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GA-K8N Ultra-SLI / GA-K8N Pro-SLI / GA-K8N-SLI AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-K8NUSLI-1004
GA-K8N Ultra-SLI / GA-K8N Pro-SLI / GA-K8N-SLI AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-K8NUSLI-1004
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Table of Contents GA-K8N Ultra-SLI / GA-K8N Pro-SLI / GA-K8N-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 CPU and Fan Heat Sink 14 1-3-1 ...
Table of Contents GA-K8N Ultra-SLI / GA-K8N Pro-SLI / GA-K8N-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 CPU and Fan Heat Sink 14 1-3-1 ...
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...In ; English 1-2 Feature Summary Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio GA-K8N Ultra-SLI or GA-K8N Pro-SLI or GA-K8N-SLI Socket 939 for AMD AthlonTM 64 / 64 FX processor (K8) 2000MT/s system bus Supports core frequencies...1 FDD connection, allows connection of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - MIC ; Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
...In ; English 1-2 Feature Summary Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio GA-K8N Ultra-SLI or GA-K8N Pro-SLI or GA-K8N-SLI Socket 939 for AMD AthlonTM 64 / 64 FX processor (K8) 2000MT/s system bus Supports core frequencies...1 FDD connection, allows connection of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - MIC ; Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
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... Silicon Image SiI3114 chip (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) - supported on the Win 2003/2000/XP operating systems Use of up to 150 MB/s - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 - supports data transfer ... detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Onboard nForce4 SLI chipset (S_ATA0_SB, S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB) -
... Silicon Image SiI3114 chip (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) - supported on the Win 2003/2000/XP operating systems Use of up to 150 MB/s - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 - supports data transfer ... detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Onboard nForce4 SLI chipset (S_ATA0_SB, S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB) -
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... to use memory modules of the same color. 3. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N Ultra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI supports the Dual Channel Technology.
... to use memory modules of the same color. 3. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N Ultra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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... the lower port (purple). have a standard USB interface. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - LAN Port 1 The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps. LAN Port 2 The provided Internet...) The SPDIF output is capable of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
... the lower port (purple). have a standard USB interface. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - LAN Port 1 The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/1000Mbps. LAN Port 2 The provided Internet...) The SPDIF output is capable of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
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... audio functioning. 1-8 Connectors Introduction 13 8 11 13 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1 / IDE2 9) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB 10) SATA0/1/2/3_SII Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. 2 5 7 19 6 18 9 12 14 4 15 17 10 16 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14) PWR_LED 15) IR/CIR 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2/F_USB3 17) F1_1394...
... audio functioning. 1-8 Connectors Introduction 13 8 11 13 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1 / IDE2 9) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB 10) SATA0/1/2/3_SII Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. 2 5 7 19 6 18 9 12 14 4 15 17 10 16 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14) PWR_LED 15) IR/CIR 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2/F_USB3 17) F1_1394...
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...Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 27 - To find out ...audio header, your dealer. Please note, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. English 9) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce4 SLI) 10) SATA0/1/2/3_SII (SATA Connectors, Controlled by Sil3114) 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to play sound. 10...Only for the Serial ATA controller(s)and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 S_ATA_SB (Controlled by nForce4 SLI) 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA_SII (Controlled by...
...Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 27 - To find out ...audio header, your dealer. Please note, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. English 9) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce4 SLI) 10) SATA0/1/2/3_SII (SATA Connectors, Controlled by Sil3114) 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to play sound. 10...Only for the Serial ATA controller(s)and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 7 1 S_ATA_SB (Controlled by nForce4 SLI) 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA_SII (Controlled by...
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... has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. Default doesn't include the jumper to prevent...damage it. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Hardware Installation Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 31 - IEEE1394b can approach the maximum speed to 800Mb/S, but the speed can be achieved only when you connect the IEEE1394 ...
... has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. Default doesn't include the jumper to prevent...damage it. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Hardware Installation Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 31 - IEEE1394b can approach the maximum speed to 800Mb/S, but the speed can be achieved only when you connect the IEEE1394 ...
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... - Because BIOS flashing is recommended that may result in system malfunction. When setting up a small help , only for the highlighted item. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. When the power is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS ... necessary power to the CMOS SETUP screen. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
... - Because BIOS flashing is recommended that may result in system malfunction. When setting up a small help , only for the highlighted item. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. When the power is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS ... necessary power to the CMOS SETUP screen. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the event that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".
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... Top Performance If you wish to accept or enter the sub-menu. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F6a) Once you want, please press... find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for...
... Top Performance If you wish to accept or enter the sub-menu. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F6a) Once you want, please press... find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for...
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... port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software...
... port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software...
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...type to SHADOW. (Default value) Base Memory(640K) Set USB memory type to 0104. Disabled Disable this function. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Onboard 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. If your SATA hard drive is connected... mode. AC97 Audio Auto Disabled Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English NV SATA 2 class code(Note) 0101 Set NV SATA 2 class code to 0101. (Default value) 0104 Set NV SATA 2...
...type to SHADOW. (Default value) Base Memory(640K) Set USB memory type to 0104. Disabled Disable this function. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Onboard 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. If your SATA hard drive is connected... mode. AC97 Audio Auto Disabled Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disable this function. Enabled Enable this function. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English NV SATA 2 class code(Note) 0101 Set NV SATA 2 class code to 0101. (Default value) 0104 Set NV SATA 2...
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...) will increase H/W working speed. Therefore, if your system, enable "Top Performance." K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 - Disabled Disable this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. For example, the same H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works...
...) will increase H/W working speed. Therefore, if your system, enable "Top Performance." K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 - Disabled Disable this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. For example, the same H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works...
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... select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup Menu. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 53 - You will appear at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system...
... select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup Menu. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 53 - You will appear at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system...
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Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated ... "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to RTC CMOS. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power...
Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated ... "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to RTC CMOS. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power...
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... other drivers. in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. The "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 55 - For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will reboot automatically after install the drivers...
... other drivers. in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service Pack. The "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 55 - For USB2.0 driver support under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will reboot automatically after install the drivers...
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K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 56 - English 3-2 Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 1 3-3 Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 56 - English 3-2 Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 1 3-3 Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
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... CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. System requirements: 1. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 60 - After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be immediately installed once you can enter Xpress Recovery2... Recovery2 is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by simply pressing the key during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-K8N Ultra-SLI F7b . . . . :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 03/03/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0DC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1.
... CD/DVD: Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. System requirements: 1. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 60 - After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be immediately installed once you can enter Xpress Recovery2... Recovery2 is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be made by simply pressing the key during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2. GA-K8N Ultra-SLI F7b . . . . :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 03/03/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0DC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1.
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...Exit the main screen and restart the system. SATA IDE channel 2 e. It is no backup file.) 2. GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI Appendix Not compatible to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. For the use of the hard disk, so...: a. mended but the actual space is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9 - 61 - PATA IDE secondary channel c . Xpress Recovery2 supports only PATA hard disks and not...
...Exit the main screen and restart the system. SATA IDE channel 2 e. It is no backup file.) 2. GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI Appendix Not compatible to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. For the use of the hard disk, so...: a. mended but the actual space is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9 - 61 - PATA IDE secondary channel c . Xpress Recovery2 supports only PATA hard disks and not...