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... may prepare only one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one SATA controller on the SATA controller. "*" Skip this step if you do not... menu is recommended that you begin Please prepare: (a) At least two SATA hard drives (to enter BIOS Setup during OS installation. Ác Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: nVIDIA nForce4 SLI) Åé ¤¤ ¤å To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below...
... may prepare only one hard drive. (b) An empty formatted floppy disk. (c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk. (d) Driver CD for your motherboard. (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one SATA controller on the SATA controller. "*" Skip this step if you do not... menu is recommended that you begin Please prepare: (a) At least two SATA hard drives (to enter BIOS Setup during OS installation. Ác Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: nVIDIA nForce4 SLI) Åé ¤¤ ¤å To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below...
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...(For example, if you wish to create RAID with hard disks that you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - SATA Configurations (P4 nForce4 SLI series) Then enable the SATA ports with hard disks on the motherboard you want to Enabled). In the example in this section may not show the exact settings... for RAID. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the SATAII0 and ...
...(For example, if you wish to create RAID with hard disks that you have and the BIOS version. - 3 - SATA Configurations (P4 nForce4 SLI series) Then enable the SATA ports with hard disks on the motherboard you want to Enabled). In the example in this section may not show the exact settings... for RAID. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the SATAII0 and ...
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...of the SATA connector to identify the SATA controller for your motherboard. (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one... hard drive and the other end to available SATA port(s) on the motherboard. (If there are more than one hard drive. (b) An empty ... Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: nVIDIA nForce4 Ultra; Åé nVIDIA nForce4 SLI) ¤¤ ¤å To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below...want to create RAID, you may prepare only one SATA controller on your motherboard, you do not want to create RAID array on South-Bridge.) Then...
...of the SATA connector to identify the SATA controller for your motherboard. (1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one... hard drive and the other end to available SATA port(s) on the motherboard. (If there are more than one hard drive. (b) An empty ... Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: nVIDIA nForce4 Ultra; Åé nVIDIA nForce4 SLI) ¤¤ ¤å To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below...want to create RAID, you may prepare only one SATA controller on your motherboard, you do not want to create RAID array on South-Bridge.) Then...
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...sure that the Serial-ATA 1 is enabled (Serial-ATA 2 is captured from GA-K8N Ultra-SLI, BIOS ver.:F2a) The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). SATA Hard Drive Configurations (nForce ... hard disks on connectors S_ATA0_SB and S_ATA1_SB, assure that the Serial-ATA 1/Serial-ATA 2 are enabled. (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup You have and the BIOS version. - 3 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your...
...sure that the Serial-ATA 1 is enabled (Serial-ATA 2 is captured from GA-K8N Ultra-SLI, BIOS ver.:F2a) The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). SATA Hard Drive Configurations (nForce ... hard disks on connectors S_ATA0_SB and S_ATA1_SB, assure that the Serial-ATA 1/Serial-ATA 2 are enabled. (2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup You have and the BIOS version. - 3 - Step 1: Turn on the motherboard you will see shall depend on your...
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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 ...View Applications 23 1-8-2 Graphic Cards Support List 23 1-9 I/O Back Panel Introduction 24 1-10ConnectorsIntroduction 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1 38 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 40 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 45 2-4 Power Management Setup 49 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-6 PC Health Status...
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 ...View Applications 23 1-8-2 Graphic Cards Support List 23 1-9 I/O Back Panel Introduction 24 1-10ConnectorsIntroduction 25 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 37 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1 38 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 40 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 43 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 45 2-4 Power Management Setup 49 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 51 2-6 PC Health Status...
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... 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 BIOS PCI TSB43AB23 PCIEX8_2 1394_CON COMA SYS_FAN FDD NVIDIA CK804 CLR_CMOS S_ATA2 S_ATA3 BATTERY F_USB2 F_USB1 PWR_LED F_USB3 FUSB_PSEL RF_ID F_PANEL 7_SEG_LED W83L951F AUX_FAN - 6 - GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_RCA SPDIF_O 1394_6P LGA775...
... 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 BIOS PCI TSB43AB23 PCIEX8_2 1394_CON COMA SYS_FAN FDD NVIDIA CK804 CLR_CMOS S_ATA2 S_ATA3 BATTERY F_USB2 F_USB1 PWR_LED F_USB3 FUSB_PSEL RF_ID F_PANEL 7_SEG_LED W83L951F AUX_FAN - 6 - GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard Layout KB_MS SPDIF_RCA SPDIF_O 1394_6P LGA775...
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supports hot plugging function - supported on different motherboards. - 11 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF_IN connection SPDIF_Out (optical+coaxial) connection CD_IN connection IT8712F System ... Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA 3Gb/s RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor ALC850 CODEC Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Line Out...
supports hot plugging function - supported on different motherboards. - 11 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF_IN connection SPDIF_Out (optical+coaxial) connection CD_IN connection IT8712F System ... Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA 3Gb/s RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor ALC850 CODEC Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Line Out...
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... recommended that has optimizations for HT Technology Installation of the CPU may occur. 5. Chipset: A NVIDIA® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If you wish to your computer system re- Please set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled... Processor with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into its original position. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 12 - Align the indented corner of the CPU with HT Technology -...
... recommended that has optimizations for HT Technology Installation of the CPU may occur. 5. Chipset: A NVIDIA® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. If you wish to your computer system re- Please set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it enabled... Processor with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into its original position. BIOS: A BIOS that might cause damage to the covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 12 - Align the indented corner of the CPU with HT Technology -...
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... and brand be installed in the heatsink as shown. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDR II Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to make sure that the memory used is recommended that they... the fan during removal might cause the side extensions to break-off to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. It is supported by the...
... and brand be installed in the heatsink as shown. Memory modules are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 14 - Notch DDR II Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to make sure that the memory used is recommended that they... the fan during removal might cause the side extensions to break-off to prevent hardware damage. 3. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. It is supported by the...
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... to install/ uninstall the VGA card. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 16 - Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16... small white-drawable bar. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8.
... to install/ uninstall the VGA card. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 16 - Replace your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the PCI Express x 16... small white-drawable bar. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8.
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..." in BIOS setup. (Please refer to graphic card. Due to massive graphic cards on Sourth Bridge + North Bridge) Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name...SLI Mode Video Remark Outputs(Note1) x16-x16 2 (NB+SB) x8-x8 2 (NB) x8-x8 2 (SB) Optimal Performance Due to nVidia driver's limition, the SLI function is based on to page 55). Graphic cards not listed below are not supported by this M/B. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 20 - English 1-7-2 Combination of identical brand and chips. (For example: GIGABYTE...
..." in BIOS setup. (Please refer to graphic card. Due to massive graphic cards on Sourth Bridge + North Bridge) Graphics Chip Nvidia Maker Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Gigabyte Model Name...SLI Mode Video Remark Outputs(Note1) x16-x16 2 (NB+SB) x8-x8 2 (NB) x8-x8 2 (SB) Optimal Performance Due to nVidia driver's limition, the SLI function is based on to page 55). Graphic cards not listed below are not supported by this M/B. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 20 - English 1-7-2 Combination of identical brand and chips. (For example: GIGABYTE...
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... Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to pop...upgrade to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the motherboard. When the power is ...
... Decrease the numeric value or make changes General help window that does not require users to boot to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press to pop...upgrade to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu Main Menu The on-line description of the motherboard. When the power is ...
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...action makes the system reset to select multi languages. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 38 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option ...hidden.Please Load Optimized Defaults in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of ...
...action makes the system reset to select multi languages. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 38 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option ...hidden.Please Load Optimized Defaults in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of ...
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... format in the month) Halt On Base Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K < Ye a r > 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 40 - to Dec. Through Dec. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup...
... format in the month) Halt On Base Memory [All, But Keyboard] 640K < Ye a r > 1999 to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 40 - to Dec. Through Dec. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup...
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...memory is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. it will stop for a keyboard or disk error; The value of the BIOS. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during power up. it will stop for... any error that used. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - ...
...memory is typically 512K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. it will stop for a keyboard or disk error; The value of the BIOS. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during power up. it will stop for... any error that used. it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - ...
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... function. (Default value) IDE Primary Slave RAID Enabled Enable 1st slave channel IDE RAID function. Disable this function.(Default value) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 46 - Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) SATAII 1 Primary RAID Enabled Enable SATAII 1 1st SATA RAID function.... chipset) Enabled Disabled Enable Serial-ATAII 2 support. (Default Value) Disable Serial-ATAII 2 support. English IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS autodetects IDE1 conductor cable .(Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device...
... function. (Default value) IDE Primary Slave RAID Enabled Enable 1st slave channel IDE RAID function. Disable this function.(Default value) GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 46 - Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) SATAII 1 Primary RAID Enabled Enable SATAII 1 1st SATA RAID function.... chipset) Enabled Disabled Enable Serial-ATAII 2 support. (Default Value) Disable Serial-ATAII 2 support. English IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS autodetects IDE1 conductor cable .(Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device...
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... VGA card (Slot2). (Default value) PEG (SLOT1) Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. BIOS Setup PCI Slot Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card (Slot1). PEG (SLOT3) Set Init...when you install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA...PEGs are all x8 Init Display First This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the SLI switch module (GC-SLISW-C19). Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to PCI Express VGA card (Slot4). PEG...
... VGA card (Slot2). (Default value) PEG (SLOT1) Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. BIOS Setup PCI Slot Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card (Slot1). PEG (SLOT3) Set Init...when you install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA...PEGs are all x8 Init Display First This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the SLI switch module (GC-SLISW-C19). Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to PCI Express VGA card (Slot4). PEG...
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... Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Multi-language supports 7 languages. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 58 - English 2-8 Select Language CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Exit Without...
... Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving F3: Change Language F10: Save & Exit Setup Multi-language supports 7 languages. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 58 - English 2-8 Select Language CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) Exit Without...
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Type "N" will return to RTC CMOS. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 60 - Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Select Language ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals... Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Select Language ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITS(eYt ...
Type "N" will return to RTC CMOS. GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard - 60 - Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-13 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Select Language ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals... Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Select Language ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup Load Optimized Defaults Save to CMOS and EXITS(eYt ...
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...with the latest LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor as well as CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker) Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I .B. 2 features. feature, users no longer required to switch into a single mode now gives any user ...the ability to control and enhance their BIOS as well as displaying a detailed list of system loading. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU ...
...with the latest LGA775 Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor as well as CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker) Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I .B. 2 features. feature, users no longer required to switch into a single mode now gives any user ...the ability to control and enhance their BIOS as well as displaying a detailed list of system loading. C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2) GIGABYTE CPU ...