Gigabyte GA-K8N51GMF - User Manual

GA-K8N51GMF/
GA-K8N51GMF-RH
AMD Socket 754 Processor Motherboard
User's Manual
Rev. 1004
12ME-N51GMF-1004R
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Gigabyte GA-K8N51GMF Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
CPU Socket Type	Socket 939
Memory Type	DDR
Number of Memory Slots	2
Max Memory	2 GB
Storage Interface	SATA, IDE
IDE	1 x ATA 133
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC850
LAN	10/100 Mbps
Onboard Video Chipset	NVIDIA GeForce 6100
LAN Chipset	Realtek RTL8201CL
Expansion Slots	1 x PCI Express x16, 2 x PCI

Summary

Chapter 1: Hardware Installation Guide

1-1 Installation Preparation and Precautions

Guidelines for safe motherboard installation, including ESD precautions and warranty notices.

1-3 CPU and Heatsink Installation

Step-by-step instructions for installing the CPU and its heatsink correctly.

1-4 Memory Module Installation

Procedure for installing DDR memory modules into the DIMM slots securely.

1-5 Expansion Card Installation

Guide to installing expansion cards like graphics or PCI cards into the motherboard slots.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Configuration

2-1 Standard CMOS Features

Configuration of basic system settings like date, time, and IDE/Floppy devices.

2-2 Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced system configuration options for boot devices, passwords, and display.

2-3 Integrated Peripherals Configuration

2-6 PC Health Status Monitoring

2-7 Frequency and Voltage Control

Adjusting CPU and memory frequency/voltage for performance tuning and overclocking.

2-8;2-9 BIOS Default Loading

2-11;2-12 Saving and Exiting BIOS

Chapter 3: Drivers Installation

3-1 Installing Chipset and System Drivers

Chapter 4: Appendix and Utilities

4-1-3 BIOS Update Methods (Q-Flash & @BIOS)

Instructions for updating BIOS via Q-Flash utility and @BIOS software.

4-1-4 SATA Hard Drive Configuration

Steps to install SATA drives and configure controller modes in BIOS.

Installing SATA Driver during OS Setup

4-2 Troubleshooting Common Issues

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding system operation and BIOS issues.