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... 21 5.1 Operating System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software 25 6.1 T-Series BIOS 25 6.2 T-Series Software 28 Chapter 7: Useful Help 38 7.1 Driver Installation Note 38 7.2 Extra Information 39 7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code 40 7.4 AMI BIOS Post Code 41 7.5 Conversion Of Hexadecimal and Decimal System 43 7.6 Troubleshooting 44 Appendix: SPEC...
... 21 5.1 Operating System 21 5.2 Raid Arrays 21 5.3 How RAID Works 21 Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software 25 6.1 T-Series BIOS 25 6.2 T-Series Software 28 Chapter 7: Useful Help 38 7.1 Driver Installation Note 38 7.2 Extra Information 39 7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code 40 7.4 AMI BIOS Post Code 41 7.5 Conversion Of Hexadecimal and Decimal System 43 7.6 Troubleshooting 44 Appendix: SPEC...
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NB_PH_ LE D PH1_ D1 PH3_ D3 PH2_ D2 PH4_ D4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KB MS1 CP U_FA N1 S PDI F1 ATXP WR2 U SB1 Socke t AM 3+ USB _1394_ ES ATA 1 RJ45USB 1 JUS BV 1 DD R3_A1 DD R3_A2 DD R3_B1 DD R3_B2 ATXP WR1 AUDIO1 LAN Codec A UXP WR1 SY S_FA N2 PEX16_1 AMD 990FX PEX1_1 PEX16_2 PEX16_3 PCI1 JC MOS1 BAT1 AMD SB950 SATA 2 BIOS SATA 1 SATA3 Super I/O F_AU DIO1 C IR1 PCI2 J_COM1 JSP DI FOUT1 S YS _FAN1 F_1394A 1 JFRONT_US B3_1 F_U SB1 JUSBV2 SW_PWR1 F_USB2 SW_RST1 PAN EL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
NB_PH_ LE D PH1_ D1 PH3_ D3 PH2_ D2 PH4_ D4 Motherboard Manual 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT KB MS1 CP U_FA N1 S PDI F1 ATXP WR2 U SB1 Socke t AM 3+ USB _1394_ ES ATA 1 RJ45USB 1 JUS BV 1 DD R3_A1 DD R3_A2 DD R3_B1 DD R3_B2 ATXP WR1 AUDIO1 LAN Codec A UXP WR1 SY S_FA N2 PEX16_1 AMD 990FX PEX1_1 PEX16_2 PEX16_3 PCI1 JC MOS1 BAT1 AMD SB950 SATA 2 BIOS SATA 1 SATA3 Super I/O F_AU DIO1 C IR1 PCI2 J_COM1 JSP DI FOUT1 S YS _FAN1 F_1394A 1 JFRONT_US B3_1 F_U SB1 JUSBV2 SW_PWR1 F_USB2 SW_RST1 PAN EL1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 4
Setup Manual
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... Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. Wait for connecting RS-232 Port. Power on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Please carefully follow the procedures to send...
... Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. Wait for connecting RS-232 Port. Power on pin2-3 allows user to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Set the jumper to restore the BIOS safe setting and the CMOS data. Motherboard Manual JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header Placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Please carefully follow the procedures to send...
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Please refer to connect IEEE 1394 device. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 TPA1+ 2 TPA13 GND 4 GND 5 TPB1+ 6 TPB17 VCC 8 VCC 9 N/A 10 KEY BIOS POST Code/CPU Temperature Indicator This indicator will show POST code while booting. After the booting sequence, it will show current CPU temperature through hexadecimal figure. TA990FXE F_1394A1: IEEE 1394 Header This header allows user to Chapter 7.4 for all the BIOS POST codes, and Chapter 7.5 for conversion of hexadecimal and decimal system. 17
Please refer to connect IEEE 1394 device. 2 10 1 9 Pin Assignment 1 TPA1+ 2 TPA13 GND 4 GND 5 TPB1+ 6 TPB17 VCC 8 VCC 9 N/A 10 KEY BIOS POST Code/CPU Temperature Indicator This indicator will show POST code while booting. After the booting sequence, it will show current CPU temperature through hexadecimal figure. TA990FXE F_1394A1: IEEE 1394 Header This header allows user to Chapter 7.4 for all the BIOS POST codes, and Chapter 7.5 for conversion of hexadecimal and decimal system. 17
Setup Manual
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... further information of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; The UEFI BIOS information described below in the Setup CD. CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 6.1 T-SERIES BIOS TA990FXE T-Series UEFI BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function BIO-Flasher: Update UEFI BIOS file from this manual is being continuously updated. For better system performance...
... further information of Intel CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; The UEFI BIOS information described below in the Setup CD. CHAPTER 6: T-SERIES BIOS & SOFTWARE 6.1 T-SERIES BIOS TA990FXE T-Series UEFI BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function BIO-Flasher: Update UEFI BIOS file from this manual is being continuously updated. For better system performance...
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... can prevent system hang-up , S.R.S. This function will automatically log in "Advanced Menu". it can 't be seen under UEFI BIOS setup, and is under "Smart Fan Control" in the default UEFI BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will not be responsible for inexperienced users. C. When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is...
... can prevent system hang-up , S.R.S. This function will automatically log in "Advanced Menu". it can 't be seen under UEFI BIOS setup, and is under "Smart Fan Control" in the default UEFI BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will not be responsible for inexperienced users. C. When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is...
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... file, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Motherboard Manual Enter the file name and then click "Save". Your system information will see your system information ...while using Outlook Express as 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. 34 This information is also concluded in the sent mail. ...
... file, you may need to save the system information to a .txt file and send the file to provide your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. Motherboard Manual Enter the file name and then click "Save". Your system information will see your system information ...while using Outlook Express as 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. 34 This information is also concluded in the sent mail. ...
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Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Online Update function (Only for AMI BIOS) Save current BIOS to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 35 TA990FXE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
Choose the position to a .bin file Update BIOS with a BIOS file Once click on this button, the saving dialog will show. AWARD BIOS Show current BIOS information AMI BIOS Clear CMOS function (Only for AWARD BIOS) Online Update function (Only for AMI BIOS) Save current BIOS to save file and enter file name. (We recommend that the file name should be English/number and no longer than 7 characters.) Then click Save. 35 TA990FXE BIOS Update BIOS Update is a convenient utility which allows you to update your motherboard BIOS under Windows system.
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... process may take minutes. After the BIOS Update process, click on OK to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is going to the Backup BIOS procedure; For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check...this process. Motherboard Manual Before doing this procedure. The utility will show for asking you backup current BIOS. or click No to enter BIOS setup. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to restart the system. ...
... process may take minutes. After the BIOS Update process, click on OK to exit BIOS setup. BIOS Update is going to the Backup BIOS procedure; For AWARD BIOS, update BIOS procedure should be updated. Then click Update BIOS button, a dialog will update BIOS with Clear CMOS function, so please check...this process. Motherboard Manual Before doing this procedure. The utility will show for asking you backup current BIOS. or click No to enter BIOS setup. In the BIOS setup, use the Load Optimized Defaults function and then Save and Exit Setup to restart the system. ...
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...to the internet before using this manual. 37 The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for the latest BIOS from this function. After clicking on board may take minutes, please do not make sure that your reference only. If there... information and settings on the Onlinr Update button, the utility will ask you to reboot the system. TA990FXE (for AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; The programing procedure may be changed without notice. make any operation during the programing process....
...to the internet before using this manual. 37 The information and pictures described above about the T-Series software are for the latest BIOS from this function. After clicking on board may take minutes, please do not make sure that your reference only. If there... information and settings on the Onlinr Update button, the utility will ask you to reboot the system. TA990FXE (for AMI BIOS only) Automatically download and update the latest BIOS via internet; The programing procedure may be changed without notice. make any operation during the programing process....
Setup Manual
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... good modules. z If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. Motherboard Manual 7.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file...detected 10 Flash 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 read/write ...
... good modules. z If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. Motherboard Manual 7.3 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Boot Block Beep Codes Number of Beeps Description 1 No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 2 "AMIBOOT.ROM" file...detected 10 Flash 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 read/write ...
Setup Manual
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... pointer. The BAT test is initialized at this checkpoint. Init Local APIC. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of different Input Devices. Initializes different devices. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Re-enable cache for EGA, and DMA controllers. Traps the INT09h vector, so that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language..., and Silent logo modules. Early CPU Init Exit. Disable Cache - Testing and initialization of document for IRQ1. 7.4 AMI BIOS POST CODE TA990FXE Checkpoint 03 04 05 06 07 08 C0 C1 C2 C5 C6 C7 0A 0B 0C 0E 13 20 24 2A 2C 2E 31 33 ...
... pointer. The BAT test is initialized at this checkpoint. Init Local APIC. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of different Input Devices. Initializes different devices. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Re-enable cache for EGA, and DMA controllers. Traps the INT09h vector, so that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language..., and Silent logo modules. Early CPU Init Exit. Disable Cache - Testing and initialization of document for IRQ1. 7.4 AMI BIOS POST CODE TA990FXE Checkpoint 03 04 05 06 07 08 C0 C1 C2 C5 C6 C7 0A 0B 0C 0E 13 20 24 2A 2C 2E 31 33 ...
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... devices through DIM. Please note this point. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in memory test. A4 Initialize runtime language module. De-initializes the ADM module. Programming the memory hole or... that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed / requested. See DIM Code Checkpoints section 38 of document for different BIOS modules. USB controllers are initialized at config display if needed . Allocates 52 memory for total memory installed in F000h segment with 0FFh...
... devices through DIM. Please note this point. 39 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. 3A Initialize RTC date/time. 3B Test for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in memory test. A4 Initialize runtime language module. De-initializes the ADM module. Programming the memory hole or... that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed / requested. See DIM Code Checkpoints section 38 of document for different BIOS modules. USB controllers are initialized at config display if needed . Allocates 52 memory for total memory installed in F000h segment with 0FFh...
Bios Manual
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...the settings in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this manual is supported. 1 EPA Green PC Support This AMI UEFI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this ...motherboard. ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the EPA Green PC ...
...the settings in the AMI UEFI BIOS Setup program on this manual is supported. 1 EPA Green PC Support This AMI UEFI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specification (ACPI). TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual UEFI BIOS Setup Introduction The purpose of this ...motherboard. ACPI Support AMI ACPI UEFI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of the EPA Green PC ...
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...TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. We will see General Help description at the bottom right corner, and you will not be responsible for most conditions to ensure system's compatibility and stability. Notice z The default UEFI BIOS...only. z The content of the selected item. z For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is subject to select item and change the settings. In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to be changed without notice. Using Setup When ...
...TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Supported CPUs This AMI UEFI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. We will see General Help description at the bottom right corner, and you will not be responsible for most conditions to ensure system's compatibility and stability. Notice z The default UEFI BIOS...only. z The content of the selected item. z For better system performance, the UEFI BIOS firmware is subject to select item and change the settings. In the UEFI BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to be changed without notice. Using Setup When ...
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BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code, Model Name, Build Date, etc. Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. System Date Set the system date. System Time Set the system internal clock. 3 Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date.
BIOS Information Shows system information including UEFI BIOS version, Project Code, Model Name, Build Date, etc. Total Memory Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system information. System Date Set the system date. System Time Set the system internal clock. 3 Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI UEFI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will be excluded. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date.
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TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. PCI Subsystem Settings 4
TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of this menu may cause system to malfunction. Notice z Beware of that setting inappropriate values in items of CPU, Super I/O, Power Management, and other system devices. PCI Subsystem Settings 4
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TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch Options: Legacy ...
TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual PCI ROM Priority In case of multiple option ROMs (Legacy and EFI Compatible), this item specifies what PCI Option ROM to launch Options: Legacy ...
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TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to select the value. Options: Auto (Default) / 128 Bytes / 256 Bytes / 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes Maximum Read Request This item sets ...Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to LO State; Force all links to select the value. BIOS auto configures; Auto - Options: Disabled (Default) / Auto / Force L0s ACPI Settings/WakeUp Event control EuP Control When EuP is ...
TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual Maximum Payload This item sets Maximum Payload of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to select the value. Options: Auto (Default) / 128 Bytes / 256 Bytes / 512 Bytes / 1024 Bytes / 2048 Bytes / 4096 Bytes Maximum Read Request This item sets ...Maximum Read Request Size of PCI Express Device or allows System BIOS to LO State; Force all links to select the value. BIOS auto configures; Auto - Options: Disabled (Default) / Auto / Force L0s ACPI Settings/WakeUp Event control EuP Control When EuP is ...
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When this item is enabled, the system will wake on by alarm event. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual ACPI Sleep State This item selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is set "Stroke Key." Ring-...
When this item is enabled, the system will wake on by alarm event. TA990FXE UEFI BIOS Manual ACPI Sleep State This item selects the highest ACPI sleep state the system will enter when the SUSPEND button is set "Stroke Key." Ring-...