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English Table of Content Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Item Checklist 8 Features Summary 8 GA-K8VNXP Motherboard Layout 11 Block Diagram 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 15 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 16 ... wires and power supply 22 Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction 22 Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 24 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 39 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a 40 Standard CMOS Features 42 Advanced BIOS Features 45 Integrated Peripherals 47 Power Management Setup 52 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 6 -
English Table of Content Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Item Checklist 8 Features Summary 8 GA-K8VNXP Motherboard Layout 11 Block Diagram 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 15 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 16 ... wires and power supply 22 Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction 22 Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 24 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup 39 The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a 40 Standard CMOS Features 42 Advanced BIOS Features 45 Integrated Peripherals 47 Power Management Setup 52 PnP/PCI Configurations 55 GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 6 -
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Table of Content English PC Health Status 56 Frequency/Voltage Control 57 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 59 Load Optimized Defaults 60 Set Supervisor/User Password 61 Save & Exit Setup 62 Exit Without Saving 63 Chapter 4 Technical Reference 65 @BIOS™ Introduction 65 EasyTune™ 4 Introduction 66 K8DPS (Dual Power System) Introduction 67 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 68 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction 78 Jack-Sensing Introduction 84 UAJ Introduction 86 Xpress Recovery Introduction 88 Chapter 5 Appendix 93 - 7 -
Table of Content English PC Health Status 56 Frequency/Voltage Control 57 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 59 Load Optimized Defaults 60 Set Supervisor/User Password 61 Save & Exit Setup 62 Exit Without Saving 63 Chapter 4 Technical Reference 65 @BIOS™ Introduction 65 EasyTune™ 4 Introduction 66 K8DPS (Dual Power System) Introduction 67 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 68 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introduction 78 Jack-Sensing Introduction 84 UAJ Introduction 86 Xpress Recovery Introduction 88 Chapter 5 Appendix 93 - 7 -
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GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 10 - We don't recommend you to set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards...etc. English On-Board IDE RAID On-Board IEEE1394 PS/2 Connector BIOS Additional Features Overclocking y Onboard GigaRAID... background rebuilds y Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS y Built-in Ti1394B y PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface y Licensed AWARD BIOS y Supports Dual BIOS y Supports Face Wizard y Supports Q-Flash y Supports CPU Dual Power System (DPS...
GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 10 - We don't recommend you to set the CPU host frequency in accordance with your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards...etc. English On-Board IDE RAID On-Board IEEE1394 PS/2 Connector BIOS Additional Features Overclocking y Onboard GigaRAID... background rebuilds y Features LBA and Extended Interrupt 13 drive translation in controller onboard BIOS y Built-in Ti1394B y PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface y Licensed AWARD BIOS y Supports Dual BIOS y Supports Face Wizard y Supports Q-Flash y Supports CPU Dual Power System (DPS...
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English Block Diagram AGPCLK (66MHz) AGP 4X/8X AMD AlthlonTM 64 processor (K8) CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) H.T. Bus 800MHz 5 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) LAN2 RJ45 LAN1 RJ45 VIA K8T800 DDR RAM 400/333/266/200MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz RTL8201 RTL8110S BIOS GigaRAID IT8212 VIA VT8237 LPC BUS IT8705 Ti1394B IR Game Port Floppy LPT Port AC97 Link IDE3 IDE4 2 Serial ATA 6 Channel CODEC 8 USB Ports 24 MHz 33 MHz 3 IEEE1394 ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 COM Ports MIC LINE-IN LINE-OUT GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 12 -
English Block Diagram AGPCLK (66MHz) AGP 4X/8X AMD AlthlonTM 64 processor (K8) CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) H.T. Bus 800MHz 5 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) LAN2 RJ45 LAN1 RJ45 VIA K8T800 DDR RAM 400/333/266/200MHz 33 MHz 14.318 MHz RTL8201 RTL8110S BIOS GigaRAID IT8212 VIA VT8237 LPC BUS IT8705 Ti1394B IR Game Port Floppy LPT Port AC97 Link IDE3 IDE4 2 Serial ATA 6 Channel CODEC 8 USB Ports 24 MHz 33 MHz 3 IEEE1394 ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels PS/2 KB/Mouse 2 COM Ports MIC LINE-IN LINE-OUT GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 12 -
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Install expansion cards Step 4 - Hardware Installation Process Continue with the BIOS/software installation. - 15 - You have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. English Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2 - Install memory modules Step 3 - Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Step 4 Congratulations!
Install expansion cards Step 4 - Hardware Installation Process Continue with the BIOS/software installation. - 15 - You have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. English Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2 - Install memory modules Step 3 - Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 3 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Step 4 Congratulations!
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...(16Mx16-bitsx4 banks) Size Per CS 64 Mbyte 32 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 64 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 512 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 1 Gbyte 512 Mbyte GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 18 - Memory size can only fit in one notch. English Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the notch. Wrong... module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket. Please change the insert orientation. Please note that the DIMM module can vary between sockets. The BIOS will cause improper installation.
...(16Mx16-bitsx4 banks) Size Per CS 64 Mbyte 32 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 64 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 512 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 1 Gbyte 512 Mbyte GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 18 - Memory size can only fit in one notch. English Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the notch. Wrong... module, just push it vertically into the DIMM socket. Please change the insert orientation. Please note that the DIMM module can vary between sockets. The BIOS will cause improper installation.
