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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 Summary 12 1-3 Installation of the ... 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...
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 1-3 Installation of the ... 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...
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... for GA-8N-SLI Royal. 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...
... for GA-8N-SLI Royal. 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...
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... or its power cord. 2. These stickers are uncertain about any installation steps or have these items on the motherboard. If you are required for warranty validation. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Product determined to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation...
... or its power cord. 2. These stickers are uncertain about any installation steps or have these items on the motherboard. If you are required for warranty validation. 2. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Product determined to natural disaster, accident or human cause. 2. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation...
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... SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - 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...
... SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - 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...
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...Clock via BIOS (CPU/DIMM/PCIE) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 2) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Hardware Installation Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; MIC ; supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Onboard Promise PDC20779 chip - ... function - supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 13 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; supports a maximum of up to 300 MB/s - supports data transfer rate of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections ...
...Clock via BIOS (CPU/DIMM/PCIE) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 2) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. Hardware Installation Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; MIC ; supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Onboard Promise PDC20779 chip - ... function - supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 13 - Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; supports a maximum of up to 300 MB/s - supports data transfer rate of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections ...
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.... Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the upright position. Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all...installed on the CPU socket. 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 your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it ...
.... Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU prior to the upright position. Avoid twisting or bending motions that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please take note of the one indented corner of heat sink paste between your computer system requires all...installed on the CPU socket. 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 your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it ...
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...tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. 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 installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the ...
...tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions, please refer to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally. 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 installation section of the user manual) Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as the picture, the installation is only for Intel boxed fan) Fig. 3 Place the ...
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... design. A memory module can be inserted only in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to a heatsink, align the extensions... can differ with the following conditions: 1. Notch DDR II Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. The memory capacity used . 2. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector...
... design. A memory module can be inserted only in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR II memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to a heatsink, align the extensions... can differ with the following conditions: 1. Notch DDR II Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage. 3. The memory capacity used . 2. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Firmly press down until it snaps into the NB_FAN connector...
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Power on the slot. Please align the VGA card to the PCI Express x 16 slots. 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 the computer, if necessary, ... card. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Connect this connector depending on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. English 1-6 ...
Power on the slot. Please align the VGA card to the PCI Express x 16 slots. 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 the computer, if necessary, ... card. Make sure your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Connect this connector depending on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the operating system. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. English 1-6 ...
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... system loading. How to the CPU for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 19 - Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the U-Plus DPS. The U-Plus DPS socket (VRM_CONN) has a notch, so 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...
... system loading. How to the CPU for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 19 - Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the U-Plus DPS. The U-Plus DPS socket (VRM_CONN) has a notch, so 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...
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..., the first PCIE x 16 slot (PCIE_16_1, color coded blue) is available and can install two SLI-capable PCIE x 16 graphics cards of the same model (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) and link them as that of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, features hardware and software ...SLISW-C19 module.) GC-SLISW-3D1 We do not recommend removing the SLI switch module from the motherboard because in your overall system configurations. I. This SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard. You can operate at least 20A 5V and 12V current and ...
..., the first PCIE x 16 slot (PCIE_16_1, color coded blue) is available and can install two SLI-capable PCIE x 16 graphics cards of the same model (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) and link them as that of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, features hardware and software ...SLISW-C19 module.) GC-SLISW-3D1 We do not recommend removing the SLI switch module from the motherboard because in your overall system configurations. I. This SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard. You can operate at least 20A 5V and 12V current and ...
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... top of the bridge connector. System will appear. If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to PEG; P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Then the SLI configuration is completed. Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top of the two graphics...
... top of the bridge connector. System will appear. If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to PEG; P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Then the SLI configuration is completed. Female slots on the bridge connector Gold edge connector on the top of the two graphics...
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... 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. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers...
... 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. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers...
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...for 24-pin ATX) - 25 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Caution! If a power supply is used that all the components on the motherboard. Definition Pin No. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power... lead to start . If you 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. otherwise, please do not remove it. Hardware ...
...for 24-pin ATX) - 25 - Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; Caution! If a power supply is used that all the components on the motherboard. Definition Pin No. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power... lead to start . If you 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. otherwise, please do not remove it. Hardware ...
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...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 Pro. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND Only for CPU_FAN)power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector... failure. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Sometimes will not work. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
...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 Pro. Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND Only for CPU_FAN)power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector... failure. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Sometimes will not work. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
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... 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. 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 indicate whether the system is on/off. Only for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI...
... 6 RXP 7 GND 11) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connected with the system power indicator to 300MB/s transfer rate. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. 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 indicate whether the system is on/off. Only for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI...
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..., you must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigments on the MB header. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - To find out if the chassis you are the same as the pin assigments on the cable are buying support front audio connector, please...
..., you must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigments on the MB header. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - To find out if the chassis you are the same as the pin assigments on the cable are buying support front audio connector, please...
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...) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. IEEE1394b can approach the maximum speed to 800Mb/S, but the speed can be achieved... the CMOS data to work or even damage it. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Check the pin assignment carefully while you use of Electrical and...
...) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. IEEE1394b can approach the maximum speed to 800Mb/S, but the speed can be achieved... the CMOS data to work or even damage it. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Check the pin assignment carefully while you use of Electrical and...