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Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix NCT-D (A) specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support plates for motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-7 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-...
Contents Notices vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix NCT-D (A) specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support plates for motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layout 2-7 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-...
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... ASUS WiFi-b/g Wi-Fi slot/PCI solution provides: - support for Intel® Xeon™ processors with Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Northbridge : Intel® E7525 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge : Intel® 6300ESB 800 MHz Dual-channel memory ... 1394a ports (continued on the next page) x up to 11 Mbps /54 Mbps wireless data transmission - NCT-D (A) specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Wi-Fi solution (optional) Audio LAN USB IEEE 1394 Dual 604-pin sockets for IEEE 802...
... ASUS WiFi-b/g Wi-Fi slot/PCI solution provides: - support for Intel® Xeon™ processors with Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Northbridge : Intel® E7525 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge : Intel® 6300ESB 800 MHz Dual-channel memory ... 1394a ports (continued on the next page) x up to 11 Mbps /54 Mbps wireless data transmission - NCT-D (A) specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Wi-Fi solution (optional) Audio LAN USB IEEE 1394 Dual 604-pin sockets for IEEE 802...
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...the higher bandwidth requirements of 400 MHz to 8.5 GB/s. Intel® E7525 and Intel® 6300 ESB chipset The Intel® E7525 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® 6300ESB I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to -point serial interconnections between devices and ... in packets. See page 2-18 for 64-bit operating systems, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The EM64T enables support for details....
...the higher bandwidth requirements of 400 MHz to 8.5 GB/s. Intel® E7525 and Intel® 6300 ESB chipset The Intel® E7525 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® 6300ESB I /O interconnect technology that speeds up to -point serial interconnections between devices and ... in packets. See page 2-18 for 64-bit operating systems, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The EM64T enables support for details....
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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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... Force (ZIF) sockets. The new generation Intel® Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow NCT-D NCT-D Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. The sockets are designed for CPU1 2-10...
... Force (ZIF) sockets. The new generation Intel® Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow NCT-D NCT-D Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. The sockets are designed for CPU1 2-10...
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.... 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to match the break on the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: NCT-D NCT-D DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM...
.... 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Refer to match the break on the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: NCT-D NCT-D DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB and 1 GB registered ECC DDR2 DIMMs into the DIMM...
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...install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure... This jumper allows you to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. 2.6 Jumpers 1. 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 overclocking, use...
...install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down and 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. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure... This jumper allows you to default values. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS. For system failure due to pins 1-2. 4. 2.6 Jumpers 1. 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 overclocking, use...
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In case of a boot failure, you of system events and boot status. ASUS NCT-D 3-3 This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that your graphics card is not defective. • Check your CPU overclocking settings in the BIOS ... corresponding actions you have connected an IDE hard disk drive to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to section "2.4 System memory" for assistance. See the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of this user guide. • Install supported DDR2 DIMMs...
In case of a boot failure, you of system events and boot status. ASUS NCT-D 3-3 This feature lets you hear vocal messages during POST that your graphics card is not defective. • Check your CPU overclocking settings in the BIOS ... corresponding actions you have connected an IDE hard disk drive to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. These POST messages are not defective. • Refer to section "2.4 System memory" for assistance. See the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of this user guide. • Install supported DDR2 DIMMs...
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...-menu. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [...that is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS NCT-D 4-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To...
...-menu. A configurable field is a brief description of options. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or / keys to malfunction. Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture Size Spread Spectrum [AGP/PCI] [...that is userconfigurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS NCT-D 4-13 Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To...
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... BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS NCT-D 4-17 A T A P o r t s O n l y options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary P-ATA...
... BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification System Memory Displays the auto-detected system memory Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS NCT-D 4-17 A T A P o r t s O n l y options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary P-ATA...
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... allows you to change the Southbridge settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-23 DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to your system. SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Onboard AC...detect any audio device connected to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DIMM Speed Memory Remap Feature DDR2 400 [Enabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. DIMM Speed Displays the installed DIMM type and speed...
... allows you to change the Southbridge settings. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-23 DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to your system. SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Onboard AC...detect any audio device connected to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DIMM Speed Memory Remap Feature DDR2 400 [Enabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. DIMM Speed Displays the installed DIMM type and speed...
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... assigned to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-25 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced PCI...
... assigned to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-25 The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. Advanced PCI...
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... Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific DMA channel is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Allows you to assign a PCI slot to scroll down key to a PCI IDE card, when required. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +-
... Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific DMA channel is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Allows you to assign a PCI slot to scroll down key to a PCI IDE card, when required. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ... the IRQ is reserved for legacy ISA devices. DMA Channel 0 DMA Channel 1 DMA Channel 3 DMA Channel 5 DMA Channel 6 DMA Channel 7 Reserved Memory Size [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [PCI Device] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +-