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... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-23 See section "4.4.3 Onboard Device Configuration" for details. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red], ...5 feature is not Windows® Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL)-certified. 4 . otherwise, you want to connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [Disabled]. SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE SATA RAID Connectors ...
... RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-23 See section "4.4.3 Onboard Device Configuration" for details. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red], ...5 feature is not Windows® Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL)-certified. 4 . otherwise, you want to connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set to [Disabled]. SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 K8N4-E ® K8N4-E DELUXE SATA RAID Connectors ...
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... setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. Refer to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button... for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after...
... setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down the computer. 3. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. Refer to shut down . The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button... for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after...
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... run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 3-5 The default language setting is English. POST Events Default Messages Playing the default wave files To play the default wave files, simply click on a POST event on your desktop, or from the Windows Start menu, select P r o g r a m s - > W i n b o n d Voice Editor->Voice Editor. 3.3.2 Winbond...
... run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 3-5 The default language setting is English. POST Events Default Messages Playing the default wave files To play the default wave files, simply click on a POST event on your desktop, or from the Windows Start menu, select P r o g r a m s - > W i n b o n d Voice Editor->Voice Editor. 3.3.2 Winbond...
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... are announced in the language that appears. Click Y e s on the Voice Editor screen. The event messages for the language you selected appear on the confirmation window that you boot your desired language, then click O p e n. Click the L o a d button. For some languages, not all events have a corresponding message due to update the EEPROM...
... are announced in the language that appears. Click Y e s on the Voice Editor screen. The event messages for the language you selected appear on the confirmation window that you boot your desired language, then click O p e n. Click the L o a d button. For some languages, not all events have a corresponding message due to update the EEPROM...
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..., to customize your POST messages. 1. To keep your messages as short as wave files (.WAV). Close the window when done. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 3-7 Save the messages as possible. 3. For example, use 8-bit, mono quality at a low quality. Follow these steps to record your messages. 4. Launch the Voice Editor...screen, click the A d d button to replace the pre-installed wave files, you wish to record your own POST messages to display the Add Wave File window. 6. The total compressed size for each event. Customizing your POST messages If your language is not in one place. 5.
..., to customize your POST messages. 1. To keep your messages as short as wave files (.WAV). Close the window when done. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 3-7 Save the messages as possible. 3. For example, use 8-bit, mono quality at a low quality. Follow these steps to record your messages. 4. Launch the Voice Editor...screen, click the A d d button to replace the pre-installed wave files, you wish to record your own POST messages to display the Add Wave File window. 6. The total compressed size for each event. Customizing your POST messages If your language is not in one place. 5.
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... click the E d i t button. f l h extension, then click Save. 13. Click Y e s on the arrow opposite Voice1. A window appears prompting you that appears. The Event Sound Editor window appears. 8. Do steps 7 to 9 for the event, then click on the confirmation window that the files exceed the total allowable size, do one or all of the following...
... click the E d i t button. f l h extension, then click Save. 13. Click Y e s on the arrow opposite Voice1. A window appears prompting you that appears. The Event Sound Editor window appears. 8. Do steps 7 to 9 for the event, then click on the confirmation window that the files exceed the total allowable size, do one or all of the following...
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... on these utilities. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-1 A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click F i l e from the menu, then...
... on these utilities. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the Windows® desktop, then select M y C o m p u t e r. Click S t a r t from the format options field, then click S t a r t. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-1 A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update utility. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Click F i l e from the menu, then...
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...the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using the built-in the floppy disk to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot ...a: assuming that D: is your screen. The succeeding screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Boot the system in DOS mode using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of boot disks ...
...the updated BIOS file in Flash Memory Writer utility or using the built-in the floppy disk to avoid loading a wrong BIOS file. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot ...a: assuming that D: is your screen. The succeeding screens are for Windows® 2000: a. Boot the system in DOS mode using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the Software folder of boot disks ...
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... I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. X X . Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from ...Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Place the support CD...
... I n s t a l l A S U S U p d a t e V X . See page 5-3 for the U t i l i t i e s screen menu. 3. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. X X . Quit all Windows® applications before you to : • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from ...Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is copied to your system. Place the support CD...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-9 Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-9 Select U p d a t e B I n t e r n e t option from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. Click N e x t. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I O S f r o m 3.
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... update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next...
... update the BIOS through the Internet. 4. Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Follow the screen instructions to avail all its features. Click Next...
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... within a sub-menu as shown on saving changes and exiting the setup program. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-13 General help In addition to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Take some time to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Practice navigating through the...
... within a sub-menu as shown on saving changes and exiting the setup program. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-13 General help In addition to familiarize yourself with the legend keys and their corresponding functions. Take some time to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program also provides a General Help screen. Practice navigating through the...
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... press , to save and exit • type [N], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to section "2.6 Jumpers" for instructions. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press to save your password, you to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to enter the password...
... press , to save and exit • type [N], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to section "2.6 Jumpers" for instructions. When a confirmation window appears (with a blinking [Y]): • press to save your password, you to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to enter the password...
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.... Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-47 When you select this option or if you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other than... you do not want to save the changes that you made to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you press , a confirmation window appears.
.... Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 4-47 When you select this option or if you made changes to fields other changes before exiting. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other than... you do not want to save the changes that you made to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. If you press , a confirmation window appears.
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... version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Double-click the A S S E T U P .
... version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-1 5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating systems (OS). Double-click the A S S E T U P .
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... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. See section "3.3 Vocal POST Messages" for details. See section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for a list of the default messages. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs...
... requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. See section "3.3 Vocal POST Messages" for details. See section "4.1.5 ASUS Update utility" for a list of the default messages. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs...
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...N e x t. 5. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. See section "4.6.5 ... of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you through the installation. Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. Refer to use as your own boot logo image in the support ...
...N e x t. 5. View the online help or readme file that appears on screen during the Power-On-Self-Tests (POST). To launch the ASUS MyLogo2™: 1. 5.3 Software information Most of your original BIOS file, or obtain the latest BIOS version from the support CD. See section "4.6.5 ... of the applications in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. From the left window pane, select the folder that contains the image you through the installation. Select U p d a t e B I O S, then click N e x t. 4. The ASUS MyLogo2 window appears. 6. Refer to use as your own boot logo image in the support ...
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Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-9 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
Adjust the boot image to enlarge by selecting a value on it. 8. When the screen returns to the ASUS Update utility, flash the original BIOS to display the new boot logo during POST. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-9 7. When the logo images appear on the right window pane, select an image to your desired size by clicking on the R a t i o box. 9. After flashing the BIOS, restart the computer to load the new boot logo. 10.
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...3. Click the R u n button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ... LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the status of up to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The R u n button on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click V i r t u a l C a b l ...
...3. Click the R u n button to perform a cable test. • The VCT only runs on the Virtual Cable Tester™ main window is disabled if no problem is a cable diagnostic utility that reports LAN cable faults and shorts using the Time Domain Reflectometry (TDR) technology. ... LAN port(s). • If you want the system to check the status of up to Gigabit LAN port(s). • The R u n button on systems with Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating systems. • The VCT utility only tests Ethernet cables connected to 64 ns at one meter accuracy. Click V i r t u a l C a b l ...
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... 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. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the S t a r t button. Click the P o w e r . . . Go to A d v ...to [Enabled]. From the P o w e r s c h e m e s combo list box, select Minimal Power M a n a g e m e n t. 6. Windows® 2000/XP 1. 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, ...
... 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. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the S t a r t button. Click the P o w e r . . . Go to A d v ...to [Enabled]. From the P o w e r s c h e m e s combo list box, select Minimal Power M a n a g e m e n t. 6. Windows® 2000/XP 1. 5.3.4 Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, ...