K8100 - Keyboard GIGABYTE - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	GIGABYTE
Model	K8100
Product Type	Wired Gaming Keyboard
Package Contents	Aivia K8100 Gaming Keyboard, keycap puller, additional rubber coating for WASD keys, CD manager (user guide), keyboard protector
System Requirements	Windows XP/Vista/7 (32/64 bits), available USB 2.0 port, 40 MB free hard disk space, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
Power Supply	Powered via USB port
Connectivity	USB 2.0 connector, built-in USB 2.0 hub
Anti-ghosting	20 simultaneous keys without conflict
Macro Engine	GHOST™ Engine with drag-and-drop interface, macro editor, sequence types, special commands (file/website opening)
Profiles	5 profiles (red, green, blue, purple, light blue) with color change
Macro Keys	5 customizable macro keys per profile
Volume Control	Touch sensor with slider, 6 volume levels, mute key
Backlight	On/off switch
Windows Lock Function	Win Chance key to disable Windows key during gameplay
Installation	Hardware installation: plug in USB cable; software installation: insert CD, run D:\configurationup.exe, install GHOST™ Engine driver

Frequently Asked Questions - K8100 GIGABYTE

How to install the GIGABYTE K8100 keyboard?

Installation is simple: plug the USB cable into a USB 2.0 port on your computer. Then insert the provided CD into the CD/DVD drive. If the menu does not appear automatically, launch D:\configurationup.exe. Click Ghost™ Engine Installation and follow the on-screen instructions.

How to configure macros?

Use the GHOST™ Engine software. In the main panel, drag a basic function icon (like Excel) onto a custom macro key of the desired profile. For advanced macros, open the macro editor, configure recording settings, then press Record to record your actions.

How to change profile?

Use the profile switcher located on the keyboard (above the keys). Five different colors correspond to five profiles: Red (mode 1), Green (mode 2), Blue (mode 3), Purple (mode 4), Light Blue (mode 5). Press to switch between them.

What is anti-ghosting?

Anti-ghosting allows pressing multiple keys simultaneously without signal conflicts. The K8100 supports up to 20 simultaneous keys without ghosting, ideal for games requiring complex combinations.

How to use the touch volume control?

The volume control is located on the keyboard (touch area with slider). Touch and slide your finger horizontally to adjust volume. Press the far right or left to increase or decrease volume linearly. An LED indicator flashes during adjustment.

How to turn the backlight on/off?

The backlight is controlled via a dedicated on/off switch on the keyboard. Press this button to turn the backlight on or off.

How to clean the keyboard?

Use the included keycap puller to gently remove the keycaps. You can also use the included keyboard protector to prevent dust. For routine maintenance, a soft slightly damp cloth is recommended.

Is the keyboard compatible with Windows 10?

According to the manual, the K8100 is officially compatible with Windows XP, Vista, and 7. It may work on Windows 10 with generic drivers, but some advanced features might require installation in compatibility mode.

What to do if keys are not responding?

Check the USB connection. Open Device Manager (Control Panel > System > Hardware) to confirm the keyboard is recognized. Reinstall the GHOST™ Engine driver after uninstalling any previous keyboard drivers.

How to import/export macros?

In the macro editor of the GHOST™ Engine software, use the Import/Export options available in the macro edit note panel (file icon). You can save your macro configurations to your hard drive and share them.

USER MANUAL K8100 GIGABYTE

Aivia Gaming Keyboard

User's Manual

English 2
繁體中文 12
简体中文 22
Deutsch 32
Portugués 42
Français 52
Espanol. 62
Pycckn 72
YkpaHcbka 82
韓國海 92
Türkce. 102
Polski 112

1. Overview

1-1 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the first product of Aivia series – Aivia K8100 gaming keyboard. Coinciding with the concept of Aivia about advanced, intuitive, and versatile interface archetype, the K8100 is born to satisfy gamers' request. Aivia K8100 is equipped with three different levels of elastic force, touch and slide volume control, 20 non-Ghosting keystroke capability and GHOST™ Macro Engine.

1-2 Package Contents

• Aivia K8100 Gaming Keyboard
  Keycap Puller
  Additional Rubber Coated WASD Keys
• Driver CD (User guide inside)
• Keyboard Protector

1-3 System Requirements

• CD-ROM or DVD-ROM player
  Available USB 2.0 Port x 1
• 40 MB of free hard disk space
• Windows XP / Vista / Vista 64bits / Windows 7 / Windows 7 64bits

2. Installation

2-1 Hardware Installation

Step 1 Plug USB connector into either desktop or laptop's USB port

Step 2 Open "Control Panel" "System" "Hardware" "Device Manager" and confirm the keyboard is working properly

2-2 Software Installation

Before installing the driver of K8100, we suggest checking whether any other keyboard drivers have been previously installed on your system. If yes, in order to prevent possible conflict, please un-install or remove them before installing K8100 driver. (The following steps assume your CD-ROM Drive is Drive D).

Step 1 Please insert the driver CD into CD-ROM, you will see GIGABYTE CD main menu. (If it does not show up, run "D:\setup.exe")
Step 2 Click "GhostTM Engine Installation" button to start GhostTM Engine installation.
Step 3 Please select language for the installation process.
Step 4 Click on "Next" button.
Step 5 Click on "Install" button to begin installation.
Step 6 Click on "Finish" to exit the wizard.

3. Keyboard Overview

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Touch and slide volume control area

2
Macro Key

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Volume indicator

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Profile Changer

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Backlight On/OFF switch

5
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Win Luck

1 Profile Changer: Five colors to represent different profiles.

Tip

Red: mode 1, Green: mode 2, Blue: mode 3, Purple: mode 4, Light Blue: mode 5

2 Macro Keys: One profile mode is bundled with 5 programmable Macro hot keys.
Touch and slide volume control area: Built-in touch sensor with mute key and six levels of audio volume. Touching and sliding to control volume more smoothly and accurately.
Tip Keep sensor from far right or far left pressed, volume will increase or decrease linearly. (Sensitivity will be affected by environment static)

4 Volume indicator: LED light glows on as your finger moves.
USB 2.0 HUB
Backlight On/OFF switch: Press this button to switch backlight On/OFF
Win Luck: Prevent Windows key from interrupting game operation.

4. Software Ghost™ Engine Overview

4.1 Main Panel

Basic Function
2 Profile Indicator
3 Memory Status (25 levels)
4 Profile Indicator
Macro Editor Button
Macro Hot Keys Monitor
Macro Scripts

4.1.1 Main panel Setting

Basic Function

Collects some regular functions for gamers as Forward scrolling, Double click and multimedia hot keys. You can directly drag one icon and drop it into Macro Hot Keys Monitor to set a Macro hot key.

2 Profile Indicator

Five different colors of Profile Changer represent each mode in use.

Memory Status (25 levels)

Display the amount of Macro hot keys in use.

4 Profile Indicator

The function is the same as item two.

Macro Editor Button

Press this button to boot Macro Editor. Edit advanced Macro sets.

Macro Hot Key Monitor

Display all status of Macro hot keys.

7 Macro Scripts

Display all status of Macro Scripts.

4.2 Macro Editor

1 Macro Setting Panel
Press Pause Key to Stop Recording
3 Quick-insert Bar
4 Special Command
5 Record/Stop Button
Macro Editing Note
Macro Editing Note Delete/Delete All
Macro Editing Note File Import/Export
9 Onboard Macro Scripts

4.2.1 Macro Editor setting

Macro setting panel

• Macro Play Setting:

Execute Once

Loop Mode

Release to Stop

• Delay Time Setting:

Auto Detect Delay Time

Fix Time

No Delay Time

Device Recording Choice

Keyboard and Mouse

Keyboard

• Cursor Point Recording Depend on Device Recording Choice)

Location: Yes

Location: No

Press Pause key to stop recording

Helps you stop Macro recording easily and conveniently.

Quick-insert bar

Helps you further modify Macro Editing Note & Macro Script.

4 Special Command

• Open a file
• Open a Web

Note

1. These two special commands only support English address.

EX: www.google.com; C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\K8100\GhostK.exe

1. When pressing a Macro hot key with special command, please minimize the Ghost™ Engine firstly.

When you drag the folder icon or IE icon to drop into Macro Editing note, you have two advance setting options.

Key-In: Please type in the desired folder path/website address directly.

• Paste:

(1) Open a file: You can press the Browse button to appoint a file address.

(2) Open a Web: Paste your favorite website address directly.

Record/Stop Button

Press this Button to Start / Stop Macro Recording.

Macro Editing Note

Display what Macro you are editing right now

7 Delete/Delete All

• Delete: delete one or multi- commands
• Delete All: delete all commands in Macro Editing Note

3 Import/Export

Call back a saved Macro Editing Note or back up a note

Onboard Macro Scripts

Drag an edited Macro Editing Note and drop it into a Script. Ghost™ engine will store it on board automatically.

4.3 GhostTM Engine Drag & drop user interface

The design concept of this application is based on Avatar system, just like in games.

Featuring easy to use drag-and-drop technology, it allows you to perform all actions in

GhostTM Engine application program. Simply drag the icon of specific functionality

you'd like to apply and drop it onto the intended keyboard Macro hot keys to finish assignment.

4.3.1 Main Panel

Drag one icon (Ex: Excel) from Basic function then drop in Profile one- Macro one.

When finish dropping icon, please close or minimize the Ghost™ Engine. The Macro hot key is then set up successfully.

Drag one icon (Ex: Macro One) from Macro Scripts then drop in Profile two- Macro four. When finish dropping icon, please close or minimize the Ghost™ Engine. The Macro hot key is then set up successfully.

4.3.2 Macro editor

Before editing Macro key, please set up the command of Macro Setting Panel, then press Record button to start Macro Editing.

1. After you finish editing the Macro Editing Note, you can drag& drop icons from the Quick Insert Bar to further modify it. For the special command of folder and website address, please select one icon to drag& drop into Macro Editing Note setting.
2. When you finish a Macro setting process, please keep pressing the left button in the Macro Editing Note to drag & drop into Macro Scripts to define a Macro script. System will automatically name a number code for this new Macro script. You can rename and change icon for a script conveniently.
3. If you want to modify a Macro script, please drag& drop from Macro Scripts to Macro Editing Note to edit.

4.3.3 Delete a Macro Editing Note or Micro Script

1. You can press Delete All button or drag& drop into trash bin to delete all commands of Macro Editing Note. (With Shift or Ctrl button of keyboard to multi-delete commands.)
2. Drag& drop one Macro script directly into trash bin.

1. 簡介

1-1 產品簡介

2-1 Hardware Installation

2-2 Software Installation

BSP: www.google.com; C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\K8100\GhostK.exe

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EX: www.google.com; C:\Program Files\GIGABYTE\K8100\GhostK.exe

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