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... definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives 5-14 ...44 5.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive 5-45 5.4.11 Making a RAID set bootable 5-46 5.5 Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only 5-48 5.5.1 Configuring the hard disk drive(s 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped 5-50 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0...
... definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives 5-14 ...44 5.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive 5-45 5.4.11 Making a RAID set bootable 5-46 5.5 Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only 5-48 5.5.1 Configuring the hard disk drive(s 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped 5-50 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0...
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... and utilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-16 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-16 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-17 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-17 6.4.5 Contact information 6-17 Appendix: Block diagrams A.1 NCLV-D2/SATA block diagram A-1 A.2 NCLV-DS2 block diagram A-2 vi
... and utilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-16 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-16 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-17 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-17 6.4.5 Contact information 6-17 Appendix: Block diagrams A.1 NCLV-D2/SATA block diagram A-1 A.2 NCLV-DS2 block diagram A-2 vi
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... Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-DS2 Graphics LAN USB Dual 604-pin sockets for ASUS® Server Management Board Both models: Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 2 x SATA-150 HDDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration via the embedded LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller Adaptec® AIC...
... Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-DS2 Graphics LAN USB Dual 604-pin sockets for ASUS® Server Management Board Both models: Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 2 x SATA-150 HDDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration via the embedded LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller Adaptec® AIC...
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... ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 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) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors (both models) 4 x Serial ATA RAID connectors (NCLV-D2/SATA...
... ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 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) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors (both models) 4 x Serial ATA RAID connectors (NCLV-D2/SATA...
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..., contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCLV-D2 Series motherboard Cables Serial ATA signal cables • 2 pcs for NCLV-DS2 model • 6 pcs for NCLV-D2/SATA model Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) • 1 pc for NCLV-DS2 model • 3 pcs for buying an ASUS® NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! D S 2 m o d e l o n l y ) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in-1 floppy...
..., contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCLV-D2 Series motherboard Cables Serial ATA signal cables • 2 pcs for NCLV-DS2 model • 6 pcs for NCLV-D2/SATA model Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) • 1 pc for NCLV-DS2 model • 3 pcs for buying an ASUS® NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! D S 2 m o d e l o n l y ) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in-1 floppy...
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...that can connect up to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCLV-DS2 model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller is software compatible with peak bandwidths of the latest server ... SCSI connector, that provides the interface for details. See page 2-19 for PCI 2.3. Serial ATA II feature (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA controller is a new generation server class I /O interconnect technology that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64...
...that can connect up to -point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCLV-DS2 model only) The Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller is software compatible with peak bandwidths of the latest server ... SCSI connector, that provides the interface for details. See page 2-19 for PCI 2.3. Serial ATA II feature (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA controller is a new generation server class I /O interconnect technology that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64...
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... levels to ensure stable supply of RAID configurations for details. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in SATA RAID solution The Intel® 6300ESB allows RAID 0 and ...RAID 1 configuration for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a 64-bit PCI-X slot for two SATA connectors via the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution The motherboard comes with ...
... levels to ensure stable supply of RAID configurations for details. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3 Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the ASIC (integrated in SATA RAID solution The Intel® 6300ESB allows RAID 0 and ...RAID 1 configuration for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with a 64-bit PCI-X slot for two SATA connectors via the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution The motherboard comes with ...
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..., USBPW34) 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 7. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) 10. Serial (COM1) port 5. CPU sockets 2. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors...
..., USBPW34) 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 5. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 7. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) 10. Serial (COM1) port 5. CPU sockets 2. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Rear panel connectors...
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PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description IDE Controller SATA Controller SMBus Controller USB UHCI Controller #1 USB UHCI Controller #2 USB 2.0 EHCI Controller AIC7901 SCSI controller ATI RAGE XL PCIX Slot 1 PCIX Slot 2 PCI Express Slot3 ...
PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description IDE Controller SATA Controller SMBus Controller USB UHCI Controller #1 USB UHCI Controller #2 USB 2.0 EHCI Controller AIC7901 SCSI controller ATI RAGE XL PCIX Slot 1 PCIX Slot 2 PCI Express Slot3 ...
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... to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7901X SCSI U320 controller. SATA_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable NCLV-D2 Series SATA setting 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (NCLV-DS2 model only) This jumper allows you to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. Set to pins 1-2 to...
... to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7901X SCSI U320 controller. SATA_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable NCLV-D2 Series SATA setting 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (NCLV-DS2 model only) This jumper allows you to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. Set to pins 1-2 to...
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... the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. To update the BIOS: 1. 10. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV-D2 Series BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25 Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Adaptec 8130 LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This jumper allows you to the Adaptec® AIC-8130...
... the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. To update the BIOS: 1. 10. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV-D2 Series BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25 Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Adaptec 8130 LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This jumper allows you to the Adaptec® AIC-8130...
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... Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 NCLV-D2/SATA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2... GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND NCLV-DS2 SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 ...
... Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND SATA1 NCLV-D2/SATA SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND SATA2... GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND NCLV-DS2 SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 ...
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... Master Boot disk SATA2 Slave Data disk 4 . Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables. The read or write activities of any device connected to ... light up to four SATA hard disk drives that you can configure as an array through the onboard Adaptec® AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII controller. These connectors support up . HDLED1 1 SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ NCLV-D2 Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-29
... Master Boot disk SATA2 Slave Data disk 4 . Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables. The read or write activities of any device connected to ... light up to four SATA hard disk drives that you can configure as an array through the onboard Adaptec® AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII controller. These connectors support up . HDLED1 1 SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ NCLV-D2 Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-29
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Ultra320 SCSI connector (68-pin SCSI1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This motherboard comes with the Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller that supports both single-ended (SE), Ultra2, Ultra160, and Ultra320 devices. ... (e.g. The SCSI channel can support a maximum of the slower device. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information SCSI1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 68 NCLV-D2 Series Onboard SCSI connector SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has a 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector. A SCSI channel should have only one 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI...
Ultra320 SCSI connector (68-pin SCSI1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This motherboard comes with the Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller that supports both single-ended (SE), Ultra2, Ultra160, and Ultra320 devices. ... (e.g. The SCSI channel can support a maximum of the slower device. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information SCSI1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 68 NCLV-D2 Series Onboard SCSI connector SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has a 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector. A SCSI channel should have only one 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI...
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...] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS NCLV-D2/SATA Model ID 8001A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001.003 03/16/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
...] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS NCLV-D2/SATA Model ID 8001A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001.003 03/16/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.3 Global Array Manager 5-26 5.4 Adaptec® SCSISelect(TM) Utility (NCLV-DS2 model only 5-27 5.5 Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only 5-48 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.3 Global Array Manager 5-26 5.4 Adaptec® SCSISelect(TM) Utility (NCLV-DS2 model only 5-27 5.5 Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only 5-48 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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... protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-1 Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCLV-D2/SATA model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller in parallel, interleaved stacks. This configuration...
... protection and increases fault tolerance to a second drive. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-1 Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCLV-D2/SATA model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller in parallel, interleaved stacks. This configuration...
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... identical drives of each drive. To install the SCSI hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Go to the M a i n M e n u, select I D E O p e r a t e item to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Set the O n b o a r d I D E C o n f i ...disk drives The motherboard supports both Serial ATA and SCSI (NCLV-DS2 model only) hard disk drives for details on each drive and to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. Connect a SATA power cable to Chapter 4 for RAID configuration. Connect the ...
... identical drives of each drive. To install the SCSI hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Go to the M a i n M e n u, select I D E O p e r a t e item to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Set the O n b o a r d I D E C o n f i ...disk drives The motherboard supports both Serial ATA and SCSI (NCLV-DS2 model only) hard disk drives for details on each drive and to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. Connect a SATA power cable to Chapter 4 for RAID configuration. Connect the ...
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... a hard disk drive included in each RAID configuration utility. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on the SATA connectors supported by the Adaptec® AIC-7901X RAID controller (NCLV-DS2 model only). Refer to the succeeding sections for details. If you want to boot the system from...174; 6300ESB Southbridge and/or the A d a p t e c S C S I S e l e c t ( T M ) U t i l i t y ! 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use each RAID controller. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-3 if you installed SCSI hard disk drives to the selected hard disk drive.
... a hard disk drive included in each RAID configuration utility. Refer to Chapter 6 for details on the SATA connectors supported by the Adaptec® AIC-7901X RAID controller (NCLV-DS2 model only). Refer to the succeeding sections for details. If you want to boot the system from...174; 6300ESB Southbridge and/or the A d a p t e c S C S I S e l e c t ( T M ) U t i l i t y ! 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use each RAID controller. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-3 if you installed SCSI hard disk drives to the selected hard disk drive.