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...and specially disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any party beforehand. TA770 A2+ Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. The content of the FCC Rules. There is no representations or warranties with the... 15 of this publication, in part or in whole, is subject to radio communications. These limits are trademarks of this user's manual is not allowed without notice and we will not occur in accordance with respect to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...
...and specially disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any party beforehand. TA770 A2+ Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual. The content of the FCC Rules. There is no representations or warranties with the... 15 of this publication, in part or in whole, is subject to radio communications. These limits are trademarks of this user's manual is not allowed without notice and we will not occur in accordance with respect to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a...
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... for ATX Case X 1 User's Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA770 A2+ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank...
... for ATX Case X 1 User's Manual X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA770 A2+ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank...
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.... SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. RAID 0,1,1+0 support (Onboard) RAID 0,1,1+0 support (Onboard) NCQ/Port-Multiplier/RAID 0,1,5,0+1 support NCQ/Port-Multiplier/RAID 0,1,5,0+1 support (eSATA) (optional) (eSATA) (optional) 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Socket AM2 / AM2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX...
.... SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. RAID 0,1,1+0 support (Onboard) RAID 0,1,1+0 support (Onboard) NCQ/Port-Multiplier/RAID 0,1,5,0+1 support NCQ/Port-Multiplier/RAID 0,1,5,0+1 support (eSATA) (optional) (eSATA) (optional) 2 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES Ver 5.x Ver 6.x Socket AM2 / AM2+ Socket AM2 / AM2+ AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 / AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX...
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Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 5.X) PS/2 Mouse LAN PS/2 Keyboard USBX2 eSATAX2 (Optional) USBX2 USBX2 Center Rear Side Line In Line Out Mic In 1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X) PS/2 Mouse LA N PS/ 2 Ke ybo ar d USB X2 eSATAX2 (Op ti on al) USBX2 USBX2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic I n 1/ Bass/ Center 4
Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 5.X) PS/2 Mouse LAN PS/2 Keyboard USBX2 eSATAX2 (Optional) USBX2 USBX2 Center Rear Side Line In Line Out Mic In 1.5 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS (FOR VER 6.X) PS/2 Mouse LA N PS/ 2 Ke ybo ar d USB X2 eSATAX2 (Op ti on al) USBX2 USBX2 Line In/ Surround Line Out Mic I n 1/ Bass/ Center 4
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Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
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... is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to...
... is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to the fan manufacturer. Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to...
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... memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 Motherboard Manual B. C.
... memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 Motherboard Manual B. C.
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Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction; 1GB/s in total. - Motherboard Manual PCI_EX16: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot - PCI_EX1_1/PCI_EX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 3 standard ...
Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction; 1GB/s in total. - Motherboard Manual PCI_EX16: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot - PCI_EX1_1/PCI_EX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 3 standard ...
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Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment ...
Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 1 13 Pin Assignment ...
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.... ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Wait for five seconds. 4. Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Motherboard Manual JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI...
.... ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Wait for five seconds. 4. Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Motherboard Manual JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, PCI...
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... 3.0Gb/s. Memory Error VGA Error Normal 18 LED_D2 LED_D1 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on the motherboard to show system status. Motherboard Manual SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to the table below for different messages: LED_D2 OFF OFF ON ON LED_D1 OFF ON OFF...
... 3.0Gb/s. Memory Error VGA Error Normal 18 LED_D2 LED_D1 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on the motherboard to show system status. Motherboard Manual SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to the table below for different messages: LED_D2 OFF OFF ON ON LED_D1 OFF ON OFF...
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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 8 Clear to send 2 10 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 1 9 20 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 Ground 1 3 Ground 4 VCC 4 JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for the graphics card provides better graphics performance. Exclusive power for connecting RS-232 Port. Motherboard Manual JATXPWR3: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards.
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 8 Clear to send 2 10 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 1 9 20 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 Ground 1 3 Ground 4 VCC 4 JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for the graphics card provides better graphics performance. Exclusive power for connecting RS-232 Port. Motherboard Manual JATXPWR3: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards.
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Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition and Windows VISTA. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of disk capacity. 4.3 HOW ...
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition and Windows VISTA. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of disk capacity. 4.3 HOW ...
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... switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable media. Should one drive. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2. Uses: RAID 1 is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. TA770 A2+ RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal...
... switches to the other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to more expensive and less reliable media. Should one drive. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 2, and maximum is 2. Uses: RAID 1 is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. TA770 A2+ RAID 1: Every read and write is ideal...
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... maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Motherboard Manual RAID 1+0 (For Onboard SATA Only): RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for automatic redundancy.
... maximum is 6 or 8, depending on the platform. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Motherboard Manual RAID 1+0 (For Onboard SATA Only): RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for automatic redundancy.
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... more drives. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 3. Uses: RAID 5 is placed on a different drive from those used to store the data itself. Motherboard Manual RAID 5 (For eSATA with Multiplier Only)(Optional): RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array. Disk 1 DATA 1 DATA 3 PARITY...
... more drives. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 3. Uses: RAID 5 is placed on a different drive from those used to store the data itself. Motherboard Manual RAID 5 (For eSATA with Multiplier Only)(Optional): RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array. Disk 1 DATA 1 DATA 3 PARITY...
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WARNING !! Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this manual is for any overclocking performance. 27 For further information of setting up the BIOS, please refer to raise system performance. it is ... "must-do" process; The BIOS information described below in this ultimate overclock engine to the BIOS Manual in the Setup CD. NOTE Overclock is being continuously updated. TA770 A2+ CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1 T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for inexperienced users. No matter whether under PC ...
WARNING !! Based on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this manual is for any overclocking performance. 27 For further information of setting up the BIOS, please refer to raise system performance. it is ... "must-do" process; The BIOS information described below in this ultimate overclock engine to the BIOS Manual in the Setup CD. NOTE Overclock is being continuously updated. TA770 A2+ CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1 T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for inexperienced users. No matter whether under PC ...
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Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users. Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 28
Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users. Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 28
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Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. provides 3 ideal overclock configurations that are able to raise the system performance in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful feature to increase the system performance, named A.O.S. V6 Tech Engine: This engine will make a good over -clock performance. 30 V8 Tech Engine: This engine will make a better over -clock performance. Motherboard Manual Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.) For beginners in a single step.
Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. provides 3 ideal overclock configurations that are able to raise the system performance in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful feature to increase the system performance, named A.O.S. V6 Tech Engine: This engine will make a good over -clock performance. 30 V8 Tech Engine: This engine will make a better over -clock performance. Motherboard Manual Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.) For beginners in a single step.
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Step 1: The default setting under "Overclocking Navigator Engine" item. the condition parameter should be changed to "Enable" to proceed this test. Motherboard Manual C. MIT allows users to activate this test. ↓ Step 2: Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to ensure the memory stability. Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.): This ...
Step 1: The default setting under "Overclocking Navigator Engine" item. the condition parameter should be changed to "Enable" to proceed this test. Motherboard Manual C. MIT allows users to activate this test. ↓ Step 2: Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to ensure the memory stability. Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.): This ...