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... definitions 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 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 ...44 5.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive 5-45 5.4.11 Making a RAID set bootable 5-46 5.5 Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only 5-48 5.5.1 Configuring the hard disk drive(s 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped 5-50 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0...
... definitions 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 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 ...44 5.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive 5-45 5.4.11 Making a RAID set bootable 5-46 5.5 Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only 5-48 5.5.1 Configuring the hard disk drive(s 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped 5-50 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0...
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... and utilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-16 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-16 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-17 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-17 6.4.5 Contact information 6-17 Appendix: Block diagrams A.1 NCLV-D2/SATA block diagram A-1 A.2 NCLV-DS2 block diagram A-2 vi
... and utilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-16 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-16 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-17 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-17 6.4.5 Contact information 6-17 Appendix: Block diagrams A.1 NCLV-D2/SATA block diagram A-1 A.2 NCLV-DS2 block diagram A-2 vi
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...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 RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 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 Intel...
...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 RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 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 Intel...
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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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... your motherboard 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 buying an ASUS® NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-1 D S 2 m o d e l o n l y ) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in-1 floppy...
... your motherboard 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 buying an ASUS® NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-1 D S 2 m o d e l o n l y ) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in-1 floppy...
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...transfer rates of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCLV-DS2 model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that can connect up... that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). See page 2-19 for details. Serial ATA II feature (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA controller is software compatible with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache.
...transfer rates of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCLV-DS2 model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that can connect up... that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). See page 2-19 for details. Serial ATA II feature (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA controller is software compatible with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache.
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... Intel® 6300ESB. See page 4-28 for details. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective, reliable, and high-performance RAID solution. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3 See page 2-19 for details. See page 2-26 for critical components. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus... create all types of current for details. Built-in the Winbond hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. The SATA specification allows for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for details. The onboard Broadcom...
... Intel® 6300ESB. See page 4-28 for details. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective, reliable, and high-performance RAID solution. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3 See page 2-19 for details. See page 2-26 for critical components. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus... create all types of current for details. Built-in the Winbond hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. The SATA specification allows for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for details. The onboard Broadcom...
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Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 5. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) 10. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 3. Gigabit LAN (RJ-...
Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 5. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) 10. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 3. Gigabit LAN (RJ-...
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PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description IDE Controller SATA Controller SMBus Controller USB UHCI Controller #1 USB UHCI Controller #2 USB 2.0 EHCI Controller AIC7901 SCSI controller ATI RAGE XL PCIX Slot 1 PCIX Slot 2 PCI Express Slot3 ...
PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description IDE Controller SATA Controller SMBus Controller USB UHCI Controller #1 USB UHCI Controller #2 USB 2.0 EHCI Controller AIC7901 SCSI controller ATI RAGE XL PCIX Slot 1 PCIX Slot 2 PCI Express Slot3 ...
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... Adaptec® AIC-7901X SCSI U320 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SATA connectors. NCLV-D2 Series SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable 9 . Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec...
... Adaptec® AIC-7901X SCSI U320 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SATA connectors. NCLV-D2 Series SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable 9 . Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec...
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...the system. 5. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV-D2 Series BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25 Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This... jumper allows you to enable or disable the LED related to update the BIOS. 4. Turn on the system to the Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA-II controller. 8130 LED1 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable NCLV-D2...
...the system. 5. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV-D2 Series BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25 Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This... jumper allows you to enable or disable the LED related to update the BIOS. 4. Turn on the system to the Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA-II controller. 8130 LED1 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable NCLV-D2...
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...; Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 NCLV-D2/SATA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND NCLV-DS2 SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on the...
...; Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 NCLV-D2/SATA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND NCLV-DS2 SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on the...
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...through the onboard Adaptec® AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII controller. 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 to light up. SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND ... 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 . Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Setting Use SATA1 Master Boot disk SATA2 Slave Data disk 4 . Hard disk...
...through the onboard Adaptec® AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII controller. 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 to light up. SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND ... 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 . Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Setting Use SATA1 Master Boot disk SATA2 Slave Data disk 4 . Hard disk...
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6 . Connect SCSI devices as specified by Ultra320 standards. SCSI1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 68 NCLV-D2 Series Onboard SCSI connector SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has a 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector. A SCSI channel should have only one 68-Pin...320 MB/s) and extended cabling 12m (or 25m in a point-to an SE speed and 1.5m cable length. Ultra320 SCSI connector (68-pin SCSI1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This motherboard comes with the Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller that supports both single-ended (SE), Ultra2, Ultra160, and Ultra320 ...
6 . Connect SCSI devices as specified by Ultra320 standards. SCSI1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 68 NCLV-D2 Series Onboard SCSI connector SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has a 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector. A SCSI channel should have only one 68-Pin...320 MB/s) and extended cabling 12m (or 25m in a point-to an SE speed and 1.5m cable length. Ultra320 SCSI connector (68-pin SCSI1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This motherboard comes with the Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller that supports both single-ended (SE), Ultra2, Ultra160, and Ultra320 ...
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... 32-bit data transfer. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCLV-D2/SATA, or NCLV-DS2). Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the general system specifications. 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...
... 32-bit data transfer. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCLV-D2/SATA, or NCLV-DS2). Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the general system specifications. 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...
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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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... and a new drive for this setup. 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... the other RAID performance benefits. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-1
... and a new drive for this setup. 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... the other RAID performance benefits. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other drive. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-1
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...the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect the other end of each drive. Connect a SATA power cable to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge chip. Connect the SCSI interface cable connectors at the back of the SCSI... To install the SCSI hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports both Serial ATA and SCSI (NCLV-DS2 model only) hard disk drives for details on the motherboard. 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the SCSI drives. 3. Go...
...the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect the other end of each drive. Connect a SATA power cable to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge chip. Connect the SCSI interface cable connectors at the back of the SCSI... To install the SCSI hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports both Serial ATA and SCSI (NCLV-DS2 model only) hard disk drives for details on the motherboard. 3. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the SCSI drives. 3. Go...
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... installed SATA hard disk drives on the SATA connectors supported by the Adaptec® AIC-7901X RAID controller (NCLV-DS2 model only). if you installed SCSI hard disk drives to boot the system from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the succeeding sections for details. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series...
... installed SATA hard disk drives on the SATA connectors supported by the Adaptec® AIC-7901X RAID controller (NCLV-DS2 model only). if you installed SCSI hard disk drives to boot the system from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the succeeding sections for details. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series...