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Table of Contents GA-K8N51GMF-9 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 Fan Heat Sink ...of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1g 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health Status 42 2-7...
Table of Contents GA-K8N51GMF-9 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 Fan Heat Sink ...of Memory 14 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 16 1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction 17 1-7 Connectors Introduction 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 29 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1g 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 36 2-4 Power Management Setup 39 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations 41 2-6 PC Health Status 42 2-7...
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Channel Audio Function Introduction 70 4-2 Troubleshooting 75 - 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplication 48 3-3 Software Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 55 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 64 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 70 4-2 Troubleshooting 75 - 5 - Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 47 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 47 3-2 SoftwareApplication 48 3-3 Software Information 48 3-4 Hardware Information 49 3-5 Contact Us ...49 Chapter 4 Appendix 51 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 51 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 52 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 55 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 64 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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... Clock via BIOS (CPU/PCIE) Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on different motherboards. - 11 - For more detailed information please check at the FAQ section on GIGABYTE's website. ...- supports hot plugging function - supports data transfer rate of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections - English I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA 3Gb/s RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor Winbond W83627 System voltage detection CPU / System temperature detection CPU / System...
... Clock via BIOS (CPU/PCIE) Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm (Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on different motherboards. - 11 - For more detailed information please check at the FAQ section on GIGABYTE's website. ...- supports hot plugging function - supports data transfer rate of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections - English I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA 3Gb/s RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor Winbond W83627 System voltage detection CPU / System temperature detection CPU / System...
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.... 3. Then push it down. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard... supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used can be inserted only in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof ...
.... 3. Then push it down. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 14 - Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to remove the DIMM module. The motherboard... supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used can be inserted only in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof ...
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... sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can also press the latch on the slot. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small... the drawable bar as the picture to release an installed card, users can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 16 - Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. To install a VGA card or to the left shows. Press the ...
... sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can also press the latch on the slot. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small... the drawable bar as the picture to release an installed card, users can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 16 - Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. To install a VGA card or to the left shows. Press the ...
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English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce 430) ...
English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce 430) ...
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Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to prevent from improper use this header. You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Hardware Installation Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 27 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.
Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed. English 16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to prevent from improper use this header. You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. Hardware Installation Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND - 27 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.
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If you wish to upgrade 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 the CMOS SRAM. To exit the Help Window press . - ...29 - When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to pop up BIOS for the ...
If you wish to upgrade 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 the CMOS SRAM. To exit the Help Window press . - ...29 - When the power is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to pop up BIOS for the ...
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GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for your motherboard. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are ... differ from the exact settings for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all...
GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 30 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to the default for your motherboard. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are ... differ from the exact settings for stability. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all...
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It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup English Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password.
It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 31 - BIOS Setup English Set Supervisor Password Change, set , or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, set , or disable password.
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... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display only Month The month, Jan. GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 32 - Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But... p.m. Jan. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave devices setup. Through Dec. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. Access Mode Use this to select this...
... F6: Fail-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults Date The date format is display only Month The month, Jan. GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 32 - Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But... p.m. Jan. IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave devices setup. Through Dec. Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this option for the hard drive. Access Mode Use this to select this...
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...Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. This is the amount of the base memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double...the access mode for all other errors. Memory The category is display-only which is detected during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for the hard drive. it will be labeled on The category determines whether the ...
...Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A The category identifies the types of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is 3 mode Floppy Drive. This is the amount of the base memory is Enabled). 720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double...the access mode for all other errors. Memory The category is display-only which is detected during the POST. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for the hard drive. it will be labeled on The category determines whether the ...
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... Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Press to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 34 - USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Enabled... your boot device priority by LAN. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. Disabled BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks...
... Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Press to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 34 - USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Enabled... your boot device priority by LAN. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. Disabled BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks...
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Onboard VGA Set Init Display First to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you to onboard VGA. BIOS Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) Init ...
Onboard VGA Set Init Display First to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you to onboard VGA. BIOS Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) Init ...
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...onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)...) Onboard Audio Function Auto Disabled Auto-detect onboard audio function. (Default value) Disable this function. - 37 - 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 and ...
...onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. USB Keyboard Support Enabled Enable USB keyboard support. BIOS Setup Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)...) Onboard Audio Function Auto Disabled Auto-detect onboard audio function. (Default value) Disable this function. - 37 - 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 and ...
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Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 38 - ECP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Enable onboard LPT port and ...
Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 38 - ECP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. Enable onboard LPT port and ...
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Press power button 4 sec. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on system. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from suspend mode. (Default value) Power-On by Alarm You can awake the system from any suspend ...
Press power button 4 sec. PME Event Wake Up This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on system. BIOS Setup Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from suspend mode. (Default value) Power-On by Alarm You can awake the system from any suspend ...
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... 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. - 41 - BIOS Setup Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
... 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. - 41 - BIOS Setup Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
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Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to 145MHz. BIOS Setup PCIE Clock 100~145MHz Set PCIE Clock from 200MHz to Fast. Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value) Fast Set Robust Graphics ...
Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to 145MHz. BIOS Setup PCIE Clock 100~145MHz Set PCIE Clock from 200MHz to Fast. Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value) Fast Set Robust Graphics ...
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GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 44 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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 ` Frequency/... allow minimum system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 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 ` Frequency/Voltage Control Esc: Quit F8:...
GA-K8N51GMF-9 Motherboard - 44 - English 2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 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 ` Frequency/... allow minimum system performance. 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults 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 ` Frequency/Voltage Control Esc: Quit F8:...