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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix K8N4-E SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Overview 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix K8N4-E SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview 1-8 1.5.1 Placement direction 1-8 1.5.2 Screw holes 1-8 1.5.3 Motherboard layout 1-9 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-10 1.6.1 Overview 1-10 1.6.2 Installing the CPU 1-10 1.6.3 Installing the heatsink and fan...
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.... • Place the product on it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and ...
.... • Place the product on it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the... motherboard, ensure that your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and ...
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...3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. How...
...3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the jumpers and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Optional documentation Your product package may include ...documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 2: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. How...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-1
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...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS K8N4-E SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® K8N4-E SE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list ...
...following items. Motherboard Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS K8N4-E SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® K8N4-E SE motherboard! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list ...
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.... See page 2-24 for your system from intruders. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-3 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. 1.3 Special features ...1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) ...
.... See page 2-24 for your system from intruders. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-3 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. 1.3 Special features ...1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) ...
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... for thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. See pages 1-24 and 1-28 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. The Serial ATA specification allows for your computer into...networking needs. The S/PDIF technology turns your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps...
... for thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. See pages 1-24 and 1-28 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the S/PDIF interfaces on USB 2.0. The Serial ATA specification allows for your computer into...networking needs. The S/PDIF technology turns your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with existing PCI specifications. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps...
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... technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See ... that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-5 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 6-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97...
... technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD in the motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. See ... that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-5 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 6-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97...
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... case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that came with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on...electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is switched off mode. K8N4-E SE ® K8N4-E SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage ...
... case, before removing or plugging in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that came with the component. • Before you uninstall any component, place it on...electricity • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is switched off mode. K8N4-E SE ® K8N4-E SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-7 Failure to do so may cause severe damage ...
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Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis K8N4-E SE ® 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to...
Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis K8N4-E SE ® 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to...
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K8N4-E SE ® Gold Arrow K8N4-E SE CPU Socket 754 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle; Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the ... not fit in completely. This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. Socket lever 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Take note of the marked corner (with a surface mount 754-pin Zero...
K8N4-E SE ® Gold Arrow K8N4-E SE CPU Socket 754 2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to 90°-100° angle; Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installing the ... not fit in completely. This mark should match a specific corner on the CPU. Socket lever 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with gold triangle) on the socket to a 90°-100° angle. Take note of the marked corner (with a surface mount 754-pin Zero...
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ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to the succeeding section for details. 7. When the CPU is locked. 6. Refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Gold triangle 5.
ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-11 Connect the CPU fan cable to the succeeding section for details. 7. When the CPU is locked. 6. Refer to the CPU_FAN connector on the side tab to secure the CPU. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that it fits in place, push down the socket lever to indicate that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is in place. Gold triangle 5.
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...fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention ...module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps to...
...fan assembly. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention ...module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction Follow these steps to...
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When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN K8N4-E SE ® K8N4-E SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotation +12V GND 5.
When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU_FAN K8N4-E SE ® K8N4-E SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction Rotation +12V GND 5.
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The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor...GB system memory when you installed three 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: 104 Pins 80 Pins K8N4-E SE ® DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 K8N4-E SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB,...
The following figure illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-15 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor...GB system memory when you installed three 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the sockets: 104 Pins 80 Pins K8N4-E SE ® DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 K8N4-E SE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB,...
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... into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
... into a socket to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 1. 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3.
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... for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-17 Refer to the chassis with the screw you install the memory modules before adding or... for the expansion card. Failure to do so may cause you may need to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support.
... for the card. 2. Make sure to the card. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for later use . ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-17 Refer to the chassis with the screw you install the memory modules before adding or... for the expansion card. Failure to do so may cause you may need to use . 4. 1.8 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support.
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...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - -- - - - used - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices...
...* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for this motherboard A B C D E F G H PCI slot 1 shared - - -- - - - used - - - - - - IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices...