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... expressed, written permission of this motherboard. K8n pro_1001_i.p65 1 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03 No part of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. GA-K8N Pro AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NP-1002 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE...
... expressed, written permission of this motherboard. K8n pro_1001_i.p65 1 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03 No part of this manual may void the warranty of their respective owners. GA-K8N Pro AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NP-1002 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE...
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Mother Board GA-K8N Pro August 29, 2003 K8n pro_1001_i.p65 2 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03
Mother Board GA-K8N Pro August 29, 2003 K8n pro_1001_i.p65 2 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03
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... from PCI slots if there is compliance with nVIDIA® nForce™ 3 150 based motherboards. Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is one. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 4 - AGP 4X/8X notch AGP 2X(3.3V) card is fully understood and practiced. If... your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X(1.5V). Please insert an AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) card. K8n pro_1001_i.p65 4 2003/8/18,...
... from PCI slots if there is compliance with nVIDIA® nForce™ 3 150 based motherboards. Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is one. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 4 - AGP 4X/8X notch AGP 2X(3.3V) card is fully understood and practiced. If... your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X(1.5V). Please insert an AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) card. K8n pro_1001_i.p65 4 2003/8/18,...
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English Table of Content Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 1-1 Check List 8 1-2 Features Summary 8 1-3 GA-K8N Pro Motherboard Layout 11 1-4 Block Diagram - K8n pro_1001_i.p65 6 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03 GA-K8N Pro 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 15 Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan 16 Step 2: Installing Memory Modules 18 Step 3: Installing ... 40 Standard CMOS Features 42 Advanced BIOS Features 45 Integrated Peripherals 47 Power Management Setup 52 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 PC Health Status 56 GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 6 -
English Table of Content Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 1-1 Check List 8 1-2 Features Summary 8 1-3 GA-K8N Pro Motherboard Layout 11 1-4 Block Diagram - K8n pro_1001_i.p65 6 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03 GA-K8N Pro 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 15 Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan 16 Step 2: Installing Memory Modules 18 Step 3: Installing ... 40 Standard CMOS Features 42 Advanced BIOS Features 45 Integrated Peripherals 47 Power Management Setup 52 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 PC Health Status 56 GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 6 -
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... Memory I/O Control Slots y 30.5cm x 23.2cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB y Socket 754 for motherboard driver & utility The GA-K8N Pro user's manual Quick PC Installation Guide GigaRAID manual SATA RAID manual GC-SATA Card (optional) (Manual; English Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Item Checklist The... GA-K8N Pro motherboard CD for AMD AlthlonTM 64 processor (K8) 128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M L2 cache on die y Support core frequencies in ...
... Memory I/O Control Slots y 30.5cm x 23.2cm ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB y Socket 754 for motherboard driver & utility The GA-K8N Pro user's manual Quick PC Installation Guide GigaRAID manual SATA RAID manual GC-SATA Card (optional) (Manual; English Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Item Checklist The... GA-K8N Pro motherboard CD for AMD AlthlonTM 64 processor (K8) 128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M L2 cache on die y Support core frequencies in ...
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GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 10 - K8n pro_1001_i.p65 10 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03 We don't recommend you to set the CPU host frequency in Ti TSB43AB23 — PS/2 ...
GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 10 - K8n pro_1001_i.p65 10 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03 We don't recommend you to set the CPU host frequency in Ti TSB43AB23 — PS/2 ...
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English 1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8N Pro AGP Slot 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) AMD AlthlonTM 64 processor (K8) CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) HyperTransport Bus DDR400/333/266 DIMM DDR RAM 5 PCI 3 IEEE1394 LAN RJ45 ... ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels AC97 Link IR/CIR Game Port Floppy LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 COM Ports MIC LINE-IN LINE-OUT GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_i.p65 12 - 12 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03
English 1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8N Pro AGP Slot 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) AMD AlthlonTM 64 processor (K8) CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) HyperTransport Bus DDR400/333/266 DIMM DDR RAM 5 PCI 3 IEEE1394 LAN RJ45 ... ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels AC97 Link IR/CIR Game Port Floppy LPT Port PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 COM Ports MIC LINE-IN LINE-OUT GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_i.p65 12 - 12 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03
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... 1 and CPU cut edge well, it into place. continue pull the rod to see that matches up to a triangle on the processor by the motherboard. 5. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 16 - 16 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 Please change the insert orientation. Heatsink attachment Step 1-4. Applying thermal grease Step 1-3. Please...
... 1 and CPU cut edge well, it into place. continue pull the rod to see that matches up to a triangle on the processor by the motherboard. 5. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 16 - 16 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 Please change the insert orientation. Heatsink attachment Step 1-4. Applying thermal grease Step 1-3. Please...
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... banks) Size Per CS 64 Mbyte 32 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 64 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 512 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 1 Gbyte 512 Mbyte DDR Comments GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 18 - 18 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 Wrong orientation will automatically detects memory type and size. Please change the insert...
... banks) Size Per CS 64 Mbyte 32 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 64 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 512 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 1 Gbyte 512 Mbyte DDR Comments GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 18 - 18 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 Wrong orientation will automatically detects memory type and size. Please change the insert...
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... on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Please align the AGP card to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the small whitedrawable bar. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 20 - 20 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your...
... on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Please align the AGP card to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the small whitedrawable bar. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 20 - 20 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Replace your...
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...) MIC In (Center and Subwoofer) After install onboard audio driver, you want the detail information for optional SUR_CEN cable. can refer to MIC In jack. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 22 - 22 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 Have a standard USB interface. Method1: Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out" Connect "Rear...
...) MIC In (Center and Subwoofer) After install onboard audio driver, you want the detail information for optional SUR_CEN cable. can refer to MIC In jack. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 22 - 22 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 Have a standard USB interface. Method1: Connect "Front Speaker" to "Line Out" Connect "Rear...
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... VCC GND VCC GND Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft on/off) GND GND GND -5V VCC VCC GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 24 - English 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore...
... VCC GND VCC GND Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft on/off) GND GND GND -5V VCC VCC GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 24 - English 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore...
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Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector) If you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 VCC 2 GND GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 26 - 26 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 English 5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Pin No.
Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 Sense 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector) If you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 1 VCC 2 GND GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 26 - 26 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 English 5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Pin No.
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... Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to use RAID function, please use it in unity with the Pin1. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 28 - If you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). For details, please refer to the GigaRAID manual. 39 1 IDE4 IDE3 40 2 10) SATA0_SII / SATA1_SII...
... Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation. For details, please refer to use RAID function, please use it in unity with the Pin1. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 28 - If you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). For details, please refer to the GigaRAID manual. 39 1 IDE4 IDE3 40 2 10) SATA0_SII / SATA1_SII...
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Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 30 - 30 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If you use dual color LED, ...
Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3. Definition 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 30 - 30 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If you use dual color LED, ...
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... connector, please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 26 15 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR GND No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 32 - 32 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 Please note, you must have the alternative of using front audio connector or of...
... connector, please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. 26 15 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR GND No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 32 - 32 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 Please note, you must have the alternative of using front audio connector or of...
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... contact your local dealer. 10 9 2 1 F_USB2 10 9 2 1 F_USB1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power USB DxUSB DyUSB Dx+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 34 - Definition 1 AUX-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 AUX-R 21) F_USB1/F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check...
... contact your local dealer. 10 9 2 1 F_USB2 10 9 2 1 F_USB1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power USB DxUSB DyUSB Dx+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 34 - Definition 1 AUX-L 2 GND 1 3 GND 4 AUX-R 21) F_USB1/F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check...
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... nearest dealer for optional external device cable. 2 10 19 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition SMBCLK VCC SMBDATA GPIO GND GND No Pin NC +12V +12V GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 36 - 36 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 English 24) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate...
... nearest dealer for optional external device cable. 2 10 19 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition SMBCLK VCC SMBDATA GPIO GND GND No Pin NC +12V +12V GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 36 - 36 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 English 24) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate...
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English GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 38 - 38 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 English
English GA-K8N Pro Motherboard K8n pro_1001_q.p65 38 - 38 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 English
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...option widden. Figure 1: Main Menu If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. K8n pro_1001_b.p65 40 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 English GETTING HELP Main Menu The on the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page... appropriate keys to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. l Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items of the screen. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 40 - To exit the Help Window press . The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1e) Once you to use and the possible ...
...option widden. Figure 1: Main Menu If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. K8n pro_1001_b.p65 40 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 English GETTING HELP Main Menu The on the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page... appropriate keys to select from eight setup functions and two exit choices. l Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items of the screen. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 40 - To exit the Help Window press . The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1e) Once you to use and the possible ...
