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English Table of Contents Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Features Summary 8 GA-K8S760M Motherboard Layout 10 Block Diagram 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules 16 Step 3: Install Expansion Cards 18 Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables 19 Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 Step 4-2: ...43 Power Management Setup 47 PnP/PCI Configurations 50 PC Health Status 51 Frequency/Voltage Control 53 Top Performance 55 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 56 GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 6 -
English Table of Contents Read Me First 4 Chapter 1 Introduction 8 Features Summary 8 GA-K8S760M Motherboard Layout 10 Block Diagram 11 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process 13 Step 1: Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU 14 Step 2: Install Memory Modules 16 Step 3: Install Expansion Cards 18 Step 4: Install I/O Peripherals Cables 19 Step 4-1: I/O Back Panel Introduction 19 Step 4-2: ...43 Power Management Setup 47 PnP/PCI Configurations 50 PC Health Status 51 Frequency/Voltage Control 53 Top Performance 55 Load Fail-Safe Defaults 56 GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 6 -
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English Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor CPU Chipset Memory I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE Serial ATA On-Board Peripherals Hardware Monitor GA-K8S760M Motherboard y 24.4cm x 24.4cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB y Socket 754 for AMD AlthlonTM 64 processor (K8) 128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M ...
English Chapter 1 Introduction Features Summary Form Factor CPU Chipset Memory I/O Control Slots On-Board IDE Serial ATA On-Board Peripherals Hardware Monitor GA-K8S760M Motherboard y 24.4cm x 24.4cm Micro ATX size form factor, 4 layers PCB y Socket 754 for AMD AlthlonTM 64 processor (K8) 128K L1& 256K / 512K / 1M ...
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... interface and PS/2 Mouse interface y Licensed AWARD BIOS y Supports Q-Flash y PS/2 Keyboard password power on y PS/2 Mouse power on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards...etc. - 9 - We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on...
... interface and PS/2 Mouse interface y Licensed AWARD BIOS y Supports Q-Flash y PS/2 Keyboard password power on y PS/2 Mouse power on your hardware configurations, including CPU, Chipsets, Memory, Cards...etc. - 9 - We don't recommend you to set the system bus frequency over the CPU's specification because these specific bus frequencies properly will depend on...
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Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS/software installation. - 13 - Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Step 4 Congratulations! Hardware Installation Process Install expansion cards Step 4 - Install memory modules Step 3 - You have accomplished the hardware installation! Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2 - English Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 -
Turn on the power supply or connect the power cable to the power outlet. Continue with the BIOS/software installation. - 13 - Install I/O Peripherals Cables Step 4 Step 1 Step 2 Step 4 Step 3 Step 4 Congratulations! Hardware Installation Process Install expansion cards Step 4 - Install memory modules Step 3 - You have accomplished the hardware installation! Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Step 2 - English Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Process To set up your computer, you must complete the following steps: Step 1 -
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...) 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit(16Mx8-bitsx4 banks) 512 Mbit(8Mx16-bitsx4 banks) 1 Gbit(32Mx8-bitsx4 banks) 1 Gbit(16Mx16-bitsx4 banks) GA-K8S760M Motherboard Size Per CS 64 Mbyte 32 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 64 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 512 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 1 Gbyte 512 Mbyte - 16 -... Please note that the DIMM module can vary between sockets. Memory size can only fit in one direction due to the notch. English Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the notch. Please change the insert orientation. The BIOS will cause improper...
...) 256 Mbit(4Mx16x4 banks) 512 Mbit(16Mx8-bitsx4 banks) 512 Mbit(8Mx16-bitsx4 banks) 1 Gbit(32Mx8-bitsx4 banks) 1 Gbit(16Mx16-bitsx4 banks) GA-K8S760M Motherboard Size Per CS 64 Mbyte 32 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 64 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 128 Mbyte 512 Mbyte 256 Mbyte 1 Gbyte 512 Mbyte - 16 -... Please note that the DIMM module can vary between sockets. Memory size can only fit in one direction due to the notch. English Step 2: Install Memory Modules Before installing the memory modules, adhere to the notch. Please change the insert orientation. The BIOS will cause improper...
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... the best choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and system integrators. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM architecture, yet make the awesome advances ...in one direction. 2. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to lock the DIMM module. DDR memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that are suitable for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR ...
... the best choice for building high performance and low latency DRAM subsystem that allows easy adoption for memory vendors, OEMs, and system integrators. Insert the DIMM memory module vertically into the DIMM socket. DDR Introduction Established on the existing SDRAM architecture, yet make the awesome advances ...in one direction. 2. Reverse the installation steps when you wish to lock the DIMM module. DDR memory is a high performance and cost-effective solution that are suitable for the PC industry that builds on the existing SDRAM infrastructure, DDR ...
