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GA-K8NF9 Ultra
AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 2002
12ME-K8NF9U-2002R
* 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!!
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  • Page 1 GA-K8NF9 Ultra AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 2002 12ME-K8NF9U-2002R * 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 4 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 quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the product.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    I/O Back Panel Introduction ................17 Connectors Introduction .................. 18 Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ....................27 The Main Menu (For example: GA-K8NF9 Ultra(1.0) BIOS Ver. : F1a) ....28 Standard CMOS Features ................30 Advanced BIOS Features ................32 Integrated Peripherals ..................34 Power Management Setup ................
  • Page 6 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ..................49 Install Chipset Drivers ..................49 Software Application ..................50 Software Information ..................50 Hardware Information ..................51 Contact Us ..................... 51 Chapter 4 Appendix ....................53 Unique Software Utilities ................53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................54 4-1-2 Xpress Recovery2 Introduction .................

  • Page 7: Ga-K8Nf9 Ultra Motherboard Layout

    CLR_CMOS BACKUP MAIN PCIE_1 BIOS BIOS S_ATA1_SB PCIE_2 nVIDIA ® S_ATA0_SB nForce4 Ultra/ SLI* S_ATA3_SB PCIE_16 S_ATA2_SB CODEC PCI1 SNO82AA2 F_PANEL CD_IN PCI2 PWR_LED SNO81BA3 PCI3 F_USB3 F_USB2 F1_1394 F2_1394 IR_CIR F_USB1 "*" Only for GA-K8NF9 Ultra(2.0). - 7 -...

  • Page 8: Block Diagram

    VITESSE SLI* 8201 IR_CIR PCI Express x 1 Bus LPC BUS Floppy LPT Port IT8712 PCI Bus COM Port SNO82AA2 SNO81BA3 PS/2 KB/Mouse 24MHz CODEC 33MHz 10 USB Ports 3PCI PCICLK (33MHz) "*" Only for GA-K8NF9 Ultra(2.0). - 8 -...

  • 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

    Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker Out connection SPDIF In/Out connection CD In connection Supported on the Win 2000/XP operating systems "*" Only for GA-K8NF9 Ultra(2.0). GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 10 -...
  • Page 11 I/O Control IT8712 Hardware Monitor System voltage detection CPU temperature detection CPU / System / Power fan speed detection CPU warning temperature CPU fan failure warning CPU smart fan control Onboard SATA RAID Onboard nForce4 Ultra/SLI* chipset (S_ATA0_SB, S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB) supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) or striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1) function supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s...

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Fan Heat Sink

    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-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Fan Heat Sink

    1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink 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-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8NF9 Ultra supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one. Due to CPU limitation, if you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration.

  • Page 16: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    VGA card. Please align the VGA card to the onboard PCI Express x 16 slot and press firmly down on the slot. Make sure your VGA card is locked by the small white-drawable bar. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. SPDIF_I (SPDIF In) Use SPDIF In feature only when your device has digital output function.

  • Page 18: Connectors Introduction

    3) CPU_FAN 12) F_AUDIO 4) SYS_FAN 13) CD_IN 5) PWR_FAN 14) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 6) FDD 15) F1_1394 / F2_1394 7) IDE1 / IDE2 16) IR_CIR 8) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB 17) CLR_CMOS 9) PWR_LED GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 18 -...
  • Page 19 1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the motherboard and connect tightly.
  • Page 20 The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 20 -...
  • Page 21 SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate while SATA provides up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA controller(s)and install the proper driver in order to work properly. Pin No. Definition "*" Only for GA-K8NF9 Ultra(2.0). - 21 - Hardware Installation...
  • Page 22 (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for one minute). 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 22 -...

  • Page 23: F_Panel (Front Panel Jumper)

    11) 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-...
  • Page 24 Definition MIC_BIAS Power Front Audio(R) Rear Audio(R)/Return R No Pin Front Audio(L) Rear Audio(L)/Return L 13) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 14) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 26 You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 26 -...

  • 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: Ga-K8Nf9 Ultra(1.0) Bios Ver. : F1A)

    USB-HDD :Move Enter :Accept ESC:Exit The Main Menu (For example: GA-K8NF9 Ultra(1.0) BIOS Ver. : F1a) Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu.
  • 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

    Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25"...

  • Page 32: Advanced Bios Features

    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) GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 Password Check System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 34: Integrated Peripherals

    On-Chip IDE Channel1 Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 On-Chip MAC Lan (controlled by VITESSE 8201 phy) Auto Auto-detect onboard LAN chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard LAN chip function. On-Chip LAN BOOT ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable this function.
  • Page 36 Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP and EPP mode. ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 37 CIR Port Address Set CIR Port Address to 310. Set CIR Port Address to 320. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) CIR Port IRQ Set CIR Port IRQ to 5. Set CIR Port IRQ to 11. (Default value) On-Chip USB Disabled Disable this function if you are not using onboard USB function.

  • Page 38: Power Management Setup

    Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled. Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 38 -...
  • Page 39 Power On by Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system. Power On by Keyboard Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the keyboard power on password. Any KEY Press any key to power on the system.

