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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN4-D16 Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LEDs 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-8 2.3.2 Installing...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN4-D16 Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 Onboard LEDs 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-7 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-8 2.3.2 Installing...
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... are using an adapter or extension cord. The symbol of electronic products. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. viii If you are not sure about the voltage of the...
... are using an adapter or extension cord. The symbol of electronic products. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. viii If you are not sure about the voltage of the...
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... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates...
... the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... per box MB Bulk Pack: 10 pieces per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
... per box MB Bulk Pack: 10 pieces per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check...
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.... DDR2-667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. This high speed interface is projected to be the successor of up the PCI bus. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (KFN4-D16/SAS only) SAS is the ... features point‑to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to 10.7 GB/s. Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (KFN4-D16/SAS only) The motherboard comes with a 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket coded Socket F, designed for the next generation AMD Opteron�...
.... DDR2-667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. This high speed interface is projected to be the successor of up the PCI bus. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (KFN4-D16/SAS only) SAS is the ... features point‑to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of your system memory to 10.7 GB/s. Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (KFN4-D16/SAS only) The motherboard comes with a 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket coded Socket F, designed for the next generation AMD Opteron�...
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...; and IS volumes together on the same LSI Logic SAS controller. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that is compliant with the Fusion-MPT�™��a�r�c�h�i�...65533;fi�g�u��re��I �S��v�o�l�u�m��e�s�. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 1- The onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close...
...; and IS volumes together on the same LSI Logic SAS controller. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that is compliant with the Fusion-MPT�™��a�r�c�h�i�...65533;fi�g�u��re��I �S��v�o�l�u�m��e�s�. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 1- The onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close...
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... the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with customizable boot logos. ... overheating and damage. This protection eliminates the need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 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 your system with USB 1.1. The ASIC monitors the ...
... the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with customizable boot logos. ... overheating and damage. This protection eliminates the need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 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 your system with USB 1.1. The ASIC monitors the ...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 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. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS KFN4-D16 Series
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...; Hold the components by your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2- See "10. SSI power connectors" on page 2-33 for details. • Unplug the power cord from the power ...grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install the motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any ...
...; Hold the components by your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2- See "10. SSI power connectors" on page 2-33 for details. • Unplug the power cord from the power ...grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install the motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any ...
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.... 2. CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2. Onboard LEDs 1. HB_LED The HB_LED blinks per second to indicate that a processor is not installed or the processor is a reminder that... the LSI1068 chipset has started working. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Standby power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before ...
.... 2. CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2. Onboard LEDs 1. HB_LED The HB_LED blinks per second to indicate that a processor is not installed or the processor is a reminder that... the LSI1068 chipset has started working. 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Standby power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before ...
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... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis KFN4-D16/SAS ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2- 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles...
... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis KFN4-D16/SAS ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2- 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles...
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... the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts... sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. KFN4-D16/SAS KFN4-D16 (Series) CPU Socket 1027 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-...
... the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. Locate the CPU socket on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts... sure that the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. KFN4-D16/SAS KFN4-D16 (Series) CPU Socket 1027 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-...
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... and performance. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module...64 and AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
... and performance. If the instructions in this section do not have to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module...64 and AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-11 Place the heatsink on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.
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...PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM KFN4-D16/SAS CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND KFN4-D16 (Series) CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen 240-pin Double ...ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-13 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • If there is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to the appropriate connector on the motherboard...
...PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM KFN4-D16/SAS CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND KFN4-D16 (Series) CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen 240-pin Double ...ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-13 Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • If there is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to the appropriate connector on the motherboard...
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Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out 1 with extra force. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ...
Align a DIMM on the socket such that it flips out 1 with extra force. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. DDR2 DIMM notch 2. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ...
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Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the riser card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See ...the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card.
Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS KFN4-D16 Series 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Align the riser card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. See ...the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Secure the card to the card.
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... Express x 16 slot. Due to hardware limitation, the PCI Express x 16 slot only runs at x8, x4, and x1 speeds. 2. 5. 6 Z C R s l o t (KFN4-D16/SAS model) The 64-bit PCI-X slot (green) on the motherboard supports a ZeroChannel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, RAID5, and JBOD configurations. 2.5.7 HTX slot The HTX slot supports HTX...
... Express x 16 slot. Due to hardware limitation, the PCI Express x 16 slot only runs at x8, x4, and x1 speeds. 2. 5. 6 Z C R s l o t (KFN4-D16/SAS model) The 64-bit PCI-X slot (green) on the motherboard supports a ZeroChannel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, RAID5, and JBOD configurations. 2.5.7 HTX slot The HTX slot supports HTX...