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... delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS NCT-D 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories I /O modules Serial port module USB...
... delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. ASUS NCT-D 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories I /O modules Serial port module USB...
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... models only) The Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID card on the rear panel and at midboard. ASUS NCT-D 1-3 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.... The motherboard also comes with the ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot that supports an optional WiFi-b/g card for details. See page 2-28 for your computer into a high-end entertainment system...
... models only) The Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID card on the rear panel and at midboard. ASUS NCT-D 1-3 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.... The motherboard also comes with the ASUS proprietary Wi-Fi slot that supports an optional WiFi-b/g card for details. See page 2-28 for your computer into a high-end entertainment system...
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See page 4-33 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-5 No need to playback audio files even before loading the operating system. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and ...causes of boot errors, if any. See page 4-7 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in different languages. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to your system with customizable boot logos. The bundled...
See page 4-33 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-5 No need to playback audio files even before loading the operating system. ASUS Instant Music This unique feature allows you to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. Just press the ASUS Instant Music special function keys and ...causes of boot errors, if any. See page 4-7 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in different languages. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to your system with customizable boot logos. The bundled...
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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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... of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED. SB_PWR1 NCT-D NCT-D Standby power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCT-D 2-1 This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is ON, in sleep mode...
... of the onboard LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that came with a standby power LED. SB_PWR1 NCT-D NCT-D Standby power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCT-D 2-1 This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is ON, in sleep mode...
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... supply cage 3. Open and lay your chassis. Make sure that it is slightly lower than the standoffs on your system chassis flat on your package. ASUS NCT-D 2-3
... supply cage 3. Open and lay your chassis. Make sure that it is slightly lower than the standoffs on your system chassis flat on your package. ASUS NCT-D 2-3
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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. ASUS NCT-D 2-5 Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to the rectangular cuts on the contour sheet. Carefully align and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet; 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. ASUS NCT-D 2-5 Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to the rectangular cuts on the contour sheet. Carefully align and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet; Remove the contour sheet from the chassis.
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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 CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 10. SSI power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 13. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1...
... (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 CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 10. SSI power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 13. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1...
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... socket until it is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket 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 secure the CPU. This thermal grease should come with the...
... socket until it is locked. 6. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket 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 secure the CPU. This thermal grease should come with the...
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Use a Phillips screwdriver to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS NCT-D 2-13 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. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. Connect the fan cable to plug this connector. 4. 2.
Use a Phillips screwdriver to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS NCT-D 2-13 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. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. Connect the fan cable to plug this connector. 4. 2.
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... keyed with a notch so that the notch on the 1 DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCT-D 2-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock...
... keyed with a notch so that the notch on the 1 DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCT-D 2-15 Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do so can cause severe damage to unlock...
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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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...-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS NCT-D 2-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to default values.... 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....
...-enter data. You can automatically reset parameter settings to pins 1-2. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. ASUS NCT-D 2-19 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to default values.... 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....
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... 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) These jumpers allow you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper...
... 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) These jumpers allow you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper...
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Set to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard VIA VT6212 PCI USB 2.0 controller. 8 . NCT-D NCT-D USB setting USB_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-23 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. 8 . NCT-D NCT-D USB setting USB_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-23 USB controller setting (3-pin USB_EN1) These jumpers allow you to activate the USB feature.
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... Out Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 8 . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . ASUS NCT-D 2-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 1 . This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices...
... Out Rear Speaker Out 6-channel Bass/Center Front Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out 8 . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 2 . ASUS NCT-D 2-25 These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 1 . This port is for connecting USB 2.0 devices...
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... SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS NCT-D 2-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. These... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item 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 for Serial...
... SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector SATA1 SATA2 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS NCT-D 2-27 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for details. These... installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you are set the C o n f i g u r e S A T A A s item 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 for Serial...
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...receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a chassis intrusion event. 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. The signal is then generated as...intend to this connector when a chassis component is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. 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. Right...
...receive stereo audio input from sound sources such as a chassis intrusion event. 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. The signal is then generated as...intend to this connector when a chassis component is for a chassis-mounted intrusion detection sensor or switch. 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. Right...
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...3 9 4a p o r t connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2 ) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS NCT-D 2-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the IEEE 1394a connectors. TPA0GND TPB0+12V GND TPA0+ GND TPB0+ +12V... U S B c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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 a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 1 0 ....
...3 9 4a p o r t connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2 ) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS NCT-D 2-31 These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the IEEE 1394a connectors. TPA0GND TPB0+12V GND TPA0+ GND TPB0+ +12V... U S B c a b l e to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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 a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. 1 0 ....