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Standard CMOS Features

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software

 

 

 

 

 

Standard CMOS Features

 

 

 

Date (mm:dd:yy)

 

Thu, Jun 17 2004

Item Help

 

Time (hh:mm:ss)

 

22:31:24

 

Menu Level`

` IDE Channel 0 Master

 

[None]

 

Change the day, month,

` IDE Channel 0 Slave

 

[None]

 

year

 

` IDE Channel 1 Master

 

[None]

 

 

 

` IDE Channel 1 Slave

 

[None]

 

<Week>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sun. to Sat.

 

Drive A

 

 

[1.44M, 3.5"]

<Month>

 

Floppy 3 Mode Support

 

[Disabled]

 

Jan. to Dec.

 

Halt On

 

 

[All, But Keyboard]

<Day>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1 to 31 (or maximum

 

 

 

 

 

 

allowed in the month)

 

 

 

 

 

 

<Year>

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1999 to 2098

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

 

 

F5: Previous Values

 

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 display 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 based 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 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)

Capacity

Capacity of currently installed hard drive.

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

 

 

 

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AMD GA-K8N ULTRA-9 user manual Standard Cmos Features, Time, IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave IDE Channel 1 Master/Slave

GA-K8N ULTRA-9 specifications

The AMD GA-K8N ULTRA-9 is a prominent motherboard that showcases the advancements in computing technology during its era. Designed for AMD's Athlon 64 processors, the GA-K8N ULTRA-9 exemplifies the transition to 64-bit computing, offering enhanced performance for both gaming and professional applications. This motherboard supports Socket 754, allowing users to harness the power of AMD's CPU architecture effectively.

One of the standout features of the GA-K8N ULTRA-9 is its support for dual-channel DDR memory, facilitating improved memory bandwidth and system performance. The motherboard typically offers four DIMM slots, accommodating up to 4GB of DDR400/DDR333/DDR266 memory. This capability enables users to experience smoother multitasking and a more responsive system.

The GA-K8N ULTRA-9 is equipped with NVIDIA's nForce3 250 chipset, providing robust integrated graphics capabilities and better overall system stability. The chipset also supports PCI-Express, which was a significant advancement over the older PCI standard, allowing for faster data transfer rates and improved performance in graphics cards and other expansion cards.

In terms of storage, the GA-K8N ULTRA-9 offers a variety of options with its four SATA ports, enabling users to connect multiple high-speed SATA drives. Furthermore, it includes support for RAID 0, 1, and 0+1, allowing for enhanced data redundancy and performance.

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Overall, the AMD GA-K8N ULTRA-9 represents a significant step forward in motherboard technology, combining performance, compatibility, and advanced features. Its support for 64-bit processing, high-speed memory, and various connectivity options make it a reliable choice for users seeking to build a powerful and future-proof computer system. Whether for gaming, content creation, or general use, the GA-K8N ULTRA-9 remains a noteworthy contender in the landscape of early 2000s computing hardware.