Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro user manual Standard Cmos Features, Date, Time, IDE Channel 2/3 Master

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Standard CMOS Features

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software

Standard CMOS Features

Date (mm:dd:yy)

Mon, Mar 22 2004

 

Item Help

Time (hh:mm:ss)

22:31:24

 

Menu Level`

 

 

 

 

Change the day, month,

` IDE Channel 0 Master

[None]

 

year

 

` IDE Channel 0 Slave

[None]

 

 

 

` IDE Channel 1 Master

[None]

 

<Week>

` IDE Channel 1 Slave

[None]

 

Sun. to Sat.

` IDE Channel 2 Master

[None]

 

 

 

` IDE Channel 3 Master

[None]

 

<Month>

Drive A

 

[1.44M, 3.5"]

Jan. to Dec.

 

 

 

Drive B

 

[None]

 

<Day>

 

Floppy 3 Mode Suport

[Disabled]

 

1 to 31 (or maximum

Halt On

 

[All, But Keyboard]

allowed in the month)

 

<Year>

 

 

 

 

 

 

Base Memory

 

640K

 

1999 to 2098

Extended Memory

127M

 

 

 

Total Memory

 

128M

 

 

 

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Default

 

F7: Optimized Defaults

Date

The date format is <week>, <month>, <day>, <year>.

Week

The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is displayed only

Month

The month, Jan. Through Dec.

Day

The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month)

Year

The year, from 1999 through 2098

Time

The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.

IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave IDE devices setup. You can use one of three methods:

• Auto

Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST. (Default value)

• None

Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic

 

detection step and allow for faster system start up.

• Manual

User can manually input the correct settings.

Access Mode

Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The four options are:

 

CHS/LBA/Large/Auto(default:Auto)

IDE Channel 2/3 Master

IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection.

Extended IDE Drive

SATA IDE devices setup. You can use one of two methods:

• Auto

Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST(default)

• None

Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the

 

automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up.

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Contents GA-K8NS Pro Mother Board Motherboard GA-K8NS Pro Read Me First Installing the motherboard to the chassis Prepare your computerTable of Content Table of Content Features Summary IntroductionBios Pro GA-K8NSBlock Diagram CPUEnglish Hardware Installation Process StepInstall the Central Processing Unit CPU English Install Memory Modules DDRInstall Expansion Cards USB/LAN Connector Install I/O Peripherals CablesPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector Please note Audio ConnectorsParallel Port, Serial Ports Coma / Comb Connectors Introduction ATX12V +12V Power Connector ATX ATX Power ConnectorCpufan CPU Fan Connector Sysfan System Fan ConnectorPwrfan Power Fan Connector Nbfan Chip Fan ConnectorFDD Floppy Connector IDE1 / IDE2 IDE1 / IDE2 ConnectorIDE3 / IDE4 IDE3 / IDE4 Connector, RAID/ATA133 Fpanel 2 x 10 pins Connector Pwrled Battery 15 2XLEDFaudio Front Audio Connector Surcen Surround Center ConnectorSpdifio Spdif In / Out Connector Cdin CD In ConnectorFUSB1 / FUSB2 Front USB Connector 22 F11394 / F21394 Front IEEE1394 ConnectorGame Game Connector IrcirInfolink Clear Cmos Clear CmosEnglish Bios Setup Main Menu For example Bios Ver. E11 Set Supervisor Password Load Fail-Safe DefaultsLoad Optimized Defaults Set User PasswordTime Standard Cmos FeaturesDate IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/SlaveHalt on Floppy 3 Mode Support for Japan AreaDrive a / Drive B MemoryFirst / Second / Third Boot Device Advanced Bios FeaturesHard Disk Boot Priority Boot Up Floppy SeekInit Display First Password CheckFlexible AGP IDE Function Setup Integrated PeripheralsIDE Channel 1 Master RAID IDE Channel 0 Master RAIDIDE Channel 0 Slave RAID IDE Channel 1 Slave RAIDECP Mode Use DMA Onboard LAN Boot ROMParallel Port Mode Serial ATA FunctionMidi Port IRQ IDE DMA transfer accessMidi Port Address CIR Port AddressPME 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 INTPC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Load Fail-Safe Defaults Top PerformanceLoad Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor/User PasswordSave & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingEnglish @BIOSTM Introduction Technical ReferenceHow to use Dual Bios and Q-Flash Utility? Flash Bios Method IntroductionWhat is Dual Bios Technology? Auto Recovery EnableDefault, Disable Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, EnableBoot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup Bios Halt On Error DisableDefault, EnableSave Main Bios to Floppy / Save Backup Bios to Floppy What is Q-Flash Utility?How to use Q-Flash? 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 English English Spdif Output Device Optional Device Auto-detecting Introduction of audio connectorsJack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction UAJ Introduction Manual settingEnable UAJ function How to use the Xpress Recovery Xpress Recovery IntroductionWhat is Xpress Recovery ? F9 For Xpress Recovery Remove Backup Image  Remove backup image. Are you sure? Y/N Exit and RestartRAID 0 Striping Serial ATA Bios Setting Utility IntroductionRAID Levels RAID 1 MirroringConfiguring the Nvidia RAID Bios Entering the RAID Bios SetupSelecting the RAID Mode Using the Define a New Array WindowCompleting the RAID Bios Setup Selecting the Striping Block SizeBBS Installing the RAID drivers Cd bootdrv MenuEnglish English Install Drivers Pictures below are shown in Windows XPItem Description Software Application Software Information FAQ Troubleshooting END Technical Support/RMA Sheet Acronyms Ioapic English English English English Contact Us Taiwan HeadquartersChina Shanghai

