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

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal perform

ASUS KCMR-D12 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 configuration5.2.1 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 KCMR-D12 5-72. Press <Ctrl> + <C> to define an LD and use <Spacebar> to select a desired RAID mode.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c)

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5. After you have selected desired disks for the RAID set, press <Ctrl> + <Y> to start building the RAID

ASUS KCMR-D12 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 configurationFastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.[ LD Dene Menu ][ Keys Available ][↑] Up [↓] Down [PaU

ASUS KCMR-D12 5-1110. The RAID set has been built successfully and press <Enter> to view the content.FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promi

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.2 Deleting a RAID setTo delete a RAID set:1. From the main control panel, press <3> to to enter the Dele

ASUS KCMR-D12 5-13FastBuild (tm) Utility (c) 2004-2010 Promise Technology, Inc.[ View LD Denition Menu][ Drives Assignments ]LD No LD Name LD 1 RA

xiKCMR-D12 specications summaryModel Name KCMR-D12Processor Support / System Bus2 * socket C32 (LGA 1207)4/6 Core AMD Opteron™ 4100 seriesHyperTransp

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration5.2.3 Viewing the Drive AssignmentTo view the drive assignment:1. From the main control panel, press <1> to

ASUS KCMR-D12 5-155.2.4 Viewing the Controller CongurationTo view the controller configuration:1. From the main control panel, press <4> to t

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration

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

ASUS KCMR-D12Chapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-36.2 AMD Processor Driver

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-36.1 RAID driver installation.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to ins

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

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-56.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® Server OSDuring Windows® Server OS ins

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select th

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-7To verify the RAID controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop, and then select Prope

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

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

ASUS KCMR-D12 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 Red Hat® Enterprise O

ASUS KCMR-D12 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 KCMR-D12 6-134. Insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive. Type the command acpi=off apic=bigsmp brokenmodules=ahci in Boot Options f

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

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-156.2 AMD Processor Driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the AMD®

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. The AMD Processor Driver window appears. Click Next to start the installation.5. Read the License Agreement an

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-176. Read the Information and click Next to continue.7. Choose the destination location and click Next to start the installation.

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

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation8. AMD Processor Driver is configuring your new software installation.9. Click Yes, I want to restart my computer

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-196.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers.To instal

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Click I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click Next to continue. 4. When the Intel® PRO Netw

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-216. Select the programs you want to install and click Next to continue. 7. Click Install to start the installation.

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation8. The programs you select are being installed.9. Click Finish to finish the installation.

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-236.4 ATI SM Bus controller driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ATI SM Bus driver on the syst

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5 Display driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ASPEED display driver.You

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-256. The system installs the driver automatically.5. Click Install to start the installation.

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation7. When the installation completes, click Finish to exit the wizard.8. Click Yes to restart the computer.

ASUS KCMR-D12 6-276.6 Management applications and utilities installationThe support DVD that came with the motherboard package contains the dr

ASUS KCMR-D12Chapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-31.2 Package cont

6-28 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.6.3 Utilities menuThe Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard suppo

AReference informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

Appendix summaryAASUS KCMR-D12A.1 KCMR-D12 block diagram ...A-3

ASUS KCMR-D12 A-3A.1 KCMR-D12 block diagram

A-4 Appendix A: Reference information

ASUS KCMR-D12 1-31.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® KCMR-D12 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 technologyThe motherboard comes with dual 1207-pin s

ASUS KCMR-D12 1-5PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system perfor

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS Fan Speed technologyThe ASUS Fan speed technology smartly adjusts the fan speed

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

iiE6193Second Edition V1 October 2010Copyright © 2010 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

ASUS KCMR-D12Chapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-32.2 Motherboard overvie

ASUS KCMR-D12 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 KCMR-D12 2-54. BMC LED (BMC_LED1) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the ASMB4 is working normally.• The heartbeat LED

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

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-72.2.4 Motherboard layouts

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.5 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets2-102. DDR3 sockets2-173. PCI slot2-224. PCI Express x 8

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-9Internal connectors Page1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6; Black)2-302. SAS

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The motherboard comes with dual surface mount LGA 1207 Socket designed for the A

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-113. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 10

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. Apply some Thermal Interface Material to the exposed area of the CPU that the heatsink will be in contact with

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-132.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fanThe AMD Opteron™ 4100 series processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan asse

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 KCMR-D12 2-155. Connect the CPU fan cable to the corresponding connector on the motherboard.• Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! H

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsinkThe AMD Opteron™ 4100 series processors require a specially designed heatsink to

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-172.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with twelve (12) Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM)

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.2 Memory CongurationsYou may install 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, or 8GB registered ECC/unbuffered ECC DDR3 DIMMs into

ASUS KCMR-D12 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

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

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-21* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.IRQ Priority Standard function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Controller2 - P

ivContents2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slots (x8/x4 link) ... 2-222.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (x16/x8 link) ...

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI slotsThe PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-232.5.8 Installing ASMB4 management boardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASMB4 management board on your motherboard.1.

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.10 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID cardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherb

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-252.6 Jumpers1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller.

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-274. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82574L Gigabit LA

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS sett

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-292.7 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

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7.2 Internal connectors1. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4; RED) (7-pin SATA5, SATA6;

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-313. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34, USB56; A-Type USB8)These connectors are for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cables to conne

vContents4.3.4 Storage Configuration ... 4-124.3.5 System Information ...

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Front fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2; REAR_FAN1—2; FRNT_FAN1—4)The fan connectors support cooling fans of 35

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-336. BMC header (BMC_FW1) The BMC connector on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 4 Series (ASMB4).7. Therma

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 8-pin ATX12V2)SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin

ASUS KCMR-D12 2-3510. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-pin PLE

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information11. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including

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

ASUS KCMR-D12Chapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-33.2 Turning off the compu

ASUS KCMR-D12 3-33.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Ensure that all switches a

3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000/2003 Server:1. Click St

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

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

Chapter summary4ASUS KCMR-D124.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-34.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-34.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Press <Tab> to switch between drives until the correct BIOS file is found. When found, EZ Flash 2 performs the BIOS

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-54. The utility verifies the file, then starts updating the BIOS file.DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS fi

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility describe

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Too

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows th

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 KCMR-D12 4-11The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA

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

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 Storage CongurationThe items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE/SATA devices ins

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-134.3.5 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the it

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBIOS SETUP UTILITY Main CPU1 Memory CongurationNode0 Speed N/ADIMM_A1 N/ADIMM_A2 N/ADIMM_A3 N/ADIMM_B1 N/ADIMM_B

ASUS KCMR-D12 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 setupScroll down for more items.v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Do

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-17CPU DownCore Mode [Auto Mode]Allows you to select the CPU core. Reset the system after changing the settings. Configuration optitons

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings North

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-19Memory Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU Bridge Chipset Con

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupECC Mode [Basic]Allows you to set the level of ECC protection. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Basic] [Good] [Super] [Max

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-21L2 Cache BG Scrub [Disabled]Allows the L2 Data Cache ram to be corrected while idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [40ns] [80ns]

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

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSouthBridge Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SouthBrid

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-23Azalia Snoop [Disabled]Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Azalia Clock Gating [Disabled]Configuration options: [Disabled] [E

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSR5670 Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced SR5650 Congur

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-25Lane Reversal [Disabled]Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]NB-SB Port FeaturesNB-SB Link ASPM [L1]Configuration options: [Di

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupHT Link Tristate [Auto]Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [CAD/CTL] [CAD/CTL/CLK]NB Deempasies Level [Disabled]Configu

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-274.5.1 Remote Access CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then pres

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

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-294.6 Power menuv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITYMain Advanced Server Power Boo

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6.5 APM Congurationv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc.Power On CongurationRestore on AC Power Loss

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-31The following items appear only when the Resume On RTC Alarm item is set to [Enabled].RTC Alarm Date [15]To set the alarm date, high

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis us

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupCPU Fan1/2; Front Fan1–4; Rear Fan1/2 Speed [xxxxRPM] or [Ignored] / [N/A]The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-334.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display th

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.3 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-354.7.4 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS KCMR-D12 4-374.8 Tools menuThe Tools menu items allow you to configure options for special functions. Select an item then press <Enter> to

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.9 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or d

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

5.1 Setting up RAID ...... 5-35.2 FastBuild Utility ...

ASUS KCMR-D12 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