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... shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-12 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-12 4.3 Main Menu 4-14 4.3.1 System...
... shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu bar 4-12 4.2.2 Legend bar 4-12 4.3 Main Menu 4-14 4.3.1 System...
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...5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the..., such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the...
...5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the..., such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This user guide contains the...
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...™ x16 slot for AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio IEEE 1394a USB LAN BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Feature Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 3 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI ...ports Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports Marvell® 88E81111 Gigabit LAN PHY Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 AI NET 2 (continued on the next page) xi
...™ x16 slot for AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio IEEE 1394a USB LAN BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Feature Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 3 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI ...ports Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports Marvell® 88E81111 Gigabit LAN PHY Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 AI NET 2 (continued on the next page) xi
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... 100 MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125 increment - K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary Special features Overclocking features Internal connectors ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Instant Music ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS POST Reporter ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo™ 2 NVIDIA® Firewall ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS PEG Link for single graphics card ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Precision Tweaker: - DIMM voltage: 9-step...
... 100 MHz up to 200 MHz at 0.0125 increment - K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary Special features Overclocking features Internal connectors ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Instant Music ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS POST Reporter ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo™ 2 NVIDIA® Firewall ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS PEG Link for single graphics card ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Precision Tweaker: - DIMM voltage: 9-step...
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... pages 2-18 and 5-17 for details. See page 4-7 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-5 See page 4-40 for details. See page 5-10 for details. AI Audio ... faults up to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. With this utility, you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and ...
... pages 2-18 and 5-17 for details. See page 4-7 for details. 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-5 See page 4-40 for details. See page 5-10 for details. AI Audio ... faults up to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. With this utility, you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and ...
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...options. Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite Bundled with customizable boot logos. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to play back audio files even before loading the operating system. The localized BIOS menus allow you to customize the voice messages in different languages. See ... the multimedia software package that includes the latest DVD playback, creator, and copy utilities. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your choice from a floppy disk...
...options. Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite Bundled with customizable boot logos. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to play back audio files even before loading the operating system. The localized BIOS menus allow you to customize the voice messages in different languages. See ... the multimedia software package that includes the latest DVD playback, creator, and copy utilities. 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction Visit the ASUS website for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to your choice from a floppy disk...
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... PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 K8N4-E CHIP_FAN PCIEX16 ® NVIDIA® nForce™4 4X CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 CLRTC SATA1 PCI1 PCI2 TI TSB43AB22A Silicon Image SATA Controller SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 4Mbit BIOS Super I/O CHA1_FAN PCI3 Speech Controller SB_PWR USBPW56 USB56 USBPW78 USBPW910 USB78 CHASSIS USB910 IE1394_2 GAME PANEL ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-3
... PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 K8N4-E CHIP_FAN PCIEX16 ® NVIDIA® nForce™4 4X CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 CLRTC SATA1 PCI1 PCI2 TI TSB43AB22A Silicon Image SATA Controller SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 4Mbit BIOS Super I/O CHA1_FAN PCI3 Speech Controller SB_PWR USBPW56 USB56 USBPW78 USBPW910 USB78 CHASSIS USB910 IE1394_2 GAME PANEL ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-3
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...is already installed in a chassis). 3. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on... expansion card: 1. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-13 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an...
...is already installed in a chassis). 3. Failure to do so may need to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Refer to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on... expansion card: 1. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-13 Install the software drivers for the card. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an...
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Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. CLRTC K8N4-E 12 23 ® Normal Clear CMOS (Default) K8N4-E DELUXE Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell ... values. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. CLRTC K8N4-E 12 23 ® Normal Clear CMOS (Default) K8N4-E DELUXE Clear RTC RAM You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. The onboard button cell ... values. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to overclocking. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM...
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... by default. See section "4.4.3 Onboard device configuration" for details on how to 3Gb/s of each port from the N V R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n sub-item in the BIOS. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE SATA connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed...
... by default. See section "4.4.3 Onboard device configuration" for details on how to 3Gb/s of each port from the N V R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n sub-item in the BIOS. SATA4 SATA3 SATA2 SATA1 K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE SATA connectors Important notes on Serial ATA • The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed...
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...set up to R A I D M o d e by default. otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • You can only create RAID 5 configuration using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you can configure as...RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-23 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE SATA RAID Connectors • Before creating a RAID set the S i l i c o n S A T A C o n t r o l l e r item in the BIOS to these connectors, set using the SATALink™...
...set up to R A I D M o d e by default. otherwise, you cannot enter the Silicon Image RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. • You can only create RAID 5 configuration using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you can configure as...RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-23 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE SATA RAID Connectors • Before creating a RAID set the S i l i c o n S A T A C o n t r o l l e r item in the BIOS to these connectors, set using the SATALink™...
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...and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. K8N4-E DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four...reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground K8N4-E ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...
...and warnings. • Power/Soft-off the system power. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. K8N4-E DELUXE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for more than four...reboot without turning off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. PWR Ground Reset Ground K8N4-E ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector supports several chassis-mounted ...
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...to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. While the tests are off. 3. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn on test. After applying...on the devices in Chapter 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 3-1 3.1 Starting up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX...
...to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. While the tests are off. 3. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the chain) c. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Turn on test. After applying...on the devices in Chapter 4. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 3-1 3.1 Starting up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX...
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...® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Click the T u ... f button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using ...
...® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Click the T u ... f button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using ...
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... Reporter™. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this manual. • Install supported DDR DIMMs into the AGP slot. • Make sure that came with your keyboard is not defective. • Check your CPU settings in the BIOS and set only to section ..."2.4 System memory" for instructions on the motherboard. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts you will hear the specific cause of system events and boot status. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 3-3 In case of a boot failure, you...
... Reporter™. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this manual. • Install supported DDR DIMMs into the AGP slot. • Make sure that came with your keyboard is not defective. • Check your CPU settings in the BIOS and set only to section ..."2.4 System memory" for instructions on the motherboard. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts you will hear the specific cause of system events and boot status. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 3-3 In case of a boot failure, you...
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... Power-On Self Test Computer now booting from operating system Action • Check if the CPU fan is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on after you apply power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection... and make sure it turns on the inside front cover of this manual. • No action required • No action required You can disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup.
... Power-On Self Test Computer now booting from operating system Action • Check if the CPU fan is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on after you apply power to the system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection... and make sure it turns on the inside front cover of this manual. • No action required • No action required You can disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the BIOS setup.
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-36 4.6 Boot menu 4-41 4.7 Exit menu 4-46 ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-19 4.5 Power menu 4-36 4.6 Boot menu 4-41 4.7 Exit menu 4-46 ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe
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... a b o o t a b l e f l o p p y d i s k in the future. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-1 A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. Click F i l e from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Click S t a r t from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. 4.1 Managing and updating...
... a b o o t a b l e f l o p p y d i s k in the future. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to create a bootable floppy disk. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-1 A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS gets corrupted.) 4. Click F i l e from the format options field, then click S t a r t. Click S t a r t from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. 4.1 Managing and updating...
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... Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the system builder's website. . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk with the latest... you see on the support CD).BIN and save it to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. b. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your screen. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of boot disks for reference only. Insert the Windows®...
... Flash Utility (awdflash.exe) from the system builder's website. . Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the built-in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk with the latest... you see on the support CD).BIN and save it to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. b. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your screen. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of boot disks for reference only. Insert the Windows®...