Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 User Manual
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GA-K8NS Ultra-939 AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard User's Manual Rev. 1002 12ME-K8NSU939-1002 Copyright © 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any from without the expressed, written - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 2
Mother Board GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Oct. 7, 2004 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 3
Motherboard GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Oct. 7, 2004 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 4
/8X (1.5V) notch" (show below), please make sure your AGP card is AGP 4X/8X. AGP 4X/8X notch Caution: AGP 2X card is not supported by nVIDIA® nForce3TM Ultra. You might experience system unable to boot up normally. Please insert an AGP 4X/8X card. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 4 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 5
the components are separated from the system. 5. Ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off before you plug in or remove the ATX power connector on the motherboard. Installing the motherboard to the chassis... If the motherboard has mounting holes, but they don't line up with the holes on - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 6
Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Features Summary 8 GA-K8NS Ultra-939 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 16 Step 3: Install Expansion Cards 18 Step - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 7
/User Password 52 Exit Without Saving 53 Save & Exit Setup 53 Chapter 4 Technical Reference 55 @BIOSTM Introduction 55 Flash BIOS Method Introduction 56 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction 63 Jack-Sensing and UAJ Introduction 69 Xpress Recovery Introduction 71 Serial ATA - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 8
CPU Chipset Memory Slots IDE Connections FDD Connections Onboard SATA Peripherals Onboard LAN y Socket 939 for AMD Althlon™ 64 / 64FX processor (K8) y 2000MHz system bus y Supports core frequencies in excess of 3000+ and faster y nVIDIA® nForce3TM Ultra y 4 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets, support - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 9
fan control y Thermal shutdown function BIOS y Use of licensed AWARD BIOS y Supports Dual BIOS/Q-Flash, Multi-Language BIOS Additional Features y Supports @BIOS y Supports EasyTune Overclocking y Over voltage via BIOS (CPU/DDR/AGP/HT-Link) y Over clock via BIOS (CPU/AGP) Form Factor y ATX - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 10
English GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard Layout KB_MS ATX_12V RAM_LED DDR1 DDR2 DDR3 DDR4 IDE2 IDE1 PWR_FAN ATX COMA LPT COMB GA-K8NS Ultra-939 USB LAN2 (10/100) FDD USB LAN1 (Gigabit Ethernet) CPU_FAN AUDIO F_AUDIO CD_IN ICS1883 SUR_CEN 2X_DET IT8712 AGP CODEC SOCKET 939 SATA0_SB - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 11
AGP Slot 4X/8X AGPCLK (66MHz) AMD K8 Socket 939 CPU HyperTransport Bus CPUCLK+/- (800MHz) DDR400/DDR333/266/200 DIMM Unbuffered DIMMs 5 PCI LAN1 RJ45 LAN2 RJ45 Marvell ICS 1883 8001 TSB82AA2 SiI3512 TSB81BA3 nVIDIA nForceTM 3 Ultra BIOS LPC BUS IT8712 IR_CIR Game Port Floppy LPT Port - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 12
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Memory Modules Step 3 - Install Expansion Cards Step 4 - Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Step 4 Congratulations! You have accomplished the hardware installation! Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 14
not force the processor into the socket. Figure 1. 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-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 14 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 15
. Align the heatsink assembly with the support frame mating with the backer plate standoffs as shown in Figure 4 & 5. Figure 4 & 5. Alignment of heatsink assembly with standoffs. Step 1-4. Connect the fan power wires to the header on the motherboard as shown in Figure 6. Figure 6. Connecting - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 16
in one direction. 2. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. Then push it down. 3. Close the plastic clip at both edges of the DIMM sockets to lock the DIMM module. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to remove the DIMM module. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 16 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 17
Non Dual Channel Technology (DS: Double Side, SS: Single Side) DDR 1 DDR 3 1 memory module DS/SS X X DS/SS 2 memory module DS/SS DS/SS The GA-K8NS Ultra-939 doesn't support 3 memory modules. If 3 memory modules are inserted, the system will not boot. - 17 - Hardware Installation Process - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 18
. 7. Power on the computer, if necessary, setup BIOS utility of expansion card from BIOS. 8. Install related driver from the 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-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 19
I/O Back Panel Introduction PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector PS/2 Mouse Connector (6 pin Female) PS/2 Keyboard Connector (6 pin Female) This connector supports standard PS/2 keyboard and PS/2 mouse. Parallel Port, Serial Ports (COMA / COMB) Parallel Port (25 pin Female) This connector - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 20
