Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9 Manual de usuario

GA-K8NF-9

AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1005

12ME-K8NF9-1005

Dec. 24, 2004

Motherboard

GA-K8NF-9

Motherboard

GA-K8NF-9

Dec. 24, 2004

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means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to

change without prior notice.

Product Manual Classification

In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the

following:

For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the

product.

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

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Table of Contents

GA-K8NF-9 Motherboard Layout................................................................................... 6

Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7

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. : F9) ....................................................... 30

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

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

2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 35

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

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................. 40

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 41

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 43

2-8 TopPerformance ............................................................................................. 44

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 45

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 SoftwareApplication ....................................................................................... 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 ..................................................................................... 51

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 52

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 54

4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction ...................................................... 63

4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 69

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 75

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GA-K8NF-9 Motherboard Layout

ATX_12V

CPU_FAN

CODEC

IR_CIR

IT8712

BIOS

PCIE_1

PCIE_2

DDR1

F_USB2

F_USB1

DDR2

DDR3

BATTERY

ATX

IDE2

FDD

CLR_CMOS

SYS_FAN

GA-K8NF-9

KB_MS

Socket 939

AUDIO1

USB USB

LAN

F_AUDIO

CD_IN

F_PANEL

PWR_LED

DDR4

IDE1

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCIE_16

SPDIF_O

COMA

LPT

SPDIF_I

AUDIO2

TSB82AA2

TSB81BA3

F_USB3

F2_1394

F1_1394

S_ATA2_SB

S_ATA3_SB

S_ATA0_SB

S_ATA1_SB

VITESSE

8201

nVIDIA®

nForceTM 4 (- 4X)

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Block Diagram

Line-Out

MIC

Line-In

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

Side Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

AMD K8

Socket 939

CPU

CPUCLK+/-(200MHz)

Hyper Transport Bus

DDR 400/333/266/200MHz DIMM

24MHz

33MHz

IT8712

4 Serial ATA

ATA33/66/100/133

IDE Channels

PCICLK

(33MHz)

3PCI

PCI Bus

10 USB

Ports

Dual Channel Memory

Floppy

PS/2 KB/Mouse

LPT Port

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

LPC BUS

COM Port

IR_CIR

CODEC

3 IEEE1394b

TSB82AA2

TSB81BA3

2 PCI Express x 1 Ports

RJ45

PCI Express x 1 Bus

VITESSE

8201

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

BIOS

PCI Express x 16

nVIDIA®

nForce4(-4X)

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Hardware Installation- 9 -

English

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.

Chapter 1Hardware Installation

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English

CPU Socket 939 for AMD SempronTM / AlthlonTM 64 / AlthlonTM 64 FX /

AlthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (K8)

1600MHz system bus

Supports core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster

Chipset nVIDIA®nForce4(-4X) Chipset

Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

Memory 4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note 1)

Supports dual channel DDR 400/333/266/200 DIMM

Slots 1 PCI Express x 16 slot

2 PCI Express x 1 slots

3 PCI slots

IDE Connections 2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), allows connection

of 4 IDE devices

Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

FDD Connections 1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices

Onboard SATA 4 Serial ATA ports from nVIDIA®nForce4(-4X) controller (S_ATA0_SB,

S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB)

Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

Peripherals 1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode

1 serial port (COMA)

10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 6 via cable)

3 IEEE1394b ports (requires cable)

1 front audio connector

1 IR/CIR connector

1 PS/2 keyboard port

1 PS/2 mouse port

Onboard LAN VITESSE 8201 phy (10/100/1000 Mbit)

1 RJ 45 port

Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

Onboard Audio ALC850 CODEC

Supports Jack Sensing function

Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio

Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker

Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker

Out connection

SPDIF In/Out connection

CD In connection

Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

1-2 Feature Summary

(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.

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