Asus NRL-LS User manual

15-065052000
E1098
®
www.asus.com
®
NRL-LS

E1098
E1098
NRL-LS
Intel®Pentium4™-based Motherboard
ServerWorks®GCSL SystemSet
®
NRL-LS
User Guide

Motherboard
NRL-LS
User Guide

ii
Checklist
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First Edition
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Features
Contents
Contents ......................................................................................... iii
FCC/CDC statements......................................................................v
Safety information ..........................................................................vi
About this guide............................................................................. vii
How this guide is organized ................................................. vii
Conventions used in this guide ........................................... viii
Where to find more information ........................................... viii
ASUS contact information ..............................................................ix
NRL-LS specifications summary .....................................................x
1. Product introduction 1
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1
1.2 Package contents.................................................................. 1
1.3 Special features..................................................................... 2
1.3.1 Product highlights ..................................................... 2
1.3.2 Value-added solutions............................................... 4
1.4 Motherboard overview........................................................... 6
1.4.1 Major components .................................................... 6
1.4.2 Core specifications ................................................... 8
2. Hardware information 1
2.1 Motherboard installation ........................................................ 1
2.1.1 Placement direction .................................................. 1
2.1.2 Screw holes .............................................................. 1
2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................... 2
2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................... 3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU).............................................. 4
2.4.1 Overview................................................................... 4
2.4.2 Installing the CPU ..................................................... 5
2.4.3 Installing the heatsink and fan .................................. 6
2.4.4 Connecting the CPU fan cable ................................. 8
2.5 System memory .................................................................... 9
2.5.1 Overview................................................................... 9
2.5.2 Memory Configurations........................................... 10
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM .....................................................11
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ...................................................11

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Safeguards
Contents
2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................... 12
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ................................... 12
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................... 12
2.7 Switches and jumpers ......................................................... 14
2.7.1 Switches ................................................................. 14
CPU Multiplier Table............................................................ 14
2.7.2 Jumpers .................................................................. 15
2.8 Connectors .......................................................................... 17
3. Powering up 1
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................... 1
3.2 Powering off the computer .................................................... 2
4. BIOS setup 1
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ....................................... 1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable disk ........................................... 1
4.1.2 Updating the BIOS.................................................... 3
4.2 BIOS Setup program ............................................................. 5
4.2.1 BIOS menu bar ......................................................... 6
4.2.2 Legend bar................................................................ 6
4.3 Main Menu............................................................................. 8
4.3.1 Primary/Secondary/Tertiary Master/Slave .............. 10
4.3.2 Keyboard Features ................................................. 14
4.4 Advanced Menu .................................................................. 15
4.4.1 Chip Configuration .................................................. 17
4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration......................................... 18
4.4.3 PCI Configuration ................................................... 20
4.5 Power Menu ........................................................................ 22
4.5.1 Power Up Control ................................................... 24
4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ................................................... 26
4.6 Boot Menu ........................................................................... 27
4.6.1 Slot Configuration ................................................... 30
4.7 Server Menu........................................................................ 31
4.7.1 Event Log Viewer.................................................... 32
4.8 Exit Menu ............................................................................ 33
5. Driver Installation 1

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FCC/CDC statements
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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 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 Canadian 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 this equipment.

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Safety information
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 adpater 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 safety
• Before installing the product and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the documentation 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 the
ASUS NRL-LS motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the NRL-LS motherboard. It
includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard
and the new technology it supports.
• 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 up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information
on the BIOS beep codes.
• 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.
• Chapter 5: Driver Installation
This chapter tells how to install SCSI, LAN, and VGA drivers for
various operating systems.

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Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS Websites
The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information onASUS
hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the
ASUS Contact Information on page x.
2. 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.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

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ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
Support Email: [email protected]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Newsgroup: cscnews.asus.com.tw
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 6737 Mowry Avenue, Mowry Business Center,
Building 2, Newark, CA 94560, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Technical Support
Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com
Support Email: [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria)
Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)
Technical Support
Support Hotline: MB/Others: [phone]
Notebook (Tel): [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
Support (Email): www.asuscom.de/de/support (for online support)
Web Site: www.asuscom.de

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NRL-LS specifications summary
CPU
Chipsets
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Onboard LAN
Onboard SCSI
Onboard VGA
Expansion slots
Rear panel I/O
Internal connectors
BIOS features
Form Factor
Support for Intel
®
Pentium4™ processor
On-die 512KB L2 cache
ServerWorks
®
Grand Champion “Super-Lite” North Bridge,
CMIC-SL,
ServerWorks
®
South Bridge, CSB6
400 MHz
4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets
Supports PC2100/PC1600 registered ECC DDR DIMMs
Supports 128MB to 4GB system memory
Intel
®
82540EM Gigabit Ethernet controller
Adaptec AIC-7892X Ultra 160 SCSI controller
ATI
®
RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller
4 x PCI 64-bit / 33MHz 3V (PCI-1 to PCI-4)
1 x PCI 64-bit / 33MHz 5V (PCI-5)
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port
1 x VGA port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
2 x USB 1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port (with LED)
1 x 68-pin Ultra-160 SCSI connectors
3 x IDE connectors (2 x ATA100, 1 x PIO Mode 3/4)
1 x Floppy disk connector
1 x USB 1.1 connector for two additional USB ports
1 x Serial Port 2 (COM2) connector
eRMC and IPMI connectors (for ASMC card)
CPU/PCI/Chassis fan connectors
24-pin/4-pin ATX power connectors
IDE LED/Power LED connectors
20-pin Front panel connector
Chassis intrusion, SMBus and WOR connectors
4Mb Flash ROM, Award BIOS with ACPI, DMI, Green, PnP
features, and Enhanced Server BIOS features
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Chapter 1
This chapter describes the features of the
NRL-LS motherboard. It includes brief
explanations of the special attributes of the
motherboard and the new technology it
supports.
1. Product introduction

ASUS NRL-LS motherboard
Chapter summary
1.1 Welcome! ........................................................ 1-1
1.2 Package contents .......................................... 1-1
1.3 Special features ............................................. 1-2
1.4 Motherboard overview................................... 1-6

ASUS NRL-LS motherboard user guide 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS
®
NRL-LS motherboard!
The ASUS
NRL-LS motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest
technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality
server motherboards!
The NRL-LS incorporates Intel
®
Pentium4
™
processors coupled with the
ServerWorks
®
Grand Champion Super Lite (GCSL) SystemSet to deliver a
reliable and high performance server platform.
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 NRL-LS package for the following items.
ASUS NRL-LS motherboard
ASUS NRL-LS support CD
I/O shield
80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA100/66//33 IDE drives
68-pin LVD SCSI cable for Ultra 160 SCSI devices
Ribbon cable for a 3.5-inch floppy drive
Bag of extra jumper caps
NRL-LS User Guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
Latest 400MHz Pentium4™ Processor Technology: The NRL-LS
motherboard supports the Intel
®
Pentium 4 Socket 478 Northwood/
Willamette Processor. The Pentium 4 processor utilizes the advanced
0.18 micron processor core in FC-PGA2 package for a 2.66+GHz
frequency, while the Northwood processor uses the 0.13 micron processor
core with 512KB L2 cache for up to a speedy 2.66+ GHz frequency and a
400 MHz FSB. The Pentium4™ offers optimized performance for audio,
video, and Internet applications.
DDR memory support
Employing the Double Data Rate (DDR) memory technology, the NRL-LS
motherboard supports up to 4GB of system memory using PC2100/1600
registered ECC DDR DIMMs. The ultra-fast 200MHz memory bus doubles
the speed of the PC100 SDRAM to deliver the required bandwidth for the
latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-10.
Single-Channel Ultra-160 SCSI
The Adaptec AIC-7892X Ultra 160 SCSI controller, is onboard to support
single-channel Ultra-160 SCSI connectors that provide high-speed data
transfer interfaces.
Advanced 64-bit PCI slots
The 64-bit/33MHz PCI slots maximize I/O bandwidth for current 64-bit PCI
cards that support 33MHz bus.
ATA/100 IDE support
The dual-channel bus master IDE connectors comply with the ATA/100
protocol and supports ATA/100, PIO modes 3 & 4 IDE devices such as
ATAPI IDE CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, ZIP, and LS-120 drives.
Third IDE Channel support
The CSB6 South Bridge chip provides a third IDE with PIO mode 3/4
support which provides more device connectivity in this server system.

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Onboard LAN
The motherboard features the Intel
®
82540EM Gigabit Ethernet controller
to support 10/100/1000 Mbit/sec transfer rates for a high-speed and
highly-compatible network connection.
Onboard VGA
The ATI Rage-XL PCI-based VGAcontroller integrates an 8MB display
SDRAM to provide onboard video solution.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUSASIC to prevent
overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is
monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels are
monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
Dual function power switch
While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds
puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS
setting. Pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds lets the
system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.
Remote Ring In
This feature allows the system to wake up remotely through an internal or
external modem, if present.
Wake-Up support
The motherboard includes Wake-On-Ring, and BIOS Wake-Up features.
Server management
The motherboard comes with an ASMC connector that supports the
optional ASMC-HE/ME/LE card to comply with server reliability, availability,
and serviceability requirements. Remote management response via
remote diagnostics and troubleshooting still works even when the
operating system has stopped functioning.
ACPI ready
The Advanced Configuration power Interface (ACPI) provides more energy
saving features for operating systems that support OS Direct Power
Management (OSPM).
Concurrent PCI
This feature allows multiple PCI transfers from PCI master buses to the
memory and processor.

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Auto fan off
The system fans power off automatically when the system is in sleep
mode. This feature reduces both power consumption and system noise.
Chassis intrusion detection
The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUS
ASIC. A chassis intrusion event is retained in the system memory for more
protection.
Smart BIOS
The 4Mbit firmware gives an easy-to-use interface that provides more
control and protection to the motherboard. The BIOS has a boot block
write protection and HD/SCSI/MO/ZIP/CD/Floppy boot selection, and is
Year 2000 certified.
Compliance
Both the BIOS and the hardware levels of the motherboard meet the
stringent requirements for SDG 2.0 certification. The new SDG 2.0
requirements for systems and components are based on the following
high-level goals: support for Plug-and-Play compatibility and power
management for configuring and managing all system components, 32-bit
device drivers, and installation procedures for Windows NT/2000/XP.
Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as
required by the PC ‘99 specification.

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1.4 Motherboard overview
Before you install the NRL-LS motherboard, familiarize yourself with its
physical configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard
installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard
specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the
board and its components.
1.4.1 Major components
The following are the major components of the NRL-LS motherboard as
pointed out in the picture on page 1-7.
1. 4-pin 12V power connector
2. 24/20-pin ATX power connector
3. Intel
®
Pentium4™ CPU socket 478
4. ServerWorks
®
Grand Champion
“Super-Lite” North Bridge, CMIC-SL
5. 4 DDR DIMM sockets
6. IDE connectors
7. ServerWorks
®
South Bridge,
CSB6
8. Floppy disk connector
9. USB header
10. Ultra-160 SCSI connectors
11. Adaptec
®
AIC-7892X SCSI
controller
12. DIP switches
13. Panel connector
14. LPC super I/O controller
15. ASUS ASIC
16. 2-pin WOR connector
17. 4-pin IPMI connector (ASMC)
18. 50-pin eRMC connector
(ASMC)
19. 4MB Flash BIOS
20. Onboard standby power LED
21. ATI Rage-XL VGA controller
22. 5 PCI slots*
23. Intel
®
82540EM Gigabit
Ethernet controller
24. Onboard COM2 port
25. PS/2 mouse port
26. Parallel port
27. RJ-45 ports
28. VGA port
29. Serial port
30. USB ports 1 and 2
31. Keyboard port
See page 1-8 for the specifications of each component. Refer to
Chapter 2 for detailed information on the components.
* PCI Slots 4 and 5
PCI4 - The 64-bit/33MHz PCI-4 slot (colored green) supports the Adaptec SCSI RAID
2000S Zero-Channel RAID card to provide advanced RAID functionality.
PCI5 - This is a 64-bit/33MHz 5V (slots 1 to 4 are 3V) PCI slot.