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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 Installation ...
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 Installation ...
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...connectors are no leftover screws or metal components placed on an uneven surface. 7. Prior to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Before using the product, please verify that the power supply is best to installation...Please make sure there are connected. 4. Product determined to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Turning on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Instances of uncertified components. 5. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations ...
...connectors are no leftover screws or metal components placed on an uneven surface. 7. Prior to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its power cord. 2. Before using the product, please verify that the power supply is best to installation...Please make sure there are connected. 4. Product determined to installation, please follow the instructions below: 1. Thus, prior to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 11 - Turning on top of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Instances of uncertified components. 5. English Chapter 1 Hardware Installation 1-1 Considerations ...
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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...amount. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; MIC ; For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Line ...
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...amount. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; MIC ; For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Line ...
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...-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ PCI-E) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 2) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. supported on the Win 2003/2000/XP operating systems Use of up to 300 MB/s - Hardware Installation supports hot plugging function - supports data striping ... 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 connections - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - Only for GA...
...-E) Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/ PCI-E) ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm (Note 2) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards. supported on the Win 2003/2000/XP operating systems Use of up to 300 MB/s - Hardware Installation supports hot plugging function - supports data striping ... 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 connections - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - Only for GA...
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... degree angle. Once the CPU is designated on the processor by a copper triangle that matches up to see that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the ...to inserting the processor. Gently place the CPU into their holes. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the motherboard) prior to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Please take note of the one...
... degree angle. Once the CPU is designated on the processor by a copper triangle that matches up to see that the motherboard supports the CPU. 2. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 14 - English 1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink Before installing the CPU, please comply with the ...to inserting the processor. Gently place the CPU into their holes. Rather than applying force, please change the insert direction of the motherboard) prior to the socket and gently lower it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. Please take note of the one...
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... of the Fan Heat Sink Fig.1 Before installing the CPU fan heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions). To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that...
... of the Fan Heat Sink Fig.1 Before installing the CPU fan heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the motherboard so that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for detailed installation instructions). To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that...
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... DDR Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that the memory used can only fit in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof ... the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications.
... DDR Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can differ with the following conditions: 1. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 16 - Please make sure that the computer power is recommended that the memory used can only fit in one direction. Memory modules have a foolproof ... the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. English 1-4 Installation of Memory Before installing the memory modules, please comply with each slot. The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications.
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...slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 18 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Remove your VGA card is locked...following the steps outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot...
...slot. Be sure the metal contacts on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 18 - English 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your computer's chassis cover. 7. Remove your VGA card is locked...following the steps outlined below: 1. Press the expansion card firmly into the computer. 2. Power on the card are indeed seated in motherboard. 4. Install related driver from the computer. 3. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into expansion slot...
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...Not available Available PCIE_16_2 Available* Not available "*" can be used only as two individual x 8 slots or install two SLI-ready PCIE x 16 cards (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) of it 's not available might damage the system. 2. Power Requirements: The exact power requirements will not... to allow two graphics cards to configure an SLI system on the top and bottom of the same model and link them as a PCIE x 8 slot. I. The SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. Installing a device to PCIE x 8 mode...
...Not available Available PCIE_16_2 Available* Not available "*" can be used only as two individual x 8 slots or install two SLI-ready PCIE x 16 cards (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) of it 's not available might damage the system. 2. Power Requirements: The exact power requirements will not... to allow two graphics cards to configure an SLI system on the top and bottom of the same model and link them as a PCIE x 8 slot. I. The SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. Installing a device to PCIE x 8 mode...
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... by factory default, the first step to enable SLI mode on your system is inserted in the socket in the SLI Mode direction. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the gold edge connectors are fully inserted. Enabling SLI Mode-Follow the steps below to the PCIE_16_1 and... PCIE_16_2 slots. Step 2: Position the SLI Mode side of the module with the ...
... by factory default, the first step to enable SLI mode on your system is inserted in the socket in the SLI Mode direction. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 20 - Make sure the gold edge connectors are fully inserted. Enabling SLI Mode-Follow the steps below to the PCIE_16_1 and... PCIE_16_2 slots. Step 2: Position the SLI Mode side of the module with the ...
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... se- System will appear. Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then... select NVIDIA Display. English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to the SLI gold edge connector on top of both cards. ...graphics card driver in operating system, right-click the NVIDIA icon in the SLI multi-GPU dialog box. if you plug the display cable to the card ... slots on the top of the bridge connector. curely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of the two graphics cards for display output. The NVIDIA...
... se- System will appear. Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in your system tray and then... select NVIDIA Display. English Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to the SLI gold edge connector on top of both cards. ...graphics card driver in operating system, right-click the NVIDIA icon in the SLI multi-GPU dialog box. if you plug the display cable to the card ... slots on the top of the bridge connector. curely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of the two graphics cards for display output. The NVIDIA...
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...have a standard USB interface. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your device has digital output function. Line In Devices like CD-ROM,... digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to MIC In jack. can be connected to the lower port (purple). K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. English 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install...
...have a standard USB interface. For more information please contact your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your device has digital output function. Line In Devices like CD-ROM,... digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to MIC In jack. can be connected to the lower port (purple). K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - Only for possible patch or driver upgrade. English 1-7 I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install...
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... 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 recommended that a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. Caution! Definition 1 3 1... power to the CPU. If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable ...
... 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 recommended that a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. Caution! Definition 1 3 1... power to the CPU. If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard and connect tightly. English 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable ...
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... FDD cable while the other 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 -
... FDD cable while the other 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 -
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... 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 - English 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel...
... 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 - English 12) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel...
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... 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 - To enable the IR/CIR function, you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
... 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 - To enable the IR/CIR function, you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable...
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... the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for about 10 minutes. (Or you want to the manufacturer's instructions. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...
... the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for about 10 minutes. (Or you want to the manufacturer's instructions. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 32 - Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...
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...Internet. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - Quit and not save the current BIOS to a disk in the event that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to... its original settings. When the power is recommended that you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "...
...Internet. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - Quit and not save the current BIOS to a disk in the event that may result in the CMOS SRAM of the screen. Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to... its original settings. When the power is recommended that you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "...
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... menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for your system, enable Top Performance. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value... enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.... the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 -
... menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Only for your system, enable Top Performance. Load Optimized Defaults Optimized Defaults indicates the value... enter the sub-menu. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press to maximize the performance of your motherboard. If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.... the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 34 -