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GA-K8U AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8U-1002
GA-K8U AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8U-1002
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Table of Contents GA-K8U 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 Heatsink 11 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 11 1-3-2 ...
Table of Contents GA-K8U 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 Heatsink 11 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU 11 1-3-2 ...
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...use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result ...top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Hardware Installation Installation Notices 1. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD...
...use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation Preparing Your Computer The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can lead to damage to system components as well as a result ...top of the product, please consult a certified computer technician. Hardware Installation Installation Notices 1. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Prior to installing the electronic components, please have a problem related to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD...
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EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64 processor (K8) 1600MH/z system bus Supports core frequencies in your system, please... to install DDR400 memory modules in excess of up an 8 channel audio configuration, you install two double-sided or three single-sided DDR400 memory modules. GA-K8U Motherboard - 10 - Line Out ;MIC Surround Back Speaker (by optional Surround-kit) SPDIF In/Out connection CD In connection I/O Control SMSC LPC47M997...
EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. English 1-2 Feature Summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64 processor (K8) 1600MH/z system bus Supports core frequencies in your system, please... to install DDR400 memory modules in excess of up an 8 channel audio configuration, you install two double-sided or three single-sided DDR400 memory modules. GA-K8U Motherboard - 10 - Line Out ;MIC Surround Back Speaker (by optional Surround-kit) SPDIF In/Out connection CD In connection I/O Control SMSC LPC47M997...
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... take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. - 11 - Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please add an even layer of the CPU may occur. 5. English 1-3 Installation of the motherboard) prior to inserting the processor. The pin 1 location is installed on the middle of the CPU. Socket...
... take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. - 11 - Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. Please add an even layer of the CPU may occur. 5. English 1-3 Installation of the motherboard) prior to inserting the processor. The pin 1 location is installed on the middle of the CPU. Socket...
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Fig.2 Please connect the heat sink power connector to the heat sink manual for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heat sink. GA-K8U Motherboard - 12 - Install all the heat sink components (Please refer to the CPU_FAN connector located on the surface of the CPU. To prevent such an occurrence...overheating. English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions).
Fig.2 Please connect the heat sink power connector to the heat sink manual for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heat sink. GA-K8U Motherboard - 12 - Install all the heat sink components (Please refer to the CPU_FAN connector located on the surface of the CPU. To prevent such an occurrence...overheating. English 1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions).
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... inserted only in one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that they can only fit...
... inserted only in one direction. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is supported by the motherboard. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. It is recommended that they can only fit...
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... to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Remove your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-K8U Motherboard - 14 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot...
... to the onboard AGP slot and press firmly down on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Remove your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Be sure the metal contacts on the slot. GA-K8U Motherboard - 14 - Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot...
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English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 13 19 13 12 14 15 18 17 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE1 / IDE2 8) SATA1 / SATA2 9) PWR_LED 10) BAT 2 6 7 10 4 5 8 9 16 11 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SUR_CEN 15) SPDIF_IO 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 17) IR 18) GAME 19) CLR_CMOS GA-K8U Motherboard - 16 -
English 1-7 Connectors Introduction 13 19 13 12 14 15 18 17 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) FDD 7) IDE1 / IDE2 8) SATA1 / SATA2 9) PWR_LED 10) BAT 2 6 7 10 4 5 8 9 16 11 11) F_PANEL 12) F_AUDIO 13) CD_IN 14) SUR_CEN 15) SPDIF_IO 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2 17) IR 18) GAME 19) CLR_CMOS GA-K8U Motherboard - 16 -
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... and devices are properly installed. It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that all the components on the motherboard. Pin No. Definition 1 3.3V 10 20 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB (stand by +5V) 10 +12V 11 3.3V 1 11 12...
... and devices are properly installed. It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used that all the components on the motherboard. Pin No. Definition 1 3.3V 10 20 2 3.3V 3 GND 4 +5V 5 GND 6 +5V 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB (stand by +5V) 10 +12V 11 3.3V 1 11 12...
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... voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 GA-K8U Motherboard 2 1 - 18 - The types of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The black connector wire is used to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN Pin...
... voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to the pin1 position. 34 33 GA-K8U Motherboard 2 1 - 18 - The types of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The black connector wire is used to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN Pin...
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... manufacturer. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Re-install the battery. 4. Pin No. Turn off . Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 10) BAT (Battery) GA-K8U Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.
... manufacturer. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Re-install the battery. 4. Pin No. Turn off . Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 10) BAT (Battery) GA-K8U Motherboard Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.
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... contact your dealer. English 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to play sound. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-K8U Motherboard - 22 - To find out if the chassis you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. Definition 1 MIC 1 2 2 GND 3 MIC_BIAS 9 10 4 Power 5 Front Audio (R) 6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R 7 NC 8 No...
... contact your dealer. English 12) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to play sound. Pin No. Pin No. Definition 1 1 CD-L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD-R GA-K8U Motherboard - 22 - To find out if the chassis you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. Definition 1 MIC 1 2 2 GND 3 MIC_BIAS 9 10 4 Power 5 Front Audio (R) 6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R 7 NC 8 No...
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...) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 1 Power 1 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 4 GND 5 IR TX GA-K8U Motherboard - 24 - For optional front USB cable, please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR...
...) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Definition 1 Power 1 2 No Pin 3 IR RX 4 GND 5 IR TX GA-K8U Motherboard - 24 - For optional front USB cable, please contact your nearest dealer for optional IR device. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR...
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...utility that BIOS needs to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up BIOS for the first time, it is turned off, the battery...to select item Select Item Main Menu - If you 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS...
...utility that BIOS needs to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. @BIOS is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up BIOS for the first time, it is turned off, the battery...to select item Select Item Main Menu - If you 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 turned on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS...
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... frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. GA-K8U Motherboard - 28 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D3) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. If...
... frequency ratio. Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration. GA-K8U Motherboard - 28 - English The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : D3) Once you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. If...
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... will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-K8U Motherboard - 30 - You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) • None Select this if...
... will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up. IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; The four options are : Large/Auto(default:Auto) GA-K8U Motherboard - 30 - You can use one of three methods: • Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) • None Select this if...
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English Capacity Capacity of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. Enter the appropriate option based on the...
English Capacity Capacity of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be prompted. Enter the appropriate option based on the...
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... priority by LAN. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Disabled Disable this menu. GA-K8U Motherboard - 32 - Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Press to exit this function. Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access...
... priority by LAN. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD. Disabled Disable this menu. GA-K8U Motherboard - 32 - Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM. Press to exit this function. Password Check Setup The system will boot but will not access...
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... BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Disabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-K8U Motherboard - 34 - Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is...
... BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. Onboard H/W LAN Enabled Disabled Enable onboard H/W LAN function. (Default value) Disable this function. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. GA-K8U Motherboard - 34 - Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto 3F8/IRQ4 BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is...