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xxxxxNCL-DS1 Series specifications summary(continued on the next page)CPUCPUCPUCPUCPUChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetChipsetFront Side BusFront Side BusFr
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AReference informationThis appendix includes additionalinformation that you may refer towhen configuring the motherboard.
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesAppendix summaryAA.1 NCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 block diagram ...
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesA-1A-1A-1A-1A-1A.1 NCL-DS1 / NCL-D1 block diagramSystem
A-2A-2A-2A-2A-2Appendix A: Reference informationAppendix A: Reference informationAppendix A: Reference informationAppendix A: Reference informationApp
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesA-3A-3A-3A-3A-3A.3 NCL-D1R1 block diagramSystem Bus64bi
A-4A-4A-4A-4A-4Appendix A: Reference informationAppendix A: Reference informationAppendix A: Reference informationAppendix A: Reference informationApp
xixixixixiNCL-DS1 Series specifications summary*Specifications are subject to change without notice.Special featuresSpecial featuresSpecial featuresSp
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1ProductintroductionThis chapter describes the motherboardfeatures and the new technologiesit supports.
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ...
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series1-11-11-11-11-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS
1-21-21-21-21-2Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1:
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series1-31-31-31-31-3Gigabit LAN solution Gigabit LAN solutio
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2HardwareinformationThis chapter lists the hardware setupprocedures that you have to performwhen installing system components.It includes description
iiiiiiiiiiE1961E1961E1961E1961E1961First Edition V1First Edition V1First Edition V1First Edition V1First Edition V1February 2005February 2005February
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ...
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-12-12-12-12-1Onboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard LEDOnboard
2-22-22-22-22-2Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2:
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-32-32-32-32-32.2.32.2.32.2.32.2.32.2.3CEK spring supp
2-42-42-42-42-4Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2:
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-52-52-52-52-58. Secure the motherboard with nine scre
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ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-72-72-72-72-7NCL-DS1R1 / NCL-DS1R2 modelsNCL-DS1R1 /
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ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-92-92-92-92-92.2.52.2.52.2.52.2.52.2.5Layout contents
iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiContentsNotices ... viSafety information .
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ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-112-112-112-112-112.3.12.3.12.3.12.3.12.3.1Installing
2-122-122-122-122-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapte
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-132-132-132-132-13The Intel® Xeon™ processors require
2-142-142-142-142-14Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapte
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-152-152-152-152-152.4 System memory2.4.12.4.12.4.12.4
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ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-172-172-172-172-172.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, y
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ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-192-192-192-192-19PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assi
ivivivivivContentsChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up3.1 Starting up for th
2-202-202-202-202-20Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapte
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-212-212-212-212-21Except when clearing the RTC RAM, n
2-222-222-222-222-22Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapte
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-232-232-232-232-234.4.4.4.4.Keyboard power (3-pin KBP
2-242-242-242-242-24Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapte
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-252-252-252-252-258.8.8.8.8.SCSI controller setting (
2-262-262-262-262-26Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapte
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-272-272-272-272-274.4.4.4.4.VGA port.VGA port.VGA por
2-282-282-282-282-28Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapte
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-292-292-292-292-293.3.3.3.3.Serial ATA connectors (7-
vvvvvContents4.5 Power menu ... 4-274.5.3 Hardware Monitor ...
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ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-312-312-312-312-315.5.5.5.5.Hard disk activity LED co
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ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-332-332-332-332-339.9.9.9.9.Backplane SMBus connector
2-342-342-342-342-34Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware informationChapte
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series2-352-352-352-352-3513.13.13.13.13.System panel connect
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3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence, and ways of shutting downthe system.
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the first time ...
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series3-13-13-13-13-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. Aft
viviviviviNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission StatementFede
3-23-23-23-23-2Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the comp
4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to changethe system settings through the BIOSSetup menus. Detailed descriptionsof the BIOS parameters are alsoprovid
Chapter summary4ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ...
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-14-14-14-14-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe f
4-24-24-24-24-2Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.24.1.24.1.24.1.24.1.2AFUDO
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-34-34-34-34-3The utility returns to the DOS prompt af
4-44-44-44-44-4Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup5. The utility returns to the
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-54-54-54-54-54.1.34.1.34.1.34.1.34.1.3ASUS CrashFree
4-64-64-64-64-6Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupRecovering the BIOS from the s
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-74-74-74-74-7Installing ASUS UpdateInstalling ASUS Up
viiviiviiviiviiSafety informationElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safetyElectrical safety•To prevent electrical shock haz
4-84-84-84-84-8Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP sitenea
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-94-94-94-94-9Updating the BIOS through a BIOS fileUpd
4-104-104-104-104-10Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThi
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-114-114-114-114-114.2.24.2.24.2.24.2.24.2.2Menu barMe
4-124-124-124-124-12Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.44.2.44.2.44.2.44.2.4
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-134-134-134-134-134.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIO
4-144-144-144-144-14Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.44.3.44.3.44.3.44.3.4
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-154-154-154-154-15PIO Mode [Auto]PIO Mode [Auto]PIO M
4-164-164-164-164-16Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupOnboard IDE Operate Mode
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-174-174-174-174-174.3.64.3.64.3.64.3.64.3.6System Inf
viiiviiiviiiviiiviiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing andconfiguring the motherboard.How this guide is
4-184-184-184-184-18Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Adva
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-194-194-194-194-19USB Function [4 USB Ports]USB Funct
4-204-204-204-204-20Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.24.4.24.4.24.4.24.4.2
ASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS Series4-214-214-214-214-214.4.44.4.44.4.44.4.44.4.4CPU Configurati
4-224-224-224-224-22Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupExecute Disable Function
ASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS Series4-234-234-234-234-23DIMM SpeedDIMM SpeedDIMM SpeedDIMM Speed
4-244-244-244-244-24Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.64.4.64.4.64.4.64.4.6
ASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS Series4-254-254-254-254-254.4.74.4.74.4.74.4.74.4.7PCI PnPPCI PnPP
4-264-264-264-264-26Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupPCI IDE BusMaster [Enable
ASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS Series4-274-274-274-274-274.5 Power menuThe Power menu items allow
ixixixixixConventions used in this guideConventions used in this guideConventions used in this guideConventions used in this guideConventions used in
4-284-284-284-284-28Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupPower Management [Enabled
ASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS SeriesASUS NCL-DS Series4-294-294-294-294-29Power On Ring [Disabled]Power On Ring [D
4-304-304-304-304-30Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.34.5.34.5.34.5.34.5.3
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-314-314-314-314-31CPU1/CPU2 Temperature [XXX]CPU1/CPU
4-324-324-324-324-32Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Boot menuThe Boot men
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-334-334-334-334-334.6.24.6.24.6.24.6.24.6.2Boot Setti
4-344-344-344-344-34Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupWait for ‘F1’ If Error [E
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-354-354-354-354-35If you forget your BIOS password, y
4-364-364-364-364-36Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supe
ASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 SeriesASUS NCL-DS1 Series4-374-374-374-374-37Clear User PasswordClear User Passw
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