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Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Table of Contents GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 ... Link Interface) Configuration 20 1-9 I/O Back Panel Introduction 23 1-10 Connectors Introduction 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l 36 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 38 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 40 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 42 2-4 Power Management Setup 45 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 47 2-6 PC ...
Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Table of Contents GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 ... Link Interface) Configuration 20 1-9 I/O Back Panel Introduction 23 1-10 Connectors Introduction 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l 36 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 38 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 40 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 42 2-4 Power Management Setup 45 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 47 2-6 PC ...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 87 4-2 Troubleshooting 91 - 7 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 SoftwareApplication 58 3-3 Software Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Appendix 61 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 61 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 62 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 63 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 65 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 87 4-2 Troubleshooting 91 - 7 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 SoftwareApplication 58 3-3 Software Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Appendix 61 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 61 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 62 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 63 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 65 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout KB_MS VRM_CONN COAXIAL ATX SPDIF_O LGA775 PWR_FAN COMA LPT GA-8N-SLI Royal (Pro)/GA-8N-SLI DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 LAN1 LAN2 USB FDD USB Marvell Phy (LAN2) AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CPU_FAN ATX_12V nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition F_AUDIO Marvell 8053 (LAN1) PCIE_12V Main BIOS Backup PCIE_2 BIOS NB_FAN PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 SLI Switch Module Socket PCIE_16_2...
GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout KB_MS VRM_CONN COAXIAL ATX SPDIF_O LGA775 PWR_FAN COMA LPT GA-8N-SLI Royal (Pro)/GA-8N-SLI DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 LAN1 LAN2 USB FDD USB Marvell Phy (LAN2) AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CPU_FAN ATX_12V nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition F_AUDIO Marvell 8053 (LAN1) PCIE_12V Main BIOS Backup PCIE_2 BIOS NB_FAN PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 SLI Switch Module Socket PCIE_16_2...
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... x1 x1 x1 nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition Dual Channel Memory NBCLK (25MHz) HCLK+/- (133/200/266MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Marvell 8053 2 PCI Express x 1 RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Bus PDC20779 TSB82AA2 TSB81BA3 LAN 2 RJ45 Marvell PHY nVIDIA® MCP-04 CODEC 33MHz 25MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS ROMCLK33MHz 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100... Channel 3 IEEE1394b Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 9 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
... x1 x1 x1 nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition Dual Channel Memory NBCLK (25MHz) HCLK+/- (133/200/266MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Marvell 8053 2 PCI Express x 1 RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Bus PDC20779 TSB82AA2 TSB81BA3 LAN 2 RJ45 Marvell PHY nVIDIA® MCP-04 CODEC 33MHz 25MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS ROMCLK33MHz 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100... Channel 3 IEEE1394b Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 9 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
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...GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 13 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; supports hot plugging function - Hardware Installation MIC ; supported on different motherboards. supports data transfer rate of 2 SATA 3Gb/s connections - English Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA 3Gb/s RAID BIOS... Out (Front Speaker Out) ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
...GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 13 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; supports hot plugging function - Hardware Installation MIC ; supported on different motherboards. supports data transfer rate of 2 SATA 3Gb/s connections - English Onboard Audio I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA 3Gb/s RAID BIOS... Out (Front Speaker Out) ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
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If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - Please make sure...
If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU. BIOS: A BIOS that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 4 Once the CPU is installed on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure that supports HT Technology and has it enabled - Please make sure...
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...similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in the heatsink as shown. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus to ... direction. Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Exerting too much pressure on the fan during removal might cause the side ...
...similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in the heatsink as shown. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - English 1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus to ... direction. Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Exerting too much pressure on the fan during removal might cause the side ...
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Install related driver from the computer. 3. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace your system requirements. - 18 - Power on ... Express x 16 slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Remove your VGA card is...
Install related driver from the computer. 3. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Replace your system requirements. - 18 - Power on ... Express x 16 slot when you try to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. English 1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Remove your VGA card is...
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...). Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top of the two graphics cards for display output. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - curely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of both cards. If you plug the display cable to the card on the PCIE_16_2 slot, set Init... Display First in BIOS Setup to PEG; Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. Then the...
...). Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top of the two graphics cards for display output. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - curely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of both cards. If you plug the display cable to the card on the PCIE_16_2 slot, set Init... Display First in BIOS Setup to PEG; Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. Then the...
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...-04) 10) ESATAII0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by PDC20779) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 1 7 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the...
...-04) 10) ESATAII0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by PDC20779) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to work properly. Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 1 7 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the...
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Definition 1 NC 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 +12V - 33 - Connect this connector depending on your system to the PCI Exress 16 slots. Hardware Installation Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) PCIE_12V (Power Connector) The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to detect if the chassis cover is removed. PIin No. English 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system requirements. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
Definition 1 NC 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 +12V - 33 - Connect this connector depending on your system to the PCI Exress 16 slots. Hardware Installation Pin No. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) PCIE_12V (Power Connector) The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to detect if the chassis cover is removed. PIin No. English 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system requirements. You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup.
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... Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SRAM. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 35 - You can be reset to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup...
... Main Menu Main Menu The on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SRAM. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 35 - You can be reset to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup...
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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the... for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. 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 ...
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the... for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 36 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. 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 ...
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BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all ...
BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all ...
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... to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave devices setup. Manual User can use one of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Enter the appropriate option based... on the outside drive casing. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection.
... to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave devices setup. Manual User can use one of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Enter the appropriate option based... on the outside drive casing. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for automatic device detection.
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...A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that may be detected and you ill be stopped. BIOS Setup it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for systems with 512K memory ... 3 Mode is detected during the POST. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. - 39 - Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be prompted. Halt on the motherboard. The value of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. All Errors Whenever the...
...A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that may be detected and you ill be stopped. BIOS Setup it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for systems with 512K memory ... 3 Mode is detected during the POST. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. - 39 - Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will be prompted. Halt on the motherboard. The value of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. All Errors Whenever the...
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...) SCSI, RAID, etc. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Disable this menu. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First ... Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading # Limit CPUID Max. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will show up , or to select onboard RAID or PCI SCSI boot ROM order...
...) SCSI, RAID, etc. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - Disabled Disable this menu. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First ... Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading # Limit CPUID Max. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will show up , or to select onboard RAID or PCI SCSI boot ROM order...
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... Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.(Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. English Enabled Disabled BIOS searches for Windows XP.(Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function.(Default value) ... Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.(Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. Limit CPUID Max. BIOS Setup PCI Slot Set Init Display First to Setup page will not search for operating system with multiprocessors mode supported. (Default value) ...
... Enabled Enable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function.(Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Enhanced Halt (C1E) function. English Enabled Disabled BIOS searches for Windows XP.(Default value) No-Execute Memory Protect (Note) Enabled Enable No-Execute Memory Protect function.(Default value) ... Enable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function.(Default value) Disabled Disable CPU Thermal Monitor 2 (TM2) function. Limit CPUID Max. BIOS Setup PCI Slot Set Init Display First to Setup page will not search for operating system with multiprocessors mode supported. (Default value) ...
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...Value) Disable Serial-ATAII 2 support. SATAII 2 Primary RAID Enabled Disabled Enable SATAII 2 1st SATA RAID function.(Default value) Disable this function. BIOS Setup On-Chip USB V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default Value) V1.1 Disabled Enable only USB 1.1 controller Disable onchip...Secondary RAID Enabled Disabled Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function.(Default value) Disable this function. IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS autodetects IDE1 conductor cable .(Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your ...
...Value) Disable Serial-ATAII 2 support. SATAII 2 Primary RAID Enabled Disabled Enable SATAII 2 1st SATA RAID function.(Default value) Disable this function. BIOS Setup On-Chip USB V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default Value) V1.1 Disabled Enable only USB 1.1 controller Disable onchip...Secondary RAID Enabled Disabled Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function.(Default value) Disable this function. IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS autodetects IDE1 conductor cable .(Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your ...
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...port as ECP and EPP mode. Onboard LAN2 Function (Marvell 88E1111/88E1115) (For the GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard, the item is 3BC/IRQ7. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Onboard SATAII/IDE3 Enabled Enable onboard SATAII/IDE3 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable ....(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394b function. ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value...
...port as ECP and EPP mode. Onboard LAN2 Function (Marvell 88E1111/88E1115) (For the GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard, the item is 3BC/IRQ7. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Onboard SATAII/IDE3 Enabled Enable onboard SATAII/IDE3 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable ....(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394b function. ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value...