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  • Page 1 KFN4-D16 Series...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ........... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ........1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Onboard LEDs ............... 2-2 Motherboard overview ............2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction ..........
  • Page 4 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 ........ 4-4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........4-6 BIOS setup program .............. 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-10 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.4.2 Chipset ..............4-17 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration ......4-20 4.4.4 PCI PnP ..............4-22 4.4.5 Trusted Computing ..........4-23 4.4.6 MPS Configuration ..........4-23 4.4.7 Remote Access Configuration ....... 4-23 4.4.8 USB Configuration ..........4-25 Power Menu Power Menu ................ 4-26 4.5.1 ACPI 2.0 Support ..........
  • Page 6 Contents 5.3.3 Managing arrays ............ 5-19 5.3.4 Selecting a boot disk ..........5-25 5.3.5 Global_Properties ..........5-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation RAID driver installation ............6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ........6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ......6-2 LAN driver installation ............

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Typography

    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.

  • Page 11: Kfn4-D16 Series Specifications Summary

    2 x USB 2.0 connector (on board) Special features ASUS Smart Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS CPU Overheating Protection (C.O.P) BIOS Recovery CPU Warning LED BIOS features AMI BIOS, 8 MB LPC, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a, Trend Chip Away Virus (TCAV)
  • Page 12 Minimum 450W power is recommended Form Factor Full-AT form factor: 12” x 13” (30.5 cm x 33.0 cm) Support CD Device drivers contents ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) NVIDIA Raid Utility *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® 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.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special 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 ™...
  • Page 17 Fusion-MPT�� firmware supports IM and IS volumes. �ou can configure IM �� firmware supports IM and IS volumes. �ou can configure IM firmware supports IM and IS volumes. �ou can configure IM and IS volumes together on the same LSI Logic SAS controller. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    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™...
  • 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-8 System memory ..............2-13 Expansion slots ..............2-17 Jumpers ................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-26 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    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. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 22: Onboard Leds

    Onboard LEDs 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.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Overview

    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 the chassis KFN4-D16/SAS ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout KFN4-D16 model 33.0cm(13in) ATX12V1 PS/2KBM PS/2KBM KBPWR1 ATXPWR1 CPU_FAN2 T: Mouse T: Mouse B: Keyboard B: Keyboard FM_CPU2 CPU2 DDR2 DIMM_B4 (128 bit,240-pin module) LANUSB12 LANUSB12 Socket F (1207) DDR2 DIMM_A4 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B3 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A3 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (128 bit,240-pin module)
  • Page 25 SUPER PCI1 5721 FRNT_FAN1 BIOS PCIX1 BMCSOCKET1 SATA3 SATA1 ES1000 SATA4 SATA2 PCIX2 Controller PRI_IDE1 LSI 1068 VGA_EN1 USB34 SEC_IDE1 ZCR_PCIX1 SAS_2 SAS_1 FLOPPY CPU_WARN1 SB_PWR1 SAS_EN1 BPSMB1 COM2 SAS_LED1 REAR_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 PANEL1 HB_LED1 SAS_UART1 AUX_PANEL1 PSUSMB1 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...
  • Page 26 KFN4-D16/1U 33.0cm(13in) ATX12V1 PS/2KBM KBPWR1 ATXPWR1 CPU_FAN2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard FM_CPU2 CPU2 DDR2 DIMM_B4 (128 bit,240-pin module) LANUSB12 Socket F (1207) DDR2 DIMM_A4 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B3 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A3 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (128 bit,240-pin module)

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-32 10. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 2-33 11. Serial port connector (10-1 COM2) 2-34 12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-34 13. Mini-SAS connectors ( KFN4-D16/SAS model only ) 2-35 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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. •...
  • Page 29 135º angle. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...
  • Page 30 Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-right corner of the socket. The socket Alignment keys alignment keys should fit into the CPU notches. Gold triangle mark 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! Close the load plate (A), then...

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-11...
  • Page 32 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Make sure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism...

  • Page 33: System Memory

    The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 112 Pins 128 Pins DIMM_B4 DIMM_A4 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_A5 DIMM_B5 DIMM_A6 KFN4-D16/SAS DIMM_B6 DIMM_A7 DIMM_B7 DIMM_A8 DIMM_B8 KFN4-D16 (Series) 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-13...

  • Page 34: Memory Configurations

    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. Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Populated...
  • Page 35 — channel — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Double — — — — — — channel — — — — — — “V” = DIIMM module populated. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-15...

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: DDR2 DIMM notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-17...

  • Page 38: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller – Programmable interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*...
  • Page 39 (KFN4-D16/SAS model) PCI-X 1 slot PCI-X 1 slot PCI-X 1 slot Frequency (PCIX1) (PCIX2) (ZCR_PCIX1) populated — — — populated — — — populated 100MHz populated populated populated — populated — populated populated populated populated populated 66MHz ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-19...

  • Page 40: One Pci Express X16 Slots

    2.5.5 One PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x 16 slot. Due to hardware limitation, the PCI Express x 16 slot only runs at x8, x4, and x1 speeds.

  • Page 41: Jumpers

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC1 Normal Clear RTC (Default) KFN4-D16 (Series) Clear RTC RAM ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-21...

  • Page 42: Keyboard Power (3-Pin Kbpwr)

    Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

  • Page 43: Cpu Fan Pin Selection (3-Pin Fm_Cpu1, Fm_Cpu)

    1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug. FM_CPU2 DC MODE PWM MODE FM_CPU1 PWM MODE DC MODE KFN4-D16 (Series) FM_CPU Settings ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-23...

  • Page 44: Bios Recovery (3-Pin Recovery)

    BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover your original BIOS from a floppy disk in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. To recover the BIOS: 1. Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord. 2.

  • Page 45: Vga Graphics Controller Setting (3-Pin Vga_En)

    KFN4-D16 (Series) VGA Setting SAS controller setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) ( KFN4-D16/SAS model only ) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI SAS1068 chip. SAS_EN1 Enabled Disabled (Default) KFN4-D16 (Series) SAS Controller Setting ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-25...

  • Page 46: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

  • Page 47: Internal Connectors

    There are three connectors on each Ultra DMA 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). KFN4-D16 (Series) IDE connectors ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-27...

  • Page 48: Sas Lsi1068 Ports Led Connector (18-1 Pin Sasled)

    Drive jumper Mode Cable of Cable connector setting device(s) Single device Cable-Select or Black Master Two devices Cable-Select Master Black Slave Gray Master Master Black or gray Slave Slave • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector.

  • Page 49: Cpu, Front And Rear Fan Connectors

    W max.) or a total of 1A~3.48A (41.76 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-29...

  • Page 50: Usb Connectors (10-1 Pin Usb3, Usb)

    Lack of sufficient air flow inside 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 Smart Fan technology. CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU FAN PWM...

  • Page 51: System Panel Auxiliary Connector (20-Pin Aux_Panel)

    • Front Panel SMBus (6-1 pin) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices to the system front panel. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-31...

  • Page 52: System Panel Connector (20-Pin Panel)

    • Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1). This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices to the power supply unit. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

  • Page 53: Ssi Power Connectors (24-Pin Atxpwr1, 8-Pin Atx12V)

    You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1 8-pin KFN4-D16 (Series) SASLED connector ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-33...
  • Page 54 11. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 PIN 1 KFN4-D16 (Series) Serial port connectors 12.
  • Page 55 To disconnect the SAS cable: 1. With your thumb, push down the cable lock to release. 2. While still keeping your thumb’s grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-35...

  • Page 56: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 57 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ........... 3-2 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 58: Starting Up For The First Time

    Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 59: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 2000: ® Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.

  • Page 60: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 61 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program .............. 4-9 Main menu ................4-12 Advanced menu ..............4-16 Power menu ................ 4-25 Boot menu ................4-29 Exit menu ................4-33 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 62: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 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.)

  • Page 63: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 64 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (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. �ou need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.

  • Page 65: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. �ou can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 66 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 67: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility ® allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 68 To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by ® clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site...
  • Page 69 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by ® clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 70: Bios Setup Program

    The 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 KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 71: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [04:10:52] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Wed 02/15/2006] select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] configure system Primary IDE Slave...

  • Page 72: Menu Items

    Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up>/<Page Down> keys to display the items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-11...

  • Page 73: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time [04:10:52] Use [ENTER], [TAB]...
  • Page 74 When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-13...

  • Page 75: Ide Configuration

    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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5 IDE Configuration...

  • Page 76: System Information

    Sixth Master as RAID [Disabled] Sets the sixth master interface as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-15...

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    AMIBIOS Version : 0106 Build Date : 07/21/06 Processor Type : AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 Speed : 2400 MHz Count System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU...

  • Page 78: Cpu Configuration

    The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Advanced Chipset Settings Options for NB. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-17...

  • Page 79: Northbridge Configuration

    NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge settings. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Configuration Power Down Control [Auto] Alternate VID [0.850 V] Memory CLK : 333 MHz CAS Latency (Tcl) : 5.0 RAS/CAS Delay (Trcd) : 5 CLK Min Active RAS (Tras) : 15 CLK Row Precharge Time (Trp) : 5 CLK...

  • Page 80: Southbridge Configuration

    Enables or disables the SMBus controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IOAPIC [Enabled] Enables or disables the IO APIC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enables or disables the processor spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-19...

  • Page 81: Onboard Devices Configuration

    SATA Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enables or disables the SATA spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI-Express Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Enables or disables the PCI-Express spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper Transport Configuration The sub-menu allows you to change the Hyper Transport settings. Hyper Transport Configuration The Hyper Transport link will run at this...
  • Page 82 Onboard BCM5721 LAN [Enabled] Enable or disable the Onboard BCM5721LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-21...

  • Page 83: Pci Pnp

    4.4.4 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.

  • Page 84: Trusted Computing

    The items in this menu allows you to configure the remote access types and parameters. Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Disabled] When enabled, the following Remote Access types and parameters appear. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-23...
  • Page 85 Serial port number [COM1] Allows you to select the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address, IRQ [3F8h, 4] Displays the base address. Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Allows you to select the serial port settings. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [None]...

  • Page 86: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-25...

  • Page 87: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) and the Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Add additional ACPI 2.0 Support [No] tables as per ACPI...

  • Page 88: Apm Configuration

    Resume On PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the PS/2 Power-On by keyboard feature. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-27...

  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    Resume On PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

  • Page 90: Boot Menu

    N/A. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Target Temperature and MB Target Temperature items appear when you enabled the Smart Fan Control feature.

  • Page 91: Boot Device Priority

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2�� feature. 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 92: Security

    Installed. To set a Supervisor Password: Select the Change Supervisor Password item, then press <Enter>. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-31...

  • Page 93: Change User Password

    Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>.

  • Page 94: Exit Menu

    Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen General Help Save and Exit Exit Pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. Select one of the options from this menu or <F10> from the legend bar to exit. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 4-33...

  • Page 95: Discard Changes

    Exit & Save Changes Once you are finished making your selections, choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM. An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off.

  • Page 96: Raid Support

    This chapter provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. RAID support...
  • Page 97 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ............... 5-1 NVIDIA RAID Configurations ..........5-2 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility ..........5-10 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 98: Setting Up Raid

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from 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 KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 99: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide.

  • Page 100: Entering The Nvidia Raid Utility

    At the bottom section of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup The navigation keys vary depending on the menu level or option. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 101: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    5.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: From the Define a New Array menu, select RAID Mirroring Mode, then press <Enter>. A pop-up menu Striping appears. Stripe Mirroring Spanning Use the up or down arrow keys to select RAID 5 Striping, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 102 The utility displays the created RAID 0 set. Press <Ctrl> + <X> to save your settings and exit the utility. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Boot Status Vendor Array Model Name Healthy NVIDIA STRIPING XXX.XXG [Ctrl-X]Exit [↑↓]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ENTER]Detail ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 103: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    5.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: From the Define a New Array menu, select RAID Mode, then press <Enter>. A pop-up menu appears. Mirroring Use the up or down arrow keys to select Striping Mirroring, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 104: Rebuilding A Raid Set

    XXX.XXGB Master XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX.XXGB [↑↓] Select [F6] Back [F7] Finish Press <Enter> to start rebuilding the array, Rebuild array? or <Esc> to cancel. The Array List screen [Enter] OK [Esc] Cancel displays the RAID set after rebuilding. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 105: Deleting A Raid Array

    5.2.6 Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Enter>. The RAID set details appear. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 Array 1 : NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG...

  • Page 106: Clearing The Disk Data

    [R] Rebuild [D] Delete [C] Clear Disk [ENTER] Return Press <Y> to clear the disk data, or press Clear disk data? <N> to cancel. Press <C> to clear disk. The [Y] Yes [N] Cancel following confirmation message appears. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 107: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility ( For Kfn4-D16/Sas Model Only )

    LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (For KFN4-D16/SAS only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: •...
  • Page 108 DELETED! Create Integrated Stripping array Create IS Volume of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 5-11...
  • Page 109 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
  • Page 110 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility v6.05.06.00 (2006.01.16) Processing... may take up to 1 minute Creating RAID Arrow ... ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 5-13...
  • Page 111 To create an IME volume The Adapter Properties appears. Use the arrow to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility v6.05.06.00 (2006.01.16) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Function) 07:03:00 MPT Firmware Revision 0.07.01.00-IR SAS Address 00000007:00000008...
  • Page 112 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility v6.05.06.00 (2006.01.16) Processing... may take up to 1 minute Creating RAID Arrow ... ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 5-15...

  • Page 113: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    5.3.2 Integrated Striping (IS) Volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. To create an IS volume Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives.
  • Page 114 0104 [No] [No] --------- 140272 [Yes] HDS722580VLSA80 A63A [No] --------- 78533 HDS722580VLSA80 A63A [Yes] [No] --------- 78533 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift1 = Help Space/+/- = Select Disk for array or hot spare C = Create Array ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 5-17...
  • Page 115 By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive.

  • Page 116: Managing Arrays

    DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create Integrated Stripping array of 2 to 8 Create IS Volume disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 5-19...
  • Page 117 The View Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. If you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing <Alt+N>. LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility v6.05.06.00 (2006.01.16) View Array -- SAS1068...

  • Page 118: Managing Hot Spares

    Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGIC Logical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size (MB) 78201 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 5-21...
  • Page 119 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would want to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes. LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility v6.05.06.00 (2006.01.16) Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1068...

  • Page 120: Activating An Array

    Type Scan Order Size (MB) 78201 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to activate, or <N> to cancel. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 5-23...

  • Page 121: Deleting An Array

    Deleting an array • You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. • If you delete an IM (RAID 1) volume, the data is preserved on the primary disk.

  • Page 122: 5.3.4 Selecting A Boot Disk

    If a device is currently configured as the boot service, the Device Info column on the SAS Topology screen will show the word “Boot”. To select a boot disk, move the cursor to the disk and press Alt+B. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 5-25...

  • Page 123: Global_Properties

    To remove the boot designator, move the cursor to the disk and press Alt+B. This controller will no longer have a disk designated as boot. To change the boot disk, move the cursor to the new boot disk and press Alt+B. The boot designator will move to this disk. The firmware must be configured correctly in order for the Alt+B feature to work.
  • Page 124 (2006.01.16) Adapter List Global Properties [No] Power When Boot Alert Displayed [Display adapters & installed devices] Boot Information Display Mode [Hook interrupt, the Default] Support Interrupt Restore Default Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift1 = Help ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 5-27...

  • Page 125: Restore Defaults

    Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. ================================================================= LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility v6.05.06.00 (2006.01.16) Adapter List Global Properties [No] Power When Boot Alert Displayed [Display adapters & installed devices] Boot Information Display Mode [Hook interrupt, the Default] Support Interrupt...

  • Page 126: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides information on RAID, LAN and VGA driver installation for this motherboard. Driver installation...
  • Page 127 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............6-1 LAN driver installation ............6-10 VGA driver installation ............6-12 Management applications and utilities installation ....6-15 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 128: Raid Driver Installation

    H) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 32 bit Driver Disk I) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk J) Flash AMI BIOS for KFN4-D16 K) Flash AMI BIOS for KFN4-D16/SAS L) Flash AMI BIOS for KFN4-D16/1U Please choose A to L: ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 129: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create by typing the number before the option. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. For systems with Red Hat Enterprise versions that are not listed in the ®...
  • Page 130 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...
  • Page 131 • Intel 6321ESB Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver ( KFN4-D16 and KFN4-D16/1U models only ) - For Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows Server 2003 OS, select LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID. - For 64-bit Windows Server 2003 OS, select LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID (Intel IA32E).
  • Page 132 Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop , then ® select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...
  • Page 133 • For KFN4-D16 and KFN4-D16/1U models, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID item should appear. • For KFN4-D16/SAS model, the LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) item should appear. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu.
  • Page 134 Enterprise ver. 3.0 ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Enterprise ver. ® 3.0 OS: Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...
  • Page 135 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 136 When prompted, insert the Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver ® disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series...

  • Page 137: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom Gigabit ® LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ® To install the Broadcom Gigabit LAN controller driver on a ® Windows 2000/2003 Server OS: ® Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 138: Red Hat ® Enterprise Ver. 3.0

    Build the driver bcm5700.o as a loadable module for the running kernel: cd bcm5700-<version>/src make Test the driver by loading it: insmod bcm5700.o Install the driver and man page: make install Refer to Red Hat distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 6-11...

  • Page 139: Server

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ES1000 Video ® Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ® You need to manually install the ATI ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows ® 2000/2003 operating system. To install the ATI ES1000 VGA driver.
  • Page 140 The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 6-13...
  • Page 141 Press the button to activate quick installation. After completing the installation, restart the computer. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 142: Management Applications And Utilites Installation

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

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