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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive feature 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-8 2.4.1 Overview 2-8 2.4.2 ...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive feature 1-5 1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-8 2.4.1 Overview 2-8 2.4.2 ...
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.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your area... If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the...
.... • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before using an adapter or extension cord. Contact a qualified service technician or your area... If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in any damage, contact your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the...
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...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 power up sequence, the vocal POST messages,...supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...
...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 power up sequence, the vocal POST messages,...supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cable I /O module Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module 1 x 4-port USB 2.0 module 1 x IEEE 1394a ...motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I /O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite (OEM version) User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard! ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe...
...Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cable I /O module Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module 1 x 4-port USB 2.0 module 1 x IEEE 1394a ...motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I /O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite (OEM version) User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard! ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe...
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... CPU performs. See page 5-14 for faster and more reliable computing. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of the... Sempron™ processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4®-4X chipset with a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force...
... CPU performs. See page 5-14 for faster and more reliable computing. AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of the... Sempron™ processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for details. Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4®-4X chipset with a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force...
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...;4-4X chipset. The Realtek ALC850 audio CODEC comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-3 See page 2-15 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack...
...;4-4X chipset. The Realtek ALC850 audio CODEC comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-3 See page 2-15 for details. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack...
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USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up ... to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, and JBOD configurations. The NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset allows four Serial ATA hard disks with dual-RAID functionality that...
USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up ... to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to meet your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, and JBOD configurations. The NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset allows four Serial ATA hard disks with dual-RAID functionality that...
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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 accuracy. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and ... original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-5 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...
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 accuracy. AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and ... original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-5 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...
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...add style to your choice from a floppy disk. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you of the system boot status and causes of your system with the motherboard is Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite, the multimedia software package that includes the... page 5-11 for details. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to configure easier and faster. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing...
...add style to your choice from a floppy disk. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you of the system boot status and causes of your system with the motherboard is Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite, the multimedia software package that includes the... page 5-11 for details. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to configure easier and faster. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-8 2.5 Expansion slots 2-13 2.6 Jumpers 2-16 2.7 Connectors 2-18 ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-8 2.5 Expansion slots 2-13 2.6 Jumpers 2-16 2.7 Connectors 2-18 ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe
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...ensure that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
...ensure that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-1 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the ..., place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED that lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage...
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...to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis K8N4-E ® 2-2 Chapter 2:... Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
...to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis K8N4-E ® 2-2 Chapter 2:... Hardware information Do not overtighten the screws! 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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SEC_IDE PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN CHA2_FAN SPDIF_O2 DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184... 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 ...
SEC_IDE PRI_IDE 30.5cm (12.0in) 2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard SPDIF_O1 24.5cm (9.6in) CPU_FAN CHA2_FAN SPDIF_O2 DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184... 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 ...
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This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. USB 2.0 connectors K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE Socket 754 Gold Arrow 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with a surface mount 754-pin Zero ...: 1. Take note of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. USB 2.0 connectors K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE Socket 754 Gold Arrow 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle Incorrect installation of the marked corner (with a surface mount 754-pin Zero ...: 1. Take note of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.
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... lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner... CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to 90°-100° angle; Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. Gold triangle 5. Socket lever 3. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-7 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in completely.
... lifted up to a 90°-100° angle. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2. When the CPU is locked. 6. Install a CPU heatsink and fan following the instructions that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner... CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to 90°-100° angle; Connect the CPU fan cable to secure the CPU. Gold triangle 5. Socket lever 3. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-7 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it fits in completely.
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For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed three 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The following figure illustrates the ... three 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Use any of the sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM...
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you installed three 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information The following figure illustrates the ... three 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Use any of the sockets: DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM...
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... 2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM...
... 2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to unlock the DIMM...
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... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Make sure to...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe...
... until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to use . 4. Make sure to...motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe...