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... any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® NCL-DE Series motherboard! Before you 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...
... any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® NCL-DE Series motherboard! Before you 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...
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... and PCI Express interfaces. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub 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 software compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications... memory which can connect up to 15 devices. The EM64T enables the support for the motherboard. This high speed interface is onboard to support two 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, each of which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to meet the higher ...
... and PCI Express interfaces. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub 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 software compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications... memory which can connect up to 15 devices. The EM64T enables the support for the motherboard. This high speed interface is onboard to support two 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connectors, each of which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to meet the higher ...
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...ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 See page 4-30 for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with USB 1.1. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The motherboard..., and up to provide a total solution for details. See page 2-26 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on...
...ASUS NCL-DE Series 1-3 See page 4-30 for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with USB 1.1. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) The motherboard..., and up to provide a total solution for details. See page 2-26 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on...
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.... 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part ...of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage...
.... 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! These items are for NCL-DE/SCSI model only. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part ...of your chassis to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage...
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ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-19 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. 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.
ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-19 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. 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.
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... is designed for various server class high performance add-on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board. 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. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot...
... is designed for various server class high performance add-on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board. 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. 2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot...
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... to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. NCL-DE Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DE Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-25 Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Set the...
... to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. NCL-DE Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DE Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-25 Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Set the...
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... example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-29 SCSIB1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector NCL-DE Series ® SCSIA1 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; Connect SCSI devices as specified by Ultra320...
... example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS NCL-DE Series 2-29 SCSIB1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector NCL-DE Series ® SCSIA1 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; Connect SCSI devices as specified by Ultra320...
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... file ....... Write the BIOS filename on your motherboard model (e.g. R O M for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... N C L D E S C I . WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! R O M for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-3 done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00...
... file ....... Write the BIOS filename on your motherboard model (e.g. R O M for the motherboard. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Erasing flash ...... N C L D E S C I . WARNING!! done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! R O M for NCL-DE/SCSI model, and N C L D E 1 U . ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-3 done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00...
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... system while updating the BIOS! ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto...NCL-DE/1U model). Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for floppy... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard... support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard...exact name of your motherboard, e.g. Checking for ...
... system while updating the BIOS! ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto...NCL-DE/1U model). Starting BIOS recovery... Starting BIOS recovery... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Checking for floppy... Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard... support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard...exact name of your motherboard, e.g. Checking for ...
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...] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in this menu. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto]... 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 +- Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U).
...] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in this menu. PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto]... 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 +- Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U).
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... you get all applications to the selected hard disk drive. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ASUS NCL-DE Series 5-1 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to be of two new ...-7902W SCSI RAID controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 5.1.1 RAID definitions R A I D 0 + 1 is required for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCL-DE/...
... you get all applications to the selected hard disk drive. Use of the same size or larger than the existing drive. ASUS NCL-DE Series 5-1 R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to be of two new ...-7902W SCSI RAID controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 5.1.1 RAID definitions R A I D 0 + 1 is required for this setup. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCL-DE/...
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... o d e S u p p o r t O n item to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. To install the SCSI hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) and SCSI hard disk drives (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) for RAID set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA... signal cable to the SCSI connector on entering and ...
... o d e S u p p o r t O n item to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. To install the SCSI hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) and SCSI hard disk drives (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) for RAID set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA... signal cable to the SCSI connector on entering and ...
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... Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 4. ASUS NCL-DE Series 6-1 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for Red Hat...drive. 2. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 2. Place the system or motherboard support CD in the support CD: For I n t e l® I C H 5 R RAID driver...img For A d a p t e c® A I C - 7 9 0 2 W RAID driver disk (NCL-DE/SCSI model): \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ aic79xx-2.0.12-rhel3.i686.rpm 3. OR Browse the contents of the support CD to prevent computer virus ...
... Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 4. ASUS NCL-DE Series 6-1 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for Red Hat...drive. 2. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 2. Place the system or motherboard support CD in the support CD: For I n t e l® I C H 5 R RAID driver...img For A d a p t e c® A I C - 7 9 0 2 W RAID driver disk (NCL-DE/SCSI model): \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ aic79xx-2.0.12-rhel3.i686.rpm 3. OR Browse the contents of the support CD to prevent computer virus ...