  • Page 40: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    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. PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (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 3. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore Item Help DDR25V Menu Level +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed 3183 RPM Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled] CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]...
  • Page 42 Speed when the CPU temperature exceeds the value set in Temp Limit of Low Speed. The CPU fan runs at full speed when both CPU Smart FAN Control and CPU FAN Manual Control are disabled. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 Temp Limit of Mid Speed (Default temperature: 50 When the CPU temperature exceeds the value set in this option, the CPU fan spins with the parameter specified in CPU FAN: Mid Speed. For example, by default, when the CPU temperature exceeds 50 C, CPU fan runs with parameter 12.

  • Page 44: Mb Intelligent Tweaker(M.i.t.)

    100Mhz ~ 150Mhz Set PCI-E clock from 100Mhz to 150Mhz. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.800V to 1.700V by 0.025V step. (Default value: Normal) Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU Vcore voltage. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 45 Chipset core PCI-E voltage Normal Set chipset core PCI-E voltage as Core Power required. (Default value) +0.1v Increase chipset core PCI-E voltage +0.1V. +0.2v Increase chipset core PCI-E voltage +0.2V. +0.3v Increase chipset core PCI-E voltage +0.3V. HT-Link voltage control Normal Supply HT-Link voltage as HT-Link required.

  • Page 46: Top Performance

    MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit : Select Item F8: DualBIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automati- cally detects. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 47: Set Supervisor/User Password

    2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Top Performance Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Power Management Setup Set User Password PnP/PCI Configurations Save & Exit Setup Enter Password: PC Health Status Exit Without Saving MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.)

  • Page 48: Save & Exit Setup

    ESC: Quit : Select Item F8: DualBIOS/Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: 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 50: Software Application

    Software Application This page displays all the tools that GIGABYTE developed and some free software. You can click an item to install it. Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard...

  • Page 51: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 51 - Drivers Installation...
  • Page 52 GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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 5 software (Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

  • Page 55: 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-K8NF9 Ultra F1a <F9> Xpress Recovery2 <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 12/20/2005-NF-CK804-6A61FG0LC-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 56 (As this is a BIOS-related issue, it can be solved by BIOS update) GA-K8U GA-K8NXP-9 GA-8N-SLI Royal GA-K8U-9 GA-K8N Ultra-9 GA-8N-SLI Pro GA-K8NXP-SLI GA-K8NF-9 (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-8N-SLI GA-K8N Ultra-SLI GA-K8NE (PCB Ver. 1.0) GA-K8N Pro-SLI GA-K8NMF-9 GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 57: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction A. What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on.
  • Page 58 The means that the Backup BIOS works normally and could automatically recover the Main BIOS. (This auto recovery utility is set by system automatically and can’t be changed by user.) Load Default Settings Load dual BIOS default value. Save Settings to CMOS Save revised setting. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 59: Q-Flash Utility

    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 60 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-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 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 62 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-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 62 -...

  • Page 63: Updating Bios With Q-Flash Utility On Single-Bios Motherboards

    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 64 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-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 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 66: @Bios Utility

    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 Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS Select @BIOS item. Fig 3. The @BIOS utility Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server Click "...
  • Page 67 Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto Gigabyte's website for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.

  • Page 68: Serial Ata Bios Setting Utility Introduction

    Spanning stores data onto a drive until it is full, then proceeds to store files onto the next drive in the array. When any disk member fails, the failure affects the entire array. JBOD is not really a RAID and does not support fault tolerance. "*" Only for GA-K8NF9 Ultra(2.0). GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 6) Complete RAID utility installation. More information on steps 4 and 5 is provided. (For more detailed setup information, please visit "Support\ Motherboard\ Technology Guide section" on our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw to read or download the information you need.) Configuring the Nvidia RAID BIOS The Nvidia RAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.
  • Page 70 Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Array Disks Disk Model Name Disk Model Name 2.0.M ST3120026AS [ ] Add 2.1.M ST3120026AS [ ] Del [ESC] Quit [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate ] Select [ENTER] Popup GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 Completing the RAID BIOS Setup After assigning your RAID array disks, press F7. The Clear disk data prompt appears. NVIDIA RAID Utility Nov 5 10 2004 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Clear disk data ? Array Disks Disk Model Name...
  • Page 72 Press Enter again to go back to the previous screen and then press Ctrl + X to exit the RAID setup. Now that the RAID setup has been configured from the RAID BIOS, the next step is to configure and load drivers under Windows. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 72 -...
  • Page 73 Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) (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 (example: D:\) double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder. A command prompt window will open similar to that in Fig.

  • Page 74: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to "Line Out". Line Out STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 75 STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "2CH Speaker" to complete 2 channel audio configuration. 4 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", Front Speaker Out the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out".
  • Page 76 Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "6CH Speaker" to complete 6 channel audio configuration. GA-K8NF9 Ultra Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 77 8 Channel Audio Setup STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Front Speaker Out", Front Speaker Out the rear channels to "Rear Speaker Out", the Cen- ter/Subwoofer channels to "Center/Subwoofer Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out", and the side channels to "Side Speaker Out Speaker Out".

  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to www.gigabyte.com.tw 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.
  • Page 79 Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters) Japan GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp Taiwan Singapore TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. Support : Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm...
  • Page 80 Tech. Support : Ltd. http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Tech. Support : Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Shanghai WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru TEL: +86-021-63410999 Poland FAX: +86-021-63410100 Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND Beijing Tech.

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