AMD GA-K8N51GMF-RH, GA-K8N51GMF User Manual

GA-K8N51GMF/ GA-K8N51GMF-RH

AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1004

12ME-N51GMF-1004R

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GA-K8N51GMF / GA-K8N51GMF-RH

Oct. 26, 2005

GA-K8N51GMF

GA-K8N51GMF-RH

Motherboard

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Table of Contents

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

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

GA-K8N51GMF/GA-K8N51GMF-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 Heatsink .............................................................. 12

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

1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink .................................................................................. 13

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

1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 15

1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 16

1-7 Connectors Introduction .................................................................................. 17

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 27

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F4) ....................................................... 28

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 30

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 33

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 35

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 38

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

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

2-7 Frequency / Voltage Control ........................................................................... 42

2-8 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 43

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 43

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 44

2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 45

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 45

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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 ...................................... 79

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

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Item Checklist

IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1

Serial ATAII 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/ 51R)

 2 Ports USB 2.0 + 2 Ports 1394 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UBIE0-11/11R)

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GA-K8N51GMF/GA-K8N51GMF-RH Motherboard Layout

DDR2

MS / KB

DDR1

COMA

VGA

USB

AUDIO1

AUDIO2

RTL8201

CODEC

1394

BIOS

ATX_12V

LPT

LAN

F_AUDIO

SPDIF_IO

CD_IN

PCI1

PCI2

PCIE_1

W83627

CPU_FAN

PCIE_16

Socket 754

nVIDIA

GeForce 6100

BATTERY

CLR_CMOS

SYS_FAN

VT6307

F1_1394

GA-K8N51GMF

GA-K8N51GMF-RH

nVIDIA

nForce 410

F_USB1

F_USB2

ATX

IDE2

PWR_LED

FDD

IDE1

SATAIIO

F_PANEL

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Block Diagram

2PCI

PCICLK (33MHz)

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

PCI Express x16

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

1 PCI Express x1

PCI Bus

VT6307

RTL

8201

RJ45

CODEC

2 IEEE1394

MIC

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

AMD K8

Socket 754

CPU

Hyper Transport Bus

nVIDIA

GeForce

6100

nVIDIA

nForce 410

Line-In

Line-Out

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

8 USB

CPUCLK+/-(200MHz)

DDR 400/333/266/200MHz DIMM

DDR RAM

ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels

2 Serial ATAII

BIOS

LPC BUS

W83627

24MHz

33MHz

Ports

Floppy

LPT Port

COM Port

PS/2 KB/Mouse

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

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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.

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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  Socket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64 processor (K8)

 Supports core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster

Front Side Bus  1600MH/z system bus Chipset  Northbridge: nVIDIA® GeForce 6100

 Southbridge: nVIDIA® nForce 410 LAN  Onboard RTL 8201 chip (10/100Mbit) Audio  ALC850 CODEC

 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 IEEE 1394  Onboard VIA VT6307 chip

 2 IEEE1394 ports

Storage  nVIDIA® nForce 410

- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 1 FDD device

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

- 2 SATA 3Gb/s connectors (SATAII0), allowing connection of 2 SATA 3Gb/s devices

- Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1) function

O.S Support  Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory  2 DDR DIMM memory slots

 Supports DDR 400/333/266/200 DIMMs  Supports 2.5V DDR DIMMs

Expanstion Slots  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  2 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 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  Supports CPU Smart Fan function

(Note 1)

BIOS  1 4Mbit flash ROM

 Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

Additional Features  Supports @BIOS

 Supports Download Center  Supports Q-Flash  Supports EasyTune (only supports Hardware Monitor function)  Supports Xpress Install  Supports Xpress Recovery2  Supports Xpress Rescue

Bundle Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor  Micro ATX form factor; 24.4cm x 22.0cm

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(Note 2)

(Note 1) 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 2) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

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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 heatsink.

4. Please make sure the heatsink 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 Figure 1.(90o 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 matches up to a triangle on the socket as shown in Figure 2. Align the processor to the socket and gently lower it into place. Do not force the processor into the socket.

Fig.1

Socket lever

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 fitperfectly into their holes. Once the CPU is positioned into its socket, place one finger down on the middle of the CPU and gently press themetal 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.

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1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

Fig.1 Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the heat sink components (Please refer to the heat sink manual for detailed installation instructions).

Fig.2 Please connect the 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

COM A (Serial Port)

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

VGA Port

Monitor can be connected to VGA port.

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.

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 fast Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100Mbps.

Line In

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

Line Out (Front Speaker Out)

Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to this connector.

MIC In

Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack.

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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.

Rear Speaker Out

Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector.

Side Speaker Out

Connect the side surround speakers to this connector.

You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning.

1-7 Connectors Introduction

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1) ATX_12V

2) ATX (Power Connector)

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) FDD

6) IDE1 / IDE2

7) SATAII0

8) F_PANEL

15 14 1216

9) F_AUDIO

10) CD_IN

11) F_USB1 / F_USB2

12) POWER_LED

13) C I

14) CLR_CMOS

15) BATTERY

16) F1_1394

17) SPDIF_IO

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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.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 GND

3 +12V

4 +12V

Pin No. Definition

1 3.3V

2 3.3V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB(stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 +12V

12 3.3V(Only for 24pins ATX)

13 3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 -5V

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V

24 GND

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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.

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CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

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.

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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).

IDE2 IDE1

7) SATAII0 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector)

SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5 RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

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8) 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.

PW-

MSG-

RES+

RES-

HD-

HD+

Speaker Connector

Power Switch

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: Power

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal

Close: Power On/Off

MSG(Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC NC

SPEAK-

SPEAK+

PW+

MSG+

Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk

Active LED

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9) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)

If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assignments for the cable are the same as the pin assignments for the front audio header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer. Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound.

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC_BIAS

4 POWER

5 FrontAudio(R)

6 Rear Audio (R)/ Return R

7NC

8 No Pin

9 FrontAudio (L)

10 Rear Audio (L)/ Return L

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10) CD_IN (CD In Connector)

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

Pin No. Definition

1 CD-L

2 GND

3 GND

4 CD-R

11) 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.

Pin No. Definition

1 Power (5V)

2 Power (5V)

3 USB DX-

4 USB Dy-

5 USB DX+

6 USB Dy+

7 GND

8 GND

9 No Pin

10 NC

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12) POWER_LED

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

Pin No. Definition

1 MPD+

2 MPD-

3 MPD-

13) 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 Opened" status in BIOS Setup.

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Pin No. Definition

1 Signal

2 GND

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14) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

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

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS

15) BATTERY

If you want to erase CMOS...

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

2. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one minute.

3. Re-install the battery.

4. Plug the power cord in and turn on the computer.

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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.

(Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and

negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for five

seconds.)

16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector)

Pin No. Definition

1TPA+

2TPA-

3 GND

4 GND

5 TPB+

6 TPB-

7 Power(12V)

8 Power(12V)

9 No Pin

10 GND

17) 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.

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Pin No. Definition

1 Power

2 No Pin

3 SPDIF

4 SPDIFI

5 GND

6 GND

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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> Select Item <Esc> Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu

and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu <Page Up> Increase the numeric value or make changes <Page Down> Decrease the numeric value or make changes <F1> General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu <F2> Item Help <F5> Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu <F7> Load the Optimized Defaults <F8> Q-Flash utility <F9> System Information <F10> Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu

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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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