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 connector is 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 connector wire to the pin1 position.
2 34
1 33
2 40
1 39
IDE2 IDE1 
						

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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 MPD+
2 MPD-
3 MPD-
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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
(Green)Close: Reset Hardware System
HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin 1: LED anode(+)
(Blue) Pin 2: LED cathode(-)
NC (Purple) NC
1 219
20
HD-
HD+RES+
RES- NC
SPEAK-
MSG-
MSG+PW-
PW+
SPEAK+
Message LED/
Power/
Sleep LED
Power Switch
Speaker Connector
IDE Hard Disk
Active LED
Reset Switch 
						

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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 the chassis you are buying support front audio connector, please contact your
dealer. Please note, you can have the alternative of using front audio connector or of using rear
audio connector to play sound.
1 29 10
Pin No. Definition
1 MIC
2 GND
3 MIC_BIAS
4 Power
5 Front Audio(R)
6 Rear Audio(R)/Return R
7NC
8 No Pin
9 Front Audio(L)
10 Rear Audio(L)/Return L 
						

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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
13) F1_1394 / F2_1394 (Front IEEE 1394 Connectors)
Serial interface standard set by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, which has features
like high speed, high bandwidth and hot plug. Be careful with the polarity of the IEEE1394
connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the IEEE1394 cable, incorrect
connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage
it. For optional IEEE1394 cable, please contact your local dealer.
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2 Power
3 TPA1+
4 TPA1-
5 GND
6 GND
7 TPB1+
8 TPB1-
9 Power
10 Power
11 TPA2+
12 TPA2-
13 GND
14 No Pin
15 TPB2+
16 TPB2-
2
16
115
2
10
1
9F2_1394
F1_1394
Pin No. Definition
1 TPA0+
2 TPA0-
3 GND
4 GND
5 TPB0+
6 TPB0-
7 No Pin
8 Power
9 Power
10 GND 
						

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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 Pin1 to Pin5. Be careful with the polarity of the IR/CIR connector. Check the pin assignment
carefully while you connect the IR/CIR cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will
make the device unable to work or even damage it. For optional IR/CIR cable, please contact your local
dealer.
Pin No. Definition
1 Power
2NC
3 IRRX
4 GND
5 IRTX
6NC
7 CIRRX
8 +5VSB
9 CIRTX
10 NC
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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 them
short for one minute).
3. Re-install the battery.
4. Plug the power cord and turn on the computer. 
						

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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 enter the BIOS setup screen by pressing Ctrl + F1.
When setting up BIOS for the first time, it is recommended that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the
event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. If you wish to upgrade to a new BIOS, either
GIGABYTEs Q-Flash or @BIOS utility can be used.
Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system.
@BIOS is a Windows-based utility that does not require users to boot to DOS before upgrading BIOS but
directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.
CONTROL KEYS
   < > Move to select item
 Select Item
 Main Menu - Quit and not save changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu
and Option Page Setup Menu - Exit current page and return to Main Menu
 Increase the numeric value or make changes
 Decrease the numeric value or make changes
 General help, only for Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu
 Item Help
 Restore the previous CMOS value from CMOS, only for Option Page Setup Menu
 Load the Optimized Defaults
 Q-Flash utility
 System Information
 Save all the CMOS changes, only for Main Menu
Main Menu
The on-line description of the highlighted setup function is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
Status Page Setup Menu / Option Page Setup Menu
Press  to pop up a small help window that describes the appropriate keys to use and the possible
selections for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press .
Chapter 2  BIOS Setup
Because BIOS flashing is potentially risky, please do it with caution and avoid inadequate
operation that may result in system malfunction. 
						

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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 the default for stability.
The BIOS Setup menus described in this chapter are for reference only an\
d may differ from the
exact settings for your motherboard.
CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software
`Standard CMOS Features
` Advanced BIOS Features
` Integrated Peripherals
` Power Management Setup
` PnP/PCI Configurations
` PC Health Status
` MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) Top Performance
Load Optimized Defaults
Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
ESC: Quit
KLJI: Select Item
F8: Q-Flash F10: Save & Exit Setup
Time, Date, Hard Disk Type...
 For Boot Menu
Award Modular BIOS v6.00PG, An Energy Star Ally
Copyright  (C) 1984-2005, Award Software,  Inc.
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:BIOS Setup/Q-Flash, : Xpress Recovery2, For Boot Menu
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 : For Boot Menu
Select boot sequence for onboard (or add-on cards) device.
Use <
> or  to select a device, then press enter to accept . Press  to exit t\
his menu.
Boot Menu
Floppy
LS120
Hard Disk
CDROM
ZIP
USB-FDD
USB-ZIP
USB-CDROM
USB-HDD
LAN
==  Select a Boot First device  ==
KL
:Move   Enter :Accept   ESC:Exit