Gigabyte GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH Personal Computer User`s manual

GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH

AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1001

12ME-51GMF9R-1001R

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Copyright

© 2006 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.

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Notice

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No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice.

Product Manual Classification

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For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the

"Product User Manual".

For detailed information related to Gigabyte's unique features, please go to the

"Technology Guide" section on Gigabyte's website to read or download the information you need.

For more product details, please click onto Gigabyte's website at www.gigabyte.com.tw

Table of Contents

Item Checklist ................................................................................................................. 6

Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................... 6

GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH Motherboard Layout................................................................... 7

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9

1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10

1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink ..................................................... 12

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12

1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink ........................................................................ 13

1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 17

1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 18

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 29

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F3a) ...................................................... 30

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 32

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................. 34

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 36

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 39

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 41

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 42

2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control ............................................................................. 43

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 44

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 44

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 45

2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 46

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 46

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 47

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 47

3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 48

3-3 Software Information ....................................................................................... 48

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 49

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 49

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 51

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 51

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 52

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 53

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 55

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 64

4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 78

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 83

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Item Checklist

IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1

SATA 3Gb/s Cable x 1

I/O Shield

* The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice.

Optional Accessories

2 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/R)

4 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-21/R)

SPDIF In and Out Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1SPINO-11/R)

COM Port Cable (Part Number: 12CF1-1CM001-31/R)

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GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH Motherboard Layout

CPU_FAN

Socket 939

KB_MS

ATX_12V ATX

FDD

AUDIO1

AUDIO2

F_AUDIO nVIDIA ®

GeForce 6100

PCIE_1

CD_IN

CODEC

SPDIF_IO

COMA SYS_FAN

BIOS

PCIE_16

BAT nVIDIA

® nForce 430

PCI1

VIA VT6307

PCI2

F1_1394 F_USB1

F_USB2

F_PANEL

SATAII2

SATAII3

SATAII0

SATAII1

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Block Diagram

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

VGA

PCI Express x 16

AMD K8

Socket 939

CPU

Hyper Transport

Bus

CPUCLK+/-(200MHz)

DDR 400/333/266/200MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory nVIDIA

®

GeForce 6100

PCI Express Bus x 1

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

1 PCI Express x 1

Hyper Transport

Bus

PCI Bus

VT6307 nVIDIA

® nForce 430

LPC BUS

4 SATA 3Gb/s

ATA33/66/100/133

IDE Channels

BIOS

Floppy

Winbond

W83627

LPT Port

CODEC

PS/2 KB/Mouse

8 USB

Ports

COMA

2PCI

PCICLK

(33MHz)

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Chapter 1Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please follow the instructions below:

1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.

2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.

3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components

(CPU, RAM).

4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.

5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector from the motherboard.

Installation Notices

1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers are required for warranty validation.

2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the information in the provided manual.

3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.

4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with the motherboard circuit or its components.

5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard or within the computer casing.

6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.

7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system components as well as physical harm to the user.

8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the product, please consult a certified computer technician.

Instances of Non-Warranty

1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.

2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual.

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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1-2 Feature Summary

CPU

Front Side Bus

Chipset

LAN

Audio

IEEE 1394

Storage

Socket 939 for AMD Sempron

TM

/ Athlon

TM

64 / Athlon

TM

64 FX /

Athlon

TM

64 X2 Dual-Core processor (K8)

Supports core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster

2000MT/s system bus

Northbridge: nVIDIA

®

GeForce 6100

Southbridge: nVIDIA

®

nForce 430

VITESSE 8201 phy (10/100/1000Mbit)

Onboard Realtek ALC880 CODEC chip

Supports High Definition Audio

Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio

Supports SPDIF In/Out connection

Supports CD In connection

Onboard VIA VT6307 chip

2 IEEE1394 ports

nVIDIA ® nForce 430

1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device

O.S Support

Memory

2 IDE connectors (IDE1, IDE2) with UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133 support, allowing connection of 4 IDE devices

4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0, SATAII1, SATAII2, SATAII3 ), allowing connection of 4 SATA 3Gb/s devices

Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping+mirroring

(RAID 0+1), and RAID 5 for Serial ATA

Microsoft Windows 2000/XP

4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory)

(Note 1)

Expanstion Slots

Supports dual channel DDR 400/333/266/200 DIMMs

Supports 2.5V DDR DIMMs

1 PCI Express x 16 slot

1 PCI Express x 1 slot

2 PCI slots

Internal Connectors

1 24-pin ATX power connector

1 4-pin ATX 12V power connector

1 floppy connector

2 IDE connectors

4 SATA 3Gb/s connectors

1 CPU fan connector

1 system fan connector

1 front panel connector

1 front audio connector

1 CD In connector

2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables

1 COM connector (COMA)

1 IEEE1394 connector for additional 1 port by cable

1 SPDIF In/Out connector

1 power LED connector

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Rear Panel I/O

1 PS/2 keyboard port

1 PS/2 mouse port

1 parallel port

1 VGA port

4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

1 IEEE1394 port

1 RJ-45 port

6 audio jacks (Line In / Line Out / MIC In/Surround Speaker Out (Rear

Speaker Out)/Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out)

I/O Control Winbond W83627 chip

Hardware Monitor

System voltage detection

CPU / System temperature detection

CPU / System fan speed detection

CPU warning temperature

CPU / System fan failure warning

BIOS

Supports CPU Smart Fan function (Note 2)

1 4Mbit flash ROM

Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

Additional Features

Supports @BIOS

Bundle Software

Form Factor

Supports Download Center

Supports Q-Flash

Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function) (Note 3)

Supports Xpress Install

Supports Xpress Recovery2

Supports Xpress Rescue

Norton Internet Security (OEM version)

Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 24.4cm

(Note 1) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.

For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup.

(Note 2) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install.

For more detailed information please check at the FAQ section on GIGABYTE's website.

(Note 3) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.


1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink

Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.

2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction of the CPU.

3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and fan heat sink.

4. Please make sure the fan heat sink is installed on the CPU prior to system use, otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.

5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifications since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hardware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

Check the processor pins to see that none are bent. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in Fig. 1 (90 o

to the plane of the motherboard) prior to inserting the processor. The pin 1 location is designated on the processor by a copper triangle that corresponds to a triangle marking on the socket as shown in Fig. 2. Align the processor to the socket and gently lower it into place. Do not force the processor into the socket.

Socket Lever

Fig.1

Position lever at a 90-degree angle.

Fig.2

Pin 1 location on the socket and processor.

Gently place the CPU into position making sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its original position.

Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly.

Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU.


1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink

Fig.1

Before installing the fan heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the fan heat sink components (Please refer to the heat sink manual for detailed installation instructions).

Fig.2

Please connect the fan heat sink power connector to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the heat sink can properly function to prevent CPU overheating.

The heat sink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat sink paste. To prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the heat sink.


1-4 Installation of Memory

Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:

1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard. It is recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.

2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power is switched off to prevent hardware damage.

3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design. A memory module can be installed in only one direction. If you are unable to insert the module, please switch the direction.

The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction.

The memory capacity used can differ with each slot.

Notch

DDR

Fig.1

The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the

DIMM socket. Then push it down.

Fig.2

Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the

DIMM module.

Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.


Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one.

Due to CPU limitation, if you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration.

1. Dual Channel mode will not be enabled if only one DDR memory module is installed.

2. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 memory modules (it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed), you must install them into DIMM sockets of the same color.

3. To enable Dual Channel mode with 4 memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.

The following is a Dual Channel Memory configuration table:

(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, --:Empty)

2 memory modules

4 memory modules

DDR 1

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

DDR 2

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

DDR 3

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

DDR 4

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

If two memory modules are to be used to achieve Dual Channel mode, we recommend installing them in DDR1 and DDR2 DIMM sockets.

All of the memory configurations below will cause system unable to boot.

(DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side, --: Empty)

1 memory module

2 memory modules

3 memory modules

DDR 1

- -

- -

- -

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

DDR 2

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

DDR 3

- -

- -

DS/SS

- -

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS

- -

DDR 4

- -

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

- -

DS/SS

DS/SS

DS/SS


1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:

1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer.

2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.

3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.

5. Replace the screw to secure the slot bracket of the expansion card.

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS.

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card:


Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to install/ uninstall the VGA card. Please align the

VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x

16 slot and press firmly down on the slot.

Make sure your VGA card is locked by the small white-drawable bar.

To install a VGA card or to release an installed card, users can also press the latch on the back of the drawable bar as the picture to the left shows.

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction

PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector

To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple).

Parallel Port

The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices.

VGA Port

Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

IEEE 1394 Port

Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug.

USB port

Before you connect your device(s) into USB connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip, speaker...etc. have a standard USB interface.

Also make sure your OS supports USB controller. If your OS does not support USB controller, please contact OS vendor for possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device(s) vendors.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet , providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/

1000Mbps.

Line In

The default Line In jack. Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack.

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

The default Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack. Stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out) jack.

MIC In

The default MIC In jack. Microphone must be connected to MIC In jack.

Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out)

The default Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack. Rear surround speakers can be connected to Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) jack.


Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

The default Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack. Center/Subwoofer speakers can be connected to

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out jack.

Side Speaker Out

The default Side Speaker Out jack. Surround side speakers can be connected to Side Speaker Out jack.

In addition to the default speakers settings, the ~ audio jacks can be reconfigured to perform different functions via the audio software. Only microphones still MUST be connected to the default Mic In jack ( ). Please refer to the 2-/4-/6-/8- channel audio setup steps for detailed software configuration information.

1-7 Connectors Introduction

1 3

2

5

8

17

10

14 15 4

1) ATX_12V

2) ATX (Power Connector)

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) FDD

6) IDE1 / IDE2

7) SATAII0/1/2/3

8) F_AUDIO

9) F_PANEL

GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH Motherboard

13 12 11

10) CD_IN

11) PWR_LED

12) F_USB1 / F_USB2

13) F1_1394

14) SPDIF_IO

15) COMA

16) CLR_CMOS

17) CI

18) BATTERY

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6

18

16

7

9

1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)

With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.

The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector is not connected, the system will not start.

Caution!

Please use a power supply that is able to handle the system voltage requirements. It is recommended that a power supply that can withstand high power consumption be used (300W or greater). If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start.

If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord ; otherwise, please do not remove it.

1

3

4

2

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

Definition

GND

GND

+12V

+12V

13

1

24

12

7

8

9

10

11

12

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

Definition

3.3V

3.3V

GND

+5V

GND

+5V

GND

Power Good

5V SB(stand by +5V)

+12V

+12V(Only for 24-pin ATX)

3.3V(Only for 24-pin ATX)

19

20

21

22

23

24

Pin No.

13

14

15

16

17

18

Definition

3.3V

-12V

GND

PS_ON(soft On/Off)

GND

GND

GND

-5V

+5V

+5V

+5V (Only for 24-pin ATX)

GND(Only for 24-pin ATX)


3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)

The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design.

Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND).

Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure.

Caution!

Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.

1

CPU_FAN

Pin No.

1

2

3

Definition

GND

+12V

Sense

SYS_FAN

1

5) FDD (FDD Connector)

The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the

FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB.

Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.

34 33


2 1

6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector)

An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one

IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).

40 39

2 1

7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce 430)

SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the

SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

1

7

7

1

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

Definition

GND

TXP

TXN

GND

RXN

RXP

GND


8) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)

This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. If you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector. Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module. Incorrect connection between the module and connector will make the audio device unable to work or even damage it.

For optional front panel audio module, please contact your chassis manufacturer.

10

2

9

1

HD Audio:

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

Definition

MIC2_L

GND

MIC2_R

-ACZ_DET

5

6

Line2_R

FSENSE1

7 FAU

DIO_JD

8 No Pin

9

10

LINE2_L

FSENSE2

AC'97 Audio:

Pin No.

1

2

3

8

9

10

4

5

6

7

Definition

MIC

GND

MIC Power

NC

Line Out (R)

NC

NC

No Pin

Line Out (L)

NC

By default, the audio driver is configured to support HD Audio. To connect an AC97 front panel audio module to this connector, please refer to the instructions on Page 82 about the software settings.


9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)

Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

Power

Switch

Speaker Connector

2

1

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector)

RES (Reset Switch)

PW (Power Switch)

MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)

NC

Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

Pin 1: Power

Pin 2- 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

20

19


10) CD_IN (CD In Connector)

Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.

1

Pin No.

1

2

3

4

Definition

CD-L

GND

GND

CD-R

11) PWR_LED

PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode.

1

Pin No.

1

2

3

Definition

MPD+

MPD-

MPD-


12) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.

2

1

10

9

4

5

6

7

Pin No.

1

2

3

8

9

10

Definition

Power (5V)

Power (5V)

USB DX-

USB Dy-

USB DX+

USB Dy+

GND

GND

No Pin

NC

13) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector)

Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector.

Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer.

1

2

10

9

5

6

7

8

9

10

Pin No.

Definition

1 TPA+

2

3

4

TPA-

GND

GND

TPB+

TPB-

Power (12V)

Power (12V)

No Pin

GND


14) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input function. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function.

Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer.

Pin No.

Definition

1

2

5

6

1

2

3

4

5

6

Power

No Pin

SPDIF

SPDIFI

GND

GND

15) COMA (COMA Connector)

Be careful with the polarity of the COMA connector. Check the pin assignments while you connect the COMA cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional COMA cable.

2

1

10

9

4

5

6

7

Pin No.

1

2

3

8

9

10

Definition

NDCDA-

NSINA

NSOUTA

NDTRA-

GND

NDSRA-

NRTSA-

NCTSA-

NRIA-

No Pin


16) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the jumper to prevent from improper use this header.

1

Open: Normal

1

Short: Clear CMOS

17) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open)

This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup.

1

Pin No.

1

2

Definition

Signal

GND


18) BATTERY

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.

Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions.

If you want to erase CMOS...

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes.

(Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for one minute.)

3. Re-install the battery.

4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.


Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required settings or to activate certain system features.

The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.

When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS

SRAM.

When the power is turned on, pushing the <Del> button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing "Ctrl + F1".

When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either

Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.

Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.

@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.

CONTROL KEYS

< >< >< >< > Move to select item

<Enter>

<Esc>

Select Item

Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu

<Page Up>

<Page Down>

<F1>

<F2>

<F5> and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu

Increase the numeric value or make changes

Decrease the numeric value or make changes

General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu

Item Help

Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup

Menu

Load the fail-safe default CMOS value from BIOS default table <F6>

<F7>

<F8>

<F9>

<F10>

Load the Optimized Defaults

Q-Flash utility

System Information

Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

Main Menu

The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.

Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu

Press <F1> to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press <Esc>.

Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate operation that may result in system malfunction.

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<F12> : For Boot Menu

Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device.

Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally

Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc.

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GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH F3a

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu

01/16/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0BC-00

<F12> For Boot Menu

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

Boot Menu

== Select a Boot First device ==

Floppy

LS120

Hard Disk

CDROM

ZIP

USB-FDD

USB-ZIP

USB-CDROM

USB-HDD

Legacy LAN

KL :Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit

The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard.

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F3a)

Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software

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Esc: Quit

F8: Q-Flash

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configurations

PC Health Status

Frequency/Voltage Control

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item

F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

If you can't find the setting you want, please press "Ctrl+F1" to search the advanced option hidden.Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works not stable as usual. This action makes the system reset to the default for stability.


Standard CMOS Features

This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS.

Advanced BIOS Features

This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features.

Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

Power Management Setup

This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

PnP/PCI Configuration

This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources.

PC Health Status

This setup page is about system autodetect temperature, voltage, fan speed, etc.

Frequency/Voltage Control

This setup page is to control CPU clock and frequency ratio.

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration.

Load Optimized Defaults

Optimized Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration.

Set Supervisor Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.

Set User Password

Change, set, or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system.

Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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2-1 Standard CMOS Features



Date (mm:dd:yy)

Time (hh:mm:ss)

Thu , Jun 17 2005

22:31:24

Item Help

Menu Level`

` IDE Channel 0 Master

` IDE Channel 0 Slave


` IDE Channel 1 Slave





Drive A

Floppy 3 Mode Support

Halt On

Base Memory

Extended Memory

Total Memory

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[None]

[1.44M, 3.5"]

[Disabled]

[All, But Keyboard]

640K

511M

512M

Change the day, month, year

<Week>

Sun. to Sat.

<Month>

Jan. to Dec.

<Day>

1 to 31 (or maximum allowed in the month)

<Year>

1999 to 2098

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F6: Fail-Safe Defaults

F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F7: Optimized Defaults

Date

The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.

Week

Month

Day

Year

The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only

The month, Jan. Through Dec.

The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)

The year, from 1999 through 2098

Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated based on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave devices setup. You can use one of three methods:

Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value)

None

Manual

Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.

User can manually input the correct settings.

Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:

CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)

IDE Channel 2/3/4/5 Master

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.

Extended IDE Drive You can use one of the two methods:

Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default)

None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.


Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:

Large/Auto(default:Auto)

Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard drive.

Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information.

Cylinder Number of cylinders

Head

Precomp

Landing Zone

Sector

Drive A

Number of heads

Write precomp

Landing zone

Number of sectors

The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer.

None

360K, 5.25"

1.2M, 5.25"

No floppy drive installed.

5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity.

5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity.

(3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).

720K, 3.5"

1.44M, 3.5"

3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity

3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity.

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2.88M, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

Disabled

Drive A

Halt on

Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value)

Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive.

The category determines whether the computer will stop if an error is detected during power up.

No Errors The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted.

All Errors Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped.

All, But Keyboard The system boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will stop for all other errors. (Default value)

All, But Diskette The system boot will not stop for a disk error; it will stop for all other errors.

All, But Disk/Key The system boot will not stop for a keyboard or disk error; it will stop for all other errors.

Memory

The category is display-only which is determined by POST (Power On Self Test) of the BIOS.

Base Memory

The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system.

The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

Extended Memory

The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST.

This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map.

Total Memory

This item displays the memory size that used.

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2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

` Hard Disk Boot Priority

First Boot Device

Second Boot Device

Third Boot Device

Boot Up Floppy Seek

Password Check

Init Display First

Frame Buffer Size

Onboard GPU



[Press Enter]

[Floppy]

[Hard Disk]

[CDROM]

[Disabled]

[Setup]

[PEG]

[64MB]

[Enable If No Ext PEG]

Item Help

Menu Level`

Select Hard Disk Boot

Device Priority

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




Hard Disk Boot Priority

Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press

<ESC> to exit this menu.

First / Second / Third Boot Device

Floppy

LS120

Hard Disk

CDROM

ZIP

USB-FDD

Select your boot device priority by Floppy.

Select your boot device priority by LS120.

Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.

Select your boot device priority by CDROM.

Select your boot device priority by ZIP.

Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.

USB-ZIP Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.

USB-CDROM Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.

USB-HDD Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.

Legacy LAN Select your boot device priority by LAN.

Disabled Disable this function.

Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.

Enabled BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks.

Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value)


Password Check

System

Setup

The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value)

Init Display First

This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you install a PCI card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard.

PCI Slot Set Init Display First to PCI VGA card.

Onboard VGA Set Init Display First to onboard VGA.

PEG Set Init Display First to PCI Express VGA card.(Default value)

Frame Buffer Size

16MB

32MB

64MB

128MB

Disabled

Set on-chip frame buffer size to 16MB.


Set on-chip frame buffer size to 64MB. (Default value)


Disable this function.

Onboard GPU

Enable If No Ext PEG Output from the onboard GPU when no PCI Express VGA card is

Always Enable installed. (Default value)

Always output from the onboard GPU.

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2-3 Integrated Peripherals



` SATAII RAID Config

On-Chip IDE Channel0


IDE1 Conductor Cable


Serial-ATA-II 1

Serial-ATA-II 2

On-Chip USB

USB Keyboard Support

USB Mouse Support

Onboard Audio Function

Onboard LAN Function

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

Onboard 1394 Function

Onboard Serial Port 1

Onboard Parallel Port

Parallel Port Mode

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[V1.1+V2.0]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]

[378/IRQ7]

[SPP]

Item Help

Menu Level`

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




SATAII RAID Config


SATAII RAID Config

SATA-II RAID function x SATA-II 1 Primary RAID x SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID x SATA-II 2 Primary RAID x SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID

[Disabled]

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Item Help

Menu Level`

KLJI: Move Enter: Select

F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value


F10: Save

SATA-II RAID function

Enabled

Disabled

Enable SATAII RAID function.

Disable SATAII RAID function. (Default value)

SATA-II 1 Primary RAID

Enabled

Disabled

Enable SATAII 1 1st SATA RAID function.

Disable this function. (Default value)

SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID

Enabled

Disabled

Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function.


ESC: Exit F1: General Help



SATA-II 2 Primary RAID

Enabled

Disabled

Enable SATAII 2 1st SATA RAID function.


SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID

Enabled

Disabled

Enable SATAII 2 2nd SATA RAID function.


On-Chip IDE Channel0

Enabled

Disabled

Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value)

Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

On-Chip IDE Channel1

Enabled

Disabled

Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value)

Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port.

IDE1 Conductor Cable

Auto

ATA33

BIOS autodetects IDE1 conductor cable. (Default Value)

ATA66/100/133 Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133 (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA66/100/133).

Set IDE1 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA33)

IDE2 Conductor Cable

Auto

ATA33

BIOS autodetects IDE2 conductor cable. (Default Value)

ATA66/100/133 Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA66/100/133. (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA66/100/133)

Set IDE2 Conductor Cable to ATA33. (Please make sure your IDE device and cable are compatible with ATA33)

Serial-ATA-II 1

Enabled

Disabled

Enable Serial-ATAII 1 support. (Default Value)

Disable Serial-ATAII 1 support.

Serial-ATA-II 2

Enabled

Disabled

On-Chip USB

V1.1+V2.0

V1.1

Disabled

Enable Serial-ATAII 2 support. (Default Value)

Disable Serial-ATAII 2 support.

Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controllers. (Default Value)

Enable only USB 1.1 controller

Disable onchip USB support.

USB Keyboard Support

Enabled

Disabled

Enable USB keyboard support.

Disable USB keyboard support. (Default value)

USB Mouse Support

Enabled

Disabled

Enable USB mouse support.

Disable USB mouse support. (Default value)

Onboard Audio Function

Auto

Disabled

Auto-detect onboard audio function. (Default value)


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Onboard LAN Function

Auto

Disabled

Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function.(Default value)

Disable onboard LAN chip function.

Onboard LAN Boot ROM

This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip.

Enabled Enable this function.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

Onboard 1394 Function

Enabled

Disabled

Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value)

Disable onboard IEEE1394 function.

Onboard Serial Port 1

Auto

3F8/IRQ4

2F8/IRQ3

3E8/IRQ4

2E8/IRQ3

Disabled

BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address.

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value)

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4.

Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.

Disable onboard Serial port 1.

Onboard Parallel Port

Disabled

378/IRQ7

278/IRQ5

3BC/IRQ7

Disable onboard LPT port.

Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value)

Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5.

Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode

SPP

EPP

ECP

ECP+EPP

Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value)

Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port.

Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port.

Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode.


2-4 Power Management Setup



ACPI Suspend Type

Soft-Off by Power button

PME Event Wake Up

Modem Ring On

USB Resume from Suspend

Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm

Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password

Power On By Mouse

AC BACK Function

[S1(POS)]

[Instant-Off]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

Everyday

0 : 0 : 0

[Disabled]

Enter

[Disabled]

[Soft-Off]

Item Help

Menu Level`


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




ACPI Suspend Type

S1(POS)

S3(STR)

Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value)

Set ACPI suspend type to S3/STR(Suspend To RAM).

Soft-Off by Power button

Instant-Off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value)

Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec.

PME Event Wake Up

This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead.


Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value)

Modem Ring On

An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state.


Enabled Enable Modem Ring On function. (Default value)

USB Resume from Suspend

Disabled

Enabled


Enable USB device wake up system from suspend mode. (Default value)

Power-On by Alarm

You can set "Power-On by Alarm" item to enabled and key in Date/Time to power on system.

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system.

If Power-On by Alarm is Enabled.

Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31

Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

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Power On By Keyboard

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value)

Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the system.

Any KEY Press any keys on your keyboard to power on the system.

Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password.

KB Power ON Password

When "Power On by Keyboard" is set to Password, you can set the password here.

Enter Input password (from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the Keyboard

Power On password.

Power On By Mouse

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled this function. (Default value)

Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.

AC BACK Function

Soft-Off

Full-On

When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state.

(Default value)

When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state.


2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations



PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

[Auto]

[Auto]

Item Help

Menu Level`

Assign PCI IRQ For

Device


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




PCI 1 IRQ Assignment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value)

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1.

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value)

3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2.

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2-6 PC Health Status


PC Health Status

Reset Case Open Status

Case Opened

VCORE

DDR Power

+3.3V

+12V

System Temperature

CPU Temperature

System FAN Speed

CPU FAN Speed

CPU Warning Temp.

System FAN Stop Warning

CPU FAN Stop Warning

CPU Smart FAN Control

[Disabled]

Yes

OK

OK

OK

OK

32 o C/89 o F

45 o

C/113 o

F

3245 RPM

3245 RPM

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

Item Help

Menu Level `

[Disabled]

Don’t reset case open status

[Enabled]

Clear case open status and set to be Disabled at next boot


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




Reset Case Open Status

Disabled

Enabled

Case Opened

Don't reset case open status. (Default value)

Clear case open status at next boot.

If the case is closed, Case Opened will show "No."

If the case is opened, Case Opened will show "Yes."

If you want to reset Case Opened value, enable Reset Case Open Status and save the change to CMOS, and then your computer will restart.

Current Voltage(V) VCORE / DDR Power / +3.3V / +12V

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

System/CPU Temperature

Detect system/CPU temperature automatically.

System/CPU FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect system/CPU fan speed status automatically.

CPU Warning Temp.

60 o

C / 140 o

F

70 o

C / 158 o

F

80 o C / 176 o F

Monitor CPU temperature at 60 o

C / 140 o

F.

Monitor CPU temperature at 70 o

C / 158 o

F.

Monitor CPU temperature at 80 o C / 176 o F.

90 o C / 194

Disabled o F Monitor CPU temperature at 90 o C / 194

Disable this function. (Default value) o F.

System/CPU FAN Stop Warning

Disabled Disable System/CPU fan stop warning function. (Default value)

Enabled Enable System/CPU fan stop warning function.

CPU Smart FAN Control

(Note)

Disabled

Enabled


When this function is enabled, CPU fan will run at different speed depending on CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements.

(Note) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install.

For more detailed information please check at the FAQ section on GIGABYTE's website.


2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control



CPU Frequency

PCIE Clock

K8 CPU Clock Ratio

Robust Graphics Booster

[200.0]

[100Mhz]

[Default]

[Auto]

Item Help

Menu Level`

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power end-user use only.

CPU Frequency

200.0~300.0MHz

Set CPU Frequency from 200MHz to 300MHz.

PCIE Clock

100~145MHz Set PCIE Clock from 100MHz to 145MHz.

K8 CPU Clock Ratio

This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection. (Default value: Default)

Robust Graphics Booster

Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to get higher performance.

Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value)

Fast

Turbo

Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast.

Set Robust Graphics Booster to Turbo.

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2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults


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PC Health Status


Esc: Quit

F8: Q-Flash




Set User Password

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item



Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults


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PC Health Status


Esc: Quit

F8: Q-Flash




Set User Password

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item



Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.


2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password


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PC Health Status


Esc: Quit

F8: Q-Flash




Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item


Change/Set/Disable Password

When you select this function, the following message will appear at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.

Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press <Enter>. You may also press <Esc> to abort the selection and not enter a password.

To disable password, just press <Enter> when you are prompted to enter password. A message

"PASSWORD DISABLED" will appear to confirm the password being disabled. Once the password is disabled, the system will boot and you can enter Setup freely.

The BIOS Setup program allows you to specify two separate passwords:

SUPERVISOR PASSWORD and a USER PASSWORD. When disabled, anyone may access all BIOS

Setup program function. When enabled, the Supervisor password is required for entering the BIOS

Setup program and having full configuration fields, the User password is required to access only basic items.

If you select "System" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter Setup Menu.

If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup.

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2-11 Save & Exit Setup


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Esc: Quit

F8: Q-Flash






PC Health Status





Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item


Save & Exit Setup

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS.

Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.

2-12 Exit Without Saving

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PC Health Status


Esc: Quit

F8: Q-Flash




Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

KLJI: Select Item


Abandon all Data

Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS.

Type "N" will return to Setup Utility.


Chapter 3Drivers Installation

Pictures below are shown in Windows XP.

Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver

CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Setup.exe.

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

After insert the driver CD, "Xpress Install" will scan automatically the system and then list all the drivers that recommended to install. The "Xpress Install" uses the"Click and Go" technology to install the drivers automatically. Just select the drivers you want then click the "GO" button. The "Xpress Install" will execute the installation for you automatically.

Some device drivers will restart your system automatically. After restarting your system the "Xpress

Install" will continue to install other drivers.

System will reboot automatically after install the drivers, afterward you can install others application.

For USB2.0 driver support under Windows XP operating system, please use Windows Service

Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system

(System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver).

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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.

3-3 Software Information

This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.


3-4 Hardware Information

This page lists all device you have for this motherboard.

3-5 Contact Us

Please see the last page for details.

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Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

(Not all model support these Unique Software Utilities, please check your MB features.)

U-PLUS D.P.S. (Universal Plus Dual Power System)

The U-Plus Dual Power System (U-Plus DPS) is a revolutionary eight-phase power circuit built for ultimate system protection. Designed to withstand varying current levels and changes, the U-Plus D.P.S. provides an immensely durable and stable power circuit to the

CPU for solid system stability. These characteristics make it the ideal companion with the latest LGA775 Intel

®

Pentium

®

4 Processor as well as future Intel

®

processors. As well, 4 blue LED's are mounted on the U-Plus D.P.S. for intelligent indication of system loading.

M.I.T. (Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker)

Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique

C.I.A. 2 and M.I.B. 2 features. M.I.T.'s integration of all platform performance settings into a single mode now gives any user the ability to control and enhance their computer system to the desired level.

C.I.A.2 (CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2)

GIGABYTE CPU Intelligent Accelerator 2(C.I.A. 2) is designed to automatically adjust CPU computing power to maximize system performance. When enabled, the program detects the current CPU loading and automatically accelerates the CPU computing performance to allow for a faster and smoother execution of programs. When the function is disabled, the

CPU is returned to its initial status.

M.I.B.2 (Memory Intelligent Booster 2)

Built on the original M.I.B., the new Memory Intelligent Booster 2 (M.I.B. 2) is designed especially to maximize memory performance and boost memory bandwidth up to 10%.

With added branded memory module information, users are able to optimize memory performance by selecting from a recommended memory module list.

S.O.S. (System Overclock Saver)

System Overclock Saver (S.O.S.) is a unique feature that eliminates system boot-up errors resulting from system over-enhancement by the user. With GIGABYTE's proprietary

S.O.S. feature, users no longer need to open up the PC chassis and short-circuit the "Clear

CMOS" pins or the battery on the motherboard to reset the system back to factory default settings. Instead, S.O.S. automatically resets the overclocked system settings back to their factory defaults to provide a more user-friendly and reliable platform for users.

Download Center

Download Center allows users to quickly download and update their BIOS as well as the latest drivers for their system. Download Center automatically runs a system check of the user PC and provides the user with the current system information as well as displaying a detailed list of all new drivers with the option for download.

C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management)

A web-based system management tool that allows system hardware information such as

CPU, memory, graphics card, etc. to be monitored and controlled via the Internet, C.O.M.

allows corporate MIS engineers to easily maintain corporate computers such as providing the most up-to-date drivers and BIOS. (Do not use C.O.M. and @BIOS at the same time.)

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4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction

EasyTune 5 presents the most convenient Windows based system performance enhancement and manageability utility. Featuring several powerful yet easy to use tools such as 1) Overclocking for enhancing system performance, 2) C.I.A. and M.I.B. for special enhancement for CPU and Memory, 3) Smart-Fan control for managing fan speed control of both CPU cooling fan and North-Bridge Chipset cooling fan, 4) PC health for monitoring system status.

(Note)

User Interface Overview

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Button / Display

Overclocking

C.I.A./C.I.A.2 and M.I.B./M.I.B.2

Smart-Fan

PC Health

GO

"Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode"

7.

8.

9.

Display screen

Function display LEDs

GIGABYTE Logo

10.

Help button

11.

Exit or Minimize button

Description

Enters the Overclocking setting page

Enters the C.I.A./2 and M.I.B./2 setting page

Enters the Smart-Fan setting page

Enters the PC Health setting page

Confirmation and Execution button

Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode

Display panel of CPU frequency

Shows the current functions status

Log on to GIGABYTE website

Display EasyTune

TM

5 Help file

Quit or Minimize EasyTune

TM

5 software

(Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.


4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

Xpress Recovery2 is designed to provide quick backup and restoration of hard disk data. Supporting Microsoft operating systems including

Windows XP/2000/NT/98/Me and DOS, and file systems including

FAT16, FAT32, and NTFS, Xpress Recovery2 is able to back up data on hard disks on PATA and SATA IDE controllers. After Xpress Recovery2 is executed from CD-ROM for the first time, it will stay permanent in your hard disk. If you wish to run Xpress Recovery2 later, you can simply press F9 during system bootup to enter Xpress Recovery2 without the CD-ROM.

System requirements:

1. Intel x86 platforms

2. At least 64M bytes of system memory

3. VESA-supported VGA cards

How to use the Xpress Recovery2

Initial access by booting from CD-ROM and subsequent access by pressing the F9 key:

Steps: After entering BIOS Setup, go to Advanced BIOS Feature and set to boot from CD-ROM. Save the settings and exit the BIOS Setup. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD-ROM drive. Upon system restart, the message which says "Boot from CD/DVD:" will appear in the bottom left corner of the screen. Press any key to enter Xpress Recovery2.

After the steps above are completed, subsequent access to Xpress Recovery2 can be made by simply pressing the <F9> key during system power-on.

.

.

Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

Boot from CD/DVD:



.

.

.

.

GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH F3a

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu

01/16/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0BC-00

<F9> Xpress Recovery2

1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9> key in the future.

2. System storage capacity and the reading/writing speed of the hard disk will affect the data backup speed.

3. It is recommended that Xpress Recovery2 be immediately installed once you complete installations of OS and all required drivers as well as software.

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The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 1. RESTORE:

Restore the backed-up data to your hard disk.

(This button will not appear if there is no backup file.)

2. BACKUP:

Back up data from hard disk.

3. REMOVE:

Remove previously-created backup files to release disk space.

(This button will not appear if there is no backup file.)

4. REBOOT:

Exit the main screen and restart the system.

Limitations:

1. Not compatible to Xpress Recovery.

2. For the use of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved.

3. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk, so free space available on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance. (A minimum 4GB is recommended but the actual space is dependent on the size of the data to be backed up)

4. Capable of backing up hard disks installed with Windows operating systems including DOS and

Windows XP/2000/NT/9x/Me.

5. USB hard disks are currently not supported.

6. Does not support RAID/AHCI (class code 0104/0106) hard disks.

7. Capable of backing up and restoring only the first physical hard disk.

Hard disks detection sequence is as follows: a. PATA IDE primary channel b. PATA IDE secondary channel c. SATA IDE channel 1 d. SATA IDE channel 2 e. SATA IDE channel 3 f.

SATA IDE channel 4

Precautions:

1. When using hard disks with more than 128G under Windows 2000, be sure to execute the

EnableBigLba.exe program from the driver CD before data backup.

2. It is normal that data backup takes longer time than data restoration.

3. Xpress Recovery2 is compliant with the GPL regulations.

4. On a few motherboards based on Nvidia chipsets, BIOS update is required for Xpress Recovery2 to correctly identify RAID and SATA IDE mode. Please contact your motherboard manufacturer.

5. Xpress Recovery2 supports only PATA hard disks and not SATA hard disks on the following motherboards (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update)

GA-K8U

GA-K8NXP-9

GA-K8U-9

GA-K8N Ultra-9

GA-K8NXP-SLI

GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0)

GA-K8N Ultra-SLI

GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0)

GA-K8N Pro-SLI

GA-K8NMF-9


GA-8N-SLI Royal

GA-8N-SLI Pro

GA-8N-SLI

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

Method 1 : Q-Flash TM Utility

Q-Flash TM is a BIOS flash utility embedded in Flash ROM. With this utility, users only have to stay in the BIOS menu when they want to update

BIOS. Q-Flash TM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in

DOS or Windows. Using Q-Flash

TM

indicating no more fooling around with any complicated instructions and operating system since it is in the BIOS menu.

Please note that because updating BIOS has potential risk, please do it with caution!! We are sorry that Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd is not responsible for damages of system because of incorrect manipulation of updating BIOS to avoid any claims from end-users.

Before You Begin:

Before you start updating BIOS with the Q-Flash

TM

utility, please follow the steps below first.

1. Download the latest BIOS for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website.

2. Extract the BIOS file downloaded and save the BIOS file (the one with model name.Fxx. For example, 8KNXPU.Fba) to a floppy disk.

3. Reboot your PC and press Del to enter BIOS menu.

The BIOS upgrading guides below are separated into two parts.

If your motherboard has dual-BIOS, please refer to Part One.

If your motherboard has single-BIOS, please refer to Part Two.

Part One:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

TM

Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards.

Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen. This section only deals with how to use Q-Flash utility.

In the following sections, we take GA-8KNXP Ultra as the example to guide you how to flash BIOS from an older version to the latest version. For example, from Fa3 to Fba.

The BIOS file is Fa3 before updating



Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fa3

Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250

Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)

<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>

Memory Testing : 131072K OK

Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel

Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08

Primary Slave : None

Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101

Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For

Xpress Recovery

08/07/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00

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Entering the Q-Flash

TM

utility:

Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu.







PC Health Status

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash

Select Language




Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

F3: Change Language



Step 2: Press F8 button on your keyboard and then Y button to enter the Dual BIOS/Q-Flash utility.

Exploring the Q-Flash

TM

/ Dual BIOS utility screen

The Q-Flash / Dual BIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

Dual BIOS utility bar

Task menu for

Dual BIOS utility

Task menu for

Q-Flash

TM utility

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From.........................................

Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size.............................SST 49LF003A

Backup ROM Type/Size.........................SST 49LF003A

512K

512K

Wide Range Protection Disable

Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery Enable

Halt On Error Disable

Copy Main ROM Data to Backup

Load Default Settings

Save Settings to CMOS

Q-Flash Utility

Load Main BIOS from Floppy

Load Backup BIOS from Floppy

Save Main BIOS to Floppy

Save Backup BIOS to Floppy

Enter : Run :Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

Q-Flash

TM

utility title bar

Action bar

Task menu for Dual BIOS utility:

Contains the names of eight tasks and two item showing information about the BIOS ROM type. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.


Using the Q-Flash

TM

utility:

This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.

Steps:

1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Load Main BIOS from Floppy" item in the Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.

Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.

If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save Main

BIOS to Floppy" item.

2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.

In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,

8KNXPU.Fba, is listed.

Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From.........................................

Main Bios



512K

512K


1 file(s) found

8KNXPU.Fba

Total size : 1.39M

F5 : Refresh

Enable


512K

Free size : 911.50K

DEL : Delete


Q-Flash Utility






BIOS file in the floppy disk.

After pressing Enter, you'll then see the progress of reading the BIOS file from the floppy disk.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From.........................................

Main Bios




Boot From Main Bios

Auto Recovery

Halt On Error

Enable

Disable

512K

512K

Do not turn off power or reset your system at this stage!!


Q-Flash Utility






After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"

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3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.

Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed.

Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.

4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From.........................................

Main Bios



512K

512K


Boot From Main Bios

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!


Please press any key to continue



Q-Flash Utility






You can repeat Step 1 to

4 to flash the backup

BIOS, too.

5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after you exit Q-Flash.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From.........................................

Main Bios



512K

512K


Boot From Main Bios

Are you sure to RESET ?


[Enter] to continure or [Esc] to abort...



Q-Flash Utility






After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.

The BIOS file becomes Fab after updating.



Intel i875P AGPset BIOS for 8KNXP Ultra Fba

Check System Health OK , VCore = 1.5250

Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.6GHz (133x12)

<CPUID : 0F27 Patch ID : 0027>

Memory Testing : 131072K OK

Memory Frequency 266 MHz in Single Channel





Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For

Xpress Recovery

09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00


6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to

Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the

BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.







PC Health Status


ESC: Quit


Select Language



Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

F3: Change Language



Press Y on your keyboard to load defaults.

7. Select Save & Exit Setup item to save the settings to CMOS and exit the BIOS menu.

System will reboot after you exit the BIOS menu. The procedure is completed.







PC Health Status


ESC: Quit


Select Language



Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

F3: Change Language



Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.

Part Two:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

TM

Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.

This part guides users of single-BIOS motherboards how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash TM utility.







PC Health Status


ESC: Quit

F8: Q-Flash

Top Performance




Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

F3: Change Language



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Exploring the Q-Flash

TM

utility screen

The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

Flash Type/Size.................................SST 49LF003A 256K

Q-Flash

TM

utility bar

Task menu for

Q-Flash TM utility

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy


Action bar

Task menu for Q-Flash utility:

Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.

Action bar:

Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions.

Using the Q-Flash

TM

utility:

This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer. If you have already put the floppy disk into your system and have entered the Q-Flash utility, please follow the steps below to flash BIOS.

Steps:

1. Press arrow buttons on your keyboard to move the light bar to "Update BIOS from Floppy" item in the

Q-Flash menu and press Enter button.

Later, you will see a box pop up showing the BIOS files you previously downloaded to the floppy disk.

If you want to save the current BIOS for backup purpose, you can begin Step 1 with "Save BIOS to Floppy" item.

2. Move to the BIOS file you want to flash and press Enter.

In this example, we only download one BIOS file to the floppy disk so only one BIOS file,

8GE800.F4, is listed.

Please confirm again you have the correct BIOS file for your motherboard.



8GE800.F4



Total size : 1.39M

F5 : Refresh

Save BIOS to Floppy

256K

Free size : 1.14M

:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

BIOS file in the floppy disk.



Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.....................

Save BIOS to Floppy



After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?"

Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS.


3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS.

Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time.



Updating BIOS Now

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>.........................

Save BIOS to Floppy



4. Press any keys to return to the Q-Flash menu when the BIOS updating procedure is completed.




!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Enter : Run

Save BIOS to Floppy

:Move ESC:Reset F10:Power Off

5. Press Esc and then Y button to exit the Q-Flash utility. The computer will restart automatically after you exit Q-Flash.





Save BIOS to Floppy


After system reboots, you may find the BIOS version on your boot screen becomes the one you flashed.

The BIOS file becomes F4 after updating



Intel 845GE AGPSet BIOS for 8GE800 F4

Check System Health OK

Main Processor : Intel Pentium(R) 4 1.7GHz (100x17.0)

<CPUID : 0F0A Patch ID : 0009>

Memory Testing : 122880K OK + 8192K Shared Memory





Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash

03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00

6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One.

Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!!

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Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility

Method 2 : @BIOS

TM

Utility

If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under

Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS.

Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS

Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS

Select @BIOS item

Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility

Click " "

Click "Update New BIOS"

Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

1. Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOS

TM

sever d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS.

II. Update BIOS NOT through Internet: a. Do not click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" c.

Please select "All Files" in dialog box while opening the old file.

d. Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: K8N51GMF-9-RH.D1).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.


III. Save BIOS

In the very beginning, there is "Save Current BIOS" icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the current BIOS version.

IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:

In the very beginning, there is "About this program" icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.

2. Note:

I.

In method I, if it shows two or more motherboard's model names to be selected, please make sure your motherboard's model name again. Selecting wrong model name will cause the system unbooted.

II. In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot.

III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS TM server, please go onto

Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II.

IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.

V. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time.

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4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

(1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system.

(2) Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup.

(3)* Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS.

(4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver.

(5) Install the SATA controller driver during OS installation.

Before you begin

Please prepare:

(a) At least two SATA hard drives (to ensure optimal performance, it is recommended that you use two hard drives with identical model and capacity). If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one hard drive.

(b) An empty formatted floppy disk.

(c) Windows XP/2000 setup disk.

(d) Driver CD for your motherboard.

(1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

Attach one end of the SATA signal cable to the rear of the SATA hard drive and the other end to available

SATA port(s) on the motherboard. If there are more than one SATA controller on your motherboard, you may refer to the motherboard user's manual to identify the SATA controller for the connector. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

(2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup

You have to make sure whether the SATA controller is configured correctly in system BIOS Setup and set BIOS boot sequence for the SATA hard drive(s)/RAID array.

Step 1:

Turn on your computer and press Del to enter BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). In the example in Figure 1, make sure that Serial-ATA-II 1 or Serial-ATA-II 2 under the Integrated Periph-

erals menu is enabled (Serial-ATAII-1 controls the SATAII0/1 connectors and Serial-ATAII-2 controls the SATAII2/3 connectors). If you wish to create RAID array, press ENTER on the SATAII RAID

Config item to enter the submenu .

"*" Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.




SATAII RAID Config





Serial-ATA-II 1

Serial-ATA-II 2

On-Chip USB


USB Mouse Support







Parallel Port Mode

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[V1.1+V2.0]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]

[378/IRQ7]

[SPP]

Item Help

Menu Level

: Move Enter: Select

F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value


F10: Save

Figure 1



In the SATAII RAID Config submenu, enable SATA-II RAID function. Then enable the SATA ports with hard disks that you want to use for RAID. In the example in Figure 2, enable SATA-II 1 Primary/

Secondary RAID or SATA-II 2 Primary/Secondary RAID). (For example, if you wish to create RAID with hard disks on the SATAII0 and SATAII1 connectors, set SATA-II 1 Primary/Secondary RAID to

Enabled).

SATA-II RAID function


SATAII RAID Config x SATA-II 1 Primary RAID x SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID x SATA-II 2 Primary RAID x SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID

[Disabled]

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Item Help

Menu Level


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value


Figure 2



The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version.

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Step 2:

If you do not create RAID, select Hard Disk Boot Priority under the Advanced BIOS Features menu. In the Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu, select the model of the SATA hard drive onto which you wish to install Microsoft Windows 2000/XP. You should see a screen similar to Figure 3 below.


Hard Disk Boot Priority

1. CH2 M. :

2. CH3 M. :

3. Bootable Add-in Cards

ST3120026AS

ST3120026AS

Item Help

Menu Level

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press


: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority

Figure 3

F10: Save ESC: Exit

After configuring the SATA controller mode in system BIOS, if you wish to create RAID, save the settings and exit. Then go to RAID BIOS (refer to page 68) to configure the RAID array. After finished, re-enter the system BIOS Setup to set hard disk boot priority before OS installation. Select Hard Disk Boot

Priority under the Advanced BIOS Features menu. In the Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu, select the RAID array onto which you wish to install Microsoft Windows 2000/XP (Figure 4).



1. SCSI-0: NVIDIA MIRROR 111.7

2. Bootable Add-in Cards

Item Help

Menu Level

Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press


: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority

Figure 4

F10: Save


ESC: Exit

Step 3:

To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS

Features menu to CDROM (Figure 5).




First Boot Device

Second Boot Device

Third Boot Device

Boot Up Floppy Seek

Password Check

Init Display First

Frame Buffer Size

Onboard GPU

[Press Enter]

[CDROM]

[Hard Disk]

[CDROM]

[Disabled]

[Setup]

[PEG]

[64MB]

[Enable If No Ext PEG]

Item Help

Menu Level

Select Hard Disk Boot

Device Priority


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value


F10: Save

Figure 5



Step 4:

Save and exit BIOS Setup.

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(3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS

Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to Section 4 if you do not want to create RAID.

Step 1:

After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility" (Figure 6). Hit the F10 key to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility.

MediaShield IDE ROM BIOS 6.21

Copyright (C) 2005 NVIDIA Corp.

Detecting array ...

Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ...

Figure 6

Step 2:

The Define a New Array screen is the first option screen when you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility.

(Figure 7). You can press the TAB key to highlight through options.

Step 3:

In the RAID Mode field, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select a RAID mode. The supported RAID modes include Mirroring (default), Striping, Stripe Mirroring, Spanning and Raid 5. The following is an example of RAID 0 array creation.

Step 4:

If RAID 0 (Striping) is selected, you can manually set the striping block size. In the Striping Block field, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to set the Striping Block size. The KB is the standard unit of Striping

Block size. We recommend you leaving it to the default setting--Optimal (64K). The size range is from

4K to 128K.

RAID Mode: Mirroring

MediaShield RAID Utility July 27 2005

- Define a New Array -

Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks

Loc Disk Model

2.0.M

ST3120026AS

2.1.M

ST3120026AS

Capacity

111.79GB

111.79GB

[ ] Add

Array Disks

Loc Disk Model Capacity

[ ] Del

[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [ ] Select [ENTER] Popup

Figure 7


Step 5:

Next, select the hard drives which you wish to be included in the disk array. The Free Disks section displays the information about the currently installed SATA hard drives. Press the TAB key to move to the Free Disks section. Select the target hard drives using the UP or DOWN ARROW key and use the

RIGHT ARROW key to add the hard drives to the Array Disks section (Figure 8).

RAID Mode: Striping




Free Disks


[ ] Add

Array Disks

Loc Disk Model

2.0.M

ST3120026AS

2.1.M

ST3120026AS

Capacity

111.79GB

111.79GB

[ ] Del


Figure 8

Step 6:

Press F7 after selecting the target hard disks. A message which says "Clear disk data?" will appear

(Figure 9). If you are sure to clear the data in the selected hard drives, press Y. (If the hard drives contain previously created RAID array, you need to press Y to clear the data from the hard drives.)





Free Disks


Loc Disk Model

Clear disk data ?

[Y] YES [N] NO

ST3120026AS

ST3120026AS

[Y] YES [N] NO

[ ] Del

Capacity

111.79GB

111.79GB


Figure 9

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After that, the Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear (Figure 10).

If you want to set the disk array as boot device, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the array and press B. The Boot section will show Yes.

Boot

No

Id

2


- Array List -

Status

Healthy

Vendor

NVIDIA

Array Model Name

STRIPE 223.57G

[Ctrl-X] Exit [ ] Select [B] Set Boot [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail

Figure 10

To read more information about the RAID array, press ENTER to enter the Array Detail screen (Figure

11), where you should see detailed information about RAID mode, disk block size, disk model name, and disk capacity, etc.

Array 2 : NVIDIA STRIPE 223.57G

- Array Detail -


Striping Width : 1 Striping Block: 64K

Adapt

1

1

Channel

0

1

M/S

Master

Master

Index

0

1

Disk Model

ST3120026AS

ST3120026AS

Capacity

111.79GB

111.79GB

[R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return

Figure 11

To delete the array, press D in the Array Detail screen. When the "Delete this array?" message appears, press Y to confirm or N to cancel. Press ENTER to return to the Array List screen.

To exit the Nvidia RAID utility, press ESC in the main menu or Ctrl+X in the Array List screen.

Now, you can proceed to install the SATA controller driver and operating system.


(4) Making a SATA Driver Disk

To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you need to install the SATA controller driver during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard driver CD-ROM to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS mode (Note1) . Prepare a startup disk that has CD-ROM support and a blank formatted floppy disk.

Step 1: Insert the prepared startup disk and motherboard driver CD-ROM in your system. Boot from the startup disk. Once at the A:\> prompt, change to the CD-ROM drive (example: D:\>). At the D:\> prompt, type the following two commands. Press ENTER after each command (Figure 12): cd bootdrv menu

Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 13) appears, remove the startup disk and insert the blank formatted disk. Select the controller driver by pressing the corresponding letter from the menu.

For example, from the menu in Figure 13, press I to select (I) nVIDIA C51 Series Raid (XP) if you wish to install Windows XP. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk. Press 0 to exit when finished.

Figure 12 Figure 13

(Note 1) For users without a startup disk:

Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. From the

CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 14). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 13.

Figure 14

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(5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation

Now that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you are ready to install

Windows 2000/XP onto your SATA hard drive with the SATA driver. The following is an example of

Windows XP installation.

Step 1: Restart your system to boot from the Windows 2000/XP Setup disk and press F6 as soon as you see the "Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver" message (Figure 15). After pressing F6, there will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the next screen.

Windows Setup

Press F6 if you need to install a 3rd party SCSI or RAID driver.

Figure 15

Step 2:

When a screen similar to that below appears, insert the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press

S (Figure 16).

Windows Setup

Setup could not determine the type of one or more mass storage devices installed in your system, or you have chosen to manually specify an adapter.

Currently, Setup will load support for the following mass storage devices(s)

<none>

* To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special

disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for

which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device

manufacturer, press S.

* If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage

device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional

mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER.

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Figure 16


Step 3:

If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 17 below will appear. Use the ARROW keys to select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER* (Figure 17) and press

ENTER. Later, when a screen similar to Figure 18 appears, you must press S to select additional driver. The screen will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 17. Select NVIDIA nForce

Storage Controller and press ENTER.

Windows Setup

You have chosen to configure a SCSI Adapter for use with Windows,

using a device support disk provided by an adapter manufacturer.

Select the SCSI Adapter you want from the following list, or press ESC

to return to the previous screen.

NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)

NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

Figure 17

Windows Setup

Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):









S=Specify Additional Device Enter=Continue F3=Exit

Figure 18

If a message appears saying one or some file(s) cannot be found, please check the floppy disk or copy the correct SATA driver again from the motherboard driver CD.

"*" If you want to create RAID, select both NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER and then NVIDIA

nForce Storage Controller.

If you do not create RAID, select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller only.

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Step 4:

When the next screen (Figure 19) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from the floppy disk.

Windows Setup

Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s):


NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)








S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

Figure 19

After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you can proceed with the Windows 2000/XP installation.

WindowsXP Professional Setup

Welcome to Setup.

This port of the Setup program prepares Microsoft(R)

Windows (R) XP to run on your computer.

To set up Windows XP now, press ENTER.

To repair a Windows XP installation using

Recovery Console, press R.

To quit Setup without installing Windows XP, press F3.

Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit

Figure 20

(Note: Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.)


(6) Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft Windows 2000

Problem: Users cannot install Windows 2000 with Service Pack 2 (or previous versions) to a bootable

RAID volume.

There are two solutions to resolve this issue.

Solutions 1:

Use the NVRAID tool (nForce Driver Version 5.xx) to convert the boot volume to a RAID array. Here are the detailed step-by-step instructions:

Step 1:

Install Windows 2000 onto a selected hard drive. Download and install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 from Microsoft's website.

