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English

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The problem could

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

be caused by power

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

s u p p l y , C P U ,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

memory or CPU/

 

 

 

Is memory LED on and CPU fan running?

 

 

 

m e m o r y s o c k e t

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

itself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failure has been excluded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

Perhaps your VGA

 

 

 

Check if there is display.

 

 

 

 

 

card / VGA slot or

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

monitor is defective.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Failure has been excluded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the system. Reboot after keyboard and mouse have

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

been plugged in.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It is possible that your

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

k e y b o a r d o r

 

 

 

Check if keyboard is working properly.

 

 

 

keyboard connector

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

is defective.

 

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press <Del> to enter BIOS setup. Choose "Load

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optimized Defaults" and save then exit setup.

 

 

 

Failure has been excluded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Turn off the system and re-connect the IDE cable. Check

 

 

 

No

The problem was

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

probably caused by

 

 

 

if the system can reboot successfully.

 

 

 

 

 

the IDE device /

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

connector or cable.

 

 

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on cards and cables.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Then try to reboot the system.

 

Failure has been excluded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

END

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.

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Contents GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Mother Board Motherboard GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Read Me First Installing the motherboard to the chassis Prepare your computerTable of Contents Table of Contents Features Summary IntroductionALC850 Codec UAJ GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard Layout Ultra-939Block Diagram CPUEnglish Hardware Installation Process StepInstall the Central Processing Unit CPU English Install Memory Modules DDRDual Channel DDR Dual Channel Technology DS Double Side, SS Single SideInstall Expansion Cards PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector Install I/O Peripherals CablesParallel Port, Serial Ports Coma / Comb Audio Connectors USB/LAN ConnectorPlease note Connectors Introduction ATX12V / ATX Power Connector 5 Cpufan / Sysfan / Pwrfan Cooler Fan Power Connector Nbfan Chip Fan ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector IDE1 / IDE2 IDE ConnectorSATA0SB / SATA1SB SATA0SII / SATA1SII Serial ATA Connector BatteryFpanel Front Panel Jumper Pwrled Faudio Front Audio Connector 15 2XLEDSurcen Surround Center Connector Spdifio Spdif In / Out ConnectorCdin CD In Connector FUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector21 F11394 / F21394 Front IEEE1394 Connector IrcirGame Game Connector InfolinkClrcmos Clear Cmos English Bios Setup Main Menu For example Bios Ver. E1 Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor PasswordSet User Password Save & Exit SetupDate Standard Cmos FeaturesTime Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan Area Drive a / Drive BHalt on MemoryAdvanced Bios Features Hard Disk Boot PriorityFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy SeekFelxible AGP Password CheckInit Display First IDE Function Setup Integrated PeripheralsIDE Channel 0 Master RAID IDE Channel 0 Slave RAIDIDE Channel 1 Master RAID IDE Channel 1 Slave RAIDOnboard LAN Boot ROM Parallel Port ModeVIA On-Chip LAN nVIDIA Onboard Serial ATA Onboard SiI3512 chipsetECP Mode Use DMA IDE DMA transfer accessGame Port Address Midi Port AddressPower Management Setup Resume by AlarmPME Event Wake Up Modem Ring OnPower On by Mouse Power On by KeyboardKB Power on Password AC Back FunctionPnP/PCI Configurations PCI 3 IRQ AssignmentPCI 4 IRQ Assignment PCI 1/5 IRQ AssignmentPC Health Status MB Intelligent TweakerM.I.T Top Performance Select LanguageLoad Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish @BIOSTM Introduction Technical ReferenceWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Flash Bios Method IntroductionHow to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, Enable Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup BiosAuto Recovery EnableDefault, Disable Halt On Error DisableDefault, EnableHow to use Q-Flash? What is Q-Flash Utility?Save Main Bios to Floppy / Save Backup Bios to Floppy Whats DualBIOS? What is DualBIOS technology? AnswerIII. Q How does DualBIOS technology work? Answer IV. Q Who Needs DualBIOS technology? AnswerMethod 2 @BIOS Utility Methods and stepsEnglish Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function IntroductionChannel Analog Audio Output Mode English Channel Audio Setup using Audio Combo Kit, Optional Device English Spdif Output Device Optional Device Spdif output device is available onJack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction Introduction of audio connectorsAuto-detecting Enable UAJ function Manual settingUAJ Introduction What is Xpress Recovery ? Xpress Recovery IntroductionHow to use the Xpress Recovery F9 For Xpress Recovery Press F9 during powering on the computerRemove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartSerial ATA Bios Setting Utility Introduction RAID LevelsConfiguring the Nvidia RAID Bios Entering the RAID Bios SetupUsing the Define a New Array Window Completing the RAID Bios SetupSelecting the RAID Mode Selecting the Striping Block SizeBBS Installing the RAID drivers English English Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XPItem Description Software Application Software Information FAQ Long 2 short Monitor or display card error Troubleshooting END Technical Support/RMA Sheet Acronyms Ioapic English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai

GA-K8NS ULTRA-939 specifications

The Gigabyte GA-K8NS ULTRA-939 is a high-performance motherboard designed for AMD's Athlon 64 and Opteron processors, which made significant strides in the computing world during the early 2000s. This motherboard harnesses the power of Socket 939, allowing users to unlock the full potential of AMD's 64-bit architecture, delivering enhanced performance and speed for demanding applications and gaming.

One of the standout features of the GA-K8NS ULTRA-939 is its support for dual-channel DDR SDRAM. This motherboard accommodates up to 4GB of memory across its four DIMM slots. With the dual-channel configuration, users experience increased memory bandwidth, allowing for faster data transfer rates essential for modern multitasking and high-performance computing scenarios.

Gigabyte’s proprietary technologies, such as its 8-phase Power Phase Design, significantly improve system stability and reliability by providing clean and steady power to the CPU. This design is particularly beneficial when overclocking, allowing users to push their systems to higher performance levels without compromising stability.

The motherboard features an NForce3 250Gb chipset, known for its impressive capabilities in enhancing system performance and providing support for various peripheral technologies. This chipset enables integrated Gigabit Ethernet, ensuring fast networking speeds suitable for gaming and data-intensive tasks.

Expansion capabilities are another highlight of the GA-K8NS ULTRA-939. It offers several PCI slots along with a PCI Express x16 slot, allowing users to upgrade their graphics cards for enhanced gaming performance. Additionally, the motherboard features 4 SATA connectors, supporting RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 configurations, enabling improved data redundancy and speed for storage solutions.

Connectivity is further enhanced with USB 2.0 support, providing multiple ports for peripherals, and integrated audio solutions, delivering decent sound quality for media consumption and gaming. Moreover, the Realtek ALC850 codec ensures that users can easily connect and enjoy high-quality audio.

The GA-K8NS ULTRA-939 also incorporates Gigabyte’s patented DualBIOS technology, which provides a backup BIOS that safeguards against corruption, ensuring system reliability and extended product longevity. This feature, along with a rich selection of configuration options in the BIOS, gives users the flexibility and control they need to optimize their computing experience.

In conclusion, the Gigabyte GA-K8NS ULTRA-939 represents a solid choice for users seeking a reliable and feature-rich motherboard to complement AMD’s Socket 939 processors. With its robust power design, extensive memory support, and a comprehensive array of features, it remains a memorable piece of hardware that contributed to the evolution of home computing.
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