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to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
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cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee
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dalle direttive
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quando ad esso applicabili
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We declare this product is complying
with the laws in force and meeting all
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
TA880GU3+
1.1 B
EFORE YOU START
Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the
motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:
Prepare a dry and stable working environment with
sufficient lighting.
Always disconnect the computer from power outlet
before operation.
Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static
bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely
grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to
remove the static charge.
Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the
rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board
on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.
Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the
case after installation. Loose parts will cause short
circuits which may damage the equipment.
Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat
source, humid air and water.
The operating temperatures of the computer should be
0 to 45 degrees Celsius.
1.2PACKAGE CHECKLIST
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 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.
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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES
Socket AM3
CPU
FSB
Chipset
Super I/O
Main
Memory
Graphics
SATA III
LAN
Sound
Slots
On Board
Connectors
AMD Sempron / Phenom II / Athlon II
processors
Support HyperTransport 3.0
Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth
AMD 880G
AMD SB850
ITE 8728
Prov ides the most commonly us ed leg acy
Super I/O functionality.
Low Pin Count Interface
DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4
Max Memory Capacity 16GB
Each DIMM supports 512MB/
1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3
AMD 880G (Radeon HD4250)
Integrated Serial ATA Controller
Realtek RTL8111E
ALC892
PCI Slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards
PCI Express Gen2 x16 S lot x1 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion card
SATA Connector x6 Each conne ctor s upports 1 SATA device
Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilit ies
Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio 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
SPEC
AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
computing
Supports Hyper Transport 3.0
En v ironm ent C ontro l in it iat ives,
H/W Mon ito r
Fan Sp eed Contro ller
ITE's "S mart Guardian " function
Dual Channel Mode DDR3 me mo ry modu le
Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333
Supports DDR3 1600 (OC)
Max Shared V ideo Me mory is 5 12 MB
DVI/HD MI/UVD2 /HD C P s upport
Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s.
SATA Vers ion 3.0 spe cif ic at io n co mpliant .
RAID 0,1,5,10 support
10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negot iation
Half / Full duplex capability
5.1channels audio out
Supports HD Audio
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Back Panel
I/O
Board Size
OS Support
TA880GU3+
SPEC
USB Connector x3 Each conne ctor s upports 2 front panel USB ports
Printer Port Connector x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port
Serial Port Connector x1 Connects to RS-232 Port
Consumer IR Connector x1 Supports infrared funct ion
Power Connector (24pin) x1 Connects to Power supp ly
Power Connector (4pin) x1 Connects to Power supply
PS/2 Keybo ard / Mous e x1
HDMI Port x1
VGA Port x1
DVI-D Port x1
LAN Port x1
USB 2.0 Port x2
USB 3.0 Port x2
Audio Jack x3
233 mm (W) x 244 mm (L) uATX
Windows XP / Vista / 7
Connects to PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse
Connects to HDMI cable
Connect to D-SUB monitor
Connect to DVI monitor
Connect to RJ- 45 ethernet cab le
Connect to USB 2.0 devices
Connect to USB3.0 devices (by Asmedia ASM1042)
and USB2.0/USB1.X devices (by SB850)
Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Biostar reserves the r ight to add or remove support
for any OS With or without notice.
1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS
PS/2
Keyboa rd / Mouse
USB2.0X2
HDMIVGADVI-D
NOTE: The HDMI and DVI-D ports both can provide digital video signals out-put function, but
these two interfaces cannot work at the same time. The chipset uses the same channel
to control HDMI and DVI-D, so these ports ca nnot transmit video signal to different display
panels simultaneously.
NOTE: USB3.0 ports are backward compatible with USB2.0/USB1.X devices. USB3.0 is
controlled by Asmedia ASM1042, but, USB2.0/USB1.X is controlled by SB850.
LAN
USB3.0X2
Line In/
Surrou nd
Line Out
Mic In 1/
Bass/ Center
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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT
PH1_D 1
PH2_D 2
JUS BV1
PH3_D 3
USB_KBMS1
NB_P 1_D1
HD MI1
AT XP W R 2
DVI1
CPU_FAN1
Socket AM 3
DDR3_A1
DDR3_A2
DB2DR3_
DDR3_B1
VGA1
RJ4 5USB1
AUD IO1
LAN
Super
I/O
Codec
F_AU DI O1
Note: represents the 1■
JSP DIFOUT 1
CIR1
PEX16_1
PCI1
PCI2
SYS_FAN1
AMD
880G
J_COM1J_PRINT1
st
JUSB V2
pin.
BAT1
F_USB1
F_USB2
F_USB3
SB850
SYS_FAN2
AMD
PANE L1
JCMOS1
SATA3
SATA2
SATA 1
AT XP W R 1
SW_ PWR1
SW_RST1
BIOS
LED_D2
LED_D1
SATA6
SATA5
SATA4
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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION
TA880GU3+
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 the CPU_FAN1. This completes the
installation.
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2.2 FANHEADERS
1
4
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
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
4 Smart Fan
SYS_FAN1: NorthBridge Fan Header
SYS_FAN2: System Fan Header
Pin Assignment
1 Ground
2 +12V
3
SYS_FAN1
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Assignment
FAN RPM r ate
sense
Control (By Fan)
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. DDR3 Modules
DDR 3 _A1
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.
DDR 3 _A2
DDR 3 _B1
DB2DR 3 _
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
TA880GU3+
DIMM Socket
Location
DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3_B2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
DDR3 Module
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 X O X
Enabled X O X 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)
DDR3_A1
Total Me m ory
Size
Max is 16GB.
DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2
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2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS
SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors
The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface,
it satisfies the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.
ATXP W R2: AT X P ower Source Connector
Connecting this connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.
S ATA3 S ATA 6
S ATA2 S ATA 5
S ATA1 S ATA 4
147
41
Pin
1 Ground
2 TX+
3 TX4 Ground
5 RX6 RX+
7 Ground
Assignment
10
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Pin Assignment
1 +12V
2 +12V
3 Ground
4 Ground
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ATXP W R1: AT X P ower Source Connector
This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX
power supply.
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.
PEX16_1
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PCI2
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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP
TA880GU3+
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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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 L ED
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
Pin 1-2 Close:
Normal Operation
(default).
1
3
Pin 2-3 Close:
Clear CMOS data.
1
3
CIR1: Consumer IR Connector
This header is for infrared remote control and communication.
14
125
Pin Assignment
1 IrDA serial input
2 Ground
3 Ground
4 Key
5 IrDA serial output
6 IR Power
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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.
JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector
This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.
TA880GU3+
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
1
9 Left line in
10
10 Jack Sense
9
Pin
1 +5V
2 SPDIF_OUT
3 Ground
Assignment
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J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector
This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.
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
J_COM1: Serial port Connector
The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.
2
1
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
2
1
10
9
8 Clear to send
9 Ring indicator
10 NC
26
25
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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_USB1 F_
F_
USB3
USB2
910
12
JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports
Pin 1-2 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB_KBMS1/RJ45USB1.
JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.
Pin 2-3 Close:
JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB_KBMS1/RJ45USB1.
JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.
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.
NB_PH_D1
PH1_D1 ~ PH3_D3
ON Phase Active
OFF Phase Disable
On-Board Buttons
There are 2 on-board buttons.
Phase Indicator
NB_PH_D1
PH1_D1
PH2_D2
PH3_D3
LED_D2
LED_D1
18
SW_PWR1
SW_RST 1
SW_RST1: Resetbutton.
SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.
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CHAPTER 4: HYBRID CROSSFIREX FUNCTION
4.1 H
YBRID CROSSFIREXREQUIREMENTS
1. A graphics card supporting Hybrid CrossFire X technology.
2. The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology.
3. Operating System: Windows Vista and Windows 7.
4. Memory Capacity: Minimum 1GB.
5. On-board graphics card RAM: 256MB
6. 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 450W is
recommended under Hybrid CrossFireX mode.
NOTE
Please visit AMD AT I website for the latest graphics card support list
4.2 HYBRID CROSSFIREXINSTALLATION
Step 1: Insert the Hybrid CrossFireX-Ready graphics card into PEX16_1.
