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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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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 Series processor ...x PCI slot 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) SLI™ mode supports: - 2 x Identical SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards Single card mode supports (default): - 1 x PCI Express x16 graphics card on the first slot (PCIE_1) ASUS EZ Plug™ Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers that...
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 Series processor ...x PCI slot 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) SLI™ mode supports: - 2 x Identical SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards Single card mode supports (default): - 1 x PCI Express x16 graphics card on the first slot (PCIE_1) ASUS EZ Plug™ Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers that...
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...ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Extended-ATX form factor: 12.0" x 10.5" (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)... Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice. KFN5-D SLI specifications summary S t o r a g e Audio IEEE 1394 Internal c o n n e c t o...
...ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Extended-ATX form factor: 12.0" x 10.5" (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)... Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice. KFN5-D SLI specifications summary S t o r a g e Audio IEEE 1394 Internal c o n n e c t o...
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... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN5-D SLI motherboard! ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- 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 missing, ...
... hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN5-D SLI motherboard! ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- 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 missing, ...
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... GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket coded...
... GPUs to work together and achieve exceptional graphics performance. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket coded...
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... solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration for details. See pages 2-24 and 6-12 for six SATA connectors. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- USB 2.0 is backward compatible with...
... solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration for details. See pages 2-24 and 6-12 for six SATA connectors. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- USB 2.0 is backward compatible with...
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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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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that your system. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- ATX power connectors" on page 2-25 for details. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause...component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • 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 the wall socket before touching ...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that your system. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- ATX power connectors" on page 2-25 for details. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause...component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • 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 the wall socket before touching ...
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...two graphics card but do not plug EZ-PLUG problem CPU_WARN1 CPU_WARN1 ON (Red) OFF CPU not installed or not installed in any motherboard component. 2. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LEDs. Onboard LEDs 1. CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU ...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 WARN_LED1 R KFNS-D-SLI WARN_LED1 ON (Red) OFF When use 2 Graphics No detected Graphics but did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug™. This is not installed...
...two graphics card but do not plug EZ-PLUG problem CPU_WARN1 CPU_WARN1 ON (Red) OFF CPU not installed or not installed in any motherboard component. 2. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LEDs. Onboard LEDs 1. CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU ...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 WARN_LED1 R KFNS-D-SLI WARN_LED1 ON (Red) OFF When use 2 Graphics No detected Graphics but did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug™. This is not installed...
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.... Place this side towards the rear of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 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 to...
.... Place this side towards the rear of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 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 to...
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... 2-18 Page 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-21 2-22 2-22 Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- CPU sockets 2. Line Out port (lime) 9. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 5. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange) 7. PCI slot 4. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1...
... 2-18 Page 2-19 2-20 2-20 2-21 2-22 2-22 Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- CPU sockets 2. Line Out port (lime) 9. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 5. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange) 7. PCI slot 4. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1...
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...removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Contact your left. • If ...you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket...
...removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Contact your left. • If ...you and the load lever is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! 6.
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ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2.
ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-11 A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base. Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2.
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...for details. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 the appropriate connector on page 2-22 for 3 pin or 4 pin CPU... fan connectors. See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. Failure to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 5. Hardware ...
...for details. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 the appropriate connector on page 2-22 for 3 pin or 4 pin CPU... fan connectors. See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. Failure to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 5. Hardware ...
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... the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13 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 ...the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance. 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 =...
... the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13 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 ...the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel must be the same for better performance. 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 =...
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... outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the 1 retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR... to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
... outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out 1 with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on 1 the socket. 3. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the 1 retaining clips. Failure to do not support DDR... to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. To install a DIMM: 1. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components.
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... controller 2 IRQ5# Onboard SATA controller 3 IRQB# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN1 IRQ5# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN2 IRQF# Onboard 1394 IRQB# REQ# GNT# REQ0# GNT0# REQ2# GNT2# ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-17
... controller 2 IRQ5# Onboard SATA controller 3 IRQB# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN1 IRQ5# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN2 IRQF# Onboard 1394 IRQB# REQ# GNT# REQ0# GNT0# REQ2# GNT2# ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-17
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... 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed ... card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a LAN 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.
... 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 the PCI Express specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed ... card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. The figure shows a LAN 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.