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...motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your AGP card is locked by the small white-drawable bar. GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 20 - Replace the screw to install / uninstall the AGP card. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on ...the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. English Step 3: Install expansion cards Step 3-1: AGP Card Installation 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction...
...motherboard. 4. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Replace your AGP card is locked by the small white-drawable bar. GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 20 - Replace the screw to install / uninstall the AGP card. Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. Power on ...the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of the expansion card. 6. English Step 3: Install expansion cards Step 3-1: AGP Card Installation 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction...
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...) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you wish to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS and install the correct driver to have proper operation. Then, install the correct driver to use RAID function, please use it in unity with the... RXP GND - 29 - English 9) IDE3 / IDE4 (RAID/ATA133, Green Connector) Important Notice: The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with BIOS (either RAID or ATA133). Hardware Installation Process
...) You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you wish to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS and install the correct driver to have proper operation. Then, install the correct driver to use RAID function, please use it in unity with the... RXP GND - 29 - English 9) IDE3 / IDE4 (RAID/ATA133, Green Connector) Important Notice: The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with BIOS (either RAID or ATA133). Hardware Installation Process
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... the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu - 39 - Quit and not save ... This type of information is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. To enter Advanced BIOS setting menu, press "Ctrl+F1" key on the BIOS screen. English Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is stored in the right hand Select Item Main Menu - BIOS Setup ENTERING SETUP Powering ON the computer and pressing ...
... the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu Load the file-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table Load the Optimized Defaults Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu - 39 - Quit and not save ... This type of information is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. To enter Advanced BIOS setting menu, press "Ctrl+F1" key on the BIOS screen. English Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is stored in the right hand Select Item Main Menu - BIOS Setup ENTERING SETUP Powering ON the computer and pressing ...
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... Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 40 - To exit the Help Window press . The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) ... up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to accept or enter the sub-menu. z Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Figure 1: Main Menu If you can't find the setting you to search the advanced option widden. Use ...
... Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 40 - To exit the Help Window press . The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1a) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (Figure 1) ... up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to accept or enter the sub-menu. z Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Figure 1: Main Menu If you can't find the setting you to search the advanced option widden. Use ...
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... & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to the system. z Set Supervisor password Change, set , or disable password. z Set User password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup z PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the items of PCI & PnP ISA resources. z Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is the System...
... & Exit Setup Save CMOS value settings to the system. z Set Supervisor password Change, set , or disable password. z Set User password Change, set , or disable password. BIOS Setup z PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the items of PCI & PnP ISA resources. z Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is the System...
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to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Week Month Day Year The week, from 1999 through 2098 GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 42 - The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) 1999 to 2098 : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ...
to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is , , , . Week Month Day Year The week, from 1999 through 2098 GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 42 - The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) 1999 to 2098 : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ...
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... the system manufacturer. CYLS. English & Time The times format in the documentation form your drive must match with the drive table. time clock. For example, 1 p.m. BIOS Setup If you enter improper information for this category. Such information should be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the information directly from...
... the system manufacturer. CYLS. English & Time The times format in the documentation form your drive must match with the drive table. time clock. For example, 1 p.m. BIOS Setup If you enter improper information for this category. Such information should be asked to enter to the following items. Enter the information directly from...
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...determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during the POST. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of the base memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of memory located ...boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for.... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for a keyboard error; GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 44 - it will not stop for a disk error;
...determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during the POST. Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of the base memory is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of memory located ...boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted. All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped. All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for.... All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for a keyboard error; GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 44 - it will not stop for a disk error;
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... priority by ITE RAID. 2.RAID Controller Select your boot device priority byRAID. - 45 - English Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features SCSI/RAID Cntlr Boot Order [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Second... +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features SSCCSSII//RRAAIIDD CCnnttllrr BBoooott OOrrddeerr Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Press to move ...
... priority by ITE RAID. 2.RAID Controller Select your boot device priority byRAID. - 45 - English Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features SCSI/RAID Cntlr Boot Order [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Second... +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 3: Advanced BIOS Features SSCCSSII//RRAAIIDD CCnnttllrr BBoooott OOrrddeerr Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc. Press to move ...
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BIOS Setup English Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Item Help On-Chip IDE Channel 0 [...
BIOS Setup English Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Item Help On-Chip IDE Channel 0 [...
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... Enable onboard IEEE1394 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard H/W ATA / RAID Enabled Enable onboard H/WATA/RAID function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Giga-RAID Function RAID Select onboard Giga-RAID chip function as RAID. (Default value) ATA Select onboard Giga-RAID chip function as ATA. & Onboard...
... Enable onboard IEEE1394 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard H/W ATA / RAID Enabled Enable onboard H/WATA/RAID function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. BIOS Setup Giga-RAID Function RAID Select onboard Giga-RAID chip function as RAID. (Default value) ATA Select onboard Giga-RAID chip function as ATA. & Onboard...
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GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 50 - English & Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and ... Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. & Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is...
GA-K8VNXP Motherboard - 50 - English & Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and ... Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1. & Onboard Serial Port 2 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 2 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is 3F8. 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 2 and address is...
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... when AC back. (Default value) Full-On Always power on by PWRBTTN Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup English & Soft-off by double click mouse bottom. & PMEEventWakeUp Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default Value) & ModemRingResume Disabled Disable...
... when AC back. (Default value) Full-On Always power on by PWRBTTN Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. BIOS Setup English & Soft-off by double click mouse bottom. & PMEEventWakeUp Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up. (Default Value) & ModemRingResume Disabled Disable...
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BIOS Setup PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to ...
BIOS Setup PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to ...