Asus NCLV-DA User manual

Motherboard
NCLV-D
Series

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Contents
Contents ............................................................................................. iii
Notices ................................................................................................ vi
Safety information ............................................................................. vii
About this guide ............................................................................... viii
How this guide is organized .................................................. viii
Where to find more information ............................................ viii
Conventions used in this guide ............................................... ix
Typography ......................................................................................... ix
NCLV-D Series Series specifications summary ..................................... x
Chapter 1:Chapter 1:
Chapter 1:Chapter 1:
Chapter 1: Product introductionProduct introduction
Product introductionProduct introduction
Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
Chapter 2:Chapter 2:
Chapter 2:Chapter 2:
Chapter 2: Hardware informationHardware information
Hardware informationHardware information
Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................ 2-2
2.2.3 CPU heatsink weight support ................................. 2-3
2.2.4 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-9
2.2.5 Layout contents ................................................... 2-10
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-12
2.3.1 Installling the CPU ................................................. 2-12
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ...................... 2-14
2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-16
2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-16
2.4.2 Memory configurations ......................................... 2-16
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................... 2-17
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ................................................. 2-17
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-18
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-18
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card.............................. 2-18
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments .......................................... 2-19
2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot ............................................... 2-19
2.5.5 PCI/PCI-X slots ...................................................... 2-20
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-21

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2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-27
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-27
2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-28
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 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 ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch .................... 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 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
4.2 BIOS setup program ........................................................... 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-11
4.2.3 Navigation keys .................................................... 4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items ................................................... 4-12
4.2.6 Configuration fields .............................................. 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window ..................................................... 4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar .............................................................. 4-12
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12
4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-13
4.3.1 System Time ......................................................... 4-13
4.3.2 System Date ......................................................... 4-13
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ................................................ 4-13
4.3.4 Primary, Third and Fourth IDE Master/Slave ......... 4-14
4.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-15
4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-16
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-17
4.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 4-17
4.4.2 MPS Configuration ................................................ 4-18
4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration .............................. 4-19
4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-21
4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-22
4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................ 4-23
4.4.7 PCI PnP ................................................................. 4-24

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4.5 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
4.6 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 ................................................................ 4-33
4.7 Exit menu ........................................................................... 4-36
Appendix: Block DiagramAppendix: Block Diagram
Appendix: Block DiagramAppendix: Block Diagram
Appendix: Block Diagram
A.1 NCLV-D Series Series block diagram .................................... A-1

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal Communications Commission Statement
Federal Communications Commission StatementFederal 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
•
This device must accept any interference received including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
•
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications StatementCanadian Department of Communications Statement
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with CanadianThis class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.ICES-003.
ICES-003.ICES-003.
ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or
modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
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Safety information
Electrical safetyElectrical safety
Electrical safetyElectrical 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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing
system before you add a device.
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safetyOperation safety
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read
all the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
•
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organizedHow this guide is organized
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
••
••
•Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
••
••
•Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware informationChapter 2: Hardware information
Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
••
••
•Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering upChapter 3: Powering up
Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
••
••
•Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setupChapter 4: BIOS setup
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
••
••
•Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
Appendix: Reference informationAppendix: Reference information
Appendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to
when configuring the motherboard.
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more informationWhere to find more information
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1.1.
1.1.
1. ASUS websitesASUS websites
ASUS websitesASUS websites
ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2.2.
2.2.
2. Optional documentationOptional documentation
Optional documentationOptional documentation
Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as
warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These
documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guideConventions used in this guide
Conventions used in this guideConventions 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 textBold text
Bold textBold text
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-than sign means
that you must press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press the Enter or
Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3> If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the
key names are linked with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command Means that you must type the command exactly as shown,
then supply the required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:
afudos /i[filename]
afudos /iNCLV-D.ROM
DANGER/WARNING:DANGER/WARNING:
DANGER/WARNING:DANGER/WARNING:
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE:NOTE:
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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NCLV-D Series specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPUCPU
CPUCPU
CPU
ChipsetChipset
ChipsetChipset
Chipset
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
Front Side BusFront Side Bus
Front Side Bus
MemoryMemory
MemoryMemory
Memory
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slotsExpansion slots
Expansion slots
StorageStorage
StorageStorage
Storage
LANLAN
LANLAN
LAN
USBUSB
USBUSB
USB
Special featuresSpecial features
Special featuresSpecial features
Special features
Dual 604-pin sockets for Intel
®
Xeon™ processors with
Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T)
Supports Intel
®
Hyper-Threading Technology
Northbridge: Intel
®
E7320 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Southbridge: Intel
®
6300ESB
800 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DIMM sockets support registered ECC
333 MHz DDR memory modules
Supports 256 MB up to 16 GB of system memory
1 x PCI Express x8 slot (PCI Express 1.0a, x4 Link)
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 (s
upports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0
)
Intel
®
6300ESB South Bridge supports:
-2x Ultra DMA 100/66/33
-2x Serial ATA with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration
and Adaptec Host RAID Technology
NCLV-DA model only
Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports:
-4x SATAII 300 with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0 +1
configuration
-Zero-Channel RAID (optional)
NCLV-DS model only
Adaptec AIC-7901 PCI-X SCSI controller supports:
-1x SCSI port with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1
configuration
-Zero-Channel RAID (optional)
Dual Gigabit LAN controller
LAN 1: Broadcom BMC5721 Gigabit LAN controller
PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant
LAN 2: Broadcom BMC5705E Gigabit LAN controller
PCI 2.3 specifications compliant
Intel
®
6300ESB South Bridge supports:
- 4 USB 2.0 ports (
2 on the rear panel, 2 on the front panel
)
ASUS Smart Fan
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
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NCLV-D Series specifications summary
AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a,
SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
1 x Serial port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) port
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Serial (COM2) port
Floppy disk drive connector
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
Parallel port connector
CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan connectors
USB connectors
SSI 24-pin and 8-pin PSU connector
Serial port connector
Backplane SMBus connector
System panel connector
Auxiliary panel connector
SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12V 2.0 compliant
E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in
(30.5 cm x 26.7 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
ASUS Live Update Utility
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS featuresBIOS features
BIOS features
Rear PanelRear Panel
Rear PanelRear Panel
Rear Panel
InternalInternal
InternalInternal
Internal
connectorsconnectors
connectorsconnectors
connectors
PowerPower
PowerPower
Power
RequirementRequirement
RequirementRequirement
Requirement
Form FactorForm Factor
Form FactorForm Factor
Form Factor
Support CDSupport CD
Support CDSupport CD
Support CD
contentscontents
contentscontents
contents
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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

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ASUS NCLV-D SeriesASUS NCLV-D Series
ASUS NCLV-D Series
Chapter summary
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1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2

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ASUS NCLV-D SeriesASUS NCLV-D Series
ASUS NCLV-D Series 1-11-1
1-11-1
1-1
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUSThank you for buying an ASUS
Thank you for buying an ASUS
®®
®®
®
NCLV-D Series motherboard!NCLV-D Series motherboard!
NCLV-D Series motherboard!NCLV-D Series motherboard!
NCLV-D Series motherboard!
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.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
NCLV-D SeriesNCLV-D Series
NCLV-D SeriesNCLV-D Series
NCLV-D Series
ItemItem
ItemItem
Item -D-D
-D-D
-D -DA-DA
-DA-DA
-DA -DS-DS
-DS-DS
-DS
ASUS NCLV-D Series motherboard
Serial ATA signal cables 2 6 2
Serial ATA power cables (dual-plug)
SCSI cable - -
3-in-1 disk drive cable
CEK spring 2 2 2
CPU X-PAD kit
I/O shield
ASUS motherboard support CD (includes ASWM)
User guide

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Chapter 1: Product introductionChapter 1: Product introduction
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3.11.3.1
1.3.11.3.1
1.3.1 Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlightsProduct highlights
Product highlights
Latest processor technologyLatest processor technology
Latest processor technologyLatest processor technology
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets
designed for the Intel
®
Xeon™ processor with 800 MHz Front Side Bus
(FSB) and 1 MB L2 cache. The processor incorporates the Intel
®
Hyper-Threading Technology, the Intel
®
NetBurst™ micro-architecture that
features hyper-pipelined technology, and Extended Memory 64-bit
Technology (EM64T). The EM64T enables the support for 64-bit operation
system, such as 64-bit Windows
®
and Linux. See page 2-14 for details.
IntelIntel
IntelIntel
Intel
®
E7320 and IntelE7320 and Intel
E7320 and IntelE7320 and Intel
E7320 and Intel
®
6300 ESB chipset6300 ESB chipset
6300 ESB chipset6300 ESB chipset
6300 ESB chipset
The Intel
®
E7320 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel
®
6300ESB I/O
controller hub (ICH) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.
The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR-333 registered ECC
memory, and PCI Express interfaces. The ICH is a new generation server
class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI-X 1.0.
DDR 333 memory supportDDR 333 memory support
DDR 333 memory supportDDR 333 memory support
DDR 333 memory support
The motherboard supports DDR 333 registered ECC memory which features
data transfer rates of 333 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of
the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. The dual-channel
DDR 333 architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to
boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of
up to 5.3 GB/s.
Serial ATA technologySerial ATA technology
Serial ATA technologySerial ATA technology
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA
interfaces controlled by the Intel
®
6300ESB and the Adaptec AIC-8130
(optional). The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables
with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150 MB/s data
transfer rate for 6300 ESB and 300 MB/s for AIC-8130. See page 2-31 and
2-30 for details.
PCI Express™ interfacePCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interfacePCI Express™ interface
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect
technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point
serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by
carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with
existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-21 for details.

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Gigabit LAN solutionGigabit LAN solution
Gigabit LAN solutionGigabit 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. See page 2-26 for details.
Built-in SATA RAID solutionBuilt-in SATA RAID solution
Built-in SATA RAID solutionBuilt-in SATA RAID solution
Built-in SATA RAID solution
The Intel
®
6300ESB allows RAID 0 and RAID 1 configuration for two SATA
connectors and supports the Adaptec HostRAID Technology. See page
2-29 for details.
The optional Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller supports four
additional SATA connectors, and allows RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1. See
page 2-32 for details.
Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (on SATA models only)Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (on SATA models only)
Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (on SATA models only)Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (on SATA models only)
Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (on SATA models only)
The Adaptec AIC-8130 PCI-X SATA-II controller also supports an optional
Zero-Channel RAID card on the 64-bit PCI-X slot to create a RAID solution,
including RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), RAID0+1, and RAID5. The ZCR
capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and added reliability.
USB 2.0 technologyUSB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technologyUSB 2.0 technology
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-24 and 2-35 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoringTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations
per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC
monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical
components. See page 4-29 and 4-30 for details.

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1.3.21.3.2
1.3.21.3.2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS featuresInnovative ASUS features
Innovative ASUS features
CrashFree BIOS 2CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2CrashFree BIOS 2
CrashFree BIOS 2
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD
in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details.
ASUS Smart Fan technologyASUS Smart Fan technology
ASUS Smart Fan technologyASUS 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™ASUS MyLogo2™
ASUS MyLogo2™ASUS MyLogo2™
ASUS MyLogo2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-32 for
details.

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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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Chapter summary
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2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-10
2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-14
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-16
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-19
2.7 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-25
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