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... How this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary xi 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...
... How this guide is organized ix Where to find more information ix Conventions used in this guide x Typography x K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary xi 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...
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...4-13 System Information 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.4.1 Instant Music Configuration 4-15 4.4.2 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.3 Speech Configuration 4-17 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-18 4.4.5 Chipset 4-19 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-23 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-27...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
...4-13 System Information 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.4.1 Instant Music Configuration 4-15 4.4.2 JumperFree Configuration 4-16 4.4.3 Speech Configuration 4-17 4.4.4 CPU Configuration 4-18 4.4.5 Chipset 4-19 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-23 4.4.7 PCI PnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-27...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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... USB 2.0 ports ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Multi-Language BIOS ASUS Instant Music ASUS EZ Flash (continued on the next page) xi 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 CPU Chipset System Bus ...® 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...
... USB 2.0 ports ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS Multi-Language BIOS ASUS Instant Music ASUS EZ Flash (continued on the next page) xi 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 CPU Chipset System Bus ...® 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...
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xii K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power ...1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion connector CD/AUX connectors GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 1394 connector ... 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 ...
xii K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power ...1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion connector CD/AUX connectors GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 1394 connector ... 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 ...
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... Product introduction Dual Serial ATA RAID The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID controllers that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on AMD's 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry's... the cost of the Parallel ATA storage interface. HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is based on the task the CPU performs. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports six interfaces compliant to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. This processor provides a ...
... Product introduction Dual Serial ATA RAID The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID controllers that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on AMD's 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry's... the cost of the Parallel ATA storage interface. HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is based on the task the CPU performs. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports six interfaces compliant to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. This processor provides a ...
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...to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to configure easier and faster. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to Windows™. See pages 4-15, 5-11. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-5 See page 4-4. See page 4-12. Simply reboot the system to open the ...system chassis and clear the RTC data. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. No need to restore previously saved BIOS settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to use ...
...to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to configure easier and faster. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to Windows™. See pages 4-15, 5-11. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-5 See page 4-4. See page 4-12. Simply reboot the system to open the ...system chassis and clear the RTC data. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! eliminates the need to overclocking, C.P.R. No need to restore previously saved BIOS settings. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. When the system hangs due to use ...
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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 2-14 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS K8N-E Deluxe 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 2-14 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard
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... LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Page 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-5 CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 7. ATA 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 12. System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) - Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 19. Power fan...
... LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Page 2-20 2-21 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-5 CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 7. ATA 12V power connector (4-pin ATX12V) 12. System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) - Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 19. Power fan...
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...bit wide data paths. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the CPU. Gold triangle 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Follow these processors can run applications faster than processors with gold triangle) on the motherboard. 2-6... Chapter 2: Hardware information Take note of these steps to ensure correct installation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 ...
...bit wide data paths. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the CPU. Gold triangle 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Follow these processors can run applications faster than processors with gold triangle) on the motherboard. 2-6... Chapter 2: Hardware information Take note of these steps to ensure correct installation. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 ...
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...90°-100° angle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket ...the CPU above the socket such that it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard...
...90°-100° angle. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. When the CPU is locked. Small triangle Gold triangle The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket ...the CPU above the socket such that it up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in place, push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard...
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...the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ...2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base ...
...the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ...2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base ...
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.... Vendor AVC Thermaltake Taisol Part Number Z7UB003 AP1892 111-8061010-90 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU heatsink and fan Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the CPU heatsink and fan assembly that have been tested and qualified for use with this connector. 2.3.4 Connecting... the CPU fan cable When the heatsink and fan assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard...
.... Vendor AVC Thermaltake Taisol Part Number Z7UB003 AP1892 111-8061010-90 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU heatsink and fan Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the CPU heatsink and fan assembly that have been tested and qualified for use with this connector. 2.3.4 Connecting... the CPU fan cable When the heatsink and fan assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard...
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... to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power... mode). ® K8V-E K8N-E USB Device Wake Up USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default)...
... to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in sleep mode. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power... mode). ® K8V-E K8N-E USB Device Wake Up USBPW12 USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW56 USBPW78 12 23 +5V (Default)...
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...on the fan connectors! Connect the bracket cable 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. 5. Lack of the system chassis. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector ... each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. COM2 PIN 1 ® K8V-E K8N-E Serial COM2 Bracket The serial port bracket is purchased separately. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling...
...on the fan connectors! Connect the bracket cable 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. 5. Lack of the system chassis. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector ... each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. COM2 PIN 1 ® K8V-E K8N-E Serial COM2 Bracket The serial port bracket is purchased separately. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling...
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...unstable or might not boot up . • Make sure that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely ... Pin 1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-25 In addition to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the...
...unstable or might not boot up . • Make sure that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. • Do not forget to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely ... Pin 1 +12.0VDC +5VSB PWR_OK COM +5.0VDC COM +5.0VDC COM +3.3VDC +3.3VDC +5.0VDC +5.0VDC -5.0VDC COM COM COM PS_ON# COM -12.0VDC +3.3VDC ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 2-25 In addition to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard requires that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the...
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...8226; Make sure that your VGA/AGP card is a list of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this manual. • Install supported DDR DIMMs into the sockets. • ... case of a boot failure, you of the problem. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for supported processors. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instructions on the DIMM sockets are not defective. • Refer to the recommended settings. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 3-3
...8226; Make sure that your VGA/AGP card is a list of the PCI slots, or a 1.5V AGP card into the CPU socket. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this manual. • Install supported DDR DIMMs into the sockets. • ... case of a boot failure, you of the problem. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for supported processors. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for instructions on the DIMM sockets are not defective. • Refer to the recommended settings. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 3-3
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...action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You can disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. CPU voltage out of range • Check your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. See section "4.4.3 Speech Configuration". 3-4 Chapter 3: ...connectors on the inside front cover of the connector. See the "ASUS contact information" on the motherboard. CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of this manual. POST Message Action...
...action required Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You can disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup. CPU voltage out of range • Check your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. See section "4.4.3 Speech Configuration". 3-4 Chapter 3: ...connectors on the inside front cover of the connector. See the "ASUS contact information" on the motherboard. CPU fan failed • Check the CPU fan and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of this manual. POST Message Action...
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... PCI PnP Configure CPU. 4.4.1 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Option Instant Music [Disabled] If enabled, power up feature. Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master] Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you enable the Instant Music item. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 4-15 Configuration...Music automatically disables the PS/2 keyboard power-up by PS/2 keyboard function will be disabled. See page 5-11 for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS.
... PCI PnP Configure CPU. 4.4.1 Instant Music Configuration Instant Music Option Instant Music [Disabled] If enabled, power up feature. Instant Music CD-ROM Drive [IDE Secondary Master] Allows you to select the CD-ROM drive that you enable the Instant Music item. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 4-15 Configuration...Music automatically disables the PS/2 keyboard power-up by PS/2 keyboard function will be disabled. See page 5-11 for the CPU and other system devices. 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to enable or disable the Instant Music feature in BIOS.
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...75 MHz. Use the plus or minus keys to adjust the values. Use the plus or minus keys to adjust the values. The CPU FSB Frequency item appears only when the AI Overclock Tuner field is set to Auto the Frequency ID and Voltage ID will appear. ...FID/VID Change [Auto] When set to Manual. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] CPU FSB Frequency [200] Allows you to adjust the AGP slot clock. 4.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner AGP Overclock in MHz [ 66...
...75 MHz. Use the plus or minus keys to adjust the values. Use the plus or minus keys to adjust the values. The CPU FSB Frequency item appears only when the AI Overclock Tuner field is set to Auto the Frequency ID and Voltage ID will appear. ...FID/VID Change [Auto] When set to Manual. Configuration options: [Manual] [Standard] [Overclock 5%] [Overclock 10%] [Overclock 20%] [Overclock 30%] CPU FSB Frequency [200] Allows you to adjust the AGP slot clock. 4.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner AGP Overclock in MHz [ 66...
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... value and configuration options depend on the CPU installed. Selecting a very high CPU voltage or frequency multiplier may cause the system to the default setting. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] DDR RAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to Enabled. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [2.5V] [2.6V...
... value and configuration options depend on the CPU installed. Selecting a very high CPU voltage or frequency multiplier may cause the system to the default setting. If this happens, revert to become unstable! Configuration options: [Auto] [Standard] [Turbo] DDR RAM Voltage [Auto] Allows you to Enabled. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [2.5V] [2.6V...