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... Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iNCL-DS.ROM ix C A U T I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. If you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To...
... Italics Command Indicates a menu or an item to emphasize a word or a phrase. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: afudos /i[filename] afudos /iNCL-DS.ROM ix C A U T I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. If you MUST follow to complete a task. Conventions used throughout this guide To...
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...-150 with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration and Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Graphics LAN USB Special features BIOS features (NCL-DS model only) Adaptec AIC-7902 PCI-X U320 SCSI controller supports: - 2 x SCSI channels with Extended Memory 64-bit...NCL-DS and NCL-D models include all slots; Zero-Channel RAID (optional) ATI® RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller 2 x Broadcom BMC5721 PCI Express Gigabit LAN controllers Supports PCI Express 1.0a interface Intel® ICH5R South Bridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM...
...-150 with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration and Intel® Matrix Storage Technology Graphics LAN USB Special features BIOS features (NCL-DS model only) Adaptec AIC-7902 PCI-X U320 SCSI controller supports: - 2 x SCSI channels with Extended Memory 64-bit...NCL-DS and NCL-D models include all slots; Zero-Channel RAID (optional) ATI® RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller 2 x Broadcom BMC5721 PCI Express Gigabit LAN controllers Supports PCI Express 1.0a interface Intel® ICH5R South Bridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM...
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... customizable boot logos. See page 4-5 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-34 for details. See page 4-31 for details. 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 and data are corrupted. ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient ...
... customizable boot logos. See page 4-5 for details. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction See page 4-34 for details. See page 4-31 for details. 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 and data are corrupted. ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to buy a replacement ROM chip. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient ...
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SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (works in NCL-DS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI U320 controller. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) ...) Disable 9 . Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4. RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DS Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-25 8 . Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2.
SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (works in NCL-DS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902 SCSI U320 controller. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) ...) Disable 9 . Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. Set the jumper back to update the BIOS. 4. RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) NCL-DS Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-25 8 . Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2.
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... D is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for Windows® 2000: a. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. c. This...
... D is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for Windows® 2000: a. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press , then follow screen instructions to the optical drive. Insert the Windows® 2000 CD to continue. 2. c. This...
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... Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... NCLDS.ROM, NCLD.ROM, or NCLDR1.ROM) ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-3 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Copy the AFUDOS... filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] /pbnc where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iNCLDS...
... Firmware Update Utility - Reading flash ..... NCLDS.ROM, NCLD.ROM, or NCLDR1.ROM) ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-3 Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ok A:\> The utility returns to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Copy the AFUDOS... filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] /pbnc where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on a piece of paper. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iNCLDS...
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...during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. ...done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iNCLDS.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. done Writing flash ...
...during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\> 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. ...done Advance Check ...... The utility returns to prevent system boot failure! 5. 4. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! A:\>afudos /iNCLDS.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - done Reading flash ...... All rights reserved. done Writing flash ...
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... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-5 Turn on the system. 2. 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. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "NCLDS.ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using...
... and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Completed. ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-5 Turn on the system. 2. 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. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "NCLDS.ROM". Doing so can update a corrupted BIOS file using...
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... latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Checking for floppy... Reading file "NCLDS.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad... BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery...
... latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Checking for floppy... Reading file "NCLDS.ROM". Completed. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad... BIOS checksum. CD-ROM found ! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Starting BIOS recovery...
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... [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Auto], the data transfer...
... [CDROM] if you are not user-configurable. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. When set to [Auto], the data transfer...
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...] Configuration options: [Automatic] [Maximum Speed] [Minimum Speed] [Disabled] 4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard SCSI controller. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only in below sections may cause system... ESC Exit Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Advanced Chipset Settings Warning: Setting wrong values in NCL-DS model. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS...
...] Configuration options: [Automatic] [Maximum Speed] [Minimum Speed] [Disabled] 4.4.5 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard SCSI controller. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] This item appears only in below sections may cause system... ESC Exit Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to display the sub-menu. Select an item then press to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Advanced Chipset Settings Warning: Setting wrong values in NCL-DS model. 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS...
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...ROM. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS NCL-DS... Series 4-33 Select Screen Select Item +- This will decrease the time needed to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: ...
...ROM. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item to [Enabled] to boot the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS NCL-DS... Series 4-33 Select Screen Select Item +- This will decrease the time needed to select the power-on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Configuration options: ...
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Wait for the F1 key to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to be pressed when error occurs.
Wait for the F1 key to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for 'F1' If Error [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit 'DEL' Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message "Press DEL to be pressed when error occurs.