Asus KFN4-DRE User Manual

MotherboardKFN4-DRE

xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

ASUS KFN4-DREChapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-15.2 NVIDIA® RAID congurati

ASUS KFN4-DRE 5-15.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solution:The NVIDIA® nForce Professional 2200 chipset comes with a

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) and SCSI hard disk drives (SCSI m

ASUS KFN4-DRE 5-35.2 NVIDIA® RAID congurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce Prof

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.2 Entering the NVIDIA® RAID UtilityTo enter the NVIDIA® RAID Utility:1. Restart the computer.2. During POST, p

ASUS KFN4-DRE 5-55.2.3 Creating a RAID VolumeTo create a RAID 0 set:1. From the Dene a New Array menu, select RAID Mode, then press <Enter>.

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configurationMedia Shield Utility-DeneaNewArray-RAID Mode: Mirroring Striping Block: OptimalFree Disks Array Disks

ASUS KFN4-DRE 5-75.2.4 Rebuilding a RAID setTo rebuild a RAID set:1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID set you w

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.5 Deleting a RAID arrayTo delete a RAID array:1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select t

ASUS KFN4-DRE 5-92. When the array details appear, select the hard disk drive you want to clear, then press <C>. A conrmation message appears.

xiKFN4-DRE specications summary(Continued on the next page)CPU Chipset System BusMemory Expansion slots Storage

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.7 Installing the RAID controller driver in Windows® XP OSDuring Windows® XP OS installationTo install the R

ASUS KFN4-DRE 5-114. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, press <S>, then press <Enter>.5. Select NV

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration8. Select NVDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required), then press <Enter>. The following window appears listing both d

6Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

ASUS KFN4-DREChapter summary6.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-16.2 LAN driver installation .

ASUS KFN4-DRE 6-16.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to

6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive.2. When the Driv

ASUS KFN4-DRE 6-36.2 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Wi

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 Support CD informationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, software appl

ASUS KFN4-DRE 6-56.4.2 Drivers menuThe Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary

xiiKFN4-DRE specications summaryInternal connectors Form FactorSupport CD contents1 x Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4.3 Management SoftwareThe Management Software menu shows the available server management software applications.I

ASUS KFN4-DRE 6-76.4.4 UtilitiesThe Utilities menu shows the available software applications for your barebone server.ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0The Ad

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4.5 Contact informationClick the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also nd this infor

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

ASUS KFN4-DREChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

ASUS KFN4-DRE 1-11.1 Welcome!T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® K F N 4 - D R E m o t h e r b o a r d !The motherboard deliv

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe motherboard comes with dual 1207-pin s

ASUS KFN4-DRE 1-3Serial ATA 3Gb/s technologyThe motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA interfaces

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresCrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

iiE2613First Edition July 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software d

ASUS KFN4-DREChapter summary2.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview ...

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard set

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware informationOnboard LEDs1. Standby power LED (SB_PWR1)The motherboard comes with a green standby power LED that lights up to

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-3RKFN4-DRE2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the mothe

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.3 Motherboard layoutSocket F (1207)Socket F (1207)DDR2 DIMM_D2 (64 bit,240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_C2 (64 bit,240

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-52.2.4 Layout ContentsSlots/Sockets Page1. CPU sockets 2-72. DDR2 DIMM sockets 2-113. PCI Express x16 slot 2-154. P

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-222. IDE connectors (40-1

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-72.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherbo

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and f

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-9The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and

iiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.2 Installing the heatsinkThe AMD Opteron™ 2000 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ens

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-112.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory ConfigurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DI

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-132.4.3 Installing a DDR2 DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so ca

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-152.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignments* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority S

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.5 PCI slotsThe PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply w

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-172.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadc

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-194. Gigabit LAN2 controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabi

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-172.7 Connectors ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. VGA Graphics controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard ATI ES1

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-212.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided op

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-232. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1)The onboard IDE connectors are for Ultra DMA 133/100/66 signal cables. There are thr

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)Supported by the NVIDIA® nForce4™ chipset, these conne

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-255. Storage add-on card activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SC

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Front and rear fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5, FRNT_FAN6, REAR_FA

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-278. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this con

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information10. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-2912. BMC connector (200-pin BMCSOCKET1)This connectors is for the ASUS server management card.RKFN4-DREKFN4-DRE BMCSOCKET ConnectorBM

vContents4.4.2 Chipset Conguration ... 4-204.4.3 PCI PnP ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information13. System panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functi

ASUS KFN4-DRE 2-3114. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System power LED (Green

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, the POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS KFN4-DREChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

ASUS KFN4-DRE 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server:1. Click th

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also

ASUS KFN4-DRE Chapter summary44.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System

vi6.3 Support CD information ... 6-46.3.1 Running the support CD ...

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-32. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. Boot the

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk dr

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when i

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-7Installing ASUS UpdateTo install ASUS Update:1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the U

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-9Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® deskt

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system bec

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-11V00.00(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AdvancedServerSecurityBootExit

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSystemTime[11:10:19]SystemDate[Thu03/27/2003]LegacyDisketteA[1.44M,3.5in

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-134.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system inform

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV00.00(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDECongurationOnBoardPCIIDEControlle

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-15RAID Option ROM [Disabled]Enables or disables the NVIDIA® RAID option ROM. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The following

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth IDE Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-17PIO Mode [Auto]Selects the PIO mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Sets the DMA mode. Conguratio

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV00.00(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information***CPU1:Brand AMD

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-194.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when ch

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV00.00(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ChipsetConguration NorthBr

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-21MemoryCongurationMemclockMode [Auto]MemoryHoleRemapping [Enabled]Memclock Value [400 MHz]Sets the memory clock mode limit. C

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupECC ConfigurationDRAM ECC Enable [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the DRAM ECC. Conguration options: [Disabled] [

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-23V00.00(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SouthBridgeCongurationCPUSpreadSp

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV00.00(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnPCongurationResetESC

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-254.4.4 USB ConfigurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter>

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV00.00(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PeripheralDevicesCongurati

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-27V00.00(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPICongurationACPI2.0Features [

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV00.00(C)Copyright1985-2004,AmericanMegatrends,Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APMCongurationRestoreOnAC

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-29Resume By PME# [Disabled]When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-of

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Trusted ComputingTCG/TPMSUPPORT [Yes]Soft.Physical [No]TPMDevice [Disabled] →←

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-31Soft. Physical [No]Allows you to enable or disable the software indication of physical presence. Conguration options: [Yes] [No] TP

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis man

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupRemote Access ConfigurationThe items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then pre

ASUS KFN4-DRE 4-33Serial port number [COM1]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]Baudrate [57600]Sets th

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupChange Supervisor PasswordSelect this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of

ASUS K8N-DRE 4-35After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [F

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPassword Check [Setup]When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Alwa

ASUS K8N-DRE 4-374.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Boot Settings ConfigurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (P

ASUS K8N-DRE 4-39Discard Changes & ExitSelect this option only if you do not want to save the changes that you made to the Setup program. If you

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setupLoad Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select thi

5RAID congurationThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.