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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information
Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
Electrical safetyElectrical safety Electrical safety
Operation safetyOperation safety Operation safety
About this guide
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized How this guide is organized
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information Where to find more information
Typography
K8N-DL specifications summary
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(tested only up to 12 GB on this motherboard due to 4 GB DDR availability)
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1.1 Welcome!
1.2 Package contents
1.3 Special features
1.3.11.3.1
1.3.11.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlightsProduct highlights Product highlights
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1.3.21.3.2
1.3.21.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features
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Chapter summary
2.1 Before you proceed
Onboard LEDsOnboard LEDs
Onboard LEDsOnboard LEDs Onboard LEDs
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2.2 Motherboard overview
2.2.32.2.3
2-42-4
2-42-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.2.32.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout
2.2.42.2.4
2.2.42.2.4 2.2.4 Layout ContentsLayout Contents
Layout ContentsLayout Contents Layout Contents
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
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2.3.32.3.3
2.3.32.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan
Installing the heatsink and fanInstalling the heatsink and fan Installing the heatsink and fan
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2.4 System memory
2.4.12.4.1
2.4.12.4.1 2.4.1 OverviewOverview
OverviewOverview Overview
2.4.22.4.2
2.4.22.4.2 2.4.2 Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations
Memory ConfigurationsMemory Configurations Memory Configurations
2.4.42.4.4
2.4.32.4.3
2.4.42.4.4 2.4.4 Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM
Removing a DIMMRemoving a DIMM Removing a DIMM
2.4.32.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMMInstalling a DIMM
2.5 Expansion slots
2.5.32.5.3
ASUS K8N-DL 2-152-15
2-152-15 2-15
2.5.32.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsInterrupt assignments
Standard interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments
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2.6 Jumpers
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2.7 Connectors
2.7.12.7.1
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Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configurationAudio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration
2.7.22.7.2
2.7.22.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectorsInternal connectors
Internal connectorsInternal connectors Internal connectors
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3.1 Starting up for the first time
3.2 Powering off the computer
ASUS K8N-DL 3-33-3
3-33-3 3-3
3.3 ASUS POST Reporter
3.3.13.3.1
3.3.13.3.1 3.3.1 Vocal POST messagesVocal POST messages
Vocal POST messagesVocal POST messages Vocal POST messages
Following is a list of the default POST messages and the corresponding actions you can take:
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3.3.23.3.2
3.3.23.3.2 3.3.2 Winbond Voice EditorWinbond Voice Editor
Playing the default wave filesPlaying the default wave files
Launching the Voice EditorLaunching the Voice Editor
Winbond Voice EditorWinbond Voice Editor Winbond Voice Editor
Changing the default languageChanging the default language
Changing the default languageChanging the default language Changing the default language
Customizing your POST messagesCustomizing your POST messages
Customizing your POST messagesCustomizing your POST messages Customizing your POST messages
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Chapter summary
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS
4.1.14.1.1
Windows
4.1.14.1.1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk
Creating a bootable floppy diskCreating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk
4.1.24.1.2
4.1.24.1.2 4.1.2 Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS
Updating the BIOSUpdating the BIOS Updating the BIOS
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4.1.34.1.3
4.1.34.1.3 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file
Saving the current BIOS fileSaving the current BIOS file Saving the current BIOS file
4.1.44.1.4
4.1.44.1.4 4.1.4 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
Recovering the BIOS from the support CDRecovering the BIOS from the support CD
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility
Recovering the BIOS from a floppy diskRecovering the BIOS from a floppy disk
4.1.54.1.5
4.1.54.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility
ASUS EZ Flash utilityASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility
4.1.64.1.6
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update
Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update
4.1.64.1.6 4.1.6 ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility
ASUS Update utilityASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility
Updating the BIOS through the InternetUpdating the BIOS through the Internet
Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS file
4.2 BIOS setup program
4.2.24.2.2
4.2.14.2.1
4.2.24.2.2 4.2.2 Menu barMenu bar
Menu barMenu bar Menu bar
4.2.14.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screenBIOS menu screen
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4.2.74.2.7
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4-144-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.2.74.2.7 4.2.7 Pop-up windowPop-up window
4.3 Main menu
4.3.64.3.6
4.3.64.3.6 4.3.6 Primary IDE MasterPrimary IDE Master
Primary IDE Master [Auto]Primary IDE Master [Auto]
UDMA ModeUDMA Mode
PIO ModePIO Mode
Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto]
Manually detecting an IDE driveManually detecting an IDE drive
CylinderCylinder
CapacityCapacity
Access Mode [Auto]Access Mode [Auto] Access Mode [Auto]
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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.4 Advanced menu
The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.
CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]CPU Internal Cache [Enabled] CPU Internal Cache [Enabled]
Disables or enables the CPU L1/L2 cache.
External Cache [Enabled]External Cache [Enabled] External Cache [Enabled]
4.4.24.4.2
CPU Frequency [200.0]CPU Frequency [200.0]
AMD K8 Cool n Quiet Control [Enabled]AMD K8 Cool n Quiet Control [Enabled]
4.4.24.4.2 4.4.2 Memory ConfigurationMemory Configuration
Memclock Index Value (Mhz) [200MHz]Memclock Index Value (Mhz) [200MHz]
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4.4.34.4.3
4.4.34.4.3 4.4.3 ChipsetChipset
ChipsetChipset Chipset
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4.4.44.4.4
4.4.44.4.4 4.4.4 Onboard DeviceOnboard Device
Onboard DeviceOnboard Device Onboard Device
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Super I/O DeviceSuper I/O Device
Super I/O DeviceSuper I/O Device Super I/O Device
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]
Onboard Parallel Port [378/IRQ7]
Parallel Port Mode [SPP]
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4.4.54.4.5
4.4.54.4.5 4.4.5 PCIPnPPCIPnP
Maximum Payload Size [4096]Maximum Payload Size [4096]
PCI/VGA Pallet Snoop [Disabled]PCI/VGA Pallet Snoop [Disabled]
Resources Controlled By [Auto]Resources Controlled By [Auto]
IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources
IRQ ResourcesIRQ Resources IRQ Resources
IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device]
4.4.64.4.6
4.4.64.4.6 4.4.6 USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration
USB ConfigurationUSB Configuration USB Configuration
4.5 Power menu
4.5.14.5.1
4.5.14.5.1 4.5.1 APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration
APM ConfigurationAPM Configuration APM Configuration
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Power On Function [Disabled]Power On Function [Disabled]
4.5.24.5.2
Power On Function [Disabled]Power On Function [Disabled] Power On Function [Disabled]
Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power Up By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
4.5.24.5.2 4.5.2 Hardware MonitorHardware Monitor
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4.6 Boot menu
4.6.14.6.1
4.6.14.6.1 4.6.1 Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority
Boot Device PriorityBoot Device Priority Boot Device Priority
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4.6.44.6.4
4.6.44.6.4 4.6.4 Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration
Boot Settings ConfigurationBoot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration
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4.6.54.6.5
4.6.54.6.5 4.6.5 SecuritySecurity
Supervisor Password [Clear]Supervisor Password [Clear]
SecuritySecurity Security
User Password [Clear]User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear]
Password CheckPassword Check
Password CheckPassword Check Password Check
4.7 Exit menu
Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes
Exit & Save ChangesExit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes
Exit & Discard ChangesExit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes
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ASUS K8N-DL A-1A-1
A-1A-1 A-1
A.1 K8N-DL block diagram
LPC BUS
4 x DIMMs
2 channel DDR SDRAM
2 x DIMMs
Chapter summary