Asus KFSN4-DRE/SAS User Manual

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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

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.3 Rebuilding a RAID setTo rebuild a RAID set:1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-75.2.4 Deleting a RAID arrayTo delete a RAID array:1. From the Array List, use the up or down arrow keys to select the RAID

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.5 Clearing the disk dataYou will lose all data when you clear a disk!To clear the disk data:1. From the Array Li

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-95.3 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (KFSN4-DRE/SAS model only)The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution th

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. 5

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-116. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, th

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume.9. When done, press <C> to create the array, the

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-132. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume, then press <Enter>. 5.3

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.5. When done, press <C> to create the array, then selec

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-155.3.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volumeOverviewThe Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting

xiKFSN4-DRE Series specications summary(continued on the next page)Model Name KFSN4-DRE KFSN4-DRE/2S KFSN4-DRE/SASProcessor / System Bus2 * socket 12

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-176. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.7. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save

5-18 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.4 Managing ArraysThe LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to conguring and mai

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-193. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have congured

5-20 Chapter 5: RAID congurationManaging hot sparesYou may congure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s).

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-214. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to congure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column

5-22 Chapter 5: RAID congurationActivating an arrayIf an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered i

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-235.3.5 Viewing SAS topology1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press <Alt+D> to display dev

5-24 Chapter 5: RAID congurationSelecting a boot diskYou can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on t

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-255.5.6 Global PropertiesFrom the Setup Utility screen, press <Alt+N> to enter LSI Logic Conguration, then select Glob

xiiKFSN4-DRE Series specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.Onboard I/O ConnectorsFloppy Connector1 1 1PSU Connector2

5-26 Chapter 5: RAID congurationBoot Information Display ModeSets the disk information display mode. Conguration options: [Display adapters & in

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-27Restore DefaultsThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.Esc = Exit Menu

5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration

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

ASUS KFSN4-DRE SeriesChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-16.2 LAN driver

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 6-16.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating s

6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installationnVIDIA nForce SATA RAID Driver nVIDIA nForce SATA RAID DriverWindows 2000 ServerWindows Server 2003 32 bitWindows Se

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 6-3To create a RAID driver disk in Windows®:1. Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive.2. When the Drivers menu

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OSTo install the RAID controller driver when

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 6-54. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the NVIDIA R

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

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. Select NVIDIA RAID CLASS DRIVER (required), then press <Enter>. The following windows appears listing both

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 6-76.2 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears.5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement a

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 6-96. Click Install to start the installation.7. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed.

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 nVIDIA® driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install the nVIDIA® Windows nFroce

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 6-114. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears.5. Check the box before the driver you want to install and clic

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Click Next to start the installation.7. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed.

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 6-136.4 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package contains

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring ap

AReference informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard.

ASUS KFSN4-DRE SeriesChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Pack

Appendix summaryAASUS KFSN4-DRE SeriesA.1 KFSN4-DRE/SAS model block diagram ...A-1A.2 KFSN4-DRE/2S model block dia

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series A-1A.1 KFSN4-DRE/SAS model block diagram533/667MHz64/128 bitUSB USB USB USBAMD Opteron™/Barcelona(L1SP)CPU2AMD Opteron™/Barcelo

A-2 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 KFSN4-DRE/2S model block diagram533/667MHz64/128 bitUSB USB USB USBAMD Opteron™/Barcelona(L1SP)CPU2AMD Opter

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series A-3A.3 KFSN4-DRE model block diagram533/667MHz64/128 bitUSB USB USB USBAMD Opteron™/Barcelona(L1SP)CPU2AMD Opteron™/Barcelona(L

A-4 Appendix A: Reference information

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® KFSN4-DRE series motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and l

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe motherboard comes with dual 1207-pin s

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 1-3Serial ATA 3Gb/s technologyThe motherboard supports the next-generation Serial ATA 3Gb/s technology through the Serial ATA in

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

iiE3335First Edition V1 August 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softw

ASUS KFSN4-DRE SeriesChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherb

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information®KFSN4-DRE Series Onboard LEDON OFFMEM_WARN1NormalAbnormal(green)ON OFFCPU_WARN1NormalAbnormal(green)3. CPU warnin

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-3®KFSN4-DRE2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Motherboard layoutsKFSN4-DRE/SAS modelAMI8MbFWH®FLOPPY1BUZZ1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerPANEL

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-5KFSN4-DRE/2S modelAMI8MbFWH®FLOPPY1BUZZ1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerPANEL1PS/2T: MouseB: KeyboardUSB1USB2ATX1

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware informationKFSN4-DRE modelAMI8MbFWH®FLOPPY1BUZZ1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerPANEL1PS/2T: MouseB: KeyboardUSB1U

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-72.2.5 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-92. DDR2 sockets 2-133. PCI Express x 16 slots 2-184. BMC socket 2

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-242. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-92.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.Before installing the CPU, make sure t

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-10 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

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-11The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the s

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.2 Installing the heatsinkThe AMD Opteron™ 2000 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ens

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-13®KFSN4-DRE Series240-pin DIMM sockets112 Pins128 PinsDIMM_B4DIMM_A4DIMM_B3DIMM_A3DIMM_B2DIMM_A2DIMM_B1DIMM_A1DIMM_C1DIMM_D1D

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory CongurationsYou may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2, or 4 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIM

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-152.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-172.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard C

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link or x16 link)This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 cards that comply with

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-19Except when clearing the RTC RAM, NEVER remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system

ivContentsChapter 3: Powering up3.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Powering off the

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Gigabit LAN1 controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1, LAN2_EN1)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onb

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-214. Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1)This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection. Set to pins 1-2 for 4-pin fa

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS sett

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-232.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectors1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse.2. PS/2 keyboard port

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)This connector is for the provided op

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-253. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)Supported by the NVIDIA® nForce4™ chipset, these connectors are

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected t

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-276. Front and rear fan connectors (3-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, REAR_FAN1, REAR_FAN2, REAR_FAN3, REAR_F

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for an ATX power supply plugs. The po

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-2910. SAS connectors (KFSN4-DRE/SAS model only)This motherboard comes with four Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the ne

vContents4.5.1 Remote Access Conguration ... 4-274.6 Security ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information12. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 2-3113. Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions.1. Front Pane

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information14. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System

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

ASUS KFSN4-DRE SeriesChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Powering off

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all s

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 pr

Chapter summary4ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output

viContentsAppendix: Reference informationA.1 KFSN4-DRE/SAS model block diagram ...A-1A.2 KFSN4-DRE/2S model block

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 KFSN4-DRE Series 4-32. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable oppy disk you created earlier.3. B

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS l

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-54.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) chip that you can update us

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-74.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

4-8 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 system

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-9V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Conguration OnBoard IDE Controller [

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave; Tertiary/Fourth/ Fifth/Sixth IDE MasterThe BIOS automatically detects the conne

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-11PIO Mode [Auto]Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]S

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 setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information *** CPU1 :Brand D

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-134.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Conguration NorthB

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-15Memory Conguration The memory conguration menu allows you to change the memory settings.V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, Ame

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AdvancedDRAM Timing Conguration Memory Clock Mode [Auto] DRAM Timing Mode [Auto]DRAM Timing

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-17tRWTTO [2 CLK]Conguration options: [2 CLK] [3 CLK] [4 CLK] [5 CLK] [6 CLK] [7 CLK] [8 CLK] [9 CLK] [Auto] tWRRD [0 CLK]Con

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Main AdvancedIOMMU Mode [Disabled]IOMMU Option MenuSet GART size in systems without AGP, or disabl

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-19V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SouthBridge/CK804 Conguratio

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP CongurationReset ESC

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-214.4.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <E

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

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Peripheral Devices Congurati

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-23The following item appears when you set Parallel Port Mode to [ECP] or [ECP & EPP]ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3]This item a

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM CongurationRestore On AC

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-254.4.8 Hardware MonitorV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Hardwa

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following items appear when you enable the Smart Fan Control feature.CPU1/CPU2 Target Temperature [60]Allows you to set

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-274.5.1 Remote Access CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item th

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSerial port number [COM1]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]Baudrate [57600

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-294.6 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter&g

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUser Access Level [Full Access]This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Conguration option

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-314.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

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

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 4-334.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

ASUS KFSN4-DRE SeriesChapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-15.2 NVIDIA®

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-15.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:KFSN4-DRE; KFSN4-DRE/2S model• The NVIDIA® nForce

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performan

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-35.2 NVIDIA® RAID congurationsThe motherboard includes a high performance SATA RAID controller integrated in the NVIDIA® nFo

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. Press <TAB> to move to the Free Disks section. Highlight the hard disk drives that you want to add in the RA

ASUS KFSN4-DRE Series 5-5[ESC] QUIT [F6] Back [F7] Finish [TAB] Navigate [↑↓] Select [ENTER] PopupRAID Mode: Striping Striping Block: OptimalF