Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NNXP-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-K8NNXP August 11,2003 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:50 k8nnxp_1001_i.p65...
Page 3 Motherboard GA-K8NNXP August 11 ,2003 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:50 k8nnxp_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-K8NNXP Motherboard Layout ............11 1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8NNXP ............. 12 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........15 Step 1: Installing Processor and CPU Cooling Fan ........16 Step 2: Installing Memory Modules ............
Page 7 PC Health Status ..................58 Frequency/Voltage Control ................ 60 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................62 Load Optimized Defaults ................63 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............64 Save & Exit Setup ..................65 Exit Without Saving ................... 66 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............69 ™...
Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 1 Introduction 1-1 Item Checklist The GA-K8NNXP motherboard Serial ATA cable x 1 CD for motherboard driver & utility USB & IEEE 1394 cable x 1 GA-K8NNXP user's manual USB cable x1 Quick PC Installation Guide Audio Combo 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 Built-in GigaRAID IT8212F — 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 10 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:50...
Page 11: 1-3 Ga-K8Nnxp Motherboard Layout
1-3 GA-K8NNXP Motherboard Layout VRM_CONN KB_MS ATX_12V RAM_LED CPU_FAN SOCKET 754 RTL8201 AUDIO 2X_DET CODEC IT8712F ® nVIDIA PCI1 BACKUP nForce ™ BIOS SPDIF_IO CD_IN MAIN SUR_CEN PCI2 BIOS PCI3 TSB82AA2 GigaRAID IT8212 PCI4 SiI3512 TSB81BA3 IDE4 PCI5 IDE3 PWR_LED...
Page 12: 1-4 Block Diagram - Ga-K8Nnxp
1-4 Block Diagram - GA-K8NNXP AGP Slot CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) 4X/8X Althlon AGPCLK processor (K8) (66MHz) HyperTransport DDR400/333/266 DIMM DDR RAM LAN2 LAN1 3 IEEE1394 RTL8201 RJ45 RJ45 nVIDIA 5 PCI nForce ™ 3 150 BIOS IR/CIR RTL8110S Ti1394b Game Port...
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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
2.Pull the rod to the 90-degree directly. Socket Actuation Lever 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 16 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:51 k8nnxp_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
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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 18 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:51 k8nnxp_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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 20 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:51...
Page 21: Step 3-2: K8Dps (Dual Power System) Installation
Step 3-2: K8 DPS (Dual Power System) Installation What is K8DPS ? K8 DPS (Dual Power System) is a daughter card which can provide you the Dual Power System function. A cool stylish neon blue K8DPS that supply a total 6-phase power circuit design, delivers a high durable power design for the new generation motherboard.
Page 22: Step 4: Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires And Power Supply
USB 5 possible patch or driver upgrade. For more information please contact your OS or device (s) vendors. LAN2 is fast Ethernet with 10/100Mbps speed. LAN1 is Gigabit Ethernet with 1000Mbps speed. GA-K8NNXP Motherboard - 22 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:51 k8nnxp_1001_q.p65...
Page 23 w Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) According to your motherboard, please see the following descriptions for the devices. Device Parallel Port (25 pin Female) like printer can be connected to Parallel port; mouse and modem etc. can be connected to Serial ports.
Page 24: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction
8) IDE1 / IDE2 21) F_USB1 / F_USB2 9) IDE3 / IDE4 22) F1_1394 / F2_1394 10) SATA0 / SATA1 23) IR_CIR 11) F_PANEL 24) GAME 12) BAT 25) INFO_LINK 13) PWR_LED 26) CLR_PWD GA-K8NNXP Motherboard - 24 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:51 k8nnxp_1001_q.p65...
Page 25 1) ATX_12V (+12V Power Connector) This connector (ATX_12V) supplies the CPU operation voltage (Vcore). If this "ATX_12V connector" is not connected, system cannot boot. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V 2) ATX (ATX Power) 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.
Page 26 +12V Sense 4) SYS_FAN (System Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. Pin No. Definition +12V Sense GA-K8NNXP Motherboard - 26 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:51 k8nnxp_1001_q.p65...
Page 27 5) PWR_FAN (Power Fan Connector) This connector allows you to link with the cooling fan on the system case to lower the system temperature. 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.
Page 28 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 28 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:52 k8nnxp_1001_q.p65...
Page 29 9) IDE3 / IDE4 (RAID/ATA133, Green Connector) Important Notice: The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. If you wish to use IDE3 and IDE4, please use it in unity with BIOS (either RAID or ATA133). Then, install the correct driver to have proper operation.
Page 30: F_Panel
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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 30 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:52 k8nnxp_1001_q.p65...
Page 31 12) BATTERY CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2.
Page 32 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 32 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:52...
Page 33 16) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header. To find out if the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your dealer.
Page 34 SPDIF_IO cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI 19) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-K8NNXP Motherboard - 34 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:52 k8nnxp_1001_q.p65...
Page 35 20) 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 21) 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.
Page 36 For optional IR/CIR cable, please contact your local dealer. IR_CIR Pin No. Definition IRRX IRTX CIRRX +5VSB CIRTX GA-K8NNXP Motherboard - 36 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:53 k8nnxp_1001_q.p65...
Page 37 24) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin assignment while you connect the game cables. Please contact your nearest dealer for optional game cables. Pin No. Definition GRX1_R GPSA2 GPX2_R GPY2_R MSI_R GPSA1...
Page 38 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 38 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:53 k8nnxp_1001_q.p65...
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Page 41: 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 42: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F1C)
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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 42 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:56 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 43: 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 44: 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 44 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:56 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 45 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 46 640 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 46 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:57 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 47: Advanced Bios Features
Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2003 Award Software Advanced BIOS Features FSCSI/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 48: 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 48 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 49: 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] If a hard disk USB Keyboard Support [Disabled] controller card is USB Mouse Support [Disabled] used, set at Disabled...
Page 50: Ac97 Audio
Disable USB Mouse Support. (Default value) AC97 Audio Auto Auto detect AC'97 audio function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable AC'97 audio function. On-chip Lan (nVIDIA) Auto Auto detect on-chip LAN function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. GA-K8NNXP Motherboard - 50 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 51: Onboard Lan Control
Onboard Serial ATA Enabled Enable onboard H/W Serial ATA chip function. (Default Value) Disabled Disable this function. 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.
Page 52: Onboard Serial Port 1
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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 52 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 53 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 54: 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 54 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 55: 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 56 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 56 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 57: 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] Network Cntrlr - Bus 1 Dev 11 Func 0...
Page 58: 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 58 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 59: 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 60: 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 60 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 61 Auto Detect DIMM/PCI clk Enabled Detect the DIMM/PCI clock automatically. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. CPU Voltage Control Normal Set CPU Voltage Control to Normal. (Default value) Supports adjustable CPU Vcore from 0.800V to 1.625V by 0.025V step. Incorrect using it may cause your system to fail. For power End-User use only! Normal CPU Vcore Display your CPU Vcore Voltage.
Page 62: 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 62 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
Page 63: 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 64: 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 64 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59...
Page 65: 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 66: 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 66 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:59 k8nnxp_1001_b.p65...
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Page 69: 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 70: 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 71: K8Dps (Dual Power System) Introduction
K8DPS (Dual Power System) Introduction K8DPS - 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 K8DPS (Dual Power...
Page 72: Flash Bios Method Introduction
} PnP/PCI Configurations 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 72 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
Page 73 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 74 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 74 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
Page 75 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 76 TAB: Switch 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 76 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
Page 77 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 78 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 78 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54...
Page 79 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 80 ™ 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 81 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 82: 4- / 6-Channel Audio Function Introduction
Click the audio icon "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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 82 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
Page 83 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 84 "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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 84 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
Page 85 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 86 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 86 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
Page 87 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 88: 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 88 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:55 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
Page 89 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. - 89 - Technical Reference 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È...
Page 90: Uaj Introduction
"UAJ information". And then Jack-Sense function will awake and auto-detect if the 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 90 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:55 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
Page 91: Adjusting Sound Volume
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 92: Xpress Recovery Introduction
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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 92 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:55 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
Page 93 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 94 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 94 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:55 k8nnxp_1001_t.p65...
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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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 98 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54...
Page 99: 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 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 100 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54 k8nnxp_1001_a.p65...
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 ™...
Page 102 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 102 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54 k8nnxp_1001_a.p65...
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: 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 106 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 107 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 108 Extended System Configuration Data 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-K8NNXP Motherboard - 108 - 2003/8/18, ¤U¤È 05:54 k8nnxp_1001_a.p65...
Page 109 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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Page 112 Hsien, Taiwan, R.O.C. Netherlands TEL: 886 (2) 8912-4888 Tel: +31 40 290 2088 FAX: 886 (2) 8912-4003 NL Tech.Support : 0900-GIGABYTE (0900-44422983, £á0.2/M) E-mail: BE Tech.Support : 0900-84034 (£á0.4/M) We have been constantly striving hard to provide you with faster and more efficient mail replying service.

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