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GA-K8NS Pro user manual
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Contents
Main
GA-K8NS Pro
User's Manual
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NSP-1002
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Read Me First!
Prepare your computer...
Installing the motherboard to the chassis...
Table of Content
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process............................................. 13
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ......................................................................... 35
Chapter 4 Technical Reference........................................................... 55
Chapter 5 Appendix............................................................................. 81
Chapter 1 Introduction
Features Summary
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GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard Layout
GA-K8NS Pro
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Block Diagram
AMD K8 Socket 754 CPU
nVIDIA nForceTM 3 250
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process
Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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Step 2: Install Memory Modules
Step 3: Install Expansion Cards
Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables
Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction
PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector
/ USB/LAN Connector
Audio Connectors
Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COMA / COMB)
Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction
Hardware Installation Process
1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector)
2) ATX (ATX Power Connector)
Pin No. Definition 1 GND 2 GND 3 +12V 4 +12V
3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector)
4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector)
5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector)
6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector)
7) FDD (Floppy Connector)
8) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector)
10/11) SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB; SATA0_SII / SATA1_SII (Serial ATA Connector)
9) IDE3 / IDE4 (IDE3 / IDE4 Connector, RAID/ATA133)
12)F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector)
13)PWR_LED
+_
14) RAM_LED
16) BATTERY
+_
CAUTION
15)2X_LED
17)F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector)
18)SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector)
19)SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector)
20)CD_IN (CD In Connector)
Hardware Installation Process
21)F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)
22)F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE1394 Connector)
23)IR_CIR
24)GAME (Game Connector)
25)INFO_LINK
26)Clear CMOS (Clear CMOS)
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Chapter 3 BIOS Setup
ENTERING SETUP
CONTROL KEYS
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : E11)
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Standard CMOS Features
Date
Time
IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave
IDE Channel 2/3 Master
Drive A / Drive B
Floppy 3 Mode Support (for Japan Area)
Halt on
Memory
Base Memory
Advanced BIOS Features
Hard Disk Boot Priority
First / Second / Third Boot Device
Boot Up Floppy Seek
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Integrated Peripherals
IDE Function Setup
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Power Management Setup
ACPI Suspend Type
Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN
PME Event Wake Up
Modem Ring On
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PnP/PCI Configurations
PCI 3 IRQ Assignment
PCI 4 IRQ Assignment
PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment
PCI 2 IRQ Assignment
PC Health Status
Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V
Current CPU Temperature
Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)
CPU Warning Temperature
Frequency/Voltage Control
CPU OverClock in MHz
AGP OverClock in MHz
CPU Voltage Control
Normal CPU Vcore
Top Performance
Load Fail-Safe Defaults
Set Supervisor/User Password
Load Optimized Defaults
BIOS Setup
Exit Without Saving
Save & Exit Setup
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Chapter 4 Technical Reference
@BIOSTM Introduction
Gigabyte announces @BIOS Windows BIOS Live Update Utility
A. What is Dual BIOS Technology?
B. How to use Dual BIOS and Q-Flash Utility?
Flash BIOS Method Introduction
Method 1 : Dual BIOS / Q-Flash
2.) Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility
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D. How to use Q-Flash?
Update Main BIOS from Floppy / Update Backup BIOS from Floppy
C. What is Q-Flash Utility?
Save Main BIOS to Floppy / Save Backup BIOS to Floppy
CONTROL KEYS
DualBIOS Technology FAQ
III. Q: How does DualBIOS technology work? Answer:
IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS technology? Answer:
Method 2 : @BIOS Utility
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2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode
8 Channel Audio Setup (requires Audio Combo Kit, optional device) :
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SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device)
Jack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction
Introduction of audio connectors
Auto-detecting:
Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function.
Manual setting:
UAJ Introduction
Enable UAJ function:
Xpress Recovery Introduction
What is Xpress Recovery ?
Boot from CD:
How to use the Xpress Recovery
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Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction
RAID Levels
RAID 0 (Striping)
RAID 1 (Mirroring)
JBOD (Spanning)
Please follow the steps below to construct a complete RAID array:
Configuring the NVIDIA RAID BIOS
Entering the RAID BIOS Setup
2. Press F10. The NVIDIA RAID Utility - Define a New Array window appears (as Figure below).
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Using the "Define a New Array" Window
Selecting the RAID Mode
Selecting the Striping Block Size
Assigning the Disks
Completing the RAID BIOS Setup
Technical Reference- 77 -
Installing the RAID drivers
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Revision History
Chapter 5 Appendix
Pictures below are shown in Windows XP
Install Drivers
INSTALL CHIPSET DRIVER
Item Description
SOFTWARE APPLICATION
This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners.
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FAQ
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures.
A
Appendix- 87 -
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Technical Support/RMA Sheet
Acronyms
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Appendix- 95 -
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