Biostar TA880GU3+ Owner's Manual

TA880GU3+ Setup Manual

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whenever these laws may be applied

	Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ........................................		1
1.1	Before You Start ................................................................................	1
1.2	Package Checklist.............................................................................	1
1.3	Motherboard Features......................................................................	2
1.4	Rear Panel Connectors .....................................................................	3
1.5	Motherboard Layout.........................................................................	4
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation ..........................		5
2.1	Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU).......................................	5
2.2	FAN Headers......................................................................................	7
2.3	Installing System Memory................................................................	8
2.4	Connectors and Slots .......................................................................	10
Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup ..................		13
3.1	How to Setup Jumpers ....................................................................	13
3.2	Detail Settings..................................................................................	13
Chapter 4: Hybrid CrossFireX Function ................		19
4.1	Hybrid CrossFireX Requirements..................................................	19
4.2	Hybrid CrossFireX Installation.......................................................	19
Chapter 5: RAID Functions ..................................		20
5.1	Operating System............................................................................	20
5.2	Raid Arrays ......................................................................................	20
5.3	How RAID Works.............................................................................	20
Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software...................		24
6.1	T-Series BIOS.....................................................................................	24
6.2	T-Series Software .............................................................................	32
Chapter 7: Useful Help ........................................		42
7.1	Driver Installation Note..................................................................	42
7.2	Extra Information............................................................................	43
7.3	AMI BIOS Beep Code.......................................................................	44
7.4	Troubleshooting...............................................................................	45
Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ...................		46
German..................................................................................................................		46
French ....................................................................................................................		48
Italian.....................................................................................................................		50
Spanish ...................................................................................................................		52
Portuguese	............................................................................................................	54
Polish......................................................................................................................		56
Russian ...................................................................................................................		58
Arabic.....................................................................................................................		60
Japanese ................................................................................................................		62

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1BEFORE 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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1.3MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

		SPEC
	Socket AM3			AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit
CPU	AMD Sempron / Phenom II / Athlon II			computing
	processors			Supports Hyper Transport 3.0
FSB	Support HyperTransport 3.0
	Supports up to 5.2 GT/s Bandwidth
Chipset	AMD 880G
	AMD SB850
	ITE 8728			Environment Control initiatives,
Super I/O	Provides the most commonly used legacy			H/W Monitor
	Super I/O functionality.			Fan Speed Controller
	Low Pin Count Interface			ITE's "Smart Guardian" function
	DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4			Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module
Main	Max Memory Capacity 16GB
				Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333
	Each DIMM supports 512MB/
Memory				Supports DDR3 1600 (OC)
	1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3
Graphics	AMD 880G (Radeon HD4250)			Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB
				DVI/HDMI/UVD2/HDCP support
				Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s.
SATA III	Integrated Serial ATA Controller			SATA Version 3.0 specification compliant.
				RAID 0,1,5,10 support
LAN	Realtek RTL8111E			10 / 100 Mb/s / 1Gb/s auto negotiation
				Half / Full duplex capability
Sound	ALC892			5.1channels audio out
				Supports HD Audio
Slots	PCI Slot	x2		Supports PCI expansion cards
	PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot	x1		Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion card
On Board	SATA Connector	x6		Each connector supports 1 SATA device
Connectors	Front Panel Connector	x1		Supports front panel facilities
	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

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			SPEC
	USB Connector	x3		Each connector supports 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 function
	Power Connector (24pin)	x1		Connects to Power supply
	Power Connector (4pin)	x1		Connects to Power supply
	PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse	x1		Connects to PS/2 Keyboard / Mouse
	HDMI Port	x1		Connects to HDMI cable
	VGA Port	x1		Connect to D-SUB monitor
Back Panel	DVI-D Port	x1		Connect to DVI monitor
I/O	LAN Port	x1		Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable
	USB 2.0 Port	x2		Connect to USB 2.0 devices
	USB 3.0 Port	x2		Connect to USB3.0 devices (by Asmedia ASM1042)
				and USB2.0/USB1.X devices (by SB850)
	Audio Jack	x3		Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection
Board Size	233 mm (W) x 244 mm (L)			uATX
OS Support	Windows XP / Vista / 7			Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support
				for any OS With or without notice.

1.4REAR PANEL CONNECTORS

P S /2
K ey boa rd / Mo use			LA N	Lin e In/
				S urrou nd
				Lin e Out
				Mic In 1/
				B as s/ Ce nter
US B2 .0X 2 HDM I	DV I-D	V GA	US B 3.0X 2

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 cannot 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.

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1.5MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

		PH1_D1
	NB_P1_D1	PH3_D3
	USB_KBMS1	PH2_D2
		CPU _FAN 1
		JUSBV1
	MI1HD
	ATXPWR 2

VI1 D	Socket
	3 AM
VGA1

DDR3 A1

DDR3 A2

DDR3 B1

DDR3 B2

ATXPWR1

	RJ45U SB1
	AUD IO1		AMD
			880G
	LAN
		SYS_FAN1
		PEX16_1
	Super		AMD
	I/O
		PCI1	SB850
			BAT1

SW_PWR1

JCMOS1

SW_RST1

BIOS

LED_D2

LED_D1

SATA3 SATA6

Codec		PCI2	F_USB2
			SYS_FAN 2
JSPDIFOUT1
		J_PRINT1	J_C OM1
F_AU DIO1	CIR 1		JUSBV2 F_U SB1 F_USB3	PANEL1

SATA2 SATA5

SATA1 SATA4

Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1INSTALLING 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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2.2FAN HEADERS

These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to pin#1.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header

1 4

Pin Assignment

	1																																						Ground
	2																																						+12V
																																						3	FAN RPM rate
																																							sense
																																						4	Smart Fan
																																							Control (By Fan)

SYS_FAN1: NorthBridge Fan Header

SYS_FAN2: System Fan Header

	Pin	Assignment
	1	Ground
	2	+12V
	3	FAN RPM
SYS_FAN1		rate sense
1	3
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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2.3INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY

A. DDR3 Modules

A1	A2	B1	B2
DDR 3	DDR 3	DDR 3	DDR 3

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		DDR3 Module	Total Memory
	Location			Size
	DDR3_A1		512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
	DDR3_A2		512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB	Max is 16GB.
	DDR3_B1		512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB
	DDR3_B2		512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

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	DDR3_A1	DDR3_A2	DDR3_B1	DDR3_B2
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)

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2.4CONNECTORS 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.

Pin

Assignment

1

Ground

2

TX+

SATA3 SATA6

3

TX-

4

Ground

SATA2 SATA5

5

RX-

SATA1 SATA4

6

RX+

7

Ground

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ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector

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

1 4

2 3

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

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ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector

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

Pin	Assignment

13+3.3V

14-12V

15Ground

16PS_ON

17Ground

18Ground

19Ground

20NC

21+5V

22+5V

23+5V

24Ground

1 2 2 4

1				13

Pin Assignment

1+3.3V

2+3.3V

3Ground

4+5V

5Ground

6+5V

7Ground

8PW_OK

9Standby Voltage+5V

10+12V

11+12V

12+3.3V

Note:

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

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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot

-PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

-Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.

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

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

PEX16_1

PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots

This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.

PCI1

PCI2

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP

3.1HOW 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

3.2DETAIL 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.

PWR_LED

On/Off

9	+ +	-	16
1	+	-	8

SPK

RST

HLED

Pin

Assignment

Function

Pin

Assignment

Function

1

+5V

9

N/A

N/A

2

N/A

Speaker

10

N/A

3

N/A

Connector

11

N/A

N/A

4

Speaker

12

Power LED (+)

Power LED

5

HDD LED (+)

Hard drive

13

Power LED (+)

6

HDD LED (-)

LED

14

Power LED (-)

7

Ground

Reset button

15

Power button

Power-on button

8

Reset control

16

Ground

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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header

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

1

3

Pin 1-2 Close:

Normal Operation (default).

1
3	1
	3

Pin 2-3 Close:

Clear CMOS data.

Clear CMOS Procedures:

1.Remove AC power line.

2.Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.

3.Wait for five seconds.

4.Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.

5.Power on the AC.

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

CIR1: Consumer IR Connector

This header is for infrared remote control and communication.

	Pin	Assignment
	1	IrDA serial input
	2	Ground
	3	Ground
	4	Key
	5	IrDA serial output
	6	IR Power
2	6
1	5

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F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

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

																			Pin	Assignment
																			1	Mic Left in
																			2	Ground
																			3	Mic Right in
																			4	GPIO
																			5	Right line in
																			6	Jack Sense
																			7	Front Sense
																			8	Key
																2		10	9	Left line in
																			10	Jack Sense

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JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector

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

Pin Assignment

1																		+5V
													2					SPDIF_OUT
													3					Ground

3 1

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J_PRINT1: Printer Port Connector

This header allows you to connector printer on the PC.

		2	26
		1	25
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.

		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 0	8	Clear to send
		9	Ring indicator
		10	NC
1	9

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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.

			Pin	Assignment
			1	+5V (fused)
			2	+5V (fused)
			3	USB-
			4	USB-
	F_USB1	F_USB3	5	USB+
	F_USB2		6	USB+
			7	Ground
	10	9
			8	Ground
			9	Key
			10	NC
	2	1

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.

JUSBV1

3

	1	3	1
			Pin 1-2 close
	JUSBV2		3
			1
	3
			Pin 2-3 close

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On-Board LED Indicators

There are 6 LED indicators showing system status.

PH D1	PH1 D1	PH2 D2 PH3 D3
NB
		LED_D2
		LED_D1
LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators

NB_PH_D1/PH1_D1 ~ PH3_D3 Power Status Indicators Please refer to the tables below for specific messages:

	LED_D1		LED_D2	Message
	ON		ON	Normal
	ON		OFF	Memory Error
	OFF		ON	VGA Error
	OFF		OFF	Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
	NB_PH_D1			Phase Indicator
	PH1_D1 ~ PH3_D3
		ON		Phase Active
		OFF		Phase Disable

On-Board Buttons

There are 2 on-board buttons.

SW_PWR1

SW_RST1

SW_RST1: Reset button.

SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.

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