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... (optional) Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller supports: - 1 x SCSI channel 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...2.0/1.1 ports (2 in rear and 2 in front panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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 Intel® Xeon™ processors with Extended ...
... (optional) Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller supports: - 1 x SCSI channel 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...2.0/1.1 ports (2 in rear and 2 in front panel) (continued on the next page) xi 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 Intel® Xeon™ processors with Extended ...
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... ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors (both models) 4 x Serial ATA RAID connectors (NCLV-D2/SATA...
... ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors (both models) 4 x Serial ATA RAID connectors (NCLV-D2/SATA...
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... package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCLV-D2 Series motherboard Cables Serial ATA signal cables • 2 pcs for NCLV-DS2 model • 6 pcs for NCLV-D2/SATA model Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) • 1 pc for NCLV-DS2 model • 3 pcs for installation details. Before you for buying an ASUS® NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! Thank you start installing...
... package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCLV-D2 Series motherboard Cables Serial ATA signal cables • 2 pcs for NCLV-DS2 model • 6 pcs for NCLV-D2/SATA model Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) • 1 pc for NCLV-DS2 model • 3 pcs for installation details. Before you for buying an ASUS® NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! Thank you start installing...
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...with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to create all types of current for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ...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. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a 64-bit...
...with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to create all types of current for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ...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. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a 64-bit...
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... to update the BIOS. 4. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV-D2 Series BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25 Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. Set the jumper back to the Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA-II controller. 8130 LED1 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable NCLV-D2 Series 8130 LED setting 11. Force BIOS...
... to update the BIOS. 4. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV-D2 Series BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25 Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. Set the jumper back to the Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA-II controller. 8130 LED1 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable NCLV-D2 Series 8130 LED setting 11. Force BIOS...
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... GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND NCLV-D2 Series SATA RAID connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND 5 . HDLED1 1 SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ NCLV-D2 Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-29 These connectors support up . Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Setting Use...
... GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND NCLV-D2 Series SATA RAID connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND 5 . HDLED1 1 SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ NCLV-D2 Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-29 These connectors support up . Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Setting Use...
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...32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. 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 +- Configuration options: [Disabled] ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCLV-D2/SATA, or NCLV-DS2). PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [...
...32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. 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 +- Configuration options: [Disabled] ... F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCLV-D2/SATA, or NCLV-DS2). PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.3 Global Array Manager 5-26 5.4 Adaptec® SCSISelect(TM) Utility (NCLV-DS2 model only 5-27 5.5 Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only 5-48 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.3 Global Array Manager 5-26 5.4 Adaptec® SCSISelect(TM) Utility (NCLV-DS2 model only 5-27 5.5 Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only 5-48 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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...using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-1 NCLV-DS2 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. • ...existing drive. 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 ...
...using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-1 NCLV-DS2 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. • ...existing drive. 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 ...
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... e c t ( T M ) U t i l i t y ! ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use each RAID controller. If you install an operating system to the SCSI connector supported by the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge and/or the A d a p t e c S C S I D S e t u p U t i l i t y if you installed SATA hard disk drives on the... SATA connectors supported by the Adaptec® AIC-7901X RAID controller (NCLV-DS2 model only). Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to ...
... e c t ( T M ) U t i l i t y ! ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use each RAID controller. If you install an operating system to the SCSI connector supported by the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge and/or the A d a p t e c S C S I D S e t u p U t i l i t y if you installed SATA hard disk drives on the... SATA connectors supported by the Adaptec® AIC-7901X RAID controller (NCLV-DS2 model only). Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to ...
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Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-5 In N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set using the E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight C o n f i g u r e, ... you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of a created RAID set 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). This menu also ...
Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-5 In N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set using the E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight C o n f i g u r e, ... you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of a created RAID set 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). This menu also ...
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Use the arrow keys to include in the RAID set, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-11 The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a ... the available drives connected to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. When selected, the drive indicator changes from R E A D Y to the SATA ports.
Use the arrow keys to include in the RAID set, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-11 The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a ... the available drives connected to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. When selected, the drive indicator changes from R E A D Y to the SATA ports.
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5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the R e b u i l d command in the Management Menu. Select the drive you want to the SATA ports. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-19 The P H Y S I C A L D R I V E S S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives connected to rebuild, then press . From the Management Menu, highlight R e b u i l d, then press . 2.
5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the R e b u i l d command in the Management Menu. Select the drive you want to the SATA ports. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-19 The P H Y S I C A L D R I V E S S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives connected to rebuild, then press . From the Management Menu, highlight R e b u i l d, then press . 2.
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Select F o r m a t D i s k or V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a from the menu, then press . By default, SATA hard disk drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to proceed. Format Disk - The utility performs a low-level format on the media of the drive for defects. 4. Performs a scan on the drive. 3. V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a - Formatting erases all data on the hard disk drive! ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-67 Follow screen instructions to be low-level formatted again. Refer to the options description below.
Select F o r m a t D i s k or V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a from the menu, then press . By default, SATA hard disk drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to proceed. Format Disk - The utility performs a low-level format on the media of the drive for defects. 4. Performs a scan on the drive. 3. V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a - Formatting erases all data on the hard disk drive! ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-67 Follow screen instructions to be low-level formatted again. Refer to the options description below.
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ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-7 Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel® 6300ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing a Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: 1. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press .
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-7 Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel® 6300ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing a Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: 1. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press .
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..., select Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers for the Adaptec® AIC-7901X. • For NCLV-D2/SATA model, select Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-9 The drivers for the Adaptec® AIC-8130. 7. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk...
..., select Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers for the Adaptec® AIC-7901X. • For NCLV-D2/SATA model, select Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-9 The drivers for the Adaptec® AIC-8130. 7. Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk...