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... 5: RAID Functions 25 5.1 Operation System 25 5.2 Raid Arrays 25 5.3 How RAID Works 25 Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software 29 6.1 T-Series BIOS 29 6.2 T-Series Software 37 Chapter 7: Useful Help 47 7.1 Driver Installation Note 47 7.2 Extra Information 48 7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code 49 7.4 Troubleshooting 50 Appendix: SPEC In Other Language 52 German...52 France ...54 Italian...
... 5: RAID Functions 25 5.1 Operation System 25 5.2 Raid Arrays 25 5.3 How RAID Works 25 Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software 29 6.1 T-Series BIOS 29 6.2 T-Series Software 37 Chapter 7: Useful Help 47 7.1 Driver Installation Note 47 7.2 Extra Information 48 7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code 49 7.4 Troubleshooting 50 Appendix: SPEC In Other Language 52 German...52 France ...54 Italian...
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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. BIOS JCMOS1 SATA1 FDD1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 5
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... power cable to boot your system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ CPUs support. 7 Note: Please update the BIOS to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. This completes the installation. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then...
... power cable to boot your system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ CPUs support. 7 Note: Please update the BIOS to complete the installation. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. This completes the installation. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then...
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...: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin...
...: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin...
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... further information of setting up the BIOS, please refer to malfunction. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 6.1 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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 29 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in the Setup CD...
... further information of setting up the BIOS, please refer to malfunction. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 6.1 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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 29 Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in the Setup CD...
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... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ↓ Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to...Overvoltage This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. Motherboard Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is increased. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to customize...
... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ↓ Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to...Overvoltage This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. Motherboard Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is increased. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to customize...
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...function for more advanced Hyper Transport settings. Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.) For beginners in proportion to system performance. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M CPU Frequency CPU Frequency is directly in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful...configurations that are able to raise the system performance in below sections may be responsible for inexperienced users. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in a single step. OverClock Navigator ...
...function for more advanced Hyper Transport settings. Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.) For beginners in proportion to system performance. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M CPU Frequency CPU Frequency is directly in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful...configurations that are able to raise the system performance in below sections may be responsible for inexperienced users. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in a single step. OverClock Navigator ...
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...a better over-clock performance. V8 Tech Engine This engine will make a best over -clock performance. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction....T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to ...
...a better over-clock performance. V8 Tech Engine This engine will make a best over -clock performance. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction....T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to ...
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...test. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ↓ Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Step 3 When the... this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to complete the test. 33 Step 2 Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to ensure the memory stability. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M Notices: Not all types of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally;
...test. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. ↓ Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings Options WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Step 3 When the... this test for 5 minutes (minimum) to complete the test. 33 Step 2 Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to ensure the memory stability. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M Notices: Not all types of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally;
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... to reboot the system. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Go to the website to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. Select... the device contains the BIOS file and press to proceed. Press to enter the utility...
... to reboot the system. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. z This utility only allows storage device with BIO-Flasher 1. BIO-Flasher BIO-Flasher is built in the BIOS chip. Go to the website to update your BIOS via USB pen drive or floppy disk. Select... the device contains the BIOS file and press to proceed. Press to enter the utility...
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...vs. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.) This function can prevent system hang-up , S.R.S. will automatically log in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a ...safe level. However, it can 't be re-configured. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in "Advanced Menu". This ... for Smart Fan control Select Screen Select Item +- TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M D.
...vs. Self Recovery System (S.R.S.) This function can prevent system hang-up , S.R.S. will automatically log in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a ...safe level. However, it can 't be re-configured. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in "Advanced Menu". This ... for Smart Fan control Select Screen Select Item +- TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M D.
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...the CPU/System fan functions and show CPU/System fan speed. CMOS Reloading Program It allows users to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. There are 10 sets of record addresses in total, and users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation... Advanced PCIPnP Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults CMOS Backup Function Security Settings > Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit CMOS Backup Func CMOS Data Reload CMOS Data Save Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to reload any saved...
...the CPU/System fan functions and show CPU/System fan speed. CMOS Reloading Program It allows users to save different CMOS settings into BIOS-ROM. There are 10 sets of record addresses in total, and users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation... Advanced PCIPnP Exit Options Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Optimal Defaults CMOS Backup Function Security Settings > Security BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit CMOS Backup Func CMOS Data Reload CMOS Data Save Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to reload any saved...
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...After the installation process, you will see the software icon "T-Utility OverClock III" / "HW Monitor" / "eHOT Line" / "Tseries BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. In this panel you easily do over -clock features, and it will help you will...friendly interface and solid over -clocking under windows environment. Double-click the desktop icon, OverClock 3 will see is Main Panel. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M 6.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE Installing T-Series Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to complete the installation. The drivers installation program would ...
...After the installation process, you will see the software icon "T-Utility OverClock III" / "HW Monitor" / "eHOT Line" / "Tseries BIOS Update" appears on the respective software title. 3. In this panel you easily do over -clock features, and it will help you will...friendly interface and solid over -clocking under windows environment. Double-click the desktop icon, OverClock 3 will see is Main Panel. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M 6.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE Installing T-Series Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to complete the installation. The drivers installation program would ...
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... to a .txt file and send the file to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Your system information will see your default e-mail client application, you will be saved to the following... web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 43 This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Go to a .txt file. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M Enter the file name and then click "Save...
... to a .txt file and send the file to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Your system information will see your default e-mail client application, you will be saved to the following... web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 43 This information is also concluded in the sent mail. Go to a .txt file. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M Enter the file name and then click "Save...
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... procedure. 44 After the saving process, finish dialog will show . Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the...
... procedure. 44 After the saving process, finish dialog will show . Choose the position to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system. Click on this button, the saving dialog will show . Motherboard Manual BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the...
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... the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Please do not open dialog will show for updating, then click on Clear CMOS first. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M Before doing this process. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download the proper...
... the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. Please do not open dialog will show for updating, then click on Clear CMOS first. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M Before doing this process. After the BIOS Backup procedure, the open any other applications during this , please download the proper...
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...internet. The actual information and settings on the Onlinr Update button, the utility will search for the latest BIOS from this function. Motherboard Manual (for your BIOS has been the latest version. Click Yes to proceed. While the system boots up and the full screen... Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; Download completes; After the updating process, the utility...
...internet. The actual information and settings on the Onlinr Update button, the utility will search for the latest BIOS from this function. Motherboard Manual (for your BIOS has been the latest version. Click Yes to proceed. While the system boots up and the full screen... Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to enter BIOS setup. The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; Download completes; After the updating process, the utility...
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...Erase error 11 Flash Program error 12 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file size error 13 BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory...exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M 7.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media...
...Erase error 11 Flash Program error 12 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file size error 13 BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout does not match image present in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 Memory refresh timer error 3 Base memory...exception interrupt error) 8 Display memory error (system video adapter) Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps Troubleshooting Action 1, 3 Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M 7.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media...
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TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 7 3 PCIPnP Menu 16 4 Boot Menu 19 5 Chipset Menu 21 6 T-S eries Menu 30 7 Exit Menu 40 i
TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M BIOS Manual BIOS Setup 1 1 Main Menu 3 2 Advanced Menu 7 3 PCIPnP Menu 16 4 Boot Menu 19 5 Chipset Menu 21 6 T-S eries Menu 30 7 Exit Menu 40 i
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TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of CMOS RAM is supplied by a battery so that it retains theSetup information when the power is to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. T he rest of the Advanced Power Man agement (APM) speci fication. Plug and Pla y Support T his AMI...
TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of CMOS RAM is supplied by a battery so that it retains theSetup information when the power is to guide you through the options and settings in BIOS Setup. T he rest of the Advanced Power Man agement (APM) speci fication. Plug and Pla y Support T his AMI...