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Contents 2.7.1 2.7.2 Rear panel connectors 2-26 Internal connectors 2-27 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first 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...
Contents 2.7.1 2.7.2 Rear panel connectors 2-26 Internal connectors 2-27 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first 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...
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... menu 4-27 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-27 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.6.1 ACPI APIC Support 4-29 4.6.2 APM Configuration 4-29 4.6.3 Hardware Monitor 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives 4-32 4.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 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 ... 6.3 LAN 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
... menu 4-27 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-27 4.6 Power menu 4-29 4.6.1 ACPI APIC Support 4-29 4.6.2 APM Configuration 4-29 4.6.3 Hardware Monitor 4-30 4.7 Boot menu 4-32 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.7.2 Hard Disk Drives; CDROM Drives 4-32 4.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 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 ... 6.3 LAN 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
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...from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. •...add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, ...
...from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. •...add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before using , contact your local power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, ...
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...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed ... 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 and ways of the standard package. ix Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is...
...the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. Detailed ... 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 and ways of the standard package. ix Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. About this guide is...
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... V V Operation temperature: 10°C-35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C-70°C Non operation humidity: 20%-90% (non- otherwise you may become overheated. KGN(M)H-D16 Series specifications summary Management Solution Monitoring Environment Software Out of the power supply unit (PSU) to this connector.
... V V Operation temperature: 10°C-35°C Non operation temperature: -40°C-70°C Non operation humidity: 20%-90% (non- otherwise you may become overheated. KGN(M)H-D16 Series specifications summary Management Solution Monitoring Environment Software Out of the power supply unit (PSU) to this connector.
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...for each core and shared L3 cache to meet demands for more powerful computing. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution... to your problems. KGN(M)H-D16 xxS2xxxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features ...
...for each core and shared L3 cache to meet demands for more powerful computing. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution... to your problems. KGN(M)H-D16 xxS2xxxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features ...
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...power consumption and heat generation of DDR3 which provide a total solution for critical components. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is reduced form 1.8 V for DDR2 to ensure stable supply of current for your networking needs. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16... 1-5 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for twice the current speed and bandwidth. DDR3 memory support The KGN(M)H-D16 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that...
...power consumption and heat generation of DDR3 which provide a total solution for critical components. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 is reduced form 1.8 V for DDR2 to ensure stable supply of current for your networking needs. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16... 1-5 Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for twice the current speed and bandwidth. DDR3 memory support The KGN(M)H-D16 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that...
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...them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED 1. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or... the power cord is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components...
...them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED 1. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-3 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or... the power cord is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install motherboard components...
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BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to wait for about 30 seconds for the system power up 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB4. • Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 3.
BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to wait for about 30 seconds for the system power up 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally. • The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB4. • Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. 3.
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...recommend that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When... installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing ...
...recommend that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-5 DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When... installing the motherboard, ensure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing ...
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DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
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...DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Apply force to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clip outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the.... 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2. Hold the DIMM by pressing the retaining clip outward. Remove the DIMM from the 2 socket. 1 ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-17 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and...
...DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket. Apply force to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. Press the retaining clip outward to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the.... 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Ensure to unlock the DIMM. 2. Hold the DIMM by pressing the retaining clip outward. Remove the DIMM from the 2 socket. 1 ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-17 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both ends of the DIMM simultaneously until the retaining clip snaps back into place, and...
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...hardware settings for later use . 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 a 1U/2U rackmount server system,...to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on ...
...hardware settings for later use . 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 a 1U/2U rackmount server system,...to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for information on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on ...
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... and move the cap back to re-enter data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup... RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
... and move the cap back to re-enter data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-21 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup... RTC RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 3. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 4.
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ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-31 Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 7. Power Supply SMBus connectors (6-1 pin JP1; BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 8. JP2) These connectors allow you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information.
ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-31 Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 7. Power Supply SMBus connectors (6-1 pin JP1; BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 8. JP2) These connectors allow you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information.
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...connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one of the 20-pin power connectors to this connector. • Connect either one orientation. The power supply plugs are for hard disk drives power supply. Orient the connectors and push down firmly until they completely fit. The... USE THE PROPRIETARY POWER SUPPLY ONLY; otherwise you may not boot up the system. • Use of the power supply unit (PSU) to boot up if the power is designed for Proprietary power supply plugs. 9. DO NOT connect other 4-pin power connectors of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended ...
...connectors are designed to fit these connectors in only one of the 20-pin power connectors to this connector. • Connect either one orientation. The power supply plugs are for hard disk drives power supply. Orient the connectors and push down firmly until they completely fit. The... USE THE PROPRIETARY POWER SUPPLY ONLY; otherwise you may not boot up the system. • Use of the power supply unit (PSU) to boot up if the power is designed for Proprietary power supply plugs. 9. DO NOT connect other 4-pin power connectors of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended ...
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...pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is... for the system power LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED) This ...
...pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for system reboot without turning off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is... for the system power LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance. • Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin HDDLED) This ...
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This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
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...system LED turns on the system front panel case lights up. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 3-3 After applying power, the system power LED on . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.... Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on test. If you do not...
...system LED turns on the system front panel case lights up. System power 6. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 3-3 After applying power, the system power LED on . Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2.... Monitor b. The system then runs the power-on test. If you do not...
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.... Select Shut Down from the list box. 6. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 5. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu in comments. 7. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to do you are... using Windows® 2000/2003 Server: 1. 3.2 Powering off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click Start ...
.... Select Shut Down from the list box. 6. Click OK. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is checked. 5. Refer to section 4.6 Power Menu in comments. 7. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to do you are... using Windows® 2000/2003 Server: 1. 3.2 Powering off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Click Start ...