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Gigabyte GA-K8V Ultra-939 User Manual

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GA-K8VNXP-939 /
GA-K8V Ultra-939
AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1003
12ME-K8VN939-1003
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© 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 form
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  • Page 1 User's Manual Rev. 1003 12ME-K8VN939-1003 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 form without the expressed, written permission of GBT. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Read Me First

    AGP card is AGP 4X/8X. AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by VIA K8T800 Pro. You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 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

    Step 5-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction ................19 Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction .................. 21 Chapter 3 BIOS Setup ................. 37 The Main Menu (For example: GA-K8V Ultra-939 BIOS Ver. : E1) ..38 Standard CMOS Features................. 40 Advanced BIOS Features ................42 Integrated Peripherals ................
  • Page 7 Top Performance ..................51 Load Fail-Safe Defaults ................51 Load Optimized Defaults ................52 Set Supervisor/User Password ..............52 Exit Without Saving ..................53 Save & Exit Setup ..................53 Chapter 4 Technical Reference ............55 @BIOS Introduction ................. 55 ™...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 Introduction

    1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices Onboard SATA 4 Serial ATA connectors: GA-K8VNXP-939: 2 ports from VT8237 (SATA0_SB, SATA1_SB) GA-K8V Ultra-939: 2 ports from VT8237R (SATA0_SB, SATA1_SB) (Note 2) 2 ports from SiI3512 controller (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII) Peripherals...
  • Page 9 Onboard Audio ALC850 CODEC (UAJ) Supports Jack Sensing function Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio (Note 3) Supports Line In ; Line Out ; MIC Surround Back Speaker (by optional Audio Combo Kit) SPDIF In / Out CD In / Game connector Onboard SATA RAID Onboard VIA VT8237 / VT8237R chipset...

  • Page 10: Ga-K8Vnxp-939/Ga-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard Layout

    GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard Layout CPU_FAN ATX_12V MS/KB SOCKET 939 DPS_FAN* VIA K8T800 Pro AUDIO NB_FAN RTL8201 SATA1_SB MAIN BACKUP BIOS BIOS VIA VT8237 or PCI1 VT8237R (Note) SATA0_SB SYS_FAN PCI2 CLR_CMOS 8110S PCI3 INFO_LINK TSB82AA2 SATA0_SII SiI3512 CODEC BATTERY PCI4...

  • Page 11: Block Diagram

    2 COM Ports 24 MHz 2 Serial ATA 33 MHz AC97 TSB82AA2 CODEC TSB81BA3 2 Serial ATA PS/2 KB/Mouse PCICLK (33MHz) 8 USB Ports 3 IEEE1394b ATA33/66/100/133 IDE Channels (Note) GA-K8VNXP-939: VIA VT8237 GA-K8V Ultra-939: VIA VT8237R - 11 - Introduction...
  • Page 12 GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 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 - Installing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan) Step 3 - Install Memory Modules Step 4 - Install Expansion Cards Step 5 - Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 5 Step 1...

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

    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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 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: Installing Cool-Plus (Northbridge Cooling Fan)

    The motherboard supports DDR memory modules, whereby BIOS will automatically detect memory capacity and specifications. Memory modules are designed so that they can be inserted only in one direction. The memory capacity used can differ with each slot. Notch GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 16 -...
  • Page 17 DIMM module. Dual Channel DDR: The GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technology is activated, the bandwidth of memory bus will be double the original one. Due to CPU limitation, if you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please follow the guidelines below for Dual Channel memory configuration.

  • Page 18: Step 4: 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 18 -...

  • Page 19: Step 5: Install I/O Peripherals Cables

    Step 5: Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 5-1: 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) Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) This connector supports 2 standard COM ports and 1 Parallel port.
  • Page 20 If you want to enable 8-channel function you can MIC In refer to page 29, 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 64. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction

    Step 5-2: Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 14) RAM_LED 2) ATX (Power Connector) 15) F_AUDIO 3) CPU_FAN 16) SUR_CEN 4) SYS_FAN 17) SPDIF_IO 5) PWR_FAN 18) CD_IN 6) NB_FAN 19) F_USB1 / F_USB2 7) DPS_FAN* 20) F1_1394 / F2_1394 8) FDD 21) IR 9) IDE1 / IDE2 22) GAME...
  • Page 22 If a power supply is used that does not provide the required power, the result can lead to an unstable system or a system that is unable to start. Pin No. Definition +12V +12V Pin No. Definition 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB (stand by +5V) +12V 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft on/off) GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 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 +12V GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 24 -...
  • Page 25 7) DPS_FAN (DPS Fan Connector)* If you installed wrong direction, the DPS fan will not work. Sometimes will damage the DPS fan. (Usually black cable is GND) Pin No. Definition +12V 8) FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive.
  • Page 26 Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB Pin No. Definition SATA0_SII / SATA1_SII These SATA connectors support hot plug function. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 28 -...
  • Page 29 15) 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 assignments for the cable are the same as the pin assignments for the front audio header.
  • Page 30 For optional SPDIF cable, please contact your local dealer. Pin No. Definition Power No Pin SPDIF SPDIFI 18) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. Pin No. Definition CD-L CD-R GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 30 -...
  • Page 31 19) F_USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) 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 32 Please contact your nearest dealer for optional game cables. Pin No. Definition Power GRX1_R GPSA2 Power GPX2_R GPY2_R MSI_R GPSA1 GPY1_R Power GPSB1 MSO_R GPSB2 No Pin GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 32 -...
  • Page 33 23) INFO_LINK 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 Power SMBDATA...
  • Page 34 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for one minute). 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 34 -...
  • Page 35 - 35 - Hardware Installation Process...
  • Page 36 GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 36 -...

  • 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: Ga-K8V Ultra-939 Bios Ver. : E1)

    The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only and may differ from the exact settings for your motherboard. The Main Menu (For example: GA-K8V Ultra-939 BIOS Ver. : E1) CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features...

  • 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

    Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of currectly installed hard drive. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 40 -...
  • Page 41 Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information. Cylinder Number of cylinders Head Number of heads Precomp Write precomp Landing Zone Landing zone Sector Number of sectors Drive A / Drive B The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A or drive B that has been installed in the computer.

  • Page 42: Advanced Bios Features

    Setup The system will boot, but access to Setup will be denied if the correct password is not entered at the prompt. (Default value) GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 42 -...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Integrated Peripherals IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] Item Help OnChip IDE Channel 0 [Enabled] Menu Level OnChip IDE Channel 1 [Enabled] OnChip Serial ATA [Enabled] SATA Mode [RAID] AC97 Audio [Auto] VIA Onboard LAN [Enabled] USB 1.1 Controller...
  • Page 44 Disable this function. (Default value) On-Chip LAN Boot ROM This function decide whether to invoke the boot ROM of the onboard LAN chip. (RTL8201) Enabled Enable this function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 44 -...
  • Page 45 Onboard Serial Port 1 Auto BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 address. 3F8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3F8/IRQ4. (Default value) 2F8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2F8/IRQ3. 3E8/IRQ4 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 3E8/IRQ4. 2E8/IRQ3 Enable onboard Serial port 1 and address is 2E8/IRQ3.

  • Page 46: Power Management Setup

    Mouse Power On Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) Enabled Power on system by mouse event. PME Event Wake Up Disabled Disable this function. Enabled Enable PME as wake up event. (Default value) GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 46 -...
  • Page 47 Modem Ring On An incoming call via modem can awake the system from any suspend state. Disabled Disable Modem Ring on function. Enabled Enable Modem Ring on function. (Default value) Resume by Alarm You can set "Resume by Alarm" item at "Enabled" and key in date/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function.

  • Page 48: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    Auto assign IRQ to PCI 3. (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 3. PCI 4 IRQ Assignment Auto Auto assign IRQ to PCI 4. (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 4. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: 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 [Disabled] Current CPU Temperature 83°C Don't monitor Current CPU FAN Speed 3125 RPM current fan speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed 0 RPM CPU FAN Fail Warning [Disabled]...

  • Page 50: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Supply AGP voltage as AGP required. (Default value) +0.1V, +0.2V Increase AGP voltage range as user selected. DIMM OverVoltage Control Auto Supply DIMM voltage as memory module required. (Default value) +0.1V, +0.2V Increase DIMM voltage range as user selected. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 51: 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 52: 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 52 -...

  • Page 53: 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 54 GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 54 -...

  • Page 55: 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 56: Dual Power System-Gold (Dps-Gold) Introduction

    Both DPS-Gold and onboard power circuit working simultaneously, providing a total of 6-phase power circuit. If any power circuit fails, the remaining power circuit will keep working as main power circuit. "*" Only for GA-K8VNXP-939. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 56 -...

  • Page 57: 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 58 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 58 -...
  • Page 59 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 60 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 61 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 62 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 63 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 web ™ site for downloading and updating it according to method II.

  • Page 64: 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 64 -...
  • Page 65 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'll find a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar.
  • Page 66 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 66 -...
  • Page 67 8 Channel Audio Setup (requires Audio Combo Kit, optional device) : Audio Combo Kit includes a Surround-Kit and a SPDIF output cable (an optical and coaxial cable). If you want to set up an 8 channel configuration, you need to use the Surround-Kit.
  • Page 68 "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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 68 -...
  • Page 69 SPDIF Output Device (Optional Device) A "SPDIF output" connector is available on the motherboard. Cable with rear bracket could link to the "SPDIF output" connector (As picture.) For the further linkage to decoder, rear bracket provides coaxial cable and Fiber connecting port (Note) 1.

  • Page 70: 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 70 -...

  • Page 71: 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 72: 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 73 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 74: Execute Backup Utility

    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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 74 -...

  • Page 75: 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 76 6) Complete RAID utility installation. More information on steps 4 and 5 is provided. (For more detailed setup information, please visit "Support\ Motherboard\ Technology Guide section" on our website at http:\\www.gigabyte.com.tw to read or download the information you need.) Configuring the VT8237(VT8237R) SATA RAID BIOS The RAID BIOS setup utility lets you choose the RAID array type and which hard drives you want to make part of the array.
  • Page 77 A. Create Array: Press Enter on Create Array item, you will see the screen as shown below. VIA T T T T T ech. ech. ech. ech. ech. VT8237 SA VT8237 SA VT8237 SA VT8237 SA VT8237 SAT T T T T A A A A A RAID RAID RAID RAID...
  • Page 78 Continue? (Y/N)], press Y to finish the creation, or press N to cancel the creation. Important note: All existing contents in the hard drive will be destroyed after array creation. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 78 -...
  • Page 79 B. Delete Array: If you want to delete the Array, select Delete Array in the main menu and press Enter. The channel column will be activated. Select the member of an array that is to be deleted and press Enter. A warning message will show up, press Y to delete or press N to cancel.
  • Page 80 Block Size(GB) Size(GB) Size(GB) Size(GB) Size(GB) Size(GB) ARRA ARRA ARRAY Y Y Y Y 0 0 0 0 0 Stri Stripe pe pe pe pe Stri 223.58 223.58 ARRA ARRA Stri Stri 223.58 223.58 223.58 GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 81 Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) (Note 1) For users without a startup disk. Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard drive CD-ROM. From the CD- ROM drive (example: D:\) double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder. A command prompt window will open similar to that in Fig.
  • Page 82 GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 82 -...

  • 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 Silicon Image RAID Driver Serial ATA RAID driver from Silicon Image. VIA 8237 Serial ATA Driver For VIA VT8237(VT8237R) Serial ATA driver. VIA USB 2.0 Controller For VIA USB 2.0 driver information for XP. GA-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 84 -...

  • Page 85: Software Application

    SOFTWARE APPLICATION This page reveals the value-added software developed by Gigabyte and its worldwide partners. GIGABYTE C.O.M. (Corporate Online Manager) A web-based system management tool that allows client system hardware information such as CPU and memory and graphics card and much more to be monitored or controlled via a host.

  • Page 86: 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 86 -...
  • Page 87 Below is a collection of general asked questions. To check general asked questions based on a specific motherboard model, please log on to http://www.gigabyte.com.tw 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 88: 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 88 -...
  • Page 89 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 90 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 90 -...
  • Page 91 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 92 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-K8VNXP-939/GA-K8V Ultra-939 Motherboard - 92 -...
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  • Page 95 Contact Us Taiwan (Headquarters) Japan GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. NIPPON GIGA-BYTE CORPORATION Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.co.jp Taiwan Singapore TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 GIGA-BYTE SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. Support : Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm...
  • Page 96 Tech. Support : Co., Ltd. http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Tech. Support : Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.com.cn http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp Shanghai WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.ru TEL: +86-021-63410999 Poland FAX: +86-021-63410100 Office of GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY Co., Ltd. in POLAND Beijing Tech.

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