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... 5: RAID Functions 24 5.1 Operating System 24 5.2 Raid Arrays 24 5.3 How RAID Works 24 Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software 28 6.1 T-Series BIOS 28 6.2 T-Series Software 36 Chapter 7: Useful Help 46 7.1 Driver Installation Note 46 7.2 Extra Information 47 7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code 48 7.4 Troubleshooting 49 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 50 German...50 French ...52 Italian...
... 5: RAID Functions 24 5.1 Operating System 24 5.2 Raid Arrays 24 5.3 How RAID Works 24 Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software 28 6.1 T-Series BIOS 28 6.2 T-Series Software 36 Chapter 7: Useful Help 46 7.1 Driver Installation Note 46 7.2 Extra Information 47 7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code 48 7.4 Troubleshooting 49 Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages 50 German...50 French ...52 Italian...
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... also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Remove AC power line. 2. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. TA790GXE 128M JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to "Pin 1-2 close...
... also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. Remove AC power line. 2. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. TA790GXE 128M JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Wait for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to "Pin 1-2 close...
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... Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 28 The BIOS information described below sections may be different from USB Flash Drive or FDD Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function CMOS Reloading Program !! Overclocking Navigator Engine...
... Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 28 The BIOS information described below sections may be different from USB Flash Drive or FDD Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function CMOS Reloading Program !! Overclocking Navigator Engine...
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G.P.U Phase Control Enter this function for experienced overclock users. TA790GXE 128M Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is directly in proportion to system performance. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...(MHz) CPU Frequency is designed for more power saving settings. 29 CPU Configuration This item provides several fixed modes of CPU configuration. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. OverClock Navigator [Normal] ...
G.P.U Phase Control Enter this function for experienced overclock users. TA790GXE 128M Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is directly in proportion to system performance. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...(MHz) CPU Frequency is designed for more power saving settings. 29 CPU Configuration This item provides several fixed modes of CPU configuration. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. OverClock Navigator [Normal] ...
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... easy, fast, and powerful feature to improve system performance with a single step. provides 3 ideal overclock configurations to improve the system performance, named A.O.S. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may be caused by overclocking. Motherboard Manual CPU Tuning Enter...
... easy, fast, and powerful feature to improve system performance with a single step. provides 3 ideal overclock configurations to improve the system performance, named A.O.S. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may be caused by overclocking. Motherboard Manual CPU Tuning Enter...
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... Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA790GXE 128M V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over-clock performance. OverClock Navigator [Automate OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System ===========...Memory Test [Disabled] Options 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 WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction....
... Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA790GXE 128M V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over-clock performance. OverClock Navigator [Automate OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System ===========...Memory Test [Disabled] Options 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 WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction....
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...Option F1 General 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 T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to...and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to malfunction. Step 1 The default setting under "Overclocking Navigator Engine" item. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to ensure the memory stability...
...Option F1 General 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 T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to...and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to malfunction. Step 1 The default setting under "Overclocking Navigator Engine" item. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to ensure the memory stability...
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TA790GXE 128M C. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to proceed. Press to perform the BIOS update process. 6. Go to the website to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS... way to system boot failure. 33 BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. The utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to enter the utility. 5. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition...
TA790GXE 128M C. Select the proper BIOS file and press then to proceed. Press to perform the BIOS update process. 6. Go to the website to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS... way to system boot failure. 33 BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. The utility will show the BIOS files and their respective information. The BIO-Flasher is a BIOS flashing utility providing you to enter the utility. 5. Updating BIOS with FAT32/16 format and single partition...
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..., and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. and is under BIOS setup; Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in "Advanced Menu". However, it can 't be re-... to 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...
..., and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. and is under BIOS setup; Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in "Advanced Menu". However, it can 't be re-... to 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...
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...total, and users are able to personal preference. Fan Ctrl On(℃) The CPU/System fan starts to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. TA790GXE 128M Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of CPU/System fan. Moreover, ... 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 an...
...total, and users are able to personal preference. Fan Ctrl On(℃) The CPU/System fan starts to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. TA790GXE 128M Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value. The range is from 0~127, with an interval of CPU/System fan. Moreover, ... 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 an...
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... is equipped with friendly interface and solid over-clock features, and it will see the software icon "T-Utility OverClock III" / "HW Monitor" / "eHOT Line" / "Tseries BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. Double-click the desktop icon, OverClock 3 will see current CPU Speed and CPU/Memory/PCI-E/PCI Clock. In...
... is equipped with friendly interface and solid over-clock features, and it will see the software icon "T-Utility OverClock III" / "HW Monitor" / "eHOT Line" / "Tseries BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. Double-click the desktop icon, OverClock 3 will see current CPU Speed and CPU/Memory/PCI-E/PCI Clock. In...
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... e-mail application. If you are not using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will be saved to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 42 Your system information will see your system information while using eHot... saved .txt file, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to a .txt file. This information is also concluded in the sent mail.
... e-mail application. If you are not using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will be saved to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 42 Your system information will see your system information while using eHot... saved .txt file, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Go to a .txt file. This information is also concluded in the sent mail.
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... . TA790GXE 128M BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 43 Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear...
... . TA790GXE 128M BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to complete the BIOS Backup procedure. 43 Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on OK to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear...
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...then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Click Yes for asking you backup current BIOS. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download the proper BIOS file from the website. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. Motherboard Manual... Before doing this process. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for BIOS backup and refer to be run with the proper BIOS file, and this procedure. Please choose the proper BIOS file for requesting the BIOS file which is completed. 44 Please do not ...
...then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Click Yes for asking you backup current BIOS. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download the proper BIOS file from the website. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. Motherboard Manual... Before doing this process. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will show for BIOS backup and refer to be run with the proper BIOS file, and this procedure. Please choose the proper BIOS file for requesting the BIOS file which is completed. 44 Please do not ...
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TA790GXE 128M (for your BIOS has been the latest version. If there is being continuously updated. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to reboot. For better performance, the software is no other newer BIOS version, the utility will also tell you ...is completed. Click Yes to proceed. The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; After the updating process, the utility will ask you to download it. The actual information and ...
TA790GXE 128M (for your BIOS has been the latest version. If there is being continuously updated. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to reboot. For better performance, the software is no other newer BIOS version, the utility will also tell you ...is completed. Click Yes to proceed. The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; After the updating process, the utility will ask you to download it. The actual information and ...
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...of the system board, the board may be faulty. 48 Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. Motherboard Manual 7.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2...Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all...
...of the system board, the board may be faulty. 48 Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. Motherboard Manual 7.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2...Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all...
Bios Setup
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...specification, developed by a battery so that it retains theSetup information when the power is turned off. APM Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. Power management features are supported. Sleep and Suspend power man agement modes are ...additional features, such as defined in BIOS Setup. T he power of CMOS RAM is supplied by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI). TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of ...
...specification, developed by a battery so that it retains theSetup information when the power is turned off. APM Support T his AMI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification. Power management features are supported. Sleep and Suspend power man agement modes are ...additional features, such as defined in BIOS Setup. T he power of CMOS RAM is supplied by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 ACPI Support AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (ACPI). TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of ...
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... Keys Notice z T he BIOS information described in this user's manual and any mistakes found in this manual is for most conditions to be responsible for that may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously updated. TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support... T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU.
... Keys Notice z T he BIOS information described in this user's manual and any mistakes found in this manual is for most conditions to be responsible for that may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous DRAM) is being continuously updated. TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support... T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU.
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...eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. System Time Set the system internal clock. TA790GXE 128M 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 S elect Item +- AMI BIOS Shows system information, including BIOS version and built date. System Memory Shows system memory size. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI...
...eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. System Time Set the system internal clock. TA790GXE 128M 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 S elect Item +- AMI BIOS Shows system information, including BIOS version and built date. System Memory Shows system memory size. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI...
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.... Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enter the sub-menu of detailed options. TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of floppy disk drive installed in / None Hard Drive Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of ID E/SAT A devices. Options: 360K, 5.25... 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 IDE devices. This displa ys the status of auto detection of IDE devices.
.... Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to enter the sub-menu of detailed options. TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of floppy disk drive installed in / None Hard Drive Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of ID E/SAT A devices. Options: 360K, 5.25... 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 IDE devices. This displa ys the status of auto detection of IDE devices.