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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 4 1.5 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 6 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 6 2.2 FAN Headers 8 2.3 Installing System Memory 9 2.4 Connectors and Slots 11 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 4 1.5 Motherboard Layout 5 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 6 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 6 2.2 FAN Headers 8 2.3 Installing System Memory 9 2.4 Connectors and Slots 11 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 14 3.1 How to ...
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... the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. ... Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST ...
... the board. Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the case after installation. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable working environment with sufficient lighting. ... Keep the computer from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from dangerous area, such as heat source, humid air and water. 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST ...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2+ AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 computing / Sempron / Phenom ... Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+ CPU) Max Memory Capicity 16GB Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Onboard side port memory 64MB (TA790GX A2+) Onboard side port memory 128MB (TA790GX 128M) Graphics Radeon HD 3300 Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10/UVD/HDCP support (Hybrid) CrossFireX support (by ATI driver) IDE...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2+ AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 X2 computing / Sempron / Phenom ... Supports DDR2 1066 (by AM2+ CPU) Max Memory Capicity 16GB Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Onboard side port memory 64MB (TA790GX A2+) Onboard side port memory 128MB (TA790GX 128M) Graphics Radeon HD 3300 Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10/UVD/HDCP support (Hybrid) CrossFireX support (by ATI driver) IDE...
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... HDMI and DV I-D ports both can provide digital video signals out-put function, but these ports cannot transmit video signal to different display panels simultaneously. 4 Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS X PS/2 Mouse Port Y PS/2 Keyboard Port Z HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a video interface transmitting digital video signals...
... HDMI and DV I-D ports both can provide digital video signals out-put function, but these ports cannot transmit video signal to different display panels simultaneously. 4 Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS X PS/2 Mouse Port Y PS/2 Keyboard Port Z HDMI Port The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a video interface transmitting digital video signals...
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BIOS JCMOS1 SATA1 FDD1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 5 TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR3 JCFAN1 JHDMI1 JATXPWR2 Socket AM2+ DVI VGA DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 JUSB1 JUSBLAN1 IDE1 JAUDIO2 J ATXPWR1 AMD 790GX JUSB V1 LAN JNFAN1 PEX16_2 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 BAT1 AMD SB750 SATA3 SATA2 PEX16_1 LED_D1 LED_D2 Codec JSP DIF_ IN1 PCI1 Super I/O JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT1 JCDIN1 PCI2 JPRNT1 J COM1 JUSBV2 JUSB5 JUSB 3 JSFAN1 J USB4 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
BIOS JCMOS1 SATA1 FDD1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 5 TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR3 JCFAN1 JHDMI1 JATXPWR2 Socket AM2+ DVI VGA DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 JUSB1 JUSBLAN1 IDE1 JAUDIO2 J ATXPWR1 AMD 790GX JUSB V1 LAN JNFAN1 PEX16_2 PEX1_1 PEX1_2 BAT1 AMD SB750 SATA3 SATA2 PEX16_1 LED_D1 LED_D2 Codec JSP DIF_ IN1 PCI1 Super I/O JAUDIOF1 JSPDIF_OUT1 JCDIN1 PCI2 JPRNT1 J COM1 JUSBV2 JUSB5 JUSB 3 JSFAN1 J USB4 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin.
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The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
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The fan cable and connector may be connected to GND. 8 Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 ...
The fan cable and connector may be connected to GND. 8 Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header 1 4 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 ...
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... Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the same density in pairs, shown in the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB... 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 table. Motherboard Manual B.
... Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the same density in pairs, shown in the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB... 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 table. Motherboard Manual B.
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This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: IDE/ATAPI Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M 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 drives. 40 39 2 1 11
This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 2 34 1 33 IDE1: IDE/ATAPI Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M 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 drives. 40 39 2 1 11
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...realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. (Must with x16 speed. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x16/x8 Speed) - x8 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s totally. -...Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x8 Speed) - x8 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of this slot will make this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX) - PEX16_2 slot is slave when using CrossFireX technology with multiple displays. Insert...
...realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally. (Must with x16 speed. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x16/x8 Speed) - x8 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s totally. -...Express Gen2 x16 Slot (x8 Speed) - x8 Speed Mode: Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of this slot will make this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX) - PEX16_2 slot is slave when using CrossFireX technology with multiple displays. Insert...
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PEX1_ 1 PE X1_ 2 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture. PCI1 PCI2 13 Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. -
PEX1_ 1 PE X1_ 2 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion cards. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture. PCI1 PCI2 13 Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. -
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... user to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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.
... user to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is placed on pins, the jumper is "close", if not, that means the jumper is "open". 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.
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... the graphics card provides better graphics performance. Exclusive power for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. 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: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. Pin ..., please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 16 Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards.
... the graphics card provides better graphics performance. Exclusive power for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. 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: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. Pin ..., please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 16 Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards.
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JUSB5 JUSB4 JUSB3 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 17 TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M SATA1~SATA3: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 JUSB3~JUSB5: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
JUSB5 JUSB4 JUSB3 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4 USB5 USB+ 6 USB+ 7 Ground 8 Ground 9 Key 10 NC 17 TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M SATA1~SATA3: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel, and also can be connected with transfer rate of 3.0Gb/s. SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 JUSB3~JUSB5: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel This header allows user to SATA Controller with 6 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.
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... Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. Motherboard Manual JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.
... Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT 3 Ground JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front panel. Motherboard Manual JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header.
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JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. Motherboard Manual JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 Pin Assignment 1 Carrier detect 2 Received data 3 Transmitted data 4 Data terminal ready 5 Signal ground 6 Data set ...
JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at JUSB1/JUSBLAN1. Motherboard Manual JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. 2 10 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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RSTSW1 PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on-board Reset button. 21 RSTSW1: This is an on-board Power Switch button. Memory Error VGA Error Normal On-Board Buttons There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to the table below for different messages: LED_D2 OFF OFF ON ON LED_D1 OFF ON OFF ON Message Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board buttons. Please refer to show system status. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on diagnostics.
RSTSW1 PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on-board Reset button. 21 RSTSW1: This is an on-board Power Switch button. Memory Error VGA Error Normal On-Board Buttons There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to the table below for different messages: LED_D2 OFF OFF ON ON LED_D1 OFF ON OFF ON Message Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board buttons. Please refer to show system status. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on diagnostics.
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.../crossfire/howitworksdemo.html 22 Step 2: Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to Auxiliary Power Connector (JATXPWR1), this will be unstable. Installation completes. A pair of your system. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION 4.1 CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function.
.../crossfire/howitworksdemo.html 22 Step 2: Connect a 4-pin ATX power cable to Auxiliary Power Connector (JATXPWR1), this will be unstable. Installation completes. A pair of your system. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION 4.1 CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function.
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Motherboard Manual 4.5 OPERATION MODES SUPPORTING LIST Operation Mode Single Card Model Radeon HD3650 O Radeon HD3850 O Radeon HD3870 O Radeon HD4850 O Radeon HD4870 O Radeon HD3450 O Radeon HD3470 O Radeon HD3870X2 O CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFireX O X O X O X O X O X X O X O X X (O means Supported, X means Not Supported.) 24
Motherboard Manual 4.5 OPERATION MODES SUPPORTING LIST Operation Mode Single Card Model Radeon HD3650 O Radeon HD3850 O Radeon HD3870 O Radeon HD4850 O Radeon HD4870 O Radeon HD3450 O Radeon HD3470 O Radeon HD3870X2 O CrossFireX Hybrid CrossFireX O X O X O X O X O X X O X O X X (O means Supported, X means Not Supported.) 24
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... other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to the other drive. Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for high-availability solutions, or as a form of a hardware failure. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array.
... other application that eliminates tedious manual backups to the other drive. Drawbacks: Requires 2 drives for high-availability solutions, or as a form of a hardware failure. Motherboard Manual RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array.