audio feature by S/W selection. If you want to enable 8-channel function you can 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-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 21
English Step 4-2: Connectors Introduction 1 9 14 5 3 15 16 19 17 22 23 18 24 1) ATX_12V 2) ATX (Power Connector) 3) CPU_FAN 4) SYS_FAN 5) PWR_FAN 6) NB_FAN 7) FDD 8) IDE1 / IDE2 9) SATA0_SB / SATA1_SB; 10) SATA0_SII / SATA1_SII 11) BATTERY 12) F_PANEL 13) PWR_LED 2 8 7 25 6 16 13 12 4 21 10 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 22
4 +12V Pin No. Definition 1 3.3V 2 3.3V 10 20 3 GND 4 VCC 5 GND 6 VCC 7 GND 8 Power Good 9 5V SB (stand by +5V) 10 +12V 11 3.3V 12 -12V 1 11 13 GND 14 PS_ON(soft on/off) 15 GND 16 GND 17 GND 18 -5V 19 VCC 20 VCC GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 22 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 23
with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage. The system overheating and failure. Caution! Please remember to connect the power to the CPU fan to prevent CPU overheating and failure. 1 CPU_FAN / PWR_FAN Pin No. - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 24
used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power instructions located on the IDE device). 40 39 GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard 2 IDE2 1 IDE1 - 24 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 25
provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. 1 7 SATA0_SB / used batteries according to the manufacturer's instructions. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 26
/ Power/ Sleep LED) (Yellow) NC (Purple) Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) Pin 1: VCC(+) Pin 2- Pin 3: NC Pin 4: Data(-) Open: Normal Operation Close: Reset Hardware System Open: Normal Operation Close: Power On/Off Pin 1: LED anode(+) Pin 2: LED cathode(-) NC GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 27
is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. If you use dual color LED, power LED will turn to another color. Pin No. Definition 1 MPD+ 1 2 MPD- 3 MPD- 14) RAM_LED Do not remove memory modules while RAM_LED is on. It might cause short or other unexpected damages due to - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 28
, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear audio connector to play sound. 10 9 21 Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Definition MIC GND MIC_BIAS Power Front Audio (R) Rear Audio (R) Reserved No Pin Front Audio (L) Rear Audio (L) GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 28 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 29
6 BASS_OUT 7 AUX_L 8 AUX_R 18) 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 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 30
19) CD_IN (CD In Connector) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the CD_IN connector. 1 Pin No. Definition 1 CD-L . Pin No. Definition 2 10 1 Power 1 9 2 Power 3 USB Dx- 4 USB Dy- 5 USB Dx+ 6 USB Dy+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 No Pin 10 NC GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 30 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 31
15 16 Definition Power Power TPA0+ TPA0GND GND TPB0+ TPB0Power Power TPA1+ TPA1GND No Pin TPB1+ TPB1- 22) IR_CIR Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is aling 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 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 32
English 23) GAME (Game Connector) This connector supports joystick, MIDI keyboard and other relate audio devices. Check the pin assignment while you connect the game cables. 2 10 3 SMBDATA 1 9 4 GPIO 5 GND 6 GND 7 No Pin 8 NC 9 +12V 10 +12V GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 32 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 33
English 25) 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 1 Close: Clear CMOS 1 - 33 - Hardware Installation Process - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 34
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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 immediately will allow you to enter Setup. If you require more advanced BIOS settings, please go to "Advanced BIOS" setting menu. To enter - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 36
Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals. z Power Management Setup This setup page includes all the items of Green function features. z PnP/PCI Configurations This setup page includes all the configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 36 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 37
auto detect Temperature, voltage, fan, speed. z MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) This setup page is control CPU's clock and frequency ratio. z Top Performance If you wish to maximize the performance of your system Exit Without Saving Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup. - 37 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 38
Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 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. Manual User can manually GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 38 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 39
Mode Support ( power memory installed on the motherboard. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1 MB in the CPU's memory address map. Total Memory This item displays the memory size that used. - 39 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 40
that 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-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 41
. (Default value) 8X Always set AGP transfer rate to 8X mode if the 8X mode supported by the AGP card. 4X Set AGP transfer rate to 4X mode no matter what the an AGP card and a PCI VGA card on the motherboard. AGP Set Init display first to AGP. (Default value) PCI slot Set Init display first to - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 42
Support Serial-ATA 2(Internal PHY) AC97 Audio On-Chip LAN(nVIDIA) Onboard Serial ATA Serial ATA Function Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Control Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 42 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 43
value) Serial-ATA 2 (Internal PHY) (Onboard nVIDIA nForce3 Ultra chipset) Enabled Enable Serial ATA supported. (Default value) Disabled Disable Serial ATA supported. AC97 Audio Auto Disabled Enable onboard AC'97 audio function. (Default value) Disable this function. - 43 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 44
is 3BC/IRQ7. Parallel Port Mode SPP Using Parallel port as Standard Parallel Port. (Default value) EPP Using Parallel port as Enhanced Parallel Port. ECP Using Parallel port as Extended Capabilities Port. ECP+EPP Using Parallel port as ECP & EPP mode. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 44 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 45
DMA to 3. (Default value) 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. Game Port Address 201 Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default value) 209 Set Game Port Default value) IDE DMA transfer access Enabled Enable IDE DMA transfer access. (Default value) Disabled Disable this function. - 45 - BIOS Setup - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 46
/time to power on system. Disabled Disable this function. (Default value) 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-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 46 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 47
"Power On by Keyboard" set at Password, you can set the password here. Enter Input password(from 1 to 5 characters) and press Enter to set the password. AC Back Function Soft-Off Always in off state when AC back. (Default value) Full-On Always power on the system when AC back. - 47 - BIOS - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 48
IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Item Help Menu Level` Device(s) using this INT: RAID Cntrlr - Bus 0 Dev12 Func 0 KLJI: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save ESC: value) Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 to PCI 2. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 48 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 49
Award Software PC Health Status Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current POWER FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Warning Temperature CPU FAN Fail Warning POWER FAN Fail Warning SYSTEM FAN Fail Warning CPU Smart FAN Control OK OK OK OK 51°C 3125 RPM 0 RPM - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 50
power End-User use only! CPU OverClock in MHz 200MHz ~ 300MHz Increase CPU frequency as user selected. AGP OverClock in MHz 66MHz ~ 100MHz Increase AGP frequency as user selected. CPU Voltage Control Supports adjustable CPU 1V. Increase DDR voltage +0.2V. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 50 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 51
Windows XP, but works smoothly with Windows NT. Therefore, if your system is not perform enough, the reliability or stability problem BIOS Features ` Integrated Peripherals ` Power Management Setup ` PnP/PCI Configurations ` PC Health Status ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 52
Advance BIOS Features Menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system is rebooted or any time you try to enter 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-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 53
Load Optimized Defaults ` Power Management Setup Set Supervisor Password ` PnP/PCI Configurations Save to CMOS and EXITSe(Yt U/Ns)e?r YPassword ` PC Health Status Save & Exit Setup ` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Exit Without Saving ESC: Quit F8: Dual BIOS/Q-Flash F3: Change Language - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 54
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, how much it costs? Impossible! It's free! Now, if you buy a Gigabyte's motherboard, you could find this amazing software in the attached driver CD. But please remember, connected to internet at first, then you could have a internet BIOS update from your Gigabyte @BIOS. - 55 - Technical Reference - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 56
Data to Backup Load Default Settings Save Settings to CMOS Q-Flash Utility Update Main BIOS from Floppy Update Backup BIOS from Floppy Save Main BIOS to Floppy Save Backup BIOS to Floppy PgDn/PgUp: Modify KL: Move ESC: Reset GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 56 - 512K 512K F10: Power Off - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 57
Item explanation: • Wide Range Protection: Disable(Default), Enable Status 1: If any failure (ex. Update ESCD failure, checksum error or reset...) occurs in the Main BIOS, just before the Operating System is loaded and after the power is on, and that the Wide Range Protection is set to "Enable", the - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 58
F5: Refresh Free Size: 911.50K DEL: Delete TAB: Switch To name the file. Congratulate you have accomplished the saving. CONTROL KEYS Make changes Move to previous item Move to next item Run Reset Power Off GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 58 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 59
(ROM) integrated onto the motherboard. One is a main BIOS, and the other is a backup BIOS. The mainboard will operate normally with the main BIOS, however, if the main BIOS is corrupt or damaged for various reasons, the backup BIOS will be automatically used when the system powered-On. Your PC will - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 60
guarantee services have not been interrupted. In this situation, the "Halt On When BIOS Defects" message may be disabled to avoid system pauses during normal booting. Another advantage you gain from Giga-Byte's DualBIOS™ technology is the ability to upgrade from GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 60 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 61
(4) (3) Methods and steps: 1. Update BIOS through Internet: a. Click "Internet Update" icon b. Click "Update New BIOS" icon c. Select @BIOS™ sever d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard e. System will automatically download and update the BIOS. 2. Update BIOS NOT through Internet: a. Do - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 62
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. d. Please note that any interruption during updating will cause system unbooted. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 62 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 63
English 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction The installation of windows 98SE/2K/ME/XP is very simple. Please follow next step to install the function! Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings: We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 64
", the rear channels to "Line In". STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a icon a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the and select "4CH Speaker" to complete 4 channel audio configuration. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 64 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 65
channels to "Line In", and the Center/Subwoofer channels to "MIC In". MIC In Line Out STEP 2 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a icon a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. Line In STEP 3 : Click "Speaker Configuration" and - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 66
the front channels to the "LINE OUT" port located on the audio panel and the rear channels to the Surround-Kit "REAR R/L" port. Connect the center/subwoofer channels to the Surround-Kit "SUB CENTER" and the R/L channels to the Surround-Kit "SUR BACK" port. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 66 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 67
and the R/L channels to the Surround-Kit "SUR BACK" port. (This method requires UAJ function) STEP 4 : Following installation of the audio driver, you find a icon a Sound Effect icon on the lower right hand taskbar. Click the icon to select the function. STEP 5 : Click "Speaker Configuration" and - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 68
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 and fix it with screw. 2. Connect SPDIF device to the motherboard. 3. Connect SPDIF to the SPDIF decoder. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 68 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 69
version before to enable Jack-Sensing support for Windows 98/ 98SE/2000/ME. Jack-Sensing includes 2 parts: AUTO and MANUAL. Following is an example for 2 channels (Windows XP): Introduction of audio connectors You may connect CDROM, Walkman or others audio input devices to Line In jack, speakers - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 70
jack (Line-in/ Line-out). That means users do not need to worry the audio device should be plug in Line-in or Line-out jack, the device will work perfectly after UAJ is activated. Enable UAJ function: You can click "UAJ Automatic" button to enable UAJ function. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 70 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 71
return boot manager to NTFS format. How to use the Xpress Recovery 1. Boot from CD-ROM (BMP Mode) Enter the BIOS menu, select "Advanced BIOS Feature" and set to boot from CD-ROM. Insert the provided driver CD into your CD drive, then save and exit the BIOS menu. Once the computer has restarted, the - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 72
Mode) Press F9 during powering on the computer. Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Al ly Copyright (C) 1984-2002, Award Software, Inc. Intel 865PE AGPSet BIOS for 8IPE1000MT F1 Check OS and all required driver and software installations are complete. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 72 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 73
your system and back up data as a backup image in your hard drive. Not all systems support access to Xpress Recovery by pressing the F9 key during computer power on. If this is the case, please use the boot from CD-ROM method to enter Xpress Recovery. 2. Execute Restore Utility: This program will - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 74
to store files onto the next drive in the array. When any disk member fails, the failure affects the entire array. JBOD is not really a RAID and does not support fault tolerance. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 74 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 75
IDE, SCSI, or SATA. 3) Enter the motherboard BIOS and locate RAID setup (Please refer to the section on Integrated Peripherals). 4) Enter RAID setup in the BIOS and select the RAID type (For instance, enter F10 to select NVIDIA RAID; Ctrl + S to select Silicon Image). 5) Complete driver installation - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 76
- RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name Clear disk daALtaorrc?ay Disks Disk Model Name 1.0.M ST3120026AS [J] Add 1.1.M ST3120026AS [Y] YES [N] NO [I] Del [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [KL] Select [ENTER] Popup GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 77
RAID array, otherwise press N. You must choose Yes if the drives were previously used as RAID drives. The Array List window appears, where you can review the RAID 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. - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 78
installation. (Each time you add a new hard drive to a RAID array, the RAID driver will have to be installed under Windows once for that hard drive. After that, the driver will not have to be installed.) Note: In the menu list, IAA_RAID is Intel ICH5R chipset. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 78 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 79
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English RCehvaispiotenrH5istAoprypendix 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 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 82
please use Windows Service Pack. After install Windows Service Pack, it will show a question mark "?" in "Universal Serial Bus controller" under "Device Manager". Please remove the question mark and restart the system (System will auto-detect the right USB2.0 driver). GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 83
EasyTune 4 Powerful utility that integrates the overclocking and hardware monitoring functions. „ DMI Viewer Windows based utility which is used to browse the DMI/SMBIOS information of the system. „ Face-Wizard New utility for adding BIOS logo. „ @BIOS Gigabyte windows flash BIOS utility. „ Acrobat - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 84
English 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-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 84 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 85
functions in EasyTune 4, these functions will be locked automatically and you will not be able to use them. Question 4: Why do I fail to install RAID and ATA drivers under Win 2000 and XP on boards that support RAID function after I connect the boot HDD to IDE3 or IDE4 ? Answer: First of all, you - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 86
/ SCSI/ RAID card ? Answer:Please set in the BIOS as follow: 1. Advanced BIOS features-->(SATA)/RAID/SCSI boot order: "SCSI" 2. Advanced BIOS features--> First boot device: "SCSI" Then it depends on the mode(RAID or ATA) that you need to set in RAID/ SCSI BIOS. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 86 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 87
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 make sure motherboard & chassis are not short ? No Yes Please isolate - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 88
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. GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 89
/Lot Number: BIOS version: O.S./A.S.: Hardware Mfs. Model name Size: Configuration CPU Memory Brand Video Card Audio Card HDD CD-ROM / DVD-ROM Modem Network AMR / CNR Keyboard Mouse Power supply Other Device Phone No.: PCB revision: Driver/Utility: Problem Description: - 89 - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 90
BIOS CPU CMOS CRIMM CNR DMA DMI DIMM DRM DRAM DDR ECP ESCD ECC EMC EPP ESD FDD FSB HDD IDE IRQ Meaning Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Power Management Accelerated Graphics Port Audio Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request to be continued...... GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard - 90 - - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 91
Acronyms IOAPIC ISA LAN I/O LBA LED Memory Translator Hub Memory Protocol Translator Network Interface Card Operating System Original Equipment Manufacturer PCI A.G.P. Controller Power-On Self Test Peripheral Component Interconnect Rambus in-line Memory Module Special Circumstance Instructions - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 92
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Milton Keynes, MK1 1DR, UK, England TEL: +44-1908-362700 FAX: +44-1908-362709 Tech. Support : http://uk.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://uk.giga-byte.com The Netherlands GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY - Gigabyte GA-K8NS-ULTRA-939 | User Manual - Page 96
www.gigabyte.ru Poland Representative Office Of Giga-Byte Technology Co., Ltd. POLAND Tech. Support : http://tw.giga-byte.com/TechSupport/ServiceCenter.htm Non-Tech. Support(Sales/Marketing) : http://ggts.gigabyte.com.tw/nontech.asp WEB address : http://www.gigabyte.pl GA-K8NS Ultra-939 Motherboard
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GA-K8NS Ultra-939
User's Manual
AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard
Rev. 100
2
12ME-K8NSU939-100
2
Copyright
© 2004 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright by
GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
("GBT").
No part of this manual may
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