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Gigabyte GA-K8NSNXP User Manual

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GA-K8NSNXP
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1002
12ME-K8NSNXP-1002
Copyright
© 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from
without the expressed, written permission of GBT.
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Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.
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Please do not remove any labels on motherboard, this may void the warranty of this motherboard.
Due to rapid change in technology, some of the specifications might be out of date before publication of this booklet.
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.

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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NSNXP-1002 Copyright © 2005 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any 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-K8NSNXP Apr. 2, 2004...
  • Page 3 Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard GA-K8NSNXP GA-K8NSNXP GA-K8NSNXP GA-K8NSNXP GA-K8NSNXP Apr. 2, 2004...

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    AGP card is AGP 4X/8X. AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by nVIDIA nForce 3 250. You might ® experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 4 -...
  • Page 5 Prepare your computer... Computer motherboards and expansion cards contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips. To protect them against damage from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you work on your computer. 1. Unplug your computer when working on the inside. 2.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Read Me First! ..................4 Chapter 1 Introduction ................8 Features Summary ..................8 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard Layout ............10 Block Diagram ................... 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process ..........13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules ..............
  • Page 7 Top Performance ..................53 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................53 Load Optimized Defaults ................54 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............54 Exit Without Saving ..................55 Save & Exit Setup ..................55 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............57 @BIOS Introduction ................. 57 ™...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    ALC850 CODEC (UAJ) Supports Jack Sensing function Supports 2-/4-/6-/8-channel Line Out / Line In / Mic In Surround Back Speaker (by optional Surround-Kit) SPDIF In / Out CD In / Game connector to be continued... GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 8 -...
  • Page 9 On-Board SATA RAID Built-in nVIDIA nForce3 ® Supports disk striping (RAID 0) or disk mirroring (RAID 1) (SATA0_SB, SATA1_SB) Supports JBOD function Supports up to 150MB/s data transfer rate Supports hot plug function Up to 2 SATA devices On-Board SATA RAID Built-in Silicon Image SiI3512 Supports disk striping (RAID 0) or disk mirroring (RAID 1) (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII)

  • Page 10: Ga-K8Nsnxp Motherboard Layout

    GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard Layout KB_MS VRM_CONN ATX_12V RAM_LED CPU_FAN IDE1 SOCKET 754 ICS1883 AUDIO F_AUDIO CD_IN SATA0_SB SATA1_SB 2X_DET nVIDIA ® CLR_CMOS IT8712 nForce ™ PCI1 BACKUP CODEC BIOS SUR_CEN SPDIF_IO MAIN PCI2 BIOS PCI3 TSB82AA2 Marvell 8001 GigaRAID PCI4 IT8212...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram AMD K8 AGP Slot CPUCLK+/- (200MHz) Socket 754 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) DDR400/DDR333/266 DIMM System Bus 1600MHz DDR RAM BIOS IR_CIR LAN1 LAN2 Game Port LPC BUS nVIDIA Floppy RJ45 RJ45 IT8712 nForce LPT Port 5 PCI Marvell ICS1883 8001 PS/2 KB/Mouse 24 MHz...
  • Page 12 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process

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

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

    Socket Lever Pull the lever to the 90-degree directly. Figure 2. Pin 1 location on the Socket and Processor. Move the socket lever to the locked position while holding pressure on the center of the processor. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 14 -...
  • Page 15 Step1-2. When the processor is installed in the socket, apply thermal grease to the processor(as shown in Figure 3) prior to installing the heatsink. Phase change materials develop strong adhesive forces between the heatsink and processor. Removing the heatsink under such condi- tions can cause the processor to be removed from the socket without moving the socket lever to the unlocked position and then damage the processor pins or socket contacts.

  • Page 16: Step 2: Install Memory Modules

    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. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 16 -...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Install 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-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 17 -...

  • Page 18: Step 3-2: K8 Dps (Dual Power System) Installation

    2. Insert the K8 DPS vertically into the socket and then push it down. 3. Fix the K8 DPS on the motherbard with the clip. 4. Reverse the installation steps if you want to remove the K8 DPS. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables

    Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector 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 connector(s), please make sure your device(s) such as USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, zip,...
  • Page 20 If you want to enable 8-channel function you can MIC In refer to page 30, and contact your nearest dealer for optional SUR_CEN cable. If you want the detail information for 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio setup installation, please refer to page 66. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 15) 2X_DET 2) ATX (Power Connector) 16) BATTERY 3) CPU_FAN 17) F_AUDIO 4) SYS_FAN 18) SUR_CEN 5) PWR_FAN 19) SPDIF_IO 6) NB_FAN 20) CD_IN 7) FDD 21) F_USB1 / F_USB2 8) IDE1 / IDE2 22) F1_1394 / F2_1394 9) IDE3 / IDE4 23) IR_CIR...
  • Page 22 AC power cord should only be connected to your power supply unit after ATX power cable and other related devices are firmly connected to the motherboard. Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft on/off) GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 22 -...
  • Page 23 3) CPU_FAN (CPU Fan Connector) Please note, a proper installation of the CPU cooler is essential to prevent the CPU from running under abnormal condition or damaged by overheating. The CPU fan connector supports Max. current up to 600 mA. Pin No.
  • Page 24 Pin No. Definition +12V 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 Power GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 7) FDD (Floppy Connector) Please connect the floppy drive ribbon cables to FDD. It supports 360K, 1.2M, 720K, 1.44M and 2.88M bytes floppy disk types. The red stripe of the ribbon cable must be the same side with the Pin1. 8) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE1 / IDE2 Connector) Please connect first hard disk to IDE1 and connect CD-ROM to IDE2.
  • Page 26 You can connect the Serial ATA device to this connector. If you wish to use RAID function, please use it in unity with BIOS and install the correct driver to have proper operation. SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB Pin No. Definition SATA0_SII / SATA1_SII These SATA connectors support hot plug function. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 26 -...
  • Page 27 12) F_PANEL (2 x 10 pins Connector) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. Speaker Connector Message LED/ Power/ Power Switch Sleep LED Reset Switch...
  • Page 28 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. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 15) 2X_LED When an AGP 2X (3.3V) card is installed the 2X_DET will light up, indicating a non-supported graphics card is inserted. Informing users that system might not boot up normally due to AGP 2X (3.3V) is not supported by the chipset. 16) BATTERY CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly...
  • Page 30 Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L) FAUDIO_JD Front MIC 2 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 AUX_L AUX_R GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 19) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In / Out Connector) The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to external speakers or compressed AC3 data to an external Dolby Digital Decoder. Use this feature only when your stereo system has digital input and output function. Use SPDIF in feature only when your device has digital output function.
  • Page 32 For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. F2_1394 F1_1394 Pin No. Definition Power Power Pin No. Definition TPA0+ TPA2+ TPA0- TPA2- TPB0+ TPB0- TPB2+ Power TPB2- Power No Pin TPA1+ Power TPA1- Power No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 23) IR_CIR Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is align with pin one the connector. To enable the IR/CIR function, you are required to purchase an optional IR/CIR module. To use IR function only, please connect IR module to Pin1 to Pin5. Be careful with the polarity of the IR/CIR connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IR/CIR cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.
  • Page 34 No Pin +12V +12V 26) CI (Chassis Intrusion, 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 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 27) CLR_CMOS (Clear CMOS) You may clear the CMOS data to its default values by this jumper. To clear CMOS, temporarily short 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the "Shunter" to prevent from improper use this jumper. Open: Normal Close: Clear CMOS - 35 - Hardware Installation Process...
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  • Page 37: 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 38: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : E12)

    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. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Load Optimized Defaults

    PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. Frequency/Voltage Control This setup page is control CPU’s clock and frequency ratio. Top Performance If you wish to maximize the performance of your system, set "Top Performance" as "Enabled". Load Fail-Safe Defaults Fail-Safe Defaults indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in safe configuration.

  • Page 40: Standard Cmos Features

    Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors If a hard disk has not been installed, select NONE and press <Enter>. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer. None No floppy drive installed 360K, 5.25" 5.25 inch PC-type standard drive; 360K byte capacity. 1.2M, 5.25"...

  • Page 42: Advanced Bios Features

    BIOS can not tell from 720K, 1.2M or 1.44M drive type as they are all 80 tracks. Disabled BIOS will not search for the type of floppy disk drive by track number. Note that there will not be any warning message if the drive installed is 360K. (Default value) GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 42 -...
  • Page 43 Password Check System The system can not boot and can not access to Setup page will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt.

  • Page 44: Integrated Peripherals

    IDE Channel 1 Slave RAID [Disabled] SATA Primary Master RAID [Disabled] SATA Secndry Master RAID [Disabled] : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit F1: General Help F5: Previous Values F6: Fail-Safe Defaults F7: Optimized Defaults GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 45 IDE Channel 0 Master RAID Enabled Enable 1st master channel IDE RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) IDE Channel 0 Slave RAID Enabled Enable 1st slave channel IDE RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) IDE Channel 1 Master RAID Enabled Enable 2nd master channel IDE RAID function.
  • Page 46 Parallel Port Mode 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-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 46 -...
  • Page 47 ECP Mode Use DMA Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. Game Port Address Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default value) Set Game Port Address to 209. Disabled Disable this function. Midi Port Address Set Midi Port Address to 300.

  • Page 48: Power Management Setup

    Enabled Enable alarm function to POWER ON system. If RTC Alarm Lead To Power On is Enabled. Day of Month Alarm : Everyday, 1~31 Time (hh: mm: ss) Alarm : (0~23) : (0~59) : (0~59) GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 48 -...
  • Page 49 Power On by Mouse Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Double Click Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on system. Power On by Keyboard Disabled Disabled this function. (Default value) Password Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the keyboard power on password. Keyboard 98 If there is a "POWER"...

  • Page 50: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Auto assign IRQ to PCI 1/5. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 1/PCI5. PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 2. (Default value) 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 51: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software PC Health Status Vcore Item Help DDR25V Menu Level +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature 51°C Current CPU FAN Speed 3125 RPM Current POWER FAN Speed 0 RPM Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM CPU Warning Temperature [Disabled]...

  • Page 52: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Increase VCC12_HT voltage +0.1V. +0.2V Increase VCC12_HT voltage +0.2V. +0.3V Increase VCC12_HT voltage +0.3V. DDR voltage control Normal Supply DDR voltage as DDR required. (Default value) +0.1V Increase DDR voltage +0.1V. +0.2V Increase DDR voltage +0.2V. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Top Performance

    Top Performance CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Top Performance Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Top Performance Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Disabled......[ ] PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password Enabled......[ ] PC Health Status Save &...

  • Page 54: Load Optimized Defaults

    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-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: Exit Without Saving

    Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Top Performance Advanced BIOS Features Load Fail-Safe Defaults Integrated Peripherals Load Optimized Defaults Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password Save to CMOS and EXIT (Y/N)? Y PnP/PCI Configurations Set User Password PC Health Status...
  • Page 56 GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4 Technical Reference

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

  • Page 58: K8 Dps (Dual Power System) Introduction

    K8 DPS (Dual Power System) Introduction K8 DPS - 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 K8 DPS...

  • Page 59: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Flash BIOS Method Introduction Method 1 : Dual BIOS / Q-Flash A. What is Dual BIOS Technology? Dual BIOS means that there are two system BIOS (ROM) on the motherboard, one is the Main BIOS and the other is Backup BIOS. Under the normal circumstances, the system works on the Main BIOS. If the Main BIOS is corrupted or damaged, the Backup BIOS can take over while the system is powered on.
  • Page 60 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-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 60 -...
  • Page 61 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 62 What's DualBIOS ™ On GIGABYTE motherboards with DualBIOS there are physically two BIOS chips. For simplicity we'll call one your "Main BIOS" and the other we'll call your "Backup BIOS" (your "hot spare"). If your Main BIOS fails, the Backup BIOS almost automatically takes over on your next system boot.
  • Page 63 III. Q: How does DualBIOS technology work? ™ Answer: This new technology will eliminate valuable system down time and costly repair bills cause by BIOS failures. 1. DualBIOS technology provides a wide range of protection during the boot up procedure. It protects ™...
  • Page 64 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 65 In method II, be sure that motherboard's model name in BIOS unzip file are the same as your motherboard's. Otherwise, your system won't boot. c. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS server, please go onto Gigabyte's ™ website for downloading and updating it according to method II.

  • Page 66: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3: Click "Speaker Configuration" then click on the left selection bar and select "2CH Speaker" to complete 2 channel audio configuration. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 4 Channel Analog Audio Output Mode STEP 1 : Connect the front channels to "Line Out", the rear channels to "Line In". Line Out Line In STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a icon a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
  • Page 68 Click the icon to select the function. STEP 3 : Click "Speaker Configuration" and select the "UAJ Function". Then click on the left selection bar and select "6CH Speaker" to complete 6 channel audio configuration. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 8 Channel Audio Setup (using Audio Combo Kit, Optional Device): Audio Combo Kit offers SPDIF output, an optical and coaxial cable and a Surround-Kit. The Surround-Kit offers R/L surround, center/subwoofer output and rear surround. STEP 1 : Secure the Audio Combo Kit at the panel on the back of the case.
  • Page 70 "UAJ Function" and "Only Surround-Kit". Then click on the left selection bar and select "8CH Speaker" to complete 8 channel audio configuration. Sound Effect Configuration: At the sound effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 70 -...
  • Page 71 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 pro- connecting port. vides coaxial cable and Fiber 1.

  • Page 72: Jack-Sensing And Uaj 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-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 72 -...

  • Page 73: Uaj Introduction

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

  • Page 74: Xpress Recovery Introduction

    Verifying DMI Pool Data Boot from CD: Boot from CD: Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4. Set Password 5.
  • Page 75 F9 For Xpress Recovery Press DEL to enter SETUP / Q-Flash, F9 For Xpress Recovery 08/16/2002-I845GE-6A69YG01C-00 Xpress Recovery V1.0 (C) Copy Right 2003. GIGABYTE Technology CO. , Ltd. 1. Execute Backup Utility 2. Execute Restore Utility 3. Remove Backup Image 4.
  • Page 76 If you wish to remove the need for password entry, please select "Set Password" and under "New Password/Confirm Password", make sure there is no entry and then press "Enter" to remove password requirement. 5. Exit and Restart: Exit and restart your computer. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 76 -...

  • Page 77: Serial Ata Bios Setting Utility Introduction

    Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction RAID Levels RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be found on another drive.
  • Page 78 6) Complete RAID utility installation. More information on steps 4 and 5 is provided. (For more detailed setup information, please visit our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw) Configuring the NVIDIA RAID BIOS The NVRAID BIOS setup lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.
  • Page 79 Using the "Define a New Array" Window If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted. Selecting the RAID Mode By default, this is set to Mirroring. To change to a different RAID mode, press the down arrow key until the mode that you want appears in the RAID Mode box - either Mirroring, Striping, or Spanning.
  • Page 80 Press Enter again to go back to the previous screen and then press Ctrl + X to exit the RAID setup. Now that the RAID setup has been configured from the RAID BIOS, the next step is to configure and load drivers under Windows. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 81 Installing the RAID drivers For the Windows operating system (Win NT, WinXP, Win2000 ), for IDE RAID/SCSI/Serial ATA functioning, the driver must first be transferred to a floppy disk. Please follow the steps below to complete driver transfer to a floppy disk: 1) Please insert the provided driver CD into the hard disk drive eg.
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  • Page 83: 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 84 "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). Note: If an Error message appears during the installation of the nVIDIA System Driver, ignore the message and continue on with driver installation. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 84 -...

  • Page 85: 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 86: Software Information

    SOFTWARE INFORMATION This page list the contects of softwares and drivers in this CD title. HARDWARE INFORMATION This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. CONTACT US Please see the last page for details. GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 86 -...
  • Page 87 Question 6: 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 88 1 long 1 short: DRAM or M/B error 1 long 2 short: Monitor or display card error 1 long 3 short: Keyboard error 1 long 9 short: BIOS ROM error Continuous long beeps: DRAM error Continuous short beeps: Power error GA-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 88 -...

  • Page 89: 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 90 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 91 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 92 Extended Capabilities Port ESCD 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-K8NSNXP Motherboard - 92 -...
  • Page 93 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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