GA-K8NXP-SLI
AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1004
12ME-K8NXPSLI-1004
Copyright
© 2005 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
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Notice
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For quick installation, please refer to the "Hardware Installation Guide" included with the
product.
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"Product User Manual".
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Table of Contents
GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 6
Block Diagram................................................................................................................ 7
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation .................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................... 9
1-2 Feature Summary .......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink ..................................................... 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU ......................................................................................... 12
1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink ........................................................................ 13
1-4 Installation of Memory .................................................................................... 14
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ...................................................................... 16
1-6 Installation of K8DPS (Dual Power System) .................................................. 17
1-7 Setup of SLI (Scalable Link Interface) Configuration ....................................... 18
1-8 I/O Back Panel Introduction ........................................................................... 21
1-9 ConnectorsIntroduction .................................................................................. 22
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup................................................................................................ 33
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2g)...................................................... 34
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 36
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features.............................................................................. 38
2-3 IntegratedPeripherals ..................................................................................... 40
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................. 44
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations................................................................................. 46
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 47
2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ....................................................................... 48
2-8 Load Optimized Defaults ................................................................................. 49
2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 49
2-10 Save & Exit Setup......................................................................................... 50
2-11 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 50
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Chapter 3 Drivers Installation ...................................................................................... 51
3-1 Install Chipset Drivers .................................................................................... 51
3-2 SoftwareApplication ....................................................................................... 52
3-3 SoftwareInformation ....................................................................................... 52
3-4 Hardware Information ..................................................................................... 53
3-5 Contact Us ..................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 4 Appendix ................................................................................................... 55
4-1 Unique Software Utilities ................................................................................ 55
4-1-1 EasyTune 5 Introduction ..................................................................................... 55
4-1-2 Xpress Recovery Introduction ........................................................................... 56
4-1-3 Flash BIOS Method Introduction ........................................................................ 59
4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction ...................................................... 70
4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction ...................................... 76
4-2 Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 82
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GA-K8NXP-SLI Motherboard Layout
VRM_CONN
KB_MS
ATX_12V
SPDIF_I
SPDIF_O
ATX
Socket 939
IDE2
AUDIO1
CPU_FAN
VITESSE
AUDIO2
8201 phy
IDE1 FDD
BATTERY
F_AUDIO
Backup
BIOS
Main
BIOS
PCIE_1
PCIE_2
Marvell
8053
CLR_CMOS
S_ATA1_SB
PCIE_16_1
nVIDIA®
S_ATA0_SB
S_ATA3_SB
S_ATA2_SB
SLI Switch Module Socket
PCIE_16_2
nForce4 SLI
F_PANEL
PCI1
PCI2
TSB82AA2
PWR_LED
Sil3114
TSB81BA3
F1_1394
F_USB3
F_USB2
F2_1394
F_USB1
IR_CIR
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Block Diagram
2 PCIE x 8
1 PCIE x 16
CPUCLK+/-(200MHz)
AMD K8
Socket 939
CPU
PCI-ECLK
or
DDR 400/333/266/200MHz DIMM
(100MHz)
Dual Channel Memory
Hyper Transport Bus
SLI Mode
Normal Mode
SLI Switch
PCI Express x 16 Bus
BIOS
2 PCI Express x 1 Ports
PCI-ECLK
4 SATA 3Gb/s
LAN 1
(100MHz)
nVIDIA®
nForce4
SLI
ATA33/66/100/133
IDE Channels
RJ45
Marvell
8053
IR_CIR
LPC BUS
Floppy
PCI Express x 1 Bus
VITESSE
8201 phy
LPT Port
IT8712F
COM Port
PCI Bus
TSB82AA2
TSB81BA3
Sil3114
4 SATA
PS/2 KB/Mouse
24MHz
33MHz
CODEC
10 USB
Ports
2PCI
PCICLK
(33MHz)
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Chapter 1Hardware Installation
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation
Preparing Your Computer
The motherboard contains numerous delicate electronic circuits and components which can
become damaged as a result of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Thus, prior to installation, please
follow the instructions below:
1. Please turn off the computer and unplug its power cord.
2. When handling the motherboard, avoid touching any metal leads or connectors.
3. It is best to wear an electrostatic discharge (ESD) cuff when handling electronic components
(CPU, RAM).
4. Prior to installing the electronic components, please have these items on top of an antistatic
pad or within a electrostatic shielding container.
5. Please verify that the power supply is switched off before unplugging the power supply connector
fromthemotherboard.
Installation Notices
1. Prior to installation, please do not remove the stickers on the motherboard. These stickers
are required for warranty validation.
2. Prior to the installation of the motherboard or any hardware, please first carefully read the
information in the provided manual.
3. Before using the product, please verify that all cables and power connectors are connected.
4. To prevent damage to the motherboard, please do not allow screws to come in contact with
the motherboard circuit or its components.
5. Please make sure there are no leftover screws or metal components placed on the motherboard
or within the computer casing.
6. Please do not place the computer system on an uneven surface.
7. Turning on the computer power during the installation process can lead to damage to system
components as well as physical harm to the user.
8. If you are uncertain about any installation steps or have a problem related to the use of the
product, please consult a certified computer technician.
Instances of Non-Warranty
1. Damage due to natural disaster, accident or human cause.
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.
