User Guide Motherboard K8N-E Deluxe
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”).
Contents Features 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 .
Contents Safeguards 2.6 2.7 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 ................................
Contents 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 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.
Contents 5.4 5.5 5.6 5.7 vi 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
K8N-E Deluxe specifications summary CPU Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology Chipset NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb System Bus 800 MHz Memory 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 3GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC PC3200/PC2700/PC2100/PC1600 SDRAM memory Expansion slots 1 x AGP 8X/4X 5 x PCI Storage NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb supports - 2 x Ultra ATA 133 connector - 2 x Serial ATA co
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 Internal I/O 2 x USB 2.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1 1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .............................................
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 Athlon™ 64 processor and the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250 Gb chipset to set a new benchmark for an effective desktop platform solution.
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The AMD Athlon™ 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.
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.
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.
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.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 2 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 summary 2.1 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-6 2.4 System memory ............................................ 2-11 2.5 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-14 2.6 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-18 2.7 Connectors ...................................................
2.1 Before you proceed Note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
2.2.3 Motherboard layout 24.5cm (9.6in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard CPU_FAN ATX12V USBPW12 USBPW34 USB2.0 Top: T: USB3 RJ-45 B: USB4 Top: Rear Surround L/R Middle: Side surround L/R Bottom: Center/Subwoofer SATA1 SATA2 Gigabit LAN PHY CD AUX ATX Power Connector PRI_IDE PWR_FAN Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In FP_AUDIO 30.5cm (12.
2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 Slots Page 1. DDR DIMM slots 2-11 2. PCI slots 2-16 3. AGP slot 2-16 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC) 2-17 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 2-18 Rear Panel Connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port 2-19 2. Parallel port 2-19 3. IEEE 1394 port 2-19 4. Gigabit LAN port (RJ-45) 2-19 5. Rear Speaker out port 2-19 6. Side Speaker out port 2-19 7. Line In jack 2-19 8. Line Out jack 2-19 9. Microphone jack 2-19 10.
Internal Connectors Page 1. Floppy disk connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-20 2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-21 3. Secondary IDE connector (40-1 pin SEC_IDE) 2-21 4. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 2-22 5. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) 2-23 6. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 2-24 7. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN) 2-24 8. Chassis fan connector (3-pin CHA_FAN) 2-24 9.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 processor. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths. Take note of the marked corner (with gold triangle) on the CPU. This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation. Gold triangle 2.3.
2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. Socket Lever Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. Gold triangle Small triangle The CPU fits only in one correct orientation.
2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.
2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. 4.
2.3.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable When the heatsink and fan assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU Fan Connector (CPU_FAN) Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! CPU overheating and hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU heatsink and fan Qualified Vendors List The following table lists the CPU heatsink and fan assembly that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with three Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. ® K8V-E DIMM3 DIMM2 80 Pins 104 Pins DIMM1 The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets. K8N-E 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
Table 1 Memory configurations Number of DIMMs 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 DIMM1 Single Side Double Side Single Side Single Side Single Side Single Side Double Side Double Side Double Side Double Side Single Side Single Side Single Side Single Side Double Side Double Side Double Side Double Side DIMM Slot DIMM2 DIMM3 Max Speed Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side Single Side Double Side Single Side Single Side Double Side Double Side Single Side Single Side Double Si
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. DDR DIMM NOTCH Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.
2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has available PCI slots and an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. 1.
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2.5.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The following figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP8X/4X cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Install only 1.
2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode).
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. IEEE 1394 port. This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, other PC’s and/or portable devices. 4. RJ-45 port.
10. Center/Subwoofer port. This Center/Subwoofer (yellow orange) port connects to the center/subwoofer speakers on a 6-channel or 8-channel audio configuration.
2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA master device. Follow the hard disk drive documentation when setting the device in master or slave mode.
SATA2 SATA1 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for primary internal storage devices. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (UltraDMA133). You can configure a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or JBOD set together with the Primary IDE connector.
