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... we will not occur in a particular installation. All the brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. N4SLI-A9 FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of...
... we will not occur in a particular installation. All the brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. N4SLI-A9 FCC Information and Copyright This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard Features 1 1.2 Package Checklist 6 1.3 Layout & Components 7 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 8 2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 8 2.2 Fan Headers 9 2.3 Memory Modules Installation 10 2.4 Connectors & Slots 11 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Useful Help 20 4.1 Award BIOS Beep Code 20 4.2 Extra Information 20 4.3 Troubleshooting 22 Chapter 5: NVIDIA SLI Function 23 5.1 Requirements 23 5.2 Placing the SLI-NF4 Selector ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 1.1 Motherboard Features 1 1.2 Package Checklist 6 1.3 Layout & Components 7 Chapter 2: Hardware Installation 8 2.1 Central Processing Unit (CPU 8 2.2 Fan Headers 9 2.3 Memory Modules Installation 10 2.4 Connectors & Slots 11 Chapter 3: Headers & Jumpers Setup 13 3.1 How to setup Jumpers 13 3.2 Detail Settings 13 Chapter 4: Useful Help 20 4.1 Award BIOS Beep Code 20 4.2 Extra Information 20 4.3 Troubleshooting 22 Chapter 5: NVIDIA SLI Function 23 5.1 Requirements 23 5.2 Placing the SLI-NF4 Selector ...
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N4SLI-A9 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES A. Supports NVIDIA Secure Networking Processor. - Operating Systems λ Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Note: Do not support Windows 98SE and ...
N4SLI-A9 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 MOTHERBOARD FEATURES A. Supports NVIDIA Secure Networking Processor. - Operating Systems λ Supports Windows 2000 and Windows XP. Note: Do not support Windows 98SE and ...
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.... λ Supports personal Firewall setup. λ Supports ACPI power management. Expansion Slots λ Three 32bit PCI bus master slots. λ Normal Mode PCI-Express slots: - N4SLI-A9 System Memory λ Supports Dual Channel DDR. λ Supports 8 banks in total. λ Supports DDR333 and DDR400. λ Maximum memory size is 4 GB. Two PCI...
.... λ Supports personal Firewall setup. λ Supports ACPI power management. Expansion Slots λ Three 32bit PCI bus master slots. λ Normal Mode PCI-Express slots: - N4SLI-A9 System Memory λ Supports Dual Channel DDR. λ Supports 8 banks in total. λ Supports DDR333 and DDR400. λ Maximum memory size is 4 GB. Two PCI...
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...-in connector supports CD-ROM audio-in nForce4 CK8-04 SLI: λ NVIDIA RAID Technology: - H/W Monitor - RAID 0 disk striping for highest system and application performance - N4SLI-A9 Super I/O λ Chip: ITE IT8712F. λ Low Pin Count Interface. λ Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I/O functionality. λ Environment Control initiatives, -
...-in connector supports CD-ROM audio-in nForce4 CK8-04 SLI: λ NVIDIA RAID Technology: - H/W Monitor - RAID 0 disk striping for highest system and application performance - N4SLI-A9 Super I/O λ Chip: ITE IT8712F. λ Low Pin Count Interface. λ Provides the most commonly used legacy Super I/O functionality. λ Environment Control initiatives, -
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N4SLI-A9 λ 1 SPDIF-in connector supports digital audio-in B. Bundled Software λ Supports 9th Touch™, WINFLASHER™ and FLASHER™. 5 Rear (Back Panel) Side Connectors ...
N4SLI-A9 λ 1 SPDIF-in connector supports digital audio-in B. Bundled Software λ Supports 9th Touch™, WINFLASHER™ and FLASHER™. 5 Rear (Back Panel) Side Connectors ...
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N4SLI-A9 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST λ FDD Cable x 1 λ HDD Cable x 1 λ User's Manual x 1 λ Serial ATA Cable x 1 λ BRI-2 SLI Bridge x 1 λ Fully Setup Driver CD x 1 λ Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x 1 λ SLI-NF4 Selector Card x 1 (pre-installed) λ SPDIF Cable x 1 (optional) λ USB 2.0 Cable x 1 (optional) λ Retention Bracket x 1 (optional) λ IEEE 1394A Cable x 1 (optional) λ Serial ATA Power Switch Cable x 1 (optional) 6
N4SLI-A9 1.2 PACKAGE CHECKLIST λ FDD Cable x 1 λ HDD Cable x 1 λ User's Manual x 1 λ Serial ATA Cable x 1 λ BRI-2 SLI Bridge x 1 λ Fully Setup Driver CD x 1 λ Rear I/O Panel for ATX Case x 1 λ SLI-NF4 Selector Card x 1 (pre-installed) λ SPDIF Cable x 1 (optional) λ USB 2.0 Cable x 1 (optional) λ Retention Bracket x 1 (optional) λ IEEE 1394A Cable x 1 (optional) λ Serial ATA Power Switch Cable x 1 (optional) 6
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N4SLI-A9 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 90 A Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 8
N4SLI-A9 CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION 2.1 CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) Step 1: Remove the socket protection cap. Step 2: Pull the lever toward direction A from the socket and then raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle. 90 A Step 3: Look for the white triangle on socket, and the gold triangle on CPU should point forwards this white triangle. The CPU will fit only in the correct orientation. 8
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B Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. When connecting with Smart Fan Control utility. N4SLI-A9 Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to GND. 9 It supports 3 pin head connector. This completes the installation. 2.2 FAN ...
B Step 5: Put the CPU Fan on the CPU and buckle it. When connecting with Smart Fan Control utility. N4SLI-A9 Step 4: Hold the CPU down firmly, and then close the lever toward direct B to GND. 9 It supports 3 pin head connector. This completes the installation. 2.2 FAN ...
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.... λ "SS" represents Single Side DDR memory module. λ "DS" represents Double Side DDR memory module. λ Star sign "*" represents leave the DIMM socket empty. N4SLI-A9 2.3 MEMORY MODULES INSTALLATION DIMM2 DIMM 4 DIMM1 DIMM 3 2.2.1 DDR Module installation 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such...
.... λ "SS" represents Single Side DDR memory module. λ "DS" represents Double Side DDR memory module. λ Star sign "*" represents leave the DIMM socket empty. N4SLI-A9 2.3 MEMORY MODULES INSTALLATION DIMM2 DIMM 4 DIMM1 DIMM 3 2.2.1 DDR Module installation 1. Unlock a DIMM slot by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the slot such...
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It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary). The first hard drive should always be connected to four hard disk drives. N4SLI-A9 2.4 CONNECTORS & SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/...
It has two HDD connectors IDE1 (primary) and IDE2 (secondary). The first hard drive should always be connected to four hard disk drives. N4SLI-A9 2.4 CONNECTORS & SLOTS FDD1: Floppy Disk Connector The motherboard provides a standard floppy disk connector that provides PIO Mode 0~5, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA 33/66/100/...
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... for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is up to 4GB/s per direction. This PCI slot is equipped with 3 standard PCI slot. PCI Express 1.0a compliant. - N4SLI-A9 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits.
... for Peripheral Component Interconnect, and it is up to 4GB/s per direction. This PCI slot is equipped with 3 standard PCI slot. PCI Express 1.0a compliant. - N4SLI-A9 PCI1~PCI3: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slots This motherboard is designated as 32 bits.
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... +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 1 13 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground 13 N4SLI-A9 CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect 24-pin power connector on pins, the jumper is "close", if...
... +3.3V 14 -12V 15 Ground 16 PS_ON 17 Ground 1 13 18 Ground 19 Ground 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 Ground 13 N4SLI-A9 CHAPTER 3: HEADERS & JUMPERS SETUP 3.1 HOW TO SETUP JUMPERS The illustration shows how to connect 24-pin power connector on pins, the jumper is "close", if...
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N4SLI-A9 JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 2 1 3 4 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground JPEXPWR1: PCI-...
N4SLI-A9 JATXPWR2: ATX Power Source Connector By connecting this connector, it will provide +12V to CPU power circuit. 2 1 3 4 Pin Assignment 1 +12V 2 +12V 3 Ground 4 Ground JPEXPWR1: PCI-...
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... Pin 2-3 Close 3 1 Note: In order to support this function "Power-on system via keyboard and mouse", "JKBMSV1" jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually. N4SLI-A9 J1394_USBV1/JUSBV1: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: J1394_USBV1: +5V for USB ports at J1394_USB1 and JUSBLAN1 are powered with +5V standby voltage...
... Pin 2-3 Close 3 1 Note: In order to support this function "Power-on system via keyboard and mouse", "JKBMSV1" jumper cap should be placed on Pin 2-3 individually. N4SLI-A9 J1394_USBV1/JUSBV1: Power Source Headers for USB Ports Pin 1-2 Close: J1394_USBV1: +5V for USB ports at J1394_USB1 and JUSBLAN1 are powered with +5V standby voltage...
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...-out/ Speaker-out Left 11 Right line-in (optional) 12 Right line-in (optional) 13 Left line-in (optional) 14 Left line-in (optional) 16 N4SLI-A9 JSPDIF_OUT/JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-out Connectors (JSPDIF_IN1 is optional.) These connectors allow user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output or input header. JSPDIF_OUT 31...
...-out/ Speaker-out Left 11 Right line-in (optional) 12 Right line-in (optional) 13 Left line-in (optional) 14 Left line-in (optional) 16 N4SLI-A9 JSPDIF_OUT/JSPDIF_IN1: Digital Audio-out Connectors (JSPDIF_IN1 is optional.) These connectors allow user to connect the PCI bracket SPDIF output or input header. JSPDIF_OUT 31...
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N4SLI-A9 J1394PWR1 (optional): Power Source Header for 1394 Chip 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: +3.3V for 1394 chipset (default). 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: +3.3V SB for 1394 chipset. 3 1 J1394A1 (optional): Header ...
N4SLI-A9 J1394PWR1 (optional): Power Source Header for 1394 Chip 3 1 Pin 1-2 Close: +3.3V for 1394 chipset (default). 3 1 Pin 2-3 Close: +3.3V SB for 1394 chipset. 3 1 J1394A1 (optional): Header ...
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... CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. N4SLI-A9 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it will record to the CMOS and show the message on the AC. 6. JCI1/JCI2...
... CMOS data. ※ Clear CMOS Procedures: 1. Remove AC power line. 2. Set the jumper to "Pin 1-2 close ". 3. Reset your desired password or clear the CMOS data. N4SLI-A9 JCMOS1: Clear CMOS Header By placing the jumper on pin2-3, it will record to the CMOS and show the message on the AC. 6. JCI1/JCI2...
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... 20 Key 22 Ground 24 IRRX 23 Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker and IrDA Connection. N4SLI-A9 JSATA1~JSATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a SATA Controller in nForce4 CK8-04 SLI with 4 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and...
... 20 Key 22 Ground 24 IRRX 23 Function Sleep button N/A Power LED Power-on , Reset, HDD LED, Power LED, Sleep button, speaker and IrDA Connection. N4SLI-A9 JSATA1~JSATA4: Serial ATA Connectors The motherboard has a SATA Controller in nForce4 CK8-04 SLI with 4 channels SATA interface, it satisfies the SATA 2.0 spec and...
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... found during POST Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install 4.2 EXTRA INFORMATION A. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. System will boo-up the system, it means the BIOS contents are corrupted. The BIOS has been recovered and will update BIOS...6. Make a bootable floppy disk. 2. BIOS Update After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is shown after boot-up to DOS prompt. 7. N4SLI-A9 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound One long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will shut down automatically One ...
... found during POST Long beeps every other second No DRAM detected or install 4.2 EXTRA INFORMATION A. Download the Flash Utility "AWDFLASH.exe" from Biostar website. 4. System will boo-up the system, it means the BIOS contents are corrupted. The BIOS has been recovered and will update BIOS...6. Make a bootable floppy disk. 2. BIOS Update After you fail to update BIOS or BIOS is shown after boot-up to DOS prompt. 7. N4SLI-A9 CHAPTER 4: USEFUL HELP 4.1 AWARD BIOS BEEP CODE Beep Sound One long beep followed by virus, the Boot-Block function will shut down automatically One ...