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HP and Compaq Desktop PCs - Motherboard Specifications, K8AE-LM (Opal)


Motherboard specifications table
Part / Feature Specification / Support
Motherboard description
  • Motherboard manufacturer's name: Asus K8AE-LM
  • HP/Compaq name: Opal-GL6E
CPU/Processor
  • Socket: 754
  • Supports the following processors:
    • AMD Mobile Turion 64 MT-44 2.26 GHz up to 25 watts
    • AMD Mobile Sempron up to 25 watts
Front-side bus (FSB)
  • 1600MT/s
Chipset
  • ATI Radeon XPress 200
    • Southbridge: IXP400 (southbridge also called SB400)
BIOS features
  • Award BIOS
Form factor
  • Mini ATX size form factor, 6.7 in x 6.7 in
Memory
  • Single-channel memory architecture
  • 2 DDR1 DIMM (184-pin) sockets
  • PC3200/PC2700 DDR1 DIMMs, ingle-sided only
  • Non-ECC memory only
  • Maximum memory: 2 x 512 MB DDR1 DIMMs, 1.0 GB total, unbuffered
Expansion slots
  • One PCI
Video graphics
  • Integrated
Onboard audio or audio card
  • Audio codec ALC658
  • 5.1 channel support
Onboard LAN
  • Realtek RTL8100 10/100 Mbps
Back panel I/O
  • One PS/2 keyboard (purple)
  • One PS/2 mouse (green)
  • One Composite video
  • One S-video
  • One VGA port
  • Four USB (2.0)
  • One IEEE 1394
  • One RJ-45 networking port (LAN)
  • One SPDIF digital coaxial out
  • Audio ports:
    • line in (light blue)
    • line out (lime)
    • microphone (pink)
Internal connectors
  • One ATX 2 x 12-pin power connector
  • One PATA connector
  • Two SATA connectors
  • One floppy drive connector
  • One CPU fan connector
  • One 9-pin header for power button, reset button, power LED, and HDD LED
  • One CD-Audio In connector
  • Audio headers
  • Two USB connectors supporting four additional USB 2.0 ports
  • One IEEE 1394 connector
NOTE: Motherboard specifications are subject to change without notice.
Motherboard layout and photos
Figure 1: layout
Figure 2: Photograph
Figure 3: Backplate
1 - PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.
2 - IEEE 1394 port. This 9-pin IEEE 1394 port provides high-speed connectivity for audio/video devices, storage peripherals, PCs, or portable devices.
3 - LAN (RJ-45) port. This port allows connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub.
4 - Line In port (light blue). This port connects a tape, CD, DVD player or other audio sources.
5 - Line Out port (lime). This port connects to headphones or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel mode, the function of this port becomes Front Speakers Out.
6 - Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone.
7 - SPDIF coaxial out port. This port connects to external digital audio output devices with coaxial cable connectors.
8 - USB 2.0 ports 1, 2, 3, and 4. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.
9 - Video Graphics Adapter port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices.
10 - S-Video: common to many home video components. The video signal is split up into two channels, providing good image fidelity.
11 - Composite Video
12 - PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
Clearing the BIOS settings
CAUTION: Do not change any jumper setting while the computer is on. Damage to the motherboard can result.
This motherboard has jumpers to:
  1. Clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
  2. Disable password checking.
Clearing CMOS
To clear CMOS, follow these steps:
  1. Temporarily set jumper CLR_CMOS to pins 1-2.
  2. Wait 5-10 seconds and then return the jumper to pins 2-3.
    When you start the PC you will need to enter BIOS setup to reset any custom BIOS settings.
Clearing the BIOS password
The BIOS password is used to protect BIOS settings from unwanted changes. If you have forgotten your password you may disable password checking.
To erase the BIOS password follow these steps:
  1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.
  2. Locate the jumper labeled CLEAR P.W.
  3. Move the jumper on jumper CLEAR P.W. to pins 1-2.
  4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.
  5. Hold down the F1 key during the startup process and enter BIOS setup to change or clear the password.
  6. After changing or clearing the BIOS passwords, remember to reset the jumper to pins 2-3.

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