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Asus KFSN4-DRE SAS User Manual

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  • Page 1 KFSN4-DRE Series KFSN4-DRE/SAS KFSN4-DRE/2S KFSN4-DRE...
  • 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

    Package contents ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-3 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-3 2.2.2...
  • 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 BIOS setup program ..............4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-6 4.2.2 Menu bar ................. 4-6 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration ........4-27 Security ..................4-29 Boot menu .................. 4-31 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ............4-31 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-32 Exit menu ..................4-33 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Setting up RAID ................5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions ..............
  • Page 6 Contents 6.4.4 Utilities menu ..............6-14 6.4.5 Contact information ............6-14 Appendix: Reference information KFSN4-DRE/SAS model block diagram ........A-1 KFSN4-DRE/2S model block diagram ........A-2 KFSN4-DRE model block diagram ..........A-3...

  • 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: Kfsn4-Dre Series Specifications Summary

    HyperTransport™ Technology 1.0, 1GHz 512KB L2 cache/Per core, 2MB L3 Core Logic nVIDIA nForce Professional 2200 Form Factor SSI EEB 3.61 Footprint Compliant, 12” x 13” ASUS Features Smart Fan Smart Fan II Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) Rack Optimized...
  • Page 12 KFSN4-DRE Series specifications summary Onboard I/O Floppy Connectors Connector PSU Connector 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power connector Management 1* SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL Connector USB Connectors 1 (support 2 USB ports) Fan Header 10 * 4pin SMBus Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

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

  • Page 14: Welcome!

    Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the figure 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.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) sockets coded Socket F, designed for AMD Opteron™ 2000 series processors. The motherboard with the new socket supports registered DDR2-667/533 memory, delivering advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protection.

  • Page 17: Innovative Asus Features

    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 KFSN4-DRE Series...
  • Page 18 Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: 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 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) ........... 2-9 System memory ................. 2-13 Expansion slots ................2-16 Jumpers ..................2-19 Connectors ................. 2-23 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB_PWR1 Standby Powered Power KFSN4-DRE Series Standby power LED ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...
  • Page 22 SAS LED (for KFSN4-DRE/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1064E chipset is working normally. LED1 (green) Blinks KFSN4-DRE Series SAS LED Normal Abnormal CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that a processor is not installed or the processor is not installed properly in CPU 1 socket.

  • 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 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Layouts

    2.2.4 Motherboard layouts KFSN4-DRE/SAS model 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 PS/2 USB34 REAR_FAN4 PSUSMB1 T: Mouse DDR2 DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) B: Keyboard ATX12V1 DDR2 DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) PRI_IDE1 USB1 DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB2 SEC_IDE1 DDR2 DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) REAR_FAN3 FAN_SEL1...
  • Page 25 DDR2 DIMM_D2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU_WARN1 BMCSOCKET1 DDR2 DIMM_C3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) COM2 DDR2 DIMM_D3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) HDLED1 FLOPPY1 DDR2 DIMM_C4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) SGPIO DDR2 DIMM_D4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) SB_PWR1 AUX_PANEL1 PANEL1 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...
  • Page 26 KFSN4-DRE model 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 PS/2 USB34 REAR_FAN4 PSUSMB1 T: Mouse DDR2 DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) B: Keyboard ATX12V1 DDR2 DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) PRI_IDE1 USB1 DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB2 SEC_IDE1 DDR2 DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) REAR_FAN3 FAN_SEL1...

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    Rear panel connectors Page PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-23 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-23 Serial (COM1) port 2-23 Video Graphics Adapter port 2-23 LAN 1/2 (RJ-45) ports LAN 1/2 (RJ-45) ports 2-23 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...
  • Page 28 Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-24 IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) 2-24 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-25 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-26 USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34) 2-26 Front and rear fan connectors 2-27...

  • Page 29: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1207.
  • Page 30 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 31 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 KFSN4-DRE Series 2-11...

  • Page 32: Installing The Heatsink

    2.3.2 Installing the heatsink The AMD Opteron™ 2000 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Make sure that you use only qualified heatsink assembly. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the screw holes are matched with the heatsink standoffs.

  • Page 33: System Memory

    DDR DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_B4 DIMM_A4 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_C1 DIMM_D1 DIMM_C2 DIMM_D2 DIMM_C3 DIMM_D3 KFSN4-DRE Series DIMM_C4 240-pin DIMM sockets DIMM_D4 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-13...

  • Page 34: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. • For dual-channel configuration, the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance.

  • 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 with DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 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

    IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-17...

  • Page 38: Pci Express X16 Slot (X8 Link Or X16 Link)

    PCIE x 16 slot (x 8link); the KFSN4-DRE/2S comes with two PCIE x 16 slot (x 8link); the KFSN4-DRE comes with one PCIE x 16 slot (x 16link). 2.5.5 BMC socket The BMC socket socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server ® Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3).