Step 2:

After system restarts, press Del to enter system BIOS Setup during POST (Power-On Self Test). Under the Integrated Peripherals menu (Figure 21) assure the SATA port connecting the SATA hard disk (the one containing the Windows 2000) is Enabled (Figure 21/22). Save settings and exit the BIOS setup.



SATAII RAID Config





Serial-ATA-II 1

Serial-ATA-II 2

On-Chip USB


USB Mouse Support







Parallel Port Mode

[Press Enter]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Enabled]

[Enabled]

[V1.1+V2.0]

[Disabled]

[Disabled]

[Auto]

[Auto]

[Disabled]

[Enabled]

[3F8/IRQ4]

[378/IRQ7]

[SPP]

Item Help

Menu Level


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value




Figure 21


SATAII RAID Config

SATA-II RAID function x SATA-II 1 Primary RAID x SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID x SATA-II 2 Primary RAID x SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID

[Disabled]

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Disabled

Item Help

Menu Level


F5: Previous Values

+/-/PU/PD: Value


Figure 22

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Appendix

Step 3:

After system restarts, press F10 to enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. Select Striping in the RAID Mode filed (Figure 23). Move to the Free Disks section with the TAB key. Select the desired disk and use the

RIGHT ARROW key to add it to Array Disks menu.





Free Disks


[ ] Add

Array Disks

Loc Disk Model

2.0.M

ST3120026AS

2.1.M

ST3120026AS

Capacity

111.78G

111.78G

[ ] Del


Figure 23

Step 4:

After all the settings, press F7 to complete the configuration. When prompted to Clear Disk Data (Figure

24), press N. Then press CTRL+X to exit the NVIDIA RAID BIOS. Restart the computer to boot into

Windows 2000.





Free Disks


Loc Disk Model

1.0.M

ST3120026AS

1.1.M

ST3120026AS

Capacity

111.79G

111.79G

[ ] Del


Figure 24


Step 5:

Install the NVIDIA nForce Driver Package while in Windows 2000 and reboot the system. Go to START>

Programs>Nvidia Corporation and select NVRAID manager. You should see the single disk RAID array (in striping mode) that was created from the boot disk. Select the single boot disk RAID Array by clicking on it. Select Convert Array under the System Tasks and select Next following the instructions.

Select the desired type of RAID array you want to convert and then select Next. You are prompted to select the desired Free Disk(s) to add to the bootable RAID array. Press Finish then NVRAID will start converting the single disk RAID array into a multi-disk RAID array in a bootable format.

Note: Conversion may take 1~2 hours depending on disk size.

Solutions 2:

Users must create a combination installation CD that includes Windows 2000 and Service Pack 3 or

Service Pack 4 fixes integrated in. To create the combination installation CD, refer to the following website: http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp4/HFdeploy.htm

Note: If users choose not to install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or 4, RAID is still supported on

Windows 2000. However, users will not be able to create a bootable RAID volume.

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4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function

Introduction

The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are as shown in the picture to the right. The jack retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows users to change the function for each audio jack by the audio software provided. For example, if a rear speaker is plugged into the center/subwoofer speaker out jack, you can change the center/ subwoofer speaker out jack to fucntion as a rear speaker out jack via the audio software.Please

follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP)

Line In

Line Out

(Front Speaker Out)

Mic In

Rear Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer

Speaker Out

Side Speaker

Out

Note that if you wish to connect a microphone, you MUST connect it to the default Mic In jack for the microphone to work correctly.

HD Audio

With multiple built-in high quality digital-to-analog converters (DACs) that support audio output at up to

192 kHz/24-bit quality and multi-streaming applications, HD Audio is able to handle multiple audio streams (in and out) simultaneously. Multi-channel audio experiences have become a reality so you can, for instance, listen to MP3 music, have an Internet chat, make a telephone call over the Internet, and etc. all at the same time.

Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:

We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.

STEP 1 :

After installation of the audio driver, you should find an Audio Manager icon in your system tray (you can also find the icon in Control Panel). Doubleclick the icon to open the Audio Control Panel.


STEP 2:

In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 2CH Speaker.

STEP 3:

After a speaker or headphone is plugged into the rear Line Out jack, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected.

Choose Headphone or Line Out depending on the device connected and click OK. The 2-channel audio setup is completed.

4 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1 :


STEP 2:


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STEP 3:

After plugging in 4-channel speakers to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected.

Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front

Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK. The 4-channel audio setup is completed.


STEP 1 :


STEP 2:


STEP 3:



Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, and

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out) then click OK.

The 6-channel audio setup is completed.



STEP 1 :


STEP 2:


STEP 3:



Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, and Side Speaker Out) then click OK. The 8-channel audio setup is completed.

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Sound Effect Configuration:

At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired.

AC'97 Audio Configuration:

To enable the front panel audio connector to support AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control

Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANA-

LOG area, click the Tool icon and then select the

Disable front panel jack detection check box.

This action completes the AC'97 Audio configuration.


4-2 Troubleshooting

Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why?

Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version. Please press Ctrl and F1 keys after entering BIOS menu and you will be able to see these options.

Questions 2: Why is the light of my keyboard/optical mouse still on after computer shuts down?

Answer: In some boards, a small amount of electricity is kept on standby after computer shuts down and that's why the light is still on.

Question 3: How do I clear CMOS?

Answer: If your board has a Clear CMOS jumper, please refer to the Clear CMOS steps in the manual. If your board doesn't have such jumper, you can take off the on-board battery to leak voltage to clear CMOS.

Please refer to the steps below:

Steps:

1. Turn off power.

2. Disconnect the power cord from MB.

3. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for one minute).

4. Re-insert the battery to the battery holder.

5. Connect power cord to MB again and turn on power.

6. Press Del to enter BIOS and load Fail-Safe Defaults(or load Optimized Defaults).

7. Save changes and reboot the system.

Question 4: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume?

Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later.

Question 5: Sometimes I hear different continuous beeps from computer after system boots up. What do these beeps usually stand for?

Answer: The beep codes below may help you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are only for reference purposes. The situations might differ from case to case.

AMI BIOS Beep Codes

*Computer gives 1 short beep when system boots successfully.

*Except for beep code 8, these codes are always fatal.

1 beep Refresh failure

2 beeps Parity error

3 beeps Base 64K memory failure

4 beeps Timer not operational

5 beeps Processor error

6 beeps 8042 - gate A20 failure

7 beeps Processor exception interrupt error

8 beeps Display memory read/write failure

9 beeps ROM checksum error

10 beeps CMOS shutdown register read/write error

11 beeps Cache memory bad

AWARD BIOS Beep Codes

1 short: System boots successfully

2 short: CMOS setting error

1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error

1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error

1 long 3 short: Keyboard error

1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error

Continuous long beeps: DRAM error

Continuous short beeps: Power error

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Gigabyte GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH Personal Computer User`s manual

AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Copyright

Notice

Product Manual Classification

Table of Contents

Item Checklist

Optional Accessories

GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH Motherboard Layout

Block Diagram

Chapter 1Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

Installation Notices

Instances of Non-Warranty

1-2 Feature Summary

1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink

1-4 Installation of Memory

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction

1-7 Connectors Introduction

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F3a)

2-1 Standard CMOS Features

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

2-3 Integrated Peripherals

2-4 Power Management Setup

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

2-6 PC Health Status

2-7 Frequency/Voltage Control

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password

2-11 Save & Exit Setup

2-12 Exit Without Saving

Chapter 3Drivers Installation

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers

3-2 Software Application

3-3 Software Information

3-4 Hardware Information

3-5 Contact Us

Chapter 4 Appendix

4-1 Unique Software Utilities

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s)

To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below:

(1) Installing SATA hard drive(s) in your computer

(2) Configuring SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup

(3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS

(4) Making a SATA Driver Disk

(5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation

(6) Configuring a bootable RAID array with Microsoft Windows 2000

4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function

Introduction

4-2 Troubleshooting

Contact Us

Key Features

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