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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 3 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 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 19 4.1 Operation System 19 4.2 Raid...
... 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 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 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 19 4.1 Operation System 19 4.2 Raid...
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...used legacy Super I/O functionality Low Pin Count Interface Environment Control initiatives H/W Monitor ITE's "Smart Guardian" function Main Memory DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4 Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module Max Memory Capacity 8GB Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 Each DIMM supports 256/512MB/1GB/2GB Supports DDR2 1066 (for... AM2+ CPU only) DDR2 Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Graphics Integrated in AMD 780G Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10 support HDCP / UVD support IDE Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode supports...
...used legacy Super I/O functionality Low Pin Count Interface Environment Control initiatives H/W Monitor ITE's "Smart Guardian" function Main Memory DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4 Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module Max Memory Capacity 8GB Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 Each DIMM supports 256/512MB/1GB/2GB Supports DDR2 1066 (for... AM2+ CPU only) DDR2 Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Graphics Integrated in AMD 780G Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10 support HDCP / UVD support IDE Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode supports...
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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. 8 Memory Modules 1. DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. 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. 8 Memory Modules 1. DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward.
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...1GB/2GB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB TA780G M2+ Total Memory Size Max is 8GB. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the same density in pairs, shown in the ... Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Enabled O O X X Enabled X X O O Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9
...1GB/2GB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB TA780G M2+ Total Memory Size Max is 8GB. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the same density in pairs, shown in the ... Channel Status DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Enabled O O X X Enabled X X O O Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9
Setup Manual
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... Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 22 A. WARNING !! Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 5.1 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 is being continuously updated. The BIOS information described below sections may...
... Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 22 A. WARNING !! Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 5: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 5.1 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 is being continuously updated. The BIOS information described below sections may...
Setup Manual
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...CPU stability when overclocking. Memory Overvoltage This function will increase Northbridge and Southbridge chipset stability when overclocking. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA780G M2+ Manual Overclock System ...Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Chipset Overvoltage This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. However, the CPU temperature will increase when CPU voltage is designed for experienced overclock users. ...
...CPU stability when overclocking. Memory Overvoltage This function will increase Northbridge and Southbridge chipset stability when overclocking. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA780G M2+ Manual Overclock System ...Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Chipset Overvoltage This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. However, the CPU temperature will increase when CPU voltage is designed for experienced overclock users. ...
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... powerful feature to raise the system performance in proportion to system performance. Hyper Transport Configuration Enter this function for more advanced memory settings. Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. Memory Configuration Enter this function for more advanced Hyper Transport settings. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx...
... powerful feature to raise the system performance in proportion to system performance. Hyper Transport Configuration Enter this function for more advanced memory settings. Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. Memory Configuration Enter this function for more advanced Hyper Transport settings. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx...
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... Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock 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. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series TA780G M2+ Exit T-Series...
... Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock 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. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series TA780G M2+ Exit T-Series...
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...-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Step 2 Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to ensure the memory stability. Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.) This function is done, change the setting back from CMOS setup and reboot the system to...V6-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Enabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select ...
...-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. Step 2 Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to ensure the memory stability. Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.) This function is done, change the setting back from CMOS setup and reboot the system to...V6-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Enabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select ...
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... block will show the information which is a convenient utility that helps you would like to send t he copy to. *Provid e the name of the memory module ma nufa ct u rer. Send th e mail ou t. and then you will collect the system information which would appear asking for analyzing the problem... be able to send out the mail. If you to enter file name. 31 Provid e the e-ma il address that you use this dialog. TA780G M2+ eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for your confirmation; Exit this utility,please set Outlook Express as your area or the are a close ...
... block will show the information which is a convenient utility that helps you would like to send t he copy to. *Provid e the name of the memory module ma nufa ct u rer. Send th e mail ou t. and then you will collect the system information which would appear asking for analyzing the problem... be able to send out the mail. If you to enter file name. 31 Provid e the e-ma il address that you use this dialog. TA780G M2+ eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for your confirmation; Exit this utility,please set Outlook Express as your area or the are a close ...
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... CODE Beep Sound Meaning One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One long beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause One long beep followed by three short No VGA detected beeps One long beep followed by four short Hardware component failure...
... CODE Beep Sound Meaning One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One long beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause One long beep followed by three short No VGA detected beeps One long beep followed by four short Hardware component failure...
Bios Setup
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. If you wish to better allocate memory and schedule software threads for maximum performance. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8718... PowerNow This item allows you to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 7 TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the ...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. If you wish to better allocate memory and schedule software threads for maximum performance. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure ITE8718... PowerNow This item allows you to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled 7 TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the ...
Bios Setup
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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) transfers. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus before another PCI device... is available to another takes over to be used by Legacy ISA devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 16 Options: Yes (Default) / No Palette Snooping Some old graphic ...
... 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) transfers. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus before another PCI device... is available to another takes over to be used by Legacy ISA devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 16 Options: Yes (Default) / No Palette Snooping Some old graphic ...
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...Power-Management This item sets the ASPM configuration for OS which does not support ASPM. This function is going to reserve certain memory size for specific PCI device. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled PCI Express Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP PCI Express Configuration ... interrupt. Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 17 Options: Available (Default) Reserved Memory Size This item allows BIOS to assign automatically. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items will allow you to assign each system interrupt a type,...
...Power-Management This item sets the ASPM configuration for OS which does not support ASPM. This function is going to reserve certain memory size for specific PCI device. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled PCI Express Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP PCI Express Configuration ... interrupt. Select Screen Select Item +- Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 17 Options: Available (Default) Reserved Memory Size This item allows BIOS to assign automatically. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items will allow you to assign each system interrupt a type,...
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TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual 5 Chipset Menu This submenu allows you to system memory resources, such as primary] SB CIM Version Options for NB Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ...
TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual 5 Chipset Menu This submenu allows you to system memory resources, such as primary] SB CIM Version Options for NB Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ...
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...Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Internal Graphics Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size GFX ...internal GFX engine clock override function. Options: Above 4G (Default) / Under 4G 23 Internal Graphics Mode This item allows you to select the memory mode used for internal graphics. Options: 500 (Default) Surround View This item allows you to control the Surround View Function. Options: Disabled (...
...Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Internal Graphics Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size GFX ...internal GFX engine clock override function. Options: Above 4G (Default) / Under 4G 23 Internal Graphics Mode This item allows you to select the memory mode used for internal graphics. Options: 500 (Default) Surround View This item allows you to control the Surround View Function. Options: Disabled (...
Bios Setup
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... in items of this menu may cause system to malfunction. Based on many test and experiments from Biostar Engineer Team, OverClock Navigator provides 3 default overclock configurations that setting inappropriate values in overclock field. Main... [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual...
... in items of this menu may cause system to malfunction. Based on many test and experiments from Biostar Engineer Team, OverClock Navigator provides 3 default overclock configurations that setting inappropriate values in overclock field. Main... [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual...
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... CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal... Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- V12 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over -clock performance. Not every AMD CPU performs the above overclock setting ideally; V8 Tech Engine This engine will make a good over -clock performance. TA780G M2...
... CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal... Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- V12 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over -clock performance. Not every AMD CPU performs the above overclock setting ideally; V8 Tech Engine This engine will make a good over -clock performance. TA780G M2...
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.../ 2.00V / 2.05V / 2.10V Chipset Overvoltage This item allows you to select NB/SB Voltage Control. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings ... Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock...
.../ 2.00V / 2.05V / 2.10V Chipset Overvoltage This item allows you to select NB/SB Voltage Control. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings ... Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock...
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... access to more than one piece of Address bit] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Enabled] [Channel] Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Select Screen Select Item +- TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual CPU Frequency This item allows you to improve memory performance. Bank Interleaving Bank Interleaving is an advanced chipset technique used to control the DDR2 dual-channel function...
... access to more than one piece of Address bit] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Always] [Enabled] [Channel] Enable Bank Memory Interleaving Select Screen Select Item +- TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual CPU Frequency This item allows you to improve memory performance. Bank Interleaving Bank Interleaving is an advanced chipset technique used to control the DDR2 dual-channel function...