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Gigabyte AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard GA-K8NS Pro User Manual

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GA-K8NS Pro
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-K8NSP-1002
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© 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NSP-1002 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 2 Mother Board GA-K8NS Pro Apr. 2, 2004...
  • Page 3 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard GA-K8NS Pro GA-K8NS Pro GA-K8NS Pro GA-K8NS Pro GA-K8NS Pro Apr. 2, 2004...

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    Read Me First! When you installing AGP card, please make sure the following notice is fully understood and practiced. If your AGP card has "AGP 4X/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X. AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by nVIDIA nForce3 250.
  • Page 5 Prepare your computer... Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Read Me First! ... 4 Chapter 1 Introduction ... 8 Features Summary ... 8 GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard Layout ... 10 Block Diagram ... 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ... 13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ... 14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules ...
  • Page 7 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ... 50 Load Optimized Defaults ... 51 Set Supervisor/User Password ... 51 Exit Without Saving ... 52 Save & Exit Setup ... 52 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ... 55 @BIOS Introduction ... 55 ™ Flash BIOS Method Introduction ... 56 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Socket 754 for AMD Althlon 1600MHz system bus Supports core frequencies in excess of 1.6GHz(2800+) and faster Chipset nVIDIA Memory 3 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, support up to 3GB DRAM (Max.) Supports DDR400/333/266 DIMM Slots 1 AGP slot supports 8X/4X(1.5V) mode 5 PCI slots On-Board IDE...
  • Page 9 On-Board SATA RAID Built-in nVIDIA Supports disk striping (RAID 0) or disk mirroring (RAID 1) (SATA0_SB, SATA1_SB) Supports JBOD function Supports up to 150MB/s data transfer rate Supports hot plug function Up to 2 SATA devices On-Board SATA RAID Built-in Silicon Image SiI3512 Supports disk striping (RAID 0) or disk mirroring (RAID 1) (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII) Supports up to 150MB/s data transfer rate...

  • Page 10: Ga-K8Ns Pro Motherboard Layout

    GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V AUDIO F_AUDIO 2X_DET CD_IN IT8712 CODEC SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO Marvell 8001 SYS_FAN IR_CIR INFO_LINK GAME GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard CPU_FAN SOCKET 754 SATA0_SB SATA1_SB nVIDIA ® nForce ™ PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 SiI3512 TSB43AB23 IDE4 PCI5 IDE3 F2_1394 F1_1394...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram AGP Slot 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) LAN1 RJ45 5 PCI Marvell 8001 SiI3512 TSB43AB23 2 Serial ATA 3 IEEE1394 2 Serial ATA PCICLK (33MHz) AMD K8 CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) Socket 754 DDR400/DDR333/266 DIMM System Bus 1600MHz BIOS LPC BUS nVIDIA IT8712 nForce 24 MHz...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

    Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 - Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2 - Install Memory Modules Step 3 - Install Expansion Cards Step 4 - Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4 Step 4 Step 3...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Before installing the processor and cooling fan, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please make sure the CPU type is supported by the motherboard. 2. The processor will overheat without the heatsink and/or fan, resulting in permanent irreparable damage.
  • Page 15 Step1-2. When the processor is installed in the socket, apply thermal grease to the processor(as shown in Figure 3) prior to installing the heatsink. Phase change materials develop strong adhesive forces between the heatsink and processor. Removing the heatsink under such condi- tions can cause the processor to be removed from the socket without moving the socket lever to the unlocked position and then damage the processor pins or socket contacts.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the following warning: 1. When RAM LED is ON, do not install / remove DIMM from socket. 2. Please note that the DIMM module can only fit in one direction due to the notch.

  • Page 17: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: Install Expansion Cards 1. Read the related expansion card's instruction document before install the expansion card into the computer. 2. Remove your computer's chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer. 3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard. 4.

  • Page 18: Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables

    Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB/LAN Connector USB 0 USB 1 GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse.

  • Page 19: Audio Connectors

    Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) COMA COMB Serial Port (9 pin Male) Audio Connectors Line In Line Out MIC In If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 63. This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port.

