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...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... PCI/PnP Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Power Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 USB Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-30 iv
...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... PCI/PnP Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Power Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 USB Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-30 iv
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... installation 6-14 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 6-14 6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 6-15 6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-15 6.4 Management applications 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
... installation 6-14 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 6-14 6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 6-15 6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-15 6.4 Management applications 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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... 2.0/1.1 ports (2 in rear and 2 in front panel) (continued on the next page) xi NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front 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...
... 2.0/1.1 ports (2 in rear and 2 in front panel) (continued on the next page) xi NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front 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...
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xii NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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... 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 Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 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... 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 Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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...the bandwidth of your system memory to 6.4 GB/s. 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 applications. See page 2-10 for details. DDR2-400 memory support The... that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). Serial ATA II feature (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA controller is a new generation server class I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-...
...the bandwidth of your system memory to 6.4 GB/s. 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 applications. See page 2-10 for details. DDR2-400 memory support The... that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). Serial ATA II feature (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec® AIC-8130 SATA controller is a new generation server class I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-...
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... that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. 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 types of RAID configurations. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on cards like SCSI...
... that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. 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 types of RAID configurations. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on cards like SCSI...
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...not jumpers! BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBDATA 12CDATA1 FP_PWRBTN# BMC_PRESENT# BMC_SMI# GND BMCCONN1 NCLV-D2 Series BMC connector 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to...CPU_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 NCLV-D2 Series Fan connectors FRNT_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND 10.
...not jumpers! BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBDATA 12CDATA1 FP_PWRBTN# BMC_PRESENT# BMC_SMI# GND BMCCONN1 NCLV-D2 Series BMC connector 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cables to...CPU_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation Rotation +12V GND CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 NCLV-D2 Series Fan connectors FRNT_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND Rotation +12V GND 10.
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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 4-18 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.6 Security 4-32 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 ASUS NCLV-D2 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 4-18 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.6 Security 4-32 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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...top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the server settings For changing the security settings For changing the system boot configuration...keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-11 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select items in ] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected]...
...top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the server settings For changing the security settings For changing the system boot configuration...keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-11 Select Screen Select Item +- Use the navigation keys to select items in ] [Not Detected] [Not Detected] [Not Detected]...
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...For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit System Time System Date [11:10:19] [Thu 04/21/2005] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. You... Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Server, Security, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in ] IDE Configuration Primary...
...For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit System Time System Date [11:10:19] [Thu 04/21/2005] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. You... Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to display the other items (Advanced, Server, Security, Boot, and Exit) on the screen. 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is enclosed in ] IDE Configuration Primary...
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.... Main Advanced System Overview Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary IDE Master Fourth IDE Master System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [11:10:19] [Thu 04/21/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-13 Configuration...
.... Main Advanced System Overview Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary IDE Master Fourth IDE Master System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [11:10:19] [Thu 04/21/2005] [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-13 Configuration...
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... you to configure the Remote Access features. Select Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- 4.5 Server menu The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004,... all the other items do not appear. 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port ...
... you to configure the Remote Access features. Select Screen Select Item +- Select Screen Select Item +- 4.5 Server menu The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004,... all the other items do not appear. 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port ...
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... the Change Supervisor Password then press . See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Main Advanced Server Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Exit to erase the RTC RAM. 4-32...
... the Change Supervisor Password then press . See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on top of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Main Advanced Server Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Exit to erase the RTC RAM. 4-32...
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...setting a user password. Confirm the password when prompted. L i m i t e d allows changes only to the Setup utility. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear...not allow you to change the user password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. To set your password successfully. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-33 again to set or change password. After you set a password, this item to disable password. To change...
...setting a user password. Confirm the password when prompted. L i m i t e d allows changes only to the Setup utility. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Clear...not allow you to change the user password, follow the same steps as Date and Time. To set your password successfully. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-33 again to set or change password. After you set a password, this item to disable password. To change...
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Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] [Disabled] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-35 Main Advanced Boot Settings Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Boot Priority Boot Settings Configuration Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Change Option F1... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Server Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [MBA v7.6.6 ...
Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] [Disabled] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-35 Main Advanced Boot Settings Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Boot Priority Boot Settings Configuration Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Change Option F1... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Server Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [MBA v7.6.6 ...
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.... When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Exit Options Server Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving...return to discard your changes. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to exit. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-37 F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save your changes or cancel the command. When a confirmation window appears,...
.... When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Exit Options Server Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving...return to discard your changes. Exit & Discard Changes Select this menu. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to exit. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-37 F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save your changes or cancel the command. When a confirmation window appears,...
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Select the RAID level from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . 7. 6. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we ...
Select the RAID level from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . 7. 6. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we ...
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Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set member, then press to mark. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for the RAID 0 set, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-31 An X mark appears after the selected HDD. 5. 4. Use the arrow keys to assign a name for optimum performance. 7. Select...
Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set member, then press to mark. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for the RAID 0 set, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-31 An X mark appears after the selected HDD. 5. 4. Use the arrow keys to assign a name for optimum performance. 7. Select...
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.... The utility erases all important data before creating a RAID set . 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Make sure to create the RAID 10 set , then press . 8. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for the RAID 10 set , select , then press . Select the stripe size from the menu, then press .
.... The utility erases all important data before creating a RAID set . 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Make sure to create the RAID 10 set , then press . 8. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for the RAID 10 set , select , then press . Select the stripe size from the menu, then press .
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7. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for details. 5-52 Chapter 5: RAID configuration N o I n i t from the menu, then press to select. Move the cursor to the C r e a t e R A I D v i a ...
7. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for details. 5-52 Chapter 5: RAID configuration N o I n i t from the menu, then press to select. Move the cursor to the C r e a t e R A I D v i a ...