Biostar TA890GXE User manual

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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
Pin
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.
1
39
2
40
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.
Pin
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
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.
Pin
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.
Pin
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.
Pin
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.
Pin
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.
Pin
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
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