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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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...WiFi slot (ASUS proprietary) Intel® 6300ESB South Bridge supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration and the Adaptec® HostRAID™ technology Optional: Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports: - 4 x SATAII 300 with Extended Memory 64-bit ...front panel) TI TBS43AB22A PCI IEEE 1394a controller 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (continued on the next page) x 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 802.11g...
...WiFi slot (ASUS proprietary) Intel® 6300ESB South Bridge supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 - 2 x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration and the Adaptec® HostRAID™ technology Optional: Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports: - 4 x SATAII 300 with Extended Memory 64-bit ...front panel) TI TBS43AB22A PCI IEEE 1394a controller 2 x IEEE 1394a ports (continued on the next page) x 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 802.11g...
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... pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 8.5 GB/s. See page 2-18 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial... data in packets. This high speed interface is a new generation server class I /O interconnect technology that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). See page 2-27 and 2-28 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The processor incorporates the Intel® Hyper...
... pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. The dual-channel DDR2 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 8.5 GB/s. See page 2-18 for details. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial... data in packets. This high speed interface is a new generation server class I /O interconnect technology that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). See page 2-27 and 2-28 for details. 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction The processor incorporates the Intel® Hyper...
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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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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. Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed ... package with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow NCT-D NCT-D Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2.
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. Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed ... package with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in completely. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow NCT-D NCT-D Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2.
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... on the socket and ensure correct installation. 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...
... on the socket and ensure correct installation. 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...
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.... 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 re-enter 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. To ... 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS NCT-D 2-19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 2.6 Jumpers...
.... 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 re-enter 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. To ... 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. Shut down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. ASUS NCT-D 2-19 Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. 2.6 Jumpers...
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ASUS NCT-D 3-3 See the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of system events and boot status. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.4 System memory" for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI graphics card into one of the problem...• See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. You can take: POST Message System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU No keyboard detected No IDE hard disk detected Action • Check ...
ASUS NCT-D 3-3 See the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of system events and boot status. 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter™ This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to section "2.4 System memory" for instructions on installing a DIMM. • Install a PCI graphics card into one of the problem...• See section "2.7.1 Rear panel connectors" for assistance. You can take: POST Message System failed CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to CPU No keyboard detected No IDE hard disk detected Action • Check ...
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... Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field...screen. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS NCT-D 4-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture ...
... Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field...screen. A configurable field is enclosed in the sections below may cause system to display a pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS NCT-D 4-13 Configure DRAM Timing by SPD Memory Acceleration Mode DRAM Idle Timer DRAm Refresh Rate [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Graphic Adapter Priority Graphics Aperture ...
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A T A + S - A T A + S - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS NCT-D 4-17 A T A and P - A T A P o r t s O n l y options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. If you set the O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a ... : 512MB AMI 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 +- A T A. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only] IDE...
A T A + S - A T A + S - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS NCT-D 4-17 A T A and P - A T A P o r t s O n l y options are for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. If you set the O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a ... : 512MB AMI 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 +- A T A. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA] [Secondary P-ATA+S-ATA] [P-ATA Ports Only] IDE...
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...the onboard audio controller is enabled; 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 change the Southbridge settings. NorthBridge Configuration...Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to your system. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DIMM Speed Memory Remap Feature DDR2 400 [Enabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Onboard AC'97 Audio [Auto] Enable/Disable Onboard AC'97 ...
...the onboard audio controller is enabled; 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 change the Southbridge settings. NorthBridge Configuration...Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to your system. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration DIMM Speed Memory Remap Feature DDR2 400 [Enabled] ENABLE: Allow remapping of memory. SouthBridge Chipset Configuration Onboard AC'97 Audio [Auto] Enable/Disable Onboard AC'97 ...
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... IRQ-15 assigned to malfunction. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate ... Lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-25 YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for the PCI device latency timer register.
... IRQ-15 assigned to malfunction. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for PCI/PnP devices. Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate ... Lets the BIOS configue all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you to malfunction. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-25 YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for the PCI device latency timer register.
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.... Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card, when required. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ... use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to scroll down the menu. 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 +-
.... Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] Reserved Memory Size [Disabled] Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card, when required. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ... use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to scroll down the menu. 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 +-