Asus NCL-DE/SCSI User’s Manual
NCL-DE
Series
NCL-DE/SCSI NCL-DE/1U
<![endif]>Motherboard
E2058
First Edition V1
August 2005
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Contents
Notices ................................................................................................ |
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Safety information ............................................................................. |
vii |
About this guide ............................................................................... |
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Typography ......................................................................................... |
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NCL-DE specifications summary .......................................................... |
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Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 |
Welcome! .............................................................................. |
1-1 |
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1.2 |
Package contents ................................................................. |
1-1 |
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1.3 |
Special features .................................................................... |
1-2 |
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1.3.1 |
Product highlights................................................... |
1-2 |
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1.3.2 |
Innovative ASUS features ....................................... |
1-4 |
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 |
Before you proceed .............................................................. |
2-1 |
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2.2 |
Motherboard overview .......................................................... |
2-2 |
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2.2.1 |
Placement direction ................................................ |
2-2 |
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2.2.2 |
Screw holes ............................................................ |
2-2 |
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2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard .......................... |
2-3 |
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2.2.4 |
Motherboard layouts .............................................. |
2-6 |
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2.2.5 |
Layout contents ..................................................... |
2-8 |
2.3 |
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ |
2-10 |
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2.3.1 |
Installing the CPU.................................................. |
2-10 |
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...................... |
2-12 |
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2.4 |
System memory ................................................................. |
2-14 |
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2.4.1 |
Overview ............................................................... |
2-14 |
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2.4.2 |
Memory configurations ......................................... |
2-14 |
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2.4.3 |
Installing a DIMM ................................................... |
2-16 |
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2.4.4 |
Removing a DIMM ................................................. |
2-16 |
2.5 |
Expansion slots ................................................................... |
2-17 |
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2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. |
2-17 |
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2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. |
2-17 |
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2.5.3 |
Interrupt assignments .......................................... |
2-18 |
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2.5.4 |
PCI/PCI-X slots ...................................................... |
2-19 |
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2.5.5 |
ZCR socket ........................................................... |
2-19 |
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2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot ............................................. |
2-20 |
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2.5.7 PCI Express x8 slot ............................................... |
2-20 |
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2.5.8 |
Mini-PCI socket ..................................................... |
2-20 |
2.6 |
Jumpers |
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2-21 |
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Contents
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... |
2-26 |
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2.7.1 |
Rear panel connectors .......................................... |
2-26 |
2.7.2 |
Internal connectors............................................... |
2-27 |
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 |
Starting up for the first time................................................ |
3-1 |
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3.2 |
Turning off the computer ..................................................... |
3-2 |
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3.2.1 |
Using the OS shut down function ........................... |
3-2 |
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3.2.2 |
Using the dual function power switch .................... |
3-2 |
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ |
4-1 |
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4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. |
4-1 |
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4.1.2 |
AFUDOS utility ........................................................ |
4-2 |
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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ |
4-5 |
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4.1.4 |
ASUS Update utility ................................................ |
4-7 |
4.2 |
BIOS setup program ........................................................... |
4-10 |
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4.2.1 |
BIOS menu screen................................................. |
4-11 |
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4.2.2 |
Menu bar ............................................................... |
4-11 |
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4.2.3 |
Navigation keys .................................................... |
4-11 |
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4.2.4 |
Menu items ........................................................... |
4-12 |
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4.2.5 |
Sub-menu items ................................................... |
4-12 |
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4.2.6 |
Configuration fields .............................................. |
4-12 |
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4.2.7 |
Pop-up window ..................................................... |
4-12 |
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4.2.8 |
Scroll bar .............................................................. |
4-12 |
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4.2.9 |
General help .......................................................... |
4-12 |
4.3 |
Main menu .......................................................................... |
4-13 |
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4.3.1 |
System Date ......................................................... |
4-13 |
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4.3.2 |
System Time......................................................... |
4-13 |
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4.3.3 |
Legacy Diskette A ................................................ |
4-13 |
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4.3.4 |
IDE Configuration .................................................. |
4-14 |
4.3.5Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave,
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Third, and Fourth IDE Master ................................ |
4-15 |
4.3.6 |
System Information .............................................. |
4-16 |
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. |
4-18 |
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4.4.1 |
CPU Configuration................................................. |
4-18 |
4.4.2 |
Chipset Configuration ........................................... |
4-20 |
4.4.3 |
Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ |
4-22 |
4.4.4 |
PCI/PnP Configuration .......................................... |
4-26 |
4.4.5 |
Power Configuration ............................................. |
4-27 |
4.4.6 |
Hardware Monitor ................................................. |
4-30 |
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4.5 |
Server menu ....................................................................... |
4-32 |
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4.6 |
Security |
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4-34 |
4.7 |
Boot menu .......................................................................... |
4-37 |
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4.7.1 |
Boot Device Priority.............................................. |
4-37 |
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4.7.2 |
Boot Settings Configuration ................................. |
4-38 |
4.8 |
Exit menu ........................................................................... |
4-40 |
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Chapter 5: |
RAID configuration |
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5.1 |
Setting up RAID .................................................................... |
5-1 |
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5.1.1 |
RAID definitions ...................................................... |
5-1 |
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5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ....................................... |
5-2 |
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5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ................................ |
5-2 |
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5.1.4 |
RAID configuration utilities ..................................... |
5-3 |
5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ...................... |
5-4 |
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5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ................................................ |
5-5 |
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5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ............... |
5-11 |
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5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives .................................. |
5-14 |
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5.2.4 |
Rebuilding failed drives ......................................... |
5-19 |
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5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ............ |
5-21 |
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5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ............................... |
5-24 |
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5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set............. |
5-25 |
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5.2.8 |
Enabling the WriteCache ...................................... |
5-26 |
5.3 |
Global Array Manager ......................................................... |
5-26 |
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5.4Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility!
(NCL-DE/SCSI model only) ................................................. |
5-27 |
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5.4.1 |
Configuring the SCSI controller ............................ |
5-28 |
5.4.2 |
Enabling the HostRAID controller ......................... |
5-28 |
5.4.3 |
Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe).............................. |
5-29 |
5.4.4 |
Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) .............................. |
5-33 |
5.4.5 |
Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) ................ |
5-36 |
5.4.6 |
Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set ................. |
5-40 |
5.4.7 |
Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive ...................... |
5-41 |
5.4.8 |
Deleting a RAID set............................................... |
5-43 |
5.4.9 |
Rebuilding a RAID set ........................................... |
5-44 |
5.4.10 |
Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive ..................... |
5-45 |
5.4.11 |
Making a RAID set bootable .................................. |
5-46 |
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Chapter 6: Driver installation
6.1 |
RAID driver installation ......................................................... |
6-1 |
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6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..................................... |
6-1 |
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6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ........................ |
6-2 |
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6.2 |
LAN driver installation .......................................................... |
6-9 |
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6.2.1 |
Windows® 2000/2003 Server ................................ |
6-9 |
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6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ |
6-11 |
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6.3 |
VGA driver installation ........................................................ |
6-13 |
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6.3.1 |
Windows® 2000 Server ........................................ |
6-13 |
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6.3.2 |
Windows® 2003 Server ........................................ |
6-14 |
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6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................ |
6-14 |
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6.4Management applications and
utilities installation ............................................................. |
6-15 |
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6.4.1 Running the support CD ....................................... |
6-15 |
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6.4.2 |
Drivers menu ........................................................ |
6-15 |
6.4.3 |
Management Software menu ................................ |
6-16 |
6.4.4 |
Utilities menu ........................................................ |
6-16 |
6.4.5 |
Contact information ............................................. |
6-16 |
Appendix: Block diagrams
A.1 |
NCL-DE/SCSI block diagram ................................................. |
A-1 |
A.2 |
NCL-DE/1U block diagram .................................................... |
A-2 |
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Notices
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
•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:
•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.
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 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 Canadian ICES-003.
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Safety information
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. 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 adapter 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 safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
•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.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•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 organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
•Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports.
•Chapter 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.
•Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.
•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.
•Chapter 5: RAID configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
•Chapter 6: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
•Appendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1 . ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2 . Optional 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 guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text |
Indicates a menu or an item to select. |
Italics |
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. |
<Key> |
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater- |
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than sign means that you must press the |
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enclosed key. |
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Example: <Enter> means that you must press |
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the Enter or Return key. |
<Key1+Key2+Key3> |
If you must press two or more keys |
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simultaneously, the key names are linked with |
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a plus sign (+). |
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Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D> |
Command |
Means that you must type the command |
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exactly as shown, then supply the required |
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item or value enclosed in brackets. |
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Example: At the DOS prompt, type the |
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command line: format A:/S |
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NCL-DE Series specifications summary
C P U |
Dual 604-pin sockets for Intel® Xeon™ processors with |
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Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T) |
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Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology |
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Chipset |
Northbridge |
: Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) |
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Southbridge |
: Intel® ICH5R |
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Front Side Bus |
800 MHz |
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Memory |
Dual-channel memory architecture |
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8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC |
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DDR2-400 memory modules |
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Supports 256 MB up to 16 GB system memory |
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Expansion slots |
(NCL-DE/SCSI model only) |
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1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) |
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1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 98P (x4 link, PCI Express 1.0a) |
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3 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slots 184P (PCI-X 1.0) |
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1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) |
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1 x Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot for Adaptec AIC-7902 |
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ZCR board |
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(NCL-DE/1U model only) |
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1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) |
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1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board |
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Storage |
Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: |
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- 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives |
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- 2 x SATA-150 with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration |
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(NCL-DE/SCSI model only) |
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Adaptec® AIC-7902W PCI-X Dual U320 SCSI controller |
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supports: |
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- 2 x SCSI channels with Host RAID 0/1/0+1 |
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- Zero-Channel RAID (optional) |
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Graphics |
ATI® RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller |
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L A N |
LAN 1: Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller |
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Complies with PCI Express 1.0a specifications |
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LAN 2: Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller |
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Complies with PCI Express 1.0a specifications |
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U S B |
Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: |
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- 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 1 connector at |
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mid-board for 2 additional ports) |
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NCL-DE Series specifications summary
Special features
BIOS features
Rear panel
Internal connectors
Power
Requirement
Form Factor
Support CD contents
ASUS Smart Fan Control
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo2
AMI BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, ACPI 2.0a SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Serial port
1 x VGA port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
1 x Parallel port (NCL-DE/SCSI model only)
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
2 x IDE connectors
2 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x Hard disk activity LED connector CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors 1 x USB 2.0 connector
SSI 24-pin ATX and 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors 1 x Serial port connector
1 x Backplane SMBus connector
1 x PSU SMBus connector
1 x System panel connector
1 x Auxiliary panel connector
2 x SCSI connectors (NCL-DE/SCSI model only)
1 x BMC connector (NCL-DE/1U model only)
SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant
E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 13 in (30.5 cm x 33 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS Live Update Utility
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies 1 it supports.
Product introduction
Chapter summary |
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1.1 |
Welcome! .............................................................................. |
1-1 |
1.2 |
Package contents ................................................................. |
1-1 |
1.3 |
Special features .................................................................... |
1-2 |
ASUS NCL-DE Series
1.1Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® NCL-DE Series motherboard!
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.
1.2Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard |
ASUS NCL-DE Series motherboard |
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Cables |
2 x Serial ATA signal cables |
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1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) |
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2 x SCSI Ultra320 cable |
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(NCL-DE/SCSI model only) |
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80-conductor IDE cable |
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3-in-1 floppy disk drive cable |
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Accessories |
2 x CEK springs (for CPUs) |
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I/O shield |
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Application CDs |
ASUS motherboard support CD |
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Documentation |
User guide |
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS NCL-DE Series |
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1.3Special features
1.3.1Product highlights
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 2-10 for details.
Intel® E7520 and Intel® ICH5R chipset
The Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ICH5R (I/O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.
The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR2-400 memory, and PCI Express interfaces. The ICH is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3.
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 server applications. The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 6.4 GB/s.
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-20 for details.
Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only)
The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is onboard to support two 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, each of which can connect up to 15 devices. See page 2-29 for details.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction |
Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution
(NCL-DE/SCSI model only)
The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and added reliability. See page 2-19 for details.
Gigabit LAN solution 
The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express and PCI interfaces, respectively, and have network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth. See page 2-26 for details.
Serial ATA technology 
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the Intel® ICH5R. 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. See page 2-28 for details.
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 pages 2-26 and 2-30 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) 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 4-30 for details.
ASUS NCL-DE Series |
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1.3.2Innovative ASUS features
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 4-5 for details.
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 4-31 for details.
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 4-38 for details.
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Chapter 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.
Hardware2 information
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Before you proceed .............................................................. |
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Motherboard overview .......................................................... |
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Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ |
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System memory ................................................................. |
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Expansion slots ................................................................... |
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Jumpers .............................................................................. |
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Connectors ......................................................................... |
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2.1Before 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 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, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components.
Onboard 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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2.2Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI EEB 3.5 compliant chassis.
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!
2.2.1Placement 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.
2.2.2Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
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The SCSI connectors, Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot, Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI controller, PCI Express slots, PCI-X slots, and PCI slot are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. These items are grayed out in the above illustration.
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2.2.3Support kits for the motherboard
For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard.
If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.5 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit.
Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area.
H o o k
To install the CEK spring:
1.Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard.
Socket fo r CPU1
Socket fo r CPU2
Heatsin k hole
2.Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes.
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3.Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place.
4.Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place.
5.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.
CEK spring screw hole
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6.Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes.
Standoffs for CPU1
Standoffs for CPU2
7.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.
Socket fo r CPU1
Socket fo r CPU2
Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly.
8.Secure the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section “2.2.2 Screw holes” for illustration.
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2.2.4Motherboard layouts
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Chapter 2: Hardware information |
NCL-DE/1U model
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2.2.5Layout contents
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DDR2 DIMM sockets |
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PCI/PCI-X slots |
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Zero-Channel RAID socket |
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PCI Express slots |
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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) |
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Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) |
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Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) |
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Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) |
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SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) |
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Parallel port (for NCL-DE model only) |
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IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) |
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Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) |
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USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) |
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System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) |
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2.3Central 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).
2.3.1Installing the CPU
To install a CPU:
1.Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard.
CPU1
Intel Xeon
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NCL-DE Series CPU Socket 604
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Pin A1
If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1.
2.Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side.
Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely.
Socket for CPU1
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