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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 CPU ...
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 CPU ...
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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 -
... 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 -
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... the CPU. 2. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to system use extra care when installing the CPU. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that corresponds to set the frequency beyond... the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket. Please add an even layer of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into place. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to a triangle marking on the socket and processor. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your ...
... the CPU. 2. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to system use extra care when installing the CPU. Gently place the CPU into position making sure that corresponds to set the frequency beyond... the CPU pins fit perfectly into the socket. Please add an even layer of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into place. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 12 - If you wish to a triangle marking on the socket and processor. Please set beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your ...
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... you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Before installing or removing memory... edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. A memory module can be installed in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the...
... you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 14 - The memory capacity used is supported by the motherboard. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Before installing or removing memory... edges of the DIMM sockets to prevent hardware damage. 3. A memory module can be installed in one direction. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the...
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...before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. To release an ...steps outlined below: 1. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the slot. 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...
...before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Make sure your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. To release an ...steps outlined below: 1. Remove your computer's chassis cover. 7. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the slot. 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...
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... out port or the VGA port as the vedio output port, not both together. (Note 3) You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 18 -
... out port or the VGA port as the vedio output port, not both together. (Note 3) You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 18 -
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If the ATX_12V power connector is unable to start . Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Definition 1 ... 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 - It is able to handle the system voltage requirements. otherwise, please do not remove it. Pin No. Please use a power supply that is recommended...
If the ATX_12V power connector is unable to start . Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If a power supply is used (300W or greater). Definition 1 ... 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 - It is able to handle the system voltage requirements. otherwise, please do not remove it. Pin No. Please use a power supply that is recommended...
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... 300MB/s transfer rate. 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 proper...
... 300MB/s transfer rate. 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 proper...
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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 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- English 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power ...
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 - PW+ PWSPEAK+ SPEAK- 2 20 1 19 HD+ HD- English 10) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power ...
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... unable to work or even damage it . Pin No. 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 to...
... unable to work or even damage it . Pin No. 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 to...
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English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 28 - You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
English 17) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. 1 Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to avoid improper use of this header. Definition 1 1 Signal 2 GND GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 28 - You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. Pin No. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the jumper to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
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...for onboard (or add-on the screen. 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 < > to select a device, then press enter to the default for your motherboard. Boot Menu == Select a Boot First ... system reset to accept . Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 30 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS when somehow the system works ...
...for onboard (or add-on the screen. 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 < > to select a device, then press enter to the default for your motherboard. Boot Menu == Select a Boot First ... system reset to accept . Press to exit this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for stability. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 30 - Please Load Optimized Defaults in this menu. The BIOS Setup menus described in the BIOS when somehow the system works ...
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...(default) Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999...
...(default) Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic Manual detection step and allow for automatic device detection. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 32 - IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999...
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... Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Disabled BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed 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...
... Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Disabled BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed 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...
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...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA-II RAID function Enabled Enable SATAII RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 36 -
...-Safe Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults SATA-II RAID function Enabled Enable SATAII RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 36 -
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... LAN Function Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. Enabled Enable this function. Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 38 -
... LAN Function Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. Enabled Enable this function. Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 38 -
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... Password. English Power On By Keyboard Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Enable Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 40 - Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to the system, the system will be in "On" state. Memory When AC-power back to set the...
... Password. English Power On By Keyboard Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Enable Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 40 - Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters to the system, the system will be in "On" state. Memory When AC-power back to set the...
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... Warning Disabled Enabled Disable System/CPU fan stop warning function. (Default value) Enable System/CPU fan stop warning function. Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened VCORE DDR Power...
... Warning Disabled Enabled Disable System/CPU fan stop warning function. (Default value) Enable System/CPU fan stop warning function. Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 42 - English 2-6 PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PC Health Status Reset Case Open Status Case Opened VCORE DDR Power...
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... assign by CPU detection. RGB Set signal output from the D-Sub port. (Default value) TV AUTO Set signal output from 100MHz to get higher performance. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 44 - CPU Frequency 200.0~300.0MHz Set CPU Frequency from the D-Sub(VGA) or S-Video(TV) port.
... assign by CPU detection. RGB Set signal output from the D-Sub port. (Default value) TV AUTO Set signal output from 100MHz to get higher performance. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 44 - CPU Frequency 200.0~300.0MHz Set CPU Frequency from the D-Sub(VGA) or S-Video(TV) port.