Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NP-1002 Copyright © 2004 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 Pro August 29, 2003 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03 K8n pro_1001_i.p65...
Page 3 Motherboard GA-K8N Pro August 29 ,2003 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03 K8n pro_1001_i.p65...
Page 4: Read Me First
Please insert an AGP 4X/8X(1.5V) card. 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 ®...
Page 5 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 Pro Motherboard Layout ............11 1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8N Pro ............. 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........15 Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan ........16 Step 2: Installing Memory Modules ............
Page 7 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 58 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................60 Load Optimized Defaults ................61 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............62 Save & Exit Setup ..................63 Exit Without Saving ................... 64 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............67 ™ @BIOS Introduction ................. 67 EasyTune ™...
Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction
The GA-K8N Pro motherboard Serial ATA cable x 2 CD for motherboard driver & utility Serial ATA power cable x 1 The GA-K8N Pro user's manual USB & IEEE 1394 Cable x 1 Quick PC Installation Guide SPDIF Out Kit x 1...
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 — IDE3 and IDE4 compatible with RAID, Ultra ATA133/100, IDE — CPU/System/Power fan revolution detect Hardware Monitor — CPU temperature detect —...
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 Pro Motherboard - 10 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:03...
Page 11: 1-3 Ga-K8N Pro Motherboard Layout
1-3 GA-K8N Pro Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V RAM_LED CPU_FAN SOCKET 754 AUDIO 2X_DET CODEC IT8712F nVIDIA ® PCI1 ™ nForce BACKUP BIOS SPDIF_IO CD_IN MAIN SUR_CEN PCI2 BIOS PCI3 GigaRAID IT8212 PCI4 SiI3512 TI43AB23 IDE4 PCI5 IDE3 PWR_LED SATA0_SII SATA1_SII...
Page 12: 1-4 Block Diagram - Ga-K8N Pro
1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8N Pro AGP Slot CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) 4X/8X Althlon AGPCLK processor (K8) (66MHz) HyperTransport DDR400/333/266 DIMM DDR RAM 3 IEEE1394 RJ45 nVIDIA ® 5 PCI nForce ™ 3 150 BIOS IR/CIR RTL8110S TSB43AB23 Game Port LPC BUS...
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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- 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 16: 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 Pro Motherboard - 16 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 17 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 18: Step 2: Installing Memory Modules
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 Pro Motherboard - 18 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 19 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 20: 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 Pro Motherboard - 20 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05...
Page 21: 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 (COM1 / COM2) According to your motherboard, please see the...
Page 22 You can refer to page 32, 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 82. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 22 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 23: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction
Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 14) RAM_LED 2) ATX (Power Connector) 15) 2X_DET 3) CPU_FAN 16) F_AUDIO 4) SYS_FAN 17) SUR_CEN 5) PWR_FAN 18) SPDIF_IO 6) NB_FAN 19) CD_IN 7) FDD 20) AUX_IN 8) IDE1 / IDE2 21) F_USB1 / F_USB2 9) IDE3 / IDE4 22) F1_1394 / F2_1394 10) SATA0 / SATA1...
Page 24 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 Pro Motherboard - 24 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 25 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 26 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-K8N Pro Motherboard - 26 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:05 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 27 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 28 For details, please refer to the SATA RAID manual. SATA0_SII SATA1_SII Pin No. Definition Silicon Image Sil3512 chip supports Serial ATA connectors hot plug function. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 28 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 29: F_Panel
11) 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 30 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 Pro Motherboard - 30 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 31 14) 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. 15) 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 32 Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L) 17) 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 Pro Motherboard - 32 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 33 18) 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 34 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 Pro Motherboard - 34 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 35 22) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE1394 Connector) Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features like high speed, highbandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394 connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
Page 36 Please contact your nearest dealer for optional external device cable. Pin No. Definition SMBCLK SMBDATA GPIO No Pin +12V +12V GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 36 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:06 K8n pro_1001_q.p65...
Page 37 26) CLR_PWD 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 - 37 - Hardware Installation Process 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È...
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Page 39: 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 40: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F1E)
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 Pro Motherboard - 40 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 41: 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 42: 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 Pro Motherboard - 42 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 43 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 44 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 Pro Motherboard - 44 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 45: Advanced Bios Features
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features SCSI/RAID Cntlr Boot Order [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level u First Boot Device [Floppy] Second Boot Device [HDD-0] Select boot Sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) Third Boot Device [CDROM] SCSI,RAID,etc.
Page 46: Boot Up Floppy Seek
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 Pro Motherboard - 46 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 47: 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 Serial ATA [Enabled]...
Page 48: Ac97 Audio
Auto detect AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable AC'97 audio function. Onboard Serial ATA Enabled Enable onboard H/W Serial ATA chip function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 48 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 49: Onboard Serial Port 1
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 this function. Giga-RAID Function RAID Select onboard Giga-RAID chip function as RAID.
Page 50: Onboard Serial Port 2
Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default Value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. Game Port Address Disabled Disable this function.(Default Value) Set Game Port Address to 201. Set Game Port Address to 209. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 50 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 51 Midi Port Address Disabled Disable this function.(Default Value) Set Midi Port Address to 330. Set Midi Port Address to 300. Midi Port IRQ Set Midi Port IRQ to 5. Set Midi Port IRQ to 10. (Default Value) CIR Port Address Disabled Disable this function.
Page 52: Power Management Setup
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 Pro Motherboard - 52 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 53: 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 54 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 Pro Motherboard - 54 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 55: 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] Device(s) using this PCI 1/PCI 5 IRQ Assignment [Auto] INT : PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] RAID Cntrlr - Bus 1 Dev 12 Func 0...
Page 56: 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/POWER FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM/POWER Fan speed status automatically. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 56 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 57: 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 58: 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 Pro Motherboard - 58 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 59 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 60: 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 Pro Motherboard - 60 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
Page 61: 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 62: 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 Pro Motherboard - 62 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08...
Page 63: 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 64: 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 Pro Motherboard - 64 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:08 K8n pro_1001_b.p65...
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Page 67: 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 68: Easytune ™ 4 Introduction
Now everything is different because of a Windows based overclocking utility "EasyTune 4" --announced by Gigabyte. This windows based utility has totally changed the gaming rule of "Overclock". This is the first windows based overclocking utility is suitable for both normal and power users.
Page 69: K8Dps (Dual Power System) Introduction
Save & Exit Setup } PC Health Status Exit Without Saving } Frequency/Voltage Control higf: Select Item ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS / Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 69 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:09 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
Page 70: Flash Bios Method Introduction
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 71 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-K8N Pro Motherboard - 71 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:09 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
Page 72 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 73 To name the file. Congratulate you have accomplished the saving. CONTROLKEYS <PgDn/PgUp> Make changes <á> Move to previous item <â> Move to next item <Enter> <Esc> Reset <F10> Power Off GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 73 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:09 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
Page 74 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 75 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-K8N Pro Motherboard - 75 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:09...
Page 76 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 77 ™ 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".
Page 78 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.
Page 79: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction
"Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bot- tom of the screen. STEP 3: Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "2 channel for stereo speakers out put". GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 79 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:09 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
Page 80 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 81 "Sound Effect" from the windows tray at the bot- tom of the screen. STEP 3 : Select "Speaker Configuration", and choose the "6 channel for 5.1 speakers out put". Disable "Only SURROUND-KIT" and pess "OK". GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 81 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:10 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
Page 82 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 "SURROUND-KIT" in the back of the case , and fix it with the screw.
Page 83 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-K8N Pro Motherboard - 83 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:10 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
Page 84 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" device is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket is provided and could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port.
Page 85: Jack-Sensing Introduction
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-K8N Pro Motherboard - 85 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:11 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
Page 86 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. - 86 - Technical Reference 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È...
Page 87: Uaj Introduction
Audio device is plugged to the right jack (Line-in or Line-out). Reviving UAJ: You can click "UAJ AUTO" to revive UAJ function. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 87 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:11 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
Page 88 Adjusting Sound Volume: You can adjust sound volume by moving lever. Also you can mute sound by pressing the "mute button". Volume lever Mute button If there is only Line-in device plugged, UAJ will remind you there is no any Line-out device plugged in.
Page 89 BIOS menu . Later,please insert MB driver CD into your drive when “Boot from CD:” appears at the bottom of the screen , press any key to enter Xpress Recovery. Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Boot from CD: GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 89 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:11 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
Page 90: Xpress Recovery Introduction
You can highlight the item by using the arrows keys on your keyboard and enter key to enter the menu. Text Mode: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technilogy CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3.
Page 91 Restore the backup image to the original state. 3.Remove Backup Image: Are you sure to remove backup image? (Y/N) Remove the backup image. 4.Exit and Restart: Exit and restart your computer. GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 91 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:12 K8n pro_1001_t.p65...
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Page 93: 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 94 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 Pro Motherboard - 94 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:20...
Page 95: 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...
Page 96: 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 Pro Motherboard - 96 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:20 K8n pro_1001_a.p65...
Page 97 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 ™...
Page 98 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-K8N Pro Motherboard - 98 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:20 K8n pro_1001_a.p65...
Page 99 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 100 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 101: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting procedures. START Turn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove all of the add-on cards and cables from motherboard. Please isolate Please make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? the short pin.
Page 102 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 103 Technical Support/RMA Sheet Customer/Country: Company: Phone No.: Contact Person: E-mail Add. : Model name/Lot Number: 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...
Page 104 Error Checking and Correcting Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request to be continued..GA-K8N Pro Motherboard - 104 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 06:20 K8n pro_1001_a.p65...
Page 105 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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