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... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
... , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
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... technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is a new generation server class I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets...
... technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is a new generation server class I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets...
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...page 4-30 for details. USB 2.0 is monitored by the Intel® ICH5R. See page 2-19 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to ensure stable ... compatible with a ZCR socket for critical components. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 See pages 2-26 and 2-30 for details. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with USB 1.1.
...page 4-30 for details. USB 2.0 is monitored by the Intel® ICH5R. See page 2-19 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to ensure stable ... compatible with a ZCR socket for critical components. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 See pages 2-26 and 2-30 for details. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with USB 1.1.
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...you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you install it . These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part... of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that the motherboard fits into it in the image...
...you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you install it . These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part... of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that the motherboard fits into it in the image...
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ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-19 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. 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 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 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. 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 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.
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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 that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.7 PCI Express x8 slot (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x4 link to the MCH. 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. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board.
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 that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.7 PCI Express x8 slot (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x4 link to the MCH. 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. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board.
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...motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. NCL-DE Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DE Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL...onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 9 . 8 . SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) This jumper allows ...
...motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to update the BIOS. 4. To update the BIOS: 1. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. NCL-DE Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DE Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL...onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 9 . 8 . SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) This jumper allows ...
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... (up to 15 devices) NCL-DE Series SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-29 4 . SCSIB1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector NCL-DE Series ® SCSIA1 68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 1 34 68 68 35 NCL-DE Series Onboard SCSI connectors SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has two 68-Pin Ultra320...
... (up to 15 devices) NCL-DE Series SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-29 4 . SCSIB1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector NCL-DE Series ® SCSIA1 68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 1 34 68 68 35 NCL-DE Series Onboard SCSI connectors SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has two 68-Pin Ultra320...
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... BIOS file for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... R O M for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03....D E S C I . Erasing flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on your motherboard model (e.g. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-3 WARNING!! R O M for NCL-DE/1U model). 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using ...
... BIOS file for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . Save the BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Advance Check ...... R O M for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03....D E S C I . Erasing flash ...... Write the BIOS filename on your motherboard model (e.g. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to a bootable floppy disk. ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-3 WARNING!! R O M for NCL-DE/1U model). 4. Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using ...
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...when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . Floppy found , the utility ...or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk according the exact name of your motherboard, e.g. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the...NCL-DE/1U model). Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-5 Starting BIOS recovery... N C L D E S C I . Reading file "NCLDESCI.ROM". Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS...
...when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . Floppy found , the utility ...or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk according the exact name of your motherboard, e.g. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Restart the system after the...NCL-DE/1U model). Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-5 Starting BIOS recovery... N C L D E S C I . Reading file "NCLDESCI.ROM". Bad BIOS checksum. Start flashing... 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS...
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... disables 32-bit data transfer. 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] ... Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U).
... disables 32-bit data transfer. 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] ... Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U).
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...drives to a second drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCL-DE/1U • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID technology ... install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS NCL-DE Series 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as... same data redundantly on multiple disks that of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. NCL-DE/SCSI model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID • A d a p t e c® AIC-7902W SCSI RAID controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 5.1.1 RAID definitions ...
...drives to a second drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCL-DE/1U • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID technology ... install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS NCL-DE Series 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as... same data redundantly on multiple disks that of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. NCL-DE/SCSI model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID • A d a p t e c® AIC-7902W SCSI RAID controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 5.1.1 RAID definitions ...
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... . 4. A T A a s R A I D E O p e r a t e item to [Yes]. 5. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. To do this: 1. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) and SCSI hard disk drives (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) for RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel®...
... . 4. A T A a s R A I D E O p e r a t e item to [Yes]. 5. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. To do this: 1. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) and SCSI hard disk drives (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) for RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel®...
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... floppy disk from Windows® environment: 1. ASUS NCL-DE Series 6-1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server...floppy disk drive. 4. To create a RAID driver disk from the following path in the optical drive. 2. Place the system or motherboard support CD in the support CD: For I n t e l® I C H 5 R RAID driver disk: \Drivers\Chipset...megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img For A d a p t e c® A I C - 7 9 0 2 W RAID driver disk (NCL-DE/SCSI model): \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ aic79xx-2.0.12-rhel3.i686.rpm 3. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to ...
... floppy disk from Windows® environment: 1. ASUS NCL-DE Series 6-1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server...floppy disk drive. 4. To create a RAID driver disk from the following path in the optical drive. 2. Place the system or motherboard support CD in the support CD: For I n t e l® I C H 5 R RAID driver disk: \Drivers\Chipset...megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img For A d a p t e c® A I C - 7 9 0 2 W RAID driver disk (NCL-DE/SCSI model): \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ aic79xx-2.0.12-rhel3.i686.rpm 3. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to ...