Asus KFN5-D User Guide
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KFN5-D SLI Motherboard - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 2
the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 3
ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LEDs 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 4
time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 5
Configuration 4-19 4.4.3 CPU Configuration 4-20 4.4.4 Chipset 4-21 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 PCI PnP 4-28 4.4.7 MPS Configuration 4-29 4.4.8 USB Configuration 4-29 4.5 Power Menu 4-31 4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support 4-31 4.5.2 ACPI MCFG Support 4-31 4.5.3 APM Configuration - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 6
® XP 6-9 6.3 Management applications and utilities installation 6-10 6.3.1 Running the support CD 6-10 6.3.2 Drivers menu 6-10 6.3.3 Management Software menu 6-11 6.3.4 Utilities menu 6-11 6.3.5 Contact information 6-11 6.4 Software information 6-12 6.4.1 Audio configurations 6-12 vi - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 7
. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 8
qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 9
you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 10
the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 11
next generation AMD® Opteron™ 200 and 800 Series processor Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture NVIDIA® nForce Professional 3600 1 GHz Dual-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDR2-533/667 memory modules - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 12
KFN5-D SLI specifications summary S t o r a g e Audio IEEE 1394 Internal c o n n e c t o r s Rear panel Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents NVIDIA® nForce Professional 3600 chipset supports: 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 6 x Serial ATA II devices - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 14
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 15
SLI support CD User guide MB Packing Quantity KFN5-D SLI motherboard MB Retail Pack 8 pieces 4 pieces 1 piece MB Bulk Pack - 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece per box 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 10 pieces per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS KFN5 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 16
AMD Opteron™ 200 and 800 series processors. The motherboard with the new socket supports registered DDR2-667/533/400 memory, delivering software solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. DDR2-667 memory support The motherboard supports - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 17
motherboard supports motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-24 and 2-30 for details. ASUS KFN5 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 18
The CPU temperature motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power‑On Self-Test (POST) informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 19
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 20
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 21
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 22
unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. 2. CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a processor is not installed or the processor is not installed properly in CPU 1 socket. 3. Plug Power warning LED (WARN_LED1) The plug power - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 23
the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place ten (10) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 24
FM_CPU1 CPU_FAN1 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Super I/O PS/2KBM S T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 SPDIF_O1 SPDIF_O2 ATX12V1 26.7cm(10.5in) ATXPWR1 LPC_DEBUG1 FLOPPY DDR2 DIMM_B2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 25
) 4. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) 5. IEEE1394 controller setting (3-pin I394_EN1) 6. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. 23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 26
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) 4. Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin 3132_SATA1, 3132_SATA2) 5. CPU, Front, and Rear Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 3-pin FRONT_FAN1/2, 3-pin REAR_FAN1/2) 6. Back-plane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 7. USB - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 27
a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. CPU2 R CPU1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI CPU Socket 1207 • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. • If you install one CPU only, install it on CPU1 socket. ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 28
to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle the load plate window to remove (B). B A Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 29
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. B ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 30
heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base and CPU back plane are already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not have to remove the retention module base - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 31
the retention bracket in place. 4. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-11 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 32
heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the appropriate connector on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R CPU_FAN2 KFNS-D-SLI GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM KFN5-D SLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to connect - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 33
Dual CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 DIMM_A3+DIMM_A4 =DIMM_B3+DIMM_B4 • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 34
Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A1 - populated - populated populated DIMM_A2 populated - populated - populated DIMM_B1 - - - populated populated DIMM_B2 - - populated - populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU2 Mode Single channel Dual - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 35
can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the 1 retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with extra force. DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS KFN5 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 36
following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 37
holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI X1 LAN2 IRQF# Onboard 1394 IRQB# REQ# GNT# REQ0# GNT0# REQ2# GNT2# ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-17 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 38
Card mode, only the master PCI Express slot (PCI_E1) can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a network card installed - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 39
. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear CMOS ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-19 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 40
can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI Keyboard Power Setting 3. Sil3132 RAID controller setting (3-pin 3132_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the Silicon Image Sil3132 RAID - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 41
LAN controllers. The LAN_EN1 jumper controls the LAN1 port. The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI LAN_EN1 Setting LAN_EN1 12 Enabled (Default) 23 Disabled R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI LAN_EN2 Setting LAN_EN2 12 Enabled (Default) 23 Disabled ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-21 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 42
enable or disable the IEEE1394 controller. Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) to enable the controller. R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI 1394_EN1 Setting 1394_EN1 21 Enabled (Default) 32 Disabled 6. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 43
hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Supported by the BROADCOM® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-23 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 44
8. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 45
cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on R the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-25 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 46
133/100/66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of the following modes to configure your device(s). R KFNS-D-SLI PRI_IDE KFN5-D SLI IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 47
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by the NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-27 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 48
, these connectors are for Serial ATA II signal cables. These connectors support up to two Serial ATA II hard disk drives that can be R KFNS-D-SLI 3132_SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND KFN5-D SLI SATA RAID Connectors The actual data transfer rate depends on - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 49
the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Q-Fan technology. CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND CPU_FAN2 GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM R REAR_FAN1 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 50
for USB 2.0 ports. These connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1 USB2 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI USB 2.0 Connectors USB3 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC 1 USB - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 51
with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ATX12V ATXPWR1 R 1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI ATX Power Connector GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +12V GND EZ_DET# +5V ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-31 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 52
input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel R KFNS-D-SLI CD (black) KFN5-D SLI Internal Audio Connector 11. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port. Connect the GAME/MIDI module - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 53
HP_HD R KFNS-D-SLI AAFP1 MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L KFN5-D SLI Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector We recommend that you connect a high-definition front panel audio module to this connector to avail of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 13. Chassis intrusion connector - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 54
14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT R KFNS-D-SLI PANEL1 HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND KFN5-D SLI System Panel Connector The system panel connector is - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 55
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 56
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 57
as enabled Four short beeps errors Hardware monitoring function detects 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 58
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function IIf you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 59
a supported processor to the CPU socket. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this user guide. • Install supported DIMMs - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 60
system. • Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function. • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this user guide. • No action required You can - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 61
Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC screen, then click the Play button. The default language setting is English. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 62
Write button from the Voice Editor main window to update the EEPROM. 4. Click Yes to confirm. The next time when you boot your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 63
to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to replace the pre‑installed wave the screen. 2. Prepare your message for each event. 3. Use a recording software (e.g. Windows® Recorder) to record your messages, then save the messages as done. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 64
6. Select a POST event on the Voice Editor main window, then click the Edit button. The Event Sound Editor window appears. 7. Locate and select your wave file for the event, then click on the arrow opposite Voice1. The file you select appears in the space next to it. 8. Click OK to return to the - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 65
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 66
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-31 4.6 Boot menu 4-36 4.7 Exit menu 4-40 ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 67
bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 68
same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 69
(www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 70
Create NVIDIAR nForce(TM) MCP55 RAID WinXP 32 bit driver disk J) Create NVIDIAR nForce(TM) MCP55 RAID WinXP 64 bit driver disk Please choose A To J: 6. Select FreeDOS commend prompt from the menu. 7. At the prompt, type: X 8. Go to CD\software\afudos, and type: afudos /ix:\KFN5-D.rom 4- Chapter - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 71
that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to KFN5-D.ROM. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 72
then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file "KFN5-D.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 73
. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 74
clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 75
BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 76
Serial-ATA 1 Primary Channel Serial-ATA 1 Secondary Channel Serial-ATA 2 Primary Channel Serial-ATA 2 Secondary Channel IDE Configuration :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S520/A] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 77
IDE Configuration System Information [11:10:19] [Thu 03/27/2003] [1.44M, 3.5 in] [English] :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-11 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 78
Serial-ATA 1 Primary Channel Serial-ATA 1 Secondary Channel Serial-ATA 2 Primary Channel Serial-ATA 2 Secondary Channel IDE Configuration :[ST320413A] :[ASUS CD-S520/A] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] System Information Use [ENTER - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 79
to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-13 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 80
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 81
SATA5. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA2 Secondary Channel [Disabled] Sets the SATA2 Secondary Channel as RAID. This channel connects to SATA6. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-15 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 82
of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0120 Build Date : 05/17/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 : 2000 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 83
the table on the next page for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [200.9] [201.0] [201.5] [202.0] [202.5] [203.0] [203.5] [204.0] [204.5] [205.0] [205.5] [206.0] [206.5] [207.0] [207.5] [208.0] [208.5] [209.0] [209.5] [210.0] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-17 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 84
Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. CPU1/CPU2 DDR2 Voltage [1.80V] Allows you to set - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 85
or disables the system checking report. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Reporter System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the system booting report. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-19 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 86
CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.08 Physical Count: 2 Logical Count : 4 AMD Opteron(tm) Processor [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Sets the method used for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is installed on the system. - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 87
[0.850 V] Memory Timing Parameters [CPU Node 0] Memory CLK : 200 Bank Interleaving Enable Clock to All DIMMS DQS Signal Training Control MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID CS Sparing Enable Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 88
when the Memclock Mode is set to Limit or Manual. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Sets the memory clock mode limit. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to enable the - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 89
] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-23 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 90
South Bridge/MCP55 Chipset Configuration LPC P2P P2P [+ +/- +/-] CPU/LDT Spread Spectrum PCIE Spread Spectrum SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] is for debug use only. CPU/LTD Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Sets or disables the processor or Lightning Data Transport (LTD) spread 4-24 Chapter 4: - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 91
options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCP55(SB) to K8(CPU) Frequency [1000 MHz] Allows you to set the Hyper Transport frequency. This item appears when you set the MCP55(SB) to K8(CPU) Freq Auto to Disabled. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz]. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-25 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 92
MCP55(SB) to K8(CPU) LinkWidth [16 Sets the Hyper Transport width. Configuration options: [4 4 ] [8 8 ] [16 16 ] 16 ] 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627THF Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Parallel Port - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 93
] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM for the onboard Silicon Image RAID controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-27 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 94
4.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 95
-Processor Table Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables USB host controllers. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the USB Devices Enabled item shows None. ASUS KFN5 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 96
of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [FullSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 97
Memory Mapped Configuration (MCFG) support. When set to Enabled, the MCFG table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set the ACPI MCFG Support to Disable, when you install RedHat WS4.0 UP3 operation system, and 4 GB memory. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-31 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 98
> to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss. Power Management/APM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to Power Off, the - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 99
Manual Throttle Ratio [50%] Selects the duty cycle in throttle mode. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-33 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 100
and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU Fan1/Fan2 Speed ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 101
CPU and system threshold temperature before the Smart Fan Control is disabled. VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS KFN5 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 102
Exit 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 103
power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-37 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 104
Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 105
. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-39 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 106
Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [ - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 107
window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-41 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 108
4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 109
This chapter provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. 5 RAID support - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 110
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 NVIDIA® RAID Configurations 5-3 5.3 Silicon Image RAID Configurations 5-11 ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 111
as RAID sets. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to Chapter 6 for details. ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 112
instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard or SATA hard disk drives to the IDE and/or SATA connectors supported by the NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional chip. Refer to the succeeding - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 113
5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional chip. The RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 114
5.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA® RAID Utility To enter the NVIDIA® RAID Utility: 1. Restart the computer. 2. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Loc Disk Model Name - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 115
Disk Model Name Array Disks Loc Disk Model Name 1.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1.1.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2.1.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [→] Add [←] Del [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 116
7. After selecting the hard disk drives, press to create the RAID 0 set. A pop-up window appears. Clear disk data? [Y] YES [N] Cancel 8. Press to delete all data from the hard disk drives, or to continue creating the RAID set without deleting the data on the disks. You will lose all - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 117
the drives if you clear the disk data! 9. The utility displays the created RAID 1 set. Press + to save your settings and exit the utility. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 118
5.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set To rebuild a RAID set: 1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to rebuild, then press . The RAID set details appear. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Boot No No Id Status 4 Healthy 3 Healthy Vendor - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 119
all data on the drives if you delete a disk array! 4. The Define a New Array menu appears when you press . Create a new RAID set following the instructions in the previous sections. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 120
5.2.7 Clearing the disk data You will lose all data when you clear a disk! To clear the disk data: 1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set, then press . The RAID set details appear. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Boot No No Id Status 4 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 121
software from Windows® XP by clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs > Silicon Image > Sam For details on the Silicon Image SATARaid™ RAID configuration, refer to the "Sil3132 User's Manual" in your motherboard support CD: \Drivers\Sil3132\Raid\SATARAID5-UserGuide_v1.40.pdf ASUS KFN5 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 122
5.3.2 Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: 1. Boot up your computer. 2. During POST, press + or . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 123
a. Select Manual configuration and press . The following pop‑up menu appears. b. Use the up or down arrow keys to select a chunk size appropriate to your drive usage then press . MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration chunk size 4K 8K 16K 32K 64K 128K ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 124
Resolve Conflicts Low Level Format Logical Drive Info RAID0 RAID1 SPARRAEIDD1R0IVE COSNPCAARTEENDARTIIVOEN 2. Select RAID 1 then press to display the following. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration 5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 125
a single hard disk drive to a RAID 1 set, use of the Manual configuration is recommended. Manual configuration a. Select Manual configuration and press . The selection bar moves to the Physical Drives and reformatted to guarantee the consistency of its contents. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5-15 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 126
e. If you selected Create with data copy, the following pop-up menu appears. MAIN MENU Auto configuration Manual configuration online copy offline copy The online copy option automatically copies the data to the target drives on the background while writing to the source - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 127
Serial ATA drive; otherwise, the system will not recognize the drive. • You can also create a RAID set using the SATARAID5 GUI utility under a Windows® environment. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5-17 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 128
5-18 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 129
This chapter provides information on RAID, LAN and VGA driver installation for this motherboard. 6 Driver installation - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 130
Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-8 6.3 Management applications and utilities installation 6-10 6.4. Software information 6-12 ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 131
drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet. A floppy - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 132
Enter>. 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. Windows® XP To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® XP environment: 1. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 133
you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 6- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 134
floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) For NVIDIA® RAID driver, select NVDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required). Then press key, and select NVIDIA - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 135
press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® XP OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing button to display the list of devices installed in the system. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 6- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 136
5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. 9. Select the option "Search for - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 137
select Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 6- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 138
section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows® XP To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® XP OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 139
4. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 6- - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 140
, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.3.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 141
displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. 6.3.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS KFN5-D SLI - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 142
users plug and play convenience. Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. If the Realtek audio software is correctly installed, you will find the Realtek HD Audio Manager icon on the taskbar. From the taskbar - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 143
on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings. 3. Click to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 6-13 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 144
Mixer The Mixer option allows you to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. To set the mixer options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Mixer tab. 2. Turn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. The Mixer option activates - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 145
buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. 3. Click to test your settings. 4. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 6-15 - Asus KFN5-D | User Guide - Page 146
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