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Advanced BIOS Features

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Advanced BIOS Features

` Hard Disk Boot Priority

[Press Enter]

 

Item Help

First Boot Device

[Floppy]

 

Menu Level`

Second Boot Device

[Hard Disk]

 

 

Third Boot Device

[CDROM]

 

 

 

Boot Up Floppy Seek

[Disabled]

 

 

 

Password Check

[Setup]

 

 

 

Flexible AGP 8X

[Auto]

 

 

 

Init Display First

[AGP]

 

 

 

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Default

 

F7: Optimized Defaults

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.

Use <> or <> to select a device, then press<+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

First / Second / Third Boot Device

Floppy

Select your boot device priority by Floppy.

LS120

Select your boot device priority by LS120.

Hard Disk

Select your boot device priority by Hard Disk.

CDROM

Select your boot device priority by CDROM.

ZIP

Select your boot device priority by ZIP.

USB-FDD

Select your boot device priority by USB-FDD.

USB-ZIP

Select your boot device priority by USB-ZIP.

USB-CDROM

Select your boot device priority by USB-CDROM.

USB-HDD

Select your boot device priority by USB-HDD.

LAN

Select your boot device priority by LAN.

Disabled

Select your boot device priority by Disabled.

Boot Up Floppy Seek

During POST, BIOS will determine the floppy disk drive installed is 40 or 80 tracks. 360K type is 40 tracks 720K, 1.2M and 1.44M are all 80 tracks.

Enabled

BIOS searches for floppy disk drive to determine it is 40 or 80 tracks. Note that

 

BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks.

Disabled

BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that

 

there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value)

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Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro user manual Advanced Bios Features, Hard Disk Boot Priority, First / Second / Third Boot Device

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.