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... 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 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10...
... 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 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update 4-7 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10...
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...describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Refer to perform ... Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter ...
...describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Refer to perform ... Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software support This chapter ...
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K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN AI Audio AI BIOS AI Overclocking IEEE 1394 USB Special features Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous ... Marvell® 88E1111 Gigabit LAN PHY Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF 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 ...
K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN AI Audio AI BIOS AI Overclocking IEEE 1394 USB Special features Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous ... Marvell® 88E1111 Gigabit LAN PHY Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF 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 ...
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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... CD/AUX connectors GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 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 supply...
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... CD/AUX connectors GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 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 supply...
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... to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). AI BIOS solution The AI BIOS is a combination of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies any . ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original... BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software...
... to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). AI BIOS solution The AI BIOS is a combination of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies any . ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original... BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software...
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... to Windows™. When the system hangs due to restore previously saved BIOS settings. See page 4-12. Simply reboot the system to overclocking, C.P.R. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to playback audio files even without booting the...
... to Windows™. When the system hangs due to restore previously saved BIOS settings. See page 4-12. Simply reboot the system to overclocking, C.P.R. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-5 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to playback audio files even without booting the...
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... PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL Speaker Power LED Connector Reset SW ATX Power IDE_LED Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-3 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 ATX12V...VT6307 Chipset Audio Codec IE1394_2 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 ® PCI3 nVIDIA nForce3 250Gb 4Mbit BIOS CHA_FAN Super I/O COM2 PCI4 K8N-E PCI5 GAME Speech Controller Silicon Image SATA Controller SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID4 USBPW56 USBPW78 FLOPPY CR2032 3V SB_PWR...
... PLED+5V Ground Ground Speaker PANEL Speaker Power LED Connector Reset SW ATX Power IDE_LED Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-3 PRI_IDE SEC_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 ATX12V...VT6307 Chipset Audio Codec IE1394_2 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 ® PCI3 nVIDIA nForce3 250Gb 4Mbit BIOS CHA_FAN Super I/O COM2 PCI4 K8N-E PCI5 GAME Speech Controller Silicon Image SATA Controller SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID4 USBPW56 USBPW78 FLOPPY CR2032 3V SB_PWR...
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... card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Read the documentation that came with screws. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
... card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an... card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Read the documentation that came with screws. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2.
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...RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup menu. 7. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as...onboard battery. 3. Load the BIOS default settings or key-in CMOS. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in data. ® K8V-E K8N-E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-17 You can clear ...
...RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Replace the battery. 5. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup menu. 7. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as...onboard battery. 3. Load the BIOS default settings or key-in CMOS. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in data. ® K8V-E K8N-E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-17 You can clear ...
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.... • Hard disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to light up. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information It allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. Any read or write activity of an IDE device causes this LED to the hard disk activity LED. Pressing the power switch...
.... • Hard disk activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This connector supplies power to light up. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information It allows you turn on the BIOS or OS settings. Any read or write activity of an IDE device causes this LED to the hard disk activity LED. Pressing the power switch...
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...you need to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Make sure that is equipped with the last device on . ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 3-1 Monitor b. For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and...standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on tests. Connect the power cord to enter BIOS Setup. System power (if you are using an ATX power supply, you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between ...
...you need to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Make sure that is equipped with the last device on . ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 3-1 Monitor b. For ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up . If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and...standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on tests. Connect the power cord to enter BIOS Setup. System power (if you are using an ATX power supply, you turned on the power, the system may light up or switch between ...
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...; shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows®...; shuts down the computer. 3. If you press the power switch for less than four seconds, the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up
...; shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual-function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows®...; shuts down the computer. 3. If you press the power switch for less than four seconds, the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up
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...supported processor into the AGP slot. • Make sure that your VGA/AGP card is not defective. • Check your CPU settings in the BIOS and make sure you only set to replace the default messages. 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages Following is a list of the problem. You can record your... sockets are properly installed. • Make sure that came with your DIMMs are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that your package. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 3-3 See section "4.4 Advanced menu." In case of a boot failure, you of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the...
...supported processor into the AGP slot. • Make sure that your VGA/AGP card is not defective. • Check your CPU settings in the BIOS and make sure you only set to replace the default messages. 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages Following is a list of the problem. You can record your... sockets are properly installed. • Make sure that came with your DIMMs are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that your package. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 3-3 See section "4.4 Advanced menu." In case of a boot failure, you of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the...
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... Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You can disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. No IDE hard disk detected • Make sure you apply power to one of range • Check your power supply and...• See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. CPU voltage out of the IDE connectors on the inside front cover of the connector. See the "ASUS contact information" on the motherboard. CPU temperature too high • Check CPU fan if it is not defective. • Call...
... Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You can disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. No IDE hard disk detected • Make sure you apply power to one of range • Check your power supply and...• See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. CPU voltage out of the IDE connectors on the inside front cover of the connector. See the "ASUS contact information" on the motherboard. CPU temperature too high • Check CPU fan if it is not defective. • Call...
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BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
BIOS setup Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard
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...-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. Windows® XP environment a. c. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for details on Start, then select My Computer. At the...
...-DOS startup disk from the menu, then select Format. Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. Windows® XP environment a. c. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 4-1 Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the AFUDOS utility. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for details on Start, then select My Computer. At the...
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... the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Visit the ASUS website to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. Boot the system from the support CD ...to the bootable floppy disk. 5. e. Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS file name at ...
... the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard. Visit the ASUS website to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. Copy the AFUDOS.EXE utility from the floppy disk. 4. Boot the system from the support CD ...to the bootable floppy disk. 5. e. Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS file name at ...
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... ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 4-3 All rights reserved. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /iK8NE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reboot the system from the hard disk. 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from...utility returns to a floppy or hard disk and use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to the DOS prompt. done Erasing flash .... When the BIOS update process is for the extension name. 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done...
... ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 4-3 All rights reserved. done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! All rights reserved. A:\>afudos /iK8NE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Reboot the system from the hard disk. 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from...utility returns to a floppy or hard disk and use the AFUDOS.EXE utility to copy the current system BIOS to the DOS prompt. done Erasing flash .... When the BIOS update process is for the extension name. 2. Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done...
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...disk space and is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk. done A:\> When the copy process is not ...the downloaded file as K8NE.ROM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk. 2. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reboot the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update...
...disk space and is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS without having to the floppy disk. done A:\> When the copy process is not ...the downloaded file as K8NE.ROM. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to a floppy disk. 2. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 3. Starting BIOS recovery... Reboot the system. 3. Save the BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file for floppy... 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update...