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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 (for Ver 5.x 4 1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 6.x 4 1.6 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 6 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 6 2.2 FAN Headers 8 2.3 Installing System Memory 9 2.4 Connectors and Slots 11 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to ...
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 (for Ver 5.x 4 1.5 Rear Panel Connectors (for Ver 6.x 4 1.6 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 6 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 6 2.2 FAN Headers 8 2.3 Installing System Memory 9 2.4 Connectors and Slots 11 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to ...
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...damage the equipment. Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient...flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA770 A2+ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 ...
...damage the equipment. Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient...flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA770 A2+ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 ...
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... AMD SB600 ITE 8718F ITE 8718F Provides the most commonly used legacy Super Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I /O functionality. SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. 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...
... AMD SB600 ITE 8718F ITE 8718F Provides the most commonly used legacy Super Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I /O functionality. SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. 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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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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Motherboard Manual 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 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
Motherboard Manual 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 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle.
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... manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 8 The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
... manufacturer. Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 8 The fan cable and connector may be connected to pin#1. Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
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... Size Max is 8GB. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the same density in pairs, shown in the following table. Motherboard Manual B. Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Enabled O O X X Enabled X X O O Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory...
... Size Max is 8GB. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the same density in pairs, shown in the following table. Motherboard Manual B. Dual Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Enabled O O X X Enabled X X O O Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory...
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The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 40 39 2 1 11 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS TA770 A2+ FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 34 33 21 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 40 39 2 1 11 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS TA770 A2+ FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 34 33 21 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
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...: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI_EX1_ 1 PCI_E X16 PCI_EX1_ 2 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI_EX1_1/PCI_EX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 16GB/s totally. Data transfer ...
...: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI_EX1_ 1 PCI_E X16 PCI_EX1_ 2 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI_EX1_1/PCI_EX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 16GB/s totally. Data transfer ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Wait for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. 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, ... Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line...
Wait for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. 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, ... Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line...
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... 2 LED indicators on diagnostics. LED_D2 LED_D1 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on the motherboard to show system status. Memory Error VGA Error Normal 18 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...
... 2 LED indicators on diagnostics. LED_D2 LED_D1 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on the motherboard to show system status. Memory Error VGA Error Normal 18 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...
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Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 Ground 1 3 Ground 4 VCC 4 JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for graphics cards. Motherboard Manual JATXPWR3: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection 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 8 Clear to send 2 10 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 1 9 20 Exclusive power for the graphics card provides better graphics performance.
Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 Ground 1 3 Ground 4 VCC 4 JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for graphics cards. Motherboard Manual JATXPWR3: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection 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 8 Clear to send 2 10 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 1 9 20 Exclusive power for the graphics card provides better graphics performance.
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...): RAID 5 provides fault tolerance and better utilization of disk capacity. 4.3 HOW RAID WORKS RAID 0: The controller "stripes" data across multiple drives in RAID 0 and RAID 1. 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 RAID arrays...
...): RAID 5 provides fault tolerance and better utilization of disk capacity. 4.3 HOW RAID WORKS RAID 0: The controller "stripes" data across multiple drives in RAID 0 and RAID 1. 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 RAID arrays...
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... fault tolerance and performance, allowing for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 24 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. Resulting in an...
... fault tolerance and performance, allowing for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 1 Block 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 24 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. Resulting in an...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A. Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 28 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. Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 28 Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users.
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V8 Tech Engine: This engine will make a better over -clock performance. 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 Motherboard Manual Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.) For beginners in a single step. Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S.
V8 Tech Engine: This engine will make a better over -clock performance. 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 Motherboard Manual Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.) For beginners in a single step. Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S.
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... allows users to complete the test. 32 Run this item is "Disabled"; the condition parameter should be changed to "Enable" to ensure the memory stability. Motherboard Manual C. Step 1: The default setting under "Overclocking Navigator Engine" item. Step 3: When the process is under this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to proceed this test...
... allows users to complete the test. 32 Run this item is "Disabled"; the condition parameter should be changed to "Enable" to ensure the memory stability. Motherboard Manual C. Step 1: The default setting under "Overclocking Navigator Engine" item. Step 3: When the process is under this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to proceed this test...