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... vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Conventions used in this guide viii Typography viii K8N specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory...
... vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Conventions used in this guide viii Typography viii K8N specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 1.4 Before you proceed 1-5 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.5.1 Motherboard layout 1-6 1.5.2 Placement direction 1-7 1.5.3 Screw holes 1-7 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-8 1.6.1 Overview 1-8 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-9 1.7 System memory...
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...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or ...power cable from the electrical outlet before the signal cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your power ...
...are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or ...power cable from the electrical outlet before the signal cables are using an adpater or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using , contact your power ...
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Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the motherboard.
Product introduction Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the motherboard.
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... powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ processor with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying the ASUS® K8N motherboard! Before you ahead in the long line of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an... hardware devices on it another standout in the world of power computing! Thank you for the following items. ASUS K8N motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide ...
... powers of the AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ processor with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying the ASUS® K8N motherboard! Before you ahead in the long line of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an... hardware devices on it another standout in the world of power computing! Thank you for the following items. ASUS K8N motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide ...
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..., a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for thinner, more flexible cables with maximum bandwidth speeds of value-conscious buyers. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The...
..., a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for thinner, more flexible cables with maximum bandwidth speeds of value-conscious buyers. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The...
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... style to your system with 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 the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to the BIOS default settings in case when...cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to select the language of your choice from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to eight USB 2.0 ports. Just press ...
... style to your system with 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 the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to the BIOS default settings in case when...cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to select the language of your choice from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to eight USB 2.0 ports. Just press ...
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1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® K8N K8N Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N motherboard 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched ... them due to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component. 2. Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions...
1.4 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. ® K8N K8N Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N motherboard 1-5 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. Whenever you uninstall any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched ... them due to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in any component. 2. Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions...
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...Reset SW ATX Power IDE_LED Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN ATX Power Connector DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) ...CD AUX 10/100 LAN PHY PWR_FAN SATA2 SATA1 Audio Codec Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 R PCI3 Super I/O PCI4 K8N PCI5 GAME nVIDIA nForce3 250 4Mbit BIOS CHA_FAN USBPW56 USBPW78 FLOPPY CR2032 3V SB_PWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS ...
...Reset SW ATX Power IDE_LED Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 1.5 Motherboard overview 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 ATX12V 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN ATX Power Connector DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) ...CD AUX 10/100 LAN PHY PWR_FAN SATA2 SATA1 Audio Codec Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 R PCI3 Super I/O PCI4 K8N PCI5 GAME nVIDIA nForce3 250 4Mbit BIOS CHA_FAN USBPW56 USBPW78 FLOPPY CR2032 3V SB_PWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 USB78 CLRTC CHASSIS ...
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Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R K8N ASUS K8N motherboard 1-7
Doing so may damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the image below. 1.5.3 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis R K8N ASUS K8N motherboard 1-7
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The 128-bit-wide data paths of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. ® K8N K8N CPU Socket 754 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors.
The 128-bit-wide data paths of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. ® K8N K8N CPU Socket 754 Gold Arrow Incorrect installation of these processors can run applications faster than processors with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors.
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... socket on the side tab to indicate that it up to install a CPU. 1. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-9 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is in place, push down the socket lever to a 90°-100° angle...
... socket on the side tab to indicate that it up to install a CPU. 1. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-9 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it is in place, push down the socket lever to a 90°-100° angle...
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...DIMMs other system components. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for better system performance. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins ® K8N K8N 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.2 Memory ...configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from ASUS qualified vendors for this section. ...
...DIMMs other system components. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 Qualified Vendor List for better system performance. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins ® K8N K8N 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Make sure to both the motherboard and the components. 1.7.2 Memory ...configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from ASUS qualified vendors for this section. ...
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...512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB ASUS K8N motherboard 1-11 DIMM Vendor Chip Number KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix ...-5 Heat-Sink Package Legend: SS - Table 1 Memory configurations Number of DIMMs 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 DIMM1 Single Side - Double Side - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 QVL for use with this motherboard.
...512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB ASUS K8N motherboard 1-11 DIMM Vendor Chip Number KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON KINGSTON SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG SAMSUNG Hynix ...-5 Heat-Sink Package Legend: SS - Table 1 Memory configurations Number of DIMMs 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 DIMM1 Single Side - Double Side - Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 QVL for use with this motherboard.
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... PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT E - - - - - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT C - - shared - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Serial ATA AGP slot INT A shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - -
... PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT E - - - - - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT C - - shared - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Serial ATA AGP slot INT A shared - - - shared - - shared - - - - -
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When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® K8N Keyed for 1.5v K8N Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards.
When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that you buy an AGP card, make sure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard. Install only +1.5V AGP cards. ® K8N Keyed for 1.5v K8N Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for one with +1.5V specification. 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards.
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...BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. CLRTC ® 12 23 K8N K8N Clear RTC RAM jumper Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Move... failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-15 You can automatically reset parameter settings to its previous values. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS...
...BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. CLRTC ® 12 23 K8N K8N Clear RTC RAM jumper Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. Move... failure! Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-15 You can automatically reset parameter settings to its previous values. For system failure due to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS...
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...100 connection to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. Rear Speaker out port. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-17 LAN port LED indications 100M LED Status Yellow Blinking Description Linked Data activity Status Orange Blinking 10M LED Description Linked...RJ-45 port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line In port. Microphone port. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. This Mic (pink) ...
...100 connection to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. Rear Speaker out port. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-17 LAN port LED indications 100M LED Status Yellow Blinking Description Linked Data activity Status Orange Blinking 10M LED Description Linked...RJ-45 port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Line In port. Microphone port. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 1. This Mic (pink) ...
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... connectors PRI_IDE SEC_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. K8N Floppy disk drive connector ASUS K8N motherboard 1-19 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. • The hole near the blue... to match the covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). ® K8N FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraATA cable connector. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports...
... connectors PRI_IDE SEC_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. K8N Floppy disk drive connector ASUS K8N motherboard 1-19 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. • The hole near the blue... to match the covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect insertion when using ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). ® K8N FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the UltraATA cable connector. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports...
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... in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB)....and may experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is 300W or 350W for a fully configured system. 3. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ® K8N ATX12V ATXPWR GND +12V DC GND +12V DC Pin 1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5....
... in only one orientation. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the +12V lead and at least 1A on the +5-volt standby lead (+5VSB)....and may experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is 300W or 350W for a fully configured system. 3. The minimum recommended wattage is inadequate. ® K8N ATX12V ATXPWR GND +12V DC GND +12V DC Pin 1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5....