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.../66 cables 1 x Serial ATA module (SATA cable + Power cable) 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of the AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ processor with the NVIDIA® nForce3 250Gb chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® K8N-E motherboard! Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio...
.../66 cables 1 x Serial ATA module (SATA cable + Power cable) 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of the AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ processor with the NVIDIA® nForce3 250Gb chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® K8N-E motherboard! Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio...
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.... This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in RAID controller enhances hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of the industry's first x86-64 technology. The built-in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies any incompatible devices. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 6-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement...
.... This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in RAID controller enhances hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of the industry's first x86-64 technology. The built-in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies any incompatible devices. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 6-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement...
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... digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for...
... digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from a floppy disk. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU previous setting for...
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... power switch while in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED. Take note of an IDE device cause this LED to the system power LED. K8N-E System panel connector • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to light up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings...
... power switch while in sleep mode. • System Warning Speaker Lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector connects to the case-mounted speaker and allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Reset Switch Lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the hard disk activity LED. Take note of an IDE device cause this LED to the system power LED. K8N-E System panel connector • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector connects to light up when you turn on the BIOS or OS settings...
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... system boot failure! Press . The succeeding screen displays the status of paper. A:\>afudos /iK8NEB.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... From the Open box, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: then press , assuming that you see on a piece of the update process. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 2. You need to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. d. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using...
... system boot failure! Press . The succeeding screen displays the status of paper. A:\>afudos /iK8NEB.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Erasing flash .... From the Open box, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: then press , assuming that you see on a piece of the update process. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 2. You need to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. d. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. 2.1.2 Using...
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... drive. 3. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Starting BIOS recovery... Rebooting. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start flashing... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so may cause system boot failure...
... drive. 3. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Starting BIOS recovery... Rebooting. 2.1.5 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start flashing... You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this utility. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Doing so may cause system boot failure...
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... respective menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is distinguished by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option...
... respective menu items. Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is distinguished by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [ 64 MB] [Enabled] ICH Delayed Transaction [Enabled] MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option...
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... set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the system The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : Maxtor 6Y080L0 Size : 81.9GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode...
... set to Auto, the data transfer from and to the system The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring) are autodetected by BIOS and are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select CDROM if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : Maxtor 6Y080L0 Size : 81.9GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode...
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Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS K8N-E 2-13 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 06/07/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2000MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS K8N-E 2-13 System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 06/07/05 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ : 2000MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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Configuration options: [1T] [Auto] Master ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables support on all nodes for a video card. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Primary Video [PCI] Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for ECC error detect and correction. This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP] Aperture Size [ 128 MB] Allows you to select the size of multiple video controllers. DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] Sets the DRAM ACTIVE TIME. Configuration options: [Auto] ...
Configuration options: [1T] [Auto] Master ECC Enable [Disabled] Enables or disables support on all nodes for a video card. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] [Auto] Primary Video [PCI] Switches the PCI Bus scanning order while searching for ECC error detect and correction. This allows you to select the type of Primary VGA in case of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. Configuration options: [PCI] [AGP] Aperture Size [ 128 MB] Allows you to select the size of multiple video controllers. DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] Sets the DRAM ACTIVE TIME. Configuration options: [Auto] ...
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...; Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial ATA and IDE interface. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-E 2-19 MAC Interface Onboard LAN Boot ROM Internal SATA IDE Interface RAID Option ROM [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] MAC Interface [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings of the Primary IDE Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the onboard devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secondary Master as RAID. Onboard...
...; Serial ATA boot ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onchip Serial ATA and IDE interface. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-E 2-19 MAC Interface Onboard LAN Boot ROM Internal SATA IDE Interface RAID Option ROM [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] MAC Interface [Enabled] Allows you to change the settings of the Primary IDE Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the onboard devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secondary Master as RAID. Onboard...
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...IDE Slave as RAID. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-7.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Controller Support Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [USB 1.1+USB 2.0] [Auto] [HiSpeed] Enables USB host controllers. Select an item then press to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Third Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables...
...IDE Slave as RAID. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-7.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Controller Support Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode [USB 1.1+USB 2.0] [Auto] [HiSpeed] Enables USB host controllers. Select an item then press to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. If no USB device is enabled. Configuration options: [HiSpeed ] [Full Speed] 2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of USB devices at startup. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Third Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables...
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.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-E 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] The following items appear only when the Parallel Port Address item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Game port. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel...
.... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-E 2-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] The following items appear only when the Parallel Port Address item is set to Enabled. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard Game port. 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode EPP Version ECP Mode DMA Channel...
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...IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for PCI/PnP devices to use. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Sets the OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE card slot. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Disables or sets the reserve memory size. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] DMA Channel x [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is installed in units of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16k] [32k] [64k] ASUS K8N...
...IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for PCI/PnP devices to use. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for an IRQ. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Sets the OffBoard PCI/ISA IDE card slot. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Disables or sets the reserve memory size. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] DMA Channel x [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is installed in units of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [16k] [32k] [64k] ASUS K8N...
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... to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. ACPI Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup...
... to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI support in the RSDT pointer list. ACPI Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for system suspend. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 2.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No] Allows you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup...
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... the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set a password, this item shows Installed. again to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the NumLock. After you to run Setup" during POST. Select an item then press to disable password. ASUS K8N-E 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set or change the supervisor password. Configuration options...
... the screen shows the default Not Installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set a password, this item shows Installed. again to display the configuration options. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for the NumLock. After you to run Setup" during POST. Select an item then press to disable password. ASUS K8N-E 2-29 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set or change the supervisor password. Configuration options...
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... can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Confirm the password when prompted. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change to allow change password. From the password box, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. To change only to the Setup utility...
... can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. Confirm the password when prompted. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full Access] [Setup] Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] to change to allow change password. From the password box, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. To change only to the Setup utility...
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... updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive...
... updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your CD-ROM drive...
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... smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Technology software. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update...
... smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition. Technology software. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that the motherboard supports. 3.2.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Installing ASUS Update...
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... and set it to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. button. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Make sure the Control Panel is set it...
... and set it to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. button. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Make sure the Control Panel is set it...