.1 How to Setup Jumpers .................................................................... 13

3.2 Detail Settings.................................................................................. 13

Chapter 4: Hybrid CrossFireX Function................................... 18

4.1 Hybrid CrossFireX Re quire ments.................................................. 19

4.2 Hybrid CrossFireX Installation....................................................... 19

Chapter 5: RAID Functions ..................................................... 20

5.1 Operating System............................................................................ 20

5.2 Raid Arrays ...................................................................................... 20

5.3 How RAID Works............................................................................. 20

Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software ..................................... 24

6.1 T-Series BIOS..................................................................................... 24

6.2 T-Series Software ............................................................................. 32

Chapter 7: Useful Help ............................................................ 42

7.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 42

7.2 Extra Information............................................................................ 43

7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code....................................................................... 44

7.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 45

Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ...................................... 46

German.................................................................................................................. 46

French .................................................................................................................... 48

Ita lian ..................................................................................................................... 50

Spanish ................................................................................................................... 52

Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 54

Polish...................................................................................................................... 56

Russian ................................................................................................................... 58

Arabic..................................................................................................................... 60

Japane se ................................................................................................................ 62

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

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

 The operating temperatures of the computer should be

0 to 45 degrees Celsius.

1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST

IDE Cable X 1 (optional)
Serial ATA Cable X 3
Serial ATA Power 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)
DVI to HDMI Dongle X 1 (optional)

Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

TA780GE/TA760GE/

TA785GE/TA785GE 128 M

TA790GXE

CPU

Socket AM2+
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 /
Sempron / Pheno m / Phenom II processors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 b it
computing
Supports Hyper Transport 3.0

Socket AM2+
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 /
Sempron / Pheno m / Phenom II processors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 b it
computing
Supports Hyper Transport 3.0

FSB

Support HyperTransport 3.0
Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth
Supports up to 4.4 GT/s Bandwidth
(TA785GE/TA785GE 128 M)

Support HyperTransport 3.0
Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth

Chipset

AMD 780G (TA780GE)
AMD 760G (TA760GE)
AMD 785G (TA785GE/TA785GE 128M)
AMD SB710

AMD 790GX
AMD SB750

Super I/O

ITE IT8718F
Prov ides the most common ly used legacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
En viro nm en t Co ntr ol in iti at ives ,
H/W Mon ito r
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian " funct ion

ITE IT8718F
Prov ides t he most common ly used legacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
En viro nm en t Co ntr ol in iti at ives ,
H/W Mon ito r
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian " funct ion

Main
Memory

DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 16GB
Dual Cha nnel Mode DDR2 memo ry mo dule
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+/AM3 CPU)
Register ed D IMM and ECC D IMM is not
supported

DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 16GB
Dual Cha nnel Mode DDR2 memo ry mo dule
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+/AM3 CPU)
Register ed D IMM and ECC D IMM is not
supported

Graphics

780G (HD3200)/760G (HD3000)/785G(HD4200)
Onboard side port memory 128MB DDR2
(TA785GE 128M Only)
Max S hared V ideo Memory is 512 MB
DX10/DVIsupport
Hybrid CrossFireX support (by ATI driver)

790GX (HD3300)
Onboard side port memory 128MB DDR2
Max S hared V ideo Memory is 512 MB
DX10/DVIsupport
Hybrid CrossFireX support (by ATI driver)

IDE

AMD SB710
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,

AMD SB750
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,

SATA II

AMD SB710
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Vers ion 2.0 spe c if ic at ion co mp liant.
RAID 0,1,1+0 support

AMD SB750
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Vers ion 2.0 spe c if ic at ion co mp liant.
RAID 0,1,5,1+0 support

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TA780GE/TA760GE/

TA785GE/TA785GE 128 M

TA790GXE

LAN

Realtek RTL 8111DL
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability

Realtek RTL 8111DL
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability

Sound

ALC662

5.1channels audio out
Supports HD Audio

ALC662

5.1channels audio out
Supports HD Audio

PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2

Slots

PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x1
Floppy Connector x1 Floppy Connector x1
IDE Con n ecto r x1 ID E C o nn ector x1
SATA Connector x6 SATA Connector x6
Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1
Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1
CD-in Connector x1 CD-in Connector x1
S/PDIF out Connector x1 S/PD IF out Connector x1
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan Header x1
System Fan Header x2 System Fan Header x2
CMOS clear Header x1 CMOS clear Header x1
USB Connector x3 USB Connector x3
Serial Port Connector x1 Serial Port Connector x1
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24p in) x1

On Board
Connectors

Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4p in) x1

Back Panel
I/O

PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
VGA port x1
DVI-D port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3

PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
VGA port x1
DVI-D port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3

Board Size

233 mm (W) x 244 mm (L) 233 mm (W) x 244 mm (L)

OS Support

Windows XP / Vista / 7
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.

Windows XP / Vista / 7
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.

1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

PS/2
Mouse

PS/ 2
Keyboard

USBX2USBX2

LAN

VGA

Li ne In /
Surround

Li ne Ou t

Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center

DVI-D

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

KBMS1

USB1

RJ4 5USB1

VGA1

DVI1

AUDIO1

ATXPWR2

JUSBV1

SYS_FAN1

LAN

PH1

PH2

PH3

PH4

Codec

Super I/O

PEX16_1

PCI1

PCI2

Socket AM 2+

AMD
780G/
760G/

790GX

F_AUDIO1

CD_IN1

JSPDIFO UT1

FDD1

F_USB1F_USB2

SYS_FAN2

SW_PWR1SW_RST1

PANEL1

SATA3 SATA4

SATA2SAT A 1

SATA5 SATA6

IDE1

BAT 1

ATXPWR1

BIOS

JCM OS1

CP U_FAN1

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMB2

AMD

SB710/

SB750

LED_D 2

LED_D 1

JUSBV2

F_ USB3

J_COM1

Note: represents the 1■

st

pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1 I

NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the

lever up to a 90-degree angle.

Step 2: 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 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct

B to complete the installation.

Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU

FAN power cable to CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation.

Note: Please update the BIOS to the latest version while using AM2+/AM3 CPUs. Due to the latest

CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed to boot while
using new AM2+/AM3 CPUs. In this case, please install one standard AM2 CPU to boot your
system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+/AM3 CPUs support.

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2.2 FAN HEADERS

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.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header

Pin

Assignment

1 Ground
2 +12V
3

FAN RPM r at e
sense

1

4

4 Smart Fan

Control (By Fan)

SYS_FAN1: NorthBridge Fan Header

SYS_FAN2: System Fan Header

Pin Assignment

1 Ground
2 +12V

SYS_FAN1

SYS_FAN2

13

13

3

FAN RPM
rate sense

Note:

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1/2 support 4-pin and 3-pin head connectors. When connecting
with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be
connected 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. DDR2 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

DDR2 Module

Total M em ory

Size

DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

Max is 16GB.

C. Dual Channel Memory installation

Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:

Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.

Dual Channel Status

DIMMA1

DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2

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)

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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.

133

234

IDE1: IDE/ATAPI Connector

The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode
0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.

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2

39

1

SATA1~SATA6: Serial AT A Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s.

Pin

Assignment

1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX­4 Ground
5 RX­6 RX+

147

SATA5 SATA6
SATA3 SATA4
SATA1 SATA2

7 Ground

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ATXP W R1: AT X P ower Source Connector

This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the AT X
power supply.

1

12

13

24

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V
14 -12V 2 +3.3V
15 Ground 3 Ground
16 PS_ON 4 +5V
17 Ground 5 Ground
18 Ground 6 +5V
19 Ground 7 Ground
20 NC 8 PW_OK
21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V
22 +5V 10 +12V
23 +5V 11 +12V
24 Ground 12 +3.3V

ATXP W R2: AT X P ower Source Connector

Connecting this connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.

Pin Assignment

1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground

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Note:

Before power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been plugged-i n.

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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot

- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

- Maxi mum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per

direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.

- PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins.

- 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture.

PEX16_1

PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots

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.

PCI2

PCI1

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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

PANEL1: Front Panel Header

This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and
speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch
functions.

P

W

R

_

L

E

D

R

S

T

H

L

E

D

S

P

K

+

+

+

-

-

1

916

8

O

n

/

O

f

f

Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function

1 +5V 9 N/A
2 N/A 10 N/A

N/A

3 N/ A 11 N/A N/A
4 Speaker

Speaker
Connector

12 Power LED (+)
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)

Hard drive
LED

14 Power LED (-)

Power LED

7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control

Reset button

16 Ground

Power-on button

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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header

Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and
the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the
motherboard.

1

3

Pin 1-2 Close:

Normal Operation
(default).

1

3

1

3

Pin 2-3 Close:

Clear CMOS data.

※ Clear CMOS Procedures:

1. Remove AC power line.

2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.

3. Wait for five seconds.

4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.

5. Power on the AC.

6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.

F_USB1~F_USB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel

These headers allow 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 USB­4 USB­5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key

1

2

9

10

F_USB2 F_USB1

F_USB3

10 NC

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F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front
panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector
is not acceptable.

Pin Assignment

1 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
8 Key
9 Left line in

10 Jack Sense

1

2

9

10

JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector

This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.

Pin

Assignment

1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT

31

3 Ground

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CD_IN1: 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.

Pin

Assignment

1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground

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4 Right Channel

Input

JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports

Pin 1-2 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1.

JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.

Pin 2-3 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/RJ45USB1.

JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.

13

Pin 1-2 close

13

3

1

JUSBV1

JUSBV2

13

Pin 2-3 close

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On-Board LED Indicators

There are 6 LED indicators showing system status.

LED_D 1

LED_D2

PH2

PH1

PH4

PH3

LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators

PH1 ~ PH4: Power Status Indicators

Please refer to the tables below for specific messages:

LED_D1 LED_D2 Message

ON ON Norma l

ON OFF Memory Er ror
OFF ON VGA Error
OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.

PH1~PH4 Phase Indicator

ON Phase Active

OFF Phase Disable

On-Board Buttons

There are 2 on-board buttons.

SW_RST1

SW_PWR1

SW_RST1: Reset button.
SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.

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J_COM1: Serial port Connecto r

The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.

Pin

Assignment

1 Carrier detect
2 Received data
3 Transmitted data
4 Data terminal ready
5 Signal ground
6 Data set ready
7 Request to send
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator

19

210

10 NC