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GA-K8N Ultra-SLI / GA-K8N Pro-SLI / GA-K8N-SLI AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-K8NUSLI-1004
GA-K8N Ultra-SLI / GA-K8N Pro-SLI / GA-K8N-SLI AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-K8NUSLI-1004
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Table of Contents GA-K8N Ultra-SLI / GA-K8N Pro-SLI / GA-K8N-SLI Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink 14 1-3-1 ...
Table of Contents GA-K8N Ultra-SLI / GA-K8N Pro-SLI / GA-K8N-SLI Motherboard Layout 8 Block Diagram ...9 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 11 1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation 11 1-2 Feature Summary 12 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink 14 1-3-1 ...
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...Feature Summary Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio GA-K8N Ultra-SLI or GA-K8N Pro-SLI or GA-K8N-SLI Socket 939 for AMD AthlonTM 64 / 64 FX processor (K8) 2000MT/s system bus ... Supports Jack Sensing function Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In/Out connection CD In connection (Note 1) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel...
...Feature Summary Motherboard CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN Onboard Audio GA-K8N Ultra-SLI or GA-K8N Pro-SLI or GA-K8N-SLI Socket 939 for AMD AthlonTM 64 / 64 FX processor (K8) 2000MT/s system bus ... Supports Jack Sensing function Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In/Out connection CD In connection (Note 1) Due to 4GB memory) (Note 1) Supports dual channel...
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...supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections - supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - supports hot plugging function - English I/O Control Hardware Monitor ... 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 hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID... 0+1) or RAID 5 - supported on different motherboards. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
...supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections - supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - supports hot plugging function - English I/O Control Hardware Monitor ... 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 hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID... 0+1) or RAID 5 - supported on different motherboards. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
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... will not be enabled if only one . To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N Ultra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI supports the Dual Channel Technology. The following is recommended to use memory modules of the same color. 3. To enable Dual Channel mode with 4 memory modules...
... will not be enabled if only one . To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is installed. 2. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N Ultra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI supports the Dual Channel Technology. The following is recommended to use memory modules of the same color. 3. To enable Dual Channel mode with 4 memory modules...
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...gold edge connector on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. I. The SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on your system and the two SLI graphics cards. We do not recommend removing the SLI switch module from the motherboard because in SLI or Normal Mode, please refer... the table below to bridge two NVIDIA SLIready PCI ExpressTM graphics cards! Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work and deliver heartpounding PC performance. Understanding the GIGABYTE SLI switch module: You can run at up to your overall system configurations. You need to ...
...gold edge connector on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. I. The SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on your system and the two SLI graphics cards. We do not recommend removing the SLI switch module from the motherboard because in SLI or Normal Mode, please refer... the table below to bridge two NVIDIA SLIready PCI ExpressTM graphics cards! Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work and deliver heartpounding PC performance. Understanding the GIGABYTE SLI switch module: You can run at up to your overall system configurations. You need to ...
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... functioning. 1-8 Connectors Introduction 13 8 11 13 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1 / IDE2 9) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB 10) SATA0/1/2/3_SII Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. 2 5 7 19 6 18 9 12 14 4 15 17 10 16 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14) PWR_LED 15) IR/CIR 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2/F_USB3 17) F1_1394...
... functioning. 1-8 Connectors Introduction 13 8 11 13 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1 / IDE2 9) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB 10) SATA0/1/2/3_SII Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. 2 5 7 19 6 18 9 12 14 4 15 17 10 16 11) F_AUDIO 12) F_PANEL 13) CD_IN 14) PWR_LED 15) IR/CIR 16) F_USB1 / F_USB2/F_USB3 17) F1_1394...
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... optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Be careful with the polarity of this header. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 31 - Default doesn't include the jumper to prevent from improper use particular IEEE1394b cable. 2 16 F2_1394 F1_1394 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA0+ TPA0GND GND ...
... optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Be careful with the polarity of this header. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 31 - Default doesn't include the jumper to prevent from improper use particular IEEE1394b cable. 2 16 F2_1394 F1_1394 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition TPA0+ TPA0GND GND ...
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... to be used. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies...
... to be used. Exit current page and return to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1". To exit the Help Window press . Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies...
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... Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. 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... be in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English The BIOS Setup menus described in best performance configuration.
... Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. 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... be in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English The BIOS Setup menus described in best performance configuration.
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.... (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software...
.... (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software...
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...controller Function (Controlled by Sil3114 chip) This option is to create RAID data drive or install O.S. on the RAID drive. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. NV SATA 2 Primary RAID Enabled Enable 2nd SATA primary RAID function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. NV SATA 2 Secondary...function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to base memory(640K). Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. USB Memory Type SHADOW Set USB memory type to SHADOW. (Default value) Base Memory(640K) Set USB memory type to ...
...controller Function (Controlled by Sil3114 chip) This option is to create RAID data drive or install O.S. on the RAID drive. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. NV SATA 2 Primary RAID Enabled Enable 2nd SATA primary RAID function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. NV SATA 2 Secondary...function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. OnBoard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to base memory(640K). Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. USB Memory Type SHADOW Set USB memory type to SHADOW. (Default value) Base Memory(640K) Set USB memory type to ...
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... will effect the result. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. For example, the same H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Therefore, if your system, enable "Top Performance." K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 - English 2-8... Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable Top Performance function. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Disabled Disable this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. Different system ...
... will effect the result. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. For example, the same H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Therefore, if your system, enable "Top Performance." K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 - English 2-8... Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable Top Performance function. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Disabled Disable this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. Different system ...
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... enter Setup freely. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to eight characters, and press . Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 53 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. When disabled, anyone may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. You will be prompted for entering the BIOS Setup...
... enter Setup freely. You may access all BIOS Setup program function. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to eight characters, and press . Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 53 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. When disabled, anyone may also press to abort the selection and not enter a password. You will be prompted for entering the BIOS Setup...
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Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features...: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Type "N" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to Setup Utility. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 .../Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Type "Y" will return to RTC CMOS. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 -
Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features...: Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Type "N" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to Setup Utility. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. 2-12 .../Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Type "Y" will return to RTC CMOS. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 -
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... file must be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9 - 61 - SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: 1. On a few motherboards based on the hard disk for Xpress Recovery2 to Xpress Recovery. 2. GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI Appendix REBOOT: Exit the main screen and...
... file must be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9 - 61 - SATA IDE channel 4 Precautions: 1. On a few motherboards based on the hard disk for Xpress Recovery2 to Xpress Recovery. 2. GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI Appendix REBOOT: Exit the main screen and...
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a. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 62 - If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is Dual BIOS Technology? Under ... Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy PgDn/PgUp: Modify : Move ESC: Reset 512K 512K F10: Power Off Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. This means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the Main BIOS. How to enter Flash utility. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...
a. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 62 - If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is Dual BIOS Technology? Under ... Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy PgDn/PgUp: Modify : Move ESC: Reset 512K 512K F10: Power Off Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. This means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the Main BIOS. How to enter Flash utility. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984...