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Motherboard NCCH-DR Series - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 2
express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the 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 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 3
ix NCCH-DR Series specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 4
the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-7 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-9 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-10 4.2 BIOS Setup - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 5
Disk Boot Priority 4-39 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority 4-39 4.6.4 CD-ROM Boot Priority 4-40 4.6.5 Boot Settings Configuration 4-40 4.6.6 Security 4-42 4.7 Exit menu 4-44 Appendix: Reference information A.1 NCCH-DR block diagram A-1 v - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 6
. 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 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 7
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 • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 8
you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 9
manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 10
NCCH-DR Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN USB BIOS features Rear panel Support for dual Intel® Xeon™ Processors up to 4.4+ GHz with Hyper-Threading Technology Support for Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T) On-die 1MB L2 cache North - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 11
NCCH-DR Series specifications summary Internal connectors Industry standard Manageability Power Requirement Form Factor Innovative ASUS features Support CD contents Floppy disk drive connector IDE connectors Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA RAID connectors (SATA models only) Hard disk activity LED - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 12
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 14
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS NCCH-DR - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 15
list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. M o t h e r b o a r d ASUS NCCH-DR motherboard Cables I/O module IDE model: 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cables (dual-plug) 1 x Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE and floppy drive cable (3-in-1) SATA - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 16
the motherboard. The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR400 memory, and CSA interfaces. The ICH is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI-X 1.0a and other interfaces. Dual-channel memory support Employing the dual-channel DDR memory architecture - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 17
supports an memory provides a reliable graphics solution for server applications. See page 2-26 for details. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification supply of current for critical components. See page 4-36 and 4-37 for details. ASUS NCCH-DR 1-3 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 18
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 4-7 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 19
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 20
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-13 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-19 2.6. Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS NCCH-DR - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 21
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. NCCH-DR NCCH-DR Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCCH-DR 2-1 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 22
in the image below. 2.2.2 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. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis 2-2 NCCH-DR Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 23
1 cm from the corner matches the standoff beside the power supply. 3. Determine the height of the standoffs on your chassis, and select the appropriate set of metal nuts and rubber pads from your package. Use a nut size that is slightly lower than the standoffs on your chassis. ASUS NCCH-DR 2-3 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 24
4. Use a plier to attach four nuts to the bolts on the metal support plate. 5. Align a rubber pad to the rectagular mark on the center of the plate, then press to attach. 6. Remove the adhesive label underneath a plate. 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 25
7. Carefully align and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet. Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to the rectangular cuts on the contour sheet; otherwise, the CPU heatsink screws would not align to the metal nuts. 8. Repeat steps 4 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 26
ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of the support plates. Heatsink hole matched to a nut on the support plate Make sure that the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard perfectly match the metal nuts on the support plates; otherwise, you can not install the CPU - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 27
Two CEK springs come with the motherboard package. You can also use these springs to support the weight of the CPU heatsinks. 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 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 28
Repeat the process to install the second spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The support plates appear as shown when installed. 6. Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of the CEK springs. Heatsink hole matched to the - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 29
mPGA 604 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout IDE model PS/2KBMS T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard ATXPWR1 I/O CLRTC1 8Mbit Flash BIOS PCI5 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power COM2 BMCCONN1 BPSMB1 LPT1 FLOPPY SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NCCH-DR CPU1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 SATA2 Intel - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 30
-bit, 33MHz 5V) Adaptec AIC-8130 VGA_EN1 Super I/O CLRTC1 8Mbit Flash BIOS PCI5 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power COM2 BMCCONN1 BPSMB1 LPT1 SATA_EN1 FLOPPY SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NCCH-DR CPU1 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 SATA2 Intel ICH - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 31
sockets 2. DDR DIMM sockets 3. PCI/PCI-X slots Page 2-13 2-16 2-20 Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Keyboard power (RJ-45) port 7. LAN2 (RJ-45) port Page 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 ASUS NCCH-DR 2-11 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 32
connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) Serial ATA Printer port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) Auxiliary panel connector - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 33
with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and EM64T. 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow CPU2 Pin A1 CPU1 NCCH-DR NCCH-DR CPU Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 34
it fits in place. 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! 5. Carefully push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 35
the CPU heatsink(s) The Intel® Xeon™ processors require specially-designed passive heatsinks to provide optimum thermal condition and performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for an updated list of qualified heatsinks tested for use on this motherboard. Make sure that you have applied the - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 36
memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets: 104 Pins 80 Pins NCCH-DR NCCH-DR 184-Pin DDR DIMM sockets DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 37
- Populated Populated Populated Populated Populated * For dual-channel configuration (3), you may: • install identical DIMMs in all four sockets, or • install identical DIMMs in DIMM_A1 and DIMM_B1 (black sockets) and identical DIMMs in DIMM_A2 and DIMM_B2 (blue sockets) ASUS NCCH-DR 2-17 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 38
DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can 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 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 39
drivers for the expansion card. 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. ASUS NCCH-DR 2-19 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 40
Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard /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 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 41
during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! NCCH-DR NCCH-DR Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 21 32 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS ASUS NCCH-DR 2-21 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 42
USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S3 and S4 sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 12 23 NCCH-DR +5V (Default) NCCH-DR USB device wake-up +5VSB • The USB device wake-up feature requires - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 43
power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB NCCH-DR NCCH-DR Keyboard power the SATA controller. NCCH-DR NCCH-DR SATA_EN setting SATA_EN1 3 2 2 1 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS NCCH-DR 2-23 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 44
jumper allows you to enable or disable the SATA controller LED indicator in the chassis front panel. HDLED 8130 LED1 RECOVERY PANEL1 NCCH-DR NCCH-DR 8130 LED setting 8130 LED1 12 23 Disable (Default) Enable 7. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) These jumpers allow you - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 45
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. LED 0 LED1 RECOVERY PANEL1 RECOVERY 12 23 Normal (Default) NCCH-DR NCCH-DR BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery ASUS NCCH-DR 2-25 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 46
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 47
: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66/33 IDE devices. NCCH-DR NCCH-DR IDE connectors ASUS NCCH-DR SEC_IDE - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 48
in the BIOS to [RAID]. See page 4-27 and 4-28 for details. NCCH-DR NCCH-DR SATA connectors SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 49
are for Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support up to four Serial ATA hard disk drives that otherwise, you cannot enter the RAID utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST. 5 . Hard disk activity LED connector NCCH-DR NCCH-DR SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector ASUS NCCH-DR 2-29 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 50
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 . Doing so will damage the motherboard! USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC 2-30 USB34 NCCH-DR NCCH-DR USB 2.0 connector The USB port - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 51
Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts +12V CPU1 +12V CPU1 +12V CPU2 +12V CPU2 1 NCCH-DR NCCH-DR Power connectors +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground For Power Supply with 20-pin Power Connector ASUS NCCH-DR 2-31 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 52
the parallel printer port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. LPT1 Pin 1 NCCH-DR NCCH-DR Parallel port connector AFD# ERROR# PINIT# SLIN# GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND STB# SPD0 SPD1 SPD2 SPD3 SPD4 SPD5 SPD6 SPD7 ACK - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 53
) This connects SMBus (System Management Bus) devices to the power supply unit. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. PSUSMB1 NCCH-DR NCCH-DR Power supply SMBus connector +3.3V Remote Sense GND NC PSU_I2CDATA PSU_I2CCLK ASUS NCCH-DR 2-33 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 54
optional ASUS server management card. +5VSB +5VSB BMC_LANCLK# BMC_SMBCLK# PSON# BMC_RSTBTN# PWROK PSONEN +5VSB +5VSB BMC_LANDATA# BMC_SMBDATA# BMC_PWRBTN# PRESENCE# SMIOUT# GND 1 BMCCONN1 2 NCCH-DR NCCH-DR BMC connector 14. Auxilliary panel connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 55
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) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS NCCH-DR 2-35 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 56
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This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 58
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS NCCH-DR - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 59
High frequency beeps when system is working Error No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected CPU overheated; System running at a lower frequency 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS NCCH-DR 3-1 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 60
. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 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 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 61
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 62
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-13 4.3 Main menu 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Power menu 4-32 4.6 Boot menu 4-38 4.7 Exit menu 4-44 ASUS NCCH-DR - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 63
a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. A S U S E Z F l a s h (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a floppy disk or the motherboard support CD.) 4. A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 64
the Windows® 2000 CD to the optical drive. c. Click S t a r t, then select R u n. d. In the O p e n field, type D:\bootdisk\makeboot a: assuming that D is your optical drive letter. e. Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 65
using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility. The following sections tell you how to update the BIOS or how to save the current BIOS file. Updating the current BIOS file To update the current BIOS file: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Extract the zipped file, then save it to a floppy - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 66
file in the floppy disk and starts flashing the BIOS file. Do not turn off or reset the system during the flashing process! AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 67
Enter>. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File Name to Program : 1001.bin Checksum : 0E00 Save current BIOS as : old.bin Message: Please Wait! ASUS NCCH-DR 4-5 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 68
4. The utility saves the current BIOS file to the floppy disk, then returns to the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DRC-00 DATE: 07/14/2004 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File Name to Program : - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 69
. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Update the BIOS file following the instructions on the section "Award BIOS Flash Utility". ASUS NCCH-DR 4-7 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 70
while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! 4. Update the BIOS file following the instructions on the section "Award BIOS Flash Utility". 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 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 71
chip so it is accessible by pressing + during the Power-On Self Tests (POST). To update the BIOS using EZ Flash: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. 2. Save the BIOS file to a floppy disk, then restart the system. 3. Press - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 72
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 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 73
U p d a t e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m 3. Select the ASUS FTP site t h e I n t e r n e t option from the nearest you to avoid network drop-down menu, then click traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c t. N e x t. Click N e x t. ASUS NCCH-DR 4-11 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 74
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. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 75
and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, changes to the power management settings. This requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 76
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Menu items General help System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory 11: 10 : 30 Wed, Jul 21 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 77
fit on the screen. Press U p / D o w n a r r o w k e y s or P a g e U p / P a g e D o w n k e y s to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select an item in the menu, then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ASUS NCCH-DR 4-15 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 78
BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Fourth IDE Master Base Memory Extended Memory - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 79
manually enter the drive values. Configuration options: [CHS] [LBA] [Large] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Sets the PIO mode for the IDE drive. The settings Mode 0 to 4 allow successive increase in performance. Configuration options: [Auto] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] ASUS NCCH-DR 4-17 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 80
Item Specific Help Selects the type of fixed disk connected to the system. 'Manual' will let you select the number of cylinders, heads, etc. Note: PRECOMP=65535 means none! Before attempting to manually configure an IDE drive, make sure that you have the correct configuration information supplied - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 81
When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Master, refer to section "4.3.1 Primary IDE Master" for the menu item descriptions. 4.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave When configuring a drive as Secondary IDE Slave, refer to section "4.3.1 Primary IDE Master" for the menu item descriptions. ASUS NCCH-DR 4-19 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 82
the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction! Advanced BIOS Features CPU Configuration Memory Configuration Chipset Onboard Device PCIPnP USB Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Virus Protection, Boot Sequence... 4-20 Chapter - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 83
the configuration options. Advanced BIOS Features Console Redirection Baud Rate Agent Address Agent after boot [Disabled] 19200 [Auto] [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Enabled - Attempt to or disable the agent after boot-up. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCCH-DR 4-21 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 84
. CPU Configuration CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Disable/Enable CPU L1 L2 cache. CPU L1 & L2 Cache [Enabled] Allows you to Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 85
RAS# Precharge Memory Parity Check [Auto] [By SPD] 3 8 4 4 Disabled Select Menu Item Specific Help Set RAS# Precharge are configurable only when the Memory Timing Selectable item is set to [Manual]. CAS Latency Time [2.5] This item sets the Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] ASUS NCCH-DR 4-23 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 86
: [4] [3] [2] Memory Parity Check [Enabled] Allows memory parity checking option. BIOS Cacheable Video BIOS Cacheable Init Display First Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] [Disabled] [PCI VGA Card] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press to enable or disable BIOS cacheable. System BIOS - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 87
Specific Help Enable/Disable Onboard CSA LAN device boot ROM support. H/W Jumper of CSA LAN [Enabled] This option tells whether the CSA LAN jumper labeled LAN_EN1 on the motherboard whether the onboard LAN jumper labeled LAN_EN2 on the motherboard is enabled or disabled. See section "2.6 Jumpers" - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 88
Mode Use DMA [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378/IRQ7] [SPP] EPP1.7 3 Select Menu Item Specific Help Set Base I/O address for serial port 1. Serial Port 1 [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port 2 [2F8/IRQ3 l l e l P o r t M o d e is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [1] [3] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 89
option when you installed a native operating system like Windows 2000/XP. d. Setting to [S A T A O n l y] allows you to install IDE devices on the Serial ATA channels only. e. Setting to [D i s a b l e d] disables the onboard SATA controller. The RAID feature is also disabled. ASUS NCCH-DR 4-27 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 90
RAID], this item allows configuration of the installed IDE devices into a disk array. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] Serial ATA Port0 Mode [SATA0 Configuration options: [Primary Master] [Primary Slave] [Secondary Master] [Secondary Slave] [SATA0 master] SATA1 master] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 91
BIOS to automatically configure of all boot and Plug and Play devices. When set to [Manual Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects this problem. If you are using a standard VGA specific devices to avoid conflict. Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] ASUS NCCH-DR - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 92
[Disabled] [Manual] [Disabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] Select Menu Item Specific Help BIOS can automatically configure all the boot and Plug and Play compatible devices. If you choose auto, you cannot select IRQ DMA and memory base address fields, since BIOS - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 93
USB support in the BIOS to turn on automatically when you install high speed USB devices. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable support for the legacy USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCCH-DR 4-31 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 94
to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support APM Configuration Hardware Configuration [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Enable/Disable ACPI support for Operating System. ACPI APIC - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 95
power interruption. When set to [Power On], the system turns on automatically after an power interruption. When set to [Last State], the system goes into whatever was the system state (on or off) before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] ASUS NCCH-DR - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 96
determines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature. [Blank Screen] only blanks the screen. Use this for monitors without power management or "green" features. Configuration options - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 97
On [Ctrl-F1] Allows you to set a hot key combination to turn the system power on. Configuration options: [Ctrl-F1] ... [Ctrl-F12] To configure this item, you should set the P o w e r O n F u n c t field, then press . 6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press . ASUS NCCH-DR 4-35 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 98
0 RPM 5152 RPM 5100 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM 0 RPM Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to view. Voltage Monitor Voltage Monitor CPU VCORE A (V) +3.3V 48V 3.26V 11.79V 1.49V 2.47V 4.99V 4.75V 3.10V Select Menu Item Specific Help CPU VCORE A, +3.3V Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5V Voltage, +2.5V - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 99
Target Temperature CPU1 Target Temperature CPU2 Target Temperature [Disabled] 50 55 55 Select Menu Item Specific Help Press Enter to enable or disable the Smart Fan. Smart Fan Control [Disabled] set the threshold temperature at which the Smart Fan Control feature is disabled. ASUS NCCH-DR 4-37 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 100
Boot Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security Select Menu Item Specific Help Select Boot Device Priority. 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority Device 3rd Boot Device [Removable] [CDROM] [Hard Disk] Select Menu Item Specific Help Select your Boot Device Priority. 1st Boot Device [Removable] 2nd Boot - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 101
1st Master: XXXXXXXX 2. Bootable Add-in Cards Select Menu Item Specific Help Use or arrow to select a to exit this menu. 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority Removable Priority 1. Floppy Disks Select Menu Item Specific Help Use or arrow to select a device, then press - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 102
ASUS CD-S520/A Select Menu Item Specific Specific Help Select your Boot Device Priority. Boot Other Device [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable selection of other boot device. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] This field speeds up the Power - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 103
] [Enabled] Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] When enabled, the BIOS will seek the floppy disk drive to determine whether the drive has Enabled] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCCH-DR 4-41 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 104
Password Password Check Clear Clear [Setup] Select Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor password control full access. Supervisor Password [Clear note about passwords The Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 105
[Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] ASUS NCCH-DR 4-43 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 106
BIOS setup default settings, save or discard any changes you made, or exit the Setup utility. Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Select Menu Item Specific of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, type [Y] to load the default values, - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 107
This chapter describes the power up Reference informaAtion sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 108
Appendix summary A A.1 NCCH-DR block diagram A-1 ASUS NCCH-DR - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 109
PCI-X 66MHz bus IDE 1 IDE 2 SMBus USB 1 LPC-Bus USB 4 ATI Rage XL 8 MB VGA-Conn. SATA RAID Adaptec AIC-8130 H/W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supply EEPROM System information Super I/O W83627THF-A Keyboard Serial Port1 Floppy Mouse PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 BIOS Flash 8 Mbit ASUS NCCH-DR A-1 - Asus NCCH-DR | NCCH-DR User Manual English Version - Page 110
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