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... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12...
... off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-12...
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...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you ...
...ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS... the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. These documents are not part of the BIOS parameters are also provided. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that you ...
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.../64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board NCLV-DA/NCLV-DS supports: 1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0) Intel® 6300ESB South Bridge supports: ...- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration and Adaptec Host RAID Technology NCLV-DA model only Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports: - 4 x SATAII 300 with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID... (2 on the rear panel, 2 on the front panel) ASUS Smart Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) x
.../64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board NCLV-DA/NCLV-DS supports: 1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0) Intel® 6300ESB South Bridge supports: ...- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration and Adaptec Host RAID Technology NCLV-DA model only Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports: - 4 x SATAII 300 with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID... (2 on the rear panel, 2 on the front panel) ASUS Smart Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 (continued on the next page) x
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...contents AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM2) port Floppy disk drive connector IDE connector Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA RAID connectors (NCLV-DA model only) SCSI port (NCLV-DS ... supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) ASUS Live Update Utility *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
...contents AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 1 x Serial port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Serial (COM2) port Floppy disk drive connector IDE connector Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA RAID connectors (NCLV-DA model only) SCSI port (NCLV-DS ... supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) ASUS Live Update Utility *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation...
... adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to your system with customizable boot logos. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation...
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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4. BIOS Recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 3. Serial (COM1) port 5. ...
USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4. BIOS Recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 3. Serial (COM1) port 5. ...
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When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS NCLV-D Series 2-21 Secure the card to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM2)* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System ... 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 4. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the card. See Chapter 4 for information on the slot...
When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. ASUS NCLV-D Series 2-21 Secure the card to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM2)* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System ... 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. 4. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Refer to the card. See Chapter 4 for information on the slot...
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... due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...install the battery. 5. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to default values. ASUS NCLV-D Series 2-23
... due to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Hold down and reboot the system so the BIOS can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Shut... down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in...install the battery. 5. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to default values. ASUS NCLV-D Series 2-23
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.... Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB NCLV(Series) Keyboard power setting 5 . LAN_EN1 21 32 Enable (Default) Disable NCLV(Series) LAN_EN1 setting ASUS NCLV-D Series 2-25 Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) These jumpers allow you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and...
.... Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB NCLV(Series) Keyboard power setting 5 . LAN_EN1 21 32 Enable (Default) Disable NCLV(Series) LAN_EN1 setting ASUS NCLV-D Series 2-25 Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) These jumpers allow you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and...
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... power cord. 2.Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 to re-enter data. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV(Series) BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover your computer. 9.Hold down the < D e l >... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 8.Reboot your original BIOS from a floppy disk in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS. 6.When finished, shut down your computer. 7.Replace the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to...
... power cord. 2.Move the jumper cap from pins 2-3 to re-enter data. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV(Series) BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 10. BIOS Recovery (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to recover your computer. 9.Hold down the < D e l >... key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 8.Reboot your original BIOS from a floppy disk in the floppy then reflashes the BIOS. 6.When finished, shut down your computer. 7.Replace the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to...
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...GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND (NCLV-DS model only) NCLV-DS NCLV-DS SATA connectors SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ASUS NCLV-D Series 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA... hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item in the BIOS to S t a n d a r d I ...
...GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND (NCLV-DS model only) NCLV-DS NCLV-DS SATA connectors SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND ASUS NCLV-D Series 2-31 If you installed Serial ATA... hard disk drives, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors, set the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item in the BIOS to S t a n d a r d I ...
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... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND NCLV-DA SATA RAID connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND • The SATA RAID connectors are for each RAID 0 ...or RAID 1 set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you cannot enter the RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service ...
... RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND NCLV-DA SATA RAID connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND • The SATA RAID connectors are for each RAID 0 ...or RAID 1 set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you cannot enter the RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service ...
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Refer to the connector descriptions on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON ...-off the system power. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 NCLV(Series) System panel connector The sytem panel connector is read from or written to this connector.
Refer to the connector descriptions on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON ...-off the system power. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 NCLV(Series) System panel connector The sytem panel connector is read from or written to this connector.
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...then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. After applying power...front panel case lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. At power on, hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS NCLV-D Series 3-1 If your retailer for the first time ...
...then runs the power-on the devices in Chapter 4. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may light up for assistance. After applying power...front panel case lights up when you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. At power on, hold down the key to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. ASUS NCLV-D Series 3-1 If your retailer for the first time ...
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...® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts... the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
...® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the O K button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. Refer to section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4 for more than four seconds puts... the S h u t D o w n option button is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS NCLV-D Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-17 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-31 4.7 Exit menu 4-36 ASUS NCLV-D Series
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... select M y C o m p u t e r. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS NCLV-D Series 4-1 At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . W i n d o w s® X P u s e r s : Select...
... select M y C o m p u t e r. D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. A S U S A F U D O S (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to create a bootable floppy disk. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. ASUS NCLV-D Series 4-1 At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . W i n d o w s® X P u s e r s : Select...
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... to the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned... characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to file...... Boot the system...
... to the floppy disk. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned... characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Press . Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS mode, then at least 600 KB free space to file...... Boot the system...
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...)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... ASUS NCLV-D Series 4-3 A:\>afudos /iNCLV-D.ROM 4. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iNCLV-D.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or...
...)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... ASUS NCLV-D Series 4-3 A:\>afudos /iNCLV-D.ROM 4. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... A:\>afudos /iNCLV-D.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) Do not shut down or...