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  • Page 1 KFN5-D SLI...
  • 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 ........ 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........4-7 BIOS setup program .............. 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-10 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents Advanced menu ..............4-17 4.4.1 JumperFree Configuration ........4-17 4.4.2 Speech Configuration ..........4-19 4.4.3 CPU Configuration ..........4-20 4.4.4 Chipset ..............4-21 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration ......4-26 4.4.6 PCI PnP ..............4-28 4.4.7 MPS Configuration ..........4-29 4.4.8 USB Configuration ..........
  • Page 6 5.3.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) ......5-13 5.3.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) ......5-14 5.3.5 Creating a CONCATENATION set ......5-17 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 ......

  • 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: Kfn5-D Sli Specifications Summary

    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) BIOS features AMI BIOS, 8 MB LPC, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a (continued on the next page)
  • Page 12 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)
  • 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 KFN5-D SLI...

  • 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 new socket supports registered DDR2-667/533/400 memory, delivering advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protection.
  • Page 17 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-24 and 2-30 for details. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-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) ..........2-7 System memory ..............2-13 Expansion slots ..............2-15 Jumpers ................2-19 Connectors ................. 2-23 ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • 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 KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 22: Onboard Leds

    CPU 1 socket. 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. WARN_LED1...

  • 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 KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout 26.7cm(10.5in) LPC_DEBUG1 ATXPWR1 ATX12V1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse FLOPPY B: Keyboard KBPWR1 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (128 bit,240-pin module) SPDIF_O1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (128 bit,240-pin module) SPDIF_O2 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (128 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (128 bit,240-pin module) COM1 Socket F (1207) LAN_USB34 LAN_USB12 Socket F (1207)

  • Page 25: Layout Contents

    11. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4 2-24 12. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-24 13. Serial (COM 1) port 2-24 14. Optical S/PDIF out port 2-24 15. Coaxial S/PDIF out port 2-24 16. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-24 ASUS KFN5-D SLI...
  • Page 26 Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-25 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-26 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) 2-27 Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin 3132_SATA1, 3132_SATA2) 2-28 CPU, Front, and Rear Fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 3-pin FRONT_FAN1/2, 3-pin REAR_FAN1/2) 2-29 Back-plane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

  • Page 27: 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 28 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 PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 29 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 30: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 Installing the heatsink and fan The AMD Opteron™ processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base.
  • Page 31 Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the module base. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-11...
  • Page 32 When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the appropriate connector on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR CPU_FAN2 CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN KFNS-D-SLI CPU FAN PWM KFN5-D SLI CPU Fan Connectors...

  • Page 33: System Memory

    DIMM_A3+DIMM_A4 =DIMM_B3+DIMM_B4 • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13...
  • Page 34 Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 Single channel — populated — — populated — — — — populated — populated Dual channel populated — populated — populated populated populated populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU2 Mode DIMM_A3 DIMM_A4 DIMM_B3...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out DDR2 DIMM notch with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15...

  • Page 36: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 37: Interrupt Assignments

    Onboard USB controller 2 IRQF# Onboard SATA controller 1 IRQF# Onboard SATA controller 2 IRQ5# Onboard SATA controller 3 IRQB# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN1 IRQ5# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN2 IRQF# Onboard 1394 IRQB# REQ2# GNT2# ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-17...

  • Page 38: Pci Slots

    2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI-ready PCI Express x16 graphic...

  • Page 39: 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 KFNS-D-SLI Normal Clear CMOS (Default) KFN5-D SLI Clear RTC RAM ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-19...
  • Page 40 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 41 BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers. The LAN_EN1 jumper controls the LAN1 port. The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. LAN_EN1 Disabled Enabled (Default) KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI LAN_EN1 Setting LAN_EN2 Disabled Enabled (Default) KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI LAN_EN2 Setting ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-21...
  • Page 42 IEEE1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the IEEE1394 controller. Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) to enable the controller. 1394_EN1 KFNS-D-SLI Disabled Enabled (Default) KFN5-D SLI 1394_EN1 Setting CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2).

  • Page 43: Connectors

    Side Speaker Out port (black). This port connects the side speakers in an 8-channel audio configuration. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. Line In port (light blue). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other audio sources. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-23...
  • Page 44 8. Line Out port (lime). This port connects a headphone or a speaker. In 4-channel, 6-channel, and 8-channel configuration, the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. Microphone port (pink). This port connects a microphone. 10. Rear Speaker Out port (gray). This port connects the rear speakers on a 4-channel, 6-channel, or 8-channel audio configuration.

  • Page 45: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-25...
  • Page 46 Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) The onboard IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cable. 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).

