Biostar TA960 User manual

TA960 BIOS Manual
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BIOS Setup .................................................................................... 1
1 Main Menu................................................................................... 3
2 Advanced Menu.......................................................................... 6
3 PCI/PnP Menu........................................................................... 15
4 Boot Menu................................................................................. 18
5 Chipset Menu............................................................................ 20
6 Performance Menu................................................................... 27
7 Exit Menu .................................................................................. 33

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BIOS Setup
Introduction
The purpose of this manual is to describe the settings in the AMI BIOS Setup
program on this motherboard. The Setup program allows users to modify the
basic system configuration and save these settings to CMOS RAM. The
power of CMOS RAM is supplied by a battery so that it retains the Setup
information when the power is turned off.
Basic Input-Output System (BIOS) determines what a computer can do
without accessing programs from a disk. This system controls most of the
input and output devices such as keyboard, mouse, serial ports and disk
drives. BIOS activates at the first stage of the booting process, loading and
executing the operating system. Some additional features, such as virus and
password protection or chipset fine-tuning options are also included in BIOS.
The rest of this manual will to guide you through the options and settings in
BIOS Setup.
Plug and Play Support
This AMI BIOS supports the Plug and Play Version 1.0A specification.
EPA Green PC Support
This AMI BIOS supports Version 1.03 of the EPA Green PC specification.
APM Support
This AMI BIOS supports Version 1.1&1.2 of the Advanced Power
Management (APM) specification. Power management features are
implemented via the System Management Interrupt (SMI). Sleep and
Suspend power management modes are supported. Power to the hard disk
drives and video monitors can also be managed by this AMI BIOS.
ACPI Support
AMI ACPI BIOS support Version 1.0/2.0 of Advanced Configuration and
Power interface specification (ACPI). It provides ASL code for power
management and device configuration capabilities as defined in the ACPI
specification, developed by Microsoft, Intel and Toshiba.

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PCI Bus Support
This AMI BIOS also supports Version 2.3 of the Intel PCI (Peripheral
Component Interconnect) local bus specification.
DRAM Support
DDR3 SDRAM (Double Data Rate III Synchronous DRAM) is supported.
Supported CPUs
This AMI BIOS supports the AMD CPU.
Using Setup
When starting up the computer, press
<Del> during the Power-On Self-Test
(POST) to enter the BIOS setup utility.
In the BIOS setup utility, you will see
General Help description at the top
right corner, and this is providing a
brief description of the selected item.
Navigation Keys for that particular
menu are at the bottom right corner,
and you can use these keys to select
item and change the settings.
Notice
zThe default BIOS settings apply for most conditions to ensure optimum
performance of the motherboard. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any settings, please load the default settings to ensure system’s
compatibility and stability. Use Load Setup Default under the Exit Menu.
zFor better system performance, the BIOS firmware is being continuously
updated. The BIOS information described in this manual is for your
reference only. The actual BIOS information and settings on board may be
slightly different from this manual.
zThe content of this manual is subject to be changed without notice. We will
not be responsible for any mistakes found in this user’s manual and any
system damage that may be caused by wrong-settings.
General Help
Navigation Keys

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1 Main Menu
Once you enter AMI BIOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu will appear on the
screen providing an overview of the basic system information.
BIOS SETUP UTILIT
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Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Field
Select Field
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
+-
Tab
F1
F10
ESC
Use [ENTER], [TAB]
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.
Use [+] or [-] to
configure system Time.
System Overview
AMI BIOS
Version :01.01.01
Build Date:01/01/12
System Memory
Size :
System Time [ :00:00]00
System Date [Sun 01/01/2012]
> SATA Configuration
Exit
AMI BIOS
Shows system information including BIOS version and built date.
System Memory
Shows system memory size, VGA shard memory will be excluded..
System Time
Set the system internal clock.
System Date
Set the system date. Note that the ‘Day’ automatically changes when you set
the date.

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SATA Configuration
The BIOS will automatically detect the presence of IDE/SATA devices. There
is a sub-menu for each IDE/SATA device. Select a device and press <Enter>
to enter the sub-menu of detailed options.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
Enter
F1
F10
ESC
While entering setup,
BIOS auto detects the
presence of IDE
devices. This displays
the status of auto
detection of IDE
devices.
IDE Confuguration
Hard Disk Write Protect [Disabled]
> Primary IDE Slave
> SATA 1 Device
> SATA 2 Device
> SATA 3 Device
> SATA 4 Device
> Primary IDE Master
> SATA 5 Device
> SATA 6 Device
Primary IDE Master/Slave/ SATA1-6
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
+-
F1
F10
ESC
Disabled: Disables LBA
Mode.
Auto: Enables LBA
Mode if the device
supports it and the
device is not already
formatted with LBA
Mode disabled.
Primary IDE Master/Slave
LBA/Large Mode [Auto]
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)[Auto]
PIO Mode [Auto]
DMA Mode [Auto]
S.M.A.R.T [Auto]
32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled]
Device :
Type [Auto]
The BIOS detects the information and values of respective devices, and
these information and values are shown below to the name of the sub-menu.

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Type
Select the type of device connected to the system. (The setting is for IDE.)
Options: Auto (Default) / Not Installed / CD/DVD/ ARMD
LBA/Large Mode
Enable or disable the LBA mode.
Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer)
Enable or disable multi-sector transfer.
Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled
PIO Mode
Select the PIO mode.
Options: Auto (Default) / 0 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4
DMA Mode
Select the DMA mode.
Options: Auto (Default) / SWDMA0 ~ 2 / MWDMA0 ~ 2 / UDMA0 ~ 5
S.M.A.R.T
Set the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.
Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled / Enabled
32Bit Data Transfer
Enable or disable 32-bit data transfer.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
Hard Disk Write Protect
Disable or enable device write protection. This will be effective only if the
device is accessed through BIOS.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled

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2 Advanced Menu
The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the settings of CPU, Super I/O,
Power Management, and other system devices.
Notice
zBeware of that setting inappropriate values in items of this menu may cause
system to malfunction.
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Main Advanced PCIPnP Boot Chipset Performance
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
Select Screen
Select Item
Go to Sub Screen
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
Enter
F1
F10
ESC
Configure CPU.Advanced Settings
WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections
may cause system to malfunction.
> SuperIO Configuration
> Smart Fan Configuration
> Hardware Health Configuration
> Power Configuration
> USB Configuration
> CPU Configuration
Exit
CPU Configuration
This item shows the CPU information that the BIOS automatically detects.
BIOS SETUP UTILIT
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Advanced
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
+-
F1
F10
ESC
Enable/Disable
Secure Virtual Machine
Mode (SVM)
CPU Configuration
Module Version:
AGESA Version:
Physical Count:
Logical Count:
AMD CPU
Revision:
Cache L1:
Cache L2:
Cache L3:
Speed : NB Clk:
ncHT Speed : WidthI/O :
Able to Change Freq :
uCode Patch Level :
Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled]
PowerNow [Enabled]
CState Mode [Disabled}
CPB Mode [Auto]

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Secure Virtual Machine Mode
Virtualization Technology can virtually separate your system resource into
several parts, thus enhance the performance when running virtual machines
or multi interface systems.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
PowerNow
This item allows you to enable or disable the PowerNow power saving
technology.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
CState Mode
The item specifies the method of C-State enablement.
Options: Disabled (Default) / C6
CPB Mode
If this item is enabled, Revision E CPU automatically transition to pop-down
p-state
Options: Auto (Default) / Disabled
ACPI SRAT Table
The operating system scans the ACPI SRAT at boot time and uses the
information to better allocate memory and schedule software threads for
maximum performance. This item controls whether the SRAT is made
available to the operating system at boot up, or not.
Options: Enabled (Default) / Disabled
C1E Support
Configures C1E type. Auto will use Message-Triggered if supported by
hardware.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Auto / Message-Triggered / Hardware
HTC temperature limit
This item allows you to set HTC temperature limit. Range: 70℃- 95℃
Options: 70℃(Default)

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SuperIO Configuration
BIOS SETUP UTILITY
Advanced
vxx.xx (C)Copyright 1985-200x, American Megatrends, Inc.
Select Screen
Select Item
Change Option
General Help
Save and Exit
Exit
+-
F1
F10
ESC
Allows BIOS to Select
Parallel Port1 Base
Addresses.
Configure ITE8728 Super IO Chipset
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Parallel Port Address [378]
Parallel Port Mode [Normal]
Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
Keyboard Poweron [Disabled]
Mouse PowerOn [Disabled]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]
Serial Port1 Address
This item allows you to determine access onboard serial port1 controller with
which I/O Address.
Options: 3F8, IRQ4 (Default) / 2F8, IRQ3 / 3E8, IRQ4 / 2E8, IRQ3 /
Disabled
Parallel Port Address
This item allows you to determine access onboard parallel port controller with
which I/O Address.
Options: 378 (Default) / 278 / 3BC / Disabled
Parallel Port Mode
This item allows you to determine how the parallel port should function.
Options: Normal (Default) Using Parallel port as Standard Printer Port.
EPP Using Parallel Port as Enhanced Parallel Port.
ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.
ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode.
Parallel Port IRQ
This item allows you to select the IRQ for the onboard parallel port.
Options: IRQ7 (Default) / IRQ5

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Keyboard PowerOn
This item allows you to control the keyboard power on function.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Any Key / Stroke Key / Specific Key
Stroke Keys Selected
This item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set “Stroke Key.”
Options: Wake Key (Default) / Power Key / Ctrl+F1 / Ctrl+F2 / Ctrl+F3
/ Ctrl +F4 / Ctrl+F5 / Ctrl+F6
Specific Key Enter
This item will show only when Keyboard PowerOn is set “Specific Key.”
Press Enter to set Specific key.
Mouse PowerOn
This item allows you to control the mouse power on function.
Options: Disabled (Default) / Enabled
Restore on AC Power Loss
This setting specifies how your system should behave after a power fail or
interrupts occurs. By choosing Disabled will leave the computer in the power
off state. Choosing Enabled will restore the system to the status before
power failure or interrupt occurs.
Options: Power Off (Default) / Power On / Last State