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  • Page 1 NCLV-D Series...
  • 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

    Product introduction Welcome! ................1-1 Package contents ..............1-1 Special features ..............1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ........... 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ........1-4 Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Hardware information Hardware information Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2:...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Creating 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 BIOS setup program ............4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-11 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents Power menu ................ 4-26 4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ........ 4-26 4.5.2 APM Configuration ..........4-27 4.5.3 Hardware Monitor ..........4-29 Boot menu ................4-31 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority ..........4-31 4.6.2 Hard Disk Drives ........... 4-31 4.6.3 Boot Settings Configuration ......... 4-32 4.6.4 Security ..............

  • Page 6: 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 7: 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 8: 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 9: 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 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 10: Nclv-D Series Series Specifications Summary

    E x p a n s i o n s l o t s 1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0) 2 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3) 1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board NCLV-DA/NCLV-DS supports: 1 x PCI-X 66 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0) Intel ®...
  • Page 11 IDE connector Serial ATA connectors Serial ATA RAID connectors ( NCLV-DA model only ) SCSI port ( NCLV-DS model only ) Hard disk activity LED connector Chassis intrusion connector...
  • Page 12 x i i x i i x i i x i i x i i...
  • Page 13 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 ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    N C L V - D S e r i e s m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • 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 comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets designed for the Intel ®...
  • Page 17 Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with an onboard Gigabit LAN controller to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Broadcom BCM5721 controller uses the PCI Express interface and the BCM5705E Gigabit LAN controller uses the PCI interface with a network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth.

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    ASUS Smart Fan technology ASUS Smart Fan technology ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. |See page 4-29 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™...
  • Page 19 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Before you proceed .............. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-10 System memory ..............2-14 Expansion slots ..............2-16 Jumpers ................2-19 Connectors ................. 2-25 ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 23: Cpu Heatsink Weight Support

    2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 CPU heatsink weight support CPU heatsink weight support CPU heatsink weight support 2.2.3 2.2.3 CPU heatsink weight support CPU heatsink weight support For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with two solution kits: •...
  • Page 24 Use a plier to attach four nuts to the bolts on the metal support plate. 5. Align a rubber pad to the rectagular mark on the center of the plate, then press to attach. Remove the adhesive label underneath a plate. 2 - 4 2 - 4 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 25 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 26 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 27 Using the CEK springs Using the CEK springs Using the CEK springs Using the CEK springs Using the CEK springs Two CEK springs come with the motherboard package. You can also use these springs to support the weight of the CPU heatsinks. Take note of the four CEK spring hooks located beside the screw holes.
  • Page 28 Press the lower spring hooks inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. Repeat the process to install the second spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The support plates appear as shown when installed. Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel.

  • Page 29: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout Motherboard layout 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layout Motherboard layout NCLV-D model NCLV-D model NCLV-D model NCLV-D model NCLV-D model 26.8cm (10.5in) NCLV-D ATX12V1 PS/2KBMS ATXPWR1 T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard REAR_FAN1 PSUSMB1 USB12 USBPW12 DDR DDR_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) FM_CPU1 CPU1...
  • Page 30 NCLV-DA model NCLV-DA model NCLV-DA model NCLV-DA model NCLV-DA model 26.8cm (10.5in) NCLV-DA SSI12V1 PS/2KBMS SSIPWR1 T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard REAR_FAN1 PSUSMB1 USB12 USBPW12 DDR DDR_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) FM_CPU1 CPU1 DDR DDR_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DDR_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module)
  • Page 31 NCLV-DS model NCLV-DS model NCLV-DS model NCLV-DS model NCLV-DS model 26.8cm (10.5in) NCLV-DS SSI12V1 PS/2KBMS SSIPWR1 T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard REAR_FAN1 PSUSMB1 USB12 USBPW12 DDR DDR_B2 (64 bit,184-pin module) FM_CPU1 CPU1 DDR DDR_A2 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DDR_B1 (64 bit,184-pin module) DDR DDR_A1 (64 bit,184-pin module) CPU_FAN1 LAN1...

  • Page 32: 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 S l o t s S l o t s S l o t s P a g e P a g e P a g e S l o t s S l o t s P a g e...
  • Page 33 I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s I n t e r n a l c o n n e c t o r s P a g e...

  • Page 34: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (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).
  • Page 35 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. The CPU fits only in one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! M a r k e d c o r n e r M a r k e d c o r n e r...

  • Page 36: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 2.3.2 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2.3.2 2.3.2 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 37 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. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. Make sure that the C P U f a n C P U f a n C P U f a n...

  • Page 38: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 2.4.1 Overview Overview Overview Overview Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets that supports up to 16GB of system memory. A DDR module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 184-pin footprint.

  • Page 39: Installing A Dimm

    Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations Recommended memory configurations S o c k e t s S o c k e t s S o c k e t s S o c k e t s S o c k e t s M o d e M o d e...

  • Page 40: Removing A Dimm

    Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated. L o c k e d R e t a i n i n g C l i p L o c k e d R e t a i n i n g C l i p L o c k e d R e t a i n i n g C l i p L o c k e d R e t a i n i n g C l i p...

  • Page 41: Configuring An Expansion Card

    Align the card connector with the slot and press firmly until the card is completely seated on the slot. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card Configuring an expansion card 2.5.2 2.5.2...

  • Page 42: Pci Express X8 Slot

    2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot PCI Express x8 slot 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.

  • Page 43: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1 . 1 . C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 ) C l e a r R T C R A M ( C L R T C 1 )

  • Page 44: Usb Device Wake-Up

    2 . 2 . C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 ) C P U f a n p i n s e l e c t i o n ( 3 - p i n F M _ C P U 1 , F M _ C P U 2 )
  • Page 45 4 . 4 . K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 ) K e y b o a r d p o w e r ( 3 - p i n K B P W R 1 )
  • Page 46 6 . 6 . G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 ) G i g a b i t L A N c o n t r o l l e r s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n L A N _ E N 2 )
  • Page 47 ( O p t i o n a l ) ( O p t i o n a l ) 8 . 8 . 8 1 3 0 L E D s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n 8 1 3 0 L E D 1 ) 8 1 3 0 L E D s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n 8 1 3 0 L E D 1 ) 8 1 3 0 L E D s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n 8 1 3 0 L E D 1 ) ( O p t i o n a l ) 8 1 3 0 L E D s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n 8 1 3 0 L E D 1 )
  • Page 48 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) B I O S R e c o v e r y ( 3 - p i n R E C O V E R Y 1 ) 1 0 .

  • Page 49: 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 ( g r e e n ) . P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) .

  • Page 50: Internal Connectors

    2.7.2 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors 2.7.2 2.7.2 Internal connectors Internal connectors 1 . 1 . F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y ) F l o p p y d i s k d r i v e c o n n e c t o r ( 3 4 - 1 p i n F L O P P Y )

  • Page 51: Hard Disk Drives

    3 . 3 . S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 ) S e r i a l A T A c o n n e c t o r s ( 7 - p i n S A T A 1 , S A T A 2 )
  • Page 52 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 NCLV-DA SATA RAID connectors • The SATA RAID connectors are available with the NCLV-DA model only. • Before creating a RAID set using Serial ATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the Serial ATA signal cable and installed Serial ATA hard disk drives;...
  • Page 53 5 . 5 . S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 ) S C S I c o n n e c t o r ( 6 8 - p i n S C S I 1 )
  • Page 54 5 . 5 . 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 H D L E D 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 H D L E D 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 H D L E D 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 H D L E D 1 )
  • Page 55 7 . 7 . U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 ) U S B c o n n e c t o r s ( 1 0 - 1 p i n U S B 5 6 , U S B 7 8 )

  • Page 56: Power Connectors

    9 . 9 . S S I S S I S S I power connectors S S I S S I power connectors power connectors power connectors power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, 8 8 8 8 8- p i n (24-pin EATXPWR1, (24-pin EATXPWR1, - p i n...
  • Page 57 1 0 . 1 0 . 1 0 . 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 ) 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 ) 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 ) 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 58 B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) B M C c o n n e c t o r ( 1 6 - p i n B M C C O N N 1 ) This connector is for an ASUS server management card. BMCCONN1...
  • Page 59 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . 1 4 . S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l a u x i l i a r y c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n A U X _ P A N E L 1 )

  • Page 60: System Panel Connector

    1 5 . 1 5 . 1 5 . 1 5 . 1 5 . S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 ) S y s t e m p a n e l c o n n e c t o r ( 2 0 - p i n P A N E L 1 )

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 62 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ..........3-2 ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series ASUS NCLV-D Series...

  • Page 63: 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 64: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 3.2.1 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 65: 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 66 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 BIOS setup program ............4-10 Main menu ................4-13 Advanced menu ..............4-17 Power menu ................ 4-26 Boot menu ................4-31 Exit menu ................4-36 ASUS NCLV-D Series...

  • Page 67: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities. 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 AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 4.1.1...

  • Page 68: Afudos Utility

    Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy 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 rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 69 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.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.
  • Page 70 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iNCLV-D.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..

  • Page 71: 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 motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 72 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4 - 6...

  • Page 73: Asus Update Utility

    ASUS Update utility 4.1.4 4.1.4 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 74 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 75 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 76: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4 - 1 0 4 - 1 0...

  • Page 77: Bios Menu Screen

    [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system Third IDE Master [Not Detected] time. Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 78: Menu Items

    For example, selecting M a i n M a i n M a i n shows the Primary IDE Master :[ST320413A] configure system time. Primary IDE Slave :[ASUS CD-S340] Secondary IDE Master :[Not Detected] Secondary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Main menu items. Third IDE Master...

  • Page 79: Main Menu

    [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] select a field. Primary IDE Master [ST320413A] Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Slave [ASUS CD-S520/A] configure system Third IDE Master [Not Detected] time. Third IDE Slave [Not Detected] Fourth IDE Master...

  • Page 80: Primary, Third And Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    4.3.4 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave 4.3.4 4.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device.

  • Page 81: Ide Configuration

    PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology.

  • Page 82: System Information

    O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E The following item appears only when you set the O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e M o d e O p e r a t e M o d e...

  • Page 83: Advanced Menu

    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. Configure CPU. USB Configuration MPS Configuration Remote Access Application...

  • Page 84: Mps Configuration

    Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] Legacy USB Support [Auto] 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 USB devices at startup.

  • Page 85: Remote Access Configuration

    4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration 4.4.3 4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options.
  • Page 86 Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always]...

  • Page 87: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Configure Advanced CPU settings Sets the ratio between CPU Core Manufacturer: Intel Clock and the FSB Brand String: Intel(R) Xeon (TM) CPU 3.60GHz Frequency.

  • Page 88: Chipset

    CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] Allows you to disable or set to auto the CPU Internal Thermal Control function. The default setting [Auto] allows the BIOS to automatically detect whether the CPU supports temperature control.

  • Page 89: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI memory over the total physical memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration...

  • Page 90: Pci Pnp

    4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 91 PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] PCI IDE BusMaster [Enabled] Allows BIOS to use PCI bus mastering when reading/writing to IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto] Offboard PCI/ISA IDE Card [Auto]...

  • Page 92: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI and Advanced Power Management (APM) features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] Select the ACPI state used for System APM Configuration Suspend.

  • Page 93: Apm Configuration

    4.5.2 4.5.2 4.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration 4.5.2 4.5.2 APM Configuration APM Configuration APM Configuration Enable or disable APM. Power Management/APM [Enabled] Video Power Down Mode [suspend] Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend] Suspend Time Out [Disabled] Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%] Power Button Mode [On/Off]...
  • Page 94 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss.

  • Page 95: Hardware Monitor

    Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The C P U 1 T e m p e r a t u r e...
  • Page 96 Use the arrow down key to display additional items. VBAT Voltage [ 3.120V] 12V Voltage [12.053V] VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE1 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage...

  • Page 97: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] available devices. 2nd Boot Device [PM-ST330620A] 3rd Boot Device [PS-ASUS CD-S360] A device enclosed in 4th Boot Device [MBA v7.5.12 Slot 0] parenthesis has been 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive]...

  • Page 98: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Add On ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS]...

  • Page 99: Security

    Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled] Quiet Boot Progress Bar [Disabled]...
  • Page 100 To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Change Supervisor Password Password Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. Password Password If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM.
  • Page 101 To set a User Password: Select the Change User Password item and press <Enter>. On the password box that appears, type a password composed of at least six letters and/or numbers, then press <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully.

  • Page 102: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Exit Options Exit system setup Exit & Save Changes after saving the Exit &...
  • Page 103 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears.
  • Page 104 4 - 3 8 4 - 3 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 4 - 3 8 4 - 3 8 4 - 3 8...

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