Bios Setup
Page 2
... users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to describe the settings in BIOS. Some additional features, such as defined in BIOS Setup. ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI). TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is supplied by this AMI...
... users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to describe the settings in BIOS. Some additional features, such as defined in BIOS Setup. ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI). TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is supplied by this AMI...
Bios Setup
Page 3
... responsible for most conditions to select item and ch ange the settings. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system's compatibility and stability. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. If the system becomes unstable after changing any...
... responsible for most conditions to select item and ch ange the settings. Using Setup When starting up the computer, press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to ensure system's compatibility and stability. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. If the system becomes unstable after changing any...
Bios Setup
Page 4
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 Memory Shows system memory size. Use [+] ... select a field. C hange Field Tab S elect Field F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3 System Time System Date Floppy A > Hard Drive C onfiguration [00: 00:00] [Tue 01/01/2008] S elect Screen...
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 Memory Shows system memory size. Use [+] ... select a field. C hange Field Tab S elect Field F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3 System Time System Date Floppy A > Hard Drive C onfiguration [00: 00:00] [Tue 01/01/2008] S elect Screen...
Bios Setup
Page 5
...the status of auto detection of floppy disk drive installed in / None Hard Drive Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of ID E/SAT A devices. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of IDE devices. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enter ... 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 detailed options. There is a sub-menu fo r each IDE/SAT A device. Options: 360K, 5.25 in / 1....
...the status of auto detection of floppy disk drive installed in / None Hard Drive Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of ID E/SAT A devices. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of IDE devices. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enter ... 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 detailed options. There is a sub-menu fo r each IDE/SAT A device. Options: 360K, 5.25 in / 1....
Bios Setup
Page 6
... Auto (Default) / CDROM / ARMD / Not Installed LBA/Large Mode Enable or disable the LBA mode. 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... / Enabled 5 Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector trans fer. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Primary IDE Master/Slav e ; T he BIOS detects the information and values of resp ective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the name of device...
... Auto (Default) / CDROM / ARMD / Not Installed LBA/Large Mode Enable or disable the LBA mode. 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... / Enabled 5 Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector trans fer. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Primary IDE Master/Slav e ; T he BIOS detects the information and values of resp ective devices, and these information and values are shown below to the name of device...
Bios Setup
Page 16
... mass storage device after start unit command. Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Auto (Default) / Floppy / Forced FDD / Hard Disk / CDROM 15 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual USB Mass Storage Dev ice Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device # Emulation Type [Auto] Number of the USB...
... mass storage device after start unit command. Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Auto (Default) / Floppy / Forced FDD / Hard Disk / CDROM 15 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual USB Mass Storage Dev ice Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device # Emulation Type [Auto] Number of the USB...
Bios Setup
Page 18
... built-in driver that allows the onbo ard ID E controller to be used by Legacy ISA devices. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PCI Resource BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP PCI Resource IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15 [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] ...device. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 17 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer T his item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus before another takes over ...
... built-in driver that allows the onbo ard ID E controller to be used by Legacy ISA devices. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PCI Resource BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP PCI Resource IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 IRQ15 [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] ...device. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 17 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer T his item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus before another takes over ...
Bios Setup
Page 20
TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual 4 Boot Menu T his menu allows you to Sub Scr een F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. S elect Screen S elect Item En terG o to setup the system boot options. Options: Removable / Hard Disk / ...CDROM / Legacy LAN / Disabled Hard Disk Drives T he BIOS will attempt to arrange the removable drive boot sequence automatically. Master / Pri. Slave / USB HDD0 ...
TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual 4 Boot Menu T his menu allows you to Sub Scr een F1 G eneral Help F1 0 S ave and Exit ES C E xit vxx.xx (C)C opyright 198 5-200x, Amer ican Megatre nds, Inc. S elect Screen S elect Item En terG o to setup the system boot options. Options: Removable / Hard Disk / ...CDROM / Legacy LAN / Disabled Hard Disk Drives T he BIOS will attempt to arrange the removable drive boot sequence automatically. Master / Pri. Slave / USB HDD0 ...
Bios Setup
Page 34
... [ Disabled] [ x13.0 2600MH z] [1.3 250 V] [ Divided by 1 ] [ 2000 MHZ] [ 1.2000 V] [D ivided by 1] Tell s BIOS wheth er to use the setup op tions belo w this to conf igure the P-St ates, or whe ther to control G.P.U Phase Mode (power saving technololy). TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual G.P.U Phase Control G.P.U Phase Contro l Phase Status : CPU V core: : Curre nt CPU Power...
... [ Disabled] [ x13.0 2600MH z] [1.3 250 V] [ Divided by 1 ] [ 2000 MHZ] [ 1.2000 V] [D ivided by 1] Tell s BIOS wheth er to use the setup op tions belo w this to conf igure the P-St ates, or whe ther to control G.P.U Phase Mode (power saving technololy). TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual G.P.U Phase Control G.P.U Phase Contro l Phase Status : CPU V core: : Curre nt CPU Power...
Bios Setup
Page 45
... (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. Security Setti ngs > Security S elect Screen S elect Item EnterG o to CMOS RAM and exit setup. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual 7 Exit Menu T his selection allows you to load the optimal default settings, and save or discard the changes to reload the... values. T hese con figurations are facto ry settings optimized fo r this operation. Load Optimal Defaults T his menu allows you to the BIOS items. Main Advan ced PCIPnP Exit Options Save Changes a nd Exit Discard Change s and Exit Discard Change s Load Optimal D efaults CMOS Backup...
... (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. Security Setti ngs > Security S elect Screen S elect Item EnterG o to CMOS RAM and exit setup. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual 7 Exit Menu T his selection allows you to load the optimal default settings, and save or discard the changes to reload the... values. T hese con figurations are facto ry settings optimized fo r this operation. Load Optimal Defaults T his menu allows you to the BIOS items. Main Advan ced PCIPnP Exit Options Save Changes a nd Exit Discard Change s and Exit Discard Change s Load Optimal D efaults CMOS Backup...
Bios Setup
Page 47
You will be prompted with to the boot sector, BIOS will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. Ifthe Supervisor Password is set and the ...user level. Options: Setup (Default) / Always Boot Sector Virus Protection T his item is used to change them. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 46 Clear User Passw ord T his item allows supervisor to choose the VIRUS Warning feature that checking password. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Change Supervisor ... be able to view configurations but will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility.
You will be prompted with to the boot sector, BIOS will function in the same way as the Supervisor Password. Ifthe Supervisor Password is set and the ...user level. Options: Setup (Default) / Always Boot Sector Virus Protection T his item is used to change them. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 46 Clear User Passw ord T his item allows supervisor to choose the VIRUS Warning feature that checking password. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual Change Supervisor ... be able to view configurations but will prohibit everyone except the supervisor from making changes using the CMOS Setup Utility.
Setup Manual
Page 28
...(O.N.E.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file from this manual is being continuously updated. For further information of setting up the BIOS, please refer to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings ...Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below in the Setup CD. Change Option F1 General Help F10 ...
...(O.N.E.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file from this manual is being continuously updated. For further information of setting up the BIOS, please refer to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings ...Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below in the Setup CD. Change Option F1 General Help F10 ...
Setup Manual
Page 29
... is designed for more power saving settings. 27 G.P.U Phase Control Enter this function for experienced overclock users. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.... several fixed modes of CPU configuration. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to customize personal overclock settings. TA790GX A3+ Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is directly in proportion to system performance. Spread Spectrum This item allows you to set...
... is designed for more power saving settings. 27 G.P.U Phase Control Enter this function for experienced overclock users. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.... several fixed modes of CPU configuration. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to customize personal overclock settings. TA790GX A3+ Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is directly in proportion to system performance. Spread Spectrum This item allows you to set...
Setup Manual
Page 30
NOTE Overclocking is not a necessary process for more advanced Embedded Controller settings. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may be responsible for any overclocking performance. Motherboard Manual CPU ...
NOTE Overclocking is not a necessary process for more advanced Embedded Controller settings. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may be responsible for any overclocking performance. Motherboard Manual CPU ...
Setup Manual
Page 31
TA790GX A3+ V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over-clock performance. OverClock Navigator [Automate OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V12-Tech ... Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration V6-Tech Engine V8-Tech Engine V12-Tech Engine Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help...
TA790GX A3+ V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over-clock performance. OverClock Navigator [Automate OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V12-Tech ... Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration V6-Tech Engine V8-Tech Engine V12-Tech Engine Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help...
Setup Manual
Page 32
...Overclocking Navigator Engine" item. B. the condition parameter should be based on the selected CPU model. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Main vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ↓ BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [...
...Overclocking Navigator Engine" item. B. the condition parameter should be based on the selected CPU model. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Main vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ↓ BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [...
Setup Manual
Page 34
... Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ↓ Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Smart Fan Configuration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Calibration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(oC) Fan Ctrl On(oC) Fan Ctrl Start...] or [4Pin], please run the calibration to control CPU/System Temperature vs. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system...
... Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ↓ Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Smart Fan Configuration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Calibration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(oC) Fan Ctrl On(oC) Fan Ctrl Start...] or [4Pin], please run the calibration to control CPU/System Temperature vs. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system...
Setup Manual
Page 35
...operation modes of CPU/System fan. Fan Ctrl On(℃) The CPU/System fan starts to work under Smart Fan Function mode. TA790GX A3+ Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, the CPU/System fan will work when CPU/System temperature arrives to personal preference. ...PCIPnP Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults CMOS Backup Function Security Settings > Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit CMOS Backup Func CMOS Data Reload CMOS Data Save Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to save different ...
...operation modes of CPU/System fan. Fan Ctrl On(℃) The CPU/System fan starts to work under Smart Fan Function mode. TA790GX A3+ Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, the CPU/System fan will work when CPU/System temperature arrives to personal preference. ...PCIPnP Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults CMOS Backup Function Security Settings > Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit CMOS Backup Func CMOS Data Reload CMOS Data Save Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to save different ...
Setup Manual
Page 44
...CMOS first. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Open. The utility will show for BIOS backup and refer to exit BIOS setup. After the BIOS Update process, click on OK to enter BIOS setup. BIOS Update is going to skip ...this , please download the proper BIOS file from the website. While the system boots up...
...CMOS first. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on Open. The utility will show for BIOS backup and refer to exit BIOS setup. After the BIOS Update process, click on OK to enter BIOS setup. BIOS Update is going to skip ...this , please download the proper BIOS file from the website. While the system boots up...
Setup Manual
Page 45
...that the computer is a new BIOS version, the utility will ask you that your reference only. For better performance, the software is completed. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. While the system boots up ...and the full screen logo shows, press key to exit BIOS setup. Click OK to download it. TA790GX A3+ (for the latest BIOS from this function.
...that the computer is a new BIOS version, the utility will ask you that your reference only. For better performance, the software is completed. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. While the system boots up ...and the full screen logo shows, press key to exit BIOS setup. Click OK to download it. TA790GX A3+ (for the latest BIOS from this function.