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Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-7 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 v
Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-7 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 v
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x K8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan ....0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, 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 (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications...
x K8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan ....0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, 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 (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility * Specifications...
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... instructions that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that came with the chassis. 2. Refer to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to install a DIMM. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back...
... instructions that it fits in place and the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that came with the chassis. 2. Refer to the card. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to install a DIMM. 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back...
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... C - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. INT E - - - - - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Serial ATA AGP slot INT A shared - - - used - - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 shared - - shared - INT D - - - INT B - shared...
... C - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. INT E - - - - - - 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Serial ATA AGP slot INT A shared - - - used - - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 shared - - shared - INT D - - - INT B - shared...
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...to the fan connectors. Connect the USB cable of the connector. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of ...These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. You may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. 5. Do not forget...
...to the fan connectors. Connect the USB cable of the connector. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of ...These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. You may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. 5. Do not forget...
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Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HT Ratio [4] Sets the Hyper-Transport (HT) ratio. Configuration options: [1] [2] [3] [4] 2.4.4 Chipset The items in ...] AGP FW Enable [Auto] AGP SideBand Address [Auto] Onboard Device USB Configuration MEMCLK can set by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17
Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] HT Ratio [4] Sets the Hyper-Transport (HT) ratio. Configuration options: [1] [2] [3] [4] 2.4.4 Chipset The items in ...] AGP FW Enable [Auto] AGP SideBand Address [Auto] Onboard Device USB Configuration MEMCLK can set by BIOS. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17
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...only. Refer to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to ...install. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer, browse the ...
...only. Refer to display more information. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software and several utility drivers that enhance the motherboard features. Click on an item to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to ...install. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your computer, browse the ...
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... application. Make sure to support USB 2.0. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™...
... application. Make sure to support USB 2.0. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™...
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... your computer and set it to Yes. Windows® 2000/XP: 1. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Turn on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. In the Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool & Quiet Configuration menu, select... the item Cool N'Quiet and set to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly...
... your computer and set it to Yes. Windows® 2000/XP: 1. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Turn on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. In the Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool & Quiet Configuration menu, select... the item Cool N'Quiet and set to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly...
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Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-7 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 v
Contents 2.6 Boot menu 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30 2.7 Exit menu 2-33 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite 3-7 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 3-9 v
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x K8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan ....0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, 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 (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM...
x K8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan ....0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, 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 (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM...
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... place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. Refer to install a DIMM. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable...
... place and the DIMM is keyed with the chassis. 2. Refer to install a DIMM. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to the tables next page. 4. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable...
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... other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - - INT C - - INT B - shared - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 shared - - INT E - - - - - -
... other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. used - - - INT C - - INT B - shared - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 shared - - INT E - - - - - -
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... USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. You may damage the...this header. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. ...USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® K8N K8N USB 2.0 connectors USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is available...
... USB ports on the rear panel are not jumpers! CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. You may damage the...this header. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. The module has two USB 2.0 ports for additional USB ports. ...USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC ® K8N K8N USB 2.0 connectors USB56 1 USB78 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND • The USB 2.0 module is available...
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...] AGP SideBand Address [Auto] Onboard Device USB Configuration MEMCLK can be disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] MemClock Value [200 MHz] Sets the Memory clock value. Configuration options: [200 MHz...
...] AGP SideBand Address [Auto] Onboard Device USB Configuration MEMCLK can be disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] MemClock Value [200 MHz] Sets the Memory clock value. Configuration options: [200 MHz...
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... to install Click an icon to your OS documentation for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Install ... hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware.
... to install Click an icon to your OS documentation for general reference only. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE to install. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. 3.1 Install ... hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for more information If Autorun is enabled in your computer. Visit the ASUS website for updates. 3.2.1 Running the support CD To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your hardware.
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...ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers...Pack 1 to install the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset....
...ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers...Pack 1 to install the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset....
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... sure the Control Panel is set it to Enabled. button. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to Classic View. 3. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Click the Power... Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. Windows® 2000...> CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool & Quiet Configuration menu, select the item Cool N'Quiet and set to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with...
... sure the Control Panel is set it to Enabled. button. Click OK to effect settings. • Make sure to Classic View. 3. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 Click the Power... Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 4. Windows® 2000...> CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool & Quiet Configuration menu, select the item Cool N'Quiet and set to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with...