Asus K8N-E Deluxe Manuel utilisateur

Motherboard

K8N-E

Deluxe

User Guide

Checklist

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E1581

First Edition

June 2004

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Features

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

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ........................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents............................................................... 1-1

1.3 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 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-1

2.2 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

2.3 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

2.4 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

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-14

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-14

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-14

Safeguards

Contents

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-15

2.5.4 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-16

2.5.5 AGP slot............................................................... 2-16

2.6 Jumpers............................................................................ 2-17

2.7 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-19

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors......................................... 2-19

2.7.2 Internal connectors .............................................. 2-20

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1

3.2 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

3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ .................................................... 3-3

3.3.1 Vocal POST messages .......................................... 3-3

3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor ............................................ 3-5

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

4.2 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

4.3 Main menu........................................................................ 4-12

4.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 4-12

4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-12

Contents

4.3.3 Legacy DisketteA ................................................ 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

4.4 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

4.5 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

4.6 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

4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-36

Chapter 5: Software support

5.1 Installing an operating system............................................ 5-1

5.2 Support CD information...................................................... 5-1

5.2.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 5-1

5.2.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 5-2

5.2.3 Utilities menu ......................................................... 5-3

5.2.4 Manuals menu ....................................................... 5-5

5.2.5 ASUS Contact information ..................................... 5-6

5.2.6 Other information ................................................... 5-6

5.3 Software Information .......................................................... 5-9

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™.................................................. 5-9

5.3.2 ASUS Instant Music ..............................................5-11

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

5.5 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

5.6 Creating a RAID driver disk.............................................. 5-23

5.7 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ............................................ 5-24

5.7.1 Enabling Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology................. 5-24

5.7.2 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software............. 5-26

Contents

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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.

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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.

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 onASUS 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.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the

following symbols used throughout this manual.

Typography

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than

sign indicates that you must press the enclosed

key. Example: <Enter> indicates that you must

press the Enter or Return key.

<Multiple key names> If you must press two or more keys

simultaneously, the key names are linked with a

plus sign (+). Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

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

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.

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