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Gigabyte GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH User Manual

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AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-51PVMT9R-1001R
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  • Page 1 GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1001 12ME-51PVMT9R-1001R * The WEEE marking on the product indicates this product must not be disposed of with user's other household waste and must be handed over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment!!
  • Page 3 Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to change without prior notice. Product Manual Classification In order to assist in the use of this product, Gigabyte has categorized the user manual in the following: For detailed product information and specifications, please carefully read the "Product User Manual".

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Layout ... 6 Block Diagram ... 7 Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ... 9 Considerations Prior to Installation ... 9 Feature Summary ... 10 Installation of the CPU and CPU Cooler ... 12 1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ... 12 1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler ...
  • Page 5 Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ... 49 Install Chipset Drivers ... 49 Software Application ... 50 Software Information ... 50 Hardware Information ... 51 Contact Us ... 51 Connecting the Video Output Devices ... 52 Chapter 4 Appendix ... 53 Unique Software Utilities ... 53 4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ...

  • Page 6: Ga-K8N51Pvmt-9-Rh Motherboard Layout

    GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V AUDIO1 F_AUDIO AUDIO2 PCIE_16 PCIE_1 VITESSE 8201 CD_IN COMA CODEC SPDIF_IO CPU_FAN Socket 939 nVIDIA ® GeForce 6150 BIOS PCI1 VT6307 PCI2 F1_1394 SYS_FAN - 6 - nVIDIA ® nForce 430 F_PANEL1 F_USB1 F_USB2 PWR_LED...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) TV Out PCI Express x 16 PCI Express Bus PCI-ECLK (100MHz) 1 PCI Express x 1 VITESSE LAN RJ45 PCI Bus VT6307 2 IEEE1394 2 PCI PCICLK (33MHz) AMD K8 Socket 939 Hyper Transport nVIDIA ® GeForce 6150 8201 nVIDIA...
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Hardware Installation

    2. Damage as a result of violating the conditions recommended in the user manual. 3. Damage due to improper installation. 4. Damage due to use of uncertified components. 5. Damage due to use exceeding the permitted parameters. 6. Product determined to be an unofficial Gigabyte product. - 9 - Hardware Installation...

  • Page 10: Feature Summary

    2 USB 2.0/1.1 connectors for additional 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports by cables 1 IEEE1394 connector for 1 additional IEEE1394 port by cable 1 SPDIF in/out connector 1 COMA connector 1 power LED connector GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard / Althlon 64 / Althlon 64 X2 Dual-Core processor (K8) GeForce 6150 ®...
  • Page 11 (Note 3) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. For more detailed information please check at the FAQ section on GIGABYTE's website. (Note 4) EasyTune functions may vary depending on different motherboards.

  • Page 12: Installation Of The Cpu And Cpu Cooler

    CPU and gently press the metal lever back into its original position. Please use extra care when installing the CPU. The CPU will not fit if positioned incorrectly. Rather than applying force, please change the positioning of the CPU. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 12 -...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Cpu Cooler

    1-3-2 Installation of the CPU Cooler Fig.1 Before installing the CPU cooler, please first add an even layer of heat paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the CPU cooler components (Please refer to the cooler manual for detailed installation instructions). Fig.2 Please connect the CPU cooler power connector to the CPU_FAN con- nector located on the motherboard so that the CPU cooler can properly...

  • Page 14: Installation Of Memory

    DIMM socket. Then push it down. Fig.2 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-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Notch - 14 -...

  • Page 15: Dual Channel Memory Configuration

    Dual Channel Memory Configuration The GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH supports the Dual Channel Technology. When the Dual Channel Technol- ogy 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 16: Installation Of Expansion Cards

    Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. Install related driver from the operating system. Installing a PCI Express x 16 expansion card: GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Please carefully pull out the small white- drawable bar at the end of the PCI Ex- press x 16 slot when you try to install/ uninstall the VGA card.

  • Page 17: I/O Back Panel Introduction

    I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector To install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper port (green) and the keyboard to the lower port (purple). Parallel Port The parallel port allows connection of a printer, scanner and other peripheral devices. TV Out Port (Note 1) HDTV, NTSC / PAL TV and Projector etc.
  • Page 18 (Note 2) You can only use either the TV out port or the VGA port as the vedio output port, not both together. (Note 3) You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Pb/AV (HDTV Component)

  • Page 19: Connectors Introduction

    Connectors Introduction 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) FDD 6) IDE1 / IDE2 7) SATAII0_1 / SATAII2_3 8) PWR_LED 9) BATTERY 10) F_PANEL 11) F_AUDIO 12) CD_IN 13) F_USB1 / F_USB2 14) F1_1394 15) SPDIF_IO 16) COMA 17) CLR_CMOS 18) C I...
  • Page 20 If you use a 24-pin ATX power supply, please remove the small cover on the power connector on the motherboard before plugging in the power cord; otherwise, please do not remove it. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Pin No. Pin No.
  • Page 21 3/4) CPU_FAN / SYS_FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.
  • Page 22 7) SATAII0/1/2/3 (SATA 3Gb/s Connectors, Controlled by nForce 430) SATA 3Gb/s can provide up to 300MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the SATA 3Gb/s and install the proper driver in order to work properly. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard IDE2 IDE1 Pin No.
  • Page 23 8) PWR_LED The PWR_LED connector is connected with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. 9) BATTERY Pin No. Definition MPD+ MPD- MPD- Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.

  • Page 24: Front Panel Jumper

    F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) SPEAK (Speaker Connector) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Speaker Connector Message LED/ Power Power/ Sleep LED...
  • Page 25 11) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) This connector supports either HD (High Definition) or AC97 front panel audio module. If you wish to use the front audio function, connect the front panel audio module to this connector. Check the pin assignments carefully while you connect the front panel audio module.
  • Page 26 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. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Pin No. Definition...
  • Page 27 15) SPDIF_IO (SPDIF In/Out) 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. Use SPDIF IN feature only when your device has digital output function. Be careful with the polarity of the SPDIF_IO connector.
  • Page 28 1-2 pin. Default doesn't include the jumper to avoid improper use of this header. 18) CI (Chassis Intrusion, Case Open) This 2-pin connector allows your system to detect if the chassis cover is removed. You can check the "Case Open" status in BIOS Setup. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Open: Normal Short: Clear CMOS Pin No.

  • Page 29: Chapter 2 Bios Setup

    BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either Gigabyte's Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.

  • Page 30: The Main Menu (For Example: Bios Ver. : F3A)

    Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH F3a <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 01/11/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0CC-00 Use < > or < > to select a device, then press enter to accept . Press <ESC> to exit this menu.
  • Page 31 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. Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features.

  • Page 32: Standard Cmos Features

    Allows BIOS to automatically detect IDE devices during POST(default) None Select this if no IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Standard CMOS Features Wed, Jan 18 2006 22:31:24...
  • Page 33 Access Mode Use this to set the access mode for the hard drive. The two options are: Large/Auto(default:Auto) Capacity Capacity of currently installed hard drive. Hard drive information should be labeled on the outside drive casing. Enter the appropriate option based on this information.

  • Page 34: Advanced Bios Features

    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-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [Floppy]...
  • Page 35 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 36: Integrated Peripherals

    Enable SATAII 1 1st SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable SATAII 1 2nd SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [V1.1+V2.0]...

  • Page 37: Usb Keyboard Support

    SATA-II 2 Primary RAID Enabled Enable SATAII 2 1st SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID Enabled Enable SATAII 2 2nd SATA RAID function. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) On-Chip IDE Channel0 Enabled Enable onboard 1st channel IDE port.

  • Page 38: Onboard Lan Boot Rom

    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 and EPP mode. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 38 -...

  • Page 39: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by Power button PME Event Wake Up Modem Ring On USB Resume from Suspend Power-On by Alarm x Day of Month Alarm x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm Power On By Keyboard x KB Power ON Password Power On By Mouse...
  • Page 40 When AC-power back to the system, the system will be in "Off" state. (Default value) Full-On When AC-power back to the system, the system always in "On" state. Memory When AC-power back to the system, the system will return to the Last state before AC-power off. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 40 -...

