Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NCL-D Asus
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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.
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.
iii iii iii iii iii Contents Notices ................................................................................................ vi Safety information ............................................................................. vii About this guide .
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 .
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 ..................................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Fron.
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 Int.
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
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 .....................
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 .
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 1-3 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.
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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.
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 .......................
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.
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.
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 f.
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.
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.
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-7 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.
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-9 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.
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-11 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-17 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.
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-19 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 Interr.
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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.
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 2-23 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) Keybo.
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 2-25 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) SCSI controller setting .
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.
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 co.
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 2-29 4. 4. 4. 4. 4. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) Ultra320 SCS.
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 2-31 8. 8. 8. 8. 8. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) Power supply SMBus 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 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 .
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ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series ASUS NCL-DS Series 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 14. 14. 14. 14. 14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) Auxiliary pane.
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3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system..
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 ....................
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.
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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.
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 ..................................
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.
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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.
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.
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 uti.
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 s.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 m.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
4-22 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 Co.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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].
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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.
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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 Configur.
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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.
4-36 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.
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.
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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.
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A Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard..
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 .........................
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 .
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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 .
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An important point after buying a device Asus NCL-D (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Asus NCL-D yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Asus NCL-D - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Asus NCL-D you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Asus NCL-D will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Asus NCL-D, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Asus NCL-D.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Asus NCL-D. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Asus NCL-D along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