4. RAID Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you can configure as a RAID set. Through the onboard Silicon Image SATALink™ Sil 3114 RAID controller, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, JBOD or RAID 5 configuration. See Chapter 5 for details on RAID configuration.
5. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN, PWR_FAN, CHA_FAN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components.
7. ATX power connectors (20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) These connectors are for the ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. In addition to the 20-pin ATX power connector, this motherboard requires that you connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug to provide sufficient power to the CPU. • Do not forget to connect the 4-pin ATX +12V power plug.
8. USB headers (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header is available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals. ® USB78 1 K8N-E USB 2.
9. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) These connectors allow you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD (Black) AUX (White) Right Audio Channel Ground ® Left Audio Channel K8V-E K8N-E Internal Audio Connectors TPA0GND TPB0+12V GND 10. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for the bundled IEEE 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin cable plug to this connector.
BLINE_OUT_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO) This is an interface for the front panel audio cable that allows convenient connection and control of audio devices. By default, the pins labeled LINE_OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE_OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.
13. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event. By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap.
• System power LED lead (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector is for the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • System warning speaker lead (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the case-mounted speaker. It allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • Reset switch lead (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the the case-mounted reset switch to reboot the system without turning off the system power.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time .......................... 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer ........................... 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ .................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Make sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c.
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3.
3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem. These POST messages are customizable using the Winbond Voice Editor software that came with your package. You can record your own messages to replace the default messages. 3.3.
POST Message Action No keyboard detected • Check your keyboard if it is properly connected to the purple PS/2 connector on the rear panel. • See section “2.7.1 Rear panel connectors” for the location of the connector. No IDE hard disk detected • Make sure you have connected an IDE hard disk drive to one of the IDE connectors on the motherboard. CPU temperature too high • Check CPU fan if it is working properly.
3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. Install the software from the utilities menu of the support CD. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu” for details. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe. Follow these steps to use the Winbond Voice Editor.
Changing the default language 1. Click the Load button. A window showing the available languages appears. 2. Select your desired language then click Open. The event messages for the language you selected appear on the Voice Editor screen. For some languages, not all events have a corresponding message due to file size constraints. 3. Click the Write button to update the EEPROM. 4. Click Yes on the confirmation window that appears.
Customizing your POST messages If your language is not in the selection or if you want to record your own POST messages to replace the pre-installed wave files, you can easily do so. Follow these steps to customize your POST messages. 1. Launch the Voice Editor and take note of the list of POST events on the leftmost column of the screen. 2. Prepare your message for each event. The total compressed size for all the wave files must not exceed 1Mbit, so make your messages as short as possible. 3.
7. Select a POST event on the Voice Editor screen, then click the Edit button. The Event Sound Editor window appears. 8. Locate and select your wave file for the event then click on the arrow opposite Voice1. The file you selected appears on the space next to it. 9. Click OK to return to the Voice Editor screen. 10. Repeat steps 7 to 9 for the other events. 11. When done, click Save. A window appears prompting you to save your configuration. 12. Type a file name with a .flh extension, then click Save. 13.
Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .............. 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program ...................................... 4-9 4.3 Main menu .................................................... 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu ........................................... 4-15 4.5 Power menu .................................................. 4-27 4.6 Boot menu .................................................... 4-31 4.7 Exit menu ......................................................
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 2. ASUS EZ Flash - Updates the BIOS using a floppy disk during POST. 3. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD. 4. ASUS Update - Updates the BIOS in a Windows® environment.
Windows® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows® 2000, run the Makeboot.exe tool from the Windows® 2000 CD: a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk into the floppy disk drive. b. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD into the CD-ROM drive. c. Click Start, then select Run. d. From the Open box, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: then press , assuming that D: is your CD-ROM drive. e. Follow succeeding screen instructions. 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk.
A:\>afudos /iK8NE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading file ..... done Erasing flash .... done Writing flash .... 0x0008CC00 (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! When the BIOS update process is complete, the utility returns to the DOS prompt. A:\>afudos /iK8NE.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
Main filename Extension name A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 3. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk has at least 600KB of free disk space and is not write-protected. A:\>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
• If there is no floppy disk in the drive, the error message “Floppy not found!” appears. • If the correct BIOS file is not in the floppy disk, the error message “Floppy not found!” is displayed. Make sure to rename the downloaded BIOS file as “K8NE.ROM”. 4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done.
3. Insert a floppy disk that contains the original or the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. If all the necessary files are found in the floppy disk, the BIOS update process continues. Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “K8NE.ROM”. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “K8NE.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4.
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 4. When the BIOS update process is complete, reboot the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.6 ASUS Update The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
3. If you select updating/ downloading from the Internet, select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or choose Auto Select. Click Next. 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the instructions on the succeeding screens to complete the update process. 6. If you select the option to update the BIOS from a file, a window prompts you to locate the file.
4.2 BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Configuration fields [11:51:19] [Thu 08/05/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S340] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. System Information Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master IDE Configuration [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Language Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
4.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press to display the IDE device information. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Configure CPU. Instant Music Configuration JumperFree Configuration Speech Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP 4.4.
4.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner AGP Overclock in MHz Mode Select DDR RAM Voltage AGP Voltage [Standard] [ 66] [Auto] [Auto] [1.5V] AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency. Select either one of the preset overclocking options and the relevant parameters will appear.
Processor Frequency Multiplier [ xxxxMhz] Allows you to set the processor frequency multiplier. The default value and configuration options depend on the CPU installed. CPU Voltage [x.xxxx V] Allows you to set the CPU voltage. The default value and configuration options depend on the on the CPU installed. Selecting a very high CPU voltage or frequency multiplier may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. Mode Select [Auto] Selects the overclocking mode.
Report IDE Error [Disabled] Enables or disables the Report IDE Error feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the Report System Booting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.4 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information auto-detected by BIOS.
GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Enables or disables the GART Error Reporting feature. This option should always be disabled for normal operation. Device driver developers may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.5 Chipset The items in this menu show the chipset-related information auto-detected by BIOS. Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 2.
DRAM RAS PRECHANGE Time [Auto] Sets the DRAM RAS PRECHANGE Time. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] Sets the DRAM ACTIVE TIME. Configuration options: [Auto] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [10 CLK] [11 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] 1T/2T Timing [Auto] Sets the DRAM command timing. When set to Auto, the DRAM timing is set to 2T if the CPU installed can support 2T timing.
Onboard Device The items in this sub-menu allows you to change the settings of the onboard devices.
The following items appear only when RAID Option ROM item is set to Enabled. Primary Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Primary IDE Master as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Primary Slave as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Primary IDE Slave as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secondary Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Secondary IDE Master as RAID.
USB Controller Support [USB 1.1+USB 2.0] Allows you to disable or set the USB controller support type. Configuration options: [Disabled] [USB 1.1 only] [USB 1.1+USB 2.0] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to Auto allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled.
The following items appear only when the Parallel Port Address item is set to Enabled. Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode.This item appears only when the Parallel Port Address is not Disabled. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.
4.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Setting to [Disabled] deactivates this feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows the BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices.
4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Suspend Mode Repost Video on S3 Resume ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support [S1 (POS) & S3 (STR] [No] [No] [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor 4.5.1 Suspend Mode [S3 only] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.
4.5.5 APM Configuration PME Resume RI Resume Onboard LAN Resume RTC Resume Resume On PS/2 Keyboard Restore On PS/2 Mouse Restore on AC Power Loss [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Power Off] PME Resume [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME# to generate a wake event. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead.
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state whatever was the system state before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] 4.5.
Smart Q-FAN Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Q-Fan feature that monitors the CPU and system temperature and smartly adjusts the fan speed according to the temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the Smart Q-Fan Function item is set Enabled. Fan Auto Mode Start Voltage [5.0V] Allows you to set the fan auto mode start voltage. Configuration options: [4.0V] [4.5V] [5.0V] [5.5V] [6.
4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices.
4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. Hard Disk Drives 1st Drive 2nd Drive [PM-ST330620A] [NVIDIA MIRROR 111.] 1st ~ xxth Drive [XXXXXXXX] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 4.6.
Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM. Configuration options: [Force BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press . 2. From the password box, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you have successfully set your password. The Supervisor Password item now shows Installed. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password.
Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted.
4.7 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Load Setup Defaults Pressing does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or from the legend bar to exit.
Chapter 5 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
Chapter summary 5.1 Installing an operating system ..................... 5-1 5.2 Support CD information ................................ 5-1 5.3 Software Information ..................................... 5-9 5.4 Audio configurations ................................... 5-13 5.5 RAID configurations .................................... 5-19 5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk ........................ 5-23 5.7 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ......................
5.1 Installing an operating system This motherboard supports Windows® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating systems (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. Motherboard settings and hardware options vary, so use the setup procedures presented in this chapter for general reference only. Refer to your OS documentation for more information. 5.
5.2.2 Drivers menu The drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver. Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. Make sure to install the Microsoft® DirectX™ 9.0 driver before installing the NVIDIA® Chipset drivers.
Silicon Image RAID Driver Displays the README file of the Silicon Image SATA Link™ Sil 3114 driver driver installation. Make Silicon SATA RAID Driver Disk Creates the Silicon Image SATA Link™ Sil 3114 driver disk for Serial ATA RAID. The Silicon Image RAID 5 configuration is supported in Windows® XP Professional, 2000 and 2003 Server operating system only. The screen display and drivers option may not be the same for different operating system versions. 5.2.
ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS from the ASUS website. Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website. Winbond Voice Editor This program is for recording and customizing wave files for the ASUS POST Reporter™. Use this program to change the default vocal POST messages. See section “3.2 Vocal POST Messages” for a list of the default messages.
5.2.4 Manuals menu The Manuals menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to display the manual folder of file. Install the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening the manual files. NVIDIA Firewall Administrator’s Guide Allows you to open the NVIDIA® ForceWare Networking and Firewall Administrator’s Guide. NVIDIA RAID User’s Guide Allows you to open the NVIDIA® RAID User’s Guide.
5.2.5 ASUS Contact information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 5.2.6 Other information The icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional information on the motherboard and the contents of the support CD. Click an icon to display the specified information. Motherboard Info Displays the general specifications of the motherboard.
Browse this CD Displays the support CD contents in graphical format. Technical Support Form Displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that you have to fill out when requesting technical support.
Filelist Displays the contents of the support CD and a brief description of each in text format.
5.3 Software Information Most of the applications in the support CD have wizards that will conveniently guide you through the installation. View the online help or readme file that came with the software for more information. This section provides details of the software applications that the motherboard supports. 5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ The ASUS MyLogo2™ is automatically installed when you install the ASUS Update utility from the software menu. See section “5.2.3 Utilities menu”.
4. From the selection that appears, choose a logo image. Click Next. You can create your own boot logo image in GIF, JPG, or BMP file formats. 5. When you click on an image, it displays larger on the MyLogo2™ screen. • ASUS MyLogo2™ might encounter problems with complex images. If a problem occurs, replace with a simpler image or make the image smaller. • To reduce the logo image, click on the arrow on the Ratio item and select your desired scale. 6.
5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music. The onboard audio AC’97 CODEC supports this feature, which requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW). • • • Instant Music only supports CDs in audio format. Instant Music does not work if you installed and enabled an add-on sound card. Instant Music only supports PS/2 keyboard. To enable ASUS Instant Music: 1.
To use ASUS Instant Music: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has standby power. 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs. These keys only function as indicated if you enabled the Instant Music item in BIOS. Instant Music function keys (Set 1) CD ON/OFF PLAY/PAUSE Esc F1 STOP/EJECT PREVIOUS NEXT F3 F4 F2 VOL. DOWN VOL.
7. Refer to the Instant Music function key definitions on the previous page to select other tracks or control the volume. 8. Press or once to stop playing the CD. Press or one more time to eject the CD. 5.4 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC850 AC ‘97 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your PC. The software provides Jack-Sensing function (Line-In, Line-Out, Mic-In), S/PDIF out support and interrupt capability.
5.4.1 Sound Effect options The Realtek® ALC850 Audio CODEC allows you to set your listening environment, adjust the equalizer, set the karaoke, or select pre-programmed equalizer settings for your listening pleasure. To set the sound effect options: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the Sound Effect button. 2. Click the shortcut buttons to change the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3.
5.4.3 Speaker Configuration This option allows you to set your speaker configuration. To set the speaker configuration: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the Speaker Configuration button. 2. Select from the combo list box your current speaker setup, then click Auto Test to test your settings. 3. Click the UAJ Automatic button to enable or disable the Universal Audio Jack(UAJ®) technology feature. 4. Click the Exit (X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit.
5.4.4 AI Audio feature The AI Audio feature works through the connector sensing option that allows you to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To start the connector sensing: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the Connector Sensing button. 2. Click the Bracket button to display connected audio devices. 3. Click the Option button to change sensing options. 4. Click the Start button to start connection sensing. A progress bar displays current connector sensing status.
6. If there are detected problems, make sure that your audio cables are connected to the proper audio jack and repeat connector sensing. 7. Click the X button to exit EZ-connection dialog box. 8. Click the Exit (X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit audio control panel. 5.4.5 HRTF Demo This option shows a demo of the Head-Related Transfer Functions (HRTF). To start the HRTF demo: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the HRTF Demo button. 2.
5.4.6 General settings This option shows the audio settings and allows you to change the language setting or toggle the SoundEffect icon display on the Windows taskbar. To display the general settings: 1. From the Realtek Audio Control Panel, click the General button. 2. Click the option button to enable or disable the icon display on the Windows taskbar. 3. Click the Language combo list box to change language display. 4. Click the Exit (X) button on the upper-right hand corner of the window to exit. 5.4.
5.5 RAID configurations The motherboard includes the Silicon Image SATARaid™ Sil3114 controller chipset and the NVIDIA® RAID controller integrated in the NorthBridge to support Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configurations. The following defines the supported RAID set configurations: RAID 0 (called data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
If you use either Windows® XP or Windows® 2000 operating system (OS), copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before creating RAID configurations. Refer to section “5.7 Creating a RAID driver disk” for details. 5.5.1 Installing hard disks The motherboard supports UltraDMA 133/100/66 and Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
5.5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance IDE RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce™ 3 250 Gb chipset. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations. Use the NVIDIA® RAID utility to configure a disk array. Setting BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. To set the BIOS RAID items: 1.
5.5.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations The Silicon Image RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations. Use the Silicon Image RAID utility to configure a disk array. Setting BIOS RAID items After installing the hard disk drives, make sure to set the necessary RAID items in the BIOS before setting your RAID configuration. To set the BIOS RAID items: 1. Boot the system and press during the Power-On Self-Test (POST) to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 2.
5.6 • The SATALink™ RAID 5 and JBOD configuration can be set using the SATALink™ SATA RAID Management Software only. • Make sure to install the Silicon Image SATA Link Sil 3114 driver and the Silicon Image RAID 5 Array Management Utility before using the RAID 5 or JBOD configuration. Creating a RAID driver disk A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2000/XP operating system. You can create a RAID driver disk using your motherboard support CD.
5.7 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically change the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. 5.7.1 Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology To enable Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology: 1. Turn on the system and enter BIOS by pressing the key during the Power On Self-Tests (POST). 2.
Windows® 98SE/ME 1. From the Windows® 98SE/ME operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Display icon in the Control Panel then select the Screen Saver tab. 3. From the Energy saving features of monitor group, click the Settings... button. 4. From the Power Options Properties dialog box, select the AMD’s Cool ‘n’ Quiet(tm) Technology tab. 5. Click the Performance combo list box to select desired mode. Automatic Mode is the recommended setting. 6.
5.7.2 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU Frequency and voltage. Make sure to install the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software from the motherboard support CD. Refer to section “5.2.3 Utilities”, for details. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® 98SE/ME/2000, click the Start button. Select Programs > ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2.
