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NCCH-DLE Motherboard - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 2
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 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 3
guide ix Typography x NCCH-DLE specifications summary xi 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 18 2.5.3 PCI/PCI-X slots 2-20 2.5.4 AGP Pro slot 2-20 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 4
4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility 4-9 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility 4-10 4.2 BIOS Secondary IDE Slave 4-19 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features 4-20 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 Memory Configuration 4-23 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 5
26 5.1.7 FastBuild™ Utility 5-29 5.1.7.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Performance) ... 5-30 5.1.7.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Security 5-32 5.1.7.3 Creating a RAID 0+1 set (Security and Performance 5-38 5.1.7.4 Manually creating a RAID set 5-40 5.1.7.5 Deleting a RAID set 5-43 5.1.7.6 Rebuilding a RAID - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 6
Contents 5.3 VGA 5-62 5.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 5-62 5.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 5-63 Verifying the VGA driver installation 5-63 5.3.3 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 5-63 Appendix: Reference information A.1 NCCH-DLE block diagram A-1 vi - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 7
. 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-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 8
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 • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 9
guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports Chapter 5: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for creating and configuring RAID, and - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 10
following symbols used throughout this 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 that you MUST follow - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 11
NCCH-DLE specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Graphics LAN USB IEEE 1394 Special features BIOS features Support for dual Intel® Xeon™ Processors up to 3.6 GHz with Hyper-Threading Technology 1 MB or 2 MB L2 cache (for 800 MHz) 512 KB L2 chache (for - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 12
NCCH-DLE specifications summary Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 1 x factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 13
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 14
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 15
GAME port module S/PDIF Out module with cable 1-port 1394 module 3-in-1 floppy/Ultra ATA cable 6 x SATA cables 3 x SATA power cables I/O shield CPU heatsink support kit ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS NCCH-DLE 1-1 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 16
Employing the dual-channel DDR memory architecture, the motherboard provides a solution that doubles the system memory bandwidth to boost system performance. The motherboard supports up to 4 GB of system memory using PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up to 6.4 GB/s data - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 17
ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the PowerOn Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software lets you customize the voice messages in the supported languages. ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 18
motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. The ASUS MyLogo2 is automatically installed when you install ASUS Update from the support CD. 1.3.2 Value-added solutions Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - 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-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 20
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-25 ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 21
-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. NCCH-DLE ® SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off NCCH-DLE Standby power LED ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-1 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 22
with 800 MHz FSB, or two Intel® X e o n ™ processors with 533 MHz FSB) NCCH-DLE ® WARN1 ON Incorrect AGP Card OFF Correct AGP Card WARN_CPU1 NCCH-DLE Warning LEDs ON No CPU installed No CPU on socket CPU1 CPU types mismatched OFF No detected CPU problem 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 23
the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis NCCH-DLE ® ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-3 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 24
• 3 different sets of metal nuts and rubber pads for varied chassis standoffs (each set contains 8 metal nuts and 2 rubber pads) To install the support plates: 1. Open and lay your system chassis flat on a stable surface, then place the motherboard standoffs on the holes as shown. Standoff 2. Align - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 25
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. ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-5 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 26
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-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 27
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 heatsinks properly. 11. Secure the motherboard with 10 screws. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for illustration. ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 28
(72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM_B2 (72 bit, 184-pin module) 30.5 cm (12 in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 Below:Mic In USBPW34 CPU2 Intel 82875P MCH FP_AUDIO1 AUX1 J1 NCCH-DLE ® CD1 MODEM1 AD1980 Intel 82547GI Gigabit Ethernet Accelerated Graphics Port - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 29
3. PCI/PCI-X slots 4. AGP Pro/8X slot 2-11 2-15 2-20 2-20 Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2. RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1 SATA_RAID1/2) 2-30 9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-30 10.Power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 2-31 ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-9 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 30
) 13.Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM1) 14.CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 15.System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) - System Power LED (3-pin PLED) - Message LED (2-pin MLED) - System warning speaker (4-pin SPKR) - Hard disk activity (2-pin - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 31
are designed for the Intel® Xeon™ Processor in the 604-pin package. CPU1 CPU2 NCCH-DLE ® Intel Xeon Gold Arrow NCCH-DLE CPU Socket 604 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Note in the above illustration that the CPU has one CPU, use the socket CPU1. Socket for CPU1 Socket for CPU2 ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-11 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 32
Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Follow these steps to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side. Make sure that the socket lever is pushed - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 33
grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. 2. Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation. CPU heatsink (top four screws on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-13 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 34
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 4 2 1 3 3. Connect the fan cable to the 4pin 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 4pin - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 35
the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. DIMM_B2 80 Pins DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 104 Pins NCCH-DLE ® NCCH-DLE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install unbuffered ECC or non-ECC may detect only about 3.6+ GB (less than 4 GB) due to chipset limitation. ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-15 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 36
800 MHz 533 MHz 400 MHz DDR DIMM Type PC3200 PC2700 PC2100 Memory Frequency 400 MHz 333 MHz 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 37
these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-17 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 38
-bit PCI-X slots, two 32-bit PCI slots, and an AGP slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 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 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 39
- - IRQE# IRQF# P1_IRQ3# P1_IRQ0# 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-DLE 2-19 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 40
Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP cards. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. The WARN1 LED lights up if you installed an incorrect AGP card. Refer to page 2-2 for the LED location. NCCH-DLE ® Keyed for 1.5V NCCH-DLE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 41
12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB NCCH-DLE Keyboard power setting 2 . RAID controller setting (3-pin RAID_EN1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the Promise® PDC20319 RAID controller. NCCH-DLE ® RAID_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) NCCH-DLE RAID controller setting Disable ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-21 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 42
sleep modes (no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW12 3 2 2 1 +5V (Default) +5VSB NCCH-DLE ® USBPW34 2 1 +5V (Default) NCCH-DLE USB device wake up 3 2 +5VSB 1. The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 43
the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. NCCH-DLE ® NCCH-DLE Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-23 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 44
plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug. FM_CPU1 1 2 3 3-pin Fan (DC Mode) 1 2 3 4-pin Fan (Force to 12V) NCCH-DLE ® FM_CPU2 1 2 3 3-pin Fan (DC Mode) NCCH-DLE USB CPU fan pin setting 1 2 3 4-pin Fan (Force to 12V) 7 . IEEE 1394 setting (3-pin 1394_EN) These jumpers allow you to - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 45
, Line In, and Microphone ports change when you select the 4/6-channel configuration. Refer to the table on the next page for audio ports function variation. ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-25 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 46
Internal connectors 1 . Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY) This connector supports the provided floppy drive ribbon cable. After connecting one end to the motherboard, connect the other end to the floppy drive. NCCH-DLE ® FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 47
supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. The connector P1 is for front USB ports 5 and 6; P2 is for front USB ports 7 and 8. GND USB_P7+ USB_P7USB+5V GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V NCCH-DLE ® 1 1 P1 P2 NCCH-DLE USB 2.0 connectors NC GND USB_P8+ USB_P8USB+5V NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V ASUS - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 48
incorrect orientation when you connect the cables. SEC_IDE PRI_IDE NCCH-DLE ® NCCH-DLE IDE connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. 5 . GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector supports a GAME/MIDI module. Connect the GAME/MIDI cable - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 49
connect a 1394-compliant internal hard disk to this connector. TPA0GND TPB0+12V GND NCCH-DLE ® NCCH-DLE IEEE-1394 connector IE1394_1 1 TPA0+ GND TPB0+ +12V 7 . Chassis pins. +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND NCCH-DLE ® CHASSIS1 (Default) NCCH-DLE Chassis intrusion connector ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-29 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 50
ATA RAID connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2) These Serial ATA connectors support SATA hard disks that you may configure as a RAID set. using the SMBus interface. NCCH-DLE ® BPSMB1 1 NCCH-DLE SMBus connector FAN_PWM I2C_4_CLK# GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 51
Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +3 Volts +3 Volts NCCH-DLE ATX power connectors For Power Supply with 20-pin Power Connector 11. Hard disk activity LED NCCH-DLE ® IDE_LED1 TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light, try reversing the 2-pin plug. NCCH-DLE IDE activity LED ASUS NCCH-DLE 2-31 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 52
jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable. NCCH-DLE ® FP_AUDIO1 BLINE_OUT_L BLINE_OUT_R +5VA AGND Line out_L NC Line out_R MICPWR MIC2 NCCH-DLE Front panel audio connector 13. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM1) These connectors allow - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 53
of the connector. The CPU fan connectors support either a 3-pin or a 4-pin NCCH-DLE ® PLED+ LAN_LINK PLEDKeylock Ground +5V HD_LED+ HD_LEDSpeaker KEYLOCK PLED SPKR LAN_ACT +5VSB MLED ExtSMI# Ground PWR Ground Reset Ground MLED RESET NCCH-DLE System panel connector SMI PWR_SW ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 54
off the system power. • System Management Interrupt (2-pin SMI) This lead connects to the chassis-mounted suspend switch. This feature allows you to manually put the system into suspend mode, or "green" mode, where system activity is instantly decreased to save power and to expand the life of - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 55
This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, BIOS beep codes, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 56
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Vocal POST Messages 3-2 3.3 Powering off the computer 3-4 ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 57
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. on, hold down to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS NCCH-DLE 3-1 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 58
the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem. These POST messages are - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 59
out of range • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information." System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting to operating • No action required system ASUS NCCH-DLE 3-3 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 60
3.3 Powering off the computer 3.3.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000 Professional or Windows® 2000 Server: 1. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. Make sure that the S h u t d o w n option button is selected, then click the O K button to shut - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - 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-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - 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 4-35 4.6 Boot menu 4-41 4.7 Exit menu 4-47 ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 63
(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 i s k window appears. e. W i n d o w s® X P u s e r s : Select C r e a t e a n M S - D O S s t a r t u p d i s k from the format options field, then click S t a r t. ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-1 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 64
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 file to the bootable floppy disk. 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 65
.exe) from the Software folder of the support CD to the floppy disk with the latest ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/26/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File Name to Program : Message: Please input File Name! ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 66
6. Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press . AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/26/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File Name to Program : 1001.bin Message: Do You - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 67
. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/26/2005 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-DLE 4-5 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 68
the BIOS flashing process. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/26/2005 Flash file and the AwardBIOS Flash Utility or the motherboard support CD. Prepare the floppy disk containing the updated motherboard BIOS - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 69
Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File Name to Program : Message: Please input File Name! 4. Update the BIOS file following the instructions on the section "AwardBIOS Flash Utility". DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-7 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 70
. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/ 26/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File Name to Program : Message: Please input File Name! The AwardBIOS Flash Utility searches the support - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 71
automatically updates the BIOS, then restarts the system. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/26/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3. if the correct BIOS file is not found in the floppy disk. ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-9 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 72
. 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). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 73
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. ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-11 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 74
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 a f i l e option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x t. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the O p e n window, then click S a v e. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4-12 Chapter - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 75
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described 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 NCCH-DLE 4-13 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 76
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 Tue, Apr 26 2005 [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [Disabled] [None] [None - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 77
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-DLE 4-15 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 78
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 Total Memory 11: 10 : 30 Tue, Apr 26 2005 [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [Disabled] [None] [None] [ - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 79
you can 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-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 80
[Auto] When this item is set to [Auto], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Manually detecting an IDE drive If you wish to manually enter the drive information, set the Primary IDE Master item to - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 81
Shows the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (S.M.A.R.T.) status if the IDE hard disk drive supports the feature. Otherwise, this item is grayed out and shows the value [None]. After , refer to section "4.3.1 Primary IDE Master" for the menu item descriptions. ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-19 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 82
options. Advanced BIOS Features CPU Vcore Voltage DRAM Vcore Voltage Chipset Vcore Voltage [Disabled] [+2.6V] [+1.5V] Select Menu Item Specific Help Press [Enter] to select. 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 83
L2 cache. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hyper-Threading Technology [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the processor Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-21 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 84
CPU Feature [Press Enter] Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Feature Thermal Management Limit CPUID MacVal Thermal Monitor 1 [Disabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Set Limit CPUID MaxVal to 3, should be "Disabled" - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 85
and DRAM RAS# Precharge are configurable only when the Memory Timing Selectable item is set to [Manual]. CAS Latency Time [2.5] This item sets the latency (in clocks) between the DRAM read number of DRAM clocks used for DRAM parameters. Configuration options: [8] [7] [6] [5] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-23 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 86
DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] Controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/ write command. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] DRAM RAS# Precharge [3] This item controls the idle clocks after issuing a precharge command to the DDR SDRAM. Configuration options: [4] [3] [2] DRAM Data - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 87
of the AGP aperture. AGP Aperture Size [128] Allows you to select the size of the AGP aperture. Configuration options: [4] [8] [16] [32] [64] [128] [256] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-25 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 88
Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control CPU Clock CPU Clock Ratio [200MHz] [18 X] Select Menu Item Specific Help Set CPU Frequency. CPU Clock [200MHz] Allows you to set the CPU clock frequency. Highlight this item then press to display a pop-up menu. Type in the value then - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 89
LAN. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard LAN Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-27 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 90
Onboard 1394 Chip [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VT6202 USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard USB controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Promise Controller [ - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 91
the MIDI port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [330] [300] [290] Midi Port IRQ [10] Allows you to select the MIDI port IRQ. Configuration options: [5] [10] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-29 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 92
each channel. [Enhanced Mode]: Enable both SATA and PATA. Max. of 6 IDE drives are supported. [SATA Only]: SATA is opeating in legacy mode. ***On-Chip Serial ATA Setting*** The [D i s a b l e d] disables the onboard SATA controller. The RAID feature is also disabled. 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 93
for these items vary depending on the setting of the O n - C h i p S e r i a l A T A item. Configuration options: [Primary Master] [Primary Slave] [Secondary Master] [Secondary Slave] [SATA0 master] SATA1 master] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-31 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 94
boot and Plug and Play devices. When set to [Manual], you can assign the available IRQ Resources to the PCI devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Manual] When the item R e s o u r colors properly. Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects this problem. If you are using a standard VGA card, leave - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 95
device] The IRQ Resources sub-menu is activated when the Resources Controlled by parameter is set to [Manual]. Select [PCI Device] to assign an IRQ address to a Plug and Play device. Setting to [Reserved] reserves the IRQ address. Configuration options: [PCI Device] [Reserved] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-33 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 96
an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. USB Configuration USB Controller USB 2.0 Support USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Select Menu Item Specific Help Configures the USB controller. USB Controller [Enabled] Allows you enable or - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 97
ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI feature on the operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Allows you to select the ACPI stat for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3 (STR)] [S1&S3] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-35 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 98
[Disabled] Sets the time period before the system goes into suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [12 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 Hr] Suspend Type [Stop Grant] Allows you to select the suspend type. Configuration options: [Stop Grant] [PwrOn Suspend - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 99
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: [Blank - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 100
Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Enabling this item lets you set the date and time of alarm using the two following items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Date (of Month) Alarm [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 101
Voltage, +12V Voltage, +1.5V Voltage, +2.5V Voltage, +5VCC Voltage, +5VSB Voltage,VBAT Voltage, These fields show the auto-detected voltages through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-39 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 102
speed adjustment according to the actual system temperature. Configuration options: [Min = 30, Max = 60] CPU1 Target Temperature [61] CPU2 Target Temperature [61 . Configuration options: [Min = 31, Max = 61] Use the ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) to obtain the actual fan RPM (rotations per - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 103
Boot Device [CDROM] 3rd Boot Device [Hard Disk] Allows you to select your boot device priority. Configuration options: [Removable] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] [Legacy LAN] [Disabled] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-41 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 104
4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority 1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXX 2. Bootable Add-in Cards Select Menu Item Specific Help Use or arrow to select a device, then press to move it up, or to move it down the list. Press to exit this menu. 4.6.3 Removable Device - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 105
tracks. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-43 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 106
Rate (Chars/Sec) [6] Allows you to select the rate at which character repeats when you hold a key. Configuration options: [6] [8] [10] [12] [15] [20] [24] [30] Typematic Delay (Msec) [250] Allows you to set the delay before key strokes begin to repeat. Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 107
Supervisor password is required to enter the BIOS Setup program preventing unauthorized access. The User password is required to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-45 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 108
the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "2.6 Jumpers" for instructions. Password Check [Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 109
previously saved values. When a confirmation appears, type [Y] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values, or [N] to cancel and return to the menu. ASUS NCCH-DLE 4-47 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 110
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 RAID 5-1 5.2 LAN 5-57 5.3 VGA 5-62 ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 113
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 section "2. RAID driver installation" for details. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-1 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 114
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives for RAID set 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 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 115
0, RAID 1, and JBOD configurations using the SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility: 1. Turn on the . The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-3 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 116
5.1.4.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight A r r a y C o n f i g u r a t i o n U t i l i t y, then press . 2. From the Main Menu, select C r e a t e A r r a y, then press . 3. Select the first - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 117
on screen, warning users that initialization will erase all array information on the drives. Press to proceed or press to abort creating the RAID 0 set. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-5 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 118
6. After disk initialization, the utility displays the A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s menu. Select A r r a y T y p e > R A I D 0 ( S t r i p e ), then press . 7. Move the cursor to the A r r a y L a b e l option, then type a name for the RAID 0 set. Press when done. 5-6 Chapter 5: - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 119
editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. 9. Move the cursor to the C r e a t e R A I D v i a option, select N o I n i t from the menu, then press to select. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-7 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 120
10. When you have finished setting the array properties, move the cursor to D o n e, then press to create the RAID 0 set. 11. After you have created the RAID 0 set, the utility main menu appears. Select M a n a g e A r r a y s to display the array, then press to view the array - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 121
12. The screen displays the array properties. Press to return to the previous menu. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-9 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 122
5.1.4.2 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 A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s menu, select A r r a y T y p e > R A I D 1 ( M i r r o r ), then press . 3. Move the cursor to the A r r a - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 123
informing 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. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-11 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 124
7. After you have created the RAID 1 set, the utility main menu appears. Select M a n a g e A r r a y to display the created set. Press to view the array properties. 8. The screen displays the array properties. Press to return to the previous menu. 9. To exit the utility, press , - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 125
to make as bootable. 2. Press + . A message appears on screen informing you that all other arrays (if available) will become non-bootable. Press to continue. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-13 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 126
The RAID 0 array becomes bootable. An asterisk precedes a bootable array for easy identification. 3. Press to return to the previous menu. 4. Exit the utility, then reboot the system. 5. During POST, press to select the boot device. 6. Use the up or down arrow to highlight the bootable - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 127
box appears. 2. Move the cursor to D e l e t e, then press to delete the selected RAID set; otherwise, move the cursor to C a n c e l to close the dialog box. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-15 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 128
3. When prompted, press to delete the RAID set or press to abort the operation. 4. To verify if the array was deleted, select M a n a g e A r r a y s from the main menu. A N o A r r a y s P r e s e n t message pops up on the screen if no array is detected. 5-16 Chapter 5: Driver - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 129
box appears. 2. Move the cursor to D e l e t e, then press to delete the selected RAID set; otherwise, move the cursor to C a n c e l to close the dialog box. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-17 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 130
3. When prompted, press to delete the RAID set or press to abort the operation. 4. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select either M e m b e r # 0 or M e m b e r # 1 to delete a RAID 1 set member. Select [ N o n e ] or [ B o t h ] if you want to delete the entire array. 5. To verify if - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 131
degraded RAID set. Check the system and motherboard user guide for additional information. To rebuild a RAID array: 1. Enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility following the instructions in the section "Creating a RAID 0 (Stripe)." The A r r a y S t a t u s shows DEGRADED. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-19 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 132
in the operating system, press while the RAID set is being rebuilt to exit the application. A message pops up for confirmation. Press to exit. 5-20 Chapter 5: Driver installation - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 133
density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 4. Follow screen instructions to complete the process. 5. After creating a RAID driver e a s e + b u i l d + 1 6 . g z into the floppy disk from the following path in the support CD: \Drivers\6300ESB\Linux 3. Eject the floppy disk. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-21 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 134
5.1.6 Installing the Intel® 6300ESB RAID controller driver 5.1.6.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the Intel® 6300ESB RAID controller driver under Windows® 2000/ 2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 135
the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-23 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 136
To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the Intel® 6300ESB RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log in with A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges. 2. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a N e w H a - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 137
Right-click the A d a p t e c E m b e d d e d S e r i a l A T A H o s t R A I D item, then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 5. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the D r i v e r D e t a i l s button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click O K when finished. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-25 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 138
5.1.6.2 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 To install the Intel® 6300ESB RAID controller driver under Red Hat® Linux 9.0 OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . 3. Select Y e s using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press < - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 139
® Linux 9.0 driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select O K , then press . The drivers for the Intel® 6300ESB RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-27 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 140
6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select N o, then press ; otherwise, select Y e s if you need to install additional RAID controller drivers. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 5-28 Chapter 5: Driver installation - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 141
to create RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the Promise® PDC20319 RAID controller. To enter the FastBuild™ Utility: 1. Turn on the system drive assignments. When finished, press to return to the main menu. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-29 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 142
(Create and Quick Initialize). 5. A pop-up message appears, warning you that all existing data on the hard disk drives will be deleted. Press to continue. 5-30 Chapter 5: Driver installation - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 143
unit. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Refer to section "2. RAID driver installation" for details. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-31 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 144
5.1.7.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Security) Using two new SATA hard disk drives Refer to these instructions when creating a RAID 1 set using two new SATA hard disk drives. 1. Restart the system, then enter the FastBuild™ Utility. 2. In the FastBuild™ Utility main menu, - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 145
unit. During the OS installation, the system prompts you to install third-party SCSI or RAID driver. Refer to section "2. RAID driver installation" for details. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-33 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 146
Using an existing boot/data hard disk drive and a new drive Refer to these instructions when creating a RAID 1 set using an existing bootable or data hard disk drive and a new drive of the same or larger storage capacity. 1. Restart the - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 147
drive. 10. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS). The OS will treat the RAID 1 array as a single drive unit. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-35 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 148
Using quick initialization Refer to these instructions when creating a RAID 1 set using one or two existing hard disk drives containing data that you d o n o t w a n t t o k e e p. Using quick initialization erases all data from the existing - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 149
hard drive. 8. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS). The OS will treat the RAID 1 set as a single drive unit. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-37 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 150
5.1.7.3 Creating a RAID 0+1 set (Security and Performance) You must install four SATA hard disk drives to create a RAID 0+1 set. 1. Restart the system, then enter the FastBuild™ Utility. 2. In the FastBuild™ Utility main menu, press to select A u t o S e t u p. The following screen appears. 3. - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 151
hard drive. 9. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS). The OS will treat the RAID 0+1 set as a single drive unit. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-39 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 152
5.1.7.4 Manually creating a RAID set We strongly recommend that you use the A u t o S e t u p option to create a RAID set. 1. Restart the system, then enter the FastBuild™ Utility. 2. In the - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 153
o c k option. Press the to manually assign the stripe block size to 16, 32, 64, or 128 KB. • You can manually assign the stripe block size only if you are creating to the array, then press . The A s s i g n m e n t column of the assigned drives show Y . ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-41 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 154
5. Press + . 6. When a dialog box appears, press to create and quick initialize the RAID set. Using quick initialization erases all data from the existing hard disk drives. Make sure to backup all important data before using this RAID configuration mode. 7. When prompted, press to - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 155
to delete, then press . The V i e w A r r a y D e f i n i t i o n M e n u appears displaying the hard disk drives assigned to the selected array. 4. When prompted, press + to delete the array. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-43 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 156
5. The D e l e t e A r r a y M e n u appears, showing that the array is successfully deleted. Press to exit. 5-44 Chapter 5: Driver installation - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 157
the failed drive channel and ID. 4. Exit the utility, then turn off the system. 5. Replace the failed drive with an identical (same storage capacity) drive. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-45 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 158
6. Restart the system, then press + to enter the FastBuild™ Utility. 7. From the FastBuild™ Utility main menu, press to display the Rebuild Array Menu. 8. Use the arrow keys to select the array with a C r i t i c a l status, then press . 9. From the S e l e c t D r i v e t o R - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 159
i n d o w s® 2 0 0 0 S e t u p starts. 2. Press when the message "P r e s s F 6 i f y o u n e e d t o i n s t a l l a t h i r d p a r t y S C S I o r R A I D d r i v e r . . ." appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-47 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 160
the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 5-48 Chapter 5: Driver installation - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 161
To an existing Windows® operating system Follow the same instructions in the section " I n s t a l l i n g t h e I n t e l® 6300ESB RAID controller i v e r tab, then click the D r i v e r D e t a i l s button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click O K when finished. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-49 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 162
o p e r t i e s from the menu. 3. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the D r i v e r D e t a i l s button to display the RAID controller properties. 4. Click the U n i n s t a l l button, then click O K. 5. Follow screen instructions to uninstall the driver. 5-50 Chapter 5: Driver installation - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 163
. The W i n d o w s® S e t u p starts. 2. Press when the message "P r e s s F 6 i f y o u n e e d t o i n s t a l l a t h i r d p a r t y S C S I o r R A I D d r i v e r . . ." appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-51 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 164
the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 5-52 Chapter 5: Driver installation - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 165
P r o p e r t i e s. 7. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the U p d a t e D r i v e r button. 8. The H a r d w a r e U p d a t e Device Driver Wizard window appears. Select the option "I n s t a l l t h e software automatically ( R e c o m m e n d e d ), then click N e x t. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-53 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 166
9. The wizard searches for the RAID controller drivers, then displays a list of detected drivers. Select Win Server 2003 Promise FastTrak S150 TX4 (tm) Controller, then click N e x t. 10. Click F i n i s h after the driver installation is done. To verify the Promise® PDC20319 RAID controller driver - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 167
, then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 3. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the D r i v e r D e t a i l s button to display the RAID controller properties. 4. Click the U n i n s t a l l button, then click O K. 5. Follow screen instructions to uninstall the driver. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-55 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 168
if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select N o, then press ; otherwise, select Y e s if you need to install additional RAID controller drivers. 5. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 5-56 Chapter 5: Driver installation - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 169
instructions o r privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive, or the LAN k C o n n e c t i o n s window appears. Click the I n s t a l l B a s e D r i v e r s button. The LAN controller drivers are automatically installed in the system. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-57 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 170
To verify the Intel® 82547GI LAN controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows® desktop , then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 2. Click the H a r d w a r e tab, then click the D e v i c e M a n a g e r button. 3. Click the "+" sign before the - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 171
a t o r privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive, or the LAN controller driver r k C o n n e c t i o n s window appears. Click the I n s t a l l B a s e D r i v e r s button. The LAN controller drivers are automatically installed in the system. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-59 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 172
To verify the Intel® 82547GI LAN controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows® desktop , then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 2. Click the H a r d w a r e tab, then click the D e v i c e M a n a g e r button. 3. Click the "+" sign before the - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 173
these instructions when installing the Intel® 82547GI LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat® Linux version 5.2.x operating system. The following procedures were tested for 2.4.x kernels through 2.4.20. of another system on the same subnet as the system being tested. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-61 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 174
instructions on how to install the Intel® E7221 Super Video Graphics Adapter (SVGA) driver. 5.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server You need to manually s t r a t o r privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 175
driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA. Verifying the VGA driver installation To verify if the Intel® E7221 installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA. ASUS NCCH-DLE 5-63 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 176
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This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference A information - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 178
Appendix summary A A.1 NCCH-DLE block diagram A-1 ASUS NCCH-DLE - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 179
1394) VIA VT6212L Promise PDC20319 Supports RAID0/RAID1 Audio Codec ADI AD1980 AC97 LPC BUS USB USB USB USB SATA SATA SATA SATA Winbond 83627THF Super I/O 1 x Parallel, 2 x Serial, Floppy, KB, MS, Game Port 4 Serial ATA Ports USB USB USB USB USB1.1/2.0 Port x 4 8Mb BIOS FWH ASUS NCCH-DLE A-1 - Asus NCCH-DLE | NCCH-DLE User's Manual English version 1.0 - Page 180
A-2 Appendix A: Reference information
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