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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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... up to 16 GB system memory (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...
... up to 16 GB system memory (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...
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... Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), RAID10, and RAID5 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DS model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications... page 2-9 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DS model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller...
... Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), RAID10, and RAID5 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DS model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications... page 2-9 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DS model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller...
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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
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 1 MB L2 cache. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow Pin A1 NCL-DS Series CPU Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. The sockets are designed for CPU1 Make sure that the socket lever ... Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-11 Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in...
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with 1 MB L2 cache. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow Pin A1 NCL-DS Series CPU Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. The sockets are designed for CPU1 Make sure that the socket lever ... Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-11 Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in...
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... compatibility, it is recommended that you are installing only one memory module, install into the blue socket labeled DIMM_B4. 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 the same CAS latency. The...
... compatibility, it is recommended that you are installing only one memory module, install into the blue socket labeled DIMM_B4. 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 the same CAS latency. The...
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... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. NCL-DS Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-21...
... the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to re-enter data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Remove the onboard battery. 3. NCL-DS Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-21...
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...value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI... Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time...
...value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI... Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time...
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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 +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-17 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.
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 +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-17 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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... [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DIMM Speed: DDR2 400 Memory Remap Feature Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Enabled] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirroring] [Sparing] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-23 NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows...
... [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DIMM Speed: DDR2 400 Memory Remap Feature Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Enabled] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirroring] [Sparing] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-23 NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows...
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... assigned to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-25 4.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to malfunction. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224]...ISA devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for...
... assigned to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-25 4.4.7 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to malfunction. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224]...ISA devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for...
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...PCI Device] [Reserved] Use the arrow down key to DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +-... Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device] When set the reserved memory size. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card, when required. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
...PCI Device] [Reserved] Use the arrow down key to DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +-... Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit DMA Channel X assigned to [PCI Device] When set the reserved memory size. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card, when required. Configuration options: [Disabled]...
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... 1 LPC-Bus USB 8 ATI Rage XL PCI 33 bus 8 MB VGA-Conn. A.1 NCL-DS block diagram Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64-bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Slot 2 Slot 1 Intel Memory Controller Hub (Intel 7520) Eight DDRII 400 DIMM 8 x DDRII 400 DIMM slots (max... Express Gigabit LAN1 BCM5721 Gigabit LAN2 BCM5721 LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2 Hub Interface 1.5 PCI Slot 6 Intel I /O W83627THF-A Keyboard Ssterial Port 1 Floppy Mouse BIOS Flash 8 Mb ASUS NCL-DS Series A-1
... 1 LPC-Bus USB 8 ATI Rage XL PCI 33 bus 8 MB VGA-Conn. A.1 NCL-DS block diagram Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64-bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Slot 2 Slot 1 Intel Memory Controller Hub (Intel 7520) Eight DDRII 400 DIMM 8 x DDRII 400 DIMM slots (max... Express Gigabit LAN1 BCM5721 Gigabit LAN2 BCM5721 LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2 Hub Interface 1.5 PCI Slot 6 Intel I /O W83627THF-A Keyboard Ssterial Port 1 Floppy Mouse BIOS Flash 8 Mb ASUS NCL-DS Series A-1
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A.2 NCL-D block diagram Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 5 Slot 4 Intel Memory Controller Hub (E7520) Eight DDRII 400 DIMM 8xDDRII 400 DIMM slots (max. 16GB) Sockets X8 PCI Express PCI bridge Intel PXH PCI-X 1.0 bus (64Bit/133MHz...
A.2 NCL-D block diagram Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 5 Slot 4 Intel Memory Controller Hub (E7520) Eight DDRII 400 DIMM 8xDDRII 400 DIMM slots (max. 16GB) Sockets X8 PCI Express PCI bridge Intel PXH PCI-X 1.0 bus (64Bit/133MHz...
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A.3 NCL-DR1 block diagram Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Intel Memory Controller Hub (E7520) Eight DDRII 400 DIMM 8xDDRII 400 DIMM slots (max. 16GB) Sockets X8 PCI Express PCI bridge...Gigabit LAN1 BCM5721 Gigabit LAN2 BCM5721 LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2 PCI Slot 6 Intel I /O W83627THF-A Keyboard 1st Serial Port Floppy Mouse BIOS Flash 8 Mbit ASUS NCL-DS Series A-3 H/W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supplly EEPROM System information Super I /O Controller Hub 5 (ICH5R) IDE 1 IDE 2 SMBus USB 1 LPC-Bus USB 8...
A.3 NCL-DR1 block diagram Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Intel Memory Controller Hub (E7520) Eight DDRII 400 DIMM 8xDDRII 400 DIMM slots (max. 16GB) Sockets X8 PCI Express PCI bridge...Gigabit LAN1 BCM5721 Gigabit LAN2 BCM5721 LAN Port 1 LAN Port 2 PCI Slot 6 Intel I /O W83627THF-A Keyboard 1st Serial Port Floppy Mouse BIOS Flash 8 Mbit ASUS NCL-DS Series A-3 H/W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supplly EEPROM System information Super I /O Controller Hub 5 (ICH5R) IDE 1 IDE 2 SMBus USB 1 LPC-Bus USB 8...