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  • Page 1 KGPE-D16...
  • 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

    Contents Contents ...................... iii Notices ......................vi Safety information ..................vii About this guide ..................viii KGPE-D16 specifications summary ............x Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-3 Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Special features ................1-4 1.4.1...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Contents 2.5.7 PIKE slot ............... 2-21 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card ......2-22 2.5.9 Installing i Button ............2-23 2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management board ......2-23 2.5.11 Connecting the thermal sensor cable ......2-24 2.5.12 Installing the audio card ..........2-24 Jumpers ..................
  • Page 5 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-38 4.7.4 Security ................. 4-39 Tools menu ................. 4-41 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-41 Exit menu ..................4-42 Chapter 5: Driver installation LAN driver installation ..............5-3 ATI SM Bus controller driver installation ........5-7 Display driver installation ............

  • Page 6: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we publish the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://green.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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. 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 10: Kgpe-D16 Specifications Summary

    Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 RAID card (continued on the next page)
  • Page 11 KGPE-D16 specifications summary Networking 2 x Intel 82574L 1 x Mgmt LAN Graphic Aspeed AST2050 8MB Onboard I/O PSU Connector 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V + 8-pin Connectors SSI 12V power connector 4 (support 7 USB port)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product Chapter 1: introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-3 Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Special features ................1-4 ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • 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: Serial Number Label

    Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxS2xxxxxxxx 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 17 DDR3 memory support The KGPE-D16 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066/800 MHZ to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of server and workstation applications. The 4-channel DDR3 architecture boosts system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidth of up to 32GB/s.

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I/O solutions.

  • 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 Chapter 2: information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-3 Motherboard overview ..............2-6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-10 System memory ................. 2-16 Expansion slots ................2-19 Jumpers ..................2-25 Connectors ................. 2-30 ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED ASUS KGPE-D16...
  • Page 22 CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. DIMM warning LED (ERR_DIMMA1/2; ERR_DIMMB1/2; ERR_DIMMC1/2; ERR_DIMMD1/2; ERR_DIMME1/2; ERR_DIMMF1/2; ERR_DIMMG1/2; ERR_DIMMH1/2) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs.
  • Page 23 BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally. The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB4. ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI EEB 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layouts

    2.2.3 Motherboard layouts ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page CPU sockets 2-10 DDR3 sockets 2-15 MIO / PCIE slot 2-20 PCI Express x 16 slots 2-20 PIKE slot 2-20 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-24 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)) 2-25 CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting 2-25 (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)
  • Page 27 2-35 2-25 TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM1) Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-36 SSI power connectors 2-36 (24-pin SSIPWR1, 8-pin SSI12V1, 8-pin SSI12V2) System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-37 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • Page 28: 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 1944.
  • Page 29 CPU notch. Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Alignment keys ASUS KGPE-D16 2-11...
  • Page 30 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material.

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Retention bracket Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-13...
  • Page 32 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap...
  • Page 33 This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the other 4-pin connector. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-15...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption.

  • Page 35: Memory Configurations

    For CPU2 configuraton, when installing only one DIMM, install it to the orange slots labeled DIMM_E2, DIMM_F2, DIMM_G2, or DIMM_H2. Memory population table Single channel Dual channel CPU1 Triple channel Qual channel Single channel Dual channel CPU2 Triple channel Qual channel ASUS KGPE-D16 2-17...

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: Press the retaining clips outward DDR3 DIMM notch to unlock a DIMM socket.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-19...

  • Page 38: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignments Priority Standard function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel...

  • Page 39: Mio/Pcie Slot

    PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. PCI-E x16 slot (Gen2 x16 link) (Auto turn off if slot location 5 is occupied;...

  • Page 40: Installing An Asus Pike Raid Card

    2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

  • Page 41: Installing I Button

    You need to install I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. 2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-23...

  • Page 42: Connecting The Thermal Sensor Cable

    2.5.11 Connecting the thermal sensor cable Follow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector on your motherboard. Locate the TR1 or TR2 connector on the motherboard. Connect the thermal sensor cable to the connector. Place the other end of the thermal sensor cable to the device you would like to monitor temperature.

  • Page 43: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-25...
  • Page 44 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1, CHAFAN_SEL1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and the CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the front fans and rear fans control.
  • Page 45 DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1–2 to select 1.5V BIOS control, pins 2–3 to select 1.2V Force or 3–4 to select 1.35V Force. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-27...
  • Page 46 PCI Express slot setting (3-pin PCIE2_SW1; PCIE5_SW1) These jumpers allow you to turn off slot 1 or 4 no matter slot 2 or 5 is occupied or not. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 to let the system detect if the slot 2 or slot 5 is occupied, and turn off slot 1 or 4 automatically (default).
  • Page 47 Insert the USB flash that contains the original or latest BIOS and turn on the system to recover or update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2. Turn on the system. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-29...

  • Page 48: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB4 management card. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

  • Page 49: Internal Connectors

    SP5100 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ® ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate. The actual data transfer rate depends on the speed of Serial ATA hard disks installed. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-31...

  • Page 50: Sas Connectors

    SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4; Red) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8; Blue) This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. •...
  • Page 51 480 Mbps connection speed. Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2) These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices, which you want to monitor temperature. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-33...
  • Page 52 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 Fan Speed technology. 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 53 These connector is used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. These connectors functions only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port.
  • Page 54 This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 10. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS ® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).
  • Page 55 12. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-37...
  • Page 56 13. SSI power connectors (24-pin SSIPWR1, 8-pin SSI12V1, 8-pin SSI12V2) These connectors are for an SSI 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 57: System Panel Connector

    BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-39...
  • Page 58 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

  • Page 59: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up Chapter 3:...
  • Page 60 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-3 Powering off the computer ............3-4 ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • Page 61: 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 KGPE-D16...

  • Page 62: Powering Off The Computer

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

  • Page 63: 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 Chapter 4:...
  • Page 64 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-3 BIOS setup program ..............4-7 Main menu .................. 4-10 Advanced menu ................. 4-15 Server menu ................4-31 Power menu ................4-33 Boot menu .................. 4-37 Tools menu ................. 4-41 Exit menu ..................4-42 ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • Page 65: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 66: Bupdater Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at support.asus.com to the bootable USB flash disk drive you created...
  • Page 67 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • Page 68: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 69: 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 KGPE-D16...

  • Page 70: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [13:44:30] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Thu, 02/11/2010] select a field. SATA 1 [ST3160812AS] Use [+] or [-] to SATA 2...

  • Page 71: Menu Items

    <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. Pop-up window 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 KGPE-D16...

  • Page 72: 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 73 When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS KGPE-D16 4-11...

  • Page 74: Storage Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead. The DMA mode consists of SDMA (single-word DMA), MDMA (multi-word DMA), and UDMA (Ultra DMA).

  • Page 75: System Information

    :AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 6168 Speed :1900MHZ System Memory Usable Size : 2047MB Select Screen ←→ System Memory Information Select Item ↑↓ Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS KGPE-D16 4-13...

  • Page 76: Bios Information

    BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory. System Memory Information Displays system memory information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Memory Information CPU1 Memory Information CPU2 Memory Information CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Allows you to check information of installed memory (8 DIMMs per CPU).

  • Page 77: Advanced Menu

    Select Item ↑↓ Microcode Updation [Enabled] Change Option Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] General Help PowerNow [Enabled] Save and Exit PowerCap [P-state 0] Exit ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] C1E Support [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS KGPE-D16 4-15...
  • Page 78 GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically, enhancing system performance. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secure Virtual Machine [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AMD Secure Virtual Machine.

  • Page 79: Chipset Configuration

    :20 CLK, N/A General Help RAS/RAS Delay(Trrd) :4 CLK, N/A Save and Exit Row Cycle (Trc) :27 CLK, N/A Exit Read to Precharge(Trtp):4 CLK, N/A Write Recover Time(Twr): 8 CLK, N/A v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS KGPE-D16 4-17...

  • Page 80: Memory Configuration

    Memory Configuration The memory configuration menu allows you to change the memory settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Memory Configuration Enable Channel Memory Interleaving Bank Interleaving [Auto] Node Interleaving [Disabled] Channel Interleaving [Auto] CS Sparing Enable [Disabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled] Select Screen ←→...

  • Page 81: Ecc Configuration

    [Manual] and allows you to set the memory clock frequency. Configuration options: [200 MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] [933 MHz] Memory Timing Parameters [CPU Node 0] Allows you to select which node's timing parameters to display. ASUS KGPE-D16 4-19...

  • Page 82: Southbridge Configuration

    SouthBridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Options for SB HD Azal SB700 CIMx Version : 5.2.0 SB Azalia Audio Configuration SB Debug Configuration OHCI HC(Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 0) [Enabled] OHCI HC(Bus0 Dev 18 Fn 1) [Enabled] EHCI HC(Bus0 Dev 18 Fn 2) [Enabled]...
  • Page 83 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. A15 ECOs [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] Port 0/1/2/3/4/5 ESP [ISP] Selects the type or the Port ESP help. Configuration options: [ISP] [ESP] Dis #THRMTRIP Before KBRst [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS KGPE-D16 4-21...
  • Page 84 SATA-IDE Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disable] When set to [Enabled], the system will turn off the clocks for the unused SATA ports in IDE modes. Doing so will enable some power savings. Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] The hot-plug function will be disabled when turning off the clock for the SATA port.
  • Page 85 [IDE] mode. PATA Channel Config [SATA as primary] Configuration options: [SATA as primary] [SATA as secondary] Power Saving Features [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the power saving features of the Southbridge. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KGPE-D16 4-23...

  • Page 86: Pci Express Configuration

    RD890 Configuration Advanced RD890 Configuration PCI Express Configurat PCI Express Configuration Hyper Transport Configuration IOMMU [Disabled] Primary Video Controller [PCIE GPP1-GPP2-GPP] Debug Option Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 87 This item is available only for the GPP1/GPP2/GPP3a/GPP3b Core Setting. Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] TX Drive Strength [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [26mA] [20mA] [22mA] [24mA] TXCLK Clock Gating in L1 [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] LCLK Clock Gating in L1 [Enable] Configuration options: [Enable] [Disabled] ASUS KGPE-D16 4-25...

  • Page 88: Hyper Transport Configuration

    Hyper Transport Configuration Advanced Hyper Transport Configuration Options HT Extended Address [Disabled] Auto HT3 Link Power State [Auto] Disabled UnitID Clumping [Disabled] Enabled HT Link Tristate [Auto] NB Deempasies Level [Disabled] Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 89 Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Decode on Sec. GFX [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Force] IOC Peer-to-Peer Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Default] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] Northbridge interrupt pin [Disable] Configuration options: [Disable] [Enabled] ASUS KGPE-D16 4-27...

  • Page 90: Onboard Devices Configuration

    4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Configuration Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Onboard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Controller. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Onboard 1394 Controller [Enabled] Onboard LAN1 Boot [PXE] Onboard LAN2 Boot [PXE]...

  • Page 91: Usb Configuration

    The following item appears only when you set USB Function to [Enabled]. Legacy USB1.1 HC Support [Enabled] This item appears only when you set Legacy USB Support to [Enabled], and allows you to configure the Legacy USB1.1 HC support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KGPE-D16 4-29...

  • Page 92: Pcipnp

    4.4.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI/PnP Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP Settings NO: lets the BIOS...

  • Page 93: Server Menu

    Terminal Type [VT-UTF8] Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KGPE-D16 4-31...
  • Page 94 The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to [Enabled]. Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number.

  • Page 95: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KGPE-D16 4-33...

  • Page 96: Apm Configuration

    4.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Power On Configuration Options Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On Power off Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Last State Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Select Screen ←→...

  • Page 97: Hardware Monitor

    [N/A]. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [Whisper Mode] [Generic Mode]...
  • Page 98 VCORE1/2 Voltage, P1/2DDR3 Voltage, P1/2_+1.2V Voltage, P1_VDDNB Voltage, +1.8V Voltage, +1.2V Voltage, +1.1V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +5V Voltage, +3.3V Voltage, +5VSB Voltage, +3.3VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. Select [Ignored] if you do not want to detect this item. 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 99: Boot Menu

    Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives These two items appear only when you install hard disk drives or optical drives to you system. These items allow you to specify the boot priority sequence of the hard disk drives or the optical drives. ASUS KGPE-D16 4-37...

  • Page 100: 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. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

  • Page 101: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumpers for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS KGPE-D16 4-39...

  • Page 102: Change User Password

    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 Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> to change User Password : Not Installed password.

  • Page 103: Tools Menu

    4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [Yes] or [No], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Check section 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details.

  • Page 104: 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 Power Boot Tools Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the...

  • Page 105: Chapter 5: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver Chapter 5: installation...
  • Page 106 Chapter summary LAN driver installation ..............5-3 ATI SM Bus controller driver installation ........5-7 Display driver installation ............5-8 Management application and utilities installation ....5-11 ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • Page 107: Lan Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. Click Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver. ® ASUS KGPE-D16...
  • Page 108 When the Intel Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window ® appears, click Next to start the installation. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 109 Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS KGPE-D16...
  • Page 110 The programs you select are being installed. Click Finish to finish the installation. Chapter 5: Driver installation...

  • Page 111: Ati Sm Bus Controller Driver Installation

    Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive. The support DVD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item ATI SM Bus Controller Driver from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS KGPE-D16...

  • Page 112: Display Driver Installation

    Display driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ASPEED display driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED display driver on a Windows ® XP / Server 2003 operating system. To install the ASPEED display driver Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 113 Click Install to start the installation. The system installs the driver automatically. ASUS KGPE-D16...
  • Page 114 When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard. 5-10 Chapter 5: Driver installation...

  • Page 115: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 5.4.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 116: Utilities Menu

    AMD AHCI driver disk. 5.4.5 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. 5-12 Chapter 5: Driver installation...

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