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Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-K8N51GMF/GA-K8N51GMF-RH Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 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 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 ...
Table of Contents ItemChecklist ...6 OptionalAccessories ...6 GA-K8N51GMF/GA-K8N51GMF-RH Motherboard Layout 7 Block Diagram ...8 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 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 ...
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... Supports Line In ; English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket 754 for additional 1 port by cable 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 power LED connector GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 10 - Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) function O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 2 DDR DIMM memory...
... Supports Line In ; English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket 754 for additional 1 port by cable 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 power LED connector GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 10 - Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) function O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 2 DDR DIMM memory...
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...Align the processor to system use extra care when installing the CPU. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one finger down on the CPU prior to the socket and gently lower ... set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into place. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. The CPU will ...
...Align the processor to system use extra care when installing the CPU. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one finger down on the CPU prior to the socket and gently lower ... set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into place. Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 12 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. The CPU will ...
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.... Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Then push it down. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications ...and brand be used can be installed in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that memory of the ...
.... Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Then push it down. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications ...and brand be used can be installed in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Please make sure that memory of the ...
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... make the device unable to work or even damage it. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. can be connected to MIC In jack. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 16 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. COM A (Serial...
... make the device unable to work or even damage it. Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. can be connected to MIC In jack. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 16 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to serial-based mouse or data processing devices. COM A (Serial...
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...please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Otherwise, please do not remove it. 42 31 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard Pin No. It is recommended that a power supply that... all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. Caution! Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can withstand high ...
...please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Otherwise, please do not remove it. 42 31 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND GND +12V +12V GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard Pin No. It is recommended that a power supply that... all the components on the motherboard and connect tightly. Caution! Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that can withstand high ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... work or even damage it. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 10 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 1 9 4 USB Dy- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. For optional...
... work or even damage it. Definition 1 Power (5V) 2 10 2 Power (5V) 3 USB DX- 1 9 4 USB Dy- 5 USB DX+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R 11) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. For optional...
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Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 15) BATTERY GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for five seconds.) 3. Default doesn't include the "...
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by this jumper. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 15) BATTERY GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for five seconds.) 3. Default doesn't include the "...
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... Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 28 - Press to the default for your motherboard. GA-K8N51GMF-RH F4 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 01/16/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0BC-00 For Boot Menu Use < > or...
... Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving KLJI: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 28 - Press to the default for your motherboard. GA-K8N51GMF-RH F4 . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 01/16/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0BC-00 For Boot Menu Use < > or...
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... year, from Sun to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 30 - is , , , . Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the...
... year, from Sun to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 30 - is , , , . Manual User can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is calculated base on the...
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... in the CPU's memory address map. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the system. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 32 - The value of the BIOS. English Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the ...base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used.
... in the CPU's memory address map. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the system. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 32 - The value of the BIOS. English Memory The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the ...base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used.
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... is a graphics card on the PCI Express slot. (Default value) Always Enable Onboard GPU will always be enabled whether there is a graphics card on the motherboard. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 34 - The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Onboard VGA Set...
... is a graphics card on the PCI Express slot. (Default value) Always Enable Onboard GPU will always be enabled whether there is a graphics card on the motherboard. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 34 - The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Onboard VGA Set...
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... this function. Onboard LAN Function Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 36 - ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA33) IDE2 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS...
... this function. Onboard LAN Function Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 36 - ATA33 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA33) IDE2 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS...
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... You can awake the system from Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 38 - Day of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Function Power On By Mouse AC BACK Function...
... You can awake the system from Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 38 - Day of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Function Power On By Mouse AC BACK Function...
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... PCI 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. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 40 - Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.
... PCI 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. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 40 - 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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... Control to + 5%. Normal Set CPU OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) + 5% Set CPU OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 42 - The option will display "Locked" and read only or will automatically assign by overclocking your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage, damage...
... Control to + 5%. Normal Set CPU OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) + 5% Set CPU OverVoltage Control to +0.3V. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 42 - The option will display "Locked" and read only or will automatically assign by overclocking your system through the increase of the DIMM voltage, damage...
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... password, just press when you are prompted to eight characters, and press . Once the password is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 44 - English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management...
... password, just press when you are prompted to eight characters, and press . Once the password is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 44 - English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management...
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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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... 7. Function display LEDs 9. Exit or Minimize button Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I .B.2 3. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 52 - C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I .B./2 setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation ....B. GO 6. Display screen 8. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Smart-Fan 4. and M.I .A. PC Health 5. English 4-1-1 ...
... 7. Function display LEDs 9. Exit or Minimize button Description Enters the Overclocking setting page Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I .B.2 3. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 52 - C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I .B./2 setting page Enters the Smart-Fan setting page Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation ....B. GO 6. Display screen 8. Featuring several powerful yet easy to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Smart-Fan 4. and M.I .A. PC Health 5. English 4-1-1 ...