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... 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 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-19 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 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...
... 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 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-19 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency 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...
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..., humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Do not place the product in your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord...
..., humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are connected. Do not place the product in your area. If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord...
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... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: •...
... the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Where to find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up , creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Refer to the following parts: •...
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... (PCI 2.3) 1 x Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot for Adaptec AIC-7902 ZCR board (NCL-DE/1U model only) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 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 specifications Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 1 connector...
... (PCI 2.3) 1 x Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot for Adaptec AIC-7902 ZCR board (NCL-DE/1U model only) 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot 164P (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 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 specifications Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 1 connector...
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... smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot...
... smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot...
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... or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to do not need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS NCL-DE...
... or removing expansion cards. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Make sure to do not need to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for later use . ASUS NCL-DE...
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If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series IDE connectors ASUS NCL-DE Series SEC_IDE PIN 1 PRI_IDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back...
If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. NCL-DE Series ® NCL-DE Series IDE connectors ASUS NCL-DE Series SEC_IDE PIN 1 PRI_IDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back...
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... Use Boot disk Data disk 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information These connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP. • Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1) is available only if you can create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration with the Adaptec® HostRAID™ Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH5R integrated RAID controller. See section "4.3.5 IDE Configuration" on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service...
... Use Boot disk Data disk 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information These connectors are using Windows® 2000/XP. • Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for the recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/RAID 1) is available only if you can create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration with the Adaptec® HostRAID™ Technology through the onboard Intel® ICH5R integrated RAID controller. See section "4.3.5 IDE Configuration" on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service...
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... Time error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. ASUS NCL-DE...
... Time error No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. External SCSI devices (starting with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor LED may have failed a power-on the chain) c. ASUS NCL-DE...
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...) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST32122A Size : 2.1GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-15 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the...
...) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST32122A Size : 2.1GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Select the type of the appropriate IDE device type. Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-15 Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is installed in the...
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...2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U).
...2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in this menu. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the general system specifications. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCL-DE/SCSI, or NCL-DE/1U).
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... physical memory. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirroring] [Sparing] ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-21 NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. This item is auto-detected...
... physical memory. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirroring] [Sparing] ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-21 NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. This item is auto-detected...
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... you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. When set to change the APIC support settings after OS installation; otherwise, a system boot failure may occur. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu items allow you to RSDT pointer list.
... you to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. When set to change the APIC support settings after OS installation; otherwise, a system boot failure may occur. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-27 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.5 Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu items allow you to RSDT pointer list.
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..., Inc. Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] Power Button Function [On/Off] Allows the system to select duty cycle in throttle mode. APM Configuration Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out (Minute) Throttle Slow Clock Ratio BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] Enable or disable APM. Power Button Function Restore...
..., Inc. Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] Power Button Function [On/Off] Allows the system to select duty cycle in throttle mode. APM Configuration Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out (Minute) Throttle Slow Clock Ratio BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] Enable or disable APM. Power Button Function Restore...
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... numbers, then press . 3. Select an item then press to disable password. To clear the supervisor password: Select the Change Supervisor Password then press . From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. The Supervisor Password item on how to change the system security settings. again to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. Main Advanced Server Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot...
... numbers, then press . 3. Select an item then press to disable password. To clear the supervisor password: Select the Change Supervisor Password then press . From the password box, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. The Supervisor Password item on how to change the system security settings. again to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. Main Advanced Server Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot...
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... to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] N o A c c e s s prevents user access to disable password. Change User Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. To set or change the user password. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Confirm the password when prompted. again to the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. To change password. ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-35 L i m i t e d allows...
... to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] N o A c c e s s prevents user access to disable password. Change User Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. To set or change the user password. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. Confirm the password when prompted. again to the Setup utility. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. To change password. ASUS NCL-DE Series 4-35 L i m i t e d allows...
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... hard disk drives to two SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. ASUS NCL-DE Series 5-1 NCL-DE/SCSI model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID • A d a p t e c® AIC-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. Two hard disks perform the same work as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is data...
... hard disk drives to two SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. ASUS NCL-DE Series 5-1 NCL-DE/SCSI model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID • A d a p t e c® AIC-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. Two hard disks perform the same work as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of two new identical hard disk drives is data...
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... models) and SCSI hard disk drives (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) for RAID configuration: 1. Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® ICH5R Southbridge chip. Refer to [S-ATA], then set the C o n f i g u r e S - Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set configuration. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST...
... models) and SCSI hard disk drives (NCL-DE/SCSI model only) for RAID configuration: 1. Connect a SATA signal cable to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® ICH5R Southbridge chip. Refer to [S-ATA], then set the C o n f i g u r e S - Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on the motherboard. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set configuration. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST...
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... disk to locate the driver disk utility. 3. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you are now ready to install an operating system to create. ASUS NCL-DE Series 6-1 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To create a RAID driver disk for your server system, you want to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Eject the floppy disk. OR Browse the contents of the support CD to the floppy disk drive. 4. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive...
... disk to locate the driver disk utility. 3. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you are now ready to install an operating system to create. ASUS NCL-DE Series 6-1 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To create a RAID driver disk for your server system, you want to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. Eject the floppy disk. OR Browse the contents of the support CD to the floppy disk drive. 4. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive...
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.... 6.4.2 Drivers menu The D r i v e r s menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS NCL-DE Series 6-15 The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. Double-click the A S S E T U P . E X E to the optical drive. 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD...
.... 6.4.2 Drivers menu The D r i v e r s menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD are subject to avail all motherboard features. ASUS NCL-DE Series 6-15 The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions. Double-click the A S S E T U P . E X E to the optical drive. 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD...