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Asus KNPA-U16 User Manual

Asus KNPA-U16
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KNPA-U16
User Guide

Table of Contents

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Asus KNPA-U16 Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelKNPA-U16
CPU SocketSocket SP3
Memory TypeDDR4
Memory Slots8 x DIMM
Form FactorATX
PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots1
M.2 Slots1
USB Ports6 (4 x USB 3.0, 2 x USB 2.0)

Summary

Product Introduction

Welcome and Package Contents

Welcome message and list of items in the motherboard package.

Serial Number Label Information

Location and importance of the motherboard's serial number.

BIOS Setup - Introduction and Navigation

Managing and Updating BIOS

Utilities for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Explains the BIOS menu screen, bar, items, and navigation.

BIOS Setup - Menu Options

Main, Advanced, Chipset, Security Menus

Details configuration options for system date, time, advanced settings, and security.

Boot, Tool, Save & Exit, AMD CBS, Event Logs, Server Mgmt

Covers boot options, tools, saving changes, AMD CBS, event logs, and server management.

Safety Information

Electrical and Operation Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for handling and operating the motherboard.

About This User Guide

Guide Organization and Information Sources

Explains the guide's structure and where to find additional information.

Document Conventions

Symbols, Typography, and Key Usage

Explains warning symbols, text formatting, and key usage for clarity.

KNPA-U16 Specifications Summary

Hardware Information

Pre-Installation Precautions

Lists important precautions before installing motherboard components.

Motherboard Overview and Layout

Details the motherboard layout and component placement.

Motherboard Layout Details

Central Processing Unit (CPU)

CPU Installation Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing the CPU into its socket.

System Memory (DIMM)

DIMM Sockets and Configurations

Explains DIMM sockets, configurations, and installation notes.

DIMM Installation and Removal

Expansion Slots

Installing and Configuring Expansion Cards

Covers installing and configuring expansion cards.

Interrupt Assignments

Jumpers

Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

Instructions to clear the CMOS memory using the RTC jumper.

VGA and LAN Controller Settings

BMC and DMLAN Settings

LANNCSI and Smart Ride Through Settings

Onboard LEDs

Standby Power and BMC LEDs

Explains the standby power LED and the BMC LED functions.

Location and Message LEDs

Hard Disk Activity and Q-Code LEDs

Connectors

Rear Panel Connectors

Describes the connectors located on the rear panel of the motherboard.

Internal Connectors

USB and Serial Port Connectors

Fan and LAN Activity LED Connectors

TPM and ATX Power Connectors

System Panel Connector

Auxiliary Panel Connectors

VGA and HDD Activity LED Connectors

Chassis Intrusion and OCUPCIE Connectors

M.2 and Mezzanine PCIE Connectors

OCP LAN LED and Micro SD Card Slot

Mini-SAS HD and VPP_I2C1 Connectors

Powering Up

Initial System Startup

Step-by-step guide for the initial system startup process.

Computer Shutdown Procedures

Explains methods for shutting down the computer using OS or power switch.

BIOS Setup

Managing and Updating BIOS

Utilities for managing and updating the motherboard BIOS.

BIOS Setup Program Navigation

Explains the BIOS menu screen, bar, items, and navigation.

BIOS Menu Screen and Bar

BIOS Menu Items and Navigation

Main BIOS Menu and Settings

Advanced BIOS Menu

Trusted Computing and PSP Firmware

APM (Advanced Power Management) Settings

Smart Settings and Super IO Configuration

Onboard LAN Configuration

Serial Port Console Redirection

CPU Configuration

PCI Subsystem Settings

Network Stack Configuration

CSM Configuration

NVMe and SATA Configuration

USB Configuration

iSCSI Configuration

Chipset Menu Settings

Security Menu - Passwords

Security Menu - Secure Boot

Boot Menu Options

Tool Menu Functions

Save & Exit BIOS Menu

AMD CBS - Zen Common Options

AMD CBS - DF and UMC Options

AMD CBS - NBIO Common Options

Event Logs Menu

SMBios Event Log Settings

Changing SMBios Event Log settings and options.

Server Management Menu

Server Management Settings

Configuration for OS Watchdog Timer, SEL, and other server management features.

Driver Installation

Management Applications and Utilities

Installation of drivers, management applications, and utilities from the support DVD.

AMD Chipset Software Installation

Step-by-step guide to install AMD chipset device software.

Intel Gigabit Adapters Driver Installation

Step-by-step guide to install Intel Gigabit Adapters driver.

VGA Driver Installation

Step-by-step guide to install ASPEED VGA driver.

Appendix

KNPA-U16 Block Diagram

Visual representation of the motherboard's internal components and connections.

Q-Code Table for Troubleshooting

Table of Q-Code error codes and their descriptions for troubleshooting.

Notices and Compliance Statements

Contains important notices, FCC, ISED, and REACH compliance statements.

Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity

Declares conformity with EU directives in multiple languages.

ASUS Contact Information

Provides contact details for ASUS support in various regions.

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