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Table of Contents Chapter 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 ...
Table of Contents Chapter 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 ...
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Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2+ / AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 computing / Sempron / Phenom processors Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet Support HyperTransport 3.0 FSB Supports up to ...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...
Motherboard Manual 1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES SPEC Socket AM2+ / AM2 AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit CPU AMD Athlon 64 / Athlon 64 FX / Athlon 64 x2 computing / Sempron / Phenom processors Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet Support HyperTransport 3.0 FSB Supports up to ...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...
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...(W) x 244 mm(L) Special RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Features HyperFlash support OS Support Windows XP / VISTA TA780G M2+ SPEC x1 Supports CD audio-in function x1 Supports digital audio out function x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to factory... to D-SUB monitor x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard...
...(W) x 244 mm(L) Special RAID 0 / 1 / 1+0 support Features HyperFlash support OS Support Windows XP / VISTA TA780G M2+ SPEC x1 Supports CD audio-in function x1 Supports digital audio out function x1 CPU Fan power supply (with Smart Fan function) x1 System Fan Power supply x1 Restore CMOS data to factory... to D-SUB monitor x1 Connect to RJ-45 ethernet cable x4 Connect to USB devices x3 Provide Audio-In/Out and microphone connection Biostar Reserves the right to add or remove support for any OS With or without notice. 1.4 REAR PANEL CONNECTORS PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard...
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Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point towards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. TA780G M2+ 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. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 5 Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. TA780G M2+ CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 INSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap.
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Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to boot your system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ CPUs support. 6 ... new AM2+ CPUs. In this case, please install one standard AM2 CPU to complete the installation. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to boot while using AM2+ CPUs. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Due to the latest CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed...
Motherboard Manual Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to boot your system, and update the latest BIOS from our website for AM2+ CPUs support. 6 ... new AM2+ CPUs. In this case, please install one standard AM2 CPU to complete the installation. Connect the CPU FAN power cable to boot while using AM2+ CPUs. Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Due to the latest CPU transition, you may encounter the situation that the new system failed...
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Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 7 TA780G M2+ 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control (By Fan) JSFAN1: System Fan Header 13 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V...
Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to GND. 7 TA780G M2+ 2.2 FAN HEADERS These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. JCFAN1: CPU Fan Header 4 1 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 FAN RPM rate sense 4 Smart Fan Control (By Fan) JSFAN1: System Fan Header 13 Pin Assignment 1 Ground 2 +12V...
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TA780G M2+ JATXPWR1: 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.... 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 4 3 12 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 13
TA780G M2+ JATXPWR1: 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.... 7 Ground 8 PW_OK 9 Standby Voltage+5V 10 +12V 11 +12V 12 +3.3V JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 4 3 12 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground 13
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... manual is being continuously updated. OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-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...
... manual is being continuously updated. OverClock Navigator [Normal] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-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...
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... below sections may cause system to malfunction. Chipset Overvoltage This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking. CPU Overvoltage This function will increase Northbridge and Southbridge chipset stability when overclocking. HT Overvoltage This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. TA780G M2+ Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is increased. OverClock Navigator [Manual OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock...
... below sections may cause system to malfunction. Chipset Overvoltage This function will increase CPU stability when overclocking. CPU Overvoltage This function will increase Northbridge and Southbridge chipset stability when overclocking. HT Overvoltage This function will increase memory stability when overclocking. TA780G M2+ Manual Overclock System (M.O.S.) MOS is increased. OverClock Navigator [Manual OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock...
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.... provides 3 ideal overclock configurations that are able to malfunction. Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to increase the system performance, named A.O.S. Hyper Transport Configuration Enter this function for more advanced Hyper Transport settings. Automatic Overclock...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 24 Motherboard Manual CPU Frequency CPU Frequency is directly in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful feature to be increased also when ...
.... provides 3 ideal overclock configurations that are able to malfunction. Based on many tests and experiments, A.O.S. To maintain the system stability, CPU voltage needs to increase the system performance, named A.O.S. Hyper Transport Configuration Enter this function for more advanced Hyper Transport settings. Automatic Overclock...F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 24 Motherboard Manual CPU Frequency CPU Frequency is directly in overclock field, BET had developed an easy, fast, and powerful feature to be increased also when ...
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... Item +- 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. OverClock Navigator [Automate OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT...
... Item +- 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. OverClock Navigator [Automate OverClock] =========== Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-Tech Engine] Manual OverClock System CPU Overvoltage [StartUp] Memory Overvoltage [1.95V] Chipset Overvoltage [1.15V] HT...
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... B. Step 2 Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to malfunction. Not all types of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING... Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-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...
... B. Step 2 Save and Exit from "Enable" to "Disable" to malfunction. Not all types of AMD CPU perform above overclock setting ideally; Main Advanced PCIPnP BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Chipset T-Series Exit T-Series Settings WARNING... Automate OverClock System =========== Auto OverClock System [V6-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...
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... PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. When the system hangs up . Smart Fan Function Smart ...Fan Function is always on whenever the system starts up , S.R.S. and is under BIOS setup; This is controlled automatically by CPU/System temperature. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 28 ...
... PCIPnP Boot Chipset T-Series Exit Advanced Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the default BIOS setting, and all overclock settings will protect CPU/System from overheat problem and maintain the system temperature at a safe level. When the system hangs up . Smart Fan Function Smart ...Fan Function is always on whenever the system starts up , S.R.S. and is under BIOS setup; This is controlled automatically by CPU/System temperature. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc. 28 ...
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... fan speed. Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU/System fan will work when CPU/System temperature arrives to work under Smart Fan Function mode. Control Mode This item provides several operation modes of CPU/System fan. TA780G M2+ Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value. Fan Ctrl...
... fan speed. Fan Ctrl Start Value When CPU/System temperature arrives to the set value, the CPU/System fan will work when CPU/System temperature arrives to work under Smart Fan Function mode. Control Mode This item provides several operation modes of CPU/System fan. TA780G M2+ Smart Fan Calibration Choose this set value. Fan Ctrl...
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... the desktop. This area shows volt age information Voltage Panel This area shows CPU inf ormation Fan Panel Turn to Fan Panel This area shows CPU/System t emperat ure This area shows CPU/System f an speed Turn to launch T-Series utility. Select Software Installation, ...instructions to complete the installation. Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE Installing T-Series Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to maintain the health of CPU/GPU/System temperature, fan speed, and voltage. Launching T-Series Software After the installation process, you to the optical drive. It provides ...
... the desktop. This area shows volt age information Voltage Panel This area shows CPU inf ormation Fan Panel Turn to Fan Panel This area shows CPU/System t emperat ure This area shows CPU/System f an speed Turn to launch T-Series utility. Select Software Installation, ...instructions to complete the installation. Motherboard Manual 5.2 T-SERIES SOFTWARE Installing T-Series Software 1. Insert the Setup CD to maintain the health of CPU/GPU/System temperature, fan speed, and voltage. Launching T-Series Software After the installation process, you to the optical drive. It provides ...
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... saved to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. If you are not using eHot-Line service. Open the saved .txt file, you may need to save the system information... to a .txt file and send the file to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 32
... saved to provide your system information while using Outlook Express as your default e-mail client application, you will see your system information including motherboard/BIOS/CPU/video/ device/OS information. If you are not using eHot-Line service. Open the saved .txt file, you may need to save the system information... to a .txt file and send the file to the following web http://www.biostar.com.tw/app/en-us/about/contact.php for getting our contact information. 32
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...for seconds. 2. Motherboard Manual 6.2 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to relief the CPU protection function. 1. After confirmed, please follow steps below to disabled No keyboard detected One long beep followed by two short No memory ...One long beep followed by three short No VGA detected beeps One long beep followed by four short Hardware component failure beeps 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 3. In this case, please double check: 1. Clear the CMOS ...
...for seconds. 2. Motherboard Manual 6.2 AMI BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound Meaning One short beep VGA detected Quick boot set to relief the CPU protection function. 1. After confirmed, please follow steps below to disabled No keyboard detected One long beep followed by two short No memory ...One long beep followed by three short No VGA detected beeps One long beep followed by four short Hardware component failure beeps 6.3 EXTRA INFORMATION CPU Overheated If the system shutdown automatically after power on system for seconds. 3. In this case, please double check: 1. Clear the CMOS ...
Bios Setup
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... user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to select item and change the settings. Supported CPUs This AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. The BIOS information described in this manual is subject to enter the BIOS setup utility. z The content... motherboard. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z The default BIOS settings apply for your reference only. Navigation Keys for that may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the selected item.
... user's manual and any settings, please load the default settings to select item and change the settings. Supported CPUs This AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu. The BIOS information described in this manual is subject to enter the BIOS setup utility. z The content... motherboard. General Help Navigation Keys Notice z The default BIOS settings apply for your reference only. Navigation Keys for that may be caused by wrong-settings. 2 TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual PCI Bus Support This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the selected item.
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...of this menu may cause system to malfunction. > CPU Configuration > SuperIO Configuration > Smart Fan Configuration > Hardware Health Configuration > ACPI Configuration > USB Configuration MPS Revision [1.4] Configure CPU. CPU Configuration This item shows the CPU information that setting inappropriate values in below sections may ... Virtual Machine Mode PowerNow ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of that the BIOS automatically detects.
...of this menu may cause system to malfunction. > CPU Configuration > SuperIO Configuration > Smart Fan Configuration > Hardware Health Configuration > ACPI Configuration > USB Configuration MPS Revision [1.4] Configure CPU. CPU Configuration This item shows the CPU information that setting inappropriate values in below sections may ... Virtual Machine Mode PowerNow ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual 2 Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of that the BIOS automatically detects.
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...starts to work under smart fan function when arrive this item and then the BIOS will turn off. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Smart Fan Configuration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Calibration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(oC) Fan Ctrl On(oC) Fan Ctrl... Fan This item allows you choice [Auto] ,[3Pin] or [4Pin], please run the calibration to control the CPU Smart Fan function. Options: Quiet / Performance / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the CPU/System Temperature is lower than the set value. Options: Disabled (default) / Auto / 4-pin / 3-pin Smart Fan...
...starts to work under smart fan function when arrive this item and then the BIOS will turn off. TA780G M2+ BIOS Manual Smart Fan Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Smart Fan Configuration CPU Smart Fan Smart Fan Calibration Control Mode Fan Ctrl OFF(oC) Fan Ctrl On(oC) Fan Ctrl... Fan This item allows you choice [Auto] ,[3Pin] or [4Pin], please run the calibration to control the CPU Smart Fan function. Options: Quiet / Performance / Manual Fan Ctrl OFF(℃) If the CPU/System Temperature is lower than the set value. Options: Disabled (default) / Auto / 4-pin / 3-pin Smart Fan...