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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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... - 12 - Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. 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...
... - 12 - Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. 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...
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supports hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) - supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections Onboard ... the Win 2003/2000/XP operating systems Use of up to 150 MB/s - supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - English I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA RAID BIOS...
supports hot plugging function - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) - supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections Onboard ... the Win 2003/2000/XP operating systems Use of up to 150 MB/s - supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - English I/O Control Hardware Monitor Onboard SATA RAID BIOS...
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.... Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU prior to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure the fan heat sink is designated on the middle of the CPU. Gently place the CPU into their holes...
.... Fig.2 Pin 1 location on the CPU prior to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - Please make sure the fan heat sink is designated on the middle of the CPU. Gently place the CPU into their holes...
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... installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can only fit in one direction. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that they can be inserted only in...
... installation steps when you are designed so that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used can only fit in one direction. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the memory used is recommended that they can be inserted only in...
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... with 2 memory modules (it is activated, the bandwidth of the memory configurations below for Dual Channel memory configuration. 1. 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 installed. 2.
... with 2 memory modules (it is activated, the bandwidth of the memory configurations below for Dual Channel memory configuration. 1. 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 installed. 2.
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... the small white-drawable bar. Power on the slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 18 - Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Replace your VGA card is locked by following the...
... the small white-drawable bar. Power on the slot. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 18 - Make sure your computer's chassis cover. 7. English 1-5 Installation of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Replace your VGA card is locked by following the...
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... the work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to configure an SLI system on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. To change to a mode, you need a power supply that case, all PCIE slots are available while in two modes. Understanding the GIGABYTE SLI switch module: You can run at up to a PCIE slot...
... the work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to configure an SLI system on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. To change to a mode, you need a power supply that case, all PCIE slots are available while in two modes. Understanding the GIGABYTE SLI switch module: You can run at up to a PCIE slot...
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... at the top edge of the module with the key in "1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards" on the two ends of the same model to enable SLI Mode. Hold the module by the edges and lift it away from the socket and insert it is locked in place by the socket clips... attached.) Connecting Two Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in the socket. Step 1: Gently spread the retaining clips of the module into the socket. Enabling SLI Mode-Follow the steps below to the PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots. Step 3: Insert the top edge of the socket and the module may then be...
... at the top edge of the module with the key in "1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards" on the two ends of the same model to enable SLI Mode. Hold the module by the edges and lift it away from the socket and insert it is locked in place by the socket clips... attached.) Connecting Two Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in the socket. Step 1: Gently spread the retaining clips of the module into the socket. Enabling SLI Mode-Follow the steps below to the PCIE_16_1 and PCIE_16_2 slots. Step 3: Insert the top edge of the socket and the module may then be...
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..., you plug the display cable to the card on the PCIE_16_1 slot, make sure to set Init Display First to PEG(Slot2). Then the SLI configuration is completed. - 21 - If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis ...cable to the card on the PCIE_16_2 slot, set Init Display First in BIOS Setup to PEG; English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to the SLI gold edge connector on top of both cards. Graphics Card Driver Setting: Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system,...
..., you plug the display cable to the card on the PCIE_16_1 slot, make sure to set Init Display First to PEG(Slot2). Then the SLI configuration is completed. - 21 - If you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis ...cable to the card on the PCIE_16_2 slot, set Init Display First in BIOS Setup to PEG; English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to the SLI gold edge connector on top of both cards. Graphics Card Driver Setting: Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating system,...
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... keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10...
... keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Line In Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of 10...
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... 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 - You can use audio software to this...
... 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 - You can use audio software to this...
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... 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 able to the CPU. Pin No. If you use of the power connector, the power supply...
... 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 able to the CPU. Pin No. If you use of the power connector, the power supply...
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... cable, and the single IDE cable can connect to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - The types of the cable connects to the computer via an IDE connector.
... cable, and the single IDE cable can connect to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on the IDE device). 40 39 2 1 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 26 - The types of the cable connects to the computer via an IDE connector.
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...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 - Hardware Installation To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your chassis must remove...provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate while SATA provides up to 150MB/s transfer rate. English 9) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce4 SLI) 10) SATA0/1/2/3_SII (SATA Connectors, Controlled by Sil3114) 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, ...
...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 - Hardware Installation To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your chassis must remove...provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate while SATA provides up to 150MB/s transfer rate. English 9) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce4 SLI) 10) SATA0/1/2/3_SII (SATA Connectors, Controlled by Sil3114) 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, ...
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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 - HDHD+ Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (...
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 - HDHD+ Reset Switch IDE Hard Disk Active LED HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) RES (Reset Switch) (...
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..., 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 - For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 6 10 1 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power NC IRRX GND IRTX NC CIRRX...
..., 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 - For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. 6 10 1 5 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition Power NC IRRX GND IRTX NC CIRRX...
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.... Default doesn't include the jumper to work or even damage it. Be careful with the polarity of this header. Hardware Installation Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. IEEE1394b can approach the maximum speed to 800Mb/S, but the speed can be achieved only when you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the... and hot plug. English 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 31 -
.... Default doesn't include the jumper to work or even damage it. Be careful with the polarity of this header. Hardware Installation Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. IEEE1394b can approach the maximum speed to 800Mb/S, but the speed can be achieved only when you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the... and hot plug. English 17) F1_1394/F2_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connectors) Serial interface standard set by this header. Open: Normal 1 Short: Clear CMOS 1 Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 31 -
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... pins in the battery holder to makethem short for about 10 minutes. (Or you want to the manufacturer's instructions. Re-install the battery. 4. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Take out...
... pins in the battery holder to makethem short for about 10 minutes. (Or you want to the manufacturer's instructions. Re-install the battery. 4. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Take out...