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Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard
Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard
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... 1-port IEEE 1394 module 2-port USB2.0 module with the Intel® 82875P chipset to get ahead in the world of power computing! ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-1 The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Xeon™ processor in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...to provide a powerful workstation platform solution. Supporting 533 MHz FSB, up to 4GB of the above items is your PCH-DL package for buying the ASUS® PCH-DL motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long...
... 1-port IEEE 1394 module 2-port USB2.0 module with the Intel® 82875P chipset to get ahead in the world of power computing! ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-1 The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Xeon™ processor in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your...to provide a powerful workstation platform solution. Supporting 533 MHz FSB, up to 4GB of the above items is your PCH-DL package for buying the ASUS® PCH-DL motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long...
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...controller onboard provide high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to customize the voice messages in different languages. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests ... the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) thus reducing the PCI bottlenecks by freeing the PCI bus for other I/O operations. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to IEEE 1394a standards.
...controller onboard provide high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to customize the voice messages in different languages. ASUS POST Reporter™ The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™ to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the Power-On Self-Tests ... the Memory Controller Hub (MCH) thus reducing the PCI bottlenecks by freeing the PCI bus for other I/O operations. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-3 ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to IEEE 1394a standards.
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Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard
Chapter summary 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-21 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard
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... severe damage to static electricity. 3. AGP_WARN1 ON Incorrect AGP Card OFF Correct AGP Card LED1 PCH-DL PCH-DL Onboard LED ON OFF CPU Type/Voltage CPU Type/Voltage not identical identical SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-1 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object...
... severe damage to static electricity. 3. AGP_WARN1 ON Incorrect AGP Card OFF Correct AGP Card LED1 PCH-DL PCH-DL Onboard LED ON OFF CPU Type/Voltage CPU Type/Voltage not identical identical SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-1 Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object...
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... 4Mbit Flash BIOS SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 PROMISE PDC20378 RAID Controller PRI_RAID1 Super I/O GAME1 PCIX2 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V) PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) TI TSB43AB22A SYS_FAN1 PCH-DL IEEE1394_1 J3 SB_PWR1 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 CLRTC1 CHASSIS1 IDE_LED1 SMB1 PANEL1 FLOPPY1 30.5cm (12in) ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-3
... 4Mbit Flash BIOS SEC_IDE1 PRI_IDE1 PROMISE PDC20378 RAID Controller PRI_RAID1 Super I/O GAME1 PCIX2 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V) PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) TI TSB43AB22A SYS_FAN1 PCH-DL IEEE1394_1 J3 SB_PWR1 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 CLRTC1 CHASSIS1 IDE_LED1 SMB1 PANEL1 FLOPPY1 30.5cm (12in) ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-3
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GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 2-30 13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) 2-32 - Message LED (2-pin MLED) 2-32 - Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 2-32 ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-5 Internal connectors (continued) 11. System warning speaker (4-pin SPKR) 2-32 - Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) 2-31 15. Power switch / Soft-off ...
GAME/MIDI connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 2-30 13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) 2-32 - Message LED (2-pin MLED) 2-32 - Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 2-32 ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-5 Internal connectors (continued) 11. System warning speaker (4-pin SPKR) 2-32 - Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) 2-31 15. Power switch / Soft-off ...
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... into the socket to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the side tab to the other side. Incorrect installation of the CPU. ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-7 Follow these steps to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
... into the socket to install a CPU. 1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the side tab to the other side. Incorrect installation of the CPU. ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-7 Follow these steps to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU!
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Position the heatsink on top of the CPU, having its holes with the four holes on the motherboard and the standoffs on the retention mechanism. Make sure that the heatsink base fits completely on the thermal plate. Heatsink retention mechanism 3. Place the heatsink retention mechanism over the CPU socket, matching its angled side (with the thermal plate using four screws. 4. Heatsink angled side ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-9 Secure the retention mechanism with cut corners) facing the memory sockets. 2.
Position the heatsink on top of the CPU, having its holes with the four holes on the motherboard and the standoffs on the retention mechanism. Make sure that the heatsink base fits completely on the thermal plate. Heatsink retention mechanism 3. Place the heatsink retention mechanism over the CPU socket, matching its angled side (with the thermal plate using four screws. 4. Heatsink angled side ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-9 Secure the retention mechanism with cut corners) facing the memory sockets. 2.
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.... Detach the cover of the fan module. Corners with the corner holes of the air tunnel by twisting it back and forth. Groove (inner side) ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-11 Align the two pegs on the air tunnel with pegs Curved corners 10. 7.
.... Detach the cover of the fan module. Corners with the corner holes of the air tunnel by twisting it back and forth. Groove (inner side) ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-11 Align the two pegs on the air tunnel with pegs Curved corners 10. 7.
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...in Table 1. 2. Important notes 1. Installing DDR DIMMs other than 4GB) due to Table 2. 5. DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 80 Pins DIMM_A1 104 Pins PCH-DL PCH-DL 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that ... than the recommended configurations may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into any of the DDR DIMM sockets. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-13 The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this section.
...in Table 1. 2. Important notes 1. Installing DDR DIMMs other than 4GB) due to Table 2. 5. DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 80 Pins DIMM_A1 104 Pins PCH-DL PCH-DL 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may cause memory sizing error or system boot failure. For optimum compatibility, it is recommended that ... than the recommended configurations may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into any of the DDR DIMM sockets. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-13 The following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this section.
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... a DIMM. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-15 Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DDR DIMM notch Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the...
... a DIMM. 1. Align a DIMM on the socket. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to both the motherboard and the components. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-15 Follow these steps to avoid damaging the DIMM. 3. DDR DIMM notch Unlocked Retaining Clip A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that the...
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USB controller #2 IRQ_D# Onbd. USB 2.0 controller IRQ_H# Onbd. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-17 USB controller #3 IRQ_C# Onbd. RAID controller (Promise 20378) IRQ_H# Onbd. IRQ_H# IRQ_E# IRQ_E# IRQ_F# IRQ_F# IRQ_G# PI_IRQ2# PI_IRQ3# PI_IRQ3# PI_IRQ0# - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USB controller #4 IRQ_A# ...
USB controller #2 IRQ_D# Onbd. USB 2.0 controller IRQ_H# Onbd. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-17 USB controller #3 IRQ_C# Onbd. RAID controller (Promise 20378) IRQ_H# Onbd. IRQ_H# IRQ_E# IRQ_E# IRQ_F# IRQ_F# IRQ_G# PI_IRQ2# PI_IRQ3# PI_IRQ3# PI_IRQ0# - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - USB controller #4 IRQ_A# ...
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... jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to Chapter 4 for information. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB PCH-DL PCH-DL Keyboard Power Setting 2. J1 1 2 3 4 CPU select frequency (Default) 3 4 5 6 100MHz PCH-DL PCH-DL CPU External Frequency Selection ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 1.
... jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to Chapter 4 for information. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB PCH-DL PCH-DL Keyboard Power Setting 2. J1 1 2 3 4 CPU select frequency (Default) 3 4 5 6 100MHz PCH-DL PCH-DL CPU External Frequency Selection ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-19 2.6 Jumpers 1.
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... default position. RAID enable (3-pin J2) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. J2 12 23 Enable (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL Promise Raid Chip Setting Disable 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3.... turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. PCH-DL PCH-DL Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-21
... default position. RAID enable (3-pin J2) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. J2 12 23 Enable (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL Promise Raid Chip Setting Disable 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3.... turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. PCH-DL PCH-DL Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the...onboard button cell battery. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-21
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... a RAID 0/RAID 1 configuration using ribbon cables with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA/133). ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disks, you are using Windows XP. PCH-DL PCH-DL Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports... standard parallel ATA with pin 5 plug). 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND PCH-DL PCH-DL SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA2 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/1) is removed to PIN 1.
... a RAID 0/RAID 1 configuration using ribbon cables with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA/133). ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-23 If you installed Serial ATA hard disks, you are using Windows XP. PCH-DL PCH-DL Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports... standard parallel ATA with pin 5 plug). 2.7.2 Internal connectors 1. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND PCH-DL PCH-DL SATA Connectors GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA2 The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0/1) is removed to PIN 1.
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... cable and installed UltraATA 133 hard disks. 2. The Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 3. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-25 If you wish to PIN 1. PCH-DL PCH-DL RAID Connector 1. 5.
... cable and installed UltraATA 133 hard disks. 2. The Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 3. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-25 If you wish to PIN 1. PCH-DL PCH-DL RAID Connector 1. 5.
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... +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts GND GND For Power Supply with 20-pin Power Connector GND GND ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-27 The plugs from the power supply are designed to the CPU. 1. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
... +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts GND GND For Power Supply with 20-pin Power Connector GND GND ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-27 The plugs from the power supply are designed to the CPU. 1. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely...
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... CPU_FAN1 Rotation CPU_FAN2 +12V GND SYS_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation Rotation +12V GND SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 PCH-DL PCH-DL 12-Volt Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_01 PCH-DL PCH-DL Digital Audio Connector ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-29 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_O1) This S/PDIF Out connector is available...
... CPU_FAN1 Rotation CPU_FAN2 +12V GND SYS_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation Rotation +12V GND SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 PCH-DL PCH-DL 12-Volt Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the S/PDIF module. +5V SPDIFOUT GND SPDIF_01 PCH-DL PCH-DL Digital Audio Connector ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-29 Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_O1) This S/PDIF Out connector is available...
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... . Hard disk activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED1) This connector supplied power to light up , try reversing the 2-pin plug. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-31 FP_AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L PCH-DL PCH-DL Intel Panel Connector 15. By default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L...
... . Hard disk activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED1) This connector supplied power to light up , try reversing the 2-pin plug. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-31 FP_AUDIO1 MIC2 MICPWR Line out_R NC Line out_L AGND +5VA BLINE_OUT_R BLINE_OUT_L PCH-DL PCH-DL Intel Panel Connector 15. By default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L...