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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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... * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card according to install a DIMM. 1. Assign an IRQ to the card.
... * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Install the drivers and/or software applications for BIOS information. 3. See Chapter 2 for the expansion card according to install a DIMM. 1. Assign an IRQ to the card.
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... - shared - - - - - shared - - shared - INT D - - - used - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. INT B - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the ... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT C - - shared - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 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 ...
... - shared - - - - - shared - - shared - INT D - - - used - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. INT B - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the ... such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. INT C - - shared - - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 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 ...
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... cameras, scanners, and printers. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. You may damage the motherboard components. 5. 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 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver...
... cameras, scanners, and printers. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. You may damage the motherboard components. 5. 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 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver...
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... disables the GART Error Reporting feature. Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you can be disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [1] [2] [3] [4] 2.4.4 Chipset The items in this menu show the chipset-related information auto-detected by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual... the DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay. Set by BIOS. This option should always be set by the code using one of the standard values. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation.
... disables the GART Error Reporting feature. Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you can be disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Configuration options: [1] [2] [3] [4] 2.4.4 Chipset The items in this menu show the chipset-related information auto-detected by the code using [Auto] or select [Manual... the DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay. Set by BIOS. This option should always be set by the code using one of the standard values. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation.
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...this chapter for 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. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer. Motherboard settings...presented in your CD-ROM drive. Refer to change at any time without notice. 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 ...
...this chapter for 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. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer. Motherboard settings...presented in your CD-ROM drive. Refer to change at any time without notice. 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 ...
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...; Chipset drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver. Make sure to support USB 2.0. ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Serial ATA and RAID features. ASUS K8N motherboard...
...; Chipset drivers. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver. Make sure to support USB 2.0. ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Serial ATA and RAID features. ASUS K8N motherboard...
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.... Windows® 2000/XP: 1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 In the Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool & Quiet Configuration menu, select the item Cool N'Quiet and set it to Yes...the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Reboot your computer 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 ...
.... Windows® 2000/XP: 1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 In the Advanced > CPU Configuration > AMD CPU Cool & Quiet Configuration menu, select the item Cool N'Quiet and set it to Yes...the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. Reboot your computer 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 ...
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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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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...
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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DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. Assign an IRQ to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard ...
DDR DIMM Unlocked A DDR DIMM is properly seated. Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card. Assign an IRQ to the card documentation. 1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard ...
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shared - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT B - shared - - used - - - shared - - INT E - - - - - - INT C - - INT D - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card ..., USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Serial...
shared - ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT B - shared - - used - - - shared - - INT E - - - - - - INT C - - INT D - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card ..., USB card, and other cards that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. shared - - - - - used When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. 1.8.2 IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI slot 5 Serial...
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...and printers. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 Lack of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making... or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. 5. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V.
...and printers. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND ® K8N K8N Fan connectors PWR_FAN GND +12V Rotation CHA_FAN Rotation +12V GND 6. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 Lack of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making... or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. 5. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. Connect the USB cable of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V.
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Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The items in this menu show the chipset-related information auto-detected by ... RAS TO CAS Delay. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] MemClock Value [200 MHz] Sets the Memory clock value. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you can be disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] CAS Latency...
Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.4 Chipset The items in this menu show the chipset-related information auto-detected by ... RAS TO CAS Delay. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] MemClock Value [200 MHz] Sets the Memory clock value. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you can be disabled for testing purpose. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] CAS Latency...
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...are subject 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. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder...
...are subject 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. The contents of your CD-ROM drive. Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder...
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... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 Make sure to support USB 2.0. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver. ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA...
... Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 Make sure to support USB 2.0. 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver. ALC850 Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA...
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... item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Enabled. Reboot your computer 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 ...sure the Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. The following dialog box appears. 5. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 button. 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change...
... item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Enabled. Reboot your computer 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 ...sure the Control Panel is set your Power Option Properties depending on your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. The following dialog box appears. 5. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 button. 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change...