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  • Page 1 K8N-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

    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 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............
  • 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 ............4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-11 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents Security menu ..............4-31 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ..........4-34 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration ......... 4-35 Boot menu ................4-34 Exit menu ................4-37 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Setting up RAID ..............

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement 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 •...

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety 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 8: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

  • Page 9: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...

  • Page 10: K8N-Dre Specifications Summary

    S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 R e a r p a n e l...
  • Page 11 S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D S u p p o r t C D ASUS Live Update utility c o n t e n t s c o n t e n t s...
  • Page 12 x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i...
  • Page 13 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 14: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    K 8 N - D R E m o t h e r b o a r d ! 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 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 940-pin sockets for the AMD Opteron™ 64 processors.
  • Page 17 Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to select the best RAID solution using IDE or Serial ATA devices. The NVIDIA ®...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-27 for details. 1 - 4...
  • 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 ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-9 System memory ..............2-12 Expansion slots ..............2-16 Jumpers ................2-18 Connectors ................. 2-22 A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. See “10. ATX power connectors”...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 30.5cm (12in) VGA1 COM1 LAN2 LAN1 USB12 KBMS1 Super BUZZ1 KBPWR1 K8N-DRE RECOVERY1 BMCSOCKET1 BCM5721 BCM5721 LAN2_EN1 LAN1_EN1 nVIDIA SATA2 nForce RAGE-XL Professional SATA1 2200 68 34 SATA4 VGA_EN1...

  • Page 24: Heatsink Plates

    2.2.4 2.2.4 Heatsink plates Heatsink plates 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Heatsink plates Heatsink plates Heatsink plates Two heatsink plates come with the motherboard package. These plates support the weight of the CPU heatsinks. To install the heatsink plates: Peel off the adhesive pads that came with the motherboard package.
  • Page 25 Peel off the adhesive pad cover. Locate the heatsink holes on the motherboard. Position the heatsink plate underneath the motherboard and match the motherboard CPU1 heatsink holes with the heatsink plate standoffs. Press the heatsink plate flat under the motherboard. A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E...
  • Page 26 The heatsink plate standoffs appears as shown when installed. S t a n d o f f s S t a n d o f f s S t a n d o f f s S t a n d o f f s S t a n d o f f s Repeat steps 1-7 if you want to install a second processor in CPU2 socket.

  • Page 27: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout Contents Layout Contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout Contents Layout Contents Layout Contents S l o t s / S o c k e t s S l o t s / S o c k e t s P a g e P a g e S l o t s / S o c k e t s...
  • Page 28 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e P a g e I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s...

  • Page 29: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 2.3.1 Overview Overview 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 940-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets designed for AMD Opteron™ 64 processors. The 128-bit-wide data paths of these processors can run applications faster than processors with only 32-bit or 64-bit wide data paths.
  • Page 30 Unlock the socket by pressing the lever sideways, then lift it up to a 90°-100° angle. S o c k e t L e v e r S o c k e t L e v e r S o c k e t L e v e r S o c k e t L e v e r S o c k e t L e v e r Make sure that the socket lever is lifted up to 90°-100°...

  • Page 31: Installing The Heatsink

    2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink Installing the heatsink 2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink Installing the heatsink Installing the heatsink The AMD Opteron™ 64 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.

  • Page 32: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview The motherboard comes with eight 184-pin Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: K8N-DRE ® K8N-DRE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets F o r C P U 1 F o r C P U 1 F o r C P U 1...

  • Page 33: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations Memory Configurations 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory Configurations Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
  • Page 34 If you install a processor with Rev. CG or C0 with DDR 400 DIMMs, some memory configurations may not run at 400MHz. Refer to table below for details. M o d e M o d e M o d e M o d e M o d e D I M M _ A 1 /...

  • Page 35: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

  • 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

    2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n...

  • Page 38: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
  • Page 39 2 . 2 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 40 4 . 4 . G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N 2 c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 2 _ E N 1 )
  • Page 41 6 . 6 . B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 )

  • Page 42: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .

  • Page 43: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 )
  • Page 44 3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s...
  • Page 45 4 . 4 . S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) (for SCSI model only) S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 )
  • Page 46 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. 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 fan features the ASUS Smart Fan technology. REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 REAR_FAN3 REAR_FAN4...
  • Page 47 8 . 8 . U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 3 4 )
  • Page 48 1 0 . 1 0 . A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R 1 , A T X p o w e r c o n n e c t o r s ( 2 4 - p i n A T X P W R 1 , 1 0 .
  • Page 49 1 1 . 1 1 . P o w e r S u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) P o w e r S u p p l y S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 5 - p i n P S U S M B 1 ) 1 1 .
  • Page 50 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 )

  • Page 51: System Panel Connector

    1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 )
  • Page 52 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 2 - 3 2 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n 2 - 3 2...
  • Page 53 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...

  • Page 54: Powering Off The Computer

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

  • Page 56: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...

  • 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 ............4-10 Main menu ................4-13 Advanced menu ..............4-19 Server menu ............... 4-29 Security menu ..............4-31 Boot menu ................4-34 Exit menu ................4-37 ASUS K8N-DRE Series...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 60: 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 61 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 62 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iK8NDRE.ROM /pbnc 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 63: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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 64 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. 4 - 6...

  • Page 65: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility 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 •...
  • Page 66 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t...
  • Page 67 A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...

  • Page 68: 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. 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0...

  • Page 69: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u b a r...

  • Page 70: Menu Items

    M a i n M a i n shows the M a i n Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Main menu items. Third IDE Master...

  • Page 71: Main Menu

    Main menu M a i n M a i n When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n M a i n M a i n menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen”...

  • Page 72: Ide Configuration

    4.3.4 4.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item.
  • Page 73 RAID Option ROM [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] RAID Option ROM [Disabled] Enables or disables the NVIDIA ® RAID option ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear when the RAID Option ROM is Enabled. Primary Master as RAID [Disabled] Primary Master as RAID [Disabled] Primary Master as RAID [Disabled]...

  • Page 74: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, And Sixth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth IDE Master/Slave and Sixth IDE Master/Slave and Sixth IDE Master/Slave and Sixth IDE Master/Slave and Sixth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices.

  • Page 75: System Information

    System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Information Model Name ASUS K8N-DRE/SCSI Model ID 8009A0 ASUS BIOS Version 1001.007 Date 06/09/2005 →←...
  • Page 76 Processor Processor Processor Processor Processor Displays the installed processor information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information ***CPU1: Brand AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 240 ID/uCode 0F58h/039h Ratio Actual 7 Max 7 Cache L1/64KB L2/1024KB Revision →← →← →← →← →← Select Screen ↑↓...

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server...

  • Page 78: Chipset Configuration

    MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Determines the method used for programming processor MTRRs when using more than 4GB of system memory. Configuration options: [Continuous] [Discrete] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ‘n’ Quiet [Enabled] Cool ‘n’...
  • Page 79 Burst Length [4 Beats] Sets the burst length. Configuration options: [8 Beats] [4 Beats] [2 Beats] SoftWare Memory Hole [Enabled] Enables or disables the software memory hole. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the DRAM ECC that allows the hardware to report and correct memory errors automatically.

  • Page 80: Pci Pnp

    4.4.3 4.4.3 PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 PCI PnP PCI PnP 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 81: Usb Configuration

    OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] OnBoard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard PCI Express LAN controller.

  • Page 82: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Enables or disables the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.5 4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration Peripheral Devices Configuration 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5...

  • Page 83: Acpi Configuration

    E P P V e r s i o n [ 1 . 9 ] E P P V e r s i o n [ 1 . 9 ] E P P V e r s i o n [ 1 . 9 ] E P P V e r s i o n [ 1 .

  • Page 84: Apm Configuration

    4.4.7 4.4.7 APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 APM Configuration APM Configuration 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 Restore On AC Power Loss...

  • Page 85: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] 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] A S U S K 8 N - D R E...
  • Page 86 The C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e, C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e...

  • Page 87: Server Menu

    Server menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. →← →← →← →← →← Select Screen ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ ↑↓ Select Item Change Field Select Field General Help Save and Exit Exit V00.00 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 88 Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [57600] Baudrate [57600] Baudrate [57600] Baudrate [57600] Baudrate [57600] Sets the baudrate.

  • Page 89: Security Menu

    Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install or Change the password.
  • Page 90 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Install or Change the Supervisor Password : Not Installed password. User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level...
  • Page 91 To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility.

  • Page 92: Boot Device Priority

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.

  • Page 93: 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] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...
  • Page 94 Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.

  • Page 95: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Save Changes and Exit Exit system setup after saving the Discard Changes and Exit...
  • Page 96 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
  • Page 97 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. R AID configuration...
  • Page 98 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ..............5-1 NVIDIA ® RAID configurations ..........5-3 LSI Logic Configuration Utility (SCSI model only) ....5-11 A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E...

  • Page 99: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: • The N V I D I A N V I D I A N V I D I A N V I D I A ® ® ® ® ® nForce Professional 2200 nForce Professional 2200 chipset comes with a nForce Professional 2200...

  • Page 100: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) and SCSI hard disk drives (SCSI model only) for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.

  • Page 101: Nvidia Raid Configurations

    ® NVIDIA RAID configurations The motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA ® nForce Professional 2200 chip. The RAID controller supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 1+0, and JBOD using the four independent Serial ATA channels or two IDE connectors, or both. 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1...

  • Page 102: Entering The Nvidia Raid Utility

    5.2.2 5.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA ® ® ® ® ® RAID Utility RAID Utility 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA Entering the NVIDIA RAID Utility RAID Utility RAID Utility To enter the NVIDIA ® RAID Utility: Restart the computer.

  • Page 103: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    5.2.3 5.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: From the D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y menu, select R A I D M o d e...
  • Page 104 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 105: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    5.2.4 5.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: From the D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y D e f i n e a N e w A r r a y menu, select R A I D M o d e...

  • Page 106: Rebuilding A Raid Set

    5.2.5 5.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set To rebuild a RAID set: From the A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t, use the up or down arrow keys to select the...

  • Page 107: Deleting A Raid Array

    5.2.6 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array Deleting a RAID array To delete a RAID array: From the A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t, use the up or down arrow keys to select the A r r a y L i s t...

  • Page 108: Clearing The Disk Data

    5.2.7 5.2.7 Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data Clearing the disk data You will lose all data when you clear a disk! To clear the disk data: A r r a y L i s t A r r a y L i s t From the A r r a y L i s t...

  • Page 109: Lsi Logic Configuration Utility (Scsi Model Only)

    LSI Logic Configuration Utility ( S C S I m o d e l o n l y ) ( S C S I m o d e l o n l y ) ( S C S I m o d e l o n l y ) ( S C S I m o d e l o n l y ) ( S C S I m o d e l o n l y ) The LSI Logic Configuration Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and...

  • Page 110: Boot Adapter List

    5.3.1 5.3.1 Boot Adapter List Boot Adapter List 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 Boot Adapter List Boot Adapter List Boot Adapter List The B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t tab allows you to select and configure the SCSI B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t...

  • Page 111: Global Properties

    5.3.2 5.3.2 Global Properties Global Properties 5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 Global Properties Global Properties Global Properties The G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s tab allows you to configure the general adapter G l o b a l P r o p e r t i e s...
  • Page 112 B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e B o o t I n f o r m a t i o n D i s p l a y M o d e...

  • Page 113: Adapter Properties

    5.3.3 5.3.3 5.3.3 Adapter Properties Adapter Properties Adapter Properties 5.3.3 5.3.3 Adapter Properties Adapter Properties The A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s A d a p t e r P r o p e r t i e s page allows you to configure the device and...
  • Page 114 Changing the adapter properties Changing the adapter properties Changing the adapter properties Changing the adapter properties Changing the adapter properties To change the adapter properties, select an item from the Global Properties screen, then press <+> or <-> change the value. Refer to the items description below.
  • Page 115 S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r S C S I B u s S c a n O r d e r Indicates the order in which to scan SCSI identifiers on an adapter.
  • Page 116 S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) S p i n u p D e l a y ( S e c s ) Determines the waiting time (in seconds) between spinups of devices...
  • Page 117 Device Properties Device Properties Device Properties Device Properties Device Properties The D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s page allows you update and view individual D e v i c e P r o p e r t i e s...
  • Page 118 S c a n L U N s > 0 S c a n L U N s > 0 S c a n L U N s > 0 S c a n L U N s > 0 S c a n L U N s >...
  • Page 119 RAID Properties RAID Properties RAID Properties RAID Properties RAID Properties The R A I D P r o p e r t i e s R A I D P r o p e r t i e s R A I D P r o p e r t i e s R A I D P r o p e r t i e s page allows you update and view individual devices R A I D P r o p e r t i e s connected to the adapter.To open the device properties screen, select the...

  • Page 120: Creating A Raid 1 (Mirror) Set

    5.3.4 5.3.4 Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set 5.3.4 5.3.4 5.3.4 Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set Creating a RAID 1 (Mirror) set You can create two types of mirrored configuration using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility: Integrated Mirroring (IM) or RAID 1-E.
  • Page 121 After selecting the drives, press <Esc>. When prompted, select <Save changes, then exit this menu>, then press <Enter> to create the RAID 1 set. A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E 5 - 2 3 5 - 2 3...

  • Page 122: Creating A Raid 0 (Stripe) Set

    5.3.5 5.3.5 Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set 5.3.5 5.3.5 5.3.5 Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe) set You can create a RAID 0 (striped array) using the LSI Logic Configuration Utility.

  • Page 123: Running The Diagnostic Mode

    5.3.6 5.3.6 Running the Diagnostic Mode Running the Diagnostic Mode 5.3.6 5.3.6 5.3.6 Running the Diagnostic Mode Running the Diagnostic Mode Running the Diagnostic Mode Before creating the array, you may press <F4> to run a diagnostic tool on each drive in the system. After checking the drives, the diagnostic tool displays a code under the S i z e S i z e S i z e...

  • Page 124: Managing Arrays

    5.3.7 5.3.7 Managing arrays Managing arrays 5.3.7 5.3.7 5.3.7 Managing arrays Managing arrays Managing arrays After creating the array, return to the B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t screen, select B o o t A d a p t e r L i s t...
  • Page 125 Deleting arrays Deleting arrays Deleting arrays Deleting arrays Deleting arrays To delete an array: Press <F2> to select < D e l e t e A r r a y > < D e l e t e A r r a y > <...
  • Page 126 Adding or deleting a hot spare drive Adding or deleting a hot spare drive Adding or deleting a hot spare drive Adding or deleting a hot spare drive Adding or deleting a hot spare drive To add a hot spare drive assigned to a RAID set: From the RAID Properties screen, press <F2>...
  • Page 127 Press <Esc>. When prompted, select < S a v e c h a n g e s , t h e n e x i t t h i s m e n u > < S a v e c h a n g e s , t h e n e x i t t h i s m e n u > <...
  • Page 128 5 - 3 0 5 - 3 0 5 - 3 0 C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n C h a p t e r 5 : R A I D c o n f i g u r a t i o n 5 - 3 0 5 - 3 0...

  • Page 129: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 130 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............6-1 LAN driver installation ............6-11 VGA driver installation ............6-13 Management applications and utilities installation ..... 6-15 A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E...

  • Page 131: Raid Driver Installation

    RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
  • Page 132 Type the letter of the option you like to select, then press <Enter>. For example, if you want to create an NVIDIA nForce(TM) SATA RAID driver disk for a 32-bit Windows 2000/2003 system, press <c>, then press <Enter>. The RAID drivers are copied to the floppy disk. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection.

  • Page 133: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Windows ® 2000/XP OS. To install the LAN controller drivers: A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r...

  • Page 134: Support Cd Information

    The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. 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 6.4.1 6.4.1...

  • Page 135: Drivers Menu

    6.4.2 6.4.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu 6.4.2 6.4.2 6.4.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s D r i v e r s menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects D r i v e r s installed devices.

  • Page 136: Management Software

    Install ASUS Network Utility Install ASUS Network Utility Install ASUS Network Utility Install ASUS Network Utility Installs the ASUS Network Utility. Refer to the application help file for details. 6 - 6 6 - 6 6 - 6 C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n...

  • Page 137: Utilities

    ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update The ASUS Update utility that allows you to update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. This utility requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
  • Page 138 6 - 8 6 - 8 6 - 8 C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n C h a p t e r 6 : D r i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n 6 - 8 6 - 8...
  • Page 139 This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...

  • Page 140: K8N-Dre Block Diagram

    Appendix summary K8N-DRE block diagram ............A-1 A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E A S U S K 8 N - D R E...
  • Page 141 K8N-DRE block diagram 266/333/400 MHz AMD Opteron™ CPU2 128 bit 2.0GT/s 2.0GT/s 266/333/400 MHz AMD Opteron™ CPU1 2.0GT/s 2.0GT/s 2 x IDE Ports PCI-Express x16 (Ultra ATA 66/100/133) SATA PCI-Express x1 BCM5721 NVIDIA 4 x Serial ATA Gigabit LAN SATA nForce Ports Professional...
  • Page 142 A - 2 A - 2 A - 2 A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A - 2 A - 2...

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