Asus K8N4-E User Manual

K8N4-E

Deluxe

Motherboard

E2009E2009

E2009

E2009E2009

Revision Edition V2Revision Edition V2

Revision Edition V2

Revision Edition V2Revision Edition V2 March 2005March 2005

March 2005

March 2005March 2005

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Contents

Notices ............................................................................................... vii

Safety information ............................................................................ viii

About this guide ................................................................................. ix

K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary .............................................. xi

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:

Chapter 1:Chapter 1:

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 ASUS Proactive feature .......................................... 1-5

1.3.3 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-5

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:

Chapter 2:Chapter 2:

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

Product introductionProduct introduction

Product introduction

Product introductionProduct introduction

Hardware informationHardware information

Hardware information

Hardware informationHardware information

2.4 System memory ................................................................... 2-8

2.4.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-8

2.4.2 Memory Configurations ........................................... 2-8

2.4.3 Installing a DDR DIMM ........................................... 2-12

2.4.4 Removing a DDR DIMM .......................................... 2-12

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-13

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-13

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card..............................2-13

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-14

2.5.4 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-15

2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-15

2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ............................................... 2-15

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2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-16

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-18

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-18

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

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:

Chapter 3:Chapter 3:

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:Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:

Chapter 4:Chapter 4:

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1

4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......................................... 4-2

4.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-6

4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-7

4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8

Powering upPowering up

Powering up

Powering upPowering up

BIOS setupBIOS setup

BIOS setup

BIOS setupBIOS setup

4.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 4-11

4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ...................................................... 4-12

4.2.2 Legend bar ........................................................... 4-12

4.3 Main Menu........................................................................... 4-14

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-14

4.3.3 Language .............................................................. 4-14

4.3.4 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-14

4.3.5 HDD SMART Monitoring ........................................ 4-15

4.3.6 Installed Memory .................................................. 4-15

4.3.7 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave ............. 4-15

4.3.8 First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA Master ..... 4-17

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4.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 4-19

4.4.1 CPU configuration ................................................. 4-20

4.4.2 PCIPnP ................................................................... 4-22

4.4.3 Onboard device configuration ............................. 4-24

4.4.4 JumperFree Configuration .................................... 4-30

4.4.5 LAN Cable Status ................................................. 4-32

4.4.6 PEG Link Mode ...................................................... 4-33

4.4.7 Speech Configuration ........................................... 4-34

4.4.8 Instant Music ........................................................ 4-35

4.5 Power Menu ........................................................................ 4-36

4.5.1 ACPI Suspend Type............................................... 4-36

4.5.2 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-36

4.5.3 APM configuration ................................................ 4-37

4.5.4 Hardware monitor ................................................. 4-40

4.6 Boot Menu .......................................................................... 4-41

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-41

4.6.2 Removable drives ................................................. 4-42

4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives ................................................... 4-42

4.6.4 CD-ROM drives ...................................................... 4-43

4.6.5 Boot settings configuration .................................. 4-43

4.6.6 Security ................................................................ 4-45

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-46

Contents

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:

Chapter 5:Chapter 5:

Software supportSoftware support

Software support

Software supportSoftware 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 ........................................................... 5-8

5.3.1 ASUS MyLogo2™ .................................................... 5-8

5.3.2 AI NET2 ................................................................ 5-10

5.3.3 ASUS Instant Music ............................................... 5-11

5.3.4 Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology ................................. 5-14

5.3.5 Audio configurations ............................................ 5-17

5.3.6 Using the NVIDIA

5.3.7 Using the NVIDIA

Firewall™ ................................. 5-24

nTune™ utility ......................... 5-27

5.4 RAID configurations ............................................................ 5-31

5.4.1 Installing hard disks .............................................. 5-32

5.4.2 NVIDIA

RAID configurations ................................ 5-33

5.4.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations ........................ 5-40

5.5 Creating a RAID driver disk ................................................. 5-50

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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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:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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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 StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian 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 CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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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.

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Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

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Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

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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.

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If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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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.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This user guide contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST

messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 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.

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software support

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Chapter 5: Software supportChapter 5: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes

with the motherboard package.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

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ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional 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.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions 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: DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION: when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE: task.

TypographyTypography

Typography

TypographyTypography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Bold textBold text

Italics

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

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key.

key names are linked with a plus sign (+).

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,

then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

afudos /i[filename] afudos /iK8N4-E.ROM

K8N4-E Deluxe specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

System busSystem bus

System bus

System busSystem bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™

processors

AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and

64-bit computing

Supports AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet™ Technology

NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X

1600 MT per second

3 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support unbufferred non-ECC

400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules

Suppports up to 3GB system memory

1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot for discrete graphics card 3 x PCI Express™ x1 slots 3 x PCI slots

NVIDIA

nForce™4-4X chipset supports:

- 4 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 hard disks

- 4 x Serial ATA hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and JBOD configurations

AI AudioAI Audio

AI Audio

AI AudioAI Audio

IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a

IEEE 1394a

IEEE 1394aIEEE 1394a

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

ASUS AI ProactiveASUS AI Proactive

ASUS AI Proactive

ASUS AI ProactiveASUS AI Proactive FeatureFeature

Feature

FeatureFeature

Silicon Image Sil3114 RAID controller supports:

- 4 x Serial ATA 1 hard disks with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations

Realtek

ALC850 High Definition Audio solution

with 8-channel CODEC Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology support 3 x Universal Audio Jacks (UAJ®) 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

T1 IEEE 1394a controller supports two IEEE 1394a ports

Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports

Marvell

88E81111 Gigabit LAN PHY

Supports Marvell® Virtual Cable Tester Technology

4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-AWARD BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0,

SM BIOS 2.3, WfM2.0

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Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

OverclockingOverclocking

Overclocking

OverclockingOverclocking featuresfeatures

features

featuresfeatures

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Instant Music ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS POST Reporter ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS MyLogo™ 2 NVIDIA® Firewall

ASUS AI Overclocking (intelligent CPU frequency tuner) ASUS PEG Link for single graphics card ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Precision Tweaker:

- DIMM voltage: 9-step DRAM voltage control

- vCore: Adjustable CPU voltage at 0.0125 increment

- Stepless Frequency Selection (SFS) allows FSB tuning from 200 MHz up to 400 MHz at 1 MHz increment

- PCIe Frequency allows PCI Express frequency adjustment from 100 MHz up to 200 MHz at 1 MHz increment

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x Primary IDE connector 1 x Secondary IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 4 x Serial ATA RAID connectors 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chipset fan connector 2 x Chassis fan connectors 1 x Power fan connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors 1 x IEEE 1394a connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x CD audio connector 1 x AUX connector 1 x Game/MIDI port connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector

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Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

Form factorForm factor

Form factor

Form factorForm factor

1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 1 x IEEE 1394a port 1 x LAN (RJ-45) port 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM1) port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 8-Channel audio ports

Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update ASUS Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ utility NVIDIA Anti-virus software (OEM version)

ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)

nTune™ utility

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

introduction

Product

Chapter summary

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

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

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

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1.1 Welcome!

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Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

®®

K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard! K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard!

K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard!

K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard! K8N4-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!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS K8N4-E Deluxe motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

I/O moduleI/O module

I/O module 1 x 2-port USB 2.0/Game module

I/O moduleI/O module

1 x 4-port USB 2.0 module 1 x IEEE 1394a module

CablesCables

Cables 1 x 4-in-1 FDD/IDE/ATA cable

CablesCables

3 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cable

AccessoryAccessory

Accessory I/O shield

AccessoryAccessory

Application CDApplication CD

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDApplication CD

Intervideo® WinDVD® Suite (OEM version)

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

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Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 754-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket that supports AMD processors. With an integrated low-latency high-bandwidth memory controller and a highly-scalable HyperTransport™ technology-based system bus, the motherboard provides a powerful platform for your diverse computing needs, increased office productivity, and enhanced digital media experience. See page 2-6.

NVIDIANVIDIA

NVIDIA

NVIDIANVIDIA

The NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset supports the vital interfaces of the motherboard in a single chip architecture for 64-bit platforms. The NVIDIA nForce™4-4X chipset features PCI Express™ support for the latest graphics and expansion cards, increased security with NVIDIA advanced storage solutions with NVIDIA® RAID technology for faster and more reliable computing.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™

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nForce™4-4X chipset nForce™4-4X chipset

nForce™4-4X chipset

nForce™4-4X chipset nForce™4-4X chipset

Firewall™, and

Built-in NVFirewall™ Built-in NVFirewall™

Built-in NVFirewall™

Built-in NVFirewall™ Built-in NVFirewall™

The NVIDIA® Firewall™ (NVFirewall™) is an easy-to-use high-performance desktop firewall application that protects your system from intruders. Integrated into the NVIDIA® nForce4®-4X chipset with the NVIDIA® Gigabit Ethernet, it provides advanced anti-computer-hacking technologies, remote management capabilities, and a user-friendly setup wizard that improves overall system security. See page 5-24 for details.

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology

The motherboard supports the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ Technology that dynamically and automatically changes the CPU speed, voltage, and amount of power depending on the task the CPU performs. See page 5-14 for details.

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PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI specifications. See page 2-15 for details.

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready

S/PDIF digital sound ready S/PDIF digital sound ready

The motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-19 for details.

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio

8-channel high definition audio 8-channel high definition audio

Onboard is the Realtek ALC850 High Definition Audio solution with 8-channel CODEC, featuring Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology support. With the CODEC, 8-channel audio ports, and S/PDIF interfaces, you can connect your computer to home theater decoders to produce crystal-clear digital audio.

The Realtek ALC850 audio CODEC comes with a software application that features jack detection to monitor the plugging status of each jack, impedance sensing to determine audio device classes, and pre-defined equalization for various audio devices. See page 5-17 for details.

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset. The Serial ATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-22 for details.

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Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution

Dual RAID solution

Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution

Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using Serial ATA devices.

The NVIDIA RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, and JBOD configurations. See section “5.4.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations” for details

The Silicon Image Sil3114 RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations for four Serial ATA hard disks. See page 2-23 and section “5.4.3 Silicon Image RAID configurations” for details.

Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN

Gigabit LAN

Gigabit LAN Gigabit LAN

The motherboard comes with a Gigabit LAN controller built into the NVIDIA® nForce™4-4X chipset to meet your growing networking needs. The controller uses the PCI Express segment to provide faster data bandwidth for your Internet, LAN, and file sharing requirements. See page 2-18 for details.

nForce™4-4X chipset allows four Serial ATA hard disks with

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support

IEEE 1394a support IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras. See pages 2-18 and 2-28 for details.

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-19 and 2-25 for details.

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1.3.21.3.2

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AI NET 2

AI NET 2 AI NET 2

AI NET 2 is a BIOS-based diagnostic tool that detects and reports Ethernet cable faults and shorts. With this utility, you can easily monitor the condition of the Ethernet cable(s) connected to the LAN (RJ-45) port(s). During the bootup process, AI NET 2 immediately diagnoses the LAN cable(s) and reports shorts and faults up to 100 meters at 1 meter accuracy. See page 5-10 for details.

ASUS Proactive featuresASUS Proactive features

ASUS Proactive features

ASUS Proactive featuresASUS Proactive features

AI Audio technology AI Audio technology

AI Audio technology

AI Audio technology 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 provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. See pages 2-18 and 5-17 for details.

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ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-7 for details.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-40 for details.

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ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS POST Reporter™

ASUS POST Reporter™

ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS POST Reporter™

The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to customize the voice messages in different languages. See page 3-3 for details.

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS

ASUS Multi-language BIOS ASUS Multi-language BIOS

The multi-language BIOS allows you to select the language of your choice from the available options. The localized BIOS menus allow you to configure easier and faster. Visit the ASUS website for information on the supported languages. See page 4-14 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-6 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-44 for details.

ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music

ASUS Instant Music

ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music

This unique feature allows you to play back audio files even before entering the operating system. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See page 5-11 for details.

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IntervideoIntervideo

Intervideo

IntervideoIntervideo

®®

WinDVD WinDVD

WinDVD

WinDVD WinDVD

Bundled with the motherboard is Intervideo

®®

Suite Suite

Suite

Suite Suite

WinDVD® Suite, the multimedia software package that includes the latest DVD playback, creator, and copy utilities.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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.

information

Hardware

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 ................................................................... 2-8

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-13

2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-16

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-18

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2.1 Before you proceed

Take 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 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.

• Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

•

Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or the

that the ATX power supply is switched off or thethat the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply.

power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure

power cord is detached from the power supply. power cord is detached from the power supply. to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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Powere

Off

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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Refer to the chassis documentation before installing the motherboard.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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2.2.12.2.1

Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement 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.

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2.2.2

2.2.22.2.2

Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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24.5cm (9.6in)

2.2.3

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PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O1

SPDIF_O2

PARALLEL PORT

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

USBPW12

USBPW34

CPU_FAN

CHA2_FAN

COM1

USB2.0

Top:

T:USB1

1394

B:USB2

USB2.0

Top:

T: USB3

RJ-45

B: USB4

Top(gray): Rear Surround L/R Middle(black): Side surround L/R Bottom(y-orange): Center/Subwoofer

Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In

CD AUX

ALC850

FP_AUDIO

ATX12V

PWR_FAN

Marvell

Gbit LAN

88E1111

EATXPWR

PCIEX1_1

PCIEX1_2

PCIEX1_3

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PCI1

PCI2

Socket 754

CHIP_FAN

nForce™4

TSB43AB22A

NVIDIA

DDR DIMM2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM1 (64 bit,184-pin module)

Silicon Image

SATA

Controller

DDR DIMM3 (64 bit,184-pin module)

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

SATA4

SATA2

CLRTC

SATA3

SATA1

SATA_RAID3

SATA_RAID1

SATA_RAID4

SATA_RAID2

FLOPPY

SEC_IDE

4Mbit

I/O

Super

PRI_IDE

BIOS

30.5cm (12.0in)

CHA1_FAN

CHASSIS

GAME

PCI3

Speech

Controller

SB_PWR

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USBPW56 USBPW78 USBPW910

USB56

USB78 USB910 IE1394_2

PANEL

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2.2.4

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Layout ContentsLayout Contents

Layout Contents

Layout ContentsLayout Contents

SlotsSlots

Slots

SlotsSlots

1. DDR DIMM slots 2-8

2. PCI slots 2-15

3. PCI Express slots 2-15

JumpersJumpers

Jumpers

JumpersJumpers

1. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2-16

2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, 2-17 USBPW78, USBPW910)

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port 2-18

2. Parallel port 2-18

3. IEEE 1394a port 2-18

4. LAN (RJ-45) port 2-18

5. Rear Speaker Out port 2-18

6. Side Speaker Out port 2-18

7. Line In port 2-18

8. Line Out port 2-18

9. Microphone port 2-19

10. Center/Subwoofer port 2-19

11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-19

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-19

13. Serial (COM1) port 2-19

14. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-19

15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-19

16. PS/2 keyboard port 2-19

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Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2-20

2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 2-21

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1 [black], SATA2 [black], 2-22 SATA3 [black], SATA4 [black])

4. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1 [red], 2-23 SATA_RAID2 [red], SATA_RAID3 [red], SATA_RAID4 [red])

5. CPU fan connector (3-pin CPU_FAN) 2-24

6. Chassis fan connectors (3-pin CHA1_FAN, 3-pin CHA2_FAN) 2-24

7. Chipset fan connector (3-pin CHIP_FAN) 2-24

8. Power fan connector (3-pin PWR_FAN) 2-24

9. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 2-25

10. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V) 2-26

11. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD, AUX) 2-27

12. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) 2-27

13. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) 2-28

14. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-28

15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin 2 x 5-pin FP_AUDIO) 2-29

16. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) 2-30

- System Power LED (Green 3-pin PLED)

- Hard Disk activity (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

- System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

- Power/Soft-off button(Yellow 2-pin PWRSW)

- Reset switch (Blue 2-pin RESET)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

USB 2.0 connectors

The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processor.

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 triangleGold triangle

Gold triangle

Gold triangleGold triangle

Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU!

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.

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