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... 2-21 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-22 2.5.9 Installing i Button 2-23 2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management board 2-23 2.5.11 Connecting the thermal sensor cable ...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 Submenu items ...
... 2-21 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card 2-22 2.5.9 Installing i Button 2-23 2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management board 2-23 2.5.11 Connecting the thermal sensor cable ...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 Submenu items ...
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...KGPE-D16 specifications summary Processor Support / System Bus 2 x socket G34 (LGA 1944) 8/12 Core AMD® Opteron™ 6000 Series HyperTransport™ Technology 3.0, Core Logic 6.4 GT/s per link (triple link) Northbridge: AMD® SR5690 Southbridge: AMD® SP5100 Form Factor SSI EEB, 12" x 13" ASUS...174; SP5100: 6 SATA2 300MB/s ports SAS Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 RAID card (continued on the next page...
...KGPE-D16 specifications summary Processor Support / System Bus 2 x socket G34 (LGA 1944) 8/12 Core AMD® Opteron™ 6000 Series HyperTransport™ Technology 3.0, Core Logic 6.4 GT/s per link (triple link) Northbridge: AMD® SR5690 Southbridge: AMD® SP5100 Form Factor SSI EEB, 12" x 13" ASUS...174; SP5100: 6 SATA2 300MB/s ports SAS Controller Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 RAID card (continued on the next page...
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...PIKE 1064E PIKE 1068E PIKE 1078 PIKE 6480 PIKE 2008 ASMB4-iKVM ASUS MIO audio card Description LSI 4 port SAS RAID card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KGPE-D16... carton If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. The ... audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS KGPE-D16 1-3
...PIKE 1064E PIKE 1068E PIKE 1078 PIKE 6480 PIKE 2008 ASMB4-iKVM ASUS MIO audio card Description LSI 4 port SAS RAID card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card LSI 8 port SAS RAID card with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® KGPE-D16... carton If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your retailer. The ... audio card provides clearest high quality sounds ASUS KGPE-D16 1-3
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... audio card is an on-demand upgrade kit for end users. ASUS MIO Audio card Enjoy high-end sound quality! This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I /O solutions without occupying the Slot 6 in 1U system. PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is a discrete 8-channel high definition audio (High Definition Audio previously codenamed...
... audio card is an on-demand upgrade kit for end users. ASUS MIO Audio card Enjoy high-end sound quality! This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I /O solutions without occupying the Slot 6 in 1U system. PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is a discrete 8-channel high definition audio (High Definition Audio previously codenamed...
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2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. PIKE slot Jumpers 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. LVDDR3_SEL2) 6. RJ-45 port for ASMB4-iKVM 3. DDR3 sockets 3. Video ...
2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. PIKE slot Jumpers 1. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 5. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 5. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. LVDDR3_SEL2) 6. RJ-45 port for ASMB4-iKVM 3. DDR3 sockets 3. Video ...
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Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on cards. 2.5.6 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.7 PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to x8 link if slot location 2 is occupied) PCI-E x16 slot...ASUS PIKE RAID card only. 2.5.4 MIO/PCIE slot The MIO/PCIE slot supports a MIO audio card or a PCI Express card. x8 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provides two x16 link or one x16 link and two x8 links to complement the robust video power. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; ASUS KGPE-D16...
Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on cards. 2.5.6 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. 2.5.7 PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to x8 link if slot location 2 is occupied) PCI-E x16 slot...ASUS PIKE RAID card only. 2.5.4 MIO/PCIE slot The MIO/PCIE slot supports a MIO audio card or a PCI Express card. x8 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provides two x16 link or one x16 link and two x8 links to complement the robust video power. 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; ASUS KGPE-D16...
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Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the PIKE RAID card slot. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3.
Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the PIKE RAID card slot. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure that it is completely seated on the motherboard. 2. 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3.
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Locate the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. 2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button in place. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-23 2.5.9 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. You need to install I Button slot on the motherboard. 2.
Locate the I Button before using PIKE 1078 functions. 2.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. 1. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. Snap the I Button in place. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-23 2.5.9 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. You need to install I Button slot on the motherboard. 2.
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...-on card. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4; Each connector supports one device. • These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. • Connect the SAS hard disk drives to light up. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) ...add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to SAS connectors 1-4 (red) when installing a 4-port PIKE RAID card. 3. Red) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8; Blue) This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the ...
...-on card. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4; Each connector supports one device. • These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. • Connect the SAS hard disk drives to light up. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) ...add-on card cable connected to the SATA or SAS add-on card causes the front panel LED to SAS connectors 1-4 (red) when installing a 4-port PIKE RAID card. 3. Red) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8; Blue) This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the ...
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ASUS KGPE-D16 2-35 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO1/2) These connector is for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is used for an IEEE 1394a port. 7. These connectors functions only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. 8.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-35 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO1/2) These connector is for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. Connect the IEEE 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is used for an IEEE 1394a port. 7. These connectors functions only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card. 8.