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... 5 Serial ATA AGP slot INT A shared - - - INT E - - - - - - used - - - INT B - 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 - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots...
... 5 Serial ATA AGP slot INT A shared - - - INT E - - - - - - used - - - INT B - 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 - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.3 PCI slots...
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... in the chassis front panel. Lack of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! You may damage the motherboard components. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on the fan connectors! USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND ... (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. 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.
... in the chassis front panel. Lack of the connector. DO NOT place jumper caps on the rear panel are not jumpers! You may damage the motherboard components. ASUS K8N motherboard USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1-21 USB header (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on the fan connectors! USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND ... (8.88W max.) or a total of the USB 2.0 module to the fan connectors. 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.
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...MemClock Value [200 MHz] Sets the Memory clock value. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you can be disabled for testing purpose. Memory CLK : 200...Device USB Configuration MEMCLK can set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 This option should always be set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz...
...MemClock Value [200 MHz] Sets the Memory clock value. GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Memclock Mode [ Auto] Allows you can be disabled for testing purpose. Memory CLK : 200...Device USB Configuration MEMCLK can set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 This option should always be set by the code using one of the standard values. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz...
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... subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your...ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Click on an item to maximize the features of the support CD...
... subject to run the CD. 3-2 Chapter 3: Software support Visit the ASUS website for general reference only. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in your...ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to install. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Click on an item to maximize the features of the support CD...
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... 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 3-3 Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. USB...
... 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 3-3 Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. USB...
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... 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 monitor chip. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 In the Power menu, select the item...performs. 3.4.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology: 1. 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the...
... 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 monitor chip. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 In the Power menu, select the item...performs. 3.4.1 Enabling Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool 'n' Quiet!™ technology: 1. 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the...
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... 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. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT C - - 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 - - - INT...
... 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. ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 INT C - - 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 - - - INT...
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...this header. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 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 ... the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 350mA~740mA ...
...this header. These are inadequate, a USB header is purchased separately. • Install the USB 2.0 driver before using the USB 2.0 feature. 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 ... the ground pin of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. 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 350mA~740mA ...
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... when the MemClock Mode item is set to set using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard values. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay : 3 CLK DRAM ACTIVE TIME : 8 CLK DRAM RAS...: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature.
... when the MemClock Mode item is set to set using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you can set one of the standard values. Device driver developers may enable it for normal operation. Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay : 3 CLK DRAM ACTIVE TIME : 8 CLK DRAM RAS...: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] Sets the CAS Latency value. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature.
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...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. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the ... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). 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. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the ... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Visit the ASUS website for more information If Autorun is enabled in this chapter for general reference only. 3.1 Install an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Refer...
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...; ALC850 audio controller and application. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Serial ATA and RAID features. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 Make sure to support USB 2.0. AMD Cool...
...; ALC850 audio controller and application. Make Chipset IDE Driver Disk Creates the NVIDIA® driver disk for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for Serial ATA and RAID features. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 Make sure to support USB 2.0. AMD Cool...
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.... Click the Power... Save your operating system. 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 ...the Start button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 See section "2.5 Power Menu" for details. 3. 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed...
.... Click the Power... Save your operating system. 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 ...the Start button. From the Power schemes combo list box, select Minimal Power Management. 6. ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 See section "2.5 Power Menu" for details. 3. 3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed...