Asus A8NE-FM - User Manual

Motherboard
A8NE-FM

Summary

Chapter 1: Hardware information

1.1 Before you proceed

Precautions before installing components or changing motherboard settings.

1.2 Motherboard overview

General layout and installation guidance for the motherboard.

1.2.1 Placement direction

How to orient the motherboard in the chassis for correct installation.

1.2.2 Screw holes

Using screws to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

1.2.3 Motherboard layout

Diagram and labels of motherboard components and connectors.

1.2.4 Layout contents

Lists slots, jumpers, and rear panel connectors with page references.

1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

Core component installation and setup for the CPU.

1.3.1 Installing the CPU

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into the socket.

1.3.2 Installing the heatsink and fan

Guide for attaching the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.

1.4 System memory

Core component installation and setup for system memory.

1.4.1 Overview

Describes the motherboard's DDR DIMM sockets.

1.4.2 Memory configurations

Guidance on installing memory modules for optimal performance.

1.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Step-by-step guide for installing memory modules into DIMM sockets.

1.4.4 Removing a DIMM

Steps for safely removing memory modules from DIMM sockets.

1.5 Expansion slots

Installing peripherals into expansion slots.

1.5.1 Installing an expansion card

Steps for installing expansion cards like graphics or sound cards.

1.5.2 Configuring an expansion card

How to configure expansion cards via BIOS and drivers.

1.5.3 PCI slots

Describes the types of cards compatible with standard PCI slots.

1.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot

Describes compatibility with PCI Express x16 graphics cards.

1.6 Jumpers

Explanation and usage of motherboard jumpers for system configuration.

1.7 Connectors

System assembly and connection of components.

1.7.1 Rear panel connectors

Identifies and describes the ports on the motherboard's rear panel.

1.7.2 Internal connectors

Details on internal connectors for drives, fans, and front panel.

Chapter 2: BIOS setup

2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

Essential maintenance procedures for the motherboard BIOS.

2.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk

Instructions for creating a bootable floppy disk for DOS or Windows environments.

2.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility

Guide to updating BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility.

2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility

Explains the ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility for BIOS recovery.

2.2 BIOS Setup program

Introduction to the BIOS Setup program and how to enter it.

2.2.1 BIOS menu bar

Describes the main menu bar options within the BIOS Setup.

2.2.2 Legend bar

Explains the function keys and navigation keys used in BIOS Setup.

General help

How to access general help screens within the BIOS Setup.

Scroll bar

How to use scroll bars for more information in BIOS help windows.

Sub-menu

Explains how to navigate and use sub-menus within BIOS Setup.

2.3 Main Menu

Primary BIOS configuration screen for system settings.

2.3.1 System Time

How to set the system's current time within BIOS.

2.3.2 System Date

How to set the system's current date within BIOS.

2.3.3 Legacy Diskette A

Setting the type of floppy drive installed for the system.

2.3.4 Installed Memory

Displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system.

2.3.5 Primary and Secondary IDE Master;Slave

Configuration options for Primary and Secondary IDE devices.

2.3.6 First, Second, Third, and Fourth SATA Master

Configuration options for SATA hard disk drives.

2.4 Advanced Menu

Access to advanced CPU and system device configurations.

2.4.1 CPU configuration

Displays and allows adjustment of CPU-related settings.

2.4.2 Chipset configuration

Settings related to the motherboard chipset and memory.

DRAM Configuration

Detailed settings for DRAM timing and clock speed.

2.4.3 PCIPnP

Configuration settings for Plug and Play devices and PCI/PCIe.

2.4.4 Onboard device configuration

Controls for onboard devices like LAN, Audio, and Serial ports.

IDE Function Setup

Settings for onboard IDE channels and DMA transfer.

NVRAID Configuration

Configuration options for the onboard RAID controller.

USB configuration

Options to enable/disable USB controllers and legacy support.

2.5 Power Menu

Settings for power consumption reduction and system suspend.

2.5.1 APM configuration

Configuration of Advanced Power Management features.

2.5.2 Hardware monitor

Displays system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

2.6 Boot Menu

Operating system boot order and configuration.

2.6.1 Boot Device Priority

Sets the order of devices for system boot-up.

2.6.2 Removable drives

Configuring priority for removable boot devices.

2.6.3 Hard Disk Drives

Configuring priority for hard disk boot devices.

2.6.4 CD-ROM drives

Configuring priority for CD-ROM boot devices.

2.6.5 Boot settings configuration

Settings to optimize and configure the system boot process.

2.6.6 Security

Setting supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access.

2.7 Exit menu

Saving and exiting BIOS setup with various options.

Exit & Save Changes

Saves BIOS configuration changes and exits the setup utility.

Asus A8NE-FM Specifications

General

Form Factor	Micro ATX
Socket Type	Socket 939
Memory Slots	4
Memory Type	DDR
Maximum Memory	4 GB
Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC850
LAN Chipset	Realtek RTL8201CL
PS/2 Ports	2
Chipset	NVIDIA nForce4-4x
Expansion Slots	1 x PCIe x16, 2 x PCI
LAN Speed	10/100 Mbps
USB Ports	8 x USB 2.0
Audio Channels	8 Channels