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Hardware Installation
1-2 Feature Summary
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CPU
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Socket 939 for AMD Athlon 64 / 64 FX processor (K8)
2000MT/s system bus
Supports core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster
nVIDIA® nForce4 SLI Chipset
4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) (Note)
Supports dual channel DDR 400/333/266/200 DIMM
2 PCI Express x 16 slots
Chipset
Memory
Slots
2 PCI Express x 1 slots
2 PCI slots
IDE Connections
2 IDE connection (UDMA 33/ATA 66/ATA 100/ATA 133), allows connection
of 4 IDE devices
FDD Connections
Onboard SATA
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1 FDD connection, allows connection of 2 FDD devices
4 SATA 3Gb/s ports from nVIDIA® nForce4 SLI controller (S_ATA0_SB,
S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB);
4 SATA ports from SiI3114 controller (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII,
SATA3_SII)
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Peripherals
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1 parallel port supporting Normal/EPP/ECP mode
1 serial port (COMA)
10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (rear x 4, front x 6 via cable)
3 IEEE1394b ports (requires cable)
1 front audio connector
1 IR/CIR connector
1 PS/2 keyboard port
1 PS/2 mouse port
Onboard Marvell 8053 chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN1)
Onboard VITESSE 8201 phy (10/100/1000 Mbit) (LAN2)
2 RJ45 ports
ALC850 CODEC
Supports Jack Sensing function
Supports 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 channel audio
Supports Line In ; Line Out (Front Speaker Out) ; MIC ; Surround Speaker
Out (Rear Speaker Out) ; Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out ; Side Speaker
Out connection
Onboard LAN
Onboard Audio
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SPDIF In/Out connection
CD In connection
IT8712F
I/O Control
(Note) Due to standard PC architecture, a certain amount of memory is reserved for system usage and
therefore the actual memory size is less than the stated amount.
For example, 4 GB of memory size will instead be shown as 3.xxGB memory during system startup.
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Hardware Monitor
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System voltage detection
CPU temperature detection
CPU / System / Power fan speed detection
CPU warning temperature
CPU fan failure warning
CPU smart fan control
Onboard SATA RAID
Onboard nForce4 SLI chipset (S_ATA0_SB, S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB)
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supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), or striping +
mirroring (RAID 0+1)
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supports data transfer rate of up to 300 MB/s
supports hot plugging function
supports a maximum of 4 SATA 3Gb/s connections
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Onboard Silicon Image SiI3114 chip (SATA0_SII, SATA1_SII, SATA2_SII, SATA3_SII)
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supports data striping (RAID 0), mirroring (RAID 1), striping +
mirroring (RAID 0+1) or RAID 5
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supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s
supports hot plugging function
supports a maximum of 4 SATA connections
supported on the Win 2003/2000/XP operating systems
BIOS
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Use of licensed AWARD BIOS
Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash
Supports @BIOS
Supports EasyTune 5
Over Voltage via BIOS (CPU/ DDR/Core Power/ HT-Link)
ATX form factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
Additional Features
(Note)
Overclocking
Form Factor
(Note) EasyTune 5 functions may vary depending on different motherboards.
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Hardware Installation
1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink
Before installing the CPU, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the motherboard supports the CPU.
2. Please take note of the one indented corner of the CPU. If you install the CPU in the wrong
direction, the CPU will not insert properly. If this occurs, please change the insert direction
of the CPU.
3. Please add an even layer of heat sink paste between the CPU and fan heat sink.
4. Please make sure the fan heat sink is installed on the CPU prior to system use,
otherwise overheating and permanent damage of the CPU may occur.
5. Please set the CPU host frequency in accordance with the processor specifications. It
is not recommended that the system bus frequency be set beyond hardware specifica-
tions since it does not meet the required standards for the peripherals. If you wish to set
the frequency beyond the proper specifications, please do so according to your hard-
ware specifications including the CPU, graphics card, memory, hard drive, etc.
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU
Check the processor pins to see that none are bent. Move the socket lever to the unlocked position as shown
in Figure 1.(90o to the plane of the motherboard) prior to inserting the processor. The pin 1 location is
designated on the processor by a copper triangle that matches up to a triangle on the socket as shown in
Figure 2. Align the processor to the socket and gently lower it into place. Do not force the processor into the
socket.
Fig.1
Socket lever
Position lever at a 90 degree angle.
Fig.2
A gold-colored triangle is marked one edge of the CPU. Please align this
edge with the socket edge closest to the CPU lever. Gently place the CPU
into position making sure that the CPU pins fit perfectly into their holes.
Once the CPU is positioned into it socket, place one finger down on the
middle of the 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.
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1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink
Fig.1
Before installing the CPU fan heat sink, please first add an even layer of
heat sink paste on the surface of the CPU. Install all the fan heat sink
components (Please refer to the fan heat sink manual for detailed instal-
lation instructions).
Fig.2
Please connect the fan heat sink power connector to the CPU_FAN
connector located on the motherboard so that the fan heat sink can
properly function to prevent CPU overheating.
The fan heat sink may adhere to the CPU as a result of hardening of the heat sink paste. To
prevent such an occurrence, it is suggested that either thermal tape rather than heat sink paste
be used for heat dissipation or using extreme care when removing the fan heat sink.
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Hardware Installation
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