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GA-K8NSNXP AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NSNXP-1002 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for any ...
GA-K8NSNXP AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NSNXP-1002 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Due to update the information contained herein. The author assumes no responsibility for any ...
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You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure the following notice is fully understood and practiced. AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is AGP 4X/8X. When you installing AGP card, please make sure your AGP card is not supported by nVIDIA® nForceTM 3 250. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 4 - English Read Me First!
You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure the following notice is fully understood and practiced. AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is AGP 4X/8X. When you installing AGP card, please make sure your AGP card is not supported by nVIDIA® nForceTM 3 250. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 4 - English Read Me First!
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... the mounting holes. Just cut off before handling computer components. In this way you can still attach the spacers to the chassis... Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Read Me First! Ensure that are no slots to attach the spacers, do not... the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before you may be careful of your hands). Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you can still attach the...
... the mounting holes. Just cut off before handling computer components. In this way you can still attach the spacers to the chassis... Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. Read Me First! Ensure that are no slots to attach the spacers, do not... the inside. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap before you may be careful of your hands). Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the motherboard. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you can still attach the...
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English Table of Content Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Features Summary 8 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard Layout 10 Block Diagram 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules 16 Step 3: Install ... Features 40 Advanced BIOS Features 42 Integrated Peripherals 44 Power Management Setup 48 PnP/PCI Configurations 50 PC Health Status 51 Frequency/Voltage Control 52 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 6 -
English Table of Content Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Features Summary 8 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard Layout 10 Block Diagram 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules 16 Step 3: Install ... Features 40 Advanced BIOS Features 42 Integrated Peripherals 44 Power Management Setup 48 PnP/PCI Configurations 50 PC Health Status 51 Frequency/Voltage Control 52 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 6 -
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... y Supports 2-/4-/6-/8-channel y Line Out / Line In / Mic In y Surround Back Speaker (by optional Surround-Kit) y SPDIF In / Out y CD In / Game connector to be continued... GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 8 -
... y Supports 2-/4-/6-/8-channel y Line Out / Line In / Mic In y Surround Back Speaker (by optional Surround-Kit) y SPDIF In / Out y CD In / Game connector to be continued... GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 8 -
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English GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard Layout DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 USB LAN2 (10/100) KB_MS ATX_12V VRM_CONN CPU_FAN RAM_LED ATX COMA LPT IDE2 PWR_FAN COMB USB LAN1 (Gigabit Ethernet) IDE1 GA-K8NSNXP ICS1883 AUDIO F_AUDIO CD_IN 2X_DET CODEC IT8712 AGP SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO SOCKET 754 SATA0_SB SATA1_SB PCI1 nVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250 PCI2 FDD BAT CLR_CMOS BACKUP... Marvell 8001 SYS_FAN GAME IR_CIR INFO_LINK PCI3 TSB82AA2 PCI4 TSB81BA3 SiI3512 GigaRAID IT8212 PCI5 IDE4 IDE3 CI F2_1394 PWR_LED F1_1394 SATA1_SII SATA0_SII F_PANEL F_USB1 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 10 -
English GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard Layout DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 USB LAN2 (10/100) KB_MS ATX_12V VRM_CONN CPU_FAN RAM_LED ATX COMA LPT IDE2 PWR_FAN COMB USB LAN1 (Gigabit Ethernet) IDE1 GA-K8NSNXP ICS1883 AUDIO F_AUDIO CD_IN 2X_DET CODEC IT8712 AGP SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO SOCKET 754 SATA0_SB SATA1_SB PCI1 nVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250 PCI2 FDD BAT CLR_CMOS BACKUP... Marvell 8001 SYS_FAN GAME IR_CIR INFO_LINK PCI3 TSB82AA2 PCI4 TSB81BA3 SiI3512 GigaRAID IT8212 PCI5 IDE4 IDE3 CI F2_1394 PWR_LED F1_1394 SATA1_SII SATA0_SII F_PANEL F_USB1 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 10 -
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... configurations, including CPU, Memory, Cards...etc. Do not force the processor into place. Please change the insert orientation. 4. Figure 2. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 14 - Apply thermal grease between the processor and cooling fan. 5. English Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before...the processor. Pin 1 location on the center of the peripherals. The processor will depend on the processor by the motherboard. 2. Please set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies properly will overheat without ...
... configurations, including CPU, Memory, Cards...etc. Do not force the processor into place. Please change the insert orientation. 4. Figure 2. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 14 - Apply thermal grease between the processor and cooling fan. 5. English Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before...the processor. Pin 1 location on the center of the peripherals. The processor will depend on the processor by the motherboard. 2. Please set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies properly will overheat without ...
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Application of thermal grease to the header on the motherboard as shown in Figure 6. Figure 4 & 5. Connect the fan power wires to the processor. Figure 6. English Step1-2. Phase change materials develop strong adhesive forces between your ...
Application of thermal grease to the header on the motherboard as shown in Figure 6. Figure 4 & 5. Connect the fan power wires to the processor. Figure 6. English Step1-2. Phase change materials develop strong adhesive forces between your ...
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... 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. To install the memory module, just push it down. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction. 2. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard 3. English Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to remove the DIMM module. - 16 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the ...
... 3 dual inline memory module (DIMM) sockets. To install the memory module, just push it down. The DIMM module can only fit in one direction. 2. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard 3. English Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to remove the DIMM module. - 16 - Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the ...
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... is installed the 2X_DET will light up normally due to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is locked by the chipset. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer....bracket from the computer. 3. Replace the screw to install / uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to AGP 2X (3.3V) is inserted. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 17 - AGP Card Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to secure the...
... is installed the 2X_DET will light up normally due to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from BIOS. 8. When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is locked by the chipset. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer....bracket from the computer. 3. Replace the screw to install / uninstall the AGP card. Please align the AGP card to AGP 2X (3.3V) is inserted. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 17 - AGP Card Please carefully pull out the small white-drawable bar at the end of the AGP slot when you try to secure the...
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... K8 DPS can work in a Dual Power System: • Parallel Mode : K8 DPS and motherboard CPU power can only fit in one direction. 2. K8 DPS (Dual Power System) is K8 DPS ? GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 18 - Insert the K8 DPS vertically into the socket and then push it down. 3. English Step 3-2: K8 DPS (Dual Power...
... K8 DPS can work in a Dual Power System: • Parallel Mode : K8 DPS and motherboard CPU power can only fit in one direction. 2. K8 DPS (Dual Power System) is K8 DPS ? GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 18 - Insert the K8 DPS vertically into the socket and then push it down. 3. English Step 3-2: K8 DPS (Dual Power...
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... dealer for 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio setup installation, please refer to Serial ports. If you want to enable 8-channel function you can be connected to Parallel port; GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 20 - can be connected to Line-In jack. COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male) Audio Connectors Line In Line Out MIC In After install onboard...
... dealer for 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio setup installation, please refer to Serial ports. If you want to enable 8-channel function you can be connected to Parallel port; GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 20 - can be connected to Line-In jack. COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male) Audio Connectors Line In Line Out MIC In After install onboard...
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... +12V 11 3.3V 12 -12V 13 GND 14 PS_ON(soft on/off) 1 11 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 +5V 20 +5V GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. Pin No. Definition 3 4 1 GND 1 2 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V 2) ATX (ATX Power Connector) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply...
... +12V 11 3.3V 12 -12V 13 GND 14 PS_ON(soft on/off) 1 11 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 +5V 20 +5V GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 22 - Pin No. Pin No. Definition 3 4 1 GND 1 2 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V 2) ATX (ATX Power Connector) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply...
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Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 Power 2 GND 1 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 24 - English 5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector) If you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
Sometimes will not work. Definition 1 Power 2 GND 1 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 24 - English 5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 GND 1 2 +12V 3 NC 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector) If you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
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..., Controlled by nVIDIA nForce3 250) 11) SATA0_SII / SATA1_SII (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by SiI3512)) You can connect the Serial ATA device to have proper operation. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 26 - If you wish to have proper operation. Then, install the correct driver to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS...
..., Controlled by nVIDIA nForce3 250) 11) SATA0_SII / SATA1_SII (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by SiI3512)) You can connect the Serial ATA device to have proper operation. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 26 - If you wish to have proper operation. Then, install the correct driver to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS...
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Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 14) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is disconnected. + _ GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 28 - Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is on /off. English 13) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to another color. If you use dual color LED, power LED will blink when the system enters suspend mode. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage. It will turn to indicate whether the system is on .
Pin No. Definition 1 1 MPD+ 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 14) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is disconnected. + _ GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 28 - Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is on /off. English 13) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to another color. If you use dual color LED, power LED will blink when the system enters suspend mode. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage. It will turn to indicate whether the system is on .
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Pin No. Definition 87 1 SUR OUTL 2 SUR OUTR 3 GND 21 4 No Pin 5 CENTER_OUT 6 BASS_OUT 7 AUX_L 8 AUX_R GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 30 - To find out if the chassis you are the same as the pin assignments for the front audio header. English 17) F_AUDIO (Front Audio ...
Pin No. Definition 87 1 SUR OUTL 2 SUR OUTR 3 GND 21 4 No Pin 5 CENTER_OUT 6 BASS_OUT 7 AUX_L 8 AUX_R GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 30 - To find out if the chassis you are the same as the pin assignments for the front audio header. English 17) F_AUDIO (Front Audio ...
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... 1 15 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Definition Power Power TPA0+ TPA0GND GND TPB0+ TPB0Power Power TPA1+ TPA1GND No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 32 - Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. 10 9 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
... 1 15 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Definition Power Power TPA0+ TPA0GND GND TPB0+ TPB0Power Power TPA1+ TPA1GND No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 32 - Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. 10 9 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10...
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... the "case open" item in BIOS if the system case begin remove. 1 Pin No. Check the pin assignment while you extra function. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 34 - Definition 1 SMBCLK 2 Power 2 10 3 SMBDATA 1 9 4 GPIO 5 GND 6 GND 7 No Pin 8 NC 9 +12V 10 +12V 26) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows...
... the "case open" item in BIOS if the system case begin remove. 1 Pin No. Check the pin assignment while you extra function. Definition 1 Signal 2 GND GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 34 - Definition 1 SMBCLK 2 Power 2 10 3 SMBDATA 1 9 4 GPIO 5 GND 6 GND 7 No Pin 8 NC 9 +12V 10 +12V 26) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows...