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...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! The motherboard delivers ...a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware ...
...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! The motherboard delivers ...a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware ...
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... interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the onboard...
... interface provides high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with dual-RAID functionality that allows you to 400 Mbps transfer rates through the onboard...
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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- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them 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...
Serial number location ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to avoid touching the ICs on them 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...
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... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis KFN32-D SLI ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Do not overtighten the screws. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury...
... external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis KFN32-D SLI ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Do not overtighten the screws. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury...
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... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the Alignment keys socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-right corner of the arrow...
... socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Lift the load lever in the direction of the Alignment keys socket. Gold triangle mark ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-right corner of the arrow...
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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 CPU Fan CPU Heatsink Retention Module Base Retention bracket Retention bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation...
... 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 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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Failure to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 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 do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. 5.
Failure to connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 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 do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. 5.
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...+DIMM_B2 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 DIMM_A4 - populated populated DIMM_B3 - - populated - populated DIMM_B4 - - - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you ...channel must be the same for CPU2 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A3 populated - populated - populated populated ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-15 Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A1 populated - populated - populated -
...+DIMM_B2 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 DIMM_A4 - populated populated DIMM_B3 - - populated - populated DIMM_B4 - - - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you ...channel must be the same for CPU2 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A3 populated - populated - populated populated ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-15 Recommended memory configuration for CPU1 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A1 populated - populated - populated -
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... necessary hardware settings for later use . Refer to the card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software...
... necessary hardware settings for later use . Refer to the card. Keep the screw for the card. 2. Assign an IRQ to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software...
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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. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN...
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. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN...
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Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up feature. The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 2. Keyboard ...
Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up feature. The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). 2. Keyboard ...
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ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23 5. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you are using a 4-pin plug. Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2‑3 if you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2).
ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23 5. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you are using a 4-pin plug. Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2‑3 if you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2).
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...) ports are available for details. Serial (COM 1) port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 15. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. • Refer to the audio configuration table below for...
...) ports are available for details. Serial (COM 1) port. Coaxial S/PDIF Out port. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 15. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-25 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. Optical S/PDIF Out port. This port connects the center/subwoofer speakers. • Refer to the audio configuration table below for...
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... Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-27 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
... Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is set as "Cable-Select," make sure all other device jumpers have the same setting. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-27 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 133/100/66...
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... support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-29 These are not jumpers! Devices communicate with an SMBus host and /or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Connect the fan... cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ...
... support cooling fans of 350mA~2000mA (24 W max.) or a total of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-29 These are not jumpers! Devices communicate with an SMBus host and /or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Connect the fan... cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. 5. DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground ...
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... will not boot up if the power is recommended for SSI power supply plugs. Remove this cover when using a PSU with more power consuming devices. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-31 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin EZ-Plug) These connectors are for a fully-configured system. • By default, four ATX12V1...
... will not boot up if the power is recommended for SSI power supply plugs. Remove this cover when using a PSU with more power consuming devices. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-31 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin EZ-Plug) These connectors are for a fully-configured system. • By default, four ATX12V1...
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... panel audio I/O module that you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Connect one end of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 12. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-33 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP1) This connector is removed or replaced.
... panel audio I/O module that you intend to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. Connect one end of the motherboard's high‑definition audio capability. 12. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-33 11. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin AAFP1) This connector is removed or replaced.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series
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If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the chain) c. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 3- AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps ...
If your retailer for the first time 1. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the chain) c. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 3- AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps ...