Gigabyte Gak8nf9 Manual

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6) IDE1 / IDE2 (IDE Connector)
An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one
IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If
you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other
as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).
5) FDD (FDD Connector)
The FDD...

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7) S_ATA0/1/2/3_SB (Serial ATA Connectors, Controlled by nForce4(-4X))
Serial ATA can provide up to 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial
ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly.
Pin No. Definition
1 GND
2 TXP
3 TXN
4 GND
5RXN
6 RXP
7 GND
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8) PWR_LED
PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will
blink when the system enters suspend mode.
Pin No. Definition
1...

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English9) F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)
Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis
front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below.
SPEAK (Speaker Connector) Pin 1: VCC(+)
(Amber)Pin 2- Pin 3: NC
Pin 4: Data(-)
PW (Power Switch)Open: Normal Operation
(Red)Close: Power On/Off
MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Yellow)Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
RES (Reset Switch)Open: Normal Operation...

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11) CD_IN (CD In Connector)
Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.
Pin No. Definition
1 CD-L
2 GND
3 GND
4 CD-R
1
10) F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector)
If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper.
In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please
make sure the pin assignments for the cable are the same as the pin assignments for the front audio
header. To find out if...

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English12) F_ USB1 / F_USB2 / F_USB3 (Front USB Connector)
Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while
you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make
the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional front USB cable, please contact your
local dealer.
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2 Power
3 USB DX-
4 USB Dy-
5 USB DX+
6 USB Dy+
7 GND
8 GND
9 No Pin
10 NC
1 2
9 10
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15) 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 doesnt include the Shunter to prevent from improper use this jumper.
Open: Normal
Short: Clear CMOS
1 1
14) IR_CIR
Make sure the pin 1 on the IR device is align 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 only, please connect IR
module to...

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English16) BATTERY
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended
by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturers
instructions.
If you want to erase CMOS...
1. Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord.
2. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10
minutes (Or you can use a  metal object to connect the
positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make...

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BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure
required settings or to activate certain system features.
The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the motherboard.
When the power is turned off, the battery on the motherboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS
SRAM.
When the power is turned on, pushing the  button during the BIOS POST (Power-On Self Test) will
take you to the CMOS SETUP screen. You can...

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The Main Menu (For example: BIOS Ver. : F9)
Once you enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure \
below) will appear on the
screen.  Use arrow keys to select among the items and press  to a\
ccept or enter the sub-menu.If you cant find the setting you want, please press Ctrl+F1 to search\
 the advanced option
hidden.
Please Load Optimized Defaults in the BIOS when somehow the system works\
 not stable as
usual. This action makes the system reset to...