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Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-3 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-11 6.2.1 Windows® XP 6-11 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-12 6.3 Management applications and utilites installation 6-14 6.3.1 Running the support CD 6-14 6.3.2 Drivers menu 6-14 6.3.3 Management Software menu 6-15 6.3.4 Utilities menu 4-15 6.3.5 Contact information 4-15 6.4 Software information 6-15 6.4.1 Audio configurations 6-16 vi
Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-3 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-11 6.2.1 Windows® XP 6-11 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-12 6.3 Management applications and utilites installation 6-14 6.3.1 Running the support CD 6-14 6.3.2 Drivers menu 6-14 6.3.3 Management Software menu 6-15 6.3.4 Utilities menu 4-15 6.3.5 Contact information 4-15 6.4 Software information 6-15 6.4.1 Audio configurations 6-16 vi
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...8226; Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence...• Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: ...
...8226; Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence...• Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates. 1. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: ...
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...o n 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 ...compliant Form Factor Extended-ATX form factor: 12.0" x 13.0" (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Ultra DMA 133/100/66/...
...o n 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 ...compliant Form Factor Extended-ATX form factor: 12.0" x 13.0" (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Ultra DMA 133/100/66/...
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...and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. The following sub‑.... Align the riser card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the riser card slot. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is ...
...and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the card. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Failure to do so may need to use . 4. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. The following sub‑.... Align the riser card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the riser card slot. 6. Install the software drivers for later use . Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is ...
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... optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file ... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
... optical drive. Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Quit all Windows® applications before you to your system. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. This utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file ... updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Click the Utilities tab, then click Install...
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...] [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Objects [Enabled] Enables or disables the generation of PowerNow™ driver in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it for use of the ACPI 2.0 objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] ... as non-cacheable. Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the System booting reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4-21 CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.08 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 Revision: ...
...] [Enabled] ACPI 2.0 Objects [Enabled] Enables or disables the generation of PowerNow™ driver in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. The driver developer may enable it for use of the ACPI 2.0 objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] ... as non-cacheable. Report System Booting [Disabled] Enables or disables the System booting reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4-21 CPU Configuration Module Version: 14.08 Physical Count: 1 Logical Count : 1 AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 Revision: ...
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...data access and storage. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on the operating system. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 5- If one drive to the surviving drive as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new...optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a created RAID set . 5.1 Setting up RAID The NVIDIA® CK8-04 SLI chipset comes with IDE and SATA hard disk drives. LSI SAS 1068 PCI-X eight-port, 3.0 Gbit/s SAS/SATA controller supports eight additional SAS/SATA...
...data access and storage. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on the operating system. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 5- If one drive to the surviving drive as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new...optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in a created RAID set . 5.1 Setting up RAID The NVIDIA® CK8-04 SLI chipset comes with IDE and SATA hard disk drives. LSI SAS 1068 PCI-X eight-port, 3.0 Gbit/s SAS/SATA controller supports eight additional SAS/SATA...
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This chapter provides information on RAID, LAN and VGA driver installation for this motherboard. 6 Driver installation
This chapter provides information on RAID, LAN and VGA driver installation for this motherboard. 6 Driver installation
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Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-11 6.3 Management applications and utilities installation 6-14 6.4 Software information 6-16 ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series
Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-11 6.3 Management applications and utilities installation 6-14 6.4 Software information 6-16 ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series
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... or bootable array. Place the motherboard support CD in a RAID set. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for KFN32-D SLI Please choose A to H: ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2000/2003 or Red...
... or bootable array. Place the motherboard support CD in a RAID set. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for KFN32-D SLI Please choose A to H: ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2000/2003 or Red...
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... the floppy disk, then write‑protect it to create the driver disk. Browse the contents of RAID driver disk you want to locate the driver disk utility. The 32-bit and 64-bit OS RAID driver disk for the NVIDIATM MCP55 are not listed in the Makedisk menu.../ motherboard support CD in Windows® XP environment: 1. Follow screen instructions to prevent computer virus infection. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Restart the system from the following path: \Drivers\ICH7R\LSI\Linux. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of the...
... the floppy disk, then write‑protect it to create the driver disk. Browse the contents of RAID driver disk you want to locate the driver disk utility. The 32-bit and 64-bit OS RAID driver disk for the NVIDIATM MCP55 are not listed in the Makedisk menu.../ motherboard support CD in Windows® XP environment: 1. Follow screen instructions to prevent computer virus infection. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Restart the system from the following path: \Drivers\ICH7R\LSI\Linux. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of the...
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The Windows® XP Setup starts. 2. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Boot the computer using the Windows® XP installation CD. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® XP During Windows® XP installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® XP: 1. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..."
The Windows® XP Setup starts. 2. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Boot the computer using the Windows® XP installation CD. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® XP During Windows® XP installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® XP: 1. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..."
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Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . For NVIDIA® RAID driver, select NVDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required). 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5.
Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . For NVIDIA® RAID driver, select NVDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required). 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5.
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To an existing Windows® XP OS To install the RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the RAID driver disk. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. Restart the...instructions to display the list of devices installed in the system. Click Cancel. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- Setup then proceeds with Administrator privileges. 2. The Windows® XP Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the menu. 4. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. For LSI1068 ...
To an existing Windows® XP OS To install the RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the RAID driver disk. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. Restart the...instructions to display the list of devices installed in the system. Click Cancel. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- Setup then proceeds with Administrator privileges. 2. The Windows® XP Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the menu. 4. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. For LSI1068 ...
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The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 8. Select the option "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)", then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to the floppy disk drive. 9. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to install the drivers. 11. 5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation
The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 8. Select the option "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)", then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to the floppy disk drive. 9. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to install the drivers. 11. 5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation
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... should appear. Click the "+" sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. When you installed the NVIDIA® RAID driver, the NVDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER item should appear. 4. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Right-click the My Computer icon on...
... should appear. Click the "+" sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. When you installed the NVIDIA® RAID driver, the NVDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER item should appear. 4. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Right-click the My Computer icon on...
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Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: 1. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation
Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: 1. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation
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3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to OK, then press . Press to move the cursor to select the driver disk source. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6-
3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to OK, then press . Press to move the cursor to select the driver disk source. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6-
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When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the system. 6. 5. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the system. 6. 5. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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...the CD. 3. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® XP OS: 1. 6.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Windows® XP OS. 6.2.1 Windows® XP To install the Broadcom® Gigabit ... Found window. Click the Broadcom 5754 Driver option to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to begin installation. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6-11
...the CD. 3. Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® XP OS: 1. 6.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Windows® XP OS. 6.2.1 Windows® XP To install the Broadcom® Gigabit ... Found window. Click the Broadcom 5754 Driver option to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to begin installation. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6-11