Gigabyte Gak8nf9 Manual

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EnglishMethod 2 : @BIOSTM Utility
If you do not have a DOS startup disk, we recommend that you use the
new @BIOS utility. @BIOS allows users to update their BIOS under
Windows.  Just select the desired @BIOS server to download the latest
version of BIOS.
1. Methods and steps:
I. Update BIOS through Internet:
a. Click Internet Update icon.
b. Click Update New BIOS icon.
c. Select @BIOS
TM sever.
d. Select the exact model name on your motherboard.
e. System will automatically download and...

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III. Save BIOS:
In the very beginning, there is Save Current BIOS icon shown in dialog box. It means to save the
current BIOS version.
IV. Check out supported motherboard and Flash ROM:
In the very beginning, there is About this program icon shown in dialog box. It can help you check out
which kind of motherboard and which brand of Flash ROM are supported.
2. Note:
I. In method I, if it shows two or more motherboards model names to be selected, please make sure
your...

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English4-1-4 Serial ATA BIOS Setting Utility Introduction
RAID Levels
RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) is a method of combining two hard disk drives into one logical
unit. The advantage of an Array is to provide better performance or data fault tolerance. Fault tolerance is
achieved through data redundant operation, where if one drives fails, a mirrored copy of the data can be
found on another drive. This can prevent data loss if the operating system fails or hangs.  The...

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Please follow the steps below to construct a complete RAID array:
1) Have ready your hard drives for RAID construction.
Note: To achieve best performance, it is recommended that the hard drives used are of similar make
and storage capacity.
2) Please attach the hard drive connectors to their appropriate location on the motherboard ie. IDE, SCSI,
or SATA.
3) Enter the motherboard BIOS and locate RAID setup (Please refer to the section on Integrated Peripherals).
4)...

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EnglishUsing the Define a New Array Window
If necessary, press the tab key to move from field to field until the appropriate field is highlighted.
Selecting the RAID Mode
By default, this is set to Mirroring. To change to a different RAID mode, press the down arrow key until the
mode that you want appears in the RAID Mode box - either Mirroring, Striping, Spanning, or Stripe Mirroring.
Selecting the Striping Block Size
Striping block size is given in kilobytes, and affects how data is...

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Completing the RAID BIOS Setup
After assigning your RAID array disks, press F7. The Clear disk data prompt appears.
NVIDIA RAID Utility   Nov 5 2004
- Define  a New Array -
RAID Mode:  MirroringStriping Block:  Optimal
Free Disks
Loc Disk Model Name
Array Disks
Loc Disk Model Name
[
J JJ J
J] Add
[
I II I
I] Del
[ESC] Quit      [F6] Back      [F7] Finish      [TAB] Navigate      [
KL KLKL KL
KL] Select      [ENTER] Popup2.1.MST3120026AS
2.0.MST3120026AS
Clear disk...

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EnglishPress Enter to view and verify details. The Array Detail screen appears.
The Array Detail screen shows various information about the array that you selected, such as Striping Block
used, RAID Mode, Striping Width, Disk Model Name, and disk capacity.
Array 2 : NVIDIA MIRROR 111.79G
- Array Detail  -
RAID Mode:   Mirroring
Striping Width : 1Striping Block: 64K
Adapt Channel M/S Index Disk Model Name Capacity
2 1 Master 0ST3120026AS 111.79GB
2 0 Master 1ST3120026AS 111.79GB
[R]...

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Installing the RAID drivers
To install operating system onto a serial ATA hard disk successfully, you need to install the SATA
controller driver during OS installation. Without the driver, the hard disk may not be recognized during
the Windows setup process. First of all, copy the driver for the SATA controller from the motherboard
driver CD-ROM to a floppy disk. See the instructions below about how to copy the driver in MS-DOS
mode
(Note 1). Prepare a startup disk...

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STEP 2:
Following installation of the audio driver, youll find
a Sound Effect 
 icon on the lower right hand
taskbar.  Click the icon to select the function.
4-1-5 2- / 4- / 6- / 8- Channel Audio Function Introduction
Line Out
Stereo Speakers Connection and Settings:
We recommend that you use the speaker with amplifier to acquire the best sound effect if the stereo output
is applied.
STEP 1:
Connect the stereo speakers or earphone to Line
Out. The installation of audio software is...

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STEP 2:
Following installation of the audio driver, youll find
a Sound Effect 
 icon on the lower right hand
taskbar.  Click the icon to select the function.
STEP 3:
Click Speaker Configuration then click on the left
selection bar and select 4CH Speaker to complete
4 channel audio configuration.
4 Channel Audio Setup
STEP 1:
Connect the front channels to Front Speaker Out,
the rear channels to Rear Speaker Out.
STEP 3:
Click Speaker Configuration then click on the...