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... 22 4.2 Raid Arrays 22 4.3 How RAID Works 22 Chapter 5: OverClock Quick Guide 27 5.1 T-Power Introduction 27 5.2 T-Power BIOS Feature 28 5.3 T-Power Windows Feature 36 Chapter 6: Useful Help 41 6.1 Driver Installation Note 41 6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code 42 6.3 Extra Information 42 6.4 Troubleshooting 43 Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language 44 German...44 France ...46...
... 22 4.2 Raid Arrays 22 4.3 How RAID Works 22 Chapter 5: OverClock Quick Guide 27 5.1 T-Power Introduction 27 5.2 T-Power BIOS Feature 28 5.3 T-Power Windows Feature 36 Chapter 6: Useful Help 41 6.1 Driver Installation Note 41 6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code 42 6.3 Extra Information 42 6.4 Troubleshooting 43 Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language 44 German...44 France ...46...
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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 J KBV1 JUSBV2 J ATXPWR2 JUSB2 J USBV1 ESATAX1 (optional) JUSB1 JCFAN1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 FDD1 TA770 A2+ Socket A M2 JUS BLAN1 AUDIO1 (Ver 5.x) JA UDIO1 (Ver 6.x) JSFAN2 JATXPWR3 LAN PCI_EX1_1 AMD 770 (Opt ional) eSATA PCI_EX16 PCI_EX1_2 PCI1 AMD SB600 J ATXPWR1 BAT1 JCMOS1 IDE1 Codec PCI2 JSP DI F_OUT1 JAUDIOF1 JCDIN1 PCI3 JPRNT1 JCOM1 Super I/O SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 BIOS LED_D2 LED_D1 JUSBV3 JUSB3 JUSB4 J SFAN1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 5
1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 J KBV1 JUSBV2 J ATXPWR2 JUSB2 J USBV1 ESATAX1 (optional) JUSB1 JCFAN1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 FDD1 TA770 A2+ Socket A M2 JUS BLAN1 AUDIO1 (Ver 5.x) JA UDIO1 (Ver 6.x) JSFAN2 JATXPWR3 LAN PCI_EX1_1 AMD 770 (Opt ional) eSATA PCI_EX16 PCI_EX1_2 PCI1 AMD SB600 J ATXPWR1 BAT1 JCMOS1 IDE1 Codec PCI2 JSP DI F_OUT1 JAUDIOF1 JCDIN1 PCI3 JPRNT1 JCOM1 Super I/O SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 BIOS LED_D2 LED_D1 JUSBV3 JUSB3 JUSB4 J SFAN1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 5
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...this case, please install one standard AM2 CPU to the JCFAN1. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to boot your system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ CPUs support. 7 This completes the installation. Due to the latest CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the ...new system failed to boot while using AM2+ CPUs. Note: Please update the BIOS to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. TA770 A2+ Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the latest ...
...this case, please install one standard AM2 CPU to the JCFAN1. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to boot your system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ CPUs support. 7 This completes the installation. Due to the latest CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the ...new system failed to boot while using AM2+ CPUs. Note: Please update the BIOS to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. TA770 A2+ Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the latest ...
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... 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Channel Input JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close...
... 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Channel Input JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close...
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... Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function (under BIOS or Windows interface, T-Power is for your reference only and the actual BIOS information and settings on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this manual. WARNING !! For better ... we will not be responsible for any overclocking performance. 27 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 not recommended for inexperienced users. Based on board ...
... Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function (under BIOS or Windows interface, T-Power is for your reference only and the actual BIOS information and settings on many precise tests, Biostar Engineering Team (BET) has developed this manual. WARNING !! For better ... we will not be responsible for any overclocking performance. 27 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 not recommended for inexperienced users. Based on board ...
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It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 28 Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A. 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.
It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 28 Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A. 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.
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Moreover, users are able to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. TA770 A2+ Notices: 1. B. Users are able to reload any saved CMOS setting for customizing system configurations. V12 Tech Engine: This engine will be based on the selected ...
Moreover, users are able to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. TA770 A2+ Notices: 1. B. Users are able to reload any saved CMOS setting for customizing system configurations. V12 Tech Engine: This engine will be based on the selected ...
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... . Step 3: Select the item "Integrated Flash Program" to download the latest BIOS file. TA770 A2+ D. will automatically log in step 1. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to get into a floppy disk. Step 5: When the BIOS update is a safe and quick way to upgrade BIOS. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.): This function can update the system...
... . Step 3: Select the item "Integrated Flash Program" to download the latest BIOS file. TA770 A2+ D. will automatically log in step 1. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to get into a floppy disk. Step 5: When the BIOS update is a safe and quick way to upgrade BIOS. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.): This function can update the system...
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...: Smart Fan Function is from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. ↓ Smart Fan Calibration Choose this item and then the BIOS will turn off. PWM Duty Off : If the CPU/System temperature is lower than the set value, the CPU/ System fan will automatically test and...
...: Smart Fan Function is from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. ↓ Smart Fan Calibration Choose this item and then the BIOS will turn off. PWM Duty Off : If the CPU/System temperature is lower than the set value, the CPU/ System fan will automatically test and...
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... again. Wait for seconds. 3. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Motherboard Manual 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two short Video card not found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren...
... again. Wait for seconds. 3. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Motherboard Manual 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two short Video card not found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren...
Bios Setup
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... as virus and password prot ection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in BIOS. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by this AMI BIOS. Power management features are supported. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he power of CMOS RAM is supplied by a battery so that it...
... as virus and password prot ection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in BIOS. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by this AMI BIOS. Power management features are supported. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he power of CMOS RAM is supplied by a battery so that it...
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.... Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be chang ed without notice. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of this is subject to be caused by wrong-settings. 2 TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU.
.... Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be chang ed without notice. Supported CP Us T his AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of this is subject to be caused by wrong-settings. 2 TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU.
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... and built date. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. System Date Set the system date. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3 C hange Field Tab S elect Field F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright ... gatrends, Inc. System Memory Shows system memory size. System Time Set the system internal clock. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system inform ation. System Time System Date Floppy A > IDE...
... and built date. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. System Date Set the system date. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3 C hange Field Tab S elect Field F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright ... gatrends, Inc. System Memory Shows system memory size. System Time Set the system internal clock. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system inform ation. System Time System Date Floppy A > IDE...
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TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of IDE devices. Main IDE Confuguration > Primary IDE Master > Primary IDE Slave > SATA 1 Device > SATA 2 Device > SATA 3 Device > SATA 4 Device > SATA 5 Device > SATA 6 Device Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [35] While entering setup , BIOS... auto detects th e presence of floppy disk drive installed in / None IDE Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of IDE devices...
TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of IDE devices. Main IDE Confuguration > Primary IDE Master > Primary IDE Slave > SATA 1 Device > SATA 2 Device > SATA 3 Device > SATA 4 Device > SATA 5 Device > SATA 6 Device Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [35] While entering setup , BIOS... auto detects th e presence of floppy disk drive installed in / None IDE Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of IDE devices...
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... values of resp ective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the system. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 5 SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 Dev ice Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T [Auto] .... Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector trans fer. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled PIO Mode Select the PIO mode. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Primary IDE Master/Slav e ;
... values of resp ective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the system. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled 5 SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 Dev ice Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T [Auto] .... Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector trans fer. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled PIO Mode Select the PIO mode. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Primary IDE Master/Slav e ;
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T his will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SAT A devices. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer.
T his will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SAT A devices. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer.
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S elect Screen S elect Item EnterG o to configu re the settings of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to Sub Screen F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx ... P U TILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Setti ngs WARNING: Setti ng wrong values in items of that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: AGESA Version: Physical Count: Logical Count: Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machi ne Mode (SVM) AMD CPU ...
S elect Screen S elect Item EnterG o to configu re the settings of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to Sub Screen F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx ... P U TILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Setti ngs WARNING: Setti ng wrong values in items of that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: AGESA Version: Physical Count: Logical Count: Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machi ne Mode (SVM) AMD CPU ...
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TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can virtually separate your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on AC Power Loss [Ena bled] [3F8 /IRQ4] [378 ] [Nor mal] [IRQ 7] [Dis abled] [Dis abled] [Pow er Off] Allows BIOS to better allocate ...memory and schedule software threads for maximum perform ance. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Configure ITE8 718 Super IO Chipse t Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 A ddress Parallel Port Address Parallel Por...
TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can virtually separate your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on AC Power Loss [Ena bled] [3F8 /IRQ4] [378 ] [Nor mal] [IRQ 7] [Dis abled] [Dis abled] [Pow er Off] Allows BIOS to better allocate ...memory and schedule software threads for maximum perform ance. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Configure ITE8 718 Super IO Chipse t Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 A ddress Parallel Port Address Parallel Por...
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... fail or interrupts occurs. Options: 378 (Default) / 278 / 3BC / Disabled Parallel Port M ode T his item allows you to control the mouse power on function. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Serial Port1 Address Select an address and corresponding interrupt fo r the first and second seri al ports. ECP Using Parallel port as Standard Printer...
... fail or interrupts occurs. Options: 378 (Default) / 278 / 3BC / Disabled Parallel Port M ode T his item allows you to control the mouse power on function. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Serial Port1 Address Select an address and corresponding interrupt fo r the first and second seri al ports. ECP Using Parallel port as Standard Printer...
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...+- Options: 0~127 (℃) Fan Ctrl On(℃ ) CPU/System fan starts to work under smart fan function when arrive this item and then the BIOS will turn off. Options: Quiet / Performan ce / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(℃ ) If the CPU/System T emperature is lower than the set value... S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. Options: 0~127 (℃) 10 TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl On(...
...+- Options: 0~127 (℃) Fan Ctrl On(℃ ) CPU/System fan starts to work under smart fan function when arrive this item and then the BIOS will turn off. Options: Quiet / Performan ce / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(℃ ) If the CPU/System T emperature is lower than the set value... S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. Options: 0~127 (℃) 10 TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl On(...