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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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... 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 of the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink 15 1-4 Installation of Memory 16 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable...
... 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 of the CPU 14 1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink 15 1-4 Installation of Memory 16 1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards 18 1-6 Setup of SLI (Scalable...
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... system startup. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; MIC ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear 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...
... system startup. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 12 - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; MIC ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear 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...
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... 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) - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or...data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) - supported on different motherboards. supports hot plugging function - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - supports hot plugging function - supports data...
... 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) - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 13 - supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) or...data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) - supported on different motherboards. supports hot plugging function - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s - supports hot plugging function - supports data...
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...to a PCIE slot when it . I. The SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. II. One connector is SLI Mode and the other is available and can run in two modes. SLI Mode Normal Mode PCIE_1 Available Available PCIE_16_1 Available* Available...not be used only as two individual x 8 slots or install two SLI-ready PCIE x 16 cards (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) of the same model and link them as a PCIE x 8 slot. Understanding the GIGABYTE SLI switch module: You can be available except for different systems. - 19 ...
...to a PCIE slot when it . I. The SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on the GA-K8N Ulra-SLI/GA-K8N Pro-SLI/GA-K8N-SLI motherboard. II. One connector is SLI Mode and the other is available and can run in two modes. SLI Mode Normal Mode PCIE_1 Available Available PCIE_16_1 Available* Available...not be used only as two individual x 8 slots or install two SLI-ready PCIE x 16 cards (Example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D) of the same model and link them as a PCIE x 8 slot. Understanding the GIGABYTE SLI switch module: You can be available except for different systems. - 19 ...
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...10/100/ 1000Mbps. COMA (Serial Port) Connects to this connector. For more information please contact your OS supports USB controller. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - have a standard USB interface. MIC In Microphone can be connected to the lower port (purple). If your OS does... not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of a printer, scanner and other ...
...10/100/ 1000Mbps. COMA (Serial Port) Connects to this connector. For more information please contact your OS supports USB controller. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 22 - have a standard USB interface. MIC In Microphone can be connected to the lower port (purple). If your OS does... not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out) The SPDIF output is capable of a printer, scanner and other ...
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... to the CMOS SRAM. Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - When the power is turned off, the battery on -line description of the highlighted setup function is... recommended that you wish to upgrade to use and the possible selections for the first time, it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE...
... to the CMOS SRAM. Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it is displayed at the bottom of the motherboard. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. - 33 - When the power is turned off, the battery on -line description of the highlighted setup function is... recommended that you wish to upgrade to use and the possible selections for the first time, it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that describes the appropriate keys to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE...
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... you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only 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/PCI Configurations PC...
... you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to accept or enter the sub-menu. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Only 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/PCI Configurations PC...
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...-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - 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...
...-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. F1: General Help Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 40 - 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...
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...SATA0 or SATA1 connector , please set "NV SATA1 class code" to create RAID data drive or install O.S. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 42 - NV SATA 2 Primary RAID Enabled Enable 2nd SATA primary RAID function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function...memory type to 0104. And manually set "NV SATA2 class code" to enable or disable the Sil3114 controller. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Onboard 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default ...
...SATA0 or SATA1 connector , please set "NV SATA1 class code" to create RAID data drive or install O.S. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 42 - NV SATA 2 Primary RAID Enabled Enable 2nd SATA primary RAID function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function...memory type to 0104. And manually set "NV SATA2 class code" to enable or disable the Sil3114 controller. Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. Onboard 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default ...
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... to maximize the performance of your system, enable "Top Performance." Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 - For example, the same H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Disabled Disable this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features...
... to maximize the performance of your system, enable "Top Performance." Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 52 - For example, the same H/W configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. Disabled Disable this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features...
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Type "N" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. 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 Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/... Saving Esc: Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Type "Y" will return to Setup Utility. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI.
Type "N" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. 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 Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/... Saving Esc: Quit F8: Dual BIOS12/Q-Flash : Select Item F10: Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Type "Y" will return to Setup Utility. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 54 - Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI.
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... and Go" technology to install other drivers. Only for you automatically. 1 1 Some device drivers will execute the installation for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 55 - Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers...
... and Go" technology to install other drivers. Only for you automatically. 1 1 Some device drivers will execute the installation for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. - 55 - Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers...
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K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 56 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. 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.
K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 56 - Only for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. 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.
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... Recovery2. Intel x86 platforms 2. If you complete installations of hard disk data. System requirements: 1. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. GA-K8N Ultra-SLI F7b . . . . :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 03/03/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0DC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. It is able to run... the hard disk will appear in the future. 2. If you can simply press F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 60 -
... Recovery2. Intel x86 platforms 2. If you complete installations of hard disk data. System requirements: 1. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM. GA-K8N Ultra-SLI F7b . . . . :BIOS Setup/Dual BIOS, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu 03/03/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0DC-00 Xpress Recovery2 1. It is able to run... the hard disk will appear in the future. 2. If you can simply press F9 during system power-on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 60 -
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... size of the hard disk, so free space available on the following motherboards (As this is required for the backup 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 2 e. The Main Screen of backing up data...
... size of the hard disk, so free space available on the following motherboards (As this is required for the backup 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 2 e. The Main Screen of backing up data...
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... Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press to Floppy PgDn/PgUp: Modify : Move ESC: Reset 512K 512K F10: Power Off Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. This means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is powered on. What is Dual BIOS Technology? K8 nForce4...
... Award BIOS CMOS SETUP, then press to Floppy PgDn/PgUp: Modify : Move ESC: Reset 512K 512K F10: Power Off Only for GA-K8N Pro-SLI. This means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is powered on. What is Dual BIOS Technology? K8 nForce4...
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... the BIOS menu when they want to the latest version. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to avoid any claims from Gigabyte's website. 2. In the BIOS menu of Gigabyte motherboards are combined in the BIOS menu. This section only deals with the Q-FlashTM utility, please follow the steps below ... the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you start updating BIOS with how to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 64 - Some of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS,...
... the BIOS menu when they want to the latest version. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to avoid any claims from Gigabyte's website. 2. In the BIOS menu of Gigabyte motherboards are combined in the BIOS menu. This section only deals with the Q-FlashTM utility, please follow the steps below ... the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you start updating BIOS with how to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 K8 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard - 64 - Some of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS,...
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... For users without a startup disk. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this floppy disk. Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS installation. Prepare a startup disk that hard drive.... RAID drivers To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you need to be installed under Windows once for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. First of all, copy the driver for detailed information about how to the floppy disk. Boot from the menu(Note2). Press...
... For users without a startup disk. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this floppy disk. Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during OS installation. Prepare a startup disk that hard drive.... RAID drivers To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you need to be installed under Windows once for GA-K8N Ultra-SLI. First of all, copy the driver for detailed information about how to the floppy disk. Boot from the menu(Note2). Press...