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xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-374.7.3 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.4 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-39After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [F
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-414.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard yo
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5RAID congurationThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.
ASUS KCMA-D8Chapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-35.2 FastBuild Utilit
ASUS KCMA-D8 5-35.1 Setting up RAID5.1.1 RAID denitionsRAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in pa
xiKCMA-D8 specications summaryProcessor Support / System Bus2 x socket C32 (LGA 1207)4/6 Core AMD® Opteron™ 4100 SeriesHyperTransport™ Technology 3.0
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performan
ASUS KCMA-D8 5-55.2 FastBuild UtilityThe FastBuild Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 ,and RAID 5, SPAN and JBOD set(s) from Serial
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, SPAN or JBOD)To create a RAID set:1. From the main co
ASUS KCMA-D8 5-72. Press <Ctrl> + <C> to dene an LD and use <Spacebar> to select a desired RAID mode.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 20
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5. After you have selected desired disks for the RAID set, press <Ctrl> + <Y> to start building the RAID
ASUS KCMA-D8 5-96. Press <Ctrl> + <Y> again and enter the LD name. Press <Enter> to continue.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 P
5-10 Chapter 5: RAID congurationFastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.[ LD Dene Menu ][ Keys Available ][↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp
ASUS KCMA-D8 5-1110. The RAID set has been built successfully and press <Enter> to view the content.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promis
5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTo delete a RAID set:1. From the main control panel, press <3> to to enter the Delet
ASUS KCMA-D8 5-13FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.[ View LD Denition Menu][ Drives Assignments ]LD No LD Name LD 1 RAI
xiiKCMA-D8 specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.DO NOT touch the Northbridge chipset! The Northbridge chipset may
5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.3 Viewing the Drive AssignmentTo view the drive assignment:1. From the main control panel, press <1> to t
ASUS KCMA-D8 5-155.2.4 Viewing the Controller CongurationTo view the controller conguration:1. From the main control panel, press <4> to to
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6Chapter 6: Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
ASUS KCMA-D8Chapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.2 AMD® processor drive
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-36.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to
6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. Place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.8. Press <Enter>.9. Follow screen instruc
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-56.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controller dri
6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select Proper
1Chapter 1: Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1.
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-97. Select Skip and press <Enter> to continue.CD FoundTo begin testing the CD media before installation press OK.Choose Skip to
6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Bo
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-116. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.7. Follow the onscreen instr
6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installationSUSE Linux 11 OS To install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS:1. Boot the
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-134. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Type the command acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options el
6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.Please choose the Driver Update medi
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-156.2 AMD® processor driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the AMD® processor driver on the system.Y
6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-175. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 4. When the Intel® Network Connections – Inst
ASUS KCMA-D8Chapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-31.2 Package conte
6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-198. The programs you select are being installed.9. Click Finish to nish the installation.
6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 ATI SM Bus controller driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ATI SM Bus d
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-216.5 Display driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ASPEED display driver.To install the ASPEED
6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Click Install to start the installation.4. When the ASPEED InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-236. The system installs the driver automatically.7. When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard.
6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.6 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package cont
ASUS KCMA-D8 6-256.6.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item
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AAppendix: Reference informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard.
ASUS KCMA-D8 1-31.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® KCMA-D8 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies
Appendix summaryAASUS KCMA-D8A.1 KCMA-D8 block diagram ...A-3
ASUS KCMA-D8 A-3A.1 KCMA-D8 block diagram
A-4 Appendix A: Reference information
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThis motherboard supports the latest AMD®
ASUS KCMA-D8 1-5DDR3 memory supportThe KCMA-D8 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066/800 MHz to meet the
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS Fan Speed technologyThe ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speed
2Chapter 2: Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includ
iiE6016First Edition V1 October 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and soft
ASUS KCMA-D8Chapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-32.2 Motherboard overview
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-32.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard sett
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of th
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-54. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally.The heartbeat LED fun
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-72.2.3 Motherboard layouts
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-102. DDR3 sockets2-183. PCI Express x16 / PCI Express x
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-9Internal connectors Page1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black)2-322. SAS c
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU,
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-11To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.2. Press the load lever with your th
iiiContentsContents ... iiiNotices ...
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationApply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, en
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-132. Place one retension module on the screw stand.3. Use the screw that comes with the retension module to secure the retension modu
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan assemblyThe AMD® Opteron™ 4100 series processors require a specially de
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-152. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the rete
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink and fan assembly if you have installed a second CPU, then co
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-172.3.4 Installing the CPU heatsinkYou may want to install your optional CPU heatsink instead of the CPU heatsink and fan assembly.To
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with eight (8) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-192.4.2 Memory CongurationsYou may install 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Registerd or 1GB/2GB/4GB Unbuffered with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failur
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-212.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expa
ivContents2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) ... 2-232.5.6 PCI slots ...
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboa
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-232.5.4 PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link; x8 link)The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provides one x16 link and one x8 link to AMD SR5670
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID cardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your mothe
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-252.5.10 Installing ASMB4 management cardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management card on your motherboard.1. L
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.11 Connecting the thermal sensor cableFollow the steps below to connect the thermal sensor cable to the conne
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-272.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-294. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2)These jumpers allow you to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1–2
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1; LAN-SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel®
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-312.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This R
vContents4.3 Main menu ... 4-104.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ...
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; B
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-332. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4; Red) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8; Blue)This motherboard comes with eight (8) Seri
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB7)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB modu
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-355. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5, REAR_FAN1)Th
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO1/2)These connectors are used for the SAS chip SG
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-379. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).8. Serial
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-3912. 24+8-pin power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for the SSI or ATX power supply plugs. The power s
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System po
ASUS KCMA-D8 2-4114. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, lo
vi5.2 FastBuild Utility ... 5-55.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, R
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3Chapter 3: Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
ASUS KCMA-D8Chapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-33.2 Powering off the compu
ASUS KCMA-D8 3-33.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches a
3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2003 Server:1. Click the Sta
4Chapter 4: BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters
Chapter summary4ASUS KCMA-D84.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-34.2 BIOS setup program ...
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-34.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-54. The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to pre
viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congura
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-114.3.3 SATA1–6The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Selec
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-13The following two items appear only when you set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled].SATA Port1 - Port4 [IDE]Sets the congurat
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS InformationDisplays the auto-detected BIOS information.ProcessorDisplays the auto-detected CPU specication.System Memo
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-154.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when cha
viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupGART Error Reporting [Disabled]This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-17v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings NorthBridge Co
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMemory CongurationThe memory conguration menu allows you to change the memory settings.V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, Amer
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-19v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ECC Conguration ECC Mode [Basic] DR
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSouthBridge Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ←→ Sele
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-21SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin Config [Azalia]Selects the SDIN Pin setting. Conguration options: [GPIO] [Azalia]The following items appear when HD
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSATA-AHCI Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], the system will turn off the clocks for the unused SATA ports
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-23SR5670 Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Ente
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupNB-SB Port FeaturesPress <Enter> to display the sub-items.NB-SB Link ASPM [L1]Conguration options: [Disabled] [L1]NP
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-25Hyper Transport CongurationHT Extended Address [Disabled]Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]HT3 Link Power State [Auto
ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis use
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDebug OptionMemory Decode on Sec. GFX [Disabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Force]IOC Peer-to-Peer Mode [Auto]Congura
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-27Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4]Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Conguration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/I
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None.Legacy USB Su
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-294.4.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changing the setti
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupRemote Access CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then pres
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-31Serial port number [COM2]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]Base Address. IRQ [2F8h,
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-33Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to [Pow
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.6 Hardware Monitorv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY
ASUS KCMA-D8 4-35Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode]Allows you to congure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efcie
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