User manual ASUS K8N4-E DELUXE

K8N4-E Deluxe Motherboard E2009 Revision Edition V2 March 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 K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary .............................................. xi Chapter 1: 1.1 1.2 1.3 Product introduction Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 Special features .................................................................... 1-2 1.3.1 1.3.2 1.3.3 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2 ASUS Proactive feature .......................................... 1-5 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5 Chapter 2: 2.1 2.2 Hardware information Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4 2.3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6 System memory ................................................................... 2-8 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 Overview ................................................................. 2-8 Memory Configurations ........................................... 2-8 Installing a DDR DIMM ........................................... 2-12 Removing a DDR DIMM .......................................... 2-12 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-13 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-13 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-14 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-15 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-15 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-13 2.5.1 2.5.2 2.5.3 2.5.4 2.5.5 2.5.6 iii Contents 2.6 2.7 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-16 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-18 2.7.1 2.7.2 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-18 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-20 Chapter 3: 3.1 3.2 Powering up Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 3.2.2 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2 Vocal POST messages ............................................ 3-3 Winbond Voice Editor ............................................. 3-5 3.3 ASUS POST ReporterTM .......................................................... 3-3 3.3.1 3.3.2 Chapter 4: 4.1 4.1.1 4.1.2 4.1.3 4.1.4 4.1.5 4.2 4.2.1 4.2.2 4.3 4.3.1 4.3.2 4.3.3 4.3.4 4.3.5 4.3.6 4.3.7 4.3.8 BIOS setup Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1 AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......................................... 4-2 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-7 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 4-12 Legend bar ........................................................... 4-12 System Time ......................................................... 4-14 System Date ......................................................... 4-14 Language .............................................................. 4-14 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14 HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................ 4-15 Installed Memory .................................................. 4-15 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 4-15 First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA Master ..... 4-17 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 4-11 Main Menu ........................................................................... 4-14 iv Contents 4.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 4-19 4.4.1 4.4.2 4.4.3 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 4.4.7 4.4.8 4.5 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.5.3 4.5.4 4.6 4.6.1 4.6.2 4.6.3 4.6.4 4.6.5 4.6.6 4.7 CPU configuration ................................................. 4-20 PCIPnP ................................................................... 4-22 Onboard device configuration ............................. 4-24 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-30 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-32 PEG Link Mode ...................................................... 4-33 Speech Configuration ........................................... 4-34 Instant Music ........................................................ 4-35 ACPI Suspend Type ............................................... 4-36 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-36 APM configuration ................................................ 4-37 Hardware monitor ................................................. 4-40 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-41 Removable drives ................................................. 4-42 Hard Disk Drives ................................................... 4-42 CD-ROM drives ...................................................... 4-43 Boot settings configuration .................................. 4-43 Security ................................................................ 4-45 Power Menu ........................................................................ 4-36 Boot Menu .......................................................................... 4-41 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-46 v Contents Chapter 5: 5.1 5.2 Software support Installing an operating system ............................................. 5-1 Support CD information ........................................................ 5-1 5.2.1 5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 5.2.6 Running the support CD ......................................... 5-1 Drivers menu .......................................................... 5-2 Utilities menu .......................................................... 5-3 Manuals menu ......................................................... 5-5 ASUS Contact information ...................................... 5-6 Other information ................................................... 5-6 ASUS MyLogo2TM .................................................... 5-8 AI NET2 ................................................................ 5-10 ASUS Instant Music ............................................... 5-11 Cool `n' Quiet!TM Technology ................................. 5-14 Audio configurations ............................................ 5-17 Using the NVIDIA® FirewallTM ................................. 5-24 Using the NVIDIA® nTuneTM utility ......................... 5-27 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-32 NVIDIA® RAID configurations ................................ 5-33 Silicon Image RAID configurations ........................ 5-40 5.3 Software information ........................................................... 5-8 5.3.1 5.3.2 5.3.3 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-31 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-50 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 and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: · Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology 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, 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. 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. 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. 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 greater-than 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: Italics 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: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iK8N4-E.ROM x K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD AthlonTM 64/AMD SempronTM processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool `n' QuietTM Technology NVIDIA® nForceTM4-4X 1600 MT per second 3 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules Suppports up to 3GB system memory 1 x PCI ExpressTM x16 slot for discrete graphics card 3 x PCI ExpressTM x1 slots 3 x PCI slots NVIDIA® nForceTM4-4X chipset supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 hard disks - 4 x Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations Silicon Image Sil3114 RAID controller supports: - 4 x Serial ATA 1 hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations AI Audio Realtek® ALC850 High Definition Audio solution with 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology support 3 x Universal Audio Jacks (UAJ®) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port T1 IEEE 1394a controller supports two IEEE 1394a ports Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports Marvell® 88E81111 Gigabit LAN PHY Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology 4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 AI NET 2 Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage IEEE 1394a USB LAN BIOS features ASUS AI Proactive Feature (continued on the next page) xi K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Instant Music ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS POST Reporter ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogoTM 2 NVIDIA® Firewall ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS PEG Link for single graphics card ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Precision Tweaker: - DIMM voltage: 9-step DRAM voltage control - vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 increment - Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment - PCIe Frequency allows PCI Express frequency adjustment from 100 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 4 x Serial ATA RAID connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chipset fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD audio connector 1 x AUX connector 1 x Game/MIDI port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector Overclocking features Internal connectors (continued on the next page) xii K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary Rear panel 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 8-Channel audio ports Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update ASUS Cool `n' Quiet!TM utility NVIDIA® nTuneTM utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Form factor *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii xiv 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 1 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 Special features .................................................................... 1-2 ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 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 4 - E D e l u x e 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 K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module 1 x 4-port USB 2.0 module 1 x IEEE 1394a module 1 x 4-in-1 FDD/IDE/ATA cable 3 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite (OEM version) User guide Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard I/O module Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-1 1.3 1.3.1 Special features Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD AthlonTM 64/AMD SempronTM processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransportTM technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. See page 2-6. NVIDIA® nForceTM4-4X chipset The NVIDIA® nForceTM4-4X chipset supports the vital interfaces of the motherboard in a single chip architecture for 64-bit platforms. The NVIDIA® nForceTM4-4X chipset features PCI ExpressTM support for the latest graphics and expansion cards, increased security with NVIDIA® FirewallTM, and advanced storage solutions with NVIDIA® RAID technology for faster and more reliable computing. Built-in NVFirewallTM The NVIDIA® FirewallTM (NVFirewallTM) is an easy-to-use high-performance desktop firewall application that protects your system from intruders. Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4®-4X chipset with the NVIDIA® Gigabit Ethernet, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote management capabilities, and a user-friendly setup wizard that improves overall system security. See page 5-24 for details. 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. See page 5-14 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 2-15 for details. S/PDIF digital sound ready The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-19 for details. 8-channel high definition audio Onboard is the Realtek ALC850 High Definition Audio solution with 8-channel CODEC, featuring Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology support. With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio. The Realtek ALC850 audio CODEC comes with a software application that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. See page 5-17 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForceTM4-4X chipset. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-22 for details. ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe 1-3 Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices. The NVIDIA® nForceTM4-4X chipset allows four Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, and JBOD configurations. See section "5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations" for details The Silicon Image Sil3114 RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations for four Serial ATA hard disks. See page 2-23 and section "5.4.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations" for details. Gigabit LAN The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into the NVIDIA® nForceTM4-4X chipset to meet your growing networking needs. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-18 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 IEEE 1394a standards. 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 2-18 and 2-28 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 2-19 and 2-25 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction