Asus NCCH-DLE User Manual
Asus NCCH-DLE User Manual

Asus NCCH-DLE User Manual

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  • Page 1 NCCH-DLE...
  • 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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ....................vii Safety information ................viii About this guide ................. ix Typography ..................x NCCH-DLE specifications summary ............. xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ................
  • Page 4 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......4-1 4.1.2 AwardBIOS Flash Utility .......... 4-3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........ 4-6 4.1.4 ASUS EZ Flash utility ..........4-9 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ..........4-10 BIOS setup program ............4-13 4.2.1...
  • Page 5 Contents Boot menu ................4-41 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ..........4-41 4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ......... 4-42 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority ........4-42 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ......... 4-43 4.6.5 Security ..............4-45 Exit menu ................4-47 Chapter 5: Driver installation Chapter 5: Driver installation Chapter 5: Driver installation Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 6 Verifying the VGA driver installation ....5-63 5.3.3 Red Hat ® Linux 9.0 ..........5-63 Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information Appendix: Reference information NCCH-DLE block diagram ............A-1 v i v i v i v i v i...
  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and •...
  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
  • Page 9: About This Guide

    A S U S w e b s i t e s A S U S w e b s i t e s The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
  • Page 10: Typography

    Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : D A N G E R / W A R N I N G :...
  • Page 11: Ncch-Dle Specifications Summary

    NCCH-DLE specifications summary C P U C P U C P U C P U C P U Support for dual Intel ® Xeon™ Processors up to 3.6 GHz with Hyper-Threading Technology 1 MB or 2 MB L2 cache (for 800 MHz)
  • Page 12 NCCH-DLE specifications summary R e a r p a n e l R e a r p a n e l R e a r p a n e l R e a r p a n e l R e a r p a n e l...
  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E...
  • Page 15: Welcome

    N C C H - D L E m o t h e r b o a r d ! The ASUS NCCH-DLE motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS...
  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 1.3.1 Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Product highlights Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology Latest processor technology The motherboard supports dual Intel ® Xeon™ Processors via 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets.
  • Page 17 ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power- On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and causes of boot errors, if any.
  • Page 18 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS ASUS EZ Flash BIOS 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.
  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard installation ............2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-11 System memory ..............2-15 Expansion slots ..............2-18 Jumpers ................2-21 Connectors ................. 2-25 A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E...
  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    NCCH-DLE ® Standby Powered Power NCCH-DLE Standby power LED A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E 2 - 1 2 - 1 A S U S N C C H - D L E...
  • Page 22 NCCH-DLE ® WARN_CPU1 No CPU installed No detected CPU problem NCCH-DLE Warning LEDs No CPU on socket CPU1 CPU types mismatched 2 - 2 2 - 2 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 23: Motherboard Installation

    NCCH-DLE ®...
  • Page 24: Support Plates For Motherboard

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 Support plates for motherboard Support plates for motherboard Support plates for motherboard 2.2.3 2.2.3 Support plates for motherboard Support plates for motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with a CPU heatsink support kit that consists of: •...
  • Page 25 Use a plier to attach four nuts to the bolts on the metal support plate. Align a rubber pad to the rectagular mark on the center of the plate, then press to attach. Remove the adhesive label underneath a plate. A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E 2 - 5...
  • Page 26 Carefully align and place the plate on a rectangular cut on the contour sheet. Make sure that the metal support plates fit perfectly to the rectangular cuts on the contour sheet; otherwise, the CPU heatsink screws would not align to the metal nuts. Repeat steps 4 and 7 to prepare and install the second plate.
  • Page 27 The support plates appear as shown when installed. 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. H e a t s i n k h o l e m a t c h e d t o H e a t s i n k h o l e m a t c h e d t o H e a t s i n k h o l e m a t c h e d t o H e a t s i n k h o l e m a t c h e d t o...
  • Page 28: Motherboard Layout

    1394 B:USB3 Intel USB2.0 82875P Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 B: USB2 USBPW34 Top:Line In CPU2 Center:Line Out Below:Mic In FP_AUDIO1 NCCH-DLE AUX1 ® ATXPWR1 Intel 82547GI MODEM1 Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP8X1) Gigabit CLRTC1 Ethernet WARN1 8Mbit CR2032 3V Intel Lithium Cell...
  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Sockets/Slots Sockets/Slots Sockets/Slots P a g e P a g e P a g e Sockets/Slots Sockets/Slots P a g e P a g e 1.
  • Page 30 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors ( c o n t i n u e d ) ( c o n t i n u e d ) ( c o n t i n u e d ) ( c o n t i n u e d ) ( c o n t i n u e d ) 11.Hard disk activity LED connector (2-pin IDELED1)
  • Page 31: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel ® Xeon™ Processor in the 604-pin package. Intel Xeon CPU1 CPU2 NCCH-DLE ® Gold Arrow NCCH-DLE CPU Socket 604 2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Installing the CPU Installing the CPU 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU...
  • Page 32 Incorrect installation of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Follow these steps to install a CPU. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the motherboard. Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way to the other side.
  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.3 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
  • Page 34 Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. Connect the fan cable to the 4- pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. C P U 1 f a n c o n n e c t o r C P U 1 f a n c o n n e c t o r C P U 1 f a n c o n n e c t o r C P U 1 f a n c o n n e c t o r...
  • Page 35: System Memory

    The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. NCCH-DLE ® NCCH-DLE 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets 2.4.2 2.4.2 Memory configurations Memory configurations 2.4.2 2.4.2...
  • Page 36 PC2700 333 MHz 400 MHz PC2100 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. 2 - 1 6 2 - 1 6 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 37: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.
  • Page 38: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has two 64-bit PCI-X slots, two 32-bit PCI slots, and an AGP slot. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
  • Page 39 Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments I R Q I R Q P r i o r i t y P r i o r i t y S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n S t a n d a r d F u n c t i o n I R Q I R Q...
  • Page 40: Pci/Pci-X Slots

    NCCH-DLE ® Keyed for 1.5V NCCH-DLE Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 2 - 2 0 2 - 2 0 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 41: Jumpers

    NCCH-DLE ® NCCH-DLE Keyboard power setting 2 . 2 . R A I D c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n R A I D _ E N 1 )
  • Page 42: Usb Device Wake-Up

    USBPW34 ® +5VSB (Default) NCCH-DLE USB device wake up 1. The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up. 2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
  • Page 43 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) NCCH-DLE Clear RTC RAM Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! A S U S N C C H - D L E...
  • Page 44 (DC Mode) (Force to 12V) NCCH-DLE USB CPU fan pin setting 7 . 7 . I E E E 1 3 9 4 s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n 1 3 9 4 _ E N )
  • Page 45: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors Rear panel connectors 1 . 1 . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t .
  • Page 46: Internal Connectors

    PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. NCCH-DLE Floppy disk drive connector 2 - 2 6 2 - 2 6 C h a p t e r 2 : H a r d w a r e i n f o r m a t i o n...
  • Page 47 The connector P1 is for front USB ports 5 and 6; P2 is for front USB ports 7 and 8. NCCH-DLE ® NCCH-DLE USB 2.0 connectors A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E 2 - 2 7...
  • Page 48 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE NCCH-DLE IDE connectors ribbon cable to PIN 1. 5 . 5 . G A M E / M I D I c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - 1 p i n G A M E 1 )
  • Page 49 CHASSIS1 NCCH-DLE ® (Default) NCCH-DLE Chassis intrusion connector A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E 2 - 2 9 2 - 2 9...
  • Page 50 SATA_RAID3 SATA_RAID4 NCCH-DLE SATA RAID connectors 9 . 9 . B a c k p l a n e S M B u s c o n n e c t o r ( 6 - 1 p i n B P S M B 1 )
  • Page 51 For Power Supply with 20-pin Power Connector NCCH-DLE ATX power connectors 1 1 . 1 1 . 1 1 . H a r d d i s k a c t i v i t y L E D c o n n e c t o r ( 2 - p i n I D E L E D 1 )
  • Page 52 MICPWR AGND MIC2 NCCH-DLE Front panel audio connector 1 3 . 1 3 . 1 3 . I n t e r n a l a u d i o c o n n e c t o r s ( 4 - p i n C D 1 , A U X 1 , M O D E M 1 )
  • Page 53 ® RESET MLED PWR_SW NCCH-DLE System panel connector A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E 2 - 3 3 2 - 3 3...
  • Page 54 • • • • • S y s t e m P o w e r L E D ( 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m P o w e r L E D ( 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m P o w e r L E D ( 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m P o w e r L E D ( 3 - p i n P L E D ) S y s t e m P o w e r L E D ( 3 - p i n P L E D )
  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, BIOS beep codes, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Vocal POST Messages ............3-2 Powering off the computer ..........3-4 A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E...
  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    Starting up for the first time After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.
  • Page 58: Vocal Post Messages

    Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.
  • Page 59 CPU voltage out of range • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the “ASUS contact information.” System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting to operating •...
  • Page 60: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 3.3.1 Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ®...
  • Page 61: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 62 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-13 Main menu ................4-16 Advanced menu ..............4-20 Power menu ................ 4-35 Boot menu ................4-41 Exit menu ................4-47 A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E...
  • Page 63: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Award BIOS Flash utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1...
  • Page 64 Windows ® 2000 environment To create a set of boot disks for Windows ® 2000: a. Insert a formatted, high density 1.44 MB floppy disk into the drive. b. Insert the Windows ® 2000 CD to the optical drive. S t a r t S t a r t R u n R u n...
  • Page 65: Awardbios Flash Utility

    Updating the current BIOS file To update the current BIOS file: 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Extract the zipped file, then save it to a floppy disk as * . B I N * . B I N * .
  • Page 66 Type the BIOS file name in the File Name to Program field, then press <Enter>. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/26/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V File Name to Program : 1001.bin...
  • Page 67 Follow steps 1 to 6 of the previous section. Press <Y> when the utility prompts you to save the current BIOS file. The following screen appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/26/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V...
  • Page 68: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file and the AwardBIOS Flash Utility or the motherboard support CD.
  • Page 69 BIOS file and the Award BIOS Flash Utility. At the prompt, type awdflash then press <Enter>. The Award BIOS Flash Utility screen appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/26/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V...
  • Page 70 Press <Y>. The following screen appears. Would you like to FLASH bios now? (y/n) Yes or No _ Press <Y>. The AwardBIOS Flash Utility appears. AwardBIOS Flash Utility for ASUS V1.05 (C) Phoenix Technologies Ltd. All Rights Reserved For Canterwood - NCCH-DLEC-00 DATE: 04/26/2005 Flash Type - SST 49LF008A /3.3V...
  • Page 71: Asus Ez Flash Utility

    ASUS EZ Flash utility ASUS EZ Flash utility The ASUS EZ Flash feature allows you to update the BIOS without having to go through the long process of booting from a floppy disk and using a DOS-based utility. The EZ Flash utility is built-in the BIOS chip so it is accessible by pressing <Alt>...
  • Page 72: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.5 4.1.5 ASUS Update utility ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file •...
  • Page 73 Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking S t a r t S t a r t S t a r t >...
  • Page 74 A S U S U p d a t e 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. A S U S U p d a t e...
  • Page 75: Bios Setup Program

    • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. A S U S N C C H - D L E...
  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen 4.2.1 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen BIOS menu screen M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u b a r M e n u i t e m s M e n u i t e m s...
  • Page 77: General Help

    4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 General help General help General help 4.2.4 4.2.4 General help General help On the right side of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 4.2.5 4.2.5 Sub-menu Sub-menu 4.2.5 4.2.5 4.2.5 Sub-menu Sub-menu Sub-menu An item with a sub-menu on any menu screen is distinguished by a solid triangle before the item.
  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. System Time 11: 10 : 30 Select Menu...
  • Page 79: Primary Ide Master

    4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master 4.3.1 4.3.1 Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Master Primary Master Select Menu Primary IDE Master [Auto] Item Specific Help Access Mode [Auto] Selects the type of Capacity 0 MB fixed disk connected to the system.
  • Page 80 UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] UDMA Mode [Auto] When this item is set to [Auto], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE drives. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Manually detecting an IDE drive If you wish to manually enter the drive information, set the Primary IDE Master item to [Manual], and the Access Mode item to [CHS].
  • Page 81: Primary Ide Slave

    H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d H e a d Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. Precomp Precomp Precomp Precomp Precomp Displays the precompressed volumes on the hard disk, if any, on the motherboard.
  • Page 82: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU, memory, chipset, and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction! Select Menu Advanced BIOS Features CPU Configuration...
  • Page 83: Cpu Configuration

    CPU Vcore Voltage [Disabled] CPU Vcore Voltage [Disabled] CPU Vcore Voltage [Disabled] CPU Vcore Voltage [Disabled] CPU Vcore Voltage [Disabled] Allows you to select the CPU Vcore voltage. Configuration options: [Disabled] [+100 mV] [+200 mV] [+300 mV] DRAM Vcore Voltage [+2.6V] DRAM Vcore Voltage [+2.6V] DRAM Vcore Voltage [+2.6V] DRAM Vcore Voltage [+2.6V]...
  • Page 84 CPU Feature [Press Enter] CPU Feature [Press Enter] CPU Feature [Press Enter] CPU Feature [Press Enter] CPU Feature [Press Enter] Allows you to enable or disable the Hyper-Threading Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CPU Feature Select Menu Thermal Management Thermal Monitor 1 Item Specific Help Limit CPUID MacVal [Disabled]...
  • Page 85: Memory Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration Memory Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 Memory Configuration Memory Configuration This menu shows the memory configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Memory Configuration Select Menu DRAM Frequency [Auto] Item Specific Help...
  • Page 86: Chipset

    DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [3] Controls the latency between the DRAM active command and the read/ write command.
  • Page 87 Init Display First [AGP Slot] Init Display First [AGP Slot] Init Display First [AGP Slot] Init Display First [AGP Slot] Init Display First [AGP Slot] Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP Slot] Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled]...
  • Page 88 Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Frequency/Voltage Control Select Menu Item Specific Help CPU Clock [200MHz] CPU Clock Ratio [18 X] Set CPU Frequency. CPU Clock [200MHz] CPU Clock [200MHz] CPU Clock [200MHz] CPU Clock [200MHz] CPU Clock [200MHz] Allows you to set the CPU clock frequency.
  • Page 89: Onboard Device

    4.4.5 4.4.5 4.4.5 Onboard Device Onboard Device Onboard Device 4.4.5 4.4.5 Onboard Device Onboard Device This menu shows the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Onboard Device Select Menu Speech IC Controller...
  • Page 90 Onboard 1394 Chip [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Chip [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Chip [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Chip [Enabled] Onboard 1394 Chip [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] VT6202 USB Controller [Enabled] VT6202 USB Controller [Enabled] VT6202 USB Controller [Enabled] VT6202 USB Controller [Enabled] VT6202 USB Controller [Enabled]...
  • Page 91 EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] Allows you to select the EPP mode. This item becomes configurable only if the P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e P a r a l l e l P o r t M o d e is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP].|...
  • Page 92 SATA Configuration SATA Configuration SATA Configuration SATA Configuration SATA Configuration Select Menu SATA Configuration *** On-Chip Serial ATA Setting *** Item Specific Help On-Chip Serial ATA [Auto] SATA Mode [Disabled]: Disable Serial ATA Port0 Mode SATA0 master SATA Controller. Serial ATA Port1 Mode SATA1 master [Auto]: Auto-arrange the BIOS.
  • Page 93 SATA Mode [RAID] SATA Mode [RAID] SATA Mode [RAID] SATA Mode [RAID] SATA Mode [RAID] When set to [RAID], this item allows configuration of the installed SATA devices into a disk array. When set to [IDE], the devices operate in normal IDE mode.
  • Page 94: Pcipnp

    4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 PCIPnP PCIPnP PCIPnP 4.4.6 4.4.6 PCIPnP PCIPnP This menu shows the PCIPnP configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. PCIPnP Select Menu Resources Controlled By [Auto] Item Specific Help IRQ Resources Default is Disabled.
  • Page 95 IRQ Resources IRQ Resources IRQ Resources IRQ Resources IRQ Resources Set the item R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y to [Manual] to enable the R e s o u r c e s C o n t r o l l e d B y...
  • Page 96: Usb Configuration

    4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 USB Configuration USB Configuration USB Configuration 4.4.7 4.4.7 USB Configuration USB Configuration This menu shows the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Select Menu USB Configuration USB Controller [Enabled] Item Specific Help...
  • Page 97: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select Menu ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] APM Configuration Item Specific Help Hardware Configuration Enable/Disable ACPI...
  • Page 98: Apm Configuration

    4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.1 4.5.1 APM Configuration APM Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Power Management (APM) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Select Menu APM Configuration Power Management...
  • Page 99 Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off Method [DPMS] Video Off Method [DPMS] This item determines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
  • Page 100 Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Resume by Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Enabling this item lets you set the date and time of alarm using the two following items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Date (of Month) Alarm [0] Date (of Month) Alarm [0]...
  • Page 101: Hardware Monitor

    4.5.2 4.5.2 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor 4.5.2 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor This menu shows the hardware monitoring status. Select a sub-menu then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. Select Menu Hardware Monitor Voltage Monitor Item Specific Help Smart Q-Fan Configuration System Temperature C/107...
  • Page 102 Allows you to select the CPU1/CPU2 target temperature for automatic CPU fan speed adjustment according to the actual CPU1/CPU2 temperature. Configuration options: [Min = 31, Max = 61] Use the ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) to obtain the actual fan RPM (rotations per minute). 4 - 4 0...
  • Page 103: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Boot Device Priority Select Menu Hard Disk Boot Priority Item Specific Help Removable Device Priority...
  • Page 104: Hard Disk Boot Priority

    4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority 4.6.2 4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Boot Priority Select Menu 1. 1st Master: XXXXXXXX Item Specific Help 2. Bootable Add-in Cards Use <up>...
  • Page 105: Boot Settings Configuration

    4.6.4 4.6.4 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration 4.6.4 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu Boot Other Device [Enabled] Item Specific Help Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] Halt On [All Errors] Select your Boot Device Case Open Warning...
  • Page 106 Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard typematic rate setting. Set to [Enabled] to configure the Type Rate and Type Delay items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] T y p e m a t i c R a t e ( C h a r s / S e c ) T y p e m a t i c R a t e ( C h a r s / S e c )
  • Page 107: Security

    4.6.5 4.6.5 4.6.5 Security Security Security 4.6.5 4.6.5 Security Security Security Select Menu Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Supervisor password control full access. Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] User Password [Clear]...
  • Page 108 Forgot the password? If you forget your password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section “2.6 Jumpers” for instructions.
  • Page 109: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the BIOS setup default settings, save or discard any changes you made, or exit the Setup utility. Exit & Save Changes Select Menu Exit & Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Item Specific Help Discard Changes This option saves data...
  • Page 110 4 - 4 8 4 - 4 8 4 - 4 8 4 - 4 8 4 - 4 8 C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p C h a p t e r 4 : B I O S s e t u p...
  • Page 111 This chapter provides instructions for creating and configuring RAID, and installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 112 Chapter summary RAID ..................5-1 LAN ..................5-57 VGA ..................5-62 A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E...
  • Page 113: Raid

    RAID This motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: • A d a p t e c A d a p t e c A d a p t e c A d a p t e c A d a p t e c ®...
  • Page 114: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    5.1.2 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives 5.1.2 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
  • Page 115: Adaptec ® Raid Configuration Utility

    5.1.4 5.1.4 Adaptec Adaptec ® ® ® ® ® RAID configuration utility RAID configuration utility 5.1.4 5.1.4 5.1.4 Adaptec Adaptec Adaptec RAID configuration utility RAID configuration utility RAID configuration utility You can create a RAID set using the A d a p t e c R A I D C o n f i g u r a t i o n A d a p t e c R A I D C o n f i g u r a t i o n A d a p t e c R A I D C o n f i g u r a t i o n A d a p t e c R A I D C o n f i g u r a t i o n...
  • Page 116: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    5.1.4.1 5.1.4.1 5.1.4.1 5.1.4.1 5.1.4.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) Creating a RAID 0 set (Striped) To create a RAID 0 set: 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 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...
  • Page 117 When all the drives required for a RAID 0 set appear in the S e l e c t e d S e l e c t e d S e l e c t e d S e l e c t e d S e l e c t e d D r i v e s D r i v e s...
  • Page 118 After disk initialization, the utility displays the A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s A r r a y P r o p e r t i e s menu.
  • Page 119 Move the cursor to the S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e S t r i p e S i z e option, select 6 4 K B 6 4 K B 6 4 K B...
  • Page 120 10. When you have finished setting the array properties, move the cursor to D o n e D o n e D o n e D o n e, then press <Enter> to create the RAID 0 set. D o n e 11.
  • Page 121 12. The screen displays the array properties. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu. A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E 5 - 9...
  • Page 122: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirrored)

    5.1.4.2 5.1.4.2 5.1.4.2 5.1.4.2 5.1.4.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirrored) To create a RAID 1 set: Follow instructions 1 to 5 of the section “Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe).”...
  • Page 123 Move the cursor to the C r e a t e R A I D v i a C r e a t e R A I D v i a C r e a t e R A I D v i a C r e a t e R A I D v i a option, select Q u i c k I n i t Q u i c k I n i t Q u i c k I n i t...
  • Page 124 After you have created the RAID 1 set, the utility main menu appears. Select M a n a g e A r r a y M a n a g e A r r a y M a n a g e A r r a y M a n a g e A r r a y to display the created set.
  • Page 125 5.1.4.3 5.1.4.3 5.1.4.3 5.1.4.3 5.1.4.3 Creating a bootable RAID set Creating a bootable RAID set Creating a bootable RAID set Creating a bootable RAID set Creating a bootable RAID set To create a bootable RAID set: From the main menu, select M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s...
  • Page 126 The RAID 0 array becomes bootable. An asterisk precedes a bootable array for easy identification. Press <Esc> to return to the previous menu. Exit the utility, then reboot the system. During POST, press <Esc> to select the boot device. Use the up or down arrow to highlight the bootable RAID set (HostRAID#0-#0 6300ESB), then press <Enter>...
  • Page 127 5.1.4.4 5.1.4.4 5.1.4.4 5.1.4.4 5.1.4.4 Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set Deleting a RAID 0 set To delete a RAID 0 set: From the array list, select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>.
  • Page 128 When prompted, press <Y> to delete the RAID set or press <N> to abort the operation. To verify if the array was deleted, select M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s M a n a g e A r r a y s from the M a n a g e A r r a y s...
  • Page 129 5.1.4.5 5.1.4.5 5.1.4.5 5.1.4.5 5.1.4.5 Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set Deleting a RAID 1 set To delete a RAID 1 set: From the array list, select the RAID set you want to delete, then press <Del>.
  • Page 130 When prompted, press <Y> to delete the RAID set or press <N> to abort the operation. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select either M e m b e r # 0 M e m b e r # 0 M e m b e r # 0 M e m b e r # 0 or M e m b e r # 0...
  • Page 131 5.1.4.6 5.1.4.6 5.1.4.6 5.1.4.6 5.1.4.6 Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set Rebuilding a RAID set The utility displays the condition of the RAID set during the POST. When a RAID set is degraded, you can use the utility to rebuild it. Check the physical connections of the SATA hard disk drives before you rebuild a degraded RAID set.
  • Page 132 Press <Ctrl> + <R> to rebuild the RAID set. The A r r a y S t a t u s A r r a y S t a t u s A r r a y S t a t u s A r r a y S t a t u s shows A r r a y S t a t u s the rebuilding progress.
  • Page 133: Creating An Intel ® 6300Esb Raid Driver Disk

