Setup Manual
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... 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 19 4.1 Operation System 19 4.2 Raid...
... 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Before You Start 1 1.2 Package Checklist 1 1.3 Motherboard Features 2 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors 3 1.5 Motherboard Layout 4 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 5 2.1 Installing Central Processing Unit (CPU 5 2.2 FAN Headers 7 2.3 Installing System Memory 8 2.4 Connectors and Slots 10 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 12 3.1 How to Setup Jumpers 12 3.2 Detail Settings 12 Chapter 4: RAID Functions 19 4.1 Operation System 19 4.2 Raid...
Setup Manual
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...used legacy Super I/O functionality Low Pin Count Interface Environment Control initiatives H/W Monitor ITE's "Smart Guardian" function Main Memory DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4 Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module Max Memory Capacity 8GB Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 Each DIMM supports 256/512MB/1GB/2GB Supports DDR2 1066 (for... AM2+ CPU only) DDR2 Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Graphics Integrated in AMD 780G Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10 support HDCP / UVD support IDE Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode supports...
...used legacy Super I/O functionality Low Pin Count Interface Environment Control initiatives H/W Monitor ITE's "Smart Guardian" function Main Memory DDR2 DIMM Slots x 4 Dual Channel Mode DDR2 memory module Max Memory Capacity 8GB Supports DDR2 533 / 667 / 800 Each DIMM supports 256/512MB/1GB/2GB Supports DDR2 1066 (for... AM2+ CPU only) DDR2 Registered DIMM and ECC DIMM is not supported Graphics Integrated in AMD 780G Chipset Max Shared Video Memory is 512MB DX10 support HDCP / UVD support IDE Integrated IDE Controller Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode supports...
Setup Manual
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Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Memory Modules 1. DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
Insert the DIMM vertically and firmly into the slot until the retaining chip snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 8 Memory Modules 1. DIMMA1 DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2 Motherboard Manual 2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY A. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the Slot. 2.
Setup Manual
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... Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2 Module DIMMA1 ...256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB TA780G M2+ Total Memory...
... Enabled O O O O (O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.) The DRAM bus width of the memory module must meet the following requirements: Install memory module of the motherboard, the memory module must be the same (x8 or x16) 9 B. Memory Capacity DIMM Socket Location DDR2 Module DIMMA1 ...256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMB1 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMA2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB DIMMB2 256MB/512MB/1GB/2GB TA780G M2+ Total Memory...
Setup Manual
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...-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select... & SOFTWARE 5.1 T-SERIES BIOS T-Series BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file from this manual is being continuously updated.
...-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select... & SOFTWARE 5.1 T-SERIES BIOS T-Series BIOS Features Overclocking Navigator Engine (O.N.E.) Memory Integration Test (M.I.T., under Overclock Navigator Engine) BIO-Flasher: Update BIOS file from this manual is being continuously updated.
Setup Manual
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...for experienced overclock users. TA780G M2+ Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is increased. OverClock Navigator [Manual OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset ...Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Memory Overvoltage This function will increase Northbridge and Southbridge chipset stability when overclocking. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP...
...for experienced overclock users. TA780G M2+ Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is increased. OverClock Navigator [Manual OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset ...Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Memory Overvoltage This function will increase Northbridge and Southbridge chipset stability when overclocking. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP...
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...] Manual OverClockNoSrymsatlem CPU Overvoltage Au[SttoamrattUep]OverClock Memory Overvoltage Ma[1n.u9a5lV]OverClock Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual... OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. Memory Configuration Enter this function for more advanced Hyper Transport settings. To maintain the system stability,...
...] Manual OverClockNoSrymsatlem CPU Overvoltage Au[SttoamrattUep]OverClock Memory Overvoltage Ma[1n.u9a5lV]OverClock Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual... OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. Memory Configuration Enter this function for more advanced Hyper Transport settings. To maintain the system stability,...
Setup Manual
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...System [V12-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select... over-clock performance. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series TA780G M2+ Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
...System [V12-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select... over-clock performance. Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series TA780G M2+ Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Setup Manual
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..." to "Disable" to proceed this test. the difference will be changed to "Enable" to complete the test. 26 Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.) This function is done, change the setting back from CMOS setup and reboot the system to ensure the...Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to test memory compatibilities, and no extra devices or software are needed. OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech...
..." to "Disable" to proceed this test. the difference will be changed to "Enable" to complete the test. 26 Memory Integration Test (M.I.T.) This function is done, change the setting back from CMOS setup and reboot the system to ensure the...Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to test memory compatibilities, and no extra devices or software are needed. OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech...
Setup Manual
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...the name of the power supply manufacturer and the model no. Save these information to our tech-support department to help you fix the problem. TA780G M2+ eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for your default e-mail clientapplication program. * represent s import ant information that you to enter ...mail. Provid e the e-ma il address that helps you want to a .txt file, click "Save As..." Provid e the name of the memory module ma nufa ct u rer. This utility will see a saving dialog appears asking you must provide. Before you use this information to save this...
...the name of the power supply manufacturer and the model no. Save these information to our tech-support department to help you fix the problem. TA780G M2+ eHot-Line (Optional) eHot-Line is useful for your default e-mail clientapplication program. * represent s import ant information that you to enter ...mail. Provid e the e-ma il address that helps you want to a .txt file, click "Save As..." Provid e the name of the memory module ma nufa ct u rer. This utility will see a saving dialog appears asking you must provide. Before you use this information to save this...
