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Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing 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®...
Contents Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Installing 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®...
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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. xiii
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... in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-13 Failure to do so may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for information on the system and...
... in a chassis). 3. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Make sure to the card. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-13 Failure to do so may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Remove the bracket opposite the slot...motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to install expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for information on the system and...
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PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared - - -- - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - Otherwise, conflicts ...
PCI slot 2 - shared - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared - - -- - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. shared - - - - - Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - Otherwise, conflicts ...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-31 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Installing an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.3 Software information 5-8 5.4 RAID configurations 5-31 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk 5-50 ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe
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... later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD to the optical drive. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-1 E X E to change at any...
... later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of the support CD to the optical drive. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-1 E X E to change at any...
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.... Make an Nvidia Chipset Driver Disk Allows you to install the Realtek ALC850 driver. Realtek ALC850 Driver Allows you to make a Silicon Image SATA Link™ Sil 3114 driver disk. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. See section "5.3.2 Cool ... "5.4.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations" for Serial ATA and RAID features. Make Silicon SATA/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create the NVIDIA® driver disk for details. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
.... Make an Nvidia Chipset Driver Disk Allows you to install the Realtek ALC850 driver. Realtek ALC850 Driver Allows you to make a Silicon Image SATA Link™ Sil 3114 driver disk. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver. See section "5.3.2 Cool ... "5.4.2 Silicon Image RAID configurations" for Serial ATA and RAID features. Make Silicon SATA/RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create the NVIDIA® driver disk for details. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices.
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ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers options may not be the same for different operating system...
ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-3 ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the USB 2.0 driver. The screen display and drivers options may not be the same for different operating system...
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...® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for details. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the...
...® environment. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the ASUS screen saver. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you to update the motherboard BIOS in Portable Document Format (PDF). Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for details. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the...
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Go to A d v a n c e d - > C P U C o n f i g u r a t i o n - > A M D K 8 C o o l ' n ' Q u i e t C o n t r o l and set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support See section "4.5 Power Menu." 4. Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in the Control Panel then select the S c r e e n S a v e r ...
Go to A d v a n c e d - > C P U C o n f i g u r a t i o n - > A M D K 8 C o o l ' n ' Q u i e t C o n t r o l and set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support See section "4.5 Power Menu." 4. Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in the Control Panel then select the S c r e e n S a v e r ...
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.... 5. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-15 Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in the Control Panel then select the S c r e e n S a v e r tab. 3. From the E n e r g y s a v i n g f e a t u r e s o f m o n i t o r group, click the S e t t i n g s . . . Select S e t t i n g s, then C o n t r o l P a n e l. 2. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. Click the P e r f o r m a n c e combo list box to your system loading. Click O K to effect settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and...
.... 5. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-15 Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in the Control Panel then select the S c r e e n S a v e r tab. 3. From the E n e r g y s a v i n g f e a t u r e s o f m o n i t o r group, click the S e t t i n g s . . . Select S e t t i n g s, then C o n t r o l P a n e l. 2. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6. Click the P e r f o r m a n c e combo list box to your system loading. Click O K to effect settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and...
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...; If you are creating a R A I D 5 configuration, use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for a RAID configuration: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same size or larger than the existing drive). •...
...; If you are creating a R A I D 5 configuration, use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to section "5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk" for a RAID configuration: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same size or larger than the existing drive). •...
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... items in the BIOS before using the SATALink™ SATA RAID Management Software. • Make sure to install the Silicon Image SATA Link Sil 3114 driver and the Silicon Image RAID 5 Array Management Utility from Windows® XP by clicking the S t a r t button and selecting A l l P r o g r a m s > S i l i c o n I m a g e > Sam • For details on the Silicon...
... items in the BIOS before using the SATALink™ SATA RAID Management Software. • Make sure to install the Silicon Image SATA Link Sil 3114 driver and the Silicon Image RAID 5 Array Management Utility from Windows® XP by clicking the S t a r t button and selecting A l l P r o g r a m s > S i l i c o n I m a g e > Sam • For details on the Silicon...
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... the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F 6 key to avoid computer virus infection. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. To install the RAID driver: 1. To create a Silicon Image SATARaid™ RAID driver disk, click M a k e S i l i c o n S A T A / R A I D D r i v e r D i s k item from the D r i v e r s menu. Follow succeeding screen information to the Manuals menu of the support CD. 5-50...
... the OS installation, the system prompts you to press the F 6 key to avoid computer virus infection. To create a RAID driver disk: 1. To install the RAID driver: 1. To create a Silicon Image SATARaid™ RAID driver disk, click M a k e S i l i c o n S A T A / R A I D D r i v e r D i s k item from the D r i v e r s menu. Follow succeeding screen information to the Manuals menu of the support CD. 5-50...