GA-K8NS Pro specifications

The Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro is a reliable and feature-rich motherboard designed for users seeking high performance, particularly for AMD Athlon 64 processors. Launched in the early 2000s, this ATX form factor motherboard is still noted for its robust features and expandability options, making it a solid choice for both gamers and general users.

One of the key features of the GA-K8NS Pro is its support for the AMD K8 architecture, allowing it to handle AMD Athlon 64, Athlon 64 FX, and Sempron processors. This compatibility ensures that users can experience significant processing power, particularly beneficial for multi-threaded applications and gaming.

The motherboard boasts a versatile memory architecture with support for up to 4GB of DDR RAM running at 400 MHz. This capacity allows for smooth multitasking and improved overall system performance. The presence of four DIMM slots provides users with the option to upgrade their memory easily, accommodating varying needs from gaming to heavy-duty graphical tasks.

In terms of connectivity, the GA-K8NS Pro features an impressive array of options. It includes three PCI slots, one AGP 8x slot for graphics cards, and various onboard connectors. This ensures flexibility and expandability, allowing users to install additional components, such as sound cards or network adapters, to fit their specific requirements.

The motherboard comes equipped with a total of four SATA II ports, facilitating high-speed data transfer rates, and it also includes two IDE ports for connecting legacy drives. Gigabyte has incorporated RAID support, enabling users to configure their storage in RAID 0, 1, or 0+1 setups, enhancing data performance and reliability.

Additionally, the GA-K8NS Pro features Gigabit Ethernet connectivity, ensuring fast networking capabilities suitable for online gaming and large file transfers. Audio support is provided through an integrated Realtek ALC655 codec, delivering decent sound quality suitable for gaming, multimedia playback, and general use.

For reliability and longevity, the motherboard is designed with Gigabyte’s renowned durability characteristics, including high-quality capacitors and efficient thermal management solutions. The inclusion of Dual BIOS technology enhances system stability by providing a backup BIOS, preventing any potential failures from affecting the system boot process.

In conclusion, the Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro remains a commendable motherboard, delivering a solid foundation for users seeking performance, expandability, and reliability in their computing experience. With its support for a variety of processors, ample memory capacity, and numerous connectivity options, it continues to be an appealing choice for those looking to build or upgrade their systems.
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