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... vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.1.1 Serial Number Location 2-1 2.1.2 Onboard LEDs 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the...
... vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.1.1 Serial Number Location 2-1 2.1.2 Onboard LEDs 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing 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 ...(PCI 2.3) 2 x PCI-X slots SLI™ mode supports: - 2 x identical SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards Single card mode supports (default): - 1 x PCI Express x16 graphics card on the first slot (PCIE_1) - 1 x PCI Express x16 card on the second slot (PCIE_2) ASUS EZ Plug™ Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5754...
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 ...(PCI 2.3) 2 x PCI-X slots SLI™ mode supports: - 2 x identical SLI™-ready PCI Express x16 graphics cards Single card mode supports (default): - 1 x PCI Express x16 graphics card on the first slot (PCIE_1) - 1 x PCI Express x16 card on the second slot (PCIE_2) ASUS EZ Plug™ Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5754...
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...) ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports Power Requirement SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor Extended-ATX form factor: 12.0" x 13.0" (30.5 cm... x 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 KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary S t o r a g e NVIDIA® MCP55PRO chipset supports: -...
...) ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports Power Requirement SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor Extended-ATX form factor: 12.0" x 13.0" (30.5 cm... x 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 KFN32-D SLI Series specifications summary S t o r a g e NVIDIA® MCP55PRO chipset supports: -...
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... drive cable SAS cable I/O shield CPU retention module Screws Support CD User guide Packing Quantity Motherboard KFN32-D SLI 3 3 (dual-plug) 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 piece per box KFN32-D SLI/SAS 3 3 (dual-plug) 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 piece per box MB Bulk Pack - 1 1 2 1 1 10 pieces per carton ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your...
... drive cable SAS cable I/O shield CPU retention module Screws Support CD User guide Packing Quantity Motherboard KFN32-D SLI 3 3 (dual-plug) 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 piece per box KFN32-D SLI/SAS 3 3 (dual-plug) 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 piece per box MB Bulk Pack - 1 1 2 1 1 10 pieces per carton ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your...
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... Serial ATA interfaces controlled by carrying data in a single system. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to boost...
... Serial ATA interfaces controlled by carrying data in a single system. Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology The NVIDIA® Scalable Link Interface (SLI™) technology allows two graphics processing units (GPUs) in packets. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to boost...
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... 8-Port Serial Attached SCSI/ SATA ports and allows JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configurations. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such...Jack) technology. The NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration for six SATA connectors. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with USB 1.1.
... 8-Port Serial Attached SCSI/ SATA ports and allows JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configurations. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through simple, low-cost, high-bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such...Jack) technology. The NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration for six SATA connectors. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 1- Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with USB 1.1.
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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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Serial number location ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1.1 Serial Number Location Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components...
Serial number location ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. 2.1.1 Serial Number Location Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the following precautions before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components...
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... in the correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis KFN32-D SLI ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Doing so can cause you place it . Do not overtighten the screws. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
... in the correct orientation. Make sure to the chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis KFN32-D SLI ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Doing so can cause you place it . Do not overtighten the screws. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage...
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... the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). The socket alignment keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. B A Load plate 5. 2. Gold triangle mark ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then...
... the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to remove (B). The socket alignment keys should face you are installing a CPU. 3. B A Load plate 5. 2. Gold triangle mark ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2- Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to a 100º angle (A), then...
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... bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-11 If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink ... • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on ...
... bracket lock Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-11 If the instructions in this section do not have to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use only qualified heatsink ... • The retention module base is properly applied to remove the retention module base when installing the CPU or installing other motherboard components. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that a Thermal Interface Material is already installed on ...
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5. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-13 Failure to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 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 connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors.
5. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-13 Failure to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 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 connect the CPU fan connector! When the fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors.
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...CPU2 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A3 populated - populated - populated populated DIMM_B1 - - populated populated DIMM_B3 - - populated populated ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-15 populated - populated DIMM_B4 - - - populated DIMM_A4 - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules...the same vendor. populated DIMM_B2 - - - populated - Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. populated - populated populated Recommended memory configuration for better performance. populated DIMM_A2 - populated - Single ...
...CPU2 Mode Single channel Dual channel DIMM_A3 populated - populated - populated populated DIMM_B1 - - populated populated DIMM_B3 - - populated populated ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-15 populated - populated DIMM_B4 - - - populated DIMM_A4 - For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules...the same vendor. populated DIMM_B2 - - - populated - Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. populated - populated populated Recommended memory configuration for better performance. populated DIMM_A2 - populated - Single ...
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...slot that they support. Make sure to the tables on the riser card slot. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to install expansion cards. Align the ... seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the card.
...slot that they support. Make sure to the tables on the riser card slot. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-17 Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to install expansion cards. Align the ... seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the card.
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... shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI...
... shows a graphics card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 Two PCI Express x16 slots This motherboard supports one PCI Express x16 graphics card or two SLI‑ready PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-19 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI...
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... up feature. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). The...
... up feature. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-21 This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). The...
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Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if 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). 5. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you are using a 4-pin plug. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23
Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if 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). 5. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you are using a 4-pin plug. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-23
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... available for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-25
... available for the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out. 9. This port connects an external audio output device via an optical S/PDIF cable. 16. ASUS KFN32-D SLI Series 2-25