Gigabyte GA-K8NS user manual Feature Summary, Cpu

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Motherboard

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GA-K8NS rev. 2.0

CPU

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Socket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64 processor (K8)

 

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1600MHz system bus

 

Š Supports core frequencies in excess of 2800+ and faster

Chipset

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nVIDIA® nForce3TM 250 Chipset

 

Š Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

Memory

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3 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 3GB memory)

 

Š Supports DDR 400/333/266/200 DIMM

 

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Supports DDR DIMM

Slots

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1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode

 

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5 PCI slots

IDE Connections

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

 

 

4 IDE devices

 

Š Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

FDD Connections

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1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices

Onboard SATA

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2 Serial ATA connections

 

Š Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

Peripherals

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1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode

 

Š 2 serial ports (COMA, COMB)

 

Š 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 4 via cable)

 

Š 1 front audio connector

 

Š 1 PS/2 keyboard port

 

Š 1 PS/2 mouse port

Onboard LAN

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Onboard ICS 1883 chip (10/100 Mbit)

 

Š 1 RJ 45 port

 

Š Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

Onboard Audio

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ALC850 CODEC (UAJ)

 

Š Supports Jack Sensing function

 

Š Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio (Note 1)

 

Š Supports Line In ; Line Out ;MIC In

 

Š Surround Back Speaker (by optional Audio Combo Kit)

 

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SPDIF In/Out connection

 

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CD In connection

Š Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems

(Note 1) To set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use Audio Combo Kit (optional device).

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Contents GA-K8NSrev Motherboard Copyright Product Manual ClassificationTable of Contents Drivers Installation GA-K8NSrev .0 Motherboard Layout Block Diagram Page Instances of Non-Warranty Considerations Prior to InstallationInstallation Notices Preparing Your ComputerFeature Summary CPUUse of licensed Award Bios Installation of the CPU and Heatsink Installation of the CPUInstallation of the Heatsink Installation of Memory Installation of Expansion Cards I/O Back Panel Introduction Connectors Introduction ATX12V / ATX Power Connector Cpufan / Sysfan Cooler Fan Power Connector FDD Floppy ConnectorIDE1 / IDE2 IDE Connector SATA0SB / SATA1SB Serial ATA ConnectorBattery Fpanel Front Panel Jumper Faudio Front Audio Panel Connector Cdin CD In ConnectorSurcen Surround Center Connector Spdifio Spdif In / Out ConnectorUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector Clrcmos Clear CmosEnglish Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Main MenuMain Menu For example Bios Ver. F13 „ Set User Password „ Load Optimized Defaults„ Set Supervisor Password „ Save & Exit SetupIDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave Standard Cmos FeaturesTime IDE Channel 2/3 MasterDrive a / Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaHalt on First / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority Boot Up Floppy SeekPassword Check Init Display FirstIntegrated Peripherals SPPSata Primary Master RAID On-Chip LAN Boot ROMIDE Channel 1 Slave RAID Sata Secndry Master RAIDOnboard Serial Port Parallel Port ModeECP Mode Use DMA Onboard Parallel PortPME Event Wake Up Power Management SetupResume by Alarm Modem Ring OnKB Power on Password Power On by MousePower On by Keyboard AC Back FunctionPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 3 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Optimized Defaults Top PerformanceSet Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingDrivers Installation Install Chipset DriversSoftware Application Software InformationHardware Information Contact UsEnglish EasyTune 5 Introduction Unique Software UtilitiesUser Interface Overview What is Xpress Recovery ? Xpress Recovery IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Press F9 during powering on the computer. Text ModeRemove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartMethod 1 Q-FlashTMUtility Flash Bios Method IntroductionBefore You Begin Entering the Q-FlashTMutility Exploring the Q-FlashTM / Dual Bios utility screenTask menu for Dual Bios utility Task menu for Q-Flash utilityUsing the Q-FlashTMutility StepsYou can repeat to Part Two Exploring the Q-FlashTMutility screen EnglishCongratulation!! You have updated Bios successfully Bios file becomes F4 after updatingMethod 2 @BIOSTM Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility Introduction RAID LevelsConfiguring the Nvidia RAID Bios Entering the RAID Bios SetupSelecting the Striping Block Size Using the Define a New Array WindowSelecting the RAID Mode Assigning the DisksCompleting the RAID Bios Setup Array 2 Nvidia Mirror 111.79G Installing the RAID drivers Cd bootdrv MenuStereo Speakers Connection and Settings 5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Audio Setup English English English Spdif Output Device Optional Device Jack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction Introduction of audio connectorsAuto-detecting Enable UAJ function Manual settingUAJ Introduction Troubleshooting English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai