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Motherboard SK8NUser Guide

xASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-3447General F

ASUS SK8N motherboardChapter summary5.1 Install an operating system... 5-15.2 Support CD information ...

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-15.1 Install an operating systemThis motherboard supports Windows 2000/Windows 2003 Server/XPoperating system (OS).

5-2Chapter 5: Software support5.2.2 Drivers menuThe drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detectsinstalled devices. Install th

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-35.2.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu shows the applications and other software that themotherboard supports.ASUS

5-4Chapter 5: Software support5.2.4 ASUS Contact InformationClicking the ASUS Contact Information tab displays as stated. You mayalso find this inform

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-55.2.5 Other informationThe icons on the top right corner of the screen give additional informationon the motherboar

5-6Chapter 5: Software supportTechnical Support FormThe window displays the ASUS Technical Support Request Form that youhave to fill up when requestin

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-75.3 Software informationMost of the applications in the support CD have wizards that willconveniently guide you thr

5-8Chapter 5: Software support4. From the FTP site, select theBIOS version that you wish todownload. Click Next.5. Follow the instructions on thesucce

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-94. From the selection that appears,choose a logo image. Click Next.6. The next screen prompts you toflash the origi

xiSK8N specifications summaryCPUChipsetSystem BusMemoryExpansion slotsStorageAudioLANUSB 2.0IEEE 1394Special FeaturesInternal I/OconnectorsOverclockFe

5-10Chapter 5: Software support5.3.3 ASUS PC ProbeThe ASUS PC Probe is a convenient utility to continuously monitor yourcomputer system’s vital compon

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-11Using ASUS PC ProbeMonitoringMonitor SummaryShows a summary of the itemsbeing monitored.Temperature MonitorShows t

5-12Chapter 5: Software supportSettingsLets you set threshold levels andpolling intervals or refresh times ofthe PC’s temperature, fan rotation,and vo

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-13Device SummaryShows a summary of devicespresent in your PC.DMI ExplorerShows information pertinent to thePC, such

5-14Chapter 5: Software supportASUS PC Probe Task Bar IconRight clicking the PC Probeicon brings up a menu toopen or exit ASUS PC Probeand pause or re

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-155.3.6 Multi-Channel Audio FeatureThe RealTek ALC650 6-channel AC’97 Audio Driver and Applications areincluded in t

5-16Chapter 5: Software support5. Click on theSpeaker Configuration tab tocustomize your speaker system.6. Click on the Speaker Test tab forthe Multi-

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-175.4 RAID configurationsThe motherboard includes the Promise® PDC20378 controller chipset tosupport Redundant Array

5-18Chapter 5: Software supportFollow these steps to install the hard disks for RAID configuration.1. Set the jumpers of each hard disk as Master/Slav

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-195.4.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility1. Boot the system.If this is the first time you boot the system with the new

xiiBack Panel I/O PortsBIOS featuresIndustry standardManageabilityForm FactorSupport CD contentsSK8N specifications summary* Specifications are subjec

5-20Chapter 5: Software support5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance)1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup.The f

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-215.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security)Creating a Security Array with New Drives1. In the FastBuild™ utility main

5-22Chapter 5: Software supportCreating a Security Array with Existing Data DriveIf you would like to use an existing drive that already contains data

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-238. Select Y to continue. Select N to return to the main menu.9. When the duplication process is completed, a messa

5-24Chapter 5: Software supportFastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.[ Select Drive for Rebuild ][ View Array Definition M

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide5-255.5 Using Makedisk.exeImportant Notes1. The Makedisk.exe utility enables you to create a floppy disk with theRAID

5-26Chapter 5: Software support

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of theSK8N motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard and th

ASUS SK8N motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!1.2 Package contentsCheck your SK8N package for the following items.Thank you for buying the ASUS® SK8N

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe AMD Opteron™ processor for servers and wo

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide1-3IEEE 1394 supportThe IEEE 1394 interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivityto a wide range of periphe

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionCrashFree BIOS 2This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the ASUSsupport CD in case when the B

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide1-51.3.2 Value-added solutionsTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoringThe CPU temperature is monitored by the IT8712F

iiChecklistCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the SK8N motherboard, familiarize yourself with itsphysical configuration

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1-8Chapter 1: Product introductionDDR DIMM sockets. These four 184-pin DIMM sockets support up to8GB system memory using registered ECC PC2700/2100/16

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide1-9Standby power LED. This LED lights up if there is a standbypower on the motherboard. This LED acts as a reminder to

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionRJ-45 port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network(LAN) through a network hub.Line In jack. This Line

Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includ

ASUS SK8N motherboardChapter summary2.1 Motherboard installation ... 2-12.2 Motherboard layout ...

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensure th

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutSB_PWR1BUZZER1PCI1PANEL1SK8N®CD1 AUX1SuperI/O4MbitLPC BIOSROMAccelerated Graphics Port (AGP1)F

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change any

iiiFeaturesContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with a surface mount 940-pin Zero InsertionForce (ZIF) socket. The socket is des

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-52.4.2 Installing the CPUFollow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 940-pin ZIF socket on the motherboard.2.

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Position the CPU above thesocket such that its markedcorner matches the base of thesocket lever.4. Carefully inse

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-72.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fanThe AMD Opteron™ Processor requires a specially designed heatsink andfan assem

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-92.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cableWhen the fan, heatsink, and the retention mechanism are in place,connect the CPU

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.5 CPU Heatsink and Fan Qualified Vendor ListThe following table lists the CPU heatsink and fan assembly that

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-112.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DI

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.2 Memory configurationsYou may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB and 2GB DDRDIMMs into the DIMM sockets u

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-132.5.2.1 DDR Qualified Vendor ListObtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for bettersystem performance.

ivSafeguardsContents2.6 Expansion slots ... 2-152.6.1 Installing an expansion card ...

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Installing a DIMMFollow these steps to install a DIMM.1. Locate the DIMM sockets in themotherboard.2.5.4 Remo

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-152.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboardhas five PCI slots and o

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware informationStandard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Program

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-172.6.3 PCI slotsThere are five 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCIcards such as a LAN card,

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6.4 AGP slotThis motherboard has an Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) slot that onlysupports +1.5V AGP cards. When

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-192.7 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM inCMOS. You can

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW1234)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleepmode (CPU sto

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-212.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.1. Floppy disk driv

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA133/100/66 IDE harddisk r

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-233. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2)These next generation connectors support the thin Serial A

vContents4.5 Power menu ... 4-254.5.1 ACPI Suspend Mode [Auto] ...

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information4. RAID ATA/133/100/66/33 connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1)This connector support either RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 0 + 1c

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-255. CPU, Power and Chassis Fan Connectors(3-pin CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, PWR_FAN1)The fan connectors support cooling fan

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information7. ATX power connectors(20-pin ATXPWR, 4-pin ATX12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugsf

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-278. USB headers (10-1 pin USB_56)If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, a USB header isavailable for ad

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information10. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1(Orange))These connectors are for IEEE 1394 modules. Attach the 10-1 pin

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide2-2911. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO)This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL)This connector accommodates several system front panel functions.• System

Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence and gives information on theBIOS beep codes.

ASUS SK8N motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure tha

viNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions:•

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computerUsing the OS shut down functionIf you use Windows 2000/XP, click the Start button, click Shut Do

Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter gives information about theASUS SK8N Basic Input/Output System(BIOS).This chapter includes updating theBIOS using the

ASUS SK8N motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOS4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk1. Do either one of the following to create

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i<filename>where “filename” means the latest (or original) BIOS

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-31. At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /o<filename>where “filename” can be any user provided

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.1.4 Using ASUS EZ Flash to update the BIOSThe ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to easily update the BIOS withouthaving to go

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-54.1.5 Recovering the BIOS with CrashFree BIOS 2The CrashFree BIOS 2 auto recovery tool allows you to restore BIOS f

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTo recover the BIOS from the support CD:1. Boot the system.2. When a corrupted BIOS is detected, the following screen messagea

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-74.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware that you can updateusing the provided utili

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system configurationA

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bardisplays the specific items for that menu.For example, selectin

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appearsgiving you an overview of the basic system in

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-114.3.4 Primary and Secondary IDE Master/SlaveWhile entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices.Th

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitAMI BIOSVersion : 08.00.09

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-134.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPUand other system devices. C

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.2 ChipsetThe Chipset menu items allow you to change the advanced chipsetsettings. Select an item then press Enter to disp

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-15CAS Latency [2.5]This item displays the CAS Latency setting.TRCD [ 3 CLK]This item displays the TRCD clock setting

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupCAS Latency (CL) [Auto]This item sets the CAS Latency.Configuration options: [Auto] [2.0] [3.0] [2.5]TRCD [Auto]This item set

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-17DRAM 2.5V Voltage [ 2.5V]This item enables you to set the DRAM Voltage. Configuration options:[2.5V] [2.6V] [2.7V]

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing theASUS SK8N motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis manual

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.2.2.1 USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features.Select an item then press Ent

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-19 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitUSB Mass Storage R

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.2.3 AGP ConfigurationThe Chipset menu item allow you to change the AGP settings. Select anitem then press Enter to displa

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-214.4.2.3 HyperTransport ConfigurationThe Chipset menu item allow you to change the HyperTransport settings.Select a

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS SetupOnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the floppy disk controller. Configurationoptions: [Disable

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-234.4.4 PCI PnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings forPCI/PnP devices. The menu include

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS SetupPCI Latency Timer [64]Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI devicelatency timer register. Configu

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-254.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the AdvancedPower Management (APM). Select

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS Setup Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitPME Resume [Disab

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-27 Select Screen Select Item+- Change OptionF1 General HelpF10 Save and ExitESC ExitCPU Temperature

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS SetupCPU Q-FAN Function [Disabled]This item allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature thatsmartly adjusts the fan spe

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-294.6 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Selectan item then press Enter to di

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS SetupMake sure that the above item is set to [Enabled] if you wish to use theASUS MyLogo2™ feature.4.6.2 Boot Settings Configurati

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-31Typematic Rate [Fast]Allows you to select the keyboard typematic rate. Configuration options:[Slow] [Fast]Boot to

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.6.3 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings.Select an item then press Enter to dis

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-33User Access Level (Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.Configurat

4-34Chapter 4: BIOS SetupExit & Save ChangesOnce you are finished making your selections, choose this option from theExit menu to ensure the value

ASUS SK8N motherboard user guide4-35Exit & Discard ChangesSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that youmade to the Setup

4-36Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Chapter 5Software supportThis chapter describes the contents of thesupport CD that comes with themotherboard package.