Asus K8N4-E SE K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition
Asus K8N4-E SE Manual
View all Asus K8N4-E SE manuals
Add to My Manuals
Save this manual to your list of manuals |
Asus K8N4-E SE manual content summary:
- Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 1
K8N4-E SE Motherboard - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 2
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 3
vii About this guide viii Typography ix K8N4-E SE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-2 1.2 Package contents 1-2 1.3 Special features 1-3 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-3 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-5 1.4 Before you proceed 1-7 1.5 Motherboard overview - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 4
Managing and updating your BIOS 2-2 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-2 2.1.2 Creating a bootable floppy disk 2-5 2.1.3 ASUS EZ Flash utility 2-6 2.1.4 Updating the BIOS 2-7 2.1.5 Saving the current BIOS file 2-9 2.1.6 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 2-10 2.2 BIOS setup program 2-12 2.2.1 BIOS menu - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 5
2-37 2.7 Exit menu 2-39 Chapter 3: Software support 3.1 Installing an operating system 3-2 3.2 Support CD information 3-2 3.2.1 Running the support CD 3-2 3.2.2 Drivers menu 3-3 3.2.3 Utilities menu 3-4 3.2.4 Make Disk menu 3-5 3.2.5 Manual menu 3-6 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information 3-6 v - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 6
. 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 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 7
signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 8
the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 3: Software support This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 9
following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 10
K8N4-E SE specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Storage AI Audio USB LAN BIOS features Special features Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64/AMD Sempron™ processors AMD64 architecture enables simultaneous 32- and 64-bit computing Supports AMD Cool 'n' Quiet™ Technology - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 11
1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chipset fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 3 audio ports Support CD contents Drivers ASUS PC Probe II ASUS Live Update ASUS Cool 'n' Quiet™ utility Anti-virus software (OEM version) Form factor ATX form factor: 12 in x 8.6 in (30.5 cm x 21.9 cm) *Specifications - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 12
xii - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-1 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 14
for the following items. Motherboard Cables Accessory Application CD Documentation ASUS K8N4-E SE motherboard 1 x Serial ATA signal cable 1 x Serial ATA power cable 1 x Ultra DMA 133/100/66 cable 1 x Floppy disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 15
improves overall system security. 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 2-24 for details. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-3 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 16
with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 1-24 for details. 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 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 17
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 2-10 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the CPU fan speed according to the - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 18
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 19
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. K8N4-E SE ® K8N4-E SE Onboard LED SB_PWR ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-7 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 20
image below. 1.5.2 Screw holes Place six (6) 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 towards the rear of the chassis K8N4-E SE ® 1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 21
PCIEX1_1 Socket 754 Attansic Gbit LAN F001 CD AUX ALC850 FP_AUDIO PCIEX1_2 PCIEX1_3 K8N4-E SE PCIEX16 ® PCI1 PCI2 GAME PCI3 SB_PWR USBPW56 USBPW78 NVIDIA® nForce™ 4-4X CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power USB56 USB78 SATA2 SATA1 SATA4 CLRTC SATA3 CHIP_FAN CHASSIS PANEL ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 22
™ 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 triangle 1.6.2 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. K8N4-E SE ® Gold Arrow K8N4 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 23
. Gold triangle 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. 6. Refer to the succeeding section for details. 7. Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the motherboard. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-11 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 24
is properly applied to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 25
. 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. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-13 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 26
and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN. CPU_FAN K8N4-E SE ® K8N4-E SE CPU fan connector Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. 1-14 Chapter - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 27
from the same vendor. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 3 GB system memory when you installed three 1 GB DDR memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double sided x16 memory modules. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-15 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 28
before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 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 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 29
cards that they support. Make sure unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 2 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 30
two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. 1.8.4 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 31
white slot functions as a PCI Express x1 slot. 1.8.6 PCI Express x1 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-19 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 32
23 Normal Clear CMOS K8N4-E SE Clear RTC RAM (Default) You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to overclocking. For system failure due to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Shut down and reboot the system so the BIOS can automatically reset parameter - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 33
connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). The USBPW12 and USBPW34 jumpers are for the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-21 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 34
Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS (see section 2.5.3 APM Confguration KBPWR 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) K8N4-E SE ® K8N4-E SE Keyboard power setting 1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 35
SPEED LED Status OFF ORANGE GREEN Description 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port 4 . L Refer to the audio configuration table on the next page for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration. ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-23 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 36
serial devices. 1 0 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t. This port connects an external audio output device via an coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 1 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r with a covered Pin 5. K8N4-E SE ® FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 37
connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE slave K8N4-E SE ® K8N4-E SE IDE connectors SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 PIN 1 ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 38
the BIOS. See section "2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration" for details. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4 GND K8N4-E SE ® SATA4 SATA3 K8N4-E SE SATA - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 39
. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors. CPU_FAN Rotation +12V GND CHA_FAN1 Rotation +12V GND K8N4-E SE ® K8N4-E SE Fan connectors CHIP_FAN Rotation +12V GND ASUS K8N4-E SE 1-27 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 40
system chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC K8N4-E SE ® USB56 1 K8N4-E SE USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB910 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 41
K8N4-E SE ® ATX12V GND +12V DC GND +12V DC K8N4-E SE ATX power connector +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 42
from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. K8N4-E SE ® CD (Black) Right Audio Channel Ground Left Audio Channel AUX (White) K8N4-E SE Internal audio connectors 8 . GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the USB/GAME module - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 43
front panel audio I/O module that supports legacy AC '97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L K8N4-E SE ® FP_AUDIO K8N4-E SE Front panel audio connector ASUS K8N4-E SE MIC2 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 44
K8N4-E SE ® IDE_LED RESET PWRSW * Requires an ATX power supply. K8N4-E SE System panel connector The sytem panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green system beeps and on the BIOS settings. Pressing - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 45
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 2 BIOS setup ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-1 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 46
you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 47
p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m 3. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I n t e r n e t option from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. Click N e x t. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-3 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 48
to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 49
the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Windows® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-5 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 50
accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press + during - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 51
using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to K 8 N 4 - E S E . B I N and save it to a floppy disk. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 52
file. The following screen appears. 8. The utility verifies the BIOS file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.14 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For NF-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 53
-CK804-K8N4-ESE-00 DATE: 11/09/2005 Flash Type - PMC Pm49FL004T LPC/FWH File Name to Program: 0103.bin Now Backup System BIOS to 11112222333344445555666677778888999900001111222233334444555566667777888899990000111122223333F4444i5555l66667777e8888!999900001111 Message: Please Wait! ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 54
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare the motherboard - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 55
while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 56
setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to"Run - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 57
key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. • The BIOS setup screens shown in this chapter are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS information. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-13 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 58
field Saves changes and exit 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to "2.2.7 Pop-up window." 2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 59
Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Memory ↑↓ :Move ENTER2:5A6cMcBept ESC:Abort Select Menu Item Specific Help Specifies the capacity and physical size of diskette drive ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-15 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 60
screen items and how to navigate through them. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time 20 2005 [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [ST321122A] [ASUS CDS520/A] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Change the day, month, year and - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 61
BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 82 GB Select Menu Item Specific on a previous system, the setup BIOS may detect incorrect parameters. Select [Manual] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-17 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 62
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Transfer Mode Shows the Transfer mode. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 63
Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Primary SATA Master Extended IDE Drive Access Mode [Auto] [Auto] Capacity 0 MB Cylinder 0 Head 0 Precomp 0 Landing Zone 0 Sector 0 Select Menu Item Specific Help the number of the hard disk cylinders. This item is not configurable. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-19 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 64
is not configurable. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. This item is not configurable. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives. This is necessary so that you can write or read - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 65
options: Manual Auto Standard AI Overclock Allows you to individually set overclocking parameters. Loads the optimal settings for the system. Loads the standard settings for the system. Loads overclocking profiles with optimal parameters for stability when overclocking. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-21 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 66
are user-configurable only when the Overclock Profile item is set to [Manual]. CPU Frequency [XXX] (value is auto-detected) Indicates the frequency sent frequency) multiplied by the bus multiple equals the CPU speed. The value of this item is auto-detected by BIOS. The values range from 200 to 300. - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 67
BIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Configuration CPU Type AMD Athlon(tm) 64 Processor 3200+ CPU Speed 2000MHz Cache RAM 1024K DRAM Configuration Hyper Transport Frequency AMD K8 Cool'n'Quiet control [4x] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific ] [11T] [12T] [13T] [14T] [15T] ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-23 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 68
of the items above may vary depending on the type of memory installed. Hyper Transport Frequency [4x] Sets the Hyper Transport frequency. Configuration options:[1x] [2x] [3x] [4x] AMD K8 Cool'n'Quiet control [Disabled] Enables or disables the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet technology. Configuration options - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 69
n t r o l l e d B y item is set to Manual. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 Specific Help Legacy ISA for devices compliant with the original PC AT bus specification, PCI/ISA PnP for devices compliant with the ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 70
to When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 2.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 71
Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Specific Help Disable/Enable nVIDIA RIAD feature. RAID Enabled [Disabled] Enables or disables the onboard RAID controller. When set to [Enabled], the succeeding items become user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 72
to display the configuration options. Advanced Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Configuration USB Controller USB2.0 Controller USB Legacy support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable/Disable USB 2.0 and Legacy Controller USB Controller [Enabled - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 73
ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [S1&S3] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select the ACPI state used for System Suspend. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 74
and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 APM Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power APM - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 75
=0, Max=59), then press . 5. Press to move to the seconds field then press . 6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press . ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-31 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 76
+5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable the Power On by PS/2 keyboard function or set specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 77
] CHIP Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, Chassis, and chip fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If any of the fans is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows 0. These items are not user-configurable. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-33 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 78
] Enables or disables the chipset fan speed warning feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 79
you to assign hard disk drives attached to the system. 2.6.4 CDROM Drives Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot CDROM Drives 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Select Menu Item Specific Help 1. 1st Slave: XXXXXXXXX Allows you to assign optical drives attached to the system. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-35 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 80
2.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Boot Boot Settings Enabled] [Disabled] [On] [Disabled] 6 250 [Non-OS2] [Enabled] [All Errors] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to enable or disable. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 81
Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password User Password These fields allow you to set passwords: To set a password: 1. Select an item then press . 2. Type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha-numeric characters, then press . ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-37 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 82
is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "1.9 Jumpers" for instructions. Password Check This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 83
BIOS items. Phoenix-Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific , a confirmation window appears. Select Y BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS K8N4-E SE 2-39 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 84
values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Y E S to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. 2-40 Chapter 2: BIOS setup - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 85
This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. 3 Software support ASUS K8N4-E SE 3-1 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 86
that you install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 2 or later versions before installing the drivers for better compatibility and system stability. 3.2 Support CD information The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 87
Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA® nForce™ 4-4X chipset. Realtek Audio Driver Installs the Realtek® ALC850 audio controller and application. AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver Installs the AMD Cool 'n' Quiet Technology drivers. USB 2.0 Driver Installs the Universal Serial Bus 2.0 (USB 2.0) driver. ASUS K8N4-E SE - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 88
software that the motherboard supports. ASUS PC Probe II This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you of any detected problems. This utility helps you keep your computer in healthy operating condition. ASUS Update Allows you to download the latest - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 89
Saver Bring life to your computer screen by installing the ASUS screen saver. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 Installs the Adobe® Acrobat® viruses that destroys data. 3.2.4 Make Disk menu Make Nvidia RAID Driver Disk Allows you to create an NVIDIA® nForce™ 4-4X RAID driver disk. ASUS K8N4-E SE 3-5 - Asus K8N4-E SE | K8N4-E SE User's Manual for English Edition - Page 90
user manuals listed in this menu may not be applicable for this motherboard model. 3.2.6 ASUS Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 3-6 Chapter 3: Software support
Motherboard
K8N4-E SE