Asus Motherboard NCLV-D2 Series Product Manual

Motherboard NCLV-D2 Series NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2
ii ii ii ii ii E2040 E2040 E2040 E2040 E2040 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 August 2005 August 2005 August 2005 August 2005 August 2005 Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2005 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT SHALL ASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii Typography ......................................................................................... ix NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary ............................................. x Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 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 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.2.3 Support kit for motherboard .................................. 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts .............................................. 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents ..................................................... 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-10 2.3.1 Installling the CPU ................................................. 2-10 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...................... 2-12 2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-14 2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-14 2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-14 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-16 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-17 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-17 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-17 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-18 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots ...................................................... 2-19 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot ............................................... 2-19 2.5.6 ZCR socket ........................................................... 2-19 2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-20 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-26 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-26 2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-27
iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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-menu items ................................................... 4-12 4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-12 4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-12 4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-12 4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12 4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-13 4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-13 4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-13 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-13 4.3.4 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-14 4.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master ............................ 4-15 4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18 4.4.1 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-18 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration ........................................... 4-20 4.4.3 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
v v v v v Contents 4.6 Security .............................................................................. 4-32 4.7 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-35 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-36 4.8 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID .................................................................... 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions ...................................................... 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ....................................... 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ................................ 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities ..................................... 5-3 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ...................... 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set ................................................ 5-5 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ............... 5-11 5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives .................................. 5-14 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives ......................................... 5-19 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ............ 5-21 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ............................... 5-24 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ............. 5-25 5.2.8 Enabling the WriteCache ...................................... 5-26 5.3 Global Array Manager ......................................................... 5-26 5.4 Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility (NCLV-DS2 model only) ... 5-27 5.4.1 Configuring the SCSI controller ............................ 5-28 5.4.2 Enabling the HostRAID controller ......................... 5-28 5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) .............................. 5-29 5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) .............................. 5-33 5.4.5 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe Mirror) ................ 5-36 5.4.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set ................. 5-40 5.4.7 Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive ...................... 5-41 5.4.8 Deleting a RAID set ............................................... 5-43 5.4.9 Rebuilding a RAID set ........................................... 5-44 5.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive ..................... 5-45 5.4.11 Making a RAID set bootable .................................. 5-46 5.5 Adaptec ® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) ............................................. 5-48 5.5.1 Configuring the hard disk drive(s) ........................ 5-49 5.5.2 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) ............................ 5-50 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate ........................ 5-54 5.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) .......................... 5-56
vi vi vi vi vi 5.5.5 Deleting a RAID 0 set ........................................... 5-59 5.5.6 Deleting a RAID 1 set ........................................... 5-60 5.5.7 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set ................... 5-62 5.5.8 Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive ............................... 5-63 5.5.9 Rebuilding a RAID set ........................................... 5-64 5.5.10 Using the Disk Utilities .......................................... 5-66 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation ......................................................... 6-1 6.1.1 Creating 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 CD ....................................... 6-16 6.4.2 Drivers menu ........................................................ 6-16 6.4.3 Management Software menu ................................ 6-17 6.4.4 Utilities menu ........................................................ 6-17 6.4.5 Contact information ............................................. 6-17 Appendix: Block diagrams Appendix: Block diagrams Appendix: Block diagrams Appendix: Block diagrams Appendix: Block diagrams A.1 NCLV-D2/SATA block diagram ............................................. A-1 A.2 NCLV-DS2 block diagram ..................................................... A-2 Contents
vii vii vii vii vii Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. ICES-003. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user ’s authority to operate this equipment.
viii viii viii viii viii Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit. • Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
ix ix ix ix ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • • • • • Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. • • • • • Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system. • • • • • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • • • • • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. • • • • • Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for various system components. • • • • • Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
x x x x x Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. Typography Typography Typography Typography Typography Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select. Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. <Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater- than sign means that you must press the enclosed key. Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or Return key. <Key1 Key2 Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign ( ). Example: <Ctrl Alt D> Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line: format A:/S DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task. IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
xi xi xi xi xi NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Storage Storage Storage Storage Storage NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 NCLV-DS2 Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics Graphics LAN LAN LAN LAN LAN USB USB USB USB USB Dual 604-pin sockets for Intel ® Xeon ™ processors with Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology Northbridge : Intel ® E7320 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Southbridge : Intel ® 6300ESB 800 MHz Dual-channel memory architecture 6 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC DDR2-400 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 8 GB system memory 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) (1U/2U riser) (supports Zero-Channel RAID card) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) (1U/2U riser) 1 x PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS ® Server Management Board Both models: Both models: Both models: Both models: 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 the embedded LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller Adaptec ® AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII controller supports: - 4 x SATAII-300 HDDs with 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 up to 15 SCSI devices and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0 1 configurations - Zero-Channel RAID card (optional) ATI ® RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller LAN 1: Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller Complies with PCI Express 1.0a specifications LAN 2: Broadcom BCM5705E PCI Gigabit LAN controller Complies with PCI 2.3 specifications Intel ® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ( 2 in rear and 2 in front panel)
xii xii xii xii xii NCLV-D2 Series specifications summary *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Special features Special features Special features Special features Special features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features BIOS features Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors connectors connectors Power Power Power Power Power Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Form Factor Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD Support CD contents contents contents contents 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 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x Serial port 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports Floppy disk drive connector 2 x IDE connectors 2 x Serial ATA connectors (both models) 4 x Serial ATA RAID connectors (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) Ultra320 SCSI connector (NCLV-DS2 model only) USB 2.0/1.1 connector Serial port connector (COM2) 2 x CPU fan connectors 2 x front fan connectors 2 x rear fan connectors Baseboard Management Connector (BMC) Backplane SMBus connector Power supply SMBus connector Hard disk activity LED connector 24-pin SSI power connector 8-pin ATX 12V power connector System panel connector Auxiliary panel connector SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 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
1 Pr o duct introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! NCLV-D2 Series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard Motherboard ASUS NCLV-D2 Series motherboard Cables Cables Cables Cables Cables Serial ATA signal cables • 2 pcs for NCLV-DS2 model • 6 pcs for NCLV-D2/SATA model Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) • 1 pc for NCLV-DS2 model • 3 pcs for NCLV-D2/SATA model SCSI Ultra320 cable (NCLV-DS2 model only) (NCLV-DS2 model only) (NCLV-DS2 model only) (NCLV-DS2 model only) (NCLV-DS2 model only) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in-1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories Accessories 2 x CEK springs (for CPUs) CPU heatsink support kit* I/O shield Application CDs Application CDs Application CDs Application CDs Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM) Documentation Documentation Documentation Documentation Documentation NCLV-D2 Series user guide ASWM 2.0 user guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. * * * * * Refer to the CPU heatsink support kit documentation for installation Refer to the CPU heatsink support kit documentation for installation Refer to the CPU heatsink support kit documentation for installation Refer to the CPU heatsink support kit documentation for installation Refer to the CPU heatsink support kit documentation for installation details. details. details. details. details.
1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets designed for the Intel ® Xeon ™ processor with 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. The processor incorporates the Intel ® Hyper-Threading Technology, the Intel ® NetBurst ™ micro-architecture that features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). The EM64T enables the support for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows ® and Linux. See page 2-10 for details. Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® E7320 and Intel E7320 and Intel E7320 and Intel E7320 and Intel E7320 and Intel ® 6300ESB chipset 6300ESB chipset 6300ESB chipset 6300ESB chipset 6300ESB chipset The Intel ® E7320 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel ® 6300ESB (I/O controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR2-400 memory, and PCI Express interfaces. The ICH is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3. DDR2-400 memory support DDR2-400 memory support DDR2-400 memory support DDR2-400 memory support DDR2-400 memory support The motherboard supports DDR 2-400 memory which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest server applications. The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 6 . 4 GB/s. PCI Express ™ interface PCI Express ™ interface PCI Express ™ interface PCI Express ™ interface PCI Express ™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI o r PCI-X specifications. See page 2-1 9 for details. Ultra320 SCSI feature Ultra320 SCSI feature Ultra320 SCSI feature Ultra320 SCSI feature Ultra320 SCSI feature (NCLV-DS2 model only) (NCLV-DS2 model only) (NCLV-DS2 model only) (NCLV-DS2 model only) (NCLV-DS2 model only) The Adaptec ® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller is onboard to support one 68-pin Ultra320 SCSI connector, that can connect up to 15 SCSI devices. See page 2-30 for details. Serial ATA II feature Serial ATA II feature Serial ATA II feature Serial ATA II feature Serial ATA II feature (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) The Adaptec ® AIC-8130 SATA controller is onboard to support up to four SATA II hard disk drives with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configurations. The SATA II specification allows up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. See page 2-29 for details.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the Intel ® 6300ESB. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate. Built-in SATA RAID solution Built-in SATA RAID solution Built-in SATA RAID solution Built-in SATA RAID solution Built-in SATA RAID solution The Intel ® 6300ESB allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for two SATA connectors via the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller. See pages 2-28 and 5-4 for details. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution The motherboard comes with a 64-bit PCI-X slot for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. The Zero-Channel RAID card alows you to create all types of RAID configurations for your storage devices. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective, reliable, and high-performance RAID solution. See page 2-19 for details. Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Broadcom ® BCM5721 and BCM5705E Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express and PCI interfaces, respectively, and have network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth. See page 2-26 for details. USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-26 and 2-31 for details. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-28 for details.
1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS Smart Fan Control technology ASUS Smart Fan Control technology ASUS Smart Fan Control technology ASUS Smart Fan Control technology ASUS Smart Fan Control technology The ASUS Smart Fan Control technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4- 28 for details. ASUS MyLogo2 ™ ASUS MyLogo2 ™ ASUS MyLogo2 ™ ASUS MyLogo2 ™ ASUS MyLogo2 ™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-36 for details.
2 Ha rd w are information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 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 ................................................................... 2-17 2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-20 2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-26
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component. • Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power that the power supply is switched off or the power that the power supply is switched off or the power that the power supply is switched off or the power that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply. cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. NCL V -D2 Series Onboard LED SB_PWR1 OFF Powered Off ON Standby Power
2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI EEB 3.5 compliant chassis SSI EEB 3.5 compliant chassis SSI EEB 3.5 compliant chassis SSI EEB 3.5 compliant chassis SSI EEB 3.5 compliant chassis . 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 2.2.1 Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 2.2.2 Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards Place this side towards the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis the rear of the chassis
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Support kit for motherboard Support kit for motherboard Support kit for motherboard Support kit for motherboard Support kit for motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with two CEK springs. Install the CEK spring before installing the motherboard to the chassis. To install the CEK spring: 1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. 2. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. Heatsink hole Heatsink hole Heatsink hole Heatsink hole Heatsink hole Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Hook Hook Hook Hook Hook CEK spring CEK spring CEK spring CEK spring CEK spring Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.5 SSI EEB 3.5 SSI EEB 3.5 SSI EEB 3.5 SSI EEB 3.5 compliant compliant compliant compliant compliant , w e recommend that you use the CEK springs.
2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. Push the hooks on the other side of the spring inward until they snap in place. 5. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The CEK springs appear as shown when installed. CEK spring screw hole CEK spring screw hole CEK spring screw hole CEK spring screw hole CEK spring screw hole 3. Insert the hooks on one side of the spring to the heatsink holes.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 6. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. 8. Secure the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section “2.2.2 Screw holes ” for illustration. Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 7. Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs. Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2 Standoffs for CPU2 Standoffs for CPU2 Standoffs for CPU2 Standoffs for CPU2 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU2
2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCL V -D2/SA T A FLOPPY1 8Mbit Flash BIOS SEC_IDE1 Super I/O Intel ICH 6300ESB PRI_IDE1 SSI12V1 SSIPWR1 mPGA 604 CPU1 PCIE1(x4 link) PCIX1 (64-bit PCI-X) 26.8cm (10.5in) 30.5cm (12in) FRNT_FAN1 S ATA 1 FRNT_FAN2 P ANEL1 SA TA_RAID1 SB_PWR1 PCIX2 (64-bit PCI-X) PCI4 (32-bit 5V PCI) PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI) mPGA 604 CPU2 Adaptec AIC-8130 PS/2KBMS T : Mouse B: Keyboard VGA COM1 LAN1 LAN2 USB12 SA TA_RAID2 SAT A_RAID3 SAT A_RAID4 S ATA 2 Intel MCH E7320 AT I RAGE XL VGA Controller Gigabit LAN BCM5705E COM2 LPT1 BPSMB1 BMCCONN1 AUX_P ANEL1 FM_CPU2 CPU_FAN2 CLRTC1 8130 LED1 RECOVERY1 HDLED1 USBPW34 USB34 VGA_EN1 LAN_EN2 REAR_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 LAN_EN1 KBPWR1 USBPW12 PSUSMB1 SA TA_EN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BMCSOCKET1 Gigabit LAN BCM5721 DDR2 DDR_A3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) FM_CPU1 DDR2 DDR_B3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCL V -DS2 FLOPPY1 8Mbit Flash BIOS SEC_IDE1 Super I/O Intel ICH 6300ESB PRI_IDE1 SSI12V1 SSIPWR1 mPGA 604 CPU1 PCIE1(x4 link) PCIX1 (64-bit PCI-X) 26.8cm (10.5in) 30.5cm (12in) FRNT_FAN1 S ATA 1 FRNT_FAN2 P ANEL1 S ATA 2 SB_PWR1 PCIX2 (64-bit PCI-X) PCI4 (32-bit 5V PCI) PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI) mPGA 604 CPU2 Adaptec AIC-7901X PS/2KBMS T : Mouse B: Keyboard VGA COM1 LAN1 LAN2 USB12 Intel MCH E7320 AT I RAGE XL VGA Controller Gigabit LAN BCM5705E COM2 LPT1 BPSMB1 BMCCONN1 AUX_P ANEL1 FM_CPU2 CPU_FAN2 CLRTC1 RECOVERY1 HDLED1 USBPW34 USB34 VGA_EN1 LAN_EN2 REAR_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 LAN_EN1 KBPWR1 USBPW12 PSUSMB1 SCSI_EN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power BMCSOCKET1 Gigabit LAN BCM5721 SCSI1 DDR2 DDR_A3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) FM_CPU1 DDR2 DDR_B3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1
2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Page Page Page Page Page 1. CPU sockets 2-10 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 2-14 3. PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express slots 2-19 4. Zero-Channel RAID socket 2-19 Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Jumpers Page Page Page Page Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-20 2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 2-21 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 2-21 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-22 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 2-22 6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 2-23 7. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) 2-23 8. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) 2-24 9. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) 2-24 10. Adaptec 8130 LED setting (3-pin LED1) 2-25 11. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 2-25 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-26 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-26 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-26 4. Serial (COM1) port 2-26 5. VGA port 2-26 6. Gigabit LAN (RJ-45) ports 2-26
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-27 2. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) 2-27 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) 2-28 4. Serial ATA RAID connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) 2-29 5. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-29 6. Ultra320 SCSI connectors 2-30 7. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-31 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-31 9. CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 2-32 10. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) 2-32 11. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-33 12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-33 13. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 2-34 14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-35 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-36
2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel ® Xeon ™ processor in the 604-pin package with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon ™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed back all the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. NCL V -D2 Series CPU Socket 604 Intel Xeon Gold Arrow Pin A1 CPU1 CPU2 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU1
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 3. Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 5. Carefully push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 6. Apply the thermal interface material (thermal grease) to the top of the CPU. This thermal grease should come with the CPU package. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second CPU. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Marked corner Marked corner Marked corner Marked corner Marked corner (gold arrow) (gold arrow) (gold arrow) (gold arrow) (gold arrow)
2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon ™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four screws on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. Before installing the CPU heatsinks, ensure that the jumpers FM_CPU1 and FM_CPU2 are set correctly depending on the pin definition of your CPU fan cables. Refer to page 2-21 for information on these jumpers. CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (top view) CPU heatsink (bottom view) CPU heatsink (bottom view) CPU heatsink (bottom view) CPU heatsink (bottom view) CPU heatsink (bottom view) Heatsink screw Heatsink screw Heatsink screw Heatsink screw Heatsink screw • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. CPU_FAN2 connector CPU_FAN2 connector CPU_FAN2 connector CPU_FAN2 connector CPU_FAN2 connector CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN1 connector connector connector connector connector
2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR modules. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, and 4 GB registered ECC DDR2-400 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to chipset resource allocation, and depending on the number of expansion cards installed, the following conditions may occur: - the system may detect less than 8 GB system memory when you installed four 2 GB DDR2 memory modules - may show an available memory space of less than 4 GB when you installed four 1 GB DDR2 memory modules • Three DDR DIMMs intalled into any three memory sockets will function in single-channel mode. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into the blue socket labeled DDR_A3 or DDR_B3. Installing into any other socket would not work. NCL V -D2 Series 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets DDR_A2 DDR_B2 DDR_A3 DDR_B3 DDR_A1 DDR_B1 1 12 Pins 128 Pins
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 Mode DDR_B3 DDR_A3 DDR_B2 DDR_A2 DDR-B1 DDR_A1 (blue) (blue) (black) (black) (black) (black) Single-channel Dual-channel Populated with DIMM Single and dual rank mixing Single and dual rank mixing Single and dual rank mixing Single and dual rank mixing Single and dual rank mixing MCH MCH MCH MCH MCH Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM A1 Single Rank DIMM A1 Single Rank DIMM A1 Single Rank DIMM A1 Single Rank DIMM A1 MCH MCH MCH MCH MCH Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Dual Rank DIMM B2 Dual Rank DIMM B2 Dual Rank DIMM B2 Dual Rank DIMM B2 Dual Rank DIMM B2 Dual Rank DIMM A2 Dual Rank DIMM A2 Dual Rank DIMM A2 Dual Rank DIMM A2 Dual Rank DIMM A2
2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. • A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. DDR2 DIMM notch DDR2 DIMM notch DDR2 DIMM notch DDR2 DIMM notch DDR2 DIMM notch 1 2 1 Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip Unlocked retaining clip DDR2 DIMM notch DDR2 DIMM notch DDR2 DIMM notch DDR2 DIMM notch DDR2 DIMM notch 1 2 3
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use. 4. Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. 5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “ Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable.
2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ IRQ Priority Priority Priority Priority Priority Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 — Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 11 Communications Port (COM2)* 4 12 Communications Port (COM1)* 5 13 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 6 14 Floppy Disk Controller 7 15 Printer Port (LPT1)* 8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock 9 4 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 10 5 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 11 6 IRQ holder for PCI steering* 12 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description Description Description Description Description INTA INTA INTA INTA INTA INTB INTB INTB INTB INTB INTC INTC INTC INTC INTC INTD INTD INTD INTD INTD REQ# REQ# REQ# REQ# REQ# GNT# GNT# GNT# GNT# GNT# IDE Controller PIRQC# SATA Controller PIRQC# SMBus Controller PIRQB# USB UHCI Controller #1 PIRQA# USB UHCI Controller #2 PIRQD# USB 2.0 EHCI Controller PIRQH# AIC7901 SCSI controller PXIRQ2# X_REQ3# X_GNT3# ATI RAGE XL PIRQB# REQ2# GNT2# PCIX Slot 1 PXIRQ0# PXIRQ1# PXIRQ2# PXIRQ3# X_IRQ0# X_IRQ0# PCIX Slot 2 PXIRQ3# PXIRQ1# PXIRQ0# PXIRQ2# X_IRQ1# X_IRQ1# PCI Express Slot3 PCIX Slot 4 PIRQE# PIRQF# PIRQG# PIRQH# REQ0# GNT0# PCIX Slot 5 PIRQG# PIRQH# PIRQE# PIRQF# REQ1# GNT1#
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot T he onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x4 link to the MCH. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 2.5.6 ZCR slot ZCR slot ZCR slot ZCR slot ZCR slot The 64-bit PCI-X slot (green) on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows all types of RAID configurations. 32-bit PCI slot 32-bit PCI slot 32-bit PCI slot 32-bit PCI slot 32-bit PCI slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 64-bit PCI-X slot
2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 2.6 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain models. 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3. Keep the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2. 4. Re-install the battery. 5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. NCL V -D2 Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS 32 21
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to 5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to 5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). • The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the 5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability ( 5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug. NCL V -D2 Series FM_CPU Setting FM_CPU2 FM_CPU1 DC mode PWM (Default) 12 23 32 21 DC mode PWM (Default) NCL V -D2 Series USB device wake-up USBPW12 (Default) 5V 5VSB 12 23 USBPW34 (Default) 5V 5VSB 12 23
2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 ( 5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the 5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI ® RAGE-XL PCI VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. NCL V -D2 Series Keyboard power setting KBPWR1 (Default) 5V 5VSB 12 23 NCL V -D2 Series VGA Setting VGA_EN1 Enable (Default) Disable 2 3 2 1
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom ® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN2_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom ® BCM5705E Gigabit LAN2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. NCL V -D2 Series LAN_EN1 setting LAN_EN1 21 32 Enable (Default) Disable NCL V -D2 Series LAN_EN2 setting Enable (Default) Disable LAN_EN2 2 1 2 3
2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (NCLV-DS2 model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec ® AIC-7901X SCSI U320 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec ® AIC-8130 SATA II controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SATA connectors. NCL V -D2 Series SA T A setting SA T A_EN1 Enable (Default) Disable 2 3 2 1 NCL V -D2 Series SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 Enable (Default) Disable 2 3 2 1
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3. 3. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system. NCL V -D2 Series BIOS recovery setting RECOVERY1 (Default) Normal BIOS Recovery 2 3 2 1 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. Adaptec 8130 LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1) Adaptec 8130 LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1) Adaptec 8130 LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1) Adaptec 8130 LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1) Adaptec 8130 LED setting (3-pin 8130LED1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the LED related to the Adaptec ® AIC-8130 SATA-II controller. NCL V -D2 Series 8130 LED setting 8130 LED1 Disable (Default) Enable 23 12
2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Serial (COM1) port Serial (COM1) port Serial (COM1) port Serial (COM1) port Serial (COM1) port . This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. VGA port. VGA port. VGA port. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port. This ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. Gigabit LAN2 (RJ-45) port. Gigabit LAN2 (RJ-45) port. Gigabit LAN2 (RJ-45) port. Gigabit LAN2 (RJ-45) port. Gigabit LAN2 (RJ-45) port. This ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED SPEED LED Status Status Status Status Status Description Description Description Description Description Status Status Status Status Status Description Description Description Description Description OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1000 Mbps connection LAN port LAN port LAN port LAN port LAN port SPEED SPEED SPEED SPEED SPEED LED LED LED LED LED ACT/LINK ACT/LINK ACT/LINK ACT/LINK ACT/LINK LED LED LED LED LED 1 2 5 4 6 7 3
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1, SEC_IDE1) These connectors ar e for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 1. 1. 1. 1. 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. NCL V -D2 Series Floppy disk drive connector PIN 1 FLOPPY NCL V -D2 Series IDE connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 PIN 1
2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID in the Intel ® 6300ESB Southbridge chip. These connectors are set to Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE mode by default. In S S S S S tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE tandard IDE mode, you can connect Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Configure S Configure S Configure S Configure S Configure S - - - - - ATA ATA ATA ATA ATA as RAID as RAID as RAID as RAID as RAID item in the BIOS to [Yes ]. See section “ 4.3.4 IDE Configuration ” for details. NCL V -D2/SA T A SA T A connectors S ATA 2 GND RSA T A_TXP2 RSA T A_TXN2 GND RSA T A_RXP2 RSA T A_RXN2 GND S ATA 1 GND RSA T A_TXP1 RSA T A_TXN1 GND RSA T A_RXP1 RSA T A_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows ® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows ® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 or RAID 1) is available only if you are using Windows ® 2000/XP. • Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. • When using the connectors in Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE Standard IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to the SATA1 connector. Refer to the table on the next page for recommended SATA hard disk drive connections. NCL V -DS2 SA T A connectors S ATA 2 GND RSA T A_TXP2 RSA T A_TXN2 GND RSA T A_RXP2 RSA T A_RXN2 GND S ATA 1 GND RSA T A_TXP1 RSA T A_TXN1 GND RSA T A_RXP1 RSA T A_RXN1 GND
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 NCL V -D2 Series SA T A RAID connectors GND RSA T A_TXP2 RSA T A_TXN2 GND RSA T A_RXP2 RSA T A_RXN2 GND SA T A_RAID1 GND RSA T A_TXP1 RSA T A_TXN1 GND RSA T A_RXP1 RSA T A_RXN1 GND SA T A_RAID2 GND RSA T A_TXP2 RSA T A_TXN2 GND RSA T A_RXP2 RSA T A_RXN2 GND SA T A_RAID3 GND RSA T A_TXP1 RSA T A_TXN1 GND RSA T A_RXP1 RSA T A_RXN1 GND SA T A_RAID4 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, Serial ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support up to four SATA hard disk drives that you can configure as an array through the onboard Adaptec ® AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII controller. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up. NCL V -D2 Series SCSI/SA T A card activity LED connector HDLED1 1 SCSI_ACTLED- SCSI_ACTLED SCSI_ACTLED- SCSI_ACTLED Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Serial ATA hard disk drive connection Connector Connector Connector Connector Connector Setting Setting Setting Setting Setting Use Use Use Use Use SATA1 SATA1 SATA1 SATA1 SATA1 Master Master Master Master Master Boot disk Boot disk Boot disk Boot disk Boot disk SATA2 SATA2 SATA2 SATA2 SATA2 Slave Slave Slave Slave Slave Data disk Data disk Data disk Data disk Data disk
2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Ultra320 SCSI connector (68-pin SCSI1) Ultra320 SCSI connector (68-pin SCSI1) Ultra320 SCSI connector (68-pin SCSI1) Ultra320 SCSI connector (68-pin SCSI1) Ultra320 SCSI connector (68-pin SCSI1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This motherboard comes with the Adaptec ® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller that supports one 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector. The SCSI channel can support a maximum of 15 SCSI devices as specified by Ultra320 standards. SCSI Connection Notes SCSI Connection Notes SCSI Connection Notes SCSI Connection Notes SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard has a 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector. The onboard SCSI chipset incorporates an advanced multimode I/O cell that supports both single-ended (SE), Ultra2, Ultra160, and Ultra320 devices. With Ultra320 devices, the SCSI bus platform performs at full Ultra320 speeds (up to 320 MB/s) and extended cabling 12m (or 25m in a point-to-point configuration). When an SE device is attached, the bus defaults to an SE speed and 1.5m cable length. Connect SCSI devices as specified. A SCSI channel should have only one type of SCSI standard (e.g. Ultra320, Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra-Wide). Mixing SCSI devices on a single channel decreases performance of the slower device. NCL V -D2 Series Onboard SCSI connector 35 68 34 1 SCSI1 68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 7. 7. 7. 7. 7. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 5V USB_P6- USB_P6 GND NC NCL V -D2 Series USB 2.0 connector USB34 USB 5V USB_P5- USB_P5 GND 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. NCL V -D2 Series Serial port2 (COM2) connector PIN 1 COM2 The USB port module is purchased separately. The serial port module is purchased separately.
2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. CPU, rear, and front fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, CPU, rear, and front fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, CPU, rear, and front fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, CPU, rear, and front fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, CPU, rear, and front fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at 12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! NCL V -D2 Series Fan connectors GND Rotation 12V REAR_F AN2 REAR_F AN1 FRNT_F AN1 FRNT_F AN2 GND Rotation 12V CPU_F AN2 REAR_F AN2 REAR_F AN1 FRNT_F AN1 FRNT_F AN2 CPU_F AN1 GND F ANPWR2 F ANOUT4 CPU_F AN2 CPU_F AN1 GND F ANPWR2 F ANOUT4 GND Rotation 12V GND Rotation 12V 10. 10. 10. 10. 10. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. NCL V -D2 Series BMC connector BMCCONN1 5VSB 5VSB BMC SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# 5VSB 5VSB BMC SMBDA T A 12CDA T A1 FP_PWRBTN# BMC_PRESENT# BMC_SMI# GND
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. NCL V -D2 Series SMBus connector BPSMB1 1 I2C_6_CLK# GND I2C_6_DA T A# 5V NC 12. 12. 12. 12. 12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. NCL V -D2 Series Power supply SMBus connector PSUSMB1 3.3V Remote Sense GND NC PSU_I2CDA T A PSU_I2CCLK
2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. ATX ATX ATX ATX ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8 8 8 8 8 -pin -pin -pin -pin -pin ATX12V1 ATX12V1 ATX12V1 ATX12V1 ATX12V1 ) ) ) ) ) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 600 W is recommended for a fully-configured system. • Do not forget to connect the 8-pin ATX 12 V power plug; otherwise, the system will not boot up. • Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with more power consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. NCL V -D2 Series Power connectors For Power Supply with 20-pin Power Connector 24-pin Power Connector GND 12V CPU GND 12V CPU GND 12V CPU GND 12V CPU 8-pin 3 V olts 3 V olts Ground 5 V olts 5 V olts Ground Ground Power OK 5V Standby 12 V olts -5 V olts 5 V olts 3 V olts -12 V olts Ground Ground Ground PSON# Ground 5 V olts 12 V olts 3 V olts 5 V olts 1 Ground
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED) This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings. • ATX power button/soft-off button ATX power button/soft-off button ATX power button/soft-off button ATX power button/soft-off button ATX power button/soft-off button (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW) (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW) (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW) (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW) (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW) This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. • Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. NCL V -D2 Series System panel connector P ANEL1 MLED- GND NC POWERBTN# 5V GND GND NC POWERLED HDLED GND HDLED- POWERLED- MLED NMIBTN# GND RESETBTN# SPKROUT GND
2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 15. 15. 15. 15. 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. • Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. • LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. • Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. • Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR) Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR) Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR) Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR) Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR) These leads are for the locator switch and LED on the front panel. NCL V -D2 Series Auxiliary panel connector AUX_P ANEL1 I2C_4_DA T A# LOCA TORLED1 3V LOCA TORLED1- LAN1_LINKACTLED LOCA TORBTN# LAN1_LINKACTLED- GND 5VSB I2C_4_CLK# GND GND LAN2_LINKACTLED- LOCA TORLED2- LAN2_LINKACTLED LOCA TORLED2 CASEOPEN PIN1 NC
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SCSI devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “ green” standards or if it has a “power standby ” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on. The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance. AMI BIOS beep codes AMI BIOS beep codes AMI BIOS beep codes AMI BIOS beep codes AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description Beep Description Beep Description Beep Description Beep Description Error Error Error Error Error One beep Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps 7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.
3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000: 1. Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then click Shut Down... Shut Down... Shut Down... Shut Down... Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK OK OK OK O K button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. If you are using Windows ® XP: 1. Click the Start Start Start Start Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Turn Off Computer. Turn Off Computer. Turn Off Computer. Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows ® shuts down. 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch Using the dual function power switch Using the dual function power switch Using the dual function power switch Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. Refer to section “4.4.4 Power Configuration ” in Chapter 4 for details.
4 BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 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 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows ® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk Creating a bootable floppy disk 1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk. DOS environment a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>. Windows ® XP environment a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. b. Click Start Start Start Start Start from the Windows ® desktop, then select My My My My My Computer Computer Computer Computer Computer . c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon. d. Click File File File File File from the menu, then select Format Format Format Format Format . A Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk Floppy Disk window appears. e. Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® XP users: XP users: XP users: XP users: XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup Create an MS-DOS startup Create an MS-DOS startup Create an MS-DOS startup Create an MS-DOS startup disk disk disk disk disk from the format options field, then click Start Start Start Start Start . 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy disk. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.
4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..... done Write to file...... ok A:\> 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /o[filename] where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for the extension name. • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024 KB free space to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Main filename Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name Extension name A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iNCLVDS2.rom Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. Use the appropriate BIOS file depending on your motherboard model (e.g. NCLVD2SATA.ROM or NCLVDS2.ROM) A:\>afudos /iNCLVDS2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%) 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent system boot failure!
4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iNCLVDS2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash .... done Please restart your computer A:\>
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Turn on the system. 2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “NCLVDS2.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! • Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk according the exact name of your motherboard, e.g. NCLVDS2.ROM NCLVDS2.ROM NCLVDS2.ROM NCLVDS2.ROM NCLVDS2.ROM .
4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS from the support CD: 1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file. 4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy not found! Checking for CD-ROM... CD-ROM found! Reading file “ NCLVDS2.ROM ” . Completed. Start flashing... When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX VX.XX.XX . 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and • View the BIOS version information. This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Quit all Microsoft ® Windows ® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility.
4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate . T h e ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from Update BIOS from the Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet the Internet option from the drop-down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next .
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start Start Start Start Start > Programs Programs Programs Programs Programs > ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS ASUS > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a Update BIOS from a file file file file file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next Next Next Next Next . 4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open Open Open Open Open window, then click Save Save Save Save Save . 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.
4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. ” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup ”. This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the firmware hub. The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program. Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility; otherwise, POST continues with its test routines. If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing <Ctrl Alt Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if the first two failed. The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make your selections from the available options using the navigation keys. • The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system compatibility and stability. Select the Load Load Load Load Load Setup Defaults Setup Defaults Setup Defaults Setup Defaults Setup Defaults item under the Exit Menu. See section “4.8 Exit Menu. ” • The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced For changing the advanced system settings Server Server Server Server Server For changing the server settings Security Security Security Security Security For changing the security settings Boot Boot Boot Boot Boot For changing the system boot configuration Exit Exit Exit Exit Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4.2.3 4.2.3 4.2.3 4.2.3 4.2.3 Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. System Overview System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Thu 04/21/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Tertiary IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] System Information Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys Navigation keys General help General help General help General help General help Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Server, Security, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 4.2.5 4.2.5 4.2.5 4.2.5 Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>. 4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 4.2.6 Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable, you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item that is not user-configurable. A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options. Refer to “4.2.7 Pop-up window. ” 4.2.7 4.2.7 4.2.7 4.2.7 4.2.7 Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 4.2.8 4.2.8 4.2.8 4.2.8 Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of a menu screen when there are items that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/Down arrow keys or <Page Up> / <Page Down> keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.9 4.2.9 4.2.9 4.2.9 4.2.9 General help General help General help General help General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items Main menu items System Time [11:1 0 :19] System Date [ Thu 04 /2 1 /2005 ] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] Teritary I DE Master : [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master : [Not Detected] System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out(Minute) [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Power Button Function [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On PME# [Disabled] Power On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Scroll bar Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window Pop-up window
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Overview System Time [11:10:19] System Date [Thu 04/21/2005] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Master [Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave [Not Detected] Tertiary IDE Master [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master [Not Detected] System Information Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [ ] or [-] to configure system time. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit
4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using native OS, e.g. Windows ® 2000/XP. Set to [Compatible Mode] if you are using legacy OS, e.g. Windows ME/98/NT, MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Compatible Mode] [Enhanced Mode] 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item. The items Enhanced Mode Support On Enhanced Mode Support On Enhanced Mode Support On Enhanced Mode Support On Enhanced Mode Support On and Configure S-ATA Configure S-ATA Configure S-ATA Configure S-ATA Configure S-ATA as RAID as RAID as RAID as RAID as RAID appear only when you set the Onboard IDE Operate Mode to [Enhanced Mode]. Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Allows you to set Serial ATA, Parallel ATA, or both, to native mode. Configuration options: [P-ATA S-ATA] [S-ATA] [ P-ATA] Configure S-ATA as RAID [No] Configure S-ATA as RAID [No] Configure S-ATA as RAID [No] Configure S-ATA as RAID [No] Configure S-ATA as RAID [No] Allows you to configure the Serial ATA devices as RAID sets. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Selects the time our value (in seconds) for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Enhanced Mode Support On [S-ATA] Configure S-ATA as RAID [No] IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [35] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. WIN ME, 98, NT4.0, MS DOS) is used. Set [enhanced Mode] when native OS (i.e. WIN2000, WIN XP) is used. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 4.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master Tertiary and Fourth IDE Master The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, Vendor, Size, LBA Mode, Block Mode, PIO Mode, Async DMA, Ultra DMA, and SMART monitoring). These values are not user-configurable. These items show N/A if no IDE device is installed in the system. Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of the appropriate IDE device type. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST320413A Size : 20.0GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Type [Auto] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Block(Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select the type of device connected to the system.
4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] System Information Model Name ASUS NCLV-D2/SATA Model ID 8001A0 ASUS-BIOS Version 1001.003 Date 03/16/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Model Name Model Name Model Name Model Name Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either NCLV-D2/SATA, or NCLV-DS2). Model ID Model ID Model ID Model ID Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the motherboard. ASUS BIOS ASUS BIOS ASUS BIOS ASUS BIOS ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in the motherboard.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 System Memory Information Type DDR2 400 Total Memory 512MB DIMM01 512MB DIMM02 None DIMM03 None DIMM04 None DIMM05 None DIMM06 None Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.60GHz ID/uCode 0F34h/014h Ratio Value Actual 18 Max 18 Cache Value L1//16KB L2/1024KB L3/0KB *** CPU2 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.60GHz ID/uCode 0F34h/014h Ratio Value Actual 18 Max 18 Cache Value L1//16KB L2/1024KB L3/0KB Processor Information Processor Information Processor Information Processor Information Processor Information Displays the auto-detected information about the installed CPU or CPUs. System Memory Information System Memory Information System Memory Information System Memory Information System Memory Information Displays the auto-detected information about the installed DDR2 DIMMs.
4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced Settings CPU Configuration Chipset Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration Power Configuration USB Configuration Super IO Configuration Hardware Monitor Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure CPU. 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 4.4.1 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select MPS Revision. Configure Advanced CPU settings MPS Table Version [1.4] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto]
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 MPS Table Version [1.4] MPS Table Version [1.4] MPS Table Version [1.4] MPS Table Version [1.4] MPS Table Version [1.4] Allows you to select the multi-processor system version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Hyper Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] Execute Disable Function [Disabled] When this item is set to [Disabled], the BIOS forces the XD feature flag to always return to (0). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] Enhanced C1 Control [Auto] When this item is set to [Auto], BIOS automatically checks the CPU capability to enable C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU has lower power consumption. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] When this item is set to [Auto], BIOS automatically checks the CPU capability to enable TM or TM2 support. In TM mode, the CPU has lower power consumption. In TM2 mode, the CPU core ratio and VID is reduced. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled]
4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Onboard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adaptec AIC-7901x BOOTROM [Enabled] Adaptec AIC-7901x BOOTROM [Enabled] Adaptec AIC-7901x BOOTROM [Enabled] Adaptec AIC-7901x BOOTROM [Enabled] Adaptec AIC-7901x BOOTROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard SCSI controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. The Adaptec AIC-7901x BOOTROM item appears only on SCSI model. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Options for NB. Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. Northbridge Configuration Onboard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Onboard PCI LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Adaptec AIC-7901x BOOTROM [Enabled]
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to select the memory RAS feature: mirroring or sparing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirroring] [Sparing] NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ENABLE: Allow remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory. NorthBridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled]
4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures the Plug and Play devices not required for boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allows you to select the value in units of PCI clocks for the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] [248] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] When set to [Yes], BIOS assigns an IRQ to PCI VGA card if the card requests for an IRQ. When set to [No], BIOS does not assign an IRQ to the PCI VGA card even if requested. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction! Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced NO: Lets the BIOS configure all the devices int he system. YES: Lets the operating system configure Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug ans Play operating system. Advanced PCI/PnP Settings Plug and Play OS [No] PCI Latency Timer [64] Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA [Yes] Pallete Snooping [Disabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-10 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-11 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-14 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-15 assigned to [PCI Device]
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is free for use of PCI/PnP devices. When set to [Reserved], the IRQ is reserved for legacy devices. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 Power Configuration Power Configuration Power Configuration Power Configuration Power Configuration The Power Configuration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Include ACPI APIC table pointer to RSDT pointer list. IMPORTANT!!! Do not change the APIC support settings after OS installation; otherwise, a system boot failure may occur. Power Configuration ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] APM Configuration
4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Enable or disable APM. APM Configuration Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out (Minute) [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) feature. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Video Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the video power down mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Allows you to select the hard disk power down mode Configuration options: [Disabled] [Standby] [Suspend] Suspend Time Out (Minute) [Disabled] Suspend Time Out (Minute) [Disabled] Suspend Time Out (Minute) [Disabled] Suspend Time Out (Minute) [Disabled] Suspend Time Out (Minute) [Disabled] Allows you to select the specified time at which the system goes on suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [10 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [50 Min] [60 Min] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Allows you to select duty cycle in throttle mode. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50.0%] [37.5%] [25.0%] [12.5%] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Power Button Mode [On/Off] Allows the system to go into On/Off mode or suspend mode when the power button is pressed. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend]
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use the PS/2 mouse to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] Power On Ring [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] Power On By PME# [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup USB Function [All USB Ports] USB Function [All USB Ports] USB Function [All USB Ports] USB Function [All USB Ports] USB Function [All USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [All USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of legacy USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no legacy USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed] Allows you to set the USB 2.0 controller mode to HiSpeed (480 Mbps) or FullSpeed (12 Mbps). Configuration options: [FullSpeed ] [HiSpeed] 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. The Module Version Module Version Module Version Module Version Module Version and USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled USB Devices Enabled items show the auto-detected values. If no USB device is detected, the USB Devices USB Devices USB Devices USB Devices USB Devices Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled item shows None None None None None . Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Enables USB host controllers. USB Configuration Module Version - 2.23.2-7.4 USB Devices Enabled: None USB Function [All USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Mode [HiSpeed]
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Super IO Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Address [378] Allows you to select the Parallel Port base addresses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Parallel Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. [Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Allows BIOS to select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Configure Win627THF Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Parallel Port Address [378] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7]
4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] MB Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] MB Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] MB Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] MB Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] MB Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Disabled] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] CPU1/CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Front1/Front2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] Rear1/Rear2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, front, and rear fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). If a fan is not connected to the connector on the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan Control feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Use the down arrow key to display additional items. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced CPU1 Temperature. Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature [49 º C/120º F] CPU2 Temperature [47 º C/114º F] MB Temperature [39 º C/102º F] CPU1 Fan Speed [5038RPM] CPU2 Fan Speed [5045RPM] Front1 Fan Speed [N/A] Front2 Fan Speed [N/A] Rear1 Fan Speed [N/A] Rear2 Fan Speed [N/A] Smart Fan Control [Enabled] CPU1 Temperature [60] CPU2 Temperature [60] MB Temperature [50] VCORE1 Voltage [ 1.236V] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. VCORE2 Voltage [ 1.258V] 3.3V Voltage [ 3.280V] 5V Voltage [ 5.010V] 5VSB Voltage [ 4.980V] VBAT Voltage [ 3.088V] 12V Voltage [11.749V]
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] MB Temperature [XXX] MB Temperature [XXX] MB Temperature [XXX] MB Temperature [XXX] MB Temperature [XXX] Displays the detected CPU and system threshold temperatures when the Smart Fan Control feature is enabled. VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. The CPU1 Temperature CPU1 Temperature CPU1 Temperature CPU1 Temperature CPU1 Temperature , CPU2 Temperature CPU2 Temperature CPU2 Temperature CPU2 Temperature CPU2 Temperature , a n d MB MB MB MB MB Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature items do not appear when you disable the Smart Fan Smart Fan Smart Fan Smart Fan Smart Fan Control Control Control Control Control feature.
4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5 Server menu The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. When the Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access item is set to [Disabled], all the other items do not appear. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Select Remote Access type. Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port number [COM1] Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Flow Control [None] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Terminal Type [ANSI] VT-UTFB Combo Key Support [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Configure Remote Access. Server Features Remote Access Configuration
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 Remote Access [Enabled] Remote Access [Enabled] Remote Access [Enabled] Remote Access [Enabled] Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Setting this item to [Enabled] displays other connectivity items (see the screen below). Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Serial port number [COM1] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Serial Port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] [09600 8,n,1] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST). Some operating systems may not work when this item is set to Always. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Boot Loader] [Always] Terminal Type [ANSI] Terminal Type [ANSI] Terminal Type [ANSI] Terminal Type [ANSI] Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers ” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 4.6 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed . To set or change a supervisor password: 1. Select the Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password item, then press <Enter>. 2. From the password box, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed ” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. To clear the supervisor password: To clear the supervisor password: To clear the supervisor password: To clear the supervisor password: To clear the supervisor password: S elect the Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “ Password Uninstalled ” appears. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View Only] [Limited] [Full Access] No Access No Access No Access No Access No Access prevents user access to the Setup utility. View Only View Only View Only View Only View Only allows access but does not allow change to any field. Limited Limited Limited Limited Limited allows changes only to selected fields, such as Date and Time. Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access Full Access allows viewing and changing all the fields in the Setup utility. Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password User Password User Password User Password User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed Installed Installed Installed Installed . To set a user password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed ” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit <Enter> to change password. <Enter> again to disable password. Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level [Full Access] Change User Password Clear User Password Password Check [Setup]
4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always]
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.7.1 4.7.1 4.7.1 4.7.1 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] 2nd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] 2nd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] 2nd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] 2nd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] 3rd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] 3rd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] 3rd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] 3rd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] 3rd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Settings Boot Priority Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] 3rd Boot Device [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04]
4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7.2 4.7.2 4.7.2 4.7.2 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Full Logo display [Enabled] Full Logo display [Enabled] Full Logo display [Enabled] Full Logo display [Enabled] Full Logo display [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2 ™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system waits for the F1 key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hit ‘ DEL ’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘ DEL ’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘ DEL ’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘ DEL ’ Message Display [Enabled] Hit ‘ DEL ’ Message Display [Enabled] When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup ” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Specifies the boot llows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Full Logo Display [Enabled] Bootup Num-Lock [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Wait For ‘ F1’ If Error [Enabled] Hit ‘DEL ’ Message Display [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Select this option then press <Enter>, or simply press <F10>, to save your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to save your changes and exit Setup. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Exit & Discard Changes Select this option then press <Enter> to exit the Setup utility without saving your changes. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to discard your changes and exit Setup. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Discard Changes Select this option then press <Enter> to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved settings. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. If you made changes to any of the settings in the menus, pressing <Esc> does not immediately exit this menu. A confirmation window appears and prompts you to either save your changes or cancel the command. Select one of the options from this menu to exit. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Select Screen Select Item - Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. Exit Options Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults
4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu.
5 RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID .................................................................... 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ...................... 5-4 5.3 Global Array Manager ......................................................... 5-26 5.4 Adaptec ® SCSISelect(TM) Utility (NCLV-DS2 model only) ..................................................... 5-27 5.5 Adaptec ® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) ............................................. 5-48
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5-1 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model NCLV-D2/SATA model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller in the Intel ® 6300ESB Southbridge supports up to two SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration. • Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec ® ® ® ® ® AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII AIC-8130 PCI-X SATAII controller supports four SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0 1 configurations. NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model NCLV-DS2 model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller in the Intel ® 6300ESB Southbridge supports up to two SATA hard disk drives and RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration. • Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec ® ® ® ® ® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0 1 configurations. 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID definitions RAID definitions RAID definitions RAID definitions RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to read and write data in parallel, interleaved stacks. Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. Use of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an identical image of data from one drive to a second drive. If one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all applications to the surviving drive as it contains a complete copy of the data in the other drive. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault tolerance to the entire system. Use two new drives or use an existing drive and a new drive for this setup. The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 RAID 0 1 i s data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 0 1 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. JBOD JBOD JBOD JBOD JBOD (Spanning) stands for Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks Just a Bunch of Disks and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a RAID set. This configuration stores the same data redundantly on multiple disks that appear as a single disk on the operating system. Spanning does not deliver any advantage over using separate disks independently and does not provide fault tolerance or other RAID performance benefits.
5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports both Serial ATA and SCSI (NCLV-DS2 model only) hard disk drives for RAID configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. Connect a SATA power cable to the power connector on each drive. To install the SCSI hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SCSI hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect the SCSI interface cable connectors at the back of the SCSI drives. 3. Connect the other end of the SCSI interface cable to the SCSI connector on the motherboard. 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS Setting the RAID item in BIOS Setting the RAID item in BIOS Setting the RAID item in BIOS Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel ® 6300ESB Southbridge chip. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu Main Menu , select IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration IDE Configuration , then press <Enter>. 3. Set the Onboard IDE Operate Onboard IDE Operate Onboard IDE Operate Onboard IDE Operate Onboard IDE Operate item to [Enhanced Mode], then press <Enter>. 4. Set the Enhanced Mode Support On Enhanced Mode Support On Enhanced Mode Support On Enhanced Mode Support On Enhanced Mode Support On item to [S-ATA], then set the Configure S-ATA as RAID Configure S-ATA as RAID Configure S-ATA as RAID Configure S-ATA as RAID Configure S-ATA as RAID item to [Yes]. 5. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5-3 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities RAID configuration utilities Depending on the RAID connectors that you use, you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in each RAID controller. For example, use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility i f you installed SATA hard disk drives on the SATA connectors supported by the Intel ® 6300ESB Southbridge and/or the Adaptec SCSISelect (TM) Utility! Adaptec SCSISelect (TM) Utility! Adaptec SCSISelect (TM) Utility! Adaptec SCSISelect (TM) Utility! Adaptec SCSISelect (TM) Utility! i f you installed SCSI hard disk drives to the SCSI connector supported by the Adaptec ® AIC-7901X RAID controller (NCLV-DS2 model only). Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to Chapter 6 for details.
5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 5-4 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu Management Menu Management Menu Management Menu Management Menu , then press <Enter>. Refer to the Management Menu descriptions on the next page. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA interfaces supported by the Intel ® 6300ESB Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set(s). Press <Ctrl> <M> to enter the utility. The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID auto configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is enabled.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 5-5 Menu Menu Menu Menu Menu Description Description Description Description Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows you to initialize the logical drives of a created RAID set Objects Allows you to initialize logical drives or change the logical drive parameters Rebuild Allows you to rebuild failed drives Check Consistency Allows you to check the data consistency of the logical drives of a created RAID set 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set Creating a RAID set Creating a RAID set Creating a RAID set Creating a RAID set The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of configurations: Easy Easy Easy Easy Easy and New New New New New . In Easy Configuration Easy Configuration Easy Configuration Easy Configuration Easy Configuration , the logical drive parameters are set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). In New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration , you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration Using Easy Configuration Using Easy Configuration Using Easy Configuration Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration Easy Configuration Easy Configuration Easy Configuration Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure Configure Configure Configure Configure , then press <Enter>. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration Easy Configuration Easy Configuration Easy Configuration Easy Configuration , then press <Enter>.
5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 5-6 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY READY READY READY READY t o ONLIN A[X]-[Y] ONLIN A[X]-[Y] ONLIN A[X]-[Y] ONLIN A[X]-[Y] ONLIN A[X]-[Y] , where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5-7 5. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.
5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 5-8 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 6. Select RAID RAID RAID RAID RAID from the Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. When creating a RAID 1 set, select Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size from the Logical Logical Logical Logical Logical Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive menu, then press <Enter>. When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. Key-in the stripe size, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 5-9 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept Accept Accept Accept Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept Accept Accept Accept Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu.
5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 5-10 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure Configure Configure Configure Configure , then press <Enter>. 2. Use the arrow keys to select New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration , then press <Enter>. 3. Follow steps 3 to 7 of the previous section. 4. Select Size Size Size Size Size from the Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. 5. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. 6. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the previous section to create the RAID set.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-11 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration Adding a new RAID configuration Adding a new RAID configuration Adding a new RAID configuration Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure Configure Configure Configure Configure , then press <Enter>. 2. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration View/Add Configuration , then press <Enter>. 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELECTION MENU ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive (s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY READY READY READY READY t o ONLIN A[X]-[Y] ONLIN A[X]-[Y] ONLIN A[X]-[Y] ONLIN A[X]-[Y] ONLIN A[X]-[Y] , where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.
5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 5-13 6. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration section. 7. Select Size Size Size Size Size from the Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. 8. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. 9. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration.
5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize o r Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command Using the Initialize command Using the Initialize command Using the Initialize command Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize Initialize , then press <Enter>. 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive selection, then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 5-15 3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization.
5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects , then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 5-17 2. Select Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive from the Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives Logical Drives Logical Drives Logical Drives Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization.
5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 5-18 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5-19 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild Rebuild Rebuild Rebuild Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild Rebuild Rebuild Rebuild Rebuild , then press <Enter>. 2. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press <SpaceBar>.
5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD RBLD RBLD RBLD RBLD . 4. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.
A SUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5-21 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects > Adapter Adapter Adapter Adapter Adapter menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for logical drives included in a RAID 1 set. Using the Check Consistency Using the Check Consistency Using the Check Consistency Using the Check Consistency Using the Check Consistency To check data consistency using the Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency command: 1. From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency , then press <Enter>. 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive Logical Drive selection, then press <Enter>.
5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 5-22 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options. • Stop - Stops the consistency check. The utility stores the percentage of disk checked, When you restart checking, it continues from the last percentage completed rather than from zero percent. • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 5-23 Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects , then select Logical Logical Logical Logical Logical Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive from the menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press <Enter>. 3. Select Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. 4. When prompted, press <Y> to to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 5-24 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure Configure Configure Configure Configure > Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration , then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes Yes Yes Yes Y e s from the Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear Configuration? Configuration? Configuration? Configuration? Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array. 3. Press any key to continue.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5-25 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using Creating a RAID set: Using Creating a RAID set: Using Creating a RAID set: Using Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure Configure Configure Configure Configure > Select Boot Select Boot Select Boot Select Boot Select Boot Drive Drive Drive Drive Drive , then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press <Enter>. 3. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue.
5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.3 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows ® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. 3. When finished, press any key to continue. 5.2.8 5.2.8 5.2.8 5.2.8 5.2.8 Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller ’ s WriteCache WriteCache WriteCache WriteCache WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects Objects Objects Objects Objects > Adapter Adapter Adapter Adapter Adapter , then press <Enter> to display the adapter properties. 2. Select WriteCache WriteCache WriteCache WriteCache WriteCache , then press <Enter> to turn the option On On On On On (enabled).
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5-27 5.4 Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility (NCL V -DS2 model only) The Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 set(s) from SCSI hard disk drives connected to the SCSI connector supported by the embedded Adaptec ® SCSI controller. To enter the Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SCSI hard disk drives. 2. During POST, the Adaptec SCSI BIOS automatically detects the installed SCSI hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set(s). Press <Ctrl> <A> to enter the utility. 3. The utility auto-detects the available SCSI channels. Select the SCSI channel, then press <Enter>.
5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 5-28 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 5.4.1 Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller Configuring the SCSI controller You need to configure the SCSI controller before creating a RAID set. After selecting the SCSI channel to use, the utility prompts you to select from the available options. Use the arrow keys to select Configure/View Configure/View Configure/View Configure/View Configure/View SCSI Controller Settings SCSI Controller Settings SCSI Controller Settings SCSI Controller Settings SCSI Controller Settings , then press <Enter>. 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 5.4.2 Enabling the HostRAID controller Enabling the HostRAID controller Enabling the HostRAID controller Enabling the HostRAID controller Enabling the HostRAID controller To enable the Adaptec HostRAID controller: 1. Use the arrow keys to select the HostRAID HostRAID HostRAID HostRAID HostRAID item in the Configuration section. 2. Press <Enter> to set the item to Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled . 3. Press <Esc> to exit. 4. When the utility prompts you to save the changes, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes , then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5-29 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set for Performance: 1. After enabling the HostRAID, the utility returns to the initial menu. Use the arrow keys to select Configure/View HostRAID Settings Configure/View HostRAID Settings Configure/View HostRAID Settings Configure/View HostRAID Settings Configure/View HostRAID Settings , then press <Enter>. The screen returns to the options menu.
5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 5-30 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 3. Select RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) RAID-0 (High Performance, No Fault Tolerance) from the Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type menu, then press <Enter>. Refer to the Striping Requirements Striping Requirements Striping Requirements Striping Requirements Striping Requirements note at the bottom of the screen to determine the number of hard disk drives required for the selected RAID type. 2. The utility displays the installed SCSI hard disk drives status and menu options. When available, the HDD status shows Free Free Free Free F r e e. Press < C C C C C> . The utility does not display an installed SCSI HDD(s) with an existing RAID condiguration or is part of an existing RAID set. Use the SCSI Disk SCSI Disk SCSI Disk SCSI Disk SCSI Disk Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities t o reformat the HDD(s), or use the previous RAID card to clear the RAID configuration on the HDD(s).
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 5-31 4. Use the arrow keys to select a RAID set member, then press <SpaceBar> to mark. An X X X X X mark appears after the selected HDD. 5. Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set, then press <Enter> when finished. 6. Select the stripe size from the menu, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 7. When prompted, use the keyboard to assign a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>.
5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 5-32 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. 8. If you want to make the array bootable, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the menu, then press <Enter>. 9. When prompted to create the RAID 0 set, select <Yes>, then press <Enter>. A Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete message appears to indicate that you have successfully created the RAID 0 set. The utility erases all data from the selected hard disk drives. Make sure to backup all important data before creating a RAID set.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5-33 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set for Fault Tolerance: 1. Follow steps 1 to 2 of the Creating a RAID 0 set Creating a RAID 0 set Creating a RAID 0 set Creating a RAID 0 set Creating a RAID 0 set section. 2. Select RAID-1 (Fault Tolerance) RAID-1 (Fault Tolerance) RAID-1 (Fault Tolerance) RAID-1 (Fault Tolerance) RAID-1 (Fault Tolerance )from the Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Use the arrow keys to select a RAID set member, then press <SpaceBar> to mark. An X X X X X mark appears after the selected HDD. 4. Follow step 3 to select the other members of the RAID set, then press <Enter> when finished. Refer to the Mirroring Requirements Mirroring Requirements Mirroring Requirements Mirroring Requirements Mirroring Requirements note at the bottom of the screen to determine the number of hard disk drives required for the selected RAID type.
5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 5-34 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 6. Select Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 Create new RAID-1 from the RAID-1 Build Option menu, then press <Enter>. Refer to the options description below. 7. When prompted, use the keyboard to assign a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>. 8. If you want to make the array bootable, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the menu, then press <Enter>. 9. When prompted to create the RAID 1 set, select <Yes>, then press <Enter>. The utility erases all data from the selected hard disk drives. Make sure to backup all important data before creating a RAID set. 10. When a confirmation dialogue box appears, select <Yes>, then press <Enter>. • Create a New RAID-1 Create a New RAID-1 Create a New RAID-1 Create a New RAID-1 Create a New RAID-1 - The default option. Select this option when creating a new RAID 1 set. • Copy from ( 0) to ( 1) Copy from ( 0) to ( 1) Copy from ( 0) to ( 1) Copy from ( 0) to ( 1) Copy from ( 0) to ( 1) - Select this option when you want to copy the source drive contents to a target drive, provided that the source is equal to or smaller than the target drive. • Copy from ( 1) to ( 0) Copy from ( 1) to ( 0) Copy from ( 1) to ( 0) Copy from ( 1) to ( 0) Copy from ( 1) to ( 0) - Select this option when you want to copy the source drive contents to a target drive, provided that the source is larger than the target drive.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 5-35 A Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete message appears to indicate that you have successfully created the RAID 1 set. 11. The utility builds the RAID 1 set and displays a progress bar at the center of the screen. Press <Esc> if you want to stop the building process. 12. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility.
5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 5-36 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 5.4.5 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe Mirror) Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set for Fault Tolerance and Performance: 1. After enabling the HostRAID, the utility returns to the initial menu. Use the arrow keys to select Configure/View HostRAID Settings Configure/View HostRAID Settings Configure/View HostRAID Settings Configure/View HostRAID Settings Configure/View HostRAID Settings , then press <Enter>. 2. The utility displays the SCSI hard disk drives installed in your computer and the menu options. Press < C C C C C> .
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 5-37 3. Select RAID-10 (Fault Tolerance, High Performance) RAID-10 (Fault Tolerance, High Performance) RAID-10 (Fault Tolerance, High Performance) RAID-10 (Fault Tolerance, High Performance) RAID-10 (Fault Tolerance, High Performance) from the Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type Select RAID Type menu, then press <Enter>. 4. Use the arrow keys to select a RAID set member, then press <SpaceBar> to mark. An X X X X X mark appears after the selected HDD. 5. Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set, then press <Enter> when finished. Refer to the Striping/Mirroring Requirements Striping/Mirroring Requirements Striping/Mirroring Requirements Striping/Mirroring Requirements Striping/Mirroring Requirements note at the bottom of the screen to determine the number of hard disk drives required for the selected RAID type.
5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 6. Select the stripe size from the menu, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 7. When prompted, use the keyboard to assign a name for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. 8. If you want to make the array bootable, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the menu, then press <Enter>. 9. When prompted to create the RAID 10 set, select <Yes>, then press <Enter>. A Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete Build Complete message appears to indicate that you have successfully created the RAID 10 set. The utility erases all data from the selected hard disk drives. Make sure to backup all important data before creating a RAID set.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 5-39 10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press <Esc> to exit the utility.
5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 5.4.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set To add a spare drive to a RAID 10 set: 1. Press < S S S S S > from the Configure/View Host RAID Settings Configure/View Host RAID Settings Configure/View Host RAID Settings Configure/View Host RAID Settings Configure/View Host RAID Settings menu. 2. Select Add Spare Add Spare Add Spare Add Spare Add Spare from the Options menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Use the arrow keys to select the spare drive from the list, then press <Enter>. 4. When a confirmation dialogue box appears, select <Yes>, then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 5-41 5. The screen displays the information on the added spare drive. Press <Esc> to exit the utility. 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 5.4.7 Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive To delete a RAID 10 set spare drive: 1. From the utility main menu, press < S S S S S >, select Delete Spare Delete Spare Delete Spare Delete Spare Delete Spare from the Options menu, then press <Enter>.
5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 5-42 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 3. When a confirmation dialogue box appears, select <Yes>, then press <Enter> to delete the spare drive. 4. Press <ESC> to exit the utility. 2. The screen displays the available spare drive(s). Use the arrow keys to select the spare drive you want to delete, then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-43 5-43 5-43 5-43 5-43 5.4.8 5.4.8 5.4.8 5.4.8 5.4.8 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set To delete a RAID set: 1. Press < D D D D D > from the Configure/View Host RAID Settings Configure/View Host RAID Settings Configure/View Host RAID Settings Configure/View Host RAID Settings Configure/View Host RAID Settings menu. 3. When prompted, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes from the Delete Array? Delete Array? Delete Array? Delete Array? Delete Array? menu, then press <Enter>. You lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. Make sure to backup all important data before deleting a RAID set. 4. Press <ESC> to exit the utility. 2. For RAID 0 and RAID 10 set, go to step 3. For a RAID 1 set, select a delete option from the menu (see below), then go to step 3. • • • • • Drive ID 1 Drive ID 1 Drive ID 1 Drive ID 1 Drive ID 1 - Deletes all data on drive 1 • • • • • Drive ID 2 Drive ID 2 Drive ID 2 Drive ID 2 Drive ID 2 - Deletes all data on drive 2 • • • • • Drive ID 1 & 2 Drive ID 1 & 2 Drive ID 1 & 2 Drive ID 1 & 2 Drive ID 1 & 2 - Deletes all data on both drives • • • • • None None None None None - Breaks the array but keeps all existing data on both drives
5-44 5-44 5-44 5-44 5-44 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.4.9 5.4.9 5.4.9 5.4.9 5.4.9 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set 2. Press < R R R R R> . While rebuilding the array, you can press <Esc> to stop. A pop-up menu appears for confirmation. Select Yes Yes Yes Yes Y e s to stop rebuilding and return to the main menu. A Build/Rebuild Completed message appears on screen to indicate that you have successfully rebuilt the array. 3. Press any key to return to the main menu. The rebuild option is available only for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. To rebuild a RAID set: 1. From the main menu, select the RAID set you want to rebuild, then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-45 5-45 5-45 5-45 5-45 5.4.10 5.4.10 5.4.10 5.4.10 5.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive To verify a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. Select SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities from the main menu options, then press <Enter>. 2. The screen displays the RAID set drives. Use the arrow keys to select the hard disk drive you want to verify, then press <Enter>.
5-46 5-46 5-46 5-46 5-46 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 3. Select Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media from the menu, then press <Enter>. 4. After verifying the hard disk drive, press <Esc> to exit the utility. You can also use the SCSI Disk Utilities to format the hard disk drive. 5.4.11 5.4.11 5.4.11 5.4.11 5.4.11 Making a RAID set bootable Making a RAID set bootable Making a RAID set bootable Making a RAID set bootable Making a RAID set bootable To make a RAID set bootable: 1. Select SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities SCSI Disk Utilities from the main menu options, then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-47 5-47 5-47 5-47 5-47 2. Select the RAID set you want to make bootable, then press <Enter>. 4. When prompted, select Mark Mark Mark Mark Mark bootable bootable bootable bootable bootable , then press <Enter>. 3. Press <B> <B> <B> <B> <B> when the RAID set information displays on screen. The letter “ B B B B B ” appears before a bootable RAID set for easy identification.
5-48 5-48 5-48 5-48 5-48 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.5 Adaptec ® RAID Configuration Utility (NCL V -D2/SA T A model only) The Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the Adaptec ® SATA RAID controller. To enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, the Adaptec HostRAID ™ technology automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set(s). Press <Ctrl> <A> to enter the utility. The Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility menu lets you create and manage RAID sets. The Disk Utilities Disk Utilities Disk Utilities Disk Utilities Disk Utilities allows you to format and/or check the consistency of the hard disk drives. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight an option.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-49 5-49 5-49 5-49 5-49 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 5.5.1 Configuring the hard disk drive(s) Configuring the hard disk drive(s) Configuring the hard disk drive(s) Configuring the hard disk drive(s) Configuring the hard disk drive(s) You must configure the drive(s) that you want to include in an array. To configure the drive(s): 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility , then press <Enter>. 2. From the Main Menu, select Configure Drives Configure Drives Configure Drives Configure Drives Configure Drives , then press <Enter>. 3. Select the drive(s) that you want to configure, then press <Insert>. The selected drive appears in the Selected Drives Selected Drives Selected Drives Selected Drives Selected Drives section. Repeat the process to select other drives, then press <Enter>. 4. A warning message appears on screen. Press <Y> to configure the selected drives, or press <N> to abort.
5-50 5-50 5-50 5-50 5-50 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 5.5.2 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility , then press <Enter>. 2. From the Main Menu, select Create Array Create Array Create Array Create Array Create Array , then press <Enter>. 3. Select the first drive you want to add to the array, then press <Insert>. The selected drive appears in the Selected Drives Selected Drives Selected Drives Selected Drives Selected Drives section. A RAID 0 set requires two identical hard disk drives. 4. When all the drives required for a RAID 0 set appear in the Selected Selected Selected Selected Selected Drives Drives Drives Drives Drives field, press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-51 5-51 5-51 5-51 5-51 5. The utility displays the Array Properties Array Properties Array Properties Array Properties Array Properties menu. Select Array Array Array Array Array Type Type Type Type Type > RAID 0 (Stripe) RAID 0 (Stripe) RAID 0 (Stripe) RAID 0 (Stripe) RAID 0 (Stripe) , then press <Enter>. 6. Move the cursor to the Array Label Array Label Array Label Array Label Array Label option, then type a name for the RAID 0 set. Press <Enter> when finished.
5-52 5-52 5-52 5-52 5-52 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 7. Move the cursor to the Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size Stripe Size option, select 64KB 64KB 64KB 64KB 64KB from the menu, then press <Enter> to select. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 8. Move the cursor to the Create RAID via Create RAID via Create RAID via Create RAID via Create RAID via option, select No Init No Init No Init No Init No Init from the menu, then press <Enter> to select. No Init No Init No Init No Init No Init allows you to create a RAID set without initializing the drives. Select Migrate Migrate Migrate Migrate Migrate when one of the drives has data that you want to preserve. Refer to the section “Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate ” for details.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-53 5-53 5-53 5-53 5-53 9. Move the cursor to [Done] [Done] [Done] [Done] [Done] , then press <Enter>. 10. A message appears on screen when a member drive has a partition or boot block. Press <Y> to proceed, or press <N> to abort. All partition table, boot block, and/or data in member drives will be erased when you select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes . 11. After you have created the RAID 0 set, the utility main menu appears. Select Manage Arrays Manage Arrays Manage Arrays Manage Arrays Manage Arrays t o display the array, then press <Enter> to view the array properties. 12. To exit the utility, press <Esc>, highlight Yes Yes Yes Yes Y e s, then press <Enter>.
5-54 5-54 5-54 5-54 5-54 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate When you are using one new and one used drive for a RAID 0 set, you can preserve the data on the used drive by creating the array via the Migrate Migrate Migrate Migrate Migrate option. To create a RAID 0 set via Migrate Migrate Migrate Migrate Migrate : 1. Follow steps 1 to 7 of the previous section. 2. Move the cursor to the Create RAID via Create RAID via Create RAID via Create RAID via Create RAID via option, select Migrate Migrate Migrate Migrate Migrate from the menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Move the cursor to [Done] [Done] [Done] [Done] [Done] , then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-55 5-55 5-55 5-55 5-55 4. When prompted, select the source drive, then press <Enter>. 5. A warning message appears on screen. Press <Y> to continue, or press <N> to abort. 6. The RAID 0 set is created via Migrate. Check the array status in the Array Properties window.
5-56 5-56 5-56 5-56 5-56 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 5.5.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. Follow instructions 1 to 5 of the section “Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe). ” 2. From the Array Properties Array Properties Array Properties Array Properties Array Properties menu, select Array Type Array Type Array Type Array Type Array Type > RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 RAID 1 (Mirror) (Mirror) (Mirror) (Mirror) (Mirror) , then press <Enter>. 3. Move the cursor to the Array Label Array Label Array Label Array Label Array Label option, then type a name for the RAID 1 set. Press <Enter> when finished.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-57 5-57 5-57 5-57 5-57 4. Move the cursor to the Create RAID via Create RAID via Create RAID via Create RAID via Create RAID via option, select Quick Init Quick Init Quick Init Quick Init Quick Init from the menu, then press <Enter>. Refer to the RAID creation options below. 5. When you have finished setting the array properties, move the cursor to [Done] [Done] [Done] [Done] [Done] , then press <Enter> to create the RAID 1 set. Build Build Build Build Build - Select this option when one of the drives has data that you want to preserve. When you create a RAID 1 set using Build Build Build Build Build , you are prompted to select the source drive. The contents of the source drive are preserved, but you lose all data on new drive(s). Clear Clear Clear Clear Clear - Select this option to erase all existing data on new or old drives that you want to include in the RAID 1 set. Quick Init Quick Init Quick Init Quick Init Quick Init - - - - - This is the fastest way to create a RAID 1 set. Use this option when using new drives.
5-58 5-58 5-58 5-58 5-58 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 6. A message appears on screen to inform you that a RAID 1 array created with Quick Init requires you to run a Verify W/FIX on the drives for consistency. Press any key to continue. The screen returns to the main menu. 7. Select Manage Arrays Manage Arrays Manage Arrays Manage Arrays Manage Arrays t o display the array(s), then press <Enter> to view the array properties. 8. To exit the utility, press <Esc>, highlight Yes Yes Yes Yes Y e s, then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-59 5-59 5-59 5-59 5-59 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 5.5.5 Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set To delete a RAID 0 set: 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility , then press <Enter>. 2. Select Manage Array Manage Array Manage Array Manage Array Manage Array from the Main Menu, then select the array that you want to delete. Press <Enter> when finished. 3. From the array properties dialog box, select [Delete] [Delete] [Delete] [Delete] [Delete] , then press <Enter>. 4. A warning message appears on screen. Press <Y> to delete the array, or press <N> to abort. 5. A No Arrays present No Arrays present No Arrays present No Arrays present No Arrays present message appears on screen. Press any key to continue.
5-60 5-60 5-60 5-60 5-60 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 5.5.6 Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set To delete a RAID 1 set: 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility , then press <Enter>. 2. Select Manage Array Manage Array Manage Array Manage Array Manage Array from the Main Menu, then select the array that you want to delete. Press <Enter> when finished. 3. From the array properties dialog box, select [Delete] [Delete] [Delete] [Delete] [Delete] , then press <Enter>. 4. A warning message appears on screen. Press <Y> to delete the array, or press <N> to abort.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-61 5-61 5-61 5-61 5-61 5. A Deleting Information Deleting Information Deleting Information Deleting Information Deleting Information dialog box appears. Select [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] t o preserve the partition table after deleting the array. Select either [Member#0] [Member#0] [Member#0] [Member#0] [Member#0] , [Member#1] [Member#1] [Member#1] [Member#1] [Member#1] , o r [Both] [Both] [Both] [Both] [Both] t o delete the partition table on one or both member drives. 6. Press <Enter> to delete the array. 7. A No Arrays present No Arrays present No Arrays present No Arrays present No Arrays present message appears on screen. Press any key to continue.
5-62 5-62 5-62 5-62 5-62 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.5.7 5.5.7 5.5.7 5.5.7 5.5.7 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set To add a spare drive to a RAID 1 set: 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility , then press <Enter>. 2. Select Add/Delete Hotspare Add/Delete Hotspare Add/Delete Hotspare Add/Delete Hotspare Add/Delete Hotspare from the Main Menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Select the spare drive from the list, then press <Insert>. The selected drive appears in the Assigned Hotspare drives Assigned Hotspare drives Assigned Hotspare drives Assigned Hotspare drives Assigned Hotspare drives section. Press <Enter> when finished. 4. When prompted, press <Y> to create the spare, or press <N> to abort.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-63 5-63 5-63 5-63 5-63 5.5.8 5.5.8 5.5.8 5.5.8 5.5.8 Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive Deleting a RAID 1 spare drive To delete a RAID 1 spare drive: 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility Array Configuration Utility , then press <Enter>. 2. Select Add/Delete Hotspare Add/Delete Hotspare Add/Delete Hotspare Add/Delete Hotspare Add/Delete Hotspare from the Main Menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Select the spare drive you want to delete, then press <Insert>. Press <Enter> when finished. 4. When prompted, press <Y> to delete the spare, or press <N> to abort.
5-64 5-64 5-64 5-64 5-64 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.5.9 5.5.9 5.5.9 5.5.9 5.5.9 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set The utility displays the condition of the RAID set during the POST. When a RAID set is degraded, you can use the utility to rebuild it. • You may only rebuild Fault Tolerant arrays (RAID 1). • If no spare exists and a hard disk drive fails, you need to create a spare before you can rebuild an array. • By replacing a failed drive of a RAID 1 array with a new drive, you can rebuild to get the array to optimal status and assume fault tolerance. There are two ways to rebuild a RAID set: system shutdown rebuild and manual rebuild. Refer to the sections below for details. System shutdown rebuild System shutdown rebuild System shutdown rebuild System shutdown rebuild System shutdown rebuild When a RAID set drive fails or an array gets degraded, shut down the system and replace the failed drive with a new one (of equal or greater capacity). When you reboot the system, you can assign the new drive as a spare, and automatically start the rebuild process. The existing drive data is copied to the new one, and the original RAID 1 array is recreated. Manual rebuild Manual rebuild Manual rebuild Manual rebuild Manual rebuild To manually rebuild a RAID set: 1. Select Manage Arrays Manage Arrays Manage Arrays Manage Arrays Manage Arrays from the Main Menu, then press <Enter> to display the list of arrays.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-65 5-65 5-65 5-65 5-65 3. Press <Ctrl> <R> to start rebuilding the array. You can check the rebuilding progress in the Array Properties window. 2. Select the array that you want to rebuild from the list of arrays, then press <Enter> to display the array properties.
5-66 5-66 5-66 5-66 5-66 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.5.10 5.5.10 5.5.10 5.5.10 5.5.10 Using the Disk Utilities Using the Disk Utilities Using the Disk Utilities Using the Disk Utilities Using the Disk Utilities The Disk Utilities Disk Utilities Disk Utilities Disk Utilities Disk Utilities option allows you to format and/or verify the consistency of the hard disk drives. To format or verify the hard disk drives using the Disk Utilities: 1. Select Disk Utilities from the Adaptec ® RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, then press <Enter>. 2. Select the drive that you want to format or verify, then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-67 5-67 5-67 5-67 5-67 3. Select Format Disk Format Disk Format Disk Format Disk Format Disk o r Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media from the menu, then press <Enter>. Refer to the options description below. 4. Follow screen instructions to proceed. Format Disk Format Disk Format Disk Format Disk Format Disk - The utility performs a low-level format on the drive. By default, SATA hard disk drives are low-level formatted at the factory and do not need to be low-level formatted again. Formatting erases all data on the hard disk drive! Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media Verify Disk Media - Performs a scan on the media of the drive for defects.
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6 Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for various system components.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation ......................................................... 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation ........................................................ 6-10 6.3 VGA driver installation ........................................................ 6-14 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation ............. 6-16
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6-1 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 6.1.1 6.1.1 6.1.1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet. Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server operating system on a hard disk drive that is assigned to an array. To create a RAID driver disk from Windows ® environment: 1. Place the system or motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. When the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you want to create. OR OR OR OR OR Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. 3. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 4. Follow screen instructions to complete the process. 5. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write-protect it to prevent computer virus infection.
6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 To create a RAID driver disk for Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 system: 1. Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 2. Decompress the zipped file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support CD: For Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® 6300ESB 6300ESB 6300ESB 6300ESB 6300ESB RAID driver disk: \Drivers\6300ESB\Driver\Linux\ \Drivers\6300ESB\Driver\Linux\ \Drivers\6300ESB\Driver\Linux\ \Drivers\6300ESB\Driver\Linux\ \Drivers\6300ESB\Driver\Linux\ dud-rh30-megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img dud-rh30-megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img dud-rh30-megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img dud-rh30-megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img dud-rh30-megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img For Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec ® ® ® ® ® AIC-8130 AIC-8130 AIC-8130 AIC-8130 AIC-8130 RAID driver disk (NCLV-D2/SATA model only): \Drivers\Adaptec\HostRAID\driver\Linux\ \Drivers\Adaptec\HostRAID\driver\Linux\ \Drivers\Adaptec\HostRAID\driver\Linux\ \Drivers\Adaptec\HostRAID\driver\Linux\ \Drivers\Adaptec\HostRAID\driver\Linux\ a320raid-3.00.056.V580-1.rhel3qu3.i686.img a320raid-3.00.056.V580-1.rhel3qu3.i686.img a320raid-3.00.056.V580-1.rhel3qu3.i686.img a320raid-3.00.056.V580-1.rhel3qu3.i686.img a320raid-3.00.056.V580-1.rhel3qu3.i686.img For Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec ® ® ® ® ® AIC-7901X AIC-7901X AIC-7901X AIC-7901X AIC-7901X RAID driver disk (NCLV-DS2 model only): \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ aic79xx-2.0.12-i686-rhel3.img aic79xx-2.0.12-i686-rhel3.img aic79xx-2.0.12-i686-rhel3.img aic79xx-2.0.12-i686-rhel3.img aic79xx-2.0.12-i686-rhel3.img 3. Eject the floppy disk.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6-3 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Installing the RAID controller driver Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows During Windows During Windows During Windows During Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server OS installation 2000/2003 Server OS installation 2000/2003 Server OS installation 2000/2003 Server OS installation 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows ® 2000/ 2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows ® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. The Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Setup 2000/2003 Setup 2000/2003 Setup 2000/2003 Setup 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. Press <F6> when the message “ Press F6 if you need to install Press F6 if you need to install Press F6 if you need to install Press F6 if you need to install Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver... a third party SCSI or RAID driver... a third party SCSI or RAID driver... a third party SCSI or RAID driver... a third party SCSI or RAID driver... ” appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press < S S S S S > to specify an additional device.
