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... 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slot 1-22 Jumpers 1-23 Connectors 1-25 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1-25 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1-26
Chapter 2: BIOS setup
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-2 2.1.2 Updating the BIOS 2-3 2.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file 2-5 2.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-6 2.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-8 2.1.6 ASUS Update...
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2.4.2 LAN Cable Status 2-23 2.4.3 CPU Configuration 2-23 2.4.4 PCIPnP 2-25 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 2-26 2.4.6 Instant Music 2-29 2.5 Power menu 2-30 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type 2-30 2.5.2 ACPI APIC Support 2-30 2.5.3 APM Configuration 2-31 2.5.4 Hardware Monitor 2-33 2.6 Boot menu 2-34 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 2-34 2.6.2 Removable Drives 2-35 2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 2-35...
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... to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: 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...
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... connector
Rear panel
1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 6-Channel audio ports
Support CD contents
Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet!™ utility NVIDIA® nTune™ utility Anti-virus software (OEM version)
Form factor
ATX form factor: 12...
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... 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.
We recommended to install the memory modules first before installing a PCI Express x16 card.
1.8.1 Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1. Before installing the expansion card, read...
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... that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
1.8.4 PCI slots
The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
ASUS K8N4...
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...utilities.
Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AwardBIOS Flash utilities.
2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment
a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At...
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...D: is your optical drive. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue.
2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk.
2.1.2 Updating the BIOS
The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility.
1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site...
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... this utility.
Recovering the BIOS from the support CD
To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the motherboard support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks
the CD for the BIOS file.
Award BootBlock BIOS v1.0 Copyright (c) 2000, Award Software, Inc.
BIOS ROM checksum error Detecting IDE ATAPI device...
When...
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... Boot from it... Fail
Detecting floppy drive A media...
DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure!
4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.
The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
ASUS K8N4-E
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...).
To update the BIOS using EZ Flash:
1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during POST to display the following.
Insert Disk then press Enter or ESC to continue POST
4. Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive then...
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... BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package.
ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
Installing ASUS Update
To install ASUS Update:
1. Place the support CD in the optical drive...
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...BIOS through the Internet
To update the BIOS through the Internet:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears.
2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m
3. Select the ASUS FTP site
t h e I n t e r n e t option from the
nearest you to avoid network...
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... the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next.
5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features.
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file
To update the BIOS through a BIOS file:
1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by...
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... example, you can 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 LPC chip.
The LPC chip on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the...
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..., press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted.
• The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.
• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information.
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... item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item.
Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit
System Time System Date Language
15 : 30 : 36 Wed, Nov 5 2004
[English]
Legacy Diskette A:
[1.44M, 3.5 in.]
Legacy Diskette A:
Primary IDE Master
[ST321122A]
Primary IDE Slave Disabled [ASUS C.D.S.5.2.0/[A]]
Secondary IDE Master...
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...the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website(www.asus.com) for updates.
3.2.1 Running the support CD
Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer...
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Before using the ASUS Update, make sure that you have an Internet connection so you can connect to the ASUS website.
ASUS Screen Saver
Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver.
ADOBE Acrobat Reader
Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader that allows you to open, view, and print documents in Portable Document Format (PDF).
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Chapter 3: Software support
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... multimedia features of you computer so you can enjoy watching TV and movies, capturing videos, or playing games in your computer. Visit the Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com) for updates.
ASUS AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Software
Installs the AMD® Cool 'n' Quiet! software.
ASUS AI Booster
The ASUS AI Booster application allows you to overclock the CPU speed in a Windows® environment.
Anti...