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... configuration 5-24 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-25 5.2.8 Enabling the WriteCache 5-26 5.3 Global Array Manager 5-26 5.4 Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility! (NCL-DE/SCSI model only 5-27 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...
... configuration 5-24 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-25 5.2.8 Enabling the WriteCache 5-26 5.3 Global Array Manager 5-26 5.4 Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility! (NCL-DE/SCSI model only 5-27 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...
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... and utilities installation 6-15 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-15 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 vi
... and utilities installation 6-15 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-15 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 vi
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... with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 1 connector at mid-board for ASUS® Server Management Board Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives - 2 x SATA-150 with RAID 0, RAID 1... MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDR2-400 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 16 GB system memory (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 98P (x4 ...
... with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 1 connector at mid-board for ASUS® Server Management Board Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives - 2 x SATA-150 with RAID 0, RAID 1... MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDR2-400 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 16 GB system memory (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 98P (x4 ...
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...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... (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) ...
...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... (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) ...
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... in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation 2 x CEK springs (for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCL-DE Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) 2 x SCSI Ultra320 cable (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
... in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation 2 x CEK springs (for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCL-DE Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) 2 x SCSI Ultra320 cable (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged or...
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... fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for details. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is software compatible with peak bandwidths of which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to -point ...system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. This high speed interface is onboard to support two 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, each of up to 15 devices. See page 2-10 for the motherboard. PCI Express features point-to meet the higher ...
... fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for details. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is software compatible with peak bandwidths of which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to -point ...system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. This high speed interface is onboard to support two 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, each of up to 15 devices. See page 2-10 for the motherboard. PCI Express features point-to meet the higher ...
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...LAN controllers and ports to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to provide a total solution for details. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and added reliability. See page 2-19 for details. See pages 2-26... Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for timely failure detection. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with ...
...LAN controllers and ports to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to provide a total solution for details. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and added reliability. See page 2-19 for details. See pages 2-26... Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for timely failure detection. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with ...
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... it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. Failure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in an S S I E E B 3 . 5 c o m p l i a n t c h a s s i s. NCL-DE Series ® Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the chassis power...
... it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. Failure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in an S S I E E B 3 . 5 c o m p l i a n t c h a s s i s. NCL-DE Series ® Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to unplug the chassis power...
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... controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 7. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Zero-Channel RAID socket 5. PCI Express slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA port 6. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 9. Parallel port (for NCL-DE model only) 3. Mini-PCI socket Jumpers 1. Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports 7. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear...
... controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 7. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Zero-Channel RAID socket 5. PCI Express slots 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA port 6. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 9. Parallel port (for NCL-DE model only) 3. Mini-PCI socket Jumpers 1. Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports 7. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear...
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The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 32-bit PCI slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 2.5.5 ZCR socket (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The ZCR socket on a PCI slot. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-19 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allow RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the motherboard supports the Adaptec AIC-2015 and AIC-2025 Zero-Channel RAID cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications.
The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 32-bit PCI slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 2.5.5 ZCR socket (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The ZCR socket on a PCI slot. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-19 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allow RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the motherboard supports the Adaptec AIC-2015 and AIC-2025 Zero-Channel RAID cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications.
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...-on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board. PCI Express x16 slot Mini-PCI socket 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x8 slot 2.5.8 Mini-PCI socket (For NCL-DE/1U model only) The Mini-PCI socket on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card..., etc. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (For both NCL-DE/SCSI and NCL-DE/1U models) This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards ...
...-on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board. PCI Express x16 slot Mini-PCI socket 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x8 slot 2.5.8 Mini-PCI socket (For NCL-DE/1U model only) The Mini-PCI socket on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card..., etc. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (For both NCL-DE/SCSI and NCL-DE/1U models) This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards ...
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... 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 21 32 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-21 2.6 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations are present only in CMOS, which include... RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in NCL-DE/SCSI model. 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins...
... 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 21 32 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-21 2.6 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations are present only in CMOS, which include... RAM data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in NCL-DE/SCSI model. 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins...
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... (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. NCL-DE Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DE Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-25 NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 9 . Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert...
... (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. NCL-DE Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DE Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-25 NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 9 . Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert...
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... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other devices. (present in NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 3 . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other VGa-compatible devices. 5 . These ports allow Gigabit connection to the table below for...
... Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for a VGA monitor or other devices. (present in NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 3 . This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other VGa-compatible devices. 5 . These ports allow Gigabit connection to the table below for...
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...; When an SE device is attached, the bus defaults to 15 devices) NCL-DE Series SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-29 Mixing SCSI devices on the same channel decreases performance of SCSI standard (e.g. With Ultra320 devices, the SCSI bus platform performs at full Ultra320 speeds (up to an SE speed and...
...; When an SE device is attached, the bus defaults to 15 devices) NCL-DE Series SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-29 Mixing SCSI devices on the same channel decreases performance of SCSI standard (e.g. With Ultra320 devices, the SCSI bus platform performs at full Ultra320 speeds (up to an SE speed and...
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... up . Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to 480 Mbps connection speed. NCL-DE Series ® SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ 5 . The read or write activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the...
... up . Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to 480 Mbps connection speed. NCL-DE Series ® SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ 5 . The read or write activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the...
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... retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c....button. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. The system then runs the power-on the screen. ASUS NCL-DE Series 3-1 System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may light up ...
... retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on self tests or POST. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c....button. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. The system then runs the power-on the screen. ASUS NCL-DE Series 3-1 System power 6. While the tests are off. 3. 3.1 Starting up when you turned on the power, the system may light up ...
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... the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-3 Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check...filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . R O M for NCL-DE/1U model). 4. WARNING!! All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the...
... the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-3 Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. done Advance Check...filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . R O M for NCL-DE/1U model). 4. WARNING!! All rights reserved. Updating the BIOS file To update the...
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...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! R O M for floppy... Turn on the system. 2. Checking for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . Checking for NCL-DE/1U model). Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Restart the system after...with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found ! ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-5 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. The utility displays the following ...
...NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! R O M for floppy... Turn on the system. 2. Checking for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . Checking for NCL-DE/1U model). Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Restart the system after...with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. When found ! ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-5 Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. The utility displays the following ...
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PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U). The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [...Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the motherboard. Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS NCL-DE/SCSI Model ID 8002A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001.011 06/10/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3]...
PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U). The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [...Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the motherboard. Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS NCL-DE/SCSI Model ID 8002A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001.011 06/10/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3]...