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... (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names ...written permission of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...
... (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. Products and corporate names ...written permission of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners' benefit, without intent to infringe. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD...
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Contents Notices 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 (...
Contents Notices 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 (...
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... MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x SO-DIMM Socket for Intel® Xeon™ processors with Host RAID 0/1/10 - NCL-DS Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Dual 604-pin sockets for Adaptec AIC-2015 ZCR board Intel® ICH5R South... 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,...
... MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x SO-DIMM Socket for Intel® Xeon™ processors with Host RAID 0/1/10 - NCL-DS Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Dual 604-pin sockets for Adaptec AIC-2015 ZCR board Intel® ICH5R South... 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,...
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xi NCL-DS Series specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Parallel port (NCL-DS and NCL-D only) 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports Floppy disk drive connector ...(NCL-DS model only) Backplane SMBus connector System panel connector 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 Anti-virus software *Specifications ...
xi NCL-DS Series specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Parallel port (NCL-DS and NCL-D only) 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports Floppy disk drive connector ...(NCL-DS model only) Backplane SMBus connector System panel connector 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 Anti-virus software *Specifications ...
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...-400 memory, and PCI Express interfaces. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective highperformance and added reliability. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DS model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for details. See page 2-9 for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID0 (... 64-bit Windows® and Linux. The ICH is onboard to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-20 for PCI 2.3. The processor incorporates the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, the Intel® NetBurst™ micro...
...-400 memory, and PCI Express interfaces. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective highperformance and added reliability. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DS model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for details. See page 2-9 for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID0 (... 64-bit Windows® and Linux. The ICH is onboard to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-20 for PCI 2.3. The processor incorporates the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, the Intel® NetBurst™ micro...
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...® ICH5R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration 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 USB 1.1 to Gigabit bandwidth. See pages 2-26 and 2-30 for details....150 MB/s data transfer rate. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for your networking needs. ASUS NCL-DS Series 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide a total solution for critical components. Built-...
...® ICH5R allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration 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 USB 1.1 to Gigabit bandwidth. See pages 2-26 and 2-30 for details....150 MB/s data transfer rate. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for your networking needs. ASUS NCL-DS Series 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide a total solution for critical components. Built-...
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... that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, and RAID 5 configurations. 2-20 The NCL-DS and NCL-D models include all slots. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the motherboard supports the Adaptec AIC-2015 Zero-Channel RAID card that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. The NCL-DR1 model includes only one PCI-X 64-bit slot. This...
... that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, and RAID 5 configurations. 2-20 The NCL-DS and NCL-D models include all slots. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the motherboard supports the Adaptec AIC-2015 Zero-Channel RAID card that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. The NCL-DR1 model includes only one PCI-X 64-bit slot. This...
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...specification that supports up . The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary/secondary IDE connectors or the SATA connectors cause this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. GND USB PortA(+) USB PortA(-) Power NCL-DS... SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ 5 . Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to 480 Mbps connection speed. HDLED1 1 NCL-DS Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector 6. Connect the USB module cable to this LED to light up to the hard disk activity ...
...specification that supports up . The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary/secondary IDE connectors or the SATA connectors cause this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. GND USB PortA(+) USB PortA(-) Power NCL-DS... SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ 5 . Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to 480 Mbps connection speed. HDLED1 1 NCL-DS Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector 6. Connect the USB module cable to this LED to light up to the hard disk activity ...
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... SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# BMCCONN1 NCL-DS Series BMC connector ASUS NCL-DS Series +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBDATA 12CDATA1 FP_PWRBTN# BMC_PRESENT# BMC_SMI# GND 2-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides ...+12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts 12V 12V 12V 12V +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground NCL-DS Series ATX Power connectors For Power Supply with more power consuming devices.
... SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# BMCCONN1 NCL-DS Series BMC connector ASUS NCL-DS Series +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBDATA 12CDATA1 FP_PWRBTN# BMC_PRESENT# BMC_SMI# GND 2-33 Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides ...+12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts 12V 12V 12V 12V +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground NCL-DS Series ATX Power connectors For Power Supply with more power consuming devices.
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...4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of...ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items ...
...4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is not user-configurable. Advanced Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in ] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display a list of...ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items ...
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...-menu for each IDE device. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. 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. Type [Auto] Selects the...
...-menu for each IDE device. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. 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. Type [Auto] Selects the...
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Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-17 AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 07/23/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz : 2800 MHz : 2 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-17 AMIBIOS Version : 08.00.10 Build Date : 07/23/04 Processor Type Speed Count : Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.80GHz : 2800 MHz : 2 System Memory Size : 512MB AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Select Screen Select Item +- The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications.
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... Sec] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-19 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable a specific number of...
... Sec] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-19 If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable or disable support for the USB mass storage device after start unit command. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable a specific number of...
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...Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific DMA channel is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Allows you to assign a PCI slot...Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled...
...Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [PCI Slot3] [PCI Slot4] [PCI Slot5] [PCI Slot6] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific DMA channel is reserved for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Allows you to assign a PCI slot...Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. Configuration options: [Disabled...
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Do not change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-27 IMPORTANT! When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk...
Do not change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-27 IMPORTANT! When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk...
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...allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-29 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On... set to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system...
...allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-29 This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On... set to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the system...