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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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... Bridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 (continued on the next page) x NCL-DS Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Dual 604-pin sockets for...) Southbridge : Intel® ICH5R 800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC 400 MHz DDR2 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 16 GB system memory (NCL-DS and NCL-D models include all slots; NCL-DR1 model includes only one PCI-X 64-bit slot)...
... Bridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 (continued on the next page) x NCL-DS Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Dual 604-pin sockets for...) Southbridge : Intel® ICH5R 800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC 400 MHz DDR2 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 16 GB system memory (NCL-DS and NCL-D models include all slots; NCL-DR1 model includes only one PCI-X 64-bit slot)...
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...multimedia, and Internet applications. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DS model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for the motherboard. Intel® E7520 and Intel® ICH5R chipset The Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ICH5R (I/O controller...supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). PCI Express features point-to 15 devices. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DS model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is a new generation server ...
...multimedia, and Internet applications. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (NCL-DS model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for the motherboard. Intel® E7520 and Intel® ICH5R chipset The Intel® E7520 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ICH5R (I/O controller...supports PCI Express, the latest I /O controller hub that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). PCI Express features point-to 15 devices. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCL-DS model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7902 PCI-X SCSI controller is a new generation server ...
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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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... Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. The 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...
... Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. The 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...
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For optimum 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 Installing into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with eight Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256...
For optimum 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 Installing into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with eight Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to chipset resource allocation, the system may install 256...
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... RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. NCL-DS Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-21 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
... RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 2-3. NCL-DS Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-21 You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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... Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. 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 ...options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A configurable field is enclosed in ] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the ...
... Chipset settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in the sections below may cause system to configure system time. 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 ...options. Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Scroll bar 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup A configurable field is enclosed in ] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to display the ...
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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. 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
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... [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirroring] [Sparing] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-23 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and ...menu allows you to change the Northbridge settings. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DIMM Speed: DDR2 400 Memory Remap Feature Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Enabled] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI...
... [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirroring] [Sparing] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-23 Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and ...menu allows you to change the Northbridge settings. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DIMM Speed: DDR2 400 Memory Remap Feature Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Enabled] [Disabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI...
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... 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. When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-25 Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for...
... 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. When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-25 Take caution when changing the settings of PCI clocks for...
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...] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- 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] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]... Allows you to set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. When set the reserved memory size. PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...
...] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- 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] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]... Allows you to set to [Reserved], the IRQ is free for legacy ISA devices. When set the reserved memory size. PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use of PCI/PnP devices. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC...
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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. 16 GB) Sockets x8 ...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 H/W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supplly EEPROM System information Super I /O Controller Hub (ICH5R) IDE 1 IDE 2 SMBus USB 1 LPC-Bus USB 8...
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. 16 GB) Sockets x8 ...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 H/W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supplly EEPROM System information Super I /O Controller Hub (ICH5R) IDE 1 IDE 2 SMBus USB 1 LPC-Bus USB 8...
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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 ...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 ...
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 ...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 ...