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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 Summary 12 ... Link Interface) Configuration 20 1-9 I/O 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 Configurations 47 2-6 PC Health...
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 Summary 12 ... Link Interface) Configuration 20 1-9 I/O 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 Configurations 47 2-6 PC Health...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 SoftwareApplication 58 3-3 Software Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Appendix 61 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 61 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 62 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 63 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 65 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 87 4-2 Troubleshooting 91 - 7 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 57 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 57 3-2 SoftwareApplication 58 3-3 Software Information 58 3-4 Hardware Information 59 3-5 Contact Us ...59 Chapter 4 Appendix 61 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 61 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 62 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction 63 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 65 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 76 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 87 4-2 Troubleshooting 91 - 7 -
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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 IDE2...
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 IDE2...
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... x1 x1 x1 nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition Dual Channel Memory NBCLK (25MHz) HCLK+/- (133/200/266MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Marvell 8053 2 PCI Express x 1 RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Bus PDC20779 TSB82AA2 TSB81BA3 LAN 2 RJ45 Marvell PHY nVIDIA® MCP-04 CODEC 33MHz 25MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS ROMCLK33MHz 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100... Channel 3 IEEE1394b Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 9 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
... x1 x1 x1 nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition Dual Channel Memory NBCLK (25MHz) HCLK+/- (133/200/266MHz) PCI-ECLK (100MHz) Marvell 8053 2 PCI Express x 1 RJ45 LAN 1 PCI Bus PDC20779 TSB82AA2 TSB81BA3 LAN 2 RJ45 Marvell PHY nVIDIA® MCP-04 CODEC 33MHz 25MHz 48MHz Dual BIOS ROMCLK33MHz 4 SATA 3Gb/s ATA33/66/100... Channel 3 IEEE1394b Surround Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Side Speaker Out MIC Line-Out Line-In SPDIF In SPDIF Out PCICLK (33MHz) Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 9 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal.
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...striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF_IN connection SPDIF_Out (optical+coaxial) connection CD_IN connection IT8712F System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU /... I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA 3Gb/s RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor ALC850 CODEC Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / ...
...striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF_IN connection SPDIF_Out (optical+coaxial) connection CD_IN connection IT8712F System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU /... I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA 3Gb/s RAID BIOS Additional Features Overclocking Form Factor ALC850 CODEC Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / ...
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...Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the edge of the following conditions: 1. If this occurs, please... change the insert direction of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for the peripherals. Align the indented corner of heat sink paste between your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card...
...Technology 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU. 3. Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket to the CPU during installation.) P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure the heatsink is installed on the edge of the following conditions: 1. If this occurs, please... change the insert direction of the CPU Metal Lever Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket. BIOS: A BIOS that has optimizations for the peripherals. Align the indented corner of heat sink paste between your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card...
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...The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used . 2. Then, while applying pressure to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Fig.2 Once the fan is supported by... switched off to break-off. 1-5 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. If you are designed so that the computer power is disconnected.
...The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used . 2. Then, while applying pressure to insert the module, please switch the direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Fig.2 Once the fan is supported by... switched off to break-off. 1-5 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. If you are designed so that the computer power is disconnected.
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Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Remove your computer's chassis cover...the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Connect this connector depending on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Please align the VGA card to install/ uninstall the VGA card. ...
Replace your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card. 6. Remove your computer's chassis cover...the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. Connect this connector depending on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from the operating system. Please align the VGA card to install/ uninstall the VGA card. ...
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...both cards. System will appear. Then the SLI configuration is completed. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - if you plug the display cable to PEG; Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in BIOS Setup to the card on the bridge ...connector se- If you click Apply. curely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of the bridge connector. The...
...both cards. System will appear. Then the SLI configuration is completed. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - if you plug the display cable to PEG; Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in BIOS Setup to the card on the bridge ...connector se- If you click Apply. curely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of the bridge connector. The...
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It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 1 Pin No. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Only for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system ... Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 1 7 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is on/off. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by MCP-04) 10) ESATAII0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by PDC20779) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB...
It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 1 Pin No. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. Only for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to indicate whether the system ... Definition 1 GND 7 1 2 TXP 3 TXN 1 7 4 GND 5 RXN 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is on/off. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. English 9) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by MCP-04) 10) ESATAII0/1 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by PDC20779) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB...
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Hardware Installation You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Connect this connector depending on your system to the PCI Exress 16 slots. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) PCIE_12V (Power Connector) The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to detect if the chassis cover is removed. PIin No. Definition 1 NC 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 +12V - 33 - Pin No. English 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system requirements.
Hardware Installation You can check the "Case Opened" status in BIOS Setup. Connect this connector depending on your system to the PCI Exress 16 slots. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND 20) PCIE_12V (Power Connector) The PCIE_12V power connector supplies extra power to detect if the chassis cover is removed. PIin No. Definition 1 NC 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 +12V - 33 - Pin No. English 19) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system requirements.
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...-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. When the power is a Windows-based utility that you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 35 - BIOS Setup English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility...
...-safe default CMOS value from the Internet. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. When the power is a Windows-based utility that you to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 35 - BIOS Setup English Chapter 2 BIOS Setup BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility...
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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ...Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 36 - English The BIOS Setup menus described in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced ...
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ...Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 36 - English The BIOS Setup menus described in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced ...
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BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, ...
BIOS Setup It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to Setup. Set User Password Change, ...
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...the access mode for the hard drive. Through Dec. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 38 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to... Press "Enter" to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
...the access mode for the hard drive. Through Dec. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in . Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 38 - Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time The times format in the month) Year The year, from Sun to... Press "Enter" to select this if no IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) ...
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... 1 MB in the computer. This is present during power up. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on the motherboard. BIOS Setup Floppy 3 Mode Support (for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of base (or ...conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the BIOS. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; English Sector Number of sectors Drive A / Drive B ...
... 1 MB in the computer. This is present during power up. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives. Halt on the motherboard. BIOS Setup Floppy 3 Mode Support (for all other errors. (Default value) All, But Diskette The system boot will determine the amount of base (or ...conventional) memory installed in the system. The value of the BIOS. All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; English Sector Number of sectors Drive A / Drive B ...
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...processor you install a processor that supports this function. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Disabled Disable this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot ...Device Third Boot Device ROM Boot Priority1 Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading # Limit CPUID Max. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal...
...processor you install a processor that supports this function. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Disabled Disable this function. English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot ...Device Third Boot Device ROM Boot Priority1 Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check CPU Hyper-Threading # Limit CPUID Max. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal...
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...denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Limit CPUID Max. Enabled Enable CPU Hyper-Threading feature. Please note that BIOS can not access to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function.(Default value) Disabled... Disable CPU EIST function. BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to select the first initiation of floppy disk drive by track number. Disable CPUID Limit ...
...denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Limit CPUID Max. Enabled Enable CPU Hyper-Threading feature. Please note that BIOS can not access to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. CPU EIST Function (Note) Enabled Enable CPU EIST function.(Default value) Disabled... Disable CPU EIST function. BIOS Setup to 3 Enabled Disabled Limit CPUID Maximum value to select the first initiation of floppy disk drive by track number. Disable CPUID Limit ...
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...-ATAII 2 (Onboard nVIDIA chipset) Enabled Disabled Enable Serial-ATAII 2 support. (Default Value) Disable Serial-ATAII 2 support. IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS autodetects IDE1 conductor cable .(Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are ... Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA33) IDE2 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS autodetects IDE2 conductor cable. (Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133. (Please make sure your IDE...
...-ATAII 2 (Onboard nVIDIA chipset) Enabled Disabled Enable Serial-ATAII 2 support. (Default Value) Disable Serial-ATAII 2 support. IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS autodetects IDE1 conductor cable .(Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are ... Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA33) IDE2 Conductor Cable Auto BIOS autodetects IDE2 conductor cable. (Default Value) ATA66/100/133 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133. (Please make sure your IDE...
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... Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Autodetect onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port... Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 44 -
... Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Autodetect onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port... Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 44 -