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... 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 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.4.1 Overview 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Configurations 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-15 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-15...
... 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 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.4.1 Overview 2-13 2.4.2 Memory Configurations 2-13 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM 2-15 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM 2-15...
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KFN5-D SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI Dual LAN U S B Special features BIOS features Socket F for next generation AMD® Opteron™ 200 and 800 ... USB 2.0 ports (four on the rear panel, three connectors on the mid-borad for up to six additional ports) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Post Reporter ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Plug ASUS CPU Overheating Protection (C.O.P) ASUS CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) AMI BIOS, 8 MB LPC, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a (continued on the...
KFN5-D SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI Dual LAN U S B Special features BIOS features Socket F for next generation AMD® Opteron™ 200 and 800 ... USB 2.0 ports (four on the rear panel, three connectors on the mid-borad for up to six additional ports) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Post Reporter ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Plug ASUS CPU Overheating Protection (C.O.P) ASUS CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) AMI BIOS, 8 MB LPC, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, ACPI 2.0a (continued on the...
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... that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. The motherboard with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. DDR2-667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest server applications. The onboard Broadcom... interface is software compatible with the new socket supports registered DDR2-667/533/400 memory, delivering advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protection. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to 10.7 GB/s. See page...
... that allows multiple GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. The motherboard with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. DDR2-667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest server applications. The onboard Broadcom... interface is software compatible with the new socket supports registered DDR2-667/533/400 memory, delivering advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protection. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to 10.7 GB/s. See page...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS KFN5-D SLI
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS KFN5-D SLI
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For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 128 Pins R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets For CPU 1 Channel A Channel B For CPU 2 Channel A Channel B Sockets ...=DIMM_B3+DIMM_B4 • Always install DIMMs with eight 240-pin Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 128 Pins R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets For CPU 1 Channel A Channel B For CPU 2 Channel A Channel B Sockets ...=DIMM_B3+DIMM_B4 • Always install DIMMs with eight 240-pin Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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populated - populated - populated DIMM_B3 - - - populated populated DIMM_A4 populated - populated - populated populated DIMM_A2 populated - populated - populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A1 - populated 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information populated populated DIMM_B2 - - populated populated DIMM_B4 - - populated - Recommended memory configuration for CPU2 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A3 - populated DIMM_B1 - - - populated -
populated - populated - populated DIMM_B3 - - - populated populated DIMM_A4 populated - populated - populated populated DIMM_A2 populated - populated - populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A1 - populated 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information populated populated DIMM_B2 - - populated populated DIMM_B4 - - populated - Recommended memory configuration for CPU2 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A3 - populated DIMM_B1 - - - populated -
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...the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear CMOS ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord ... and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Re-install the battery. 5. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
...the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 1 2 Normal (Default) 2 3 Clear CMOS ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-19 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord ... and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Re-install the battery. 5. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS...
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...for assistance. While the tests are off. 3. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3- After applying power, the system power LED on test. At power on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS ...Setup. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description Error One continuous beep followed by two short beeps One short beep System failed to detect memory Systemfound VGA, or system failed to detect keyboard Two short beeps System failed to the power connector at the back of the system chassis....
...for assistance. While the tests are off. 3. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3- After applying power, the system power LED on test. At power on the chain) c. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS ...Setup. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description Error One continuous beep followed by two short beeps One short beep System failed to detect memory Systemfound VGA, or system failed to detect keyboard Two short beeps System failed to the power connector at the back of the system chassis....
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...No IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a supported processor to replace the default messages. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3- These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to section "2.4 System memory" for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI graphics card into one of ...BIOS setup and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your package. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the IDE connectors on the motherboard. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check the CPU ...
...No IDE hard disk detected Action • Install a supported processor to replace the default messages. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3- These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to section "2.4 System memory" for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI graphics card into one of ...BIOS setup and restore the default CPU parameters. • Check if your package. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the IDE connectors on the motherboard. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check the CPU ...
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...menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help Advanced Chipset settings...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI...
...menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is not user-configurable. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-11 For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. 4.2.9 General help Advanced Chipset settings...Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0120 Build Date : 05/17/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 : 2000 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0120 Build Date : 05/17/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 : 2000 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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Configuration options: [1.70V] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] Refer to Auto for safe mode. Set to the DDR2 documentation before setting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to the default setting. Chipset Core Voltage [1.50V/1.40V] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating voltage. CPU1/CPU2 DDR2 .... Configuration options: [1.15V] [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If this happens, revert to become unstable! Selecting a very high CPU frequency may damage the memory module(s)!
Configuration options: [1.70V] [1.80V] [1.90V] [2.00V] Refer to Auto for safe mode. Set to the DDR2 documentation before setting the memory voltage. Setting a very high memory voltage may cause the system to the default setting. Chipset Core Voltage [1.50V/1.40V] Allows you to set the DDR2 operating voltage. CPU1/CPU2 DDR2 .... Configuration options: [1.15V] [1.20V] [1.25V] [1.30V] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup If this happens, revert to become unstable! Selecting a very high CPU frequency may damage the memory module(s)!
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... Reporting MTRR Mapping Runtime Legacy PSB ACPI 2.0 Objects [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is installed on the system. When set to describe the PCI hole as non-cacheable. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Set...
... Reporting MTRR Mapping Runtime Legacy PSB ACPI 2.0 Objects [Disabled] [Continuous] [Disabled] [Enabled] This option should remain disabled for programming CPU MTRRs when 4GB or more memory is installed on the system. When set to describe the PCI hole as non-cacheable. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Set...
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... Enable Clock to All DIMMS DQS Signal Training Control MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID CS Sparing Enable Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI MEMCLK can set by the code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you... to change the memory settings. NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings....
... Enable Clock to All DIMMS DQS Signal Training Control MemClk Tristate C3/ATLVID CS Sparing Enable Memory Hole Remapping [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN5-D SLI MEMCLK can set by the code using AUTO, or if you use LIMIT, you... to change the memory settings. NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings....
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...MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Sets the memory clock mode limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to Limit or Manual. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...: [Disabled] [Enabled] DQS Signal Training Control [Enabled] Enables or disables the DQS Signal Timing Training control. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CS Sparing Enable [Disabled]...
...MHz] [266 MHz] [333 MHz] MCT Timing Mode [Auto] Sets the MCT Timing Mode. Memclock Value [200 MHz] Sets the memory clock mode limit. Configuration options: [Auto] [Limit] Bank Interleaving [Auto] Allows you to Limit or Manual. Configuration options: [Disabled] ...: [Disabled] [Enabled] DQS Signal Training Control [Enabled] Enables or disables the DQS Signal Timing Training control. Memclock Mode [Auto] Sets the memory clock mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MemClk Tristate C3/ALTVID [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CS Sparing Enable [Disabled]...
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... MCE DRAM ECC logging or reporting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the DRAM scrubbing corrects memory errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the 4-Bit ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [....9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-23 ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] ECC MCE Enable [Disabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] DRAM...
... MCE DRAM ECC logging or reporting. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM BG SCRUB [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the DRAM scrubbing corrects memory errors. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] Enables or disables the 4-Bit ECC mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [....9us] [163.8us] [327.7us] [655.4us] [1.31ms] [2.62ms] [5.24ms] [10.49ms] [20.97ms] [42.00ms] [84.00ms] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-23 ECC Configuration ECC Configuration DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] ECC MCE Enable [Disabled] 4-Bit ECC Mode [Disabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] DRAM...
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... power states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Alternate VID [0.850 V] Allows you to select a CPU node to dispaly its memory timing parameters. Configuration options: [1.050 V] [1.025 V] [1.000 V] [0.975 V] [0.950 V] [0.925 V] [0.900 V] [0.875 V] [0.850 V] [0.825 V] [0.800 V] Memory Timing Parameters [CPU Node 0] Allows you to change the option of LPC P2P ↓ P2P↑ item!
... power states. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] Alternate VID [0.850 V] Allows you to select a CPU node to dispaly its memory timing parameters. Configuration options: [1.050 V] [1.025 V] [1.000 V] [0.975 V] [0.950 V] [0.925 V] [0.900 V] [0.875 V] [0.850 V] [0.825 V] [0.800 V] Memory Timing Parameters [CPU Node 0] Allows you to change the option of LPC P2P ↓ P2P↑ item!
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... is installed in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
... is installed in the system. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system.
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... for System Suspend. 4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you install RedHat WS4.0 UP3 operation system, and 4 GB memory. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-31 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Memory Mapped Configuration (MCFG) support. Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power...
... for System Suspend. 4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you install RedHat WS4.0 UP3 operation system, and 4 GB memory. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-31 4.5 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to enable or disable the Memory Mapped Configuration (MCFG) support. Select an item then press to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power...