Intel GA-8N-SLI PRO user manual Considerations Prior to Installation, Preparing Your Computer

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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.

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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Contents GA-8N-SLI Motherboard GA-8N-SLI Pro June 2 GA-8N-SLI Product Manual Classification CopyrightTable of Contents Drivers Installation DDRII1 DDRII2 DDRII3 DDRII4 8N-SLI Royal Pro/GA-8N-SLI2PCI Pciclk PCI-ECLKLAN TSB82AA2 TSB81BA3 CodecPage Preparing Your Computer Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Instances of Non-WarrantyCPU Feature SummaryRAID BiosALC850 Codec HT functionality requirement content Installation of the CPU and HeatsinkInstallation of the CPU Installation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Installing/Removing Cool-Plus Northbridge Cooling FanDual Channel DDR Installation of Expansion Cards How to install U-Plus DPS? Installation of U-Plus DPS Universal Plus Dual Power SystemSLI switch module GC-SLISW-3D1 Setup of SLI Scalable Link Interface ConfigurationSLI bridge connector GC-SLICON SLI switch module GC-SLISW-C19English Graphics card I/O Back Panel Introduction Side Speaker Out Connectors IntroductionCenter/Subwoofer Speaker Out ATX12V/ATX Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan Power Connector 5 Cpufan / SYSFAN/ Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power ConnectorIDE1/IDE2/IDE3 IDE Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorPwrled Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Cdin CD Faudio Front Audio ConnectorSpdifin Spdif USB1 / FUSB2 / FUSB3 Front USB ConnectorClrcmos Clear Cmos 17 F11394/F21394 Ieee 1394 ConnectorsCI Chassis Intrusion, Case Open PCIE12V Power ConnectorRfid BATBatteryMain Menu Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. GA-8N-SLI Royal F3l „ Set User Password „ Load Fail-Safe Defaults„ Load Optimized Defaults „ Set Supervisor PasswordIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesTime Memory Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B Halt onROM Boot Priority Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority First / Second / Third Boot DeviceNo-Execute Memory Protect Note Password CheckCPU Hyper-Threading Limit Cpuid Max. toBase Integrated PeripheralsSataii 2 Primary RAID IDE Secndry Slave RAIDSataii 1 Primary RAID Sataii 1 Secondary RAIDUSB Mouse Support Onboard SATAII/IDE3 ModeParallel Port Mode USB Keyboard SupportModem Ring On Power Management SetupPower-On by Alarm PME Event Wake UpAC Back Function Power On By MousePower On By Keyboard KB Power on PasswordPCI 1 IRQ Assignment PnP/PCI ConfigurationsPC Health Status PWM CPU Smart FAN ModeCPU Smart FAN Control A.2 MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.TM. Note CPU Clock RatioNoteCurrent FSB Speed QDR FSB Turbo ModeSystem Clock Mode New FSB Speed QDRNormal CPU Vcore FSB OverVoltage ControlSataii OverVoltage Control CPU Voltage ControlSelect Language Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User Password Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupP4 nForce4 SLI Series Motherboard Install Chipset Drivers Drivers InstallationSoftware Information Software ApplicationContact Us Hardware InformationEnglish Unique Software Utilities User Interface Overview EasyTune 5 IntroductionSystem requirements Xpress Recovery2 IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery2 Limitations Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2Precautions How to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Flash Bios Method IntroductionWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Halt On Error DisableDefault, Enable Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableBoot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Auto Recovery EnableDefault, DisableBefore You Begin Method 1 Q-FlashTMUtilityTask menu for Q-Flash utility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Entering the Q-FlashTMutilitySteps Using the Q-FlashTMutilityYou can repeat to Part Two English Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screenBios file becomes F4 after updating Congratulation!! You have updated Bios successfullyMethods and steps Method 2 @BIOSTM UtilityEnglish RAID Levels Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility IntroductionEntering the RAID Bios Setup Configuring the Nvidia RAID BiosAssigning the Disks Using the Define a New Array WindowSelecting the RAID Mode Selecting the Striping Block SizeCompleting the RAID Bios Setup English Main Menu Configuring the Promise PDC20779 RAID BiosCreate Arrays Automatically Define Array Menu Create Arrays ManuallyView/Change Drives Assignments View Drive AssignmentsDelete Array Menu Delete an ArrayCd bootdrv Menu Installing the RAID driversStep Introduction of audio connectorsStereo Speakers Connection and Settings 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English Step AMI Bios Beep Codes TroubleshootingEnglish Appendix English Taiwan Headquarters Contact UsChina Shanghai