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... to find more information ix SK8N specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Overview 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.3.4 Connecting the CPU...
... to find more information ix SK8N specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.3.1 Overview 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU 2-6 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan 2-8 2.3.4 Connecting the CPU...
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Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. ... that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using...
Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. ... that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using...
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...Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you need when installing the motherboard. viii 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 guide This user guide contains the ...
...Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that you need when installing the motherboard. viii 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 guide This user guide contains the ...
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Product introduction 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.
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Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS SK8N motherboard
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS SK8N motherboard
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... Opteron™ processor and the NVIDIA nForce3 Pro150 chipset to 8GB of system memory 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 ... graphics via an AGP 8X slot, SATA RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in the world of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the...
... Opteron™ processor and the NVIDIA nForce3 Pro150 chipset to 8GB of system memory 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 ... graphics via an AGP 8X slot, SATA RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in the world of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the...
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... up to 8GB of system memory using Serial ATA drives. 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 ...times faster than processors with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of these processors can run applications faster than other existing ...
... up to 8GB of system memory using Serial ATA drives. 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 ...times faster than processors with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of these processors can run applications faster than other existing ...
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...high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function that turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. supporting up to IEEE 1394a standards. The higher ... computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. ASUS SK8N motherboard 1-3 The IEEE 1394 interface allows up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 -
...high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function that turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1. supporting up to IEEE 1394a standards. The higher ... computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. ASUS SK8N motherboard 1-3 The IEEE 1394 interface allows up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 -
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...feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the SK8N motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, ...This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-32. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to your system with customizable boot logos. This protection ...
...feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the SK8N motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, ...This feature allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See page 4-32. 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to your system with customizable boot logos. This protection ...
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Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
Hardware information It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Chapter 2 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS SK8N motherboard
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS SK8N motherboard
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... components by the edges to static electricity. 3. SK8N ® SK8N Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object...Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them. 4. Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before ...
... components by the edges to static electricity. 3. SK8N ® SK8N Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. 5. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object...Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on them. 4. Before you install or remove any motherboard component. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before ...
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...correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by... circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis...
...correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by... circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis...
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30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) ATX Power ... PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 1394PHY TI TSB43AB22A BUZZER1 IE1394_1 SATA_RAID2 PRI_RAID1 CLRTC1 CHA_FAN1 PANEL1 ® PROMISE PDC20378 RAID Controller SATA_RAID1 SB_PWR1 USB56 FLOPPY1 SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-3
30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) ATX Power ... PCI2 PCI3 PCI4 PCI5 1394PHY TI TSB43AB22A BUZZER1 IE1394_1 SATA_RAID2 PRI_RAID1 CLRTC1 CHA_FAN1 PANEL1 ® PROMISE PDC20378 RAID Controller SATA_RAID1 SB_PWR1 USB56 FLOPPY1 SEC_IDE PRI_IDE ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-3
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... Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) p. 2-21 p. 2-21 p. 2-22 p. 2-22 p. 2-23 p. 2-24 p. 2-24 p. 2-24 p. 2-24 p. 2-25 p. 2-25 p. 2-26 p. 2-27 p. 2-27 p. 2-27 p. 2-28 p. 2-28 p. 2-29 ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-5 Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 3. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 4. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 7. CD connector (4-pin CD) 14. System panel connector...
... Disk Activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) p. 2-21 p. 2-21 p. 2-22 p. 2-22 p. 2-23 p. 2-24 p. 2-24 p. 2-24 p. 2-24 p. 2-25 p. 2-25 p. 2-26 p. 2-27 p. 2-27 p. 2-27 p. 2-28 p. 2-28 p. 2-29 ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-5 Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 3. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 4. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 7. CD connector (4-pin CD) 14. System panel connector...
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Gold triangle 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to ensure correct installation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. Take note of the marked corner (with a surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors. Locate the 940-pin ZIF socket on the socket to install a CPU. 1. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Gold triangle 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to ensure correct installation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the CPU. Take note of the marked corner (with a surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors. Locate the 940-pin ZIF socket on the socket to install a CPU. 1. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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.... 3. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is locked. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-7 Position the CPU above the socket such that it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place...
.... 3. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is locked. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-7 Position the CPU above the socket such that it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place...
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... instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon...
... instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the motherboard upon purchase. Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon...
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A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-9 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3.
A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-9 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. 3.