  • 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 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) KFSN4-DRE Series Clear RTC RAM ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-19...
  • Page 40 Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1, LAN2_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom ® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN1_EN1 Enable Disable (Default) LAN2_EN1 Enable Disable KFSN4-DRE Series LAN setting (Default) VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)
  • Page 41 (KFSN4-DRE/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI1064E SAS controller. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 to enable the SAS function (default). SAS_EN1 Enable Disable KFSN4-DRE Series SAS setting (Default) ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-21...
  • Page 42 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard and the AFUDOS utility. Make sure you download the correct BIOS for your motherboard model.

  • Page 43: Connectors

    LED indications. LAN port LED indications SPEED ACT/LINK Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-23...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on...
  • Page 45 SATA3 RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXP3 KFSN4-DRE Series SATA connectors The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-25...
  • Page 46 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SCSI or SATA add-on card. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SCSI or SATA add-on card causes the front panel LED to light up. HDLED1 PIN1 ADD_IN_CARD-...
  • Page 47 DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient 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. REAR_FAN4 REAR_FAN4 REAR_FAN6 REAR_FAN5...
  • Page 48 ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
  • Page 49 Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. SAS1 SAS2 SAS3 SAS4 KFSN4-DRE Series SAS connectors To connect the SAS cable: Plug in the SAS cable to the SAS1-4 connector until the cable snaps in place. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-29...
  • Page 50 11. SAS LSI1064E ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (KFSN4-DRE/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. SASLED1 PIN1 KFSN4-DRE Series SASLED connector 12. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED.
  • Page 51 This connector is for the locator button. This button queries the state of the system locator. Locator LED 2 (2-pin LOCATORLED2) This 2-pin connector is for the Locator LED 2. Connect the Locator LED 2 cable to this connector. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-31...

  • Page 52: System Panel Connector

    14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL1 KFSN4-DRE Series 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 53: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 54 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Powering off the computer ............3-2 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 56: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows 2000/2003 Server: ® Click the Start button then click Shut Down. Select Shut Down from the What do you want the computer to do? list box. Select Shutdown Event Tracker.

  • Page 57: 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 58 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-5 Main menu ..................4-8 Advanced menu ................. 4-13 Server menu ................4-27 Security menu ................4-29 Boot menu .................. 4-31 Exit menu ..................4-33 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS 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.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

  • Page 60: Afudos Utility

    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. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 61 A:\>afudos /iKFSN4DRE.ROM The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iKFSN4DRE.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 62: 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 63: 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 KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 64: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Use [ENTER] to select System Date [Wed, 07/25/2007] a field. System Time [11:07:30] Floppy A [1.44 MB 3½”] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.

  • Page 65: Menu Items

    <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the Pop-up window screen. Scroll bar 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 66: 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...

  • Page 67: Ide Configuration

    RAID option ROM. ® Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when the nVidia RAID Function is set to [Enabled]. SATA1/2 Primary/Secondary Channel [Disabled] Sets the SATA 1/2 Primary/Secondary channel as RAID. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 68: Primary/Secondary Ide Master/Slave; Tertiary/Fourth/Fifth/Sixth Ide Master

    4.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Tertiary/Fourth/ Fifth/Sixth IDE Master The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Disabled: Disables LBA Primary IDE Master...

  • Page 69: System Information

    8053A0 ASUS-BIOS Version 1000.005 Date 07/10/2007 Select Screen →← AGESA Version: 03.00.09 Select Item ↑↓ Change Field Select Field Processor Information General Help System Memory Information Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-11...
  • Page 70 Processor Displays the installed processor information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand D Dual-Core AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 2212 CPU Core Number : 2 ID/uCode 040F12h/None Speed 2.20GHz Ratio Actual 11 Max 11 Cache L1/128KB L2/1024KB Revision Select Screen →←...

  • Page 71: Advanced Menu

    Select Screen →← Select Item ↑↓ Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. MPS Table Version [1.4] Sets the Multi-Processor System (MPS) table version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-13...

  • Page 72: Chipset Configuration

    MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for programming processor MTRRs when using more than 4GB of system memory. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] PowerNow [Enabled] Enables or disables the generation of ACPI_PPC/_PSS/_PCT objects. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] Enables or disables Secure Virtual Machine mode.

  • Page 73: Memory Configuration

    Enables node interleaving. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Hole Remapping [Enabled] Enables memory remapping around memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Unganged Mode support [Enabled] Enables or disables the force unganged mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-15...
  • Page 74 DRAM Timing Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced DRAM Timing Configuration Options Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Auto DRAM Timing Mode [Auto] Limit Manual Memory Clock Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] [Manual] The following item appears when Memory Clock Mode is set to [Limit] or [Manual].
  • Page 75 Configuration options: [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] [Auto] tRFC1 [Auto] Configuration options: [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] [Auto] tRFC2 [Auto] Configuration options: [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] [Auto] tRFC3 [Auto] Configuration options: [75ns] [105ns] [127.5ns] [195ns] [327.5ns] [Auto] ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-17...

  • Page 76: Ecc Configuration

    ECC Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Set GART size in ECC Configuration [Enabled] systems without AGP, or disable altogether. Some OSes require valid GART for proper operation. If AGP is present, select appropriate option to ensure proper AGP operation. ECC Configuration [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable ECC configuration.
  • Page 77 ↑↓ Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Spread Spectrum [Disabled] Sets or disables the processor clock spread spectrum. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Center Spread] [Down Spread] ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-19...

  • Page 78: Pci Pnp

    4.4.3 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 79: Usb Configuration

    Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-21...

  • Page 80: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Peripheral Devices Configuration Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [Normal] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]...

  • Page 81: Acpi Configuration

    Enables or disables the headless operation mode in ACPI. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the ACPI EMS support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI MCFG Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI MCFG support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-23...

  • Page 82: Apm Configuration

    4.4.7 APM Configuration This sub-menu allows you to change Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM Configuration Options Power Off Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On Resume by Ring [Disabled]...

  • Page 83: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] 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] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II]...
  • Page 84 The following items appear when you enable the Smart Fan Control feature. CPU1/CPU2 Target Temperature [60] Allows you to set the CPU target temperature. Configuration options: [40] [45] [50] [55] [60] [65] [70] [75] [80] [85] System1 Target Temperature [50] Allows you to set the system target temperature.

  • Page 85: Server Menu

    Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access [Disabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to [Enabled]. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-27...
  • Page 86 Serial port number [COM1] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [57600] Sets the baudrate. Configuration options: [115200] [57600] [38400] [19200] [9600] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST).

  • Page 87: Security

    Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-29...

  • Page 88: Change User Password

    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter> to change password. User Password : Not Installed <Enter> again to disable password. Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Password Check [Setup] Chassis Intrusion Function [Enabled]...

  • Page 89: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-31...

  • Page 90: 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. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 91: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-33...
  • Page 92 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 93 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...

  • Page 94: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    Chapter summary Setting up RAID ................5-1 NVIDIA RAID configurations ............5-3 ® LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (KFSN4-DRE/SAS model only) ..5-9 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 95: 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. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 96: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA 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 97: Nvidia ® Raid Configurations

    At the bottom section of the screen are the navigation keys. These keys allow you to move through and select menu options. [ESC] QUIT [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] Popup The navigation keys vary depending on the menu level or option. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 98: Creating A Raid Volume

    5.2.2 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID 0 set: From the Define a New Array menu, Mirroring select RAID Mode, then press Striping <Enter>. A pop-up menu appears.Use the up or down arrow keys to select a Stripe Mirroring RAID mode , then press <Enter>.
  • Page 99 The utility displays the created RAID set. Press <Ctrl+X> to save your settings and exit the utility. NVIDIA RAID Utility Mar 23 2006 - Array List - Boot Status Vendor Array Model Name Healthy NVIDIA MIRROR XXX.XXG [Ctrl-X]Exit [↑↓]Select [B]Set Boot [N]New Array [ENTER]Detail ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 100: Rebuilding A Raid Set

    5.2.3 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 Mar 23 2006 - Array List - Boot...

  • Page 101: 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 KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 102: Clearing The Disk Data

    5.2.5 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 Mar 23 2006 - Array List -...

  • Page 103: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility (Kfsn4-Dre/Sas Model Only)

    Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. During POST, press <Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp. MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Copyright 2000-2007 LSI Logic Corp. Adapter(s) disabled by user Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...
  • Page 104 The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1064E 1.22.01.00-IR Enabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.
  • Page 105 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-11...
  • Page 106 A confirmation screen appears. Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press <D>...

  • Page 107: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 10 disks. ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-13...
  • Page 108 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column.

  • Page 109: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    500E0101:23456712 NVDATA Version 2B.00 Status Enabled Boot Order Boot Support (Enabled BIOS & OS) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-15...
  • Page 110 The Select New Array Type screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Select New Array Type -- SAS1064E Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares.
  • Page 111 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 Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-17...

  • Page 112: Managing Arrays

    5.3.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: On the main menu, select RAID Properties.
  • Page 113 RAID Drive Pred Size Disk Status Fail (MB) SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-19...

  • Page 114: Managing Hot Spares

    Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume.
  • Page 115 Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to begin the synchronization, or <N> to cancel. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-21...

  • Page 116: Activating An Array

    Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Manage Array -- SAS1064E...

  • Page 117: Viewing Sas Topology

    Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) SAS Topology -- SAS1064E Device Identifier Device SAS1064E(04:00:00) Info ﹂ Controller Direct Attach Devices Controller ﹂ IM VOL LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Esc=Exit F1=Help Alt+D=Device Properties Alt+N=More Keys ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-23...

  • Page 118: Selecting A Boot Disk

    Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals.

  • Page 119: Global Properties

    Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-25...
  • Page 120 Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display adapters only] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display minimal information] LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters &...

  • Page 121: Restore Defaults

    Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-27...
  • Page 122 5-28 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 123: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 124 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 LAN driver installation ..............6-7 nVIDIA driver installation ............6-10 ® Management application and utilities installation ....6-13 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 125: Raid Driver Installation

    SATA RAID Driver LSI 1064E SAS Driver Broadcom ASF Firmware Update FreeDOS command prompt Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to ceate and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...
  • Page 126 nVIDIA nForce SATA RAID Driver nVIDIA nForce SATA RAID Driver Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit Back Exit LSI 1064E SAS Driver nVIDIA nForce SATA RAID Driver Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit RHEL AS3 UP8 32 bit RHEL AS3 UP8 64 bit...
  • Page 127 <F6> if you are installing a third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Press <F6>, then insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Follow screen instructions to install the RAID drivers. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 128: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows 2000/2003 Server OS ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows 2000/2003 Server ® Boot the computer using the Windows ® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. The Windows 2000/2003 Setup starts. ® Press <F6>...
  • Page 129 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required), then press <Enter>. Press <S> again at the Specigy Devices screen, then press <Enter>. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...
  • Page 130 Select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required), then press <Enter>. The following windows appears listing both drrvers. Press <Enter> to continuen with Windows ® 2000/2003 installation. DO NOT remove the floppy disk until the blue screen portion of Windows ® 2000/2003 installation is completed. Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 131: Lan Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click the Broadcom 5721 Driver to begin installation. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...
  • Page 132 Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 133 Click Install to start the installation. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 134: Nvidia ® Driver Installation

    ® nVIDIA driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install the nVIDIA Windows ® nFroce drivers, including NVIDIA SMBus Driver, NVIDIA Ethernet Driver, NVIDIA MediaShield, and NVIDIA Audio Driver. 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the nVIDIA drivers on a Windows 2000/ Server 2003 OS: ®...
  • Page 135 Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Check the box before the driver you want to install and click Next to continue. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 6-11...
  • Page 136 Click Next to start the installation. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 137: 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. 6.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 138: Management Software Menu

    Click an item to install. 6.4.5 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. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 139: Appendix: Reference Information

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

  • Page 140: Kfsn4-Dre/Sas Model Block Diagram

    Appendix summary KFSN4-DRE/SAS model block diagram ........A-1 KFSN4-DRE/2S model block diagram ........A-2 KFSN4-DRE model block diagram ..........A-3 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 141: A.1 Kfsn4-Dre/Sas Model Block Diagram

    4 Serial ATA Professional Ports 1064E 2200 Raid 0,1,10,5 BCM5721 PCI-Express x1 Gigabit LAN BCM5721 PCI-Express x1 Gigabit LAN USB2.0 Port x4 PCI BUS 33MHz Winbond W83627THG-A Z9Ss Super I/O PS/2 KB&Mouse 1xFloppy 8Mbit BIOS 2xSerial, ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...

  • Page 142: A.2 Kfsn4-Dre/2S Model Block Diagram

    KFSN4-DRE/2S model block diagram AMD Opteron™/ 533/667MHz Barcelona(L1SP) 64/128 bit CPU2 Dual-Link 2.0GT/s 2.0GT/s AMD Opteron™/ 533/667MHz Barcelona(L1SP) 64/128 bit CPU1 2.0GT/s PCIE1 X8 2 IDE Ports (Ultra ATA 66/100/133) PCIE2 X8 nVIDIA nForce 4 Serial ATA Professional Ports 2200 Raid 0,1,10,5 BCM5721 PCI-Express x1...

  • Page 143: A.3 Kfsn4-Dre Model Block Diagram

    4 Serial ATA Professional Ports 2200 Raid 0,1,10,5 BCM5721 PCI-Express x1 Gigabit LAN BCM5721 PCI-Express x1 Gigabit LAN USB2.0 Port x4 PCI BUS 33MHz Winbond W83627THG-A Z9Ss Super I/O PS/2 KB&Mouse 1xFloppy 8Mbit BIOS 2xSerial, ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series...
  • Page 144 Appendix A: Reference information...

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