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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...
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...
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...symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,... damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not...
...symbol of electronic products. Check local regulations for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from connectors,... damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not...
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... this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages...
... this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this motherboard. Optional documentation Your product package may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages...
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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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... Documentation Serial ATA signal cable Serial ATA power cable 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN5-D SLI motherboard! ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 Floppy/Ultra ATA disk drive cable I/O shield...
... Documentation Serial ATA signal cable Serial ATA power cable 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN5-D SLI motherboard! ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 Floppy/Ultra ATA disk drive cable I/O shield...
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... supports registered DDR2-667/533/400 memory, delivering advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protection. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the PCI... This technology takes advantage of the latest server applications. PCI Express features point‑to 10.7 GB/s. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to Gigabit bandwidth. See page 2-21 and 2-23 for your system memory to ...
... supports registered DDR2-667/533/400 memory, delivering advanced performance and ensuring reliable data protection. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the PCI... This technology takes advantage of the latest server applications. PCI Express features point‑to 10.7 GB/s. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to Gigabit bandwidth. See page 2-21 and 2-23 for your system memory to ...
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...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 select...Serial ATA devices. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the onboard ALC880 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- The Silicon Image Sil3132 controller ...
...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 select...Serial ATA devices. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the onboard ALC880 CODEC with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- The Silicon Image Sil3132 controller ...
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...you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes ...replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-37 for details. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power‑On Self-Test (POST) informing...
...you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes ...replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-37 for details. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power‑On Self-Test (POST) informing...
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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 2.1 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. • Whenever you uninstall ...ATX power connectors" on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install 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 ... Hold 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. See "8.
ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall ...ATX power connectors" on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install 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 ... Hold 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. See "8.
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...) The plug power warning LED lights up to indicate that the system is not installed properly in any motherboard component. 2. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LEDs. 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™. CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights up when you should ..., or 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
...) The plug power warning LED lights up to indicate that the system is not installed properly in any motherboard component. 2. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LEDs. 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™. CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights up when you should ..., or 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
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... 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 secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Do not overtighten the screws...
... 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 secure the motherboard to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Do not overtighten the screws...
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... contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- CPU2 R CPU1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI CPU Socket 1207 • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam...
... contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- CPU2 R CPU1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI CPU Socket 1207 • Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam...
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...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 a Thermal Interface Material is properly ...the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base and CPU back plane are already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink...
...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 a Thermal Interface Material is properly ...the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base and CPU back plane are already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.3 Installing the heatsink...
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... fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to connect the CPU fan connector! See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. Failure to the appropriate connector on page 2-22 for 3 pin or 4 pin CPU fan connectors. 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 connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector...
... fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to connect the CPU fan connector! See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. Failure to the appropriate connector on page 2-22 for 3 pin or 4 pin CPU fan connectors. 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 connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector...
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... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 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... =DIMM_B3+DIMM_B4 • Always install DIMMs with eight 240-pin Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13 Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 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... =DIMM_B3+DIMM_B4 • Always install DIMMs with eight 240-pin Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to...
... DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to...
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.... 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with...
.... 5. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with...