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  • Page 1 KCMR-D12...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix Typography ....................x KCMR-D12 specifications summary ............xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-3 Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Special features ................1-4 1.4.1...
  • Page 4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16/x8 link) ........ 2-22 2.5.8 Installing ASMB4 management board ......2-23 2.5.9 Installing i Button ............2-23 2.5.10 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card ........2-24 Jumpers ..................2-25 Connectors ................. 2-29 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..........2-29 2.7.2 Internal connectors ............
  • Page 5 Boot Settings Configuration .......... 4-34 4.7.4 Security ................. 4-35 Tools menu ................. 4-37 4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............4-37 Exit menu ..................4-38 Exit and Save Changes ............... 4-38 Exit and Discard Changes ............4-38 Discard Changes ................4-38 Load Setup Defaults ..............
  • Page 6 Management applications and utilities installation ....6-27 6.6.1 Running the support DVD ..........6-27 6.6.2 Drivers menu ..............6-27 6.6.3 Utilities menu ..............6-28 6.6.4 Make disk menu ............6-28 6.6.5 Contact information ............6-28 Appendix: Reference information KCMR-D12 block diagram ............A-3...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. REACH Complying with the REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization, and Restriction of Chemicals) regulatory framework, we published the chemical substances in our products at ASUS REACH website at http://csr.asus.com/english/REACH.htm.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To 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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 11: Kcmr-D12 Specifications Summary

    Optional: ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008 8-port SAS2 6G RAID card ASUS PIKE 2008/IMR 8-port SAS2 6G RAID...
  • Page 12 KCMR-D12 specifications summary Onboard I/O PSU Connector 24-pin SSI power connector + 8-pin SSI 12V + Connectors 8-pin SSI 12V power connector Management Onboard socket for optional management card Connector USB Connectors 5 Connectors: 1 x USB connector (Type A USB socket)

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-3 Package contents ................. 1-3 Serial number label ..............1-4 Special features ................1-4 ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    KCMR-D12 motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 16: Serial Number Label

    Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 13 characters xxS2xxxxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
  • Page 17 (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. 100% Conductive Polymer Capacitors This motherboard uses all high-quality conductive polymer capacitors for durability, improved lifespan, and enhanced thermal capacity. ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    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 efficient operation. PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I/O solutions.

  • Page 19: 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-3 Motherboard overview ..............2-6 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-10 System memory ................. 2-17 Expansion slots ................2-20 Jumpers ..................2-25 Connectors ................. 2-29 ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ASUS KCMR-D12...
  • Page 22 CPU warning LED (ERR_CPU1, ERR_CPU2) The CPU warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding CPU. DIMM warning LED (ERR_DIMMA1/2/3; ERR_DIMMB1/2/3; ERR_DIMMC1/2/3; ERR_DIMMD1/2/3) The DIMM warning LEDs light up to indicate that an impending failure of the corresponding DIMMs.
  • Page 23 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. • Everytime after the AC power is replugged, you have to wait for about 30...

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI EEB 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 25: Motherboard Layouts

    2.2.4 Motherboard layouts ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 26: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page CPU sockets 2-10 DDR3 sockets 2-17 PCI slot 2-22 PCI Express x 8 slots (x8/x4 link) 2-22 PCI Express x 16 slot (x16/x8 link) 2-22 PIKE slot 2-22 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-25 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)) 2-26 DDR3 voltage control setting...
  • Page 27 Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2) 2-33 SSI power connectors 2-34 (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 8-pin ATX12V2) Location LED cable connector (3-pin LOCLED1) 2-34 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-35 Auxiliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-36 ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 28: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the Socket 1207.
  • Page 29 CPU notch. Gold triangle mark The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent CPU notch bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Alignment key ASUS KCMR-D12 2-11...
  • Page 30 Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with, ensuring that it is spread in an even thin layer. Some heatsinks come with pre-applied Thermal Interface Material. If so, skip this step. The Thermal Interface Material is toxic.

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Retention module base Your boxed CPU heatsink and fan assembly should come with installation instructions for the CPU, heatsink, and the retention mechanism. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. ASUS KCMR-D12 2-13...
  • Page 32 Attach one end of the retention bracket to the retention module base. Align the other end of the retention bracket (near the retention bracket lock) to the retention module base. A clicking sound denotes that the retention bracket is in place. Ensure that the fan and heatsink assembly perfectly fits the retention mechanism module...
  • Page 33 Connect the CPU fan cable to the corresponding connector on the motherboard. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • This connector is backward compatible with old 3-pin CPU fan. ASUS KCMR-D12 2-15...

  • Page 34: Installing The Cpu Heatsink

    2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink The AMD Opteron™ 4100 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • Ensure to use qualified heatsink assembly only. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink.

  • Page 35: System Memory

    A DDR3 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR2 DIMM but is notched differently to prevent installation on a DDR2 DIMM socket. DDR3 modules are developed for better performance with less power consumption. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR3 DIMM sockets: ASUS KCMR-D12 2-17...

  • Page 36: Memory Configurations

    2.4.2 Memory Configurations You may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8GB registered ECC/unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section. Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor.

  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm

    DDR3 DIMM notch clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS KCMR-D12 2-19...

  • Page 38: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Ensure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 39: Interrupt Assignments

    ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS KCMR-D12 2-21...

  • Page 40: Pci Slots

    2.5.7 PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. PCI slot PIKE slots PCIEx8 slots (x8/x4 link)

  • Page 41: Installing Asmb4 Management Board

    Orient and press the ASMB4 management board in place. 2.5.9 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. Locate the i Button slot on the motherboard. Snap the i Button in place. ASUS KCMR-D12 2-23...

  • Page 42: Installing Asus Pike Raid Card

    2.5.10 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

  • Page 43: Jumpers

    Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ASUS KCMR-D12 2-25...
  • Page 44 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. DDR3 voltage control setting (4-pin LVDDR3_SEL1; LVDDR3_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to adjust the DIMM voltage. Set to pins 1–2 to select 1.5V BIOS control, pins 2–3 to select 1.2V Force or 3–4 to select 1.35V Force.
  • Page 45 If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan control will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS KCMR-D12 2-27...
  • Page 46 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: Prepare a USB flash disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility.

  • Page 47: Connectors

    LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port ASUS KCMR-D12 2-29...

  • Page 48: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 Internal connectors Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black) Supported by the AMD SP5100 chipset, these connectors are for the Serial ® ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives that allows up to 3Gb/s of data transfer rate.
  • Page 49 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. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ASUS KCMR-D12 2-31...
  • Page 50 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! • All fans feature the ASUS Smart Fan technology. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1/2/3/4) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID and Intel Matrix RAID SATA LED.
  • Page 51 BMC header (BMC_FW1) ® The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4). Thermal sensor cable connectors (3-pin TR1, TR2) These connectors are for temperature monitoring. Connect the thermal sensor cables to these connectors and place the other ends to the devices, which you want to monitor temperature.
  • Page 52 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 8-pin ATX12V2) SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 8-pin ATX12V2) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.

  • Page 53: System Panel Connector

    BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS KCMR-D12 2-35...
  • Page 54 11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

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

  • Page 56: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-3 Turning off the computer ............. 3-4 ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ® If you are using Windows 2000/2003 Server: Click Start then click Shut Down. Select Shut Down from the What do you want the computer to do? list box. Select Shutdown Event Tracker.

  • Page 59: 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. BIOS setup...
  • Page 60 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-3 BIOS setup program ..............4-7 Main menu .................. 4-10 Advanced menu ................. 4-15 Server menu ................4-27 Power menu ................4-29 Boot menu .................. 4-33 Tools menu ................. 4-37 Exit menu ..................4-38 ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 61: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS using the BUPDATER utility. 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility The ASUS EZ Flash 2 feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to use a DOS-based utility. Before you start using this utility, download the latest BIOS from the ASUS website at www.asus.com.

  • Page 62: Bupdater Utility

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the BUPDATER utility: Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable USB flash disk drive. USB flash disk drive. .
  • Page 63 DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure! The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. The BIOS update is finished! Please restart your system. C:\> ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 64: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 65: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 66: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Time [13:44:30] select a field. System Date [Fri, 10/15/2010] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Date.

  • Page 67: Menu Items

    <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on the Pop-up window screen. Scroll bar 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 68: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced...
  • Page 69 [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KCMR-D12 4-11...

  • Page 70: Storage Configuration

    4.3.4 Storage Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE/SATA devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Storage Configuration Options...

  • Page 71: System Information

    Displays the auto-detected system memory. System Memory Information Displays system memory information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Memory Information CPU1 Memory Information CPU2 Memory Information CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Allows you to check information of installed memory (6 DIMMs per CPU). ASUS KCMR-D12 4-13...
  • Page 72 CPU1/2 Memory Configuration Displays the auto-detected memory specification. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main CPU1 Memory Configuration Node0 Speed DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_B3 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 73: Advanced Menu

    GART Error Reporting [Disabled] Select Item ↑↓ Microcode Updation [Enabled] Change Option Secure Virtual Machine Mode [Enabled] General Help PowerNow [Enabled] Save and Exit PowerCap [P-state 0] Exit ACPI SRAT Table [Enabled] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS KCMR-D12 4-15...
  • Page 74 Scroll down for more items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU DownCore Mode [Auto Mode] Cold Reset is needed C1E Support [Enabled] after changing option. CPU2 [Enabled] Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
  • Page 75 Configuration optitons: [Auto] [Maximum Core Level] [No Leveling] [2 Cores] [4 Cores] C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable Enhanced Halt State support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU2 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the CPU2 function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KCMR-D12 4-17...

  • Page 76: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.2 Chipset Configuration The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Options for NB NorthBridge Configuration SouthBridge Configuration SR5670 Configuration Select Screen ←→...

  • Page 77: Memory Configuration

    Configuation options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Bank Swizzle Mode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the bank swizzle mode. Configuation options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Channel B/C/D [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable channel B, C and D. Configuation options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KCMR-D12 4-19...

  • Page 78: Ecc Configuration

    ECC Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced CPU Bridge Chipset Configuration ECC Configuration To transition the CSI links to full-speed Set the level of ECC CPU REVISION or leave them in protection. Note: Current CSI Frequency ECC Mode :6.400GT [Basic] slow-mode.
  • Page 79 Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] Memory Clock Speed [400 MHz] Allows you to set the memory clock frequency. This item available only when you set DRAM Timing Config to [Manual]. Configuration options: [333 MHz] [400 MHz] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] ASUS KCMR-D12 4-21...

  • Page 80: Southbridge Configuration

    SouthBridge Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Options for SB HD Azalia SP5100 CIMx Version : 5.6.0 SB Azalia Audio Configuration SB Debug Configuration OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 0) [Enabled] OHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 1) [Enabled] EHCI HC (Bus 0 Dev 18 Fn 2) [Enabled]...
  • Page 81 Dis #THRMTRIP Before KBRst [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA-IDE Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the clocks for unused SATA ports in IDE will be shut down and the system saves some power. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KCMR-D12 4-23...

  • Page 82: Pci Express Configuration

    SATA-AHCI Ports Auto Clk Ctrl [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the clocks for unused SATA ports in AHCI mode will be shut down and the system saves some power, but the hotplug function for those ports will be unavailable Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA PORT 0—5 MODE [Auto] When set to [GEN1], the SATA ports are forced to run at the GEN1 mode.

  • Page 83: Hyper Transport Configuration

    Hyper Transport Configuration HT Extended Address [Disabled] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] HT3 Link Power State [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [LS0] [LS1] [LS2] [LS3] UnitID Clumping [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [UnitID 2/3] [UnitID B/C] [UnitID 2/3&B/C] ASUS KCMR-D12 4-25...
  • Page 84 HT Link Tristate [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [CAD/CTL] [CAD/CTL/CLK] NB Deempasies Level [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [-0.4dB] [-1.32dB] [-2.08dB] [-3.1dB] [-4.22dB] [-5.50dB] [-7.05dB] IOMMU [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VGA ROM Boot Priority [PCIE VGA Card] Allows you to set the VGA ROM boot priority. Configuration options: [PCIE VGA Card] [Onboard VGA] Debug Option Memory Decode on Sec.

  • Page 85: Server Menu

    General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to [Enabled]. ASUS KCMR-D12 4-27...
  • Page 86 Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. Serial Port Mode [57600 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [Hardware]...

  • Page 87: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to [Enabled], the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS KCMR-D12 4-29...

  • Page 88: Apm Configuration

    4.6.5 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Power On Configuration Options Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On Power Off Resume On PCIE Wake# [Disabled] Last State Resume On Ring [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Select Screen ←→...

  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    [ 3.000 V] v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU1/CPU2/TR1/TR2 Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard component and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS KCMR-D12 4-31...
  • Page 90 [N/A]. Fan Speed Control [Generic Mode] Allows you to configure the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Full Speed Mode] [Whisper Mode] [Generic Mode] [High Density Mode] VCORE1/2 Voltage, P1/2DDR3 Voltage, P1_+1.2V Voltage, P2_+1.2V...

  • Page 91: Boot Menu

    These two items appear only when you install more than two hard disk drives or optical drives to you system. These items allows you to specify the boot priority sequence of the hard disk drives or the optical drives. ASUS KCMR-D12 4-33...

  • Page 92: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.

  • Page 93: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS KCMR-D12 4-35...

  • Page 94: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit Supervisor Password : Installed <Enter> to change User Password : Not Installed password.

  • Page 95: Tools Menu

    4.8.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 Allows you to run ASUS EZ Flash 2. When you press <Enter>, a confirmation message appears. Use the left/right arrow key to select between [OK] or [Cancel], then press <Enter> to confirm your choice. Check section 4.1.1 ASUS EZ Flash 2 utility for details.

  • Page 96: Exit Menu

    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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Boot Exit Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the changes.
  • Page 97 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...
  • Page 98 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ................5-3 FastBuild Utility ................5-5 ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 99: Setting Up Raid

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 100: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide.

  • Page 101: Fastbuild Utility

    Controller Configuration ..[ 4 ] [ Keys Available ] Press 1..4 to Select Option [ESC]Exit The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 102: (Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 10, Raid 5, Span Or Jbod)

    5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, RAID 5, SPAN or JBOD) To create a RAID set: From the main control panel, press <2> to to enter the LD View Menu. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignment ..[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define Menu ..[ 2 ]...
  • Page 103 250.05 02:01 HDTXXXXXXXXXXXX SATA 3G 250.05 03:01 HDTXXXXXXXXXXXX SATA 3G 250.05 04:01 HDTXXXXXXXXXXXX SATA 3G 250.05 [ Keys Available ] [ ↑ ] Up [ ↓ ] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Space] Change Option [Ctrl+Y] Save [ESC] Exit ASUS KCMR-D12...
  • Page 104 After you have selected the desired RAID mode, use the down arrow key to select desired disks for the RAID set. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ LD Define Menu ] LD No LD Name RAID Mode Logical Drive 1 RAID 1 Stripe Block...
  • Page 105 <Press any other key to ignore this option> 03:01 HDTXXXXXXXXXXXX SATA 3G 250.05 04:01 HDTXXXXXXXXXXXX SATA 3G 250.05 [ Keys Available ] [ ↑ ] Up [ ↓ ] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Space] Change Option [Ctrl+Y] Save [ESC] Exit ASUS KCMR-D12...
  • Page 106 Press <Ctrl> + <Y> to modify the disk array size or press any other key to use all the available capacity of the disk drive. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ LD Define Menu ] LD No LD Name RAID Mode Logical Drive 1...
  • Page 107 Capacity(GB) RAID1 RAID 1 199.99 Stripe Block Read Policy Read Cache Write Policy WriteBack [ Drives Assignments ] Port:ID Drive Model Capabilities Capacity(GB) 01:01 HDTXXXXXXXXXXXX SATA 3G 250.05 02:01 HDTXXXXXXXXXXXX SATA 3G 250.05 Any Key To Continue..ASUS KCMR-D12 5-11...

  • Page 108: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.2.2 Deleting a RAID set To delete a RAID set: From the main control panel, press <3> to to enter the Delete LD Menu. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignment ..[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define Menu ..[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu ....[ 3 ] Controller Configuration ..[ 4 ]...
  • Page 109 FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Delete LD Menu ] < There is no any LD > [ Keys Available ] [ ↑ ] Up [ ↓ ] Down [PaUp/PaDn] Switch Page [Del/Alt+D] Delete LD [Ctrl+V] View JBOD Disk [ESC] Exit ASUS KCMR-D12 5-13...

  • Page 110: Viewing The Drive Assignment

    5.2.3 Viewing the Drive Assignment To view the drive assignment: From the main control panel, press <1> to to enter the Drive Assignment Menu. FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Main Menu ] View Drive Assignment ..[ 1 ] LD View / LD Define Menu ..[ 2 ] Delete LD Menu ....[ 3 ] Controller Configuration ..[ 4 ]...

  • Page 111: Viewing The Controller Configuration

    FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Adapter Configuration - Options ] No Parameters Defined for Current Disk(s)... [ System Resources Configuration ] Controller IRQ: 10 AHCI HBA MMIO Base Address: FAFFE400 [ Keys Available ] [ESC] Exit ASUS KCMR-D12 5-15...
  • Page 112 5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 113: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 114 RAID driver installation ............... 6-3 AMD Processor Driver installation AMD Processor Driver installation ........... 6-15 LAN driver installation ............... 6-19 ATI SM Bus controller driver installation ......... 6-23 Display driver installation ............6-24 Management application and utilities installation ....6-27 ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 115: Raid Driver Installation

    Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support DVD. Save your changes, and then exit the BIOS Setup. Restart the computer. The Makedisk menu appears. Create Driver Diskette Menu Promise SW ROMB Controller Driver AMD AHCI Controller Driver Write DMI FreeDOS command prompt ASUS KCMR-D12...
  • Page 116 Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. Promise SW ROMB Controller Driver Windows Server 2003 32/64 bit Windows Server 2008 32 bit Windows Server 2008 64 bit Windows Server 2008 R2 64 bit RHEL AS4 UP8 32 bit RHEL AS4 UP8 64 bit...

  • Page 117: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    S. * If you do not have any device support disks from a mass storage device manufacturer, or do not want to specify additional mass storage devices for use with Windows, press ENTER. S=Specify Additional Device ENTER=Continue F3=Exit ASUS KCMR-D12...
  • Page 118 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Windows Setup Please insert the disk labeled Manufacturer-supplied hardware support disk into Drive A: Press ENTER when ready. ENTER=Continue ESC=Cancel F3=Exit Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list, then press <Enter>. ®...
  • Page 119 The screen differs based on the controller. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, and then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, and then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. ASUS KCMR-D12...
  • Page 120 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 4.7/4.8 ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise OS: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd. Press <Enter>. ress <Enter>.
  • Page 121 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. Skip Follow the onscreen instructions to finish installing the RedHat operating system. ASUS KCMR-D12...
  • Page 122 Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS 5.0 ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat Red Hat Enterprise OS: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat OS installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd Press <Enter>. ress <Enter>.
  • Page 123 When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select No, then press <Enter>. More Driver Disks? Do you wish to load any more driver disks? Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the OS installation. ASUS KCMR-D12 6-11...
  • Page 124 SUSE Linux 11 OS To install the RAID controller driver when installing SUSE Linux Enterprise Server Boot the system from the SUSE OS installation CD. Use the arrow keys to select Installation from the Boot Options menu. Boot from Hard Disk Installation Repair Installed System Rescue System...
  • Page 125 English(US) 1024 X768 Default When below screen appears, select the USB floppy disk drive (sda) as the driver update medium. Select OK, then press <Enter>. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy Other device Back ASUS KCMR-D12 6-13...
  • Page 126 The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system as shown below. Please choose the Driver Update medium. sda: USB Floppy sr0: CD-ROM, ASUS DRW-1612BLT sdb: Disk, Promise 1X2 Morror/RAID1 sd3: Disk, Promise RAID Console other device Back Select Back and follow the onscreen instructions to finish the installation.

  • Page 127: Amd Processor Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. Click the item AMD Processor Driver from the menu. ASUS KCMR-D12 6-15...
  • Page 128 The AMD Processor Driver window appears. Click Next to start the installation. Read the License Agreement and click Yes to continue. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 129 Read the Information and click Next to continue. Choose the destination location and click Next to start the installation. ASUS KCMR-D12 6-17...
  • Page 130 AMD Processor Driver is configuring your new software installation. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to complete the installation. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 131: Lan Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. Click Intel PRO/1000 Gigabit Adapters Driver. ® ASUS KCMR-D12 6-19...
  • Page 132 When the Intel PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window ® appears, click Next to start the installation. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 133 Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. Click Install to start the installation. ASUS KCMR-D12 6-21...
  • Page 134 The programs you select are being installed. Click Finish to finish the installation. 6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 135: Ati Sm Bus Controller Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support DVD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE and double-click the AUTORUN.EXE to run the support DVD. Click the item ATI SM Bus Controller Driver from the menu, and then follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS KCMR-D12 6-23...

  • Page 136: Display Driver Installation

    Display driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ASPEED display driver. You need to manually install the ASPEED display driver on a Windows operating ® system. To install the ASPEED display driver Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support DVD to the optical drive.
  • Page 137 Click Install to start the installation. The system installs the driver automatically. ASUS KCMR-D12 6-25...
  • Page 138 When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard. Click Yes to restart the computer. 6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 139: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support DVD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website at www.asus.com for updates. 6.6.1 Running the support DVD Place the support DVD to the optical drive.

  • Page 140: Utilities Menu

    The Make disk menu contains items to create RAID driver disks. 6.6.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 141: Appendix: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...

  • Page 142: A.1 Kcmr-D12 Block Diagram

    Appendix summary KCMR-D12 block diagram ............A-3 ASUS KCMR-D12...

  • Page 143: Kcmr-D12 Block Diagram

    KCMR-D12 block diagram ASUS KCMR-D12...
  • Page 144 Appendix A: Reference information...

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