Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto K8N del fabbricante Asus
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Motherboard K8N User Guide.
ii Checklist Copyright © 2005 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, sto.
iii Features Contents Notices ........................................................................................... vi Safety information ......................................................................... vii About this guide ............
iv Safeguards Contents Chapter 2: BIOS Information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS .................................... 2-2 2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ............................. 2-2 2.1.2 Using AFUDOS to update the BIOS .............
v 2.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 2-28 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority ............................................. 2-28 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives .................................................. 2-29 2.
vi N otices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
vii Safety infor mation Electrical safety •T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
viii A bout this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. W ARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
ix K8N specifications summar y (continued on the next page) Socket 754 for AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ CPUs Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit computing S.
x K8N specif ications summar y * Specifications are subject to change without notice. Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 2 x USB 2.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the motherboard components, and illustrations of the layout, jumper settings, and connectors.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 1W elcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS ® K8N motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout i.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-3 1. 3 Special features 1.3.1 Product Highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ desktop processors. The AMD Athlon™ 64 is based on AMD’s 64-bit architecture, which represents the landmark introduction of the industry’s first x86-64 technology .
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction S/PDIF out The motherboard’s S/PDIF out function turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful speaker systems. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the new Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-5 1. 4 Befor e you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 5 Motherboard over view 1.5.1 Motherboard layout PCI1 P ANEL K8N R CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power CD AUX Super I/O 4Mbit BIOS Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) FP_AUDIO Audio Codec USB2.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-7 K8N R Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. 1.5.2 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below .
1-8 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 1.6.1 Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket designed for the AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Sempron™ processors.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-9 1.6.2 Installing the CPU Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 754-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard. 3. Position the CPU above the socket such that the CPU corner with the gold triangle matches the socket corner with a small triangle.
1-10 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1. 7S ystem memor y 1.7.1 DIMM sockets location The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. 1.7.2 Memory configurations Y ou may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-11 DDR Qualified V endors List The following table lists the PC3200 (DDR400) memory modules that have been tested and qualified for use with this motherboard. V isit the ASUS website (www .asus.com) for the latest DDR 400 QVL for this motherboard.
1-12 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.7.3 Installing a DIMM Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-13 1.8.3 PCI slots The PCI slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments.
1-14 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.8.4 AGP slot The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot supports AGP 8X/4X (+1.5V) cards. When you buy an AGP card, make sure that you ask for one with +1.5V specification. Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on the motherboard.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-15 1. 9 J u m per s 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
1-16 Chapter 1: Product introduction 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-17 1. 10 Connector s This section describes and illustrates the motherboard rear panel and internal connectors. 1.10.1 Rear panel connectors 1 15 10 2 3 12 14 6 7 8 45 9 13 11 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.
1-18 Chapter 1: Product introduction Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration 10. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 11 . USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-19 1.10.2 Internal connectors 1. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector supports the provided UltraA T A 133 IDE hard disk ribbon cable.
1-20 Chapter 1: Product introduction 3. A TX power connectors (20-pin A TXPWR, 4-pin A TX12V) These connectors connect to an A TX 12V power supply . The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-21 5. CPU and chassis fan connectors (3-pin CPU_F AN, CHA_F AN) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.
1-22 Chapter 1: Product introduction 8. Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch.
ASUS K8N motherboard 1-23 9. GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. If a GAME/MIDI module is available, connect the GAME/MIDI cable to this connector . The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files.
1-24 Chapter 1: Product introduction The System Panel connector is color-coded for easy and foolproof connection. T ake note of the specific connector colors as described. 12. System panel connector (10-1 pin P ANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-1 Chapter 2 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
2-2 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2. 1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS - Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. 2.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-3 The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only . What you see on your screen may not be exactly the same as shown. DO NOT shutdown or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so may cause system boot failure! 2.
2-4 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Main filename Extension name A:>afudos /oMYBIOS03.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.10 Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... 0x0008CC00 (9%) The BIOS information on the screen is for reference only .
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-5 3. The utility will copy the current system BIOS by default to the floppy disk. Make sure that the floppy disk has at least 600KB of free disk space and is not write- protected. A:>afudos /oMYBIOS03.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.
2-6 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Make sure that the BIOS file in the floppy disk is renamed as “ K8N.ROM ”. 2.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2 The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows .
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-7 To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Boot the system. 2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen message appears. 3. Place the support CD in the CD-ROM. The support CD contains the a working BIOS for this motherboard.
2-8 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.2 BIOS Setup progr am This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-9 System Time [11:51:19] System Date [Thu 08/05/2003] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Language [English] Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field.
2-10 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-11 2.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 2.3.1 System T ime [xx:xx:xxxx] Allows you to set the system time. 2.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
2-12 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-13 2.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The items in this menu are auto-detected by BIOS. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected processor information.
2-14 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-15 2.4.2 JumperFree Configuration Configure System Frequency/Voltage AI Overclock Tuner [Standard] AGP Overclock in MHz [ 66] DDR RAM Voltage [Auto] AGP Voltage [1.5V] AI Overclock T uner [Standard] Allows selection of CPU overclocking options to achieve desired CPU internal frequency .
2-16 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Cool N’ Quiet [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ T echnology feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] • Make sure that the above item is set to Enabled if you want to use the AMD CPU Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ T echnology feature.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-17 Memory CLK : 200 MHz CAS Latency : 2.5 DRAM RAS TO CAS Delay : 3 CLK DRAM ACTIVE TIME : 8 CLK DRAM RAS PRECHANGE TIME : 3 CLK MemClock Mode [Auto] CAS Latency (CL) [Auto] DRA.
2-18 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup DRAM RAS PRECHANGE T ime [Auto] Sets the DRAM RAS PRECHANGE T ime. Configuration options: [Auto] [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] DRAM ACTIVE TIME [Auto] Sets the DRAM ACTIVE TIME.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-19 MAC Interface [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal 802.3 MAC interface. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] OnBoard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM.
2-20 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Secondary Slave as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Secondary IDE Slave as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Third Master as RAID [Disabled] Enables or disables the use of the Third IDE Master as RAID.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-21 2.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure ITE8712 Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [EPP+ECP] EPP Version [1.
2-22 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Onboard MIDI Port [300] Disables or sets the onboard MIDI port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [300] [330] MIDI IRQ Select [IRQ5] Sets the MIDI port IRQs. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] [IRQ10] [IRQ1 1] 2.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-23 PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register . Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Y es] When set to [Y es], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ.
2-24 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. 2.5.1 ACPI Suspend Mode [S3 only] Allows you to select the ACPI state to be used for system suspend.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-25 2.5.5 APM Configuration PME Resume [Disabled] RI Resume [Disabled] Onboard LAN Resume [Disabled] RTC Resume [Disabled] Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Restore On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] PME Resume [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the PME# to generate a wake event.
2-26 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.5.6 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor MB Temperature [35ºC/95ºF] CPU Temperature [48ºC/118ºF] CPU Fan Speed [3260RPM] Chassis Fan Speed [N/A] Power Fan Speed [N/A] VCORE Voltage [ 1.520V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V] 5V Voltage [ 5.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-27 Smart Q-F AN Function [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Smart Q-Fan feature that monitors the CPU temperature and smartly adjusts the fan speed according to the temperature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Fan Start V oltage [5.
2-28 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 2.6.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-29 2.6.2 Hard Disk Drives 1st ~ xxth Drive [XXXXXXXX] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system.
2-30 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup 2.6.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-31 To set a Supervisor Password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password item and press <Enter>. 2. From the password box, type a password combination of at least six (6) letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3.
2-32 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you have set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: 1.
ASUS K8N motherboard 2-33 If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your changes, the program prompts you with a message asking if you want to save your changes before exiting.
2-34 Chapter 2: BIOS Setup.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the contents of the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. Software support.
3-2 Chapter 3: Software support 3. 1 Install an oper ating system This motherboard supports Windows ® 2000/XP/2003 Server operating system (OS). Always install the latest OS version and corresponding updates to maximize the features of your hardware.
ASUS K8N motherboard 3-3 3.2.2 Drivers menu Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Driver Installs the Microsoft ® DirectX™ 9.0 driver . Nvidia Chipset Driver Program Installs the NVIDIA ® Chipset drivers for the NVIDIA ® nForce™ 3 250Gb chipset. For Windows ® XP users, make sure to install Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 to support USB 2.
3-4 Chapter 3: Software support ASUS’ AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Software Installs the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet! T echnology software. ASUS PC Probe This smart utility monitors the fan speed, CPU temperature, and system voltages, and alerts you on any detected problems.
ASUS K8N motherboard 3-5 3.2.4 Manual menu The Manual menu contains a list of supplementary user manuals. Click an item to open the manual. • Most user manual files are in Portable Document Format (PDF). Install the Adobe ® Acrobat ® Reader from the Utilities menu before opening a user manual file.
3-6 Chapter 3: Software support 3.2.5 ASUS Contact Information Clicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. Y ou may also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
ASUS K8N motherboard 3-7 3.3 ASUS Instant Music Lite The motherboard is equipped with a BIOS-based audio playback feature called Instant Music Lite . This feature is supported by the onboard audio AC’97 Codec, and requires an optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or CD-RW).
3-8 Chapter 3: Software support To use ASUS Instant Music Lite: 1. Ensure that the power cord is plugged to a grounded power source, so that the system has a standby power . 2. Use either one of the two sets of special function keys on your keyboard to play audio CDs.
ASUS K8N motherboard 3-9 • Make sure to install the AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ driver and application before using this feature. • The AMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ T echnology feature works only with the AMD heatsink and fan assembly with monitor chip.
3-10 Chapter 3: Software support 3.4.2 Launching the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software The motherboard support CD includes the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ software that enables you to view your system’s real-time CPU frequency and voltage. To launch the Cool ‘n’ Quiet!™ program: 1.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Asus K8N è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Asus K8N - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Asus K8N imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Asus K8N ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Asus K8N, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Asus K8N.
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