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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 3 1.1 Before You Start 3 1.2 Package Checklist 3 1.3 Motherboard Features 4 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 6 1.5 Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 8 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 8 2.2 FAN Headers 10 2.3 Installing System Memory 11 2.4 Connectors and Slots 13 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 15 3.1 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 3 1.1 Before You Start 3 1.2 Package Checklist 3 1.3 Motherboard Features 4 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 6 1.5 Motherboard Layout 7 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 8 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 8 2.2 FAN Headers 10 2.3 Installing System Memory 11 2.4 Connectors and Slots 13 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 15 3.1 ...
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...do not try to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable...Setup Driver CD X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) 3 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA690G AM2 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to bend or...
...do not try to remove the static charge. Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the rear side of the board unless necessary. Before you start installing the motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below: Prepare a dry and stable...Setup Driver CD X 1 FDD Cable X 1 (optional) USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional) S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional) 3 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TA690G AM2 1.1 BEFORE YOU START Thank you take the motherboard out from anti-static bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to bend or...
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... x1 expansion cards On Board Floppy connector Connector Printer Port connector x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port 4 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 Supports Hyper Transport and Cool...
... x1 expansion cards On Board Floppy connector Connector Printer Port connector x1 Each connector supports 2 Floppy drives x1 Each connector supports 1 Printer port 4 Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit computing CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 Supports Hyper Transport and Cool...
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... NOTE 1: NOTE 2: 6 The HDMI and DVI-D ports both can provide digital video signals out-put function, but these ports cannot work at the same time. Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS X PS/2 Mouse Port Y PS/2 Keyboard Port Z S-Video TV-Out Port Transmit analog video signals to TV or any compatible digital audio...
... NOTE 1: NOTE 2: 6 The HDMI and DVI-D ports both can provide digital video signals out-put function, but these ports cannot work at the same time. Motherboard Manual 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS X PS/2 Mouse Port Y PS/2 Keyboard Port Z S-Video TV-Out Port Transmit analog video signals to TV or any compatible digital audio...
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DVI-D VGA 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 TA690G AM2 JATXPWR1 JTVOUT1 JHDMI DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Socket A M2 JUSB1 JUSBLAN1 JNFAN1 AMD 690G IDE1 FDD1 AUDIO1 LAN JAUDIOF1 PEX16_1 Codec PEX1_1 JSPDIF_OUT1 JSPDIF_IN1 JCDIN1 PCI1 BAT1 JCMOS1 AMD SB600 BIOS SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O JPRNT1 PCI2 JCOM1 JUSB2 JUSB3 LED_D1 LED_D2 SATA4 SATA3 JUSB4 JSFAN2 JPANEL1 PWRSW1 JSFAN1 RSTSW1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 7
DVI-D VGA 1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 JATXPWR2 JCFAN1 TA690G AM2 JATXPWR1 JTVOUT1 JHDMI DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Socket A M2 JUSB1 JUSBLAN1 JNFAN1 AMD 690G IDE1 FDD1 AUDIO1 LAN JAUDIOF1 PEX16_1 Codec PEX1_1 JSPDIF_OUT1 JSPDIF_IN1 JCDIN1 PCI1 BAT1 JCMOS1 AMD SB600 BIOS SATA2 SATA1 Super I/O JPRNT1 PCI2 JCOM1 JUSB2 JUSB3 LED_D1 LED_D2 SATA4 SATA3 JUSB4 JSFAN2 JPANEL1 PWRSW1 JSFAN1 RSTSW1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 7
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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 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. 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. 8
Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. 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. 8
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Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The JSFAN1/JSFAN2 and JNFAN1 support 3-pin head connectors. The fan cable ...
Motherboard Manual 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The JSFAN1/JSFAN2 and JNFAN1 support 3-pin head connectors. The fan cable ...
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Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 12 Dual Channel ... Location DDR2 Module DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB Total Memory Size Max is 4GB. C. Motherboard Manual B.
Dual Channel Memory installation To trigger the Dual Channel function of the motherboard, the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 12 Dual Channel ... Location DDR2 Module DIMMA1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1024MB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1024MB Total Memory Size Max is 4GB. C. Motherboard Manual B.
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TA690G AM2 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. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 34 33 2 1 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI 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 hard disk drives. 40 39 21 13
TA690G AM2 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. This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cables. 34 33 2 1 IDE1: Hard Disk Connector The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI 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 hard disk drives. 40 39 21 13
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...; 500MB/s in total. - Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for expansion cards. PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 14 PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it... 1.0a compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2.5GB/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 slots -
...; 500MB/s in total. - Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction, for expansion cards. PEX16_1 PEX1_1 PCI1~PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits. This PCI slot is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI1 PCI2 14 PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it... 1.0a compliant. - Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 2.5GB/s on the data pins. - 2X bandwidth over the traditional PCI architecture. PCI-Express 1.0a compliant. - Motherboard Manual PEX16_1: PCI-Express x16 Slot - PEX1_1: PCI-Express x1 slots -
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Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 Pin Assignment ...
Motherboard Manual JATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX power supply. 12 24 Pin Assignment ...
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... the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 Remove AC power line. 2. Motherboard Manual JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, ... Channel Input 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Channel Input JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Wait for five seconds. 4. Power ...
... the jumper to "Pin 2-3 close ". 5. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. 18 Remove AC power line. 2. Motherboard Manual JCDIN1: CD-ROM Audio-in Connector This connector allows user to connect the audio source from the variaty devices, like CD-ROM, ... Channel Input 2 Ground 3 Ground 4 Right Channel Input JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on the AC. 6. Set the jumper to avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 Pin 2-3 Close: Clear CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Wait for five seconds. 4. Power ...
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... 3 4 TXGround SATA4 SATA3 5 RX- 14 7 6 RX+ 7 Ground JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface. TA690G AM2 SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connector printer on the PC. 2 1 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground...
... 3 4 TXGround SATA4 SATA3 5 RX- 14 7 6 RX+ 7 Ground JPRNT1: Printer Port Connector This header allows you to SATA Controller with 4 channels SATA interface. TA690G AM2 SATA1~SATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a PCI to connector printer on the PC. 2 1 25 Pin Assignment 1 -Strobe 2 -ALF 3 Data 0 4 -Error 5 Data 1 6 -Init 7 Data 2 8 -Scltin 9 Data 3 10 Ground...
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... send 8 Clear to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_IN 3 Ground 3 1 JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Motherboard Manual JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to send 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 20 Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT...
... send 8 Clear to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header. Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_IN 3 Ground 3 1 JCOM1: Serial port Connector The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port. Motherboard Manual JSPDIF_OUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector This connector allows user to send 9 Ring indicator 10 Key 20 Pin Assignment 1 +5V 2 SPDIF_OUT...
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On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons. RSTSW1: This is an on-board Power Switch button. Please refer to show system status. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board Reset button. On-Board Buttons There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to the table below for different messages: LED_D1 ON ON OFF OFF LED_D2 ON OFF ON OFF Message Normal Memory Error VGA Error Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. 21 TA690G AM2 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on diagnostics.
On-Board LED Indicators There are 2 on-board buttons. RSTSW1: This is an on-board Power Switch button. Please refer to show system status. LED_D1 LED_D2 LED_D1 and LED_D2: These 2 LED indicate system power on -board Reset button. On-Board Buttons There are 2 LED indicators on the motherboard to the table below for different messages: LED_D1 ON ON OFF OFF LED_D2 ON OFF ON OFF Message Normal Memory Error VGA Error Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error. 21 TA690G AM2 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 PWRSW1: This is an on diagnostics.
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... 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 22 It breaks up to 6 or 8. This technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth. If any fault tolerance. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of the RAID...
... 3 Block 5 Block 2 Block 4 Block 6 22 It breaks up to 6 or 8. This technique reduces overall disk access time and offers high bandwidth. If any fault tolerance. Motherboard Manual CHAPTER 4: RAID FUNCTIONS 4.1 OPERATION SYSTEM z Supports Windows XP Home/Professional Edition, and Windows Vista. 4.2 RAID ARRAYS RAID supports the following types of the RAID...
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... an array, and allows for spare disks. - Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for data redundancy, the same as RAID level 1. - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for automatic redundancy. Features and Benefits -
... an array, and allows for spare disks. - Drawbacks: Requires twice the available disk space for data redundancy, the same as RAID level 1. - Fault Tolerance: Yes. Motherboard Manual RAID 1+0: RAID 1 drives can be simultaneously used with other RAID levels in a RAID 1+0 solution for automatic redundancy. Features and Benefits -
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Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 26 Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A.
Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 26 Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A.
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V8 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 15%~25% of whole system performance. Motherboard Manual Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.) For beginners in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful feature to raise the system performance in a single step. V6 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 10%~15% of whole system performance. 28 Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. provides 3 ideal overclock configurations that are able to increase the system performance, named A.O.S.
V8 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 15%~25% of whole system performance. Motherboard Manual Automatic Overclock System (A.O.S.) For beginners in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful feature to raise the system performance in a single step. V6 Tech Engine: This setting will raise about 10%~15% of whole system performance. 28 Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. provides 3 ideal overclock configurations that are able to increase the system performance, named A.O.S.
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Motherboard Manual C. MIT allows users to complete the test. 30 Step 3: When the process is done, change the setting back from CMOS setup and reboot the ...
Motherboard Manual C. MIT allows users to complete the test. 30 Step 3: When the process is done, change the setting back from CMOS setup and reboot the ...