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VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V

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Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage

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VBAT Voltage

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12V Voltage

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Summary of Contents for NCLV-D

Page 1: ...Motherboard NCLV D Series ...

Page 2: ...ED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS ITS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF USE OR DATA INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVI...

Page 3: ...mation Hardware information Hardware information Hardware information Hardware information 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 2 1 Placement direction 2 2 2 2 2 Screw holes 2 2 2 2 3 CPU heatsink weight support 2 3 2 2 4 Motherboard layout 2 9 2 2 5 Layout contents 2 12 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 14 2 3 1 Installling the CPU 2 14 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and f...

Page 4: ...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4 5 4 1 4 ASUS Update utility 4 7 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 10 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen 4 11 4 2 2 Menu bar 4 11 4 2 3 Navigation keys 4 11 4 2 4 Menu items 4 12 4 2 5 Sub menu items 4 12 4 2 6 Configuration fields 4 12 4 2 7 Pop up window 4 12 4 2 8 Scroll bar 4 12 4 2 9 General help 4 12 4 3 Main menu 4 13 4 3 1 System Time 4 13 4 3 2 System Date 4 13 4 3 3 Legacy Disk...

Page 5: ... ACPI APIC Support Enabled 4 26 4 5 2 APM Configuration 4 27 4 5 3 Hardware Monitor 4 29 4 6 Boot menu 4 31 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority 4 31 4 6 2 Hard Disk Drives 4 31 4 6 3 Boot Settings Configuration 4 32 4 6 4 Security 4 33 4 7 Exit menu 4 36 ...

Page 6: ...r is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canadian Department of Communications...

Page 7: ...ect voltage in your area If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using contact your local power company If the power supply is broken do not try to fix it by yourself Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it ca...

Page 8: ...p Chapter 3 Powering up Chapter 3 Powering up Chapter 3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup Chapter 4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameter...

Page 9: ...rn key Key1 Key2 Key3 If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example Ctrl Alt D Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets Example At the DOS prompt type the command line afudos i filename afudos iNCLV D ROM DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNING ...

Page 10: ...16 GB of system memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express 1 0a x4 Link 1 x PCI X 66 MHz 64 bit slot PCI X 1 0 2 x PCI 33 MHz 32 bit 5V PCI 2 3 1 x Mini PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board NCLV DA NCLV DS supports 1 x PCI X 66 MHz 64 bit slot supports ZCR PCI X 1 0 Intel 6300ESB South Bridge supports 2 x Ultra DMA 100 66 33 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0 RAID 1 configuration and Adaptec Ho...

Page 11: ...MBus connector System panel connector Auxiliary panel connector SSI power supply with 24 pin and 8 pin 12 V plugs ATX 12V 2 0 compliant E ATX form factor 12 in x 10 5 in 30 5 cm x 26 7 cm Device drivers ASUS Server Web based Management ASWM ASUS Live Update Utility BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features Rear Panel Rear Panel Rear Panel Rear Panel Rear Panel Internal ...

Page 12: ...x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i ...

Page 13: ...1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports ...

Page 14: ...ASUS NCLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series Chapter summary 1 1 1 Welcome 1 1 1 2 Package contents 1 1 1 3 Special features 1 2 ...

Page 15: ...livers 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 1 2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items NCLV D Series NCLV D Series NCLV D Series NCLV D Series NCLV D Series Item...

Page 16: ... The ICH is a new generation server class I O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI X 1 0 DDR 333 memory support DDR 333 memory support DDR 333 memory support DDR 333 memory support DDR 333 memory support The motherboard supports DDR 333 registered ECC memory which features data transfer rates of 333 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia an...

Page 17: ...l RAID ZCR solution on SATA models only Zero Channel RAID ZCR solution on SATA models only Zero Channel RAID ZCR solution on SATA models only The Adaptec AIC 8130 PCI X SATA II controller also supports an optional Zero Channel RAID card on the 64 bit PCI X slot to create a RAID solution including RAID0 striping RAID1 mirroring RAID0 1 and RAID5 The ZCR capability provides a cost effective high per...

Page 18: ...from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip See page 4 5 for details ASUS Smart Fan technology ASUS Smart Fan technology ASUS Smart Fan technology ASUS Smart Fan technology ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet...

Page 19: ... 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 ...

Page 20: ...CLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series Chapter summary 2 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 14 2 4 System memory 2 18 2 5 Expansion slots 2 20 2 6 Jumpers 2 23 2 7 Connectors 2 29 ...

Page 21: ... damaging them due to static electricity Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them Whenever you uninstall any component place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove any component ensure Before you install or remove...

Page 22: ...d 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 2 1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction When installing the motherboard make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes ...

Page 23: ... and 2 rubber pads 2 x CEK spring You can use any of the two solutions to protect the motherboard Using the X PAD accessory kit Using the X PAD accessory kit Using the X PAD accessory kit Using the X PAD accessory kit Using the X PAD accessory kit To install the support plates 1 Open and lay your system chassis flat on a stable surface then place the motherboard standoffs on the holes as shown 2 A...

Page 24: ...ardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information 6 Remove the adhesive label underneath a plate 4 Use a plier to attach four nuts to the bolts on the metal support plate 5 Align a rubber pad to the rectagular mark on the center of the plate then press to attach ...

Page 25: ...and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet 8 Repeat steps 4 and 7 to prepare and install the second plate Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to the rectangular cuts on the contour sheet otherwise the CPU heatsink screws would not align to the metal nuts 9 Remove the contour sheet from the chassis ...

Page 26: ... with nine 9 screws Refer to section 2 2 2 Screw holes for illustration The support plates appear as shown when installed Make sure that the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard perfectly match the metal nuts on the support plates otherwise you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly Heatsink hole matched to Heatsink hole matched to Heatsink hole matched to Heatsink hole matched to Heatsink ho...

Page 27: ...e springs to support the weight of the CPU heatsinks Take note of the four CEK spring hooks located beside the screw holes 2 Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes 3 Press the upper spring hooks inward then insert to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place To install the CEK spring 1 Locate the CPU heatsink holes ...

Page 28: ...nk holes The support plates appear as shown when installed 7 Secure the motherboard with 9 screws Refer to section 2 2 2 Screw holes for illustration 6 Install the motherboard with the external I O ports toward the chassis rear panel The CPU sockets should be right on top of the CEK springs Heatsink hole matched to Heatsink hole matched to Heatsink hole matched to Heatsink hole matched to Heatsink...

Page 29: ... X 26 8cm 10 5in 30 5cm 12in FRNT_FAN1 SATA1 FRNT_FAN2 PANEL1 SB_PWR1 DDR DDR_B2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_A2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_B1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_A1 64 bit 184 pin module PCIX2 64 bit PCI X PCI4 32 bit 5V PCI PCI5 32 bit 5V PCI mPGA 604 CPU2 PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard VGA COM1 LAN1 LAN2 USB12 SATA2 ATI RAGE XL VGA Controller Gigabit LAN BCM5705E COM2 LPT1 BPSMB1 BMC...

Page 30: ...ATA_RAID1 SB_PWR1 DDR DDR_B2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_A2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_B1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_A1 64 bit 184 pin module PCIX2 64 bit PCI X PCI4 32 bit 5V PCI PCI5 32 bit 5V PCI mPGA 604 CPU2 Adaptec AIC 8130 PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard VGA COM1 LAN1 LAN2 USB12 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 SATA2 Intel MCH E7320 ATI RAGE XL VGA Controller Gigabit LAN BCM5705E COM2 L...

Page 31: ...B_PWR1 DDR DDR_B2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_A2 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_B1 64 bit 184 pin module DDR DDR_A1 64 bit 184 pin module PCIX2 64 bit PCI X PCI4 32 bit 5V PCI PCI5 32 bit 5V PCI mPGA 604 CPU2 Adaptec AIC 7901X PS 2KBMS T Mouse B Keyboard VGA COM1 LAN1 LAN2 USB12 Intel MCH E7320 ATI RAGE XL VGA Controller Gigabit LAN BCM5705E COM2 LPT1 BPSMB1 BMCCONN1 AUX_PANEL1 FM_CPU1 CPU_FAN1 F...

Page 32: ...2 CPU fan pin selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 2 24 3 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW12 USBPW34 2 24 4 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 2 25 5 Gigabit LAN BCM5721 controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 2 25 6 Gigabit LAN BCM5705E controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 2 26 7 SATA controller setting 3 pin SATA_EN1 2 26 8 8130 LED setting 3 pin 8130LED1 2 27 9 VGA Graphics controller setting 3 pin VGA EN1 2 27 10 BIOS...

Page 33: ...9 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 2 35 10 SSI power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR1 8 pin ATX12V1 2 36 11 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 2 37 12 Power Supply SMBus connector 6 1 pin PSUSMB1 2 37 13 Parallel port connector 26 1 pin LPT1 2 38 14 BMC Connector 16 pin BMCCONN1 2 38 15 Auxiliary panel connector 20 pin AUX_PANEL1 2 39 Chassis intrusion connector 3 pin CASEOPEN 2 39 LAN1 Link ac...

Page 34: ... Unit CPU The motherboard comes with surface mount 604 pin Zero Insertion Force ZIF sockets The sockets are designed for the Intel Xeon processor in the 604 pin package with 1 MB L2 cache The new generation Xeon processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64 bit Technology EM64T If installing only one CPU use the socket CPU1 2 Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the o...

Page 35: ... into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU 5 Carefully push down the socket lever to secure the CPU The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked 6 Apply the thermal interface material thermal grease to the top of the CPU This thermal grease should come with the CPU package 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second CPU Marked corner Marked corner...

Page 36: ...the CPU heatsink and fan Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on heatsink fan assembly and installation To install the CPU heatsink and fan 1 Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU making sure that the four screws on the heatsink align with ...

Page 37: ...our heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence 3 Connect the fan cable to the 4 pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1 4 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU then connect the fan cable to the 4 pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2 The heatsinks appear as shown when installed Make sure that the CPU fan CPU fan CPU fan CPU fan CPU fan pin selection pin selection pin sel...

Page 38: ...on of the DDR DIMM sockets 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 2 4 2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 256 MB 512 MB 1 GB 2 GB and 4GB registered ECC DDR333 DDR266 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from t...

Page 39: ...tch DDR DIMM notch DDR DIMM notch 1 2 1 For dual channel configuration you may install identical identical identical identical identical DIMMs in all four sockets or install identical identical identical identical identical the same type and size DIMM pair in DDR_B2 and DDR_A2 blue sockets only Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Re...

Page 40: ...a chassis 3 Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use Keep the screw for later use Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 2 4 4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a ...

Page 41: ...teering 12 7 PS 2 Compatible Mouse Port 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices When using PCI cards on shared slots ensure that the drivers support Share IRQ or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments Otherwise conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups making the system unstable and the card ...

Page 42: ...t comply with PCI 2 3 and PCI X 1 0 specifications The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot 32 bit PCI slot 32 bit PCI slot 32 bit PCI slot 32 bit PCI slot 32 bit PCI slot 64 bit PCI X slot 64 bit PCI X slot 64 bit PCI X slot 64 bit PCI X slot 64 bit PCI X slot 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 2 5 4 PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 sl...

Page 43: ... 2 Remove the onboard battery 3 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 Keep the cap on pins 2 3 for about 5 10 seconds then move the cap back to pins 1 2 4 Re install the battery 5 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 6 Hold down the Del key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re enter data Except when clearing the RTC RAM never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper def...

Page 44: ...e requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port otherwise the system would not power up The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability 5VSB whether under normal condition or in sleep mode 2 2 2 2 2 CPU fan pin selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan pin selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan pin selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 CPU fan pi...

Page 45: ...e Space Bar This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS 5 5 5 5 5 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 These jumpers allow you to...

Page 46: ...low you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec AIC 8130 SATA RAID controller Set to pins 1 2 to activate the SATA RAID feature 6 6 6 6 6 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN2 These jumpers allow you to enable or...

Page 47: ...e the onboard 8130 LED Set to pins 1 2 to enable the LED 9 9 9 9 9 VGA Graphics controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 VGA Graphics controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 VGA Graphics controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 VGA Graphics controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 VGA Graphics controller setting 3 pin VGA_EN1 These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI Rage XL video graphics controller Set to p...

Page 48: ...des and data are corrupted To recover the BIOS 1 Turn OFF your computer and unplug the power cord 2 Move the jumper cap from pins 1 2 default to pins 2 3 3 Insert a floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file 4 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer 5 The system searches for the BIOS file in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS 6 When finished shut down your computer 7 Replace the jumpe...

Page 49: ...ible devices 6 6 6 6 6 LAN 1 RJ 45 port LAN 1 RJ 45 port LAN 1 RJ 45 port LAN 1 RJ 45 port LAN 1 RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network LAN through a network hub Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications 7 7 7 7 7 LAN 2 RJ 45 port LAN 2 RJ 45 port LAN 2 RJ 45 port LAN 2 RJ 45 port LAN 2 RJ 45 port This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area N...

Page 50: ... 7 2 2 7 2 2 7 2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 1 1 1 1 Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY Floppy disk drive connector 34 1 pin FLOPPY This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive ...

Page 51: ... IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE mode by default In S S S S Standard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE mode you can connect Serial ATA boot data hard disk drives to these connectors If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors set the Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As Configure SATA As item in the BIOS to RA...

Page 52: ...ial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA You must install Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set When using the connectors in S S S S Standard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE mode connect the primary boot hard disk drive...

Page 53: ...is 68 pin Ultra160 320 SCSI connector supports a maximum of 15 devices as specified by the Ultra160 320 standards The SCSI connector is available with the NCLV DS model only The onboard SCSI chipset incorporates an advanced multi mode I O cell that supports both single ended SE Ultra2 and Ultra160 320 devices With Ultra160 320 devices the SCSI bus platform performs at full Ultra160 320 speeds up t...

Page 54: ...CPU_FAN1 2 CPU and system fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 2 CPU and system fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 2 CPU and system fan connectors 4 pin CPU_FAN1 2 3 pin REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 3 pin REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 3 pin REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 3 pin REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 3 pin REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA 740 mA 8 88 W max or a total of 2 1 A 4 44 A 53 ...

Page 55: ...y with USB 2 0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed Never connect a 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable 1394 cable to the USB connectors Doing so will damage the motherboard 8 8 8 8 8 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 This ...

Page 56: ... fit Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2 0 compliant power supply unit PSU that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended for a fully configured system Do not forget to connect the 8 pin ATX 12 V power plug otherwise the system will not boot up Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices The system may become unstable or ...

Page 57: ...us host and or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface 11 11 11 11 11 Power Supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 Power Supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 Power Supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 Power Supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 Power Supply SMBus connector 5 pin PSUSMB1 This connector allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus devices to the power supply unit Devices com...

Page 58: ...port module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis 13 13 13 13 13 BMC connector 16 pin BMCCONN1 BMC connector 16 pin BMCCONN1 BMC connector 16 pin BMCCONN1 BMC connector 16 pin BMCCONN1 BMC connector 16 pin BMCCONN1 This connector is for an ASUS server management card NCLV Series Parallel port connector LPT1 SPD7 GND SPD6 GND SPD5 GND SP...

Page 59: ...N2_LINKACTLED LAN2 link activity LED 2 pin LAN2_LINKACTLED LAN2 link activity LED 2 pin LAN2_LINKACTLED This 2 pin connector is for the LAN2 Activity LED Connect the LAN2 Activity LED cable to this connector This LED blinks during a network activity and lights up when linked Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORLED1 Locator LED 1 2 pin LOCATORL...

Page 60: ...r the chassis mounted system warning speaker The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRSW ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRSW ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRSW ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRSW ATX power button soft off button Yellow 2 pin PWRSW This connector is for the system power...

Page 61: ...3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system ...

Page 62: ...ASUS NCLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series ASUS NCLV D Series Chapter summary 3 3 1 Starting up for the first time 3 1 3 2 Powering off the computer 3 2 ...

Page 63: ...or LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on The system then runs the power on self tests or POST While the tests are running the BIOS beeps see BIOS beep codes table below or additional messages appear on the screen If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power the system may have failed a power on test Check the jumper ...

Page 64: ...ows shuts down If you are using Windows Server 2003 1 Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then select Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer Turn Off Computer 2 Click the Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off button to shut down the computer 3 The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 3 2 2 Using the dual fu...

Page 65: ...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 ...

Page 66: ...SUS NCLV D Series Chapter summary 4 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 10 4 3 Main menu 4 13 4 4 Advanced menu 4 17 4 5 Power menu 4 26 4 6 Boot menu 4 31 4 7 Exit menu 4 36 ...

