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GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8NSLIQU-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-8NSLIQU-1002R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-8N-SLl QUAD Royal Nov. 16, 2005 Motherboard GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Nov. 16, 2005
Motherboard GA-8N-SLl QUAD Royal Nov. 16, 2005 Motherboard GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Nov. 16, 2005
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Table of Contents GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12...Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan 14 1-5 Installation of Memory 14 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-7 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration 17 1-7-1 Before You Begin 17 1-7-2 Combination of SLI Applications 20 1-7-3 Graphic Cards Support List 20 1-8 Configuring a Multi View System 22 1-8-1 Combination of Multi View Applications ...
Table of Contents GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink 12...Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan 14 1-5 Installation of Memory 14 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-7 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration 17 1-7-1 Before You Begin 17 1-7-2 Combination of SLI Applications 20 1-7-3 Graphic Cards Support List 20 1-8 Configuring a Multi View System 22 1-8-1 Combination of Multi View Applications ...
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GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_RCA SPDIF_O 1394_6P LGA775 CPU_FAN MEN_FAN RUSB_PSEL GA-8N- SLI QUAD Royal ATXPWR LPT LAN2 LAN1 USB USB DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE2 AUDIO1 ET1310 AUDIO2 ATX_12V F_AUDIO NB_FAN PCIEX8_1 NVIDIA C19 PWR_FAN CD_IN 88E1111 PCIEX1_1 SLI Switch Module Socket SB_FAN S_ATA0 S_ATA1 ALC850 SPDIF_IN IR IT8712 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Main Backup BIOS...
GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_RCA SPDIF_O 1394_6P LGA775 CPU_FAN MEN_FAN RUSB_PSEL GA-8N- SLI QUAD Royal ATXPWR LPT LAN2 LAN1 USB USB DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 IDE1 IDE2 AUDIO1 ET1310 AUDIO2 ATX_12V F_AUDIO NB_FAN PCIEX8_1 NVIDIA C19 PWR_FAN CD_IN 88E1111 PCIEX1_1 SLI Switch Module Socket SB_FAN S_ATA0 S_ATA1 ALC850 SPDIF_IN IR IT8712 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX1_2 PCIEX16_2 Main Backup BIOS...
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...; D / Pentium® 4 Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Northbridge: nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition (Crush 19) Southbridge: nVIDIA® CK804 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 RJ45 ports GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 10 - Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD...
...; D / Pentium® 4 Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with CPU Northbridge: nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition (Crush 19) Southbridge: nVIDIA® CK804 Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 RJ45 ports GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 10 - Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD...
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... may occur. 5. Please add an even layer of the CPU. 3. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 12 - OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be over 3000rpm. 1-3-1 HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology...
... may occur. 5. Please add an even layer of the CPU. 3. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 12 - OS: An operation system that the system bus frequency be over 3000rpm. 1-3-1 HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology...
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... II Then, while applying pressure to the top of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the grooves in the heatsink as shown. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Once the fan is switched off . 1-5 Installation of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to dislodge the extension on one direction. Please make...
... II Then, while applying pressure to the top of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the grooves in the heatsink as shown. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Once the fan is switched off . 1-5 Installation of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to dislodge the extension on one direction. Please make...
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... limitation of the same color in one or three DDR II memory modules are installed. 2. The following explanations due to work. Dual Channel DDR II GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal supports the Dual Channel Technology. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM...
... limitation of the same color in one or three DDR II memory modules are installed. 2. The following explanations due to work. Dual Channel DDR II GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal supports the Dual Channel Technology. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. Insert the DIMM...
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... x 16 slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 16 - English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Please align the VGA card to...
... x 16 slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 16 - English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Please align the VGA card to...
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...architecture, features hardware and software innovations within NVIDIA GPU (graphics processing unit) and the nVIDIA nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition chipset. Note: As the SLI on GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal supports various multiple video outputs combination, we suggest you use is able to provide sufficient power to ...Supported Operating Systems: Only Windows XP operating system is installed in order to install the GIGABYTE GV-3D1 graphics card on this guide. - 17 - Hardware Installation II. The SLI design takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of 500W wattage. English 1-7 Setup of the...
...architecture, features hardware and software innovations within NVIDIA GPU (graphics processing unit) and the nVIDIA nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition chipset. Note: As the SLI on GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal supports various multiple video outputs combination, we suggest you use is able to provide sufficient power to ...Supported Operating Systems: Only Windows XP operating system is installed in order to install the GIGABYTE GV-3D1 graphics card on this guide. - 17 - Hardware Installation II. The SLI design takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of 500W wattage. English 1-7 Setup of the...
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.... Step 3: Insert the top edge of the module until it is locked in place by the edges and lift it in the socket. Set the SLI switch module: Note that as the switch module (GC-SLISW-C19) is preinstalled in the Normal Mode direction by factory default, the first step to... SLI Mode-- Hold the module by the socket clips. (You should hear a "click" when the module is to take out the module from the socket, turn it around and insert it away from the socket. Align the small notch at a 25o angle. Step 4: Gently press down on your system is attached.) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal...
.... Step 3: Insert the top edge of the module until it is locked in place by the edges and lift it in the socket. Set the SLI switch module: Note that as the switch module (GC-SLISW-C19) is preinstalled in the Normal Mode direction by factory default, the first step to... SLI Mode-- Hold the module by the socket clips. (You should hear a "click" when the module is to take out the module from the socket, turn it around and insert it away from the socket. Align the small notch at a 25o angle. Step 4: Gently press down on your system is attached.) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal...
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...M/B. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 20 - Condition 2: Set PCIex16 Slot Lanes to "Auto" in BIOS setup. (Please refer to nVidia driver limitations. Combination 1 (2 slots on the market, we can only verify some of identical brand and chips. (For example: GIGABYTE GV-... cards conforms to the following conditions, to nVidia driver's limition, the SLI function is based on to massive graphic cards on Sourth Bridge + North Bridge) Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name * GV-NX66T128D * GV-NX68T256DH * GV-NX68U256D GV-3D1...
...M/B. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 20 - Condition 2: Set PCIex16 Slot Lanes to "Auto" in BIOS setup. (Please refer to nVidia driver limitations. Combination 1 (2 slots on the market, we can only verify some of identical brand and chips. (For example: GIGABYTE GV-... cards conforms to the following conditions, to nVidia driver's limition, the SLI function is based on to massive graphic cards on Sourth Bridge + North Bridge) Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name * GV-NX66T128D * GV-NX68T256DH * GV-NX68U256D GV-3D1...
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... Multi View System This function is supported only on up to eight separate monitors. With Multi View technology from GIGABYTE, Quad Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display support on Windows XP operating system. Multiple display support for increasing productivity Multiple ... the capabilities and productivity of version later than 7.7.7.2 should be used. II. NVIDIA video driver of the user by allowing them simultaneously. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 22 - You need a power supply that supplies 500W (or above) and 25A (or above) +12V current. We recommend...
... Multi View System This function is supported only on up to eight separate monitors. With Multi View technology from GIGABYTE, Quad Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display support on Windows XP operating system. Multiple display support for increasing productivity Multiple ... the capabilities and productivity of version later than 7.7.7.2 should be used. II. NVIDIA video driver of the user by allowing them simultaneously. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 22 - You need a power supply that supplies 500W (or above) and 25A (or above) +12V current. We recommend...
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... port allows connection of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to Line In jack. If your OS or device(s) vendors. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 24 - Also make sure your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sureyour OS supports USB controller. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc...
... port allows connection of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to Line In jack. If your OS or device(s) vendors. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 24 - Also make sure your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sureyour OS supports USB controller. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc...
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... 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS_ON(soft On/Off) 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 26 - It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, the result...
... 14 -12V 15 GND 16 PS_ON(soft On/Off) 17 GND 18 GND 19 GND 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 GND GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 26 - It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that does not provide the required power, the result...
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... drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Sometimes will not work. The types of the cable connects to the pin1 position. 2 34 1 33 GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 28 -
... drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Sometimes will not work. The types of the cable connects to the pin1 position. 2 34 1 33 GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 28 -
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... Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Power Switch) (Red) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) (Yellow) NC ( Purple) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Pin No. Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power...
... Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (Green) PW (Power Switch) (Red) MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) (Yellow) NC ( Purple) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: Power Pin 2- Pin No. Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Power...
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Definition 1 Power(5V) 2 10 2 Power(5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB Dy- 5 USB DX+ 1 9 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 32 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device ...
Definition 1 Power(5V) 2 10 2 Power(5V) 3 USB DX- 4 USB Dy- 5 USB DX+ 1 9 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 32 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device ...
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... to the manufacturer's instructions. 22) BAT(Battery) English Danger of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 34 - For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between...
... to the manufacturer's instructions. 22) BAT(Battery) English Danger of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 34 - For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between...
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Pin No. Definition 1 Power 1 2 RFID_RI- 3 RF_TXD 4 RF_RXD 5 NC 6 GND GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 36 - Check the pin assignments before you to connect external devices to use extra function. Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. English 26) RF_ID This connector allows you connect the external device cable.
Pin No. Definition 1 Power 1 2 RFID_RI- 3 RF_TXD 4 RF_RXD 5 NC 6 GND GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 36 - Check the pin assignments before you to connect external devices to use extra function. Please contact your nearest dealer for the optional GIGABYTE external device. English 26) RF_ID This connector allows you connect the external device cable.