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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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...package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN32-D SLI Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation SATA ... 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-
...package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN32-D SLI Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation SATA ... 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-
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... applications. PCI Express features point‑to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up 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.
... applications. PCI Express features point‑to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up 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.
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..., printers, TVs, and digital cameras. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to ensure stable supply of peripherals and devices compliant to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically...
..., printers, TVs, and digital cameras. The IEEE 1394a interface allows up to ensure stable supply of peripherals and devices compliant to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is backward compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically...
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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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Serial number location ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure that the ... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges 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 motherboard's serial number located on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the...
Serial number location ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Make sure that the ... due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges 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 motherboard's serial number located on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the...
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... by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis KFN32-D SLI ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to the...
... by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the rear part of the chassis KFN32-D SLI ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- The edge with external ports goes to do so can damage the motherboard. Doing so can cause you place it . Make sure to the...
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... side of the arrow to remove (B). To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- 2. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. The...
... side of the arrow to remove (B). To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. Gold triangle mark ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- 2. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 135º angle. 4. The...
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... latter. If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation...
... latter. If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink and fan assembly. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-11 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation...
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ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-13 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. 5.
ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-13 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. 5.
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Recommended memory configuration for better performance. populated DIMM_B2 - - - populated - populated populated ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. populated - ...DIMM_A3+DIMM_B3 =DIMM_A4+DIMM_B4 • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. populated populated DIMM_B3 - - populated DIMM_A4 - populated populated DIMM_B1 - - populated populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU2 Mode Single...
Recommended memory configuration for better performance. populated DIMM_B2 - - - populated - populated populated ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. populated - ...DIMM_A3+DIMM_B3 =DIMM_A4+DIMM_B4 • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. populated populated DIMM_B3 - - populated DIMM_A4 - populated populated DIMM_B1 - - populated populated Recommended memory configuration for CPU2 Mode Single...
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... setup. 2. Refer to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the riser card slot. 6. The following sub‑sections describe...
... setup. 2. Refer to the card. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the riser card slot. 6. The following sub‑sections describe...
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... PCI Express slot (PCIE_2) can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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...
... PCI Express slot (PCIE_2) can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 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...
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... you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. 2. The LAN_EN1 jumper controls...
... you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to wake up feature. 2. The LAN_EN1 jumper controls...
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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). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin plug. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23 5.
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). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin plug. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23 5.
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... (pink). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-25 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 15. Line Out port (lime). This port connects the center/subwoofer...
... (pink). USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port is for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-25 This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 15. Line Out port (lime). This port connects the center/subwoofer...