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NCT-D (A) Motherboard - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - 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 NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 3
vi Safety information vii About this guide viii Typography ix NCT-D (A) specifications summary x Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 4
3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 3.3.1 Vocal POST messages 3-3 3.3.2 Winbond Voice Editor 3-5 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 5
4-24 4.4.9 PCI PnP 4-25 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.5.1 Suspend Mode 4-27 4.5.2 Repost Video on S3 Resume 4-27 4.5.3 ACPI 2.0 Support 4-27 4.5.4 ACPI APIC Support 4-27 4.5.5 APM Configuration 4-28 4.5.6 Hardware Monitor 4-30 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority 4-32 4.6.2 Boot Settings - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB 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 NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 7
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. vii - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 8
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 lists the - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 9
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 NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 10
with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration - Zero-Channel RAID card (optional) ASUS WiFi-b/g Wi-Fi slot/PCI solution provides: - support for IEEE 802.11g/b wireless standards - up to 11 Mbps /54 Mbps wireless data transmission - Software Access Point (Soft AP) feature on Windows® XP/2003 Server - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 11
NCT-D (A) specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS Post Reporter™ ASUS Q-Fan2 ASUS EZ Flash ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS Instant Music AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, SMBIOS - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB 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 NCT-DA | NCT-D MB 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 NCT-D - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 15
C D s ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM) D o c u m e n t a t i o n User guide O p t i o n a l i t e m s ASUS WiFi-g card (PCI) with dipolar antenna ASUS WiFi-b card (Wi-Fi slot) with dipolar antenna If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS NCT-D 1-1 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 16
The ICH is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI-X 1.0a. DDR2 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 17
motherboard supports the S/PDIF Out function through the S/PDIF interfaces on the rear panel and at midboard. The S/PDIF technology turns your computer into a high-end entertainment system with digital connectivity to powerful audio and speaker systems. See page 2-25 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-3 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 18
supply of current for critical components. See page 4-30 and 4-31 for details. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 19
special function keys and enjoy the music! See page 4-18 for details. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. See page 4-7 for details. ASUS NCT-D 1-5 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 20
1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 21
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 NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 22
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-16 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-24 ASUS NCT-D - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 23
system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR1 NCT-D NCT-D Standby power LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS NCT-D 2-1 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 24
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 NCT-D Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 25
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 locate the motherboard standoffs size that is slightly lower than the standoffs on your chassis. ASUS NCT-D 2-3 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 26
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 NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 27
. 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 and 7 to prepare and install the second plate. 9. Remove the contour sheet from the chassis. ASUS NCT-D 2-5 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 28
. 10. Install the motherboard with the external I/O 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 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 29
SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID3 SATA1 SATA2 PCIX3 (64-bit PCI-X) COM2 PCIX4 (64-bit PCI-X) BPSMB1 PCI5 (32-bit 5V PCI) TI TSB43AB22A WIFI NCT-D IE1394_2 1394_EN1 USB_EN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power Intel 6300ESB ICH VIA VT6212L FLOPPY CHASSIS1 HDLED1 CLRTC1 PANEL1 USB78 USB56 PRI_IDE - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 30
2.2.5 Layout contents Slots 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express slots 4. Wi-Fi slot Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 5. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 6. IEEE 1394 controller - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 31
SPEAKER) ATX power button/soft-off button (Yellow 2-pin PWRSW) Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) Page 2-26 2-26 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 ASUS NCT-D 2-9 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 32
with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Intel® Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). 2.3.1 CPU: 1. Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. Intel Xeon Gold Arrow NCT-D NCT-D Socket 604 If installing only one CPU, use the socket CPU1. 2. Flip - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 33
the CPU. This thermal grease should come with the CPU package. 7. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to install a second CPU. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS NCT-D 2-11 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 34
to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation. CPU heatsink ( on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 35
heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. ASUS NCT-D 2-13 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 36
Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: NCT-D NCT-D DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may on the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for details. • This motherboard does not support memory modules - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 37
. 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 1 flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2 1 DDR2 DIMM notch ASUS NCT-D 2-15 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 38
the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software 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 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 39
)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS NCT-D 2-17 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 40
add-on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. 2.5.6 Wi-Fi slot The Wi-Fi (Wireless Fidelity) slot supports the ASUS WiFi-b module. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for product details. The Wi-Fi slot conforms to the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.11b - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 41
of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the BIOS can automatically reset parameter settings to default values. ASUS NCT-D 2-19 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 42
CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using a 4-pin plug. NCT-D NCT-D FM_CPU Setting FM_CPU1 12 23 DC mode (Default) PWM FM_CPU2 21 32 DC mode (Default) PWM 3 . USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 43
corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable NCT-D NCT-D Keyboard power setting 5 . IEEE 1394 controller setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) These jumpers allow the 1394 feature. NCT-D NCT-D 1394 Function setting 1394_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-21 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 44
allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom BCM5751 Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. NCT-D NCT-D LAN_EN setting LAN_EN1 21 32 Enable (Default) Disable 7 . SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 45
8 . USB controller setting (3-pin USB_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard VIA VT6212 PCI USB 2.0 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the USB feature. NCT-D NCT-D USB setting USB_EN1 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS NCT-D 2-23 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 46
for the LAN port LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description0 OFF GREEN BLINKING No link Linked Data activity OFF ORANGE GREEN 10 Mbps connection 100 Mbps connection 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 47
for pointing devices or other serial devices. 1 1 . C o a x i a l S / P D I F O u t p o r t . This port connects an external audio output device via a coaxial S/PDIF cable. 1 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. ASUS NCT-D 2-25 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 48
cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. NCT-D NCT-D Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 49
NCT-D SATA connectors SATA1 SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS NCT-D 2-27 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 50
) These connectors are for Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support up to four Serial ATA hard disk drives that you can through the optional SATA RAID controller. SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 NCT-D NCT-D SATA RAID connectors Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 51
such as CD-ROM. TV tuner, or MPEG card. CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) NCT-D NCT-D Internal audio connectors 7 . Chassis intrusion connector (4-1 pin CHASSIS1) This connector is for a feature. CHASSIS1 GND Chassis Signal (Default) +5VSB_MB NCT-D NCT-D Chassis intrusion connector ASUS NCT-D 2-29 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 52
. FP_AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L NCT-D NCT-D Front panel audio connector 9 . CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 53
chassis. These USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NCT-D NCT-D USB 2.0 connectors USB78 1 USB56 1 Never connect a 1 3 9 4 c a b l e to the USB connectors. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS NCT-D 2-31 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 54
OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts +12V_1 +12V_1 +12V_2 +12V_2 +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground NCT-D NCT-D SSI Power connectors For Power Supply with 20-pin Power Connector 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 55
the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 PIN 1 NCT-D NCT-D Serial port connector 14. GAME/MIDI port connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector is for J1CY GND GND J1CX J1B1 +5V NCT-D NCT-D Game connector GAME1 MIDI_IN J2B2 J2CY MIDI_OUT J2CX J2B1 +5V ASUS NCT-D 2-33 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 56
host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. FAN_PWM I2C_2_CLK# GND I2C_2_DATA# +5V NCT-D NCT-D SMBus connector BPSMB1 1 16. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. Power LED Speaker PLED+ NC PLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 57
LED. Connect the HDD Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS NCT-D 2-35 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 58
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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 NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 60
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 3.3 ASUS POST Reporter 3-3 ASUS NCT-D - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 61
No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS NCT-D 3-1 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 62
3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000: 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 down the computer. 3. The power supply - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 63
the ASUS contact information on the inside front cover of this user guide. • Install supported DDR2 DIMMs into the memory sockets. • Check if the DIMMs on the DIMM sockets are properly installed. • Make sure that your DIMMs are not defective. • Refer to section "2.4 System memory" for instructions - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 64
and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the "ASUS contact information" on the inside front cover of this user guide. • No action required You can enable or disable the ASUS POST Reporter™ in the S p e e c h C o n f i g u r a t i o n option in the BIOS - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 65
POST messages. You can install this application from the support CD. To avoid conflicts, do not run the Winbond Voice Editor while running the ASUS PC Probe application. Launching the Voice Editor You can screen, then click the Play button. The default language setting is English. ASUS NCT-D 3-5 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 66
constraints. 3. Click the W r i t e button from the Voice Editor main window to update the EEPROM. 4. Click Y e s to confirm. The next time you boot your computer, the ASUS Post Reporter announces the messages in the selected language. 3-6 Chapter 3: Powering up - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 67
Editor application allows you to record your own POST messages if your language is not supported or if you wish to to replace the pre-installed wave files. To customize your e F i l e window. 5. Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database, then close the window when done. ASUS NCT-D 3-7 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 68
6. Select a POST event on the Voice Editor main window, then click the E d i t button. The E v e n t S o u n d E d i t o r window appears. 7. Locate and select your wave file for the event, then click on the arrow opposite Voice1. The file you select appears on the space next to it. 8. Click O K to - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 69
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 NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 70
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-11 4.3 Main menu 4-14 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Power menu 4-27 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS NCT-D - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 71
(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 D 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 NCT-D 4-1 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 72
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 shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 73
.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] /pbnc where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iNCTD.rom /pbnc ASUS NCT-D 4-3 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 74
the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iNCTD.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 75
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. ASUS NCT-D 4-5 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 76
from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 77
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 and rename the same to N C T D . R O M. Make sure that you rename the BIOS file to NCTD.ROM. ASUS NCT-D 4-7 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 78
. 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 NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 79
S 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 NCT-D 4-9 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 80
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. Updating the BIOS - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 81
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. ASUS NCT-D 4-11 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 82
IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 83
Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [ Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Pop-up window Scroll bar ASUS NCT-D 4-13 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 84
IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave IDE Configuration System Information [11:51:19] [Thu 05/07/2004] [1.44M, 3.5 in] : [ST320413A] : [ASUS CD-S520/A] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] : [Not Detected] Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a field. Use [+] or [-] to - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 85
set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS NCT-D 4-15 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 86
] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] you wish to configure the item. IDE Configuration Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On Configure S-ATA as RAID IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced Mode] - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 87
P - A T A P o r t s O n l y options are for advanced users only. If you set to any of these options and encountered problems, revert to the default setting P r i m a r y P - A T A + S - A T A. Configuration options: [Primary P-ATA+S-ATA F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS NCT-D 4-17 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 88
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Instant Music Configuration Speech Configuration PCI - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 89
Disabled] [Disabled] Speech POST Reporter [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Speech POST Reporter™ feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear onboard LAN configuration during POST. Configuration options: [Auto] [Enable] [Disable] ASUS NCT-D 4-19 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 90
devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. If no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 91
adjust the values. Configuration options: [ 8]...[28] You can only adjust the R a t i o C M O S settings if you installed an unlocked CPU. Refer to the CPU documentation for details. ASUS NCT-D 4-21 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 92
: [Disabled] [Enabled] Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.7 Chipset The Chipset menu allows you to change the advanced - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 93
device is detected, the onboard audio controller is enabled; if no audio device is detected, the onboard audio controller is disabled. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-23 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 94
4.4.8 Onboard Devices Configuration Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Parallel Port Address Onboard Game/MIDI Port [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [378] [Disabled] Allows BIOS to Select Serial Port1 Base Addresses. Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 95
informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-25 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 96
PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Allows you to assign a PCI slot to a PCI IDE card, when required. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCI Slot1] [PCI Slot2] [ - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 97
] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-27 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 98
4.5.5 APM Configuration APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out Throttle Slow Clock Ratio Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2 Mouse Power On Ring Power On LAN Power On By PME# Power On - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 99
to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-29 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 100
minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Q-Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 101
Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS NCT-D 4-31 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 102
Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] [PM-ST330620A] [PS-ASUS CD-S360] [MBA v7.5.12 Slot 0] Specifies the boot sequence from the available devices. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 103
power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Wait for 'F1 to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCT-D 4-33 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 104
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], a bar shows the progress of the POST instead of boot logos, or POST texts. - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 105
item to set or change the user password. The U s e r P a s s w o r d item on top of the screen shows the default N o t I n s t a l l e d. After you set a password, this item shows I n s t a l l e d. ASUS NCT-D 4-35 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 106
To set a User Password: 1. Select the Change User Password item and press . 2. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press . 3. Confirm the password when prompted. The message "Password Installed" appears after you set - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 107
you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select Y e s to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. ASUS NCT-D 4-37 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 108
Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select Y e s to load default values. Select E x i t & S a v e C h a n g e s or make other changes before saving - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 109
This chapter describes the power up Reference informaAtion sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 110
Appendix summary A A.1 NCT-D block diagram A-1 ASUS NCT-D - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 111
A.1 NCT-D block diagram Intel XeonTM Processor with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Intel XeonTM Processor with 800MHz LPC-Bus H/W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supply Super I/O W83627THF-A Keyboard Serial Port EEPROM System information Floppy Mouse BIOS Flash 8 Mbit ASUS NCT-D A-1 - Asus NCT-DA | NCT-D MB User Manual English Version - Page 112
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NCT-D (A)