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... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. E2551 First Edition V1 April 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
... by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. E2551 First Edition V1 April 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND... SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN5-D SLI 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 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 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x KFN5-D SLI 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 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 2-5 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.3.1 Installing the CPU 2-7 2.3.2 Installing the...
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KFN5-D SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI Dual LAN U S B Special features BIOS features Socket F for next generation AMD® ... controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Supports 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 Q-Fan 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) AMI BIOS, 8 MB ...
KFN5-D SLI specifications summary CPU Chipset System bus Memory Expansion slots Scalable Link Interface (SLI Dual LAN U S B Special features BIOS features Socket F for next generation AMD® ... controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Supports 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 Q-Fan 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) AMI BIOS, 8 MB ...
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...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 ...SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Extended-ATX form factor: 12.0" x 10.5" (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice. KFN5-D SLI specifications...
...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 ...SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Extended-ATX form factor: 12.0" x 10.5" (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice. KFN5-D SLI specifications...
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...Grid Array (LGA) socket coded Socket F, designed for your system memory to Gigabit bandwidth. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to 10.7 GB/s. This technology takes advantage of...2-13 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-7 for details. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for...
...Grid Array (LGA) socket coded Socket F, designed for your system memory to Gigabit bandwidth. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to 10.7 GB/s. This technology takes advantage of...2-13 for details. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-7 for details. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for...
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... through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the NVIDIA® chipset. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the onboard ALC880 CODEC with USB 1.1. The SATA specification allows for details. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- USB 2.0 is backward compatible with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97...
... through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the NVIDIA® chipset. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the onboard ALC880 CODEC with USB 1.1. The SATA specification allows for details. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- USB 2.0 is backward compatible with 16-bit DAC, a stereo 16-bit ADC, and an AC97...
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... 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. In Single Video Card mode, only the master PCI Express slot (PCI_E1)... can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware...
... 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. In Single Video Card mode, only the master PCI Express slot (PCI_E1)... can be used for PCI Express x16 graphics cards. 2.5.6 PCI Express x1 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x1 network cards, SCSI cards and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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...USB2 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI USB 2.0 Connectors USB3 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND The USB module is purchased separately. 2-30 Chapter 2:...to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB1, USB2, USB3) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening(s) at the back of the system chassis. 7. R TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V KFNS...
...USB2 USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC 1 USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND 1 USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI USB 2.0 Connectors USB3 USB+5V USB_P10USB_P10+ GND NC 1 USB+5V USB_P9USB_P9+ GND The USB module is purchased separately. 2-30 Chapter 2:...to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB1, USB2, USB3) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. These connectors comply with the USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening(s) at the back of the system chassis. 7. R TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V TPA1+ GND TPB1+ +12V KFNS...
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...if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with more power consuming devices. ATX12V ATXPWR1 R 1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI ATX Power Connector GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V ...ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-31 The power supply plugs are covered to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Remove this cover when using a PSU with a higher power output is recommended for SSI power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification...
...if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with more power consuming devices. ATX12V ATXPWR1 R 1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI ATX Power Connector GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V ...ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-31 The power supply plugs are covered to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Remove this cover when using a PSU with a higher power output is recommended for SSI power supply plugs. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification...
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... the rear panel. • See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of system events and boot status. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check the CPU if properly installed....support for the location of the connector. • Make sure you of the problem. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3- POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed...
... the rear panel. • See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of system events and boot status. See section "2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)" for details. • Check the CPU if properly installed....support for the location of the connector. • Make sure you of the problem. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to the CPU socket. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 3- POST Message No CPU installed System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed...
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...S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of options. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-11 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen ...select a field. To change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...
...S340] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] :[Not Detected] Main menu items Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of options. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-11 Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen ...select a field. To change the value of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. You cannot select an item that do not fit on the screen. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD...
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These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu ... IDE drive. 4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, Serial-ATA 0, 1, 2 Primary/Secondary Channel The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE and SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-13 There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to display the IDE and SATA device information. These items show N/A if no...
These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu ... IDE drive. 4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, Serial-ATA 0, 1, 2 Primary/Secondary Channel The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE and SATA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-13 There is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Setting to display the IDE and SATA device information. These items show N/A if no...
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The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0120 Build Date : 05/17/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 : 2000 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 0120 Build Date : 05/17/06 Processor Type Speed Count : AMD Opteron(tm) Processor 146 : 2000 MHz : 1 System Memory Size : 256MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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...the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.8 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the... None. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.7 MPS Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Multi-Processor Table. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-29 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. ...
...the USB-related features. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.8 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to display the... None. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.7 MPS Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Multi-Processor Table. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-29 IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. ...
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... Enabled, the MCFG table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not change the settings for System Suspend. 4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you install RedHat WS4.0 UP3 operation system, and 4 GB memory. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set the ACPI MCFG...
... Enabled, the MCFG table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Do not change the settings for System Suspend. 4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you install RedHat WS4.0 UP3 operation system, and 4 GB memory. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 4-31 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set the ACPI MCFG...