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Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All Errors] 640K 63M 64M Jan. Week Month The week, from Sun to Sat. Through Dec. The month, Jan. English Standard CMOS ... F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features Date The date format is displayed only. Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 38 -
Drive A Drive B Floppy 3 Mode Support Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory [1.44M, 3.5"] [None] [Disabled] [All Errors] 640K 63M 64M Jan. Week Month The week, from Sun to Sat. Through Dec. The month, Jan. English Standard CMOS ... F6:Fail-Safe Defaults F7:Optimized Defaults Figure 2: Standard CMOS Features Date The date format is displayed only. Day The day, from 1999 through 2098 GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 38 -
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... boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will not stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 40 - All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk...
... boot will not stop for a keyboard error; it will not stop for all other errors. Extended Memory The BIOS determines how much extended memory is the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the CPU's memory address map. GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 40 - All, But Disk/Key The system boot will stop for a keyboard or disk...
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... allows you to select Direct Memory Access(DMA) channel if the ECP mode selected. 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. 3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Game Port Address 201 Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default value) 209 Set Game Port Address to 10. (Default value) GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 46 -
... allows you to select Direct Memory Access(DMA) channel if the ECP mode selected. 1 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 1. 3 Set ECP Mode Use DMA to 3. (Default value) Game Port Address 201 Set Game Port Address to 201. (Default value) 209 Set Game Port Address to 10. (Default value) GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 46 -
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... user runs EasyTune 4 over -clocking methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in coordination with the result being shown in computer field. But have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. But as...Please find out more amazing features by themselves. *Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. This wonderful software is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will then overdrive CPU speed automatically with Gigabyte motherboards. GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 62 - on the other traditional over system...
... user runs EasyTune 4 over -clocking methods, EasyTune 4 doesn't require users to change the system bus / AGP / Memory working frequency in coordination with the result being shown in computer field. But have autoed and immediate CPU overclocking. But as...Please find out more amazing features by themselves. *Some Gigabyte products are not fully supported by EasyTune 4. This wonderful software is at user's risk, Gigabyte Technology will then overdrive CPU speed automatically with Gigabyte motherboards. GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 62 - on the other traditional over system...
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...your own cables to add an external VGA card? However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to case. Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after system boots up the speaker to the user manual and check whether you are using ... in, so you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are always fatal. 1 beep Refresh failure 2 beeps Parity error 3 beeps Base 64K memory failure 4 beeps Timer not operational 5 beeps Processor error 6 beeps 8042 - If the cable is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB ...
...your own cables to add an external VGA card? However, if the system instability still remains, please clear CMOS to case. Answer: Gigabyte motherboards will auto-detect the external VGA card after system boots up the speaker to the user manual and check whether you are using ... in, so you identify the possible computer problems. However, they are always fatal. 1 beep Refresh failure 2 beeps Parity error 3 beeps Base 64K memory failure 4 beeps Timer not operational 5 beeps Processor error 6 beeps 8042 - If the cable is not provided with the motherboard package to the USB ...
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... the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU_FAN properly? Plug in the CPU fan connector. Failure has been excluded. No Insert and push the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. A - 105 - English Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting... procedures. Yes Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. Plug the CPU cooling fan power No in the AC power connector. Yes Yes Please isolate the short...
... the CPU cooling fan attached to CPU_FAN properly? Plug in the CPU fan connector. Failure has been excluded. No Insert and push the memory module vertically into the DIMM slot. A - 105 - English Troubleshooting If you encounter any trouble during boot up, please follow the troubleshooting... procedures. Yes Check if the memory install properly into the DIMM slot. Plug the CPU cooling fan power No in the AC power connector. Yes Yes Please isolate the short...
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...setup. If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). Or, you could be provided ASAP. Reboot after keyboard and mouse have been plugged in. Yes ... re-connect the IDE cable. Check if the system can reboot successfully. Failure has been excluded. Failure has been excluded. GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 106 - English A Is memory LED on cards and cables. The appropriate response will be caused by the IDE device / connector or cable. Yes Check ...
...setup. If the above procedure unable to solve your problem, please contact with your question to the service mail via Gigabyte website technical support zone (http://www.gigabyte.com.tw). Or, you could be provided ASAP. Reboot after keyboard and mouse have been plugged in. Yes ... re-connect the IDE cable. Check if the system can reboot successfully. Failure has been excluded. Failure has been excluded. GA-K8S760M Motherboard - 106 - English A Is memory LED on cards and cables. The appropriate response will be caused by the IDE device / connector or cable. Yes Check ...
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...RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface Dual Inline Memory Module Dual Retention Mechanism Dynamic Random Access Memory Double Data Rate Extended Capabilities ...Port Extended System Configuration Data Error Checking and Correcting Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request to be continued...... GA-K8S760M...
...RIMM Communication and Networking Riser Direct Memory Access Desktop Management Interface Dual Inline Memory Module Dual Retention Mechanism Dynamic Random Access Memory Double Data Rate Extended Capabilities ...Port Extended System Configuration Data Error Checking and Correcting Electromagnetic Compatibility Enhanced Parallel Port Electrostatic Discharge Floppy Disk Device Front Side Bus Hard Disk Device Integrated Dual Channel Enhanced Interrupt Request to be continued...... GA-K8S760M...