    5.1.5 5.1.5 5.1.5 Creating an Intel Creating an Intel Creating an Intel ® ® ® ® ® 6300ESB RAID driver disk 6300ESB RAID driver disk 6300ESB RAID driver disk 5.1.5 5.1.5 Creating an Intel Creating an Intel 6300ESB RAID driver disk 6300ESB 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.
  • Page 134: Installing The Intel 6300Esb Raid Controller Driver

    5.1.6 5.1.6 5.1.6 Installing the Intel Installing the Intel Installing the Intel ® 6300ESB RAID controller 6300ESB RAID controller 6300ESB RAID controller 5.1.6 5.1.6 Installing the Intel Installing the Intel 6300ESB RAID controller 6300ESB RAID controller driver driver driver driver driver 5.1.6.1 5.1.6.1...
  • Page 135 Insert the Intel ® 6300ESB RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Select the A d a p t e c E m b e d d e d S e r i a l A T A H o s t R A I D D r i v e r A d a p t e c E m b e d d e d S e r i a l A T A H o s t R A I D D r i v e r A d a p t e c E m b e d d e d S e r i a l A T A H o s t R A I D D r i v e r A d a p t e c E m b e d d e d S e r i a l A T A H o s t R A I D D r i v e r...
  • Page 136 To an existing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the Intel ® 6300ESB RAID controller driver on an existing Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS: A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r Restart the computer, then log in with A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges.
  • Page 137 11. Click F i n i s h F i n i s h F i n i s h after the driver F i n i s h F i n i s h installation is done. To verify the Intel ®...
  • Page 138 5.1.6.2 5.1.6.2 5.1.6.2 5.1.6.2 5.1.6.2 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 To install the Intel ® 6300ESB RAID controller driver under Red Hat ®...
  • Page 139 Select f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 f d 0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk f d 0 source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to O K O K, then press <Enter>. When prompted, insert the Intel ®...
  • Page 140 When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select N o, then press <Enter>; otherwise, select Y e s Y e s Y e s Y e s if you need to install Y e s additional RAID controller drivers. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
  • Page 141: Fastbuild™ Utility

    5.1.7 5.1.7 5.1.7 FastBuild™ Utility FastBuild™ Utility FastBuild™ Utility 5.1.7 5.1.7 FastBuild™ Utility FastBuild™ Utility The FastBuild™ Utility allows you to create RAID 0, 1, and 0+1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the Promise ®...
  • Page 142 5.1.7.1 5.1.7.1 5.1.7.1 5.1.7.1 5.1.7.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Performance) Creating a RAID 0 set (Performance) Creating a RAID 0 set (Performance) Creating a RAID 0 set (Performance) Creating a RAID 0 set (Performance) In the FastBuild™ Utility main menu, press <1> to display the A u t o A u t o A u t o A u t o...
  • Page 143 After you have created the RAID 0 set, press any key to reboot the system. During POST, the FastTrak S150 TX4™ BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. Once the array is created, use the FDISK utility to format the array as a single hard drive.
  • Page 144 5.1.7.2 5.1.7.2 5.1.7.2 5.1.7.2 5.1.7.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Security) Creating a RAID 1 set (Security) Creating a RAID 1 set (Security) Creating a RAID 1 set (Security) Creating a RAID 1 set (Security) Using two new SATA hard disk drives Refer to these instructions when creating a RAID 1 set using two new SATA hard disk drives.
  • Page 145 After you have created the RAID 1 set, press any key to reboot the system. During POST, the FastTrak S150 TX4™ BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. Use the FDISK utility to format the array as a single hard drive. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS).
  • Page 146: Storage Capacity

    Using an existing boot/data hard disk drive and a new drive Refer to these instructions when creating a RAID 1 set using an existing bootable or data hard disk drive and a new drive of the same or larger storage capacity. Restart the system, then enter the FastBuild™...
  • Page 147 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the source disk, then press <Enter>. When prompted to start the duplication process, press <Y> to continue; otherwise, press <N> to abort the operation. After you have created the RAID 1 set, press any key to reboot the system. During POST, the FastTrak S150 TX4™...
  • Page 148 Using quick initialization Refer to these instructions when creating a RAID 1 set using one or two d o n o t w a n t t o k e e p d o n o t w a n t t o k e e p existing hard disk drives containing data that you d o n o t w a n t t o k e e p d o n o t w a n t t o k e e p d o n o t w a n t t o k e e p.
  • Page 149 After you have created the RAID 1 set, press any key to reboot the system. During POST, the FastTrak S150 TX4™ BIOS checks and displays the disk array information. Use the FDISK utility to format the array as a single hard drive. After you have formatted the arrayed drives, install an operating system (OS).
  • Page 150: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Performance)

    5 5 5 5 5 ..1 . 7 . 1 . 7 . 1 . 7 . 1 . 7 .3 3 3 3 3 Creating a RAID 0+1 set 1 . 7 . Creating a RAID 0+1 set Creating a RAID 0+1 set Creating a RAID 0+1 set Creating a RAID 0+1 set...
  • Page 151 A pop-up message appears, warning you that all existing data on the hard disk drives will be deleted. Press <Y>. After you have created the RAID 0+1 set, press any key to reboot the system. During POST, the FastTrak S150 TX4™ BIOS checks and displays the disk array information.
  • Page 152: Manually Creating A Raid Set

    5.1.7.4 5.1.7.4 5.1.7.4 5.1.7.4 5.1.7.4 Manually creating a RAID set Manually creating a RAID set Manually creating a RAID set Manually creating a RAID set Manually creating a RAID set We strongly recommend that you use the A u t o S e t u p A u t o S e t u p A u t o S e t u p A u t o S e t u p option to...
  • Page 153 Press the down arrow key to highlight the S t r i p e B l o c k S t r i p e B l o c k S t r i p e B l o c k option. Press S t r i p e B l o c k S t r i p e B l o c k the <Spacebar>...
  • Page 154 Press <Ctrl> + <Y>. When a dialog box appears, press <I> to create and quick initialize the RAID set. Using quick initialization erases all data from the existing hard disk drives. Make sure to backup all important data before using this RAID configuration mode.
  • Page 155: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.1.7.5 5.1.7.5 5.1.7.5 5.1.7.5 5.1.7.5 Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set Deleting a RAID set The D e l e t e A r r a y D e l e t e A r r a y D e l e t e A r r a y D e l e t e A r r a y menu deletes the disk array assignments and not D e l e t e A r r a y...
  • Page 156 The D e l e t e A r r a y M e n u D e l e t e A r r a y M e n u D e l e t e A r r a y M e n u D e l e t e A r r a y M e n u appears, showing that the array is D e l e t e A r r a y M e n u successfully deleted.
  • Page 157: Rebuilding A Raid 1 Set

    5.1.7.6 5.1.7.6 5.1.7.6 5.1.7.6 5.1.7.6 Rebuilding a RAID 1 set Rebuilding a RAID 1 set Rebuilding a RAID 1 set Rebuilding a RAID 1 set Rebuilding a RAID 1 set The R e b u i l d A r r a y M e n u R e b u i l d A r r a y M e n u R e b u i l d A r r a y M e n u R e b u i l d A r r a y M e n u...
  • Page 158 Restart the system, then press <Ctrl> + <F> to enter the FastBuild™ Utility. From the FastBuild™ Utility main menu, press <5> to display the R e b u i l d A r r a y M e n u R e b u i l d A r r a y M e n u.
  • Page 159: Installing The Promise

    5.1.8 5.1.8 5.1.8 Installing the Promise Installing the Promise Installing the Promise ® PDC20319 RAID PDC20319 RAID PDC20319 RAID 5.1.8 5.1.8 Installing the Promise Installing the Promise PDC20319 RAID PDC20319 RAID controller driver controller driver controller driver controller driver controller driver 5.1.8.1 5.1.8.1 5.1.8.1...
  • Page 160 Insert the Promise ® PDC20319 RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select the W i n 2 0 0 0 P r o m i s e F a s T r a k W i n 2 0 0 0 P r o m i s e F a s T r a k W i n 2 0 0 0 P r o m i s e F a s T r a k W i n 2 0 0 0 P r o m i s e F a s T r a k...
  • Page 161 To an existing Windows ® operating system Follow the same instructions in the section “ I n s t a l l i n g t h e I n t e l “ I n s t a l l i n g t h e I n t e l “...
  • Page 162: Raid Controller Properties

    After installing the RAID controller driver, you must remove the Windows ® -assigned SCSI controller driver. To do this: From the C o m p u t e r M a n a g e m e n t C o m p u t e r M a n a g e m e n t C o m p u t e r M a n a g e m e n t C o m p u t e r M a n a g e m e n t window, click the “+”...
  • Page 163 5.1.8.2 5.1.8.2 5.1.8.2 5.1.8.2 5.1.8.2 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server During Windows ® operating system installation To install the Promise ® PDC20319 RAID controller driver during Windows ®...
  • Page 164 Insert the Promise ® PDC20319 RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select the W i n S e r v e r 2 0 0 3 P r o m i s e W i n S e r v e r 2 0 0 3 P r o m i s e W i n S e r v e r 2 0 0 3 P r o m i s e W i n S e r v e r 2 0 0 3 P r o m i s e...
  • Page 165: Operating System

    To an existing Windows ® operating system To install the Promise ® PDC20319 RAID controller driver on an existing Windows ® 2003 Server OS. A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r Restart the computer, then log in with A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges.
  • Page 166 The wizard searches for the RAID controller drivers, then displays a list of detected drivers. Select Win Server Win Server Win Server Win Server Win Server 2003 Promise FastTrak 2003 Promise FastTrak 2003 Promise FastTrak 2003 Promise FastTrak 2003 Promise FastTrak S150 TX4 (tm) Controller S150 TX4 (tm) Controller S150 TX4 (tm) Controller...
  • Page 167 Right-click the W i n S e r v e r 2 0 0 3 W i n S e r v e r 2 0 0 3 W i n S e r v e r 2 0 0 3 W i n S e r v e r 2 0 0 3 W i n S e r v e r 2 0 0 3 P r o m i s e F a s t r a k S 1 5 0 T X 4 ( t m )
  • Page 168 5.1.8.3 5.1.8.3 5.1.8.3 5.1.8.3 5.1.8.3 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 To install the Promise ® PDC20319 RAID controller driver during Red Hat ®...
  • Page 169: Lan

    This section provides instructions on how to install the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller drivers. 5.2.1 5.2.1 Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 5.2.1 5.2.1 5.2.1 Windows Windows Windows 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server To install the Intel ®...
  • Page 170 To verify the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller driver installation: M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows ®...
  • Page 171: Windows 2003 Server

    5.2.2 5.2.2 5.2.2 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 5.2.2 5.2.2 Windows Windows 2003 Server 2003 Server To install the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller driver on a Windows ® 2003 Server OS: A d m i n i s t r a t o r A d m i n i s t r a t o r Restart the computer, then log in with A d m i n i s t r a t o r...
  • Page 172 To verify the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller driver installation: M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows ®...
  • Page 173 5.2.3 5.2.3 5.2.3 Red Hat Red Hat Red Hat ® ® ® ® ® Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 5.2.3 5.2.3 Red Hat Red Hat Linux 9.0 Linux 9.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Intel ® 82547GI LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat ®...
  • Page 174 This section provides instructions on how to install the Intel ® E7221 Super Video Graphics Adapter (SVGA) driver. 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 5.3.1 Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server 2000 Server You need to manually install the Intel ®...
  • Page 175: Verifying The Vga Driver Installation

    5.3.2 5.3.2 5.3.2 Windows Windows Windows ® ® ® ® ® 2003 Server 2003 Server 2003 Server 5.3.2 5.3.2 Windows Windows 2003 Server 2003 Server The Windows ® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the Intel ® E7221 SVGA driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA.
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  • Page 177: Appendix: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...
  • Page 178 Appendix summary NCCH-DLE block diagram ............A-1 A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E A S U S N C C H - D L E...
  • Page 179: Ncch-Dle Block Diagram

    NCCH-DLE block diagram Intel Xeon Intel Xeon 533/800 533/800 533/800 MB/s FSB Intel 82547GI Gb Ethernet Intel 266/333/400 MHz 2-channel E82875P DDR SDRAM 128-bit AGP Pro 4x / 8x 4 x DIMMs PCI-X BUS HubLink Bus 2 x PCI-X Slots...
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