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... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
... the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-7 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-8 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-12 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-12 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-12 4.2.4 Menu items 4-13 4.2.5 Sub-menu...
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... 4.6.3 Security 4-39 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 RAID configuration utility 5-2 5.2 NVIDIA RAID configurations 5-3 5.2.1 Setting the BIOS RAID items 5-3 5.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA RAID utility 5-4 5.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe 5-5 5.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror 5-7 5.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set 5-8 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID array 5-9 5.2.7 Clearing the disk data...
... 4.6.3 Security 4-39 4.7 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 RAID configuration utility 5-2 5.2 NVIDIA RAID configurations 5-3 5.2.1 Setting the BIOS RAID items 5-3 5.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA RAID utility 5-4 5.2.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe 5-5 5.2.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror 5-7 5.2.5 Rebuilding a RAID set 5-8 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID array 5-9 5.2.7 Clearing the disk data...
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...additional information that you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID ... driver installation for product and software updates. 1. ix Where to find more information Refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the...
...additional information that you have been added by your dealer. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID ... driver installation for product and software updates. 1. ix Where to find more information Refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the...
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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 processor ..., three connectors on the mid-borad for up to six additional ports) ASUS Smart Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Post Reporter ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Plug ASUS CPU Overheating Protection (C.O.P) ASUS CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) CPU Warning LED AMI BIOS, 8 MB LPC, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0, Trend...
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 processor ..., three connectors on the mid-borad for up to six additional ports) ASUS Smart Fan Technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Post Reporter ASUS EZ Flash ASUS EZ Plug ASUS CPU Overheating Protection (C.O.P) ASUS CPU Parameter Recall (C.P.R) CPU Warning LED AMI BIOS, 8 MB LPC, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.4, ACPI 2.0, Trend...
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... The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to customize the voice messages in different languages. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows ... and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Smart Fan Technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to...
... The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to customize the voice messages in different languages. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This protection eliminates the need to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows ... and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Smart Fan Technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to...
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... firmly until the riser card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to use . 4. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if ...your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the...
... firmly until the riser card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . Refer to use . 4. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Remove the system unit cover (if ...your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you intend to the...
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... such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Re-install the battery. 5. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default...
... such as system passwords. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Re-install the battery. 5. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default...
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... 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) These jumpers allow you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the...
... 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) These jumpers allow you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 3. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the...
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.... GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND KFN32-D SLI SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN1... SLI SATA Connectors The actual data transfer rate depends on page 4-16 for details on how to set to 3Gb/s of each port from the nVidia RAID Setup sub‑menu item in the BIOS. In SATA mode, you intent to create a Serial ATA RAID...
.... GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND KFN32-D SLI SATA2 SATA4 SATA6 SATA1 SATA3 SATA5 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND GND RSATA_RXN1... SLI SATA Connectors The actual data transfer rate depends on page 4-16 for details on how to set to 3Gb/s of each port from the nVidia RAID Setup sub‑menu item in the BIOS. In SATA mode, you intent to create a Serial ATA RAID...
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... IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is color-coded for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 13. The system power LED lights up . • System warning speaker...
... IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is color-coded for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 13. The system power LED lights up . • System warning speaker...
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... error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 3- After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Be sure that is equipped...
... error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. After applying power, the system power LED on the chain) c. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 3- After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . Monitor b. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting up for assistance. Be sure that is equipped...
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If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the ... the OK button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON...
If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the ... the OK button to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Refer to shut down the computer. 3. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Exit menu 4-34 ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-30 4.7 Exit menu 4-34 ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series
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...disk.) 2. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. c. Click File from the format options field,... floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4-
...disk.) 2. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to the bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. b. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. c. Click File from the format options field,... floppy disk to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4-
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...for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. All rights reserved. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1....: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 1.1MB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
...for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. All rights reserved. done Write to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1....: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is not write-protected and has at least 1.1MB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc.
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... from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Advance Check ...... ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM 4. The utility... verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Boot ...
... from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. done Advance Check ...... ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM 4. The utility... verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Boot ...
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A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Writing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... 5.
A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Writing flash ...... done Advance Check ...... 5.
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.... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to KFN32-D.ROM. Start flashing... ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains...
.... You can cause system boot failure! 4. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to KFN32-D.ROM. Start flashing... ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- Bad BIOS checksum. Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains...
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... found! Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Start flashing... Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays...
... found! Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Start flashing... Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays...