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...-b card (Wi-Fi slot) with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCT-D motherboard I/O modules Serial port module USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module IEEE 1394 module (1-port) Cables 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 ...x Serial ATA power cables (dual-plug) 2 x Ultra DMA/133 cables 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an...
...-b card (Wi-Fi slot) with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCT-D motherboard I/O modules Serial port module USB 2.0 (2 ports) and GAME (1 port) module IEEE 1394 module (1-port) Cables 6 x Serial ATA signal cables 3 ...x Serial ATA power cables (dual-plug) 2 x Ultra DMA/133 cables 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an...
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The motherboard also comes with the ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot that supports 6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB output with 94-.... See page 2-25 for details. The onboard Broadcom BCM5751 Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI Express interface and has network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth. ASUS NCT-D 1-3
The motherboard also comes with the ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot that supports 6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB output with 94-.... See page 2-25 for details. The onboard Broadcom BCM5751 Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI Express interface and has network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth. ASUS NCT-D 1-3
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... Music This unique feature allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-18 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-5 The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to personalize and add style to playback audio files even before loading the operating system. No need ...to customize the voice messages in the motherboard allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any...
... Music This unique feature allows you to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-18 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-5 The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software lets you to personalize and add style to playback audio files even before loading the operating system. No need ...to customize the voice messages in the motherboard allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any...
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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 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS NCT-D
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 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS NCT-D
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... power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCT-D 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. ...
... power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCT-D 2-1 Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. ...
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... flat on your chassis, and select the appropriate set contains 8 metal nuts and 2 rubber pads) To install the support plates: 1. Standoff beside power supply cage 3. ASUS NCT-D 2-3
... flat on your chassis, and select the appropriate set contains 8 metal nuts and 2 rubber pads) To install the support plates: 1. Standoff beside power supply cage 3. ASUS NCT-D 2-3
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ASUS NCT-D 2-5 Remove the contour sheet from the chassis. otherwise, the CPU heatsink screws would not align to prepare and install the second plate. 9. Repeat steps 4 and 7 to the metal nuts. 8. 7. Carefully align and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet; Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to the rectangular cuts on the contour sheet.
ASUS NCT-D 2-5 Remove the contour sheet from the chassis. otherwise, the CPU heatsink screws would not align to prepare and install the second plate. 9. Repeat steps 4 and 7 to the metal nuts. 8. 7. Carefully align and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet; Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to the rectangular cuts on the contour sheet.
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... SATA_RAID2 FRNT_FAN2 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID3 SATA1 SATA2 PCIX3 (64-bit PCI-X) COM2 PCIX4 (64-bit PCI-X) BPSMB1 PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI) TI TSB43AB22A WIFI NCT-D IE1394_2 1394_EN1 USB_EN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel 6300ESB ICH VIA VT6212L FLOPPY CHASSIS1 HDLED1 CLRTC1 PANEL1 USB78 USB56 PRI_IDE...
... SATA_RAID2 FRNT_FAN2 SATA_RAID4 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID3 SATA1 SATA2 PCIX3 (64-bit PCI-X) COM2 PCIX4 (64-bit PCI-X) BPSMB1 PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI) TI TSB43AB22A WIFI NCT-D IE1394_2 1394_EN1 USB_EN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel 6300ESB ICH VIA VT6212L FLOPPY CHASSIS1 HDLED1 CLRTC1 PANEL1 USB78 USB56 PRI_IDE...
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... (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 ASUS NCT-D 2-9
... (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 ASUS NCT-D 2-9
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... should come with the CPU package. 7. Carefully push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS NCT-D 2-11 The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to install a second CPU. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to...
... should come with the CPU package. 7. Carefully push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 5. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS NCT-D 2-11 The CPU fits only in place. The lever clicks on the side tab to install a second CPU. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to...
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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 connect the CPU fan connector! The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. 2. ASUS NCT-D 2-13 Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1.
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 connect the CPU fan connector! The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. 2. ASUS NCT-D 2-13 Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1.
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... DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCT-D 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing...
... DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to unlock the DIMM. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCT-D 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing...
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... PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS NCT-D 2-17
... PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS NCT-D 2-17
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... 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. NCT-D NCT-D Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Move... in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS NCT-D 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
... 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. NCT-D NCT-D Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS You do not need to clear the RTC when the system hangs due to pins 2-3. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Move... in CMOS. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS NCT-D 2-19 Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature.
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... on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to activate the 1394 feature. 4. NCT-D NCT-D 1394 Function setting 1394_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-21 Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard TI TBS43AB22A PCI IEEE 1394a controller. KBPWR1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable...
... on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to activate the 1394 feature. 4. NCT-D NCT-D 1394 Function setting 1394_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-21 Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard TI TBS43AB22A PCI IEEE 1394a controller. KBPWR1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable...
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NCT-D NCT-D USB setting USB_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-23 Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VIA VT6212 PCI USB 2.0 controller. USB controller setting (3-pin USB_EN1) These jumpers allow you to activate the USB feature. 8 .
NCT-D NCT-D USB setting USB_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-23 Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VIA VT6212 PCI USB 2.0 controller. USB controller setting (3-pin USB_EN1) These jumpers allow you to activate the USB feature. 8 .
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... port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . S e r i a l ( C O M 1 ) p o r t. ASUS NCT-D 2-25 Audio 2/4/6-channel configurations Port Light Blue Lime Pink 2-channel (Headset) Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker...
... port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 3 a n d 4 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 9 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . S e r i a l ( C O M 1 ) p o r t. ASUS NCT-D 2-25 Audio 2/4/6-channel configurations Port Light Blue Lime Pink 2-channel (Headset) Line In Line Out Mic In 4-channel Line In Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker...
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Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS NCT-D 2-27 These connectors are set to the table below for details. See section "4.3.6 IDE Configuration" on Serial ATA • ... the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in the Intel® 6300ESB chip. 3 . In S t a n d a r d I D E mode by default. NCT-D NCT-D SATA connectors SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Important notes on page 4-16 for the...
Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS NCT-D 2-27 These connectors are set to the table below for details. See section "4.3.6 IDE Configuration" on Serial ATA • ... the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in the Intel® 6300ESB chip. 3 . In S t a n d a r d I D E mode by default. NCT-D NCT-D SATA connectors SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Important notes on page 4-16 for the...
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... 7 . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS1 GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB NCT-D NCT-D Chassis intrusion connector ASUS NCT-D 2-29 Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 6 . Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector...
... 7 . The chassis intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to use the chassis intrusion detection feature. CHASSIS1 GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB NCT-D NCT-D Chassis intrusion connector ASUS NCT-D 2-29 Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel Right Audio Channel Ground Ground Left Audio Channel 6 . Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector...
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... connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for an IEEE 1394 port. ASUS NCT-D 2-31 TPA0GND TPB0+12V GND TPA0+ GND TPB0+ +12V NCT-D NCT-D IEEE-1394 connector IE1394_2 1 Never connect a U S B c a b l e to the USB connectors. Doing so ...will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NCT-D NCT-D USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB56 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the IEEE 1394a connectors. Doing so will damage...
... connector is for USB 2.0 ports. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) These connectors are for an IEEE 1394 port. ASUS NCT-D 2-31 TPA0GND TPB0+12V GND TPA0+ GND TPB0+ +12V NCT-D NCT-D IEEE-1394 connector IE1394_2 1 Never connect a U S B c a b l e to the USB connectors. Doing so ...will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P8USB_P8+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB+5V USB_P7USB_P7+ GND NCT-D NCT-D USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB56 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the IEEE 1394a connectors. Doing so will damage...