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... 22 4.2 Raid Arrays 22 4.3 How RAID Works 22 Chapter 5: OverClock Quick Guide 27 5.1 T-Power Introduction 27 5.2 T-Power BIOS Feature 28 5.3 T-Power Windows Feature 36 Chapter 6: Useful Help 41 6.1 Driver Installation Note 41 6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code 42 6.3 Extra Information 42 6.4 Troubleshooting 43 Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language 44 German...44 France ...46...
... 22 4.2 Raid Arrays 22 4.3 How RAID Works 22 Chapter 5: OverClock Quick Guide 27 5.1 T-Power Introduction 27 5.2 T-Power BIOS Feature 28 5.3 T-Power Windows Feature 36 Chapter 6: Useful Help 41 6.1 Driver Installation Note 41 6.2 Award BIOS Beep Code 42 6.3 Extra Information 42 6.4 Troubleshooting 43 Appendencies: SPEC In Other Language 44 German...44 France ...46...
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1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 J KBV1 JUSBV2 J ATXPWR2 JUSB2 J USBV1 ESATAX1 (optional) JUSB1 JCFAN1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 FDD1 TA770 A2+ Socket A M2 JUS BLAN1 AUDIO1 (Ver 5.x) JA UDIO1 (Ver 6.x) JSFAN2 JATXPWR3 LAN PCI_EX1_1 AMD 770 (Opt ional) eSATA PCI_EX16 PCI_EX1_2 PCI1 AMD SB600 J ATXPWR1 BAT1 JCMOS1 IDE1 Codec PCI2 JSP DI F_OUT1 JAUDIOF1 JCDIN1 PCI3 JPRNT1 JCOM1 Super I/O SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 BIOS LED_D2 LED_D1 JUSBV3 JUSB3 JUSB4 J SFAN1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 5
1.6 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT JKBMS1 J KBV1 JUSBV2 J ATXPWR2 JUSB2 J USBV1 ESATAX1 (optional) JUSB1 JCFAN1 DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 FDD1 TA770 A2+ Socket A M2 JUS BLAN1 AUDIO1 (Ver 5.x) JA UDIO1 (Ver 6.x) JSFAN2 JATXPWR3 LAN PCI_EX1_1 AMD 770 (Opt ional) eSATA PCI_EX16 PCI_EX1_2 PCI1 AMD SB600 J ATXPWR1 BAT1 JCMOS1 IDE1 Codec PCI2 JSP DI F_OUT1 JAUDIOF1 JCDIN1 PCI3 JPRNT1 JCOM1 Super I/O SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 BIOS LED_D2 LED_D1 JUSBV3 JUSB3 JUSB4 J SFAN1 JPANEL1 RSTSW1 PWRSW1 Note: ■ represents the 1st pin. 5
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Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. TA770 A2+ Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. Note: Please update the BIOS to the latest version while using new AM2+ CPUs. Due to the latest CPU ...transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed to boot your system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ CPUs support. 7 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. In this case, please install one standard...
Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. TA770 A2+ Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to the JCFAN1. This completes the installation. Note: Please update the BIOS to the latest version while using new AM2+ CPUs. Due to the latest CPU ...transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed to boot your system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ CPUs support. 7 Connect the CPU FAN power cable to complete the installation. In this case, please install one standard...
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Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Wait for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 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 avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 ...
Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Wait for five seconds. 4. Set the jumper to "Pin 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 avoid damaging the motherboard. 13 Pin 1-2 Close: Normal Operation (default). 13 13 Pin 2-3 ...
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TA770 A2+ CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1 T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for inexperienced users. it is for any overclocking performance. 27 T-Power BIOS Features: Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function (under BIOS or Windows...
TA770 A2+ CHAPTER 5: OVERCLOCK QUICK GUIDE 5.1 T-POWER INTRODUCTION Biostar T-Power is a whole new utility that is designed for inexperienced users. it is for any overclocking performance. 27 T-Power BIOS Features: Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) Integrated Flash Program (I.F.P.) Self Recovery System (S.R.S) Smart Fan Function (under BIOS or Windows...
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Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users. Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 28
Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-POWER BIOS FEATURE A. Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.): ONE provides two powerful overclocking engines: MOS and AOS for experienced overclock users. Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is designed for both Elite and Casual overclockers. It allows users to customize personal overclock settings. 28
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... will make a best over-clock performance. Users are able to name the CMOS data according to reload any saved CMOS setting for customizing system configurations. TA770 A2+ Notices: 1. V12 Tech Engine: This engine will be based on the selected CPU model. B. CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.): It allows users to save different CMOS settings...
... will make a best over-clock performance. Users are able to name the CMOS data according to reload any saved CMOS setting for customizing system configurations. TA770 A2+ Notices: 1. V12 Tech Engine: This engine will be based on the selected CPU model. B. CMOS Reloading Program (C.R.P.): It allows users to save different CMOS settings...
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...always on whenever the system starts up. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will automatically log in step 1. Step 4: Press "Enter" key to download the latest BIOS file. and is completed, press YES to the message "...system hangs up due to get the following frame and choose the BIOS file downloaded in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will reboot automatically to finish the process. TA770 A2+ D. However, it can update the system BIOS by simply pressing "Enter" key for three times. 33 E.
...always on whenever the system starts up. Step 1: Go to Biostar website (http://www.biostar.com.tw) to start BIOS file loading, and BIOS updating will automatically log in step 1. Step 4: Press "Enter" key to download the latest BIOS file. and is completed, press YES to the message "...system hangs up due to get the following frame and choose the BIOS file downloaded in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will reboot automatically to finish the process. TA770 A2+ D. However, it can update the system BIOS by simply pressing "Enter" key for three times. 33 E.
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... Temperature vs. This is from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. ↓ Smart Fan Calibration Choose this item and then the BIOS will turn off. When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is under "Smart Fan Option" in "PC Health Status". Smart Fan Function: Smart Fan Function...
... Temperature vs. This is from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. ↓ Smart Fan Calibration Choose this item and then the BIOS will turn off. When enabling Smart Fan function, Fan speed is under "Smart Fan Option" in "PC Health Status". Smart Fan Function: Smart Fan Function...
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... normally. 3. Wait for seconds. 3. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Motherboard Manual 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two short Video card not found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren...
... normally. 3. Wait for seconds. 3. Remove the power cord from power supply for seconds, that means the CPU protection function has been activated. Motherboard Manual 6.2 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One long beep followed by two short Video card not found or video card beeps memory bad High-low siren...
Bios Setup
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... from a disk. Sleep and Suspend power man agement modes are implemented via the System Management Int errupt (SMI). TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is turned off. T he power of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (... specification. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to describe the settings in BIOS. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 Power to guide you through...
... from a disk. Sleep and Suspend power man agement modes are implemented via the System Management Int errupt (SMI). TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual BIOS Setup Introduction T he purpose of this manual is turned off. T he power of Advanced Configuration and Power interface specifi cation (... specification. The Setup program allows users to modify the basic system configuration and save these settings to describe the settings in BIOS. Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can also be managed by Microso ft, Intel and T oshiba. 1 Power to guide you through...
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...perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be slightly different from this is for that may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 In the BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to enter the BIOS setup utility. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual PCI Bus... Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous...
...perform ance, the BIOS firmware is supported. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be slightly different from this is for that may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 In the BIOS setup utility, you can use these keys to enter the BIOS setup utility. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual PCI Bus... Support T his AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. DRAM S upport DDR2 SDRAM (Double Data Rate II Synchronous...
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... :01. 01.01 Build Date:01/ 01/08 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3 System Time System Date Floppy A > IDE Configur ation [00: 00:00] [Tue 01/01/2008] S elect Screen S ...elect Item +- Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system inform ation.
... :01. 01.01 Build Date:01/ 01/08 System Memory Size : Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system Time. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 1 Main Menu Once you set the date. 3 System Time System Date Floppy A > IDE Configur ation [00: 00:00] [Tue 01/01/2008] S elect Screen S ...elect Item +- Note that the 'Day' automatically changes when you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the screen providing an overview of the basic system inform ation.
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TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of detailed ...Screen Select Item Enter Go to enter the sub-menu of floppy disk drive installed in / None IDE Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of ID E/SAT A devices. Main IDE Confuguration > Primary IDE Master > Primary IDE Slave ... SATA 3 Device > SATA 4 Device > SATA 5 Device > SATA 6 Device Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [35] While entering setup , BIOS auto detects th e presence of IDE devices. Options: 360K, 5.25 in / 1.2M, 5.25 in / 720K, 3.5 in / ...
TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Floppy A Select the type of detailed ...Screen Select Item Enter Go to enter the sub-menu of floppy disk drive installed in / None IDE Configuration T he BIOS will automatically detect the presence of ID E/SAT A devices. Main IDE Confuguration > Primary IDE Master > Primary IDE Slave ... SATA 3 Device > SATA 4 Device > SATA 5 Device > SATA 6 Device Hard Disk Write Protect IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Disabled] [35] While entering setup , BIOS auto detects th e presence of IDE devices. Options: 360K, 5.25 in / 1.2M, 5.25 in / 720K, 3.5 in / ...
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... Megatrends, Inc. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector trans fer. Select Screen Select Item +- SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 Dev ice Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T [Auto]... [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to the name of the IDE/SAT A drive. Options: Auto (Default) / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 DMA Mode Select the DMA mode. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Primary IDE Master/Slav e ;
... Megatrends, Inc. Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) Enable or disable multi-sector trans fer. Select Screen Select Item +- SATA 1/2/3/4/5/6 Dev ice Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] S.M.A.R.T [Auto]... [Enabled] Select the type of device connected to the name of the IDE/SAT A drive. Options: Auto (Default) / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 DMA Mode Select the DMA mode. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Primary IDE Master/Slav e ;
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T his will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SAT A devices. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection.
T his will be effective only if the device is accessed through BIOS. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) Select the time out value for detecting IDE/SAT A devices. Options: 35 (Default) / 30 / 25 / 20 / 15 / 10 / 5 / 0 6 TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 32Bit Data Transfer Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled Hard Disk Write Protect Disable or enable device write protection.
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... uCode Patch Level : Secure Virtual Machine Mode PowerNow ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: AGESA Version: Physical Count: Logical Count: Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machi ne Mode (SVM) AMD ...devices. CPU Configuration T his item shows the CPU information that setting inappropriate values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to malf unction. > CPU Configur ation > SuperIO Conf iguration > ...
... uCode Patch Level : Secure Virtual Machine Mode PowerNow ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY CPU Configuration Module Version: AGESA Version: Physical Count: Logical Count: Enable/Disable Secure Virtual Machi ne Mode (SVM) AMD ...devices. CPU Configuration T his item shows the CPU information that setting inappropriate values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu T he Advanced Menu allows you to malf unction. > CPU Configur ation > SuperIO Conf iguration > ...
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Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Configure ITE8 718 Super IO Chipse t Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 A ddress Parallel Port Address Parallel Por t Mode Parallel Por t IRQ Keyboard ...select disabled in this field. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled ACPI SRAT Table T he operating system scans the ACPI SRAT at boot up, or not. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can virtually separate your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on AC Power Loss [Ena bled] [3F8...
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled SuperIO Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Configure ITE8 718 Super IO Chipse t Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 A ddress Parallel Port Address Parallel Por t Mode Parallel Por t IRQ Keyboard ...select disabled in this field. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled ACPI SRAT Table T he operating system scans the ACPI SRAT at boot up, or not. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization T echnology can virtually separate your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on AC Power Loss [Ena bled] [3F8...
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... failure or interrupt occurs. By choosing Disabled will restore the system to determine how the parallel port should behave after a power fail or interrupts occurs. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Serial Port1 Address Select an address and corresponding interrupt fo r the first and second seri al ports. Options: 3F8/IRQ4 (Default) / 2F8/IRQ3...
... failure or interrupt occurs. By choosing Disabled will restore the system to determine how the parallel port should behave after a power fail or interrupts occurs. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Serial Port1 Address Select an address and corresponding interrupt fo r the first and second seri al ports. Options: 3F8/IRQ4 (Default) / 2F8/IRQ3...
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C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl On(oC ) Fan Ctrl... item allows you choice [Auto] ,[3Pin] or [4Pin], please run the calibration to work under smart fan function when arrive this item and then the BIOS will turn off.
C hange Option F1 G eneral Help F10 S ave and Exit ESC E xit vxx .xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Me gatrends, Inc. TA770 A2+ SE BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advan ced BIOS SETU P U TILITY Smart Fan Conf iguration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Cali bration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(o C) Fan Ctrl On(oC ) Fan Ctrl... item allows you choice [Auto] ,[3Pin] or [4Pin], please run the calibration to work under smart fan function when arrive this item and then the BIOS will turn off.