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... items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. * Refer to the CPU heatsink support kit documentation for buying an ASUS® NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories 2 x CEK springs (for...
... items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. * Refer to the CPU heatsink support kit documentation for buying an ASUS® NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-1 Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories 2 x CEK springs (for...
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... PCI-X slot for two SATA connectors via the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller. See pages 2-28 and 5-4 for details. See page 2-19 for details. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3 The Zero-Channel RAID card alows you to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables...
... PCI-X slot for two SATA connectors via the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller. See pages 2-28 and 5-4 for details. See page 2-19 for details. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3 The Zero-Channel RAID card alows you to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables...
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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 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power NCLV-D2 Series Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off ...
SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power NCLV-D2 Series Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-1 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in soft-off ...
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... motherboard to the chassis. 2.2.3 Support kit for CPU1 Heatsink hole 2. Hook To install the CEK spring: 1. If your motherboard package comes with two CEK springs. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-3
... motherboard to the chassis. 2.2.3 Support kit for CPU1 Heatsink hole 2. Hook To install the CEK spring: 1. If your motherboard package comes with two CEK springs. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-3
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... match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2 Make sure that should be right on top of their respective standoffs. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-5 Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; Socket for CPU1 Socket...
... match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2 Make sure that should be right on top of their respective standoffs. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-5 Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; Socket for CPU1 Socket...
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DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 6. This thermal grease should come with the CPU package. 7. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-11 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Carefully push down the ...
DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 6. This thermal grease should come with the CPU package. 7. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-11 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket to secure the CPU. Carefully push down the ...
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Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN2 connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series CPU_FAN1 connector 2-13 Connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. 2. Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to plug this connector. 4.
Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN2 connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series CPU_FAN1 connector 2-13 Connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. 2. Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. Use a Phillips screwdriver to plug this connector. 4.
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Mode DDR_B3 DDR_A3 DDR_B2 DDR_A2 DDR-B1 DDR_A1 (blue) (blue) (black) (black) (black) (black) Single-channel Dual-channel Populated with DIMM Single and dual rank mixing MCH Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM B2 Dual Rank DIMM A2 MCH Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM A1 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-15
Mode DDR_B3 DDR_A3 DDR_B2 DDR_A2 DDR-B1 DDR_A1 (blue) (blue) (black) (black) (black) (black) Single-channel Dual-channel Populated with DIMM Single and dual rank mixing MCH Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM B2 Dual Rank DIMM A2 MCH Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM A1 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-15
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... later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-17 Make sure to use . 4. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card...
... later use . Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. See Chapter 4 for the expansion card. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-17 Make sure to use . 4. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card...
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ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-19 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allows all ...
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-19 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allows all ...
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... that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; FM_CPU1 12 23 DC mode (Default) PWM FM_CPU2 21 32 DC mode (Default) NCLV-D2 Series FM_CPU Setting PWM 3 . USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable ...Windows 2000, you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to wake up . • If you are using the connected USB devices. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-21 Set to +5VSB to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). otherwise, the system would not power up from S4 sleep mode. • The...
... that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; FM_CPU1 12 23 DC mode (Default) PWM FM_CPU2 21 32 DC mode (Default) NCLV-D2 Series FM_CPU Setting PWM 3 . USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable ...Windows 2000, you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to wake up . • If you are using the connected USB devices. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-21 Set to +5VSB to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). otherwise, the system would not power up from S4 sleep mode. • The...
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LAN_EN1 21 32 Enable (Default) Disable NCLV-D2 Series LAN_EN1 setting 7 . Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. ... setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5705E Gigabit LAN2 controller. LAN_EN2 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable NCLV-D2 Series LAN_EN2 setting ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-23 Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
LAN_EN1 21 32 Enable (Default) Disable NCLV-D2 Series LAN_EN1 setting 7 . Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. ... setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5705E Gigabit LAN2 controller. LAN_EN2 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable NCLV-D2 Series LAN_EN2 setting ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-23 Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
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Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. Shut down the system. 5. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV-D2 Series BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25 Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the ...
Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. Shut down the system. 5. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV-D2 Series BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25 Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the ...
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...to PIN 1. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. NCLV-D2 Series Floppy disk drive connector 2 . The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE ...disk drive). This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. NCLV-D2 Series IDE connectors ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-27 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the hard...
...to PIN 1. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. NCLV-D2 Series Floppy disk drive connector 2 . The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE ...disk drive). This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. NCLV-D2 Series IDE connectors ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-27 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is removed to the hard...
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HDLED1 1 SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ NCLV-D2 Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-29 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....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-D2 Series SATA RAID connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND 5 . The read or write activities of ...
HDLED1 1 SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ NCLV-D2 Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-29 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....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-D2 Series SATA RAID connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2 GND 5 . The read or write activities of ...
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USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB34 NCLV-D2 Series USB 2.0 connector The USB port module is purchased separately. COM2 PIN 1 NCLV-D2 Series Serial port2 (COM2) connector The serial port module is purchased separately. 8 . Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then ..., then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 7. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-31 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB34 NCLV-D2 Series USB 2.0 connector The USB port module is purchased separately. COM2 PIN 1 NCLV-D2 Series Serial port2 (COM2) connector The serial port module is purchased separately. 8 . Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then ..., then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 7. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-31 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
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BPSMB1 1 NCLV-D2 Series SMBus connector 12. PSUSMB1 NCLV-D2 Series Power supply SMBus connector PSU_I2CCLK PSU_I2CDATA NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-33 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. NC I2C_6_CLK# GND I2C_6_DATA# +5V 11.
BPSMB1 1 NCLV-D2 Series SMBus connector 12. PSUSMB1 NCLV-D2 Series Power supply SMBus connector PSU_I2CCLK PSU_I2CDATA NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-33 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. NC I2C_6_CLK# GND I2C_6_DATA# +5V 11.
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...(Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-35 14. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset ...the HDD Activity LED. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 NCLV-D2 Series System panel connector The system panel connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when ...
...(Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-35 14. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset ...the HDD Activity LED. POWERLED+ GND POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 NCLV-D2 Series System panel connector The system panel connector is for system reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when ...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series