Rade on G PU
PEX16_1
Notice: Please make sure the graphics card is seated into slot
completely.
Step 2: Configure the BIOS setting, and set Surround View from “Auto” to
“Enabled”.
Step 3: Choose “Hybrid CrossFireX” function through configuration program of
the graphics card. Installation completes.
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CHAPTER 5: RAID FUNCTIONS
5.1 O
Supports Windows Vista and Windows 7.
PERATING SYSTEM
5.2 RAID ARRAYS
RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays:
RAID 0: RAID 0 defines a disk striping scheme that improves disk read and write times for
many applications.
RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for mirroring data.
RAID 10: RAID 10 combines the techniques used in RAID 0 and RAID 1.
RAID 5: RAID 5 provides fault to lerance and better utilizat ion of disk capacity.
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 smal ler b locks and perf orm s disk rea ds and w rite s acr oss multip le
drives in parallel. The size of each block is determined by the stripe size parameter,
which you set during the creation of the RAID set based on the system environment. This
technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 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
Blo ck 6
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RAID 1:
Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in a RAID 1
array system. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can reside on the same disk or on a
second redundant drive in the array. RAID 1 provides a hot-standby copy of data if the
active volume or drive is corrupted or becomes unavailable because of a hardware failure.
RAID techniques can be applied for high-availability solutions, or as a form of automatic
backup that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliab le
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: Ye s .
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
Block 1
Block 2
Block 3
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RAID 10:
RAID 1 drives can be stripped using RAID 0 techniques. Resulting in a RAID 10
solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance.
Features and Benefits
Drives: Minimum 4, and maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform.
Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for
automatic redundancy. May be simultaneously used with other RAID levels
in an array, and allows for spare disks.
Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for data redundancy,
the same as RAID level 1.
Fault Tolerance: Ye s .
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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: Mi ni mu m 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
TA880GU3+
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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Y
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 performance, 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.)
ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for both
Elite and Casual overclockers.
MainAdvanced
T-Series Sett ings
Notice: Pleas e Clear C MOS i f system no d ispla y
after overcloc king.
BIO-unlo cKING [Disabled]
OverCloc k Nav igator [Normal]
======== === A utomate O verCl ock System == ===== ====
Auto Ove rCloc k System [V6-Tech En gine]
======== ==== Manual Ov erClo ck System === ===== ====
CPU/HT R efere nce Clock (MHz ) [200]
CPU Conf igura tion [Auto]
> CPU Tu ning
> Clock Contr ol
> Voltag e Con figuratio n
> DRAM T iming Configur ation
> Memory Conf iguration
> G.P.U Phase Control
Integrat ed Me mory Test [Disabled]
vxx.xx (C)C opyright 1985 -200x, America n Me gatrends, Inc.
PCIPnPBoot
BIOS S ETUP UTILIT
ChipsetT-Series
+F1
F10
ESC
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Exit
Select Sc reen
Select It em
Change Op tion
General H elp
Save and Exit
Exit
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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.
MainAdva nce d
T-Se rie s Setti ngs
Noti ce: Please Cl ear CMOS if s ystem no display
after ove rclocking .
BIO- unl ocKING [ Disabl ed]
Over Clo ck Navi gat or [ Normal ]
==== === ==== Au tom ate OverC lock Syste m = ========= =
Auto Ov erClock Sy stem [V6-Tech Engine]
==== === ===== Manu al Ove rClock System=========== =
CPU/ HT Refe rence Clo ck (MHz) [200]
CPU Con figurat ion [Auto]
> CP U T uning
> Cl ock Contro l
> Vo lta ge Conf igu ration
> DRAM Timi ng Con figura tio n
> Me mor y Confi gur ation
> G. P.U Phase Con trol
Inte gra ted Mem ory Test [ Disabl ed]
vxx.xx (C) Copyri ght 1985-200x , A merica n M egatrends, In c.
MainAdva nce d
T-Se rie s Setti ngs
Noti ce:
Please Cl ear CMO S i f system no display
after ove rclocking .
BIO- unl ocKING [ Disabl ed]
Over Clo ck Navi gat or [ Manual Ov erClock]
==== === ==== Au tom ate OverC lock Syste m = ========= =
Auto Ov erClock Sy stem [ V6-Tec h E ngine]
==== === ===== Manu al Ove rClock System ===== ====== =
CPU/ HT Refe rence Clo ck (MH z) [200]
CPU Con figurat ion [ Auto]
> CP U T uning
> Cl ock Contro l
> Vo lta ge Conf igu ration
> DRAM Timi ng Con figura tio n
> Me mor y Confi gur ation
> G. P.U Phase Con trol
Inte gra ted Mem ory Test [ Disabl ed]
vxx.xx (C) Copyri ght 1985-200x , A merica n M egatrends, In c.
PCIPn PB oot
PCIPn PB oot
BIO-unlocKING
This item allows you to activate BIO-unlocKING function.
CPU/HT Re ference 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.
CPU Tuning
Enter this function for more advanced CPU settings.
Clock Co nt rol
Enter this function for more clock settings.
BIOS S ETU P UTIL ITY
Chip setT- Ser ies
O pti ons
Normal
Automa te Ove rClock
Manual Ov erCloc k
↓
BIOS S ETU P UTIL ITY
Chip setT- Ser ies
Opt ions
Normal
Automat e O verClo ck
Manual Ove rCl ock
+F1
F10
ESC
Opt ions
Normal
Automat e O verClo ck
Manual Ove rCl ock
+F1
F10
ESC
TA880GU3+
Exit
Sele ct Scr een
Sele ct Ite m
Chan ge Opt ion
Gene ral Help
Save an d Exit
Exit
Exit
Sele ct Scr een
Sele ct Ite m
Chan ge Opt ion
Gene ral Help
Save an d Exit
Exit
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Voltage Configuration
Enter this function for more advanced voltage settings.
DRAM Timing Config uratio n
Enter this function for more advanced DRAM clock settings.
Memory Config urat ion
Enter this function for more advanced memory settings.
NOTE
Overclock is an optional process, but not a “must-do” process; it is
not recommended for inexperienced users. Therefore, we will not
be responsible for any hardware damage which may be caused by
overclocking. We also would not guarantee any overclocking
erformance.
Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.)
For beginners in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and
powerful feature to increase the system performance, named A.O.S.
Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. provides 3 ideal overclock
configurations that are able to raise the system performance in a single
step.
MainAdvancedPCIPnPBootChipsetT-Series
T-Series Settings
Notice: Please Clear CMOS if system no display
after overclocking.
BIO-unlocKING [Disabled]
OverClock Navigator [Normal]
=========== Automate OverClock System ===========
Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine]
============ Manual OverClock System ============
CPU/HT Reference Clock (MHz) [200]
CPU Configuration [Auto]
> CPU Tuning
> Clock Control
> Voltage Configuration
> DRAM Timing Configuration
> Memory Configuration
> G.P.U Phase Control
Integrated Memory Test [Disabled]
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Options
Normal
Automate OverClock
Manual OverClock
Options
Normal
Automate OverClock
Manual OverClock
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Select Item
Change Option
+-
General Help
F1
Save and Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
Exit
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V6 Tech Engine
This engine will make a good over-clock performance.
MainAdva nce d
T-Se rie s Setti ngs
Noti ce: Please Cl ear CMOS if s ystem no displa y
after ove rclocking .
BIO- unl ocKING [ Disabl ed]
Over Clo ck Navi gat or [ Automa te OverCl ock ]
==== === ==== Au tom ate OverC lock Syste m = ====== === =
Auto Ov erClock Sy stem [ V6-Tec h E ngine]
==== === ===== Manu al Ove rClock System ===== ====== =
CPU/ HT Refe rence Clo ck (MH z) [200]
CPU Con figurat ion [ Auto]
> CP U T uning
> Cl ock Contro l
> Vo lta ge Conf igu ration
> DRAM Timi ng Con figura tio n
> Me mor y Confi gur ation
> G. P.U Phase Con trol
Inte gra ted Mem ory Test [ Disabl ed]
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V8 Tech Engine
This engine will make a better over-clock performance.
MainAdva nce d
T-Ser ies Setti ngs
Notic e: Please Cl ear CMOS i f s ystem no display
after ove rclocking.
BIO-u nlo cKING [ Disabl ed]
OverC loc k Navi gat or [ Automa te OverClo ck]
===== === === Au tom ate OverCl ock Syste m = ======= ===
Auto Ove rClock Sy stem [ V8-Tec h E ngine]
===== === ==== Manu al Over Clock System ====== ======
CPU/H T R eferen ce Clock (MHz ) [ 200]
CPU C onf igurat ion [ Auto]
> CPU Tunin g
> Clock Con tro l
> Voltag e Conf igurat ion
> DRAM Timi ng Con figurat ion
> Memory Confi gurati on
> G.P.U Pha se Con trol
Integ rat ed Mem ory Test [ Disabl ed]
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V12 Tech Engine
This engine will make a best over-clock performance.
MainAdva nce d
T-Se rie s Setti ngs
Noti ce: Please Cl ear CMOS if s ystem no displa y
after ove rclocking .
BIO- unl ocKING [ Disabl ed]
Over Clo ck Navi gat or [ Automa te OverCl ock ]
==== === ==== Au tom ate OverC lock Syste m = ====== === =
Auto Ov erClock Sy stem [ V12-Te ch Engine ]
==== === ===== Manu al Ove rClock System ===== ====== =
CPU/ HT Refe rence Clo ck (MH z) [200]
CPU Con figurat ion [ Auto]
> CP U T uning
> Cl ock Contro l
> Vo lta ge Conf igu ration
> DRAM Timi ng Con figura tio n
> Me mor y Confi gur ation
> G. P.U Phase Con trol
Inte gra ted Mem ory Test [ Disabl ed]
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Exit
Opt ions
V6-Tech En gine
V8-Tech En gine
V12-Tec h E ngine
Sele ct Scr een
Sele ct Ite m
Chan ge Opt ion
+-
Gene ral Help
F1
Save an d Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
Exit
Opt ions
V6-Tech En gine
V8-Tech En gine
V12-Tec h E ngine
Sele ct Scr een
Sele ct Ite m
Chan ge Opt ion
+F1
Gene ral Help
Save an d Exit
F10
Exit
ESC
Exit
Opt ions
V6-Tech En gine
V8-Tech En gine
V12-Tec h E ngine
Sele ct Scr een
Sele ct Ite m
Chan ge Opt ion
+-
Gene ral Help
F1
Save an d Exit
F10
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.
MainAdva nce d
T-Se rie s Setti ngs
Noti ce: Please Cl ear CMOS if s ystem no displa y
after ove rclocking .
BIO- unl ocKING [ Disabl ed]
Over Clo ck Navi gat or [ Normal ]
==== === ==== Au tom ate OverC lock Syste m = ====== === =
Auto Ov erClock Sy stem [ V6-Tec h E ngine]
==== === ===== Manu al Ove rClock System ===== ====== =
CPU/ HT Refe rence Clo ck (MH z) [200]
CPU Con figurat ion [ Auto]
> CP U T uning
> Cl ock Contro l
> Vo lta ge Conf igu ration
> DRAM Timi ng Con figura tio n
> Me mor y Confi gur ation
> G. P.U Phase Con trol
Inte gra ted Mem ory Test [ Disabl ed]
MainAdva nce d
T-Se rie s Setti ngs
Noti ce: Please Cl ear CMOS if s ystem no displa y
after ove rclocking .
BIO- unl ocKING [ Disabl ed]
Over Clo ck Navi gat or [ Normal ]
==== === ==== Au tom ate OverC lock Syste m = ====== === =
Auto Ov erClock Sy stem [ V6-Tec h E ngine]
==== === ===== Manu al Ove rClock System ===== ====== =
CPU/ HT Refe rence Clo ck (MH z) [200]
CPU Con figurat ion [ Auto]
> CP U T uning
> Cl ock Contro l
> Vo lta ge Conf igu ration
> DRAM Timi ng Con figura tio n
> Me mor y Confi gur ation
> G. P.U Phase Con trol
Inte gra ted Mem ory Test [ Enable d]
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Step 2
Save and Exit from CMOS setup and reboot the system to activate this test.
Run this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to ensure the memory stability.
Step 3
When the process is done, change the setting back from “Enable” to “Disable”
to complete the test.
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BIOS S ETU P UTIL ITY
Chip setT- Ser ies
Exit
Opt ions
Enabled
Disable d
Sele ct Scr een
Sele ct Ite m
+-
Chan ge Opt ion
F1
Gene ral Help
F10
Save an d Exit
ESC
Exit
Exit
Opt ions
Enabled
Disable d
Sele ct Scr een
Sele ct Ite m
Chan ge Opt ion
+-
Gene ral Help
F1
Save an d Exit
F10
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
4. Power on or reset the computer and then
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USB port or the floppy disk drive.
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.
5. The 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 BIOS 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
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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
o
o
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BIOS SETUP UTILITY
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
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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
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CMOS Backup Func
CMOS Data Reload
CMOS Data
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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 is completed, you will see the software icon
showing on the desktop. Double-click the icon to launch it.
TOverclocker
TOverclocker presents a simple Windows-based system performance
enhancement and manageability utility. It features several powerful and easy
to use tools such as Overclocking for enhancing system performance, also for
special enhancement on CPU and Memory. Smart-Fan management and PC
health are for monitoring system status.This utility also allows you to make
overclocking profiles saving unlimitedly, and pre-set OC modes are for easy
OC. (The illustration below is for reference only)
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The CPU tab provides information on the CPU and motherboard.
The Memory tab provides information on the memory module(s).
You can select memory module on a specific slot to see its information.
The OC Tweaker tab allows you to change system clock settings and voltages
settings. It also provides six pre-set modes for you:
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Six Pre-set Modes: V3, V6, V9, V12, V15, AUTO for different overclocking
experience.
The HW Monitor tab allows you to monitor hardware voltage, fan speed, and
temperature. Besides, you also can set related values for CPU Smart Fan.
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Pressing TOVERCLOCKER logo
will display information about
manufacturer and software version.
You ca n upd at e currnet ver sion by
clicking the button “Live Update.”
Green Power II Utility
BIOSTAR G.P.U II (Green Power Utility) is a new function. The utility enhances
energy efficiency by disabling extra phases while CPU is on light loading; it
features 4+1 power phases, current power saving, and toal power saving. This
tool integrates a friendly GUI to monitor your CPU Usage, CPU Watt, and CPU
Temperature. Moreover, it optimizes power saving and best power efficiency
on your system. (The illustration below is for reference only)
Display manufacturer &
Typical Mode
software version information
Performance
Mode
Medium Mode
Maxi-Energy Mode
Auto Phase Mode
Re set T ime &
Cons um ption
Display CPU
information
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G.P.U Mode Setting
This utility provides five modes, upon your requirements, to improve
system performance or to save power consumption.
Note:Even if the modes saving more power consumption are chosen, the
system still can keep excellent performance.
Auto Phase Mode
System switches the mode automatically according to current system
loading condition.
Performance Mode
This is the mode saving power consumptio n most. Least energy will
be used in the system.
Typical Mode
Compared with that in Performance Mode, energy consumption in this
mode is a little bit more.
Medium Mode
This is the standard system power saving mode.
Maxi-Energy Mode
This is the best system performance mode.
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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 Express as your default e- mail c lient app licatio n progra m.
rep resents impo rtant
*
information t hat y ou
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 collect ed 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 y ou would
like to send the copy to.
Provide t he name of
*
the memory module
manufacturer.
Provid e the name of
the power suppl y
manufac tur er 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 and enter file
name. (We recommend that the file
name should be English/number
and no longer than 7 characters.)
Then click Save.
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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 Ye s 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 programing procedure may take minutes, please do not make any operation during the programing 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/products/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 shutdow n
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.