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... fitness for any mistakes found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual is not allowed without first obtaining the vendor...
... fitness for any mistakes found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual is not allowed without first obtaining the vendor...
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.... Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. ... X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) SLI / CrossfireX bridge (T5XE CFX-SLI only) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened...
.... Avoid touching the components on the edge, do not try to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. ... X 1 Fully Setup Driver CD X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) Serial ATA Power Cable X 1 (optional) SLI / CrossfireX bridge (T5XE CFX-SLI only) Note: The package contents may damage the equipment. Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened...
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connection Board Size 220 (W) x 305 (L) mm OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with Smart Fan function) System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply Clear CMOS ... to PS/2 Mouse x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x6 Connect to USB devices Audio Jack x6 Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI SPEC Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio...
connection Board Size 220 (W) x 305 (L) mm OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 / 7 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS with Smart Fan function) System Fan Header x2 System Fan Power supply Clear CMOS ... to PS/2 Mouse x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x6 Connect to USB devices Audio Jack x6 Provide Audio-In/Out and Mic. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI SPEC Front Panel Connector x1 Supports front panel facilities Front Audio Connector x1 Supports front panel audio function CD-in Connector x1 Supports CD audio...
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Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Special Notice: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap. 5 When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won't be damaged.
Step 1: Pull the socket locking lever out from the socket and then raise the lever up. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Special Notice: Remove Pin Cap before installation, and make good preservation for future use. Step 2: Remove the Pin Cap. 5 When the CPU is removed, cover the Pin Cap on the empty socket to ensure pin legs won't be damaged.
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... SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers SYS_FAN2 1 3 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 13 SYS_FAN1 Note: The SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 support 3-pin head connectors; T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to the fan manufacturer. Connect...
... SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2: System Fan Headers SYS_FAN2 1 3 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 13 SYS_FAN1 Note: The SYS_FAN1/SYS_FAN2 support 3-pin head connectors; T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan cable and connector may be connected to the fan manufacturer. Connect...
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T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI B. Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 Enabled O X O X Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in ...
T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI B. Dual Channel Status DDR3_A1 DDR3_A2 DDR3_B1 DDR3_B2 Enabled O X O X Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the same density in ...
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... Source Connector This connector allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 Pin Assignment 13...
... Source Connector This connector allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI SATA1~SATA6: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 Pin Assignment 13...
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...PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_2 13 When CrossFireX/SLI is for graphic or video cards. Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - PEX16_1 & PEX16_2 slots are reserved for T5XE CFX-SLI only PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen 2x1 Slots - T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16... (x16/CrossFireX x8, SLI x8 Speed) Slot - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s(8GB/s CrossFireX...
...PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_2 13 When CrossFireX/SLI is for graphic or video cards. Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - PEX16_1 & PEX16_2 slots are reserved for T5XE CFX-SLI only PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen 2x1 Slots - T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16... (x16/CrossFireX x8, SLI x8 Speed) Slot - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 8GB/s(8GB/s CrossFireX...
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... allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at USB1/USB2/RJ45USB1.
... allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI F_USB1/F_USB2: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at USB1/USB2/RJ45USB1.
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... 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set ready 7 Request to send 8 Clear to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. F_COM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for...
... 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set ready 7 Request to send 8 Clear to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Remove AC power line. 2. F_COM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for...
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... or FDD Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function CMOS Reloading Program !! For better system performance, the BIOS firmware is for both Elite and Casual overclockers. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI CHAPTER 4: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 4.1 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...
... or FDD Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function CMOS Reloading Program !! For better system performance, the BIOS firmware is for both Elite and Casual overclockers. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI CHAPTER 4: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 4.1 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...
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...overclocking. Intel PPM Configuration Enter this item for inexperienced users. it is not recommended for more advanced Intel PPM settings. BIOSTAR Me mory Insight Enter this item for any overclocking performance. We also would not guarantee any hardware damage which may ... saving settings. Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. G.P.U Phase Control Enter this item for more advanced Clock Gen settings. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI DRAM Frequency To get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory frequency is necessary when CPU frequency is an optional process, but...
...overclocking. Intel PPM Configuration Enter this item for inexperienced users. it is not recommended for more advanced Intel PPM settings. BIOSTAR Me mory Insight Enter this item for any overclocking performance. We also would not guarantee any hardware damage which may ... saving settings. Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. G.P.U Phase Control Enter this item for more advanced Clock Gen settings. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI DRAM Frequency To get better system performance, sometimes downgrading the memory frequency is necessary when CPU frequency is an optional process, but...
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T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Notices: Not all types of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the condition parameter should be based on the selected CPU model. MIT allows ...(tm) tech [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [ x21.0] CPU Frequency Setting [133] DRAM Frequency [Auto] > DRAM Timing Configuration > Clock Gen Configuration > Voltage Control > Intel PPM Configuration > BIOSTAR Memory Insight > G.P.U Phase Control Integrated Memory Test [Enabled] Options HotKey F11 Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to test memory compatibilities, and no extra...
T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Notices: Not all types of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; the condition parameter should be based on the selected CPU model. MIT allows ...(tm) tech [Enabled] CPU Ratio Setting [ x21.0] CPU Frequency Setting [133] DRAM Frequency [Auto] > DRAM Timing Configuration > Clock Gen Configuration > Voltage Control > Intel PPM Configuration > BIOSTAR Memory Insight > G.P.U Phase Control Integrated Memory Test [Enabled] Options HotKey F11 Disabled Enabled Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to test memory compatibilities, and no extra...
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... > Onboard PCI/PCI-E Devices Configuration > Intel VT-d Configuration > MPS Configuration > PCI Express Configuration > Smbios Configuration > USB Configuration Configure CPU. This is under BIOS setup; T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI D. and is controlled automatically by CPU/System temperature. However, it can 't be re-configured. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.) This function can prevent system hang-up due...
... > Onboard PCI/PCI-E Devices Configuration > Intel VT-d Configuration > MPS Configuration > PCI Express Configuration > Smbios Configuration > USB Configuration Configure CPU. This is under BIOS setup; T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI D. and is controlled automatically by CPU/System temperature. However, it can 't be re-configured. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.) This function can prevent system hang-up due...
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... T-Series Software After the installation process is for special enhancement on the respective software title. 3. PC health is for easy OC. 27 4.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Installing T-Series Software 1. And pre-set OC modes are for monitoring system status. TOverclocker TOverclocker presents a simple Windows-based system performance enhancement and manageability utility...
... T-Series Software After the installation process is for special enhancement on the respective software title. 3. PC health is for easy OC. 27 4.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Installing T-Series Software 1. And pre-set OC modes are for monitoring system status. TOverclocker TOverclocker presents a simple Windows-based system performance enhancement and manageability utility...
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The About tab provides information about manufacturer and software version. Besides, you to monitor hardware voltage, fan speed, and temperature. You can set related values for CPU Smart Fan. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI The HW Monitor tab allows you also can update new version by clicking the button "Live Update." 29
The About tab provides information about manufacturer and software version. Besides, you to monitor hardware voltage, fan speed, and temperature. You can set related values for CPU Smart Fan. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI The HW Monitor tab allows you also can update new version by clicking the button "Live Update." 29
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... power consumption are chosen, the system still can keep excellent performance. Auto Phase Mode System switches the mode automatically according to save power consumption. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI G.P.U Mode Setting This utility provides five modes, upon your requirements, to improve system performance or to current system loading condition. Performance Mode This...
... power consumption are chosen, the system still can keep excellent performance. Auto Phase Mode System switches the mode automatically according to save power consumption. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI G.P.U Mode Setting This utility provides five modes, upon your requirements, to improve system performance or to current system loading condition. Performance Mode This...
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We will not share customer's data with other third parties, so please feel free to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 33 If you are not using eHot-Line service. Your system information ... file. Go to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Open the saved .txt file, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to our tech support with...
We will not share customer's data with other third parties, so please feel free to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 33 If you are not using eHot-Line service. Your system information ... file. Go to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. This information is also concluded in the sent mail. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Open the saved .txt file, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to our tech support with...
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T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 35 or click No to enter BIOS setup. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS ...
T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Before doing this, please download the proper BIOS file from this manual. 35 or click No to enter BIOS setup. For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS ...
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CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive. A. Click on the Software icon. ...
CHAPTER 5: USEFUL HELP T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI 5.1 DRIVER INSTALLATION NOTE After you installed your operating system, please insert the Fully Setup Driver CD into your optical drive. A. Click on the Software icon. ...