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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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... you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID and LAN driver installation for this guide is organized This manual contains the following... package. ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the ...
... you have been added by your dealer. Where to find more information Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID and LAN driver installation for this guide is organized This manual contains the following... package. ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists 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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... boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with customizable ...boot logos. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in...
... boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to your system with customizable ...boot logos. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in...
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...bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with the slot on the riser card slot. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the riser card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. The.... 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Install the software drivers for information ...
...bracket opposite the slot that you intend to the chassis with the slot on the riser card slot. 6. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Keep the screw for the card. 2. Align the riser card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. The.... 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Install the software drivers for information ...
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...! 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4.
...! 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4.
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... Gigabit LAN controllers. 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. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake...
... Gigabit LAN controllers. 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. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 The LAN_EN2 iumper controls the LAN2 port. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake...
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...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 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND KFN32-DL SLI SATA Connectors The actual data transfer rate depends on page 4-16 for details on how to...each port from the nVidia RAID Setup sub‑menu item in the BIOS.
...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 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND KFN32-DL SLI SATA Connectors The actual data transfer rate depends on page 4-16 for details on how to...each port from the nVidia RAID Setup sub‑menu item in the BIOS.
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The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. If an optional SATA add-in card is installed, the read from or written to this connector. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This ...
The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. If an optional SATA add-in card is installed, the read from or written to this connector. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This ...
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...error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. At power on the screen. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Be sure...System power 6. Turn on the chain) c. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the...
...error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. At power on the screen. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Be sure...System power 6. Turn on the chain) c. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 3- Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Follow the instructions in the...
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...IIf you are using Windows® XP: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Refer to section "4.5 Power ...down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Pressing the power...
...IIf you are using Windows® XP: 1. If you are using Windows® 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Refer to section "4.5 Power ...down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, pressing the power switch for details. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Pressing the power...
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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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...® desktop, then select My Computer. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Do either...
...® desktop, then select My Computer. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS EZ Flash (Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Do either...
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... eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using the ... utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright...
... eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Boot the system in DOS environment using the ... utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright...
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... updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. You need to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM 4. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to...BIOS. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS...
... updating the BIOS to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. You need to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM 4. All rights reserved. done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to...BIOS. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS...
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All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ......
All rights reserved. done Verifying flash .... done Advance Check ...... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. A:\>afudos /iKFN32-D.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Writing flash ......
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... the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Checking for floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. You can cause system...
... the floppy disk for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... When found ! Checking for floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 4- Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Starting BIOS recovery... Bad BIOS checksum. You can cause system...
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... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Start flashing... Floppy...BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS...
... message and automatically checks the floppy disk for this motherboard. When no floppy disk is found ! Checking for floppy... CD-ROM found , the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for CD-ROM... Start flashing... Floppy...BIOS recovery... Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Reading file "KFN32-D.ROM". Insert the support CD to download the latest BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS...
