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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® Opteron™ 200 and 800 Series processor ...x PCI slot 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) 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) ASUS EZ Plug™ Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers that...
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® Opteron™ 200 and 800 Series processor ...x PCI slot 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) 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) ASUS EZ Plug™ Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5754 Gigabit LAN controllers that...
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...ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports 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. xii KFN5-D SLI specifications summary S t o r a g e Audio IEEE 1394 Internal c o n n e c t...
...ports 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port 1 x Coaxial S/PDIF out port 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 8-channel audio ports 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. xii KFN5-D SLI specifications summary S t o r a g e Audio IEEE 1394 Internal c o n n e c t...
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... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 Floppy/Ultra ATA disk drive cable I/O shield KFN5-D SLI support CD User guide MB Packing Quantity KFN5-D SLI motherboard MB Retail Pack 8 pieces 4 pieces 1 piece MB Bulk Pack - 1 piece 1 piece...
... in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 Floppy/Ultra ATA disk drive cable I/O shield KFN5-D SLI support CD User guide MB Packing Quantity KFN5-D SLI motherboard MB Retail Pack 8 pieces 4 pieces 1 piece MB Bulk Pack - 1 piece 1 piece...
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...;) 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 10.7 ... 2-23 for the next generation AMD Opteron™ 200 and 800 series processors. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket coded Socket F, designed for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
...;) 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 10.7 ... 2-23 for the next generation AMD Opteron™ 200 and 800 series processors. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 1207-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket coded Socket F, designed for details. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction ...
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... with USB 1.1. The Silicon Image Sil3132 controller supports two additional SATA connectors and allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- The SATA specification allows for details. See pages 2-28 and 5-11 for details. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the NVIDIA® chipset.
... with USB 1.1. The Silicon Image Sil3132 controller supports two additional SATA connectors and allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- The SATA specification allows for details. See pages 2-28 and 5-11 for details. 8-channel high definition audio The motherboard supports 8-channel audio through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the NVIDIA® chipset.
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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 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS KFN5-D SLI
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-7 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS KFN5-D SLI
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... touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that your system. See "8. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- ATX power connectors" on page 2-25 for details. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any...
... touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any component, ensure that your system. See "8. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- ATX power connectors" on page 2-25 for details. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any...
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The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LEDs. WARN_LED1 R KFNS-D-SLI WARN_LED1 ON (Red) OFF When use 2 Graphics No detected Graphics but did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug™. CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights ...up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in CPU 1 socket No detected CPU problem SB_PWR1 KFN5-D SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Standby power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard...
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LEDs. WARN_LED1 R KFNS-D-SLI WARN_LED1 ON (Red) OFF When use 2 Graphics No detected Graphics but did not connect the ASUS EZ Plug™. CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights ...up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in CPU 1 socket No detected CPU problem SB_PWR1 KFN5-D SLI Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Standby power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard...
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Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Do not overtighten the screws! ...Make sure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place ten (10) screws into it. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the...
Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- Do not overtighten the screws! ...Make sure to the chassis. Doing so can cause you place it into the chassis in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place ten (10) screws into it. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the...
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...motherboard. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket F designed for the AMD® Opteron® CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. CPU2 R CPU1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI..., or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage...
...motherboard. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount Socket F designed for the AMD® Opteron® CPU in the Land Grid Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. CPU2 R CPU1 KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI..., or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage...
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B ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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.
B ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. 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.
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A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-11 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
A clicking sound denotes that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module base, otherwise you cannot snap the retention bracket in place. Push down the retention bracket lock on the retention mechanism to secure the heatsink and fan to the retention module base. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-11 Make sure that the retention bracket is in place. 4. 2. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Attach one end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the module base.
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... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R CPU_FAN2 KFNS-D-SLI GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM KFN5-D SLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. Failure to the appropriate connector on page...
... FAN PWM CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWR GND R CPU_FAN2 KFNS-D-SLI GND CPU FAN PWR CPU FAN IN CPU FAN PWM KFN5-D SLI CPU Fan Connectors • Do not forget to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. Failure to the appropriate connector on page...
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... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. Single CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 DIMM_A3+DIMM_A4 =DIMM_B3+DIMM_B4 •...Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 128 Pins R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets For CPU 1 Channel A Channel B For CPU 2 Channel A ...
... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. Single CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 Dual CPU: DIMM_A1+DIMM_A2=DIMM_B1+DIMM_B2 DIMM_A3+DIMM_A4 =DIMM_B3+DIMM_B4 •...Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. The following figure illustrates the location of the sockets: 128 Pins R KFNS-D-SLI KFN5-D SLI 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets For CPU 1 Channel A Channel B For CPU 2 Channel A ...
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... the break on 1 the socket. 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it...
... the break on 1 the socket. 3. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it...
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... controller 2 IRQ5# Onboard SATA controller 3 IRQB# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN1 IRQ5# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN2 IRQF# Onboard 1394 IRQB# REQ# GNT# REQ0# GNT0# REQ2# GNT2# ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
... controller 2 IRQ5# Onboard SATA controller 3 IRQB# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN1 IRQ5# Onboard PCI E X1 LAN2 IRQF# Onboard 1394 IRQB# REQ# GNT# REQ0# GNT0# REQ2# GNT2# ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard...
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The figure shows a LAN 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 PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-18 ... 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 the PCI Express specifications.
The figure shows a LAN 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 PCI specifications. The figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x1 slot. 2-18 ... 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 the PCI Express specifications.