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... time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-3 4.1.2 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
... time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-4 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility 4-3 4.1.2 BUPDATER utility 4-4 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-6 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items 4-9 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-9 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-9 4.2.7 Pop-up window 4-9 4.2.8 Scroll bar...
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... 4-33 4.7.4 Security 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.9 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.2 FastBuild Utility 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6...driver installation 6-16 6.4 Display driver installation 6-20 6.5 Mellanox ConnectX QDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installation (For KGMH-D16/QDR only 6-23 6.5.1 Windows operating system 6-23 Contents 4.5 Server menu 4-27 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-27 ...
... 4-33 4.7.4 Security 4-34 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-36 4.9 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-3 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-3 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-4 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-4 5.2 FastBuild Utility 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-6...driver installation 6-16 6.4 Display driver installation 6-20 6.5 Mellanox ConnectX QDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installation (For KGMH-D16/QDR only 6-23 6.5.1 Windows operating system 6-23 Contents 4.5 Server menu 4-27 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-27 ...
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...description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may...8226; Chapter 5: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...
...description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are not part of the standard package. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Optional documentation Your product package may...8226; Chapter 5: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...
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... 2-25 Page 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information LVDDR3_SEL2) 4. InfiniBand (QSFP) 6. Location LED 8. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Video Graphics Adapter port 7. PCI Express x 16 slot Jumpers 1. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) 6. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket...
... 2-25 Page 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information LVDDR3_SEL2) 4. InfiniBand (QSFP) 6. Location LED 8. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Video Graphics Adapter port 7. PCI Express x 16 slot Jumpers 1. Chassis intrusion connector (2-pin CHASSIS) 6. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket...
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...After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slot and the expansion... install an expansion card: 1. 2.5 Expansion slot In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. • ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 server board supports Half-Height, Half-Length expansion cards only. • When installing the motherboard to install expansion cards.
...After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slot and the expansion... install an expansion card: 1. 2.5 Expansion slot In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. • ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 server board supports Half-Height, Half-Length expansion cards only. • When installing the motherboard to install expansion cards.
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... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to... pins 1-2. 3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
... memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5-10 seconds, then move the jumper again to... pins 1-2. 3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-21 Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS.
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LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to select Force +1.35V . 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Use LVDDR3_SEL1 to adjust the DIMM voltage for CPU 2. Set to pins 1-2 to select +1.5V BIOS control, pins 2- 3 to select Force +1.2V, or pins 3-4 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to adjust the DIMM voltage for CPU 1, and use LVDDR3_SEL2 to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3.
LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to select Force +1.35V . 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Use LVDDR3_SEL1 to adjust the DIMM voltage for CPU 2. Set to pins 1-2 to select +1.5V BIOS control, pins 2- 3 to select Force +1.2V, or pins 3-4 to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) This jumper allows you to adjust the DIMM voltage for CPU 1, and use LVDDR3_SEL2 to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. 3.
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Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard. 2. Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4.
Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard. 2. Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the USB flash and turn on the system. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4.
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... system power. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings.
... system power. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you turn on the BIOS settings.
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... , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 3-3 System power 6. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5.... a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the screen. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on test. If your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on the system front...
... , hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 3-3 System power 6. At power on the devices in Chapter 4. Connect the power cord to enter the BIOS Setup. While the tests are off. 3. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5.... a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the screen. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on test. If your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on the system front...
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.../2003 Server: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click Start then click Shut Down. 2. Ensure that the Planned check box is ON, pressing the power switch for more...
.../2003 Server: 1. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click Start then click Shut Down. 2. Ensure that the Planned check box is ON, pressing the power switch for more...
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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 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Server menu 4-27 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.9 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS KGN(M)H-D16
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-7 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-15 4.5 Server menu 4-27 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.8 Tools menu 4-36 4.9 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS KGN(M)H-D16
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... PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to use a DOS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
... PATH: A:\ A: Note [Enter] Select or Load [Up/Down/Home/End] Move [Tab] Switch [B] Backup [V] Drive Info [Esc] Exit ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-3 ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable USB flash disk drive when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to use a DOS‑based utility. Insert the USB flash disk that contains...
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...65533;n��p�r�e�s�s���. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • ...65533;r�e�a�t�e�d� earlier. 3. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3. A:\>BUPDATER /i[...
...65533;n��p�r�e�s�s���. Visit the ASUS website at support.asus.com to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found , EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • ...65533;r�e�a�t�e�d� earlier. 3. Copy the BUPDATER utility (BUPDATER.exe) from the ASUS support website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for reference only. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the Exit menu. 3. A:\>BUPDATER /i[...
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...Current ROM BOARD: KGNH-D16 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/31/2010 Update ROM BOARD: KGNH-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 06/10/2009 PATH: WARNING! C:\> ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-5 The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. 4. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Reboot ...
...Current ROM BOARD: KGNH-D16 VER: 0204 DATE: 05/31/2010 Update ROM BOARD: KGNH-D16 VER: 0206 DATE: 06/10/2009 PATH: WARNING! C:\> ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-5 The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. 4. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Note Writing BIOS: DO NOT shut down... or reset the system while updating the BIOS to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is finished! Reboot ...
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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive and turn the system on the ...BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website at www.asus...
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that contains the updated BIOS file. It resets the system when the BIOS recovery finished. Recovering the BIOS from a USB flash drive To recover the BIOS from the floppy disk drive and turn the system on the ...BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. The utility will automatically recover the BIOS. Insert the USB flash drive with the original or updated BIOS file to download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Visit the ASUS website at www.asus...
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... password feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-7 This section explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores...
... password feature or change the configuration of the firmware chip. Being a menu-driven program, it as possible. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-7 This section explains how to configure your system using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on the motherboard stores...
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... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [17:44:30] System Date [Mon, 03/08/2010] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 Storage ... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
... Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit System Time [17:44:30] System Date [Mon, 03/08/2010] SATA 1 SATA 2 SATA 3 SATA 4 SATA 5 SATA 6 Storage ... Field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the navigation keys to another. 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Use [ENTER], [... for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-9 You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. Press the Up/ Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items...
A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Power Boot Tools Exit Suspend Mode ACPI Version Features ACPI APIC support APM Configuration Hardware Monitor [Auto] [Disabled] [EDniasbalbelde]d Enabled Use [ENTER], [... for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on any menu screen means that is highlighted when selected. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-9 You cannot select an item that the item has a sub-menu. Press the Up/ Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items...