User manual ASUS K8N-DL

Motherboard K8N-DL E1905 First Edition V1 February 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission 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 alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. 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Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. ii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii Typography ......................................................................................... ix K8N-DL specifications summary .......................................................... x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 Special features .................................................................... 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4 2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-7 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7 2.3.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-7 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9 System memory ................................................................. 2-11 2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-11 2.4.2 Memory Configurations ......................................... 2-12 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-13 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-13 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-14 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-14 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-14 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-16 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-16 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-16 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-17 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-20 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-20 2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 iii Contents Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2 ASUS POST ReporterTM .......................................................... 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages ............................................ 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor ............................................. 3-5 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS .................................................. 4-2 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file .................................... 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-7 4.1.6 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12 4.2.3 Legend bar ........................................................... 4-13 4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13 4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13 4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-14 4.2.8 General help .......................................................... 4-14 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-15 4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-15 4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-15 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-15 4.3.4 Floppy 3 Mode Support ........................................ 4-15 4.3.5 Base/Extended/Total Memory .............................. 4-15 4.3.6 Primary IDE Master ............................................... 4-16 4.3.7 Primary IDE Slave .................................................. 4-18 4.3.8 Secondary IDE Master ........................................... 4-18 4.3.9 Secondary IDE Slave ............................................. 4-18 4.3.10 Third IDE Master ................................................... 4-19 4.3.11 Fourth IDE Master ................................................. 4-19 4.3.12 IDE Channel 4 Master ............................................ 4-19 4.3.13 IDE Channel 5 Master ............................................ 4-19 3.3 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 4.2 4.3 iv Contents 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20 4.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-20 4.4.2 Memory Configuration .......................................... 4-21 4.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 4-23 4.4.4 Onboard Device .................................................... 4-26 4.4.5 PCIPnP ................................................................... 4-30 4.4.6 USB Configuration ................................................. 4-32 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-33 4.5.1 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-34 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-36 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-39 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-39 4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ......................................... 4-40 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority .................................... 4-40 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-41 4.6.5 Security ................................................................ 4-43 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-45 K8N-DL block diagram .......................................................... A-1 4.5 4.6 4.7 A.1 Appendix: Reference information v Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference, and · This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. vi Safety information Electrical safety · To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. · When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. · Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. · Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. · Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. · If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety · Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. · Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. · To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. · Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. · Place the product on a stable surface. · If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. vii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: · Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. · Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. · · · Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package. 2. viii Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. Typography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: means that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example: Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S Italics ix K8N-DL specifications summary CPU Dual Socket 940 for AMD OpteronTM 64 processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing NVIDIA® CK8-04 Professional 1600/2000 MT per second Dual-channel memory architecture 6 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules Supports up to 24 GB system memory (tested only up to 12 GB on this motherboard due to 4 GB DDR availability) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots NVIDIA® CK8-04 Professional chipset supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 4 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drives - RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0 configurations Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller supports: - 4 x SATA-I 150 MB/s - RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, and S/W RAID 5 LAN Audio BROADCOM® BMC5751 Gigabit PCI-E LAN controller Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port Supports Universal Audio Jack (UAJ®) Technology Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology TI 1394a controller supports: - 1 x IEEE 1394 port (on the rear panel) - 1 x IEEE 1394 connector (on board) 4 x USB 2.0 ports (on the rear panel) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (on board; supports 6 ports) ASUS Post ReporterTM ASUS EZFlash ASUS Smart Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage IEEE 1394 USB Special features (continued on the next page) x K8N-DL specifications summary Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 4 x RAID Serial ATA connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x front fan connector 2 x rear fan connector 1 x Chipset fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal audio connectors (CD/AUX) 1 x IEEE 1394 connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers Silicon Image® RAID Utility NVIDIA® RAID utility ASUS Live Update utility Norton Internet Security 2005 Winbond Voice Editor Rear panel BIOS features Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents xi xii This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction 1 Chapter summary 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 Special features .................................................................... 1-2 ASUS K8N-DL 1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® K 8 N - D L m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents ASUS K8N-DL motherboard IEEE1394 (1 port) module USB 2.0 + GAME port module 4 x Serial ATA signal cables (dual plugs) 4 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs) 2 x 40-conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O modules Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS K8N-DL 1-1 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 940-pin sockets for the AMD OpteronTM 64 processors. The processors are based on AMD's 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry's first x86-64 technology, provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development. PCI ExpressTM interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-16 for details. HyperTransportTM Technology HyperTransportTM Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 48 times faster than other existing technologies. Dual Channel DDR memory support Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-11. Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce4® PRO chipset. The SATA 3Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products. Additionally, Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, and reduced voltage requirement. See pages 2-23. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. The NVIDIA® nForce4® PRO allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD configuration for four SATA and two PATA connectors. See page 2-23 for details. The Sil3114R controller supports four additional SATA connectors and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and a software patch to support RAID 5. See pages 2-24 for details. Audio technology The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC850 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio designed for PC multimedia systems. It also provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. See pages2-21 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-21 for details. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-20 and 2-26 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-21 and 2-26 for details. ASUS K8N-DL 1-3 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See section "4.5.2 Hardware Monitor" on page 4-37. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See details on page 4-5. ASUS MyLogo2TM This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-38 for details. ASUS POST ReporterTM The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST ReporterTM to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to customize the voice messages in different languages. See page 3-3 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information 2 Chapter summary 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7 System memory ................................................................. 2-11 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-14 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-17 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-20 ASUS K8N-DL