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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN32-D SLI Series 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 2.1.1 Serial Number Location 2-1 2.1.2 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 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN32-D SLI Series 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 2.1.1 Serial Number Location 2-1 2.1.2 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 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI Dual LAN U S B Special features BIOS features Socket 1207 for next generation AMD® Opteron™ 200 and 800 Series ...(PCI 2.3) 2 x PCI-X slots 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) - 1 x PCI Express x16 card on the second slot (PCIE_2) ASUS EZ Plug™ Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5754...
KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI Dual LAN U S B Special features BIOS features Socket 1207 for next generation AMD® Opteron™ 200 and 800 Series ...(PCI 2.3) 2 x PCI-X slots 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) - 1 x PCI Express x16 card on the second slot (PCIE_2) ASUS EZ Plug™ Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5754...
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...n e c t o r s 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x Mini-SAS connectors support a total of 8 devices (KFN32-D SLI/SAS model only) 2 x CPU fan connectors 1 x SMBus header for back-plane 2 x Front fan connectors 2 x Rear fan connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector ...1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ASUS EZ Plug™ connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal audio connector (CD) 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors 1 x GAME/...
...n e c t o r s 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x Mini-SAS connectors support a total of 8 devices (KFN32-D SLI/SAS model only) 2 x CPU fan connectors 1 x SMBus header for back-plane 2 x Front fan connectors 2 x Rear fan connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector ...1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ASUS EZ Plug™ connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal audio connector (CD) 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors 1 x GAME/...
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... another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN32-D SLI Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation SATA signal cable SATA power cable...cable I/O shield CPU retention module Screws Support CD User guide Packing Quantity Motherboard KFN32-D SLI 3 3 (dual-plug) 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 piece per box KFN32-D SLI/SAS 3 3 (dual-plug) 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 piece per box MB Bulk Pack - 1 1 2 1 1 10 pieces per carton ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- 1.1 Welcome!
... another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN32-D SLI Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation SATA signal cable SATA power cable...cable I/O shield CPU retention module Screws Support CD User guide Packing Quantity Motherboard KFN32-D SLI 3 3 (dual-plug) 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 piece per box KFN32-D SLI/SAS 3 3 (dual-plug) 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 piece per box MB Bulk Pack - 1 1 2 1 1 10 pieces per carton ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- 1.1 Welcome!
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... interface is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets.
... interface is software compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets.
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... functionality that allows you to a wide range of current for timely failure detection. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- USB 2.0 is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to the IEEE 1394a standard. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide...
... functionality that allows you to a wide range of current for timely failure detection. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- USB 2.0 is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to the IEEE 1394a standard. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide...
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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 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series
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... power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1.1 Serial Number Location Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components... to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on the LPT printer port. Serial number location ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-
... power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1.1 Serial Number Location Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components... to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install or remove any component, place it on the LPT printer port. Serial number location ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-
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... to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis KFN32-D SLI ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Do not overtighten the screws. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it...
... to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis KFN32-D SLI ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Do not overtighten the screws. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it...
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... of the B socket box should fit into the CPU notches. B A Load plate 5. The socket alignment keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- To prevent damage to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window...
... of the B socket box should fit into the CPU notches. B A Load plate 5. The socket alignment keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- To prevent damage to remove (B). Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window...
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... The AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the...
... The AMD Athlon™ 64 and AMD Opteron™ 64 processors require a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-11 Follow these steps to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the...
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ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-13 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • If there is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the appropriate connector on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Failure to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors.
ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-13 5. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • If there is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the appropriate connector on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Failure to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. When the fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors.
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...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. populated - populated DIMM_B4 - - - populated populated ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-15 populated - populated populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A1 populated - Refer to ...the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. populated - populated populated DIMM_B3 - - populated - 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512...
...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. populated - populated DIMM_B4 - - - populated populated ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-15 populated - populated populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A1 populated - Refer to ...the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. populated - populated populated DIMM_B3 - - populated - 2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 256 MB, 512...
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... it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 4 for later use . Secure...
... it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you intend to use . 4. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. See Chapter 4 for later use . Secure...
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... PCI specifications. In Single Video Card mode, only the master PCI Express slot (PCIE_2) can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-19 The figure shows a graphics 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 ...
... PCI specifications. In Single Video Card mode, only the master PCI Express slot (PCIE_2) can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-19 The figure shows a graphics 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 ...
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... wake-up the computer when you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers. The LAN_EN1 jumper controls the LAN1 port. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS...
... wake-up the computer when you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers. The LAN_EN1 jumper controls the LAN1 port. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS...
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CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to pins 2‑3 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). 5. Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin plug. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23
CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to pins 2‑3 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). 5. Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin plug. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23
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.... 9. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. • Refer to the audio configuration table below for details. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-25 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Rear woofer port (gray). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB...
.... 9. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. • Refer to the audio configuration table below for details. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. Optical S/PDIF Out port. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-25 This port connects a headphone or a speaker. Rear woofer port (gray). These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB...