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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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TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 Hold the board on the edge, do not try to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard... 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....
TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by area or your motherboard version. 1 Hold the board on the edge, do not try to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard... 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....
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SATA II AMD SB750 SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. 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...
SATA II AMD SB750 SATA Version 2.0 specification compliant. 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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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 ...
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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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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Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 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. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 6 Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle.
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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. Motherboard Manual 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. Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer.
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Motherboard Manual B. Dual 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 same ... requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must meet the following table. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 C. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB...
Motherboard Manual B. Dual 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 same ... requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must meet the following table. Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 10 C. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 DDR2 Module 256MB/512MB/1GB...
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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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... an aggregate of this slot will make this slot run with x16 speed, please insert the Paddle Card DCCFX-P2 into this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX) - To make PEX16_1 run with x16 speed. The design of 8GB/s totally... with DCCFX-P2 in PEX16_2 or using CrossFireX technology with x8 speed. - PEX16_2 slot is master and runs with multiple displays. When using CrossFireX, this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data ...
... an aggregate of this slot will make this slot run with x16 speed, please insert the Paddle Card DCCFX-P2 into this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX) - To make PEX16_1 run with x16 speed. The design of 8GB/s totally... with DCCFX-P2 in PEX16_2 or using CrossFireX technology with x8 speed. - PEX16_2 slot is master and runs with multiple displays. When using CrossFireX, this motherboard supports dual PCI-Express graphics cards using CrossFireX. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data ...
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Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX1_ 1 PE X1_ 2 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. PCI1 PCI2 13 PCI stands for expansion cards. 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. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots -
Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. - PEX1_ 1 PE X1_ 2 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. PCI1 PCI2 13 PCI stands for expansion cards. 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. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots -
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... drive 13 LED 14 Reset button 15 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED 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...
... drive 13 LED 14 Reset button 15 16 Assignment N/A N/A N/A Power LED (+) Power LED (+) Power LED (-) Power button Ground Function N/A N/A Power LED 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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... 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the...
... 2-3 close ". 5. Power on pin2-3, it allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data, please carefully follow the procedures to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: Auxiliary Power for Graphics This connector is an auxiliary power connection for graphics cards. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the...
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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. 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.
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This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; Motherboard Manual JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header. Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_IN 3 Ground 3 1 18 AC'...
This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; Motherboard Manual JAUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio Header This header allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF input header. Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_IN 3 Ground 3 1 18 AC'...
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...: 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 ...
...: 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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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. RSTSW1 PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on diagnostics. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board Reset button. 21 RSTSW1: This is an on -board buttons. Please refer to show system status. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 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. RSTSW1 PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on diagnostics. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board Reset button. 21 RSTSW1: This is an on -board buttons. Please refer to show system status. TA790GX A2+/TA790GX A2+ SE/TA790GX 128M On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on -board Power Switch button.
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... recommended under CrossFireX mode. 4.2 CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION Step 1: Insert the two CrossFireX-Ready graphics cards into slots completely. The graphics card driver should support CrossFireX technology. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION 4.1 CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function. Step 3: Connect the CrossFireX Bridge with Radeon HD3650/HD3850...
... recommended under CrossFireX mode. 4.2 CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION Step 1: Insert the two CrossFireX-Ready graphics cards into slots completely. The graphics card driver should support CrossFireX technology. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION 4.1 CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function. Step 3: Connect the CrossFireX Bridge with Radeon HD3650/HD3850...
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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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...; Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for small databases or any 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. Should one drive fail, the controller switches...
...; Uses: RAID 1 is ideal for small databases or any 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. Should one drive fail, the controller switches...