Asus K8N manual

Motherboard K8N User Guide[...]

ii Checklist Copyright © 2005 ASUST eK 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[...]

iii Features Contents Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............................................................................ viii Conventions used in this guid[...]

iv Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS ...................... 2-3 2.1.3 Using AFUDOS to copy BIOS from PC ................. 2-4 2.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Fla[...]

v 2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-28 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 ...........[...]

vi N otices 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. Canadian Department[...]

vii Safety infor mation Electrical safety •T o 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 al[...]

viii A bout this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W ARNING: 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. IMPO[...]

ix K8N specifications summar y (continued on the next page) Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ CPUs Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ T echnology NVIDIA ® nForce™ 3 250 800 MHz 3 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 3GB unbuffered ECC and non-ECC[...]

x K8N specif ications summar y * Specifications are subject to change without notice. Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.0 connector for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Chassis/Power fan connectors 20-pin/4-pin A TX 12V power connectors Chassis intrusion connector CD/AUX[...]

Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors. Product introduction[...]

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 1W elcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS ® K8N 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 or AMD Sempron™ processor with the NVIDIA [...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-3 1. 3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. The AMD Athlon™ 64 is based on AMD’s 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology . This processor[...]

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF out The motherboard’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, extending the connection speed from 12 Mbps on USB [...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-5 1. 4 Befor e you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power s[...]

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 5 Motherboard over view 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PCI1 P ANEL K8N R CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD AUX Super I/O 4Mbit BIOS Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) FP_AUDIO Audio Codec USB2.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 T op: RJ-45 GAME A TX12V CHASSIS PRI_IDE SEC_IDE A TX Power Connector USB1 USB2 nVIDIA nForce3 250 10/100 [...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-7 K8N R Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below . 1.5.3 Screw holes P[...]

1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 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. 2. Unloc[...]

1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 7S ystem memor y 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations Y ou may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Important notes Make sure to unpl[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-11 DDR Qualified V endors List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. V isit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 QVL for this motherboard. T able 1 Memory configurations DIMM V endor Chip Number Chip Brand SS/DS Module[...]

1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 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. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and [...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 1.8.3 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. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two P[...]

1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) 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 the motherboard. If installing the A T i 9500 or 9700 Pr[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-15 1. 9 J u m per s 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou 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 th[...]

1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 r[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-17 1. 10 Connector s This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 15 10 2 3 12 14 6 7 8 45 9 13 11 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 oth[...]

1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11 . USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 12. Serial connector . Thi[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-19 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraA T A 133 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 UltraA T A13 3 slave device (hard dis[...]

1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. A TX power connectors (20-pin A TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors connect to an A TX 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[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-21 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, CHA_F AN) 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 connect[...]

1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. 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 [...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 1-23 9. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector . The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. The GAME/MIDI modu[...]

1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection. T ake note of the specific connector colors as described. 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin P ANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. • System Power LED Lead (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector c[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS information[...]

2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2. 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 - Upd[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-3 The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only . What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS To update the BIOS using the AFUDOS.EXE utility: 1. V isit th[...]

2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 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%) The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only . What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as sho[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-5 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. All rights reserved. Reading f[...]

2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “ K8N.ROM ”. 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS from the motherboard support CD, or from a floppy disk that contains the BIOS file, in case the current BIOS on the motherboard fa[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-7 To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. 3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the a working BIOS for this motherboard. If there is no floppy disk found in the drive, the system automatically checks the C[...]

2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.2 BIOS Setup progr am 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 sec[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-9 System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 08/05/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [[...]

2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.2.4 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. 2.2.5 Sub-menu items An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is dis[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-11 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System T ime [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets th[...]

2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.3.5 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 <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The values opposite the dimmed items (Device, V endor , Size, LBA Mode, Bl[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-13 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory . PIO Mode[...]

2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. Instant Music Configuration JumperFree Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset On[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-15 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] AGP Overclock in MHz [ 66] DDR RAM Voltage [Auto] AGP Voltage [1.5V] AI Overclock T uner [Standard] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency . Select either one of the preset overclo[...]

2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Cool N’ Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ T echnology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] • Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you want to use the AMD CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ T echnology feature. • This feature requires the AMD CPU hea[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay : 3 CLK DRAM ACTIVE TIME : 8 CLK DRAM RAS PRECHANGE TIME : 3 CLK MemClock Mode [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] DRAM CAS to CAS Delay [Auto] DRAM RAS PRECHANGE Time [Auto] DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] 1T/2T Timing [Auto] Master ECC Enabled [Disabled] Audio CODEC Interfa[...]

2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup DRAM RAS PRECHANGE T ime [Auto] Sets the DRAM RAS PRECHANGE T ime. 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] [1 1 CLK] [12 CLK] [13 CLK] [14 CLK] [15 CLK] 1T/2T T im[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-19 MAC Interface [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal 802.3 MAC interface. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Internal SA T A IDE Interface [Enabled] Allows you to en[...]

2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Secondary IDE Slave as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Third Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Third IDE Master as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Fourth Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-21 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] EPP Version [1.9] ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] OnBoard Game Port [Enabled] Onboard MIDI Port [300] MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5] Serial Port1 Addre[...]

2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Onboard MIDI Port [300] Disables or sets the onboard MIDI port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [300] [330] MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5] Sets the MIDI port IRQs. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] [IRQ10] [IRQ1 1] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu in[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-23 PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register . Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Y es] When set to [Y es], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No[...]

2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Mode [S3 only] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-25 2.5.5 APM Configuration PME Resume [Disabled] RI Resume [Disabled] Onboard LAN Resume [Disabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Restore On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] PME Resume [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME# to generate a wake event. This featur[...]

2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF] CPU Temperature [48ºC/118ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.520V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V] 5V Voltage [ 5.086V] 12V Voltage [11.742V] Smart Q-Fan Control [Disabled] CPU Temperature Restore on AC Po[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-27 Smart Q-F AN Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Q-Fan feature that monitors the CPU temperature and smartly adjusts the fan speed according to the temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Fan Start V oltage [5.0V] Allows you to set the fan auto mode start voltage. Configuratio[...]

2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items t[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-29 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 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] Hard Disk Drives 1st Drive [[...]

2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Clear User Password <[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-31 To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the password box, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you have [...]

2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 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 <Enter>. 2. On the password box t[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 2-33 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting. Press <Enter> to save the changes while exiting. Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit m[...]

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Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support[...]

3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3. 1 Install an oper ating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware. 3.2 Suppor t CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard contains useful software[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu 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. For Windows ® XP users, make sure to install Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 to support USB 2.0. Make Chipset IDE D[...]

3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS’ AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Software Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! T echnology 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 K8N motherboard 3-5 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the manual. • Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file. • Some user manuals listed in this menu may [...]

3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. Y ou may also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 3-7 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music Lite . This feature is supported by the onboard audio AC’97 Codec, and requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW). To enable ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Connect the analog audio cable from the o[...]

3-8 Chapter 3: Software support To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a 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 th[...]

ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 • Make sure to install the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ T echnology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip. 3.4 Cool ‘n ’ Quiet!™ T echnology The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™[...]

3-10 Chapter 3: Software support 3.4.2 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. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program: 1. If you are using Windows ® 2000, click the Start button. Select P[...]