Drive a / Drive B, Halt on | Gigabyte GA-K8NE-RH instruction

No floppy drive installed

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

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

3.5 inch double-sided drive; 720K byte capacity

3.5 inch double-sided drive; 1.44M byte capacity. (Default value) 3.5 inch double-sided drive; 2.88M byte capacity.

Access Mode	Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are:
	Large/Auto(default:Auto)
Capacity	Capacity of currently installed hard disk.

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

360K, 5.25" 1.2M, 5.25"

720K, 3.5"

1.44M, 3.5" 2.88M, 3.5"

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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GA-K8NE-RH specifications

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In terms of audio capabilities, the GA-K8NE-RH features a built-in 6-channel audio codec, providing clear sound quality for an immersive multimedia experience. The onboard PCI Express and PCI slots offer ample expansion opportunities for graphics cards, sound cards, or additional peripherals, making it a flexible choice for various builds.

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