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... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS Instant Music 5-11 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-14 5.3.5 Audio configurations 5-17 5.3.6 Using the NVIDIA® Firewall 5-24 5.3.7 Using the NVIDIA® nTune™ utility 5-27...
... an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 Manuals menu 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information 5-6 5.2.6 Other information 5-6 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-8 5.3.2 AI NET2 5-10 5.3.3 ASUS Instant Music 5-11 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology 5-14 5.3.5 Audio configurations 5-17 5.3.6 Using the NVIDIA® Firewall 5-24 5.3.7 Using the NVIDIA® nTune™ utility 5-27...
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... SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 AI NET 2 (continued on the next page) xi 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... 1 hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations Realtek® ALC850 High Definition Audio solution with 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology support 3 x Universal Audio Jacks (UAJ®) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port T1 IEEE 1394a controller...
... SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 AI NET 2 (continued on the next page) xi 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... 1 hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations Realtek® ALC850 High Definition Audio solution with 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology support 3 x Universal Audio Jacks (UAJ®) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port T1 IEEE 1394a controller...
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...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... ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD audio connector 1 x AUX connector 1 x Game/MIDI port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii vCore: ...
...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... ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD audio connector 1 x AUX connector 1 x Game/MIDI port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector (continued on the next page) xii vCore: ...
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xiii K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary Rear panel Support CD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 8-Channel audio ports Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ utility NVIDIA® nTune™ utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiii K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary Rear panel Support CD contents Form factor 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 8-Channel audio ports Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ utility NVIDIA® nTune™ utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset. See page 2-15 for details. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-3 With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful... audio and speaker systems. See page 2-19 for various audio devices. See page 2-22 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer to home theater decoders to...
...the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset. See page 2-15 for details. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-3 With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful... audio and speaker systems. See page 2-19 for various audio devices. See page 2-22 for details. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer to home theater decoders to...
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...the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter ...corrupted. See pages 2-18 and 5-17 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 buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-5
...the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for details. ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter ...corrupted. See pages 2-18 and 5-17 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 buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-5
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.... See page 4-44 for details. See page 5-11 for details. No need to customize the voice messages in different languages. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to play back audio files even before loading the operating system. See page 3-3 for information on the supported languages. The localized BIOS menus allow you...
.... See page 4-44 for details. See page 5-11 for details. No need to customize the voice messages in different languages. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to play back audio files even before loading the operating system. See page 3-3 for information on the supported languages. The localized BIOS menus allow you...
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...audio connector (10-1 pin 2 x 5-pin FP_AUDIO) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 11. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 13. Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-20 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe... intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 14. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) - Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) 12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) - Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) - Chipset fan connector (3-pin CHIP_FAN) 8....
...audio connector (10-1 pin 2 x 5-pin FP_AUDIO) 16. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 11. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 13. Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-20 2-21 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe... intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 14. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 15. System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) - Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) 12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) - Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) - Chipset fan connector (3-pin CHIP_FAN) 8....
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... peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6 . I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 8 . LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status OFF GREEN Description No link Linked BLINKING Acting...
... peripherals, PCs, or portable devices. 4 . P a r a l l e l p o r t . This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration. 6 . I n p o r t ( l i g h t b l u e ) . L A N ( R J - 4 5 ) p o r t . This port connects a headphone or a speaker. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. 8 . LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED Status OFF GREEN Description No link Linked BLINKING Acting...
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... p o r t . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . S e r i a l p o r t. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Gray Black Yellow Orange Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker...This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 6 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-19 M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . Refer to the audio configuration table for connecting USB ...
... p o r t . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . S e r i a l p o r t. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Light Blue Lime Pink Gray Black Yellow Orange Headset 2-channel Line In Line Out Mic In - 4-channel Line In Front Speaker...This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 6 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-19 M i c r o p h o n e p o r t ( p i n k ) . This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . Refer to the audio configuration table for connecting USB ...
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... card. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN K8N4-E ® GAME K8N4-E DELUXE Game connector +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-27 The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI...
... card. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN K8N4-E ® GAME K8N4-E DELUXE Game connector +5V J1B1 J1CX GND GND J1CY J1B2 +5V ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-27 The GAME/MIDI port connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI...
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FP_AUDIO K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE Front panel audio connector We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC '97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin 2 x 5-pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...
FP_AUDIO K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE Front panel audio connector We recommend that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC '97 audio standard. Connect one end of the motherboard's high-definition audio capability. MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-29 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin 2 x 5-pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I /O module cable to...
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Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration USB Configuration Onboard 1394 Onboard Giga LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM AC97 Audio Silicon SATA Controller Serial Port 1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ [...
