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... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® NCT-D (A) motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCT-D motherboard I /O shield X-PAD accessory kit A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM) D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide O p t i o n a l i t e m s ASUS WiFi-g card (PCI) with dipolar antenna ASUS WiFi-b card (Wi-Fi slot) with dipolar antenna If any of...
... items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® NCT-D (A) motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard ASUS NCT-D motherboard I /O shield X-PAD accessory kit A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM) D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide O p t i o n a l i t e m s ASUS WiFi-g card (PCI) with dipolar antenna ASUS WiFi-b card (Wi-Fi slot) with dipolar antenna If any of...
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The optional Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports four additional SATA connectors, and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1. ASUS NCT-D 1-3 The SoundMAX 4 XL software features the AudioESP™ (Audio Enumeration and Sensing Process) that supports 6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, ... ADI AD1980 AC '97 audio CODEC that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with the ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot that supports an optional WiFi-b/g card for details. Gigabit and wireless LAN solutions The motherboard comes with an...
The optional Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports four additional SATA connectors, and allows RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1. ASUS NCT-D 1-3 The SoundMAX 4 XL software features the AudioESP™ (Audio Enumeration and Sensing Process) that supports 6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, ... ADI AD1980 AC '97 audio CODEC that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into a high-end entertainment system with the ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot that supports an optional WiFi-b/g card for details. Gigabit and wireless LAN solutions The motherboard comes with an...
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See page 3-3 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-5 See page 4-33 for details. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See page 4-18 for details. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages ...the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you can easily update the system BIOS even before entering the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. No need to playback audio...
See page 3-3 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-5 See page 4-33 for details. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and enjoy the music! See page 4-18 for details. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages ...the Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you can easily update the system BIOS even before entering the operating system. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. No need to playback audio...
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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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... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . This is a reminder that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR1 NCT-D NCT-D Standby power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCT-D 2-1 The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
... sleep mode, or in soft-off or the power c o r d i s d e t a c h e d f r o m t h e p o w e r s u p p l y . This is a reminder that the system is switched off mode. SB_PWR1 NCT-D NCT-D Standby power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCT-D 2-1 The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to...
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... install the support plates: 1. Open and lay your package. Make sure that it is slightly lower than the standoffs on the base of the chassis. ASUS NCT-D 2-3 Press the sheet flat making sure that the hole located about 1 cm from the corner matches the standoff beside the power supply cage. Standoff beside...
... install the support plates: 1. Open and lay your package. Make sure that it is slightly lower than the standoffs on the base of the chassis. ASUS NCT-D 2-3 Press the sheet flat making sure that the hole located about 1 cm from the corner matches the standoff beside the power supply cage. Standoff beside...
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Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to prepare and install the second plate. 9. Remove the contour sheet from the chassis. Repeat steps 4 and 7 to the rectangular cuts on the contour sheet. ASUS NCT-D 2-5 Carefully align and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet; otherwise, the CPU heatsink screws would not align to the metal nuts. 8. 7.
Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to prepare and install the second plate. 9. Remove the contour sheet from the chassis. Repeat steps 4 and 7 to the rectangular cuts on the contour sheet. ASUS NCT-D 2-5 Carefully align and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet; otherwise, the CPU heatsink screws would not align to the metal nuts. 8. 7.
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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 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. Serial ATA RAID connectors...
... (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 Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) 2. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 14. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB56, USB78) 12. Serial ATA RAID connectors...
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.... This thermal grease should come with the CPU package. 7. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 6. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS NCT-D 2-11 3. Apply the thermal interface material (thermal grease) to install a second CPU. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the top of the CPU. Position...
.... This thermal grease should come with the CPU package. 7. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 6. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS NCT-D 2-11 3. Apply the thermal interface material (thermal grease) to install a second CPU. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to the top of the CPU. Position...
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ASUS NCT-D 2-13 2. Connect the fan cable 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. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. Use a Phillips screwdriver to plug this connector. 4. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
ASUS NCT-D 2-13 2. Connect the fan cable 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. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. Use a Phillips screwdriver to plug this connector. 4. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
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... on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCT-D 2-15 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch...
... on the socket such that it 1 flips out with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCT-D 2-15 Do not force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2 3 DDR2 DIMM notch...
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ASUS NCT-D 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard ...
ASUS NCT-D 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard ...
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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 1-2. 4. To erase... cap will cause system boot failure! You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Re-install the battery. 5. 2.6 Jumpers 1. ASUS NCT-D 2-19
... 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 1-2. 4. To erase... cap will cause system boot failure! You can automatically reset parameter settings to overclocking, use the C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) feature. Re-install the battery. 5. 2.6 Jumpers 1. ASUS NCT-D 2-19
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... jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the onboard TI TBS43AB22A PCI IEEE 1394a controller. KBPWR1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable NCT-D NCT-D Keyboard power setting 5 . Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB...ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). NCT-D NCT-D 1394 Function setting 1394_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-21 IEEE 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) These jumpers allow you to activate the 1394 feature. 4.
... jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to enable or disable the onboard TI TBS43AB22A PCI IEEE 1394a controller. KBPWR1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable NCT-D NCT-D Keyboard power setting 5 . Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you press a key on the +5VSB...ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). NCT-D NCT-D 1394 Function setting 1394_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-21 IEEE 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) These jumpers allow you to activate the 1394 feature. 4.
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Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VIA VT6212 PCI USB 2.0 controller. NCT-D NCT-D USB setting USB_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-23 8 . USB controller setting (3-pin USB_EN1) These jumpers allow you to activate the USB feature.
Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VIA VT6212 PCI USB 2.0 controller. NCT-D NCT-D USB setting USB_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-23 8 . USB controller setting (3-pin USB_EN1) These jumpers allow you to activate the USB feature.
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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 ) . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . ASUS NCT-D 2-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 0 . S e r i a l ( C O M 1 ) p o r t. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/...
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 ) . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . ASUS NCT-D 2-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 1 0 . S e r i a l ( C O M 1 ) p o r t. This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/...
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...; 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in the Intel® 6300ESB chip. 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 ... Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3 . 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 . • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data ...
...; 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using the connectors in the Intel® 6300ESB chip. 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 ... Serial ATA hard disk drives. 3 . 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 . • When using Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you can connect Serial ATA boot/data ...
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CHASSIS1 GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB NCT-D NCT-D Chassis intrusion connector ASUS NCT-D 2-29 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector is removed or replaced. TV tuner, or MPEG card. Remove the jumper caps only when you ... intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a chassis intrusion event. CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) NCT-D NCT-D Internal audio connectors 7 . By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the chassis ...
CHASSIS1 GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB NCT-D NCT-D Chassis intrusion connector ASUS NCT-D 2-29 Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector is removed or replaced. TV tuner, or MPEG card. Remove the jumper caps only when you ... intrusion sensor or switch sends a high-level signal to receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a chassis intrusion event. CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) NCT-D NCT-D Internal audio connectors 7 . By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. Connect one end of the chassis ...
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Doing so will damage the motherboard! 11. ASUS NCT-D 2-31 Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB ... USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that...
Doing so will damage the motherboard! 11. ASUS NCT-D 2-31 Connect the IEEE 1394 module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. USB ... USB/GAME module cable to any of these connectors, then install the module to the USB connectors. 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 480 Mbps connection speed. Doing so will damage the motherboard! These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that...