Gigabyte AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard GA-K8NF-9-RH User Manual

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GA-K8NF-9-RH

AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 2301

12ME-K8NF9R-2301R

* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste

and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!

* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.

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Jun. 2, 2006

Motherboard

GA-K8NF-9-RH

Motherboard

GA-K8NF-9-RH

Jun. 2, 2006

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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

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.

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Table of Contents

GA-K8NF-9-RH 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 ................................................................................................ 27

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

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

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 32

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 34

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 37

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 39

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 40

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

2-8 Top Performance ............................................................................................. 45

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

2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 46

2-11 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 47

2-12 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 47

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 49

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 49

3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 50

3-3 Software Information ....................................................................................... 50

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 51

3-5 Contact Us..................................................................................................... 51

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 53

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 53

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 53

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 54

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 56

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) ........................................................................ 65

4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 79

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

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GA-K8NF-9-RH Motherboard Layout

ATX_12V

CPU_FAN

CODEC

IT8712

nVIDIA

nForceTM 4-4X

BIOS

PCIE_1

PCIE_2

DDR1

F_USB1

DDR2

DDR3

BATTERY

ATX

IDE2

FDD

CLR_CMOS

SYS_FAN

GA-K8NF-9-RH

KB_MS

Socket 939

AUDIO1

USB

LAN

F_AUDIO

CD_IN

F_PANEL

PWR_LED

DDR4

IDE1

PCI1

PCI2

PCI3

PCIE_16

SPDIF_O

COMA

LPT

SPDIF_I

AUDIO2

SNO82AA2

SNO81BA3

F2_1394F1_1394

S_ATAII_2

S_ATAII_3

S_ATAII_0

S_ATAII_1

VITESSE

8201

F_USB2

F_USB3

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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

nVIDIA

nForce4-4X

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

CODEC

3 IEEE1394b

SNO82AA2

SNO81BA3

2 PCI Express x 1 Ports

RJ45

PCI Express x 1 Bus

VITESSE

8201

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

BIOS

PCI Express x 16

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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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CPU  Socket 939 for AMD AlthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core / AlthlonTM 64 FX /

AlthlonTM 64 / SempronTM processor (K8)

 Supports core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster System Bus  1600MHz Chipset  nVIDIA® nForce4-4X chipset LAN  Onboard VITESSE 8201 phy (10/100/1000Mbit) Audio  Onboard Realtek ALC850 CODEC chip

 Supports 2 / 4 / 6/ 8 channel audio

 Supports Jack Sensing (Connector Sensing)

 Supports SPDIF In/Out connection

 Supports CD In connection IEEE 1394  Onboard SNO82AA2/SNO81BA3 chip

 3 IEEE1394b ports

Storage  nVIDIA® nForce4-4X chipset

- 1 FDD connector, allowing connection of 2 FDD devices

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

- 4 SATA connectors (SATAII0_1, SATAII2_3), allowing connection of 4 SATA devices

- Supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) for Serial ATA

O.S Support  Microsoft Windows 2000/XP Memory  4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory)

(Note 1)

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

Expanstion Slots  1 PCI Express x16 slot

 2 PCI Express x1 slots  3 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 connectors  1 CPU fan connector  1 system fan connector  1 front panel connector  1 front audio connector  1 CD In connector  3 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 6 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables  2 IEEE1394b connectors for 3 additional IEEE1394 ports by cables  1 power LED connector

1-2 Feature Summary

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Rear Panel I/O  1 PS/2 keyboard port

 1 PS/2 mouse port  1 parallel port  1 SPDIF in port  1 SPDIF out port  1 serial port (COMA)  4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports  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  IT8712 chip Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection

 CPU temperature detection  CPU / System fan speed detection  CPU warning temperature  CPU fan failure warning  CPU smart fan control

(Note 2)

BIOS  1 4Mbit flash ROM

 Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

Additional Features  Supports @BIOS

 Supports Download Center  Supports Q-Flash  Supports EasyTune

(Note 3)

 Supports Xpress Install  Supports Xpress Recovery2  Supports Xpress BIOS Rescue

Bundle Software  Norton Internet Security (OEM version) Form Factor  ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 21.0cm

(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.

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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 pin 1 marking (the small triangle) on 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 CPU pins to see that none are bent. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown in Fig. 1 (90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to inserting the CPU. The pin 1 location is designated on the CPU by a small triangle that corresponds to a triangle marking on the socket as shown in Fig.

2. Align the CPU to the socket and gently lower it into place. Do not force the CPU into the socket.

Fig.1 Position lever at a 90 degree angle.

Socket lever

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.

Pin One

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1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink

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.

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.

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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.

1-4 Installation of Memory

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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Dual Channel Memory Configuration

The GA-K8NF-9-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.

Due to CPU limitation, if you wish to operate the Dual Channel Technology, follow the guidelines below:

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

2. To enable Dual Channel mode with two 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 four 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 DDR 2 DDR 3 DDR 4

DS/SS DS/SS - - - -

- - - - DS/SS DS/SS

DS/SS DS/SS 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.

1 memory module

2 memory modules

3 memory modules

DDR 1 DDR 2 DDR 3 DDR 4

- - DS/SS - - - -

- - - - - - DS/SS

- - DS/SS DS/SS - -

DS/SS - - - - DS/SS

- - DS/SS - - DS/SS

DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS - -

- - DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

DS/SS - - DS/SS DS/SS

DS/SS DS/SS - - DS/SS

All of the memory configurations below will cause system unable to boot. (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

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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 x16 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 x16 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.

SPDIF_I (SPDIF In)

Use SPDIF In feature only when your device has digital output function.

SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out)

The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder.

COMA (Serial Port)

Connects to serial-based mouse or data processing devices.

LAN Port

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet, providing data transfer speeds of 10/100/ 1000Mbps.

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.

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.

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.

Rear Speaker Out

Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector.

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1-7 Connectors Introduction

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

Side Speaker Out

Connect the side surround speakers to this connector.

1) ATX_12V

2) ATX (Power Connector)

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) FDD

6) IDE1 / IDE2

7) SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3

8) PWR_LED

9) BATTERY

10) F_PANEL

11) F_AUDIO

12) CD_IN

13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3

14) F1_1394 / F2_1394

15) CLR_CMOS

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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(Only for 24-pin ATX)

12 3.3V(Only for 24-pin 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(Only for 24-pin ATX)

24 GND(Only for 24-pin ATX)

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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). Remember to connect the CPU/system fan cable to the CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN connector to prevent CPU damage or system hanging caused by overheating.

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

CPU_FAN

SYS_FAN

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. Before attaching the FDD cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the FDD connector.

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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). Before attaching the IDE cable, please take note of the foolproof groove in the IDE connector.

IDE2 IDE1

7) SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3 (Serial ATA Connectors, Controlled by nForce4-4X)

Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/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

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

SATAII_1

SATAII_0

SATAII_3

SATAII_2

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8) PWR_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-

9) 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. Gently take out the battery and put it aside for about one

minute. (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.)

3. Re-install the battery.

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

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10) 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.

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)

(Amber) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

PW (Power Switch) Open: Normal Operation

(Red) Close: Power On/Off

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

(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

RES (Reset Switch) Open: Normal Operation

(Green) Close: Reset Hardware System

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

(Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC (Purple) NC

HD-

HD+

RES+

RES-

SPEAK-

MSG-

MSG+

PW-

PW+

SPEAK+

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

Power Switch

Speaker Connector

IDE Hard Disk

Active LED

Reset Switch

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12) 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_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.

910

Pin No. Definition

1 MIC

2 GND

3 MIC_BIAS

4 Power

5 Front Audio(R)

6 Rear Audio(R)/Return R

7NC

8 No Pin

9 Front Audio(L)

10 Rear Audio(L)/Return L

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13) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 (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

910

14) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE 1394 Connectors)

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

Pin No. Definition

1 Power (12V)

2 Power (12V)

3 TPA1+

4 TPA1-

5 GND

6 GND

7 TPB1+

8 TPB1-

9 Power (12V)

10 Power (12V)

11 TPA2+

12 TPA2-

13 GND

14 No Pin

15 TPB2+

16 TPB2-

Pin No. Definition

1 TPA0+

2 TPA0-

3 GND

4 GND

5 TPB0+

6 TPB0-

7 No Pin

8 Power (12V)

9 Power (12V)

10 GND

F2_1394

F1_1394

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15) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS)

You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this header. To clear CMOS, temporarily short the two pins. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header.

Open: Normal

Short: Clear CMOS

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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

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>.

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup

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

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, pressing 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". 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.

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<F12> For Boot Menu

GA-K8NF-9 / K8NF-9-RH FD . . . .

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: XpressRecovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 03/13/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0LC-00

<F12> : For Boot Menu

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

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

Boot Menu

Floppy

LS120

Hard Disk

CDROM

ZIP

USB-FDD

USB-ZIP

USB-CDROM

USB-HDD

LAN

== Select a Boot First device ==

KL:Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit

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

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.

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

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Top Performance

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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

 Standard CMOS Features

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

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 Advanced BIOS Features

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

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 Integrated Peripherals

This setup page includes all onboard peripherals.

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 Power Management Setup

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

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 PnP/PCI Configuration

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

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 PC Health Status

This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

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 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

This setup page is control CPU clock and frequency ratio.

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 Top Performance

If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled".

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 Load Optimized Defaults

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

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 Set Supervisor Password

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

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 Set User Password

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

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 Save & Exit Setup

Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup.

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 Exit Without Saving

Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup.

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2-1 Standard CMOS Features

Date

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

Week The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. Day The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999 through 2098

Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour militarytime 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

IDE devices setup. You can use one of three methods:

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

• 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.

• Manual 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)

Capacity Capacity of currectly installed hard drive.

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 SATA IDE devices during POST(default)

• None Select this if no SATA 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)

Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy) Fri, May 12 2006 Time (hh:mm:ss) 22:31:24

` IDE Channel 0 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 0 Slave [None] ` IDE Channel 1 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 1 Slave [None] ` IDE Channel 2 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 3 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 4 Master [None] ` IDE Channel 5 Master [None]

Drive A [1.44M, 3.5"] Drive B [None]

Halt On [All, But Keyboard] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level`

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

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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 Number of heads

Precomp Write precomp

Landing Zone Landing zone

Sector Number of sectors

Drive A / Drive B

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

None No floppy drive installed

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

1.2M, 5.25" 5.25 inch AT-type high-density drive; 1.2M byte capacity (3.5 inch when 3 Mode is Enabled).

720K, 3.5" 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity

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

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

Halt on

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.

Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)

Disabled Normal Floppy Drive. (Default value) Drive A Drive A is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Drive B Drive B is 3 mode Floppy Drive. Both Drive A & B are 3 mode Floppy Drives.

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2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

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 Select your boot device priority by Floppy. LS120 Select your boot device priority by LS120. Hard Disk Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk. CDROM Select your boot device priority by CDROM. ZIP Select your boot device priority by ZIP. USB-FDD 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. 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)

Advanced BIOS Features

` Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Boot Up Floopy Seek [Disabled] Password Check [Setup] Init Display First [PEG]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level`

Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority

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Password Check

System 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.

Setup 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 VGA card and a PCI Express VGA card on the motherboard.

PCI slot Set Init display first to PCI. PEG Set Init display first to PCI Express VGA card. (Default value)

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2-3 Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip IDE Channel0

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

On-Chip IDE Channel1

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

IDE DMA transfer access

Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] On-Chip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] On-Chip MAC Lan [Auto] On-Chip LAN BOOT ROM [Enabled] NV IDE/SATA RAID function [Disabled]

NV Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled]

x NV SATA 1 Primary RAID Disabled x NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID Disabled

NV Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled]

x NV SATA 2 Primary RAID Disabled x NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID Disabled

IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled]

USB Memory Type [SHADOW]

AC97 Audio [Auto]

Onboard 1394 [Enabled]

Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4]

Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]

Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level`

Integrated Peripherals

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level`

x ECP Mode Use DMA 3

On-Chip USB [V1.1+V2.0]

Legacy USB Keyboard/Storage [Disabled]

Legacy (DOS) USB Mouse [Disabled]

Legacy USB storage detect [Enabled]

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On-Chip MAC Lan (controlled by VITESSE 8201 phy)

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

On-Chip LAN BOOT ROM

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

Enabled Enable this function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

NV IDE/SATA RAID function

Enabled Allows users to configure individual SATA channels as RAID or ATA mode. Disabled Disable the RAID function for all of the onboard SATA channels. (Default value)

NV Serial-ATA 1

Enabled Enable the first SATA controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable the first SATA controller.

NV SATA 1 Primary RAID

Enabled Enable RAID function for the first channel of the first SATA controller. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID

Enabled Enable RAID function for the second channel of the first SATA controller. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

NV Serial-ATA 2

Enabled Enable the second SATA controller. (Default value) Disabled Disable the second SATA controller.

NV SATA 2 Primary RAID

Enabled Enable RAID function for the first channel of the second SATA controller. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID

Enabled Enable RAID function for the second channel of the second SATA controller. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

IDE Prefetch Mode

Enabled Enable IDE data buffer to enhance HDD transfer speed. (Default value) Disabled Disable IDE data buffer for the system stability.

USB Memory Type

SHADOW Set USB memory type to SHADOW. (Default value) Base Memory(640K)Set USB memory type to base memory(640K).

AC97 Audio

Auto Auto-detect onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

Onboard 1394

Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function.

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Onboard Serial Port 1

Auto BIOS will automatically setup the Serial port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8. Disabled Disable onboard Serial port 1.

Onboard Parallel Port

Disabled Disable onboard LPT port. 378/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 378/IRQ7. (Default value) 278/IRQ5 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 278/IRQ5. 3BC/IRQ7 Enable onboard LPT port and address is 3BC/IRQ7.

Parallel Port Mode

SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode.

ECP Mode Use DMA

3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.

On-Chip USB

Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB function. V1.1+V2.0 Enable USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 controller. (Default value) V1.1 Enable only USB 1.1 controller.

Legacy USB Keyboard/Storage

Enabled Enable USB keyboard support in the MS-DOS environment. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

Legacy (DOS) USB Mouse

Enabled Enable USB mouse support in the MS-DOS environment. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

Legacy USB storage detect

This option allows users to decide whether to detect USB storage devices, including USB flash drives and USB hard drives during POST.

Enabled BIOS will scan all USB storage devices. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function.

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2-4 Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type

S1(POS) Set ACPI suspend type to S1/POS(Power On Suspend). (Default value) S3(STR) 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 seconds to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less

than 4 seconds.

PME Event Wake Up

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

Disabled Disable this function. 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.

Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function. (Default value) Enabled Enable Modem Ring on function.

USB Resume from Suspend

Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enable Enable USB device wake up system from suspend type.

Power-On by Alarm

You can set "Resume 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 RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled.

Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59)

Power Management Setup

ACPI Suspend Type [S1(POS)]

Soft-Off by Power button [Instant-off]

PME Event Wake Up [Disabled]

Modem Ring On [Disabled]

USB Resume from Suspend [Disabled]

Power-On by Alarm [Disabled]

x Day of Month Alarm Everyday x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 0 : 0 : 0

Power On by Mouse [Disabled]

Power On by Keyboard [Disabled]

x KB Power ON Password Enter

AC BACK Function [Soft-Off]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level`

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Power On by Mouse

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system.

Power On by Keyboard

Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the keyboard power on password. Any KEY Press any key to power on the system. Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the

system.

KB Power ON Password

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

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

AC BACK Function

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

(Default value)

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

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2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations

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.

PCI 3 IRQ Assignment

Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (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 3.

PnP/PCI Configurations

PCI 1 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

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2-6 PC Health Status

Current Voltage(V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current CPU Temperature

Detect CPU temperature automatically.

Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect CPU/SYSTEM fan speed status automatically.

PC Health Status

Vcore OK

DDR25V OK

+3.3V OK

+12V OK

Current CPU Temperature 28oC

Current CPU FAN Speed 3183 RPM

Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM

CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]

CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]

CPU Smart FAN Control

(Note)

[Disabled]

CPU FAN Manual Contol [Disabled]

x CPU FAN : Low speed 8 x CPU FAN : Mid speed 12 x CPU FAN : Hige speed 80 x Temp of FAN turn off 0 x Temp Limit of Low speed 20 x Temp Limit of Mid speed 50 x Temp Limit of High speed 60

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level`

Integrated Peripherals

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level`

x Temp of full FAN speed 70

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CPU Warning Temperature

60oC / 140oF Monitor CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF. 70oC / 158oF Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF. 80oC / 176oF Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF. 90oC / 194oF Monitor CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value)

CPU FAN Fail Warning

Disabled Disable CPU fan fail warning function. (Default value) Enabled Enable CPU fan fail warning function.

CPU Smart FAN Control

(Note)

Disabled Disable this function. 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. (Default value)

CPU FAN Manual Control

CPU Smart Fan Control will become disabled when this item is enabled.

Enabled Enable the CPU fan manual control function. Disabled Disable the CPU fan manual control function. (Default value)

CPU FAN: Low Speed

Set the parameter of the CPU fan speed. The CPU FAN: Low Speed option configures the speed of the CPU fan when the CPU temperature is below the temperature set in Temp Limit of Mid Speed. The parameter can be adjusted from 0~127. Higher parameter means faster CPU fan speed. (Default parameter: 8)

CPU FAN: Mid Speed

Set the parameter of the CPU fan speed. The CPU FAN: Mid Speed option configures the speed of the CPU fan when the CPU temperature exceeds the temperature set in Temp Limit of Mid Speed. The parameter can be adjusted from 0~127. Higher parameter means faster CPU fan speed. (Default parameter: 12)

CPU FAN: High Speed

Set the parameter of the CPU fan speed. The CPU FAN: High Speed option configures the speed of the CPU fan when the CPU temperature exceeds the temperature set in Temp Limit of High Speed. The parameter can be adjusted from 0~127. Higher parameter means faster CPU fan speed. (Default parameter: 80)

Temp of FAN turn off (Default temperature: 0oC)

When the CPU temperature is below the value set in this option, the CPU fan will stop spinning.

(Note) The CPU fan runs at full speed when both CPU Smart FAN Control and CPU FAN Manual

Control are disabled. 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.

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Temp Limit of Low Speed (Default temperature: 20oC)

The CPU fan will stop spinning when the CPU temperature is below the value set in Temp of FAN turn off option. The CPU fan will start to spin again with the parameter set in CPU FAN: Low Speed when the CPU temperature exceeds the value set in Temp Limit of Low Speed.

Temp Limit of Mid Speed (Default temperature: 50oC)

When the CPU temperature exceeds the value set in this option, the CPU fan spins with the parameter specified in CPU FAN: Mid Speed. For example, by default, when the CPU temperature exceeds 50oC, CPU fan runs with parameter 12.

Temp Limit of High Speed (Default temperature: 60oC)

When the CPU temperature exceeds the value set in this option, the CPU fan rotates with the parameter specified in CPU FAN: High Speed. For example, by default, when the CPU temperature exceeds 60oC, CPU fan runs with parameter 80.

Temp of full FAN Speed (Default temperature: 70oC)

When the CPU temperature exceeds the value set in this option, the CPU fan runs at full speed.

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

MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

HT Frequency ratio [Auto] CPU Frequency [200] K8 CPU Clock Ratio [Auto]

Current DDR speed 400

CPU Spread Spectrum [Center Spread] PCIE Clock [100Mhz] Robust Graphics Booster [Auto] Chipset core PCI-E voltage [Normal] HT-Link voltage control [Normal] DDR voltage control [Normal]

KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help

Menu Level`

HT Frequency Ratio

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

CPU Frequency

200 ~ 456 Set CPU frequency from 200Mhz to 456Mhz.

K8 CPU Clock Ratio

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

Current DDR speed

Display the current DDR speed.

CPU Spread Spectrum

Disabled Disable CPU Spread Spectrum.

Center Spread Set CPU Spread Spectrum to Center Spread. (Default value)

PCIE Clock

100Mhz ~ 150Mhz Set PCI-E clock from 100Mhz to 150Mhz.

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 Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast.

Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Turbo.

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

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Chipset core PCI-E voltage

Normal Set chipset core PCI-E voltage as Core Power required. (Default value)

+0.1v Increase chipset core PCI-E voltage +0.1V.

+0.2v Increase chipset core PCI-E voltage +0.2V.

+0.3v Increase chipset core PCI-E voltage +0.3V.

HT-Link voltage control

Normal Supply HT-Link voltage as HT-Link required. (Default value)

+0.1v Increase HT-Link voltage +0.1V.

+0.2v Increase HT-Link voltage +0.2V.

+0.3v Increase HT-Link voltage +0.2V.

DDR voltage control

Normal Supply DDR voltage as DDR required. (Default value)

+0.1v Increase DDR voltage +0.1V.

+0.2v Increase DDR voltage +0.2V.

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2-8 Top Performance

If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled".

Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value)

Enabled Enable Top Performance function. "Top Performance" will increase hardware working speed. Different system configuration (both

hardware component and OS) will effect the result. For example, the same hardware configuration might not run properly with Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Therefore, if your system is not perform enough, the reliability or stability problem will appear sometimes, and we will recommend you disabling the option to avoid the problem as mentioned above.

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

Top Performance

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Top Performance

Disabled.........................[]

Enabled..........................[ ]

KL: Move ENTER: Accept

ESC: Abort

2-9 Load Optimized Defaults

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

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

Top Performance

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? N

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2-10 Set Supervisor/User 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.

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Change/Set/Disable Password

Top Performance

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Enter Password:

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2-11 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

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

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Abandon all Data

Top Performance

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N

` Standard CMOS Features

` Advanced BIOS Features

` Integrated Peripherals

` Power Management Setup

` PnP/PCI Configurations

` PC Health Status

` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit KLJI: Select Item

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Save Data to CMOS

Top Performance

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

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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.

Chapter 3Drivers Installation

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

3-3 Software Information

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

This page displays all the tools that GIGABYTE developed and some free software. You can click an item to install it.

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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

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

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

Button / Display Description

1. Overclocking Enters the Overclocking setting page

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

3. Smart-Fan Enters the Smart-Fan setting page

4. PC Health Enters the PC Health setting page

5. GO Confirmation and Execution button

6. "Easy Mode" & "Advance Mode" Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode

7. Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency

8. Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status

9. GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website

10. Help button Display EasyTuneTM 5 Help file

11. Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTuneTM 5 software

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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

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:

. . Boot from CD/DVD:

Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2.....

<F9> Xpress Recovery2

GA-K8NF-9 / K8NF-9-RH FD . . . .

<DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: XpressRecovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 03/13/2006-NF-CK804-6A61FG0LC-00

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.

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

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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:

The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2

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-K8U-9 GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8N Pro-SLI

GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8NMF-9

GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-8N-SLI

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Method 1 : Q-FlashTM Utility

Q-FlashTM 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-FlashTM allows users to flash BIOS without any utility in DOS or Windows. Using Q-FlashTM 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-FlashTM 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

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.

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

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

The BIOS file is Fa3

before updating

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction

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Entering the Q-FlashTM utility:

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

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

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

Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual BIOS utility screen

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

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.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From...................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 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

Task menu for

Dual BIOS

utility

Task menu for

Q-Flash

utility

Dual BIOS utility bar

Q-FlashTM utility title

bar

Action bar

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Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From...................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 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

Using the Q-FlashTM 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.

1 file(s) found

8KNXPU.Fba 512K

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 911.50K F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

BIOS file in the floppy

disk.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From...................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 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

Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

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

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Do not turn off power or

reset your system at this

stage!!

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

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.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From...................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 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

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Please press any key to continue

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.

You can repeat Step 1 to

4 to flash the backup

BIOS, too.

Dual BIOS Utility

Boot From...................................... Main Bios

Main ROM Type/Size...................... SST 49LF004A 512K

Backup ROM Type/Size.................. SST 49LF004A 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

Are you sure to RESET ?

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

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

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

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

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

The BIOS file

becomes Fba after

updating.

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6. Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Optimized Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Optimized 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.

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.

Press Y on your keyboard to save and exit.

Part Two:

Updating BIOS with Q-Flash

Utility on Single-BIOS Motherboards.

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

utility.

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

Top Performance

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Load Optimized Defaults

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N)? Y

 Standard CMOS Features

 Advanced BIOS Features

 Integrated Peripherals

 Power Management Setup

 PnP/PCI Configurations

 PC Health Status

 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

ESC: Quit F3: Change Language

F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup

Save Data to CMOS

Select Language

Load Fail-Safe Defaults

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor Password

Set User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y

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Exploring the Q-FlashTM utility screen

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

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-FlashTM utility:

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.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

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

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

1 file(s) found

8GE800.F4 256K

Total size : 1.39M Free size : 1.14M F5 : Refresh DEL : Delete

BIOS file in the floppy

disk.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

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

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

Reading BIOS file from floppy ...

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

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Do not turn off power or

reset your system at

this stage!!

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.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

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

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

Task menu for

Q-Flash

utility

Q-FlashTM utility bar

Action bar

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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 shown at the same time.

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

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

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

Updating BIOS Now

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

Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System

Do not turn off power or

reset your system

at this stage!!

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

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

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

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

!! Copy BIOS completed - Pass !!

Please press any key to continue

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

Q-Flash Utility V1.30

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

Keep DMI Data Enable

Update BIOS from Floppy

Save BIOS to Floppy

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

Are you sure to RESET ?

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

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

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

Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None

Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash 03/18/2003-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00

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

The BIOS file becomes F4 after updating

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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Method 2 : @BIOSTM 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.

1. Methods and steps:

I. Update BIOS through Internet:

a. Click "Internet Update" icon. b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon. c. Select @BIOSTM 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:

K8NF9R.F1).

e. Complete update process following the instruction.

Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation complete and run @BIOS

Fig 3. The @BIOS utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server

Click "3" Click "Update New BIOS"

Select @BIOS item.

Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS

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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 @BIOSTM server, please go onto Gigabyte's

website 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.

(Note)

(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) 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 with the SATA controller, 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) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system

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. Then connect the power connector from your power supply to the hard drive.

(Note) Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller.

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Figure 1

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.

(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).

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 NV Serial-ATA 1 or NV Serial-ATA 2 under the Integrated

Peripherals menu is enabled (NV Serial-ATA 1 controls the SATAII0_1 connectors and NV Serial-ATA 2 controls the SATAII2_3 connectors). If you want to create RAID, set the NV IDE/SATA RAID function item to Enabled (Disabled by default) (Figure 1). Set the NV IDE/SATA RAID function item to Disabled if you do not want to create RAID.

Integrated Peripherals

On-Chip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] On-Chip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] On-Chip MAC Lan [Auto] On-Chip LAN BOOT ROM [Enabled] NV IDE/SATA RAID function [Enabled] NV Serial-ATA 1 [Enabled] NV SATA 1 Primary RAID [Enabled] NV SATA 1 Secondary RAID [Enabled] NV Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled] NV SATA 2 Primary RAID [Enabled] NV SATA 2 Secondary RAID [Enabled] IDE Prefetch Mode [Enabled] USB Memory Type [SHADOW] AC97 Audio [Auto] Onboard 1394 [Enabled] Onboard Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7] Parallel Port Mode [SPP]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level

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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 2 below.

Figure 2

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 (3)Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS section) 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 3).

Figure 3

Hard Disk Boot Priority

1. CH2 M. : ST3120026AS

2. CH3 M. : ST3120026AS

3. Bootable Add-in Cards

: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: Exit

Item Help Menu Level 

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.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

1. SCSI-0: NVIDIA MIRROR 111.7

2. Bootable Add-in Cards

: Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: Exit

Item Help Menu Level 

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.

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Step 3: To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to CDROM (Figure 4).

Step 4: Save and exit BIOS Setup.

Figure 4

Advanced BIOS Features

 Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter]

First Boot Device [CDROM] Second Boot Device [Hard Disk] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Boot Up Floopy Seek [Disabled] Password Check [Setup] Init Display First [PEG]

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level

Select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority

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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 5). Hit the F10 key to enter the RAID BIOS setup utility.

Figure 5

Step 2: The Define a New Array screen is the first option screen when you enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. (Figure 6). 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. The following is an example of RAID 0 array creation.

Step 4: If RAID 0 is selected(select Striping in the RAID Mode field), 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.

Figure 6

Detecting array ...

Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility ...

MediaShield RAID Utility Aug 4 2005

- Define a New Array -

RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

1.0.M ST3120026AS

1.1.M ST3120026AS

Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name

[



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[



] Del

[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [



] Select [ENTER] Popup

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Step 6: Press F7 after selecting the target hard disks. A message which says "Clear disk data?" will appear (Figure 8). 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.)

Figure 8

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 7).

MediaShield RAID Utility Aug 4 2005

- Define a New Array -

RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name

[



] Add

[



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[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [



] Select [ENTER] Popup

1.0.M ST3120026AS

1.1.M ST3120026AS

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RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name

[



] Add

[



] Del

[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [



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Clear disk data ?

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

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

Figure 10

Figure 9

After that, the Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear (Figure 9). 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.

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.

MediaShield RAID Utility Aug 4 2005

- Array List -

[Ctrl-X] Exit [



] Select [B] Set Boot [N] New Array [ENTER] Detail

Boot Id Status Vendor Array Model Name

No 2 Healthy NVIDIA STRIPE 223.57G

Array 2 : NVIDIA STRIPE 223.57G

- Array Detail -

RAID Mode: Striping Striping Width : 2 Striping Block: 64K

Adapt Channel M/S Index Disk Model Name Capacity

1 0 Master 0 ST3120026AS 111.78GB 1 1 Master 1 ST3120026AS 111.78GB

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

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(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

(Note)

. 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 11):

cd bootdrv

Step 2: When the controller menu (Figure 12) 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 12, press G to select nVIDIA Series Raid(XP) for Windows operating system. Your system will then automatically zip and transfer this driver file to the floppy disk.

Figure 11 Figure 12

Figure 13

(Note) For users without a startup disk. Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE

motherboard driver CD-ROM. From the CD-ROM drive (example: D:\) double click the

MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder(Figure 13). A command prompt window will open similar

to that in Figure 12.

Step 3: Press 0 to exit when the procedure is complete. You have copied the SATA driver successfully.

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Figure 14

(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 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 14). After pressing F6, there will be a few moments of some files being loaded before you see the next screen.

Figure 15

Step 2: When a screen similar to that below appears (Figure 15), insert the floppy disk containing the SATA driver and press S.

Windows Setup

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

Windows Setup

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

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.

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Step 3: If Setup correctly recognizes the driver in the floppy disk, a controller menu similar to Figure 16 below will appear. Use the ARROW keys to select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER

(Note)

(Figure 16) and press ENTER. Later, when a screen similar to Figure 17 appears, you must press S to select additional driver. The screen will return to previous screen as shown in Figure 16. Select NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller and press ENTER.

Figure 16

(Note) 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.

Figure 17

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.

Windows Setup

ENTER=Select F3=Exit

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)

Windows Setup

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

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

NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required)

* 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.

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Figure 19

Step 4: When the next screen (Figure 18) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from the floppy disk.

Figure 18

After the SATA controller driver installation is completed, you should see a screen similar to that below. You can proceed with the Windows 2000/XP installation now.

Windows Setup

S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit

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

NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required)

* 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.

WindowsXP Professional Setup

Enter= Continue R=Repair F3=Exit

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.

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(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 assure the SATA port connecting the SATA hard disk (the one containing the Windows 2000) is Enabled (Figure 20). Save settings and exit the BIOS setup.

Figure 20

Integrated Peripherals

: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults

Item Help Menu Level

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Step 3: After system restarts, press F10 to enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. Select Striping in the RAID Mode filed (Figure 21). 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.

Figure 21

Step 4: After all the settings, press F7 to complete the configuration. When prompted to Clear Disk Data (Figure

22), press N. Then press CTRL+X to exit the NVIDIA RAID BIOS. Restart the computer to boot into Windows 2000.

Figure 22

MediaShield RAID Utility Aug 4 2005

- Define a New Array -

RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name

[



] Add

[



] Del

[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [



] Select [ENTER] Popup

1.0.M ST3120026AS

1.1.M ST3120026AS

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RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal

Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name

Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name

[



] Add

[



] Del

[ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [



] Select [ENTER] Popup

1.0.M ST3120026AS

1.1.M ST3120026AS

Clear disk data ?

[Y] YES [N] NO

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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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STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find

a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand

taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.

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

Line Out

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: Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out".

The installation of audio software is very simple. Please follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP.)

Introduction of audio connectors:

You may connect CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, walkman or others audio input to Line In. The front channels or earphone can be connected to Line Out (Front Speaker Out). Connect microphone to Mic In. Connect the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out. Connect the Center/Subwoofer channels to Center/ Subwoofer Speaker Out. Connect the side channels to Side Speaker Out.

This motherboard provides 6 audio connectors. You are able to use 2-/4-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection.

Rear Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Side Speaker Out

Line In

Line Out

(Front Speaker Out)

Mic In

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STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find

a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand

taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.

STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration.

4 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1: Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out".

STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "2CH Speaker" to complete 2 channel audio configuration.

Front Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

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STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "6CH Speaker" to complete 6 channel audio configuration.

6 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out".

Front Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

STEP 2: Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find

a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand

taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.

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8 Channel Audio Setup

STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", the Center/ Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out", and the side channels to "Side Speaker Out".

STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find

a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand

taskbar. Click the icon to select the function.

STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "8CH Speaker" to complete 8 channel audio configuration.

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

Side Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

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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 GIGABYTE's website.

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 1 minute (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to makethem short for 5 seconds).

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.

 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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GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.

Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien,

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TEL: +886-2-8912-4888

FAX: +886-2-8912-4003

Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) :

http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw

WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw

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G.B.T. INC.

TEL: +1-626-854-9338

FAX: +1-626-854-9339

Tech. Support:

http://rma.gigabyte-usa.com

Web address: http://www.gigabyte.us

y Mexico

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Tel: +1-626-854-9338 x 215 (Soporte de habla hispano)

FAX: +1-626-854-9339

Correo: soporte@gigabyte-usa.com

Tech. Support:

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WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp

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WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.sg

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