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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix NCL-DE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix NCL-DE specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit...
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... 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! (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...
... 5-21 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! (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...
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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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... 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...™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x mini-PCI socket for 2 additional ports) (continued on the next page) xi NCL-DE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Graphics LAN USB Dual 604-pin sockets for Intel® Xeon™...
... 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...™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x mini-PCI socket for 2 additional ports) (continued on the next page) xi NCL-DE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Graphics LAN USB Dual 604-pin sockets for Intel® Xeon™...
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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)...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) Anti-virus...
... 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)...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) Anti-virus...
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...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 damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for CPUs) I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start...
...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 damaged or missing, contact your retailer. Before you for CPUs) I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start...
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... compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. PCI Express features point-to 15 devices. See page 2-20 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is onboard to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with 800 MHz Front Side...
... compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. PCI Express features point-to 15 devices. See page 2-20 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is onboard to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with 800 MHz Front Side...
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... configurations. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the Intel® ICH5R. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See ... the voltage levels to provide a total solution for details. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and added reliability. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to ensure ...
... configurations. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the Intel® ICH5R. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. See ... the voltage levels to provide a total solution for details. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and added reliability. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to ensure ...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS NCL-DE Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS NCL-DE Series
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... remove any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is switched off mode. NCL-DE Series ® SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off NCL-DE Series Standby power LED ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-1 This is a reminder that the power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any...
... remove any motherboard component. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is switched off mode. NCL-DE Series ® SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off NCL-DE Series Standby power LED ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-1 This is a reminder that the power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in any...
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...Channel RAID (ZCR) slot, Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI controller, PCI Express slots, PCI-X slots, and PCI slot are grayed out in the correct orientation. NCL-DE Series ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it... into the chassis in the above illustration. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. Failure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
...Channel RAID (ZCR) slot, Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI controller, PCI Express slots, PCI-X slots, and PCI slot are grayed out in the correct orientation. NCL-DE Series ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into it... into the chassis in the above illustration. 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. Failure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.
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Each CEK spring has four hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-3 If your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. ...
Each CEK spring has four hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-3 If your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. ...
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... holes; Install the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for CPU2 7. Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-5 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 Make sure that should be right on top of their respective standoffs. The CPU sockets should match...
... holes; Install the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for CPU2 7. Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-5 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 Make sure that should be right on top of their respective standoffs. The CPU sockets should match...
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...) 4. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. VGA port 6. PCI/PCI-X slots 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 8. Parallel port (for NCL-DE model only) 3. Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports 7. Zero-Channel RAID socket 5. Serial (COM1) port 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page...
...) 4. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. VGA port 6. PCI/PCI-X slots 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 8. Parallel port (for NCL-DE model only) 3. Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports 7. Zero-Channel RAID socket 5. Serial (COM1) port 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 6. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page...
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...™ processor in completely. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 1 MB L2 cache. CPU1 Intel Xeon CPU2 Gold Arrow Pin A1 NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series CPU Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. The sockets are designed for CPU1 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
...™ processor in completely. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 1 MB L2 cache. CPU1 Intel Xeon CPU2 Gold Arrow Pin A1 NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series CPU Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. The sockets are designed for CPU1 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
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... pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-11 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 4. The CPU fits only in place.
... pins and damaging the CPU! 5. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it fits in one correct orientation. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-11 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 4. The CPU fits only in place.
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Connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to plug this connector. 4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. CPU_FAN2 connector ASUS NCL-DE Series CPU_FAN1 connector 2-13 The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. 2.
Connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to plug this connector. 4. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. CPU_FAN2 connector ASUS NCL-DE Series CPU_FAN1 connector 2-13 The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. 2.
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...only one memory module, install into the blue socket labeled DIMM_B4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: NCL-DE Series ® 128 Pins NCL-DE Series 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 112 Pins DIMM_B4 DIMM_A4 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may ... x16 memory modules. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to support 240-pin DDR2 modules. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
...only one memory module, install into the blue socket labeled DIMM_B4. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: NCL-DE Series ® 128 Pins NCL-DE Series 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 112 Pins DIMM_B4 DIMM_A4 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A3 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may ... x16 memory modules. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to support 240-pin DDR2 modules. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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Single rank population MCH Single and dual rank mixing MCH Dual rank population MCH ASUS NCL-DE Series Single Rank DIMM B4 Single Rank DIMM A4 Single Rank DIMM B3 Single Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM A1 Dual Rank DIMM B4 Dual Rank DIMM A4 Single Rank DIMM B3 Single Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 EMPTY EMPTY Dual Rank DIMM B4 Dual Rank DIMM A4 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 EMPTY B2 EMPTY A2 EMPTY B1 EMPTY A1 2-15
Single rank population MCH Single and dual rank mixing MCH Dual rank population MCH ASUS NCL-DE Series Single Rank DIMM B4 Single Rank DIMM A4 Single Rank DIMM B3 Single Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM A1 Dual Rank DIMM B4 Dual Rank DIMM A4 Single Rank DIMM B3 Single Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 EMPTY EMPTY Dual Rank DIMM B4 Dual Rank DIMM A4 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 EMPTY B2 EMPTY A2 EMPTY B1 EMPTY A1 2-15
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... expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-17 Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the...
... expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . Keep the screw for the card. 2. Secure the card to use . 4. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-17 Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for information on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the...