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Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-7 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 v
Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-7 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 v
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x K8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan ....0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications...
x K8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan ....0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications...
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... a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to install a DIMM. 1. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to...
... a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. 1.8 Expansion slots To install and configure an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to install a DIMM. 1. See Chapter 2 for ISA or PCI devices. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Refer to...
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INT D - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. INT E - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the .... used - - - 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 - - - INT C - - shared - shared - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT B - shared - - - - - shared - -
INT D - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. INT E - - - - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the .... used - - - 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 - - - INT C - - shared - shared - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT B - shared - - - - - shared - -
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These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! Connect the USB cable of ...the connector. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® K8N K8N USB 2.0 ...
These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! Connect the USB cable of ...the connector. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® K8N K8N USB 2.0 ...
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GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [1] [2] [3] [4] 2.4.4 Chipset The items in this menu show the chipset-related ...Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] MemClock Value [200 MHz] Sets the Memory clock value. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay : 3 CLK DRAM ACTIVE TIME : 8 CLK DRAM RAS PRECHANGE TIME : 3 CLK MemClock ...
GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [1] [2] [3] [4] 2.4.4 Chipset The items in this menu show the chipset-related ...Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] MemClock Value [200 MHz] Sets the Memory clock value. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay : 3 CLK DRAM ACTIVE TIME : 8 CLK DRAM RAS PRECHANGE TIME : 3 CLK MemClock ...
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3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP... an icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents ...
3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Double-click the ASSETUP... an icon to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your computer, browse the contents ...
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... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™...
... the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™...
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... item Cool N'Quiet and set 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. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Turn on the task the CPU performs. 3.4.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™...
... item Cool N'Quiet and set 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. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Turn on the task the CPU performs. 3.4.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™...
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Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-7 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 v
Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-7 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 v
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K8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan ....0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM...
K8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan ....0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM...
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... so that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the tables next page. 4. Align a DIMM on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... so that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the tables next page. 4. Align a DIMM on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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... motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Serial ATA AGP slot INT A shared - - - INT D - - - INT E - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT B - INT C - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI ... other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared - shared - - used - - - shared - -
... motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Serial ATA AGP slot INT A shared - - - INT D - - - INT E - - - - - - shared - - - - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT B - INT C - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI ... other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared - shared - - used - - - shared - -
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... of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. You may damage the motherboard components. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+... may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers!
... of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. You may damage the motherboard components. USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+... may install the USB module in the chassis front panel. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers!
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... can set one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5] DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay [Auto] Sets the DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you can be disabled for...
... can set one of the standard values. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5] DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay [Auto] Sets the DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you can be disabled for...
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...time without notice. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically displays... the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for more information If Autorun is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Motherboard settings and ...
...time without notice. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer. The CD automatically displays... the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in this chapter for more information If Autorun is enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Motherboard settings and ...
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...; XP Service Pack 1 to install the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Serial ATA and RAID features.
...; XP Service Pack 1 to install the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Serial ATA and RAID features.
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...the item Cool N'Quiet and set to Enabled. Make sure the Control Panel is 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...box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. The following dialog box appears. 5. Windows® 2000/XP: 1. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. In the Power menu, select the item ACPI ...
...the item Cool N'Quiet and set to Enabled. Make sure the Control Panel is 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...box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. The following dialog box appears. 5. Windows® 2000/XP: 1. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. In the Power menu, select the item ACPI ...