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    Motherboard NCL-DS Series NCL-DS NCL-DS NCL-DS NCL-DS NCL-DS NCL-D NCL-D NCL-D NCL-D NCL-D NCL-DR1 NCL-DR1 NCL-DR1 NCL-DR1 NCL-DR1[...]

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    ii ii ii ii ii E1848 E1848 E1848 E1848 E1848 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 First Edition V1 December 2004 December 2004 December 2004 December 2004 December 2004 Copyright © 2004 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be repr[...]

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    iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide ............................................................................... viii Typography[...]

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    iv iv iv iv iv Contents Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function [...]

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    v v v v v Contents 4.5 Power menu ........................................................................ 4-27 4.5.3 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-30 4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-32 4.6 Boot menu ...................................................................[...]

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    vi vi vi vi vi 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: ?[...]

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    vii vii vii vii vii 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 d[...]

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    viii viii viii viii viii About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • • • • • Chapter[...]

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    ix ix ix ix ix 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. Typography Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text Bold text I[...]

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    x x x x x NCL-DS Series specifications summary (continued on the next page) CPU CPU CPU CPU CPU Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Chipset Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Front Side Bus Memory Memory Memory Memory Memory Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Expansion slots Storage Storage Storage [...]

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    xi xi xi xi xi NCL-DS Series specifications summary *Specifications are subject to change without notice. Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Rear panel Internal Internal Internal Internal Internal connectors connectors connectors connectors connectors Power Power Power Power Power Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement Requirement[...]

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    xii xii xii xii xii[...]

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    1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features .............................[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS Thank you for buying an ASUS ® ® ® ® ® NCL-DS Series motherboard! NCL-DS Series motherboard! NCL-DS S[...]

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    1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3 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 technol[...]

  • Page 17

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Broadco[...]

  • Page 18

    1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS [...]

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    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.[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .........................[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 2-1 Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED Onboard LED The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you shou[...]

  • Page 22

    2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2 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 [...]

  • Page 23

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 2.2.3 CEK spring support for motherboard CEK spring support for motherboard CEK spring support for motherboard CEK spring support for motherboard CEK spring support for motherboard For additional protection from[...]

  • Page 24

    2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. 4. Press the lower spring clips inward[...]

  • Page 25

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 2-5 8. Secure the motherboard with 9 screws. Refer to section “ 2.2.2 Screw holes ” for illustration. Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 7[...]

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    2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts Motherboard layouts NCL-DS model NCL-DS model NCL-DS model N[...]

  • Page 27

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 2-7 NCL-D model NCL-D model NCL-D model NCL-D model NCL-D model The NCL-D model supports RAID feature through the Intel ® ICH5R southbridge and two SATA connectors. AMI 8Mb FWH KBPWR1 J2 A TXPWR1 S ATA1 CPU_FAN2 ® FM_CPU2 SEC_IDE FLOPPY1[...]

  • Page 28

    2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information NCL-DR1 model NCL-DR1 model NCL-DR1 model NCL-DR1 model NCL-DR1 model AMI 8Mb FWH KBPWR1 J2 A TXPWR1 S ATA1 CPU_FAN2 ® FM_CPU2 SEC_IDE FLOPPY1 AT I RAGE XL VGA Controlle[...]

  • Page 29

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2-9 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 2.2.5 Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Layout contents Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Slots/Sockets Page Page Page Page Page 1. CPU sockets 2-9 2. DDR2 DIM[...]

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    2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Internal connectors Page Page Page Page Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin[...]

  • Page 31

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2-11 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 2.3.1 Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU Installling the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU sockets on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) Th[...]

  • Page 32

    2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 4. Carefully insert the CPU into the socket until it fits in place. 5. Carefully push down the socket lever to secure [...]

  • Page 33

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 2-13 The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, [...]

  • Page 34

    2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the[...]

  • Page 35

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2-15 2.4 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 eight Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR2 modules. The[...]

  • Page 36

    2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Single rank population Single rank population Single rank population Single rank population Single rank population Single and dual rank mixing Single and dual rank m[...]

  • Page 37

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2-17 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause[...]

  • Page 38

    2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. [...]

  • Page 39

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2-19 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignmen[...]

  • Page 40

    2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, S[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 2-21 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 2.6 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain mod[...]

  • Page 42

    2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) USB device wake-up[...]

  • Page 43

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up [...]

  • Page 44

    2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. 6. 6. 6. 6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) Gigabi[...]

  • Page 45

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (works in [...]

  • Page 46

    2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. VGA port. VGA port. VGA port. VGA port. VGA port. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGa-compatible devices. 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Serial (COM1) port Se[...]

  • Page 47

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2-27 2. 2. 2. 2. 2. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE, SEC_IDE) Primary IDE[...]

  • Page 48

    2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. 3. 3. 3. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) Serial ATA connectors[...]

