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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 2 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 14 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 2 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 14 3.1 How to ...
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... 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 (optional) Serial ATA Cable X 3 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the ...132; 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. The...
... 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 (optional) Serial ATA Cable X 3 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. Always disconnect the ...132; 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. The...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1156 CPU Intel Core i7 / i5 processor SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64 Technology / ...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Supports Execute Disable Bit / Enhanced Intel Socket 1156 CPU Intel Core i7 / i5 processor SpeedStep® / Intel Architecture-64 / Extended Memory 64 Technology / ...
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PH 4 _D4 PH 4 _D3 PH 4 _D2 PH 4 _D1 VTT _D2 DDR3 _A 2 DDR3 _A 1 DDR3 _B 2 DDR3 _B 1 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JUSBV1 KBMS1 USB2 USB1 ATXPWR2 VTT_D1 CPU_FAN1 Socket 1156 CPU1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO2 SPDIF1 CD_IN1 SYS_FAN2 LAN PEX16_1 ATXPWR1 BIOS IDE 1 Super I/O PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_2 P55 IDE PCI1 BAT1 SATA6 SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 CODEC F_AUDIO1 PCI2 FDD1 JUSBV2 JCMOS1 SYS_ FAN1 LED2 LE D1 SW_ PWR F_COM 1 F_USB2 F_USB1 SW_ RST PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
PH 4 _D4 PH 4 _D3 PH 4 _D2 PH 4 _D1 VTT _D2 DDR3 _A 2 DDR3 _A 1 DDR3 _B 2 DDR3 _B 1 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JUSBV1 KBMS1 USB2 USB1 ATXPWR2 VTT_D1 CPU_FAN1 Socket 1156 CPU1 RJ45USB1 AUDIO2 SPDIF1 CD_IN1 SYS_FAN2 LAN PEX16_1 ATXPWR1 BIOS IDE 1 Super I/O PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_2 P55 IDE PCI1 BAT1 SATA6 SATA5 SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 CODEC F_AUDIO1 PCI2 FDD1 JUSBV2 JCMOS1 SYS_ FAN1 LED2 LE D1 SW_ PWR F_COM 1 F_USB2 F_USB1 SW_ RST PANEL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
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Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation. Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation. 6 Motherboard Manual Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan and heatsink assembly on the CPU and buckle it on CPU should point forwards this triangular cut edge. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. Connect the CPU FAN power cable into the CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation. Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then lower the lever to locked position to complete the installation. 6 Motherboard Manual Step 3: Look for the triangular cut edge on socket, and the golden dot on the retention frame.
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Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8
Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. Memory Modules 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. DDR3_A2 DDR3_A1 DDR3_B2 DDR3_B1 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8
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This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 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. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 12 39 40 10
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. 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. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two hard disk drives. 12 39 40 10
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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 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON ...
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 +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON ...
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PCI stands for expansion cards. Motherboard Manual ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit. 32 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground Note: Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2 connectors have been well plugged-in. PC I1 PCI2 12 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
PCI stands for expansion cards. Motherboard Manual ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector provides +12V to CPU power circuit. 32 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground Note: Before you power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2 connectors have been well plugged-in. PC I1 PCI2 12 PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.
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Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction, for an aggregate of this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX/SLI technology with x8 speed. The design of 8GB/s(8GB/s CrossFireX/SLI) totally. Maximum ...the PCI architecture. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 16GB/s(8GB/s CrossFireX/SLI) totally. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_2 13 T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 (x16/CrossFireX x8, SLI x8 Speed) Slot - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s (4GB/s CrossFireX/SLI) simultaneously...
Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction, for an aggregate of this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX/SLI technology with x8 speed. The design of 8GB/s(8GB/s CrossFireX/SLI) totally. Maximum ...the PCI architecture. PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 16GB/s(8GB/s CrossFireX/SLI) totally. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 PEX16_2 13 T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 (x16/CrossFireX x8, SLI x8 Speed) Slot - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s (4GB/s CrossFireX/SLI) simultaneously...
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Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button 14 Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. It allows user ...
Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed 3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS PANEL1: Front Panel Header This 16-pin connector includes Power-on button 14 Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect the PC case's front panel switch functions. It allows user ...
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... Sense 1 9 CD_IN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin Assignment 3 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 1 3 Ground 16 Motherboard Manual F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel.
... Sense 1 9 CD_IN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin Assignment 3 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 1 3 Ground 16 Motherboard Manual F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel.
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T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6....Clear to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. F_COM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to send 9 Ring indicator 10 NC 17 Please carefully... follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures...
T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6....Clear to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. F_COM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to send 9 Ring indicator 10 NC 17 Please carefully... follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures...
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SW_RST SW_PWR SW_RST1: Reset button. SW_PWR1: Power Switch button. 18 Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on the motherboard showing system status. PH4_D 4 PH3_D 3 PH2_D 2 PH1_D 1 VTT_ D 2 VTT_ D 1 LED _D2 LED _D1 LED1 & LED2: Debug Indicators PH1_D1 ~ PH4_D4/VTT_D1 ~ VTT_D2: Power Status Indicators Please ...
SW_RST SW_PWR SW_RST1: Reset button. SW_PWR1: Power Switch button. 18 Motherboard Manual On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on the motherboard showing system status. PH4_D 4 PH3_D 3 PH2_D 2 PH1_D 1 VTT_ D 2 VTT_ D 1 LED _D2 LED _D1 LED1 & LED2: Debug Indicators PH1_D1 ~ PH4_D4/VTT_D1 ~ VTT_D2: Power Status Indicators Please ...
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Motherboard Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for better power saving. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator Setting WARNING:...
Motherboard Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for better power saving. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator Setting WARNING:...
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... display after overclocking. V12 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over-clock performance. V8 Tech Engine This engine will make a best over -clock performance. Motherboard Manual V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a good over -clock performance. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator setting...
... display after overclocking. V12 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over-clock performance. V8 Tech Engine This engine will make a best over -clock performance. Motherboard Manual V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a good over -clock performance. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset O.N.E Exit Over-Clocking Navigator setting...
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... the BIOS chip. Power on the right appears. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to proceed. Press to the USB port or the floppy disk...
... the BIOS chip. Power on the right appears. Select the device contains the BIOS file and press to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to proceed. Press to the USB port or the floppy disk...
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... CPU/System fan speed. CMOS Reloading Program It allows users to personal preference. Control Mode This item provides several operation modes of CPU/System fan. Motherboard Manual Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, the CPU/System fan will raise the speed of the fan. Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the...
... CPU/System fan speed. CMOS Reloading Program It allows users to personal preference. Control Mode This item provides several operation modes of CPU/System fan. Motherboard Manual Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value, the CPU/System fan will raise the speed of the fan. Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the...
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Motherboard Manual The CPU tab provides information on the memory module(s). The Memory tab provides information on the CPU and motherboard. You can select memory module on a specific slot to change system clock settings and voltages settings. The OC Tweaker tab allows you : 28 It also provides six pre-set modes for you to see its information.
Motherboard Manual The CPU tab provides information on the memory module(s). The Memory tab provides information on the CPU and motherboard. You can select memory module on a specific slot to change system clock settings and voltages settings. The OC Tweaker tab allows you : 28 It also provides six pre-set modes for you to see its information.
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The utility enhances energy efficiency by disabling extra phases while CPU is a new function. It integrates a friendly GUI to monitor your system. 30 moreover, it optimizes power saving and best power efficiency on light loading. Motherboard Manual Green Power Utility BIOSTAR G.P.U (Green Power Utility) is on your CPU Usage, CPU Watt, and CPU Temperature;
The utility enhances energy efficiency by disabling extra phases while CPU is a new function. It integrates a friendly GUI to monitor your system. 30 moreover, it optimizes power saving and best power efficiency on light loading. Motherboard Manual Green Power Utility BIOSTAR G.P.U (Green Power Utility) is on your CPU Usage, CPU Watt, and CPU Temperature;