6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. • For Intel Intel Intel Intel Intel ® ® ® ® ® 6300ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID 6300ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID 6300ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID 6300ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID 6300ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver, select LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID . • For Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec ® ® ® ® ® AIC-8130 SATA RAID AIC-8130 SATA RAID AIC-8130 SATA RAID AIC-8130 SATA RAID AIC-8130 SATA RAID driver, select Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Controller Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Controller Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Controller Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Controller Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Controller . • For Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec ® ® ® ® ® AIC-7901X SCSI RAID AIC-7901X SCSI RAID AIC-7901X SCSI RAID AIC-7901X SCSI RAID AIC-7901X SCSI RAID driver, select Adaptec HostRAID U320 Diver ver. 1.02 for Adaptec HostRAID U320 Diver ver. 1.02 for Adaptec HostRAID U320 Diver ver. 1.02 for Adaptec HostRAID U320 Diver ver. 1.02 for Adaptec HostRAID U320 Diver ver. 1.02 for Windows 2000/XP/2003 Windows 2000/XP/2003 Windows 2000/XP/2003 Windows 2000/XP/2003 Windows 2000/XP/2003 . 6. The Windows ® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press <Enter> to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 6-5 5. Right-click the RAID controller RAID controller RAID controller RAID controller RAID controller item, then select Properties Properties Properties Properties Properties . 6. Click the Driver Driver Driver Driver Driver tab, then click the Update Driver Update Driver Update Driver Update Driver Update Driver button. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Upgrade Device Driver Wizard Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next Next Next Next Next . 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. 9. Select the option “ Search for a suitable driver for my device Search for a suitable driver for my device Search for a suitable driver for my device Search for a suitable driver for my device Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) (recommended) (recommended) (recommended) (recommended) , then click Next Next Next Next Next . 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next Next Next Next Next t o install the drivers. 11. Click Finish Finish Finish Finish Finish after the drivers installation is done. To an existing Windows To an existing Windows To an existing Windows To an existing Windows To an existing Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS 2000/2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows ® 2000/ 2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log in with Administrator Administrator Administrator Administrator Administrator privileges. 2. Windows ® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found window. Click Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel . 3. Right-click the My Computer My Computer My Computer My Computer My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop , then select Properties Properties Properties Properties Properties from the menu. 4. Click the Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager Device Manager Device Manager Device Manager Device Manager button to display the list of devices installed in the system.
6-6 6-6 6-6 6-6 6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer My Computer My Computer My Computer My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop , then select Properties Properties Properties Properties Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager Device Manager Device Manager Device Manager Device Manager button. 3. Click the “ ” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers SCSI and RAID controllers SCSI and RAID controllers SCSI and RAID controllers SCSI and RAID controllers . • For both models, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID item should appear. • For NCLV-DS2 model, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID and Adaptec AIC-7901 - Ultra320 SCSI Adaptec AIC-7901 - Ultra320 SCSI Adaptec AIC-7901 - Ultra320 SCSI Adaptec AIC-7901 - Ultra320 SCSI Adaptec AIC-7901 - Ultra320 SCSI items should appear. • For NCLV-D2/SATA model, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA LSI Logic Embedded SATA LSI Logic Embedded SATA LSI Logic Embedded SATA LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID RAID RAID RAID RAID and Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Adaptec Embedded Serial ATA HostRAID Controller Controller Controller Controller Controller item should appear. 4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties Properties Properties Properties Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver Driver Driver Driver Driver tab, then click the Driver Details Driver Details Driver Details Driver Details Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK OK OK OK O K when finished.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 6-7 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel ® 6300ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing a Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat ® Installation CD. 2. At the boot: , type linux dd , then press <Enter>.
6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. Select fd0 fd0 fd0 fd0 fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK OK OK OK O K, then press <Enter>. 3. Select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter>
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6-9 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers: • For NCLV-DS2 model, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes , then install the additional RAID controller drivers for the Adaptec ® AIC-7901X. • For NCLV-D2/SATA model, select Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes , then install the additional RAID controller drivers for the Adaptec ® AIC-8130. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, OK, OK, OK, OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 6.2.1 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator Administrator Administrator Administrator Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. • Windows ® automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found New Hardware Found window. Click Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel t o close this window. • If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE t o run the CD. 3. Click the Broadcom 5721/5705E LAN Driver Broadcom 5721/5705E LAN Driver Broadcom 5721/5705E LAN Driver Broadcom 5721/5705E LAN Driver Broadcom 5721/5705E LAN Driver option to begin installation.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 6-11 4. Click Next Next Next Next Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation.
6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 6.2.2 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom ® Gigabit LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Installing the source RPM package Installing the source RPM package Installing the source RPM package Installing the source RPM package Installing the source RPM package To install the source RPM package: 1. Install the source RPM package: rpm -ivh bcm5700-<version>.src.rpm 2. Change the directory to the RPM path and build the binary driver for your kernel: cd /usr/src/{redhat,OpenLinux,turbo,packages,rpm ..} rpm -bb SPECS/bcm5700.spec or rpmbuild -bb SPECS/ bcm5700.spec The RPM path is different for different Linux distributions. 3. Install the newly built package (driver and man page): rpm -ivh RPMS/i386/bcm5700-<version>.i386.rpm You need the force option when installing the driver on some distributions that has an older version of the driver. For 2.2.x kernels 2.2.x kernels 2.2.x kernels 2.2.x kernels 2.2.x kernels , the driver is installed in: /lib/modules/<kernel_version>/net/bcm5700.o For 2.4.x kernels 2.4.x kernels 2.4.x kernels 2.4.x kernels 2.4.x kernels , the driver is installed in: /lib/modules/<kernel_version>/kernel/drivers/net/ bcm5700.o For 2.4.x kernels with bcm5700 driver patched in 2.4.x kernels with bcm5700 driver patched in 2.4.x kernels with bcm5700 driver patched in 2.4.x kernels with bcm5700 driver patched in 2.4.x kernels with bcm5700 driver patched in , the driver is installed in: /lib/modules/<kernel_version>/kernel/drivers/net/bcm/ bcm5700.o or or or or or /lib/modules/<kernel_version>/kernel/drivers/addon/ bcm5700/bcm5700.o 4. Load the driver: insmod bcm5700 5. Refer to Linux distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 6-13 Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file Building the driver from the TAR file To build the driver from the TAR file: 1. Create a directory and extract the TAR files: tar xvzf bcm5700-<version>.tar.gz 2. Build the driver bcm5700.o as a loadable module for the running kernel: cd bcm5700-<version>/src make 3. Test the driver by loading it: insmod bcm5700.o 4. Install the driver and man page: make install See the RPM instructions on the previous page for the location of the installed driver. 5. Refer to Red Hat distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address.
6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 6.3.1 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server You need to manually install the ATI ® RAGE XL VGA driver on a Windows ® 2000 Server operating system. To install the ATI ® RAGE XL VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator Administrator Administrator Administrator Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Windows ® automatically detects the LAN controller and displays a New New New New New Hardware Found Hardware Found Hardware Found Hardware Found Hardware Found window. Click Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel Cancel t o close this window. 3. Click the item ATI ATI ATI ATI ATI Rage XL Display Rage XL Display Rage XL Display Rage XL Display Rage XL Display Driver Driver Driver Driver Driver from the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu. 4. The ATI ATI ATI ATI ATI Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows 2000 Driver 2000 Driver 2000 Driver 2000 Driver 2000 Driver window appears. Click Next Next Next Next N e x t. Follow screen instructions to complete installation.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6-15 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 6.3.2 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the ATI ® RAGE XL VGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA. 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 6.3.3 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 Enterprise ver. 3.0 The Red Hat ® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system automatically recognizes the ATI ® RAGE XL VGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.
6-16 6-16 6-16 6-16 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 6.4.1 6.4.1 6.4.1 6.4.1 Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun Autorun i s NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double-click the ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE ASSETUP.EXE t o run the CD. 6.4.2 6.4.2 6.4.2 6.4.2 6.4.2 Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu Drivers menu The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu shows the available device drivers if the system detects installed devices. Install the necessary drivers to activate the devices. The screen display and driver options vary under different operating system versions.
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6-17 6.4.3 6.4.3 6.4.3 6.4.3 6.4.3 Management Software menu Management Software menu Management Software menu Management Software menu Management Software menu The Management Software Management Software Management Software Management Software Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click on an item to install. 6.4.4 6.4.4 6.4.4 6.4.4 6.4.4 Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu Utilities menu The Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. 6.4.5 6.4.5 6.4.5 6.4.5 6.4.5 Contact information Contact information Contact information Contact information Contact information Click the Contact Contact Contact Contact Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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A Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Appendix summary A ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series A.1 NCLV-D2/SATA block diagram ............................................. A-1 A.2 NCLV-DS2 block diagram ..................................................... A-2
ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series ASUS NCLV-D2 Series A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A.1 NCLV-D2/SATA block diagram System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz LPC-Bus Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus PCI Express interfaces Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Six DDRII 400 DIMM Sockets Hub interface 1.5 X4 PCI Express LAN Port1 6xDDRII 400 DIMM slots (max. 8GB) SMBus BIOS Flash 8 Mbit USB 1 USB 4 IDE 1 IDE 2 H/W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supplly EEPROM System information Super I/O W82627TH F-A Keyboard 1 Serial Port Floppy Mouse st Gigabit LAN BCM5721 X1 PCI Express LAN Port2 Gigabit LAN BCM5705E PCI Express Slot1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 Min PCI (BMC) PCI 33 bus PCI-X 66MHz bus PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 SATA Adaptec AIC-8130 ATI Rage XL 8 Mbyte VGA-Conn. Intel Memory Controller Hub (E7320) Intel I/O Controller Hub (6300ESB)
A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information A.2 NCLV-DS2 block diagram System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Intel Memory Controller Hub (E7320) LPC-Bus Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus PCI Express interfaces Intel I/O Controller Hub (6300ESB) Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Six DDRII 400 DIMM Sockets Hub interface 1.5 X4 PCI Express LAN Port1 6xDDRII 333 DIMM slots (max. 8GB) SMBus BIOS Flash 8 Mbit USB 1 USB 4 IDE 1 IDE 2 H/W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supplly EEPROM System information Super I/O W82627TH F-A Keyboard 1 Serial Port Floppy Mouse st Gigabit LAN BCM5721 X1 PCI Express LAN Port2 Gigabit LAN BCM5705E PCI Express Slot1 PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 Min PCI (BMC) PCI 33 bus PCI-X 66MHz bus PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 SCSI Adaptec AIC-7901 ATI Rage XL 8 Mbyte VGA-Conn.