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The content of merchantability or fitness for any party beforehand. 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 ...
The content of merchantability or fitness for any party beforehand. 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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... detail information) Onboard Serial ATA Integrated in VT8237R. Compliant with SATA Version 1.0 specification. 1 Supports HyperTransport Technology up to 2000MT/s Full duplex. Two PCI-EX1 slots. K8T890-A9 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES A. AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 and 64 bit computing. South Bridge: VIA VT8237R. Chipset North Bridge: VIA...
... detail information) Onboard Serial ATA Integrated in VT8237R. Compliant with SATA Version 1.0 specification. 1 Supports HyperTransport Technology up to 2000MT/s Full duplex. Two PCI-EX1 slots. K8T890-A9 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES A. AMD 64 architecture enables simultaneous 32 and 64 bit computing. South Bridge: VIA VT8237R. Chipset North Bridge: VIA...
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Integrate hardware monitor functions. Supports 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s operation. K8T890-A9 System Memory Supports dual channel DDR up to 8 banks. Low Pin Count Interface. Supports ACPI, PCI power management. Onboard AC'97 Sound Codec Chip: ALC655 ...
Integrate hardware monitor functions. Supports 10 Mb/s, 100 Mb/s operation. K8T890-A9 System Memory Supports dual channel DDR up to 8 banks. Low Pin Count Interface. Supports ACPI, PCI power management. Onboard AC'97 Sound Codec Chip: ALC655 ...
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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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BIOS & Software BIOS Award legal BIOS. Supports APM1.2. Supports USB Function. 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 K8T890-A9 B. Supports ACPI.
BIOS & Software BIOS Award legal BIOS. Supports APM1.2. Supports USB Function. 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 K8T890-A9 B. Supports ACPI.
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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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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. K8T890-A9 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
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... Header JSFAN1: System Fan Header JCFAN1 1 3 JSFAN1 31 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense Note: The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support 3-pin head connector. K8T890-A9 Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to GND. 7 This completes the installation. 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support...
... Header JSFAN1: System Fan Header JCFAN1 1 3 JSFAN1 31 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense Note: The JCFAN1 and JSFAN1 support 3-pin head connector. K8T890-A9 Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to GND. 7 This completes the installation. 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support...
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... properly. 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Star sign "*" represents leave the DIMM socket empty. "SS" represents Single Side DDR memory module. 3. K8T890-A9 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 2.2.1 DDR Module installation 1.
... properly. 2. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Star sign "*" represents leave the DIMM socket empty. "SS" represents Single Side DDR memory module. 3. K8T890-A9 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY DIMM2 DIMM4 DIMM1 DIMM3 2.2.1 DDR Module installation 1.
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... IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 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...
... IDE1/IDE2: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 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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... pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-EX1_1/PCI-Ex1_2: PCI-Express x1 slot - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. K8T890-A9 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. -
... pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-EX1_1/PCI-Ex1_2: PCI-Express x1 slot - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s totally. K8T890-A9 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is equipped with 3 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. -
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... 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 K8T890-A9 XGP1: Xtreme Graphics Port Slot This XGP (Extreme Graphics Port) slot is a special design that only supports compatible 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 K8T890-A9 XGP1: Xtreme Graphics Port Slot This XGP (Extreme Graphics Port) slot is a special design that only supports compatible AGP...
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... 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2). JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2) 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...
... 2-3 Close: JUSBV1: USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2). JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at front panel (JUSB1/JUSB2) 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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... Ground 19 Ground 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground 13 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...
... Ground 19 Ground 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground 13 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
... (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
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... 720mA +5V standby power. This feature requires the Wake up on LAN function in /Rear speaker Left J WOL1 (optional): Wake on back panel audio connectors. 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...
... 720mA +5V standby power. This feature requires the Wake up on LAN function in /Rear speaker Left J WOL1 (optional): Wake on back panel audio connectors. 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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Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Wait for five seconds. 4. JDJ1 (optional) 135 Pin Assignment 1 SMBDATA 2 SMBCLK 3 INT_B 4 Key 5 AXT_PWROK 18 K8T890-A9 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. Set ...
Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Wait for five seconds. 4. JDJ1 (optional) 135 Pin Assignment 1 SMBDATA 2 SMBCLK 3 INT_B 4 Key 5 AXT_PWROK 18 K8T890-A9 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. Set ...