Asus KGNH-D16 User Manual

KGN(M)H-D16 Series

KGNH-D16
KGMH-D16/QDR

Motherboard

E6105

Second Edition
October 2010

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Typography .................................................................................................. x

KGN(M)H-D16 Series specications summary ........................................ xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-3

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-3

1.3 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-4

1.4 Special features ............................................................................ 1-4

1.4.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-3

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-5

2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-5

2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-5

2.2.3 Motherboard layouts ....................................................... 2-6

2.2.4 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-8

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2-10

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ......................................................... 2-10

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink ........................................... 2-13

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-14

2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-14

2.4.2 Memory Congurations ................................................. 2-15

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-17

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-17

2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-18

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-18

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-18

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-19

2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) ..................................... 2-19

2.5.5 Installing ASMB4 management board ........................... 2-20

2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-26

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Contents

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-26

2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-27

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-3

3.2 Powering off the computer .......................................................... 3-4

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function .................................... 3-4

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .............................. 3-4

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-3

4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility ................................................... 4-3

4.1.2 BUPDATER utility............................................................ 4-4

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-6

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-8

4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-8

4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 4-8

4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-9

4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 4-9

4.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 4-9

4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-9

4.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 4-9

4.2.9 General help ................................................................... 4-9

4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-10

4.3.1 System Time ................................................................. 4-10

4.3.2 System Date ................................................................. 4-10

4.3.3 SATA1—6 ...................................................................... 4-10

4.3.4 Storage Conguration ................................................... 4-12

4.3.5 System Information ....................................................... 4-13

4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-15

4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-15

4.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 4-17

4.4.3 Onboard Devices Conguration .................................... 4-24

4.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-25

4.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-26

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Contents

4.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 4-27

4.5.1 Remote Access Conguration ....................................... 4-27

4.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-29

4.6.1 ACPI APIC Support ....................................................... 4-29

4.6.2 APM Conguration ........................................................ 4-29

4.6.3 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-30

4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-32

4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-32

4.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives ................................ 4-32

4.7.3 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-33

4.7.4 Security ......................................................................... 4-34

4.8 Tools menu ................................................................................. 4-36

4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 .......................................................... 4-36

4.9 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-37

Chapter 5: RAID conguration

5.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 5-3

5.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 5-3

5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................ 5-4

5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 5-4

5.2 FastBuild Utility ............................................................................ 5-5

5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ........................................................ 5-6

5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 5-12

5.2.3 Viewing the Drive Assignment....................................... 5-14

5.2.4 Viewing the Controller Conguration............................. 5-15

Chapter 6: Driver installation

6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-3

6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 6-3

6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 6-5

6.2 ATI SM Bus controller driver installation ................................. 6-15

6.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 6-16

6.4 Display driver installation ......................................................... 6-20

6.5 Mellanox ConnectX QDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver

installation (For KGMH-D16/QDR only) .................................... 6-23

6.5.1 Windows operating system ........................................... 6-23

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Contents

6.5.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS ...................................... 6-27

6.6 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 6-30

6.6.1 Running the support DVD ............................................. 6-30

6.6.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 6-30

6.6.3 Utilities menu ................................................................ 6-31

6.6.4 Make disk menu ............................................................ 6-31

6.6.5 Contact information ....................................................... 6-31

Appendix: Reference information

A.1 KGNH-D16 block diagram ...........................................................A-3

A.2 KGMH-D16/QDR block diagram ..................................................A-4

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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 modications

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.

REACH

Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction

of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our
products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

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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 x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied 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 qualied

service technician or your retailer.

viii

This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.

About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This user guide contains the following parts:

• Chapter 1: Product introduction

This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technologies 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 and ways of shutting down
the system.

• Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

• Chapter 5: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.

• Appendix: Reference information

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when

conguring the motherboard.

Where to nd 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

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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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:

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT:

task.

NOTE:

task.

Information to prevent damage to the components

Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

Tips and additional information to help you complete a

Information to prevent injury to yourself

Typography

Bold text

Italics

<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 (+).

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+Del>

Command

exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line:

x

Means that you must type the command

format A:/S

KGN(M)H-D16 Series specications summary

Model Name KGNH-D16 KGMH-D16/QDR
Processor Support / System Bus

Core Logic

Form Factor
ASUS Features Fan Speed

Memory Total Slots

Expansion Slots
(follow SSI
Loacation #)

Storage SATA Controller

Networking LAN
Graphic VGA
Onboard I/O

Connectors

Rear I/O
Connectors

Control
Rack Ready

(Rack and
Pedestal dual
use)

ASWM 2.0

Capacity

Memory Type

Memory Size

Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots

Slot Loacation 1

PSU Connector
Management

connector
USB Connectors
Fan Header
SMBus
External Serial

Port
External USB

Port
VGA Port
RJ-45

Inniband

2*socket G34 (LGA1944)
8/12 Core AMD Opteron™ 6100 series

6.4 GT/s per link (dual link)

- AMD SR5650

- AMD SP5100

Half SSI. 6.8" x 16.7"
V

V

V
16 (4-channel per CPU)
Maximum up to 256GB (RDIMM)

Maximum up to 64GB (UDIMM)
DDR3 800/1066/1333 UDIMM with ECC/non ECC

DDR3 800/1066/1333 RDIMM
1GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, 16GB (RDIMM)

1GB, 2GB, 4GB (UDIMM)
1

1*PCI-E x16 (Gen2 X16 Link)

- AMD SP5100

- 6 x SATA2 300MB/s ports

- PROMISE® RAID (for Linux/Windows, supports
RAID 0,1, 10, 5)

2 * Intel 82574L + 1 * Mgmt LAN
Aspeed AST2050 8MB
20-pin x 2
Onboard socket for optional management card

2 (One for internal Type A USB connector)
4 * 4-pin
2
1

2

1
2 + 1 Management Port

- AMD SR5670

- AMD SP5100

- Mellanox ConnectX-2
MT25418 B0 QDR

1

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KGN(M)H-D16 Series specications summary

Management
Solution

Monitoring CPU

Environment

Specications are subject to change without notice.

Software
Out of Band

Remote
Management

Temperature
FAN RPM

• The 20-pin proprietory power connectors are not compatible with SSI power
supply. USE THE PROPRIETARY POWER SUPPLY ONLY; otherwise you
may damage the motherboard.

• The 4-pin EZ_PLUG is designed for hard disk drives power supply. DO
NOT connect other 4-pin power connectors of the power supply unit (PSU)
to this connector.

DO NOT touch the Northbridge chipset! The Northbridge chipset may become

overheated. Remember to provide sufcient air ow to keep the system stable.

ASWM
Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet

V

V
Operation temperature: 10°C—35°C

Non operation temperature: -40°C—70°C
Non operation humidity: 20%—90% (non­ condensing)

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

Product

introduction

1

Chapter summary

1

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-3

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-3

1.3 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-4

1.4 Special features ............................................................................ 1-4

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® KGN(M)H-D16 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.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Standard Bulk Pack
KGNH-D16 KGMH-D16/QDR

Support DVD

Application CD

Documentation User Guide

Cable Thermistor

Packing Qty.

Application CD

Documentation User Guide

Cable Thermistor

Packing Qty.

Mellanox
SDVD*

Support DVD
Mellanox

SDVD*

1 1

1

1 1

2 2

10pcs per carton

Standard Gift Box Pack
KGNH-D16 KGMH-D16/QDR

1 1

1

1 1

2 2

1pcs per carton

* The Mellanox driver is included in the motherboard support DVD or in an individual driver disc,
depending on the shipping sequence. This is subjected to change without notice.

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 1-3

1.3 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take
note of the motherboard's serial number containing 13 characters

shown as the gure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS

Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution
to your problems.

xxS2xxxxxxxxx

KGN(M)H-D16

xxS2xxxxxxxxx

Made

in

China

合格

1.4 Special features

1.4.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

This motherboard supports the latest AMD® Opteron™ 6100 series processors
in LGA 1944 package with integrated memory controller to support 4-channel (8
DIMM per CPU) DDR3 memory. AMD® Opteron™ 6100 series processor supports
AMD® HyperTransport™ technology with a system bus of up to 6.4GT/s per link.
AMD® Opteron™ 6100 series processor is the one of the most powerful and

energy-efcient CPUs in the world.

AMD 8/12 Core architecture

The motherboard supports AMD 8/12 core processors with discrete L2 cache
structure for each core and shared L3 cache to meet demands for more powerful
computing.

HyperTransport™ technology 3.0 (HT3)

HyperTransport™ technology 3.0 (HT3) is a high-speed, low latency, point-to­point link designed to improve the overall system balance and scalability with the
maximum interconnect rate of 6.4GT/s.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

DDR3 memory support

The KGN(M)H-D16 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features
data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to meet the higher bandwidth requirements
of server and workstation applications. The 4-channel DDR3 architecture boosts
system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidth of up to 32GB/s.
Furthermore, the supply voltage for the memory is reduced form 1.8 V for DDR2
to just 1.5V, 1.35V, and 1.2V for DDR3. This voltage reduction limits the power
consumption and heat generation of DDR3 which makes it an ideal memory
solution.

PCIe 2.0

This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed
and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward
compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices.

82574L LAN solution

The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which provide
a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Intel 82574L 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 3 Gb/s technology through the

Serial ATA interface and AMD SP5100 chipset. The Serial ATA II specication

provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new
features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM)

Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial ATA allows thinner, more exible

cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication,
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.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

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

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 1-5

100% solid, long life conductive polymer capacitors

This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability,
improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity.

1-6 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.

Hardware

information

2

Chapter summary

2

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-3

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-5

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2-10

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-14

2.5 Expansion slot ............................................................................ 2-18

2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-21

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-26

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16

2.1 Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.

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

• Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or 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 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.

Onboard LED

1. Standby Power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED 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. The illustration
below shows the location of the onboard LED.

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-3

2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2)

The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the

corresponding CPU.

3. BMC LED (BMC_LED1)

The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is

working normally.

• The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB4.

• Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for about 30
seconds for the system power up

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information

2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an

SSI EEB 1.1 compliant chassis.

Ensure to unplug the chassis 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, ensure 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 nine (9) 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

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-5

2.2.3 Motherboard layouts

KGNH-D16

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information

KGMH-D16/QDR

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-7

2.2.4 Layout contents

Slots/Soocket Page

1. CPU sockets 2-10

2. DDR3 sockets 2-14

3. PCI Express x 16 slot 2-19

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

3. DDR3 voltage control setting

(4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2)

4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)

5. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS)

6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)

7. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1)

Rear panel connectors Page

1. RJ-45 port for iKVM 2-26

2. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 2-26

3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-26

4. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 2-26

5. InniBand (QSFP) 2-26

6. Video Graphics Adapter port 2-26

7. Location LED 2-26

8. Serial (COM1) port 2-26

2-21

2-22

2-22

2-23

2-23

2-24

2-25

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Internal connectors Page

1. Serial ATA connectors
(7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6)

2. USB connectors (5-1 pin USB3, A-Type USB4)

3. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2)

4. Front fan connectors
(4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4)

5. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1)

6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (8-1 pin SGPIO1,
SGPIO2)

7. BMC header (BMC_FW1)

8. Power Supply SMBus connectors (6-1 pin JP1; JP2)

9. Proprietary power connectors
(20-pin PWR1, 20-pin PWR2, 4-pin PWR3)

10. HDD status indicator header (9-1 pin HSATAT1)

11. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

12. Internal VGA Header (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1)

13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

The motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1944 Socket designed for
the AMD Opteron™ 6100 series CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, ensure 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 1944.

• 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, ensure that the socket box is facing toward 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

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 forenger to a 100º angle.

5. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU
socket.

6. Position the CPU over the socket,
ensuring that the gold triangle is on
the bottom-right corner of the socket,

and then t the socket alignment key

into the CPU notch.

B

Load lever

Load plate

4

5

Gold triangle mark

PnP cap

3

The CPU ts 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!

Alignment keys

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7. Close the load plate (A), then push
the load lever (B) until it snaps into
the retention tab.

Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the
heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer.
Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip
this step.

A

B

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