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... time 3-1 3.2 Powering off 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 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-6 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-6 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-6 4.2.4 Menu items 4-7 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-7 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-7 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-7 4.2.8 Scroll...
... time 3-1 3.2 Powering off 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 4-4 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-5 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-6 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-6 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-6 4.2.4 Menu items 4-7 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-7 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-7 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-7 4.2.8 Scroll...
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... 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the BIOS RAID items 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-2 5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-3 5.2.1 Entering the NVIDIA® RAID Utility 5-3 5.2.2 Creating a RAID Volume 5-4 5.2.3 Rebuilding a RAID set 5-6 5.2.4 Deleting a RAID array 5-7 5.2.5 Clearing the disk data 5-8 5.3 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (KFSN4-DRE/SAS model only 5-9 5.3.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-9 5.3.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-13...
... 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the BIOS RAID items 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-2 5.2 NVIDIA® RAID configurations 5-3 5.2.1 Entering the NVIDIA® RAID Utility 5-3 5.2.2 Creating a RAID Volume 5-4 5.2.3 Rebuilding a RAID set 5-6 5.2.4 Deleting a RAID array 5-7 5.2.5 Clearing the disk data 5-8 5.3 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (KFSN4-DRE/SAS model only 5-9 5.3.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-9 5.3.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-13...
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... and software updates. 1. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, ...jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Where ...
... and software updates. 1. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the switches, ...jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. It includes description of the standard package. Where ...
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... sharing requirements. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 1-3 The SATA 3Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of current for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to provide higher data bandwidth for timely failure detection. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal...
... sharing requirements. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 1-3 The SATA 3Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of current for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to provide higher data bandwidth for timely failure detection. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal...
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... for iKVM 3. Video Graphics Adapter port 7. PCI Express x 16 slots 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (KFSN4-DRE/SAS model only) 6. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-7 Force BIOS...
... for iKVM 3. Video Graphics Adapter port 7. PCI Express x 16 slots 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (KFSN4-DRE/SAS model only) 6. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port Page 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-7 Force BIOS...
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...expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Make sure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that ...future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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 system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the ...
...expansion card. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Turn on the slot. 5. Make sure to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that ...future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 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 system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the ...
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.... 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS KFSN4-DRE Series Clear RTC RAM ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...
.... 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS KFSN4-DRE Series Clear RTC RAM ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup...
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... to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. 6. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Disable (Default) KFSN4-DRE Series BIOS recovery setting Enable 2-22 Chapter 2:... Hardware information Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you download the correct BIOS for the motherboard and the AFUDOS utility. Prepare ...
... to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. 6. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Disable (Default) KFSN4-DRE Series BIOS recovery setting Enable 2-22 Chapter 2:... Hardware information Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you download the correct BIOS for the motherboard and the AFUDOS utility. Prepare ...
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...-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 14. POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® IDELED+ IDELEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 KFSN4-DRE Series System panel connector The system panel connector is for the system power button.
...-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. 14. POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® IDELED+ IDELEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 KFSN4-DRE Series System panel connector The system panel connector is for the system power button.
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...connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the power, the system may light up . Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After applying power, the system ... The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. At power on test. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 3-1 Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the chain) c. If you do not...
...connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on the power, the system may light up . Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After applying power, the system ... The system then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. At power on test. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 3-1 Be sure that is equipped with ATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you turned on the chain) c. If you do not...
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... option from the What do ? Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 5. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut... down function If you want the computer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. list box. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Select Shut Down from the list box. 6. Make sure that the Planned...
... option from the What do ? Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 5. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut... down function If you want the computer to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. list box. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Select Shut Down from the list box. 6. Make sure that the Planned...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-5 4.3 Main menu 4-8 4.4 Advanced menu 4-13 4.5 Server menu 4-27 4.6 Security menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.8 Exit menu 4-33 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-5 4.3 Main menu 4-8 4.4 Advanced menu 4-13 4.5 Server menu 4-27 4.6 Security menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-31 4.8 Exit menu 4-33 ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series
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...type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash ...floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3½ Floppy Disk window appears. c. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment ...
...type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D: is your BIOS The following to restore the BIOS in case you to the corresponding sections for Windows® 2000: a. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-1 Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk or USB flash ...floppy disk to the bootable floppy disk. b. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. A Format 3½ Floppy Disk window appears. c. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. DOS environment ...
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... is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility...(afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name...
... is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the motherboard. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you can use as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility...(afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 1024KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the extension name...
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... the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-3 Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights... reserved. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
... the system from the motherboard support CD to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is completed. done Please restart your computer A:\> ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-3 Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... All rights... reserved. done Verifying flash .... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc...
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... disk To recover the BIOS from ASUS website (support.asus.com/download). 3. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! Download the original or the latest BIOS file for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the...
... disk To recover the BIOS from ASUS website (support.asus.com/download). 3. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! Download the original or the latest BIOS file for the original or updated BIOS file. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the...
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... and stability. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to "Run Setup." You can update using this motherboard. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-5 If you with its test routines. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this utility. Do this section are installing...
... and stability. When you start up the computer, the system provides you wish to "Run Setup." You can update using this motherboard. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-5 If you with its test routines. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are for this utility. Do this section are installing...
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...Date. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced System Date System Time Floppy A Server... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [Wed, 07/25/2007] [11:07:30] [1.44 MB 3½"] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ...
...Date. →← Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced System Date System Time Floppy A Server... BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [Wed, 07/25/2007] [11:07:30] [1.44 MB 3½"] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave ...
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... KB 5¼"] [1.2 MB 5.¼"] [720 KB 3½"] [1.44 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the... IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Fifth IDE Master Sixth IDE Master System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [Wed, 07/25/2007] [11:07:30] [1.44 MB 3½"] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not ...
... KB 5¼"] [1.2 MB 5.¼"] [720 KB 3½"] [1.44 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Field Tab Select Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the... IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Fifth IDE Master Sixth IDE Master System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [Wed, 07/25/2007] [11:07:30] [1.44 MB 3½"] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not ...