Gigabyte Gak8nf9 Manual

Hardware Installation - 11 -
EnglishI/O ControlŠIT8712F
Hardware MonitorŠSystem voltage detection
ŠCPU temperature detection
ŠCPU / System fan speed detection
ŠCPU warning temperature
ŠCPU / System fan failure warning
ŠCPU smart fan control
Onboard SATA RAIDŠOnboard nForce4(-4X) chipset 
(S_ATA0_SB, S_ATA1_SB, S_ATA2_SB, S_ATA3_SB)
- supports data striping (RAID 0) or mirroring (RAID 1) function or
striping + mirroring (RAID 0+1)
- supports data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s
- supports hot plugging...

GA-K8NF-9  Motherboard - 12 -
English
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 heatsink.
4. Please...

Hardware Installation - 13 -
English1-3-2Installation of the Fan Heat Sink
The 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 heat sink.
Fig.1
Before installing the heat sink, please first add an even layer of heat sink
paste on the surface of the CPU.  Install all the heat sink components (Please
refer...

GA-K8NF-9  Motherboard - 14 -
English
Before installing the memory modules, please comply with the following conditions:
1. Please make sure that the memory used is supported by the motherboard.  It is
recommended that memory of similar capacity, specifications and brand be used.
2. Before installing or removing memory modules, please make sure that the computer power
is switched off to prevent hardware damage.
3. Memory modules have a foolproof insertion design.  A memory module can be installed in
only...

Hardware Installation - 15 -
EnglishDual Channel DDR
GA-K8NF-9 supports the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the Dual Channel Technology, the
bandwidth of Memory Bus will double.
GA-K8NF-9 includes 4 DIMM sockets, and each Channel has two DIMM sockets as following:
Channel A : DDR 1, DDR 3
Channel B : DDR 2, DDR 4
If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the
limitation of nVIDIA chipset specifications.
1. Dual channel memory cannot be used...

GA-K8NF-9  Motherboard - 16 -
English
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards
You can install your expansion card by following the steps outlined below:
1. Read the related expansion cards instruction document before install the expansion card into the
computer.
2. Remove your computers chassis cover, screws and slot bracket from the computer.
3. Press the expansion card firmly into expansion slot in motherboard.
4. Be sure the metal contacts on the card are indeed seated in the slot.
5. Replace the screw to...

Hardware Installation - 17 -
English1-6 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.
SPDIF_I (SPDIF In)
Use SPDIF In  feature only when your device has digital output function.
SPDIF_O (SPDIF Out)
The SPDIF output is capable of providing digital audio to...

GA-K8NF-9  Motherboard - 18 -
English
1-7 Connectors Introduction
1) ATX_12V
2) ATX (Power Connector)
3) CPU_FAN
4) SYS_FAN
5) FDD
6) IDE1 / IDE2
7) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB
8) PWR_LED
9) F_PANEL
10) F_AUDIO
11) CD_IN
12) F_USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3
13) F1_1394 / F2_1394
14) IR_CIR
15) CLR_CMOS
16) BATTERY
13
9
12
5 2
1610
11
15
6
7
8
14
4
13
You can use audio software to configure 2-/4-/6-/8-channel audio functioning.
Side Speaker Out
Connect the side surround speakers to this connector. 

Hardware Installation - 19 -
English1/2) ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)
With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the
components on the motherboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all
components and devices are properly installed.  Align the power connector with its proper location on
the motherboard and connect tightly.
The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU. If the ATX_12V power connector
is not...

GA-K8NF-9  Motherboard - 20 -
English
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. The black connector wire is the
ground wire (GND).
Please remember to connect the power to the cooler to prevent system...