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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS K8N4-E 1-1
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS K8N4-E 1-1
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... guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® K8N4-E motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS K8N4-E motherboard 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest...
... guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® K8N4-E motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS K8N4-E motherboard 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0 module 1 x 2-in the long line of new features and latest...
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...™) is an easy-to-use high-performance desktop firewall application that protects your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. ASUS K8N4-E 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® Gigabit Ethernet, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote management...
...™) is an easy-to-use high-performance desktop firewall application that protects your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. ASUS K8N4-E 1-3 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with the NVIDIA® Gigabit Ethernet, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote management...
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...NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ... increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS K8N4-E 1-5 See page 2-33 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 buy...
...NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. ... increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS K8N4-E 1-5 See page 2-33 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 buy...
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... 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 . This is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. K8N4-E ® K8N4-E Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N4-E 1-7
... 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 . This is switched off mode. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. K8N4-E ® K8N4-E Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N4-E 1-7
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... sideways, then lift it up to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS K8N4-E 1-11 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is lifted up to secure the CPU. Gold triangle...
... sideways, then lift it up to indicate that the socket lever is locked. 6. Position the CPU above the socket such that came with a small triangle. 4. ASUS K8N4-E 1-11 The lever clicks on the motherboard. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it is lifted up to secure the CPU. Gold triangle...
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2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS K8N4-E 1-13 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
2. A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. ASUS K8N4-E 1-13 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
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... chipset resource allocation, the system may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: K8N4-E ® K8N4-E 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs ... on the next page. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS K8N4-E 1-15 Use any of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview...
... chipset resource allocation, the system may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: K8N4-E ® K8N4-E 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 1.7.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, and 1 GB unbuffered non-ECC DDR DIMMs ... on the next page. • Always install DIMMs with four 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS K8N4-E 1-15 Use any of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 104 Pins 80 Pins 1.7 System memory 1.7.1 Overview...
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... K4H560838E-TCCC DS K4H560838F-TCCC SS HY5DU56822CT-D43 DS HY5DU56822CT-D43 SS ADD8608A8A-5B DS ADD8608A8A-5B SS W942508CH-5 DS W942508CH-5 SS A2S56D30BTP CL 3 3 2 3ECC - - 4 4 4 - - 3 - 2 3 - 3 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 3 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 3 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 3 - 2.5 ASUS K8N4-E 1-17 DS KVR400X64C3A/1G - DS KHX3200ULK2/1G - DS M381L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS M381L6423ETM-CCC SAMSUNG DS M368L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS M368L3223FTN-CCC SAMSUNG SS M368L6423FTN...
... K4H560838E-TCCC DS K4H560838F-TCCC SS HY5DU56822CT-D43 DS HY5DU56822CT-D43 SS ADD8608A8A-5B DS ADD8608A8A-5B SS W942508CH-5 DS W942508CH-5 SS A2S56D30BTP CL 3 3 2 3ECC - - 4 4 4 - - 3 - 2 3 - 3 3 2.5 2.5 2.5 2.5 3 3 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 3 3 3 3 2.5 2.5 3 - 2.5 ASUS K8N4-E 1-17 DS KVR400X64C3A/1G - DS KHX3200ULK2/1G - DS M381L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS M381L6423ETM-CCC SAMSUNG DS M368L3223ETM-CCC SAMSUNG SS M368L3223FTN-CCC SAMSUNG SS M368L6423FTN...
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... the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8N4-E 1-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the...
... the DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS K8N4-E 1-19 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 1 1 DDR DIMM notch Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Align a DIMM on the...
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... 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 - - -- - - - PCI slot 3 - - shared - - - - - ASUS K8N4-E 1-21 shared - - - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared - - -- - - - The figure shows a LAN card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply...
... 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 - - -- - - - PCI slot 3 - - shared - - - - - ASUS K8N4-E 1-21 shared - - - - - - Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared - - -- - - - The figure shows a LAN card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply...
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... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS K8N4-E 1-23 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Re-install the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC ...computer. 6. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. K8N4-E ® K8N4-E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...
... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS K8N4-E 1-23 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Re-install the battery. 5. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC ...computer. 6. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to overclocking. K8N4-E ® K8N4-E Clear RTC RAM CLRTC 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins...
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... LAN port LED indications. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1 . This port connects a microphone. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS K8N4-E 1-25
... LAN port LED indications. 1.10 Connectors 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 10 9 8 7 1 . This port connects a microphone. Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS K8N4-E 1-25
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K8N4-E ® K8N4-E IDE connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA ... an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE devices. PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS K8N4-E 1-27 Refer to the hard disk documentation for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. 2 .
K8N4-E ® K8N4-E IDE connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA ... an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE devices. PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS K8N4-E 1-27 Refer to the hard disk documentation for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. 2 .
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... W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CHA2_FAN Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND K8N4-E R K8N4-E Fan connectors GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CHIP_FAN ASUS K8N4-E 1-29
... W max.) or a total of the connector. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN CHA2_FAN Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND K8N4-E R K8N4-E Fan connectors GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PWR_FAN CHIP_FAN ASUS K8N4-E 1-29
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... GND Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts K8N4-E ® EATXPWR K8N4-E ATX power connector +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts ASUS K8N4-E 1-31 The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. 6 . The system...
... GND Ground +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts -5 Volts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground -12 Volts +3 Volts K8N4-E ® EATXPWR K8N4-E ATX power connector +3 Volts +12 Volts +12 Volts +5V Standby Power OK Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts ASUS K8N4-E 1-31 The plugs from the power supply are for an ATX power supply. 6 . The system...
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... intrusion connector 12. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L FP_AUDIO K8N4-E ® K8N4-E Front panel audio connector ASUS K8N4-E MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is removed or replaced. 11...
... intrusion connector 12. Remove the jumper caps only when you intend to this connector. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L FP_AUDIO K8N4-E ® K8N4-E Front panel audio connector ASUS K8N4-E MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L 1-33 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This connector is removed or replaced. 11...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS K8N4-E 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS K8N4-E 2-1 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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... update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 4. ASUS K8N4-E 2-3 e. When the A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. c. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical...
... update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Save only the updated BIOS file in DOS mode using the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 4. ASUS K8N4-E 2-3 e. When the A : > appears, replace the bootable floppy disk with the latest BIOS file. 3. c. d. From the Open field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your optical...
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...Save current BIOS as : appears. Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to 11112222333344445555666677778888999900001111222233334444555566667777888899990000111122223333F4444i55556666l7777e8888!999900001111 ASUS K8N4-E Message: Please Wait! 2-5 The following screen Save current BIOS as : old.bin Message: Please Wait! 4. All Rights ... BIOS File Name to the BIOS flashing process. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-K8N4-E-00 DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the...
...Save current BIOS as : appears. Make sure that the floppy disk has enough disk space to 11112222333344445555666677778888999900001111222233334444555566667777888899990000111122223333F4444i55556666l7777e8888!999900001111 ASUS K8N4-E Message: Please Wait! 2-5 The following screen Save current BIOS as : old.bin Message: Please Wait! 4. All Rights ... BIOS File Name to the BIOS flashing process. All Rights Reserved For NF-KC804-K8N4-E-00 DATE: 11/18/2004 Flash Type - Type a filename for ASUS V1.01 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the...