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GA-8N-SLI Royal/ GA-8N-SLI Pro/ GA-8N-SLI Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-8NSLIRO-1004
GA-8N-SLI Royal/ GA-8N-SLI Pro/ GA-8N-SLI Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-8NSLIRO-1004
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Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Table of Contents GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature... Back Panel Introduction 23 1-10 Connectors Introduction 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l 36 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 38 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 40 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 42 2-4 Power Management Setup 45 2-5 PnP/PCI...2-12 Save & Exit Setup 55 2-13 Exit Without Saving 55 Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 6 -
Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Table of Contents GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature... Back Panel Introduction 23 1-10 Connectors Introduction 24 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 35 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l 36 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 38 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 40 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 42 2-4 Power Management Setup 45 2-5 PnP/PCI...2-12 Save & Exit Setup 55 2-13 Exit Without Saving 55 Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 6 -
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GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout KB_MS VRM_CONN COAXIAL ATX SPDIF_O LGA775 PWR_FAN COMA LPT GA-8N-SLI Royal (Pro)/GA-8N-SLI DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 LAN1 LAN2 USB FDD USB Marvell Phy (LAN2) AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CPU_FAN ATX_12V nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition F_AUDIO Marvell 8053 (LAN1) PCIE_12V Main BIOS Backup PCIE_2 BIOS NB_FAN PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 SLI Switch Module Socket PCIE_16_2 TSB82AA2...
GA-8N-SLI Royal / GA-8N-SLI Pro / GA-8N-SLI Motherboard Layout KB_MS VRM_CONN COAXIAL ATX SPDIF_O LGA775 PWR_FAN COMA LPT GA-8N-SLI Royal (Pro)/GA-8N-SLI DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 LAN1 LAN2 USB FDD USB Marvell Phy (LAN2) AUDIO1 AUDIO2 CPU_FAN ATX_12V nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition F_AUDIO Marvell 8053 (LAN1) PCIE_12V Main BIOS Backup PCIE_2 BIOS NB_FAN PCIE_1 PCIE_16_1 SLI Switch Module Socket PCIE_16_2 TSB82AA2...
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... Hardware Installation Please verify that all cables and power connectors are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Instances of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to the use of electrostatic ...the motherboard or any metal leads or connectors. 3. Damage due to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte ...
... Hardware Installation Please verify that all cables and power connectors are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within a electrostatic shielding container. 5. Instances of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to the use of electrostatic ...the motherboard or any metal leads or connectors. 3. Damage due to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte ...
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... - English 1-2 Feature Summary Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA 3Gb/s Peripherals Onboard LAN GA-8N-SLI Royal or GA-8N-SLI Pro or GA-8N-SLI Supports LGA775 Intel...
... - English 1-2 Feature Summary Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA 3Gb/s Peripherals Onboard LAN GA-8N-SLI Royal or GA-8N-SLI Pro or GA-8N-SLI Supports LGA775 Intel...
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... warning temperature CPU / system / power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Onboard nVIDIA® MCP-04 chipset - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. supported on different motherboards. supports hot plugging function - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 13 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; supports hot plugging function - Hardware Installation MIC ; supported on the Win 2000/XP operating...
... warning temperature CPU / system / power fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Onboard nVIDIA® MCP-04 chipset - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. supported on different motherboards. supports hot plugging function - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 13 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; supports hot plugging function - Hardware Installation MIC ; supported on the Win 2000/XP operating...
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...the CPU and heatsink. 4. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU...layer of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - Chipset: A NVIDIA® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to system use, otherwise overheating...
...the CPU and heatsink. 4. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to the CPU during installation.) P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - HT functionality requirement content : Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for HT Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU...layer of heat sink paste between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it enabled - Chipset: A NVIDIA® Chipset that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the CPU socket to system use, otherwise overheating...
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...the heatsink to the CPU as the picture, the installation is complete. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence,... it is only for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the pin hole on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to...
...the heatsink to the CPU as the picture, the installation is complete. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink paste.To prevent such an occurrence,... it is only for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the pin hole on the motherboard. Hardware Installation Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to...
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... module, please switch the direction. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. A memory module can differ with each slot. The memory capacity used can be used is supported by the motherboard. It is switched off . 1-5 Installation of...
... module, please switch the direction. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. A memory module can differ with each slot. The memory capacity used can be used is supported by the motherboard. It is switched off . 1-5 Installation of...
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...the screw to secure the slot bracket of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to install/ uninstall the VGA card. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on your system requirements. - 18... metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install ...
...the screw to secure the slot bracket of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to install/ uninstall the VGA card. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on your system requirements. - 18... metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install ...
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The U-Plus DPS can work in a Dual Power System: Parallel Mode-U-Plus DPS and motherboard CPU power can only fit in one direction. 2. The U-Plus DPS socket (VRM_CONN) has a notch, so the U-Plus DPS can work simultaneously, providing a total of 8-... well as future Intel® processors. Insert the U-Plus DPS vertically into the socket and then push it the ideal companion with the clip. 4. for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 19 - These characteristics make it down. 3. Only for intelligent indication of system loading. Fix the U-Plus DPS on the U-Plus D.P.S. English 1-7 Installation of U-Plus...
The U-Plus DPS can work in a Dual Power System: Parallel Mode-U-Plus DPS and motherboard CPU power can only fit in one direction. 2. The U-Plus DPS socket (VRM_CONN) has a notch, so the U-Plus DPS can work simultaneously, providing a total of 8-... well as future Intel® processors. Insert the U-Plus DPS vertically into the socket and then push it the ideal companion with the clip. 4. for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 19 - These characteristics make it down. 3. Only for intelligent indication of system loading. Fix the U-Plus DPS on the U-Plus D.P.S. English 1-7 Installation of U-Plus...
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.... GC-SLICON GC-SLISW-C19 Normal Mode: When the SLI switch module is set up to x8 bandwidth. The SLI switch module (GC-SLISW-3D1) For users who wish to install the GIGABYTE GV-3D1 graphics card on the GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 20 - I. Please note that the second PCIE x 16 slot...
.... GC-SLICON GC-SLISW-C19 Normal Mode: When the SLI switch module is set up to x8 bandwidth. The SLI switch module (GC-SLISW-3D1) For users who wish to install the GIGABYTE GV-3D1 graphics card on the GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 20 - I. Please note that the second PCIE x 16 slot...
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... Step 4: Plug the display cable into either one of both cards. if you must install the retention bracket included with a screw. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top of graphics card Step 3: In order to securely fix the...on the PCIE_16_1 slot, make sure to set Init Display First to the chassis back panel with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to PEG(Slot2). English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to PEG; place this part on the bridge connector se- If you ...
... Step 4: Plug the display cable into either one of both cards. if you must install the retention bracket included with a screw. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top of graphics card Step 3: In order to securely fix the...on the PCIE_16_1 slot, make sure to set Init Display First to the chassis back panel with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to PEG(Slot2). English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to PEG; place this part on the bridge connector se- If you ...
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... 13) F_AUDIO 14) CD_IN 15) SPDIF_IN 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2/F_USB3 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 18) CLR_CMOS 19) CI 20) PCIE_12V 21) BATTERY 22) RF_ID Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
... 13) F_AUDIO 14) CD_IN 15) SPDIF_IN 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2/F_USB3 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 18) CLR_CMOS 19) CI 20) PCIE_12V 21) BATTERY 22) RF_ID Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
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... all components and devices are properly installed. Please use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Definition 1 GND 3 4 2 GND 1 2 3 +12V 4 +12V 13 1 Pin No. If a power supply is used (300W ... ATX_12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can lead to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is able to the CPU. Definition 1 3.3V 13 3.3V 2 3.3V 14 ...
... all components and devices are properly installed. Please use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. Definition 1 GND 3 4 2 GND 1 2 3 +12V 4 +12V 13 1 Pin No. If a power supply is used (300W ... ATX_12V power connector is recommended that a power supply that can lead to an unstable system or a system that all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that is able to the CPU. Definition 1 3.3V 13 3.3V 2 3.3V 14 ...
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... (GND). P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Sometimes will not work. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN 1 PWR_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Please remember... power voltage. Caution! English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for GA-8N-SLI Pro.
... (GND). P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Sometimes will not work. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN 1 SYS_FAN 1 PWR_FAN Pin No. 1 2 3 4 Definition GND +12V Sense Speed Control (Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Please remember... power voltage. Caution! English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for GA-8N-SLI Pro.
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... 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is on/off. Only for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Please refer to work properly.
... 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is on/off. Only for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Please refer to work properly.
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - Also please make sure the pin assigments on the MB header. English 13) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to the connector. In ...
Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - Also please make sure the pin assigments on the MB header. English 13) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to the connector. In ...
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... this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Check the pin assignment carefully while you use of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. IEEE1394b can...Pin TPB2+ TPB2- 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to work or even damage it. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer.
... this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Check the pin assignment carefully while you use of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. IEEE1394b can...Pin TPB2+ TPB2- 18) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to work or even damage it. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer.