ASUS NCCH-DR User Manual

NCCH-DR

Series

Motherboard

E1679E1679

E1679

E1679E1679

First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1 August 2004August 2004

August 2004

August 2004August 2004

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Contents

Notices ................................................................................................ vi

Safety information ............................................................................. vii

About this guide ............................................................................... viii

Typography ......................................................................................... ix

NCCH-DR Series specifications summary ............................................. x

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2

1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware information

Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: 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 ................................................... 2-11

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-13

2.3.1 Installling the CPU ................................................. 2-13

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink(s) ...............................2-15

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-16

2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-16

2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-16

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-18

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-18

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-19

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-19

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-19

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-20

2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots ...................................................... 2-20

2.6. Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-21

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-26

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-26

2.7.2 Internal connectors............................................... 2-27

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Contents

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the first time................................................ 3-1

3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS SetupChapter 4: BIOS Setup

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Chapter 4: BIOS SetupChapter 4: BIOS Setup

4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1

4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1

4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......................................... 4-3

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-7

4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility .............................................. 4-9

4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..............................................4-10

4.2 BIOS Setup program ........................................................... 4-13

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-14

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-14

4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-14

4.2.4 General help .......................................................... 4-15

4.2.5 Sub-menu ............................................................. 4-15

4.2.6 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-15

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-15

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-16

4.3.1 Primary IDE Master ............................................... 4-17

4.3.2 Primary IDE Slave .................................................. 4-19

4.3.3 Secondary IDE Master ........................................... 4-19

4.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave ............................................. 4-19

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-20

4.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features ...................................... 4-21

4.4.2 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-22

4.4.3 Memory Configuration .......................................... 4-23

4.4.4 Chipset ................................................................. 4-24

4.4.5 Onboard Device .................................................... 4-25

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4.4.6 PCIPnP ................................................................... 4-29

4.4.7 USB Configuration................................................. 4-31

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-32

4.5.1 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-33

4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-36

Contents

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-38

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-38

4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ......................................... 4-39

4.6.3 Removable Device Priority .................................... 4-39

4.6.4 CD-ROM Boot Priority ........................................... 4-40

4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-40

4.6.6 Security ................................................................ 4-42

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-44

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

Appendix: Reference information

Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

A.1 NCCH-DR block diagram ....................................................... A-1

Notices

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission Statement

Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

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This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian

This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.ICES-003.

ICES-003.

ICES-003.ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safetyElectrical safety

Electrical safety

Electrical safetyElectrical 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

• Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

• Seek professional assistance before using an adpater or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

• Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct 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 safetyOperation safety

Operation safety

Operation safetyOperation safety

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Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

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Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

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To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

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Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

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Place the product on a stable surface.

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If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

How this guide is organized

How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized

This manual contains the following parts:

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new

technology it supports.

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

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Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to

perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering up

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Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST

messages, and ways of shutting down the system.

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 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.

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Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information

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Appendix: Reference information

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Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to

when configuring the motherboard.

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Where to find more information

Where to find more informationWhere to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites

ASUS websites

1.1.

ASUS websitesASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware

and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation

Optional documentation

2.2.

Optional documentationOptional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as

warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guide

Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide

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

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING:

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself

DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:CAUTION:

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components

CAUTION:CAUTION: when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT:

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: task.

NOTE: NOTE:

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a

NOTE: NOTE: task.

Typography

Bold textBold text

Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Bold textBold text

Italics

<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

that you must press the enclosed key.

Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return 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 /iNCCH-SR.ROM

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NCCH-DR Series specifications summary

CPUCPU

CPU

CPUCPU

ChipsetChipset

Chipset

ChipsetChipset

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

Front Side Bus

Front Side BusFront Side Bus

MemoryMemory

Memory

MemoryMemory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

Support for dual Intel

Xeon™ Processors up to 4.4+ GHz

with Hyper-Threading Technology Support for Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T) On-die 1MB L2 cache

North bridge: Intel

E7210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

South bridge: Intel® 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH)

800 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory Supports PC3200/PC2700 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs

1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0) 1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 3 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit slot (PCI 2.3)

IDE modelIDE model

IDE model

IDE modelIDE model

6300ESB South Bridge supports:

Intel

- 2 x UltraDMA100/66/33

- 2 x Serial ATA 150 connectors that support RAID 0, RAID 1 configurations, and the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

SATA modelSATA model

SATA model

SATA modelSATA model IDE model storage + Adaptec

AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II

controller that supports:

- 4 x SATA-II connectors (300 Mbps)

- RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 0+1 configurations

- Zero-Channel RAID (optional)

PRO/1000 CT Network Connection (82547GI)

Intel Intel® PRO/1000 MT Network Connection (82541GI)

USB 2.0 (480 Mbps) / 1.1 (12 Mbps)

8Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3

1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial port 1 x Video port 2 x Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports

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NCCH-DR Series specifications summary

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

IndustryIndustry

Industry

IndustryIndustry standardstandard

standard

standardstandard

ManageabilityManageability

Manageability

ManageabilityManageability

Floppy disk drive connector IDE connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA RAID connectors (SATA models only) Hard disk activity LED connector CPU and system fan connectors USB port connector SSI power connectors Serial port connector Printer port connector Backplane SMBus connector Power supply SMBus connector BMC connector Auxiliary panel connector System panel connector

PCI 2.3, PCI-X 1.0, USB 2.0

WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower RequirementRequirement

Requirement

RequirementRequirement

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

Innovative ASUSInnovative ASUS

Innovative ASUS

Innovative ASUSInnovative ASUS featuresfeatures

features

featuresfeatures

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

SSI-type power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin power plugs)

Extended ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS Q-Fan 2 ASUS EZFLash ASUS MyLogo 2

Device drivers ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) software System utilities ASUS contact information

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

introduction

Product

Chapter summary

1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1

1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1

1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

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1.1 Welcome!

®®

Thank you for buying the ASUSThank you for buying the ASUS

Thank you for buying the ASUS

Thank you for buying the ASUSThank you for buying the ASUS

®®

NCCH-DR motherboard! NCCH-DR motherboard!

NCCH-DR motherboard!

NCCH-DR motherboard! NCCH-DR motherboard!

The ASUS NCCH-DR 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.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS NCCH-DR motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

CablesCables

Cables

CablesCables

IDE model:IDE model:

IDE model:

IDE model:IDE model: 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables (dual-plug) 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE and floppy drive cable (3-in-1)

SATA model:SATA model:

SATA model:

SATA model:SATA model: 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 x Serial ATA power cables (dual-plug) 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE and floppy drive cable (3-in-1)

I/O moduleI/O module

I/O module Printer port module

I/O moduleI/O module

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories I/O shield

AccessoriesAccessories

X-PAD accessory kit 2 x CEK spring

Application CDsApplication CDs

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM)

Application CDsApplication CDs

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation User guide

DocumentationDocumentation

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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1.3 Special features

1.3.11.3.1

1.3.1

1.3.11.3.1

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® Xeon™ processor with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. The processor incorporates the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology, the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). The EM64T enables the support for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. See page 2-13 for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

The Intel® E7210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel controller hub (ICH) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.

The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR400 memory, and CSA interfaces. The ICH is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI-X 1.0a and other interfaces.

Dual-channel memory supportDual-channel memory support

Dual-channel memory support

Dual-channel memory supportDual-channel memory support

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

E7210 and Intel E7210 and Intel

E7210 and Intel

E7210 and Intel E7210 and Intel

6300 ESB chipset 6300 ESB chipset

6300 ESB chipset

6300 ESB chipset 6300 ESB chipset

6300ESB I/O

Employing the dual-channel DDR memory architecture, the motherboard provides a solution that doubles the system memory bandwidth to boost system performance. The motherboard supports up to 4 GB of system memory using PC3200/PC2700 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to

6.4 GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-16 for details.

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology

Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the Intel® 6300ESB and the Adaptec AIC8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller (on SATA models only). The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate for 6300ESB and 300 MB/s for AIC-8130. See page 2-28 to 2-29 for details.

Built-in SATA RAID solutionBuilt-in SATA RAID solution

Built-in SATA RAID solution

Built-in SATA RAID solutionBuilt-in SATA RAID solution

The Intel® 6300ESB allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for two SATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. See page 2-28 for details.

For SATA models, the Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II (300 Mbps) controller supports four additional SATA connectors, and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration. See page 2-29 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution

Dual Gigabit LAN solution

Dual Gigabit LAN solution Dual Gigabit LAN solution

The Intel® PRO/1000 CT Network Connection allows full-duplex Gigabit performance on LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications through the Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA). Instead of connecting to the PCI bus, the controller connects to the dedicated CSA bus on the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) thus reducing the PCI bottlenecks by freeing the PCI bus for other I/O operations.

The Intel 32-bit LAN through the PCI bus. See page 2-26 for details.

Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution

Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (on SATA models only)

Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution

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 RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective, high-performance RAID sets.

Integrated graphics Integrated graphics

Integrated graphics

Integrated graphics Integrated graphics

PRO/1000 MT Network Connection is also onboard to support

The onboard ATI Rage™ XL graphics controller with 8MB memory provides a reliable graphics solution for server applications. See page 2-26 for details.

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology

USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-26 and 2-30 for details.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, 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 detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-36 and 4-37 for details.

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1.3.21.3.2

1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data 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 4-7 for details.

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS

With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-9 for details.

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology

The ASUS Q-Fan 2 technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-37 for details.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS MyLogo2™

ASUS 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 4-40 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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.

information

Hardware

Chapter summary

2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-13

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-16

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-19

2.6. Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-21

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-26

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2.1 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.

• 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, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure

•

Before you install or remove any component, ensure

Before you install or remove any component, ensureBefore you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the powerthat the power supply is switched off or the power

that the power supply is switched off or the power

that the power supply is switched off or the powerthat the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply.

cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so

cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply. may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

Onboard LED

Onboard LEDOnboard LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.

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Standby

Power

OFF

Powered

Off

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2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

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2.2.12.2.1

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.

2.2.22.2.2

2.2.2

2.2.22.2.2

Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.

Placement directionPlacement direction

Placement direction

Placement directionPlacement direction

Screw holesScrew holes

Screw holes

Screw holesScrew holes

Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards

Place this side towards

Place this side towardsPlace this side towards the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassis

the rear of the chassisthe rear of the chassis

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CPU heatsink weight supportCPU heatsink weight support

CPU heatsink weight support

CPU heatsink weight supportCPU heatsink weight support

For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with two solution kits.

• X-PAD accessory kit containing: – 2 x metal support plates – 1 x contour sheet – 3 different sets of metal nuts and rubber pads for varied chassis

standoffs (each set contains 8 metal nuts 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 kitUsing the X-PAD accessory kit

Using the X-PAD accessory kit

Using the X-PAD accessory kitUsing the X-PAD accessory kit

To install the support plates:

1. Open and lay your system

chassis on a stable surface, then locate the motherboard standoffs.

StandoffStandoff

Standoff

StandoffStandoff

Standoff besideStandoff beside

Standoff beside

2. Align the holes of the contour

sheet with the standoffs on the

Standoff besideStandoff beside

power supplypower supply

power supply

power supplypower supply

base of the chassis. Press the sheet flat making sure that it is completely pressed against 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.

3. Determine the height of the standoffs on your chassis, and select the

appropriate set of metal nuts and rubber pads from your package.

Use a nut size that is slightly lower than the standoffs on your chassis.

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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.

6. Remove the adhesive label underneath a plate.

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7. Carefully align and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet.

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.

8. Repeat steps 4 and 7 to prepare and install the second plate.

9. Remove the contour sheet from the chassis.

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The support plates appear as shown when installed.

9. Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of the support plates.

Heatsink hole matched toHeatsink hole matched to

Heatsink hole matched to

Heatsink hole matched toHeatsink hole matched to a nut on the support platea nut on the support plate

a nut on the support plate

a nut on the support platea nut on the support plate

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.

10. Secure the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section “2.2.2 Screw holes” for illustration.

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Using the CEK springsUsing the CEK springs

Using the CEK springs

Using the CEK springsUsing the CEK springs

Two CEK springs come with the motherboard package. You can also use these springs to support the weight of the CPU heatsinks. Take note of the four CEK spring hooks located beside the screw holes.

CEK spring hookCEK spring hook

CEK spring hook

CEK spring hookCEK spring hook

To install the CEK spring:

1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard.

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.

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4. Press the lower spring hooks inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place.

5. Repeat the process to install the second spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes.

The support plates appear as shown when installed.

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 toHeatsink hole matched to

Heatsink hole matched to

Heatsink hole matched toHeatsink hole matched to the hole on the CEK springthe hole on the CEK spring

the hole on the CEK spring

the hole on the CEK springthe hole on the CEK spring

7. Secure the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section “2.2.2 Screw holes” for illustration.

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IDE modelIDE model

IDE model

IDE modelIDE model

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

Motherboard layout

Motherboard layoutMotherboard layout

26.8cm (10.5in)

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

USB12

COM1

VGA

LAN1

LAN2

RAGE XL Controller

Super

CLRTC1

KBPWR1

Intel

82541GI

Gigabit

Ethernet

LAN_EN2

ATI

VGA

VGA_EN1

I/O

8Mbit

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

PSUSMB1

USBPW12

REAR_FAN2

LAN_EN1

Intel

82547GI

Gigabit Ethernet

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

REAR_FAN1

PCIX1

(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)

PCIX2

(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)

PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)

PCI4 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)

PCI5 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)

CR2032 3V

BIOS

Flash

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

COM2

BMCCONN1

BPSMB1

LPT1

Intel

MCH

E7210

FM_CPU1

FLOPPY

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CPU_FAN2

FM_CPU2

SB_PWR1

SEC_IDE PRI_IDE

CPU2

CPU1

Intel

ICH

6300ESB

AUX_PANEL1

FRNT_FAN2

FRNT_FAN1

SATA2

SATA1

USBPW34

HDLED

mPGA 604

30.5cm (12in)

USB34

RECOVERY

PANEL1

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SATA modelSATA model

SATA model

SATA modelSATA model

26.8cm (10.5in)

PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard

USB12

COM1

VGA

LAN1

LAN2

RAGE XL Controller

Super

CLRTC1

KBPWR1

Intel

82541GI

Gigabit

Ethernet

LAN_EN2

ATI

VGA

VGA_EN1

I/O

8Mbit

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

PSUSMB1

USBPW12

REAR_FAN2

LAN_EN1

Intel

82547GI

Gigabit

Ethernet

DDR DIMM_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module)

REAR_FAN1

PCIX1

(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)

PCIX2

(64-bit, 66MHz 3V)

PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)

PCI4 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)

PCI5 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)

CR2032 3V

BIOS

Flash

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

COM2

BMCCONN1

BPSMB1

LPT1

Intel

MCH

E7210

SATA_EN1

FM_CPU1

FLOPPY

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FM_CPU2

SB_PWR1

Adaptec

AIC-8130

SEC_IDE PRI_IDE

CPU2

CPU1

Intel

ICH

6300ESB

AUX_PANEL1

FRNT_FAN2

FRNT_FAN1

SATA2

SATA1

USBPW34

HDLED

8130 LED1

mPGA 604

USB34

RECOVERY

PANEL1

30.5cm (12in)

SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4

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