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    Motherboard NCLV-D2 Series NCLV-D2/SATA NCLV-DS2
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    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
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    1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.3 Support kit for motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts
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    a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.2.1 4-26 4.4.6 Super IO Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 Hardware Monitor 4-28 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration 4-30 iv
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    Contents 4.6 Security 4-32 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-35 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS
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    6-12 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-14 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 6-14 6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 6-15 6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-15 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-16 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-16 6.4.3 Management Software menu
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    . 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
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    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
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    guide is organized This guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports • Chapter 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID
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    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
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    x8 slot (x4 link, PCI Express 1.0a) 2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot (PCI 2.3) 1 x mini-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Both models: Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 2 x SATA-150 HDDs with RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration via the embedded LSI Logic
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    Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 MB in (30.5 cm x 26.7 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software *Specifications are subject
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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    disk drive cable Accessories 2 x CEK springs (for CPUs) CPU heatsink support kit* I/O shield A p p l i c a t i o n C D s ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM) D o c u m e n t a t i o n NCLV-D2 Series user guide ASWM 2.0 user guide If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact
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    processor, dual-channel DDR2-400 memory, and PCI Express interfaces. The ICH is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3. DDR2-400 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2-400 memory which features data transfer rates of 400 MHz to meet the higher
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    Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the Intel® 6300ESB. The SATA specification the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-28 for details. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 1-3
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    you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS Smart Fan Control technology The ASUS Smart Fan Control technology smartly adjusts the fan
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    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
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-20 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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    any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power NCLV-D2 Series Onboard LED OFF Powered Off ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-1
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    2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an S S I E E B 3 . 5 c o m p l i a n t c h a s s i s. Make sure to unplug
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    2.2.3 Support kit for motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package hole 2. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-3
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    3. Insert the hooks on one side of the spring to the heatsink holes. 4. Push the hooks on the other side of the spring inward until they snap in place. 5. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The CEK springs appear as shown when
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    CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8. Secure the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for illustration. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-5
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    mPGA 604 30.5cm (12in) 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts NCLV-D2/SATA model mPGA 604 26.8cm (10.5in) PS/2KBMS T: B: Mouse Keyboard KBPWR1 SSIPWR1 SSI12V1 NCLV-D2/SATA USB12 REAR_FAN1 PSUSMB1 COM1 USBPW12 DDR2 DDR_B3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_A3 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DDR_B2 (64
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    Power COM2 BMCCONN1 BPSMB1 FLOPPY1 LPT1 SATA2 Adaptec AIC-7901X BMCSOCKET1 SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 Intel ICH 6300ESB SATA1 USB34 HDLED1 AUX_PANEL1 USBPW34 PANEL1 30.5cm (12in) ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-7
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    2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Sockets 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 3. PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express slots 4. Zero-Channel RAID socket 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) 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 5.
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    -pin PANEL1) 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Page 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-36 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-9
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    ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel® Xeon™ processor in the 604-pin package with 1 MB L2 cache. The new generation Xeon™ processor supports 800 MHz system bus and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). 2.3.1 Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU sockets on the
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    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 NCLV-D2 Series 2-11
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    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 (top on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. The heatsinks appear as shown when installed. CPU_FAN2 connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series CPU_FAN1 connector 2-13
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    Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR modules. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web site. • Due to chipset resource allocation, and depending on the number
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    MCH Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM A1 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-15
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    so that it fits in only one direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets. 2.4.4 Removing a DIMM Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining
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    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 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
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    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 1 2 2 - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM2)* Communications
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    2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x4 link to the MCH. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. 2.5.6 ZCR slot
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    2.6 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain models. 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data.
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    on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal
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    4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at
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    the onboard Broadcom® BCM5705E Gigabit LAN2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN_EN2 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable NCLV-D2 Series LAN_EN2 setting ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-23
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    to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7901X SCSI U320 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. NCLV-D2 Series SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable 9 . SATA controller setting (3-pin SATA_EN1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only
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    . 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system. RECOVERY1 1 2 Normal (Default) NCLV-D2 Series BIOS recovery setting 2 3 BIOS Recovery ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-25
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    2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2 . P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3 . U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial
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    IDE devices. SEC_IDE1 PIN 1 PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. NCLV-D2 Series IDE connectors ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-27
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    SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1 GND Important notes on Serial ATA • You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or the Windows® XP Service Pack 1 before using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0 or RAID 1) is available only
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    NCLV-D2/SATA model only) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables. These connectors support up to four SATA hard disk drives that you can configure as an array through the onboard + NCLV-D2 Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-29
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    SCSI1) (NCLV-D2/SATA model only) This motherboard comes with the Adaptec® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller that supports one 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector. The SCSI channel can support a maximum of 15 SCSI devices as specified by Ultra320 standards. SCSI1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI
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    opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB+5V USB_P6USB_P6+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P5USB_P5+ GND USB34 (COM2) connector The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-31
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    rear, and front 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 10. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available. +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON
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    1 NCLV-D2 Series SMBus connector 12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 NCLV-D2 Series Power supply SMBus connector PSU_I2CCLK PSU_I2CDATA NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense
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    1 3 . A T X power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8- p i n A T X 1 2 V 1) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of
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    14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for NCLV-D2 Series System panel connector The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 2-35
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    15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. • Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. • LAN activity LED (2-pin
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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    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 NCLV-D2 Series 3-1
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    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
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    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
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-10 4.3 Main menu 4-13 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.6 Security 4-32 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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    F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. A S U S U p d a t e BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk
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    as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. 2. Boot the system in disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All
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    asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support 1.19(ASUS V2.07
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    the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iNCLVDS2.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading
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    CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS
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    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
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    . 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
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    utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking S t a r t > P r o g r a m s > A S U S > A S U S U p d a t e > A S U 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
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    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
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    4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility 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. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the server settings For changing the security settings For changing the system boot configuration For selecting . Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-11
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    i n shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Server, Security, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit System Time System Date [11:10:19] [Thu 04/21
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    menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced System Overview Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE ] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-13
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    an item then press if you wish to configure the item. Main IDE Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard IDE Operate Mode Enhanced Mode Support On Configure S-ATA as RAID IDE Detect Time Out (Sec) [Enhanced Mode] [S-ATA] [No] [35] Set [Compatible Mode] when Legacy OS (i.e. WIN ME, 98
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    Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported Async DMA : MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA : Ultra DMA-5 SMART Monitoring: Supported Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When
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    system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS NCLV-D2/SATA Model ID 8001A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001.003 03/16/2005 Processor System Memory Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General
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    SETUP UTILITY Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-17
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    4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Advanced Advanced Settings CPU Configuration Chipset
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    operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. automatically checks the CPU capability to enable C1E support. In C1E mode, the CPU has lower automatically checks the CPU capability to enable TM or TM2 support. In TM mode, the CPU has lower power consumption.
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    4.4.2 Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to
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    memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Memory Mirroring/Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to select the memory RAS feature: mirroring or sparing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mirroring] [Sparing] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-21
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    4.4.3 PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting the IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take
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    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 NCLV-D2 Series 4-23
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    APM Configuration Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out (Minute) Throttle Slow Clock Ratio BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] Enable or disable APM. Power Button Mode Restore on AC Power
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    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 NCLV-D2 Series 4-25
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    number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [All USB Ports] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices. Setting to [Auto] allows the system to detect the presence of legacy USB devices at startup. If
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    Port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-Directional] [EPP] [ECP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. [Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-27
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    not connected to the connector on the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Smart Fan Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan Control feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-28 Chapter
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    Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-29
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    then press to display the configuration options. Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote COM1] [115200 8,n,1] [None] [Always] Terminal Type VT-UTFB Combo Key Support [ANSI] [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Select Screen Select Item +- Change
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    Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-31
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    you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Server Security Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Exit
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    the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Security Settings Supervisor Password : Installed User Password the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-33
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    Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [
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    Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Server Boot Device Priority 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot ] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 02] [MBA v7.6.6 Slot 04] [Disabled] ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-35
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    [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select 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]
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    BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Exit Options Server Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 4-37
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    Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return
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    This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.3 Global Array Manager 5-26 5.4 Adaptec® SCSISelect(TM) Utility (NCLV-DS2 model only 5-27 5.5 Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility (NCLV-D2/SATA model only 5-48 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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    drives and RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration. • A d a p t e c® AIC-7901X PCI-X SCSI controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 5.1.1 RAID definitions R A I D 0 ( not provide fault tolerance or other RAID performance benefits. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-1
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    into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge chip. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST
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    u p U t i l i t y if you installed SATA hard disk drives on the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge and/or the A d a p t e c S C S I S installed SCSI hard disk drives to the SCSI connector supported by the Adaptec® AIC-7901X RAID controller (NCLV support CD to a floppy
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    Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA interfaces supported by the Intel® 6300ESB Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the
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    only). In N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration n f i g u r e, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-5
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    3. The A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from R E A D Y to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the
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    5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-7
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    the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. Key-in the stripe size, then press . For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we
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    >. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-9
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    Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n command to view or create another RAID
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    A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-11
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    4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive
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    press . 8. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press . 9. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-13
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    5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the I n i t i a l i z e or O b j e c t s command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical
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    the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-15
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    5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the O b j e c t s command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight O b j e c t s, then press . 5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    the logical drive to initialize from the L o g i c a l D r i v e s sub-menu, then press . 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press to start initialization. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-17
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    5. When prompted, press the to select Y e s from the I n i t i a l i z e ? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is
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    5.2.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the R e b u i l d command in the I V E S S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-19
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    3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows R B L D. 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    (s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the L o g i c a l D r i v e selection, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-21
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    3. When prompted, press the to select Y e s from the C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k dialog box, then press . You may also press to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. While checking the disk consistency, press to display the following
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    from the pop-up menu, then press . 4. When prompted, press to to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-23
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    5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select C o n f i g u r e > C l e a r C o n f i g u r a t i o n, then press . 2. When prompted, press the to select Y e s from the C l e a r C o n f i g u r a t i o n ? dialog box, then
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    > to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-25
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    You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. 5-26 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 set(s) from SCSI hard disk drives connected to the SCSI connector supported by the embedded Adaptec® SCSI controller. To enter the Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility: 1. Turn the available SCSI channels. Select the SCSI channel, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-27
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    5.4.1 Configuring the SCSI controller You need to configure the SCSI controller before creating a RAID set. After selecting the SCSI channel to use, the utility prompts you to select from the available options. Use the arrow keys to select C o n f i g u r e / V i e w S C S I C o n t r o l l e r S e
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    create a RAID 0 set for Performance: 1. After enabling the HostRAID, the utility returns to the initial menu. Use the arrow keys to select C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-29
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    2. The utility displays the installed SCSI hard disk drives status and menu options. When available, the HDD status shows F r e e. Press . The utility does not display an installed SCSI HDD(s) with an existing RAID condiguration or is part of an existing RAID set. Use the S C S I D i s k U t i
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    press when finished. 6. Select the stripe size from the menu, then press . For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly keyboard to assign a name for the RAID 0 set, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-31
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    8. If you want to make the array bootable, select Y e s from the menu, then press . 9. When prompted to create the RAID 0 set, select , then press . The utility erases all data from the selected hard disk drives. Make sure to backup all important data before creating a RAID set. A
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    > to mark. An X mark appears after the selected HDD. 4. Follow step 3 to select the other members of the RAID set, then press when finished. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-33
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    6. Select C r e a t e n e w R A I D - 1 from the RAID-1 Build Option menu, then press . Refer to the options description below. • Create a New RAID-1 - The default option. Select this option when creating a new RAID 1 set. • Copy from ( 0) to ( 1) - Select this option when you want to copy
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    that you have successfully created the RAID 1 set. 12. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press to exit the utility. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-35
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    5.4.5 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set for Fault Tolerance and Performance: 1. After enabling the HostRAID, the utility returns to the initial menu. Use the arrow keys to select C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s, then press . 2. The
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    mark. An X mark appears after the selected HDD. 5. Follow the step 4 to select the other members of the RAID set, then press when finished. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-37
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    6. Select the stripe size from the menu, then press . For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array
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    10. The screen displays the information on the created RAID set. Press to exit the utility. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-39
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    5.4.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set To add a spare drive to a RAID 10 set: 1. Press from the C o n f i g u r e / V i e w H o s t R A I D S e t t i n g s menu. 2. Select A d d S p a r e from the Options menu, then press . 3. Use the arrow keys to select the spare drive from the
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    10 set spare drive To delete a RAID 10 set spare drive: 1. From the utility main menu, press , select D e l e t e S p a r e from the Options menu, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-41
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    2. The screen displays the available spare drive(s). Use the arrow keys to select the spare drive you want to delete, then press . 3. When a confirmation dialogue box appears, select , then press to delete the spare drive. 4. Press to exit the utility. 5-42 Chapter 5:
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    hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. Make sure to backup all important data before deleting a RAID set. 4. Press to exit the utility. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-43
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    5.4.9 Rebuilding a RAID set The rebuild option is available only for RAID 1 and RAID 10 sets. To rebuild a RAID set: 1. From the main menu, select the RAID set you want to rebuild, then press . 2. Press . While rebuilding the array, you can press to stop. A pop-up menu appears for
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    . 2. The screen displays the RAID set drives. Use the arrow keys to select the hard disk drive you want to verify, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-45
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    3. Select V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a from the menu, then press . You can also use the SCSI Disk Utilities to format the hard disk drive. 4. After verifying the hard disk drive, press to exit the utility. 5.4.11 Making a RAID set bootable To make a RAID set bootable: 1. Select S C S I
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    >. 3. Press < B > when the RAID set information displays on screen. 4. When prompted, select M a r k b o o t a b l e, then press . The letter "B " appears before a bootable RAID set for easy identification. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-47
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    RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the Adaptec® SATA RAID controller. To enter the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard
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    . Repeat the process to select other drives, then press . 4. A warning message appears on screen. Press to configure the selected drives, or press to abort. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-49
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    5.5.2 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
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    5. 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 . 6. 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 finished. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-51
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    Move the cursor to the S t r i p e S i z e option, select 6 4 K B from the menu, then press to select. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array
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    appears. Select M a n a g e A r r a y s to display the array, then press to view the array properties. 12. To exit the utility, press , highlight Y e s, then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-53
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    5.5.3 Creating a RAID 0 set via Migrate When you are using one new and one used drive for a RAID 0 set, you can preserve the data on the used drive by creating the array via the M i g r a t e option. To create a RAID 0 set via M i g r a t e: 1. Follow steps 1 to 7 of the previous section. 2. Move
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    4. When prompted, select the source drive, then press . 5. A warning message appears on screen. Press to continue, or press to abort. 6. The RAID 0 set is created via Migrate. Check the array status in the Array Properties window. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-55
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    5.5.4 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 y
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    option when using new drives. 5. When you have finished setting the array properties, move the cursor to [ D o n e ], then press to create the RAID 1 set. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-57
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    6. A message appears on screen to inform you that a RAID 1 array created with Quick Init requires you to run a Verify W/FIX on the drives for consistency. Press any key to continue. The screen returns to the main menu. 7. Select M a n a g e A r r a y s to display the array(s), then press to
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    press . 4. A warning message appears on screen. Press to delete the array, or press to abort. 5. A N o A r r a y s p r e s e n t message appears on screen. Press any key to continue. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-59
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    5.5.6 Deleting a RAID 1 set To delete a RAID 1 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. Select M a n a g e A r r a y from the Main Menu, then select the array that you want to delete. Press <
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    delete the partition table on one or both member drives. 6. Press to delete the array. 7. A N o A r r a y s p r e s e n t message appears on screen. Press any key to continue. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-61
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    5.5.7 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 1 set To add a spare drive to a RAID 1 set: 1. From the Adaptec RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, highlight 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. Select Add/Delete Hotspare from the Main Menu, then press . 3.
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    the spare drive you want to delete, then press . Press when finished. 4. When prompted, press to delete the spare, or press to abort. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-63
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    can rebuild to get the array to optimal status and assume fault tolerance. There are two ways to rebuild a RAID set: system shutdown rebuild and manual rebuild. Refer to the sections below for details. System shutdown rebuild When a RAID set drive fails or an array gets degraded, shut down the
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    2. Select the array that you want to rebuild from the list of arrays, then press to display the array properties. 3. Press + to start rebuilding the array. You can check the rebuilding progress in the Array Properties window. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-65
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    5.5.10 Using the Disk Utilities The D i s k U t i l i t i e s option allows you to format and/or verify the consistency of the hard disk drives. To format or verify the hard disk drives using the Disk Utilities: 1. Select Disk Utilities from the Adaptec® RAID Configuration Utility initial menu, then
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    low-level formatted again. Formatting erases all data on the hard disk drive! V e r i f y D i s k M e d i a - Performs a scan on the media of the drive for defects. 4. Follow screen instructions to proceed. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 5-67
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    5-68 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for various system components. 6Driver installation
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    Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-10 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-14 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-16 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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    part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet. Windows® 2000/2003 Server A floppy disk
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    floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 2. Decompress the zipped file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support CD: For I n t e l® 6 3 0 0 E S B RAID driver disk: \Drivers\6300ESB\Driver\Linux\ dud-rh30-megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img For A d a p t e c® A I C - 8 1 3 0 RAID driver disk
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    Server OS D u r i n g W i n d o w s® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/ 2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server . 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-3
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    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. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® 2000/ 2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log in with A wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click N e x t to install the drivers. 11. Click F i n i s h after the drivers installation is done. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-5
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    To verify the RAID 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 item S C S I a n
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    installing a Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-7
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    3. Select Y e s using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select f d 0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to O K, then press . 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    for the Adaptec® AIC-7901X. • For NCLV-D2/SATA model, select Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers for the Adaptec® AIC-8130. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-9
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    instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the
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    4. Click N e x t when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-11
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    6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. Installing the source RPM package To install the
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    bcm5700-/src make 3. Test the driver by loading it: insmod bcm5700.o 4. Install the driver and man page: make install See the RPM instructions on the previous page for the location of the installed driver. 5. Refer to Red Hat distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and
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    6.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server You need to manually install the ATI® RAGE XL VGA driver on a Windows® 2000 Server operating system. To install the ATI® RAGE XL VGA
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    6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server The Windows® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the ATI® RAGE XL VGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA. 6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 The Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0
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    that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the
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    software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. 6.4.5 Contact information Click the C o n t a c t tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS NCLV-D2 Series 6-17
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    6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference A information
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    Appendix summary A A.1 NCLV-D2/SATA block diagram A-1 A.2 NCLV-DS2 block diagram A-2 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series
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    VGA-Conn. H/W monitor W83792D Fan Power Supplly EEPROM System information Super I/O W82627TH F-A Keyboard 1st Serial Port Floppy Mouse BIOS Flash 8 Mbit PCI Slot 1 PCI Slot 2 ASUS NCLV-D2 Series A-1
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    A.2 NCLV-DS2 block diagram Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Intel Memory Controller Hub (E7320) Six DDRII 400 DIMM Sockets 6xDDRII 333 DIMM slots (max. 8GB) X4 PCI Express PCI Express Slot1 PCI Express
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Motherboard
NCLV-D2
Series
NCLV-D2/SATA
NCLV-D2/SATA
NCLV-D2/SATA
NCLV-D2/SATA
NCLV-D2/SATA
NCLV-DS2
NCLV-DS2
NCLV-DS2
NCLV-DS2
NCLV-DS2