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A S U S   K 8 A E - L M

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A S U S   K 8 A E - L M

A S U S   K 8 A E - L M

A S U S   K 8 A E - L M

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6.

Connectors

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Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

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13

8

3

2

9

7

10

4

5

6

12

11

1 .

1 .

1 .

1 .

1 .

P S / 2   m o u s e   p o r t .

P S / 2   m o u s e   p o r t .

P S / 2   m o u s e   p o r t .

P S / 2   m o u s e   p o r t .

P S / 2   m o u s e   p o r t . This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse.

2 .

2 .

2 .

2 .

2 .

I E E E   1 3 9 4   p o r t .

I E E E   1 3 9 4   p o r t .

I E E E   1 3 9 4   p o r t .

I E E E   1 3 9 4   p o r t .

I E E E   1 3 9 4   p o r t . This 6-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed
connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or
portable devices.

3 .

3 .

3 .

3 .

3 .

L A N   ( R J - 4 5 )   p o r t .

L A N   ( R J - 4 5 )   p o r t .

L A N   ( R J - 4 5 )   p o r t .

L A N   ( R J - 4 5 )   p o r t .

L A N   ( R J - 4 5 )   p o r t . This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local
Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below
for the LAN port LED indications.

4 .

4 .

4 .

4 .

4 .

L i n e   I n   p o r t .

L i n e   I n   p o r t .

L i n e   I n   p o r t .

L i n e   I n   p o r t .

L i n e   I n   p o r t . This Line In (light blue) port connects a tape player or
other audio sources.

5 .

5 .

5 .

5 .

5 .

L i n e   O u t   p o r t .

L i n e   O u t   p o r t .

L i n e   O u t   p o r t .

L i n e   O u t   p o r t .

L i n e   O u t   p o r t . This Line Out (lime) port connects a headphone or a
speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel and 8-channel mode, the function of
this jack becomes Front Speaker Out.

6 .

6 .

6 .

6 .

6 .

M i c r o p h o n e   p o r t .  

M i c r o p h o n e   p o r t .  

M i c r o p h o n e   p o r t .  

M i c r o p h o n e   p o r t .  

M i c r o p h o n e   p o r t .  This Mic (pink) port connects a microphone.

A C T / L I N K   L E D

A C T / L I N K   L E D

A C T / L I N K   L E D

A C T / L I N K   L E D

A C T / L I N K   L E D

S P E E D   L E D

S P E E D   L E D

S P E E D   L E D

S P E E D   L E D

S P E E D   L E D

S t a t u s

S t a t u s

S t a t u s

S t a t u s

S t a t u s

D e s c r i p t i o n

D e s c r i p t i o n

D e s c r i p t i o n

D e s c r i p t i o n

D e s c r i p t i o n

S t a t u s

S t a t u s

S t a t u s

S t a t u s

S t a t u s

D e s c r i p t i o n

D e s c r i p t i o n

D e s c r i p t i o n

D e s c r i p t i o n

D e s c r i p t i o n

OFF

No link

GREEN

10 Mbps connection

YELLOW

Linked

GREEN

100 Mbps connection

BLINKING

Data activity

GREEN

1 Gbps connection

LAN port LED indications

LAN port LED indications

LAN port LED indications

LAN port LED indications

LAN port LED indications

L A N   p o r t

L A N   p o r t

L A N   p o r t

L A N   p o r t

L A N   p o r t

S P E E D

S P E E D

S P E E D

S P E E D

S P E E D

L E D

L E D

L E D

L E D

L E D

ACT/LINK

ACT/LINK

ACT/LINK

ACT/LINK

ACT/LINK

L E D

L E D

L E D

L E D

L E D

Light Blue

Line In

Rear Speaker Out

Rear Speaker Out

Lime

Line Out

Front Speaker Out

Front Speaker Out

Pink

Mic In

Mic In

Bass/Center

P o r t

P o r t

P o r t

P o r t

P o r t

H e a d s e t

H e a d s e t

H e a d s e t

H e a d s e t

H e a d s e t

4 - c h a n n e l

4 - c h a n n e l

4 - c h a n n e l

4 - c h a n n e l

4 - c h a n n e l

6 - c h a n n e l

6 - c h a n n e l

6 - c h a n n e l

6 - c h a n n e l

6 - c h a n n e l

2-channel

2-channel

2-channel

2-channel

2-channel

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Audio 2, 4, or 6-channel configuration

Summary of Contents for K8AE-LM

Page 1: ...Motherboard K8AE LM OPAL ...

Page 2: ...tions summary iii 1 Motherboard layout 1 2 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 2 1 Overview 2 2 2 Installing the CPU 2 3 System memory 4 3 1 Memory configurations 4 3 2 Installing a DDR DIMM 6 3 3 Removing a DDR DIMM 6 4 Expansion slots 7 4 1 PCI slot 8 5 Jumpers 9 5 1 Clear RTC RAM 3 pin CLRTC 9 5 2 Clear password 3 pin CLRPW 10 6 Connectors 11 6 1 Rear panel connectors 11 6 2 Internal connectors 13 Co...

Page 3: ...een and PnP Features Plus Mini ITX form factor 170 mm x 170 mm PS 2 KB PS 2 Mouse VGA connector 2 x USB 1 x RJ 45 LAN connector 2 x USB 1 x IEEE1394 connector 1 x SPDIF OUT 3 PORT Audio Jet 1 x TV Out RCA 1 x TV Out S Vedio Optical C P U C P U C P U C P U C P U Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Me...

Page 4: ... pin ATX power connector 2 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x USB 2 0 connectors support for four additional USB 2 0 ports 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x CD in connector 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x System panel connector Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors ...

Page 5: ...d ALC658 USB2 0 T USB3 B USB4 Top RJ 45 CLRTC CPU_FAN1 17 1cm 6 7in Intel ICH6 Intel 915GV BUZZ1 T USB1 B USB2 Bottom 1394 Top CLPWD Below Mic In Center Line Out Top Line In F_AUDIO1 DDR DIMMA1 64 bit 184 pin module POWER CON1 SATA1 SATA2 SPDIFOUT1 BATTERY2 F_PANEL1 CD_IN1 IDE1 Socket 754 DDR DIMMA1 64 bit 184 pin module F_USB1 VGA1 SCON1 AVCON1 RTL8101L F_USB2 ...

Page 6: ...rview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with a surface mount 754 pin Zero Insertion Force ZIF socket designed for the AMD Athlon 64 AMD Sempron processor Take note of the marked corner with gold triangle on the CPU This mark should match a specific corner on the socket to ensure correct installation 2 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways then lift it up to a 90 100 angle S o c k ...

Page 7: ...le 4 Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place 5 When the CPU is in place push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked G o l d G o l d G o l d G o l d G o l d triangle triangle triangle triangle triangle 6 Refer to the succeeding section for details 7 Connect the CPU fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector on the mothe...

Page 8: ...tions may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure Use any of the recommended configurations on the next page Install only identical identical identical identical identical the same type and size DDR DIMM pairs using the recommended configurations Make sure that the memory frequency matches the CPU FSB Front Side Bus Refer to the Memory frequency CPU FSB synchronization table on the next p...

Page 9: ...PU FSB synchronization Memory frequency CPU FSB synchronization Use only identical DDR DIMM pairs Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets Sockets M o d e M o d e M o d e M o d e M o d e D I M M 1 D I M M 1 D I M M 1 D I M M 1 D I M M 1 D I M M 2 D I M M 2 D I M M 2 D I M M 2 D I M M 2 Single channel 1 Installed 2 Installed C P U F S B C P U F S B C P U F S B C P U F S B C P U F S B DDR DIMM Type DDR DIMM ...

Page 10: ...operly seated 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 Locked retaining clip Locked retaining clip Locked retaining clip Locked retaining clip Locked retaining clip Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components Failur...

Page 11: ...ler 3 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering 3 Intel 82801FB FBM PCI Express Root Port 2660 3 Intel 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 265B 3 Intel 915G Graphics Controller 0 5 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering 5 AHPC IRQ Holder for PCI IRQ Steering 5 Intel 82801FB FBM PCI Express Root Port 2662 5 Intel 82801FB FBM USB Universal Host Controller 2658 5 Intel 82801FB FBM USB2 Enhanced Host C...

Page 12: ...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 otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card inoperable IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this motherboard IRQ assignments for this...

Page 13: ...OS which include system setup information such as system passwords To erase the RTC RAM 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 2 3 Normal to pins 1 2 Clear CMOS Keep the cap on pins 1 2 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 2 3 4 Reinstall the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down t...

Page 14: ... your password To erase the password 1 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 2 3 Normal to pins 1 2 Clear Password 3 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 4 After the computer boots up turn OFF the computer 5 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 to pins 2 3 6 Hold down the F1 key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to verify that the password ...

Page 15: ...port Microphone port Microphone port Microphone port This Mic pink port connects a microphone ACT LINK LED ACT LINK LED ACT LINK LED ACT LINK LED ACT LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s Description Description Description Description Description S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s S t a t u s Description...

Page 16: ...nd 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 USB 2 0 ports 1 and 2 These 4 pin Universal Serial Bus USB ports are available for connecting USB 2 0 devices 10 10 10 10 10 VGA port VGA port VGA port VGA port VGA port This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGa compatible devices 11 11 11 11 11 TV Out S Video TV Out S Video TV Out S Video TV Out S Video TV Out S Video This p...

Page 17: ...E connector 40 1 pin IDE1 IDE connector 40 1 pin IDE1 IDE connector 40 1 pin IDE1 IDE connector 40 1 pin IDE1 This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100 66 signal cable The Ultra DMA 100 66 signal cable has three connectors a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100 66 IDE slave device optical drive hard disk drive and a gray connector for ...

Page 18: ...rmly until the connectors completely fit Make sure that your ATX 12V power supply can provide 8A on the 12V lead and at least 1A on the 5 volt standby lead 5VSB The minimum recommended wattage is 230 W or 300 W for a fully configured system The system can become unstable and might experience difficulty powering up if the power supply is inadequate You must install a PSU with a higher power rating ...

Page 19: ...ication that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed K8AE LM K8AE LM USB 2 0 connectors F_USB1 USB 5V USB_P5 USB_P5 GND USB 5V USB_P6 USB_P6 GND NC F_USB2 USB 5V USB_P7 USB_P7 GND USB 5V USB_P8 USB_P8 GND NC 3 3 3 3 3 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 black SATA2 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 black SATA2 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 black SATA2 Serial ATA connectors 7 pin SATA1 black SAT...

Page 20: ... of the connector Do not forget to connect the fan cable to the fan connector Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components This is not a jumper Do not place jumper cap on the fan connector 6 6 6 6 6 Internal audio connector 4 pin CD_IN1 Internal audio connector 4 pin CD_IN1 Internal audio connector 4 pin CD_IN1 Internal audio connector 4 pin CD_IN1 Internal audio c...

Page 21: ... Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin F_AUDIO1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin F_AUDIO1 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin F_AUDIO1 This connector is for a chassis mounted front panel audio I O module that supports AC 97 audio standard K8AE LM K8AE LM Front audio connector F_AUDIO1 AUD_GND AUD_VCC AUD_RET_R AUD_VCC AUD_RET_L AUD_MIC1 AUD_MIC2 AUD_FPOUT_R AUD_MIC_JD AUD_FPOUT_L 1 ...

Page 22: ... LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button ATX power button soft off button This connector is for the system power button Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft off mode depending on the BIOS setti...

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