  • Page 20: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1 / IDE2 9) IDE3 / IDE4 10) SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB 11) SATA0_SII / SATA1_SII 12) F_PANEL 13) PWR_LED GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard 14) RAM_LED 15) 2X_DET...
  • Page 21 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. 2) ATX (ATX Power Connector) AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the motherboard.
  • Page 22 3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. 4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature.
  • Page 23 5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. 6) NB_FAN (Chip Fan Connector) If you installed wrong direction, the chip fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the chip fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No.
  • Page 24 7) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 8) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 25 9) IDE3 / IDE4 (IDE3 / IDE4 Connector, RAID/ATA133) The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. If you wish to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS (either RAID or ATA133). Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation.
  • Page 26 12) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector) 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. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) (Blue) SPK (Speaker Connector) (Amber)
  • Page 27 13) PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. 14) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on.
  • Page 28 15) 2X_LED When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset. 16) BATTERY GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard CAUTION...
  • Page 29 17) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assignment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 30 19) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input and output function. Use SPDIF in feature only when your device has digital output function.
  • Page 31 21) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (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. For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer.
  • Page 32 23) IR_CIR Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling with pin one the connector. To enable the IR/CIR function, you are required to purchase an optional IR/CIR module. To use IR function only, please connect IR module to Pin1 to Pin5. Be careful with the polarity of the IR/CIR connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR/CIR cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 33 25) INFO_LINK This connector allows you to connect some external devices to provide you extra function. Check the pin assignment while you connect the external device cable. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional external device cable. 26) Clear CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper.
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  • Page 35: Chapter 3 Bios Setup

    Chapter 3 BIOS Setup BIOS Setup is an overview of the BIOS Setup Program. The program that allows users to modify the basic system configuration. This type of information is stored in battery-backed CMOS RAM so that it retains the Setup information when the power is turned off. ENTERING SETUP Powering ON the computer and pressing <Del>...

  • Page 36: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E11)

    Main Menu The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu Press F1 to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible selections for the highlighted item.
  • Page 37 PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio. Top Performance If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled". Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration.

  • Page 38: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 3 Master Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Suport Halt On...
  • Page 39 Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of currectly installed hard drive. Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information.

  • Page 40: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Hard Disk Boot Priority First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check Flexible AGP 8X Init Display First : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Hard Disk Boot Priority Select boot sequence for onboard(or add-on cards) SCSI, RAID, etc.
  • Page 41 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 42: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software IDE Function Setup On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE USB Host Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Serial-ATA 2(Internal PHY) AC97 Audio Onboard Serial ATA Serial ATA Function Onboard 1394 Onboard Giga-RAID Onboard LAN Control...
  • Page 43 IDE Channel 0 Master RAID Enabled Enable 1st master channel IDE RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) IDE Channel 0 Slave RAID Enabled Enable 1st slave channel IDE RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) IDE Channel 1 Master RAID Enabled Enable 2nd master channel IDE RAID function.
  • Page 44 Serial ATA Function RAID Select onboard Serial ATA chip function as RAID. (Default value) BASE Select onboard Serial ATA chip function as base. Onboard Giga-RAID Enabled Enable onboard GigaRAID chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard GigaRAID chip function. Onboard 1394 Enabled Enable onboard IEEE1394 function.
  • Page 45 Midi Port Address Set Midi Port Address to 300. Set Midi Port Address to 330. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default value) CIR Port Address Set CIR Port Address to 310.

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring On S3 Resume by USB device Resume by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On by Mouse Power On by Keyboard x KB Power ON Password...
  • Page 47 Power On by Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on 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. Keyboard 98 If there is a "POWER"...

  • Page 48: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software PCI 3 IRQ Assignment PCI 4 IRQ Assignment PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 1/5 IRQ Assignment...

  • Page 49: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control : Move...

  • Page 50: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software CPU OverClock in MHz AGP OverClock in MHz CPU Voltage Control Normal CPU Vcore VDDQ Voltage Control VCC12_HT Voltage Control DDR voltage control : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Incorrect using these features may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! CPU OverClock in MHz 200MHz ~ 300MHz Increase CPU frequency as user selected.

  • Page 51: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Top Performance Power Management Setup Disabled...[ ] PnP/PCI Configurations Enabled...[ ] PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit : Move F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash ESC: Abort System will be set in best performance configuration..

  • Page 52: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects.

  • Page 53: Exit Without Saving

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N"...
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  • Page 55: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Certainly, you wonder why motherboard vendors could not just do something right to save your time and effort and save you from the lousy BIOS updating work? Here it comes! Now Gigabyte announces @BIOS - - the first Windows BIOS live update utility. This is a smart BIOS update software. It could help you to download the BIOS from internetand update it.

  • Page 56: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Dual BIOS / Q-Flash 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 57 3.) Dual BIOS Item explanation: • Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable Status 1: If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset…) occurs in the Main BIOS, just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection is set to "Enable", the PC will boot from Backup BIOS automatically.
  • Page 58 C. What is Q-Flash Utility? Q-Flash utility is a pre-O.S. BIOS flash utility enables users to update its BIOS within BIOS mode, no more fooling around any OS. D. How to use Q-Flash? Update Main BIOS from Floppy / Update Backup BIOS from Floppy In the A: drive, insert the "BIOS"...
  • Page 59 What's DualBIOS ™ On GIGABYTE motherboards with DualBIOS there are physically two BIOS chips. For simplicity we'll call one your "Main BIOS" and the other we'll call your "Backup BIOS" (your "hot spare"). If your Main BIOS fails, the Backup BIOS almost automatically takes over on your next system boot.
  • Page 60 III. Q: How does DualBIOS technology work? ™ Answer: This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures. 1. DualBIOS technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It protects ™...
  • Page 61 Method 2 : @BIOS Utility ™ If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS Press here. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click " " Methods and steps: 1. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Click "Internet Update" icon b.
  • Page 62 II. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted. e. Do not use @BIOS and C.O.M. (Corporate Online Management) at the same time. GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard server, please go onto Gigabyte's web ™ - 62 -...

  • Page 63: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    The installation of audio software for Windows 2000/ XP is very simple. Follow the steps to install the function. (Following pictures are in Windows XP). Please note that if you want to set up an 8 channel audio configuration, you must use Audio Combo Kit (optional device). Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 64 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
  • Page 65 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Use the back audio panel to connect the audio output without any additional module. STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out",the rear Line In channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer chan- nels to "MIC In".
  • Page 66 8 Channel Audio Setup (requires Audio Combo Kit, optional device) : Audio Combo Kit includes a Surround-Kit and a SPDIF output cable (an optical and coaxial cable). If you want to set up an 8 channel configuration, you need to use the Surround-Kit.
  • Page 67 Method 2: Connect the front channels to the "LINE OUT" port located on the audio panel and the rear channels to the "LINE IN" port. Connect the center/subwoofer channels to the "MIC IN" port located on the audio panel and the R/L channels to the Surround-Kit "SUR BACK"...
  • Page 68 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" connector is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port (Note) 1.

  • Page 69: Jack-Sensing And Uaj Introduction

    Jack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 2000. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following pictures are in Windows XP: Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers, earphone or others output devices to Line Out jack, and micro-...

  • Page 70: Uaj Introduction

    If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning message will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. UAJ Introduction UAJ (Universal Audio Jack) has a very smart feature: It will switch signal automatically when user plugs his audio device to the wrong jack (Line-in/ Line-out).

  • Page 71: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    Xpress Recovery can also function by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
  • Page 72 Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery in the future by pressing the F9 key.
  • Page 73 1. Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The backup utility will automatically scan your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on.

  • Page 74: Serial Ata Bios Setting Utility Introduction

    Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive.
  • Page 75 6) Complete RAID utility installation. More information on steps 4 and 5 is provided. (For more detailed setup information, please visit our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw) Configuring the NVIDIA RAID BIOS The NVRAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.
  • Page 76 Using the "Define a New Array" Window If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted. Selecting the RAID Mode By default, this is set to Mirroring. To change to a different RAID mode, press the down arrow key until the mode that you want appears in the RAID Mode box - either Mirroring, Striping, or Spanning.
  • Page 77 Press Y if you want to wipe out all the data from the RAID array, otherwise press N. You must choose Yes if the drives were previously used as RAID drives. The Array List window appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you have set up. You can select a disk array as boot device if you want to boot operating system from an array.
  • Page 78 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 drive 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.
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  • Page 81: Chapter 5 Appendix

    Revision History Chapter 5 Appendix Install Drivers 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 82 Item Description nVIDIA System Driver (Note) For nVIDIA chipset driver. USB Patch for WinXP This patch driver can help you to resolve the USB device wake up S3 hang up issue in XP. Marvell 10/100/1000 Base LAN Driver Marvell 10/100/1000 LAN chip driver. RealTek AC97 Codec Driver Realtek audio driver.

  • Page 83: Software Application

    SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray. Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network.

  • Page 84: Software Information

    SOFTWARE INFORMATION This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Please see the last page for details. GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 85 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://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 86: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures. Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? Please make sure all jumper settings (such as CPU system bus speed, frequency ratio, voltage and etc) are set properly.
  • Page 87 If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your local retailer or national distributor for help. Or, you could submit your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). The appropriate response will be provided ASAP.
  • Page 88 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-K8NS Pro Motherboard Company:...
  • Page 89 Acronyms Acronyms Meaning ACPI Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Modem Riser Advanced Communications Riser BIOS Basic Input / Output System Central Processing Unit CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor CRIMM Continuity RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface DIMM...
  • Page 90 Acronyms Meaning IOAPIC Input Output Advanced Programmable Input Controller Industry Standard Architecture Local Area Network Input / Output Logical Block Addressing Light Emitting Diode Megahertz MIDI Musical Instrument Digital Interface Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P.
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