Albatron KX18D PRO II User manual

K8NF4X-AM2
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FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will
be required to correct the interference at his own expense. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
CE Mark
The device is in accordance with 89/336 ECC-ENC Directive.
Ver: EG100

K8NF4X-AM2
nVIDIA®nForce4 4X
Supports Socket AM2
AMD®AthlonTM 64 FX/ AthlonTM 64 x2 Dual-Core/
AthlonTM 64/ SempronTM Processor
User Manual
Dimensions (Micro-ATX Form-Factor):
z190 mm x 305 mm ( W x L )
Operating System:
zWindows®XP/ 2000

Attention- Im
p
ortant Information
Follow the procedures below…
Troubleshooting Tips
Refer to other sections in this manual…
Things You Should Know
0The images and pictures in this manual are for reference only and may vary from the
product you received depending on specific hardware models, third party components
and software versions.
0This mainboard contains very delicate IC chips. Always use a grounded wrist strap
when working with the system.
0Do not touch any IC chip, lead, connector or other components.
0Always unplug the AC power when you install or remove any device on the mainboard
or when confuguring pins and switches.
Packing List
K8NF4X-AM2 mainboard
IDE Cable
I/O Bracket
Serial ATA Cable
Mainboard Setup Driver & User Manual CD
Mainboard Quick Installation Guide
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1. GETTING STARTED ..................................................................1
INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................... 1
SPECIFICATION ....................................................................................................... 2
CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................... 5
Layout of K8NF4X-AM2................................................................................ 5
HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 6
CPU Processor Installation.............................................................................. 6
Memory Installation: DIMM1/2 ...................................................................... 7
Back Panel Configuration................................................................................ 9
Connectors..................................................................................................... 10
Front Panel Headers: JW_FP, PWRLED, SPEAK ........................................ 11
Headers & Jumpers........................................................................................ 12
Audio Configuration...................................................................................... 14
Slots ............................................................................................................... 15
Power Supply Attachments............................................................................ 16
CHAPTER 2. BIOS SETUP............................................................................ 17
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 17
KEY FUNCTION..................................................................................................... 17
MAIN MENU ......................................................................................................... 18
CHAPTER 3: SOFTWARE SETUP ............................................................... 20
SOFTWARE LIST ................................................................................................... 20
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................... 20
CHAPTER 4: TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................ 24
APPENDIX I: SUPER 5.1 CHANNEL AUDIO EFFECT SETUP.................................... 27
APPENDIX II: RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1 SETUP.................................................................... 28

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Chapter 1. Getting Started
Introduction
Congratulations on choosing the K8NF4X-AM2 Mainboard. It is based on the nVIDIA®nForce4
4X chipset. The mainboard supports the AMD AthlonTM 64 FX/ AthlonTM 64 X2 Dual-Core/
AthlonTM 64/ SempronTM Processor with FSB (Front Side Bus) frequencies of 800 MHz/ 1000
MHz (by overclocking).
The K8NF4X-AM2 provides two DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) sockets and which with
Dual Channel Technology supported. The sockets allow you to install 240-pin, non-ECC &
unbuffered DDR II 800/ 667/ 533/ 400 SDRAM, and support a total memory capacity of 4 GB.
This mainboard provides one PCI-E x16 slot for use with a graphics card, and four PCI slots for
expansion cards which the PCI interface compatible. In addition, one PCI-E x1 slot is provided
by the mainboard for use with an expansion card which the PCI-E x1 interface compatible.
The K8NF4X-AM2 provides one floppy disk drive connector that can be used with 360KB/
720KB/ 1.2MB/ 1.44MB/ 2.88MB drive. It also has two IDE connectors for hard drives
supporting Ultra ATA 133/ 100/ 66/ 33 IDE devices. In addition, the onboard Serial ATA comes
with four SATA connectors, which the interface can provide up to 1.5 Gb/s transmit rates and
also support RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1 mode (See Appendix II).
The onboard AC’ 97 Audio CODEC (ALC655) supports high quality performance 6-channel
audio play (Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect) <See Appendix I>. The mainboard also supports
the Sony/Philips Digital Interfaces (SPDIF) output/input function (Optional).
The K8NF4X-AM2 also comes with an onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN chip. There is a
LAN port on the back panel of your case that you can directly plug into an internet cable.
In addition, there are maximal eight USB2.0/ 1.1 ports which can be set up on this mainboard.
All the information (including hardware installation and software installation) in this manual are
for reference only. The contents in this manual may be updated without notice. The company
will not assume any responsibility for any errors or mistakes within.

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Specification
CPU:
zSupports Socket AM2
zSupports AMD AthlonTM 64 FX/ AthlonTM 64 x2 Dual-Core/ AthlonTM 64/ SempronTM
Processor
zSupports Hyper-TransportTM Link Technology
zSupports 800MHz/ 1000 MHz (by overclocking) FSB (Front Side Bus) Frequencies
Chipset:
zChipset – nVIDIA®nForce4 4X
zI/O Controller – Fintek®F71872FG
zAC’ 97 Aduio Codec – Realtek®ALC655
zLAN PHY – Realtek®RTL8201CL 10/100 LAN PHY
Memory:
zTwo DIMM sockets with Dual Channel Technology supported
zSupports a total memory capacity of 4GB
zSupports to use the 240-pin, non-ECC & unbuffered DDR II 800/ 667/ 533/ 400
SDRAM
Slots:
zTwo PCI-Express interface slots for graphics cards and expansion cards:
1. PCI-E x16 slot: Supports up to x16 mode with 4 GB/s one-way bandwidth
2. PCI-E x1 slot: Supports up to x16 mode with 250 MB/s one-way bandwidth
zFour PCI slots with 133 MB/s one-way bandwidth per channel for expansion cards
FDD Connector:
zOne floppy disk drive connector supporting up to two FDD
zSupports 360KB/ 720KB/ 1.2MB/ 1.44MB/ 2.88MB
Onboard IDE Connector:
zTwo IDE connectors that support up to four IDE devices
zSupports Ultra ATA 133/ 100/ 66/ 33

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zSupports high capacity hard disk drives
Serial ATA Connector:
zFour SATA connectors that support up to four SATA HDD
zSupports SATA 1.0 specification which provides 1.5 Gb/s transmit rate
zSupports RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1 mode
I/O facility Connectors:
zOne multi-mode Parallel Port is capable to support as the following:
1. Standard & Bi-direction Parallel Port
2. Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP)
3. Extended Capabilities Port (ECP)
zOne PS/2 mouse port and one PS/2 keyboard port
zOne COM1 connector
Universal Serial Bus:
zFour onboard USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports
zTwo front USB header comes with this mainboard supporting four additional USB
ports to be set
zSupports a maximum of eight USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports for compliant devices
Onboard AC’ 97 Sound CODEC:
zHigh performance CODEC with high S/N ratio (>90 db)
zCompliant with AC’ 97 2.3 specification
zSupport 6-channel playback capability (Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect)
zSupport 3D stereo enhancement
zSupport Sony/ Philips Digital Interfaces (S/PDIF) functionality (optional)
Onboard LAN Chip:
zSupports 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN
BIOS:
zPhoenix-Award™ BIOS

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zSupports APM 1.2
zSupports ACPI 2.0 power management
Green Function:
zSupports Phoenix-Award™ BIOS power management function
zSupports system-wake-from-power-saving-mode by keyboard or mouse touching
Shadow RAM:
zIntegrated memory controller provides shadow RAM functionality and supports ROM
BIOS
Flash Memory:
zSupports flash memory functionality
zSupports ESCD functionality
Hardware Monitor Function:
zMonitors CPU & System Fan Speed
zMonitors CPU & System Temperature
zMonitors CPU & Memory Voltage

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Configuration
Layout of K8NF4X-AM2

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Hardware Installation
This section will assist you in quickly installing your system hardware. Wear a wrist ground strap
before handling components. Electrostatic discharge may damage your system components.
CPU Processor Installation
This mainboard supports AMD AthlonTM 64 FX/ AthlonTM 64 x2 Dual-Core/ AthlonTM 64/
SempronTM processor and uses a Socket AM2. Before building your system, we suggest you
visit the AMD website and review the processor installation procedures. http://www.amd.com
CPU Socket AM2 Configuration Steps:
1. Locate the CPU socket on your mainboard and nudge the locking lever away from the socket.
Then lift the lever to a 90-degree angle.
2. On the socket, locate the corner which has the “diagonally cut-corner” on the rectangular
shaped pattern of pinholes (see diagram below-left). Match that corner with the “gold triangle”
on the CPU (see diagram below-right) and lower the CPU onto the socket. The bottom of the
CPU should be flush with the face of the socket.
3. Lower the lever until it snaps back into position. This will lock down the CPU.
4. Smear thermal grease on top of the CPU. Lower the CPU fan onto the CPU and use the
clasps on the fan to attach it to the socket. Finally, extend the power cable from the fan and
insert it onto the “CPUFAN” adapter.
A
ttention
DO NOT touch the CPU pins in case they are damaged. Also, make sure
that you have completed all installation steps before powered on the
system. Finally, double-check that the cooling fan is properly installed and
the CPU fan power cord is securely attached, in case your CPU and other
sensitive components are damaged because of high temperatures.

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CPUFAN SYSFAN1/ SYSFAN2
FAN Headers: CPUFAN, SYSFAN1, SYSFAN2
There are three fan headers available for cooling fans. The cooling fans play an important role
in maintaining ambient temperatures in your system. The CPUFAN header is attached with a
CPU cooling fan. The SYSFAN1 and SYSFAN2 headers are attached with other cooling fans.
Memory Installation: DIMM1/2
The K8NF4X-AM2 provides two DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Modules) sockets with Dual
Channel Technology supported. The sockets allow you to install 240-pin, non-ECC &
unbuffered DDR II 800/ 667/ 533/ 400 SDRAM, and support to install a total memory capacity of
4 GB.
Attention
You can avoid damaging your CPU due to high temperatures with
proper cooling equipment. It is recommended that attach a cooling fan
on top of your CPU. Use the CPUFAN header to attach the fan cord.
On most fan power cord, the black wire of the fan cable is the “ground”
and should be attached to pin-1 of the header.
Attention
It is recommended that to install memories which are identical
specifications (same timing specifications and same DDR II speed) to
achieve the best effects. It may cause the failure of power-on or lower
memory speed if installing different type, SPD (series presence detects)
memories.

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How to Enable Dual-Channel functionality:
1. This mainboard provides Dual-Channel functionality for the two DIMM sockets. Enabling
Dual-Channel can significantly increase your data access rates. DIMM1 and DIMM2
share one channel.
2. For enabling Dual-Channel, you have to install two memories in the DIMM sockets at the
same time; according to the definition by Intel, once one channel of the memory capacity
is the same with the other channel, then Dual-Channel will be enabled.
3. For example, if you install one 256 MB memory in DIMM1 and the other one in DIMM2
(256MB x 2 = 512MB), so that the Dual-Channel can be enabled.
4. If you only need to install one memory, then the Dual-Channel won’t be enabled.
Memory Installation Steps:
1. Pull the white plastic tabs at both ends of the slot away from the slot.
2. Match the notch on the RAM module with the corresponding pattern in the DIMM slot. This
will ensure that the module will be inserted with the proper orientation.
3. Lower the RAM module into the DIMM Slot and press firmly using both thumbs until the
module snaps into place.
4. Repeat steps 1, 2 & 3 for the remaining RAM modules.
＊ The pictures above are for reference only. Your actual
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Back Panel Configuration
PS/2 Mouse & PS/2 Keyboard Ports: KB/MS
This mainboard provides a standard PS/2 mouse port and a PS/2 keyboard port. The pin
assignments are described below.
Serial and Parallel Interface Ports
The mainboard provides one serial port and one parallel port on the back panel.
Parallel Interface Port: PRT
The parallel port on your mainboard is a standard 25-pin one, and is used to connect a parallel
printer.
The Serial Interface: COM1
This mainboard provides a serial port COM1 on your back panel, and is used to connect mice,
modem and other peripheral devices. Through this port, you can also transfer data from your
computer hard disk drive to other computers.
USB & LAN Ports: USB1, USB2, USB/LAN
There are six USB 2.0/ 1.1 ports on the back panel. These USB ports are used to attach with
USB devices, such as keyboard, mice and other USB supported devices. There is also a 10/100
Mbps Ethernet LAN port available for you to attach an Internet cable.

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Audio Ports: SOUND
This mainboard provides three audio ports, the Mic-in, Line-in and Line-out. These are the
standard audio ports that provide basic audio function.
Mic-In (Pink)
This port is for connecting to a microphone. When the Super 5.1
Channel Audio Effect is enabled, this port will output audio for your
subwoofer/center speakers.
Line-In (Blue)
This port is for audio input and connects to external audio devices
such as CD player, tape player, etc. When the Super 5.1 Channel
Audio Effect is enabled, this port will output audio for the rear
speakers.
Line-Out (Green)
This port is an output audio port used for connecting to speakers or a headset. When the Super
5.1 Channel Audio Effect is enabled, this port will output audio for the front speakers.
Connectors
Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD
The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector (FDD) that supports 360KB/
720KB/ 1.2MB/ 1.44MB/ 2.88 MB floppy disk drives using a FDD ribbon cable.
Hard Disk Drive Connectors: IDE1/ IDE2
The mainboard provides two IDE connectors that support Ultra ATA 133/ 100/ 66/ 33 IDE
devices. You can attach a maximum of four IDE devices, such as hard disk drive (HDD),
CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. using IDE ribbon cables.
Primary IDE Connector: IDE1
In general, two IDE devices can be attached onto one IDE connector. If you attach two IDE
HDD, you must configure one drive as the master and the other one as the slave.
Secondary IDE Connector: IDE2
The IDE2 connector can also be attached with two IDE HDD, and remember to configure one
drive as the Master and the other one as the Slave as well. In addition, it is recommended that
attach the optical devices such as CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, etc. onto this IDE2 connector.
This mainboard supports Super 5.1 Channel Audio Effect which allows you to
transform your 2 speaker audio system into a 6 speaker audio system. See
Appendix I for more information.

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SATA Connector: SATA 1/2/3/4
The four SATA connectors support 1.5 Gbps transmission speeds and RAID 0/ 1/ 0+1 mode.
One SATA connector only can attach one SATA HDD of each time using SATA cables.
Front Panel Headers: JW_FP, PWRLED, SPEAK
JW_FP
Pin Assignment Function Pin Assignment Function
1 VCC5 (+) 2 VCC5 (+)
3 HDDLE (-)
Hard Drive LED
(HDLED) 4 PWRLED (-)
2-pin Power LED
(PWR LED)
5 GND 6 PWRBTN
7 RSTSW 8 GND
Power-on Button
(PWRBTN)
9 N/A
Reset Switch
(RESET) 10 Key
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 Ground 2 TX+
3 TX- 4 Ground
5 RX- 6 RX+
SATA1~4
7 Ground
This mainboard supports RAID 0/ 1
/
0+1 mode; refer Appendix II for
more information.
Attention
The FDD/ IDE cable is designed and should be attached with a
specific direction. One edge of the cable will usually in color such
as red, to indicate that should line up with the header pin-1.

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Hard Drive LED Header: HDLED
If your case front panel has a hard drive LED cable, attach it to this header. The LED will flicker
when there is hard disk drive activity.
Reset Switch Header: RESET
This header can be attached to a momentary SPST switch (reset button) cable on your case
front panel. The switch is normally left open. When the switch closed, it will cause the
mainboard to reset and run the POST (Power-On Self Test).
Power-on Switch Header: PWRBTN
This header can be attached to a power switch cable on your case front panel. You can turn
your system on or off by pressing the button attached to this power switch cable.
2-pin Power LED Header: PWR LED
The mainboard provides a 2-pin power LED header. If there is a 2-pin power LED cord on your
case front panel, you can attach it to the 2-pin power LED header. Then the power LED will
illuminate while the system is powered on.
3-pin Power LED Header: PWRLED
The mainboard also provides a 3-pin power LED header. If there is a 3-pin power LED cord on
your case front panel, you can attach it to this 3-pin header instead of attach to the 2-pin one on
the SW/LED header.
Speaker Header: SPEAK
A speaker cable on your case front panel can be attached to this header. When you reboot the
computer, this speaker will issue a short audible (beep). If there are problems during the Power
On Self-Test, the system will issue an irregular pattern of audible beeps through this speaker.
Headers & Jumpers
Front USB Header: USB2/3
This mainboard provides four onboard USB 1.1/2.0 ports on the back panel of your case that
attach to USB devices. There are two additional USB headers that can be connected by cables
to four more USB ports on your case front panel giving you a possible 8 USB ports.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 PWR_LED (+) 2 Key
PWRLED
3 PWR_LED (-)
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 SPK 2 N/A
SPEAK 3 Ground 4 VCC5

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Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 VCC 2 VCC
3 -DATA 4 -DATA
5 +DATA 6 +DATA
7 GND 8 GND
USB2/3
9 Key 10 N/A
USB Power On function Header: JP4
USB devices attached to the back panel USB ports can awaken the system from sleep mode.
In order to enable this functionality, you must adjust the jumper caps on JP1 header for +5V or
+5VSB mode depending on which USB port that the USB device is attached to.
JP4 Assignment Assignment
1
Pin 1-2 Closed
+5V USB Power On Disable (Default)
1
Pin 2-3 Closed
+5VSB USB Power On Enabled
Note: Close stands for putting a jumper cap onto two header pins.
Keyboard Power On function Header: JP1
USB devices attached to the back panel USB ports can awaken the system from sleep mode.
In order to enable this functionality, you must adjust the jumper caps on JP1 header for +5V or
+5VSB mode depending on which USB port that the USB device is attached to.
A
ttent
i
on
If you are using a USB 2.0 device with Windows 2000/XP, you will
need to install the USB 2.0 driver from the Microsoft®website. If you
are using Service pack 1 (or later) for Windows®XP, and using
Service pack4 (or later) for Windows® 2000, you will not have to install
the driver.

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CDIN
JP1 Assignment Assignment
1
Pin 1-2 Closed
+5V KB/ USB Power ON Disable (Default)
1
Pin 2-3 Closed
+5VSB KB/ USB Power ON Enabled
Note: Close stands for putting a jumper cap onto two header pins.
Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT
The “Clear CMOS” function is used when you are unable boot your system and need to reset
the BIOS settings (CMOS settings) back to the manufacturer’s original settings. This is also a
way to reset the system password if you have forgotten it.
JBAT Assignment
Pin 1-2 Closed Normal (Default)
Pin 2-3 Closed Clear CMOS Data
Note: Close stands for putting a jumper cap onto two header pins.
1. Turn off your system and disconnect the AC power cable.
2. Set JBAT header to OFF (2-3 Closed).
3. Wait several seconds.
4. Set JBAT header to ON (1-2 closed).
5. Connect the AC power cable and turn on your system.
6. Reset your new password.
Audio Configuration
CD-ROM Audio-In Connector: CDIN
The CD-IN connector is used to attach an audio cable to audio devices
such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs etc.
Front Audio Connector: AUDIO
If your case front panel has audio ports, you can connect them to the Front Audio Header of this
mainboard. First, you must remove the jumper caps on this header and then attach the cables
from the front panel to the pins on this header. You can use both the front audio panel and back
panel audio simultaneously. If you are not using front panel audio ports, leave the jumper caps
on the header pins (Note: pins 5-6 and 9-10) to avoid problems with the back panel audio ports.
The following steps explain how to reset your CMOS
configurations when you forgot a system password.

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AUDIO
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 AUD_MIC 2 AUD_GND
3 AUD_MIC_BIAS 4 AUD_VCC
5 AUD_FPOUT_R 6 AUD_RET_R
7 HP_ON 8 N/A
9 AUD_FPOUT_l 10 AUD_RET_L
Slots
PCI-Express x1 Slot: PE1
This mainboard is able to install an expansion card which the PCI-Express x1 interface
compatible such as network card, SCSI card, etc. to this PE1 slot.
PCI-Express x16 Slot: PE2
This mainboard is able to install a graphics card, which the PCI-Express x16 interface,
supporting one-way bandwidth up to 4 GB/s, is compatible to this PE2 slot.
PCI Slots: PCI1/2/3/4
PCI stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect and is a bus standard for installing
expansion cards such as network card, SCSI card, etc. to these PCI slots.

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Power Supply Attachments
ATX Power Connector: ATXPWR, ATX12V
This mainboard provides two ATX power connectors, a 24-pin ATXPWR connector and a 8-pin
ATX12V connector. You must use a power supply that has both of these connectors and both
connectors must be attached before the system is powered on. These power connectors
support several power management functions such as the instant power-on function. The
connector pins are described below.
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V
2 +3.3V 14 -12V
3 Ground 15 Ground
4 +5V 16 PS_ON
5 Ground 17 Ground
6 +5V 18 Ground
7 Ground 19 Ground
8 PW_ON 20 -5V
9 +5V standby voltage 21 +5V
10 +12V 22 +5V
11 +12V 23 +5V
ATX_PWR 12 +3.3V 24 Ground
Pin Assignment Pin Assignment
1 +12V 5 Ground
2 +12V 6 Ground
3 +12V 7 Ground
ATX_12V 4 +12V 8 Ground
Attention
In general, power cords are designed and should be attached with a
specific direction. The black wire of the power cord is Ground and
should be attached onto the header location of Ground.