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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ........... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ........1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............
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Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ............4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........4-7 BIOS setup program ............4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-11 4.2.2...
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Exit menu ................4-38 Appendix: Block diagrams Appendix: Block diagrams Appendix: Block diagrams Appendix: Block diagrams Appendix: Block diagrams NCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 block diagram ........A-1 NCL-DS1R1 / NCL-DS1R2 block diagram ......A-2 NCL-D1R1 block diagram ............A-3 v v v v v...
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...
Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...
1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) (NCL-DS1 and NCL-D1 models include all the above slots NCL-DS1R2 includes only two PCI-X 64-bit slots) NCL-DS1R1 and NCL-D1R1 include only one PCI-X 64-bit slot) 1 x SO-DIMM Socket for Adaptec ® ASR-2015S or...
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S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s S p e c i a l f e a t u r e s ASUS Smart Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 B I O S f e a t u r e s...
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
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Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s...
N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.
Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets designed for the Intel ®...
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Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and have network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth.
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, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™...
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
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Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-11 System memory ..............2-15 Expansion slots ..............2-17 Jumpers ................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-27 A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s...
Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize its features, we highly recommend that you use an S S I E E B S S I E E B S S I E E B S S I E E B S S I E E B...
2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 CEK spring support for motherboard CEK spring support for motherboard CEK spring support for motherboard 2.2.3 2.2.3 CEK spring support for motherboard CEK spring support for motherboard For additional protection from motherboard C E K s p r i n g C E K s p r i n g C E K s p r i n g C E K s p r i n g...
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Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The CEK springs appear as shown when installed.
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Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs. S o c k e t f o r C P U 1 S o c k e t f o r C P U 1 S o c k e t f o r C P U 1 S o c k e t f o r C P U 1 S o c k e t f o r C P U 1...
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COM2 PANEL1 SCSIA1 BMCCONN1 • The NCL-DS1R1 (SCSI model for 1U rack system) includes only one PCI-X 64-bit slot. • The NCL-DS1R2 (SCSI model for 2U rack system) includes two PCI-X 64-bit slots. A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s...
2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents S l o t s / S o c k e t s S l o t s / S o c k e t s S l o t s / S o c k e t s P a g e P a g e...
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I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e...
Central Processing 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).
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Position the CPU above the socket as shown. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M a r k e d c o r n e r M a r k e d c o r n e r...
2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN1 connector Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install...
Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to chipset resource allocation, the system may detect less than 16 GB system memory when you installed eight 2 GB DDR2 memory modules.
2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 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.
2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y...
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PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n D e s c r i p t i o n...
2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications.
Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain models. 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )
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2 . 2 . C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
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4 . 4 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
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6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N 1 _ E N 1 )
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8 . 8 . S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 ) S C S I c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n S C S I _ E N 1 )
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1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) F o r c e B I O S r e c o v e r y s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 )
Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .
2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y 1 )
3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 )
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4 . 4 . U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 ) U l t r a 3 2 0 S C S I c o n n e c t o r s ( t w o 6 8 - p i n S C S I A 1 , S C S I B 1 )
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5 . 5 . H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 ) H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 4 - p i n H D L E D 1 )
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7 . 7 . C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 , C P U a n d s y s t e m f a n c o n n e c t o r s ( 3 - p i n C P U _ F A N 1 / 2 ,...
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9 . 9 . B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 ) B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 )
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B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. BMCCONN1...
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1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 )
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1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) A u x i l i a r y p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 )
Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s...
Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
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Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-10 Main menu ................4-13 Advanced menu ..............4-18 Power menu ................ 4-27 Boot menu ................4-32 Exit menu ................4-38 A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s...
Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1...
Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t...
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Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
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The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iNCLDS1.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 ..
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
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Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4 - 6...
ASUS Update utility 4.1.4 4.1.4 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 •...
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t >...
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A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e A S U S U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. A S U S U p d a t e...
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0...
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system time. Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE/SATA [Not Detected]...
Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master : [ST320413A] configure system time. that menu. For example, selecting Primary IDE Slave : [ASUS CD-S520/A Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Main menu items.
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Third IDE/SATA [Not Detected] Fourth IDE/SATA...
4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third and Fourth IDE/SATA Third and Fourth IDE/SATA Third and Fourth IDE/SATA Third and Fourth IDE/SATA Third and Fourth IDE/SATA The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices.
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PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode.
4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration 4.3.5 4.3.5 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item.
4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 System Information System Information System Information 4.3.6 4.3.6 System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 07/23/04 Processor Type : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz...
Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. USB Configuration Configure the USB MPS Configuration support.
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USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto]...
Emulation Type [N/A] When set to Auto, USB devices less than 530MB will be emulated as floppy drive, and the remaining drives as hard drives. Forced FDD option can be used to force an HDD formatted drive to boot as FDD (for example, ZIP drive).
4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Enhance C1 Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]...
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NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge settings. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of DIMM Speed: DDR 333 overlapped PCI memory Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] above the total Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] physical memory.
4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
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PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...
Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Include ACPI APIC ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] table pointer to RSDT pointer list.
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Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]...
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Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [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 By PME# [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled]...
Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4 - 3 0...
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The C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e, C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e C P U 2 T e m p e r a t u r e...
1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in 4th Boot Device [MBA v7.5.12 Slot 0] parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type menu.
Full Screen Logo [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On]...
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Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘F1’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs.
4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Security Settings <Enter> to change password. Supervisor Password : Not Installed <Enter>...
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After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]...
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Clear User Password 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.
Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.
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Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to load the default settings.
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This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...
Appendix summary NCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 block diagram ........A-1 NCL-DS1R1 / NCL-DS1R2 block diagram ......A-2 NCL-D1R1 / NCL-D1R2 block diagram ......... A-3 A S U S N C L - D S 1 S e r i e s...
NCL-DS1R1 / NCL-DS1R2 block diagram Intel Xeon Processor Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Eight DDR333 DIMM 8xDDR333 DIMM slots (max. 16GB) Intel Memory Sockets Controller Hub (E7520) X8 PCI Express PCI-X 1.0 bus (64Bit/133MHz)
NCL-D1R1 block diagram Intel Xeon Processor Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Eight 8xDDR333 DIMM slots (max. 16GB) DDR333 DIMM Intel Memory Sockets Controller Hub (E7520) X8 PCI Express PCI-X 1.0 bus (64Bit/133MHz) PCI bridge Intel PXH X1 PCI Express...
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A - 4 A - 4 A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A p p e n d i x A : R e f e r e n c e i n f o r m a t i o n A - 4 A - 4 A - 4...