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... this guide is organized viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography ix Where to find more information ix SK8N specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central...
... this guide is organized viii Conventions used in this guide ix Typography ix Where to find more information ix SK8N specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product Highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central...
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SK8N specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Rear Panel I/O Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors NVIDIA® nForce 3 Pro150 Scalable Hyper-Transport Bus Dual-channel memory...out interface CK8 MAC + Realtek RTL8201BL PHY Adjustable Memory and AGP voltage SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increments ASUS JumperFree Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial ...
SK8N specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Audio LAN Overclocking Features Special features Rear Panel I/O Socket 940 for AMD Athlon™ 64 FX and AMD Opteron™ processors NVIDIA® nForce 3 Pro150 Scalable Hyper-Transport Bus Dual-channel memory...out interface CK8 MAC + Realtek RTL8201BL PHY Adjustable Memory and AGP voltage SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increments ASUS JumperFree Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial ...
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...™ 64 FX or AMD Opteron™ processor and the NVIDIA nForce3 Pro150 chipset to 8GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SK8N motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 1 x 4 port USB module w/ cable 1 x Single port 1394 module 1 x S/PDIF out module 2 x 80-conductor...
...™ 64 FX or AMD Opteron™ processor and the NVIDIA nForce3 Pro150 chipset to 8GB of system memory with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS SK8N motherboard ASUS support CD 2 x SATA cable 1 x 4 port USB module w/ cable 1 x Single port 1394 module 1 x S/PDIF out module 2 x 80-conductor...
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... The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to 8GB of the Parallel ATA storage interface. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of system...onboard, the motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations using PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100 registered DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data ...
... The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to 8GB of the Parallel ATA storage interface. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of system...onboard, the motherboard supports RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations using PC3200/ PC2700/PC2100 registered DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data ...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS SK8N motherboard
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-20 ASUS SK8N motherboard
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.... Important notes on page 2-12. 4. When all four sockets are populated with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-11 Use any of Qualified Vendors List on memory configurations 1. In Dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel...
.... Important notes on page 2-12. 4. When all four sockets are populated with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-11 Use any of Qualified Vendors List on memory configurations 1. In Dual-channel configurations, install only identical (the same type and size) DDR DIMM pairs for each channel...
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... in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) 2.4.3 Qualified Vendor List DDR333 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC2700 (DDR333) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Dual-channel* (1) - Size Vendor Model Brand 256MB Apacer 77...;•• ••• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated - Populated (2) Populated - Populated - - (2) Populated - - - (3) Populated Populated - - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (1) -
... in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (black sockets) 2.4.3 Qualified Vendor List DDR333 Qualified Vendor List The following table lists the PC2700 (DDR333) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. Dual-channel* (1) - Size Vendor Model Brand 256MB Apacer 77...;•• ••• 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Populated - Populated (2) Populated - Populated - - (2) Populated - - - (3) Populated Populated - - Table 1 Recommended memory configurations Mode Single-channel Sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 (1) -
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... modules inserted into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in a Single-channel memory configuration. B* - DDR DIMM NOTCH Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with ...Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-13 Size 256MB 512MB Vendor SAMSUNG Kingston Model...
... modules inserted into a socket to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for better system performance. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it fits in a Single-channel memory configuration. B* - DDR DIMM NOTCH Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with ...Vendor List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-13 Size 256MB 512MB Vendor SAMSUNG Kingston Model...
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You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on ... system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Replace the battery. 5. SK8N ® SK8N Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 21 32 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to re-enter...
You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 1-2. 4. Keep the cap on ... system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Replace the battery. 5. SK8N ® SK8N Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 21 32 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to re-enter...
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PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ... mode. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 06/25/03 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Opteron (tm) 64 Processor 204 : 1400 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] ...
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. System Memory This item displays the auto-detected system memory. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ... mode. AMI BIOS Version : 08.00.09 Build Date : 06/25/03 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Opteron (tm) 64 Processor 204 : 1400 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 512MB Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] ...
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... allow you to change the NorthBridge settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM 2.5V Voltage Memory CLK CAS Latency TRCD TRAS TRP : 133 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 7 CLK : 3 CLK [ 2.5V...] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Memory CLK [ 133MHz] This item displays the memory clock speed setting. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup CPU Voltage [ 1.55V] This item allows you to change the advanced chipset settings....
... allow you to change the NorthBridge settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM 2.5V Voltage Memory CLK CAS Latency TRCD TRAS TRP : 133 MHz : 2.5 : 3 CLK : 7 CLK : 3 CLK [ 2.5V...] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Memory CLK [ 133MHz] This item displays the memory clock speed setting. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup CPU Voltage [ 1.55V] This item allows you to change the advanced chipset settings....
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...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Memclock Mode [ Auto] This item allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS SK8N motherboard 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock Value [200 MHz] This item appears when Memclock Mode is... This item displays the TRAS clock setting. TRP [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRP clock setting. Select an item then press Enter to [Limit]. Memory Configuration Memclock Mode Bank Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRAS TRP [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item ...
...F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Memclock Mode [ Auto] This item allows you to set the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS SK8N motherboard 4-17 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memclock Value [200 MHz] This item appears when Memclock Mode is... This item displays the TRAS clock setting. TRP [ 3 CLK] This item displays the TRP clock setting. Select an item then press Enter to [Limit]. Memory Configuration Memclock Mode Bank Interleaving CAS Latency (CL) TRCD TRAS TRP [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item ...
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... the AGP voltage setting. Aperture Size [128 MB] This item sets the Aperture size for the AGP Video controller, it does not consume real system memory. AGP Chipset Configuration AGP Overclock in MHz [ 66] This item sets the AGP Frequency ranged from 66 to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled...
... the AGP voltage setting. Aperture Size [128 MB] This item sets the Aperture size for the AGP Video controller, it does not consume real system memory. AGP Chipset Configuration AGP Overclock in MHz [ 66] This item sets the AGP Frequency ranged from 66 to display the sub-menu. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items... the system operating mode. Plug and Play OS PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to change the advanced settings for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS SK8N motherboard 4-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to [Yes] and...
The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items... the system operating mode. Plug and Play OS PCI Latency Timer Allocate IRQ to change the advanced settings for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS SK8N motherboard 4-25 Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced PCI/PnP settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause the system to [Yes] and...