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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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... new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation...
... new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may have to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation...
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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 restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power‑On Self...
...™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power‑On Self...
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...an expansion card: 1. Turn on the riser card slot. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot on the riser card and press...so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the...
...an expansion card: 1. Turn on the riser card slot. 6. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot on the riser card and press...so may need to install expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the...
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... and turn ON the computer. 6. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to...
... and turn ON the computer. 6. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to...
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers. The LAN_EN1 jumper controls the ... the Space Bar). 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. The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. 2.
Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers. The LAN_EN1 jumper controls the ... the Space Bar). 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. The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. 2.
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information These connectors are set to 3Gb/s of each port from the nVidia RAID Setup sub‑menu item in the BIOS. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration.... 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 ...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information These connectors are set to 3Gb/s of each port from the nVidia RAID Setup sub‑menu item in the BIOS. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, or JBOD configuration.... 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 ...
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... HDDLED) This 2-pin connector is for easy connection. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN...
... HDDLED) This 2-pin connector is for easy connection. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN...
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... for the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Keyboard controller...the last device on . At power on the screen. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the system front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 3- Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when...
... for the first time 1. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Keyboard controller...the last device on . At power on the screen. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Turn on the system front panel case lights up. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 3- Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when...
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... seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While... click the OK button to shut down function IIf you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down.
... seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down . 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While... click the OK button to shut down function IIf you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to soft-off after Windows® shuts down.
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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 This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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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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.... At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. b. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. e. b. 4.1 Managing and...
.... At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . c. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. b. d. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. e. b. 4.1 Managing and...
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...BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS... The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier...succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file ...using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS... returns to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is...
...BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS... The utility copies the current BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier...succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file ...using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS... returns to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is...
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...] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
...] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard.
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Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Advance Check ...... 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 ....... Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 5. done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup done Advance Check ...... 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 ....... Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 5. done Reading flash ...... WARNING!! done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
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... rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to KFN32-D.ROM. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- Checking for floppy... Bad...
... rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to KFN32-D.ROM. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- Checking for floppy... Bad...
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... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Remove any floppy disk...
... or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Completed. Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for floppy... Remove any floppy disk...