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Contents 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-26 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off 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...
Contents 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-24 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-24 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-26 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off 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...
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... prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply...
... prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply...
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...8226; Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the... hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this...
...8226; Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the... hardware setup procedures that you have been added by your dealer. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this...
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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 ...up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (four on the rear panel, 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,...
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 ...up to 10 USB 2.0 ports (four on the rear panel, 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,...
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... 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 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ASUS EZ Plug™ connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal audio connector (CD) 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector...
... 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 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x 4-pin ASUS EZ Plug™ connector 3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x Internal audio connector (CD) 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors 1 x GAME/MIDI connector 1 x Chassis intrusion connector...
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... (RPM) is backward compatible with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio. USB 2.0 is monitored for six SATA connectors. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. IEEE 1394a... The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1-
... (RPM) is backward compatible with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97 2.3 compatible multi-channel audio. USB 2.0 is monitored for six SATA connectors. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. IEEE 1394a... The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1-
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) Rear panel connectors 1. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4. Line In port (light blue) 9. Optical S/PDIF out port 15. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 5. ...
Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) 2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) Rear panel connectors 1. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port 4. Line In port (light blue) 9. Optical S/PDIF out port 15. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) 4. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port 5. ...
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B 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU. 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
B 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Close the load plate (A), then A push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU. 6. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. The CPU fits in only one correct orientation.
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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. Failure to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Failure to do so may need to the tables on the riser card slot. 6. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to install expansion cards. See ...seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Secure the card to use . 4. Align the riser card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign...
... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Failure to do so may need to the tables on the riser card slot. 6. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Refer to install expansion cards. See ...seated on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for information on the slot. 5. Secure the card to use . 4. Align the riser card connector with the screw you intend to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the next page. 3. Assign...
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ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23 CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow 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). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin plug. 5.
ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23 CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow 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). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 4-pin plug. 5.
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... to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. LAN1 (RJ-45) port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Side...
... to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. Center/Subwoofer port (yellow orange). Refer to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 1. LAN1 (RJ-45) port. This port connects the tape, CD, DVD player, or other devices. 3. Side...
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Pin 5 on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Pin 5 on the connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...all other device jumpers have the same setting. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA ... Cable of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - Connect the blue connector to configure your device(s). If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-27 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect ...
...all other device jumpers have the same setting. There are three connectors on the Ultra DMA cable connector. Master Slave Master Slave Cable connector Black Black Gray Black or gray • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on each Ultra DMA ... Cable of the following modes to the motherboard's IDE connector, then select one of device(s) - Connect the blue connector to configure your device(s). If any device jumper is for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 IDE devices. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-27 This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect ...
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... 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 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND KFN32-DL SLI SATA Connectors The actual data transfer rate depends on page 4-16 for...
... 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 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND KFN32-DL SLI SATA Connectors The actual data transfer rate depends on page 4-16 for...
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... a total of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
... a total of sufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-29 DO NOT place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan...
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6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB1, USB2, USB3) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable(s) to the connector(s), then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 7. These connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening(s) at the back of the system chassis. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, IE1394_2) These connectors are for the IEEE 1394a module(s).
6. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB1, USB2, USB3) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable(s) to the connector(s), then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 7. These connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening(s) at the back of the system chassis. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information IEEE 1394 connectors (10-1 pin IE1394_1, IE1394_2) These connectors are for the IEEE 1394a module(s).
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...the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended for SSI power supply plugs. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-31 8. otherwise, the system will not... boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices. The power supply plugs are covered to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The ...
...the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended for SSI power supply plugs. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-31 8. otherwise, the system will not... boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices. The power supply plugs are covered to fit these connectors in only one orientation. The ...