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to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
TA790GXE 128M
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
IDE Cable X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 2 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 DCCFX-P2 Paddle Card 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 be different due to area or your motherboard version.
Floppy Connector x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives
IDE Connector x1 Each conne ctor support s 2 IDE device
SATA Connector x6 Each conne ctor supports 1 SATA devices
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function
CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio-in function
S/PDIF out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function
CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function)
System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply
CMOS clear Header x1 Restore CMOS data to factory default
USB Connector x3 Each connector supports 2 front panel USB ports
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
Power Connector (4pin) x2 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keyb oard x 1
PS/2 Mouse x1
HDMI port 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 cab le
Connect to USB devices
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 Keyboard 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 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 de vices such as flat panel LCDs or digital projectors. The DVI-D connector
allows digital signals transmission only.
D-Sub VGA Port
\
Transmit analog video signals to computer monitor or any other display panels equipped
with D -Sub VGA i nput.
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 L ine -In Li ne- In
Green Line-Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out
Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In
Orange Center/S ubwoo fe r
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 cannot 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 simultaneous ly.
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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
TA790GXE 128M
KBMS 1
HDMI1
VGA
DVI
USB1
RJ45USB1
AUDIO2
JUSBV1
LAN
Co de c
F_AUD IO1
Note: represents the 1■
CD_IN1
ATXPWR1
AUXPWR 1
SPDIF1
SYS_FAN1
PEX1_1
PEX1_2
PEX16_2
PEX16_1
PCI1
PCI2
FDD1
AMD
790GX
BAT1
st
pin.
JUSBV 2
Socket AM2+
Super I/O
F_USB3F_USB1F_USB2
CPU_FAN1
DIMMA1
DIMMB1
DIMMA2
DIMMB2
ATXPWR2
AMD
SB750
JCMOS1
PH1
PH2
PH3
PH4
SYS_FAN2
BIO S
IDE1
PANE L1
SATA5-6
SATA3-4
SATA1-2
LED_D1
LED_D2
SW_RST
SW_PWR
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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 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 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.
CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header
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SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers
SYS_FAN1
Pin
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
FAN RPM r ate
sense
4 Smart Fan
Control (By Fan)
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
Assignment
FAN RPM
rate sense
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SYS_FAN2
Note:
The CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1, and SYS_FAN2 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 Mem 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. 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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SATA1-2/SATA3-4/SATA5-6: 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.
SATA1-2SATA3-4SATA5-6
AUXPWR1: Auxiliary Power for Graphics
This connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards. Exclusive
power for the graphics card provides better graphics performance.
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Pin
Assignment
1 +12V
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 VCC
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ATXP WR2: ATX Power Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the AT X
power supply.
Connecting this connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
4
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Pin
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
Assignment
Note:
Before power on the s ystem, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2
connectors have been plugged-in.
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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. (Must be with DCCFX-P2 in PEX16_2)
- x8 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s
simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 8GB/s
totally. (Without DCCFX-P2 in PEX16_2 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 insert the Paddle Card
DCCFX-P2 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.
- Note: NVIDIA Dual Graphics is not supported
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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.
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
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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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.
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13
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation (Default).
Pin 2-3 Close:
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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
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+
F_U SB3 F _
USB2
F_
2910
1
USB1
6 USB+
7 Ground
8 Ground
9 Key
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.
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 Mic Left in
2 Ground
3 Mic Right in
4 GPIO
5 Right line in
6 Jack Sense
7 Front Sense
2
10
1
9
8 Key
9 Left line in
10 Jack Sense
Assignment
Pin
1 Left Channel Input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Right Channel Input
SPDIF1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
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14
13
Pin
Assignment
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
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On-Board LED Indicators
There are 6 LED indicators showing system status.
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.
PH1~PH4Phase Indicator
ON Phase Active
OFF Phase Disable
On-Board Buttons
There are 2 on-board buttons.
PH1
PH2
PH3
PH4
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LED_D2
LED_D1
SW_RST: Resetbutton.
SW_PWR: Power Switch button.
