Asus KGNH-D16 User Manual Page 1

MotherboardKGN(M)H-D16 Series KGNH-D16 KGMH-D16/QDR

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

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performan

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 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 Se

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, SPAN or JBOD)To create a RAID set:1. From the main con

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 5-72. Press <Ctrl> + <C> to dene an LD and use <Spacebar> to select a desired RAID mode.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5. After you have selected desired disks for the RAID set, press <Ctrl> + <Y> to start building the RAID

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 5-96. Press <Ctrl> + <Y> again and enter the LD name. Press <Enter> to continue.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-20

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID congurationFastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.[ LD Dene Menu ][ Keys Available ][↑] Up [↓] Down [PaUp

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 5-1110. The RAID set has been built successfully and press <Enter> to view the content.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Pr

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTo delete a RAID set:1. From the main control panel, press <3> to to enter the Delet

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 5-13FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.[ View LD Denition Menu][ Drives Assignments ]LD No LD Name LD 1

xiKGN(M)H-D16 Series specications summaryModel Name KGNH-D16 KGMH-D16/QDRProcessor Support / System Bus2*socket G34 (LGA1944)8/12 Core AMD Opteron™ 6

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.3 Viewing the Drive AssignmentTo view the drive assignment:1. From the main control panel, press <1> to t

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 5-155.2.4 Viewing the Controller CongurationTo view the controller conguration:1. From the main control panel, press <4> to

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration

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

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16Chapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.2 ATI SM Bus contr

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-36.1 RAID driver installation.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the. Locate the RAID driver and place a bla

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-56.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS

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 KGN(M)H-D16 6-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select Pr

xiiSpecications are subject to change without notice.DO NOT touch the Northbridge chipset! The Northbridge chipset may become overheated. Remember to

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat® Enterpris

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-97. Select Skip and press <Enter> to continue.CD FoundTo begin testing the CD media before installation press OK.Choose Skip

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat® Enterprise O

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-116. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.7. Follow the onscreen i

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 KGN(M)H-D16 6-134. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. Type the command acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.6. The drivers for the RAID control

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-156.2 ATI SM Bus controller driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ATI SM Bus driver on the s

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-175. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue.4. When the Intel® PRO Network Connections

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

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 KGN(M)H-D16 6-198. The programs you select are being installed.9. Click Finish to nish the installation.

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 Display driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ASPEED display driver.You

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-216. The system installs the driver automatically.5. Click Install to start the installation.

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard.8. Click Yes to restart the computer.

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-236.5 Mellanox ConnectX QDR PCI Gen2 Channel Adapter driver installation (For KGMH-D16/QDR only)This section provides instr

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.6. Click Change to select your de

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-257. Select a setup type and click Next to continue.8. The driver features you selected are being installed.

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation9. Click your preferred options and click Finish to exit the wizard.

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-276.5.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OSYou need to manually mount the Mellanox driver on a Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS.For users usin

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16Chapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-31.2 Package c

6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Type the command line and install the driver.5. All other Mellanox, OEM, OFED, or distribution IB packages wil

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-297. When the installation nishes, reboot your system to complete the installation.If your system has the latest rmware, no rmw

6-30 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.6 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard packag

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 6-316.6.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an

6-32 Chapter 6: Driver installation

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

Appendix summaryAASUS KGN(M)H-D16A.1 KGNH-D16 block diagram ...A-3A.2 KGMH-D16/QDR block dia

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 A-3A.1 KGNH-D16 block diagram

A-4 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 KGMH-D16/QDR block diagram

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Taiwan)Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +88

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 1-31.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® KGN(M)H-D16 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest tech

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

EC Declaration of Conformity We, the undersigned, Manufacturer: ASUSTek COMPUTER INC. Address, City: No. 150, LI-TE RD., PEITOU, TAIPEI 112, TAIWAN R.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThis motherboard supports the latest AMD®

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 1-5DDR3 memory supportThe KGN(M)H-D16 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1333/1066 MHZ to meet

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction100% solid, long life conductive polymer capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capac

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

iiE6105Second Edition October 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16Chapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-32.2 Motherboard over

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-32.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally.•

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-52.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.3 Motherboard layoutsKGNH-D16

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-7KGMH-D16/QDR

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-102. DDR3 sockets 2-143. PCI Express x 16 slot 2-19Jump

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-9Internal connectors Page1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6)2-272. USB connectors (5-1 pi

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 KGN(M)H-D16 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 you

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

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 KGN(M)H-D16 2-132.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsinkThe AMD Opteron™ 6100 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Mem

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-152.4.2 Memory CongurationsYou may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, 8GB and 16GB registered DDR3 DIMMs or 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB ECC/non-E

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain me

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-172.4.4 Removing a DIMM1. Press the retaining clip outward to unlock the DIMM.2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.2.4.3 Installi

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-19* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.5 Installing ASMB4 management boardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on yo

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-212.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the C

ivContents2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ... 2-262.7.2 Internal connectors ...

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-234. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® Intel 82574LGi

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS sett

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-257. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1). IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1)This jumper allows you to use the IPMI feature through the dedi

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsLAN portSPEED LEDACT/LINK LED1. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port f

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-272.7.2 Internal connectors.7.2 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6)Suppo

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. USB connectors (5-1 pin USB3; A-Type USB4)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-294. Front fan connectors (4-pin FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA–1.75

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1)This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card.6

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-317. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).8. Pow

vContents4.5 Server menu ... 4-274.5.1 Remote Access Conguration ...

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. Proprietary power connectors (20-pin PWR1, 20-pin PWR2, 4-pin EZ_PLUG1)These connectors are for Proprietary po

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-3310. HDD status indicator header (9-1 pin HSATAT1)This connector is for the indicators at the back panel. The indicator lights up

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information12. Internal VGA Header (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1). Internal VGA Header (10-1 pin VGA_HDR1)This connector is used to con

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 2-3513. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.• System pow

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

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16Chapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-33.2 Turning off the co

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 3-33.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switche

3-4 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 St

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

viContents6.5.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux OS ... 6-276.6 Management applications and utilities installation ...

Chapter summary4ASUS KGN(M)H-D164.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-34.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-34.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Syst

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 KGN(M)H-D16 4-54. The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to

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 KGN(M)H-D16 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility descri

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 congura

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows

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 KGN(M)H-D16 4-11The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async

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 setup4.3.4 Storage CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the IDE/SATA devices inst

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-134.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU1/2 Memory CongurationDisplays the auto-detected memory specication.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main CPU1 Memory CongurationNod

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-154.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution when

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupGART Error Reporting [Disabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Microcode Updation [Enabled]Conguration options: [

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-174.4.2 Chipset CongurationThe Chipset conguration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then pres

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMemory CongurationRank Interleaving [Auto]Allows you to set the rank memory interleaving setting. Conguation options: [Dis

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-19[Super] Set to [Super] to adjust the DRAM BG Scrub sub-item manually.[Max] Set to [Max] to adjust ECC mode automatically.[User]

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSouthBridge Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SouthBrid

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-21SB Debug CongurationA15 ECOs [Disabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Port 0—5 ESP [ISP]Allows you to decide the ESP

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

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSR5650 Conguration (For KGNH-D16)PCI Express CongurationPCIE Slot 1 FeaturesGen2 High Speed Mode [Auto]Conguration option

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-23PCIE Slot 1 Core SettingPowerdown Unused lanes [Enabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Turn Off PLL During L1/L23 [Ena

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupVGA ROM BOOT PRIORITY [PCIE VGA CARD]Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as the primary boot device. Congur

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-254.4.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter&

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.5 PCIPnPThe PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Plug And Play O/S [No][Yes

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-27Remote Access [Enabled]Enables or disables the remote access feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The following it

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

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-294.6 Power menuv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Server Power

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Mon

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-31CPU1/CPU2/TR1/TR2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard compo

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 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-334.7.3 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) w

4-34 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 KGN(M)H-D16 4-35After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Leve

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 4-374.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discar

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16Chapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ...... 5-35.2 FastBuild Ut

ASUS KGN(M)H-D16 5-35.1 Setting up RAID5.1.1 RAID denitionsRAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data i