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... or flex the board. Do not leave any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA790GXE 128M 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case...
... or flex the board. Do not leave any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to area or your motherboard version. 1 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA790GXE 128M 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any unfastened small parts inside the case...
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TA790GXE 128M SPEC PCI Slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards Slots PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion cards PCI Express Gen2 x1 ... Audio Jack x6 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Board Size 225 mm (W) x 305 mm (L) ATX OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 3
TA790GXE 128M SPEC PCI Slot x2 Supports PCI expansion cards Slots PCI Express Gen2 x16 Slot x2 Supports PCI-E Gen2 x16 expansion cards PCI Express Gen2 x1 ... Audio Jack x6 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Board Size 225 mm (W) x 305 mm (L) ATX OS Support Windows XP / Vista 32 / Vista 64 Biostar reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 3
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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS 1 ATXPWR1 TA790GXE 128M CPU_ FAN1 HDMI1 S ocket A M 2+ DVI VG A PH1 PH2 PH3 PH4 DIMM A1 DIMM B1 DIMM A2 DIMM B2 USB1 RJ4 5USB1 ATXPWR2 AUDIO2 AUXPWR1 AMD 790GX JUSBV1 L AN SYS_FAN1 PEX16_ 2 PEX1 _1 PEX1 _2 BAT1 AMD SB750 SATA5-6 PEX16_ 1 SATA3-4 Co de c PCI1 Super I/O BI O S JCMOS1 SATA1-2 S PDIF1 F_AUDIO1 CD_IN1 PCI2 FDD1 IDE1 SYS_FA N2 LED_D1 LED_D2 SW_ RST JUSBV 2 F_USB 3 F_USB2 F_USB 1 PANEL1 SW_P WR Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 5
1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KBMS 1 ATXPWR1 TA790GXE 128M CPU_ FAN1 HDMI1 S ocket A M 2+ DVI VG A PH1 PH2 PH3 PH4 DIMM A1 DIMM B1 DIMM A2 DIMM B2 USB1 RJ4 5USB1 ATXPWR2 AUDIO2 AUXPWR1 AMD 790GX JUSBV1 L AN SYS_FAN1 PEX16_ 2 PEX1 _1 PEX1 _2 BAT1 AMD SB750 SATA5-6 PEX16_ 1 SATA3-4 Co de c PCI1 Super I/O BI O S JCMOS1 SATA1-2 S PDIF1 F_AUDIO1 CD_IN1 PCI2 FDD1 IDE1 SYS_FA N2 LED_D1 LED_D2 SW_ RST JUSBV 2 F_USB 3 F_USB2 F_USB 1 PANEL1 SW_P WR Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 5
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TA790GXE 128M Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the JCFAN1. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. This completes the installation. 7
TA790GXE 128M Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the JCFAN1. Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. This completes the installation. 7
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Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 9 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. DDR2 Modules TA790GXE 128M D IM M A1 D IM M B1 D IM M A2 D IM M B2 1.
Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 9 Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2. 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. DDR2 Modules TA790GXE 128M D IM M A1 D IM M B1 D IM M A2 D IM M B2 1.
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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. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two drives. 2 40 1 39 11 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS TA790GXE 128M 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.
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. The IDE connector can connect a master and a slave drive, so you can connect up to two drives. 2 40 1 39 11 2.4 CONNECTORS AND SLOTS TA790GXE 128M 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.
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TA790GXE 128M ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 Pin Assignment 13 +3....
TA790GXE 128M ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 Pin Assignment 13 +3....
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P E X 1_ 1 P E X 1_ 2 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 15 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. Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - TA790GXE 128M PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. -
P E X 1_ 1 P E X 1_ 2 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is a bus standard for expansion cards. PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 15 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. Data transfer bandwidth up to 500MB/s per direction; 1GB/s in total. - TA790GXE 128M PEX1_1/PEX1_2: PCI-Express Gen2 x1 Slots - PCI-Express 2.0 compliant. -
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... This header allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 1 3 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. TA790GXE 128M JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. F_USB3 F _USB1 F _USB2 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4...
... This header allows user to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (Default). 1 3 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. TA790GXE 128M JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. F_USB3 F _USB1 F _USB2 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 +5V (fused) 2 +5V (fused) 3 USB4...
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PH1~PH4 ON OFF Phase Indicator Phase Active Phase Disable On-Board Buttons There are 6 LED indicators showing system status. SW_RST 19 SW_PWR SW_RST: Reset button. SW_PWR: Power Switch button. On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons. TA790GXE 128M P H2 P H4 P H1 P H3 LE D_D2 LE D_D1 LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators PH1 ~ PH4: Power Status Indicators Please refer to the tables below for specific messages: LED_D1 LED_D2 Message ON ON Normal ON OFF Memory Error OFF ON VGA Error OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
PH1~PH4 ON OFF Phase Indicator Phase Active Phase Disable On-Board Buttons There are 6 LED indicators showing system status. SW_RST 19 SW_PWR SW_RST: Reset button. SW_PWR: Power Switch button. On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons. TA790GXE 128M P H2 P H4 P H1 P H3 LE D_D2 LE D_D1 LED_D1 & LED_D2: Debug Indicators PH1 ~ PH4: Power Status Indicators Please refer to the tables below for specific messages: LED_D1 LED_D2 Message ON ON Normal ON OFF Memory Error OFF ON VGA Error OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.
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....amd.com/technology/crossfire/howitworksdemo.html 21 Step 3: Connect the CrossFireX Bridge with Radeon HD3650/HD3850/HD3870/HD4850/ HD4870/HD4670/HD4650/HD4350/HD4550/HD4830 GPU. TA790GXE 128M CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION 4.1 CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function. A power supply above 500W is not supported. 4.2 CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION Step...
....amd.com/technology/crossfire/howitworksdemo.html 21 Step 3: Connect the CrossFireX Bridge with Radeon HD3650/HD3850/HD3870/HD4850/ HD4870/HD4670/HD4650/HD4350/HD4550/HD4830 GPU. TA790GXE 128M CHAPTER 4: (HYBRID) CROSSFIREX FUNCTION 4.1 CROSSFIREX REQUIREMENTS Only Windows XP/Vista supports CrossFireX (Dual Video) function. A power supply above 500W is not supported. 4.2 CROSSFIREX INSTALLATION Step...
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TA790GXE 128M 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.) 23
TA790GXE 128M 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.) 23
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... backups to more expensive and less reliable media. RAID techniques can reside on the same disk or on a second redundant drive in a RAID 1 array system. TA790GXE 128M RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can...
... backups to more expensive and less reliable media. RAID techniques can reside on the same disk or on a second redundant drive in a RAID 1 array system. TA790GXE 128M RAID 1: Every read and write is actually carried out in parallel across 2 disk drives in the array. The mirrored (backup) copy of the data can...
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TA790GXE 128M RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 3. Uses: RAID 5 is ...
TA790GXE 128M RAID 5: RAID 5 stripes both data and parity information across all the drives in the array. Features and Benefits Drives: Minimum 3. Uses: RAID 5 is ...
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..., American Megatrends, Inc. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to customize personal overclock settings. G.P.U Phase Control Enter this function for experienced overclock users. TA790GXE 128M Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is directly in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
..., American Megatrends, Inc. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to customize personal overclock settings. G.P.U Phase Control Enter this function for experienced overclock users. TA790GXE 128M Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is directly in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...
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... 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. TA790GXE 128M V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over-clock performance. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright...
... 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. TA790GXE 128M V6 Tech Engine This engine will make a better over-clock performance. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright...
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... contains the BIOS file and press to perform the BIOS update process. 6. Go to the website to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. TA790GXE 128M C. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS...
... contains the BIOS file and press to perform the BIOS update process. 6. Go to the website to the USB port or the floppy disk drive. 4. TA790GXE 128M C. Then, save the BIOS file into a USB pen drive or a floppy disk. 3. Insert the USB pen drive or the floppy disk that contains the BIOS...
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..., American Megatrends, Inc. 35 The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1. Users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation. TA790GXE 128M Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value. The range is lower than the set value, the CPU/ System fan will raise the speed of 1. Main...
..., American Megatrends, Inc. 35 The range is from 0~127, with an interval of 1. Users are able to save an ideal overclock setting during overclock operation. TA790GXE 128M Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value. The range is lower than the set value, the CPU/ System fan will raise the speed of 1. Main...
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A warning dialog as below will set the best and stable performance and frequency automatically. Over Clock Panel Restore Default Settings AUTO Over-Clock V3/V6/V9 Engine Real-time Ove r-clock TA790GXE 128M Manual Adjust CPU Clock Test & Apply Manual Setting s AUTO User can click this button and the utility will show up to notify you that the system may become unstable, click on "OK" to continue. 37
A warning dialog as below will set the best and stable performance and frequency automatically. Over Clock Panel Restore Default Settings AUTO Over-Clock V3/V6/V9 Engine Real-time Ove r-clock TA790GXE 128M Manual Adjust CPU Clock Test & Apply Manual Setting s AUTO User can click this button and the utility will show up to notify you that the system may become unstable, click on "OK" to continue. 37
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... Memory voltage. Click on "+" to increase or "-" to decrease the Chipset voltage. Chip Voltage This function allows user to adjust CPU voltage. Over Voltage Panel TA790GXE 128M Manual Adjust CPU/Memo ry/Chipset/FSB Voltage CPU Voltage This function allows user to adjust Chipset voltage. Memory Voltage This function allows user to...
... Memory voltage. Click on "+" to increase or "-" to decrease the Chipset voltage. Chip Voltage This function allows user to adjust CPU voltage. Over Voltage Panel TA790GXE 128M Manual Adjust CPU/Memo ry/Chipset/FSB Voltage CPU Voltage This function allows user to adjust Chipset voltage. Memory Voltage This function allows user to...