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... in a particular installation. The content of this publication and to make changes to the contents here without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual is subject to be responsible for any...
... in a particular installation. The content of this publication and to make changes to the contents here without first obtaining the vendor's approval in writing. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Setup Manual FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found in this user's manual is subject to be responsible for any...
Setup Manual
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... 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...Celsius. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 (optional) Serial ATA Cable X 3 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. 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. ...
... 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...Celsius. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST HDD Cable X 1 (optional) Serial ATA Cable X 3 Rear I/O Panel for choosing our product. 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. ...
Setup Manual
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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...
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...
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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. 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.
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... the red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to pin#1. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
... the red wire is the positive and should be connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be different according to pin#1. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
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C. Dual Channel Memory Installation Please refer to the following requirements to boot the system. 9 T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_B2 512MB/...
C. Dual Channel Memory Installation Please refer to the following requirements to boot the system. 9 T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR3 Module DDR3_A1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_A2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_B1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB DDR3_B2 512MB/...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 16GB/s(8GB/s CrossFireX/SLI) totally. - PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x8 (x8/CrossFireX x8, SLI x8 Speed) Slot - 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 per direction...
... - PCI-Express supports a raw bit-rate of 16GB/s(8GB/s CrossFireX/SLI) totally. - PEX16_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x8 (x8/CrossFireX x8, SLI x8 Speed) Slot - 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 per direction...
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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 F_USB1/F_USB2.
... 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 F_USB1/F_USB2.
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... Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data.
... Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data.
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... ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 19 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...
... ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 19 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...
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BIOSTAR Me mory Insight Enter this function for more power saving settings. G.P.U Phase Control Enter this item for more advanced memory SPD information. it is not ... more advanced voltage settings. Therefore, we will not be responsible for inexperienced users. Voltage 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 not a "must...
BIOSTAR Me mory Insight Enter this function for more power saving settings. G.P.U Phase Control Enter this item for more advanced memory SPD information. it is not ... more advanced voltage settings. Therefore, we will not be responsible for inexperienced users. Voltage 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 not a "must...
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...Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Step 3 When the process is "HotKey F11"; T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Notices: Not all types of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; B. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP ...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,...
...Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Step 3 When the process is "HotKey F11"; T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Notices: Not all types of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; B. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP ...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,...
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... > Smart Fan Configuration > ACPI Configuration > Onboard PCI/PCI-E Devices Configuration > Intel VT-d Configuration > MPS Configuration > PCI Express Configuration > Smbios Configuration > USB Configuration Configure CPU. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI D. Smart Fan Function Smart Fan Function is always on whenever the system starts up , S.R.S. When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is a brilliant feature...
... > Smart Fan Configuration > ACPI Configuration > Onboard PCI/PCI-E Devices Configuration > Intel VT-d Configuration > MPS Configuration > PCI Express Configuration > Smbios Configuration > USB Configuration Configure CPU. T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI D. Smart Fan Function Smart Fan Function is always on whenever the system starts up , S.R.S. When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is a brilliant feature...
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... has been enabled. 2. TOverclocker TOverclocker presents a simple Windows-based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Double-click the icon to complete the installation. 4.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Installing T-Series Software 1. Smart-Fan control is for easy OC. 27
... has been enabled. 2. TOverclocker TOverclocker presents a simple Windows-based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Double-click the icon to complete the installation. 4.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Installing T-Series Software 1. Smart-Fan control is for easy OC. 27
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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 The About tab provides information about manufacturer and software version. Besides, you to monitor hardware voltage, fan speed, and temperature.
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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 ...
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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... including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Enter the file name and then click "Save". T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Open the saved .txt file, you will be saved to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 33 Your system information...
... including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Enter the file name and then click "Save". T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Open the saved .txt file, you will be saved to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 33 Your system information...
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T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Before doing this procedure. or click No to skip this , please download the proper BIOS file from this process. The utility will show for ...
T5 XE/T5XE CFX-SLI Before doing this procedure. or click No to skip this , please download the proper BIOS file from this process. The utility will show for ...
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... manual. Note: You will list the compatible driver for your system, click on the Manual icon to launch the installation program. C. 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. Note: If this window...
... manual. Note: You will list the compatible driver for your system, click on the Manual icon to launch the installation program. C. 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. Note: If this window...