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... any implied warranties of their respective companies. All the brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. i K8T890-A9 FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. The vendor makes no guarantee that interference will not be...
... any implied warranties of their respective companies. All the brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. i K8T890-A9 FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. The vendor makes no guarantee that interference will not be...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard Features 1 1.2 Package List 4 1.3 Layout and Components 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 6 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 6 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 9 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: Useful Help 19 4.1 Award BIOS Beep Code 19 4.2 Extra Information 19 4.3 Troubleshooting 21 Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder 22 5.1 Introduction 22 5.2 System Requirement 22 5.3 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard Features 1 1.2 Package List 4 1.3 Layout and Components 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 6 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 6 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 9 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: Useful Help 19 4.1 Award BIOS Beep Code 19 4.2 Extra Information 19 4.3 Troubleshooting 21 Chapter 5: WarpSpeeder 22 5.1 Introduction 22 5.2 System Requirement 22 5.3 ...
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... CPU Supports AMD Socket 939. Slot Three PCI bus master slots. Supports 2 serial ATA (SATA) ports. - Supports AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology. K8T890-A9 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES A. Dimension ATX Form Factor: 29.31cm (W) x 24.38cm (L) Operating System Supporting Supports Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows ...
... CPU Supports AMD Socket 939. Slot Three PCI bus master slots. Supports 2 serial ATA (SATA) ports. - Supports AMD Cool'n'Quiet Technology. K8T890-A9 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES A. Dimension ATX Form Factor: 29.31cm (W) x 24.38cm (L) Operating System Supporting Supports Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows ...
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... functions. Onboard AC'97 Sound Codec Chip: ALC655 Support 6 channels. Onboard IDE Two IDE connectors support 4 hard disk drives. Supports 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s operation. K8T890-A9 System Memory Supports dual channel DDR up to 8 banks. Supports 266/333/400MHz DDR devices. Maximum memory size is up to 4GB. (Following table is...
... functions. Onboard AC'97 Sound Codec Chip: ALC655 Support 6 channels. Onboard IDE Two IDE connectors support 4 hard disk drives. Supports 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s operation. K8T890-A9 System Memory Supports dual channel DDR up to 8 banks. Supports 266/333/400MHz DDR devices. Maximum memory size is up to 4GB. (Following table is...
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K8T890-A9 Internal On-board I /O Connectors 4 USB 2.0 ports. 1 Serial port. 1 Printer port. 1 RJ-45 LAN jack. 1 PS/2 Mouse port. 1 PS/2 Keyboard port. 1 Vertical audio port including 1 line-...
K8T890-A9 Internal On-board I /O Connectors 4 USB 2.0 ports. 1 Serial port. 1 Printer port. 1 RJ-45 LAN jack. 1 PS/2 Mouse port. 1 PS/2 Keyboard port. 1 Vertical audio port including 1 line-...
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Supports ACPI. Supports USB Function. Supports APM1.2. Software Supports 9th TouchTM, FlasherTM, WinFlasherTM, and WarpspeederTM. 1.2 PACKAGE LIST FDD cable x1 HDD cable x1 User's Manual x1 Fully Setup Driver CD x1 Rear I/O panel for ATX case x1 USB 2.0 cable x1 (optional) Serial ATA cable x2 (optional) S/PDIF out cable x1 (optional) 4 BIOS & Software BIOS Award legal BIOS. K8T890-A9 B.
Supports ACPI. Supports USB Function. Supports APM1.2. Software Supports 9th TouchTM, FlasherTM, WinFlasherTM, and WarpspeederTM. 1.2 PACKAGE LIST FDD cable x1 HDD cable x1 User's Manual x1 Fully Setup Driver CD x1 Rear I/O panel for ATX case x1 USB 2.0 cable x1 (optional) Serial ATA cable x2 (optional) S/PDIF out cable x1 (optional) 4 BIOS & Software BIOS Award legal BIOS. K8T890-A9 B.
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K8T890-A9 1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS JKBMS1 JKBV1 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 J1(optional) JCOM1 Socket 939 JPRNT1 JCOM2 (optional) JUSB3 JUSBLAN1 JATXPWR2 JUSBV1 JCFAN1 JAUDIO2 JAUDIO1 PCI-EX1_2 K8T890 BAT1 LAN (optional) PCI-EX1_1 PCI-EX16 JUSBV2 JATXPWR1 IDE1 IDE2 FDD1 LAN 10/100 JCDIN1 XGP1 PCI1 JSPDIF_OUT1 PCI2 Codec PCI3 JUSB1 JUSB2 VT8237R JSATA1 JSATA2 Super I/O BIOS JCMOS1 JCI1 JWOL1 (optional) JDJ1(optional) JSFAN1 JSPDIF_IN1 (optional) JPANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 5
K8T890-A9 1.3 LAYOUT AND COMPONENTS JKBMS1 JKBV1 DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 J1(optional) JCOM1 Socket 939 JPRNT1 JCOM2 (optional) JUSB3 JUSBLAN1 JATXPWR2 JUSBV1 JCFAN1 JAUDIO2 JAUDIO1 PCI-EX1_2 K8T890 BAT1 LAN (optional) PCI-EX1_1 PCI-EX16 JUSBV2 JATXPWR1 IDE1 IDE2 FDD1 LAN 10/100 JCDIN1 XGP1 PCI1 JSPDIF_OUT1 PCI2 Codec PCI3 JUSB1 JUSB2 VT8237R JSATA1 JSATA2 Super I/O BIOS JCMOS1 JCI1 JWOL1 (optional) JDJ1(optional) JSFAN1 JSPDIF_IN1 (optional) JPANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 5
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K8T890-A9 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 90 A Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle.
