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...GA-K8NSC-939 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 Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation 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 (Example BIOS Version:E1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals...
...GA-K8NSC-939 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 Heatsink 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 12 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink 13 1-4 Installation 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 (Example BIOS Version:E1 30 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 32 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 34 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals...
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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 Xpress Recovery Introduction 51 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 63 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 77 - 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 Xpress Recovery Introduction 51 4-1-2 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 54 4-1-3 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 63 4-1-4 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 69 4-2 Troubleshooting 77 - 5 -
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English Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU ... data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s Supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR/ AGP/ HT-Link) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ AGP) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending...
English Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System fan speed detection CPU ... data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s Supports a maximum of 2 SATA connections Use of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune (Note 3) Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR/ AGP/ HT-Link) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ AGP) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending...
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... power is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 14 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Please make sure that the memory used can ...have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications...
... power is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 14 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Please make sure that the memory used can ...have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can only fit in only one direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Reverse the installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications...
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... Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Make sure ... of the AGP slot when you try to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Installing an AGP VGA...
... Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. Make sure ... of the AGP slot when you try to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Installing an AGP VGA...
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. English 8) SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide up to work properly. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 9) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off.
Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to 150MB/s transfer rate. Pin No. English 8) SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB (Serial ATA Connector) Serial ATA can provide up to work properly. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 22 - Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 1 3 MPD- Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 7 2 TXP 3 TXN 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 9) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off.
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... allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main Menu - The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that BIOS needs to be used. If you to a disk in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. When the power is turned off, the battery...Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - CONTROL KEYS Move to activate certain system features. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . - 29 - Q-Flash allows the user to ...
... allows user to configure required settings or to select item Select Item Main Menu - The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that BIOS needs to be used. If you to a disk in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. When the power is turned off, the battery...Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - CONTROL KEYS Move to activate certain system features. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . - 29 - Q-Flash allows the user to ...
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... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters with which the system would be in best performance configuration. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. ... 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...
... Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters with which the system would be in best performance configuration. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. ... 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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English Set Supervisor 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 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.
English Set Supervisor 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 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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...IDE devices setup. time clock. Extended IDE Drive SATA IDE devices setup. You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this if no SATA IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/...methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values F10: Save ESC: Exit F7: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Date The date format is display only Month The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 32 - to ...
...IDE devices setup. time clock. Extended IDE Drive SATA IDE devices setup. You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) • None Select this if no SATA IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/...methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to 2098 KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values F10: Save ESC: Exit F7: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Date The date format is display only Month The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 32 - to ...
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...error; it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; BIOS Setup Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing... whether the computer will be labeled on this to set the access mode for all other errors. - 33 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for the hard drive. Hard drive information should be stopped. No Errors The system boot...
...error; it will stop for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; BIOS Setup Enter the appropriate option based on the outside drive casing. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing... whether the computer will be labeled on this to set the access mode for all other errors. - 33 - All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will stop for the hard drive. Hard drive information should be stopped. No Errors The system boot...
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... for floppy disk drive to determine it down the list. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. Press to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 34 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by LAN. USB-HDD Select ...your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will not search for onboard(or...
... for floppy disk drive to determine it down the list. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. Press to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 34 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by LAN. USB-HDD Select ...your boot device priority by USB-FDD. USB-FDD USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will not search for onboard(or...
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.... (Default value) PCI slot Set Init display first to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you to PCI. - 35 - BIOS Setup Init Display First This feature allows you install an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on the motherboard. The system will boot, but access...
.... (Default value) PCI slot Set Init display first to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you to PCI. - 35 - BIOS Setup Init Display First This feature allows you install an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on the motherboard. The system will boot, but access...
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... Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB function. V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) V1.1 Only enable USB 1.1 controller. BIOS Setup USB Host Controller Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled...
... Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB function. V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) V1.1 Only enable USB 1.1 controller. BIOS Setup USB Host Controller Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled...
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...this function. English AC97 Audio Auto Autodetect onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable this function. Disable onboard Serial port 2. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel ... Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 320. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT...
...this function. English AC97 Audio Auto Autodetect onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable this function. Disable onboard Serial port 2. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel ... Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 320. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT...
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... PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. BIOS Setup Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can set to Password, you can press the key to turn on the system...
... PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (Default value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 4. BIOS Setup Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can set to Password, you can press the key to turn on the system...
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... in MHz 200MHz ~ 455MHz Increase CPU frequency as DDR required. (Default value) Increase DDR voltage +0.1V. Increase AGP voltage +0.3V. Increase HT-Link voltage +0.2V. BIOS Setup DDR voltage control Normal +0.1v +0.2v Supply DDR voltage as user selected. The default is not changeable. Increase AGP voltage +0.2V. Hammer Fid control...
... in MHz 200MHz ~ 455MHz Increase CPU frequency as DDR required. (Default value) Increase DDR voltage +0.1V. Increase AGP voltage +0.3V. Increase HT-Link voltage +0.2V. BIOS Setup DDR voltage control Normal +0.1v +0.2v Supply DDR voltage as user selected. The default is not changeable. Increase AGP voltage +0.2V. Hammer Fid control...
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.... 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Top Performance ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load...Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable Top Performance function. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 44 - Different system configuration (both hardware component and OS) will effect the result. Disabled Disable this field loads...
.... 2-9 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Top Performance ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management Setup Set User Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Load...Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable Top Performance function. GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 44 - Different system configuration (both hardware component and OS) will effect the result. Disabled Disable this field loads...
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...can enter Setup freely. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Top Performance Load ... fields, the User password is required to access only basic items. If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is disabled, the system will be asked to eight ...
...can enter Setup freely. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Top Performance Load ... fields, the User password is required to access only basic items. If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is disabled, the system will be asked to eight ...
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GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 46 - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Top Performance ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management ... will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8:...
GA-K8NSC-939 Motherboard - 46 - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features Top Performance ` Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults ` Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password ` Power Management ... will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I .T.) ESC: Quit F8:...