ASUS K8N-DL User Manual

K8N-DL

Motherboard

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First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1 February 2005February 2005

February 2005

February 2005February 2005

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

About this guide ............................................................................... viii

Typography ......................................................................................... ix

K8N-DL specifications summary .......................................................... x

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 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 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-3

2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-3

2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-4

2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-5

2.3.2 Installing the CPU.................................................... 2-7

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7

2.3.1 Overview ................................................................. 2-7

2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan ................................ 2-9

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-11

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-11

2.4.2 Memory Configurations .........................................2-12

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

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

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

2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. 2-16

2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot ...............................................2-16

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

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-20

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-20

2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-22

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Contents

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 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 setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 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 Updating the BIOS .................................................. 4-2

4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file .................................... 4-4

4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5

4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-7

4.1.6 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-8

4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-11

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-12

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-12

4.2.3 Legend bar ........................................................... 4-13

4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-13

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-13

4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-13

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-14

4.2.8 General help .......................................................... 4-14

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-15

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-15

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-15

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-15

4.3.4 Floppy 3 Mode Support ........................................ 4-15

4.3.5 Base/Extended/Total Memory .............................. 4-15

4.3.6 Primary IDE Master ............................................... 4-16

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4.3.7 Primary IDE Slave .................................................. 4-18

4.3.8 Secondary IDE Master ........................................... 4-18

4.3.9 Secondary IDE Slave ............................................. 4-18

4.3.10 Third IDE Master ................................................... 4-19

4.3.11 Fourth IDE Master ................................................. 4-19

4.3.12 IDE Channel 4 Master ............................................ 4-19

4.3.13 IDE Channel 5 Master ............................................ 4-19

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4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20

4.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-20

4.4.2 Memory Configuration .......................................... 4-21

4.4.3 Chipset ................................................................. 4-23

4.4.4 Onboard Device .................................................... 4-26

4.4.5 PCIPnP ................................................................... 4-30

4.4.6 USB Configuration................................................. 4-32

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-33

4.5.1 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-34

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-36

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-39

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-39

4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ......................................... 4-40

4.6.3 Removable Device Priority .................................... 4-40

4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-41

4.6.5 Security ................................................................ 4-43

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-45

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

Appendix: Reference information

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

A.1 K8N-DL block diagram .......................................................... A-1

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 manual 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

technologies 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 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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Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

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Appendix: Reference information

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Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to

when configuring the motherboard.

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.

1.1.

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.

Typography

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-

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

Command Means that you must type the command

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

than sign means that you must press the enclosed key.

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

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

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

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

format A:/S

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K8N-DL 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

Dual Socket 940 for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous

32-bit and 64-bit computing

NVIDIA® CK8-04 Professional

1600/2000 MT per second

Dual-channel memory architecture 6 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC 400/333/266 MHz DDR memory modules Supports up to 24 GB system memory

(tested only up to 12 GB on this motherboard due to

4 GB DDR availability)

1 x PCI Express x16 slot 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 2 x PCI slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

AudioAudio

Audio

AudioAudio

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394

IEEE 1394IEEE 1394

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

NVIDIA

CK8-04 Professional chipset supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33

- 4 x SATA-II 3Gb/s drives

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0 configurations

Silicon Image 3114R RAID controller supports:

- 4 x SATA-I 150 MB/s

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, and S/W RAID 5

BROADCOM® BMC5751 Gigabit PCI-E LAN controller

Realtek

ALC850 8-channel CODEC 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port Supports Universal Audio Jack (UAJ®) Technology Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology

TI 1394a controller supports:

- 1 x IEEE 1394 port (on the rear panel)

- 1 x IEEE 1394 connector (on board)

4 x USB 2.0 ports (on the rear panel) 3 x USB 2.0 connectors (on board; supports 6 ports)

Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS EZFlash ASUS Smart Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2

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K8N-DL specifications summary

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 4 x Serial ATA connectors 4 x RAID Serial ATA connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x front fan connector 2 x rear fan connector 1 x Chipset fan connector 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal audio connectors (CD/AUX) 1 x IEEE 1394 connector 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector

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

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower RequirementRequirement

Requirement

RequirementRequirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

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

WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3

ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)

Device drivers Silicon Image NVIDIA® RAID utility ASUS Live Update utility Norton Internet Security 2005 Winbond Voice Editor

RAID Utility

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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

®®

K8N-DL motherboard! K8N-DL motherboard!

K8N-DL motherboard!

K8N-DL motherboard! K8N-DL 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 K8N-DL motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

I/O modulesI/O modules

I/O modules IEEE1394 (1 port) module

I/O modulesI/O modules

USB 2.0 + GAME port module

CablesCables

Cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables (dual plugs)

CablesCables

4 x Serial ATA power cables (dual plugs) 2 x 40-conductor IDE cable Floppy disk drive cable

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories I/O shield

AccessoriesAccessories

Application CDApplication CD

Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD

Application CDApplication CD

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

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology

Latest processor technology Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with dual 940-pin sockets for the AMD Opteron™ 64 processors. The processors are based on AMD’s 64-bit and 32-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology, provide a dramatic leap forward in compatibility, performance, investment protection, and reduced total cost of ownership and development.

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 2-16 for details.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology

HyperTransport™ Technology

HyperTransport™ Technology HyperTransport™ Technology

HyperTransport™ Technology is a high-speed, low latency, point-to-point link designed to increase the communication speed between integrated circuits in computers, networking and telecommunicatons equipment up to 48 times faster than other existing technologies.

Dual Channel DDR memory support Dual Channel DDR memory support

Dual Channel DDR memory support

Dual Channel DDR memory support Dual Channel DDR memory support

Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using DDR400/333/ 266 DIMMs. The ultra-fast 400MHz memory bus delivers the required bandwidth for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-11.

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology

The motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces and the NVIDIA chipset. The SATA 3Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products. Additionally, Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, and reduced voltage requirement. See pages 2-23.

nForce4® PRO

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Dual RAID solutionDual RAID solution

Dual RAID solution

Dual RAID solutionDual RAID solution

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

The NVIDIA configuration for four SATA and two PATA connectors. See page 2-23 for details.

The Sil3114R controller supports four additional SATA connectors and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and a software patch to support RAID 5. See pages 2-24 for details.

Audio technology Audio technology

Audio technology

Audio technology 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 pages2-21 for details.

nForce4® PRO allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and JBOD

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. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-21 for details.

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 the IEEE 1394a standard. 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 2-20 and 2-26 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 2-21 and 2-26 for details.

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Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See section “4.5.2 Hardware Monitor” on page 4-37.

1.3.21.3.2

1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2 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 details on page 4-5.

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.

ASUS Smart Fan technologyASUS Smart Fan technology

ASUS Smart Fan technology

ASUS Smart Fan technologyASUS Smart Fan technology

The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-38 for details.

ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS POST Reporter™

ASUS POST Reporter™

ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS POST Reporter™

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

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.

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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 .......................................................... 2-3

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-7

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-11

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

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

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-20

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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.

• Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See “8. ATX power connectors” on page 2-25 for details.

• Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to 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

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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 LEDsOnboard LEDs

Onboard LEDs

Onboard LEDsOnboard LEDs

1.1.

Standby power LEDStandby power LED

Standby power LED

1.1.

Standby power LEDStandby power LED The motherboard comes with a green 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.

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Standby

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CPU warning LEDCPU warning LED

CPU warning LED

2.2.

CPU warning LEDCPU warning LED The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that CPU1 has not been

installed properly. If this LED stays off, this means that CPU has been installed properly.

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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.