K8T890-A9 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 90 A Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle.
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... different according to the JCFAN1. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the fan manufacturer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. K8T890-A9 Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to complete the installation.
... different according to the JCFAN1. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to the fan manufacturer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. K8T890-A9 Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to complete the installation.
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... slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.4 DDR Installation Notice 1. "DS" represents Double Side DDR memory module. 4. K8T890-A9 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 2.2.1 DDR Module installation 1.
... slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.4 DDR Installation Notice 1. "DS" represents Double Side DDR memory module. 4. K8T890-A9 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 2.2.1 DDR Module installation 1.
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... and 2.88M floppy disk types. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to IDE1. 39 1 IDE1 IDE2 40 2 9 K8T890-A9 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/ 100...
... and 2.88M floppy disk types. The IDE connectors can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to IDE1. 39 1 IDE1 IDE2 40 2 9 K8T890-A9 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 66/ 100...
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...-rate of 8GB/s totally. This PCI slot is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction; 500MB/s in total. - K8T890-A9 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI-EX1_2 PCI-EX1_1 PCI-EX16 10 PCI1...
...-rate of 8GB/s totally. This PCI slot is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 4GB/s simultaneously per direction; 500MB/s in total. - K8T890-A9 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - PCI-EX1_2 PCI-EX1_1 PCI-EX16 10 PCI1...
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Disable onboard VGA utility under the operating system, and reboot PC. Note: Please go to solve this problem, please follow the steps below, 1. K8T890-A9 XGP1: Xtreme Graphics Port Slot This XGP (Extreme Graphics Port) slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. After PC restarts, the ... make sure to ensure the AGP VGA card function can 't be used. For the onboard VGA driver can be removed completely, and to "http://www.biostar.com.tw" for more detailed information about XGP compatible AGP cards. 11
Disable onboard VGA utility under the operating system, and reboot PC. Note: Please go to solve this problem, please follow the steps below, 1. K8T890-A9 XGP1: Xtreme Graphics Port Slot This XGP (Extreme Graphics Port) slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP VGA cards. After PC restarts, the ... make sure to ensure the AGP VGA card function can 't be used. For the onboard VGA driver can be removed completely, and to "http://www.biostar.com.tw" for more detailed information about XGP compatible AGP cards. 11
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... JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB3 and JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby voltage. K8T890-A9 CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to support this function "Power-On system via USB device," "JUSBV1/ JUSBV2" jumper...
... JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at JUSB3 and JUSBLAN1 are powered by +5V standby voltage. K8T890-A9 CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to support this function "Power-On system via USB device," "JUSBV1/ JUSBV2" jumper...
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... keyboard and mouse", "JKBV1" jumper cap should be placed on the ATX power supply. Note: In order to connect 24-pin power connector on Pin 2-3. K8T890-A9 JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 1 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close 3 +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 1 3 Pin 2-3 close PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered...
... keyboard and mouse", "JKBV1" jumper cap should be placed on the ATX power supply. Note: In order to connect 24-pin power connector on Pin 2-3. K8T890-A9 JKBV1: Power Source Header for PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse 1 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close 3 +5V for PS/2 keyboard and mouse. 1 3 Pin 2-3 close PS/2 keyboard and mouse are powered...
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JSATA2 1 47 14 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX- 4 Ground 5 RX- 6 RX+ 7 Ground K8T890-A9 JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 4 3 Pin Assignment 1 2 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground JUSB1/JUSB2: ...
JSATA2 1 47 14 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX- 4 Ground 5 RX- 6 RX+ 7 Ground K8T890-A9 JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 4 3 Pin Assignment 1 2 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground JUSB1/JUSB2: ...
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K8T890-A9 JPANEL1: Front Panel Header This 24-pin connector includes Power-on button IrDA Connector JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to ...
K8T890-A9 JPANEL1: Front Panel Header This 24-pin connector includes Power-on button IrDA Connector JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to ...
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... (optional): Digital Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to the CMOS and show the message on next boot-up. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. K8T890-A9 JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 12 16 Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_IN 3 Ground 3 1 JCI1: Chassis...
... (optional): Digital Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to the CMOS and show the message on next boot-up. Pin Assignment 1 Case open status. K8T890-A9 JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to monitor PC case open signal 2 Ground 12 16 Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_IN 3 Ground 3 1 JCI1: Chassis...
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It will disable the output on LAN Header The connector powers up signal 13 17 K8T890-A9 JAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to Enabled and that your system has an ATX power supply with the PC front panel. ...
It will disable the output on LAN Header The connector powers up signal 13 17 K8T890-A9 JAUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to Enabled and that your system has an ATX power supply with the PC front panel. ...
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K8T890-A9 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 1 3 13 ...
K8T890-A9 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 1 3 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 1 3 13 ...