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... vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix NCL-DS Series 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 CEK spring support for motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.3.1 Installling...
... vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix NCL-DS Series 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 CEK spring support for motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-9 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.3.1 Installling...
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...signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply ...place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent ...
...signal cables from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply ...place the product in your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent ...
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... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
... optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCL-D Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) 2 x SCSI Ultra320 cables (for NCL-DS model only) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in your package with the list below...
... standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCL-D Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) 2 x SCSI Ultra320 cables (for NCL-DS model only) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in your package with the list below...
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... packets. The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR2-400 memory, and PCI Express interfaces. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to boost ...controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-20 for the motherboard. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DS model only) The motherboard comes with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The EM64T enables the support ...
... packets. The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR2-400 memory, and PCI Express interfaces. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to boost ...controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 2-20 for the motherboard. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DS model only) The motherboard comes with peak bandwidths of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The EM64T enables the support ...
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... and up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS NCL-DS Series 1-3 See page 2-26 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in SATA ...details. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to provide a total solution for thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. 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 USB 2.0. The SATA ...
... and up to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS NCL-DS Series 1-3 See page 2-26 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in SATA ...details. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to provide a total solution for thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. 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 USB 2.0. The SATA ...
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...to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-31 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-34 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need... to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes ...
...to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-31 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-34 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. This protection eliminates the need... to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes ...
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This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS NCL-DS Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS NCL-DS Series
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... o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off NCL-DS Series Standby power LED ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power ...
... o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off NCL-DS Series Standby power LED ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.... The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before you install or remove any motherboard component. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power ...
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... side towards the rear of the chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
... side towards the rear of the chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it into the holes indicated by circles to secure...
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.... 2.2.3 CEK spring support for CPU2 Heatsink hole 2. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. CEK spring Hook To install the CEK spring: 1. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-3 Each CEK spring has four hooks to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with two CEK springs. Position the CEK spring underneath the...
.... 2.2.3 CEK spring support for CPU2 Heatsink hole 2. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. CEK spring Hook To install the CEK spring: 1. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-3 Each CEK spring has four hooks to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with two CEK springs. Position the CEK spring underneath the...
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Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the CPU2 heatsink holes. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 5. 4. CEK spring screw hole Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CEK springs appear as shown when installed. 6.
Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the CPU2 heatsink holes. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 5. 4. CEK spring screw hole Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information The CEK springs appear as shown when installed. 6.
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The CPU sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs. Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-5 Socket for CPU1 Socket for illustration. Install the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for CPU2 Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; 7.
The CPU sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs. Secure the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-5 Socket for CPU1 Socket for illustration. Install the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for CPU2 Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; 7.
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Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way, otherwise the CPU does ... sockets are designed for CPU1 Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way to the other side. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-11 Intel Xeon Gold Arrow Pin A1 NCL-DS Series CPU Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. The new generation Xeon™ processor...
Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way, otherwise the CPU does ... sockets are designed for CPU1 Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way to the other side. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-11 Intel Xeon Gold Arrow Pin A1 NCL-DS Series CPU Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. The new generation Xeon™ processor...
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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 eight Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256... less than 16 GB system memory when you installed eight 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-15
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 eight Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256... less than 16 GB system memory when you installed eight 2 GB DDR2 memory modules. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-15
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...insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the... force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with...
...insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the... force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-17 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with...
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... Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Secure the card to the tables on...information Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1....
... Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the slot. 5. Keep the screw for information on the next page. 3. Secure the card to the tables on...information Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Align the card connector with it by adjusting the software settings. 1....