Asus NCL-DS1R1 User Manual

NCL-DS1

Series

NCL-DS1NCL-DS1

NCL-DS1

NCL-DS1NCL-DS1 NCL-D1NCL-D1

NCL-D1

NCL-D1NCL-D1 NCL-DS1R1NCL-DS1R1

NCL-DS1R1

NCL-DS1R1NCL-DS1R1 NCL-DS1R2NCL-DS1R2

NCL-DS1R2

NCL-DS1R2NCL-DS1R2 NCL-D1R1NCL-D1R1

NCL-D1R1

NCL-D1R1NCL-D1R1

Motherboard

E1961E1961

E1961

E1961E1961

First Edition V1First Edition V1

First Edition V1

First Edition V1First Edition V1 February 2005February 2005

February 2005

February 2005February 2005

Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced,

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Contents

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

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

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

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

NCL-DS1 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 ................................................................ -1

2.2.1 Placement direction .................................................. -2

2.2.2 Screw holes .............................................................. -2

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

2.2.3 CEK spring support for motherboard ....................... -3

2.2.4 Motherboard layouts ................................................ -6

2.2.5 Layout contents ....................................................... -9

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. -11

2.3.1 Installing the CPU.................................................... -11

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ........................ -13

2.4 System memory ................................................................... -15

2.4.1 Overview ................................................................. -15

2.4.2 Memory configurations ........................................... -15

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ..................................................... -16

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................... -16

2.5 Expansion slots ..................................................................... -17

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................... -17

2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card................................ -17

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ............................................ -18

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

2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot ................................................. -20

2.5.6 ZCR socket ............................................................. -20

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

2.7 Connectors ........................................................................... -27

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ............................................ -27

2.7.2 Internal connectors................................................. -28

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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 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-2

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5

4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7

4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-10

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-11

4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-11

4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-11

4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-12

4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-12

4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-12

4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-12

4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-12

4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12

4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-13

4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-13

4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-13

4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-13

4.3.4 Primary, Secondary IDE Master/Slave,

Third and Fourth IDE/SATA .................................. 4-14

4.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-16

4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-17

4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18

4.4.1 USB Configuration................................................. 4-18

4.4.2 MPS Configuration ................................................ 4-20

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4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration .............................. 4-21

4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-21

4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-22

4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-24

4.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-25

4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-27

4.5.2 APM Configuration ................................................ 4-27

Contents

4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-27

4.5.3 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-30

4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-32

4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-32

4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-33

4.6.3 Security ................................................................ 4-35

4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-38

Appendix: Block diagramsAppendix: Block diagrams

Appendix: Block diagrams

Appendix: Block diagramsAppendix: Block diagrams

A.1 NCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 block diagram ........................................ A-1

A.2 NCL-DS1R1 / NCL-DS1R2 block diagram ............................. A-2

A.3 NCL-D1R1 block diagram ...................................................... A-3

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

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To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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

•

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

technologies 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 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

<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the

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.

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 /iNCL-DS.ROM

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NCL-DS1 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

Dual 604-pin sockets for Intel® Xeon™ processors with

Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T)

Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

Northbridge : Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge : Intel® ICH5R PCI bridge : Intel® PXH

(NCL-D1R1 model has one PCI bridge) (NCL-DS1, NCL-D1, NCL-DS1R1, and NCL-DS1R2

models have two PCI bridges)

800 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture 8 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC

333 MHz DDR memory modules

Supports 256 MB up to 16 GB system memory

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

Expansion slots

Expansion slotsExpansion slots

StorageStorage

Storage

StorageStorage

1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) (1U/2U riser) 1 x

PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) (1U/2U riser) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 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 ASR-2025 ZCR board

(optional)

Intel® ICH5R South Bridge supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33

- 2 x SATA-150 with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration

(SCSI models only)

Adaptec® AIC-7902W PCI-X U320 SCSI controller supports:

- 2 x SCSI channels with Host RAID 0/1/10

- Zero-Channel RAID (optional)

GraphicsGraphics

Graphics

GraphicsGraphics

LANLAN

LAN

LANLAN

ATI® RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller

2 x Broadcom BMC5721 PCI Express Gigabit LAN

controllers

Supports PCI Express 1.0a interface

USBUSB

USB

USBUSB

ICH5R Southbridge supports:

Intel

- 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports

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Special featuresSpecial features

Special features

Special featuresSpecial features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

BIOS features

BIOS featuresBIOS features

ASUS Smart Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2

AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a,

SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0

Rear panelRear panel

Rear panel

Rear panelRear panel

InternalInternal

Internal

InternalInternal connectorsconnectors

connectors

connectorsconnectors

PowerPower

Power

PowerPower RequirementRequirement

Requirement

RequirementRequirement

1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports

Floppy disk drive connector IDE connectors Serial ATA connectors Hard disk activity LED connector Chassis intrusion connector CPU, chassis, and power fan connectors USB 2.0/1.1 connectors SSI 24-pin ATX and 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors Serial port connector SCSI connectors Backplane SMBus connector System panel connector

SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant

(NCL-DS and NCL-D models only)

(SCSI models only)

Form FactorForm Factor

Form Factor

Form FactorForm Factor

Support CDSupport CD

Support CD

Support CDSupport CD contentscontents

contents

contentscontents

E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 13 in (30.5 cm x 33 cm)

Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus software

*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

ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series

ASUS NCL-DS1 Series

ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series

1.1 Welcome!

®®

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUS

Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS

®®

NCL-DS1 Series motherboard! NCL-DS1 Series motherboard!

NCL-DS1 Series motherboard!

NCL-DS1 Series motherboard! NCL-DS1 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.

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

MotherboardMotherboard

Motherboard ASUS NCL-DS1 Series motherboard

MotherboardMotherboard

CablesCables

Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables (2-in-1)

CablesCables

1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) 2 x SCSI Ultra320 cables

(for SCSI models only)(for SCSI models only)

(for SCSI models only)

(for SCSI models only)(for SCSI models only)

80-conductor IDE cable 3-in-1 floppy disk drive cable

X-pad kit

AccessoriesAccessories

Accessories 2 x CEK spring (for CPUs)

AccessoriesAccessories

I/O shield

Application CDsApplication CDs

Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM)

Application CDsApplication CDs

DocumentationDocumentation

Documentation NCL-DS1 Series user guide

DocumentationDocumentation

ASWM 2.0 user guide

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

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ASUS NCL-DS1 Series

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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 2-11 for details.

IntelIntel

Intel

IntelIntel

The Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.

The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR 333 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.

Product highlightsProduct highlights

Product highlights

Product highlightsProduct highlights

E7520 and Intel E7520 and Intel

E7520 and Intel

E7520 and Intel E7520 and Intel

ICH5R chipset ICH5R chipset

ICH5R chipset

ICH5R chipset ICH5R chipset

ICH5R (I/O

DDR333 memory support DDR333 memory support

DDR333 memory support

DDR333 memory support DDR333 memory support

The motherboard supports DDR333 memory which features data transfer rates of 333 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 5.32 GB/s.

PCI Express™ interface PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface

PCI Express™ interface 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 featureUltra320 SCSI feature

Ultra320 SCSI feature

Ultra320 SCSI featureUltra320 SCSI feature

The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is onboard to support two 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, each can connect up to 15 devices. See page 2-30 for details.

(SCSI models only) (SCSI models only)

(SCSI models only)

(SCSI models only) (SCSI models only)

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

Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution

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

The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), RAID0+1, and RAID5 configurations. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and added reliability. See page 2-20 for details.

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(SCSI models only) (SCSI models only)

(SCSI models only)

(SCSI models only) (SCSI models only)

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introduction

Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction

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. See page 2-26 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® 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.

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® ICH5R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for two SATA connectors and supports the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology. See page 2-29 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 pages 2-26 and 2-31 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 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.

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ASUS NCL-DS1 Series

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1.3.21.3.2

1.3.2

1.3.21.3.2

CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2

CrashFree BIOS 2 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 ASUS Smart Fan technology

ASUS Smart Fan technology

ASUS Smart Fan technology ASUS Smart Fan technology

The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-30 for details.

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 4-33 for details.

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS features

Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features

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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) ............................................ 2-11

2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-15

2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-17

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

2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-27

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ASUS NCL-DS1 Series

ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series

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.

SB_PWR1

Standby

Power

NCL-DS1 Series Standby power LED

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.

To optimize its features, we highly recommend that you use an

3.5 compliant chassis3.5 compliant chassis

3.5 compliant chassis with this motherboard.

3.5 compliant chassis3.5 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!

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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.

SSI EEBSSI EEB

SSI EEB

SSI EEBSSI EEB

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

The motherboard has a total of 11 holes. Drive screws only into the nine holes indicated by circles in the above drawing to prevent damage to the motherboard.

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2.2.32.2.3

CEK spring support for motherboardCEK spring support for motherboard

CEK spring support for motherboard

CEK spring support for motherboardCEK spring support for motherboard

For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with two CEK springs. Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area.

HookHook

Hook

HookHook

To install the CEK spring:

1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard.

Socket for CPU1Socket for CPU1

Socket for CPU1

Socket for CPU1Socket for CPU1

Socket for CPU2Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU2Socket for CPU2

CEK springCEK spring

CEK spring

CEK springCEK spring

Heatsink holeHeatsink hole

Heatsink hole

Heatsink holeHeatsink hole

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 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.

6. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes.

CEK spring screw holeCEK spring screw hole

CEK spring screw hole

CEK spring screw holeCEK spring screw hole

Standoffs for CPU1Standoffs for CPU1

Standoffs for CPU1

Standoffs for CPU1Standoffs for CPU1

Standoffs for CPU2Standoffs for CPU2

Standoffs for CPU2

Standoffs for CPU2Standoffs for CPU2

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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 for CPU1Socket for CPU1

Socket for CPU1

Socket for CPU1Socket for CPU1

Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly.

Socket for CPU2Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU2Socket for CPU2

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

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2.2.4

2.2.42.2.4

NCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 modelsNCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 models

NCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 models

NCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 modelsNCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 models

Motherboard layoutsMotherboard layouts

Motherboard layouts

Motherboard layoutsMotherboard layouts

33cm (13in)

PS/2

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

USB1 USB2

COM1

VGA1

RJ-45

(LAN-1)

RJ-45

(LAN-2)

Super

RAGE XL

Controller

SB_PWR1

USBPW12

AMI 8Mb

FWH

I/O

ATI

VGA

REAR_FAN2

KBPWR1

PARALLEL PORT

REAR_FAN1

RECPVERY1

VGA_EN1

PCI6 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V)

COM2

ATXPWR1

DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

Broadcom BCM5721

PSUSMB1

Intel

MCH

(Lindenhurst)

Broadcom BCM5721

LAN1_EN1

LAN2_EN1

PCIX1 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

PCIX2 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

PCIE3

PCIX4 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

PCIX5 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

BPSMB1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

CMOS Power

AUX_PANEL1

CPU_FAN1

BUZZ1

CLRTC1

ATX12V1

USBPW34

USB34

FM_CPU1

Intel

PXH

Intel

PXH

HDLED1

mPGA 604

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SCSIB1

3568

SCSIA1

SATA1

NCL-DS1/NCL-D1

30.5cm (12in)

FM_CPU2

SEC_IDE

PRI_IDE

SATA2

CPU_FAN2

DSW1

Intel

ICH5R

Adaptec

AIC-7902W

SCSI_EN1

PANEL1

34 1

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• The NCL-DS1 (SCSI model for tower system) includes all the components that appear in the above layout.

• The NCL-D1 (non-SCSI model for tower system) does not include

Adaptec

AIC-7902W SCSI controller, SCSI connectors, and SO-DIMM socket. These items are grayed out in the above layout for distinction.

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NCL-DS1R1 / NCL-DS1R2 models

NCL-DS1R1 / NCL-DS1R2 modelsNCL-DS1R1 / NCL-DS1R2 models

33cm (13in)

PS/2

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

USB1 USB2

COM1

REAR_FAN2

USBPW12

KBPWR1

ATXPWR1

DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

PSUSMB1

ATX12V1

CPU_FAN1

FM_CPU1

VGA

REAR_FAN1

RJ-45

(LAN-1)

RJ-45

(LAN-2)

AMI 8Mb FWH

Super

I/O

RECPVERY1

VGA_EN1

Broadcom BCM5721

LAN1_EN1

LAN2_EN1

Intel E7520

PCIX1 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

PCIX2 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

MCH

Intel PXH

DSW1

CPU_FAN2

FM_CPU2

mPGA 604

SEC_IDE

PRI_IDE

Intel

ICH5R

SATA2

NCL-DS1R1/NCL-DS1R2

SATA1

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

30.5cm (12in)

ATI

RAGE XL

VGA

Controller

SB_PWR1

COM2

BPSMB1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

CR2032 3V Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

CLRTC1

AUX_PANEL1

BUZZ1

USBPW34

USB34

Intel

PXH

HDLED1

SCSI_EN1

PANEL1

Adaptec

AIC-7902W

34 1

SCSIB1

3568

SCSIA1

• 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.

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NCL-D1R1 model

NCL-D1R1 modelNCL-D1R1 model

PS/2

T: Mouse B: Keyboard

USB1 USB2

COM1

REAR_FAN2

KBPWR1

USBPW12

ATXPWR1

DDR DIMM_B4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A4 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A3 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A2 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_B1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

DDR DIMM_A1 (64/72 bit, 184-pin module)

VGA

REAR_FAN1

RJ-45

(LAN-1)

RJ-45

(LAN-2)

RECPVERY1

AMI 8Mb

FWH

Super

I/O

VGA_EN1

Broadcom

BCM5721

Broadcom BCM5721

LAN1_EN1

LAN2_EN1

PCIX1 (64-bit, 133MHz 3V)

PSUSMB1

Intel E7520

33cm (13in)

CPU_FAN1

MCH

ATX12V1

Intel PXH

FM_CPU1

mPGA 604

FM_CPU2

SEC_IDE

PRI_IDE

SATA2

Intel

ICH5R

CPU_FAN2

DSW1

NCL-D1R1

30.5cm (12in)

SATA1

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

ATI

RAGE XL

VGA

Controller

SB_PWR1

CR2032 3V

COM2

BPSMB1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

AUX_PANEL1

BUZZ1

CLRTC1

USBPW34

USB34

HDLED1

PANEL1

The NCL-D1R1 (non-SCSI model for 1U rack system) includes only one PCI-X 64-bit slot.

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Layout contentsLayout contents

Layout contents

Layout contentsLayout contents

Slots/SocketsSlots/Sockets

Slots/Sockets

Slots/SocketsSlots/Sockets

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1. CPU sockets 2-11

2. DDR DIMM sockets 2-15

3. PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express slots 2-20

4. Zero-Channel RAID socket 2-20

JumpersJumpers

Jumpers

JumpersJumpers

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1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-21

2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 2-22

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 2-22

4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-23

5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 2-23

6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 2-24

7. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 2-24

8. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 2-25

9. CPU external frequency selection (6-pin DWS1) 2-25

10. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 2-26

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

Rear panel connectors

Rear panel connectorsRear panel connectors

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1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-27

2. Parallel port 2-27

3. LAN (RJ-45) ports 2-27

4. VGA port 2-27

5. Serial (COM1) port 2-27

6. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-27

7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-27

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Internal connectors

Internal connectorsInternal connectors

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1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-28

2. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 2-28

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 2-29

4. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) 2-30

5. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-31

6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-31

7. CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 2-32

8. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-32

9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-33

10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-33

11. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 2-34

12. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) 2-34

13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-35

14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-36

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