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...ACPI Suspend Mode [S3 only 4-27 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 4-27 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No 4-27 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-27 4.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled 4-27 4.5.6 APM Configuration 4-28 4.5.7 Hardware ...34 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 ...
...ACPI Suspend Mode [S3 only 4-27 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 4-27 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No 4-27 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-27 4.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled 4-27 4.5.6 APM Configuration 4-28 4.5.7 Hardware ...34 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 ...
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... system components. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you need when installing the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. How this...
... system components. viii Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you need when installing the motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following... parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. How this...
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...(Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increments ASUS JumperFree Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1... x PS/2 mouse 1 x Audio I /O Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors NVIDIA® nForce 3 Pro150 Scalable Hyper-Transport Bus Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 8GB memory that supports...
...(Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increments ASUS JumperFree Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1... x PS/2 mouse 1 x Audio I /O Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors NVIDIA® nForce 3 Pro150 Scalable Hyper-Transport Bus Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 8GB memory that supports...
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SK8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors RAID ATA connector Internal audio connectors Front panel audio ...connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 1394 connector Serial port 2 connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power...
SK8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors RAID ATA connector Internal audio connectors Front panel audio ...connectors S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 1394 connector Serial port 2 connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction
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... latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SK8N motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 1 x 4 port USB module w/ cable 1 x Single port 1394 module 1 x S/PDIF out module 2 x 80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE...
... latest technologies making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SK8N motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 1 x 4 port USB module w/ cable 1 x Single port 1394 module 1 x S/PDIF out module 2 x 80-conductor ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66/100/133 IDE...
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... requirement, up to 8GB of system memory using Serial ATA drives. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of these processors can run... designed specifically for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. With the Promise PDC 20378 RAID controller onboard, the motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations using PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100 registered DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers ...
... requirement, up to 8GB of system memory using Serial ATA drives. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of these processors can run... designed specifically for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. With the Promise PDC 20378 RAID controller onboard, the motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations using PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100 registered DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers ...
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...scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. IEEE 1394 support The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, ...printers,TVs, and digital cameras. ASUS SK8N motherboard 1-3 supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function that turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. USB 2.0...
...scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. IEEE 1394 support The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, ...printers,TVs, and digital cameras. ASUS SK8N motherboard 1-3 supporting up to 8 USB 2.0 ports. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function that turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. USB 2.0...
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... protection eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the SK8N motherboard allows you can easily update the system... BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-30. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to...
... protection eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the SK8N motherboard allows you can easily update the system... BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-30. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to...
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... a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket. supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration . Unlock a ... blue & yellow slots as one module inserted in the slot referred in Table 1, in only one direction. C* - ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. support for 4 modules inserted into a socket to both the motherboard and the components...
... a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket. supports one pair of modules inserted into either the blue slots or the yellow slots as two pairs of Dual-channel memory configuration . Unlock a ... blue & yellow slots as one module inserted in the slot referred in Table 1, in only one direction. C* - ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-13 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid damaging the DIMM. support for 4 modules inserted into a socket to both the motherboard and the components...
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Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. 3.
Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. 3.
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... page. 3. Make sure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change...
... page. 3. Make sure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-15 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change...
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When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable ...
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable ...
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When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-17 SK8N ® Keyed for 1.5v SK8N Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use ... installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports AGP8X/4X cards. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit the AGP slot on this...
When you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-17 SK8N ® Keyed for 1.5v SK8N Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use ... installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that you buy an AGP card, make sure that supports AGP8X/4X cards. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that they fit the AGP slot on this...
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IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray ... on the UltraATA cable connector. This purple connector is removed to match the covered hole on each IDE connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. PIN 1 ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 9-pin COM1 port is intentional. 8. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or...
IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable's blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray ... on the UltraATA cable connector. This purple connector is removed to match the covered hole on each IDE connector is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. PIN 1 ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-21 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 9-pin COM1 port is intentional. 8. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or...
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...PRI_RAID connector follow the ATA133/100/66/33 protocol as an independent drive, not as a disk array. • The RAID/SATA controller chipset does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can use the RAID feature to set up a disk ...array configuration and to PIN 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. SK8N FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the RAID feature: • By default, the drive that...
...PRI_RAID connector follow the ATA133/100/66/33 protocol as an independent drive, not as a disk array. • The RAID/SATA controller chipset does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information You can use the RAID feature to set up a disk ...array configuration and to PIN 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. SK8N FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the RAID feature: • By default, the drive that...
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...cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface. • Hot plug support for primary internal storage devices. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-23 The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the ...standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133). 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA...
...cable eliminates the problem caused by the wide, flat ribbon cables of the Parallel ATA interface. • Hot plug support for primary internal storage devices. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-23 The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the ...standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133). 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA...
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...-1 pin COM2) This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port bracket. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. SK8N PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN1...
...-1 pin COM2) This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port bracket. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the system chassis. SK8N PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN1...
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... available for additional USB ports. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and...
... available for additional USB ports. You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and...
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.... 1. c. ASUS AFUDOS(Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for details on Start, then select My Computer. ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy or the motherboard support CD.) 4.... Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you are using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. DOS ...
.... 1. c. ASUS AFUDOS(Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Visit the ASUS website and download the latest BIOS file for details on Start, then select My Computer. ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy or the motherboard support CD.) 4.... Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you are using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. DOS ...