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... down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar...
... down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar...
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... are also provided. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. viii It includes...
... are also provided. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may have to perform when installing system components. viii It includes...
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... Audio Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller supports: - 4 x SATA-I 150 MB/s - supports 6 ports) Special features ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS EZFlash ASUS Smart Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on this motherboard due to 12 GB on the next page) x K8N-DL specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Dual Socket 940 for AMD...
... Audio Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller supports: - 4 x SATA-I 150 MB/s - supports 6 ports) Special features ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS EZFlash ASUS Smart Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on this motherboard due to 12 GB on the next page) x K8N-DL specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Dual Socket 940 for AMD...
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K8N-DL specifications summary Internal connectors Rear panel BIOS features Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 4 x RAID Serial ATA connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x front ... 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26...
K8N-DL specifications summary Internal connectors Rear panel BIOS features Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 4 x RAID Serial ATA connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x front ... 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26...
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...operation. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to customize the voice messages in different languages. See details on page 4-37. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you of the system boot status and causes of current for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction... the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a...
...operation. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to customize the voice messages in different languages. See details on page 4-37. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you of the system boot status and causes of current for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction... the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a...
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...read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Keep the screw for information ... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn...
...read the documentation that came with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Keep the screw for information ... firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Secure the card to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Make sure to the card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Turn...
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...the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® K8N-DL K8N-DL Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ...BIOS setup to default values. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. Re-install the battery. 5. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS K8N-DL...
...the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® K8N-DL K8N-DL Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to ...BIOS setup to default values. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. Re-install the battery. 5. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. ASUS K8N-DL...
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...power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard TI 1394a IEEE 1394 controller. This feature requires an ATX power...enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. KBPWR1 1 2 +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB ® K8N-DL K8N-DL Keyboard power setting 3 . 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) This jumper allows you to activate the 1394 feature. ® K8N-DL K8N-DL 1394 function setting 1394_EN 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.
...power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard TI 1394a IEEE 1394 controller. This feature requires an ATX power...enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. KBPWR1 1 2 +5V (Default) 2 3 +5VSB ® K8N-DL K8N-DL Keyboard power setting 3 . 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) This jumper allows you to activate the 1394 feature. ® K8N-DL K8N-DL 1394 function setting 1394_EN 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.
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... a disk array through the onboard Silicon Image Sil3114 SATA RAID controller. ® K8N-DL SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 K8N-DL SATA RAID connectors • Before creating a RAID configuration, make sure that you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and Serial ATA BIOS setup during POST. • The RAID 5 driver is not Windows Hardware Quality...
... a disk array through the onboard Silicon Image Sil3114 SATA RAID controller. ® K8N-DL SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 K8N-DL SATA RAID connectors • Before creating a RAID configuration, make sure that you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and Serial ATA BIOS setup during POST. • The RAID 5 driver is not Windows Hardware Quality...
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... to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information PWR GND Reset GND ® K8N-DL HD_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 14. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than...to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKO) This 4-pin connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. MLED PLED SPKO PLED+ PLEDMLED+ MLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when ...
... to hear system beeps and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information PWR GND Reset GND ® K8N-DL HD_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. 14. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than...to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKO) This 4-pin connector is in SLEEP or SOFT-OFF mode depending on the BIOS settings. MLED PLED SPKO PLED+ PLEDMLED+ MLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL1 HD_LED+ HD_LED- The system power LED lights up or flashes when ...
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Monitor b. System power 6. ASUS K8N-DL 3-1 Turn on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your ...cover. 2. The system then runs the power-on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. 3.1 Starting up when you turned on the power, ...
Monitor b. System power 6. ASUS K8N-DL 3-1 Turn on , hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. For systems with a surge protector. 5. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your ...cover. 2. The system then runs the power-on . Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. 3.1 Starting up when you turned on the power, ...
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... the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off...
... the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off...
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... • Check your CPU overclocking settings in the BIOS setup and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your keyboard is a list of the connector. • Make sure you can record your package. ASUS K8N-DL 3-3 These POST messages are not defective. •...; Refer to section "2.4 System memory" for assistance. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special ...
... • Check your CPU overclocking settings in the BIOS setup and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your keyboard is a list of the connector. • Make sure you can record your package. ASUS K8N-DL 3-3 These POST messages are not defective. •...; Refer to section "2.4 System memory" for assistance. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special ...
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See the "ASUS contact information" on after you apply power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check ... system Action • Check if the CPU fan is working properly. • Check the CPU fan and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up See section 4.4.4 for assistance. POST Message CPU temperature too high CPU fan failed CPU voltage out of this...
See the "ASUS contact information" on after you apply power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check ... system Action • Check if the CPU fan is working properly. • Check the CPU fan and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up See section 4.4.4 for assistance. POST Message CPU temperature too high CPU fan failed CPU voltage out of this...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-39 4.7 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS K8N-DL
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-15 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.6 Boot menu 4-39 4.7 Exit menu 4-45 ASUS K8N-DL
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... a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive. ASUS K8N-DL 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. b. Select C r e a t e a n M S - Windows...
... a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in Windows® environment.) Refer to the optical drive. ASUS K8N-DL 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. b. Select C r e a t e a n M S - Windows...
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... it to continue. 2. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to K 8 N - Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 4. For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - Rename the ...file to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. D L . Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name ...
... it to continue. 2. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to K 8 N - Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 4. For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - Rename the ...file to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. D L . Copy the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the ASUS web site. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name ...
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... screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: 1001.bin Message: Do You Want To Save BIOS (Y/N) 7. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays ...save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to Continue restart the system. 111122223333 Write OK 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS K8N-DL 4-3 Press when the utility prompts you have successfully For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02...
... screen appears. 8. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V File Name to Program: 1001.bin Message: Do You Want To Save BIOS (Y/N) 7. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility displays ...save the current BIOS file. All Rights Reserved message indicating that you to Continue restart the system. 111122223333 Write OK 111122223333 No Update 111122223333 Write Fail F1 Reset ASUS K8N-DL 4-3 Press when the utility prompts you have successfully For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02...
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...File Name to Program: 1001.bin Now Backup System BIOS to For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - Follow steps 1 to Program: 1001.bin file. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V save the current BIOS file. Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Message: 3. All... Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to...
...File Name to Program: 1001.bin Now Backup System BIOS to For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - Follow steps 1 to Program: 1001.bin file. SST 49LF004A/B /3.3V save the current BIOS file. Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Message: 3. All... Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - You can use the AwardBIOS Flash Utility to...