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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 PC ...
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 PC ...
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Only 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 Switch Module...
Only 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 Switch Module...
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Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Block Diagram 1 PCIE x 16 2 PCIE x 8 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) or LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(1066/800/533MHz) Host Interface DDRII 667/533MHz DIMM Normal Mode SLI Mode Switch PCI Express x 16 Bus PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition Dual Channel Memory NBCLK (25MHz) HCLK+/- (133/200/266MHz... 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. Block Diagram 1 PCIE x 16 2 PCIE x 8 PCI-ECLK (100MHz) or LGA775 Processor CPUCLK+/-(1066/800/533MHz) Host Interface DDRII 667/533MHz DIMM Normal Mode SLI Mode Switch PCI Express x 16 Bus PCI Express Bus x1 x1 x1 nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition Dual Channel Memory NBCLK (25MHz) HCLK+/- (133/200/266MHz... 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 -
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..., SATAII2, SATAII3) - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 RJ45 ports (Note 1) In SLI Mode, the two PCIE x 16 slots can run at up to x 16. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Supported on...SATA 3Gb/s Peripherals Onboard LAN GA-8N-SLI Royal or GA-8N-SLI Pro or GA-8N-SLI Supports LGA775 Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition/ Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with...
..., SATAII2, SATAII3) - Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems 2 RJ45 ports (Note 1) In SLI Mode, the two PCIE x 16 slots can run at up to x 16. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Supported on...SATA 3Gb/s Peripherals Onboard LAN GA-8N-SLI Royal or GA-8N-SLI Pro or GA-8N-SLI Supports LGA775 Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition/ Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB L2 cache varies with...
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... (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 function - supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - supports data transfer rate of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; supports a maximum of up to 300 MB/s - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; supports data transfer rate of 2 SATA 3Gb...
... (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 function - supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function - supports data transfer rate of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; supports a maximum of up to 300 MB/s - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; supports data transfer rate of 2 SATA 3Gb...
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... designed so that the fan's power cable is properly affixed onto the heatsink, plug the power cable into position. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Notch DDR II The memory capacity used . 2. Memory modules are unable to dislodge the extension on both sides with the ...computer power is switched off . 1-5 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. It is supported by the motherboard. A memory module can differ with each slot. Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to prevent hardware...
... designed so that the fan's power cable is properly affixed onto the heatsink, plug the power cable into position. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Notch DDR II The memory capacity used . 2. Memory modules are unable to dislodge the extension on both sides with the ...computer power is switched off . 1-5 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions: 1. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. It is supported by the motherboard. A memory module can differ with each slot. Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to prevent hardware...
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... color in one or three DDR II memory modules are installed. 2. Then push it is for Dual Channel Technology to work. Dual Channel DDR II GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 or 4 memory modules, it down. Reverse the installation steps when you want to...
... color in one or three DDR II memory modules are installed. 2. Then push it is for Dual Channel Technology to work. Dual Channel DDR II GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI supports the Dual Channel Technology. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 or 4 memory modules, it down. Reverse the installation steps when you want to...
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... D.P.S. for intelligent indication of U-Plus DPS (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus D.P.S.) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 19 - Only for ultimate system protection.
... D.P.S. for intelligent indication of U-Plus DPS (Universal Plus Dual Power System) The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus D.P.S.) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 19 - Only for ultimate system protection.
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...two individual PCIE x16 slots and each slot provides up to x8 bandwidth. The SLI switch module (GC-SLISW-3D1) For users who wish to install the GIGABYTE GV-3D1 graphics card on your system. You can operate in Normal Mode. Before You... Edition chipset offers blistering graphics performance with the GC-SLICON bridge to enable SLI function to provide enhanced performance. 2. This SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard. Power Requirements: Before installation, assure that of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture...
...two individual PCIE x16 slots and each slot provides up to x8 bandwidth. The SLI switch module (GC-SLISW-3D1) For users who wish to install the GIGABYTE GV-3D1 graphics card on your system. You can operate in Normal Mode. Before You... Edition chipset offers blistering graphics performance with the GC-SLICON bridge to enable SLI function to provide enhanced performance. 2. This SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-8N-SLI Royal/GA-8N-SLI Pro/GA-8N-SLI motherboard. Power Requirements: Before installation, assure that of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture...
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... peripheral devices. can be connected to this connector. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 23 - Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/ 1000Mbps. Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to Line In jack...
... peripheral devices. can be connected to this connector. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 23 - Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/ 1000Mbps. Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to Line In jack...
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Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. You can use audio software to this connector. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to ... 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.
Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. You can use audio software to this connector. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - English Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to ... 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.
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Sometimes will not work. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Please remember to ...the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution! Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power ...
Sometimes will not work. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - The black connector wire is GND) Pin No. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. Please remember to ...the power to the CPU fan to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution! Definition 1 1 +12V 2 GND Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. English 3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power ...
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... located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can work properly, please attach it to the IDE 1/IDE 2 connector. 40 39 Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 27 - 2 1 Hardware Installation The types of the cable connects to the computer via an IDE connector.
... located on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can work properly, please attach it to the IDE 1/IDE 2 connector. 40 39 Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. - 27 - 2 1 Hardware Installation The types of the cable connects to the computer via an IDE connector.
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Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Pin No. 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. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 1 Pin No. Only for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in ...
Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Pin No. 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. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 1 Pin No. Only for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in ...
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.../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. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Default doesn't include the jumper to prevent from improper use particular...will make the device unable to its default values by Institute of this header. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Check the pin assignment carefully while you use of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has...
.../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. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Default doesn't include the jumper to prevent from improper use particular...will make the device unable to its default values by Institute of this header. P4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. Check the pin assignment carefully while you use of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has...
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... POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you 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 . Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 35 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. You can be reset to its original settings. Quit and not save...
... POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you 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 . Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. - 35 - Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. You can be reset to its original settings. Quit and not save...
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...setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Select Language This setup page is to accept or enter the sub-menu. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen...Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash F3: Change Language12 F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items...
...setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio. Select Language This setup page is to accept or enter the sub-menu. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen...Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash F3: Change Language12 F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items...
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... three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this to select this information. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard ...IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Hard drive information should be labeled on the 24-hour military-time clock. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time...
... three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this to select this information. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard ...IDE devices are : CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Hard drive information should be labeled on the 24-hour military-time clock. Week The week, from 1999 through 2098 Time...
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CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. to devices on the Nvidia RAID controller. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-ZIP Select your boot ...
CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD. USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. Only for GA-8N-SLI Pro. Only for GA-8N-SLI Royal. to devices on the Nvidia RAID controller. First / Second / Third Boot Device Floppy Select your boot device priority by CDROM. USB-ZIP Select your boot ...