Biostar TFORCE TA790GXA2+ Motherboard
The new Biostar TFORCE TA790GXA+ Socket AM2+/AM2 motherboard delivers extreme performance for systems running on AMD Phenom Series, Athlon 64 X2, 64, FX, and Sempron processors with Hyper Transport Technology up to 3GHz. It has AMD 140 watt processor support. The AMD 790GX chipset with ATI Radeon HD 3300 graphics gives you integrated HDMI (1080p video output), DVI, and VGA. ATI Hybrid CrossFireX boosts PC performance by enabling the AMD 790GX Chipset's integrated graphics processor and a discrete GPU (ATI Radeon™ HD 3000 Series) to operate simultaneously with combined output to a single display for blisteringly-fast frame rates. Need even more speed? Add CrossFire with dual PCI Express video cards. This board is loaded with onboard 64MB DDR2 Side-Port memory to accelerate 3D performance up to 10%. This socket AM2+ mobo offers incredible ATI multimedia graphic choices and possibilities for a great price.
Specifications
Processor Interface:
Socket AM2 / AM2+
Form Factor:
Extended ATX
Front Side Bus:
2600MHz (5200 MT/s - AM2+ CPUs)
Northbridge:
AMD 790GX
Memory Supported:
Dual Channel
533MHz DDR2
667MHz DDR2
800MHz DDR2
1066MHz DDR2 (AM2+ CPU Only)
Number of Pins:
240-Pin
Number of Slots:
4
Maximum Memory Supported:
16GB - 64bit
RAID Modes:
0
1
10
5
PCI Slots:
2
PCI Express X1 Slots:
2 - (PCIe 2.0)
PCI Express X16 Slots:
2 - (PCIe 2.0)
CrossFireX Support (PCIe 2.0 x8 mode)
PS/2 Keyboard Connectors:
1
PS/2 Mouse Connectors:
1
USB Rear Panel Ports:
4
LAN Ports:
1
Audio Out Jacks:
2
Serial ATA 3.0Gb/s Headers:
6
ATX Power Connectors:
1 24-Pin Connector
Fan Connectors:
1 x CPU
2 x Chassis
S/PDIF Connectors:
1
VGA Ports:
1
DVI Ports:
1
HDMI Ports:
1
Detailed Features
Additional Specifications
CPU SUPPORT
AMD Phenom™ X4
AMD Phenom™ X3
AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Processor
AMD Athlon™ X2 Dual-Core Processor
AMD Athlon™ 64 FX Processor
AMD Athlon™ 64 Processor
AMD Sempron™ Processor
HT
Support HT 5.2G
MEMORY
Support Dual Channel DDR2 533/667/800/1066(1066 by AM2+ CPU) MHz
4 x DDR2 DIMM Memory Slot
Max. Supports up to 16GB Memory
EXPANSION SLOT
2 x PCI Slots
2 x PCI-E x1 2.0 Slot
2 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (CFX x8)
STORAGE
6 x SATA2 3Gb/s Connector
1 x IDE Connector
Support SATA RAID: 0,1,5,10
USB
4 x USB 2.0 Port
3 x USB 2.0 Header
GbE
Realtek RTL8111C - 10/100/1000 Controller
INTEGRATED VIDEO
ATI Radeon™ HD3300 Graphics with 64MB Side-port memory, Max. Memory Share Up to 512 MB
Support ATI Hybrid Crossfire . Please refer to manufaturer website for details
CODEC
Realtek ALC888 8+2 Channel HD Audio
REAR I/O
1 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
4 x USB 2.0 Port
1 x HDMI Connector
1 x DVI Connector
1 x VGA Port
1 x RJ-45 Port
6 x Audio Connector
INTERNAL I/O
3 x USB 2.0 Header
6 x SATA2 3Gb/s Connector
1 x IDE Connector
1 x Floppy Connector
1 x Front Audio Header
1 x Front Panel Header
1 x CD-IN Header
1 x S/PDIF-OUT Header
1 x CPU FAN Header
1 x North Bridge FAN Header
1 x System FAN Header
1 x Printer Header
1 x Serial Header
DIMENSION
ATX Form Factor Dimension: 30.5cm X 22.5cm ( W x L )
OS SUPPORT
Support Windows XP / XP 64 / Vista / Vista 64
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.5
Customer Reviews:
14
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Value
4.6
Features
4.4
Quality
4.6
Performance
4.4
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Yeh, I'll take it
Reviewer:
Montie on
May 15, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.3
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
4.0
For the money, this board has done as expected. Easy to install and setup. This is the second board I recieved from TD. The first board had a bad LAN port, but TD replaced it with their usual great service. So far no problems with the replacement. I would recommend this board and as always, recommend Tiger Direct for it's service and follow up's if you have a problem.
Reviewer:
seanspade on
Apr 16, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.0
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
3.0
Works great. I really recommend this board to anyone trying their first build, as it is mostly for a alower PC, and not really performance.
Reviewer:
MEREDITH on
Feb 04, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
4.0
Performance
5.0
Great board with alot of features for the price. Unfortunately, when I got it, the onboard HD3300 video did not work at all. Easy install, great OCing features, and worked great when I slapped a new HD3650, Phenom x4 9500 2.2GHz, 2x2GB A-DATA DDR2-800, & a 500GB SATA-2 HDD, even with a 230w PSU. Also... BE AWARE... If your buying this board for it's Hybrid Crossfire feature, it only supports HD3450 & HD3470. Despite the HD3300 flux and the Hybrid Crossfire disappointment, I would recommend this board for a good AM2+ build.
Reviewer:
matterroon on
Jan 08, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
This is my second Biostar board. I partnered this board with an AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ and 4GB of OCZ Platinum 400MHz DDR2 memory and Vista Home Ultimate. Fired right up and is fast and stable. The included WINDOWS BASED software with the overclocking utility, bios update and AMD overdrive utilities are super easy to use and they work with no problems. This board is based on all of the newest and best technologies out there such as it being HD video out of the box, SATA geared (as there is only one IDE slot), and digital surround sound. The thing is well built, sturdy, and visually appealing. Unless you are a die hard gamer or plan on doing hard core editing, the on board graphics are all you need. In summary, for this price point, features, and software there is no way you can go wrong.
Reviewer:
bones on
Jan 03, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
Really good board, no problem whatsoever. Install Phenom 9550 and works like a charm with this board. would recommend to anyone looking for a nice board with lots of options. I tried the onboard video for gaming and you will still need a proper video card to play most games. Left 4 Dead was not playable with this onboard video.
CROSSFIREX™
New ATI CrossFireX™ multi-GPU technology takes your gaming experience
to the next level with more scalability, performance and compatibility.
The technology combines the awe-inspiring capabilities of multiple ATI
Radeon™ graphics cards and an ATI CrossFireX ready motherboard to meet
the hard-core demands of your alternate reality. New ATI Radeon™ HD graphics
cards are designed with an internal ATI CrossFireX™ Bridge Interconnect
system to simplify installation. Experience stunning visual realism in
today's demanding 3D games with uncompromising image quality, especially
on HD.
Compatible
Cards: Radeon HD 3800 Series Cards
Before you buy - make sure your motherboard is compatible with this memory. For example, DDR Memory won't work with motherboards designed for only DDR2, SDRAM or RDRAM memory, and vice versa. Only use the memory speed recommended by your motherboard's manufacturer. Please read the specifications carefully or call us for expert advice.
Know Your BIOS! With today's rapid pace of
design advancement, new product updates come fast and furious. This is
especially true of board-level products, like Motherboards, Video Cards, GPU
Processor Cards, and other main edge connector products. The good news is
that manufacturers have designed in the ability to easily update your
product BIOS, which is sometimes important for full compatibility. So before
installing or combining components, it is always a good idea to check your
product's current BIOS revision against the manufacturer's website, to
determine if an update is needed, or advisable. The manufacturer's
documentation will guide you through this process if it is necessary.
However, remember that most products are designed to be plug-n-play out of
the box!
But
What Is BIOS?
Most electronic devices,
from computers to MP3 players have software embedded in their hardware.
These are programs that tell the device how it will function - from basic to
advanced functions - so that it knows how to start, and perform the most
simple and complex tasks it was designed for. We call this software the BIOS
(sometimes also called Firmware). In computer jargon, BIOS stands for "Basic
Input/Output System", but in reality, there is very little "basic" about it.
In your computer's motherboard for example, it tells your computer how to:
start up; communicate with hardware components, such as hard drives and
video; how to move data in and out of memory; and even talk to your USB
connected devices. Without your BIOS, your device is JOOL (just out of
luck!).
Keep in mind that changing a PC's BIOS
settings incorrectly can cause the PC to malfunction. If this happens, a
BIOS reset is usually available, and will need to be performed to return the
BIOS to the default "factory settings." This is usually activated by a
jumper on the motherboard. [Warning: always read
your motherboard or system manual thoroughly, before upgrading your BIOS, or
making BIOS setting changes!] Though normally, most incorrect
settings should have no negative affect on your PC, but please follow each
step explicitly since some can.
Remember: It is recommended that you reboot
after each individual BIOS setting change to ensure that your system
functions normally. If you make numerous changes before rebooting, and your
system will no longer boot, you won't know which change is responsible for
the failure.
Updating Your BIOS
Before you consider updating your BIOS, be sure you need to - not every
update will be needed or even benefit you. Also be sure you are up to
the technical challenges you will face. Changing the version of BIOS
stored in your computer or motherboard is not the kind of activity
recommended for novice users. To perform this successfully, you need
to be comfortable and familiar with your BIOS settings, and be able to
download and apply the BIOS Update without issue. For this reason, it
is best to let professional computer technicians do this work for you, if or
when it is needed. However, if you know what you are doing, it is a
fairly easy task.
Before Updating BIOS, consider the
following:
The reasons for updating your BIOS -
frequently, updating is unnecessary
Identifying your BIOS chip - if
replacing is the approach required
Replacing your BIOS chip - this requires
significant care, and can void your warranty
Locating your latest BIOS version -
required for any update
Flashing your BIOS - make sure you have
a UPS!
Live update - great for minor or quick
updates - again a UPS is vital - a partial update can make your system
inoperative
Configuring your new BIOS settings -
read the manual! twice for good measure!
Understanding
Computer Memory
Because memory is such a crucial element of our computer's performance,
we all understand that we need it in generous supply. However, questions
remain about what kind of memory is best, what functions each memory serves
and which memory is used for notebooks and PCs.
Click Here for more information
that will answer your many of your questions.
How Much
Memory Do You Really Have?
When you look at the specifications for a computer, it will display the
installed memory, and typically the maximum memory that can be installed.
However, while these are real values, they represent a potential useable
memory depending upon the installed operating system, and other factors. The actual useable memory may be different
(lower) from these values.
The reason is simply that a computer may have a limitation in the operating
system (such as Windows 32 bit versions), or configured to use shared memory,
which reduces the amount of RAM that is available to the CPU by using
some of it for other purposes, such as for video memory. In some
cases, you can control the maximum useable memory through system settings,
by upgrading from a 32 bit to a 64 bit version of Windows XP or Vista, or by upgrading to a video card that has internal onboard video memory.
But always
remember, that the amount of memory that your system reports, is not always
the amount of actual installed memory. For example, if you have 4GB
installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will typically report 3.2GB due to a
limitation of Windows itself. Also note that different Windows
programs report available and maximum memory differently, which can be
confusing. If you find that you need more
memory, we suggest expanding your system memory, since this is the most
effective performance increase, and the one that is easiest to perform .
* The above
values are for physical, not usable memory.
The amount of
memory that your system reports, is not always the amount of actual installed
memory. For example, if you have 4GB installed, 32 bit versions of Windows will
typically report 3.2GB due to a limitation of Windows itself. Also note
that different Windows programs report available and maximum memory differently,
which can be confusing. If you find that you need more memory, we suggest
expanding your system memory, since this is the most effective performance
increase, and the one that is easiest to perform.
Contents of package may vary from those pictured and stated here,
due to changes in manufacturer's specifications or merchandising.
Please check the product information carefully, items not included
may no longer be required.
Manufactured by:
Biostar Warranty provided by:
Biostar Limited Warranty:
12 months parts;
12 months labor
Mfg Part No:
TA790GXA2+ UPC No:
802700502095 Box Size:
( Length:
13, Width:
10, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
1.4500 pound(s)
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address below and requesting the warranty for item number:
B450-2366
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Biostar TFORCE TA790GXA2+ Motherboard
Processor Interface:
4.0
4.8
Know Your BIOS!
