PC Health Status

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PC Health Status

Vcore

 

OK

 

 

Item Help

DDR25V

 

OK

 

Menu Level`

+3.3V

 

OK

 

 

 

+12V

 

OK

 

 

 

Current CPU Temperature

51°C

 

 

 

Current CPU FAN Speed

3125 RPM

 

 

 

Current POWER FAN Speed

0 RPM

 

 

 

Current SYSTEM FAN Speed

0 RPM

 

 

 

CPU Warning Temperature

[Disabled]

 

 

 

CPU FAN Fail Warning

[Disabled]

 

 

 

POWER FAN Fail Warning

[Disabled]

 

 

 

SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning

[Disabled]

 

 

 

CPU Smart FAN Control

[Enabled]

 

 

 

KLJI: Move

Enter: Select

+/-/PU/PD: Value

F10: Save

ESC: Exit

F1: General Help

F5: Previous Values

F6: Fail-Safe Default

 

F7: Optimized Defaults

Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V

Detect system's voltage status automatically.

Current CPU Temperature

Detect CPU temperature automatically.

Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM)

Detect CPU/power/system fan speed status automatically.

CPU Warning Temperature

Disabled

Don't monitor current temperature. (Default value)

60oC / 140oF

Monitor CPU temperature at 60oC / 140oF.

70oC / 158oF

Monitor CPU temperature at 70oC / 158oF.

80oC / 176oF

Monitor CPU temperature at 80oC / 176oF.

90oC / 194oF

Monitor CPU temperature at 90oC / 194oF.

CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning

Disabled

Disable fan fail warning function. (Default value)

Enabled

Enable fan fail warning function.

CPU Smart FAN Control

Disabled

Disable this function.

Enabled

Enable CPU Smart Fan control function. (Default value)

 

a. When the CPU temperature is higher than 60 degrees Celsius, CPU fan

 

will run at full speed.

 

b. When the CPU temperature is between 50 and 60 degrees Celsius, CPU

 

fan will run at high speed.

 

c . When the CPU temperature is between 40 and 50 degrees Celsius, CPU

 

fan will run at medium speed.

 

d. When the CPU temperature is lower than 40 degrees Celsius, CPU fan

 

will run at low speed.

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Gigabyte GA-K8NS Pro user manual PC Health Status

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.