Gigabyte GA-8N-SLI QUAD ROYAL User Manual

GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal

Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition Intel® Pentium® D / Pentium® 4 LGA775 Processor Motherboard

User's Manual

Rev. 1002

12ME-8NSLIQU-1002R

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Nov. 16, 2005

GA-8N-SLl QUAD Royal

Motherboard

Nov. 16, 2005

GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal

Motherboard

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Table of Contents

GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal 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 Heatsink .............................................................. 12

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

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

1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) .............................. 14

1-5 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14

1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16

1-7 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration ....................................... 17

1-7-1 Before You Begin ................................................................................................. 17

1-7-2 Combination of SLI Applications ........................................................................ 20

1-7-3 Graphic Cards Support List ................................................................................ 20

1-8 Configuring a Multi View System................................................................... 22

1-8-1 Combination of Multi View Applications .......................................................... 23

1-8-2 Graphic Cards Support List ................................................................................ 23

1-9 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 24

1-10Connectors Introduction ...................................................................................... 25

Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ................................................................................................ 37

The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F1) ....................................................... 38

2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 40

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 43

2-3 Integrated Peripherals ..................................................................................... 45

2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 49

2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 51

2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 52

2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 53

2-8 Select Language ............................................................................................. 58

2-9 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................................................................................... 58

2-10 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 58

2-11 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 59

2-12 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 60

2-13 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 60

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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 61

3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 61

3-2 Software Application ....................................................................................... 62

3-3 Software Information ....................................................................................... 62

3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 63

3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 63

Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 65

4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 65

4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 66

4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction ......................................................................... 67

4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 70

4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) (Controller: nVIDIA nForce4 SLI) ............... 81

4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 96

4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................. 100

4-3 POST Error Code ........................................................................................ 101

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GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal Motherboard Layout

SPDIF_RCA

SPDIF_O

1394_6P

KB_MS

USB

AUDIO1

AUDIO2

F_AUDIO

CD_IN

SPDIF_IN

IT8712

1394_CON

LPT

LAN1

LAN2

ET1310

ALC850

TSB43AB23

88E1111

PCIEX8_1

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX16_1

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX16_2

PCI

PCIEX8_2

COMA

SYS_FAN

LGA775

ATX_12V

NB_FAN

SLI Switch Module Socket

Main

Backup

BIOS

FDD

NVIDIA C19

F_USB1

CPU_FAN

GA-8N- SLI QUAD Royal

DDRII1

DDRII2

NVIDIA CK804

BATTERY

F_USB2

F_USB3

PWR_LED

FUSB_PSEL

RF_ID

F_PANEL

DDRII3

DDRII4

SB_FAN

S_ATA3

S_ATA2

CLR_CMOS

W83L951F

MEN_FAN

RUSB_PSEL

IDE1

AUX_FAN

7_SEG_LED

ATXPWR

PWR_FAN

IDE2

S_ATA1

S_ATA0

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Block Diagram

Slot1 / Slot2

2 PCIEx16

LGA775

Processor

CPUCLK+/-(1066/800/533MHz)

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

PCI Express x 16 Bus

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

2 PCI Express x 1

PCI Express x 16 Bus

PCI-ECLK

(100MHz)

2 PCIEx16

Slot3 / Slot4

PCI Express Bus

x1 x1

ET1310I

RJ45

LAN 1

RJ45

LAN 2

PCI Bus

TSB43AB23

1PCI

PCICLK

(33MHz)

Interface

nVIDIA

C19

Marvell

nVIDIA

88E1111

CK804

CODEC

MIC

3 IEEE1394a

Line-In

Line-Out

Side Speaker Out

Surround Speaker Out

Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Host

NBCLK (25MHz)

HCLK+/- (133/200/266MHz)

BIOS

LPC BUS

10 USB

Ports

SPDIF In

SPDIF Out

24.576MHz

DDRII 667/533MHz DIMM

Dual Channel Memory

33MHz 25MHz 48MHz

ROMCLK33MHz

4 SATA 3Gb/s

ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels

Floppy

LPT Port

IT8712F

COM Port

PS/2KB

PS/2 Mouse

33 MHz

24 MHz

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Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation

Preparing Your Computer

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

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

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

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

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

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

Installation Notices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Instances of Non-Warranty

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

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

3. Damage due to improper installation.

4. Damage due to use of uncertified components.

5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters.

6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product.

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1-2 Feature Summary

CPU  Supports LGA775 Intel® Pentium® Processor Extreme Edition/ Pentium® D /

Pentium® 4

 Supports 1066/800/533MHz FSB  L2 cache varies with CPU

Chipset  Northbridge: nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition (Crush 19)

 Southbridge: nVIDIA® CK804  Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

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

 Supports dual channel DDR II 667/533 unbuffered DIMM  Supports 1.8V DDR II DIMM

Slots  4 PCI Express x 16 slots

 2 PCI Express x 1 slots  1 PCI slots

IDE Connections  2 ports from CK804 (IDE1/IDE2) (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133),

allows connection of 4 IDE devices

- Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems FDD Connections  1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices Onboard SATA 3Gb/s  4 SATA 3Gb/s ports:

4 ports from CK804 controller (SATA0, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3)

- Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems Peripherals  1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode

 1 Serial port (COMA)  10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 6 via cable)  3 IEEE1394a connectors (requires cable)  1 front audio connector  1 PS/2 keyboard port  1 PS/2 mouse port

Onboard LAN  Onboard Agere ET1310 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN1)

 Onboard Marvell 88E1111 phy (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2)

- Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

 2 RJ45 ports

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Onboard Audio  ALC850 CODEC

 Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio  Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker

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

 SPDIF_IN connection  SPDIF_Out (optical+coaxial) connection  CD_IN connection

I/O Control  IT8712F Hardware Monitor  System voltage detection

 CPU / NB / Power IC / temperature detection  CPU / System / Power / Auxilliary / Memory fan speed detection  CPU warning temperature  CPU / system / power fan failure warning

Onboard SATA 3Gb/s  Onboard nVIDIA® CK804 chipset RAID - supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1), striping +

mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5 function

- supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s

- supports hot plugging function

- supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections

- supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems BIOS  Use of licensed AWARD BIOS

 Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash/Multilanguage BIOS

Additional Features  Supports @BIOS

 Supports EasyTune 5

Overclocking  Over Voltage via BIOS (FSB/DIMM/PCIE/CPU/North Bridge/South Bridge)

 Over Clock via BIOS (CPU/DIMM/PCIE)

Form Factor  ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

(Note 1)

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

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1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Suggest CPU Fan speed must be over 3000rpm.

HT functionality requirement content :

Enabling the functionality of Hyper-Threading Technology for your computer system requires all of the following platform components:

- CPU: An Intel® Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology

- Chipset: A NVIDIA® Chipset that supports HT Technology

- BIOS: A BIOS that supports HT Technology and has it enabled

- OS: An operation system that has optimizations for HT Technology

1-3-1 Installation of the CPU

Metal Lever

Fig. 1 Gently lift the metal lever located on the CPU socket to the upright position.

Fig. 2 Remove the plastic covering on the CPU socket.

Fig. 3 Notice the small gold colored triangle located on the edge of the CPU socket. Align the indented corner of the

position. (Grasping the CPU firmly between your thumb and forefinger, carefully place it into the socket in a straight and downwards motion. Avoid twisting or bending motions that might cause damage to the CPU during installation.)

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Fig. 4 Once the CPU is properly inserted, please replace the load plate and push the metal lever back into its original position.CPU with the triangle and gently insert the CPU into

1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink

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Male Push Pin

The top of Female Push Pin

Female Push Pin

Fig.1 Please apply an even layer of heatsink paste on the surface of the installed CPU.

Fig. 3 Place the heatsink atop the CPU and make sure the push pins aim to the pin hole on the motherboard.Pressing down the push pins diagonally.

Fig. 5 Please check the back of motherboard after installing. If the push pin is inserted as the picture, the installation is complete.

Fig. 2 (Turning the push pin along the direction of arrow is to remove the heatsink, on the contrary, is to install.) Please note the direction of arrow sign on the male push pin doesn't face inwards before installation. (This instruction is only for Intel boxed fan)

Fig. 4 Please make sure the Male and Female push pin are joined closely. (for detailed installation instructions, please refer to the heatsink installation section of the user manual)

Fig. 6 Finally, please attach the power connector of the heatsink to the CPU fan header located on the motherboard.

The heatsink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heatsink 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 heatsink.

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1-4 Installing/Removing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan)

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Fig.1 To attach Cool-Plus to a heatsink, align the extensions on both sides with the grooves in the heatsink as shown. Firmly press down until it snaps into position.

Fig.3 Before proceeding, first check to make sure that the fan's power cable is disconnected. Then, while applying pressure to the top of the fan, carefully use a screwdriver to dislodge the extension on one side.

Exerting too much pressure on the fan during removal might cause the side extensions to break-off.

Fig.2 Once the fan is properly affixed onto the heatsink, plug the power cable into the NB_FAN connector.

1-5 Installation of Memory

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

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

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

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

The motherboard supports DDR II 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.

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Notch

DDR II

Fig.1 The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down.

Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module.

Dual Channel DDR II

GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.

If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the

limitation of Intel chipset specifications.

1. Dual channel memory cannot be used if one or three DDR II memory modules are installed.

2. To enable Dual Channel mode with 2 or 4 memory modules, it is recommended to use memory modules of identical brand, size, chips, and speed.

We'll strongly recommend our user to slot two DDR II memory modules into the DIMMs of the same color in order for Dual Channel Technology to work.

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The following table is for Dual Channel Technology combination: (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side)

DDR II 1 DDR II 2 DDR II 3 DDR II 4

2 memory modules

4 memory modules

DS/SS X DS/SS X

X DS/SS X DS/SS

DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS DS/SS

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1-6 Installation of Expansion Cards

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

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

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

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

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

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

6. Replace your computer's chassis cover.

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

8. Install related driver from the operating system.

Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card:

Please carefully pull out the small whitedrawable bar at the end of the PCI Express x 16 slot when you try to install/ uninstall the VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the small white-drawable bar.

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1-7 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration

The nVIDIA® nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition chipset offers blistering graphics performance with the ability to bridge two NVIDIA SLI-ready PCI ExpressTM graphics cards! The SLI design takes advantage of the increased bandwidth of the PCI ExpressTM bus architecture, features hardware and software innovations within NVIDIA GPU (graphics processing unit) and the nVIDIA nForce 4 SLI Intel Edition chipset. Together, the NVIDIA SLI technologies work seamlessly to allow two graphics cards to operate in parallel and share the work and deliver heart-pounding PC performance. This section introduces steps to configure an SLI system on the GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal motherboard.

1-7-1 Before You Begin

I. Understanding the components:

 The SLI bridge connector (GC-SLICON)

The GC-SLICON is used to bridge two SLI-capable graphics cards in order to set up an SLI configuration.

 The SLI switch module (GC-SLISW-C19)

The GC-SLISW-C19 switch module is installed in the SLI switch module socket by factory default. This SLI switch module has gold edge connectors on two sides. One is SLI Mode and the other is Normal mode.

 The SLI switch module (GC-SLISW-3D1)

For users who wish to install the GIGABYTE GV-3D1 graphics card on this motherboard, they must insert the GC-SLISW-3D1 switch module in the 3D1 Mode direction. (The Normal Mode is the same as that of the GC-SLISW-C19 module.)

GC-SLICON

GC-SLISW-C19

GC-SLISW-3D1

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We do not recommend removing the SLI switch module (GC-SLISW-C19 or GC-SLISW-

3D1) from the motherboard because in that case, both of the PCIE x 16 slots will not be

available.

II. Power Requirements: Before installation, assure that the power supply you use is able to provide sufficient power to fully support an SLI configuration and other components in your system. We recommend a power supply that provides at least 20A 5V and 12V current and a minimum of 500W wattage. Please note that the exact power requirements will depend on your overall system configurations.

III. Supported Operating Systems: Only Windows XP operating system is currently supported by the NVIDIA SLI technology.

Note: As the SLI on GA-8N-SLI QUAD Royal supports various multiple video outputs combination,

we suggest you follow the "Optimal Performance" or “Recommended” combinations provided in this guide.

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Enabling SLI Mode--

Set the SLI switch module: Note that as the switch module (GC-SLISW-C19) is preinstalled in the Normal Mode direction by factory default, the first step to enable SLI mode on your system is to take out the module from the socket, turn it around and insert it in the SLI Mode direction.

Step 1: Gently spread the retaining clips of the socket and the

module may then be removed from the socket. Hold the module by the edges and lift it away from the socket.

Step 2: Position the SLI Mode side of the module above the socket at

a 25o angle. Align the small notch at the top edge of the module with the key in the socket.

Step 3: Insert the top edge of the module into the socket. Make sure

the gold edge connectors are fully inserted.

Step 4: Gently press down on the two ends of the module until it is

locked in place by the socket clips. (You should hear a "click" when the module is attached.)

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Connecting Two Graphics Cards: Step 1: Observe the steps in "1-6 Installation of Expansion

Cards" on page 16 and install two SLI-ready graphics cards of the same model to the PCIEX16_1(SLOT2) and PCIEX16_2(SLOT3) slots.

Step 2: Insert the SLI bridge (the GC-SLICON) to the SLI gold

edge connector on top of both cards. Make sure the two mini female slots on the bridge connector securely fit onto the SLI gold edge connetors of both cards.

Female slots on the bridge connector

Gold edge connector on the top of

graphics card

Step 3: In order to securely fix the bridge connector be-

tween the two cards, you must install the retention bracket included with the motherboard and secure the retention bracket to the chassis back panel with a screw.

place this part on the top of

the bridge connector.

retention bracket

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Graphics Card Driver Setting: Step 1: After installing graphics card driver in operating

system, right-click the NVIDIA icon in your system tray and then select NVIDIA Display. The NVIDIA control panel will appear.

Step 2: Select SLI multi-GPU from the side menu and

then select the Enable SLI multi-GPU checkbox in the SLI multi-GPU dialog box. System will restart after you click Apply. Then the SLI configuration is completed.

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1-7-2 Combination of SLI Applications

Please make sure the BIOS settings and graphics cards conforms to the following conditions, to enable the SLI function.

Condition 1: SLI function will use graphic cards of identical brand and chips.

(For example: GIGABYTE GV-NX66T128D).

Condition 2: Set PCIex16 Slot Lanes to “Auto” in BIOS setup.

(Please refer to page 55).

NB SLI Switch VGA Driver SLI Video Remark

Module SLI Enabled Mode Outputs

PCIEX8_2

(SLOT4)

GC-SLISW-C19 YES x16-x16 2 Optimal

(Normal Mode) (NB+SB) Performance GC-SLISW-C19 YES x8-x8 2

(SLl Mode) (NB)

Don’t Care YES x8-x8 2

(SB)

(Note1)

Combination

1 Combination

2 Combination

North Bridge

PCIEX8_1

PCIEX16_1

(SLOT1)

(SLOT2)

nVidia (x16) nVidia (x16)

nVidia (x8) nVidia (x8)

South Bridge

PCIEX16_2

(SLOT3)

nVidia (x8) nVidia (x8)

Note 1. Video output quantity is based on to graphic card.

Due to nVidia driver’s limition, the SLI function is not used when more than 2 pieces nVidia graphic cards are installed.

1-7-3 Graphic Cards Support List

(The items below are all supported under the Windows XP operating system.)

Graphic cards support listed below are for reference only. Due to massive graphic cards on the market, we can only verify some of them. Graphic cards not listed below does not mean they are not supported by this M/B. For more detail support lists please click onto Gigabyte’s website at http://www.gigabyte.com.tw

Figure 1-1. Combination 1 (2 slots on Sourth Bridge + North Bridge)

Graphics Chip Maker Model Name GPU

Nvidia Gigabyte * GV-NX66T128D Geforce 6600GT (NV43GT)

Gigabyte * GV-NX68T256DH Geforce 6800GT (NV45GT) Gigabyte * GV-NX68U256D Geforce 6800 Ultra (NV45 Ultra) Gigabyte GV-3D1 Geforce 6600GT x 2 Gigabyte * GV-NX68256D Geforce 6800 Gigabyte GV-NX78X256V-B Geforce 7800GTX Gigabyte * GV-NX78T256V-B Geforce 7800GT

Note: Models above marked with "*" may experience problems display issues when resuming from

S1 standby due to nVidia driver limitations.

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Figure 1-2. Combination 2 (2 slots on North Bridge)

Graphics Chip Maker Model Name GPU

Nvidia Gigabyte GV-NX66T128D Geforce 6600GT (NV43GT)

Gigabyte GV-NX68T256DH Geforce 6800GT (NV45GT) Gigabyte GV-NX68U256D Geforce 6800 Ultra (NV45 Ultra) Gigabyte GV-3D1 Geforce 6600GT x 2 Gigabyte GV-NX68256D Geforce 6800 Gigabyte GV-NX78X256V-B Geforce 7800GTX Gigabyte GV-NX78T256V-B Geforce 7800GT

Figure 1-3. Combination 3 (2 slots on Sourth Bridge)

Graphics Chip Maker Model Name GPU

Nvidia Gigabyte GV-NX66T128D Geforce 6600GT (NV43GT)

Gigabyte GV-NX68T256DH Geforce 6800GT (NV45GT) Gigabyte GV-NX68U256D Geforce 6800 Ultra (NV45 Ultra) Gigabyte GV-3D1 Geforce 6600GT x 2 Gigabyte GV-NX68256D Geforce 6800 Gigabyte GV-3D1-68GT Geforce 6800GT x 2 Gigabyte GV-NX78T256V-B Geforce 7800GT

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1-8 Configuring a Multi View System

This function is supported only on Windows XP operating system. With Multi View technology from GIGABYTE, Quad Graphic enabled motherboards offer multiple display support on up to eight separate monitors. This improves the capabilities and productivity of the user by allowing them to spread multiple windows over eight monitors and view them simultaneously.

Multiple display support for increasing productivity

Multiple display support for immersive video / gaming experience

Before you begin--

I. Power requirement:

The exact power requirement will depend on your overall system configurations. You need a power supply that can provide sufficient and stable power to your system and the two graphics cards. We recommend a power supply that supplies 500W (or above) and 25A (or above) +12V current.

II. NVIDIA video driver of version later than 7.7.7.2 should be used.

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1-8-1 Combination of Multi View Applications

The Multi View function must establish in the BIOS setup item comfirms to the condition.

Condition 1: It will set PCIex16 Slot Lanes to “Auto” in BIOS setup item .

(Please refer to page 55).

North Bridge South Bridge

PCIEX8_1 PCIEX16_1 PCIEX16_2 PCIEX8_2

(SLOT1) (SLOT2) (SLOT3) (SLOT4)

nVidia/ATI(x8) nVidia/ATI (x8) nVidia/ATI (x8) nVidia/ATI (x8)

NB SLI Switch VGA Driver SLI Video Remark

Module SLI Enabled Mode Outputs

GC-SLISW-C19 NO N/A 8 Recommended

(SLl Mode)

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1-8-2 Graphic Cards Support List

Figure 1-1. 4 slots on Sourth Bridge + North Bridge

Graphics Chip Maker Model Name GPU

Nvidia Gigabyte GV-NX78X256V-B x2 Geforce 7800GTX ATI Gigabyte GV-RX60P128DE x2 Radeon X600Pro

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1-9 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.

COAXIAL (SPDIF_RCA)

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

OPTICAL (SPDIF_O)

The SPDIF optical output port is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or com pressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder via an optical cable.

IEEE1394 Port

Connects the IEEE1394 devices to this connector.

LAN Port 2

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

LAN Port 1

The provided Internet connection is Gigabit Ethernet (PCI Express Gigabit), 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 sureyour 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.

Rear Speaker Out

Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector.

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Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out

Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector.

Side Speaker Out

Connect the side surround speakers to this connector.

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

1-10 Connectors Introduction

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1) ATX_12V

2) ATX (Power Connector)

3) CPU_FAN

4) SYS_FAN

5) PWR_FAN

6) NB_FAN

7) SB_FAN

8) AUX_FAN

9) MAN_FAN

10) FD D

11) IDE1 / IDE2

12) SATA0/1/2/3

13) PWR_LED

12 22 24

13 8

14) F_PANEL

15) F_AUDIO

16) CD_IN

17) SPDIF_IN

18) F_USB1 / F_USB2/F_USB3

19) FUSB_PSEL

20) RUSB_PSEL

21) COMA

22) BATTERY

23) 1394_CON

24) CLR_CMOS

25) I R

26) RF_ID

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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 (350W 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 3.3V

2 3.3V

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 GND

3 GND

4 GND

5 +12V

6 +12V

7 +12V

8 +12V

3 GND

4 +5V

5 GND

6 +5V

7 GND

8 Power Good

9 5V SB(stand by +5V)

10 +12V

11 +12V

12 3.3V

(Only for 24pins ATX)

13 3.3V

14 -12V

15 GND

16 PS_ON(soft On/Off)

17 GND

18 GND

19 GND

20 -5V

21 +5V

22 +5V

23 +5V

24 GND

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3/4/5) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN/ PWR_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)

The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU_FAN)power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The black connector wire is the ground wire (GND). Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system overheating and failure. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure.

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CPU_FAN

PWR_FAN

SYS_FAN

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

4 Speed Control

(Only for CPU_FAN)

6/7) NB_FAN / SB_FAN (Chip Fan Power Connector)

If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND)

NB_FAN

Pin No. Definition

1 +12V

2 GND

SB_FAN

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8/9) AUX_FAN / MEN_FAN (Chip Fan Power Connector)

If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND)

AUX_FAN

MEM_FAN

Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 +12V

3 Sense

10) FDD (Floppy Connector)

The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position.

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11) 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).

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12) SATA0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by CK804)

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

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Pin No. Definition

1 GND

2 TXP

3 TXN

4 GND

5RXN

6 RXP

7 GND

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13) PWR_LED

PWR_LED 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-

14) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)

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

Message LED/

Power/

Sleep LED

MSG+

2 1

HD+

MSG-

HD-

Power Switch

PW+

RES-

PW-

RES+

Speaker Connector

SPEAK+

SPEAK-

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

Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

SPEAK (Speaker Connector) (Amber) Pin 1: Power

Pin 2- Pin 3: NC

Pin 4: Data(-)

RES (Reset Switch) (Green) Open: Normal

Close: Reset Hardware System

PW (Power Switch) (Red) Open: Normal

Close: Power On/Off

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

(Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)

NC ( Purple) NC

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Reset Switch

IDE Hard Disk Active LED

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