Asus A8N-E User Manual

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A8N-E specifications summary
InternalInternal
InternalInternal
Internal
connectorsconnectors
connectorsconnectors
connectors
LANLAN
LANLAN
LAN
AI AudioAI Audio
AI AudioAI Audio
AI Audio
USBUSB
USBUSB
USB
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panelRear panel
Rear panel
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
PowerPower
PowerPower
Power
RequirementRequirement
RequirementRequirement
Requirement
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
2 x IDE connectors
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x CPU fan connector
1 x Power fan connector
2 x Chassis fan connector
1 x Chipset fan connector
1 x Serial port connector (COM port)
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-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 GAME/MIDI connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Front panel audio connector
System panel connector
NVIDIA
®
nForce™ 4 built-in Gigabit MAC with external
Marvell
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PHY supports:
- NV ActiveArmor™
- NV Firewall™
AI NET2
Realtek
®
ALC850 8-channel CODEC
1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port
1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
Supports Universal Audio Jack (UAJ
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) Technology
Supports Audio Sensing and Enumeration Technology
Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports
1 x Parallel 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
4 Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0,
WfM2.0, SM BIOS 2.3
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
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Asus A8N-E Specifications

General

Form Factor	ATX
Socket Type	Socket 939
Chipset	NVIDIA nForce4 Ultra
Memory Type	DDR
Memory Slots	4
Maximum Memory	4GB
Expansion Slots	3 x PCI
Audio	Realtek ALC850
LAN	Gigabit Ethernet
Storage Interface	4 x SATA, 2 x ATA133
USB Ports	8

Summary

Regulatory Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Statement regarding compliance with FCC rules for radio frequency emissions.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Statement regarding compliance with Canadian radio noise emission regulations.

Safety Information

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electrical shock and damage during system operation and maintenance.

Operation Safety

Guidelines for safe handling, installation, and usage of the motherboard and components.

A8N-E Specifications Summary

Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Motherboard Overview

Detailed layout and component identification of the motherboard.

CPU Installation

Step-by-step guide for installing the Central Processing Unit (CPU) onto the motherboard.

System Memory Installation

Instructions for installing and configuring DIMM modules for system memory.

Expansion Slots

Information on available expansion slots and installing expansion cards.

Connectors

Description of rear panel and internal connectors for system peripherals and components.

Chapter 2: BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Procedures for updating, saving, and recovering the motherboard's BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Explains the BIOS menu structure, navigation keys, and interface elements.

Advanced Menu Options

Configuration settings for CPU, devices, and system parameters in the Advanced BIOS menu.

Boot Menu Configuration

Options for setting boot device priority, boot settings, and system security.

Chapter 3: Software Support

Support CD Drivers and Utilities

Lists and describes available drivers, applications, and utilities from the support CD.

RAID Configurations

Instructions for setting up and managing RAID arrays using the NVIDIA RAID controller.

Cool ‘n’ Quiet! Technology

Guide to enabling and using AMD's CPU performance and power management technology.