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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 Intel
845(GE/PE) / 845(E/G) /
®
850(E) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/P) / 875P. You might experience system
unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP Pro 4X/8X card.
Example 1: Diamond Vipper V770 golden finger is compatible with 2X/4X
mode AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V) mode
by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V).
The GA-8KNXP Ultra (or any AGP Pro 4X/8X only) motherboards might not
function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.
5V) mode in it.
Example 2: Some ATi Rage 128 Pro graphics cards made by "Power Color",
the graphics card manufacturer & some SiS 305 cards, their golden finger is
compatible with 2X(3.3V) / 4X(1.5V) mode AGP slot, but they support
2X(3.3V) only. The GA-8KNXP Ultra (or any AGP Pro 4X/8X only)
motherboards might not function properly, If you install this card in it.
Note : 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 Intel
845(GE/PE) /
®
845(E/G) / 850(E) / E7205 / 865(G/PE/P) / 875P based motherboards.
Before you install PCI cards, please remove the Dual BIOS label from PCI
slots if there is one.

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  • Page 1 AGP slot. It can be switched between AGP 2X(3.3V) or 4X(1.5V) mode by adjusting the jumper. The factory default for this card is 2X(3.3V). The GA-8KNXP Ultra (or any AGP Pro 4X/8X only) motherboards might not function properly, if you install this card without switching the jumper to 4X(1.
  • Page 2 The author assumes no responsibility for any errors or omissions that may appear in this document nor does the author make a commitment to update the information contained herein. Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners. Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Ausschlager Weg 41, 1F, 20537 Hamburg, Germany declare that the product ( description of the apparatus, system, installation to which it refers) Mother Board GA-8KNXP Ultra is in conformity with (reference to the specification under which conformity is declared) in accordance with 89/336 EEC-EMC Directive...
  • Page 4 City of Industry, CA 91748 Phone/Fax No: (818) 854-9338/ (818) 854-9339 hereby declares that the product Product Name: Motherboard Model Number: GA-8KNXP Ultra Conforms to the following specifications: FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Section 15.107(a) and Section 15.109(a), Class B Digital Device Supplementary Information: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 5 GA-8KNXP Ultra P4 Titan Series Motherboard USER'S MANUAL Pentium 4 Processor Motherboard ® Rev. 1003 12ME-8KNXPU-1003...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Warning ....................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................5 Features Summary ..................5 GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard Layout............8 Block Diagram ..................... 9 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........11 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU)........12 Step 1-1: CPU Installation ....................
  • Page 7 PnP/PCI Configurations................57 PC Health Status..................58 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 60 Top Performance ..................63 Select Language ..................64 Load Fail-Safe Defaults................65 Load Optimized Defaults ................66 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............67 Save & Exit Setup..................68 Exit Without Saving ................... 69 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............

  • Page 8: Warning

    PCB surface, because the circuit wire may be near by the hole. Be careful, don't let the screw contact any printed circuit write or parts on the PCB that are near the fixing hole, otherwise it may damage the board or cause board malfunctioning. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 4 -...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor 30.5cm x 24.4cm ATX size form factor, 6 layers PCB C P U Socket 478 for Intel Micro FC-PGA2 Pentium 4 processor ® ® Support Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood, Prescott) processor ® ® Support Intel Pentium 4 Processor with HT Technology *...
  • Page 10 Onboard Adaptec AIC-7902W chip Supports Disk striping (RAID0) or DISK Mirroring (RAID1) Supports Ultra 320 (320 MB/sec per channel) Supports 4 hard disk drives and 2 arrays per channel to be continued.." " Optional function. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 6 -...
  • Page 11 PS/2 Connector PS/2 Keyboard interface and PS/2 Mouse interface BIOS Licensed AWARD BIOS, 4M bit x 2 FWH Supports Dual BIOS Supports Multi Language BIOS Supports Face Wizard Supports Q-Flash Additional Features Supports CPU Dual Power System 2 (DPS2) PS/2 Keyboard power on by password PS/2 Mouse power on External Modem wake up STR(Suspend-To-RAM)

  • Page 12: Ga-8Knxp Ultra Motherboard Layout

    GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard Layout KB_MS RAM_LED CPU_FAN R_USB SOCKET 478 AUDIO1 IDE1 PWR_FAN SPDIF_IO Intel ® 875P Intel Intel ICH5R KENAI II ® AGP PRO PCI1 SATA1 2X_DET SATA0 DDR 400 PCI2 CODEC DUAL CHANNEL DDR PCI3 Adaptec I T E...

  • Page 13: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Pentium 4 CPUCLK+/- (100/133/200MHz) Socket 478 AGP PRO 4X/8X System Bus 200/333/400MHz AGPCLK 800/533/400MHz (66MHz) DDR RAM Intel 875P MCHCLK (100/133/200MHz) 66 MHz 5 PCI 33 MHz Intel 14.318 MHz KENAI II 48 MHz BIOS Game Port Intel LPC BUS ICH5R Floppy...
  • Page 14 GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 10 -...

  • Page 15: 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- Connect ribbon cables, cabinet wires, and power supply Step 1 Step 2 Step 4...

  • Page 16: Step 1: Install The Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Pin1 indicator Pin1 indicator 4. Locate Pin 1 in the socket and 3. CPU Top View look for a (golden) cut edge on the CPU upper corner. Then insert the CPU into the socket. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 17: Step 1-2: Cpu Cooling Fan Installation

    Step 1-2: CPU Cooling Fan Installation Before installing the CPU cooling fan, adhere to the following warning: 1. Please use Intel approved cooling fan. 2. We recommend you to apply the thermal tape to provide better heat conduction between your CPU and cooling fan. (The CPU cooling fan might stick to the CPU due to the hardening of the thermal paste.

  • Page 18: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    Then push it down. 3. 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 14 -...

  • Page 19: Ddr Introduction

    When Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one,with the fastest speed at 6.4GB/s DDR400. GA-8KNXP Ultra includes six DIMM slots, and each Channel has 3 DIMMs as following: Channel A : DIMM 1, 2, 3...
  • Page 20 DS/SS Figure 2: Don't operate Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) DIMM 1 DIMM 3 DIMM5 DS/SS 1 memory module DS/SS DS/SS 2 memory modules DS/SS DS/SS 3 memory modules DS/SS GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 21: Step 3: Install Expansion Cards

    Step 3: Install expansion cards Step 3-1: AGP Card Installation 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 22: Step 3-2: Dps2 (Dual Power System 2) Installation

    2. Insert the DPS2 vertically into the socket and then push it down. 3. Fix the DPS2 on the motherbard with the clip. 4. Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the DPS2. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 23: 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 PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector This connector supports standard PS/2 PS/2 Mouse Connector keyboard and PS/2 mouse. (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) USB/LAN Connector Before you connect your device(s) into USB...

  • Page 24: Audio Connectors

    Connect "Center and Subwoofer" to "MIC Out ". Method2: You can refer to page 31, 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 84. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 25: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 25 14 1) ATX_12V 16) 2X_DET 2) ATX 17) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 18) SUR_CEN 4) SYS_FAN 19) SPDIF_IO 5) PWR_FAN 20) CD_IN 6) NB_FAN 21) AUX_IN 7) FDD 22) F_USB1 / F_USB2 8) IDE1 / IDE2 23) IR_CIR 9) IDE3 / IDE4 24) GAME...
  • Page 26 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 27 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 28 Pin No. Definition +12V Sense 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. Definition GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 29 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) Important Notice: Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 30 You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector, it provides you high speed transfer rates (150MB/sec). If you wish to use RAID function, please note that these two Serial ATA connectors just support RAID0 and only compatible with WinXP. Pin No. Definition SATA1 SATA0 GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 31 11) SCSI 1 / SCSI 2 (RAID / SCSI Connector) You can connect all major SCSI peripherals to this connector. Ultra320 SCSI technology is compatible with Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra Wide and all other previous-generation SCSI devices. The data transfer rate is up to 320 MB/sec per channel. SCSI 2 SCSI 1 12) SCSI_LED_C (SCSI Indicative LED Connector)
  • Page 32 Open: Normal Operation (Green) Close: Reset Hardware System PW (Soft Power Connector) Open: Normal Operation (Red) Close: Power On/Off MSG(Message LED/ Power/ Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+) (Yellow) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC (Purple) GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 33 14) 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. Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD-...
  • Page 34 Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound. Pin No. Definition Power Front Audio (R) Rear Audio (R) Reserved No Pin Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L) GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 35 18) 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 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.
  • Page 36 Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R 21) AUX_IN (AUX In Connector) Connect other device (such as PCI TV Tunner audio out) to the connector. Pin No. Definition AUX-L AUX-R GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 37 22) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector, Yellow) 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 38 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. Pin No. Definition SMBCLK SMBDATA GPIO No Pin +12V +12V GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 39 26) CI (CASE OPEN) This 2-pin connector allows your system to enable or disable the "Case Open" item in BIOS, if the system case begin remove. Pin No. Definition Signal 27) WOL (Wake On LAN) This connector allows the remote servers to manage this system via your network adapter which supports WOL.
  • Page 40 If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 36 -...
  • Page 41 - 37 - Introduction...
  • Page 42 GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 43: 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 44: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F1A)

    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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 47 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 48: 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 44 -...

  • Page 49: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features SATA/RAID/SCSI Boot Order [SCSI] Item Help First Boot Device [Floppy] Menu Level Second Boot Device [HDD-03] Select onboard RAID or Third Boot Device [CDROM] PCI SCSI boot rom Boot Up Floppy Seek [Disabled] order...

  • Page 50: Password Check

    CPU Hyper-Threading Enabled Enables CPU Hyper Threading Feature. Please note that this feature is only working for operating system with multi processors mode supported. (Default value) Disabled Disables CPU Hyper Threading. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 46 -...

  • Page 51: Init Display First

    Flexible AGP 8X Auto Automatically set AGP transfer rate according to AGP compatibility and stability. (Default value) Always set AGP transfer rate to 8X if the 8X mode supported by the AGP card. Set AGP transfer rate to 4X mode no matter what the AGP transfer rate the card is.

  • Page 52: Integrated Peripherals

    CIR Port Address [Disabled] x CIR Port IRQ : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F3: Language F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults Figure 4: Integrated Peripherals GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 48 -...
  • Page 53 On-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 1st channel IDE port. On-Chip Secondary PCI IDE Enabled Enable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. (Default value) Disabled Disable onboard 2nd channel IDE port. IDE1 Conductor Cable Auto Will be automatically detected by BIOS.

  • Page 54: Usb Controller

    Disable USB Keyboard Support. (Default value) USB Mouse Support 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 55: Onboard Lan Boot Rom

    Onboard H/W SCSI Enable Enable onboard SCSI function. (Default value) Disable Disable this function. GigaRAID Function RAID Set onboard GigaRAID chip function as RAID. (Default value) Set onboard GigaRAID chip function as ATA. Onboard H/W GIGARAID Enable Enable onboard RAID function. (Default value) Disable Disable this function.

  • Page 56: Onboard Serial Port 2

    This feature allows you to connect with an advanced printer via the port mode it supports. Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default Value) Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 57: Game Port Address

    ECP Mode Use DMA This feature allows you to select Direct Memory Access(DMA) channel if the ECP mode selected. This function will available when "Parallel Port Mode" set at ECP or ECP+EPP. Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default Value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1.

  • Page 58: Power Management Setup

    In standby mode(S1), power LED will blink. (Default Value) Dual/OFF In standby mode(S1): a. If use single color LED, power LED will turn off. b. If use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 59: Resume By Alarm

    Off by Power button 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. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 60: Kb Power On Password

    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. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 61: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software PnP/PCI Configurations PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Item Help PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] Menu Level PCI 3 IRQ Assignment [Auto] PCI 4 IRQ Assignment [Auto] : Move Enter:Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F3: Language F5:Previous Values F6:Fail-Safe Defaults...

  • Page 62: Pc Health Status

    If you want to reset "Case Opened" value, set "Reset Case Open Status" to "Enabled" and save CMOS, your computer will restart. Current Voltage (V) Vcore / DDR25V / +3.3V / +5V / +12V Detect system's voltage status automatically. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 58 -...

  • Page 63: Current Cpu Temperature

    Current CPU Temperature Detect CPU Temp. automatically. Current CPU/POWER/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/POWER/SYSTEM Fan speed status automatically. CPU Warning Temperature C / 140 Monitor CPU Temp. at 60 C / 140 C / 158 Monitor CPU Temp. at 70 C / 158 C / 176 Monitor CPU Temp.

  • Page 64: Frequency/Voltage Control

    This setup option will automatically assign by CPU detection. For C-Stepping P4: 8X,10X~24X default: 15X For Northwood CPU: 12X~24X default: 16X The option will display "Locked" and read only if the CPU ratio is not changeable. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 65 CPU Host Clock Control Note: If system hangs up before enter CMOS setup utility, wait for 20 sec for times out reboot. When time out occur, system will reset and run at CPU default Host clock at next boot. Disabled Disable CPU Host Clock Control.

  • Page 66: Cpu Voltage Control

    Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.8375V to 1.6000V by 0.025V step. (Default value: Normal) Incorrect using it may cause your system broken. For power End-User use only! Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU Vcore Voltage. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 62 -...

  • Page 67: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Top Performance Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Disabled....[ PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 68: Select Language

    Top Performance ESC:Quit F3: Change Language F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Select Language Figure 10: Select Language Select Language Multi Language is supports 5 languages. There are English, French, German, Traditional Chinese, Japanese. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 64 -...

  • Page 69: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

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

  • Page 70: Load Optimized Defaults

    F8: Dual BIOS*/Q-Flash F10:Save & Exit Setup Load Optimized Defaults Figure 12: Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Selecting this field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically detects. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 66 -...

  • Page 71: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Enter Password: PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 72: Save & Exit Setup

    F10:Save & Exit Setup Save Data to CMOS Figure 14: Save & Exit Setup Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N" will return to Setup Utility. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 68 -...

  • Page 73: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Select Language Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Quit Without Saving (Y/N)? N PC Health Status Save &...
  • Page 74 GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 70 -...

  • Page 75: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

    BIOS directly. Or you may want to keep a backup for your current BIOS, just choose "Save Current BIOS" to save it first. You make a wise choice to use Gigabyte, and @BIOS update your BIOS smartly. You are now worry free from updating wrong BIOS, and capable to maintain and manage your BIOS easily.

  • Page 76: Easytune ™ 4 Introduction

    Moreover, if one well-performed system speed has been tested in EasyTune 4, user can "Save" this setting and "Load" it in next time. Obviously, Gigabyte EasyTune 4 has already turned the "Overclock" technology toward to a newer generation. This wonderful software is now free bundled in Gigabyte motherboard attached in driver CD.

  • Page 77: Dps2 (Dual Power System 2) Introduction

    DPS2 (Dual Power System 2) Introduction DPS2 - A new innovation technology from Gigabyte Technology in which gives you a total of 6- phase power circuit design. Providing 2 extra phase power circuits that motherboard design guideline recommended. In a DPS2 (Dual Power System 2) designed motherboard, an additional 3-phase power circuit DPS2 daughter card is added on the motherboard.

  • Page 78: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup Frequency/Voltage Control Exit Without Saving Top Performance ESC: Quit F3: Change Language F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 74 -...
  • Page 79 2.) Award Dual BIOS Flash ROM Programming Utility Dual BIOS Utility V1.30 Boot From............Main Bios Main ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Backup ROM Type/Size........SST 49LF003A 512K Wide Range Protection Disable Boot From Main Bios Auto Recovery Enable Halt On Error Disable Keep DMI Data Enable...
  • Page 80 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 76 -...
  • Page 81 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 82 DEL: Delete To name the file. Congratulate you have accomplished the saving. CONTROLKEYS <PgDn/PgUp> Make changes < > Move to previous item < > Move to next item <Enter> <Esc> Reset <F10> Power Off GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 83 GIGABYTE Technology is pleased to introduce DualBIOS technology, a hot spare for your system BIOS. This newest "Value-added" feature, in a long series of innovations from GIGABYTE, is available on this motherboard. Future GIGABYTE motherboards will also incorporate this innovation.
  • Page 84 The built-in one-way flash utility will ensure that the ™ corrupt BIOS is not mistaken as the good BIOS during recovery and that the correct BIOS (main vs. backup) will be flashed. This will prevent the good BIOS from being flashed. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 85 IV. Q: Who Needs DualBIOS technology? ™ Answer: This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures. 1. Every user should have DualBIOS technology due to the advancement of computer viruses. ™ Everyday, there are new BIOS-type viruses discovered that will destroy your system BIOS.
  • Page 86 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 " ".
  • Page 87 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. - 83 -...

  • Page 88: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introuction

    Click the audio icon "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3: Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "2 channels for stereo speakers out put". GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 84 -...
  • Page 89 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 : After installation of the audio driver, you'll find an icon on the taskbar's status area. Click the audio icon "Sound Effect"...
  • Page 90 "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bottom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channels for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK". GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 86 -...
  • Page 91 Center/Subwoofer channels. It is the best solution if you need 6 channel output, Line In and MIC at the same time. "SURROUND-KIT" is included in the GIGABYTE unique "Audio Combo Kit" as picture. STEP 1 : Insert the "Audio Combo Kit" in the back of the case, and fix it with the screw.
  • Page 92 Basic & Advanced 6 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode Notes: When the "Environment settings" is "None", the sound would be performed as stereo mode (2 channels output). Please select the other settings for 6 channels output. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 88 -...
  • Page 93 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "S/PDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "S/PDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.

  • Page 94: Jack-Sensing Introuction

    Please connect the devices to the right jacks as above. A window will appear as right picture if you setup the devices properly. Please note that 3D audio function will only appear when 3D audio inputs. GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 90 -...
  • Page 95 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. - 91 - Technical Reference...
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  • Page 97: 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 98 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 94 -...

  • Page 99: 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 100: 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 96 -...
  • Page 101 What is Face-Wizard ™ Face-Wizard is a windows based utility with user-friendly interface that allows users to change the boot-up logo with picture from Gigabyte Logo Gallery on web site or other compatible picture you have. How does it work? Face-Wizard allows user to select BIOS on board or file in hard drive, floppy disk, zip, MO or ™...
  • Page 102 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". GA-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 98 -...
  • Page 103 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://tw.giga-byte.com/faq/faq.htm 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 104 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.
  • Page 105 Question 11: How to set in the BIOS in order to bootup from SATA HDDs by either RAID or ATA mode? Answer: Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features--> SATA/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SATA" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" 3.

  • Page 106: 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 102 -...
  • Page 107 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 108 PCB revision: 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 104 -...
  • Page 109 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 110 Network Interface Card Operating System 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-8KNXP Ultra Motherboard - 106 -...
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  • Page 112 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: Postbus 1385, 5602 BJ, Eindhoven, The Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C.

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