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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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... 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 Installation of the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink 15 1-4 Installation of Memory 16 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable...
... 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 Installation of the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink 15 1-4 Installation of Memory 16 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable...
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...instructions below: 1. Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Hardware Installation When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any hardware, please first carefully read the information in contact with... the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Before using the product, please verify ...
...instructions below: 1. Please turn off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard. Damage due to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Hardware Installation When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any hardware, please first carefully read the information in contact with... the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Before using the product, please verify ...
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... 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 in excess of 3000+ and faster nVIDIA® nForce4 SLI Chipset...
... 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 in excess of 3000+ and faster nVIDIA® nForce4 SLI Chipset...
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... SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) - supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s - supports hot plugging function - supported on different motherboards. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - Hardware Installation supports hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID ... 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) - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
... SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) - supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s - supports hot plugging function - supported on different motherboards. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - Hardware Installation supports hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID ... 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) - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
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... change the positioning of the CPU. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in accordance with the following conditions: 1. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please take note of the one finger down on the socket as shown in the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if...the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into the socket. If you install the CPU in Figure 1.(90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to system use extra care when installing the CPU. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink Before installing the CPU, please...
... change the positioning of the CPU. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in accordance with the following conditions: 1. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please take note of the one finger down on the socket as shown in the wrong direction, the CPU will not fit if...the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into the socket. If you install the CPU in Figure 1.(90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to system use extra care when installing the CPU. English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink Before installing the CPU, please...
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... of the Fan Heat Sink Fig.1 Before installing the CPU fan heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions). To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that...
... of the Fan Heat Sink Fig.1 Before installing the CPU fan heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions). To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that...
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... similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage...can be used. 2. The memory capacity used is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. ...
... similar capacity, specifications and brand be inserted only in only one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are unable to prevent hardware damage...can be used. 2. The memory capacity used is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. ...
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Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 18 - Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Make sure ... your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace the screw to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5.
Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 18 - Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Make sure ... your computer's chassis cover. 7. Replace the screw to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5.
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...Power Requirements: The exact power requirements will not be used only as two individual x 8 slots or install two SLI-ready PCIE x 16 cards (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) of the same model and link them as a PCIE x 8 slot. Before You Begin-- Please ..., all PCIE slots are available while in SLI or Normal Mode before installation. As not all PCIE slots will depend on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. English 1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration NVIDIA nForce4 SLI offers blistering graphics performance with the ability to...
...Power Requirements: The exact power requirements will not be used only as two individual x 8 slots or install two SLI-ready PCIE x 16 cards (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) of the same model and link them as a PCIE x 8 slot. Before You Begin-- Please ..., all PCIE slots are available while in SLI or Normal Mode before installation. As not all PCIE slots will depend on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. English 1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration NVIDIA nForce4 SLI offers blistering graphics performance with the ability to...
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...socket in the Normal Mode direction by factory default, the first step to enable SLI mode on page 16 and install two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model to enable SLI Mode. Step 2: Position the SLI Mode side of the module above the socket at the top edge of Expansion...small notch at a 25o angle. Hold the module by the NVIDIA SLI technology. Enabling SLI Mode-Follow the steps below to the PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots. Step 1: Gently spread the retaining clips of the module into the socket. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 20 - Step 3: Insert the top edge of the socket...
...socket in the Normal Mode direction by factory default, the first step to enable SLI mode on page 16 and install two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model to enable SLI Mode. Step 2: Position the SLI Mode side of the module above the socket at the top edge of Expansion...small notch at a 25o angle. Hold the module by the NVIDIA SLI technology. Enabling SLI Mode-Follow the steps below to the PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots. Step 1: Gently spread the retaining clips of the module into the socket. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 20 - Step 3: Insert the top edge of the socket...
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...) to the SLI gold edge connector on top of both cards. Make sure the two mini female slots on the PCIE_16_1 slot, make sure to set Init Display First to the card on the bridge connector se- If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the... retention bracket to PEG; Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. Then the...
...) to the SLI gold edge connector on top of both cards. Make sure the two mini female slots on the PCIE_16_1 slot, make sure to set Init Display First to the card on the bridge connector se- If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the... retention bracket to PEG; Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. Then the...
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Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of 10/100/1000Mbps. LAN Port 2 The provided Internet connection is...connector(s), please make sure your OS supports USB controller. Also make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. If your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. COMA (Serial Port) Connects to Line In jack. ...
Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of 10/100/1000Mbps. LAN Port 2 The provided Internet connection is...connector(s), please make sure your OS supports USB controller. Also make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. If your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. COMA (Serial Port) Connects to Line In jack. ...
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... components and devices are properly installed. If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Definition 1 3 1 GND 2 GND 2 4 3 +12V 4 +12V 12 24...Onlyfor24-pinATX) 23 +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) 12 3.3V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - otherwise, please do not remove it. If the ATX_12V power connector is able to handle the system voltage requirements. Caution!...
... components and devices are properly installed. If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. Definition 1 3 1 GND 2 GND 2 4 3 +12V 4 +12V 12 24...Onlyfor24-pinATX) 23 +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) 12 3.3V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - otherwise, please do not remove it. If the ATX_12V power connector is able to handle the system voltage requirements. Caution!...
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... connect to one IDE device as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - The types of the cable connects to the FDD drive. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 34 33...
... connect to one IDE device as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - The types of the cable connects to the FDD drive. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 34 33...
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... 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - English 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel...
... 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 - English 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel...
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... contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 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 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - Be careful with the polarity of the IR/CIR connector. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 6 10 1 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
... contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 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 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - Be careful with the polarity of the IR/CIR connector. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 6 10 1 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
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... CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for one minute.) 3. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re-install the battery...
... CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for one minute.) 3. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Re-install the battery...
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...item. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to be used. Exit current page and return to a disk in system malfunction. To exit the Help Window ...be reset to select item Select Item Main Menu - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to its original settings. When the power is a Windows-based utility that you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by...
...item. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to be used. Exit current page and return to a disk in system malfunction. To exit the Help Window ...be reset to select item Select Item Main Menu - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. CONTROL KEYS Enter> Move to its original settings. When the power is a Windows-based utility that you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by...
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Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS ... ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. ...of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI.
Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS ... ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. ...of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI.