Gigabyte GA-K8NF-9-TA User manual

GA-K8NF-9-TA
AMD Socket 939 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1001
12ME-K8NF9TA-1001

Dec. 24, 2004
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Copyright
© 2005 GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
The trademarks mentioned in the manual are legally registered to their respective companies.
Notice
The written content provided with this product is the property of Gigabyte.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, translated, or transmitted in any form or by any
means without Gigabyte's prior written permission. Specifications and features are subject to
change without prior notice.
Where to Find More Information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1. Websites
Visit the TARGA®website (www.targa-online.com) to download the latest BIOS for this
motherboard. Use ONLY the TARGA®OEM BIOS when updating the motherboard BIOS.
Other BIOS updates may corrupt the BIOS ROM.
The GIGABYTE websites worldwide provide updated information on GIGABYTE hardware
and software products.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may
have been added by your dealer. These documents are no part of the standard package.
The information described in this user's manual is for reference only.

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Table of Contents
GA-K8NF-9-TA Motherboard Layout ............................................................................. 5
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 7
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation ................................................................. 7
1-2 GA-K8NF-9-TA Feature Summary .................................................................. 8
1-3 Installation of the CPU and Fan Heat Sink ................................................... 10
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU .......................................................................................... 10
1-3-2 Installation of the Fan Heat Sink .......................................................................... 11
1-4 Installation of Memory ................................................................................... 12
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards .................................................................... 14
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction .......................................................................... 15
1-7 Connectors Introduction ................................................................................ 16
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................... 27
The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F2s) ..................................................... 28
2-1 Standard CMOS Features ............................................................................. 30
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features ............................................................................. 32
2-3 Integrated Peripherals ................................................................................... 34
2-4 Power Management Setup ............................................................................ 38
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................ 40
2-6 PC Health Status ........................................................................................... 41
2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ...................................................................... 42
2-8 Load Setup Defaults ...................................................................................... 44
2-9 Set Supervisor/User Password ..................................................................... 44
2-10 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 45
2-11 Exit Without Saving ....................................................................................... 45

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GA-K8NF-9-TA Motherboard Layout
ATX_12V
CPU_FAN
NB_FAN
CODEC
IR_CIR
IT8712
nVIDIA®
nForceTM 4 - 4X
BIOS
PCIE_1
PCIE_2
DDR1
F_USB2
F_USB1
DDR2 DDR3
BATTERY
ATX
IDE2
FDD
CLR_CMOS
SYS_FAN
GA-K8NF-9
KB_MS
Socket 939
AUDIO1
USB
USB
LAN
F_AUDIO
CD_IN
F_PANEL
PWR_LED
DDR4
IDE1
PCI1
PCI2
PCI3
PCIE_16
SPDIF_O
COMA
LPT
SPDIF_I
AUDIO2
TSB82AA2
TSB81BA3
F_USB3
F2_1394
F1_1394
S_ATA2_SB
S_ATA3_SB
S_ATA0_SB
S_ATA1_SB
Marvell 8053
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BUZZER