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..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; 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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
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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™ ...
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™ ...
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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: - xi vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - DIMM voltage: 9-step DRAM voltage control - ... 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: - xi vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 1 MHz increment - DIMM voltage: 9-step DRAM voltage control - ... 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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...interface is the Realtek ALC850 High Definition Audio solution with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-26 for details. PCI Express features point-to meet your growing networking needs. See page 1-25 for details. S/...Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology support. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. The S/PDIF ...
...interface is the Realtek ALC850 High Definition Audio solution with a Gigabit LAN controller built into a high-end entertainment system with existing PCI specifications. See page 1-26 for details. PCI Express features point-to meet your growing networking needs. See page 1-25 for details. S/...Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology support. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. The S/PDIF ...
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...that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS K8N4-E 1-5 With this utility, you to restore the ...ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-33 for details. See page 2-6 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification...
...that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). ASUS K8N4-E 1-5 With this utility, you to restore the ...ASUS features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 2-33 for details. See page 2-6 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification...
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... surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/ AMD Sempron™ processor. 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... the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 1.6 Central...
... surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/ AMD Sempron™ processor. 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... the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on the socket to ensure correct installation. 1.6 Central...
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IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PCI slot 3 - - ASUS K8N4-E 1-21 shared - - - - - - Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the ... IRQ assignments. PCI slot 2 - The figure shows a LAN card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. 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 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15...
IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. PCI slot 3 - - ASUS K8N4-E 1-21 shared - - - - - - Onboard LAN1 shared - - -- - - - Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the ... IRQ assignments. PCI slot 2 - The figure shows a LAN card installed on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that comply with PCI specifications. 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 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15...
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... 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. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the 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. 1.8.5 PCI Express x16 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express...
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.../GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. 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 ...USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 5 . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB ...
.../GAME module cable to any of the system chassis. 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 ...USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 1-30 Chapter 1: Product introduction These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 5 . USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) These connectors are for USB ...
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... supply. 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 push down firmly until the connectors completely... 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 6 . otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is...
... supply. 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 push down firmly until the connectors completely... 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 6 . otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is...
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ASUS K8N4-E 2-13 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults ... 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...
ASUS K8N4-E 2-13 Installed Memory 256MB F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults ... 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...
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..., you to "2.2.7 Pop-up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits...
..., you to "2.2.7 Pop-up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. Navigation Key Function Displays the General Help screen Loads setup default values Exits...
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ASUS K8N4-E 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a ...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...[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. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select...
ASUS K8N4-E 2-15 2.2.7 Pop-up window Select a ...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...[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. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select...
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..., 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the 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.
..., 3.5 in.] Sets the type of the 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.
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...detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. ASUS K8N4-E 2-17 If automatic detection is installed in the correct values for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS... 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 automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [CHS] ...
...detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Capacity, Cylinder, Head, Sector and Transfer Mode). Incorrect settings may detect incorrect parameters. ASUS K8N4-E 2-17 If automatic detection is installed in the correct values for the remaining fields on a previous system, the setup BIOS... 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 automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. These values are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [CHS] ...
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These items show 0 if no SATA device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. ASUS K8N4-E 2-19 2.3.6 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the hard disk cylinders. There is...configurable. Main 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 configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may...
These items show 0 if no SATA device is a separate sub-menu for each SATA device. ASUS K8N4-E 2-19 2.3.6 First, Second, Third, Fourth SATA Master While entering Setup, the BIOS automatically detects the presence of the hard disk cylinders. There is...configurable. Main 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 configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have the correct configuration information supplied by the drive manufacturer. Incorrect settings may...
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...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 ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value....00 100Mhz Auto Auto Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Overclock Profile [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Loads the standard settings for the system. ASUS K8N4-E 2-21 Take caution when changing the settings ...
...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 ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value....00 100Mhz Auto Auto Auto Select Menu Item Specific Help Overclock Profile [Auto] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to malfunction. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Loads the standard settings for the system. ASUS K8N4-E 2-21 Take caution when changing the settings ...
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...ASUS K8N4-E 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ CPU Speed 3200MHz Cache RAM 512K DRAM Configuration Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] AMD K8 Cool'n'Quiet control [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific... 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. Memory...
...ASUS K8N4-E 2-23 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.4.3 CPU Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ CPU Speed 3200MHz Cache RAM 512K DRAM Configuration Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] AMD K8 Cool'n'Quiet control [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific... 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. Memory...
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...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 Manual. Configuration options: [No]...] [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 IRQ Resources This sub-menu is activated only when the R e s o u r c e s C o ...
...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 Manual. Configuration options: [No]...] [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 IRQ Resources This sub-menu is activated only when the R e s o u r c e s C o ...