Biostar TA780GE, TA785GE 128M, TA790GXE Owner's 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 Requirements .................................................. 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
Italian..................................................................................................................... 50
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 52
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 54
Polish...................................................................................................................... 56
Russian ................................................................................................................... 58
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 60
Japanese ................................................................................................................ 62
TA780GE/TA760GE/TA785GE/TA785GE 128M/TA790GXE
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
1.1 B
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
EFORE YOU START
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
CPU
FSB
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
Graphics
IDE
SATA II
Socket AM2+
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 /
Sempron / Pheno m / Phenom II process ors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Transport 3.0
Support HyperTransport 3.0
Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth
Supports up to 4.4 GT/s Bandwidth
(TA785GE/TA785GE 128 M)
AMD 780G (TA780GE)
AMD 760G (TA760GE)
AMD 785G (TA785GE/TA785GE 128M)
AMD SB710
ITE IT8718F
Prov ides the most co mmon ly used legac y Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
En v ironm ent C o ntrol in itiatives ,
H/W Mon itor
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guardian " funct ion
DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 16GB
Dual Channel Mod e DDR 2 memory module
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+/AM3 CPU)
Registered D IMM and ECC D IMM is not
supported
780G (HD3200)/760G (HD3000)/785G(HD4200)
Onboard side port memory 128MB DDR2
(TA785GE 128M Only)
Max Shared V ideo Memory is 51 2 MB
DX10/DVIsupport
Hybrid CrossFireX support (by ATI driver)
AMD SB710
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
AMD SB710
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Ver s io n 2.0 spec if ic ation co mp lian t.
RAID 0,1,1+0 support
TA780GE/TA760GE/
TA785GE/TA785GE 128 M
TA790GXE
Socket AM2+
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 /
Sempron / Pheno m / Phenom II process ors
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Transport 3.0
Support HyperTransport 3.0
Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth
AMD 790GX
AMD SB750
ITE IT8718F
Prov ides the most commonly used legacy Super
I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
En v ironm ent C o ntrol in itiatives ,
H/W Mon itor
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guardian " funct ion
DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 16GB
Dual Channel Mod e DDR 2 memory module
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+/AM3 CPU)
Registered D IMM and ECC D IMM is not
supported
790GX (HD3300)
Onboard side port memory 128MB DDR2
Max Shared V ideo Memory is 51 2 MB
DX10/DVIsupport
Hybrid CrossFireX support (by ATI driver)
AMD SB750
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
AMD SB750
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Ver s io n 2.0 spec if ic ation co mp lian t.
RAID 0,1,5,1+0 support
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LAN
Sound
Slots
On Board
Connectors
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size
OS Support
TA780GE/TA760GE/TA785GE/TA785GE 128M/TA790GXE
TA780GE/TA760GE/
TA785GE/TA785GE 128 M
Realtek RTL 8111DL
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negot iation
Half / Full duplex capability
ALC662
5.1channels audio out
Supports HD Audio
PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2
PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x1 PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x1
Floppy Connector x1 Floppy Connector x1
IDE Conn ect o r x1 ID E Conn 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/PDIF 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 (24p in) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1
PS/2 Ke yboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
VGA port x1
DVI-D port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
233 mm (W) x 244 mm (L) 233 mm (W) x 244 mm (L)
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.
Realtek RTL 8111DL
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negot iation
Half / Full duplex capability
ALC662
5.1channels audio out
Supports HD Audio
PS/2 Ke yboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
VGA port x1
DVI-D port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x3
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Biostar reserves the right to add or remove
support for any OS With or without notice.
TA790GXE
1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
USBX2USBX2
LAN
Li ne In/
Surround
Li ne Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
3
PS/2
Mouse
PS/ 2
DVI-D
VGA
Keyboard
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
PH1
PH3
PH2
KBMS1
DVI1
ATXPWR2
PH4
CP U_FAN1
Socket AM 2 +
VGA1
USB1
RJ 45USB1
AUDIO1
F_AUDIO1
Super I/O
JUSBV1
LAN
Codec
CD_IN1
SYS_FAN 1
JSPDIFO UT1
PCI1
PCI2
J_COM1
PEX16_1
AMD
780G/
760G/
790GX
FDD1
F_ USB3
LED_D 2
LED_D 1
JUSBV2
F_USB1F_USB2
AMD
SB710/
SB750
SYS_FAN2
JCM OS1
BIOS
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
SW_PWR1SW_RST1
ATXPWR1
DIMMB2
BAT 1
SATA5 SATA6
SATA3 SATA4
SATA2SAT A 1
PANEL1
IDE1
4
Note: represents the 1■
st
pin.
TA780GE/TA760GE/TA785GE/TA785GE 128M/TA790GXE
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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4
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 ate
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control (By Fan)
SYS_FAN1: NorthBridge Fan Header
SYS_FAN2: System Fan Header
SYS_FAN1
13
13
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM
rate sense
SYS_FAN2
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
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.
DIMMA2
DIMMB2
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/1GB/2GB/4GB
DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR2 Module
Total Me m ory
Size
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
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
DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2
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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.
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133
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.
2
1
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SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA 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+
SATA5 SATA6
SATA3 SATA4
SATA1 SATA2
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
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ATXP W R1: AT X Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
12
24
1
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
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ATXP W R2: AT X Power Source Connector
Connecting this connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
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Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
Note:
Before power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been plugged-in.
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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Maximum 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.
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PCI1
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
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.
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W
R
P
L
E
D
/
f
O
n
O
f
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+
916
1
+
8
-
+
T
R
K
P
S
S
D
E
H
L
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 N/A
2 N/A 10 N/A
3 N/ A 1 1 N/A N/A
4 Speaker
5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)
6 HDD LED (-)
7 Ground 15 Power button
8 Reset control
Speaker
Connector
Hard drive
LED
Reset button
12 Power LED (+)
14 Power LED (-)
16 Ground
N/A
Power LED
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.
※ 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.
1
3
1
3
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation
(default).
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear 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.
F_USB3
F_USB2 F_USB1
10
2
1
9
14
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V (fused)
2 +5V (fused)
3 USB4 USB5 USB+
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
TA780GE/TA760GE/TA785GE/TA785GE 128M/TA790GXE
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
2
10
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
1
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JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
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.
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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.
Assignment
Pin
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel
Input
16
JUSBV1
1
3
13
JUSBV2
13
13
Pin 1-2 close
Pin 2-3 close
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On-Board LED Indicators
There are 6 LED indicators showing system status.
PH1
LED_D1
PH2
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 Error
OFF ON VGA Error
OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
On-Board Buttons
There are 2 on-board buttons.
PH1~PH4 Phase Indicator
ON Phase Active
OFF Phase Disable
LED_D2
SW_RST1: Reset button.
SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.
SW_PWR1
SW_RST1
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J_COM1: Serial port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
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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
10 NC
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