  • Page 49

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) Ult[...]

  • Page 50

    2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. 5. 5. 5. 5. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) Hard d[...]

  • Page 51

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin[...]

  • Page 52

    2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. 9. 9. 9. 9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) Backplane SMBus conne[...]

  • Page 53

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 11. 11. 11. 11. 11. ATX ATX ATX ATX ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8 8 8 8 8 -pin -pin [...]

  • Page 54

    2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. 13. 13. 13. 13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) System panel connector (20-p[...]

  • Page 55

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector [...]

  • Page 56

    2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information Chapter 2: Hardware information[...]

  • Page 57

    3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.[...]

  • Page 58

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................. 3-2[...]

  • Page 59

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect[...]

  • Page 60

    3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 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 func[...]

  • Page 61

    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.[...]

  • Page 62

    Chapter summary 4 ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-10 4.3 Main menu ......................................................[...]

  • Page 63

    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS [...]

  • Page 64

    4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the upda[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 4-3 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASU[...]

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    4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /iNCLDS.ROM /pbnc AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4-5 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 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[...]

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    4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD Recovering the BIOS from the support CD To recover the BIOS [...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 4-7 Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers Drivers menu a[...]

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    4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select Auto Select . Click Next Next Next Next Next . Updating the BIOS through the Internet Updating th[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 4-9 Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. La[...]

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    4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. ” Use the BIOS Setup progr[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4-11 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 4.2.2 Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Main Main Main Main For changing the basic system configuration Advanced Advanced Adva[...]

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    4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 4.2.4 Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main Main Main Main Main sh[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4-13 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main Main Main Main Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] System Time [xx:[...]

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    4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.4 4.3.4 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 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave Primary, Thir[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 4-15 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 [...]

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    4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows sel[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4-17 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 4.3.6 System Information System Information System Information System Information System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the [...]

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    4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 t[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 4-19 USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration[...]

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    4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 4.4.2 MPS Configuration MPS Configuration MPS Configuration MPS Configuration MPS Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Multi-Processor Table. Select an item then p[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4-21 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 4.4.4 CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. 4.4.3 4.4.3 4.4.3[...]

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    4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Enhance L1 Control [Auto] Enhance L1 Control [Auto] Enhance L1 Control [Auto] Enhance L1 Control [Auto] Enhance L1 Control [Auto] Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] CPU Internal Thermal Control [Auto] CPU Inte[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 4-23 DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed DIMM Speed Displays the installed DIMM type and speed. This item is auto-detected and is not configurable. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Memory Remap Feat[...]

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    4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Ser[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4-25 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 4.4.7 PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP PCI PnP The PCI PnP 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[...]

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    4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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. C[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4-27 4.5 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. 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 4.5.1 [...]

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    4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Power Management [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the motherboard Advance Power Management (APM) f[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 4-29 Power On Ring Power On Ring Power On Ring Power On Ring Power On Ring [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the system enables the RI to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-o[...]

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    4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.3 4.5.3 4.5.3 4.5.3 4.5.3 Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor Hardware Monitor CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [xxx º C/xxx º F] CPU1/CPU2 Temper[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 4-31 Smart Fan Control [Enabled] CPU1 Temperature [055] CPU2 Temperature [055] Front1 Temperature [050] VCORE1 Voltage [ 1.356V] VCORE2 Voltage [ 1.358V] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX] CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XX[...]

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    4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Select Screen Select Item Enter Go to Sub-screen F1 General Help F10 Sa[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4-33 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F[...]

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    4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] Wait for ‘ F1 ’ If Error [Enabled] When set to Enabled,[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 4-35 If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “ 2.6 Jumpers ” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 4.6.3 Security Security S[...]

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    4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Security Setting[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 4-37 Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [Setup] Password Check [[...]

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    4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Exit & Save Changes Select this option then press <Enter>, or simply press <F10>, to save your changes [...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 4-39 Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation w[...]

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    4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup Chapter 4: BIOS setup[...]

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    A Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series Appendix summary A A.1 NCL-DS block diagram .......................................................... A-1 A.2 NCL-D block diagram ............................................................ A-2 A.3 NCL-DR1 block diagram .................................[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A-1 A.1 NCL-DS block diagram System Bus 64-bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Intel Memory Controller Hub (Intel 7520) LPC-Bus PCI Express Interface Intel I/O Controller Hub[...]

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    A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 A-2 Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information A.2 NCL-D block diagram System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Intel Memory Controlle[...]

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    ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A-3 A.3 NCL-DR1 block diagram System Bus 64bit, 800 MHz Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Intel Xeon Processor with 800MHz system bus Intel Memory Controller Hub (E7520) LPC-Bus PCI Express interface Intel I/O Controller Hub 5 (I[...]

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    A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 A-4 Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information Appendix A: Reference information[...]