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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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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Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Place ten (10) 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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Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

26.7cm (10.5in)

PS/2KBMS

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

SPDIF_O1

SPDIF_O2

COM1

Bottom:

Top:

USB1

1394

USB2

USB2.0

T: USB3 B: USB4

Top: Center/Subwoofer Middle: Side surround L/R Bottom: Rear Surround L/R

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

ALC850

PARALLEL PORT

Top:

RJ-45

CD1

KBPWR1

FP_AUDIO1

SOCKET 940

CPU2

DDR DIMM_B3 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A3 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

CPU_FAN1

CPU1

SOCKET 940

CPU_FAN2

DDR DIMM_A1 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

ATX12V1

Super

I/O

FLOPPY1

DDR DIMM_B1 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A2 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (72 bit, 184-pin module)

ATXPWR1

30.5cm (12in)

SEC_IDE1

1394_EN1

REAR_FAN1

BCM5751

REAR_FAN2

IEEE1394_1

TSB43AB22A

LAN_EN1

SB_PWR1

PCI_E1

PANEL1

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PCI_E2

PCI2

PCI1

GAME1

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SATA_RAID1

SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4

Silicon Image

SATALink

Sil3114CT176

NVIDIA CK8-04

Professional

USB56 USB78 USB910

BPSMB1

RAID_EN1

PRI_IDE1

CHASSIS1

CLRTC1

4Mb

BIOS

FRNT_FAN1

SATA1®SATA2

SATA4

SATA3

FRNT_FAN2

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Layout ContentsLayout Contents

Layout Contents

Layout ContentsLayout Contents

Slots/SocketsSlots/Sockets

Slots/Sockets

Slots/SocketsSlots/Sockets

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1. CPU sockets 2-6

2. DDR DIMM sockets 2-11

3. PCI/PCI Express slots 2-16

JumpersJumpers

Jumpers

JumpersJumpers

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1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-17

2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-18

3. 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) 2-18

4. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 2-19

5. RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) 2-19

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

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1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-20

2. Parallel port 2-20

3. IEEE 1394a port 2-20

4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-20

5. Side Speaker Out port (gray) 2-20

6. Rear Speaker Out port (black) 2-20

7. Line In port (light blue) 2-20

8. Line Out port (lime) 2-20

9. Microphone port (pink) 2-21

10. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange) 2-21

11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-21

12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-21

13. Serial (COM 1) port 2-21

14. Optical S/PDIF Out port 2-21

15. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port 2-21

16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-21

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Internal connectorsInternal connectors

Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-22

2. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 2-22

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-23

4. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) 2-24

5. CPU, front, and rear fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, REAR-FAN1, REAR_FAN2) 2-25

6. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-25

7. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78, USB910) 2-26

8. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IE1394_1) 2-26

9. ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 2-27

10. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 2-28

11. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1) 2-28

12. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) 2-29

13. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) 2-29

14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-30

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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OverviewOverview

Overview

OverviewOverview

The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets designed for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors.

The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.

Take note of the notched corner on the CPU. This corner should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation.

Notched corner

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Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

Installing the CPU

Installing the CPUInstalling the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

CPU2

CPU1

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• Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

• If installing only one CPU, use the CPU socket marked CPU1.

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2. Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle.

Socket LeverSocket Lever

Socket Lever

Socket LeverSocket Lever

Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100° angle, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.

3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the notched corner matches the socket corner with a triangle mark.

4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place.

The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!

5. When the CPU is in place, push

down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked.

Triangle markTriangle mark

Triangle mark

Triangle markTriangle mark

NotchedNotched

Notched

NotchedNotched cornercorner

corner

cornercorner

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Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan

Installing the heatsink and fan

Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan

The AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly.

Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan.

1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.

• The retention module base is already installed on the motherboard upon purchase.

• You do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components.

• If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.

CPU FanCPU Fan

CPU Fan

CPU FanCPU Fan

CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink

CPU Heatsink

CPU HeatsinkCPU Heatsink

Retention Module BaseRetention Module Base

Retention Module Base

Retention Module BaseRetention Module Base

Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

Retention bracketRetention bracket

Retention bracket

Retention bracketRetention bracket

Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock

Retention bracket lock

Retention bracket lockRetention bracket lock

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2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.

3. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.

Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place.

4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base.

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