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Technical Updates SK8N Motherboard IE1379 SK8N Technical Updates SK8N specifications summary (Page xi) Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors RAID ATA connector Internal... S/PDIF out connector IEEE 1394 connector Serial port 2 connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by...
Technical Updates SK8N Motherboard IE1379 SK8N Technical Updates SK8N specifications summary (Page xi) Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors RAID ATA connector Internal... S/PDIF out connector IEEE 1394 connector Serial port 2 connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by...
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...ACPI Suspend Mode [S3 only 4-27 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 4-27 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No 4-27 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-27 4.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled 4-27 4.5.6 APM Configuration 4-28 4.5.7 Hardware ...34 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 ...
...ACPI Suspend Mode [S3 only 4-27 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume [No 4-27 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support [No 4-27 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled 4-27 4.5.5 BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled 4-27 4.5.6 APM Configuration 4-28 4.5.7 Hardware ...34 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 Install an operating system 5-1 5.2 Support CD information 5-1 5.2.1 Running the support CD 5-1 5.2.2 Drivers menu 5-2 5.2.3 Utilities menu 5-3 5.2.4 ASUS Contact Information 5-4 5.2.5 Other information 5-5 5.3 Software Information 5-7 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2 5-7 5.4 Multi-channel audio feature 5-9 ...
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...manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. It includes description of ...• Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the support CD that you need when installing the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software...
...manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features of the and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that comes with the motherboard package. It includes description of ...• Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the support CD that you need when installing the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: Software...
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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 ... Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x Audio I/O 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x IEEE 1394 port (continued on the next page) x RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations ALC 650 6-channel audio controller support for up to 8GB memory that supports registered ECC and...
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 ... Adjustable CPU Frequency Multiple ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS2 ASUS Q-Fan 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard 1 x PS/2 mouse 1 x Audio I/O 4 x USB 2.0 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x IEEE 1394 port (continued on the next page) x RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations ALC 650 6-channel audio controller support for up to 8GB memory that supports registered ECC and...
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SK8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors RAID ATA connector Internal audio connectors Front panel audio connector... S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 1394 connector Serial port 2 connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power...
SK8N specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector Primary/Secondary IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors RAID ATA connector Internal audio connectors Front panel audio connector... S/PDIF out connector GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 1394 connector Serial port 2 connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS with enhanced ACPI, PnP, DMI2.0, Green ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, Q-Fan, SM BIOS 2.3, Multi-Language BIOS, CrashFree BIOS2 PCI 2.3, USB 2.0/1.1 DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME ATX power...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction
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... 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 ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66...8482; 64 FX or AMD Opteron™ processor and the NVIDIA nForce3 Pro150 chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® SK8N motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 registered...
... 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 ribbon cables for UltraDMA/66...8482; 64 FX or AMD Opteron™ processor and the NVIDIA nForce3 Pro150 chipset to set a new benchmark for buying the ASUS® SK8N motherboard! The motherboard combines the powers of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your package with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 registered...
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... with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 8GB of system memory using Serial ATA drives. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to 2.12 GB/s. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with ...high bandwidth speeds up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits...
... with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 8GB of system memory using Serial ATA drives. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports two interfaces compliant to 2.12 GB/s. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with ...high bandwidth speeds up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits...
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... to a wide range of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. ASUS SK8N motherboard 1-3 USB 2.0 is backward compatible with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. IEEE 1394 support The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to 400Mbps transfer rates through simple...implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0 - S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function that turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1.
... to a wide range of devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. ASUS SK8N motherboard 1-3 USB 2.0 is backward compatible with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. IEEE 1394 support The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to 400Mbps transfer rates through simple...implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 2.0 - S/PDIF out The motherboard supports S/PDIF out function that turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with USB 1.1.
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... eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-5. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the SK8N motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the...
... eliminates the need to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-5. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you to personalize and add style to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the ASUS support CD in the SK8N motherboard allows you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the...
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... notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. support for better system performance. DO NOT force a DIMM into the blue & yellow slots as one direction. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-13 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table...
... notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. support for better system performance. DO NOT force a DIMM into the blue & yellow slots as one direction. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-13 DDR400 Qualified Vendor List The following table...
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Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 3. Locked Retaining Clip 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips.
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...card. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely ... the slot that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
...card. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the card by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely ... the slot that you may cause you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... the card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI INT C INT C INT D INT A INT B INT C - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority...
... the card inoperable. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. PCI INT C INT C INT D INT A INT B INT C - - - 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt Assignments IRQ Priority...
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... golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP8X/4X cards. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-17 When you buy an AGP card, make sure that comply with +1.5V specification. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots... support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. Install...
... golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that supports AGP8X/4X cards. ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-17 When you buy an AGP card, make sure that comply with +1.5V specification. 2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots... support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that you ask for optimum performance and overclocking stability. Install...
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... devices. 11. This purple connector is removed to the UltraATA100 master device. 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. ... is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. PS/2 keyboard port. 8. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. 3. PIN 1 ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-21 Serial connector. The hole near the blue connector on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
... devices. 11. This purple connector is removed to the UltraATA100 master device. 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraATA100 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode. ... is for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9. PS/2 keyboard port. 8. This prevents incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. 3. PIN 1 ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-21 Serial connector. The hole near the blue connector on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4.
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Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. SK8N Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. SK8N ® SK8N RAID Connector PRI_RAID1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the RAID feature: • By default, the drive ...when using ribbon cables with the Serial ATA connectors through the onboard Promise® PDC20378 controller. SK8N FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on ® the floppy ribbon cable to support additional IDE devices. You can use the RAID feature to set up a disk array configuration ...
Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. SK8N Floppy Disk Drive Connector 3. SK8N ® SK8N RAID Connector PRI_RAID1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the RAID feature: • By default, the drive ...when using ribbon cables with the Serial ATA connectors through the onboard Promise® PDC20378 controller. SK8N FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on ® the floppy ribbon cable to support additional IDE devices. You can use the RAID feature to set up a disk array configuration ...
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...than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133). ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-23 SATA_RAID2 SK8N GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® SK8N SATA Connectors SATA_RAID1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ...Important notes on Serial ATA solution: • The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier routing inside the chassis. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2) These next generation connectors support...
...than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133). ASUS SK8N motherboard 2-23 SATA_RAID2 SK8N GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND ® SK8N SATA Connectors SATA_RAID1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ...Important notes on Serial ATA solution: • The Serial ATA cable is smaller and more flexible allowing easier routing inside the chassis. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2) These next generation connectors support...
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... chassis. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port bracket. SK8N COM2 PIN 1 ® SK8N Serial COM2 Bracket The serial port bracket is purchased separately. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the bracket cable to the fan... and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. SK8N PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation ® SK8N 12-Volt Fan Connectors CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND 6.
... chassis. Serial Port 2 connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector accomodates a second serial port using a serial port bracket. SK8N COM2 PIN 1 ® SK8N Serial COM2 Bracket The serial port bracket is purchased separately. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the bracket cable to the fan... and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, PWR_FAN1, CHA_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of the connector. SK8N PWR_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation ® SK8N 12-Volt Fan Connectors CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND 6.
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... USB56) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the USB connectors. SK8N USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND OC# USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND ® SK8N USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps... motherboard! 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. 8. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals.
... USB56) If the USB ports on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of the USB connectors. SK8N USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND OC# USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND ® SK8N USB 2.0 Header USB56 1 NEVER connect a 1394 cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps... motherboard! 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information You must install the driver before you can use the USB 2.0 capability. 8. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to any of high-speed peripherals.