Asus KGPE-D16 User Manual

MotherboardKGPE-D16

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

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.6 Hardware Monitorv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY

ASUS KGPE-D16 4-35VCORE1/2 Voltage; P1/2DDR3 Voltage; P1/2_+1.2V Voltage; P1_VDDNB Voltage; +1.8V Voltage; +1.2V Voltage; +1.1V Voltage; +12V Voltage

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 KGPE-D16 4-374.7.3 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) whil

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 KGPE-D16 4-39After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [

4-40 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 KGPE-D16 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 y

4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

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

ASUS KGPE-D16Chapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-35.2 FastBuild Utili

ASUS KGPE-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 in p

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 KGPE-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 Seria

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 co

ASUS KGPE-D16 5-72. Press <Ctrl> + <C> to dene an LD and use <Spacebar> to select a desired RAID mode.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2

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 KGPE-D16 5-96. Press <Ctrl> + <Y> again and enter the LD name. Press <Enter> to continue.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010

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

xiiKGPE-D16 specications summaryProcessor Support / System Bus2 x socket G34 (LGA 1944)4/8/12/16 Core AMD® Opteron™ 6300 Series 4/8/12/16 Core AMD® O

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

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 KGPE-D16 5-155.2.4 Viewing the Controller CongurationTo view the controller conguration:1. From the main control panel, press <4> to to

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration

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

ASUS KGPE-D16Chapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.2 AMD® processor driv

ASUS KGPE-D16 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 KGPE-D16 6-56.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS installationTo install the RAID controller dr

xiiiKGPE-D16 specications summaryStorage SATA Controller AMD® SP5100: 6 SATA2 300MB/s portsPROMISE® SW RAID (For Linux/Windows) Supports software RAI

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 KGPE-D16 6-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select Prope

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installationRed Hat® Enterprise Linux OS 4.8To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS:1. Boo

ASUS KGPE-D16 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 KGPE-D16 6-116. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>.7. Follow the onscreen inst

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 KGPE-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 e

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation.Please choose the Driver Update medi

ASUS KGPE-D16 6-156.2 AMD® processor driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the AMD® processor driver on the system.

xivKGPE-D16 specications summaryManagement SolutionOut of Band Remote ManagementOptional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-InternetMonitoring CPU TemperatureVF

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

ASUS KGPE-D16 6-175. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 4. When the Intel® Network Connections – Ins

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 KGPE-D16 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 KGPE-D16 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 KGPE-D16 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 KGPE-D16 6-256.6.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an ite

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

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation

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

Appendix summaryAASUS KGPE-D16A.1 KGPE-D16 block diagram ... A-3

ASUS KGPE-D16 A-3A.1 KGPE-D16 block diagram

A-4 Appendix A: Reference information

ASUS contact informationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.Address 15 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 11259Telephone +886-2-2894-3447Fax +886-2-2890-

ASUS contact informationASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)Address 800 Corporate Way, Fremont, CA 94539, USAFax +1-510-608-4555Web site h

ASUS contact information ASUS Holland BV (The Netherlands) Address Marconistraat 2, 7825GD EMMEN, The Netherlands Web site http://www.asus.com Te

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYPer FCC Part 2 Section 2. 1077(a) Responsible Party Name: Asus Computer International Address: 800 Corporate Way, Fremon

ASUS KGPE-D16Chapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-31.2 Package cont

ASUS KGPE-D16 1-31.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® KGPE-D16 motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologi

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

ASUS KGPE-D16 1-5DDR3 memory supportThe KGPE-D16 supports UDIMM and RDIMM DDR3 memory that features data transfer rates of 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz to m

iiE8847Revised Edition V3 November 2013Copyright © 2013 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and s

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

ASUS KGPE-D16Chapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-32.2 Motherboard overvie

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-32.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard set

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 KGPE-D16 2-54. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally.The heartbeat LED fu

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-72.2.3 Motherboard layouts

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-102. DDR3 sockets2-163. MIO / PCIE slot2-224. PCI Expr

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-9Internal connectors Page1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black)2-322. SAS

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

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 KGPE-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 your t

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationAREMOVEB6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.7. Remov

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-132.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe AMD® Opteron™ 6300/6200/6100 series processors require a specially designed heatsink t

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base.3. Align the other end of the retention

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-156. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the other 4-

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

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-172.4.2 Memory CongurationsYou may install 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Registerd or 1GB/2GB/4GB Unbuffered with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationMemory population table For UDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks)For RDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks & Quad Ranks)CPU

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-192.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cau

ivContents2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card ... 2-232.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management board ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-21* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 - P

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 MIO/PCIE slotThe MIO/PCIE slot supports a MIO audio card or a PCI Express card. The MIO audio card offers g

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-232.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID cardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard.1. Locate

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management boardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on yo

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-252.5.11 Installing the audio card1. Locate the MIO/PCIE slot on the motherboard.2. Align the card connector with the slot and press

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-272. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel®

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-297. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1)This jumper allows you to use the IPMI feature through the dedicated LAN or share LAN. Place the j

vContents4.4 Advanced menu ... 4-154.4.1 CPU Conguration ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS sett

ASUS KGPE-D16 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

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6;

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-333. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This LED connector is for the storage add-on card cable connected to the SATA or

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; USB78; A-Type USB9)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the U

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-356. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2, FRNT_FAN1, FRNT_FAN2, FRNT_FAN3, FRNT_FAN4, FRNT_FAN5, REAR_FAN1)T

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO1/2)These connector is used for the SAS chip SGPI

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-3710. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this co

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information11. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-3914. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power sup

viContentsChapter 6: Driver installation6.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.1.1 Creat

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information15. SSI power connectors (24-pin SSIPWR1, 8-pin SSI12V1, 8-pin SSI12V2)These connectors are for an SSI power supp

ASUS KGPE-D16 2-4116. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-pin PLE

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information17. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including

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

ASUS KGPE-D16Chapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-33.2 Powering off the comp

ASUS KGPE-D16 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

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 KGPE-D164.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-34.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS KGPE-D16 4-34.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System

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

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 KGPE-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 pr

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 KGPE-D16 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 setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Too

ASUS KGPE-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 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 KGPE-D16 4-114.3.3 SATA1–6The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SATA devices installed in the system. Sele

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPIO Mode [Auto]Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]D

ASUS KGPE-D16 4-13The following two items appear only when you set the OnChip SATA Channel item to [Enabled].SATA Port1 - Port4 [IDE]Sets the congura

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

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Memory Information CPU1 Memory Information CPU2 Memory InformationBIOS InformationDisplay

ASUS KGPE-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 ch

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupGART Error Reporting [Disabled]This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable

ASUS KGPE-D16 4-17v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings NorthBridge C

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMemory Conguration The memory conguration menu allows you to change the memory settings.V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, Ame

ASUS KGPE-D16 4-19v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ECC Conguration ECC Mode [Basic] D

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSouthBridge CongurationSB Azalia Audio CongurationHD Audio Azalia Device [Auto]Enables the High Denition Audio Azalia dev

ASUS KGPE-D16 4-21SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin Config [Azalia]Selects the SDIN Pin setting. Conguration options: [GPIO] [Azalia]Azalia Snoop [Disabled]Conguratio

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 KGPE-D16 4-23SR5690 Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Ent

ixAustralia statement noticeFrom 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law. For the l

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupNB-SB Port FeaturesPress <Enter> to display the sub-items.NB-SB Link ASPM [L1]Conguration options: [Disabled] [L1]NP

ASUS KGPE-D16 4-25Hyper Transport CongurationHT Extended Address [Disabled]Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled]HT3 Link Power State [Aut

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDebug OptionMemory Decode on Sec. GFX [Disabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Force]IOC Peer-to-Peer Mode [Auto]Congura

ASUS KGPE-D16 4-27v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device CongurationSerial Port1 A

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 KGPE-D16 4-294.4.5 PCIPnPThe PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices.Take caution when changing the sett

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupRemote Access CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then pres

ASUS KGPE-D16 4-31Serial port number [COM2]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration 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 KGPE-D16 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 [Po