SW_PWR
SW_RST
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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 front panel (F_USB1~F_USB3).
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB1/ RJ45USB1.
JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at front panel (F_USB1~F_USB3).
JUSBV1
1
3
13
JUSBV2
Pin 1-2 close
Pin 2-3 close
1
3
1
3
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CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION
4.1 C
ROSSFIREXREQUIREMENTS
Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function.
A pair of graphics cards with Rade on HD3650/HD3850/HD3870/HD4850/
HD4870/HD4670/HD4650/HD4350/HD4550/HD4830 GPU.
The graphics card driver should support CrossFireX technology.
The power supply unit must provide at least the minimum power required by
the system, or the system will be unstable. A power supply above 500W is
recommended under CrossFireX mode.
Note: Dual-core (x2) Graphics card is not supported.
4.2 CROSSFIREXINSTALLATION
Step 1: Insert the two CrossFireX-Ready graphics cards into PEX16_1 (Master)
and PEX16_2 (Slave)
PEX16_2(Slave)
R ad eon H D36 50/ HD 385 0/
Pair of
Radeon HD 4850/HD4870/ HD 4670/HD 4650
R adeon HD 4350/H D4550 /HD 4830
HD3870
PEX16_1(Master)
Notice: Make sure both the graphics cards are seated into slots
completely.
Step 2: Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to Auxiliary Power Connector
(JAT XPWR1), this will ensure the stabilization of your system.
Step 3: Connect the CrossFireX Bridge with two graphics cards. Installation
completes.
NOTE
For more detail information of hardware/software installation and configuration
of CrossFireX function, please visit following web-sites:
RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for
many applicat ions.
RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.
RAID 1+0: RAID 1+0 combines the techniques used in R AID 0 and RAID 1.
RAID 5: RAID 5 provides fault tolerance and better utilization of disk capac ity.
5.3 HOW RAIDWORKS
RAID 0:
The controller “stripes” data across multiple drives in a RAID 0 array system. It breaks
up a large f ile into s maller blocks and performs disk re ad s and writes acro ss multip le
drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter,
which you set durin g 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 2, 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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Blo ck 3
Blo ck 5
Block 2
Blo ck 4
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RAID 1:
Every read and write is actua lly 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 solut ions, 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 si multaneously 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 3
Block 5
Block 1
Block 3
Block 5
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
Block 2
Block 4
Block 6
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RAID 5:
RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across three or more drives. It writes
data and parity blocks across all the drives in the array. Fault tolerance is maintained by
ensuring that the parity information for any given block of data is placed on a different
drive from those used to store the data itself.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Min imum 3.
Uses: RAID 5 is recommended for transaction processing and general
purpose service.
Benefits: An ideal combination of good performance, good fault tolerance,
and high capacity and storage efficiency.
Drawbacks: Individual block data transfer rate same as a single disk. Write
performance can be CPU intensive.
Fault Tolerance: Yes.
Disk 1
DATA 1
DATA 3
PA RI T Y
DATA 7
DATA 9
PA RI T Y
Disk 2
DATA 2
PA RI T Y
DATA 5
DATA 8
PA RI T Y
DATA 11
Disk 3
PA RI T Y
DATA 4
DATA 6
PA RI T Y
DATA 10
DATA 12
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CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE
6.1 T-S
ERIES BIOS
T-Series BIOS Features
Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.)
Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine)
BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file from USB Flash Drive or FDD
Self Recovery System (S.R.S)
Smart Fan Function
CMOS Reloading Program
!! WARNING !!
For better system performa nce, the BIOS firmware is being
continuously updated. The BIOS information described below in
this manual is for your reference only and the actual BIOS
information and settings on board may be different from this
manual. For further information of setting up the BIOS, please
refer to the BIOS Manual in the Setup CD.
A. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.)
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ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for both
Elite and Casual overclockers.
MainAdvanced
T-Series Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
OverClock Navigator [Normal]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine]
============ Manual OverClock System ============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> G.P.U Phase Control
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuation
> DRAM Timing Configuration
> Memory Configuration
Integrated Memory Test [Disabled]
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
PCIPnPBoot
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ChipsetT-Series
Exit
Options
Normal
Automate OverClock
Manual OverClock
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
+-
General Help
F1
Save and Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
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Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.)
MOS is designed for experienced overclock users.
It allows users to customize personal overclock settings.
MainAdvanced
T-Series Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may caus e syste m to mal func tion .
OverClock Navigator [Normal]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Aut o Over Cloc k Syst em [V6-T ech En gine ]
============ Manual OverClock System============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> G.P.U Phase Control
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuation
> D RAM Timi ng C onfi gurat ion
> M emor y Co nfig urat ion
Integrated Memory Test [Disabled]
PCIP nPBoo t
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Chip setT-Series
Options
Norm al
Auto mate Ove rClo ck
Manual OverClock
TA790GXE 128M
Exit
Opti ons
Normal
Automate OverClock
Man ual Ov erCl ock
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
+-
General Help
F1
Sav e and Ex it
F10
Exit
ESC
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↓
MainAdvancedPCIPnPBootChipsetT-Series
T-Series Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may caus e syste m to mal func tion .
OverClock Navigator [Manual OverClock]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Aut o Over Cloc k Syst em [V6-T ech En gine ]
============ Manual OverClock System ============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> G.P.U Phase Control
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuation
> D RAM Timi ng C onfi gurat ion
> M emor y Co nfig urat ion
Integrated Memory Test [Disabled]
vxx. xx (C)C opyr ight 1985- 200x , Amer ican Me gatr ends , Inc.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Exit
Opti ons
Normal
Automate OverClock
Man ual Ov erCl ock
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Option
F1
General Help
F10
Sav e and Ex it
Exit
ESC
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz)
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.
CPU Configuration
This item provides several fixed modes of CPU configuration.
G.P.U Phase Co ntrol
Enter this function for more power saving settings.
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CPU Tuning
Enter this function for more advanced CPU settings.
Clock Co ntrol
Enter this function for more clock settings.
Voltage Configuration
Enter this function for more advanced voltage settings.
DRAM Timing Co nfig uration
Enter this function for more advanced DRAM clock settings.
Memory Config uration
Enter this function for more advanced memory settings.
NOTE
Overclocking is not a necessary process for computers. Therefore,
we will not be responsible for any hardware damage which may be
caused by overclocking. We also will not guarantee any
overclocking performance.
Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.)
For beginners, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful feature to
improve the system performance, named A.O.S.
Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. provides 3 ideal overclock
configurations to improve system performance with a single step.
MainAdvanced
T-Series Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may caus e syste m to mal func tion .
OverClock Navigator [Normal]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Aut o Over Cloc k Syst em [V6-T ech En gine ]
============ Manual OverClock System============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> G.P.U Phase Control
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuation
> D RAM Timi ng C onfi gurat ion
> M emor y Co nfig urat ion
Integrated Memory Test [Disabled]
PCIP nPBoo t
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options
Norm al
Auto mate Ove rClo ck
Manual OverClock
Chip setT-Series
Opti ons
Normal
Automate OverClock
Man ual Ov erCl ock
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
+F1
General Help
F10
Sav e and Ex it
ESC
Exit
Exit
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V6 Tech Engine
This engine will make a good over-clock performance.
MainAdvancedPCIPnPBootChipsetT-Series
T-Series Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may caus e syste m to mal func tion .
OverClock Navigator [Automate OverClock]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Aut o Over Cloc k Syst em [V6-T ech En gine ]
============ Manual OverClock System ============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> G.P.U Phase Control
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuation
> D RAM Timi ng C onfi gurat ion
> M emor y Co nfig urat ion
Integrated Memory Test [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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Exit
Opti ons
V6-Tech Engine
V8-Tech Engine
V12-Tech Engine
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Option
F1
General Help
F10
Sav e and Ex it
Exit
ESC
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V8 Tech Engine
This engine will make a better over-clock performance.
MainAdvancedPCIPnPBootChipsetT-Series
T-Series Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may caus e syste m to mal func tion .
OverClock Navigator [Automate OverClock]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Aut o Over Cloc k Syst em [V8-T ech En gine ]
============ Manual OverClock System ============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> G.P.U Phase Control
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuation
> D RAM Timi ng C onfi gurat ion
> M emor y Co nfig urat ion
Integrated Memory Test [Disabled]
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V12 Tech Engine
This engine will make a best over-clock performance.
MainAdvancedPCIPnPBootChipsetT-Series
T-Series Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may caus e syste m to mal func tion .
OverClock Navigator [Automate OverClock]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Auto OverClock System [V12-Tech Engine]
============ Manual OverClock System ============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> G.P.U Phase Control
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuation
> D RAM Timi ng C onfi gurat ion
> M emor y Co nfig urat ion
Integrated Memory Test [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Exit
Opti ons
V6-Tech Engine
V8-Tech Engine
V12-Tech Engine
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Option
F1
General Help
F10
Sav e and Ex it
Exit
ESC
Exit
Opti ons
V6-Tech Engine
V8-Tech Engine
V12-Tech Engine
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Option
F1
General Help
F10
Sav e and Ex it
Exit
ESC
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Notices:
Not all types of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the difference will be based on the
selected CPU model.
B. 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.
MainAdvancedPCIPnPBootChipsetT-Series
T-Series Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may caus e syste m to mal func tion .
OverClock Navigator [Normal]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Aut o Over Cloc k Syst em [V6-T ech En gine ]
============ Manual OverClock System ============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> G.P.U Phase Control
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuation
> D RAM Timi ng C onfi gurat ion
> M emor y Co nfig urat ion
Integrated Memory Test [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Exit
Opti ons
Enabled
Disabled
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Option
F1
General Help
F10
Sav e and Ex it
Exit
ESC
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MainAdvancedPCIPnPBootChipsetT-Series
T-Series Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may caus e syste m to mal func tion .
OverClock Navigator [Normal]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Aut o Over Cloc k Syst em [V6-T ech En gine ]
============ Manual OverClock System ============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> G.P.U Phase Control
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuation
> D RAM Timi ng C onfi gurat ion
> M emor y Co nfig urat ion
Integrated Memory Test [Enabled]
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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.
Exit
Opti ons
Enabled
Disabled
Select Screen
Select Item
+-
Change Option
F1
General Help
F10
Sav e and Ex it
Exit
ESC
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C. BIO-Flasher
BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you an easy and simple way to
update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk.
The BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. To enter the utility, press <F12> during the Power-On Self Tests (POST) procedure while booting up.
Updating BIOS with BIO-Flasher
1. Go to the website to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
2. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk.
3. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the
USB port or the floppy disk drive.
4. Power on or reset the computer and then
press <F12> during the POST process.
A select dialog as the picture on the right
appears.
Select the device contains the BIOS file and
press <Enter> to enter the utility.
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5. T he utility will show the BIOS
files and their respective
information. Select the proper
BIOS file and press <Enter>
then <Y> to perform the BIOS
update process.
6. After the update process, the utility will ask you to reboot the system.
Press <Y> to proceed. BIOS update completes.
z This utility only allows storage device with FAT32/16 format and single
parti tion.
z Shutting down or resetting the system while updating the B IOS will lead to
system boot failure.
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D. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.)
This function can’t be seen under BIOS setup; and is always on whenever 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. Smart Fan Function
Smart Fan Function is under “Smart Fan Configuration” in “Advanced Menu”.
This is a brilliant feature to control CPU/System Temperature vs. Fan speed.
When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is controlled automatically by
CPU/System temperature.
This function will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the
system temperature at a safe level.
MainAdvanced
Advanced Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
> CPU Configuration
> SuperIO Configuration
> Smart Fan Configuration
> Hardware Health Configuration
> Power Configuration
> USB Configuration
PCIPnPBoot
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ChipsetT-Series
Exit
Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
Enter
General Help
F1
Save and Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
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Advanced
Smart Fan Configuration
CPU Smart Fan [Disabled]
Smart Fan Calibration
Control Mode
Fan Ctrl OFF( C)
Fan Ctrl On( C)
Fan Ctrl Start value
Fan Ctrl Sensitive
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When you choice [Auto]
,[3Pin] or [4Pin],
please run the
calibration to define
the Fan parameters for
Smart Fan control
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
+-
General Help
F1
Save and Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
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Smart Fan Calibration
Choose this item and then the BIOS will automatically test and detect the
CPU/System fan functions and show CPU/System fan speed.
Control Mode
This item provides several operation modes of the fan.
Fan Ctrl OFF(℃)
If the CPU/System temperature is lower than the set value, the CPU/
System fan will turn off. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl On(℃)
The CPU/System fan starts to work when CPU/System temperature
arrives to this set value. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl Start Value
When CPU/System temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU/System
fan will work under Smart Fan Function mode. The range is from 0~127,
with an interval of 1.
Fan Ctrl Sensitive
Increasing the value of slope PWM will raise the speed of CPU/System fan.
The range is from 1~127, with an interval of 1.
F. CMOS Reloading Program
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 10 sets of record addresses in total, and users are able to name the
CMOS data according to personal preference.
MainAdvanced
Exit Options
Save Changes and Exit
Discard Changes and Exit
Discard Changes
Load Optimal Defaults
CMOS Backup Function
PCIPnPBoot
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
CMOS Backup Func
CMOS Data Reload
CMOS Data
ChipsetT-Series
Save
Exit
Security Settings
> Security
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Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
Enter
General Help
F1
Save and Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
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6.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE
Installing T-Series Software
1. Insert the Setup CD to the optical drive. The drivers installation program
would appear if the Auto-run function has been enabled.
2. Select Software Installation, and then click on the respective software
title.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Launching T-Series Software
After the installation process, you will see the software icon “T-Utility
OverClock III” / “HW Monitor” / “eHOT Line” / “Tseries BIOS Update” appears
on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch T-Series utility.
OverClock 3
OverClock 3 is equipped with friendly interface and solid over-clock features, and it
will help you easily do over-clocking under windows environment.
Double-click the desktop icon, OverClock 3 will be launched; the first window
you will see is Main Panel. In this panel you will see current CPU Speed and
CPU/Memory/PCI-E/PCI Clock.
Open
Over Clock
Panel
Ope n a s ave d set ti ng/
Save curr ent settings
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Open
Ab out Pane
Open
Open
Over Voltage
Over Voltage
Panel
Panel
ON/OFF
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Over Clock Panel
Restore Default Settings
AUTO Over-Clock
Test & Apply Manual Settings
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V3/V6/ V9 E ngi ne
Real-time Over-clock
Manual Adj ust CPU Clock
AUTO
User can click t his button and the utility will set the best and stable
performance a nd frequency automatically. A warning dialog as below will
show up to notify you that the system may become unstable, click on “OK”
to continue.
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Then the utility will execute a series of testing until system fail. Then
system will do fail-safe reboot by using Watchdog function. After reboot,
launch the utility again and the utility will load the previously verified best
and stable frequency.
V3 / V6 / V9
Provide user the ability to do real-time over-clock adjustment. For
beginners in over-clock field, this is a powerful feature to increase system
performance.
V3 Engine
This engine will make a good over-clock performance.
V6 Engine
This engine will make a better over-clock performance.
V9 Engine
This engine will make a best over-clock performance.
TEST
You can also manually adjust CPU clock by pressing +/- button or moving
the level bar. After manually adjust the CPU clock, you should click
TEST button and the utility will proceed a testing for current frequency. If
the testing is ok, then the current frequency will be saved into system
registry. If the testing fails, system will do a fail-safe rebooting. After reboot,
the utility will restore to the hardware default setting.
Warning
Manually over-clock is potentially dangerous, especially when the over-clocking
percentage is over 110 %. We strongly recommend you test every speed you
over-clock by click the TEST button. Or, you can just click AUTO over-clock
button and let the Utility automatically get the best result for you.
RESET
Click t his button and the utility will restore all values to the hardware
default setting.
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Over Voltage Panel
Manual Adjust
CPU/Memo ry/Chipset/FSB Voltage
CPU Voltage
This function allows user to adjust CPU voltage. Click on “+” to increase
or “-“ to decrease the CPU voltage.
Memory Voltage
This function allows user to adjust Memory voltage. Click on “+” to
increase or “-“ to decrease the Memory voltage.
Chip Voltage
This function allows user to adjust Chipset voltage. Click on “+” to
increase or “-“ to decrease the Chipset voltage.
FSB Voltage
This function allows user to adjust FSB voltage. Click on “+” to increase
or “-“ to decrease the FSB voltage.
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About Panel
In this panel, you can get model
name and other system information
that may related to over-clocking.
You can also get the version number
of this software.
Note
Because the Over Clock and Over
Voltage features are controlled by
several separate chipset, the utility
divides these features to separate
panels. If one chipset is not on
board, the correlative button in Main
panel will be disabled, but it will not
interfere with other panels’ functions.
This property can make the utility
more robust.
Hardware Monitor
HW Monitor is a monitor utility that helps you to maintain the health of the PC.
It provides real-time information of CPU/GPU/System temperature, fan speed,
and voltage.
Thi s area sh ows vol tag e info rmat ion
Vol ta ge PanelFan Pa nel
Thi s area sh ows CPU in for matio n
Thi s area s hows CPU/ Syst em temp erat ure
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Tu rn t o Fa n Pa nel
Thi s area sh ows CPU/ Syst em fan spee d
Turn to Voltage Panel
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e
eHot-Line (Optional)
eHot-Line is a convenient utility that helps you to contact with our
Tech-Support system. This utility will collect the system information which is
useful for analyzing the problem you may have encountered, and then send
these information to our tech-support department to help you fix the problem.
Before you use this uti lity, please set Outlook E xpress as your default e-mail clie nt application program.
rep resents import ant
*
information that you
must provi de. Withou t
this informat ion, you may
not be able to send ou t
the mail.
This block will show
the infor mation which
would be collected in
the mail.
Send the mail ou t.
Describe co ndition
*
of your syst em.
Save these information to a .txt fil
Exit this dialog.
Select your area or
*
the area clos e to yo u.
Provid e the e-mail
addres s that you woul d
like to se nd t he copy to.
Provide t he name of
*
the memory module
manufactu rer.
Provid e the name of
the power supply
manufac turer and the
model no .
After filling up this information, click “Send”
to send the mail out. A warning dialog would
appear asking for your confirmation; click
“Send” to confirm or “Do Not Send” to cancel.
If you want to save this information to a .txt file, click “Save As…” and then you
will see a saving dialog appears asking you to enter file name.
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Enter the file name and then click
“Save”. Your system information
will be saved to a .txt file.
We will not share customer’s data with any other third parties,
so please feel free to provide your system information while using
eHot-Line service.
Open the saved .txt file, you will see
your system information including
motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/
device/OS information. This
information is also concluded in the
sent mail.
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If you are not using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client
application, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file
and send the file to our tech support with other e-mail application.
Go to the following web
http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting
our contact information.
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BIOS Update
BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your
motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
AWARD BIOSAMI BIOS
Clear CMOS function
(Only for AWARD BIOS)
Show current BIOS information
Save current BIOS
to a .bin f ile
Update BIOS
with a BIOS file
Online Update function
(Only for AMI BIOS)
<Backup BIOS>
Once click on this button, the saving
dialog will show. Choose the
position to save file a nd enter file
name. (We recommend that the file
name should be English/number
and no longer than 7 characters.)
Then click Save.
After the saving process, finish
dialog will show. Click on OK to
complete the BIOS Backup
procedure.
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<Update BIOS>
Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from the website.
For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure
should be run with Clear CMOS function, so
please check on Clear CMOS first.
Then click Update BIOS button, a
dialog will show for asking you backup
current BIOS. Click Yes for BIOS
backup and refer to the Backup BIOS
procedure; or click No to skip this
procedure.
After the BIOS Backup procedure, the
open dialog will show for requesting the
BIOS file which is going to be updated.
Please choose the proper BIOS file for
updating, then click on Open.
The utility will update BIOS with the
proper BIOS file, and this process may
take minutes. Please do not open any
other applications during this process.
After the BIOS Update process, click on
OK to restart the system.
While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press <Delete>
key to enter BIOS setup.
In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is completed.
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<Online Update> (for AMI BIOS only)
Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; make sure
that the computer is connected to the internet before using this function.
After clicking on the Online Update
button, the utility will search for the
latest BIOS from internet. If there is
a new BIOS version, the utility will
ask you to download it. Click Yes to
proceed.
If there is no other newer BIOS
version, the utility will also tell you that
your BIOS has been the latest version.
Download completes; the utility will
ask you to program (update) the
BIOS. Click Yes to proceed.
The programming procedure may take minutes, please do not make any operation during the programming process.
After the updating process, the utility will
ask you to reboot the system. Click OK
to reboot.
While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press
key to enter BIOS setup.
In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to exit BIOS setup. Online Update is completed.
<Delete>
All the information and content above about the T-Series software are subject to be
changed without notice. For better performance, the software is being continuously
updated. The information and pictures described above are for your reference only.
The actual information and settings on board may be slightly different from this manual.
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CHAPTER 7: USEFUL HELP
7.1 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, please use file browser to
locate and execute the file SETUP.EXE under your optical 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 so ftware from
http://www.adobe.com/produ cts/acrobat/readstep2.html
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7.2 EXTRA INFORMATION
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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7.3 AMIBIOSBEEP CODE
Boot Block Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:)
2
3 Insert next diskette if multiple diskettes are used for recovery
4 Flash Programming successful
5 File read error
7 No Flash EPROM detected
10 Flash Erase error
11 Flash Program error
12 “AMIBOOT.ROM” file size error
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POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Description
1 Memory refresh timer error
3 Base memory read/write test error
6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed
7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error)
8 Display memory error (system video adapter)
“AMIBOOT.ROM” file not found in root directory of diskette in
A:
BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match
image present in flash device)
Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes
Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action
1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules.
Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system.
Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the
motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the possibility of
interference by a malfunctioning add-in card. Remove all
expansion cards except the video adapter.
6, 7
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z If beep codes are generated when all other expansion
cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer’s
technical support.
z If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion
cards are absent, one of the add-in cards is causing the
malfunction. Insert the cards back into the system one at a
time until the problem happens again. This will reveal the
malfunctioning card.
If the system video adapter is an add-in card, replace or
reseat the
video adapter. If the video adapter is an integrated part of the
system board, the board may be faulty.
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7.4 TROUBLESHOOTING
Probable Solution
1. There is no power in the system.
Power LED does not shine; the
fan of the power supply does not
work
2. Indicator light on keyboard does
not shine.
System is inoperative. Keyboard lights
are on, power indicator lights are lit,
and hard drives are running.
System does not boot from a hard disk
drive, but can be booted from optical
drive.
System only boots from an optical
drive. Hard disks can be read,
applications can be used, but system
fails to boot from a hard disk.
Screen message shows “Invalid
Configuration” or “CMOS Failure.”
System cannot boot after user installs a
second hard drive.
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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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APPENDIX: SPEC IN OTHER LANGUAGES
G
ERMAN
Sp ezif ika tio nen
CPU
FSB
Chipsatz
Super E/A
Arbeitsspeich
er
Sockel AM2+ / AM3
AMD Athlon 64 / Ath lon 64 FX / Althlon 64
X2 / Sempron / Phenom / Pheno m II
Prozessoren
Unterstützt HyperTransport 3.0 mit einer
Bandbreite von bis zu 5.2 GT/s
AMD 790GX
AMD SB750
ITE 8718
Biet et die häufig v erwendeten a lten Super
E/A-Funktionen.
Low Pin Count-Schnittstelle
DDR2 DIMM-Steckplätze x 4
Max. 16GB Arbeitsspeicher
Jeder DIMM unterstützt 256MB/512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2.
Die AMD 64-Architektur unterstützt eine 32-Bit- und