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... increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. K8N specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN AI Audio AI BIOS AI Overclocking USB Special features Back Panel I /O ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port (continued on the next page) ix Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Maximum...
... increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. K8N specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN AI Audio AI BIOS AI Overclocking USB Special features Back Panel I /O ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port (continued on the next page) ix Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Maximum...
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...174; nForce3 250 chipset to 3GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8N motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of ...for buying the ASUS® K8N motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features, the...
...174; nForce3 250 chipset to 3GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8N motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of ...for buying the ASUS® K8N motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features, the...
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...bit processor that enables enhanced graphics performance with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also features intelligent detection of additional RAID cards. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology...amount of power depending on AMD's 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of ownership and development. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-3 The AMD Athlon™ 64 is designed to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of value-conscious...
...bit processor that enables enhanced graphics performance with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also features intelligent detection of additional RAID cards. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology...amount of power depending on AMD's 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of ownership and development. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-3 The AMD Athlon™ 64 is designed to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of value-conscious...
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... 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - The localized BIOS menus allow you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to powerful speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard...
... 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your choice from the ASUS support CD in case the system hangs due to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - The localized BIOS menus allow you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to powerful speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard...
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...:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In USBPW12 USBPW34 FP_AUDIO CD AUX 10/100 LAN PHY PWR_FAN SATA2 SATA1 Audio Codec Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 R PCI3 Super I/O PCI4 K8N PCI5 GAME nVIDIA nForce3 250 4Mbit BIOS CHA_FAN USBPW56 USBPW78 FLOPPY CR2032 3V SB_PWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 USB78...
...:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In USBPW12 USBPW34 FP_AUDIO CD AUX 10/100 LAN PHY PWR_FAN SATA2 SATA1 Audio Codec Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 R PCI3 Super I/O PCI4 K8N PCI5 GAME nVIDIA nForce3 250 4Mbit BIOS CHA_FAN USBPW56 USBPW78 FLOPPY CR2032 3V SB_PWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 USB78...
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...out port. This Side Speaker out (black) port connects to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel ...audio configuration. 6. This port allows 10/100 connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications 100M LED Status Yellow Blinking Description Linked Data activity Status Orange Blinking 10M LED Description Linked Data activity 100M 10M LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS K8N...
...out port. This Side Speaker out (black) port connects to the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. 5. 1.10 Connectors This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel ...audio configuration. 6. This port allows 10/100 connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN port LED indications 100M LED Status Yellow Blinking Description Linked Data activity Status Orange Blinking 10M LED Description Linked Data activity 100M 10M LED LED LAN port 4. ASUS K8N...
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...devices. 12. This Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange) port connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connectors. 15. Serial connector. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. S/PDIF optical out port. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Light Blue Lime Pink Gray Black ...introduction This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers on a 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. This port connects to external audio output devices with optical cable connectors. 14. PS/2 keyboard port. S/PDIF coaxial...
...devices. 12. This Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange) port connects to external audio output devices with coaxial cable connectors. 15. Serial connector. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. S/PDIF optical out port. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Light Blue Lime Pink Gray Black ...introduction This port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers on a 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration. This 9-pin COM1 port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11. This port connects to external audio output devices with optical cable connectors. 14. PS/2 keyboard port. S/PDIF coaxial...
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... from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® K8N CD (Black) AUX (White) Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel K8N Internal audio connectors 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure that you to the CPU. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power...
... from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. ® K8N CD (Black) AUX (White) Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel K8N Internal audio connectors 1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure that you to the CPU. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power...
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FP_AUDIO ® K8N K8N Front panel audio connector 8. By default, the pins...out_R NC Line out_L 7. If you are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS ® K8N (Default) K8N Chassis intrusion connector +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction When you remove ...any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. Front panel audio...
FP_AUDIO ® K8N K8N Front panel audio connector 8. By default, the pins...out_R NC Line out_L 7. If you are shorted with a jumper cap. CHASSIS ® K8N (Default) K8N Chassis intrusion connector +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction When you remove ...any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. Front panel audio...
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...pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN ® K8N K8N Game connector GAME +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V The GAME/MIDI module is available,...faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA/133). ® K8N K8N SATA connector SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND ASUS K8N motherboard 1-23 The current Serial ATA interface allows up to this connector. The ...
...pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN ® K8N K8N Game connector GAME +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V The GAME/MIDI module is available,...faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133MB/s (Ultra ATA/133). ® K8N K8N SATA connector SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND ASUS K8N motherboard 1-23 The current Serial ATA interface allows up to this connector. The ...
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...the standard values. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay : 3 CLK DRAM ACTIVE TIME : 8 CLK DRAM RAS PRECHANGE TIME :... to CAS Delay [Auto] DRAM RAS PRECHANGE Time [Auto] DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] 1T/2T Timing [Auto] Master ECC Enabled [Disabled] Audio CODEC Interface [Auto] Primary Video [PCI] Aperture Size [ 128 MB] AGP FW Enable [Auto] AGP SideBand Address [Auto] Onboard Device USB...
...the standard values. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay : 3 CLK DRAM ACTIVE TIME : 8 CLK DRAM RAS PRECHANGE TIME :... to CAS Delay [Auto] DRAM RAS PRECHANGE Time [Auto] DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] 1T/2T Timing [Auto] Master ECC Enabled [Disabled] Audio CODEC Interface [Auto] Primary Video [PCI] Aperture Size [ 128 MB] AGP FW Enable [Auto] AGP SideBand Address [Auto] Onboard Device USB...
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... the type of Primary VGA in case of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. When set to Auto, the DRAM timing is set the onboard audio CODEC interface. [Auto] allows the BIOS to 2T if the CPU installed can support 2T timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] ...[4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] Sets the DRAM ACTIVE TIME. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Audio CODEC Interface [Auto] Allows you to automatic the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup DRAM RAS PRECHANGE Time [Auto...
... the type of Primary VGA in case of mapped memory for AGP graphic data. When set to Auto, the DRAM timing is set the onboard audio CODEC interface. [Auto] allows the BIOS to 2T if the CPU installed can support 2T timing. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] ...[4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] Sets the DRAM ACTIVE TIME. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Audio CODEC Interface [Auto] Allows you to automatic the AGP Fast Write feature. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] 2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup DRAM RAS PRECHANGE Time [Auto...
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ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. 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. ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application...
ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. 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. ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application...
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...ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Make sure to display the CD-ROM options. Highlight the Instant Music CDROM item and press Enter to connect the CD-ROM audio cable. See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" in the user guide. 4. Otherwise, you cannot control the audio... indicates this feature. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM...is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music Lite... in the user guide. 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite The motherboard is...the BIOS by the onboard audio AC'97 Codec, and ... CD-RW) installed in audio format. • Instant ...
...ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Make sure to display the CD-ROM options. Highlight the Instant Music CDROM item and press Enter to connect the CD-ROM audio cable. See section "2.4 Advanced Menu" in the user guide. 4. Otherwise, you cannot control the audio... indicates this feature. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM...is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music Lite... in the user guide. 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite The motherboard is...the BIOS by the onboard audio AC'97 Codec, and ... CD-RW) installed in audio format. • Instant ...
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... or control the volume. 8. DOWN VOL. Press to eject the CD. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Place an audio CD into the drive. 6. Refer to the headphone jack on the CD-ROM drive front panel. 4. Press or... one of the two sets of special function keys on the rear panel for audio output. If there is plugged to stop playing the CD. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) CD ... or Space Bar, the drive tray ejects. 7. UP 3. To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. You may also connect a headphone to the Instant Music function key definitions on the CD...
... or control the volume. 8. DOWN VOL. Press to eject the CD. 3-8 Chapter 3: Software support Place an audio CD into the drive. 6. Refer to the headphone jack on the CD-ROM drive front panel. 4. Press or... one of the two sets of special function keys on the rear panel for audio output. If there is plugged to stop playing the CD. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) CD ... or Space Bar, the drive tray ejects. 7. UP 3. To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. You may also connect a headphone to the Instant Music function key definitions on the CD...
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K8N specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN AI Audio AI BIOS AI Overclocking USB Special features Back Panel I /O ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port (continued on the next page) ix RAID 0, ...RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD sets IC Plus IP101 10/100 LAN PHY Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF out support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at...
K8N specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN AI Audio AI BIOS AI Overclocking USB Special features Back Panel I /O ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port (continued on the next page) ix RAID 0, ...RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD sets IC Plus IP101 10/100 LAN PHY Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF out support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at...
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...AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ processor with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8N motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of ... memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
...AMD Athlon™ 64 or AMD Sempron™ processor with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8N motherboard ASUS motherboard support CD 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cables 2 x Serial ATA cables 1 x Floppy disk cable I/O shield Bag of ... memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Serial ATA RAID, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in your retailer. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and...
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...for PC multimedia systems. It also features intelligent detection of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies any incompatible devices. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC...RAID cards. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with maximum bandwidth speeds of value-conscious buyers. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-3 HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is the VGA interface specification that provides the performance needs of up...
...for PC multimedia systems. It also features intelligent detection of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies any incompatible devices. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC...RAID cards. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with maximum bandwidth speeds of value-conscious buyers. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-3 HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology is the VGA interface specification that provides the performance needs of up...
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... Mbps on USB 2.0 - Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you to configure easier and faster. The localized BIOS menus allow you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to Windows®. See details on pages 2-25 and 3-5. supporting up to overclocking, C.P.R. The higher bandwidth of ... the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. eliminates the need to buy a...
... Mbps on USB 2.0 - Instant Music Lite This unique feature allows you to configure easier and faster. The localized BIOS menus allow you to playback audio CDs even without booting the system to Windows®. See details on pages 2-25 and 3-5. supporting up to overclocking, C.P.R. The higher bandwidth of ... the BIOS default settings in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. eliminates the need to buy a...
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...:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In USBPW12 USBPW34 FP_AUDIO CD AUX 10/100 LAN PHY PWR_FAN SATA2 SATA1 Audio Codec Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 R PCI3 Super I/O PCI4 K8N PCI5 GAME nVIDIA nForce3 250 4Mbit BIOS CHA_FAN USBPW56 USBPW78 FLOPPY CR2032 3V SB_PWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 USB78...
...:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In USBPW12 USBPW34 FP_AUDIO CD AUX 10/100 LAN PHY PWR_FAN SATA2 SATA1 Audio Codec Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) PCI1 PCI2 R PCI3 Super I/O PCI4 K8N PCI5 GAME nVIDIA nForce3 250 4Mbit BIOS CHA_FAN USBPW56 USBPW78 FLOPPY CR2032 3V SB_PWR Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 USB78...