User manual ASUS K8N-E DELUXE

K8N-E Deluxe User Guide Motherboard E1883 Checklist Revised Edition V2 January 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 .......................................................................................... vii Safety information ........................................................................ viii About this guide .............................................................................. ix How this guide is organized .................................................. ix Where to find more information ............................................. ix Conventions used in this guide .............................................. x Typography ............................................................................. x K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary .......................................... xi Features 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 Unique ASUS features ........................................... 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 2.2 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-1 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 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........................................... 2-6 2.3.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-6 2.3.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-6 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ............................... 2-8 2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable ............................ 2-10 2.3.5 CPU heatsink and fan Qualified Vendors List ...... 2-10 System memory ................................................................ 2-11 2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-11 2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-11 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 2.3 2.4 2.5 iii Contents 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-15 2.5.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-16 2.5.5 AGP slot ............................................................... 2-16 Jumpers ............................................................................ 2-17 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-19 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ......................................... 2-19 2.7.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 2-20 Safeguards 2.6 2.7 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 3.3 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 4-1 4.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 4-2 4.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 4-3 4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOS ............ 4-4 4.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 ....... 4-5 4.1.6 ASUS Update ........................................................ 4-7 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .............................................. 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar .............................................................. 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys ................................................... 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 4-11 4.2.9 General help ......................................................... 4-11 Main menu ........................................................................ 4-12 4.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 4-12 4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-12 4.2 4.3 iv Contents 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-12 4.3.4 Language ............................................................. 4-12 4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave .......... 4-13 4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-14 Advanced menu ............................................................... 4-15 4.4.1 Instant Music Configuration ................................. 4-15 4.4.2 JumperFree Configuration ................................... 4-16 4.4.3 Speech Configuration .......................................... 4-17 4.4.4 CPU Configuration ............................................... 4-18 4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-19 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ........................... 4-23 4.4.7 PCI PnP ............................................................... 4-25 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend Mode ..................................................... 4-27 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume ............................... 4-27 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support ................................................. 4-27 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support .............................................. 4-27 4.5.5 APM Configuration ............................................... 4-28 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-29 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 4-31 4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives .................................................. 4-32 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-32 4.6.4 Security ................................................................ 4-33 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-36 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 Chapter 5: Software support 5.1 5.2 Installing an operating system ............................................ 5-1 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 Manuals menu ....................................................... 5-5 5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ..................................... 5-6 5.2.6 Other information ................................................... 5-6 Software Information .......................................................... 5-9 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2TM .................................................. 5-9 5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ..............................................5-11 5.3 v Contents 5.4 Audio configurations ......................................................... 5-13 5.4.1 Sound Effect options ............................................ 5-14 5.4.2 S/PDIF options ..................................................... 5-14 5.4.3 Speaker Configuration ......................................... 5-15 5.4.4 AI Audio feature ................................................... 5-16 5.4.5 HRTF Demo ......................................................... 5-17 5.4.6 General settings ................................................... 5-18 5.4.7 Rear panel audio ports function variation ............ 5-18 RAID configurations ......................................................... 5-19 5.5.1 Installing hard disks ............................................. 5-20 5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations .............................. 5-21 5.5.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations ...................... 5-22 Creating a RAID driver disk .............................................. 5-23 Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology ............................................ 5-24 5.7.1 Enabling Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology ................. 5-24 5.7.2 Launching the Cool `n' Quiet!TM software ............. 5-26 5.5 5.6 5.7 vi 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. vii 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. viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: · Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features 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 jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. · Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, 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. · Chapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 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. 2. 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. ix Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task. Typography Bold text Italics Indicates a menu or an item to select. Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign indicates that you must press the enclosed key. Example: indicates 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 enter the command exactly as shown then supply the appropriate values that appear in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] In this example, you must supply a filename for [filename]. afudos /iK8NE.ROM x K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology NVIDIA® nForceTM 3 250Gb 800 MHz 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 3GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 SDRAM memory 1 x AGP 8X/4X 5 x PCI NVIDIA® nForceTM 3 250Gb supports - 2 x Ultra ATA 133 connector - 2 x Serial ATA connectors - RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD sets Silicon Image® Sil 3114 RAID controller supports - 4 x Serial ATA connectors - RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, and JBOD sets Marvell® 88E1111 Gigabit LAN PHY Realtek® ALC850 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology Coaxial and Optical S/PDIF out support ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan Technology 2 ASUS Post ReporterTM CPU, Memory and AGP voltage adjustable SFS (Stepless Frequency Selection) from 200 MHz up to 300 MHz at 1 MHz increment Adjustable FSB/DDR ratio. Fixed AGP/PCI frequencies ASUS JumperFree ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) VIA VT6307 controller supports - 2 x IEEE 1394 ports Maximum of eight USB 2.0 ports ASUS MyLogo2TM ASUS Multi-Language BIOS ASUS Instant Music ASUS EZ Flash (continued on the next page) Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN AI Audio AI BIOS AI Overclocking IEEE 1394 USB Special features xi K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary Back panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x IEEE 1394 port 1 x RJ-45 port 1 x 8-channel audio I/O ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin ATX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion connector CD/AUX connectors GAME/MIDI connector IEEE 1394 connector Serial port 2 connector Front Panel connector 4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3 ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS Q-Fan2, ASUS Multi-Language BIOS, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PCI 2.2, USB 2.0 WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction Chapter summary 1.1 1.2 1.3 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1 Package contents .......................................... 1-1 Special features ............................................. 1-2 ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS® K8N-E Deluxe motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard combines the powers of the AMD AthlonTM 64 processor and the NVIDIA® nForceTM 3 250 Gb chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution. Supporting up to 3GB of system memory with PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/ PC1600 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP 8X slot, Dual Serial ATA RAID, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 8-channel audio features, the motherboard takes you ahead in the world of power computing! 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 motherboard ASUS support CD 4 x Serial ATA cables 1 x 2-port USB/Game module 1 x Single port 1394 module 2 x 80-conductor ribbon cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE drives 1 x 40-conductor IDE cable 1 x Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive 2 x 2-port Serial ATA power cables InterVideo® WinDVD Suite® (Retail boxes only) I/O shield Bag of extra jumper caps User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Check your motherboard package for the following items. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-1 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The AMD AthlonTM 64 desktop processor is based on AMD's 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry's first x86-64 technology. This processor provides a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development. 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. AMD Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. Serial ATA solution The motherboard supports six interfaces compliant to the Serial ATA (SATA) specification, an evolutionary replacement of the Parallel ATA storage interface. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. Dual Serial ATA RAID The motherboard provides two high-performance Serial ATA RAID controllers that enhance hard disk performance and data backup protection without the cost of additional RAID cards. The Silicon Image SATARaidTM Sil 3114 Serial ATA controller incorporates four Serial ATA and one parallel connector with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD and RAID 5 functions while the onboard NVIDIA® nForce3 250Gb chipset provides an additional two Serial ATA connectors for RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD functions. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Gigabit LAN solution The NVIDIA® nForce3 250Gb chipset comes with a built-in LAN controller that works with the Marvell® Gigabit LAN PHY to provide a solution for LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications. AGP 8X support AGP 8X (AGP 3.0) is the VGA interface specification that enables enhanced graphics performance with maximum bandwidth speed of up to 2.12 GB/s. S/PDIF out The motherboard's S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. IEEE 1394 support The IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394 interface allows up to 400Mbps 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. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0 - supporting up to eight USB 2.0 ports. The higher bandwidth of USB 2.0 allows connection of devices such as high resolution video conferencing cameras, next generation scanners and printers, and fast storage units. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-3 1.3.2 Unique ASUS features AI 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 features intelligent detection of plugged peripherals into the audio ports and identifies any incompatible devices. See page 5-16. AI BIOS solution The AI BIOS is a combination of three ASUS intelligent solutions: Q-Fan, POST Reporter, and CrashFree BIOS 2. ASUS Q-Fan technology 2 The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-30. CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUS support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5. ASUS POST ReporterTM The motherboard offers an exciting feature called the ASUS POST ReporterTM to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST). Through an added external speaker, you will hear the messages informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the voice messages, and provides multi-language support. See page 3-3. ASUS MyLogo2TM This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See pages 4-32, 5-9. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking. When the system hangs due to overclocking, C.P.R. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. Simply reboot the system to restore previously saved BIOS settings. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-4. ASUS Multi-language BIOS The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster. See page 4-12. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even without booting the system to WindowsTM. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See pages 4-15, 5-11. ASUS K8N-E Deluxe motherboard 1-5 1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction