Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro user manual Introduction, Features Summary

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Features Summary

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Socket 754 for AMD Althlon64 processor (K8)

 

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1600MHz system bus

 

y Supports core frequencies in excess of 1.6GHz(2800+) and faster

Chipset

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nVIDIA® nForce3TM 250

Memory

y

3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, support up to 3GB DRAM (Max.)

 

y

Supports DDR400/333/266 DIMM

Slots

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

 

y

5 PCI slots

On-Board IDE

y

2 IDE controllers provide IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with

 

 

PIO, Bus Master(DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) operation modes

 

y IDE3 and IDE4 compatible with RAID, Ultra ATA133/100, Built-in

 

 

GigaRAID IT8212

On-Board Floppy

y

1 Floppy port supports 2 FDD with 360K, 720K,1.2M, 1.44M and

 

 

2.88M bytes

On-Board SATA

y

4 Serial ATA connectors

 

y 2 SATA connectors controlled by nVIDIA® nForce3TM 250

 

 

(SATA0_SB, SATA1_SB) ;

 

 

2 SATA connectors controlled by SiI3512(SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII)

On-Board Peripherals

y

1 Parallel port supports Normal/EPP/ECP mode

 

y 2 Serial ports (COMA & COMB)

 

y 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 x rear, 4 x front by cable)

 

y 3 x IEEE1394 ports (by cable)

 

y 1 Front audio connector

 

y 1 IrDA connector for IR/CIR

 

y

1 PS/2 keyboard

 

y

1 PS/2 mouse

On-Board LAN

y

Built-in Marvell 8001 (10/100/1000 Mbit)

 

y

1 RJ45 port

On-Board Sound

y

ALC850 CODEC (UAJ)

 

y Supports Jack Sensing function

 

y

Supports 2-/4-/6-/8-channel

 

y Line Out / Line In / Mic In

 

y Surround Back Speaker (by optional Surround-Kit)

 

y SPDIF In / Out

 

y CD In / Game connector

to be continued...

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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 Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized DefaultsSet Supervisor Password Set User PasswordStandard Cmos Features DateTime IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/SlaveFloppy 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 SeekInit Display First Password CheckFlexible AGP 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 ModeECP Mode Use DMA Serial ATA FunctionIDE DMA transfer access Midi Port AddressMidi Port IRQ CIR 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 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? Wide Range Protection DisableDefault, Enable Boot From Main BIOSDefault, Backup BiosAuto Recovery EnableDefault, Disable 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 RestartSerial ATA Bios Setting Utility Introduction RAID LevelsRAID 0 Striping RAID 1 MirroringConfiguring 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 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.