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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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... MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDR2-400 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 16 GB system memory (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 98P (x4 link,... slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x mini-PCI socket for 2 additional ports) (continued 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 1 configuration...
... MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDR2-400 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 16 GB system memory (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 98P (x4 link,... slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 1 x mini-PCI socket for 2 additional ports) (continued 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 1 configuration...
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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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... 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... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation 2 x CEK springs (for buying an ASUS® NCL-DE Series motherboard!
... 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... start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation 2 x CEK springs (for buying an ASUS® NCL-DE Series motherboard!
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... support for details. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is software compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The dual-channel memory...
... support for details. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is software compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The dual-channel memory...
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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. The ZCR capability ... LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. See page 2-26 for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3
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. The ZCR capability ... LAN solution The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. See page 2-26 for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3
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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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..., ensure that the power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . NCL-DE Series ® SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off NCL-DE Series Standby power LED ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-1 The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you...
..., ensure that the power supply is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . NCL-DE Series ® SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off NCL-DE Series Standby power LED ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-1 The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you...
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. NCL-DE Series ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis The SCSI connectors, Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot, Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI... chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you install it . These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only.
... physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. NCL-DE Series ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis The SCSI connectors, Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot, Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI... chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to ensure that you install it . These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only.
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... CPU1 heatsink holes. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-3 Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. If your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use the support plates...
... CPU1 heatsink holes. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-3 Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. If your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use the support plates...
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... standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; Install the motherboard with 9 screws. Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-5 otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8. Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 Make sure that should be right on top...
... standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; Install the motherboard with 9 screws. Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-5 otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8. Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 Make sure that should be right on top...
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SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 9. Parallel port (for NCL-DE model only) 3. VGA port 6. Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-10 2-14 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 Page 2-21 2-22 2-22 2-...
SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 9. Parallel port (for NCL-DE model only) 3. VGA port 6. Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports 7. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Page 2-10 2-14 2-19 2-19 2-20 2-20 Page 2-21 2-22 2-22 2-...
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... 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all...
... 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all...
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... CPU fits only in place. 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 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 6. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to secure the CPU...
... CPU fits only in place. 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 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 6. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to secure the CPU...
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Do not forget to plug this connector. 4. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Connect the fan cable to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. CPU_FAN2 connector ASUS NCL-DE Series CPU_FAN1 connector 2-13 2. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
Do not forget to plug this connector. 4. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Connect the fan cable to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. CPU_FAN2 connector ASUS NCL-DE Series CPU_FAN1 connector 2-13 2. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to connect the CPU fan connector!
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Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to support 240-pin DDR2 modules. 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...
Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to support 240-pin DDR2 modules. 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...
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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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... cause you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-17 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card...
... cause you removed earlier. 6. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. Failure to install expansion cards. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-17 The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that came with the slot and press firmly until the card...