Setup Manual
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... CODE Beep Sound Meaning One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One long beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause One long beep followed by three short No VGA detected beeps One long beep followed by four short Hardware component failure...
... CODE Beep Sound Meaning One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected One long beep followed by two short No memory detected beeps then a pause One long beep followed by three short No VGA detected beeps One long beep followed by four short Hardware component failure...
Bios Setup
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... item controls whether the SRAT is made available to the operating system at boot time and uses the information to better allocate memory and schedule software threads for maximum performance. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the...
... item controls whether the SRAT is made available to the operating system at boot time and uses the information to better allocate memory and schedule software threads for maximum performance. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Secure Virtual Machine Mode Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the...
Bios Setup
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.... This item allows such snooping to another takes over to take place. Reserved: Specified IRQ is reserved for the PCI VGA card. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus before another PCI device. ...Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster This item is available to perform DMA (Direct Memory Access) transfers. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PCI Resource BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP PCI Resource IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 ...
.... This item allows such snooping to another takes over to take place. Reserved: Specified IRQ is reserved for the PCI VGA card. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual PCI Latency Timer This item controls how long a PCI device can retain control of the bus before another PCI device. ...Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled PCI IDE BusMaster This item is available to perform DMA (Direct Memory Access) transfers. Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled PCI Resource BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP PCI Resource IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ7 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ14 ...
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... L1 link power states. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 17 Options: Available (Default) Reserved Memory Size This item allows BIOS to reserve certain memory size for specific PCI device. The option "Available" means the IRQ is going to assign automatically. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items will allow you to...
... L1 link power states. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 17 Options: Available (Default) Reserved Memory Size This item allows BIOS to reserve certain memory size for specific PCI device. The option "Available" means the IRQ is going to assign automatically. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual IRQ3/4/5/7/9/10/11/14/15 These items will allow you to...
Bios Setup
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...Item EnterGo to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 20 TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual 5 Chipset Menu This submenu allows you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)...Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [Enabled] [SATA as DRAM. This chipset manage bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as primary] SB CIM Version Options for NB Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on...
...Item EnterGo to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 20 TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual 5 Chipset Menu This submenu allows you to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)...Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Native IDE] [Enabled] [SATA as DRAM. This chipset manage bus speeds and access to system memory resources, such as primary] SB CIM Version Options for NB Select Screen Select Item EnterGo to configure the specific features of the chipset installed on...
Bios Setup
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Internal Graphics Mode This item allows you to select the memory mode used for internal graphics. Options: Disabled (Default) FB Location This item allows you to set the internal GFX engine clock. Options: Above 4G (Default) / ... to set the FB-DIMM location. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Internal Graphics Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size GFX Engine Clock Override GFX Engine...
Internal Graphics Mode This item allows you to select the memory mode used for internal graphics. Options: Disabled (Default) FB Location This item allows you to set the internal GFX engine clock. Options: Above 4G (Default) / ... to set the FB-DIMM location. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Internal Graphics Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Chipset Internal Graphics Configuration Internal Graphics Mode UMA Frame Buffer Size GFX Engine Clock Override GFX Engine...
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... Options: Normal (Default) / Automate OverClock / Manual OverClock 28 Based on many test and experiments from Biostar Engineer Team, OverClock Navigator provides 3 default overclock configurations that setting inappropriate values in items of various devices...[StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- TA780G M2+ BIOS...
... Options: Normal (Default) / Automate OverClock / Manual OverClock 28 Based on many test and experiments from Biostar Engineer Team, OverClock Navigator provides 3 default overclock configurations that setting inappropriate values in items of various devices...[StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- TA780G M2+ BIOS...
Bios Setup
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...the above overclock setting ideally; V12 Tech Engine This engine will make a best over -clock performance. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Auto OverClock System Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings...Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock ...
...the above overclock setting ideally; V12 Tech Engine This engine will make a best over -clock performance. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Auto OverClock System Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings...Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT Overvoltage [1.20V] CPU Frequency [200] > Memory Configuration > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock ...
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... > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- It allows users to malfunction. Options: 1.15V (Default) / 1.20V / 1.25V / 1.30V / 1.35V / 1.40V HT Overvoltage This item allows you to select HT Voltage Control. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) Main Advanced...
... > DRAM Timing Configuration > Hyper Transport Configuration Integrated Memory Test [Disabled] Options Normal Automate OverClock Manual OverClock Select Screen Select Item +- It allows users to malfunction. Options: 1.15V (Default) / 1.20V / 1.25V / 1.30V / 1.35V / 1.40V HT Overvoltage This item allows you to select HT Voltage Control. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) Main Advanced...
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... reduce power consumption by turning off unoccupied or inactive DIMM slots. Options: XOR of memory. Options: 200 (MHz) (Default) / 200-600 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving Enable Clock to improve memory performance. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 31 TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual CPU Frequency This item allows you to control the DDR2 dual-channel...
... reduce power consumption by turning off unoccupied or inactive DIMM slots. Options: XOR of memory. Options: 200 (MHz) (Default) / 200-600 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Bank Interleaving Channel Interleaving Enable Clock to improve memory performance. Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled 31 TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual CPU Frequency This item allows you to control the DDR2 dual-channel...