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... program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to describe the settings in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. Plug and Pla y Support T his AMI BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power Man agement (APM) speci fication. Sleep and ...system controls most of the input and output devices such as defined in the ACPI specification, developed by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. Some additional ...
... program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to describe the settings in the AMI BIOS Setup program on this motherboard. Plug and Pla y Support T his AMI BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power Man agement (APM) speci fication. Sleep and ...system controls most of the input and output devices such as defined in the ACPI specification, developed by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. Some additional ...
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... wrong-settings. 2 z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is providing a brief description of the motherboard. T he default BIOS settings apply for your reference only. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Navigation Keys for any settings...
... wrong-settings. 2 z For better system perform ance, the BIOS firmware is providing a brief description of the motherboard. T he default BIOS settings apply for your reference only. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Navigation Keys for any settings...
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... time at which date the system will boot up time, input hour, minute and second to enable or disable the motherboard's APIC (Advan ced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 13 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual ACPI APIC support T his item is a server-speci fic feature. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Power On by...
... time at which date the system will boot up time, input hour, minute and second to enable or disable the motherboard's APIC (Advan ced Programmable Interrupt Controller). Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 13 TA790GX A3+ BIOS Manual ACPI APIC support T his item is a server-speci fic feature. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled Power On by...
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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 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 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 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to ...
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...bend or flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment. Keep... Cable X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 2 Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA790GX A3+ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to remove the...
...bend or flex the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Hold the board on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. Loose parts will cause short circuits which may damage the equipment. Keep... Cable X 1 Serial ATA Cable X 2 Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA790GX A3+ 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to remove the...
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... out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) 2 SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM3 CPU AMD Phenom II processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and PowerNow Support HyperTransport...
... out Connector x1 Supports digital audio out function CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) 2 SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM3 CPU AMD Phenom II processors AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and PowerNow Support HyperTransport...
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JUS B5 SATA1-2 Super I/O BI OS JSFAN1 JUSB3 JUS B4 JCMOS1 JPANEL1 RSTSW 1 P WRS W1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS 1 JATX PWR3 JCFAN1 JHDM I1 DDR3 _ A1 DDR3 _ B1 DDR3 _ A2 DDR3 _ B2 S ocket AM 3 DVI VG A J13 94 _US1 JUSBLAN1 JATXPW R2 IDE1 JAUDIO2 JATX PWR1 AMD 790GX JCDIN1 LAN JNFA N1 PEX16 _2 PEX1 _1 PEX1_2 BAT1 PHASE1_LED PHASE2_LED PHASE3_LED PHASE4_LED LED_D1 LED_D2 AMD SB750 SATA5-6 SATA3-4 PEX16 _1 Co dec PCI 1 PCI 2 JSPDIF_OUT1 JAUDIOF1 J1394_1 FDD1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
JUS B5 SATA1-2 Super I/O BI OS JSFAN1 JUSB3 JUS B4 JCMOS1 JPANEL1 RSTSW 1 P WRS W1 4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS 1 JATX PWR3 JCFAN1 JHDM I1 DDR3 _ A1 DDR3 _ B1 DDR3 _ A2 DDR3 _ B2 S ocket AM 3 DVI VG A J13 94 _US1 JUSBLAN1 JATXPW R2 IDE1 JAUDIO2 JATX PWR1 AMD 790GX JCDIN1 LAN JNFA N1 PEX16 _2 PEX1 _1 PEX1_2 BAT1 PHASE1_LED PHASE2_LED PHASE3_LED PHASE4_LED LED_D1 LED_D2 AMD SB750 SATA5-6 SATA3-4 PEX16 _1 Co dec PCI 1 PCI 2 JSPDIF_OUT1 JAUDIOF1 J1394_1 FDD1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. This completes the installation. 6 Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the JCFAN1.
Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. This completes the installation. 6 Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Motherboard Manual Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the JCFAN1.
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DDR3 Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. D D R 3_A1 D D R 3_B1 D D R 3_A2 D D R 3_B2 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
DDR3 Modules 1. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. D D R 3_A1 D D R 3_B1 D D R 3_A2 D D R 3_B2 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A.
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The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two drives. 40 39 2 1 10 Motherboard Manual 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 33/66/100/133 functionality. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: IDE/ATAPI 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 drives. 40 39 2 1 10 Motherboard Manual 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 33/66/100/133 functionality. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: IDE/ATAPI 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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TA790GX A3+ PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x16/x8 Speed) - PEX16_1 ...4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. (Must be with multiple displays. To make this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX technology with multiple displays. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - The design ...) - This slot is slave when using CrossFireX technology with DCCFX-P2 in PEX16_2 or using CrossFireX, this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX. - x16 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s...
TA790GX A3+ PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x16/x8 Speed) - PEX16_1 ...4GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. (Must be with multiple displays. To make this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX technology with multiple displays. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - The design ...) - This slot is slave when using CrossFireX technology with DCCFX-P2 in PEX16_2 or using CrossFireX, this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX. - x16 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s...
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PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - P E X 1 _1 P E X 1 _2 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI1 PCI2 12 Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. Motherboard Manual PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture.
PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - P E X 1 _1 P E X 1 _2 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. PCI1 PCI2 12 Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. Motherboard Manual PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture.
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Motherboard Manual JATXPWR2: 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 JATXPWR2: 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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... damaging the motherboard. 31 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 3 1 31 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 15 Wait for the graphics card provides better graphics performance. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. TA790GX A3+ JATXPWR1...
... damaging the motherboard. 31 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 3 1 31 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 15 Wait for the graphics card provides better graphics performance. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. TA790GX A3+ JATXPWR1...
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Motherboard Manual SATA1-2/SATA3-4/SATA5-6: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. SATA1 -2 SATA3-4 SATA5 -6 JUSB3~JUSB5: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. JUSB5 JUSB4 JUSB3 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 16
Motherboard Manual SATA1-2/SATA3-4/SATA5-6: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. SATA1 -2 SATA3-4 SATA5 -6 JUSB3~JUSB5: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. JUSB5 JUSB4 JUSB3 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 16
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RSTSW1: Reset button. 18 PHASE1_LED PHASE2_LED PHASE3_LED PHASE4_LED LED_D2 LED_D1 LED1 & LED2: Debug Indicators PH1 ~ PH4: Power Status Indicators Please refer to the tables below for specific messages: LED1 LED2 Message ON ON Normal ON OFF Memory Error OFF ON VGA Error OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. PHASE1_LED~PHASE4_LED ON OFF Phase Indicator Phase Active Phase Disable On-Board Buttons There are 6 LED indicators showing system status. Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons. PWRSW1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1: Power Switch button.
RSTSW1: Reset button. 18 PHASE1_LED PHASE2_LED PHASE3_LED PHASE4_LED LED_D2 LED_D1 LED1 & LED2: Debug Indicators PH1 ~ PH4: Power Status Indicators Please refer to the tables below for specific messages: LED1 LED2 Message ON ON Normal ON OFF Memory Error OFF ON VGA Error OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. PHASE1_LED~PHASE4_LED ON OFF Phase Indicator Phase Active Phase Disable On-Board Buttons There are 6 LED indicators showing system status. Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons. PWRSW1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1: Power Switch button.
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....com/us-en/crossfirex_hybrid.aspx http://ati.amd.com/technology/hybridgraphics/index.html 20 Step 3: In the graphics card configuration program, choose "Hybrid CrossFireX" function. Motherboard Manual 4.3 HYBRID CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows Vista supports Hybrid CrossFireX function. The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology.
....com/us-en/crossfirex_hybrid.aspx http://ati.amd.com/technology/hybridgraphics/index.html 20 Step 3: In the graphics card configuration program, choose "Hybrid CrossFireX" function. Motherboard Manual 4.3 HYBRID CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows Vista supports Hybrid CrossFireX function. The graphics card driver should support Hybrid CrossFireX technology.
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... fault tolerance. RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for parity. Drawbacks: Does not deliver any environment that improves disk read and write times for many applications. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: RAID FUNCTIONS 5.1 OPERATING SYSTEM Supports Windows XP and Windows VISTA. 5.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines...
... fault tolerance. RAID 1: RAID 1 defines techniques for parity. Drawbacks: Does not deliver any environment that improves disk read and write times for many applications. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: RAID FUNCTIONS 5.1 OPERATING SYSTEM Supports Windows XP and Windows VISTA. 5.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of RAID arrays: RAID 0: RAID 0 defines...
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... on the platform. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for data redundancy, the same as RAID level 1. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. May be stripped...
... on the platform. Benefits: Optimizes for both fault tolerance and performance, allowing for data redundancy, the same as RAID level 1. Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for improved resiliency, performance and rebuild performance. May be stripped...
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... Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 26 For further information of setting up the BIOS, please refer to malfunction. WARNING !! Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 6.1 T-SERIES BIOS T-Series BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file...
... Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 26 For further information of setting up the BIOS, please refer to malfunction. WARNING !! Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 6.1 T-SERIES BIOS T-Series BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file...