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Motherboard KGPE-D16.
ii E8847 Revised Edition V3 November 2013 Copyright © 2013 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this ma nual, including the products and soft ware described in i t, may be reproduc .
iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide .
iv Contents 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card ............................. 2-23 2.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management board ........................... 2-24 2.5.10 Connecting the thermal sensor cable ........................... 2-24 2.5.1 1 Installing the audio card .
v Contents 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-15 4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-15 4.4.2 Chipset Conguration ...........................
vi Contents Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-3 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 6-3 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver .
vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
ix Australia statement notice From 1 January 2012 updated warranties apply to all ASUS products, consistent with the Australian Consumer Law . For the latest product warranty details please visit http://support.asus.com. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law .
x About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports.
xi Conventions used in this guide T o make sure that you perform certain tasks properly , take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. T ypography Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
xii KGPE-D16 specications summary Processor Support / System Bus 2 x socket G34 (LGA 1944) 4/8/12/16 Core AMD ® Opteron™ 6300 Series 4/8/12/16 Core AMD ® Opteron™ 6200 Series 8/12 Core AMD ® Opteron™ 6100 Series * Please check http://www .
xiii KGPE-D16 specications summary Storage SA T A Controller AMD ® SP5100: 6 SA T A2 300MB/s ports PROMISE ® SW RAID (For Linux/Windows) Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5 SAS Controller Opt.
xiv KGPE-D16 specications summary Management Solution Out of Band Remote Management Optional ASMB4-iKVM for KVM-over-Internet Monitoring CPU T emperature V F AN RPM V Environment Operation temperat.
1 Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS KGPE-D16 Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-3 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-3 1.3 Serial number label .
ASUS KGPE-D16 1-3 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® KGPE-D16 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long lin.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology This motherboard supports the latest AMD ® Opteron™ 6300/6200/6100 series processors in LGA 1944 package with integrated memory controller to support 4-channel (8 DIMM per CPU) DDR3 memory .
ASUS KGPE-D16 1-5 DDR3 memory support The KGPE- D16 su pports UDIM M and RDIMM DDR3 m emory th at fea tures dat a tran sfer r ates o f 160 0/1 333/10 66/800 MHz to mee t the higher band wid th re qui rem ent s of ser ver an d wor kst ati on a ppl ica tio ns.
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Fan Speed technology The ASUS Fan Speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation. PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users.
2 Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS KGPE-D16 Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-3 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-3 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-5 4. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally . The heartbeat LED functions only when you install the ASUS ASMB4.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. T o optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI EEB 1.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-7 2.2.3 Motherboard layouts.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page 1. CPU sockets 2-10 2. DDR3 sockets 2-16 3. MIO / PCIE slot 2-22 4. PCI Express x 16 slots 2-22 5. PIKE slot 2-22 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLR TC1) 2-26 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)) 2-27 3.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-9 Internal connectors Page 1. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3, SA T A4; RED) (7-pin SA T A5, SA T A6; Black) 2-32 2. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4; Red) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8; Blue) 2-33 3.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. Before installing the CPU, ensure that the socket box is facing toward you and the load lever is on your left.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-1 1 T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 2. Press the loa d lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the right (B) until it is released from the retention tab. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow .
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information A REMOVE B 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 7. Remove the PnP cap from the CPU socket.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-13 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The AMD ® Opteron™ 6300/6200/6100 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure to use qualied heatsink assembly only .
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. 3. Align the other end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-15 6. 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-pin connector . 5. When the fan and heatsink assembly is in place, connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_F AN.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen (16) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-17 2.4.2 Memory Congurations Y ou may install 1GB/2GB/4GB/8GB/16GB Registerd or 1GB/2GB/4GB Unbuffered with ECC/Non-ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory congurations in this section. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency .
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Memory population table For UDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks) For RDIMM (Single Rank, Dual Ranks & Quad Ranks) CPU1 Conguration A2 A1 B2 B1 C2 C1 D2 D1 - - - .
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-19 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1. Press the retaining clips outward to unlock a DIMM socket.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-21 * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ Priority Standard function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 - Programmable Interrupt 3* 1 1 Communications .
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 MIO/PCIE slot The MIO/PCIE slot supports a MIO audio card or a PCI Express card. The MIO audio card offers great sound quality to complement the robust video power .
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-23 2.5.8 Installing an ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the ste ps below to ins tall an option al ASUS RAID card on your moth erboard. 1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden ngers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.9 Installing ASMB4 management board Follow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard. 1. Locate the BMC_FW header on the motherboard. 2. Orient and press the ASMB4 management card in place.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-25 2.5.1 1 Installing the audio card 1. Locate the MIO/PCIE slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card sits on the slot completely .
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. Y ou can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and s ystem setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-27 2. 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 activate the VGA feature. 3. CPU Fan and Chassis Fan control setting (3-pin CPUF AN_SEL1, CHAF AN_SEL1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel ® 82574L Gigabit LAN controllers.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-29 7. IPMI setting (3-pin IPMI_SEL1) This jumper allows you to use the IPMI feature through the dedicated LAN or share LAN. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you want to use IPMI through the dedicated LAN (default). Or you can place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to use IPMI through the shared LAN.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVER Y1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-31 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB4 management card. 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3, SA T A4; RED) (7-pin SA T A5, SA T A6; Black) Supported by the AMD ® SP5100 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-33 3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Thi s LED connec tor is for the st orage add-on card ca ble co nnecte d to the SA T A or S AS ad d-o n card . Th e read or wr ite a ctivit ies of any d evice conne cted to the SA T A or SA S add- on car d caus es th e fron t pane l LED to li ght up.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; USB78; A-T ype USB9) These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to connectors USB34 and USB56, then install the modules to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-35 6. CPU, front and rear fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN1, CPU_F AN2, FRNT_F AN1, FRNT_F AN2, FRNT_F AN3, FRNT_F AN4, FRNT_F AN5, REAR_F AN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA–740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A–6.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (8-1 pin SGPIO1/2) These connector is used for the SAS chip SGPIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data. These connectors functions only when you install an ASUS PIKE SAS RAID card.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-37 10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 9. IEEE 1394a port connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) This connector is for an IEEE 1394a port.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 1 1. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS ® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). 12. TPM co nn ect or (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a T rusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certicates, passwords, and data.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-39 14. Power Supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) to the power supply unit to read PSU information. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 15. SSI power connectors (24-pin SSIPWR1, 8-pin SSI12V1, 8-pin SSI12V2) These connectors are for an SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
ASUS KGPE-D16 2-41 16. System panel connector (20-pin P ANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. 1. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector .
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 17. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_P ANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
3 Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS KGPE-D16 Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-3 3.2 Powering off the computer .
ASUS KGPE-D16 3-3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector .
3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2003 Server: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down . 2. Select Shut Down from the What do you want the computer to do? list box.
4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 ASUS KGPE-D16 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7 4.3 Main menu ........................
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-3 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. ASUS EZ Flash 2 (Updates the BIOS using a USB ash disk.) 2. BUPDA TER utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable USB ash disk drive.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Press <T ab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS le is found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done. • This function can support devices such as a USB ash disk with F A T 32/16 format and single partition only .
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-5 4. The utility veries the le, then starts updating the BIOS le. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! ASUSTek BIOS Update for DOS V1.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup progr am This motherboard supports a programmable rmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-1 1 4.3.3 SA T A1–6 The items in this menu allow you to set or change the congurations for the SA T A devices installed in the system.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA (Direct Memory Access) allows your computer to transfer data to and from the hardware devices installed with much less CPU overhead.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-13 The following two items appear only when you set the OnChip SA T A Channel item to [Enabled]. SA T A Port1 - Port4 [IDE] Sets the conguration for the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge chip.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Memory Information CPU1 Memory Information CPU2 Memory Information BIOS Information Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specication. System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory .
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-15 4.4 Adv anced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup GART Error Reporting [Disabled] This option should remain disabled for the normal operation. The driver developer may enable it for testing purpose. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Microcode Updation [Enabled] Allows the system to update the Microcode automatically , enhancing system performance.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-17 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings NorthBridge Conguration SouthBridge Conguration SR5690 Conguration ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Memory Conguration The memory conguration menu allows you to change the memory settings. V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-19 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ECC Conguration ECC Mode [Basic] DRAM ECC Enable [Enabled] DRAM SCRUB REDIRECT [Disabled] 4-B.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup SouthBridge Conguration SB Azalia Audio Conguration HD Audio Azalia Device [Auto] Enables the High Denition Audio Azalia devie.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-21 SDIN0/1/2/3 Pin Config [Azalia] Selects the SDIN Pin setting. Conguration options: [GPIO] [Azalia] Azalia Snoop [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Azalia Clo.
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup SA T A-AHCI Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the s ystem will turn of f the clocks for the unused SA T A ports in AHCI modes. Doing so will enable some power savings. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The hot-plug function will be disabled when turning off the clock for the SA T A port.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-23 SR5690 Conguration v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Advanced ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item Enter Go to Sub Screen F1 General Help F10 Save and E.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup NB-SB Port Features Press <Enter> to display the sub-items. NB-SB Link ASPM [L1] Conguration options: [Disabled] [L1] NP NB-SB VC1 T rafc Support [Disabled] Con.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-25 Hyper T ransport Conguration HT Extended Address [Disabled] Conguration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] HT3 Link Power State [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [LS0] [.
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Debug Option Memory Decode on Sec. GFX [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Force] IOC Peer-to-Peer Mode [Auto] Conguration options: [Auto] [Default] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] Northbridge interrupt pin [Disabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] v02.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-27 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard Device Conguration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] On.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None . Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presenc e of USB devices at startup.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-29 4.4.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the PCI/PnP Conguration menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Remote Access Conguration The items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-31 Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is not u ser-congurable and cha nges with the congur ation of Serial port number .
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 P ower menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-33 Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into of f state after an AC power loss. When set to [Power On], the system will reboot after an AC power loss. When set to [Last State], the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6.6 Hardware Monitor v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature [ 27.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-35 VCORE1/2 V oltage; P1/2DDR3 V oltage; P1/2_+1.2V V oltage; P1_VDDNB V oltage; +1.8V V oltage; +1.2V V oltage; +1.1V V oltage; +12V V oltage; +5V V oltage; +3.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st–xxth Boot Device [XXXXXXX] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-37 4.7.3 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7.4 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-39 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items.
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.8 T ools menu The T ools menu items allow you to congure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the submenu.
ASUS KGPE-D16 4-41 4.9 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
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5 RAID conguration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities..
ASUS KGPE-D16 Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 5-3 5.2 FastBuild Utility .
ASUS KGPE-D16 5-3 5.1 Setting up RAID 5.1.1 RAID denitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks.
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial A T A for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for RAID conguration: 1.
ASUS KGPE-D16 5-5 5.2 FastBuild Utility The FastBuild Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 ,and RAID 5, SP AN and JBOD set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Promise RAID.
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, SP AN or JBOD) T o create a RAID set: 1. From the main control panel, press <2> to to enter the LD View Menu . FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.
ASUS KGPE-D16 5-7 2. Press <Ctrl> + <C> to dene an LD and use <Spacebar> to select a desired RAID mode. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5. After you have selected desired disks for the RAID set, press <Ctrl> + <Y> to start building the RAID set.
ASUS KGPE-D16 5-9 6. Press <Ctrl> + <Y> again and enter the LD name. Press <Enter> to continue. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.
5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ LD Dene Menu ] [ Keys Available ] [ ↑ ] Up [ ↓ ] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Space] Change .
ASUS KGPE-D16 5-1 1 10. The RAID set has been built successfully and press <Enter> to view the content. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.
5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the main control panel, press <3> to to enter the Delete LD Menu . Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC]Exit FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.
ASUS KGPE-D16 5-13 FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ View LD Denition Menu] [ Drives Assignments ] LD No LD Name LD 1 RAID1 Stripe Block NA Read Policy NA RAID Mode Drv Capacity(GB) RAID 1 2 199.99 Write Policy WriteThru Port:ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity(GB) 01:01 HDTXXXXXXXXXXXX SATA 3G 250.
5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.3 Viewing the Drive Assignment T o view the drive assignment: 1. From the main control panel, press <1> to to enter the Drive Assignment Menu . Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC]Exit FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.
ASUS KGPE-D16 5-15 5.2.4 Viewing the Controller Conguration T o view the controller conguration: 1. From the main control panel, press <4> to to enter the Controller Conguration Menu . Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC]Exit FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.
5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration.
6 Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components..
ASUS KGPE-D16 Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-3 6.2 AMD ® processor driver installation .......................................... 6-15 6.3 LAN driver installation .....
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-3 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array . This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation 7. Place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. 8. Press <Enter>. 9. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. 6. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create.
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-5 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows ® Server OS During Windows ® Server OS installation T o install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows ® Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows ® Server installation DVD.
6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. 5. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list, then press <Enter>. 6. The Windows ® Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk.
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-7 T o verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop, and then select Properties from the menu.
6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux OS 4.8 T o install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat ® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat ® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot: , type linux dd . 3. Press <Enter>.
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-9 7. Select Skip and press <Enter> to continue. CD Found To begin testing the CD media before installation press OK. Choose Skip to skip the media test and start the installation. OK Skip 8. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish installing the RedHat operating system.
6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux OS 5.0 T o install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat ® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat ® OS installation CD. 2. At the boot: , type linux dd 3. Press <Enter>.
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-1 1 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No , then press <Enter>. 7. Follow the onscreen instructions to nish the OS installation.
6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation SUSE Linux 1 1 OS T o install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server OS: 1. Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu.
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-13 4. Insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive. T ype the command acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options eld, and press <Enter>.
6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation 7. Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to nish the installation. Please choose the Driver Update medium. OK sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-1612BLT sdb: Disk, Promise 1X2 Morror/RAID1 sd3: Disk, Promise RAID Console other device 6.
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-15 6.2 AMD ® processor driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the AMD ® processor driver on the system. Y ou need to manually install the AMD ® processor driver on a Windows XP / Server 2003 operating system.
6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.3 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel ® Gigabit LAN controller driver . T o install the Intel ® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows ® OS: 1. Restart the computer , and then log on with Administrator privileges.
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-17 5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 4. When the Intel ® Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears, click Next to start the installation.
6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation..
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-19 8. The programs you select are being installed. 9. Click Finish to nish the installation..
6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6 . 4 A TI S M Bu s co n t ro ll er d ri ve r in st al la ti on This section provides instructions on how to install the A TI SM Bus driver on the system. Y ou need to manually install the A TI SMBus driver on a Windows ® XP / Server 2003 operating system.
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-21 6.5 Display driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ASPEED display driver . T o install the ASPEED display driver on a Windows ® OS: 1. Restart the computer , then log on with Administrator privileges.
6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5. Click Install to start the installation. 4 . W he n th e AS PE ED I ns ta ll S h ie ld W iz ar d wi n do w ap pe ar s, c li ck N ex t t o co nt in ue .
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-23 6. The system installs the driver automatically . 7. When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard..
6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.6 Management applications and utilities installation The support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
ASUS KGPE-D16 6-25 6.6.3 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.6.4 Make disk menu The Make disk menu contains items to create the RAID driver disk.
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A Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard..
Appendix summary A ASUS KGPE-D16 A.1 KGPE-D16 block diagram ....................................... A-3.
ASUS KGPE-D16 A-3 A.1 KGPE-D16 block diagram.
A-4 Appendix A: Reference information.
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