Biostar TA790GX3 A2+ Owner's Manual
TA790GX3 A2+ 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 ..................................................................... 4
1.5 Motherboard Layout......................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ............................................. 6
2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU)....................................... 6
2.2 FAN Headers...................................................................................... 8
2.3 Installing System Memory ................................................................ 9
2.4 Connectors and Slots....................................................................... 11
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ..................................... 14
3.1 How to Setup Jumpers .................................................................... 14
3.2 Detail Settings.................................................................................. 14
Chapter 4: (Hybrid) CrossFireX Function................................ 22
4.1 CrossFireX Requirements................................................................ 22
4.2 CrossFireX Installation .................................................................... 22
4.3 Hybrid CrossFireX Requirements .................................................. 23
4.4 Hybrid CrossFireX Installation....................................................... 23
4.5 Ope ration Modes Supporting List ................................................. 24
Chapter 5: RAID Functions ..................................................... 25
5.1 Operation System............................................................................ 25
5.2 Raid Arrays ...................................................................................... 25
5.3 How RAID Works............................................................................. 25
Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software ..................................... 29
6.1 T-Series BIOS..................................................................................... 29
6.2 T-Series Software ............................................................................. 37
Chapter 7: Useful Help ............................................................ 47
7.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 47
7.2 Extra Information............................................................................ 48
7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code....................................................................... 49
7.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 50
Appendix: SPEC In Other Language........................................ 52
German.................................................................................................................. 52
France .................................................................................................................... 54
Italian..................................................................................................................... 56
Spanish ................................................................................................................... 58
Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 60
Polish...................................................................................................................... 62
Russian ................................................................................................................... 64
Arabic..................................................................................................................... 66
Japane se ................................................................................................................ 68
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
TA790GX3 A2+
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.
1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST
IDE Cable X 1
Serial ATA Cable X 4
Serial ATA Power Cable X 2
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)
Note: The package contents may differ by area or your motherboard version.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
Socket AM2+
CPU
FSB
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
Graphics Radeon HD 3300
IDE AMD SB750
SATA II AMD SB750
LAN Realtek RTL 8111C
Sound ALC888
Slots
AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX
/ Sempron / Phenom p rocess ors
Support HyperTransport 3.0
Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth
AMD 790GX
AMD SB750
ITE 8718
Prov ides the most commonly used leg acy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
DIMM Slots x 4
Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2
Max Memory Capicity 16GB
PCI slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards
PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion cards
PCI Express Gen2 x1 slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x1 expansion cards
Athlon 64 X2
SPEC
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 b it
computing
Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and PowerNow
En viro nment Con tro l init iatives,
H/W Mon itor
Fan Sp eed Cont ro ller
ITE's "S mart Guard ian" funct ion
Dual Channe l Mode DDR2 memory mod u le
Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800
Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+ CPU)
Register ed D IMM and ECC DIMM is not supported
Onboard side port memory 128MB DDR3
Max S hared V ideo Me mory is 512 MB
DX10/UVD/HDCP support
(Hybrid) CrossFireX support (by AT I driver)
Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode
supports PIO Mode 0~4,
Data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s.
SATA Vers ion 2 .0 spe cif ic at ion co mp liant.
RAID 0,1,5,1+0 support
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
Half / Full duplex capability
7.1channels audio out
Supports HD Audio
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SPEC
Floppy connector x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives
Printer Port connector x1 Each connect or supports 1 Printe r po rt
IDE Connector x1 Each connect or supports 2 IDE device
SATA Connect or x6 Each connect or supports 1 SATA devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilit ies
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function
On Board
Connector
Back Panel
I/O
Board Size 225 mm (W) x 305 mm (L) ATX
OS Support Windows XP / VISTA
S/PDIF out connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
S/PDIF in connector x1 Support digital audio in function
CPU Fan header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan head er x2 Sys tem Fan Power supply
CMOS clear header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB connect or x3 Each connector s upports 2 front panel USB ports
Serial port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4pin) x2 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keyboard x1
PS/2 Mous e x1
HDMI po rt x1
VGA port x1
DVI-D port x1
LAN port x1
USB Port x4
Audio Jack x6
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard
Connects to PS/2 Mouse
Connect to HDTV
Connect to D-SUB monitor
Connect to DVI monitor
Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
Connect to USB dev ices
Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support
for any OS With or without notice.
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1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
X PS/2 Mouse Port Y PS/2 Key board Port
HDMI Port
Z
The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is an all-digital audio/video interface
capable of transmitting uncompressed streams to a n AV receiver or a ny 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 de vices such as flat panel LCDs or digital projectors. The DVI-D connector
allows digital signals transmission only.
D-Sub VGA Port
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Trans mit analog video signals to computer monitor or a ny other display panels equipped
with D -Sub VGA input.
USB 2.0 Port x 4
]
10/100/1000 Mbps LAN Port
^
Audio Jack x 6
_
Port 2-Channel 4-Channel 6-Channel/8-Channel
Blue Li ne-In Li ne-In Line -In
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange Cente r/Subwoo fer
Black Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out
Grey Side Speaker Out
NOTE: The HDMI and DVI-D ports both can provide digital video signals out-put function, but
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these two interfaces canno t work at the same time. The chipset uses the same channel
to control HDMI and DVI-D, so these ports cannot transmit video signal to different display
panels simultaneously.
1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
TA790GX3 A2+
JKBMS1
JHDMI1
VGA
JUSB1
JUSBLAN1
JAUDIO2
DVI
LAN
JUSB V1
JATXPWR3
JATXPWR1
JNFAN1
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PEX16_1
AMD
79 0GX
JCFAN1
Socket AM2+
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
AMD
SB750
DIMMB2
SATA4
JATXPWR2
IDE1
SATA5 SATA6
Codec
JAUDI OF1
Note: represents the 1■
JCDIN1
JSPDIF_IN1
JSPDIF_OUT1
JPRNT1
PEX16_2
PCI1
PCI2
JCOM1
st
JUSB V2
pin.
JUSB5
Super I/O
JUSB3
JUSB4
JSFAN1
BAT1
FDD1
JPANEL1
SATA3 SATA2 SATA1
LED_ D1
LED_ D2
BIOS
JCMOS1
RSTSW1
PWRS W1
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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.
Note: Please update the BIOS to the latest version while using AM2+ CPUs. Due to the latest CPU
transition, you may encounter the situation that the ne w system failed to boot while using new
AM2+ CPUs. In this case, please install one standard AM2 CPU to boot your system, and
update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ 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 manufact urer.
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to
pin#1.
JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header
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JNFAN1: NorthBridge Fan Header
JSFAN1: System Fan Header
JNFAN1
13
JSFAN1
Pin
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM r at e
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control (By Fan)
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
Assignment
FAN RPM
rate sense
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Note:
The JCFAN1, JNFAN1, and JSFAN1 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 co nnected 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
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 M emory
Size
Max is 16GB.
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
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. This connector supports the
provided floppy drive ribbon cables.
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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.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect
up to two drives.
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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x16/x8 Speed)
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- 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.
- x16 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s
simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s
totally. (PEX16_2 must not be occupied.)
- x8 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s
simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s
totally. (PEX16_2 is occupied or using CrossFireX)
- PEX16_1 slot is reserved for graphics or video cards. The design of this
motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX
technology with multiple displays. When using CrossFireX, this slot is
master and runs with x8 speed.
- To make this slot run with x16 speed, please do not insert any card
into PEX16_2.
PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x8 Speed)
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- 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.
- x8 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s
simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s
totally.
- PEX16_2 slot is reserved for graphics or video cards. The design of this
motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX
technology with multiple displays. This slot is slave when using CrossFireX.
- Insert any card into this slot will make PEX16_1 run with x8 speed.
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PEX16 _2
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PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots
- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.
- Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total.
- 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.
PEX1_ 1
PE X1_2
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.
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
JPANEL1: 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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Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 +5V 9 N/A
2 N/A 10 N/A
3 N/ A 11 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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JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
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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
24
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JATXPWR3: ATX Power Source Connector
By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
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4
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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 JATXPWR2 and JATXPWR3
connectors have been plugged-in.
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JATXPWR1: Auxiliary Power for Graphics
This connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards. Exclusive
power for the graphics card provides better graphics performance.
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.
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Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (default).
Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 VCC
16
13
13
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.
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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.
Assignment
Pin
SATA4 SATA5 SATA6
SATA3 SATA2 SATA1
7
4
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
1
JUSB3~JUSB5: 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 USB4 USB5 USB+
JUSB5
JUSB3
2
JUSB4
10
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
10 NC
1
9
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JAUDIOF1: 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.
JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
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
1
9
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-in Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.
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13
Pin
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_IN
3 Ground
Assignment
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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.
Assignment
Pin
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel Input
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JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
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1
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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JCOM1: Serial port Connector
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
2
10
10 NC
1
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JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1.
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at JUSB3/JUSB4/JUSB5.
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1.
JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB3/JUSB4/JUSB5.
1
JUSBV1
1
3
JUSBV2
13
3
Pin 1-2 close
1
3
Pin 2-3 close
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