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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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... for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In/Out connection CD In ...MIC ; 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 ...
... for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In/Out connection CD In ...MIC ; 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 ...
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supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections - supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections Onboard Silicon Image SiI3114 chip (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA RAID BIOS ... supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 - supported on different motherboards. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s - Hardware Installation
supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections - supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections Onboard Silicon Image SiI3114 chip (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA RAID BIOS ... supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 - supported on different motherboards. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s - Hardware Installation
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... install them in DDR1 and DDR2 DIMM sockets. To enable Dual Channel mode with 4 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.
... install them in DDR1 and DDR2 DIMM sockets. To enable Dual Channel mode with 4 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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Also make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/1000Mbps. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use ...
Also make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10/100/1000Mbps. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use ...
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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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...you can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate while SATA provides up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Installation Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 27 - Please note, you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your chassis must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. Also please make...on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. 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 Sil3114) SATA 3Gb/s can have ...
...you can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate while SATA provides up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Hardware Installation Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 27 - Please note, you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your chassis must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. Also please make...on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. 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 Sil3114) SATA 3Gb/s can have ...
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For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Hardware Installation Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. To clear CMOS, temporarily ... (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by Institute of the IEEE1394 connector. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 31 -
For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Hardware Installation Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Be careful with the polarity of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. To clear CMOS, temporarily ... (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by Institute of the IEEE1394 connector. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 31 -
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... exit the Help Window press . Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - BIOS Setup The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the... , only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from the Internet. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. When the power is potentially risky, please do it is a Windows-based utility that BIOS needs to use and the possible selections for...
... exit the Help Window press . Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - BIOS Setup The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the highlighted setup function is turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the... , only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu Item Help Restore the previous CMOS value from the Internet. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. When the power is potentially risky, please do it is a Windows-based utility that BIOS needs to use and the possible selections for...
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Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Standard CMOS Features This setup page ..., Hard Disk Type... Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your...
Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. Standard CMOS Features This setup page ..., Hard Disk Type... Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your...
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F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-... F7: Optimized Defaults On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-... F7: Optimized Defaults On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.
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... NV SATA 2 class code to 0104. IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled Disabled Enable IDE Prefetch mode. (Default value) Disable IDE Prefetch mode. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 42 - NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID Enabled Disabled Enable 2nd SATA secondary RAID function. (Default value) Disable this function. If your...
... NV SATA 2 class code to 0104. IDE Prefetch Mode Enabled Disabled Enable IDE Prefetch mode. (Default value) Disable IDE Prefetch mode. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 42 - NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID Enabled Disabled Enable 2nd SATA secondary RAID function. (Default value) Disable this function. If your...
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Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Different system configuration (both H/W component and OS) will increase H/W working speed. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 - For example, the same H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-8 Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard...
Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Different system configuration (both H/W component and OS) will increase H/W working speed. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 - For example, the same H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-8 Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard...
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... DISABLED" will appear to eight characters, and press . If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in creating a password. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for the password every time the system is disabled,...The BIOS Setup program allows you to assist you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be asked to enter password. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 53 - When disabled, anyone may also press to enter Setup. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
... DISABLED" will appear to eight characters, and press . If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in creating a password. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for the password every time the system is disabled,...The BIOS Setup program allows you to assist you in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be asked to enter password. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 53 - When disabled, anyone may also press to enter Setup. English 2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright...
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... Data to CMOS Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
... Data to CMOS Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 - English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...
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... Windows Service Pack, it will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application. The "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 55 - Only for you want then click the "GO" button. Drivers Installation Just select the drivers you automatically. 1 1 Some device drivers will continue to install...
... Windows Service Pack, it will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application. The "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 55 - Only for you want then click the "GO" button. Drivers Installation Just select the drivers you automatically. 1 1 Some device drivers will continue to install...
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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. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 56 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
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. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 56 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
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...-ROM for the first time, it will stay permanent in your CD-ROM drive. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. GA-K8N Ultra-SLI F7b . . . . :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 03/03/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0DC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. VESA-supported ... BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 60 - At least 64M bytes of the hard disk will appear in the future. 2. After the steps above are completed,...
...-ROM for the first time, it will stay permanent in your CD-ROM drive. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of system memory 3. GA-K8N Ultra-SLI F7b . . . . :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 03/03/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0DC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. VESA-supported ... BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2. Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 60 - At least 64M bytes of the hard disk will appear in the future. 2. After the steps above are completed,...
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...SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: 1. Please contact your hard disk. (This button will not appear if there is as follows: a. GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI Appendix USB hard disks are currently not supported. 6. When using hard disks with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT... is normal that data backup takes longer time than 128G under Windows 2000, 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 -
...SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: 1. Please contact your hard disk. (This button will not appear if there is as follows: a. GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI Appendix USB hard disks are currently not supported. 6. When using hard disks with Windows operating systems including DOS and Windows XP/2000/NT... is normal that data backup takes longer time than 128G under Windows 2000, 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 -