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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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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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... an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Make sure to the card. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use...
... an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Install the software drivers for information on the slot. 5. Make sure to the card. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Secure the card to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use...
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... PCI SATA RAID (SI) -- - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3* 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10...
... PCI SATA RAID (SI) -- - shared - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3* 11 4* 12 5* 13 6 14 7* 15 8 3 9* 4 10...
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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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...XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your computer. Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-1 The CD ...
...XP Service Pack 1 or later versions before installing the drivers for updates. 5.2.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to avail all motherboard features. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for better compatibility and system stability. 5.2 Support...motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to the optical drive. Click an icon to display support CD/motherboard information Click an item to install If A u t o r u n is enabled in your computer. Double-click the A S S E T U P . ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-1 The CD ...
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... and automatically select the CPU speed, voltage, and power combination that matches the user's performance requirements. Silicon Image RAID Driver Installs the Silicon Image RAID Driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology allows the system to make a Silicon Image SATA Link...
... and automatically select the CPU speed, voltage, and power combination that matches the user's performance requirements. Silicon Image RAID Driver Installs the Silicon Image RAID Driver. 5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology allows the system to make a Silicon Image SATA Link...
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... other software that the motherboard supports. 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. The screen display and drivers options may not be the same for...
... other software that the motherboard supports. 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. The screen display and drivers options may not be the same for...
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... scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. See section "3.3 Vocal POST Messages" for different operating system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat®...Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for details. View the online help for detailed information. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the...
... scans, identifies, and removes computer viruses. See section "3.3 Vocal POST Messages" for different operating system versions. 5-4 Chapter 5: Software support ASUS AI Booster The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. ADOBE Acrobat Reader Installs the Adobe® Acrobat®...Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for details. View the online help for detailed information. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX 9.0 driver. ASUS Screen Saver Installs the...
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Windows® 2000/XP 1. Select S e t t i n g s, then C o n t r o l P a n e l. 2. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support 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 to [Enabled]. Save your operating system. Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in ...
Windows® 2000/XP 1. Select S e t t i n g s, then C o n t r o l P a n e l. 2. Make sure the Control Panel is set it to install the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. 5-14 Chapter 5: Software support 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 to [Enabled]. Save your operating system. Double-click the D i s p l a y icon in ...
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... settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™... heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to select desired mode. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-15 From the P o w e r O p t i o n s P r o p e r t i e s dialog box, select the A M D ' s C o o l ' n ' Quiet(tm) Technology tab. 5. 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...
... settings. • Make sure to install the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™... heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip • If you purchased a separate heatsink and fan package, use the ASUS Q-Fan technology feature to automatically adjust the CPU fan speed according to select desired mode. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 5-15 From the P o w e r O p t i o n s P r o p e r t i e s dialog box, select the A M D ' s C o o l ' n ' Quiet(tm) Technology tab. 5. 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...
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If you 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 details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. For optimal...
If you 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 details. 5.4.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. 2. For optimal...
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... Silicon Image Array Management software 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 C o n t r o l l e r item to install the Silicon Image SATA Link Sil 3114 driver and the Silicon Image RAID 5 Array Management Utility from the support CD before setting your changes and Exit Setup. Save your RAID configuration. To set...
... Silicon Image Array Management software 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 C o n t r o l l e r item to install the Silicon Image SATA Link Sil 3114 driver and the Silicon Image RAID 5 Array Management Utility from the support CD before setting your changes and Exit Setup. Save your RAID configuration. To set...
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...to complete process. 5. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system. You can create a RAID driver disk using your motherboard support CD. Insert a clean floppy disk into the... floppy disk drive. 3. Follow succeeding screen information to avoid computer virus infection. To create a RAID driver disk: 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. During the ...
...to complete process. 5. Press then insert the floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system. You can create a RAID driver disk using your motherboard support CD. Insert a clean floppy disk into the... floppy disk drive. 3. Follow succeeding screen information to avoid computer virus infection. To create a RAID driver disk: 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. During the ...