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Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.2 Memory Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 Chipset 4-23 4.4.4 Onboard Device 4-26 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-30 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-32 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.5.1 APM Configuration 4-34 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4-36 4.6 Boot menu 4-39 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-39 4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority 4-40 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority 4-40 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 4-41 4.6.5 Security 4-43 4.7 Exit menu 4-45 Appendix: Reference information A.1 K8N-DL block diagram A-1 v
Contents 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.2 Memory Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 Chipset 4-23 4.4.4 Onboard Device 4-26 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-30 4.4.6 USB Configuration 4-32 4.5 Power menu 4-33 4.5.1 APM Configuration 4-34 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4-36 4.6 Boot menu 4-39 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-39 4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority 4-40 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority 4-40 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 4-41 4.6.5 Security 4-43 4.7 Exit menu 4-45 Appendix: Reference information A.1 K8N-DL block diagram A-1 v
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... Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to ensure stable supply of boot errors, if any. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in different languages. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the Winbond Super I/O)... to your system with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See...
... Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to ensure stable supply of boot errors, if any. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in different languages. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the Winbond Super I/O)... to your system with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See...
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... the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS K8N-DL 2-17 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Turn...
... the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. 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... the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. ASUS K8N-DL 2-17 Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to default values. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Turn...
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...minimum power required by your system. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 20-pin Power Connector 12V 12V ASUS K8N-DL 2-27 The power supply plugs are for details. 24-pin Power Connector 8-...pin GND GND GND GND ® K8N-DL +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground K8N-DL ATX Power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground...
...minimum power required by your system. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with 20-pin Power Connector 12V 12V ASUS K8N-DL 2-27 The power supply plugs are for details. 24-pin Power Connector 8-...pin GND GND GND GND ® K8N-DL +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground K8N-DL ATX Power connectors +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground...
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...that came with your own messages to replace the default messages. 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages Following is properly connected to the CPU socket. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to one of the IDE connectors on the rear panel. • See section ...IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a supported processor to the purple PS/2 connector on the motherboard. ASUS K8N-DL 3-3 In case of system events and boot status. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that alerts you have connected an IDE hard disk drive...
...that came with your own messages to replace the default messages. 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages Following is properly connected to the CPU socket. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to one of the IDE connectors on the rear panel. • See section ...IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a supported processor to the purple PS/2 connector on the motherboard. ASUS K8N-DL 3-3 In case of system events and boot status. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that alerts you have connected an IDE hard disk drive...
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See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of range Computer now booting from operating system Action • Check if the CPU fan is working properly. • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on after ... sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up POST Message CPU temperature too high CPU fan failed CPU voltage out of this user guide. • No...
See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of range Computer now booting from operating system Action • Check if the CPU fan is working properly. • Check the CPU fan and make sure it turns on after ... sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for details. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up POST Message CPU temperature too high CPU fan failed CPU voltage out of this user guide. • No...
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The event messages for the language you boot your desired language, then click O p e n. The next time you selected appear on some languages have a corresponding message due to file size constraints. 3. Select your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 3-6 Chapter 3: Powering up Click the L o a d button from the Voice...
The event messages for the language you boot your desired language, then click O p e n. The next time you selected appear on some languages have a corresponding message due to file size constraints. 3. Select your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 3-6 Chapter 3: Powering up Click the L o a d button from the Voice...
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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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...the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. d. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities.... the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. DOS environment a. ASUS K8N-DL 4-1 At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, ...
...the BIOS in DOS mode using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. b. d. A F o r m a t 3 1 / 2 F l o p p y D i s k window appears. Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for details on these utilities.... the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. DOS environment a. ASUS K8N-DL 4-1 At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, ...
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Click S t a r t, then select R u n. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to K 8 N - At the prompt, type a w d f l a s h then press . Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder ... A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Boot the system in the floppy disk to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing...
Click S t a r t, then select R u n. The Award AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. Follow these instructions to K 8 N - At the prompt, type a w d f l a s h then press . Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder ... A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. For NF-KC804-K8N-DL-00 DATE: 02/01/2005 Flash Type - From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical drive. e. Boot the system in the floppy disk to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing...
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...Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Found CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. When found, the... can cause system boot failure! 4. Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... ASUS K8N-DL 4-5
...Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... Found CDROM, try to Boot from the support CD: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the CD for the BIOS file. When found, the... can cause system boot failure! 4. Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that allows you to the optical drive. 3. BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device... ASUS K8N-DL 4-5
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Found CDROM, try to Boot from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Award BootBlock BIOS v1...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the floppy disk drive. 3. Found CDROM, try to Boot from the optical drive, then turn on the system. 2. Award BootBlock BIOS v1...
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... Enter or ESC to prevent system boot failure! The following . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to Program: Message: Please wait... 5. Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue POST 4. ASUS K8N-DL 4-7 Press + during the Power-On...
... Enter or ESC to prevent system boot failure! The following . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for the motherboard. 2. When the correct BIOS file is accessible by pressing + during POST to Program: Message: Please wait... 5. Do not shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS to continue POST 4. ASUS K8N-DL 4-7 Press + during the Power-On...
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...Sub-menu items Legend bar 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing... the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left...
...Sub-menu items Legend bar 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Power Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced power management (APM) configuration For changing... the system boot configuration For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left...
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...Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that is user-configurable, you to "4.2.7 Pop-up or down between... the main menu from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to display a list of the Setup screen is a legend bar. ASUS K8N-DL 4-13 A configurable field is highlighted when selected. The keys in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then...
...Up or + (plus) Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on any menu screen means that menu. You cannot select an item that is user-configurable, you to "4.2.7 Pop-up or down between... the main menu from a sub-menu Left or Right arrow Selects the menu item to display a list of the Setup screen is a legend bar. ASUS K8N-DL 4-13 A configurable field is highlighted when selected. The keys in the legend bar allow you can change the value of a field, select it then...
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...: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Feb 2 2005 Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [Disabled] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [None...
...: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Feb 2 2005 Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [Disabled] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [None...
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... you an overview of the basic system information. These fields are auto-detected. This is required to navigate through them. ASUS K8N-DL 4-15 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary...
... you an overview of the basic system information. These fields are auto-detected. This is required to navigate through them. ASUS K8N-DL 4-15 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary...
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Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset Onboard Device PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to malfunction. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑...
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset Onboard Device PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to malfunction. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑...
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... support IDE DMA transfer. Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [PCIEx] IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the switch to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-DL 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled] Enables or disables the on -chip SATA1 (ports 1 and 2). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial...
... support IDE DMA transfer. Configuration options: [PCI Slot] [PCIEx] IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the switch to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N-DL 4-25 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial-ATA 2 [Enabled] Enables or disables the on -chip SATA1 (ports 1 and 2). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial...
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... sub-menu with additional items. Onboard Device Speech IC Reporter Report IDE Error Report System Booting Onboard Silicon SATALink Onboard 1394 Onboard Broadcom 5751 LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard AC97 Audio NVRAID Configuration Super I/O Device [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] ...Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Disable/Enable Speech IC controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the speech IC system error report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled] Enables ...
... sub-menu with additional items. Onboard Device Speech IC Reporter Report IDE Error Report System Booting Onboard Silicon SATALink Onboard 1394 Onboard Broadcom 5751 LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard AC97 Audio NVRAID Configuration Super I/O Device [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] ...Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Disable/Enable Speech IC controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the speech IC system error report. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Silicon SATALink [Enabled] Enables ...