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... 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 4-32 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing 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 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 5-11 v
... 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-31 4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 4-32 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-32 4.6.4 Security 4-33 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing 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 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software Information 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music 5-11 v
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... package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts:... • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This...
... package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the following parts:... • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This...
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... out support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan Technology 2 ASUS Post Reporter™ CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD sets Silicon Image® Sil 3114 RAID controller supports - 4 x Serial ATA connectors - K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary...
... out support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan Technology 2 ASUS Post Reporter™ CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD sets Silicon Image® Sil 3114 RAID controller supports - 4 x Serial ATA connectors - K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary...
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xii K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x...1394 connector Serial port 2 connector Front Panel connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Q-Fan2, ASUS Multi-Language BIOS, 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 ...
xii K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x...1394 connector Serial port 2 connector Front Panel connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Q-Fan2, ASUS Multi-Language BIOS, 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 ...
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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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..., USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® K8N-E Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-1 Thank you ahead in the long line of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor and...
..., USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® K8N-E Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-1 Thank you ahead in the long line of the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor and...
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... rate. HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is based on the task the CPU performs. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports six interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. AMD Cool ...'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of additional RAID...
... rate. HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is based on the task the CPU performs. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports six interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. AMD Cool ...'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of additional RAID...
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...Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to eight USB 2.0 ports. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-3 AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is backward compatible with the Marvell® Gigabit LAN PHY to 400Mbps transfer rates through simple, low... fast storage units. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. supporting up to a fast 480 Mbps on Motherboard (LOM) applications. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out function turns your computer into ...
...Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to eight USB 2.0 ports. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-3 AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is backward compatible with the Marvell® Gigabit LAN PHY to 400Mbps transfer rates through simple, low... fast storage units. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. supporting up to a fast 480 Mbps on Motherboard (LOM) applications. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out function turns your computer into ...
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...audio ports and identifies any . See page 4-30. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, ... eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers an exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes...
...audio ports and identifies any . See page 4-30. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, ... eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers an exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes...
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DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins ® K8V-E K8N-E 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from... the memory configurations in Table 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-11 Important notes on memory configurations • Installing DDR DIMMs other than 18 chips are not supported. • Always install DIMMs with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets...
DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins ® K8V-E K8N-E 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from... the memory configurations in Table 1. • For optimum compatibility, obtain memory modules from the same vendors. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-11 Important notes on memory configurations • Installing DDR DIMMs other than 18 chips are not supported. • Always install DIMMs with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets...
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... Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so...3. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction.
... Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so...3. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-13 DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction.
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... the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Read the documentation that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to use . 4. The motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot...
... the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Read the documentation that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you intend to use . 4. The motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot...
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... Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT B - INT D - - - shared - - - INT E used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering... conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-15 shared - - - INT C - - shared - - - shared - shared - - - -
... Controller 7* 15 Printer Port (LPT1) 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9* 4 ACPI Mode when used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT B - INT D - - - shared - - - INT E used 10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering... conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-15 shared - - - INT C - - shared - - - shared - shared - - - -
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...performance and overclocking stability. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information The following figure shows a LAN card installed on your motherboard. 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 a PCI slot. 2.5.5 ...ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. ® K8V-E Keyed for 1.5v K8N-E Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATI® 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only ...
...performance and overclocking stability. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information The following figure shows a LAN card installed on your motherboard. 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 a PCI slot. 2.5.5 ...ensure that comply with +1.5V specification. Install only 1.5V AGP cards on this motherboard! 3.3V AGP cards are not supported in this motherboard. ® K8V-E Keyed for 1.5v K8N-E Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATI® 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only ...
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... cables with optical cable connectors. 15. Center/Subwoofer port. S/PDIF optical out port. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2.7.2 Internal connectors ... Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer 11. S/PDIF coaxial out port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. K8N-E Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB ...
... cables with optical cable connectors. 15. Center/Subwoofer port. S/PDIF optical out port. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. This 9-pin COM1 port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2.7.2 Internal connectors ... Speaker Out Mic In Rear Speaker Out Side Speaker Out Center/Subwoofer 11. S/PDIF coaxial out port. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. K8N-E Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB ...
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... in master or slave mode. • Pin 20 on the UltraDMA cable connector. PIN 1 ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-21 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA IDE hard disk ribbon cable. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables.... ® K8V-E K8N-E IDE Connectors PRI_IDE SEC_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) ...
... in master or slave mode. • Pin 20 on the UltraDMA cable connector. PIN 1 ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-21 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA IDE hard disk ribbon cable. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables.... ® K8V-E K8N-E IDE Connectors PRI_IDE SEC_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) ...
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Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA drive and connections is smaller and more flexible, allowing easier routing inside the chassis. You can configure a ... using Serial ATA drives. • Refer to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with the Primary IDE connector. ® K8V-E K8N-E SATA Connectors SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA solution: •...
Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA drive and connections is smaller and more flexible, allowing easier routing inside the chassis. You can configure a ... using Serial ATA drives. • Refer to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with the Primary IDE connector. ® K8V-E K8N-E SATA Connectors SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA solution: •...
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See Chapter 5 for details on RAID configuration. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-23 See section "5.5.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations" for details. • Refer to section "5.6.3 Silicon Image RAID Configurations" for details on SATA RAID ...have installed the Serial ATA devices and connected the Serial ATA cables. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD or RAID 5 configuration. You cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility...
See Chapter 5 for details on RAID configuration. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-23 See section "5.5.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations" for details. • Refer to section "5.6.3 Silicon Image RAID Configurations" for details on SATA RAID ...have installed the Serial ATA devices and connected the Serial ATA cables. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD or RAID 5 configuration. You cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility...
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...to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® CHA_FAN K8V-E K8N-E 12-Volt Fan Connectors Rotation +12V GND 6. COM2 PIN 1 ® K8V-E K8N-E Serial COM2 Bracket The serial port bracket is purchased separately. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lack... of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
...to the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation ® CHA_FAN K8V-E K8N-E 12-Volt Fan Connectors Rotation +12V GND 6. COM2 PIN 1 ® K8V-E K8N-E Serial COM2 Bracket The serial port bracket is purchased separately. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Lack... of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at the back of the connector. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans...
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USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® K8V-E K8N-E USB 2.0 Headers USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You must install the ... before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available...
USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® K8V-E K8N-E USB 2.0 Headers USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. You must install the ... before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available...