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K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 5
... 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30
2.7 Exit menu 2-33
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 10
... Front Panel connector
4Mb Flash EEPROM AMI BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus utility...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 22
...Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation.
1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
System Timer
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
N/A
Programmable Interrupt
3*
11
IRQ holder for PCI steering
4*
12
Communications Port (COM1)
5*
13
IRQ holder for PCI steering
6
14
Floppy Disk Controller...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 36
... (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. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Important notes
• It is recommended that you save a copy of...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 37
... see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iK8N.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 shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!
ASUS K8N motherboard
2-3
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 39
... the BIOS firmware so it is accessible by simply pressing during the Power-On Self Tests (POST).
To update the BIOS using ASUS EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for your motherboard and rename the downloaded file as K8N.ROM. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk.
2. Reboot the system. 3. To launch EZ Flash, press during POST to display the...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 42
... to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 70
... motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click on an item to install...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 71
... disk for Serial ATA and RAID features.
ALC850 Driver
Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application.
USB 2.0 Driver
Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver.
For Windows® XP users, make sure to install Windows® XP Service Pack 1 to support USB 2.0.
AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Driver
Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet!™ Technology driver.
ASUS K8N motherboard...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 72
... motherboard supports.
ASUS' AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Software
Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology software.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
Install ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 77
... item ACPI 2.0 Support and set it to Yes. See section "2.5 Power Menu" for details.
4. Save your changes and exit BIOS Setup. 5. Reboot your computer and set your Power Option Properties depending on
your operating system.
Windows® 2000/XP:
1. From the Windows® 2000/XP operating system, click the Start button. Select Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Make sure the Control Panel is set to...
K8N User's manual for English Version E1868 - Page 78
... 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 "3.2.3 Utilities" for details.
To launch the Cool 'n' Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000, click the Start button. Select Programs >
ASUS > Cool & Quiet > Cool & Quiet. 2. If you...
K8N User Guide - Page 5
... 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 2-29 2.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration 2-29 2.6.4 Security 2-30
2.7 Exit menu 2-33
Chapter 3: Software support
3.1 Install an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2
3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Manual menu 3-5 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information 3-6 3.3 ASUS Instant...
K8N User Guide - Page 10
...PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, Multi-Language BIOS, SM BIOS 2.3, ASUS EZ Flash, ASUS MyLogo2, ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
PCI 2.2, USB 2.0
WfM2.0, DMI 2.0, WOL by PME, WOR by PME, Chassis intrusion
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
Device drivers ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)
* Specifications are subject to change...
K8N User Guide - Page 22
...Install the drivers and/or software applications for the expansion card according to the card documentation.
1.8.1 Standard interrupt assignments
IRQ
Priority
Standard Function
0
1
System Timer
1
2
Keyboard Controller
2
N/A
Programmable Interrupt
3*
11
IRQ holder for PCI steering
4*
12
Communications Port (COM1)
5*
13
IRQ holder for PCI steering
6
14
Floppy Disk Controller...
K8N User Guide - Page 36
... (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. Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Important notes
• It is recommended that you save a copy of...
K8N User Guide - Page 37
... see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown.
A:\>afudos /iK8N.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 shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure!
ASUS K8N motherboard
2-3
K8N User Guide - Page 42
... to enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub.
The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you...
K8N User Guide - Page 70
... motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
To begin using the support CD, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click on an item to install...
K8N User Guide - Page 72
... Service
ASUS' AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Software
Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet! Technology software.
ASUS PC Probe
This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer at a healthy operating condition.
Install ASUS Update
This program allows you to download the latest version of the BIOS...