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... 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 5.4.5 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe...
... 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 5.4.5 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe...
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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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...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 ...1 x mini-PCI socket 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 (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) Adaptec® AIC-7902W PCI-X Dual U320 SCSI controller supports: - 2 x SCSI channels with PCI Express 1.0a ...
...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 ...1 x mini-PCI socket 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 (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) Adaptec® AIC-7902W PCI-X Dual U320 SCSI controller supports: - 2 x SCSI channels with PCI Express 1.0a ...
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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) 1... (NCL-DE/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) ...
...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) 1... (NCL-DE/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) ...
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... 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. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
... 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. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware...
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... I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The ICH is onboard to support two 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, each of 400 MHz to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. The... Technology, the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that provides the interface for PCI 2.3. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended ...
... I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The ICH is onboard to support two 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, each of 400 MHz to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. The... Technology, the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that provides the interface for PCI 2.3. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended ...
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... 2-26 for details. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a ZCR socket for timely failure detection. 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 pages 2-26 and 2-30... ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to ensure stable supply of current for details. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 See page 2-28 for critical components.
... 2-26 for details. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a ZCR socket for timely failure detection. 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 pages 2-26 and 2-30... ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to ensure stable supply of current for details. ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 See page 2-28 for critical components.
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... do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the...it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. NCL-DE Series ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis The SCSI connectors, Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot, Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI controller, PCI Express slots, PCI-X slots, and PCI slot are grayed out ...
... do so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. Do not overtighten the screws! The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the...it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. NCL-DE Series ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis The SCSI connectors, Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot, Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI controller, PCI Express slots, PCI-X slots, and PCI slot are grayed out ...
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...PCI socket Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports 7. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 8. Parallel port (for NCL-DE model only) 3. VGA port 6. 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... 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 Page 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 9. Serial (COM1) port 5. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. ...
...PCI socket Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports 7. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 8. Parallel port (for NCL-DE model only) 3. VGA port 6. 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... 2-23 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 Page 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 9. Serial (COM1) port 5. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors 1. ...
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The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 32-bit PCI slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 2.5.5 ZCR socket (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The ZCR socket on a PCI slot. 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allow RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the motherboard supports the Adaptec AIC-2015 and AIC-2025 Zero-Channel RAID cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-19
The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 32-bit PCI slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 2.5.5 ZCR socket (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The ZCR socket on a PCI slot. 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots (For NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allow RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the motherboard supports the Adaptec AIC-2015 and AIC-2025 Zero-Channel RAID cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-19
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... 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x8 slot 2.5.8 Mini-PCI socket (For NCL-DE/1U model only) The Mini-PCI socket on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on... the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (For both NCL-DE/SCSI and NCL-DE/1U models) This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications...
... 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information PCI Express x16 slot PCI Express x8 slot 2.5.8 Mini-PCI socket (For NCL-DE/1U model only) The Mini-PCI socket on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on... the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (For both NCL-DE/SCSI and NCL-DE/1U models) This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphic cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications...
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... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in NCL-DE/SCSI model. 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations are present only ... 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 21 32 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This...
... by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in NCL-DE/SCSI model. 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. 2.6 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations are present only ... 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 21 32 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-21 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This...
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...xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. NCL-DE Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DE Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-25 Set to pins 1-2 to update the BIOS. 4. Set the jumper to quickly ...update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Turn on the system to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations...
...xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. NCL-DE Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DE Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-25 Set to pins 1-2 to update the BIOS. 4. Set the jumper to quickly ...update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Turn on the system to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations...
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... is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . This port is for a VGA monitor or other devices. (present in NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 3 . These ports allow Gigabit connection to the table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7 . 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 7 6 5 4 3 1 .
... is for a PS/2 keyboard. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . This port is for a VGA monitor or other devices. (present in NCL-DE/SCSI model only) 3 . These ports allow Gigabit connection to the table below for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 7 . 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 7 6 5 4 3 1 .
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... 68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 1 34 68 68 35 NCL-DE Series Onboard SCSI connectors SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has two 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors; When an SE device is attached, the bus defaults to 15 devices) NCL-DE Series SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-29 With Ultra320...
... 68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 1 34 68 68 35 NCL-DE Series Onboard SCSI connectors SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has two 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors; When an SE device is attached, the bus defaults to 15 devices) NCL-DE Series SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-29 With Ultra320...
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... USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to 480 Mbps connection speed. HDLED1 1 NCL-DE Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector 6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB module cable...
... USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to 480 Mbps connection speed. HDLED1 1 NCL-DE Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector 6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the USB module cable...
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...turns on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on self tests or POST. ASUS NCL-DE Series 3-1 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After applying ... Refresh Time error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on ....
...turns on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on self tests or POST. ASUS NCL-DE Series 3-1 Connect the power cord to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. After applying ... Refresh Time error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on ....
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... Use the appropriate BIOS file depending on a piece of paper. R O M for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-3 Write the BIOS filename on your motherboard model (e.g. All rights reserved. ...update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. N C L D E S C I . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. R O M for NCL-DE/1U model). 4. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot...
... Use the appropriate BIOS file depending on a piece of paper. R O M for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-3 Write the BIOS filename on your motherboard model (e.g. All rights reserved. ...update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. N C L D E S C I . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. R O M for NCL-DE/1U model). 4. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to prevent system boot...
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... updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for NCL-DE/1U model). Start flashing... ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-5 N C L D E S C I . Checking for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the .... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Reading file "NCLDESCI.ROM".
... updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for NCL-DE/1U model). Start flashing... ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-5 N C L D E S C I . Checking for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the .... Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. You can cause system boot failure! 4. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. Reading file "NCLDESCI.ROM".
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Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS NCL-DE/SCSI Model ID 8002A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001.011 06/10/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the motherboard. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U). PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the general system ...
Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS NCL-DE/SCSI Model ID 8002A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001.011 06/10/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [...options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the motherboard. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U). PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the general system ...