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Gigabyte GA-K8N51GMF User Manual

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GA-K8N51GMF-RH
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1004
12ME-N51GMF-1004R
* The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste
and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
* The WEEE marking applies only in European Union's member states.

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  • Page 1 GA-K8N51GMF/ GA-K8N51GMF-RH AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1004 12ME-N51GMF-1004R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
  • Page 3 Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual".

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Item Checklist ......................... 6 Optional Accessories ...................... 6 GA-K8N51GMF/GA-K8N51GMF-RH Motherboard Layout ..........7 Block Diagram ........................ 8 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ..................9 Considerations Prior to Installation ..............9 Feature Summary ..................10 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink .............. 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ..................
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................47 Install Chipset Drivers ..................47 Software Application ..................48 Software Information ..................48 Hardware Information ..................49 Contact Us ..................... 49 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................51 Unique Software Utilities ................51 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................52 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction .................

  • Page 6: Item Checklist

    Item Checklist IDE Cable x 1 & FDD Cable x 1 Serial ATAII Cable x 1 I/O Shield * The items listed above are for reference only, and are subject to change without notice. Optional Accessories 2 Ports USB2.0 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UB030-51/ 51R) 2 Ports USB 2.0 + 2 Ports 1394 Cable (Part Number: 12CR1-1UBIE0-11/11R) - 6 -...

  • Page 7: Ga-K8N51Gmf/Ga-K8N51Gmf-Rh Motherboard Layout

    GA-K8N51GMF/GA-K8N51GMF-RH Motherboard Layout MS / KB Socket 754 ATX_12V nVIDIA ® GeForce 6100 AUDIO1 CPU_FAN AUDIO2 F_AUDIO RTL8201 PCIE_16 PCI1 PCI2 nVIDIA ® BIOS nForce 410 PCIE_1 BATTERY SYS_FAN SPDIF_IO CODEC F1_1394 F_USB1 F_USB2 - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCI-ECLK CPUCLK+/-(200MHz) (100MHz) AMD K8 Socket 754 DDR 400/333/266/200MHz DIMM DDR RAM Hyper Transport Bus PCI Express x16 nVIDIA ® GeForce PCI-ECLK 6100 (100MHz) 1 PCI Express x1 ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels 2 Serial ATAII BIOS nVIDIA ® PCI Bus Floppy nForce 410 LPC BUS...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: Feature Summary

    1 front audio connector 1 CD In connector 2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 IEEE1394 connector for additional 1 port by cable 1 SPDIF In/Out connector 1 power LED connector GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 10 -...
  • Page 11 (Note 1) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. For more detailed information please check at the FAQ section on GIGABYTE's website. (Note 2) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Heatsink

    CPU and gently press themetal lever back into its original position. Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Heatsink

    1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink Fig.1 Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the heat sink components (Please refer to the heat sink manual for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the heat sink power connector to the CPU_FAN connector located on the motherboard so that the heat sink can properly function to...

  • Page 14: Installation Of Memory

    DIMM socket. Then push it down. Fig.2 Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    Installation of Expansion Cards You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below: Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.

  • Page 16: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    Devices like CD-ROM, walkman etc. can be connected to Line In jack. Line Out (Front Speaker Out) Connect the stereo speakers, earphone or front surround speakers to this connector. MIC In Microphone can be connected to MIC In jack. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Connectors Introduction

    Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Connect the Center/Subwoofer speakers to this connector. Rear Speaker Out Connect the rear surround speakers to this connector. Side Speaker Out Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. Connectors Introduction 15 14 1) ATX_12V...
  • Page 18 ; Otherwise, please do not remove it. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V 3.3V(Only for 24pins ATX) 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
  • Page 20 7) SATAII0 (SATA 3Gb/s Connector) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No. Definition GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: F_Panel (Front Panel Jumper)

    F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. SPEAK- Speaker Connector SPEAK+ RES+ Power Switch Reset Switch RES- MSG- Message LED/...
  • Page 22 For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power (5V) Power (5V) USB DX- USB Dy- USB DX+ USB Dy+ No Pin GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 23 12) POWER_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD- 13) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed.
  • Page 24 (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for five seconds.) 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord in and turn on the computer. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 16) F1_1394 (IEEE 1394 Connector) Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either GIGABYTE's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.

  • Page 28: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F4)

    <F12> : For Boot Menu Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. GA-K8N51GMF-RH F4 <F12> For Boot Menu <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 01/16/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0BC-00 Use <...
  • Page 29 Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

  • Page 30: Standard Cmos Features

    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) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 IDE Channel 2/3 Master IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press "Enter" to select this option for automatic device detection. Extended IDE Drive SATA devices setup. You can use one of two methods: Auto Allows BIOS to automatically detect SATA IDE devices during POST. (Default value) None Select this if no SATA IDE devices are used and the system will skip the...
  • Page 32 The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 32 -...

  • Page 33: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software 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] Select Hard Disk Boot Boot Up Floopy Seek [Disabled] Device Priority...
  • Page 34 Onboard GPU will be disabled if there is a graphics card on the PCI Express slot. (Default value) Always Enable Onboard GPU will always be enabled whether there is a graphics card on the PCI Express slot or not. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 34 -...

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATAII RAID Config [Press Enter] Item Help On-Chip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Menu Level On-Chip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto] IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto] Serial-ATA-II 1 [Enabled] On-Chip USB [V1.1+V2.0] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled]...
  • Page 36 Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. Onboard LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 Onboard 1394 Function Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.(Default value) Disabled Disable onboard IEEE1394 function. Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3.

  • Page 38: Power Management Setup

    Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If Power-On by Alarm is Enabled. Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 Power On By Keyboard Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password. Any KEY Press any key to power on the system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Keyboard 98 If your keyboard have "POWER Key" button, you can press the key to power on the system.

  • Page 40: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1. PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Pc Health Status

    CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements. (Note) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. For more detailed information please check at the FAQ section on GIGABYTE's website. - 41 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 42: Frequency / Voltage Control

    CPU may occur. Normal Set CPU OverVoltage Control to Normal. (Default value) + 5% Set CPU OverVoltage Control to + 5%. Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Robust Graphics Booster Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to get higher performance. Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value) Fast Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Turbo. Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...

  • Page 44: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Setup Menu. If you select "Setup" at "Password Check" in Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted only when you try to enter Setup. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 45: Save & Exit Setup

    2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...
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  • Page 47: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation Pictures below are shown in Windows XP. Insert the driver CD-title that came with your motherboard into your CD-ROM drive, the driver CD-title will auto start and show the installation guide. If not, please double click the CD-ROM device icon in "My computer", and execute the Setup.exe.

  • Page 48: Software Application

    Software Application This page displays all the tools that Gigabyte developed and some free software, you can choose anyone you want and press "install" to install them. Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title.

  • Page 49: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 49 - Drivers Installation...
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  • Page 51: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Motherboard Intelligent Tweaker (M.I.T.) allows user to access and change BIOS feature settings with relative speed and ease. Through GIGABYTE M.I.T. feature the user is no longer required to switch into different modes within BIOS setup in order to change system settings such as the CPU system bus, memory timings or to enabled Gigabyte's unique C.I.A.

  • Page 52: Easytune 5 Introduction

    Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display screen Display panel of CPU frequency Function display LEDs Shows the current functions status GIGABYTE Logo Log on to GIGABYTE website Help button Display EasyTune 5 Help file Exit or Minimize button Quit or Minimize EasyTune...

  • Page 53: Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

    Boot from CD/DVD: Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2..Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2005, Award Software, Inc. GA-K8N51GMF-9-RH F3a <F9> Xpress Recovery2 <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 01/16/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0BC-00 1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9>...
  • Page 54 (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-K8NXP-9 GA-K8U GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-K8U-9 GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-8N-SLI GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen.
  • Page 56 Contains the names of four tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execu- tion of the task. Action bar: Contains the names of four actions needed to operate the Q-Flash/Dual BIOS utility. Pressing the buttons mentioned on your keyboards to perform these actions. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 56 -...
  • Page 57 Using the Q-Flash utility: This section tells you how to update BIOS using the Q-Flash utility. As described in the "Before you begin" section above, you must prepare a floppy disk having the BIOS file for your motherboard and insert it to your computer.
  • Page 58 Primary Master : FUJITSU MPE3170AT ED-03-08 Primary Slave : None Secondary Master : CREATIVEDVD-RM DVD1242E BC101 Secondary Slave : None Press DEL to enter SETUP / Dual BIOS / Q-Flash / F9 For Xpress Recovery 09/23/2003-i875P-6A79BG03C-00 GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 59 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots. When you are in BIOS menu, move to Load Fail-Safe Defaults item and press Enter to load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults. Normally the system redetects all devices after BIOS has been upgraded. Therefore, we highly recommend reloading the BIOS defaults after BIOS has been upgraded.
  • Page 60 ESC:Reset F10:Power Off After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be shown at the same time. Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Flash Type/Size.........SST 49LF003A 256K Keep DMI Data Enable Do not turn off power or Updating BIOS Now...
  • Page 62 Windows. Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest version of BIOS. Fig 1. Installing the @BIOS utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Sart/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/@BIOS Select @BIOS item Fig 3. The @BIOS Utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "...
  • Page 63 III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.

  • Page 64: Configuring Sata Hard Drive(S)

    (Serial-ATAII-1 controls the SATAII0 connectors). If you wish to create RAID array, press ENTER on the SATAII RAID Config item to enter the submenu . "*" Skip this step if you do not want to create RAID array on the SATA controller. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Integrated Peripherals SATAII RAID Config [Press Enter] Item Help On-Chip IDE Channel0 [Enabled] Menu Level On-Chip IDE Channel1 [Enabled] IDE1 Conductor Cable [Auto] IDE2 Conductor Cable [Auto] Serial-ATA-II 1 [Enabled] On-Chip USB [V1.1+V2.0] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] USB Mouse Support...
  • Page 66 <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. : Move PU/PD/+/-: Change Priority F10: Save ESC: Exit Figure 4 GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 Step 3: To boot from Windows installation CD-ROM, set First Boot Device under the Advanced BIOS Features menu to CDROM (Figure 5). CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help First Boot Device [CDROM] Menu Level...
  • Page 68 Free Disks Array Disks Disk Model Capacity Disk Model Capacity 2.0.M ST3120026AS 111.79GB 2.1.M ST3120026AS 111.79GB [ ] Add [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 7 GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 Step 5: Next, select the hard drives which you wish to be included in the disk array. The Free Disks section displays the information about the currently installed SATA hard drives. Press the TAB key to move to the Free Disks section. Select the target hard drives using the UP or DOWN ARROW key and use the RIGHT ARROW key to add the hard drives to the Array Disks section (Figure 8).
  • Page 70 Clear disk data ? 1.0.M ST3120026AS 111.79GB [Y] YES [N] NO 1.1.M ST3120026AS 111.79GB [ ] Add [Y] YES [N] NO [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate ] Select [ENTER] Popup Figure 9 GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 After that, the Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear (Figure 10). If you want to set the disk array as boot device, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the array and press B. The Boot section will show Yes. MediaShield RAID Utility July 27 2005 - Array List - Boot...
  • Page 72 Figure 13 (Note 1) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. From the CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 14). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 13.

  • Page 73: Installing Sata Controller Driver During Os Installation

    (5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation Now that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your SATA hard drive with the SATA driver. The following is an example of Windows XP installation.
  • Page 74 SATA driver again from the motherboard driver CD. "*" If you want to create RAID, select both NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER and then NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller. If you do not create RAID, select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller only. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 75 Step 4: When the next screen (Figure 19) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from the floppy disk. Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device...
  • Page 76 SATA-II 1 Primary RAID Disabled x SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID Disabled : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 22 GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 77 Step 3: After system restarts, press F10 to enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. Select Striping in the RAID Mode filed (Figure 23). Move to the Free Disks section with the TAB key. Select the desired disk and use the RIGHT ARROW key to add it to Array Disks menu.
  • Page 78 Note: If users choose not to install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or 4, RAID is still supported on Windows 2000. However, users will not be able to create a bootable RAID volume. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 79: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction This motherboard provide 6 audio connector. You are able to use 2-/ 4-/6-/8-channnels audio feature by audio software selection. Introduction of audio connectors: You may connect CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, walkman or others audio input to Line In.
  • Page 80 Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 81 6 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", Front Speaker Out the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", and the Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out Speaker Out". Rear Speaker Out STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
  • Page 82 Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "6CH Speaker" to complete 6 channel audio configuration. Sound Effect Configuration: At the sound effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. GA-K8N51GMF(-RH) Motherboard - 82 -...

  • Page 83: Troubleshooting

    Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to GIGABYTE's website. Question 1: I cannot see some options that were included in previous BIOS after updating BIOS. Why? Answer: Some advanced options are hidden in new BIOS version.
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  • Page 87 Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters) China GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NINGBO G.B.T. TECH. TRADING CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.cn Taipei 231, Taiwan Shanghai TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 TEL: +86-21-63410999 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 FAX: +86-21-63410100 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : Beijing http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw...
  • Page 88 Germany Russia G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH Moscow Representative Office Of GIGA-BYTE Technology WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de Co., Ltd. U.K. WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. Latvia WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk GIGA-BYTE Latvia The Netherlands WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.lv GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V.

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