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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...
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...
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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you encounter technical problems with the package. ...of electronic products. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area ...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you encounter technical problems with the package. ...of electronic products. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area ...
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... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on RAID and LAN driver installation for this motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this...
... descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on RAID and LAN driver installation for this motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation Serial ATA signal cable Serial ATA power cable 3-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... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN5-D SLI motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Documentation Serial ATA signal cable Serial ATA power cable 3-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... the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KFN5-D SLI motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list...
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... processing units (GPUs) in packets. This technology takes advantage of the latest server applications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the ...between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in a single system. 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. See page 2-13 ...
... processing units (GPUs) in packets. This technology takes advantage of the latest server applications. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that allows multiple GPUs to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the ...between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in a single system. 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. See page 2-13 ...
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...RAID 1 configurations. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- The NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration for details. See pages 2-27 and 5-3 for details. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal... using IDE or Serial ATA devices. 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. See pages 2-24 and 6-12...
...RAID 1 configurations. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 1- The NVIDIA® MCP55 Professional allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, RAID 5 and JBOD configuration for details. See pages 2-27 and 5-3 for details. Dual RAID solution Onboard RAID controllers provide the motherboard with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal... using IDE or Serial ATA devices. 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. See pages 2-24 and 6-12...
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... up to buy a replacement ROM chip. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the motherboard allows you to customize the voice messages in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface...causes of peripherals and devices compliant to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power‑On Self-Test (POST) ...
... up to buy a replacement ROM chip. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the motherboard allows you to customize the voice messages in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. IEEE 1394a support The IEEE 1394a interface...causes of peripherals and devices compliant to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 3-3 for details. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power‑On Self-Test (POST) ...
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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. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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See "8. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling ...before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ATX power connectors" 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 power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power...
See "8. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before handling ...before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ATX power connectors" 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 power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power...
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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™. Standby power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you installed two graphics card but do not ... installed or not installed in soft-off mode. This 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 CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights ...
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™. Standby power LED (SB_PWR1) The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up to indicate that you installed two graphics card but do not ... installed or not installed in soft-off mode. This 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 CPU warning LED (CPU_WARN1) The CPU warning LED lights ...
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... the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the ...chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-
... the configuration of your chassis to the chassis. Make sure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the ...chassis as indicated in the correct orientation. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it . Place this side towards the rear of R the chassis KFNS-D-SLI WB3791S ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-
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... Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1207. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...
... Array (LGA) package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2- 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1207. • The product warranty does not cover damage to...
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Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly...that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base and CPU back plane are already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU Fan CPU Heatsink ...
Make sure that a Thermal Interface Material 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 you install the heatsink and fan assembly...that the heatsink fits properly on the retention module base. • The retention module base and CPU back plane are already installed on the motherboard upon purchase. • You do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information CPU Fan CPU Heatsink ...
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... fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN1 CPU 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. Failure to the appropriate connector on page 2-22 for 3 pin or 4 pin...
... fan and heatsink assembly is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to connect the CPU fan connector! 5. See CPU fan pin selection on the motherboard, CPU_FAN1 or CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN1 CPU 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. Failure to the appropriate connector on page 2-22 for 3 pin or 4 pin...
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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 Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Sockets DIMM_A3 and ...-pin Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 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 Channel B Sockets DIMM_A1 and DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 and DIMM_B2 Sockets DIMM_A3 and ...-pin Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-13 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips .... Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or...
Support the DIMM lightly with extra force. ASUS KFN5-D SLI 2-15 The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in only one direction. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips .... Failure to do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or...
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...will automatically assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Make sure to the card. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the ...future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...
...will automatically assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Make sure to the card. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the ...future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards...