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... 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-30 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-31 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...
... 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-30 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-31 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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CDROM Drives 4-37 4.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.7.4 Security 4-39 4.8 Tools menu 4-41 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-41 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.1 LAN driver installation 5-3 5.2 ATI SM Bus ... menu 4-15 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-15 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 4-17 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-28 4.4.4 USB Configuration 4-29 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-30 4.5 Server menu 4-31 4.6 Power menu 4-33 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-33 4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-33 4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-33 4.6.4 ACPI APIC support 4-33 4.6.5 APM Configuration 4-34 4.6.6...
CDROM Drives 4-37 4.7.3 Boot Settings Configuration 4-38 4.7.4 Security 4-39 4.8 Tools menu 4-41 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 4-41 4.9 Exit menu 4-42 Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.1 LAN driver installation 5-3 5.2 ATI SM Bus ... menu 4-15 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-15 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 4-17 4.4.3 Onboard Devices Configuration 4-28 4.4.4 USB Configuration 4-29 4.4.5 PCIPnP 4-30 4.5 Server menu 4-31 4.6 Power menu 4-33 4.6.1 Suspend Mode 4-33 4.6.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-33 4.6.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-33 4.6.4 ACPI APIC support 4-33 4.6.5 APM Configuration 4-34 4.6.6...
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...8226; When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not ...on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws,...
...8226; When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for disposal of electronic products. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before the signal cables are not ...on a stable surface. • If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that your power supply is broken, do not try to the correct voltage in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws,...
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... the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. 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 shutting down the system. • Chapter 4:... BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the...
... the hardware setup procedures that may have to perform when installing system components. 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 shutting down the system. • Chapter 4:... BIOS setup This chapter tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to change system settings through the...
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... change without notice. The Northbridge chipset may become overheated. KGPE-D16 specifications summary Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment LAN 2 x Intel 82574L 1 x Mgmt LAN VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB PSU Connector 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V + 8-pin SSI 12V power connector USB Connectors 4 (support 7 USB port) (One for...
... change without notice. The Northbridge chipset may become overheated. KGPE-D16 specifications summary Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment LAN 2 x Intel 82574L 1 x Mgmt LAN VGA Aspeed AST2050 8MB PSU Connector 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V + 8-pin SSI 12V power connector USB Connectors 4 (support 7 USB port) (One for...
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... with integrated memory controller to support 4-channel (8 DIMM per link. With the correct serial number of up to your problems. KGPE-D16 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest AMD®...technology 3.0 (HT3) HyperTransport™ technology 3.0 (HT3) is the one of the most powerful and energy-efficient CPUs in LGA 1944 package with a system bus of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to 6.4GT/s per CPU...
... with integrated memory controller to support 4-channel (8 DIMM per link. With the correct serial number of up to your problems. KGPE-D16 xxS2xxxxxxxx Made in China 合格 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest AMD®...technology 3.0 (HT3) HyperTransport™ technology 3.0 (HT3) is the one of the most powerful and energy-efficient CPUs in LGA 1944 package with a system bus of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to 6.4GT/s per CPU...
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... requirements of current for DDR3. The chip monitors the voltage levels to 32GB/s. ASUS KGPE-D16 1-5 The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. The system fan rotations per ...The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which makes it an ideal memory solution. DDR3 memory support The KGPE-D16 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that speeds up to ensure stable supply of server and workstation applications. This high speed...
... requirements of current for DDR3. The chip monitors the voltage levels to 32GB/s. ASUS KGPE-D16 1-5 The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. The system fan rotations per ...The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports which makes it an ideal memory solution. DDR3 memory support The KGPE-D16 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that speeds up to ensure stable supply of server and workstation applications. This high speed...
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... up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that the power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS KGPE-D16 2-3 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you should shut down... the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity....
... up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that the power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED ASUS KGPE-D16 2-3 The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you should shut down... the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity....
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...! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in an SSI...
...! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ensure to do so can damage the motherboard. Failure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in an SSI...
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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. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with less power consumption.
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.... Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to the DDR3 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM...
.... Align a DIMM on the socket. 3. Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to the DDR3 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR3 DIMM...
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... an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you... BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-19 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Secure the card to the chassis...
... an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Assign an IRQ to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that you... BIOS settings, if any. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-19 Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Secure the card to the chassis...
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... add-on your preferred SAS solution easily. PCI-E x16 slot (Gen2 x16 link) (Auto turn off if slot location 5 is for ASUS PIKE RAID card only. 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...audio card or a PCI Express card. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-21 The MIO audio card offers great sound quality to AMD SR5690 chipset. 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...
... add-on your preferred SAS solution easily. PCI-E x16 slot (Gen2 x16 link) (Auto turn off if slot location 5 is for ASUS PIKE RAID card only. 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...audio card or a PCI Express card. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-21 The MIO audio card offers great sound quality to AMD SR5690 chipset. 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...
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... battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1- 2. 3. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-25... 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 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)...
... battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the cap back to pins 1- 2. 3. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-25... 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 2-3. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)...
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Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-37 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-37 11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data.
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.... otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. SSI power connectors (24-pin SSIPWR1, 8-pin SSI12V1, 8-pin SSI12V2...
.... otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power output is inadequate. • Ensure that your power supply unit (PSU) can provide at least the minimum power required by your system. 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. SSI power connectors (24-pin SSIPWR1, 8-pin SSI12V1, 8-pin SSI12V2...
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...Activity LED cable to this connector. SSI power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the front message LED. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-39 The speaker allows you turn on... the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power button. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is for the chassis-...
...Activity LED cable to this connector. SSI power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW) This connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the front message LED. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 6. ASUS KGPE-D16 2-39 The speaker allows you turn on... the system power, and blinks when the system is for the system power button. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is for the chassis-...
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Chapter 3: This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter 3: This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS KGPE-D16
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS KGPE-D16
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... your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on the screen. ASUS KGPE-D16 3-3 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you do not see anything within...
... your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs the power-on the screen. ASUS KGPE-D16 3-3 Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Monitor b. If you do not see anything within...