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GA-K8N51GMF/ GA-K8N51GMF-RH AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-N51GMF-1004R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-K8N51GMF/ GA-K8N51GMF-RH AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-N51GMF-1004R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Motherboard GA-K8N51GMF / GA-K8N51GMF-RH Oct. 26, 2005 Motherboard GA-K8N51GMF GA-K8N51GMF-RH Oct. 26, 2005
Motherboard GA-K8N51GMF / GA-K8N51GMF-RH Oct. 26, 2005 Motherboard GA-K8N51GMF GA-K8N51GMF-RH Oct. 26, 2005
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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 ...
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 ...
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...; 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 power LED connector GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket 754 for additional 1 port by cables 1 IEEE1394 connector for AMD AthlonTM 64 processor (K8) Supports...
...; 1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cable 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 power LED connector GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 10 - English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket 754 for additional 1 port by cables 1 IEEE1394 connector for AMD AthlonTM 64 processor (K8) Supports...
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.... If you wish to a triangle on the middle of the CPU. Please make sure that none are bent. Align the processor to inserting the processor. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 12 - Please take note of the one finger down on the socket as shown in the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if...
.... If you wish to a triangle on the middle of the CPU. Please make sure that none are bent. Align the processor to inserting the processor. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 12 - Please take note of the one finger down on the socket as shown in the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if...
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... is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. If you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that the computer power is...
... is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. If you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 14 - The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that the computer power is...
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... standard set by Institute of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Line In Devices like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. If your local dealer. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 16 - LAN Port The provided Internet connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of the IEEE1394 connector. have a standard USB interface. MIC In...
... standard set by Institute of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. Line In Devices like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. If your local dealer. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 16 - LAN Port The provided Internet connection is fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of the IEEE1394 connector. have a standard USB interface. MIC In...
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... components 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. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. Definition 13 1 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V...
... components 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. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly. Definition 13 1 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V...
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... an IDE connector. 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 -
... an IDE connector. 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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... to the connector. 1 Pin No. 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 - Pin No.
... to the connector. 1 Pin No. 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 - Pin No.
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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. If you can use this jumper. Gently take out the battery and put it aside ...
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. If you can use this jumper. Gently take out the battery and put it aside ...
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... advanced option hidden.Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. 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 < > to select a device, then..., Hard Disk Type... Press to accept or enter the sub-menu. English : For Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 28 -
... advanced option hidden.Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. 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 < > to select a device, then..., Hard Disk Type... Press to accept or enter the sub-menu. English : For Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on the screen. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 28 -
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... the month) 1999 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 - The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. to Dec. 1 to...
... the month) 1999 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 - The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for automatic device detection. to Dec. 1 to...
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... how much extended memory is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. This is present during the POST. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 32 - Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used.
... how much extended memory is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. This is present during the POST. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 32 - Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used.
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... is a graphics card on the motherboard. Set On-chip frame buffer size to 64MB.(Default value) 128MB Set On-chip frame buffer size to 128MB. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 34 -
... is a graphics card on the motherboard. Set On-chip frame buffer size to 64MB.(Default value) 128MB Set On-chip frame buffer size to 128MB. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 34 -
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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 - On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. IDE1 Conductor Cable...
... 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 - On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. IDE1 Conductor Cable...
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Soft-Off 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 - Enabled Enable Modem Ring on system. Disabled Disable this function. If Power-On by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/Time ...
Soft-Off 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 - Enabled Enable Modem Ring on system. Disabled Disable this function. If Power-On by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/Time ...
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GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 40 - English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] ...
GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 40 - English 2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] ...
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... broken. CPU Frequency 200.0~300.0MHz Set CPU Frequency from 100MHz to the CPU may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 42 - K8 CPU Clock Ratio This setup option will not show up if the CPU ratio is not changeable. The option will display "Locked...
... broken. CPU Frequency 200.0~300.0MHz Set CPU Frequency from 100MHz to the CPU may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 42 - K8 CPU Clock Ratio This setup option will not show up if the CPU ratio is not changeable. The option will display "Locked...
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... select "System" at the center of the screen to assist you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will appear to confirm the password being disabled. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 44 - You will appear at "Password Check" in creating a password. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software...
... select "System" at the center of the screen to assist you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will appear to confirm the password being disabled. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 44 - You will appear at "Password Check" in creating a password. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software...