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... 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 core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster nVIDIA® nForce4 SLI Chipset 4 ... Out ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports from nVIDIA® nForce4 SLI controller (S_ATA0_SB, S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB); 4 SATA ports from SiI3114 controller (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) 1 parallel port supporting Normal...
... 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 core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster nVIDIA® nForce4 SLI Chipset 4 ... Out ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; For example, 4 GB of 2 FDD devices 4 SATA 3Gb/s ports from nVIDIA® nForce4 SLI controller (S_ATA0_SB, S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB); 4 SATA ports from SiI3114 controller (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) 1 parallel port supporting Normal...
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supports hot plugging function - supports hot plugging function - supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - Hardware Installation supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections Onboard Silicon Image SiI3114 chip (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) - ... 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) -
supports hot plugging function - supports hot plugging function - supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - Hardware Installation supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections Onboard Silicon Image SiI3114 chip (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII) - ... 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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.... Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Align the processor to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its socket, place one indented corner of the CPU...
.... Please use , otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur. 5. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the CPU. 3. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Align the processor to set the frequency beyond hardware specifications since it into its socket, place one indented corner of the CPU...
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... vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can be inserted only in one direction. Fig.2 Close the plastic...
... vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that they can be inserted only in one direction. Fig.2 Close the plastic...
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...'s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Power on the slot. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 18 - Replace your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card...
...'s chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Power on the slot. Please align the VGA card to install/uninstall the VGA card. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 18 - Replace your expansion card by the small white-drawable bar. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card...
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... "*" can be used only as two individual x 8 slots or install two SLI-ready PCIE x 16 cards (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, features hardware and software innovations...nForce4 SLI offers blistering graphics performance with an SLI bridge connector to enable SLI function to PCIE x 8 mode. 1. Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work and deliver heartpounding PC performance. SLI Mode: In SLI Mode, the two PCIE x 16 slots can find an SLI switch module socket inserted with the gold edge connector on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI...
... "*" can be used only as two individual x 8 slots or install two SLI-ready PCIE x 16 cards (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, features hardware and software innovations...nForce4 SLI offers blistering graphics performance with an SLI bridge connector to enable SLI function to PCIE x 8 mode. 1. Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work and deliver heartpounding PC performance. SLI Mode: In SLI Mode, the two PCIE x 16 slots can find an SLI switch module socket inserted with the gold edge connector on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI...
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... retaining clips of the socket and the module may then be removed from the socket. Make sure the gold edge connectors are fully inserted. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 20 - English III. Note that as the switch module is locked in place by the edges and lift it in the... SLI Mode direction. Step 2: Position the SLI Mode side of the module above the socket at the top edge of the module until it is inserted in the socket in...
... retaining clips of the socket and the module may then be removed from the socket. Make sure the gold edge connectors are fully inserted. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 20 - English III. Note that as the switch module is locked in place by the edges and lift it in the... SLI Mode direction. Step 2: Position the SLI Mode side of the module above the socket at the top edge of the module until it is inserted in the socket in...
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... SPDIF output is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to MIC In jack. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. LAN Port 1 The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet (PCI Express Gigabit), providing data... port Before 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.
... SPDIF output is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to MIC In jack. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. LAN Port 1 The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet (PCI Express Gigabit), providing data... port Before 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.
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... +5V 1 13 11 +12V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 23 +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) 12 3.3V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - If the ATX_12V power connector is unable to start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover...
... +5V 1 13 11 +12V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 23 +5V (Only for 24-pin ATX) 12 3.3V(Onlyfor24-pinATX) 24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX) K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 24 - If the ATX_12V power connector is unable to start . If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover...
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... can connect to one IDE device as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 8) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to...
... can connect to one IDE device as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. 34 33 2 1 8) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to...
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...Pin 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) 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel...Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must have front audio connector. 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. In ...
...Pin 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) 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel...Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must have front audio connector. 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. In ...
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... below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 -
... below. Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 28 -
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... cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - English 15) IR_CIR Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is align with pin one the connector. For optional front USB...
... cable, please contact your local dealer. 2 10 1 9 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power Power USB DXUSB DyUSB DX+ USB Dy+ GND GND No Pin NC K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 30 - English 15) IR_CIR Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is align with pin one the connector. For optional front USB...
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... the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - English 19) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.
... the manufacturer's instructions. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - English 19) BATTERY Danger of used batteries according to erase CMOS... 1.
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...'t find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English The BIOS Setup menus described in best performance configuration. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. ... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
...'t find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. English The BIOS Setup menus described in best performance configuration. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 - Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to search the advanced option hidden. ... & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Time, Date, Hard Disk Type... Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI.
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...-Detection Press "Enter" to Dec. You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for the hard drive. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 36 - to 2098 : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values F10: Save ESC: Exit F7: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Date...
...-Detection Press "Enter" to Dec. You can use one of three methods: Auto Allows BIOS to set the access mode for the hard drive. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 36 - to 2098 : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values F10: Save ESC: Exit F7: Optimized Defaults F1: General Help Date...
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... Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 38 - Press to exit this function. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by LS120. Disabled BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive...
... Select your boot device priority by Floppy. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 38 - Press to exit this function. USB-FDD Select your boot device priority by LS120. Disabled BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive...
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F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-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 ...Exit F7: Optimized Defaults On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. On-Chip IDE Channel1 ...
F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-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 ...Exit F7: Optimized Defaults On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Disabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. On-Chip IDE Channel1 ...
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...connected to the SATA2 or SATA3 connector , please set "NV SATA2 class code" to create RAID data drive or install O.S. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 42 - AC97 Audio Auto Disabled Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disable this function. (Default ...Enable onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disable onboard LAN chip function. on the RAID drive. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Onboard 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. Disabled Disable this function....
...connected to the SATA2 or SATA3 connector , please set "NV SATA2 class code" to create RAID data drive or install O.S. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 42 - AC97 Audio Auto Disabled Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disable this function. (Default ...Enable onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disable onboard LAN chip function. on the RAID drive. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Onboard 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. Disabled Disable this function....
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... this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). If Power-On by Alarm is pressed less than 4 seconds. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 44 - Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from Suspend Power-On by Alarm You can awake...
... this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM). If Power-On by Alarm is pressed less than 4 seconds. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 44 - Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable PME as wake up system from Suspend Power-On by Alarm You can awake...