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ASUS NCT-D

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Summary of Contents for NCT-D

Page 1: ...Motherboard NCT D A ...

Page 2: ...R EXPRESS OR IMPLIED 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 ...

Page 3: ...ion 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 Support plates for motherboard 2 3 2 2 4 Motherboard layout 2 7 2 2 5 Layout contents 2 8 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 10 2 3 1 Installling the CPU 2 10 2 3 2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2 12 2 4 System memory 2 14 2 4 1 Overview 2 14 2 4 2 Memory configurations 2 14 2...

Page 4: ...utility 4 2 4 1 3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4 5 4 1 4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4 7 4 1 5 ASUS Update utility 4 8 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 11 4 2 1 BIOS menu screen 4 12 4 2 2 Menu bar 4 12 4 2 3 Navigation keys 4 12 4 2 4 Menu items 4 13 4 2 5 Sub menu items 4 13 4 2 6 Configuration fields 4 13 4 2 7 Pop up window 4 13 4 2 8 Scroll bar 4 13 4 2 9 General help 4 13 4 3 Main menu 4 14 4 3 1 System ...

Page 5: ... 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support 4 27 4 5 4 ACPI APIC Support 4 27 4 5 5 APM Configuration 4 28 4 5 6 Hardware Monitor 4 30 4 6 Boot menu 4 32 4 6 1 Boot Device Priority 4 32 4 6 2 Boot Settings Configuration 4 33 4 6 3 Security 4 34 4 7 Exit menu 4 37 Appendix Block diagram Appendix Block diagram Appendix Block diagram Appendix Block diagram Appendix Block diagram NCT D A Block diagram A 1 ...

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: ...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 parameters are also provided Appendix Reference information Appendix Reference information Appendix Reference information Appendix Refere...

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 iP5GD2 ROM DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNING DANGER WARNING D...

Page 10: ...y modules Supports 256 MB up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI Express x8 slot x4 link PCI Express 1 0a 1 x PCI Express x16 slots Graphic card PCI Express 1 0a 1 x PCI X 66 MHz 64 bit slot PCI X 1 0a 1 x PCI X 66 MHz 64 bit slot supports ZCR PCI X 1 0a 1 x PCI 33 MHz 32 bit 5V PCI 2 3 1 x WiFi slot ASUS proprietary Intel 6300ESB South Bridge supports 2 x Ultra DMA 100 66 33 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0 ...

Page 11: ...ctor Serial port connector GAME MIDI port connector Backplane SMBus connector System panel connector SSI power supply with 24 pin and 8 pin 12 V plugs ATX 12V 2 0 compliant ATX form factor 12 in x 9 8 in 30 5 cm x 24 9 cm Device drivers ASUS Server Web based Management ASWM ASUS PC Probe ASUS Live Update Utility Anti virus software Special features Special features Special features Special feature...

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

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

Page 15: ...rboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS NCT D motherboard I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules I O modules Serial port module USB 2 0 2 ports and GAME 1 port module IEEE 1394 module 1 port Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables dual plug 2 x Ultra DMA 133 cables 80 conductor IDE cable 3 in 1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories Accessories...

Page 16: ...erfaces The ICH is a new generation server class I O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI X 1 0a DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics multimedia and Internet applications T...

Page 17: ...only Zero Channel RAID ZCR support on SATA models only Zero Channel RAID ZCR support on SATA models only Zero Channel RAID ZCR support on SATA models only The Adaptec AIC 8130 PCI X SATA II controller supports an optional Zero Channel RAID card on the 64 bit PCI X slot to create a RAID solution including RAID 0 striping RAID 1 mirroring RAID 0 1 and RAID 5 The ZCR capability provides a high perfor...

Page 18: ...for details Temperature fan and voltage monitoring Temperature fan and voltage monitoring Temperature fan and voltage monitoring Temperature fan and voltage monitoring Temperature fan and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC integrated in the Winbond Super I O to prevent overheating and damage The system fan rotations per minute RPM is monitored for timely failure detect...

Page 19: ...MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo2 This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos See page 4 33 for details ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to playback audio files even before entering the operating system Just press the ASUS ...

Page 20: ...1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 1 6 Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction Chapter 1 Product introduction ...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...US NCT D ASUS NCT D ASUS NCT D Chapter summary 2 2 1 Before you proceed 2 1 2 2 Motherboard overview 2 2 2 3 Central Processing Unit CPU 2 10 2 4 System memory 2 14 2 5 Expansion slots 2 16 2 6 Jumpers 2 19 2 7 Connectors 2 24 ...

Page 23: ...tatic 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 any component ensure B...

Page 24: ...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 Screw ...

Page 25: ...he standoffs on the base of the chassis Press the sheet flat making sure that it is completely affixed to the chassis The contour sheet fits in only one orientation Make sure that the hole located about 1 cm from the corner matches the standoff beside the power supply cage To install the support plates 1 Open and lay your system chassis flat on a stable surface then locate the motherboard standoff...

Page 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...rd with 10 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 hole...

Page 29: ... Center Line Out Top Line In DDR DIMM_A1 72 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_B1 72 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_A2 72 bit 184 pin module DDR DIMM_B2 72 bit 184 pin module CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power WIFI mPGA 604 CPU2 PCIE1 x4 link PCIE2 x16 link PCIX3 64 bit PCI X PCIX4 64 bit PCI X PCI5 32 bit 5V PCI GAME1 Adaptec AIC 8130 COM2 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 KBPWR1 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 USBPW12 USBPW34 J3 ...

Page 30: ...n selection 3 pin FM_CPU1 FM_CPU2 2 20 3 USB device wake up 3 pin USBPW12 USBPW34 2 20 5 Keyboard power 3 pin KBPWR1 2 21 6 IEEE 1394 controller setting 3 pin 1394_EN1 2 21 7 Gigabit LAN controller setting 3 pin LAN_EN1 2 22 8 SATA controller setting 3 pin SATA_EN1 2 22 9 USB controller setting 3 pin USB_EN1 2 23 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connecto...

Page 31: ...ssis intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS1 2 29 8 Front panel audio connector 10 1 pin FP_AUDIO1 2 30 9 CPU Chassis and Power Fan connectors 3 pin CPU_FAN1 2 REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 2 30 10 IEEE 1394a port connector 10 1 pin IE1394_2 2 31 11 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 2 31 12 SSI power connectors 24 pin EATXPWR1 8 pin ATX12V1 2 32 13 Serial port connector 10 1 pin COM2 2 33 14 GAME MIDI po...

Page 32: ...che The new generation Intel Xeon processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64 bit Technology EM64T 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU To install a CPU 1 Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard If installing only one CPU use the socket CPU1 2 Flip up the socket lever and push it all the...

Page 33: ...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 Marked corner Marke...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...l to plug this connector 2 Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four 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 ...

Page 36: ...nd ensure correct installation The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 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 and 1 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency For optimum compatibility it is re...

Page 37: ... 4 4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM 1 Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM 2 Remove the DIMM from the socket A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR D...

Page 38: ... connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot 5 Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier 6 Replace the system cover 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 2 5 2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card...

Page 39: ...y Priority Priority Priority Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 Re direct to IRQ 9 3 11 Communications Port COM2 4 12 Communications Port COM1 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port LPT1 8 3 System CMOS Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering 10 5 IRQ ho...

Page 40: ... slots PCI Express x8 x16 slots This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x4 link to the MCH This slot is designed for various server class high performance add on cards like SCSI RAID card fiber channel card etc 2 5...

Page 41: ...d 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 default position Removi...

Page 42: ...res 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 pin selec...

Page 43: ...ure requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead and a corresponding setting in the BIOS NCT D NCT D Keyboard power setting KBPWR1 1 2 2 3 Enable Default Disable 5 5 5 5 5 IEEE 1394 controller setting 3 pin 1394_EN1 IEEE 1394 controller setting 3 pin 1394_EN1 IEEE 1394 controller setting 3 pin 1394_EN1 IEEE 1394 controller setting 3 pin 1394_EN1 IEEE 1394 controller se...

Page 44: ...isable 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_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 enable or disable the onboard B...

Page 45: ...roller setting 3 pin USB_EN1 USB controller setting 3 pin USB_EN1 USB controller setting 3 pin USB_EN1 USB controller setting 3 pin USB_EN1 These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard VIA VT6212 PCI USB 2 0 controller Set to pins 1 2 to activate the USB feature NCT D NCT D USB setting USB_EN1 1 2 2 3 Enable Default Disable ...

Page 46: ...ht blue This port connects a tape CD DVD player or other audio sources 6 6 6 6 6 Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime Line Out port lime This port connects a headphone or a speaker In 4 channel 6 channel and 8 channel configuration the function of this port becomes Front Speaker Out 7 7 7 7 7 Microphone port pink Microphone port pink Microphone port pink Micr...

Page 47: ...axial S PDIF Out port Coaxial S PDIF Out port Coaxial S PDIF Out port This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S PDIF cable 12 12 12 12 12 PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple PS 2 keyboard port purple This port is for a PS 2 keyboard Audio 2 4 6 channel configurations Audio 2 4 6 channel configurations Audi...

Page 48: ...2 7 2 2 7 2 2 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 flopp...

Page 49: ...es on Serial 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 The Serial ATA RAID feature RAID 0 RAID 1 is available only if you are using Windows 2000 XP Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set When using the connectors in S S S S Stan...

Page 50: ...disks make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives otherwise you cannot enter the RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST 5 5 5 5 5 Hard disk activity LED connector 2 pin HDLED Hard disk activity LED connector 2 pin HDLED Hard disk activity LED connector 2 pin HDLED Hard disk activity LED connector 2 pin HDLED Hard disk activity LED c...

Page 51: ...intrusion connector 4 1 pin CHASSIS1 This connector is for a chassis mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch Connect one end of the chassis intrusion sensor or switch cable to this connector The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high level signal to this connector when a chassis component is removed or replaced The signal is then generated as a chassis intrusion event By default the ...

Page 52: ...N1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 REAR_FAN1 2 FRNT_FAN1 2 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 28 W max at 12V Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector Do not forget to connec...

Page 53: ...11 11 11 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 USB connectors 10 1 pin USB56 USB78 These connectors are for USB 2 0 ports Connect the USB GAME module cable to any of these connectors then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis These USB connectors comply with US...

Page 54: ...mly until the connectors completely 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...

Page 55: ...14 14 14 14 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME1 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME1 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME1 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME1 GAME MIDI port connector 16 1 pin GAME1 This connector is for a GAME MIDI port Connect the USB GAME module cable to this connector then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis The GAME MIDI port co...

Page 56: ...ctor 6 1 pin BPSMB1 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 Backplane SMBus connector 6 1 pin BPSMB1 This connector allows you to connect SMBus System Management Bus devices Devices communicate with an SMBus host and or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface NCT D NCT D SMBus connector BPSMB1 1 I2C_2_CLK GND I2C_2_DATA 5V FAN_PWM NCT D NCT D System panel connector PANEL1 PLED HDLED NC GND ...

Page 57: ...his 4 pin connector is for 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 connecto...

Page 58: ...2 36 2 36 2 36 2 36 2 36 Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information Chapter 2 Hardware information ...

Page 59: ...3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system ...

Page 60: ...ASUS NCT D ASUS NCT D ASUS NCT D ASUS NCT D ASUS NCT D Chapter summary 3 3 1 Starting up for the first time 3 1 3 2 Powering off the computer 3 2 3 3 ASUS POST Reporter 3 3 ...

Page 61: ...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 settings and connect...

Page 62: ...dows shuts down If you are using Windows XP 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 function p...

Page 63: ...o n A c t i o n A c t i o n System failed CPU test Check the CPU if properly installed Call ASUS technical support for assistance See the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of this user guide System failed memory test Install supported DDR2 DIMMs into the memory sockets Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM sockets are properly installed Make sure that your DIMMs are not defective Refer t...

Page 64: ...er you apply power to the system Make sure that your CPU fan supports the fan speed detection function CPU voltage out of range Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective Call ASUS technical support for assistance See the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of this user guide Computer now booting from operating No action required system You can enable or disable the A...

Page 65: ...ditor Voice Editor All Programs Winbond Voice Editor Voice Editor All Programs Winbond Voice Editor Voice Editor All Programs Winbond Voice Editor Voice Editor All Programs Winbond Voice Editor Voice Editor The Winbond Voice Editor screen appears Playing the default wave files Playing the default wave files Playing the default wave files Playing the default wave files Playing the default wave file...

Page 66: ...anging the default language Changing the default language To change the default language 1 Click the Load Load Load Load Load button from the Voice Editor main window A window with the available languages appears 2 Select your desired language then click Open Open Open Open Open The event messages for the language you selected appear on the Voice Editor main window Not all events on some languages...

Page 67: ...mn of the screen 2 Prepare your message for each event 3 Use a recording software e g Windows Recorder to record your messages then save the messages as wave files WAV 4 From the Voice Editor screen click the Add Add Add Add Add button to display the Add Wave File Add Wave File Add Wave File Add Wave File Add Wave File window 5 Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database then close the w...

Page 68: ...Event Sound Editor Event Sound Editor Event Sound Editor Event Sound Editor Event Sound Editor window appears 7 Locate and select your wave file for the event then click on the arrow opposite Voice1 The file you select appears on the space next to it 8 Click OK OK OK OK OK to return to the Voice Editor main window 9 Do steps 6 to 8 for the other events 10 When done click Save Save Save Save Save A...

Page 69: ...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 70: ...ASUS NCT D Chapter summary 4 4 1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4 1 4 2 BIOS setup program 4 11 4 3 Main menu 4 14 4 4 Advanced menu 4 18 4 5 Power menu 4 27 4 6 Boot menu 4 32 4 7 Exit menu 4 37 ...

Page 71: ...e floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1 Do either 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 ...

Page 72: ...al drive c Click Start Start Start Start Start then select Run Run Run Run Run d In the Open Open Open Open Open field type D bootdisk makeboot a assuming that D is your optical drive letter e Press Enter then follow screen instructions to continue 2 Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filena...

Page 73: ...otherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier 3 Boot the system in DOS mode then at the prompt type afudos i filename pbnc where filename is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility 1 Visi...

Page 74: ...rn off power during flash BIOS Reading file done Reading flash done Advance Check Erasing flash done Writing flash 0x0008CC00 9 4 The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure A afudos iNCTD ROM pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility Version 1 19 ASUS V2 07 03 11 24BB Copyright C 2002 American Megatr...

Page 75: ...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 process Bad BIOS ch...

Page 76: ... 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 BIO...

Page 77: ...D ROM NCTD ROM NCTD ROM 2 Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk then restart the system 3 Press Alt F2 during POST to display the following EZFlash starting BIOS update Checking for floppy 4 Insert the floppy disk that contains the BIOS file to the floppy disk drive When the correct BIOS file is found EZ Flash performs the BIOS update process and automatically reboots the system when done EZFlash st...

Page 78: ...e ASUS Update utility is copied to your system 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 4 1 5 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 Inte...

Page 79: ... 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 appears 2 Select Update B...

Page 80: ...SUSUpdate 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 ...

Page 81: ...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 designed to make it as e...

Page 82: ...APM configuration Boot Boot Boot Boot Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit For selecting the exit 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 ke...

Page 83: ...m 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 4 2 8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen Press the Up Down arrow keys or Page Up Page Down keys to display the other items on the screen 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 4 2 9 General help General help General help General help General help At the top righ...

Page 84: ... 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 on the menu screen items and how to navigate ...

Page 85: ... 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 Configuration options Disabled Auto Block Multi sector Transfer Auto Block Multi sector Transfer...

Page 86: ...m Select an item then press 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...

Page 87: ...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 System Information System Information System Information This menu give...

Page 88: ...on will be disabled Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction Instant Music Configuration Speech Configuration PCI Express Configuration USB Configuration MPS Configuration CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCI PnP Configure Instant Music Instant Music CD ROM Drive IDE Secondary Master Instant...

Page 89: ...he report feature in the event of an IDE error Configuration options Disabled Enabled Report System Booting Disabled Report System Booting Disabled Report System Booting Disabled Report System Booting Disabled Report System Booting Disabled Enables or disables the report after booting the system Configuration options Disabled Enabled Speech Option Speech POST Reporter Enabled Report IDE Error Disa...

Page 90: ... Configuration options Disabled Enabled Auto USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller Enabled USB 2 0 Controller 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 HiSpee...

Page 91: ...matically 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 frequency The BIOS auto detects the default value of this item Use the or keys to adjust the values Configuration options 8 28 You can only adjust the Ratio CMOS Ratio CMOS Ratio CMOS Ratio CMOS Ratio CMOS settin...

Page 92: ...led allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions Configuration options Disabled Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Onboard LAN Boot ROM Enabled Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller Configuration options Disabled Enab...

Page 93: ...orthBridge Chipset Configuration DIMM Speed DDR2 400 Memory Remap Feature Enabled ENABLE Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory DISABLE Do not allow remapping of memory Onboard AC 97 Audio Auto Onboard AC 97 Audio Auto Onboard AC 97 Audio Auto Onboard AC 97 Audio Auto Onboard AC 97 Audio Auto Setting to Auto allows the BIOS to auto detect any audio device connecte...

Page 94: ...ou to select the Serial Port1 base address Configuration options Disabled 3F8 IRQ4 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Serial Port1 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Serial Port1 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Serial Port1 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Serial Port1 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Serial Port1 Address 2F8 IRQ3 Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address Configuration options Disabled 2F8 IRQ3 3E8 IRQ4 2E8 IRQ3 Parallel Port Address 378 Parallel Port ...

Page 95: ... 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 96 128 160 192 224 248 Allocate IRQ to ...

Page 96: ...to PCI Device the specific IRQ is free for use of 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 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 De...

Page 97: ...es whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3 STR resume Configuration options Yes No 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 4 5 3 ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No ACPI 2 0 Support No Allows you to add more tables for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI 2 0 specifications Configuration options No Yes 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 4 5 4 ACPI APIC Support Enabled ACP...

Page 98: ...own Mode Suspend 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...

Page 99: ...m 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 Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled When set to Enabled the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft off mode Configuration options Disabled Enabled Power On L...

Page 100: ...1 Front2 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 rot...

Page 101: ...1 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 regulators Use the arrow down k...

Page 102: ...ice 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy Drive 1st xxth Boot Device 1st Floppy 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 D...

Page 103: ...otup 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 Disabled Enabled Auto Wai...

Page 104: ... Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed After you set a password this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed To set a Supervisor Password 1 ...

Page 105: ... 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 View Only View Only View...

Page 106: ...rd Clear 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 ...

Page 107: ...is 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 changes the program prompt...

Page 108: ...s Load 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 vo...

Page 109: ...A Reference information This chapter describes the power up sequence the vocal POST messages and ways of shutting down the system ...

Page 110: ...ASUS NCT D ASUS NCT D ASUS NCT D ASUS NCT D ASUS NCT D Appendix summary A A 1 NCT D block diagram A 1 ...

Page 111: ...6MHz SMBus SATA RAID controller Adaptec AIC 8130 BIOS Flash 8 Mbit USB 1 USB 4 IDE 1 IDE 2 H W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supply EEPROM System information Super I O W83627THF A Keyboard Serial Port Floppy Mouse USB2 0 controller VT6202 IEEE1394 controller TBS43AB22A PCI Express Slot 1 X4 PCI Express PCI Express Slot 2 X16 PCI Express Gigabit LAN BCM5751 X1 PCI Express PCIX Slot 3 PCIX Slot 4 Intel ...

Page 112: ...A 2 A 2 A 2 A 2 A 2 Appendix A Reference information Appendix A Reference information Appendix A Reference information Appendix A Reference information Appendix A Reference information ...

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