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...5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives 5-14 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-19 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-21 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID 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 (NCLV-DS2 model...
...5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives 5-14 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-19 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 5-21 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID 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 (NCLV-DS2 model...
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... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
... may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may refer to when configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. About this guide is organized This guide contains the...
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...configurations - NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-DS2 Graphics LAN USB Dual 604-pin sockets for ASUS® Server Management Board Both models: Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 2 x SATA-150 HDDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration via the embedded LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller Adaptec® AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII controller supports: - 4 x SATAII-300 HDDs with PCI 2.3 specifications Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 in rear...
...configurations - NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-DS2 Graphics LAN USB Dual 604-pin sockets for ASUS® Server Management Board Both models: Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 2 x SATA-150 HDDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration via the embedded LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller Adaptec® AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII controller supports: - 4 x SATAII-300 HDDs with PCI 2.3 specifications Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 in rear...
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...-D2/SATA model only) Ultra320 SCSI connector (NCLV-DS2 model only) USB 2.0/1.1 connector Serial port connector (COM2) 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x front fan connectors 2 x rear fan connectors Baseboard Management Connector (BMC) Backplane SMBus connector Power supply SMBus connector Hard disk activity LED connector 24-pin SSI power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector Auxiliary panel connector SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server...
...-D2/SATA model only) Ultra320 SCSI connector (NCLV-DS2 model only) USB 2.0/1.1 connector Serial port connector (COM2) 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x front fan connectors 2 x rear fan connectors Baseboard Management Connector (BMC) Backplane SMBus connector Power supply SMBus connector Hard disk activity LED connector 24-pin SSI power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector Auxiliary panel connector SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server...
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... Front Side Bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. The SATA II specification allows up to 15 SCSI devices. The EM64T enables the support for details. See page 2-19 for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. Serial ATA II feature (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA controller is software compatible with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. See page 2-29 for the motherboard. 1.3 Special features...
... Front Side Bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. The SATA II specification allows up to 15 SCSI devices. The EM64T enables the support for details. See page 2-19 for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. Serial ATA II feature (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA controller is software compatible with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. See page 2-29 for the motherboard. 1.3 Special features...
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... RAID card. See page 2-26 for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the Intel® 6300ESB. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in SATA RAID solution The Intel® 6300ESB allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for two SATA connectors via the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller...
... RAID card. See page 2-26 for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for timely failure detection. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored by the Intel® 6300ESB. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in SATA RAID solution The Intel® 6300ESB allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for two SATA connectors via the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller...
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... smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-5 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-36 for details. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS...
... smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-5 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-36 for details. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS...
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... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-17 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings...
... expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Keep the screw for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that they support. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-17 When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings...
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... hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. NCLV-D2 Series IDE connectors ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-27 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. NCLV-D2 Series Floppy disk drive connector 2 . If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable...
... hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. NCLV-D2 Series IDE connectors ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-27 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. NCLV-D2 Series Floppy disk drive connector 2 . If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable...
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... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-15 Select a device item, then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to display the IDE device information. Change...
... are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Type [Auto] Selects the type of device connected to the device occurs one sector at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-15 Select a device item, then press to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Setting to display the IDE device information. Change...
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...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS NCLV-D2/SATA Model ID 8001A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001.003 03/16/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in this menu. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCLV-D2/SATA, or NCLV...
...] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS NCLV-D2/SATA Model ID 8001A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001.003 03/16/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in this menu. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCLV-D2/SATA, or NCLV...
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...ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the APIC support settings after OS installation; PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-23 Do not change the settings for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list.
...ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to change the APIC support settings after OS installation; PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-23 Do not change the settings for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the RSDT pointer list.
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... USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-7.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS SETUP UTILITY [All USB Ports] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] Enables USB host controllers. The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no legacy USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. USB Function [All USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of legacy USB devices at startup. Configuration...
... USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-7.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS SETUP UTILITY [All USB Ports] [Auto] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] Enables USB host controllers. The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the auto-detected values. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. If no legacy USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. USB Function [All USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of legacy USB devices at startup. Configuration...
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... the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Disabled] if you to display the detected temperatures. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan Control feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Smart Fan Control CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature MB Temperature VCORE1 Voltage [Enabled...
... the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Select [Disabled] if you to display the detected temperatures. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you do not wish to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan Control feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Smart Fan Control CPU1 Temperature CPU2 Temperature MB Temperature VCORE1 Voltage [Enabled...
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... the Change Supervisor Password then press . Confirm the password when prompted. Main Advanced Server Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Exit to display the configuration options. To set your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The message "Password Installed" appears after you successfully set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for...
... the Change Supervisor Password then press . Confirm the password when prompted. Main Advanced Server Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Exit to display the configuration options. To set your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The message "Password Installed" appears after you successfully set or change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for...
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... numbers, then press . 3. After you have set a user password: 1. To change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] N o A c c e s s prevents user access to disable password. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full...
... numbers, then press . 3. After you have set a user password: 1. To change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] N o A c c e s s prevents user access to disable password. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Full...
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4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Specifies the boot llows BIOS to be pressed when error occurs. When set to [Enabled], this item to [Enabled] to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this function allows the option ROMs to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For 'F1' If Error Hit 'DEL' Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Specifies the boot llows BIOS to be pressed when error occurs. When set to [Enabled], this item to [Enabled] to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this function allows the option ROMs to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [...
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... u s t a B u n c h o f D i s k s and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a single disk on the operating system. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCLV-D2/SATA model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller in the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports up to two SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration. • A d a p t e c® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 5.1.1 RAID definitions R A I D 0 + 1 is required for this...
... u s t a B u n c h o f D i s k s and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a single disk on the operating system. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCLV-D2/SATA model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller in the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports up to two SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration. • A d a p t e c® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 5.1.1 RAID definitions R A I D 0 + 1 is required for this...
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... to the SATA connector on each drive. Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge chip. Install the SCSI hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports both Serial ATA and SCSI (NCLV-DS2 model only) hard disk drives for RAID configuration: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive and to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. Connect the other end of the SCSI drives. 3. To install the SCSI hard disks for...
... to the SATA connector on each drive. Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge chip. Install the SCSI hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports both Serial ATA and SCSI (NCLV-DS2 model only) hard disk drives for RAID configuration: 1. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each drive and to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. Connect the other end of the SCSI drives. 3. To install the SCSI hard disks for...
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... screen instructions to an array. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server operating system on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to the floppy disk drive. 4. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from Windows® environment: 1. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk...
... screen instructions to an array. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive that is required when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server operating system on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to the floppy disk drive. 4. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from Windows® environment: 1. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk...