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...the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub... PCI/PnP Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Power Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 USB Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-30 iv
...the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-11 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-11 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-11 4.2.4 Menu items 4-12 4.2.5 Sub... PCI/PnP Configuration 4-22 4.4.4 Power Configuration 4-23 4.4.5 USB Configuration 4-26 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-30 iv
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... a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-3 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-10 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-10 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-12 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-14 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 6-14 6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 6-15 6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-15 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support...
... a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-3 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-10 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-10 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-12 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-14 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 6-14 6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 6-15 6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-15 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support...
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... 15 SCSI devices and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations - Zero-Channel RAID card (optional) Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller supports: - 1 x SCSI channel for ASUS® Server Management Board Both models: Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 2 x SATA-150 HDDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration via...
... 15 SCSI devices and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations - Zero-Channel RAID card (optional) Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller supports: - 1 x SCSI channel for ASUS® Server Management Board Both models: Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 2 x SATA-150 HDDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration via...
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xii NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB ... 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xii NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB ... 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processor with peak bandwidths of the latest server applications. The EM64T enables the support for details. The ICH is software compatible with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. PCI...The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 15 SCSI devices. This high speed interface is a new generation server class I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for details. DDR2-400 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2-400 memory which features ...
... comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processor with peak bandwidths of the latest server applications. The EM64T enables the support for details. The ICH is software compatible with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. PCI...The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to 15 SCSI devices. This high speed interface is a new generation server class I /O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for details. DDR2-400 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2-400 memory which features ...
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... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allows all types of RAID configurations. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. 2.5.6 ZCR slot The 64-bit PCI-X slot (green) on a PCI-X slot.... 32-bit PCI slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x4 link to the MCH. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-19
... cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allows all types of RAID configurations. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. 2.5.6 ZCR slot The 64-bit PCI-X slot (green) on a PCI-X slot.... 32-bit PCI slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x4 link to the MCH. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-19
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... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBDATA 12CDATA1 FP_PWRBTN# BMC_PRESENT# BMC_SMI# GND BMCCONN1 NCLV-D2...
... wire of each cable matches the ground pin of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBDATA 12CDATA1 FP_PWRBTN# BMC_PRESENT# BMC_SMI# GND BMCCONN1 NCLV-D2...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.6 Security 4-32 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.6 Security 4-32 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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...]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced System Overview Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary IDE Master Fourth IDE... keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-11
...]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to another. Select Screen Select Item +- 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help Main Advanced System Overview Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary IDE Master Fourth IDE... keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of the navigation keys differ from one screen to select a field. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-11
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... the value of options. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Server, Security, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit System Time System Date [11:10:19] [Thu 04/21/2005] Use [ENTER...
... the value of options. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Server, Security, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit System Time System Date [11:10:19] [Thu 04/21/2005] Use [ENTER...
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... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-13 Main Advanced System Overview Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary...
... you enter the BIOS Setup program, the M a i n menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-13 Main Advanced System Overview Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Tertiary...
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...Access type. When the R e m o t e A c c e s s item is set to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to customize the server features. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004...
...Access type. When the R e m o t e A c c e s s item is set to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit...Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to customize the server features. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004...
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... configuration options. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password. Confirm the password when prompted. Main Advanced Server Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Exit to disable password. See section "2.6 Jumpers...
... configuration options. The message "Password Uninstalled" appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you successfully set your password. Confirm the password when prompted. Main Advanced Server Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Exit to disable password. See section "2.6 Jumpers...
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.... 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-33 Confirm the password when prompted. again to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. The U s e r P a s s ...disable password. Change User Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. To set your password successfully. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password ...
.... 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-33 Confirm the password when prompted. again to selected fields, such as in the Setup utility. The U s e r P a s s ...disable password. Change User Password Select this item shows I n s t a l l e d. To set your password successfully. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password ...
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...devices. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] [Disabled] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-35 Main Advanced Boot Settings Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Boot Priority Boot Settings Configuration Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A device enclosed ...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Server Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [MBA...
...devices. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] [Disabled] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-35 Main Advanced Boot Settings Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Boot Priority Boot Settings Configuration Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A device enclosed ...General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Server Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [MBA...
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... option then press to discard the changes that you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-37 When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to discard your changes and exit Setup. Select Screen Select Item... Setup. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Exit Options Server Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes...
... option then press to discard the changes that you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-37 When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to discard your changes and exit Setup. Select Screen Select Item... Setup. F10 key can be used for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Exit Options Server Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes...
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... multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration When creating a RAID 0 set . 8. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. 6.
... multimedia computer systems used mainly for optimum performance. 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration When creating a RAID 0 set . 8. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. 6.
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... press . When prompted, use a lower array block size. Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set , then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-31 For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for the RAID 0 set , then press when finished. 6. 4. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio...
... press . When prompted, use a lower array block size. Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set , then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-31 For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for the RAID 0 set , then press when finished. 6. 4. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio...
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For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for the RAID 10 set . 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and ...
For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for the RAID 10 set . 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and ...
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... set via Migrate" for optimum performance. 8. 7. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend that you want to select. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for details. 5-52 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Refer to select. Move the cursor to the S t r i p e S i z e option, select 6 4 K B from the...
... set via Migrate" for optimum performance. 8. 7. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend that you want to select. For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for details. 5-52 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Refer to select. Move the cursor to the S t r i p e S i z e option, select 6 4 K B from the...