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Rectangular ATX motherboard, dark PCB with black slots and silver heatsinks

Biostar

Biostar TA970 Plus AM3+ AMD 970 motherboard

SKU CH-PC6X-4W18A

AM3+ ATX board with AMD 970/SB950 chipset, four DDR3 slots up to 64 GB, two PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, five SATA 6Gb/s ports and Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeAM3+
  • CPU TypeFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
  • ChipsetAMD 970 / SB950
  • Number of Memory Slots4x240pin
  • Memory StandardDDR3 2133(OC)/ 2000(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066/ 800
  • Maximum Memory Supported64GB
  • Supports AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series CPUs via AM3+ socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 64 GB with speeds from 800 to 2133(OC) MHz
  • Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots at x16 and x4 plus two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
  • Five SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support for flexible storage
  • Realtek ALC892 8-channel audio and Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN for sound and networking

Socket AM3+ Platform

The Biostar TA970 Plus is an ATX motherboard built around the AMD 970 and SB950 chipsets for Socket AM3+ processors. It supports FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series CPUs in a dual-channel DDR3 layout with four 240-pin slots.

Thermals and Power in Daily Use

The board draws power through standard ATX connectors and runs without active chipset cooling under normal loads. Passive heatsinks on the voltage regulators keep temperatures steady during typical desktop work and moderate gaming sessions.

Build Quality and Connector Layout

Five SATA 6Gb/s ports support RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for flexible storage arrays. Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots operate at x16 and x4, alongside two x1 slots and two legacy PCI slots. Realtek ALC892 provides 8-channel audio and Realtek 8111GR delivers 1Gbps LAN. PS/2 ports remain for keyboard and mouse.

Highlights

  • Supports AMD FX, Phenom II, Athlon II and Sempron 100 Series CPUs via AM3+ socket
  • Dual-channel DDR3 memory up to 64 GB with speeds from 800 to 2133(OC) MHz
  • Two PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots at x16 and x4 plus two PCI Express 2.0 x1 slots
  • Five SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0/1/5/10 support for flexible storage
  • Realtek ALC892 8-channel audio and Realtek 8111GR Gigabit LAN for sound and networking

Specifications

BrandBIOSTAR
ModelTA970 Plus
CPU Socket TypeAM3+
CPU TypeFX / Phenom II / Athlon II / Sempron 100 Series
ChipsetAMD 970 / SB950
Number of Memory Slots4x240pin
Memory StandardDDR3 2133(OC)/ 2000(OC)/ 1866/ 1600/ 1333/ 1066/ 800
Maximum Memory Supported64GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 2.0 x162 x PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (x16, x4)
PCI Express x12 x PCI-E x1 2.0 Slots
PCI Slots2 x PCI Slots
Serial ATA (SATA)5 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Onboard Video ChipsetSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC892
Audio Channels8 Channels
LAN ChipsetRealtek 8111GR
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
PS/21 x PS/2 Mouse
1 x PS/2 Keyboard
RJ451 x RJ45
USB 3.02 x USB 3.0
USB 1.1/2.06 x USB 2.0
Audio Ports6 Ports
Onboard USB1 x USB 3.0 Header
2 x USB 2.0 Headers
Other Connectors1 x mSATA/Mini PCI-E Combo Connector
1 x Front Audio Header
1 x Front Panel Header
1 x S/PDIF-Out Header
1 x CPU Fan Header
2 x System Fan Header
1 x Serial Header
1 x CIR Header
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.01" x 8.86"
FeaturesMULTI GRAPHICS:
AMD CrossFireX
H/W MONITORING:
CPU / System Temperature Monitoring
CPU / System Fan Monitoring
Smart / Manual CPU Fan Control
System Voltage Monitoring
OS SUPPORT:
Support Windows XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
BUNDLE SOFTWARE:
BullGuard
BIO-Remote2
BIO-Remote
Smart Speed LAN
FEATURES:
Supports PURO Hi-Fi
Supports AOD ACC
Supports 100% Solid capacitor
Supports BIOS-Flasher
Supports Charger Booster
Supports BIOS Online Update
Package ContentsACCESSORIES:
2 x SATA Cable
1 x I/O Shield
1 x DVD Driver
1 x User Manual

Questions about this item

How do I install the DDR3 memory modules into the four 240-pin slots and which step is often missed?

Align the notch on each DDR3 module with the key in the 240-pin slot, press down firmly until both side clips click shut, then populate the same-coloured slots first to enable dual-channel operation.

What maintenance will the Realtek ALC892 8-channel audio and Realtek 8111GR 1Gbps LAN need over time?

Keep the rear I/O panel dust-free and update the Realtek audio and LAN drivers from the Biostar support page when a new Windows build or kernel release changes the driver interface.

Which limit appears first when the AMD 970/SB950 chipset runs sustained heavy I/O through the five SATA 6Gb/s ports?

The SB950 southbridge is rated for 6 Gb/s per port, so total throughput across all five ports is capped by the chipset's internal bandwidth rather than any single drive speed.

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