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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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... • 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: •...components. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ...
... • 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: •...components. ix How this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up ...
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... 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 ...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. xii Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 6 x Serial ATA II devices - KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary S t o ...
... 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 ...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. xii Ultra DMA 133/100/66/33 - 6 x Serial ATA II devices - KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary S t o ...
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See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Failure to do so may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the riser card connector with the ... cards that you intend to the tables on the riser card slot. 6. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use .
See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Failure to do so may need to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the riser card connector with the ... cards that you intend to the tables on the riser card slot. 6. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Refer to use . 4. Install the software drivers for later use .
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...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS... and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. This utility is ...
...ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you update the BIOS using this utility. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS... and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that comes with the motherboard package. The ASUS Update utility allows you to your system. This utility is ...
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...testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for use of the ACPI 2.0 objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Sets the method used for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4-21 CPU... reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration...
...testing purpose. The driver developer may enable it for use of the ACPI 2.0 objects. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MTRR Mapping [Continuous] Sets the method used for the normal operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4-21 CPU... reporting feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [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. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4.4.3 CPU Configuration...
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... this setup. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 5- The new drive must be calculated and written. 5.1 Setting up RAID The NVIDIA® CK8-04 SLI chipset comes with a built-in SATA RAID controller that allows you to a second drive. Two hard disks perform the same work as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive...
... this setup. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 5- The new drive must be calculated and written. 5.1 Setting up RAID The NVIDIA® CK8-04 SLI chipset comes with a built-in SATA RAID controller that allows you to a second drive. Two hard disks perform the same work as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive...
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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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... in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the optical drive. 2. Press any key when prompted to H: ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Restart the computer. 5. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in DOS environment: 1. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from...
... in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the optical drive. 2. Press any key when prompted to H: ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Restart the computer. 5. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in DOS environment: 1. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from...
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...the floppy disk, then write‑protect it to complete the process. 5. Browse the contents of RAID driver disk you want to locate the driver disk utility. Follow screen instructions to prevent computer virus infection. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Press . 8. 6. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. 4. Windows® XP ... for the NVIDIATM MCP55 are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. Place a blank, high-density...
...the floppy disk, then write‑protect it to complete the process. 5. Browse the contents of RAID driver disk you want to locate the driver disk utility. Follow screen instructions to prevent computer virus infection. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Press . 8. 6. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive. 4. Windows® XP ... for the NVIDIATM MCP55 are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. Place a blank, high-density...
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Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- 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. Boot the computer using the Windows® XP installation CD. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." The Windows® XP Setup starts. 2.
Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- 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. Boot the computer using the Windows® XP installation CD. When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." The Windows® XP Setup starts. 2.
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Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. 4. 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
Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. 4. 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
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... menu. 4. To an existing Windows® XP OS To install the RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the RAID driver disk. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button to continue. Setup...driver, select LSI1068 SAS RAID Controller for Windows XP OS. 6. Follow screen instructions to display the list of devices installed in the system. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Click Cancel. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI...
... menu. 4. To an existing Windows® XP OS To install the RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the RAID driver disk. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button to continue. Setup...driver, select LSI1068 SAS RAID Controller for Windows XP OS. 6. Follow screen instructions to display the list of devices installed in the system. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Click Cancel. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI...
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5. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to install the drivers. 11. Click Next. 8. Select the option "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)", then click Next. 10. When found, click Next to the floppy disk drive. 9. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7.
5. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to install the drivers. 11. Click Next. 8. Select the option "Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)", then click Next. 10. When found, click Next to the floppy disk drive. 9. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7.
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...ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- 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. Click OK when finished. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver... Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Click ...
...ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- 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. Click OK when finished. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver... Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Click ...
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At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2.
At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2.
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Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Press to move the cursor to select the driver disk source. Select fd0 using the key when asked to OK, then press . ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- 3.
Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Press to move the cursor to select the driver disk source. Select fd0 using the key when asked to OK, then press . ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6- 3.
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When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . 5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the system. 6.
When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . 5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the system. 6.
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Insert the motherboard/system support CD to begin installation. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6-11 Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® XP OS: 1. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ...ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Broadcom 5754 Driver option to the optical drive. Click Cancel to close this window. • If Autorun is enabled in your computer. • Windows®...
Insert the motherboard/system support CD to begin installation. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 6-11 Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® XP OS: 1. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ...ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Click the Broadcom 5754 Driver option to the optical drive. Click Cancel to close this window. • If Autorun is enabled in your computer. • Windows®...