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Table of Contents GA-K8NXP-SLI 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 Fan Heat Sink...1-6 Installation of K8DPS (Dual Power System 17 1-7 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration 18 1-8 I/O Back Panel Introduction 21 1-9 Connectors Introduction 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2g 34 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 36 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 38 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-4 Power Management Setup 44 2-5 ...
Table of Contents GA-K8NXP-SLI 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 Fan Heat Sink...1-6 Installation of K8DPS (Dual Power System 17 1-7 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration 18 1-8 I/O Back Panel Introduction 21 1-9 Connectors Introduction 22 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup 33 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2g 34 2-1 Standard CMOS Features 36 2-2 Advanced BIOS Features 38 2-3 IntegratedPeripherals 40 2-4 Power Management Setup 44 2-5 ...
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplication 52 3-3 Software Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 59 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 70 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 76 4-2 Troubleshooting 82 - 5 -
Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 51 3-1 Install Chipset Drivers 51 3-2 SoftwareApplication 52 3-3 Software Information 52 3-4 Hardware Information 53 3-5 Contact Us ...53 Chapter 4 Appendix 55 4-1 Unique Software Utilities 55 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction 55 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction 56 4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 59 4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction 70 4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 76 4-2 Troubleshooting 82 - 5 -
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...- supported on the Win 2003/2000/XP operating systems Use of 4 SATA connections - supports a maximum of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (Note) Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR/Core Power/ HT-Link) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note) EasyTune 5 functions ... CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Onboard nForce4 SLI chipset (S_ATA0_SB, S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB) - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) -
...- supported on the Win 2003/2000/XP operating systems Use of 4 SATA connections - supports a maximum of licensed AWARD BIOS Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Supports @BIOS Supports EasyTune 5 (Note) Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR/Core Power/ HT-Link) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note) EasyTune 5 functions ... CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Onboard nForce4 SLI chipset (S_ATA0_SB, S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB) - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) -
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...similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, ... are designed so that the computer power is recommended that the memory used can be installed in one direction. Then push it down. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 14 - It is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. If you wish to remove the DIMM module. A memory ...
...similar capacity, specifications and brand be used. 2. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of Memory Before installing the memory modules, ... are designed so that the computer power is recommended that the memory used can be installed in one direction. Then push it down. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 14 - It is switched off to prevent hardware damage. 3. If you wish to remove the DIMM module. A memory ...
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English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Remove your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Make sure your computer's chassis ... card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 16 - Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA...
English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Remove your VGA card is locked by following the steps outlined below: 1. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. Make sure your computer's chassis ... card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot in the slot. 5. Install related driver from the computer. 3. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 16 - Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA...
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...plug the display cable to the card on the PCIE_16_2 slot, set Init Display First in BIOS Setup to the card on top of both cards. English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to the SLI gold edge connector on the PCIE_16_1 slot, make sure to set Init Display First to... PEG(Slot2). If you plug the display cable to PEG; if you click Apply. System will appear. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 20 -
...plug the display cable to the card on the PCIE_16_2 slot, set Init Display First in BIOS Setup to the card on top of both cards. English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to the SLI gold edge connector on the PCIE_16_1 slot, make sure to set Init Display First to... PEG(Slot2). If you plug the display cable to PEG; if you click Apply. System will appear. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 20 -
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... Pin Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 26 - To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your chassis must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA controller(s)and install the proper... driver 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 SATA_SII (Controlled by Sil3114) ...
... Pin Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L)/ Return L GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 26 - To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your chassis must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA controller(s)and install the proper... driver 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 SATA_SII (Controlled by Sil3114) ...
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...save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. When setting up... BIOS for the first time, it is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to pop up a small help , ...
...save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu - If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". When the power is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. When setting up... BIOS for the first time, it is a Windows-based utility that describes the appropriate keys to pop up a small help , ...
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... somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. It allows you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 34 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. The Main Menu (...For example: BIOS Ver. : F2g) Once you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. English The BIOS Setup menus described in...
... somehow the system works not stable as figure below) will appear on the screen. It allows you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as usual. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 34 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to accept or enter the sub-menu. The Main Menu (...For example: BIOS Ver. : F2g) Once you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup. English The BIOS Setup menus described in...
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English Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 35 - BIOS Setup
English Set User Password Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system. Save & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup. Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 35 - BIOS Setup
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...Halt On [All, But Keyboard] 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . The time is calculated based on this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. is display only Month Day Year The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date ...Allows BIOS to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) The year, from 1 to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this option for faster system start up. User can use one of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard ...
...Halt On [All, But Keyboard] 1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in . The time is calculated based on this to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is 13:00:00. is display only Month Day Year The month, Jan. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; English 2-1 Standard CMOS Features Date ...Allows BIOS to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) The year, from 1 to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this option for faster system start up. User can use one of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard ...
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...88M byte capacity. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that has been installed in the computer. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; All,...byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is detected during power up. BIOS Setup Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; English Sector Number of floppy disk drive A that may be detected and you will be ...
...88M byte capacity. No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that has been installed in the computer. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; All,...byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is detected during power up. BIOS Setup Floppy 3 Mode Support (for a keyboard or disk error; English Sector Number of floppy disk drive A that may be detected and you will be ...
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...USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by LS120. Disabled BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 38 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 tracks..., etc. Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority ...
...USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by LS120. Disabled BIOS will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 38 - ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 tracks..., etc. Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority ...
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...) card. - 39 - PEG Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card (Slot1). (Default value) PEG (Slot2) Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. BIOS Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) Init...
...) card. - 39 - PEG Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card (Slot1). (Default value) PEG (Slot2) Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card. BIOS Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) Init...
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...Default value) IDE/SATA RAID function Enabled Enable IDE/SATA RAID function. (Default value) Disabled Disable IDE/SATA RAID function. BIOS Setup English Disabled Disable this function. SATA 2 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable SATA 2 2nd SATA RAID function.(Default value) Disabled ... RAID function.(Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Serial-ATA 1 (Onboard nVIDIA nForce4 SLI chipset) Enabled Enable Serial-ATA 1 support. (Default Value) Disabled Disable Serial-ATA 1 support. Disabled Disable this function. (Default...
...Default value) IDE/SATA RAID function Enabled Enable IDE/SATA RAID function. (Default value) Disabled Disable IDE/SATA RAID function. BIOS Setup English Disabled Disable this function. SATA 2 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable SATA 2 2nd SATA RAID function.(Default value) Disabled ... RAID function.(Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Serial-ATA 1 (Onboard nVIDIA nForce4 SLI chipset) Enabled Enable Serial-ATA 1 support. (Default Value) Disabled Disable Serial-ATA 1 support. Disabled Disable this function. (Default...
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... Disable onboard Serial port 1. Onboard LAN control (LAN1) Enabled Enable onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 42 - Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled ...and address is 2F8/IRQ3. Enabled Enable this function. To set either RAID or non-RAID mode, you wish to enter Sil3114 RAID BIOS). Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to Base Memory (640K). English On-Chip USB V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB 1.1 and USB...
... Disable onboard Serial port 1. Onboard LAN control (LAN1) Enabled Enable onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard - 42 - Disable USB mouse support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled ...and address is 2F8/IRQ3. Enabled Enable this function. To set either RAID or non-RAID mode, you wish to enter Sil3114 RAID BIOS). Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to Base Memory (640K). English On-Chip USB V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB 1.1 and USB...
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BIOS Setup ECP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CIR Port IRQ 5 Set CIR Port IRQ to 5. 11 ...
BIOS Setup ECP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CIR Port IRQ 5 Set CIR Port IRQ to 5. 11 ...
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... to power on the system. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. - 45 - BIOS Setup Power On By Keyboard Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to the system, the system...
... to power on the system. AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "On" state. - 45 - BIOS Setup Power On By Keyboard Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to the system, the system...
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Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Disable this function. BIOS Setup Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled ...
Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Disable this function. BIOS Setup Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on CPU temperature. Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. CPU Smart FAN Control Disabled ...
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... DDR voltage +0.2V. 2-8 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Optimized Defaults...detects. 2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker...
... DDR voltage +0.2V. 2-8 Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Load Optimized Defaults...detects. 2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ` Standard CMOS Features ` Advanced BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI ConfigurationEsnter Password: ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker...