JETWAY TA55AG Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...r Trademark Specifications and information contained in this documentation are furnished for information use only and are subject to change at any time without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by manufacturer NO G03 TA55AG F Rev 1 0 Released in October 2011 ...

Page 2: ...r drops attached on PCB or the surface of the components can bring about phenomena as minor as computer instability resulted from corrosion and oxidation from components and PCB or as major as short circuit that can burn the components Suggest starting the computer until the temperature goes up z The increasing temperature of the capacitor may decrease the life of computer Using the close case may...

Page 3: ...TION 7 2 3 1 ABOUT AMD FM1 CPU SOCKET 7 2 3 2 CPU INSTALLATION GUIDE 7 2 4 MEMORY INSTALLATION 8 2 5 EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION 9 2 5 1 EXPANSION SLOT 9 2 5 2 PROCEDURE FOR EXPANSION CARD INSTALLATION 9 CHAPTER 3 CONNCTORS AND HEADERS 3 1 I O BACK PANEL CONNECTORS 10 3 2 MOTHERBOARD INTERNAL CONNECOTRS 11 3 3 HEADERS 13 CHAPTER 4 USEFUL HELP 4 1 HOW TO UPDATE BIOS 15 4 2 TROUBLE SHOOTING 15 APPEN...

Page 4: ...eries z 6 SATAII 3Gb s connectors with RAID 0 1 10 functions Optional for TA55AG series Gigabit LAN Chip z Integrated with PCI E gigabit LAN chip providing 10 100 1000Mbps data transfer rate z Support Fast Ethernet LAN function HD Audio Chip z 6 channel HD Audio Audio Codec integrated z Audio driver and utility included BIOS z 16MB Flash ROM BIOS Multi I O z PS 2 keyboard connector x1 z PS 2 mouse...

Page 5: ...e user s visual experience Microsoft DirectX 11 DirectX 11 is the latest in high speed high fidelity gaming and computing It can enable not just more visually stunning games but significant performance improvements in some of your favorite websites and everyday applications AMD Steady Video New Video Post Processing Capability automatic jitter reduction on home online video AMD Turbo Core AMD Turb...

Page 6: ...uct life ten times than corresponding motherboard without capacitors every time working temperature increases 20 degrees Life of product of motherboard with solid capacitors declines only 10 of those without solid capacitors as well under same conditions Other Features include CPU Smart Fan Noise Management System It s never been a good idea to gain the performance of your system by sacrificing it...

Page 7: ... 12V Power Connector 6 CH HD Audio Chip Power LED Header USB 2 0 Headers Front Panel Audio Header CPUFAN Header SYSFAN1 Header PCI Express x16 by 16 lane Slot Speaker Header USB 3 0 Ports JBAT1 VGA Port Audio Connector Serial Port Header Line In Line Out MIC In SATAIII Ports SATA1 2 3 4 5 6 JP1 DVI Port DVI Port HDMI Port USB 3 0 Ports HDMI Port USB 3 0 Header AMD A75 Chipset HDMI SPDIF Header Min...

Page 8: ... 0 Ports DDRIII Slot x 2 ATX 12V Power Connector 6 CH HD Audio Chip Power LED Header USB 2 0 Headers Front Panel Audio Header CPUFAN Header SYSFAN1 Header PCI Express x16 by 16 lane Slot Speaker Header USB 2 0 Ports JBAT1 VGA Port Audio Connector Serial Port Header Line In Line Out MIC In SATAII Ports SATA1 2 3 4 5 6 JP1 DVI Port DVI Port HDMI Port HDMI Port AMD A55 Chipset HDMI SPDIF Header PCI E...

Page 9: ... Standard Default 8 Reboot 9 Install Operating System 10 Install Driver and Utility 2 2 Jumper Setting 1 CMOS RAM Clear 3 pin JBAT A battery must be used to retain the motherboard configuration in CMOS RAM short 1 2 pins of JBAT to store the CMOS data To clear the CMOS follow the procedure below 1 Turn off the system and unplug the AC power 2 Remove ATX power cable from ATX power connector 3 Locat...

Page 10: ...AN is working correctly otherwise it may cause the processor and motherboard overheat and damage you may install an auxiliary cooling FAN if necessary To install a CPU first turn off your system and remove its cover Then find Pin 1 small triangle indicator of the CPU and make sure to install it matched with Pin 1 small triangle indicator of the CPU socket See to it that system is turned off and th...

Page 11: ...of 8GB Valid Memory Configuration Bank 240 Pin DIMM PCS Maximum Capacity DIMM1 DDR III 800 1066 1333 1600 1866 X1 4 GB DIMM2 DDR III 800 1066 1333 1600 1866 X1 4GB Total System Memory Max 4GB 2 8GB Recommend DIMM Module Combination 1 One DIMM Memory Module Plug in DIMM 1 2 Two DIMM Memory Modules Plug in DIMM1 and DIMM2 for Dual channel function Dual channel Limited 1 Dual channel function only su...

Page 12: ...I O of peripherals 2 5 2 Procedure for Expansion Card Installation 1 Read the documentation for your expansion card and make any necessary hardware or software setting for your expansion card such as jumpers 2 Remove your computer s cover and the bracket plate on the slot you intend to use 3 Align the card s connectors and press firmly 4 Secure the card on the slot with the screen you remove above...

Page 13: ...signals designed as a single cable solution for home theater and consumer electronics equipment NOTE DVI and HDMI Connector can not be used at the same time 5 USB 3 0 Ports USB3_1 Optional for TA75AG series These blue connectors are 4 pin USB 3 0 connectors to connect USB devices to the system board 6 USB 2 0 Ports from CN2 Optional for TA55AG UL1 The connectors are 4 pin USB 2 0 connectors to con...

Page 14: ...you intend to use a PSU with 20 pin and 4 pin power plugs make sure that the 20 pin power plug can provide at least 15A on 12V and the power supply unit has a minimum power rating of 350W The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate Please refer to Figure 1 for 20 pin power plug connection Power plug and motherboard power connectors has adopted key design to avoid i...

Page 15: ...e different The red wire should be positive while the black should be ground Connect the fan s plug to the board taking into consideration the polarity of connector FAN Power Headers SYSFAN1 CPUFAN 1 4 1 3 4 SATA Hard Disk Connector SATA1 SATA 2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 These are SATA hard disk ports Please connect SATA device to the connector with SATA cable One connector supports one SATA device ...

Page 16: ...k panel USB Port Headers Pin1 VCC DATA GND DATA VCC OC DATA GND DATA 3 USB 3 0 Port Headers 19 pin USB3_2 Optional for TA75AG series only This USB 3 0 header is used for connecting the additional USB 3 0 port plugs By attaching an optional USB 3 0 cable your can be provided with two additional USB 30 plugs affixed to the back panel USB 3 0 Header SSRX1 SSRX1 GND1 SSTX1 SSTX1 GND0 D1 D1 VBUS 10 Pin...

Page 17: ... to power ON OFF the system System Case Connections HDLED RESET VCC5 GND VCC5 PWR LED PWRBTN PWRBTN PWRLED HDDLE RSTSW NC GND JW FP1 Pin 1 SPEAK1 SPKR GND NC VCC5 Pin 1 PWRLED1 Pin 1 9 HDMI SPDIF Out header HDMI_SPDIF1 The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby digital decoder Use this feature only when your stereo system...

Page 18: ...the all power light don t illuminate fan inside power supply doesn t turn on 1 Make sure power cable is security plugged in 2 Replace cable 3 Contact technical support System inoperative Keyboard lights are on power indicator lights are lit and hard drive is spinning Using ever pressure on both ends of the DIMM press down firmly until the module snaps into places System doesn t boot from hard disk...

Page 19: ...than 65 W to ensure long term working order Note 1 The relation between CPU Power Consumption Amount and Power Phase depending on difference in voltage rating one phase of power can provide 25 30W to the motherboard 2 3 Phase Power Supply Mold motherboard with 3 inductances for CPU power supply and each inductance carries with it 2 MOSFET 6 MOSFETs in total Figure1 3 1 Phase Power Supply Mold moth...

Page 20: ...actures Figure 1 CPU Fan can not blow off the heat produced by MOSFET We suggest not to using fans of this kind Figure 2 CPU Fan can blow off the heat produced by MOSFET We suggest using fans of this kind Subject 3 Thunder Protection Feature Introduction Thunder is such formidable natural force that it can render massive damage to electronic products of all kinds In thunderstorm season computer sy...

Page 21: ...Thunder protection Walls Test Result Each MB can endure up to 9KV voltage of electric surge Some motherboards will restart mostly depends on LAN chip but no damage occurs to motherboards or components of the board System works normally after a restart Test2 Current Partial Discharge tests on Motherboards without Thunder protection function Test Result LAN chips are damaged when testing voltage rea...