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... 21 5.1 Operating System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software 25 6.1 T-Series BIOS 25 6.2 T-Series Software 28 Chapter 7: Useful Help 38 7.1 Driver Installation Note 38 7.2 Extra Information 39 7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code 40 7.4 AMI BIOS Post Code 41 7.5 Conversion Of Hexadecimal and Decimal System 43 7.6 Troubleshooting 44 Appendix: SPEC...
... 21 5.1 Operating System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software 25 6.1 T-Series BIOS 25 6.2 T-Series Software 28 Chapter 7: Useful Help 38 7.1 Driver Installation Note 38 7.2 Extra Information 39 7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code 40 7.4 AMI BIOS Post Code 41 7.5 Conversion Of Hexadecimal and Decimal System 43 7.6 Troubleshooting 44 Appendix: SPEC...
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NB_PH_ LE D PH1_ D1 PH3_ D3 PH2_ D2 PH4_ D4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KB MS1 CP U_FA N1 S PDI F1 ATXP WR2 U SB1 Socke t AM 3+ USB _1394_ ES ATA 1 RJ45USB 1 JUS BV 1 DD R3_A1 DD R3_A2 DD R3_B1 DD R3_B2 ATXP WR1 AUDIO1 LAN Codec A UXP WR1 SY S_FA N2 PEX16_1 AMD 990FX PEX1_1 PEX16_2 PEX16_3 PCI1 JC MOS1 BAT1 AMD SB950 SATA 2 BIOS SATA 1 SATA3 Super I/O F_AU DIO1 C IR1 PCI2 J_COM1 JSP DI FOUT1 S YS _FAN1 F_1394A 1 JFRONT_US B3_1 F_U SB1 JUSBV2 SW_PWR1 F_USB2 SW_RST1 PAN EL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
NB_PH_ LE D PH1_ D1 PH3_ D3 PH2_ D2 PH4_ D4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KB MS1 CP U_FA N1 S PDI F1 ATXP WR2 U SB1 Socke t AM 3+ USB _1394_ ES ATA 1 RJ45USB 1 JUS BV 1 DD R3_A1 DD R3_A2 DD R3_B1 DD R3_B2 ATXP WR1 AUDIO1 LAN Codec A UXP WR1 SY S_FA N2 PEX16_1 AMD 990FX PEX1_1 PEX16_2 PEX16_3 PCI1 JC MOS1 BAT1 AMD SB950 SATA 2 BIOS SATA 1 SATA3 Super I/O F_AU DIO1 C IR1 PCI2 J_COM1 JSP DI FOUT1 S YS _FAN1 F_1394A 1 JFRONT_US B3_1 F_U SB1 JUSBV2 SW_PWR1 F_USB2 SW_RST1 PAN EL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Setup Manual
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... seconds. 4. Please carefully follow the procedures to send 9 Ring indicator 10 NC 1 9 14 Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Remove AC power line. 2. Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set...
... seconds. 4. Please carefully follow the procedures to send 9 Ring indicator 10 NC 1 9 14 Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Remove AC power line. 2. Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set...
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After the booting sequence, it will show current CPU temperature through hexadecimal figure. Please refer to connect IEEE 1394 device. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 TPA1+ 2 TPA13 GND 4 GND 5 TPB1+ 6 TPB17 VCC 8 VCC 9 N/A 10 KEY BIOS POST Code/CPU Temperature Indicator This indicator will show POST code while booting. TA990FXE F_1394A1: IEEE 1394 Header This header allows user to Chapter 7.4 for all the BIOS POST codes, and Chapter 7.5 for conversion of hexadecimal and decimal system. 17
After the booting sequence, it will show current CPU temperature through hexadecimal figure. Please refer to connect IEEE 1394 device. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 TPA1+ 2 TPA13 GND 4 GND 5 TPB1+ 6 TPB17 VCC 8 VCC 9 N/A 10 KEY BIOS POST Code/CPU Temperature Indicator This indicator will show POST code while booting. TA990FXE F_1394A1: IEEE 1394 Header This header allows user to Chapter 7.4 for all the BIOS POST codes, and Chapter 7.5 for conversion of hexadecimal and decimal system. 17
Setup Manual
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... of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; WARNING !! A. Notice: Not all types of setting up the UEFI BIOS, please refer to customize personal overclock settings, such as Manual Voltage System, Manual Memory System, Manual MCT System, and...BIOS firmware is for your reference only and the actual UEFI BIOS information and settings on the selected CPU model. 25 CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 6.1 T-SERIES BIOS TA990FXE T-Series UEFI BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function BIO-Flasher: Update UEFI BIOS...
... of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; WARNING !! A. Notice: Not all types of setting up the UEFI BIOS, please refer to customize personal overclock settings, such as Manual Voltage System, Manual Memory System, Manual MCT System, and...BIOS firmware is for your reference only and the actual UEFI BIOS information and settings on the selected CPU model. 25 CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 6.1 T-SERIES BIOS TA990FXE T-Series UEFI BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function BIO-Flasher: Update UEFI BIOS...
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.... B. This is always on whenever the system starts up. This function will be seen under "Smart Fan Control" in the default UEFI BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. ↓ 26... it can 't be re-configured. When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is under UEFI BIOS setup, and is a brilliant feature to inappropriate overclock actions. will automatically log in "Advanced Menu". However, it is an optional process, but not...
.... B. This is always on whenever the system starts up. This function will be seen under "Smart Fan Control" in the default UEFI BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. ↓ 26... it can 't be re-configured. When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is under UEFI BIOS setup, and is a brilliant feature to inappropriate overclock actions. will automatically log in "Advanced Menu". However, it is an optional process, but not...
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... with any other e-mail application. Your system information will see 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. 34 If you are not using eHot-Line service. Go to a .txt... customer's data with other third parties, so please feel free to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail.
... with any other e-mail application. Your system information will see 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. 34 If you are not using eHot-Line service. Go to a .txt... customer's data with other third parties, so please feel free to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail.
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AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Online Update function (Only for AMI BIOS) Save current BIOS to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 35 Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. TA990FXE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Online Update function (Only for AMI BIOS) Save current BIOS to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 35 Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. TA990FXE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
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... open any other applications during this process may take minutes. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this procedure. Please do... not open dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on OK to skip ...
... open any other applications during this process may take minutes. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. Motherboard Manual Before doing this procedure. Please do... not open dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check on OK to skip ...
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...continuously updated. After clicking on board may take minutes, please do not make sure that your reference only. If there is no other newer BIOS version, the utility will ask you to the internet before using this manual. 37 After the updating process, the utility will also tell ...ask you to enter BIOS setup. the utility will ask you that the computer is connected to download it. make any operation during the programing process. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to reboot the system. TA990FXE (for your BIOS has been the ...
...continuously updated. After clicking on board may take minutes, please do not make sure that your reference only. If there is no other newer BIOS version, the utility will ask you to the internet before using this manual. 37 After the updating process, the utility will also tell ...ask you to enter BIOS setup. the utility will ask you that the computer is connected to download it. make any operation during the programing process. While the system boots up and the full screen logo shows, press key to reboot the system. TA990FXE (for your BIOS has been the ...
Setup Manual
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... the video adapter is causing the malfunction. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with known good modules. 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 ...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. Consult your system manufacturer's technical...
... the video adapter is causing the malfunction. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with known good modules. 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 ...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. Consult your system manufacturer's technical...
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...handler. Program the keyboard controller command byte is initialized at this checkpoint. Set up application processors. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initializes different devices through DIM. Disable Cache - Early CPU Init Exit. Detects the presence of different Input Devices. Testing...CPU POST interface calling pointer. Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. 7.4 AMI BIOS POST CODE TA990FXE Checkpoint 03 04 05 06 07 08 C0 C1 C2 C5 C6 C7 0A 0B 0C 0E...
...handler. Program the keyboard controller command byte is initialized at this checkpoint. Set up application processors. Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. Initializes different devices through DIM. Disable Cache - Early CPU Init Exit. Detects the presence of different Input Devices. Testing...CPU POST interface calling pointer. Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. 7.4 AMI BIOS POST CODE TA990FXE Checkpoint 03 04 05 06 07 08 C0 C1 C2 C5 C6 C7 0A 0B 0C 0E...
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...38 of runtime image preparation for OS boot including final MTRR values. 00 Passes control to OS. AB Prepare BBS for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in the system. 3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. Disables the system configuration display if needed ...peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected. 90 Initialization of chipset registers. AC End of POST initialization of system management interrupt by BIOS and option ROMs. 7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. Programming the memory ...
...38 of runtime image preparation for OS boot including final MTRR values. 00 Passes control to OS. AB Prepare BBS for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in the system. 3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. Disables the system configuration display if needed ...peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected. 90 Initialization of chipset registers. AC End of POST initialization of system management interrupt by BIOS and option ROMs. 7C Generate and write contents of ESCD in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. Programming the memory ...
Bios Manual
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... settings in the ACPI specification, developed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba. The rest of this motherboard. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is supported. 1 PCI Bus Support This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). This system controls most of...
... settings in the ACPI specification, developed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba. The rest of this motherboard. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this manual is supported. 1 PCI Bus Support This AMI UEFI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). This system controls most of...
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... Self-Test (POST) to ensure optimum performance of the motherboard. In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to select item and change the settings. The UEFI BIOS information described in this user's manual and any system damage that particular menu are ...to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. z The content of the selected item. z For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is providing a brief description of this manual is subject to ensure system's compatibility and stability. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the AMD CPU...
... Self-Test (POST) to ensure optimum performance of the motherboard. In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to select item and change the settings. The UEFI BIOS information described in this user's manual and any system damage that particular menu are ...to enter the UEFI BIOS setup utility. z The content of the selected item. z For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is providing a brief description of this manual is subject to ensure system's compatibility and stability. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the AMD CPU...
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System Date Set the system date. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. System Time Set the system internal clock. 3 TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code, Model Name, Build Date, etc.
System Date Set the system date. Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. System Time Set the system internal clock. 3 TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code, Model Name, Build Date, etc.
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TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. PCI Subsystem Settings 4
TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. PCI Subsystem Settings 4
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... / 224 PCI Bus Clocks / 248 PCI Bus Clocks VGA Palette Snoop This item enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 5 TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch Options: Legacy...
... / 224 PCI Bus Clocks / 248 PCI Bus Clocks VGA Palette Snoop This item enables or disables VGA Palette Registers Snooping. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 5 TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch Options: Legacy...
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...WakeUp Event control EuP Control When EuP is enabled, the system will meet EuP requirement. BIOS auto configures; Disables ASPM. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to select the value. Options: Auto (Default) / 128 Bytes / 256 Bytes /... 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes Maximum Read Request This item sets Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to LO State;
...WakeUp Event control EuP Control When EuP is enabled, the system will meet EuP requirement. BIOS auto configures; Disables ASPM. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to select the value. Options: Auto (Default) / 128 Bytes / 256 Bytes /... 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes Maximum Read Request This item sets Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to LO State;
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... can choose which date the system will boot up time, input hour, minute and second to wake on function. When this item is pressed. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual ACPI Sleep State This item selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is enabled, the system will...
... can choose which date the system will boot up time, input hour, minute and second to wake on function. When this item is pressed. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual ACPI Sleep State This item selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is enabled, the system will...