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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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... 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; English 1-2 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 ...
... 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio Supports Line In ; Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; English 1-2 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 ...
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supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - supports hot plugging function - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 - Hardware Installation supports data ... CPU temperature detection 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 a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections Onboard Silicon Image SiI3114 chip (SATA0_SII, ...
supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - supports hot plugging function - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 - Hardware Installation supports data ... CPU temperature detection 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 a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections Onboard Silicon Image SiI3114 chip (SATA0_SII, ...
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... Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below will be used to use memory modules of the same color. 3. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N Ultra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI supports the Dual Channel Technology.
... Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below will be used to use memory modules of the same color. 3. English Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N Ultra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI supports the Dual Channel Technology.
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...into the switch socket with the ability to x 16 in two modes. Understanding the GIGABYTE SLI switch module: You can run at up to PCIE x 8 mode. 1. One connector is SLI Mode and the other is available and can operate at up to bridge two NVIDIA ...work and deliver heartpounding PC performance. The SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. SLI Mode: In SLI Mode, the two PCIE x 16 slots can find an SLI switch module socket inserted with an SLI bridge connector to enable SLI function to a PCIE slot when it ....
...into the switch socket with the ability to x 16 in two modes. Understanding the GIGABYTE SLI switch module: You can run at up to PCIE x 8 mode. 1. One connector is SLI Mode and the other is available and can operate at up to bridge two NVIDIA ...work and deliver heartpounding PC performance. The SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. SLI Mode: In SLI Mode, the two PCIE x 16 slots can find an SLI switch module socket inserted with an SLI bridge connector to enable SLI function to a PCIE slot when it ....
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... USB interface. For more information please contact your device has digital output function. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Also make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. MIC In Microphone ... you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. If your OS supports USB controller. can be connected to MIC In jack. English 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and...
... USB interface. For more information please contact your device has digital output function. Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Also make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. MIC In Microphone ... you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. If your OS supports USB controller. can be connected to MIC In jack. English 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and...
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...) 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/F2_1394 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BATTERY Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 23 - Hardware Installation
...) 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/F2_1394 18) CLR_CMOS 19) BATTERY Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 23 - Hardware Installation
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... Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L)/ Return L Only for the Serial ATA 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 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA_SII (Controlled by Sil3114) SATA 3Gb/s can have front audio ...sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 27 - Please note, you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your chassis must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. To ...
... Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L)/ Return L Only for the Serial ATA 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 Definition GND TXP TXN GND RXN RXP GND SATA_SII (Controlled by Sil3114) SATA 3Gb/s can have front audio ...sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. Please refer to the BIOS setting for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 27 - Please note, you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your chassis must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. To ...
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For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin...., high bandwidth and hot plug. Check the pin assignment carefully while you use of this header. Hardware Installation 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 ...
For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. English 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin...., high bandwidth and hot plug. Check the pin assignment carefully while you use of this header. Hardware Installation 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 ...
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...is turned on, pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take 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". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily ...it is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that may result in system malfunction. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - BIOS Setup When the power is turned off, the battery on -line description of the highlighted setup function is recommended that you...
...is turned on, pushing the button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take 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". Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily ...it is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. Because BIOS flashing is a Windows-based utility that may result in system malfunction. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - BIOS Setup When the power is turned off, the battery on -line description of the highlighted setup function is recommended that you...
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... of the system parameters which the system would be in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP...: BIOS Ver. : F6a) Once you wish to accept or enter the sub-menu. English The BIOS Setup menus described in best performance configuration. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI.
... of the system parameters which the system would be in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP...: BIOS Ver. : F6a) Once you wish to accept or enter the sub-menu. English The BIOS Setup menus described in best performance configuration. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI.
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... 2nd channel IDE port. IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip IDE Channel1 IDE DMA transfer access...
... 2nd channel IDE port. IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-3 Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip IDE Channel0 On-Chip IDE Channel1 IDE DMA transfer access...
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...drive is connected to the SATA2 or SATA3 connector , please set "NV SATA2 class code" to 0104. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID Enabled Disabled Enable 2nd SATA secondary RAID function. (Default value) Disable this function. (Default... RAID data drive or install O.S. Onboard 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 42 - Enabled Enable this function. English NV SATA 2 class code(Note) 0101 Set NV SATA 2 class ...
...drive is connected to the SATA2 or SATA3 connector , please set "NV SATA2 class code" to 0104. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID Enabled Disabled Enable 2nd SATA secondary RAID function. (Default value) Disable this function. (Default... RAID data drive or install O.S. Onboard 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 42 - Enabled Enable this function. English NV SATA 2 class code(Note) 0101 Set NV SATA 2 class ...
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...H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Disabled Disable this field loads the factory defaults for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-8 Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupTop ... BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable Top Performance function. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 -
...H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Disabled Disable this field loads the factory defaults for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-8 Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management SetupTop ... BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this function. (Default Value) Enabled Enable Top Performance function. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 -
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You may access all BIOS Setup program function. Once the password is rebooted or any time you can enter Setup freely. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 53 - Type the password again and press . BIOS Setup When disabled, anyone may also press to enter password. To disable ... you are prompted to abort the selection and not enter a password. The BIOS Setup program allows you to confirm the password. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. You will be asked to specify two separate passwords: SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to eight...
You may access all BIOS Setup program function. Once the password is rebooted or any time you can enter Setup freely. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 53 - Type the password again and press . BIOS Setup When disabled, anyone may also press to enter password. To disable ... you are prompted to abort the selection and not enter a password. The BIOS Setup program allows you to confirm the password. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. You will be asked to specify two separate passwords: SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. A message "PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to eight...
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Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/... & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to RTC CMOS. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 -
Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English 2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/... & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to RTC CMOS. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 -
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... automatically the system and then list all the drivers that came with your motherboard into your system the "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 55 - Just select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will show...
... automatically the system and then list all the drivers that came with your motherboard into your system the "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 55 - Just select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will show...
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K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 56 - English 3-2 Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 1 3-3 Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 56 - English 3-2 Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. 1 3-3 Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
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...: 1. Intel x86 platforms 2. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. GA-K8N Ultra-SLI F7b . . . . :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 03/03/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0DC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. K8 nForce4... SLI Series Motherboard - 60 - After Xpress Recovery2 is able to Xpress Recovery2 can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS...
...: 1. Intel x86 platforms 2. Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..... Insert the provided driver CD into your hard disk. GA-K8N Ultra-SLI F7b . . . . :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 03/03/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0DC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. K8 nForce4... SLI Series Motherboard - 60 - After Xpress Recovery2 is able to Xpress Recovery2 can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the F9 key: Steps: After entering BIOS...