AMD GA-K8NS-939 Computer Hardware User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
GA-K8NS-939 / GA-K8NS Pro-939 Motherboard Layout.............................................. 7
Block Diagram ............................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 1 Hardware Installation ................................................................................... 9
1-1 Considerations Prior to Installation .................................................................9
1-2 Feature Summary.......................................................................................... 10
1-3 Installation of the CPU and Heatsink ............................................................ 12
1-3-1 Installation of the CPU .......................................................................................... 12
1-3-2 Installation of the Heatsink ................................................................................... 13
1-4 Installation of Memory ................................................................................... 14
1-5 Installation of Expansion Cards ....................................................................16
1-6 I/O Back Panel Introduction .......................................................................... 17
1-7 Connectors Introduction................................................................................ 18
Chapter 2 BIOS Setup ............................................................................................... 29
The Main Menu (For example: GA-K8NS Pro-939 BIOS Ver. : D1) ........................ 30
2-1 Standard CMOS Features.............................................................................32
2-2 Advanced BIOS Features .............................................................................34
2-3 Integrated Peripherals................................................................................... 36
2-4 Power Management Setup............................................................................40
2-5 PnP/PCI Configurations ................................................................................ 41
2-6 PC Health Status........................................................................................... 42
2-7 MB Intelligent Tweaker(M.I.T.) ...................................................................... 43
2-8 Top Performance........................................................................................... 44
2-9 Load Optimized Defaults............................................................................... 44
2-10 Set Supervisor/User Password .....................................................................45
2-11 Save & Exit Setup ......................................................................................... 46
2-12 Exit Without Saving .......................................................................................46