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GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-51PVMT9R-1001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-51PVMT9R-1001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!! * The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.
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Table of Contents GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
Table of Contents GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Layout 6 Block Diagram ...7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 9 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 9 1-2 Feature Summary 10 1-3 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler 12 1-3-1 Installation of the ...
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GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V Socket 939 CPU_FAN ATX FDD TV GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH LPT VGA 1394 USB W83627 LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO PCIE_16 nVIDIA® GeForce 6150 VITESSE PCIE_1 8201 CI CD_IN BIOS PCI1 PCI2 VIA VT6307 DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4 IDE2 BAT nVIDIA® nForce 430 CLR_CMOS CODEC COMA SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL1 PWR_LED IDE1 SATAII0_1 SATAII2_3 - 6 -
GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V Socket 939 CPU_FAN ATX FDD TV GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH LPT VGA 1394 USB W83627 LAN USB AUDIO1 AUDIO2 F_AUDIO PCIE_16 nVIDIA® GeForce 6150 VITESSE PCIE_1 8201 CI CD_IN BIOS PCI1 PCI2 VIA VT6307 DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4 IDE2 BAT nVIDIA® nForce 430 CLR_CMOS CODEC COMA SPDIF_IO SYS_FAN F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 F_PANEL1 PWR_LED IDE1 SATAII0_1 SATAII2_3 - 6 -
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... 64 / AlthlonTM 64 FX / AlthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (K8) Supports core frequencies in /out connector 1 COMA connector 1 power LED connector GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 10 - Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDR DIMM...
... 64 / AlthlonTM 64 FX / AlthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (K8) Supports core frequencies in /out connector 1 COMA connector 1 power LED connector GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 10 - Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 for Serial ATA O.S Support Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory 4 DDR DIMM...
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... direction of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. The pin 1 location is positioned into their holes. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 12 - Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU prior to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the...
... direction of the CPU and CPU Cooler Before installing the CPU, please comply with the processor specifications. The pin 1 location is positioned into their holes. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 12 - Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU prior to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc. 1-3-1 Installation of the...
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... clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Memory modules are unable to remove...
... clip at both edges of similar capacity, specifications and brand be installed in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 14 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can differ with the following conditions: 1. Memory modules are unable to remove...
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... is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will cause system unable to use memory modules of the same color. 3. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you want...
... is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will cause system unable to use memory modules of the same color. 3. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you want...
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... related driver from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can also press the latch on the opposite side of the drawable bar as the picture to...
... related driver from BIOS. 8. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 16 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can also press the latch on the opposite side of the drawable bar as the picture to...
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GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 18 - (Note 1) Video Adapter Introduction English TV Out Y Pr Pb/AV (HDTV Component) SVID OUT (S-Video Output) TV Out Port Video Adapter Pb/AV ...
GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 18 - (Note 1) Video Adapter Introduction English TV Out Y Pr Pb/AV (HDTV Component) SVID OUT (S-Video Output) TV Out Port Video Adapter Pb/AV ...
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... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 20 - English 1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector) With the use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. otherwise, please do not...
... 3.3V -12V GND PS_ON(soft On/Off) GND GND GND -5V +5V +5V +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 20 - English 1/2) ATX_12V / ATX (Power Connector) With the use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. otherwise, please do not...
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English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. 1 7 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 22 - One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the ...
English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to work properly. 1 7 7 1 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 22 - One IDE connector can connect to one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the ...
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Pin 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 GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 24 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch MSG+ MSG- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (...
Pin 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 GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 24 - Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED Speaker Connector Power Switch MSG+ MSG- RESRES+ NC HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (...
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... careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 1 TPA+ 2 10 2 TPA- 1 9 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power(12V) 8 Power(12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
... careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 1 TPA+ 2 10 2 TPA- 1 9 3 GND 4 GND 5 TPB+ 6 TPB- 7 Power(12V) 8 Power(12V) 9 No Pin 10 GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 26 - Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
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Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header. English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.
Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to its default values by this header. English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to detect if the chassis cover is removed. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin.
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...2006, Award Software, Inc. Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. This action makes the system reset to search the advanced option hidden. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Use ... below) will appear on cards) device. Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH F3a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 01/11/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0CC-00 For Boot Menu Use < > or...
...2006, Award Software, Inc. Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. This action makes the system reset to search the advanced option hidden. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 30 - If you can't find the setting you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. Use ... below) will appear on cards) device. Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH F3a . . . . :BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 01/11/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0CC-00 For Boot Menu Use < > or...
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... 13:00:00. You can use one of the two methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 32 - Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M 512M 1 to 31 (or...
... 13:00:00. You can use one of the two methods: Auto None Allows BIOS to set the access mode for faster system start up . GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 32 - Drive A Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [Disabled] [All, But Keyboard] 640K 511M 512M 1 to 31 (or...
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.... Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
.... Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 34 - English 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features ` Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second...
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Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 36 - Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable SATAII RAID function. (Default ...
Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 36 - Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable SATAII RAID function. (Default ...
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... Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Disable onboard Serial port 1. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled 378/IRQ7 Disable onboard LPT port. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 38 - Onboard LAN Function Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. Disabled Disable this function. Parallel...
... Port 1 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Disable onboard Serial port 1. Onboard Parallel Port Disabled 378/IRQ7 Disable onboard LPT port. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 38 - Onboard LAN Function Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. Disabled Disable this function. Parallel...
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... (from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On password. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 40 - English Power On By Keyboard Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Enable Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the...
... (from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On password. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 40 - English Power On By Keyboard Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Enable Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the...