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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN5-D SLI 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 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN5-D SLI 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 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the...
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... Pack 8 pieces 4 pieces 1 piece MB Bulk Pack - 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece per box 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 10 pieces per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
... Pack 8 pieces 4 pieces 1 piece MB Bulk Pack - 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece per box 1 piece 1 piece 1 piece 10 pieces per carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
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...;) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. DDR2-667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements... to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. This technology takes advantage of up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to 10.7 GB/s. See page 2-18 for details. ...
...;) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. DDR2-667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements... to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. This technology takes advantage of up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to 10.7 GB/s. See page 2-18 for details. ...
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...also provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 300 MB/s data transfer rate... See pages 2-24 and 2-30 for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- The SATA specification allows for details.
...also provides Jack-Sensing function, S/PDIF out support, interrupt capability and includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to 300 MB/s data transfer rate... See pages 2-24 and 2-30 for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- The SATA specification allows for details.
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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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ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them...from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Make sure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from ... before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ATX power connectors" on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the...
ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them...from the power supply. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard settings. • Make sure that the ATX power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from ... before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ATX power connectors" on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the...
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...onboard LEDs. This is not installed properly in CPU 1 socket No detected CPU problem SB_PWR1 KFN5-D SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU warning ...CPU not installed or not installed in CPU 1 socket. 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up when you should shut down the system and... is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2. Onboard LEDs 1. WARN_LED1 R KFNS-D-SLI WARN_LED1 ON (Red) OFF When use 2 Graphics No detected Graphics but did not...
...onboard LEDs. This is not installed properly in CPU 1 socket No detected CPU problem SB_PWR1 KFN5-D SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU warning ...CPU not installed or not installed in CPU 1 socket. 3. Standby power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up when you should shut down the system and... is ON, in sleep mode, or in any motherboard component. 2. Onboard LEDs 1. WARN_LED1 R KFNS-D-SLI WARN_LED1 ON (Red) OFF When use 2 Graphics No detected Graphics but did not...
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... part of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your...
... part of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you place it . Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your...
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... cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Locate the CPU socket on CPU1 socket. CPU2 R CPU1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI CPU Socket 1207 • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you install one CPU only, install it on the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP...
... cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Locate the CPU socket on CPU1 socket. CPU2 R CPU1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI CPU Socket 1207 • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you install one CPU only, install it on the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP...
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... to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R CPU_FAN2 KFNS-D-SLI GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM KFN5-D SLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to do so may cause...
... to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R CPU_FAN2 KFNS-D-SLI GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM KFN5-D SLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to do so may cause...
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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 .... For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Single CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 DIMM_A3+DIMM_A4 ...Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13
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 .... For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Single CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 DIMM_A3+DIMM_A4 ...Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13
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...flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the 1 retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 To install a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 ... a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM...
...flips out 1 with your fingers when pressing the 1 retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 To install a DIMM: 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 ... a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. 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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The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 ... Single Video Card mode, only the master PCI Express slot (PCI_E1) can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
The figure shows a network card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 ... Single Video Card mode, only the master PCI Express slot (PCI_E1) can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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... connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device(s). R KFNS-D-SLI PRI_IDE KFN5-D SLI IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode Cable of the following modes to...66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. 2. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor...
... connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to configure your device(s). R KFNS-D-SLI PRI_IDE KFN5-D SLI IDE Connector Single device Two devices Drive jumper setting Cable-Select or Master Cable-Select Master Slave Mode Cable of the following modes to...66 signal cable: blue, black, and gray. 2. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Connect the blue connector to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor...
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... SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Lack of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI SMBus Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI BPSMB1 1 FAN_PWM I2C_CLK# GND I2C_DATA# +5VSB 2-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~3.48A...
... SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Lack of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. 5. R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI SMBus Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI BPSMB1 1 FAN_PWM I2C_CLK# GND I2C_DATA# +5VSB 2-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 1A~3.48A...
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Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 13. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are...signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. R KFNS-D-SLI CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal 1 +5VSB_MB (Default) KFN5-D SLI Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-33 AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD R KFNS-D-SLI AAFP1 MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L KFN5-D SLI Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector We recommend that supports either ...
Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 13. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are...signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. R KFNS-D-SLI CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal 1 +5VSB_MB (Default) KFN5-D SLI Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-33 AGND PRESENSE# MIC2_JD HP_HD R KFNS-D-SLI AAFP1 MIC2_L MIC2_R HP_R Jack_Sense HP_L KFN5-D SLI Azalia Analog Front Panel Connector We recommend that supports either ...
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3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to section "2.4 System memory" for instructions on installing a ... case of a boot failure, you of the problem. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of this user guide. • Install supported DIMMs into the memory sockets. • Check if the DIMMs on the motherboard. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3-
3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to section "2.4 System memory" for instructions on installing a ... case of a boot failure, you of the problem. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check the CPU if properly installed. • Call ASUS technical support for the location of this user guide. • Install supported DIMMs into the memory sockets. • Check if the DIMMs on the motherboard. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3-
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...Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk... 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. b.
...Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk... 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. Do either one of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you to the floppy disk drive. Windows® XP environment a. b.
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Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4- You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iKFN5-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Updating the BIOS file ... utility: 1. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file ...
Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. All rights reserved. done Reading flash ...... ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4- You need to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. A:\>afudos /iKFN5-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Updating the BIOS file ... utility: 1. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file ...