Biostar TA890GXE User manual

TA890GXE / TA880GXE Setup Manual

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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 .................. 13

3.1 How to Setup Jumpers .................................................................... 13

3.2 Detail Settings.................................................................................. 13

Chapter 4: Hybrid CrossFireX Function ................ 19

4.1 Hybrid CrossFireX Requirements .................................................. 19

4.2 Hybrid CrossFireX Installation....................................................... 19

Chapter 5: RAID Functions .................................. 20

5.1 Operating System............................................................................ 20

5.2 Raid Arrays ...................................................................................... 20

5.3 How RAID Works............................................................................. 20

Chapter 6: T-Series BIOS & Software................... 24

6.1 T-Series BIOS..................................................................................... 24

6.2 T-Series Software ............................................................................. 32

Chapter 7: Useful Help ........................................ 42

7.1 Driver Installation Note.................................................................. 42

7.2 Extra Information............................................................................ 43

7.3 AMI BIOS Beep Code....................................................................... 44

7.4 Troubleshooting............................................................................... 45

Appendix: SPEC In Other Languages ................... 46

German.................................................................................................................. 46

French .................................................................................................................... 48

Italian..................................................................................................................... 50

Spanish ................................................................................................................... 52

Portuguese ............................................................................................................ 54

Polish...................................................................................................................... 56

Russian ................................................................................................................... 58

Arabic..................................................................................................................... 60

Japanese ................................................................................................................ 62

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 B

EFORE YOU START

Thank you for choosing our product. Before you start installing the

motherboard, please make sure you follow the instructions below:

 Prepare a dry and stable working environment with

sufficient lighting.

 Always disconnect the computer from power outlet

before operation.

 Before you take the motherboard out from anti-static

bag, ground yourself properly by touching any safely

grounded appliance, or use grounded wrist strap to

remove the static charge.

 Avoid touching the components on motherboard or the

rear side of the board unless necessary. Hold the board

on the edge, do not try to bend or flex the board.

 Do not leave any unfastened small parts inside the

case after installation. Loose parts will cause short

circuits which may damage the equipment.

 Keep the computer from dangerous area, such as heat

source, humid air and water

 The operating temperatures of the computer should be

0 to 45 degrees Celsius.

1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST

IDE Cable X 1 (optional)

Serial ATA Cable X 3

Serial ATA Power Cable X 1

Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case X 1

User’s Manual X 1

Fully Setup Driver CD X 1

FDD Cable X 1 (optional)

USB 2.0 Cable X1 (optional)

S/PDIF out Cable X 1 (optional)

DVI to HDMI Dongle X 1 (optional)

Note: The package contents may be different due to area or your motherboard version.

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1.3 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES

TA890GXE TA880GXE

CPU

Socket AM3

AMD Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron processors

AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit

comput ing

Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet

(Max imum Watt: 140W)

Socket AM3

AMD Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron processors

AMD 64 Architecture enables 32 and 64 bit

comput ing

Supports Hyper Transport 3.0 and Cool=n=Quiet

(Max imum Watt: 140W)

FSB

Support HyperTransport 3.0

Supports up to 5.2 GT/s (OC) Bandwidth

Support HyperTransport 3.0

Supports up to 5.2 GT/s (OC) Bandwidth

Chipset

AMD 890GX

AMD SB850

AMD 880G

AMD SB850

Super I/O

ITE 8721

Provides the most commonly used legacy Super

I/O functionality

Low Pin Count Interface

Environment Control in it iatives

H/W Monitor

ITE's "S mart Guardian " function

ITE 8721

Provides the most commonly used legacy Super

I/O functionality

Low Pin Count Interface

Environment Control in it iatives

H/W Monitor

ITE's "S mart Guardian " function

Main

Memory

DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4

Max Memory Capacity 16GB

Each DIMM supports 512MB/1GB/2GB/

4GB DDR3

Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module

Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333

Supports DDR3 1600 (OC)

Registered D IMM and ECC DIMM is not

supported

DDR3 DIMM Slots x 4

Max Memory Capacity 16GB

Each DIMM supports 512MB/1GB/2GB/

4GB DDR3

Dual Channel Mode DDR3 memory module

Supports DDR3 800 / 1066 / 1333

Supports DDR3 1600 (OC)

Registered D IMM and ECC DIMM is not

supported

Graphics

Integrated in AMD 890GX Chipset (HD4290)

Max Shared V id eo Memory is 512MB

DX10.1 / UVD 2.0 / HYBRID CFX support

Integrated in AMD 880G Chipset (HD4250)

Max Shared V id eo Memory is 512MB

DX10.1 / UVD 2.0 / HYBIRD CFX support

IDE

VIA VT6330

Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode

supports PIO Mode 0~4,

VIA VT6330

Ultra DMA 33 / 66 / 100 / 133 Bus Master Mode

supports PIO Mode 0~4,

SATA III

Integrated Serial ATA Controller

Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s

SATA Version 3.0 specif icat ion co mp liant

Integrated Serial ATA Controller

Data transfer rates up to 6 Gb/s

SATA Version 3.0 specif icat ion co mp liant

LAN

Realtek RTL 8111DL

10 / 100 /1000 Mb/s auto negotiation

Half / Full duplex capability

Realtek RTL 8111DL

10 / 100 /1000 Mb/s auto negotiation

Half / Full duplex capability

Sound

ALC892

7.1 channels audio out

High Definition Audio

ALC892

7.1 channels audio out

High Definition Audio

IEEE 1394

VIA VT6330 VIA VT6330

PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x1

PCI Express Gen2 x 1 slot x1

PCI Express Gen2 x16 slot x1

PCI Express Gen2 x 1 slot x1

Slots

PCI slot x2 PCI slot x2

IDE Conn ector x1 IDE Conn ector x1

SATA Connector x5 SATA Connector x5

Front Panel Connector x1 Front Panel Connector x1

Front Audio Connector x1 Front Audio Connector x1

S/PDIF Out Connector x1 S/PDIF Out Connector x1

On Board

Connector

CPU Fan Header x1 CPU Fan Header x1

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System Fan Header x2 System Fan Header x2

CMOS clear Header x1 CMOS clear Header x1

USB Connector x3 USB Connector x3

IEEE 1394 Connector x1 IEEE 1394 Connector x1

Consumer IR Connector x1 Consumer IR Connector x1

Power Connector (24pin) x1 Power Connector (24pin) x1

Power Connector (4pin) x1 Power Connector (4pin) x1

Serial Port Connector x1 Serial Port Connector x1

Back Panel

I/O

PS/2 Keyboard x1

PS/2 Mouse x1

S/PDIF Out x1

HDMI Port x1

VGA Port x1

DVI-D Port x1

1394 Port x1

eSATA2 Port x1

LAN port x1

USB Port x4

Audio Jack x6

PS/2 Keyboard x1

PS/2 Mouse x1

S/PDIF Out x1

HDMI Port x1

VGA Port x1

DVI-D Port x1

1394 Port x1

eSATA2 Port x1

LAN port x1

USB Port x4

Audio Jack x6

Board Size

244 mm(W) x 244 mm(L) 244 mm(W) x 244 mm(L)

Special

Features

RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 support RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 support

OS Support

Windows XP / Vista / 7

Biostar reserves the right to add or remove

support for any OS With or without notice.

Windows XP / Vista / 7

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

Line I n

Line Out

Mic In

Center

Rear

Side

eSATA

USBX2

LAN

USBX2

IEEE 1394S/PDIF

Ou t

HDMI

DVI-D

VGA

NOTE: Dual Screen:

Display Devices

VGA + HDMI

VGA + DVI-D HDMI + DVI-D

Enabled O O X

NOTE: For eSATA, Hot Plug is available only under AHCI mode.

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1.5 MOTHERBOARD LAYOUT

KBMS1

SPDIF1

HDMI1

USB_1394_

ESATA1

RJ45USB1

AUDIO2

VGA

DVI

AT X PW R 2

JUSBV1

CPU_FAN1

Codec

LAN

F_AUDIO1

J_COM1

JCMOS1

JUSBV2 F_USB3F_USB1 F_U SB2

SYS_FAN1

PAN EL1

SW_PWR1

SW _RS T1

Super

I/O

PCI2

PCI1

JSPDIFOUT1

CIR1

PEX16_1

PEX1_1

SYS_FAN2

BAT1

SATA2

SATA1

SATA3

BIOS

ID E1

ATXPWR1

DI MMA1

DB1IMM

DB2IMM

DA2IMM

F_1394A 1

AMD

890GX/

880G

AMD

SB850/

SB810

Socket AM3

PH4

PH3

PH2

PH1

PH_CPU N B

LED1

LED2

Note: represents the 1■

st

pin.

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CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION

2.1 I

NSTALLING CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU)

Step 1: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the

lever up to a 90-degree angle.

Step 2: 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.

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Step 3: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct

B to complete the installation.

Step 4: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. Connect the CPU

FAN power cable to CPU_FAN1 to complete the installation.

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2.2 FAN HEADERS

These fan headers support cooling-fans built in the computer. The fan

cable and connector may be different according to the fan manufacturer.

Connect the fan cable to the connector while matching the black wire to

pin#1.

CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Header

Assignment

1 Ground

2 +12V

3

FAN RPM rate

sense

1

4

4 Smart Fan

Control (By Fan)

SYS_FAN1: NorthBridge Fan Header

SYS_FAN2: System Fan Header

Pin Assignment

1 Ground

2 +12V

SYS_FAN2

SYS_FAN1

13

31

3

FAN RPM

rate sense

Note:

CPU_FAN1, SYS_FAN1/2 support 4-pin and 3-pin head connectors. When connecting

with wires onto connectors, please note that the red wire is the positive and should be

connected to pin#2, and the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.

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2.3 INSTALLING SYSTEM MEMORY

A. DDR3 Modules

DIMMA1

DIMMB1

DIMMA2

DIMMB2

1. 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.

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B. Memory Capacity

DIMM Socket

Location

DDR3 Module

Total Mem ory

Size

DIMMA1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DIMMB1 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DIMMA2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

DIMMB2 512MB/1GB/2GB/4GB

Max is 16GB.

C. Dual Channel Memory installation

Please refer to the following requirements to activate Dual Channel function:

Install memory module of the same density in pairs, shown in the table.

Dual Channel Status

DIMMA1

DIMMB1 DIMMA2 DIMMB2

Enabled O O X X

Enabled X X O O

Enabled O O O O

(O means memory installed, X means memory not installed.)

The DRAM bus width of the memory module must be the same (x8 or

x16)

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CONNECTORS AND SLOTS

IDE1: IDE/ATAPI Connector

The motherboard has a 32-bit Enhanced IDE Controller that provides PIO Mode

0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/133 functionality.

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2

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SATA1~SATA3: Serial ATA Connectors

The motherboard has a PCI to SATA Controller with 5 channels SATA interface,

it satisfies the SATA 3.0 spec and with transfer rate of 6.0Gb/s.

Assignment

1 Ground

2 TX+

3 TX-

4 Ground

5 RX-

6 RX+

147

SATA3

SATA1 SATA2

7 Ground

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ATXPWR1: ATX Power Source Connector

This connector allows user to connect 24-pin power connector on the ATX

power supply.

1

12

13

24

Pin Assignment Pin Assignment

13 +3.3V 1 +3.3V

14 -12V 2 +3.3V

15 Ground 3 Ground

16 PS_ON 4 +5V

17 Ground 5 Ground

18 Ground 6 +5V

19 Ground 7 Ground

20 NC 8 PW_OK

21 +5V 9 Standby Voltage+5V

22 +5V 10 +12V

23 +5V 11 +12V

24 Ground 12 +3.3V

ATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector

Connecting this connector will provide +12V to CPU power circuit.

Pin Assignment

1 +12V

2 +12V

3 Ground

4 Ground

41

23

Note:

Before power on the system, please make sure that both ATXPWR1 and ATXPWR2

connectors have been plugged-in.

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PEX16_1: PCI-Express Gen2 x16 Slot

- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

- Maximum theoretical realized bandwidth of 8GB/s simultaneously per

direction, for an aggregate of 16GB/s totally.

- PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 5.0Gb/s on the data pins.

- 2X bandwidth over the PCI-Express 1.1 architecture.

PEX1_1: PCI-Express Gen 2 x1 Slot

- PCI-Express 2.0 compliant.

- Data transfer bandwidth up to 250MB/s per direction; 500MB/s in total.

- PCI-Express Gen2 supports a raw bit-rate of 2.5Gb/s on the data pins.

PEX16_1

PEX1_1

PCI1/PCI2: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots

This motherboard is equipped with 2 standard PCI slots. PCI stands for

Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is a bus standard for expansion

cards. This PCI slot is designated as 32 bits.

PCI2

PCI1

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CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP

3.1 H

OW TO SETUP JUMPERS

The illustration shows how to set up jumpers. When the jumper cap is

placed on pins, the jumper is “close”, if not, that means the jumper is

“open”.

Pin opened Pin closed Pin1-2 closed

3.2 DETAIL SETTINGS

PANEL1: Front Panel Header

This 16-pin connector includes Power-on, Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, and

speaker connection. It allows user to connect the PC case’s front panel switch

functions.

P

W

R

_

L

E

D

R

S

T

H

L

E

D

S

P

K

+

-

1

916

8

O

n

/

O

f

Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function

1 +5V 9 N/A

2 N/A 10 N/A

N/A

3 N/A 11 N/A N/A

4 Speaker

Speaker

Connector

12 Power LED (+)

5 HDD LED (+) 13 Power LED (+)

6 HDD LED (-)

Hard drive

LED

14 Power LED (-)

Power LED

7 Ground 15 Power button

8 Reset control

Reset button

16 Ground

Power-on button

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JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header

Placing the jumper on pin2-3 allows user to restore the BIOS safe setting and

the CMOS data. Please carefully follow the procedures to avoid damaging the

motherboard.

1

3

Pin 1-2 Close:

Normal Operation

(default).

1

3

1

3

Pin 2-3 Close:

Clear CMOS data.

※ Clear CMOS Procedures:

1. Remove AC power line.

2. Set the jumper to “Pin 2-3 close”.

3. Wait for five seconds.

4. Set the jumper to “Pin 1-2 close”.

5. Power on the AC.

6. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data.

F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3: Headers for USB 2.0 Ports at Front Panel

These headers allow user to connect additional USB cable on the PC front panel,

and also can be connected with internal USB devices, like USB card reader.

Assignment

1 +5V (fused)

2 +5V (fused)

3 USB-

4 USB-

5 USB+

6 USB+

7 Ground

8 Ground

9 Key

1

2

9

10

F_USB1 F_USB3

F_USB2

10 NC

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JUSBV1/JUSBV2: Power Source Headers for USB Ports

Pin 1-2 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V for USB ports at USB_1394_ESATA1/RJ45USB1.

JUSBV2: +5V for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.

Pin 2-3 Close:

JUSBV1: +5V STB for USB ports at USB_1394_ESATA1/RJ45USB1.

JUSBV2: +5V STB for USB ports at F_USB1/F_USB2/F_USB3.

1

3

Pin 1-2 close

1

3

1

3

JUSBV1

JUSBV2

1

3

Pin 2-3 close

F_AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

This header allows user to connect the front audio output cable with the PC front

panel. This header allows only HD audio front panel connector; AC’97 connector

is not acceptable.

Assignment

1 Mic Left in

2 Ground

3 Mic Right in

4 GPIO

5 Right line in

6 Jack Sense

7 Front Sense

8 Key

9 Left line in

10 Jack Sense

1

2

9

10

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JSPDIFOUT1: Digital Audio-out Connector

This connector allows user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output header.

Assignment

1 +5V

2 SPDIF_OUT

13

3 Ground

J_COM1: Serial Port Connector

The motherboard has a Serial Port Connector for connecting RS-232 Port.

Assignment

1 Carrier detect

2 Received data

3 Transmitted data

4 Data terminal ready

5 Signal ground

6 Data set ready

7 Request to send

8 Clear to send

9 Ring indicator

19

210

10 NC

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On-Board LED Indicators

There are 7 LED indicators showing system status.

LED 1

LED 2

PH2

PH1

PH3

PH_CPU NB

PH4

LED1 & LED2: Debug Indicators

PH_CPUNB/ PH1 ~ PH4:

Power Status Indicators

Please refer to the tables below for specific messages:

LED1 LED2 Message

ON ON Normal

ON OFF Memory Error

OFF ON VGA Error

OFF OFF Abnormal: CPU / Chipset error.

PH_CPUNB/PH1~PH4 Phase Indicator

ON Phase Active

OFF Phase Disable

On-Board Buttons

There are 2 on-board buttons.

SW_PWR1

SW_RST1

SW_RST1: Reset button.

SW_PWR1: Power Switch button.

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F_1394A1: IEEE 1394 Header

This header allows user to connect IEEE 1394 device.

Assignment

1 TPA1+

2 TPA1-

3 GND

4 GND

5 TPB1+

6 TPB1-

7 VCC

8 VCC

9 N/A

1

2

9

10

10 KEY

CIR1: Consumer IR Connector

This header is for infrared remote control and communication. This function is

available only in Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows MCE.

Pin Assignment

1 IrDA serial input

2 Ground

3 Ground

4 Key

5 IrDA serial output

6 IR Power

1

2

5

6

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