Because the BIOS configuration options in a motherboard such as the Biostar TA890FXE are flexible, it is possible to select an option that causes your computer to stop booting. When this happens, you may see an error message or hear a series of beeps, but several actions can help you recover the system.
Unable to Start
If the TA890FXE can't boot up, the BIOS causes the computer's internal speaker to emit a series of beeps to help you determine the source of the problem. The instruction manual reveals match the number of beeps with the error's cause. Some causes for BIOS beep codes on the TA890FXE include incompatible or improperly installed memory, a keyboard failure and an improperly installed video card.
Self Recovery System
The TA890FXE maintains a backup of its last known good BIOS settings and can restore those settings automatically in the event that a configuration change prevents the computer from booting properly. If you attempt to overclock the computer and select a timing setting that's too aggressive, the Self Recovery System restores the computer to its previous configuration.
Reset Jumper
If you make a change in the BIOS configuration of the TA890FXE and the Self Recovery System is unable to resolve the issue, you can clear all of your settings with the reset jumper located next to the coin-cell battery. After shutting the computer down, you must remove the power cable from the back of the computer and move the jumper so it bridges the two pins closest to the coin-cell battery. After waiting several seconds, you can move the jumper to its original position and turn on the computer again.
BIOS Updates
Biostar has released several updates for the TA890FXE BIOS that improve RAID support, add support for 3TB hard drives, boost hard drive speed and overclocking features, and improve the motherboard's ability to boot from a network. You can download BIOS updates for the TA890FXE from the Biostar website and install them using the update utility included with the motherboard.
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