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...may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
...may be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in writing by the purchaser for identification or explanation and to infringe. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x NCCH-DLE specifications summary xi Chapter 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 information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Support plates for motherboard 2-4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-8 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x NCCH-DLE specifications summary xi Chapter 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 information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Support plates for motherboard 2-4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-8 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-...
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... function 3-4 3.3.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 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 4-6 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...
... function 3-4 3.3.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-4 Chapter 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 4-6 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...
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Contents 4.6 Boot menu 4-41 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-41 4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority 4-42 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority 4-42 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 4-43 4.6.5 Security 4-45 4.7 Exit menu 4-47 Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.1 RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Adaptec® RAID configuration utility 5-3 5.1.4.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped 5-4 5.1.4.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored 5-10 5.1.5 Creating an Intel® 6300ESB RAID driver disk ....... 5-21 5.1.5.1 Windows...
Contents 4.6 Boot menu 4-41 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-41 4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority 4-42 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority 4-42 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 4-43 4.6.5 Security 4-45 4.7 Exit menu 4-47 Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.1 RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 Adaptec® RAID configuration utility 5-3 5.1.4.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped 5-4 5.1.4.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored 5-10 5.1.5 Creating an Intel® 6300ESB RAID driver disk ....... 5-21 5.1.5.1 Windows...
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Contents 5.3 VGA 5-62 5.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 5-62 5.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 5-63 Verifying the VGA driver installation 5-63 5.3.3 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 5-63 Appendix: Reference information A.1 NCCH-DLE block diagram A-1 vi
Contents 5.3 VGA 5-62 5.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 5-62 5.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 5-63 Verifying the VGA driver installation 5-63 5.3.3 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 5-63 Appendix: Reference information A.1 NCCH-DLE block diagram A-1 vi
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The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the...
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This class B digital apparatus complies with FCC regulations. vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the...
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These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. viii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short ...
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is broken, do not try to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your area. viii If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are connected. Contact a qualified service technician or your dealer immediately. • To avoid short ...
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...perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...
...perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter...and configuring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...
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I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you complete a task. Example: means that you MUST follow to help you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to select. D A N G E R / W A R N I O N : Information to prevent damage to the ...
I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you must press the Enter or Return key. If you complete a task. Example: means that you MUST follow to help you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in the less-than and greaterthan sign means that you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Typography Bold text Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Used to select. D A N G E R / W A R N I O N : Information to prevent damage to the ...
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... IEEE 1394 controller ASUS POST Reporter ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 8Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3 (continued on the next page) xi RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD configurations Supported by Southbridge (6300ESB ICH) - 2 x Ultra DMA/100 connectors - 2 x Serial ATA connectors - NCCH-DLE specifications summary CPU...
... IEEE 1394 controller ASUS POST Reporter ASUS Q-Fan technology ASUS CrashFree BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS MyLogo2 8Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3 (continued on the next page) xi RAID 0, RAID 1, or JBOD configurations Supported by Southbridge (6300ESB ICH) - 2 x Ultra DMA/100 connectors - 2 x Serial ATA connectors - NCCH-DLE specifications summary CPU...
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NCCH-DLE specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
NCCH-DLE specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 4 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x ... power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xii
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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...in-1 floppy/Ultra ATA cable 6 x SATA cables 3 x SATA power cables I/O shield CPU heatsink support kit ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS NCCH-DLE 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The ASUS NCCH-DLE motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of the above...
...in-1 floppy/Ultra ATA cable 6 x SATA cables 3 x SATA power cables I/O shield CPU heatsink support kit ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS NCCH-DLE 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package... with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. The ASUS NCCH-DLE motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it , check the items in the long line of the above...
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The motherboard supports up to 4 GB of system memory using PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to support multi-RAID solution using Serial ATA/150 hard disks. Multi-RAID solution The motherboard has the Promise® PDC20319 controller to 6.4 GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 provide a cost-effective high-performance solution for thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard ...
The motherboard supports up to 4 GB of system memory using PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to support multi-RAID solution using Serial ATA/150 hard disks. Multi-RAID solution The motherboard has the Promise® PDC20319 controller to 6.4 GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 provide a cost-effective high-performance solution for thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard ...
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... of connecting to the PCI bus, the controller connects to IEEE 1394a standards. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to 400Mbps transfer rates through the Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA). ASUS NCCH-DLE 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The Intel® 82547GI Gigabit Ethernet controller allows full-duplex...
... of connecting to the PCI bus, the controller connects to IEEE 1394a standards. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to 400Mbps transfer rates through the Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA). ASUS NCCH-DLE 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The Intel® 82547GI Gigabit Ethernet controller allows full-duplex...
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... boot logos. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Temperature, fan, and... voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ...
... boot logos. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from the support CD. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Temperature, fan, and... voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ...
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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. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS NCCH-DLE
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS NCCH-DLE
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... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . NCCH-DLE ® SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off NCCH-DLE Standby power LED ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-1 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before...
... should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in soft-off or the p o w e r c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . NCCH-DLE ® SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off NCCH-DLE Standby power LED ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-1 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before...