Onboard Device Configuration IDE Function Setup NVRAID Configuration USB Configuration Onboard 1394 Onboard Giga LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM AC97 Audio Silicon SATA Controller Serial Port 1 Address Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA Game Port Address Midi Port Address Midi Port IRQ [...
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... base addresses. This item becomes configurable only if the P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e is set to enable or disable the onboard AC`97 Audio controller. Configuration options: [1] [3] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AC97 Audio [Enabled] Allows you to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7] Parallel Port...
... base addresses. This item becomes configurable only if the P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e is set to enable or disable the onboard AC`97 Audio controller. Configuration options: [1] [3] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] AC97 Audio [Enabled] Allows you to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378/IRQ7] [278/IRQ5] [3BC/IRQ7] Parallel Port...
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.... 6. In the I n s t a n t M u s i c C o n f i g u r a t i o n menu, select the item I n s t a n t M u s i c. R O M D r i v e item appears if you cannot control the audio volume using the power switch. • If the system lost connection or did not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled... D e l e t e key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 3. Turn on the motherboard. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-11 To enable ASUS Instant Music: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW drive) to connect the CD-ROM...
.... 6. In the I n s t a n t M u s i c C o n f i g u r a t i o n menu, select the item I n s t a n t M u s i c. R O M D r i v e item appears if you cannot control the audio volume using the power switch. • If the system lost connection or did not detect any optical drive, the Instant Music feature turns OFF (disabled... D e l e t e key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 3. Turn on the motherboard. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-11 To enable ASUS Instant Music: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW drive) to connect the CD-ROM...
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...on the keyboard. Connect speakers or a headphone to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power. 2. To use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Place an audio CD on your motherboard package. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) To guide you enabled the Instant Music item in using Instant Music, .... 4. Press to the headphone jack on the CD. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The Instant Music keyboard label comes with your keyboard to play audio CDs. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on the CD-ROM drive. 6. Instant Music function keys (Set 2) 3....
...on the keyboard. Connect speakers or a headphone to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power. 2. To use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Place an audio CD on your motherboard package. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) To guide you enabled the Instant Music item in using Instant Music, .... 4. Press to the headphone jack on the CD. 5-12 Chapter 5: Software support The Instant Music keyboard label comes with your keyboard to play audio CDs. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on the CD-ROM drive. 6. Instant Music function keys (Set 2) 3....
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... r a n d A p p l i c a t i o n from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The ALC850 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for your PC. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer... wizard to display the Realtek Audio Control Panel. Sound Effect options The Realtek® ALC850 Audio CODEC allows you will find the SoundEffect icon on the taskbar. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-17 The software provides Jack...
... r a n d A p p l i c a t i o n from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. The ALC850 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for your PC. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer... wizard to display the Realtek Audio Control Panel. Sound Effect options The Realtek® ALC850 Audio CODEC allows you will find the SoundEffect icon on the taskbar. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-17 The software provides Jack...
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... the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Click the shortcut buttons to exit. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support To set the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S P D I F button. 2. To set the S/PDIF options: 1. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the ...(S/PDIF) options allows you click on the upper-right hand corner of the window to change your S/PDIF out settings. 3. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S o u n d E f f e c t button. 2. The audio settings take effect immediately after you to exit.
... the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Click the shortcut buttons to exit. 5-18 Chapter 5: Software support To set the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S P D I F button. 2. To set the S/PDIF options: 1. Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the ...(S/PDIF) options allows you click on the upper-right hand corner of the window to change your S/PDIF out settings. 3. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S o u n d E f f e c t button. 2. The audio settings take effect immediately after you to exit.
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Click the U A J A u t o m a t i c button to exit. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-19 Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to enable or disable the Universal Audio Jack(UAJ®) technology feature. 4. Select from the combo list box your current speaker setup, then click A u t o T e s t to set the speaker configuration: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n button. 2. To set your speaker configuration. Speaker Configuration This option allows you to test your settings. 3.
Click the U A J A u t o m a t i c button to exit. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-19 Click the Exit (X ) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to enable or disable the Universal Audio Jack(UAJ®) technology feature. 4. Select from the combo list box your current speaker setup, then click A u t o T e s t to set the speaker configuration: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the S p e a k e r C o n f i g u r a t i o n button. 2. To set your speaker configuration. Speaker Configuration This option allows you to test your settings. 3.
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... finished, the utility prompts the Realtek® EZ-connection dialog box showing your audio connection status. Click the O p t i o n button to check if your audio devices are connected properly. Click the B r a c k e t button to exit all audio applications before starting this function. 5. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g button. 2. Make sure to display connected...
... finished, the utility prompts the Realtek® EZ-connection dialog box showing your audio connection status. Click the O p t i o n button to check if your audio devices are connected properly. Click the B r a c k e t button to exit all audio applications before starting this function. 5. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the C o n n e c t o r S e n s i n g button. 2. Make sure to display connected...