Page 67: ...r one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk DOS environment a Insert a 1 44MB floppy disk into the drive b At the DOS prompt type format A S then press Enter Windows XP environment a Insert a 1 44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive b Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows desktop then select M y M y M y M y M y Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer c Select th...

Page 68: ... utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk A afudos oOLDBIOS1 rom AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved Reading flash done Write to file ok A Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name 1 Copy the AF...

Page 69: ...ng the AFUDOS utility 1 Visit the ASUS website www asus com and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk A afudos iNCLV D ROM Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt A afudos iNCLV D ROM pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Me...

Page 70: ... is completed Reboot the system from the hard disk drive A afudos iNCLV D ROM pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatrends Inc All rights reserved WARNING Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file done Reading flash done Advance Check Erasing flash done Writing flash done Verifying flash done Please restart your computer A ...

Page 71: ...o recover the BIOS from a floppy disk 1 Turn on the system 2 Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS recovery Checking for floppy 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating proce...

Page 72: ...drive then turn on the system 2 Insert the support CD to the optical drive 3 The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file 4 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS Doing so can cause system boot failure Bad BIOS checksum Starting BIOS...

Page 73: ...S Update utility is copied to your system 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 4 1 4 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage save and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment The ASUS Update utility allows you to Save the current BIOS file Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet ...

Page 74: ...the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet 1 Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window ...

Page 75: ...e ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate The ASUS Update main window appears 2 Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop down menu then click Next Next Next Next Next 4 From the FTP site select the BIOS version that you wish to download Click Next 5 Follow...

Page 76: ...program Press Del during the Power On Self Test POST to enter the Setup utility otherwise POST continues with its test routines If you wish to enter Setup after POST restart the system by pressing Ctrl Alt Delete or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on Do this last option only if the first two failed The Setup program is...

Page 77: ...t options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 4 2 3 Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu Use the navigation keys to select it...

Page 78: ...5 Sub menu items Sub menu items Sub menu items Sub menu items Sub menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub menu To display the sub menu select the item and press Enter 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 4 2 6 Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu i...

Page 79: ... to set the system date 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 4 3 3 Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Legacy Diskette A 1 44M 3 5 in Sets the type of floppy drive installed Configuration options Disabled 360K 5 25 in 1 2M 5 25 in 720K 3 5 in 1 44M 3 5 in 2 88M 3 5 in Refer to section 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen for information ...

Page 80: ...ovable Media Device if your device is either a ZIP LS 120 or MO drive Configuration options Not Installed Auto CDROM ARMD LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto LBA Large Mode Auto Enables or disables the LBA mode Setting to Auto enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled Confi...

Page 81: ...Enter if you wish to configure the item Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system OS Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS including Windows 2000 XP C...

Page 82: ... ATA P ATA S ATA P ATA S ATA Configuration options Primary P ATA S ATA Secondary P ATA S ATA P ATA Ports Only IDE Detect Time Out 35 IDE Detect Time Out 35 IDE Detect Time Out 35 IDE Detect Time Out 35 IDE Detect Time Out 35 Selects the time out value for detecting ATA ATAPI devices Configuration options 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 4 3 6 4 3 6 4 3 6 4 3 6 4 3 6 System Information System Information Syst...

Page 83: ...tected the USB Devices USB Devices USB Devices USB Devices USB Devices Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled item shows N o n e N o n e N o n e N o n e N o n e USB Configuration Module Version 2 23 2 9 4 USB Devices Enabled None USB Function All USB Ports Legacy USB Support Auto USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Enables USB host controllers 4 4 Advanced menu The Advanced...

Page 84: ...ller Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2 0 controller Configuration options Enabled Disabled USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed USB 2 0 Controller Mode HiSpeed Allows you to set the USB 2 0 controller mode to HiSpeed 480 Mbps or FullSpeed 12 Mbps Configuration options HiSpeed FullSpeed 4 4 2 ...

Page 85: ...gure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access Disabled Serial port number COM1 Serial Port Mode 115200 8 n 1 Flow Control None Redirection After BIOS POST Always Terminal Type ANSI VT UTFB Combo Key Support Disabled Select Remote Access type Serial port number COM1 Serial port number COM1 Serial port number COM1 Serial port number COM1 Serial port number COM1 Enables or disables the remote ...

Page 86: ... After BIOS POST Always Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power On Self Test POST Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to Always Configuration options Disabled Boot Loader Always Terminal Type ANSI Terminal Type ANSI Terminal Type ANSI Terminal Type ANSI Terminal Type ANSI Allows you to select the target terminal type Configuration options ANSI VT100 VT UTF8 VT UTF8 Com...

Page 87: ...uto Disabled 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU related information that the BIOS automatically detects Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Ratio CMOS Setting 8 Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Bus frequ...

Page 88: ...nboard PCI LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enabled Adaptec AIC 8130 BOOTROM Enabled Adaptec AIC 8130 BOOTROM Enabled Adaptec AIC 8130 BOOTROM Enabled Adaptec AIC 8130 BOOTROM Enabled Adaptec AIC 8130 BOOTROM Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Adaptec AIC 8130 boot ROM Configuration options Disabled Enabled DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed Displays the i...

Page 89: ...ess 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port Address 378 Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses Configuration options Disabled 378 278 Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port Mode Normal Parallel Port Mode Normal Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode Configuration options Normal Bi directional EPP ECP ECP Mode DMA Channel ...

Page 90: ...if you install a Plug and Play operating system the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot Configuration options No Yes PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 PCI Latency Timer 64 Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register Configuration options 32 64 96 128 160 192...

Page 91: ...PCI PnP devices When set to Reserved the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices Configuration options PCI Device Reserved Select Screen Select Item Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit IRQ 15 assigned to PCI Device DMA Channel 0 PCI Device DMA Channel 1 PCI Device DMA Channel 3 PCI Device DMA Channel 5 PCI Device DMA Channel 6 PCI Device DMA Channel 7 PCI Device Reserved Memory...

Page 92: ...C Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACPI APIC Support Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI support in the Application Specific Integrated Circuit ASIC When set to Enabled the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list Configuration options Disabled Enabled Do not change the ACPI APIC support ...

Page 93: ... Video Power Down Mode Suspend Allows you to select the video power down mode Configuration options Disabled Standby Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode Configuration options Disabled Standby Suspend Suspend...

Page 94: ...isabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled Power On By PS 2 Mouse Disabled When set to Enabled this parameter allows you to use the PS 2 mouse to turn on the system This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On Ring Power On Ring Power On Ring Power On Ring Power On Ring Disabled Dis...

Page 95: ...2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Front1 Front2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Front1 Front2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A Rear1 Rear2 Fan Speed xxxxRPM or N A The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU front and rear fan speed in rotations ...

Page 96: ...age 3 3V Voltage 5V VCORE1 Voltage VCORE1 Voltage 3 3V Voltage 5V Voltage 5VSB Voltage VBAT Voltage 12V Voltage Voltage 5VSB Voltage VBAT Voltage 12V Voltage Voltage 5VSB Voltage VBAT Voltage 12V Voltage Voltage 5VSB Voltage VBAT Voltage 12V Voltage Voltage 5VSB Voltage VBAT Voltage 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regula...

Page 97: ...loppy Drive These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system Configuration options xxxxx Drive Disabled Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 1st FLOPPY DRIVE 2nd Boot Device PM ST330620A 3rd Boot Device PS ASUS CD S360 4th Boot Device MBA v7 5 12 Slot 0 Spe...

Page 98: ...orce BIOS Keep Current Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Bootup Num Lock On Allows you to select the power on state for the NumLock Configuration options Off On PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto PS 2 Mouse Support Auto Allows you to enable or disable support for PS 2 mouse Configuration options ...

Page 99: ...SC Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Disabled Enter to change password Enter again to disabled password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor passw...

Page 100: ...tion Disabled User Access Level Full Access User Access Level Full Access User Access Level Full Access User Access Level Full Access User Access Level Full Access This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items Configuration options No Access View Only Limited Full Access No Access No Access No Access No Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility View Only...

Page 101: ...ear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password Password Check Setup Password Check Setup Password Check Setup Password Check Setup Password Check Setup When set to Setup BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility When set to Always BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the s...

Page 102: ...your selections choose this option from the Exit menu to ensure the values you selected are saved to the CMOS RAM An onboard backup battery sustains the CMOS RAM so it stays on even when the computer is turned off When you select this option a confirmation window appears Select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s to save the changes and exit If you attempt to exit the Setup program without saving your c...

Page 103: ...d Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus When you select this option or if you press F5 a confirmation window appears Select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s to load default values Select Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes Exit Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non volatil...

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