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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 ...specifications Supports up to 10 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,...
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 ...specifications Supports up to 10 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,...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with USB 1.1. The SATA specification allows for details. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- See pages 2-28 and 5-11 for details. The Silicon Image Sil3132 controller supports two additional SATA connectors and allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. See page 2-27 and 2-28 for details...
... 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with USB 1.1. The SATA specification allows for details. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- See pages 2-28 and 5-11 for details. The Silicon Image Sil3132 controller supports two additional SATA connectors and allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. See page 2-27 and 2-28 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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Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ATX power connectors" on page 2-25 for details. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- See "8. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you install...
Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ATX power connectors" on page 2-25 for details. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- See "8. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you install...
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... 2. Sil3132 RAID controller setting (3-pin 3132_EN1) 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 5. Rear Speaker Out port (gray) 11. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) Rear panel connectors 1. Parallel port 3. Side Speaker Out port (black) 6. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange) 7. Line Out port (lime) 9. Serial (COM 1) port 14. Optical S/PDIF out port 15... 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-
... 2. Sil3132 RAID controller setting (3-pin 3132_EN1) 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 5. Rear Speaker Out port (gray) 11. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) Rear panel connectors 1. Parallel port 3. Side Speaker Out port (black) 6. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange) 7. Line Out port (lime) 9. Serial (COM 1) port 14. Optical S/PDIF out port 15... 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-
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The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- 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.
The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. B ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- 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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... to connect the CPU fan connector! Failure to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 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. When the fan...
... to connect the CPU fan connector! Failure to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 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. When the fan...
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... connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to enable the controller. Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). 5. IEEE1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) This jumper allows you install a 3-pin CPU fan, the fan controller may not work ...and the fan will run at full speed. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI 1394_EN1 Setting 1394_EN1 21 Enabled (Default) 32 Disabled 6. Set these jumpers to enable or disable the IEEE1394 controller. CPU fan pin selection (3-...
... connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to enable the controller. Set this jumper to 1-2 (Default) to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). 5. IEEE1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) This jumper allows you install a 3-pin CPU fan, the fan controller may not work ...and the fan will run at full speed. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI 1394_EN1 Setting 1394_EN1 21 Enabled (Default) 32 Disabled 6. Set these jumpers to enable or disable the IEEE1394 controller. CPU fan pin selection (3-...
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.../Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. This 25-pin port ...connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. Supported by the BROADCOM® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...
.../Subwoofer port (yellow orange). This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. This 25-pin port ...connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other audio sources. Supported by the BROADCOM® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controller, this port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for a PS/2 mouse. 2. ASUS KFN5-D SLI...
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FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-25 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on R the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-25 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on R the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1.
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...make sure another device jumper has the same setting. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 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...100/66 IDE devices. Master Slave / Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 2. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on each Ultra ...
...make sure another device jumper has the same setting. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. 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...100/66 IDE devices. Master Slave / Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - 2. Connect the blue connector to match the covered hole on each Ultra ...
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...the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by default. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-27 Refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors are set up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate. R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND The actual data transfer rate depends on how to set to these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD...
...the BIOS. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) Supported by default. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-27 Refer to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors are set up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate. R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI SATA Connectors GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND ... RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND The actual data transfer rate depends on how to set to these connectors. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5, or JBOD...
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...Serial ATA II hard disk drives that can be configured as a disk array through the onboard Sil3132 SATA RAID controller. These connectors support up Serial ATA RAID configurations. See section "4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration" on page 4-26 for Serial ATA II signal cables...RAID controller, these connectors are configuring a set up to RAID Mode in the BIOS, if you are for details. 3132_SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R KFNS-D-SLI 3132_SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND KFN5-D SLI SATA RAID Connectors The actual data ...
...Serial ATA II hard disk drives that can be configured as a disk array through the onboard Sil3132 SATA RAID controller. These connectors support up Serial ATA RAID configurations. See section "4.4.5 Onboard Devices Configuration" on page 4-26 for Serial ATA II signal cables...RAID controller, these connectors are configuring a set up to RAID Mode in the BIOS, if you are for details. 3132_SATA2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND R KFNS-D-SLI 3132_SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND KFN5-D SLI SATA RAID Connectors The actual data ...
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...SLI KFN5-D SLI SMBus Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI BPSMB1 1 FAN_PWM I2C_CLK# GND I2C_DATA# +5VSB 2-29 Devices communicate with an SMBus host and /or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. These are not jumpers! 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Q-Fan technology. CPU, Front and Rear fan connectors... +12V. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1...
...SLI KFN5-D SLI SMBus Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI BPSMB1 1 FAN_PWM I2C_CLK# GND I2C_DATA# +5VSB 2-29 Devices communicate with an SMBus host and /or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. These are not jumpers! 5. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Q-Fan technology. CPU, Front and Rear fan connectors... +12V. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 CPU_FAN1...
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... 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1 USB2 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI USB 2.0 Connectors USB3 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND The USB module is purchased separately. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB...
... 480 Mbps connection speed. USB1 USB2 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI USB 2.0 Connectors USB3 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND The USB module is purchased separately. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information USB...
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...unstable or may not boot up . • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended for SSI power supply plugs. ATX12V ATXPWR1 R 1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI ATX Power Connector GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 ... Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +12V GND EZ_DET# +5V ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-31 The power supply plugs are for a fully-configured system. • By default, four ATX12V1 connector pins are covered to prevent incorrent insertion of 450 W is recommended when configuring a system with...
...unstable or may not boot up . • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended for SSI power supply plugs. ATX12V ATXPWR1 R 1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI ATX Power Connector GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 ... Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +12V GND EZ_DET# +5V ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-31 The power supply plugs are for a fully-configured system. • By default, four ATX12V1 connector pins are covered to prevent incorrent insertion of 450 W is recommended when configuring a system with...
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... connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN R KFNS-D-SLI GAME1 KFN5-D SLI Game Connector The GAME/MIDI module is for a GAME/MIDI port. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel R KFNS...
... connects a joystick or game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. +5V J2B1 J2CX MIDI_OUT J2CY J2B2 MIDI_IN R KFNS-D-SLI GAME1 KFN5-D SLI Game Connector The GAME/MIDI module is for a GAME/MIDI port. Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel R KFNS...
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... AC'97 audio standard. The signal is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 13. R KFNS-D-SLI CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal 1 +5VSB_MB (Default) KFN5-D SLI Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-33 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper cap only...
... AC'97 audio standard. The signal is removed or replaced. Connect one end of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 13. R KFNS-D-SLI CHASSIS GND Chassis Signal 1 +5VSB_MB (Default) KFN5-D SLI Chassis Intrusion Connector ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-33 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS) This connector is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. Remove the jumper cap only...
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... warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for easy connection. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT R KFNS-D-SLI PANEL1 HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND KFN5-D SLI System Panel Connector The system panel connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system...
... warning speaker. Pressing the power switch for easy connection. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT R KFNS-D-SLI PANEL1 HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND KFN5-D SLI System Panel Connector The system panel connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power button turns the system ON or puts the system...