This is a document about ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. K8N-DRE motherboard. The motherboard was first released in August 2005 and is the first edition. The document describes the features and characteristics of the motherboard.
This manual covers everything needed to install and configure the ASUS K8N-DRE motherboard. It includes product introduction, hardware setup, power‑up sequence, BIOS configuration, RAID options, and driver installation procedures.
Safety information, FCC compliance statements, and an appendix with reference diagrams are also included to help users avoid electrical hazards and to provide detailed hardware specifications.
| PCI‑Express slots | x16 and x1 |
|---|---|
| LAN controller | BCM5721 Gigabit LAN (PCI‑Express x1) |
| IDE ports | 2 × IDE (Ultra ATA 66/100/133) |
| SATA ports | 4 × Serial ATA |
| USB ports | 4 × USB 2.0 |
| Super I/O | W83627THF‑A (Parallel, Floppy) |
| BIOS size | 8 Mbit |
Disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
It provides one PCI‑Express x16 slot and one PCI‑Express x1 slot for a Gigabit LAN controller.
A BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller connected via a PCI‑Express x1 slot.
The BIOS is an 8 Mbit ROM.