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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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The CPU will not insert properly. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 12 - Socket lever Fig.1 Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Please make sure the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency ...
The CPU will not insert properly. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 12 - Socket lever Fig.1 Position lever at a 90 degree angle. Please make sure the CPU cooler is not recommended that the system bus frequency ...
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... automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Then push it down. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Notch DDR Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only...
... automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. The memory capacity used is switched off to insert the module, please switch the direction. Then push it down. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 14 - Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. Notch DDR Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can be inserted only...
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.../SS DS/SS - 15 - Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDR1 and DDR2 DIMM sockets. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology.
.../SS DS/SS - 15 - Due to CPU limitation, if you must install them in DDR1 and DDR2 DIMM sockets. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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... expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 16 - To release an installed card, users can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the opposite side of the drawable bar as the...
... expansion card: Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the expansion card. 6. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 16 - To release an installed card, users can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on the opposite side of the drawable bar as the...
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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 of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all components...
... 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 of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all components...
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... on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect 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 provide up to the computer via an IDE connector. English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to...
... on one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect 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 provide up to the computer via an IDE connector. English 6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to...
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... 1: Power Pin 2- 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-
... 1: Power Pin 2- 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-
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... has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. 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 - Pin No. English 13) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector.
... has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. 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 - Pin No. English 13) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector.
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You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. 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.
You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 28 - Pin No. 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.
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... Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F3a) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. 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 < > ...1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . 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. The BIOS ...
... Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F3a) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden. 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 < > ...1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept . 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. The BIOS ...
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... methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this option for automatic device detection. You can manually input the correct settings. The time is 13:00:00. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system...
... methods: Auto Allows BIOS to select this option for automatic device detection. You can manually input the correct settings. The time is 13:00:00. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; The four options are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system...
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... and 1.44M are all 80 tracks. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up, or to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 34 - Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by USB-CDROM. Enabled BIOS searches...
... and 1.44M are all 80 tracks. Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up, or to move it is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 34 - Boot Up Floppy Seek During POST, BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by USB-CDROM. Enabled BIOS searches...
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... RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` SATAII RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip IDE...
... RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 36 - English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Integrated Peripherals ` SATAII RAID Config On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip IDE...
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... address is 3BC/IRQ7. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable this function. ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard 1394 Function Enabled Enable...
... address is 3BC/IRQ7. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 38 - Disabled Disable this function. ECP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Onboard 1394 Function Enabled Enable...
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..., you can press the key to power on the system. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 40 - Power On By Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If your keyboard to power on the system. Enter Input password...
..., you can press the key to power on the system. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 40 - Power On By Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If your keyboard to power on the system. Enter Input password...