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... 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 4 1.5 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 16 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 16 3.2 Detail Settings 16 Chapter 4: (Hybrid) CrossFireX Function 21 4.1 CrossFireX Requirements 21...
... 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 4 1.5 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 16 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 16 3.2 Detail Settings 16 Chapter 4: (Hybrid) CrossFireX Function 21 4.1 CrossFireX Requirements 21...
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... Fan Speed Controller Low Pin Count Interface ITE's "Smart Guardian" function DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4 Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module Main Max Memory Capacity 16GB Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 Memory Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/ Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+ / AM3 CPU) 1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2 Registered DIMM and... ECC DIMM is not supported Onboard side port memory 128MB DDR2 Graphics Radeon HD 3300 Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10/UVD/HDCP support (Hybrid) CrossFireX support (by ATI driver) IDE AMD SB750 Ultra DMA 33 / ...
... Fan Speed Controller Low Pin Count Interface ITE's "Smart Guardian" function DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4 Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module Main Max Memory Capacity 16GB Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 Memory Each DIMM supports 256MB/512MB/ Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+ / AM3 CPU) 1GB/2GB/4GB DDR2 Registered DIMM and... ECC DIMM is not supported Onboard side port memory 128MB DDR2 Graphics Radeon HD 3300 Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10/UVD/HDCP support (Hybrid) CrossFireX support (by ATI driver) IDE AMD SB750 Ultra DMA 33 / ...
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Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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. 9 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. DDR2 Modules TA790GXE 128M D IM M A1 D IM M B1 D IM M A2 D IM M B2 1.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. 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. 9 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. DDR2 Modules TA790GXE 128M D IM M A1 D IM M B1 D IM M A2 D IM M B2 1.
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... same density in pairs, shown in the table. Motherboard Manual B. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 C. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB...
... same density in pairs, shown in the table. Motherboard Manual B. Dual Channel Memory installation Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 C. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB...
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TA790GXE 128M P H2 P H4 P H1 P H3 LE D_D2 LE D_D1 LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators PH1 ~ PH4: Power Status Indicators Please refer to the tables below for specific messages: LED_D1 LED_D2 Message ON ON Normal ON OFF Memory Error OFF ON VGA Error OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. SW_PWR: Power Switch button. SW_RST 19 PH1~PH4 ON OFF Phase Indicator Phase Active Phase Disable On-Board Buttons There are 6 LED indicators showing system status. SW_PWR SW_RST: Reset button. On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons.
TA790GXE 128M P H2 P H4 P H1 P H3 LE D_D2 LE D_D1 LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators PH1 ~ PH4: Power Status Indicators Please refer to the tables below for specific messages: LED_D1 LED_D2 Message ON ON Normal ON OFF Memory Error OFF ON VGA Error OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. SW_PWR: Power Switch button. SW_RST 19 PH1~PH4 ON OFF Phase Indicator Phase Active Phase Disable On-Board Buttons There are 6 LED indicators showing system status. SW_PWR SW_RST: Reset button. On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons.
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...) [200] CPU Configuration [Auto] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- WARNING !! Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...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 from this manual.
...) [200] CPU Configuration [Auto] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- WARNING !! Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...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 from this manual.
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...-tlOlat]Toptee]OtemcviheoO=rnv=ECse=nlr=goC=icl=nko=ec=]k==== > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- OverClock Navigator [Manual OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA790GXE 128M Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is directly in proportion to system performance.
...-tlOlat]Toptee]OtemcviheoO=rnv=ECse=nlr=goC=icl=nko=ec=]k==== > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- OverClock Navigator [Manual OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto... Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA790GXE 128M Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is directly in proportion to system performance.
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... Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may be responsible for any overclocking performance. Memory Configuration Enter this function for more advanced DRAM clock settings. OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto ...icl=nko=ec=]k=== = > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- Motherboard Manual CPU Tuning ...
... Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may be responsible for any overclocking performance. Memory Configuration Enter this function for more advanced DRAM clock settings. OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto ...icl=nko=ec=]k=== = > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- Motherboard Manual CPU Tuning ...
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...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. TA790GXE...Configuration [Auto] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options V6-Tech Engine V8-Tech Engine V12-Tech Engine Select Screen Select Item +- OverClock Navigator [...
...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. TA790GXE...Configuration [Auto] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options V6-Tech Engine V8-Tech Engine V12-Tech Engine Select Screen Select Item +- OverClock Navigator [...
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... [Auto] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Enabled Disabled Select Screen Select Item +- OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto... [Auto] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Enabled] Options Enabled Disabled Select Screen Select Item +- Run this test. Step 3 When the process is...
... [Auto] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Enabled Disabled Select Screen Select Item +- OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto... [Auto] > G.P.U Phase Control > CPU Tuning > Clock Control > Voltage Configuation > DRAM Timing Configuration > Memory Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Enabled] Options Enabled Disabled Select Screen Select Item +- Run this test. Step 3 When the process is...
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.... the first window you will see is equipped with friendly interface and solid over-clock features, and it will see current CPU Speed and CPU/Memory/PCI-E/PCI Clock. In this panel you easily do over-clocking under windows environment. OverClock 3 OverClock 3 is Main Panel. Double-click the icon to the...
.... the first window you will see is equipped with friendly interface and solid over-clock features, and it will see current CPU Speed and CPU/Memory/PCI-E/PCI Clock. In this panel you easily do over-clocking under windows environment. OverClock 3 OverClock 3 is Main Panel. Double-click the icon to the...
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... or "-" to adjust Chipset voltage. Click on "+" to increase or "-" to adjust CPU voltage. Memory Voltage This function allows user to decrease the FSB voltage. 39 Click on "+" to increase or "-" to adjust Memory voltage. Over Voltage Panel TA790GXE 128M Manual Adjust CPU/Memo ry/Chipset/FSB Voltage CPU Voltage This function allows...
... or "-" to adjust Chipset voltage. Click on "+" to increase or "-" to adjust CPU voltage. Memory Voltage This function allows user to decrease the FSB voltage. 39 Click on "+" to increase or "-" to adjust Memory voltage. Over Voltage Panel TA790GXE 128M Manual Adjust CPU/Memo ry/Chipset/FSB Voltage CPU Voltage This function allows...
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... you will see a saving dialog appears asking you must provide. Before you use this information, click "Send" to cancel. Without this dialog. TA790GXE 128M eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for your default e-mail clientapplication program. * represent s import ant information that you to .... *Provid e the name of the memory module ma nufa ct u rer. This utility will show the information which is a convenient utility that helps you fix the problem. click "...
... you will see a saving dialog appears asking you must provide. Before you use this information, click "Send" to cancel. Without this dialog. TA790GXE 128M eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for your default e-mail clientapplication program. * represent s import ant information that you to .... *Provid e the name of the memory module ma nufa ct u rer. This utility will show the information which is a convenient utility that helps you fix the problem. click "...
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... layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read/write test error 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display... a serious problem with known good modules. Insert the cards back into the system one of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. If the video adapter is ...
... layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory read/write test error 6 Keyboard controller BAT command failed 7 General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) 8 Display... a serious problem with known good modules. Insert the cards back into the system one of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all expansion cards except the video adapter. If the video adapter is ...
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... )(DDR2 1066 is by AM2+ / AM3 CPU 1و /2و 4 ECC DIMM Onboard sideport memory 128MB DDR2 512 HDCP/UVD/DX10 Radeon HD 3300 )(Hybrid) CrossFireX (by ATI driver ITE Smart Guardian ...
... )(DDR2 1066 is by AM2+ / AM3 CPU 1و /2و 4 ECC DIMM Onboard sideport memory 128MB DDR2 512 HDCP/UVD/DX10 Radeon HD 3300 )(Hybrid) CrossFireX (by ATI driver ITE Smart Guardian ...
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.../2GB/4GB DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 DDR2 1066 by AM2+ / AM3 CPU DIMMとECC DIMM Radeon HD 3300 ス Onboard side port memory 128MB DDR2 512MBです DX10/UVD/HDCP (Hybrid) CrossFireX by ATI driver) Super I/O ITE 8718 Super I/O機 H/Wモニター ITE IDE AMD...
.../2GB/4GB DDR2 DDR2 DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 DDR2 1066 by AM2+ / AM3 CPU DIMMとECC DIMM Radeon HD 3300 ス Onboard side port memory 128MB DDR2 512MBです DX10/UVD/HDCP (Hybrid) CrossFireX by ATI driver) Super I/O ITE 8718 Super I/O機 H/Wモニター ITE IDE AMD...
Bios Setup
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...E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Shows system information, including BIOS version and built date. System Memory Shows system memory size. System Date Set the system date. Main Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit System Overvie w AMI BIOS... Version :01. 01.01 Build Date:01/ 01/08 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3
...E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Shows system information, including BIOS version and built date. System Memory Shows system memory size. System Date Set the system date. Main Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit System Overvie w AMI BIOS... Version :01. 01.01 Build Date:01/ 01/08 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3
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... Disabled CPU Prefetching T his item allows you to enable or disable CPU Prefetching fun ction. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 8 TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can virtually separate your system when the system is made available to better allocate... memory and schedule software threads for maximum perform ance. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled ACPI SRAT Table T he operating system...
... Disabled CPU Prefetching T his item allows you to enable or disable CPU Prefetching fun ction. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 8 TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can virtually separate your system when the system is made available to better allocate... memory and schedule software threads for maximum perform ance. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled ACPI SRAT Table T he operating system...
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... the longer the PCI device can hold the PCI bus before handing it to their display as a way to perform DMA (Direct Memory Access) trans fers. This item allows such snooping to assign for use by PCI/PnP devices. Options: 64 (Default) / 0-255 Allocate .... DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer T his item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the...
... the longer the PCI device can hold the PCI bus before handing it to their display as a way to perform DMA (Direct Memory Access) trans fers. This item allows such snooping to assign for use by PCI/PnP devices. Options: 64 (Default) / 0-255 Allocate .... DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Available] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer T his item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the...
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... Reserved DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 T hese items will allow you to assign each DMA channel a type, depending on the type of device using the interrupt. TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 T hese items will allow you to assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the type of device... using the channel. Options: Available (Default) / Reserved Reserved Memory Size T his item allows BIOS to assign automatically. T he option "Available" means the IRQ is going to reserve cert ain...
... Reserved DMA Channel 0/1/3/5/6/7 T hese items will allow you to assign each DMA channel a type, depending on the type of device using the interrupt. TA790GXE 128M BIOS Manual IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 T hese items will allow you to assign each system interrupt a type, depending on the type of device... using the channel. Options: Available (Default) / Reserved Reserved Memory Size T his item allows BIOS to assign automatically. T he option "Available" means the IRQ is going to reserve cert ain...