  • Page 41: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configurations CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values PCI 1 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PCI 2 IRQ Assignment Auto 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto] [Auto] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: Exit...

  • Page 42: Pc Health Status

    F Monitor CPU temperature at 90 Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) System/CPU FAN Stop Warning Disabled Disable System/CPU fan stop warning function. (Default value) Enabled Enable System/CPU fan stop warning function. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard PC Health Status [Disabled] C/71 C/98 0 RPM 3245 RPM [Disabled]...
  • Page 43 CPU temperature. Users can adjust the fan speed with Easy Tune based on their requirements. (Note) Whether the CPU Smart FAN Control function is supported will depend on the CPU you install. For more detailed information please check at the FAQ section on GIGABYTE's website. - 43 - BIOS Setup...

  • Page 44: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Select the options can enhance the VGA graphics card bandwidth to get higher performance. Auto Set Robust Graphics Booster to Auto. (Default value) Fast Set Robust Graphics Booster to Fast. Turbo Set Robust Graphics Booster to Turbo. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Frequency/Voltage Control [200.0] [100Mhz] [Default] [RGB] [Disabled]...

  • Page 45: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Load Fail-Safe Defaults CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Fail-Safe defaults contain the most appropriate values of the system parameters that allow minimum system performance.

  • Page 46: 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-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 47: Save & Exit Setup

    2-11 Save & Exit Setup CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Esc: Quit F8: Q-Flash Type "Y" will quit the Setup Utility and save the user setup value to RTC CMOS. Type "N"...
  • Page 48 GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 48 -...

  • Page 49: Chapter 3 Drivers Installation

    Chapter 3 Drivers Installation 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 50: Software Application

    Software Application This page displays all the tools that GIGABYTE developed and some free software. You can click an item to install it. Software Information This page lists the contents of software and drivers in this CD-title. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 50 -...

  • Page 51: Hardware Information

    Hardware Information This page lists all device you have for this motherboard. Contact Us Please see the last page for details. - 51 - Drivers Installation...

  • Page 52: Connecting The Video Output Devices

    Current display list. Then click Apply. Step 3: Right-click on the HDTV icon and select TV format depending on your HDTV. Then click Apply to complete the settings. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Pb/AV S-Video Output Video Adapter - 52 -...

  • Page 53: Chapter 4 Appendix

    Enters the PC Health setting page Confirmation and Execution button Toggles between Easy and Advance Mode Display panel of CPU frequency Shows the current functions status Log on to GIGABYTE website Display EasyTune 5 Help file Quit or Minimize EasyTune 5 software...

  • Page 54: Xpress Recovery2 Introduction

    Press any key to startup XpressRecovery2... Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally Copyright (C) 1984-2006, Award Software, Inc. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH F3a <DEL>:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, <F9>: Xpress Recovery2, <F12>For Boot Menu 01/11/2006-C51-MCP51-6A61HG0CC-00 1. If you have already entered Xpress Recovery2 by booting from the CD-ROM, you can enter Xpress Recovery2 by pressing the <F9>...
  • Page 55 The Main Screen of Xpress Recovery2 Limitations: 1. Not compatible to Xpress Recovery. 2. For the use of Xpress Recovery2, a primary partition must be reserved. 3. Xpress Recovery2 will store the backup file at the end of the hard disk, so free space available on the hard disk for the backup file must be allocated in advance.

  • Page 56: Flash Bios Method Introduction

    Updating BIOS with Q-Flash Utility on Dual BIOS Motherboards. Some of Gigabyte motherboards are equipped with dual BIOS. In the BIOS menu of the motherboards supporting Q-Flash and Dual BIOS, the Q-Flash utility and Dual BIOS utility are combined in the same screen.

  • Page 57: Action Bar

    Entering the Q-Flash utility: Step1: To use Q-Flash utility, you must press Del in the boot screen to enter BIOS menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2004 Award Software Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit...
  • Page 58 Copy Main ROM Data to Backup Don't Turn Off Power or Reset System Enter : Run After BIOS file is read, you'll see a confirmation dialog box asking you "Are you sure to update BIOS?" GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Dual BIOS Utility Main Bios Disable...
  • Page 59 3. Press Y button on your keyboard after you are sure to update BIOS. Then it will begin to update BIOS. The progress of updating BIOS will be displayed. Please do not take out the floppy disk when it begins flashing BIOS. 4.
  • Page 60 Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations PC Health Status MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Q-Flash GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Select Language Load Fail-Safe Defaults Load Optimized Defaults Set Supervisor Password Load Fail-Safe Defaults (Y/N)? Y Set User Password Save & Exit Setup...
  • Page 61 Exploring the Q-Flash utility screen The Q-FlashBIOS utility screen consists of the following key components. Flash Type/Size...SST 49LF003A Task menu for Q-Flash utility Enter : Run Task menu for Q-Flash utility: Contains the names of three tasks. Blocking a task and pressing Enter key on your keyboard to enable execution of the task.
  • Page 62 Press Del to enter BIOS menu after system reboots and "Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults". See how to Load BIOS Fail-Safe Defaults, please kindly refer to Step 6 to 7 in Part One. Congratulation!! You have updated BIOS successfully!! GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Q-Flash Utility V1.30 Keep DMI Data...
  • Page 63 Please search for BIOS unzip file, downloading from internet or any other methods (such as: N51PVMT9RH.F3a). Complete update process following the instruction. Utility Fig 2. Installation Complete and Run @BIOS Click Start/ Programs/ Gigabyte/ BIOS/ @BIOS Fig 4. Select the desired @BIOS server - 63 - Appendix...
  • Page 64 Otherwise, your system won't boot. III. In method I, if the BIOS file you need cannot be found in @BIOS Gigabyte's web site for downloading and updating it according to method II. IV. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted.

  • Page 65: Configuring Sata Hard Drive(S)

    4-1-4 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s) To configure SATA hard drive(s), follow the steps below: (1) Install SATA hard drive(s) in your system. (2) Configure SATA controller mode and boot sequence in BIOS Setup. (3) Configure RAID set in RAID BIOS. (4) Make a floppy disk containing the SATA controller driver.
  • Page 66 The BIOS Setup menus described in this section may not show the exact settings for your motherboard. The actual BIOS Setup menu options you will see shall depend on the motherboard you have and the BIOS version. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Press Enter]...
  • Page 67 Step 2: If you do not create RAID, select Hard Disk Boot Priority under the Advanced BIOS Features menu. In the Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu, select the model of the SATA hard drive onto which you wish to install Microsoft Windows 2000/XP. You should see a screen similar to Figure 3 below. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2006 Award Software 1.
  • Page 68 Boot Up Floppy Seek Password Check Init Display First Frame Buffer Size Onboard GPU : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Step 4: Save and exit BIOS Setup. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Advanced BIOS Features [Press Enter] [CDROM] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Disabled] [Setup] [PEG] [64MB]...

  • Page 69: Configuring Raid Set In Raid Bios

    (3) Configuring RAID set in RAID BIOS Enter the RAID BIOS setup utility to configure a RAID array. Skip this step and proceed to Section 4 if you do not want to create RAID. Step 1: After the POST memory test begins and before the operating system boot begins, look for a message which says "Press F10 to enter RAID setup utility"...
  • Page 70 RAID array, you need to press Y to clear the data from the hard drives.) MediaShield RAID Utility July 27 2005 RAID Mode: Striping Free Disks Disk Model Capacity [ESC] Quit [F6] Back GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - Define a New Array - Striping Block: Optimal Array Disks Disk Model 2.0.M ST3120026AS [ ] Add 2.1.M...
  • Page 71 After that, the Array List screen displaying the RAID array you created will appear (Figure 10). If you want to set the disk array as boot device, use the UP or DOWN ARROW key to select the array and press B. The Boot section will show Yes. MediaShield RAID Utility July 27 2005 Boot [Ctrl-X] Exit...

  • Page 72: Making A Sata Driver Disk

    Figure 12 (Note 1) For users without a startup disk: Use an alternative system and insert the GIGABYTE motherboard driver CD-ROM. From the CD-ROM drive folder, double click the MENU.exe file in the BootDrv folder (Figure 14). A command prompt window will open similar to that in Figure 13.

  • Page 73: Installing Sata Controller Driver During Os Installation

    (5) Installing SATA controller driver during OS installation Now that you have prepared the SATA driver disk and configured BIOS settings, you are ready to install Windows 2000/XP onto your SATA hard drive with the SATA driver. The following is an example of Windows XP installation.
  • Page 74 "*" If you want to create RAID, select both NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER and then NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller. If you do not create RAID, select NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller only. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Figure 17 Figure 18 - 74 -...
  • Page 75 Step 4: When the next screen (Figure 19) appears, press ENTER to continue the SATA driver installation from the floppy disk. Windows Setup Setup will load support for the following mass storage device(s): NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) NVIDIA NForce Storage Controller (required) * To specify additional SCSI adapters, CD-ROM drives, or special disk controllers for use with Windows, including those for which you have a device support disk from a mass storage device...

  • Page 76: Configuring A Bootable Raid Array With Microsoft Windows 2000

    SATA-II RAID function x SATA-II 1 Primary RAID x SATA-II 1 Secondary RAID x SATA-II 2 Primary RAID x SATA-II 2 Secondary RAID : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard Integrated Peripherals [Press Enter] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [V1.1+V2.0]...
  • Page 77 Step 3: After system restarts, press F10 to enter the NVIDIA RAID setup utility. Select Striping in the RAID Mode filed (Figure 23). Move to the Free Disks section with the TAB key. Select the desired disk and use the RIGHT ARROW key to add it to Array Disks menu.
  • Page 78 Note: If users choose not to install Windows 2000 Service Pack 3 or 4, RAID is still supported on Windows 2000. However, users will not be able to create a bootable RAID volume. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 78 -...

  • Page 79: 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction

    The default speaker settings for the 6 audio jacks are as shown in the picture to the right. The jack retasking capability supported by HD Audio allows users to change the function for each audio jack by the audio software provided. For example, if a rear speaker is plugged into the center/subwoofer speaker out jack, you can change the center/ subwoofer speaker out jack to fucntion as a rear...
  • Page 80 Control Panel). Double- click the icon to open the Audio Control Panel. STEP 2: In the Audio Control Panel, click the Audio I/O tab. In the upper left list, click 4CH Speaker. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 80 -...
  • Page 81 STEP 3: After plugging in 4-channel speakers to the rear speaker jacks, a small window will pop up and ask you what type of equipment is connected. Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (4-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out) and Rear Speaker Out) and then click OK.
  • Page 82 Choose a device depending on the type of speaker connected (8-channel audio consists of Front Speaker Out (Line Out), Rear Speaker Out, Cen- ter/Subwoofer Speaker Out, and Side Speaker Out) then click OK. The 8-channel audio setup is completed. GA-K8N51PVMT-9-RH Motherboard - 82 -...

  • Page 83: Sound Effect Configuration

    Sound Effect Configuration: At the Sound Effect menu, users can adjust sound option settings as desired. AC'97 Audio Configuration: To enable the front panel audio connector to sup- port AC97 Audio mode, go to the Audio Control Panel and click the Audio I/O tab. In the ANA- LOG area, click the Tool icon and then select the Disable front panel jack detection check box.

  • Page 84: Troubleshooting

    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.
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  • Page 87 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. Address: No.6, Bau Chiang Road, Hsin-Tien, Taipei 231, Taiwan TEL: +886-2-8912-4888 FAX: +886-2-8912-4003 Tech. and Non-Tech. Support (Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (English): http://www.gigabyte.com.tw WEB address (Chinese): http://www.gigabyte.tw U.S.A. G.B.T. INC. TEL: +1-626-854-9338 FAX: +1-626-854-9339 Tech. Support: http://rma.gigabyte-usa.com...
  • Page 88 Germany G.B.T. TECHNOLOGY TRADING GMBH WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.de U.K. G.B.T. TECH. CO., LTD. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.co.uk The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY B.V. WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.nl France GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY FRANCE WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.fr Italy WEB address : http://www.giga-byte.it...

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