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Gigabyte GA-K8N User Manual

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GA-K8N
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-K8N-1001
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© 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from
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Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-K8N-1001 Copyright © 2003 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from 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-K8N August 29, 2003 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:19 K8n_1001_i.p65...

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    Motherboard GA-K8N August 29 ,2003 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:19 K8n_1001_i.p65...

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    Although Gigabyte's AG32S(G) graphics card is based on ATi Rage 128 Pro chip, the design of AG32S(G) is compliance with AGP 4X(1.5V) specification. Therefore, AG32S(G) will work fine ® ™ with nVIDIA nForce 3 150 based motherboards. GA-K8N Motherboard - 4 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:19 K8n_1001_i.p65...

  • Page 5: U¤È

    Preparing 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

    1-1 Check List ..................8 1-2 Features Summary ................8 1-3 GA-K8N Motherboard Layout .............. 11 1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8N ..............12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........13 Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan ........14 Step 2: Installing Memory Modules ............
  • Page 7 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 52 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................54 Load Optimized Defaults ................55 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............56 Save & Exit Setup ..................57 Exit Without Saving ................... 58 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............59 ™ @BIOS Introduction ................. 59 EasyTune ™...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Serial ATA cable x 2 The GA-K8N motherboard USB & IEEE 1394 Cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility Audio Combo Kit x 1 The GA-K8N user's manual (SURROUND-Kit + SPDIF Out Kit) Quick PC Installation Guide USB cable x1 GigaRAID manual...
  • Page 9 — 2 IDE controllers provides IDE HDD/CD-ROM (IDE1, IDE2) with On-Board IDE PIO, Bus Master (Ultra DMA33/ATA66/ATA100/ATA133) operation modes — CPU/System fan revolution detect Hardware Monitor — CPU temperature detect — CPU warning temperature — System voltage detect — CPU/System fan fail warning —...
  • Page 10 CPU, chipset and most of the peripherals. Whether your system can run under these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, SDRAM, Cards…etc. GA-K8N Motherboard - 10 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:19...

  • Page 11: 1-3 Ga-K8N Motherboard Layout

    1-3 GA-K8N Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V SOCKET 754 AUDIO CPU_FAN 2X_DET CODEC IT8712F nVIDIA ® PCI1 nForce ™ SPDIF_IO SUR_CEN PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 BIOS PCI5 PWR_LED F_PANEL GAME IR_CIR INFO_LINK - 11 - Introduction 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:19 K8n_1001_i.p65...

  • Page 12: 1-4 Block Diagram - Ga-K8N

    1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8N AGP Slot CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) 4X/8X Althlon AGPCLK processor (K8) (66MHz) System Bus DDR400/333/266 DIMM 800MHz DDR RAM RJ45 nVIDIA ® 5 PCI nForce ™ 3 150 BIOS IR/CIR RTL8100C Game Port LPC BUS Floppy IT8712...

  • 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- Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan Step 2- Installing Memory Modules Step 3- Installing Expansion Cards Step 4- Connect ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, And Power Supply Step 4 Step 1 Step 2...

  • Page 14: Step 1: Installing Processor And Cpu Cooling Fan

    “cough” made. Figure 3. A1 pin location on the Socket and Processor.Move the socket lever to the locked position while holding pressure on the center of the processor. GA-K8N Motherboard - 14 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:22 K8n_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 15 Step1-2. When the processor is installed in the socket, apply thermal grease to the processor(as shown in Figure 4) prior to installing the heatsink. AMD recommends using a high thermal conductivity grease (such as Shin-Etsu types G751 or G749, or an equivalent product) for the thermal interface material rather than a phase change material.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Installing Memory Modules

    64 Mbyte 256 Mbit(8Mx8-bitsx4 banks) 256 Mbyte 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 128 Mbyte 512 Mbit(16Mx8-bitsx4 banks) 512 Mbyte 512 Mbit(8Mx16-bitsx4 banks) 256 Mbyte 1 Gbit(32Mx8-bitsx4 banks) 1 Gbyte 1 Gbit(16Mx16-bitsx4 banks) 512 Mbyte GA-K8N Motherboard - 16 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:22 K8n_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 17: Ddr Introduction

    1. The DIMM socket has a notch, so the DIMM memory module can only fit in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module.

  • Page 18: Step 3: Installing Expansion Cards

    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. GA-K8N Motherboard - 18 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:22...

  • Page 19: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply

    Step 4: Connect ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction u PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 (6 pin Female) keyboard and PS/2 mouse. PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) v Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) According to your motherboard, please see the...

  • Page 20: Audio Connectors

    You can refer to page 28, and contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 65. GA-K8N Motherboard - 20 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:22 K8n_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 21: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 12) F_AUDIO 2) ATX (Power Connector) 13) SUR_CEN 3) CPU_FAN 14) SPDIF_IO 4) SYS_FAN 15) CD_IN 5) FDD 16) AUX_IN 6) IDE1 / IDE2 17) F_USB1 / F_USB2 7) F_PANEL 18) IR_CIR 8) BAT 19) GAME 9) PWR_LED 20) INFO_LINK...
  • Page 22 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 mainboard. Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft on/off) GA-K8N Motherboard - 22 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:22 K8n_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 23 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. Pin No.
  • Page 24 Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. IDE2 IDE1 GA-K8N Motherboard - 24 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:22 K8n_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 25 7) 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 above. Speaker Connector Message LED/ Power/ Soft Power Sleep LED Connector...
  • Page 26 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. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD- GA-K8N Motherboard - 26 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:23 K8n_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 27 10) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to the stand by voltage. Remove memory modules only when AC power cord is disconnected. 11) 2X_DET When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted.
  • Page 28 Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L) 13) SUR_CEN (Surround Center Connector) Please contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. Pin No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT GA-K8N Motherboard - 28 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:23 K8n_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 29 14) 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 function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the SPDIF_IO cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 30 For optional front USB cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power Power USB Dx- USB Dy- USB Dx+ F_USB2 USB Dy+ No Pin F_USB1 GA-K8N Motherboard - 30 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:23 K8n_1001_q.p65...
  • Page 31 18) IR_CIR To enable the IR/CIR function on the board, you are required to purchase an option 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 32 When Jumper is set to "open" and system is restarted, the password that is set will be cleared. On the contrary when Jumper is set to "close", the current status remains. Open: Clear Password Close: Normal GA-K8N Motherboard - 32 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:23 K8n_1001_q.p65...

  • Page 33: 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 34: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F1F)

    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. GA-K8N Motherboard - 34 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 35: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed.

  • Page 36: Standard Cmos Features

    The week, from Sun to Sat, determined by the BIOS and is display only Month The month, Jan. Through Dec. The day, from 1 to 31 (or the maximum allowed in the month) Year The year, from 1999 through 2098 GA-K8N Motherboard - 36 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...
  • Page 37 Time The times format in <hour> <minute> <second>. The time is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. For example, 1 p.m. is 13:00:00. IDE Primary Master, Slave / IDE Secondary Master, Slave The category identifies the types of hard disk from drive C to F that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 38: Base Memory

    640 K for systems with 640 K or more memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the CPU's memory address map. GA-K8N Motherboard - 38 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 39: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features First Boot Device [Floppy] Item Help Menu Level u Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Third Boot Device [CDROM] Select boot Sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] SCSI,RAID,etc.

  • Page 40: Boot Up Floppy Seek

    This feature allows you to select the first initiation of the monitor display from which card when you install an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on board. PCI slot Set initial display first to PCI slot. (Default value) Onboard/AGP Set initial display first to AGP. GA-K8N Motherboard - 40 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 41: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Integrated Peripherals On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] Item Help Menu Level u On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE [Enabled] USB Host Controller [V1.1+V2.0] USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] USB Mouse Support [Disabled] AC97 Audio [Auto] Onboard LAN Control [Enabled]...

  • Page 42: Usb Host Controller

    When USB Mouse is installed, please set at enabled. Enabled Enable USB Mouse Support. Disabled Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Auto detect AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable AC'97 audio function. GA-K8N Motherboard - 42 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 43: Onboard Serial Port 1

    Onboard LAN Control Enabled Enable Onboard LAN chip function. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. Onboard LAN Boot Rom This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. Enabled Enable Onboard LAN chip function. Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 44: Parallel Port Mode

    Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) CIR Port Address Disabled Disable this function. (Default Value) Set CIR Port Address to 310. Set CIR Port Address to 320. GA-K8N Motherboard - 44 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...
  • Page 45 CIR Port IRQ This function will available when "CIR Port Address" doesn't set at "Disabled". Set CIR Port IRQ to 5. Set CIR Port IRQ to 11. (Default Value) IDE DMA transfer Enabled Detect the IDE UDMA automatically. Disabled Disable UDMA function. (Default value) - 45 - BIOS Setup 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È...

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    Instant-off Press power button then Power off instantly. (Default value) Delay 4 Sec. Press power button 4 sec. to Power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec. GA-K8N Motherboard - 46 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 47: Resume By Alarm

    PME Event Wake Up When set at Enabled, any PCI-PM event awakes the system from a PCI-PM controlled state. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME Event Wake up.
  • Page 48 AC BACK Function Soft-Off When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default Value) Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. GA-K8N Motherboard - 48 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 49: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations Item Help PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level u PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] h i g f: Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 50: Pc Health Status

    Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU temperature automatically. Current CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. GA-K8N Motherboard - 50 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 51: Cpu Warning Temperature

    CPU Warning Temperature Alarm When current temperature over than the selected temperature. C / 140 Monitor CPU Temp. at 60 C / 140 C / 158 Monitor CPU Temp. at 70 C / 158 C / 176 Monitor CPU Temp. at 80 C / 176 C / 194 Monitor CPU Temp.

  • Page 52: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Increase AGP frequency may get stable for Over_Clock. But it may damage to AGP when enable this feature. 66~100 Increase AGP frequency as user selected. Incorrect using it may cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only! GA-K8N Motherboard - 52 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 53: Cpu Voltage Control

    Auto Detect DIMM/PCI clk Enabled Detect the DIMM/PCI clock automatically. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. CPU Voltage Control Warning:CPU may be damageed or reduce CPU life-cycle when CPU is over-voltage. Normal Set CPU Voltage Control to Normal. (Default value) Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.800V to 1.850V by 0.025V step.

  • Page 54: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    F10: Save & Exit Setup Load Fail-Safe Defaults Figure 10: Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance. GA-K8N Motherboard - 54 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 55: Load Optimized Defaults

    Load Optimized Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults } Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults } Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password Load Optimized Defaults (Y/N) ? Y } Power Management Setup Set User Password } PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 56: 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-K8N Motherboard - 56 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14...

  • Page 57: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software } Standard CMOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults } Advanced BIOS Features Load Optimized Defaults } Integrated Peripherals Set Supervisor Password } Power Management Setup Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N) ? Y Set User Password } PnP/PCI Configurations Save &...

  • Page 58: Exit Without Saving

    F10: Save & Exit Setup Abandon all Data Figure 14: Exit Without Saving Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility without saving to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-K8N Motherboard - 58 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:14 K8n_1001_b.p65...

  • Page 59: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    Chapter 4 Technical Reference ™ @BIOS Introduction Gigabyte announces @BIOS Windows BIOS Live Update Utility Have you ever updated BIOS by yourself? Or like many other people, you just know what BIOS is, but always hesitate to update it? Because you think updating newest BIOS is unnecessary and actually you don't know how to update it.

  • Page 60: Easytune ™ 4 Introduction

    *Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. Please find the products sup- ported list in the web site. *Any "Overclocking action" is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will not be responsible for any damage or instability to your processor, motherboard, or any other components. GA-K8N Motherboard - 60 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È...

  • Page 61: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    BIOS Flash Procedure Method 1: Q-Flash Introduction A. 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. B. How to use Q-Flash? a.
  • Page 62 [Enter] to contiune Or [ESC] ot abort... !Press Enter to Run. !! COPY BIOS Completed -Pass !! Please press any key to continue Congratulation! You have completed the flashed and now can restart system. GA-K8N Motherboard - 62 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:24 K8n_1001_t.p65...
  • Page 63 ™ Method 2 : @BIOS Utility If you don't have DOS boot disk, we recommend that you used Gigabyte @BIOS ™ program to flash BIOS. Press here. 2. Click Start/ Programs/ GIGABYTE/ @BIOS. 1. Click "@BIOS" item. Click here 3.Click "P". 4.
  • Page 64 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. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted. GA-K8N Motherboard - 64 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:24 K8n_1001_t.p65...

  • Page 65: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Revision History 2-/4-/6-Channel Audio Function Introuction The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acqiire the best sound effect if the stereo output is applied.
  • Page 66 Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT", and press "OK". When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 4 channels output. GA-K8N Motherboard - 66 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:24 K8n_1001_t.p65...
  • Page 67 Basic 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 chan- Line In nels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In".
  • Page 68 GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case , and fix it with the screw. STEP 2 : Connect the "SURROUND-KIT" to SUR_CEN on the M/B. GA-K8N Motherboard - 68 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:24 K8n_1001_t.p65...
  • Page 69 STEP 3 : Connect the front channels to back audio panel's "Line Out", the rear channels to SURROUND-KIT's REAR R/L, and the Center/Subwoofer channels to SURROUND-KIT's SUB CENTER. STEP 4 : Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 70 1. Connect the SPDIF output device to the rear bracket of PC, and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard. 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-K8N Motherboard - 70 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:24 K8n_1001_t.p65...

  • Page 71: Jack-Sensing Introduction

    Jack-Sensing Introuction Jack-Sensing provides audio connectors error-detection function. Install Microsoft DirectX8.1 or later version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/ 98SE/2000/ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (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,...
  • Page 72 If you set wrong with the connectors, the warning mes- sage will come out as right picture. Manual setting: If the device picture shows different from what you set, please press "Manual Selection" to set. GA-K8N Motherboard - 72 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:24 K8n_1001_t.p65...

  • Page 73: Uaj Introuction

    UAJ Introuction 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). That means users do not need to worry the Audio device should be plug in Line-in or Line-out jack, the device will work perfectly after UAJ is activated.
  • Page 74 AC97 Audio Configuation menu. After that, you'll have to use the Line-In volume lever in the "Volume Control" menu to adjust the volume because AUX IN and Line-In functions are controlled by the same audio signals. GA-K8N Motherboard - 74 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:24 K8n_1001_t.p65...

  • Page 75: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    Xpress Recovery Introduction What is Xpress Recovery? Xpress Recovery utility is an utility for backing up and restoring O.S. partition . If the hard drive can not work properly, you can restore it to the original state. 1. It supports FAT16 ¡BFAT32 ¡BNTFS format . 2.
  • Page 76 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Exit and Restart If you ever entered Xpress Recovery by booting from CD-ROM, you'll still be directed to BMP mode by pressing F9 in the bootup screen. GA-K8N Motherboard - 76 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:24 K8n_1001_t.p65...
  • Page 77 1.Execute Backup Utility: Press B to Backup your System or Esc to Exit The Backup utility will scan the system automatically and back up it. The backed up data will be saved as an hidden image . 2.Execute Restore Utility: This program will recover your system to factory default.
  • Page 78 GA-K8N Motherboard - 78 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:24 K8n_1001_t.p65...

  • Page 79: 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 80 Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). GA-K8N Motherboard - 80 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:13...

  • Page 81: Software Application

    SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. n Gigabyte Windows Utilities Manager (GWUM) This utility can integrate the Gigabyte's applications in the system tray n Gigabyte Management Tool (GMT) A useful tool which can manage the computer via the network n EasyTune 4 Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions n DMI Viewer...

  • Page 82: 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-K8N Motherboard - 82 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:13 K8n_1001_a.p65...
  • Page 83 EasyTune 4 Utilities Installation Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions 1. Click "EasyTune4" item. 2. Click "Next". 3. Click "Finish" to restart computer. 4. Right Click the icon to start "EasyTune 4". - 83 - Appendix 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È...
  • Page 84 Question 7: Why do I still get a weak sound after turning up the speaker to the maximum volume? Answer: Please make sure the speaker you are using is equipped with an internal amplifier. If not, please change another speaker with power/amplifier and try again later. GA-K8N Motherboard - 84 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:13...
  • Page 85 Question 8: How do I disable onboard VGA card in order to add an external VGA card? Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after it is plugged in, so you don't need to change any setting manually to disable the onboard VGA. Question 9: Why cannot I use the IDE 2? Answer: Please refer to the user manual and check whether you have connected any cable that is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB Over Current pin in the Front USB Panel.

  • Page 86: Troubleshooting

    Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. module vertically into the DIMM slot. Failure has been excluded. Insert the VGA card. Then plug in ATX power cable and turn on the system. GA-K8N Motherboard - 86 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:13 K8n_1001_a.p65...
  • Page 87 The problem could be caused by power supply, CPU, memory or CPU/memory Is memory LED on and CPU fan running? socket itself. Failure has been excluded. Perhaps your VGA card / VGA slot or Check if there is display. monitor is defective. Failure has been excluded.
  • Page 88 BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Driver/Utility: Configuration Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Problem Description: GA-K8N Motherboard - 88 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:13 K8n_1001_a.p65...
  • 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 Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller POST Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect RIMM Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions SECC Single Edge Contact Cartridge SRAM Static Random Access Memory GA-K8N Motherboard - 90 - 2003/9/19, ¤U¤È 05:13 K8n_1001_a.p65...
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  • Page 96 CONTACT US Contact us via the information in this page all over the world. — Taiwan — The Netherlands Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd. Giga-Byte Technology B.V. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei Address: Verdunplein 8 5627 SZ, Eindhoven, The Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.

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