  • Page 47: Serial Ata Connectors

    RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_TXP2 SATA4 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 KFNS-D-SLI RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 SATA2 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 KFN5-D SLI SATA Connectors RSATA_TXP4 SATA3 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-27...
  • Page 48 Silicon Image Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin 3132_SATA1, 3132_SATA2) Supported by the Silicon Image Sil3132 RAID controller, these connectors are for Serial ATA II signal cables. These connectors support up to two Serial ATA II hard disk drives that can be configured as a disk array through the onboard Sil3132 SATA RAID controller.
  • Page 49 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 Q-Fan technology. CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN PWM...
  • Page 50 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB1, USB2, USB3) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB2 USB1 USB3 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI USB 2.0 Connectors The USB module is purchased separately. IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, IE1394_2) These connectors are for the IEEE 1394a module(s).
  • Page 51 • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ATXPWR1 ATX12V KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI ATX Power Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-31...
  • Page 52 10. Internal audio connector (4-pin CD1) This connector allows you to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a CD-ROM, TV-tuner, or MPEG card. KFNS-D-SLI (black) KFN5-D SLI Internal Audio Connector 11. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector is for a GAME/MIDI port.
  • Page 53 By default, the pins labeled “Chassis Signal” and “Ground” are shorted with a jumper cap. Remove the jumper cap only when you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS Chassis Signal +5VSB_MB KFNS-D-SLI (Default) KFN5-D SLI Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-33...

  • Page 54: System Panel Connector

    14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI System Panel Connector The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. Refer to the connector description below for details. • System power LED (Green 3-pin POWERLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.

  • Page 55: 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 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ........... 3-2 ASUS POST Reporter™ ............3-3 ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    System failed to detect FDD if user set it enabled Four short beeps Hardware monitoring function detects errors At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function IIf 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 59: Asus Post Reporter

    ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that alerts you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.
  • Page 60 Computer now booting from operating • No action required system You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the Speech Configuration option in the BIOS setup. See section 4.4.2 for details. Chapter 3: Powering up...

  • Page 61: Winbond Voice Editor

    The Winbond Voice Editor software allows you to customize the vocal POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application. Launching the Voice Editor You can launch the program from the Windows desktop by clicking Start >...
  • Page 62 Click the Write button from the Voice Editor main window to update the EEPROM. Click Yes to confirm. The next time when you boot your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. Chapter 3: Powering up...
  • Page 63 Create a separate folder for your wave files so you can locate them easily. From the Voice Editor screen, click the Add button to display the Add Wave File window. Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database, then close the window when done. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...
  • Page 64 Select a POST event on the Voice Editor main window, then click the Edit button. The Event Sound Editor window appears. Locate and select your wave file for the event, then click on the arrow opposite Voice1. The file you select appears in the space next to it.
  • Page 65 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 66 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program .............. 4-9 Main menu ................4-12 Advanced menu ..............4-17 Power menu ................ 4-31 Boot menu ................4-36 Exit menu ................4-40 ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 67: 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 68: 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 69: Updating The Bios File

    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. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 70 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iKFN5-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 71: 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. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 72: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    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. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    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 75: 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 KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system Serial-ATA 0 Primary Channel :[Not Detected] time. Serial-ATA 0 Secondary Channel :[Not Detected] Serial-ATA 1 Primary Channel...

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    /<Page Down> keys to display the other Exit items on the screen. Pop-up window 4.2.9 General help Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-11...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] select a field. Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system Serial-ATA 0 Primary Channel :[Not Detected] time. Serial-ATA 0 Secondary Channel :[Not Detected] Serial-ATA 1 Primary Channel...

  • Page 79: Primary Ide Master/Slave, Serial-Ata

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-13...

  • Page 80: 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 81 Sets the SATA2 Primary Channel as RAID. This channel connects to SATA5. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA2 Secondary Channel [Disabled] Sets the SATA2 Secondary Channel as RAID. This channel connects to SATA6. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-15...

  • Page 82: System Information

    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. AMIBIOS Version : 0120 Build Date : 05/17/06 Processor Type : AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 Speed : 2000 MHz Count System Memory Size...

  • Page 83: Advanced Menu

    300. Refer to the table on the next page for the correct Front Side Bus and CPU External Frequency settings. Configuration options: [200.9] [201.0] [201.5] [202.0] [202.5] [203.0] [203.5] [204.0] [204.5] [205.0] [205.5] [206.0] [206.5] [207.0] [207.5] [208.0] [208.5] [209.0] [209.5] [210.0] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-17...
  • Page 84 Selecting a very high CPU frequency may cause the system to become unstable! If this happens, revert to the default setting. CPU1/CPU2 DDR2 Voltage [1.80V] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating voltage. Set to Auto for safe mode. Configuration options: [1.70V] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] Refer to the DDR2 documentation before setting the memory voltage.

  • Page 85: Speech Configuration

    Enables or disables the IDE error report. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Reporter System Checking [Disabled] Enables or disables the system checking report. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Reporter System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the system booting report. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-19...

  • Page 86: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.3 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. CPU Configuration This option should Module Version: 14.08 remain disabled for Physical Count: 2 the normal operation. Logical Count : 4 The driver developer may enable it for AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 testing purpose.

  • Page 87: Chipset

    Enable Clock to All DIMMS [Disabled] values. DQS Signal Training Control [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID [Disabled] CS Sparing Enable [Disabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-21...
  • Page 88 Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] The following item appears when the Memclock Mode is set to Limit or Manual. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Sets the memory clock mode limit. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode.

  • Page 89: Ecc Configuration

    L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled] Disables or sets the L2 Cache BG Scrub. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns] [160ns] [320ns] [640ns] [1.28us] [2.56us] [5.12us] [10.2us] [20.5us] [41.0us] [81.9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-23...

  • Page 90: Southbridge Configuration

    Power Down Control [Auto] Allows the DIMMs to enter power down mode by deasserting the clock enable signal when DIMMs are not in use. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Alternate VID [0.850 V] Allows you to specify the alternate VID in low power states. Configuration options: [1.050 V] [1.025 V] [1.000 V] [0.975 V] [0.950 V] [0.925 V] [0.900 V] [0.875 V] [0.850 V] [0.825 V] [0.800 V] Memory Timing Parameters [CPU Node 0]...

  • Page 91: Hyper Transport Configuration

    MCP55(SB) to K8(CPU) Frequency [1000 MHz] Allows you to set the Hyper Transport frequency. This item appears when you set the MCP55(SB) to K8(CPU) Freq Auto to Disabled. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [400 MHz] [600 MHz] [800 MHz] [1000 MHz]. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-25...

  • Page 92: Onboard Devices Configuration

    MCP55(SB) to K8(CPU) LinkWidth [16 Sets the Hyper Transport width. Configuration options: [4 ] [8 ] [16 4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627THF Super IO Chipset Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Addresses. Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal]...
  • Page 93 RAID configurations through the Sil3132 RAID controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [SATA2 Mode] [RAID Mode] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM for the onboard Silicon Image RAID controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-27...

  • Page 94: Pci Pnp

    4.4.6 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 95: Mps Configuration

    Legacy USB Support [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the USB Devices Enabled item shows None. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-29...
  • Page 96 USB 1.1/2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 1.1/2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled ] [Disabled] Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup.

  • Page 97: Power Menu

    When set to Enabled, the MCFG table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set the ACPI MCFG Support to Disable, when you install RedHat WS4.0 UP3 operation system, and 4 GB memory. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-31...

  • Page 98: Apm Configuration

    4.5.3 APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Disabled] <Enter> to select whether or not to Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] restart the system after AC power loss. Power Management/APM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature.
  • Page 99 Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-33...

  • Page 100: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. Smart Fan Control [Enabled] 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 101 Allows you to set the CPU and system threshold temperature before the Smart Fan Control is disabled. VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-35...

  • Page 102: Boot Menu

    Boot Device Priority sequence from the 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu. Select Screen Select Item...

  • Page 103: Boot Settings Configuration

    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. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Sets the display mode for option ROM.

  • Page 104: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.6.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter>...

  • Page 105: Change User Password

    <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-39...

  • Page 106: Exit Menu

    Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values...

  • Page 107: Discard Changes

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select Ok to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-41...
  • Page 108 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 109: Raid Support

    This chapter provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. RAID support...

  • Page 110: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    Chapter summary Setting up RAID ..............5-1 NVIDIA RAID Configurations ..........5-3 ® Silicon Image RAID Configurations ........5-11 ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 111: 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 KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 112: Installing Hard Disks Drivers

    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 113: Nvidia ® Raid Configuration

    Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. • The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...
  • Page 114 5.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA RAID Utility ® To enter the NVIDIA RAID Utility: ® Restart the computer. During POST, press <F10> to display the utility main menu. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Define a New Array - RAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: Optimal...

  • Page 115: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    Striping Block: Optimal Free Disks Array Disks Disk Model Name Disk Model Name 1.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 1.1.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [→] Add 2.0.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2.1.M XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [←] Del [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup ASUS KFN5-D SLI...
  • Page 116 After selecting the hard disk drives, press Clear disk data? <F7> to create the RAID 0 set. A pop-up [Y] YES [N] Cancel window appears. Press <Y> to delete all data from the hard disk drives, or <N> to continue creating the RAID set without deleting the data on the disks. You will lose all data on the drives if you clear the disk data! The utility displays the created RAID 0 set.

  • Page 117: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    You will lose all data on the drives if you clear the disk data! The utility displays the created RAID 1 set. Press <Ctrl> + <X> to save your settings and exit the utility. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 118: Rebuilding A Raid Set

    5.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set To rebuild a RAID set: From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you want to rebuild, then press <Enter>. The RAID set details appear. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List - Boot...

  • Page 119: Deleting A Raid Array

    You will lose all data on the drives if you delete a disk array! The Define a New Array menu appears when you press <Y>. Create a new RAID set following the instructions in the previous sections. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 120: Clearing The Disk Data

    5.2.7 Clearing the disk data You will lose all data when you clear a disk! To clear the disk data: From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select a RAID set, then press <Enter>. The RAID set details appear. NVIDIA RAID Utility Oct 5 2004 - Array List -...

  • Page 121: Silicon Image Raid Configurations

    XP by ® clicking the Start button and selecting All Programs > Silicon Image > Sam For details on the Silicon Image SATARaid™ RAID configuration, refer to the “Sil3132 User’s Manual” in your motherboard support CD: \Drivers\Sil3132\Raid\SATARAID5-UserGuide_v1.40.pdf ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5-11...

  • Page 122: Entering The Silicon Image Bios Raid Configuration Utility

    5.3.2 Entering the Silicon Image BIOS RAID Configuration Utility To enter the Silicon Image BIOS RAID configuration utility: Boot up your computer. During POST, press <Ctrl> + <S> or <F4>. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only, and may not exactly match the items on your screen.

  • Page 123: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    Auto configuration press <Enter>. The chunk size Manual configuration following pop-up menu appears. b. Use the up or down 128K arrow keys to select a chunk size appropriate to your drive usage then press <Enter>. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5-13...

  • Page 124: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)

    TIP: For server systems, we recommend using a lower array chunk size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array chunk size for optimum performance. c. The selection bar moves to PHYSICAL DRIVE the Physical Drive menu.
  • Page 125 The Create without data copy option disables the disk copy function of the Mirrored set. • If you selected Create without data copy, the RAID 1 set must be repartitioned and reformatted to guarantee the consistency of its contents. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5-15...
  • Page 126 e. If you selected MAIN MENU Create with data Auto configuration copy, the following Manual configuration online copy pop-up menu offline copy appears. The online copy option automatically copies the data to the target drives on the background while writing to the source drives. The offline copy option allows you to copy the contents of the source drive to the target drives now.

  • Page 127: Creating A Concatenation Set

    Configure a CONCATENATION set when using a single Serial ATA drive; otherwise, the system will not recognize the drive. • You can also create a RAID set using the SATARAID5 GUI utility under a Windows environment. ® ASUS KFN5-D SLI 5-17...
  • Page 128 5-18 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 129: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides information on RAID, LAN and VGA driver installation for this motherboard. Driver installation...
  • Page 130 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............6-1 LAN driver installation ............6-8 Management applications and utilities installation ....6-10 6.4. Software information ............6-12 ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 131: Raid Driver Installation

    G) Create NVIDIA nForce(TM) MCP55 RAID WinXP 64 bit driver disk Please choose A To G: 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. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...
  • Page 132 Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. Windows ® To create a RAID driver disk in Windows XP environment: ® Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility.

  • Page 133: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    XP Setup starts. ® Press <F6> when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. When prompted, press <S> to specify an additional device. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...
  • Page 134 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>. NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required) NVIDIA nForce Storage Controller (required) For NVIDIA RAID driver, select NVDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required). Then ®...
  • Page 135 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 to display the list of devices installed in the system. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...
  • Page 136 Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. Select the option “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)”, then click Next.
  • Page 137 Silicon Image Sil 3132 SoftRAID 5 Controller item should appear. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 138: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom Gigabit ® LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows ® To install the Broadcom Gigabit LAN controller driver on a ® Windows XP OS: ® Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
  • Page 139 Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...

  • Page 140: Management Applications And Utilities 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. 6.3.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 141: Management Software Menu

    Click on an item to install. 6.3.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 6-11...

  • Page 142: Software Information

    Software information 6.4.1 Audio configurations The Realtek ALC882 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability ® to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The ALC882 also includes the Realtek proprietary UAJ ®...

  • Page 143: Configuration Options

    Click the shortcut buttons or the drop-down menus for options on changing the acoustic environment, adjust the equalizer, or set the karaoke to your desired settings. Click to effect the Sound Effect settings and exit. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 6-13...
  • Page 144 Mixer The Mixer option allows you to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. To set the mixer options: From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Mixer tab. Turn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume.
  • Page 145 From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the 3D Audio Demo tab. Click the option buttons to change the sound, moving path, or environment settings. Click to test your settings. Click to effect the 3D Audio Demo settings and exit. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 6-15...
  • Page 146 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

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