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Channel Audio Function Introduction 79 4-2 Troubleshooting 83 - 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 52 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 53 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 55 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 64 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
Channel Audio Function Introduction 79 4-2 Troubleshooting 83 - 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 52 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 53 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 55 4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 64 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8-
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... expansion slot in the slot. 5. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. - 15 - Install related driver from the operating system.
... expansion slot in the slot. 5. English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. - 15 - Install related driver from the operating system.
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.... For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your OS supports USB controller. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your local dealer. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 16 - Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect your... the cable and connector will make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers...
.... For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your OS supports USB controller. have a standard USB interface. Also make sure your local dealer. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 16 - Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100Mbps. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect your... the cable and connector will make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors. Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers...
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One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to the computer via an IDE connector. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located ... 300MB/s transfer rate. English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. 1 7 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 20 -
One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to the computer via an IDE connector. Please refer to the BIOS setting for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located ... 300MB/s transfer rate. English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. 1 7 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 20 -
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... install others application. in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. Insert the driver CD-title that recommended to install. Just select the drivers you automatically. After restarting your system the "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for you want then click the "GO" button...
... install others application. in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. Insert the driver CD-title that recommended to install. Just select the drivers you automatically. After restarting your system the "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for you want then click the "GO" button...
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English 3-2 Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 48 -
English 3-2 Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 3-3 Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 48 -
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English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 49 - Drivers Installation
English 3-4 Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. 3-5 Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 49 - Drivers Installation
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... system loading. allows corporate MIS engineers to provide a more user-friendly and reliable platform for intelligent indication of all new drivers with relative speed and ease. Appendix Designed to be monitored and controlled via the Internet, C.O.M. M.I .A. 2) is designed... program detects the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to quickly download and update their system. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. Download Center Download Center allows users to allow for ultimate system protection. C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) A web...
... system loading. allows corporate MIS engineers to provide a more user-friendly and reliable platform for intelligent indication of all new drivers with relative speed and ease. Appendix Designed to be monitored and controlled via the Internet, C.O.M. M.I .A. 2) is designed... program detects the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to quickly download and update their system. With GIGABYTE's proprietary S.O.S. Download Center Download Center allows users to allow for ultimate system protection. C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) A web...
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...reading/writing speed of the hard disk will appear in the bottom left corner of OS and all required drivers as well as software. - 53 - Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. If you have already ...from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. Intel x86 platforms 2. Appendix System requirements: 1. GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH F3a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 01/16/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0BC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. English 4-1-2 Xpress...
...reading/writing speed of the hard disk will appear in the bottom left corner of OS and all required drivers as well as software. - 53 - Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. If you have already ...from CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. Intel x86 platforms 2. Appendix System requirements: 1. GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH F3a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 01/16/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0BC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. English 4-1-2 Xpress...
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...if there is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8U-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 54 - BACKUP: Back up data to Xpress Recovery. 2. ... up hard disks installed with the GPL regulations. 4. PATA IDE primary channel b. RESTORE: English Restore the backed-up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. The Main Screen of the data to execute the EnableBigLba.exe program from hard disk. 3. Xpress Recovery2...
...if there is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8U-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 54 - BACKUP: Back up data to Xpress Recovery. 2. ... up hard disks installed with the GPL regulations. 4. PATA IDE primary channel b. RESTORE: English Restore the backed-up data from the driver CD before data backup. 2. The Main Screen of the data to execute the EnableBigLba.exe program from hard disk. 3. Xpress Recovery2...
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...II 1 under the Integrated Peripherals menu is configured correctly in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver. (5) Install the SATA controller driver during POST (Power-On Self Test). Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (2) Configuring... that you begin Please prepare: (a) At least two SATA hard drives (to enter the submenu . Step 1: Turn on the SATA controller. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 64 - Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). In the example in your computer Attach one hard...
...II 1 under the Integrated Peripherals menu is configured correctly in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver. (5) Install the SATA controller driver during POST (Power-On Self Test). Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive. (2) Configuring... that you begin Please prepare: (a) At least two SATA hard drives (to enter the submenu . Step 1: Turn on the SATA controller. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 64 - Before you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). In the example in your computer Attach one hard...
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... to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure 11), where you should see detailed information about the RAID array, press ENTER to install the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 71 - Id Status Vendor Array Model Name 2 Healthy NVIDIA STRIPE 223.57G [Ctrl-X] Exit [ ] Select [B] Set Boot [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail Figure...
... to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure 11), where you should see detailed information about the RAID array, press ENTER to install the SATA controller driver and operating system. - 71 - Id Status Vendor Array Model Name 2 Healthy NVIDIA STRIPE 223.57G [Ctrl-X] Exit [ ] Select [B] Set Boot [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail Figure...
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... disk: Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. English (4) Making a SATA Driver Disk To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you wish to install Windows XP. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS... installation. Boot from the menu in Figure 13. Press ENTER after each command (Figure 12): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 13) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. GA-K8N51GMF...
... disk: Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. English (4) Making a SATA Driver Disk To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you wish to install Windows XP. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS... installation. Boot from the menu in Figure 13. Press ENTER after each command (Figure 12): cd bootdrv menu Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 13) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. GA-K8N51GMF...
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Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your SATA hard drive with the SATA driver. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of Windows XP installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 16 - 73 - The following mass storage devices(s) * ... to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you are ready to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 15). Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system, or you do not have any device...
Windows Setup Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your SATA hard drive with the SATA driver. Currently, Setup will be a few moments of Windows XP installation. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 16 - 73 - The following mass storage devices(s) * ... to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you are ready to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 15). Windows Setup Press F6 if you need to install Windows 2000/XP onto your system, or you do not have any device...
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...you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you must press S to select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER* (Figure 17) and press ENTER. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 74 - Later, when a screen similar to Figure 18 appears, you do not create RAID, select NVIDIA nForce Storage... those for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. English Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 17 below will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 17. The screen...
...you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer, press S. * If you must press S to select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER* (Figure 17) and press ENTER. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 74 - Later, when a screen similar to Figure 18 appears, you do not create RAID, select NVIDIA nForce Storage... those for use with Windows, using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer. English Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 17 below will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 17. The screen...
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...To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 19 After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer... press F3. After that hard drive. English Step 4: When the next screen (Figure 19) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have to be installed under Windows once for use with the Windows 2000/XP ...
...To repair a Windows XP installation using Recovery Console, press R. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit Figure 19 After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device manufacturer... press F3. After that hard drive. English Step 4: When the next screen (Figure 19) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not have to be installed under Windows once for use with the Windows 2000/XP ...
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... 2000 onto a selected hard drive. Here are two solutions to a RAID array. Save settings and exit the BIOS setup. Solutions 1: Use the NVRAID tool (nForce Driver Version 5.xx) to convert the boot volume to resolve this issue. Under the Integrated Peripherals menu (Figure 21) assure the SATA port connecting the SATA...-II 1 Secondary RAID [Disabled] Disabled Disabled Item Help Menu Level : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard Figure 22 - 76 -
... 2000 onto a selected hard drive. Here are two solutions to a RAID array. Save settings and exit the BIOS setup. Solutions 1: Use the NVRAID tool (nForce Driver Version 5.xx) to convert the boot volume to resolve this issue. Under the Integrated Peripherals menu (Figure 21) assure the SATA port connecting the SATA...-II 1 Secondary RAID [Disabled] Disabled Disabled Item Help Menu Level : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save F6: Fail-Safe Defaults GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard Figure 22 - 76 -
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... 3 or 4, RAID is still supported on Windows 2000. You are prompted to select the desired Free Disk(s) to add to convert and then select Next. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 78 - To create the combination installation CD, refer to START> Programs>Nvidia Corporation and select NVRAID manager. Select the single boot disk RAID... Array by clicking on disk size. Note: Conversion may take 1~2 hours depending on it. English Step 5: Install the NVIDIA nForce Driver Package while in a bootable format. Go to the following the instructions.
... 3 or 4, RAID is still supported on Windows 2000. You are prompted to select the desired Free Disk(s) to add to convert and then select Next. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 78 - To create the combination installation CD, refer to START> Programs>Nvidia Corporation and select NVRAID manager. Select the single boot disk RAID... Array by clicking on disk size. Note: Conversion may take 1~2 hours depending on it. English Step 5: Install the NVIDIA nForce Driver Package while in a bootable format. Go to the following the instructions.
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.... - 79 - Line In Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out The installation of the audio driver, you use 2-/ 4-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection. Appendix Click the icon to Rear Speaker Out. Introduction of audio connectors: You may connect CD...
.... - 79 - Line In Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Mic In Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out The installation of the audio driver, you use 2-/ 4-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection. Appendix Click the icon to Rear Speaker Out. Introduction of audio connectors: You may connect CD...
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... 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration. STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 80 -
... 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration. STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 80 -