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...THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this...OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii All Rights Reserved. No part of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
...THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of this...OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ii All Rights Reserved. No part of alteration is defaced or missing. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND...
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... guide is organized viii Where to find more information viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography ix K8N4-E 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 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...
... guide is organized viii Where to find more information viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography ix K8N4-E 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 ASUS Proactive features 1-5 1.3.3 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...
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K8N4-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio USB LAN BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Feature Special features Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 3 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI slots NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X ...174; Virtual Cable Tester Technology 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 AI NET 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS Instant Music NVIDIA® Firewall (continued on the next page) x and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology...
K8N4-E specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio USB LAN BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Feature Special features Socket 754 for discrete graphics card 3 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI slots NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X ...174; Virtual Cable Tester Technology 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 AI NET 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo™ 2 ASUS Instant Music NVIDIA® Firewall (continued on the next page) x and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology...
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...: 9-step DRAM voltage control - PCIe Frequency allows PCI Express frequency adjustment from 200 MHz up to 145 MHz at 0.025 increment - K8N4-E specifications summary Overclocking features ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE...
...: 9-step DRAM voltage control - PCIe Frequency allows PCI Express frequency adjustment from 200 MHz up to 145 MHz at 0.025 increment - K8N4-E specifications summary Overclocking features ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Precision Tweaker: - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE...
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... Definition Audio solution with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. The Serial ATA specification allows for details. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-28 for details. With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your...
... Definition Audio solution with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. The Serial ATA specification allows for details. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-28 for details. With the CODEC, 6-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your...
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...technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is backward compatible... on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS K8N4-E 1-5 AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 6-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with USB 1.1. See pages 1-25 and 1-26 for...
...technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. See page 2-33 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is backward compatible... on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS K8N4-E 1-5 AI Audio technology The motherboard supports 6-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with USB 1.1. See pages 1-25 and 1-26 for...
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This mark should match a specific corner on your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. USB 2.0 connectors K8N4-E ® K8N4-E CPU Socket 754 Gold Arrow Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on ...
This mark should match a specific corner on your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gold triangle 1.6.2 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. USB 2.0 connectors K8N4-E ® K8N4-E CPU Socket 754 Gold Arrow Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on ...
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... need IRQ assignments. The figure shows a LAN card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared - - - - - - PCI slot 3 - - ASUS K8N4-E 1-21 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared - - -- - - - Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - When using PCI cards on a PCI slot. 1.8.3 Interrupt...
... need IRQ assignments. The figure shows a LAN card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. shared - - - - - - PCI slot 3 - - ASUS K8N4-E 1-21 IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. Onboard USB 2.0 controller shared - - -- - - - Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - When using PCI cards on a PCI slot. 1.8.3 Interrupt...
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... installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The PCI Express black slot functions as .... 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. In Normal mode, only the PCI Express blue slot can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
... installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The PCI Express black slot functions as .... 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. In Normal mode, only the PCI Express blue slot can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards.
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These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the ..., then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC K8N4-E ® USB56 1 K8N4-E USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the USB connectors. USB connectors...
These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction Connect the ..., then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC K8N4-E ® USB56 1 K8N4-E USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the USB connectors. USB connectors...
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... +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 system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and...
... +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 system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that you use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. Find the proper orientation and...
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... arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix... 5 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS K8N4-E 2-13
... arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 2.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Phoenix... 5 2004 [English] [1.44M, 3.5 in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS K8N4-E 2-13
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... keys found in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you to "2.2.7 Pop-up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit...
... keys found in the legend bar with their respective menu items. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user-configurable, you to "2.2.7 Pop-up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit...
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ASUS K8N4-E 2-15 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: ... 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS C.D.S.5.2.0/[A]] Secondary IDE Master 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 1.2M , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] First SATA Master 720K , ... Monitoring ↑↓ :Move [Disabled] ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item.
ASUS K8N4-E 2-15 F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: ... 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A: Primary IDE Master [ST321122A] Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS C.D.S.5.2.0/[A]] Secondary IDE Master 360K , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] Secondary IDE Slave 1.2M , 5.25 i[nN.one] ..... [ ] First SATA Master 720K , ... Monitoring ↑↓ :Move [Disabled] ENTER:Accept ESC:Abort Installed Memory 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of the selected item.
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... basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main...
... basic system information. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] 256MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and century. 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main...
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...-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity xxxxx MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS K8N4-E 2-17 Select [CHS] for each IDE device. Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. These items show N/A if no drive is...
...-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity xxxxx MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to recognize the installed hard disk. ASUS K8N4-E 2-17 Select [CHS] for each IDE device. Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. These items show N/A if no drive is...
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...] [Auto] Capacity xxxxx MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to display the SATA device information. ASUS K8N4-E 2-19 Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk...
...] [Auto] Capacity xxxxx MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to display the SATA device information. ASUS K8N4-E 2-19 Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk...
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...values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS K8N4-E 2-21 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration Instant Music Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help...x PCI Express Clock x DDR Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Voltage [Auto] Disable 200.00 100Mhz Auto Auto Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Overclock Profile [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items ...
...values can cause the system to malfunction. ASUS K8N4-E 2-21 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit JumperFree Configuration LAN Cable Status CPU Configuration PCIPnP Onboard Device Configuration Instant Music Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to Set F1:Help...x PCI Express Clock x DDR Voltage x CPU Multiplier x CPU Voltage [Auto] Disable 200.00 100Mhz Auto Auto Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Overclock Profile [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items ...
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...LAN Cable Status POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Pair LAN1(1-2) LAN2(3-6) LAN3(4-5) LAN4(7-8) Status Open Open Open Open Length N/A N/A N/A N/A Select Menu Item Specific Help POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM... 3200+ CPU Speed 3200MHz Cache RAM 512K DRAM Configuration Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] AMD K8 Cool'n'Quiet control [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control DRAM Configuration The items in this frequency. ASUS K8N4-E 2-23
...LAN Cable Status POST Check LAN Cable [Disabled] Pair LAN1(1-2) LAN2(3-6) LAN3(4-5) LAN4(7-8) Status Open Open Open Open Length N/A N/A N/A N/A Select Menu Item Specific Help POST Check LAN cable [Disabled] Enables or disables checking of the Local Area Network (LAN) cable. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM... 3200+ CPU Speed 3200MHz Cache RAM 512K DRAM Configuration Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] AMD K8 Cool'n'Quiet control [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM timing and control DRAM Configuration The items in this frequency. ASUS K8N4-E 2-23
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... PnP for boot. 2.4.4 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage control Plug & Play O/S Init Display First [No] [PCI Slot] Select Menu Item Specific Help Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources [Auto] Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible... [Manual] if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for devices compliant with the ASUS K8N4-E 2-25
... PnP for boot. 2.4.4 PCIPnP Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage control Plug & Play O/S Init Display First [No] [PCI Slot] Select Menu Item Specific Help Resources Controlled By x IRQ Resources [Auto] Plug & Play O/S [No] When set to [No], the BIOS configures all the boot and Plug and Play compatible... [Manual] if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for devices compliant with the ASUS K8N4-E 2-25