Asus KFN32-D SLI SAS User Manual

KFN32-D SLI

Series

Motherboard

E2588

First Edition V1

May 2006

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Contents

Notices.................................................................................................	vii
Safety information..............................................................................	viii
About this guide..................................................................................	ix
Typography...........................................................................................	x
KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary........................................	xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1	Welcome!...............................................................................		1-1
1.2	Package contents..................................................................		1-1
1.3	Special features.....................................................................		1-2
	1.3.1	Product highlights....................................................	1-2
	1.3.2	Innovative ASUS features........................................	1-4

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1	Before you proceed...............................................................		2-1
	2.1.1	Serial Number Location...........................................	2-1
	2.1.2	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......................................................	2-6
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)...............................................		2-8
	2.3.1	Installing the CPU.....................................................	2-8
	2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan.......................		2-11
2.4	System memory..................................................................		2-14
	2.4.1	Overview................................................................	2-14
	2.4.2	Memory Configurations..........................................	2-15
	2.4.3	Installing a DIMM....................................................	2-16
	2.4.4	Removing a DIMM...................................................	2-16
2.5	Expansion slots....................................................................		2-17
	2.5.1 Installing an expansion card...................................		2-17
	2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card...............................		2-17
	2.5.3	Interrupt assignments...........................................	2-18
	2.5.4	PCI slot..................................................................	2-19
	2.5.5 Two PCI Express x16 slots....................................		2-19

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Contents

2.6	Jumpers	...............................................................................	2-20
2.7	Connectors..........................................................................		2-24
	2.7.1	Rear panel connectors ...........................................	2-24
	2.7.2 ................................................	Internal connectors	2-26

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1	Starting up for the first 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

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.........................................			4-1
	4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk...............................		4-1
	4.1.2	AFUDOS utility.........................................................	4-2
	4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility.................................		4-5
	4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility................................................		4-7
	4.1.5	ASUS Update utility.................................................	4-8
4.2	BIOS setup program............................................................		4-11
	4.2.1	BIOS menu screen..................................................	4-12
	4.2.2	Menu bar................................................................	4-12
	4.2.3	Navigation keys.....................................................	4-12
	4.2.4	Menu items............................................................	4-13
	4.2.5	Sub-menu items.....................................................	4-13
	4.2.6	Configuration fields................................................	4-13
	4.2.7	Pop-up window......................................................	4-13
	4.2.8	Scroll bar...............................................................	4-13
	4.2.9	General help...........................................................	4-13
4.3	Main menu...........................................................................		4-14
	4.3.1	System Time ........................................................	4-14
	4.3.2	System Date .........................................................	4-14
	4.3.3	Legacy Diskette A.................................................	4-14
	4.3.4 Primary, Third, Fourth Master/Slave......................		4-14
	4.3.5	IDE Configuration...................................................	4-16
	4.3.6	System Information...............................................	4-18
4.4	Advanced menu...................................................................		4-18
	4.4.1	JumperFree Configuration.....................................	4-19
	4.4.2	Speech Configuration ...........................................	4-20

Contents

	4.4.3	CPU Configuration..................................................	4-21
	4.4.4	Chipset .................................................................	4-22
	4.4.5	Onboard Devices Configuration.............................	4-29
	4.4.6	PCI PnP...................................................................	4-30
	4.4.7	MPS Configuration.................................................	4-31
	4.4.8	USB Configuration..................................................	4-32
4.5	Power Menu.........................................................................		4-33
	4.5.1	ACPI MCFG Support...............................................	4-33
	4.5.2	ACPI APIC Support.................................................	4-33
	4.5.3	APM Configuration.................................................	4-34
	4.5.4	Hardware Monitor..................................................	4-36
4.6	Boot menu...........................................................................		4-37
	4.6.1	Boot Device Priority...............................................	4-37
	4.6.2	Boot Settings Configuration..................................	4-38
	4.6.3	Security.................................................................	4-39
4.7	Exit menu............................................................................		4-41

Chapter 5: RAID configuration

5.1	Setting up RAID ....................................................................		5-1
	5.1.1	RAID definitions.......................................................	5-1
	5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives........................................		5-2
	5.1.3	RAID configuration utility.........................................	5-2
5.2	NVIDIA RAID configurations...................................................		5-3
	5.2.1 Setting the BIOS RAID items...................................		5-3
	5.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA RAID utility..............................		5-4
	5.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe).................................		5-5
	5.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror).................................		5-7
	5.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set...............................................		5-8
	5.2.6 Deleting a RAID array...............................................		5-9
	5.2.7 Clearing the disk data............................................		5-10
5.3	LSI List Logic MPT Setup Utility..........................................		5-11
	5.3.1	Integrated Mirroring ..............................................	5-11
	5.3.2 Integrated Striping (IS) Volume.............................		5-17
	5.3.3	Managing Arrays....................................................	5-20
	5.3.4 Selecting a boot disk.............................................		5-26
	5.3.5	Global_Properties..................................................	5-27

Chapter 6: Driver installation

6.1	RAID driver installation..........................................................		6-1
	6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk......................................		6-1
	6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver.........................		6-3
6.2	LAN driver installation.........................................................		6-11
	6.2.1	Windows® XP ........................................................	6-11
	6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0.................................		6-12
6.3	Management applications and utilites installation...............		6-14
	6.3.1 Running the support CD........................................		6-14
	6.3.2	Drivers menu.........................................................	6-14
	6.3.3	Management Software menu.................................	6-15
	6.3.4	Utilities menu.........................................................	4-15
	6.3.5	Contact information..............................................	4-15
6.4	Software information...........................................................		6-15
	6.4.1	Audio configurations ............................................	6-16

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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 manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will

not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes

or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES -003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

•Place the product on a stable surface.

•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information 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 lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

•Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

•Chapter 4: BIOS setup

Tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

•Chapter 5: RAID configuration

Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard.

•Chapter 6: Driver installation

This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for this motherboard.

•Appendix: Reference information

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1. ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2. Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of 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 a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and
	greater-than sign means that you must
	press the enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must
	press the Enter or Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3>	If you must press two or more keys
	simultaneously, the key names are linked
	with a plus sign (+).
	Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> +<Del>
Command	Means that you must type the command
	exactly as shown, then supply the
	required item or value enclosed in
	brackets.
	Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
	command line: format A:/S

KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

System Bus

Memory

Expansion slots

Scalable Link

Interface (SLI™)

Dual LAN

USB

Special features

BIOS features

Socket 1207 for next generation AMD® Opteron™ 200 and 800 Series processor

Supports AMD 64 architecture that enables simultaneous 32-bit and 64-bit architecture

NVIDIA® MCP55PRO

2000 MT per second

Dual-channel memory architecture

8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDR2 400/533/667 memory modules

Supports up to 16 GB system memory

2 x PCI Express x16 slots with Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) support

1 x PCI Express x8 slot

2 x PCI slot 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slots (PCI 2.3)

2 x PCI-X slots

SLI™ mode supports:

-2 x identical SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards

Single card mode supports (default):

-1 x PCI Express x16 graphics card on the first slot (PCIE_1)

-1 x PCI Express x16 card on the second slot (PCIE_2) ASUS EZ Plug™

Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications

Supports up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (four on the rear panel, three connectors on the mid-borad for up to six additional ports)

ASUS Smart Fan Technology

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS MyLogo2

ASUS Post Reporter

ASUS EZ Flash

ASUS EZ Plug

ASUS CPU Overheating Protection (C.O.P)

ASUS CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R)

CPU Warning LED

AMI BIOS, 8 MB LPC, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0, Trend Chip Away Virus (TCAV)

Boot from USB FDD/ZIP/HDD/CD

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KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary

Storage

Audio

IEEE 1394

Internal connectors

Rear panel

Power

Requirement

Form Factor

Support CD contents

NVIDIA® MCP55PRO chipset supports:

-Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33

-6 x Serial ATA II devices

-RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration

(KFN32-D SLI/SAS model only)

LSI1068 SAS RAID controller supports:

-2 x Serial Attached SCSI Slot with JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E

Realtek® ALC880 8-channel CODEC

T1 1394 controller supports: - 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x IDE connector

6 x Serial ATA connectors

2 x Mini-SAS connectors support a total of 8 devices (KFN32-D SLI/SAS model only)

2 x CPU fan connectors

1 x SMBus header for back-plane

2 x Front fan connectors

2 x Rear fan connectors

1 x 24-pin ATX power connector

1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ASUS EZ Plug™ connector

3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal audio connector (CD)

2 x IEEE 1394 connectors

1 x GAME/MIDI connector

1 x Chassis intrusion connector

1 x Front panel audio connector

1 x Parallel port

2 x S/PDIF out connector

2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports

4 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x Optical S/PDIF out port

1 x PS/2 keyboard port

1 x PS/2 mouse port

8-channel audio ports

SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant

Extended-ATX form factor: 12.0” x 13.0” (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)

Device drivers

ASUS Live Update utility

ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard		1
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.		Product
		Product
	introduction

	Chapter summary	1
		1

1.1	Welcome!...............................................................................	1-1
1.2	Package contents..................................................................	1-1
1.3	Special features.....................................................................	1-2

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1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® KFN32-D SLI Series motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

		KFN32-D	KFN32-D	MB Bulk
		SLI	SLI/SAS	Pack
Cables	SATA signal cable	3	3	-
	SATA power cable	3 (dual-plug)	3 (dual-plug)	-
	3-in-1 Floppy/	1	1	-
	Ultra ATA disk
	drive cable
	SAS cable	-	1	-
Accessories	I/O shield	1	1	1
	CPU retention	1	1	1
	module
	Screws	2	2	2
Application CD	Support CD	1	1	1
Documentation	User guide	1	1	1
Packing	Motherboard	1 piece per	1 piece per box	10 pieces per
Quantity		box		carton

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1.3Special features

1.3.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with a 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket coded Socket F, designed for the next generation AMD Opteron™ 200 and 800 series processors. The motherboard with the new socket supports registered DDR2-667/533/400 memory, delivering advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protection.

Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology

The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in a single system. This technology takes advantage of the PCI Express™ bus architecture and features intelligent hardware and software solutions that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance.

DDR2-667 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest server applications. The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s.

PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point topoint serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications.

Gigabit LAN solution

The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Broadcom® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth.

Serial ATA II technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the NVIDIA® chipset. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.

1-	Chapter 1: Product introduction

Dual RAID solution

Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices.

The NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration for six SATA connectors.

The LSI1068 SAS RAID controller supports 8-Port Serial Attached SCSI/

SATA ports and allows JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configurations.

8-channel high definition audio

The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the onboard ALC880 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio. It also provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology.

USB 2.0 technology

The 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.

IEEE 1394a support

The IEEE 1394a interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to the IEEE 1394a standard. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to 400 Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers, TVs, and digital cameras.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.

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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip.

ASUS Smart Fan Technology

The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.

ASUS POST Reporter™

The 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 lets you to customize the voice messages in different languages.

1-	Chapter 1: Product introduction

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.

Hardware2 information

Chapter summary

2.1	Before you proceed...............................................................	2-1
2.2	Motherboard overview...........................................................	2-3
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU)...............................................	2-8
2.4	System memory..................................................................	2-14
2.5	Expansion slots....................................................................	2-17
2.6	Jumpers...............................................................................	2-20
2.7	Connectors..........................................................................	2-24

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2.1Before 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 provide at least

the minimum power required by your system.

•Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

•Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

•Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

2.1.1 Serial Number Location

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard’s serial number located on the LPT printer port.

Serial number location

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2.1.2 Onboard LEDs

1. Standby power LED (SB_PWR1)

The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and 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 warning LED lights up when you installed two graphics card but did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug™. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LEDs.

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2.2Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

2.2.1 Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2 Screw holes

Place twelve (12) 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 the chassis

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2.2.3 Motherboard layout

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2-	Chapter 2: Hardware information

KFN32-D SLI/SAS model

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2.2.5	Layout Contents
Slots/Sockets		Page
1.	CPU sockets	2-8
2.	DDR2 DIMM sockets	2-14
3.	PCI slot	2-19
5. Two PCI Express x16 slota		2-19
Jumpers		Page
1.	Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1)	2-20
2.	Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)	2-21
3.	Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2)	2-21
4.	IEEE1394 controller setting (3-pin I394_EN1)	2-22
5.	CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)	2-23
Rear panel connectors		Page
1.	PS/2 mouse port (green)	2-24
2.	Parallel port	2-24
3.	LAN 1 (RJ-45) port	2-24
4.	LAN 2 (RJ-45) port	2-24
5.	Rear Speaker Out port (gray)	2-24
6.	Side Speaker Out port (black)	2-24
7.	Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange)	2-24
8.	Line In port (light blue)	2-25
9.	Line Out port (lime)	2-25
10.	Microphone port (pink)	2-25
11.	USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4	2-25
12.	USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2	2-25
13.	Serial (COM 1) port	2-25
14.	Optical S/PDIF out port	2-25
15.	Coaxial S/PDIF out port	2-25
16.	PS/2 keyboard port (purple)	2-25

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Internal connectors		Page
1.	Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)	2-26
2.	Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)	2-27
3.	Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2,
	SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6)	2-28
4.	CPU, Front, and Rear Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2,
	3-pin FRONT_FAN1/2, 3-pin REAR_FAN1/2)	2-29
5.	Back-plane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)	2-29
6.	USB connectors (10-1 pin USB1, USB2, USB3)	2-30
7.	IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, IE1394_2)	2-30
8.	SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin EZ-Plug)	2-31
9.	Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1)	2-32
10.	GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1)	2-32
11.	Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP)	2-33
12.	Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS)	2-33
13.	System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)	2-34

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2.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket F designed for the AMD® Opteron® CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package.

•Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is

on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.

•Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process

Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1207.

•The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

2.3.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

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2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Retention tab	A

Load lever	PnP cap

This side of the B socket box should

face you.

To prevent damage 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.

4.Lift the load plate with

	your thumb and forefinger	B
	to a 100º angle (A), then	B
	to a 100º angle (A), then
	push the PnP cap from	A
	the load plate window to	A
	remove (B).

Load plate

5.Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-right

corner of the	Alignment
socket. The socket
alignment keys
should fit into the
CPU notches.

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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 push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

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