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...without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number 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 SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Products and ...
...without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). or (2) the serial number 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 SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. All Rights Reserved. Products 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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K8N4-E specifications summary Overclocking features ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Precision Tweaker: - PCIe Frequency allows PCI Express frequency adjustment from 200 MHz up to 145 MHz at 1 MHz increment ...port 6-Channel audio ports Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ utility NVIDIA® nTune™ utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to 400 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: - PCIe Frequency allows PCI Express frequency adjustment from 200 MHz up to 145 MHz at 1 MHz increment ...port 6-Channel audio ports Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ utility NVIDIA® nTune™ utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) *Specifications are subject to 400 MHz at 0.025 increment...
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.... The Realtek ALC850 audio CODEC comes with a software application that speeds up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The Serial ATA specification allows for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-25 for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage...determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for details. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. This high speed interface is the Realtek ALC850 High Definition Audio solution with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-end...
.... The Realtek ALC850 audio CODEC comes with a software application that speeds up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The Serial ATA specification allows for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 1-25 for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage...determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for details. 6-channel high definition audio Onboard is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. This high speed interface is the Realtek ALC850 High Definition Audio solution with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-end...
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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 pages 1-26 and 1-30 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is backward compatible with... smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). See page 2-33 for details. ASUS K8N4-E 1-5 With this utility, you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. USB 2.0 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and ...
... 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 pages 1-26 and 1-30 for details. 1.3.2 ASUS Proactive features AI NET 2 AI NET 2 is backward compatible with... smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). See page 2-33 for details. ASUS K8N4-E 1-5 With this utility, you to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. USB 2.0 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and ...
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... triangle) on your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 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...
... triangle) on your left. 1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 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...
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS K8N4-E 1-21 Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and .... 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 with PCI specifications. PCI slot 3 - - When using PCI cards on a PCI slot. shared - - - - - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 ...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS K8N4-E 1-21 Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and .... 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 with PCI specifications. PCI slot 3 - - When using PCI cards on a PCI slot. shared - - - - - - 1.8.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 ...
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1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The PCI Express black slot functions as a PCI Express x1 slot. 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. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a network card...
1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The PCI Express black slot functions as a PCI Express x1 slot. 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. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction The figure shows a network card...
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Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. 5 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, 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...
Connect the USB/GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. 5 . These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of these connectors, 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...
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...may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are... 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 otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate....
...may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • Do not forget to use an ATX 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) with more power-consuming devices. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are... 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 otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate....
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...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 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change ... right or left 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.
...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 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change ... right or left 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.
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... is enclosed 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 that the iteam has a sub-menu.
... is enclosed 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 that the iteam has a sub-menu.
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...-/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ASUS K8N4-E 2-15 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov... ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART 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. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu ...
...-/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ASUS K8N4-E 2-15 Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time System Date Language 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov... ..... [ ] Fourth SATA Slave [None] HDD SMART 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. 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu ...
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... Master Second SATA Slave Third SATA Master Fourth SATA Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] [1.44M, 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.
... Master Second SATA Slave Third SATA Master Fourth SATA Slave HDD SMART Monitoring Installed Memory 15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004 [English] [1.44M, 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.
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... to [Manual]. ASUS K8N4-E 2-17 2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of an IDE hard disk drive. Main Phoenix-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 [Manual]. ASUS K8N4-E 2-17 2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of an IDE hard disk drive. Main Phoenix-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...
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...Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary SATA Master Extended IDE Drive Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity xxxxx MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to display the SATA device information. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. There is not configurable....-configurable. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to recognize the installed hard disk. This item is installed in the system. ASUS K8N4-E 2-19 These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to configure a...
...Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary SATA Master Extended IDE Drive Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity xxxxx MB Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to display the SATA device information. Capacity Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. There is not configurable....-configurable. Configuration options: [Large] [Auto] Before attempting to recognize the installed hard disk. This item is installed in the system. ASUS K8N4-E 2-19 These items show 0 if no SATA device is not configurable. Incorrect settings may cause the system to fail to configure a...
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... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 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... 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 the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Loads overclocking ...
... to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. 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... 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 the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Loads overclocking ...
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...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. ASUS K8N4-E 2-23 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Timing Mode x Memclock ... (Trp) x 1T/2T Memory Timing S/W DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 9T 4T 4T 2T [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Memory is prevented from running faster than this frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
...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. ASUS K8N4-E 2-23 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Configuration Timing Mode x Memclock ... (Trp) x 1T/2T Memory Timing S/W DRAM Over 4G Remapping [Auto] 200Mhz 2.5 9T 4T 4T 2T [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Place an artificial memory clock limit on the system. Memory is prevented from running faster than this frequency. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...
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... 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 [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device]...PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] Select Menu Item Specific Help Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the ASUS K8N4-E 2-25 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources IRQ-3 assigned to...
... 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 [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device]...PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] Select Menu Item Specific Help Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the ASUS K8N4-E 2-25 Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources IRQ-3 assigned to...