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...Primary IDE Slave 4-10 4.3.3 Secondary IDE Master 4-10 4.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave 4-10 4.3.5 Third IDE Master 4-11 4.3.6 Fourth IDE Master 4-11 4.4 Advanced menu 4-12 4.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features 4-12 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-13 4.4.3 Memory Configuration 4-14 4.4.4 Chipset 4-15 4.4.5 Onboard Device 4-18 4.4.6 Speech Configuration 4-22 4.4.7 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.8 USB Configuration 4-25 ... Priority 4-33 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority 4-33 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 4-34 4.6.5 Security 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-37 Appendix: Reference information A.1 PCH-DL block diagram A-1 iv
...Primary IDE Slave 4-10 4.3.3 Secondary IDE Master 4-10 4.3.4 Secondary IDE Slave 4-10 4.3.5 Third IDE Master 4-11 4.3.6 Fourth IDE Master 4-11 4.4 Advanced menu 4-12 4.4.1 Advanced BIOS Features 4-12 4.4.2 CPU Configuration 4-13 4.4.3 Memory Configuration 4-14 4.4.4 Chipset 4-15 4.4.5 Onboard Device 4-18 4.4.6 Speech Configuration 4-22 4.4.7 PCIPnP 4-23 4.4.8 USB Configuration 4-25 ... Priority 4-33 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority 4-33 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration 4-34 4.6.5 Security 4-35 4.7 Exit menu 4-37 Appendix: Reference information A.1 PCH-DL block diagram A-1 iv
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... chapter describes the features of the PCH-DL motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes 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...
... chapter describes the features of the PCH-DL motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes 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...
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... ATX form factor: 12in x 10.5in (30.5cm x 26.7cm) Device drivers Management software System utilities ASUS contact information *Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCH-DL specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power requirement Form Factor Support CD contents CPU/SYSTEM/CHASSIS fan connectors 24-pin/8-pin...1 x IEEE 1394 connector GAME/MIDI connector S/PDIF Out connector CD/AUX/Modem connectors Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3 PCI 2.2, PCI-X 1.0a, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
... ATX form factor: 12in x 10.5in (30.5cm x 26.7cm) Device drivers Management software System utilities ASUS contact information *Specifications are subject to change without notice. PCH-DL specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power requirement Form Factor Support CD contents CPU/SYSTEM/CHASSIS fan connectors 24-pin/8-pin...1 x IEEE 1394 connector GAME/MIDI connector S/PDIF Out connector CD/AUX/Modem connectors Front panel audio connector 4Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3 PCI 2.2, PCI-X 1.0a, USB 2.0 WfM 2.0.
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... shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due... to overclocking, C.P.R. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update...
... shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due... to overclocking, C.P.R. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update...
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... PCIX1 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V) SATA1 SATA2 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN2 SPDIF_OUT 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
... PCIX1 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V) SATA1 SATA2 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN2 SPDIF_OUT 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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... these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. The...
... these steps to install an expansion card. 1. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the tables on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that they support. Turn on the next page. 3. The...
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... you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the...
... you wish to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up the computer when you to wake up feature. 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. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the...
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...ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-21 RAID enable (3-pin J2) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the Promise PDC20378 RAID controller. Remove the onboard battery. 3. The RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS... setup to pins 2-3. J2 12 23 Enable (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL Promise Raid Chip Setting Disable 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...
...ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-21 RAID enable (3-pin J2) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the Promise PDC20378 RAID controller. Remove the onboard battery. 3. The RAM data in CMOS. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS... setup to pins 2-3. J2 12 23 Enable (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL Promise Raid Chip Setting Disable 6. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug...
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... that you may create a RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, or multiRAID configuration. If you wish to create a RAID set . SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 PCH-DL PCH-DL SATA RAID Connectors 1. You cannot enter the SATARaid™ utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST if there are no connected Serial ATA devices. 2. For RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations, use both Parallel...
... that you may create a RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, or multiRAID configuration. If you wish to create a RAID set . SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 PCH-DL PCH-DL SATA RAID Connectors 1. You cannot enter the SATARaid™ utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST if there are no connected Serial ATA devices. 2. For RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations, use both Parallel...
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... the device connected to the any of IDE connectors cause the IDE LED to light up when you to the message LED cable on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in sleep mode. • Message LED (2-pin MLED) This lead connects to hear system beeps...HD_LED) This lead connects the HDD LED cable. Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ LAN_LINK PLED+5V HD_LED+ HD_LEDSpeaker LAN_ACT +5VSB MLED PWR Ground Reset Ground PCH-DL PCH-DL System Panel Connector Message LED Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED (3-pin PLED) This lead ...
... the device connected to the any of IDE connectors cause the IDE LED to light up when you to the message LED cable on the BIOS or OS settings. Pressing the power switch while in sleep mode. • Message LED (2-pin MLED) This lead connects to hear system beeps...HD_LED) This lead connects the HDD LED cable. Power LED Speaker Connector PLED+ LAN_LINK PLED+5V HD_LED+ HD_LEDSpeaker LAN_ACT +5VSB MLED PWR Ground Reset Ground PCH-DL PCH-DL System Panel Connector Message LED Reset SW ATX Power Switch* * Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED (3-pin PLED) This lead ...
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Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up Powering up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes.
Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up Powering up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes.
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... the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 3-1 System power 6. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . If your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs... the power-on the system front panel case lights up. Award/Phoenix BIOS beep codes No. At power on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the power switch. Turn...
... the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 3-1 System power 6. If you do not see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on . If your retailer for the first time 1. The system then runs... the power-on the system front panel case lights up. Award/Phoenix BIOS beep codes No. At power on test. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the power switch. Turn...
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...boot status. Following is not defective. • Check your package. You can record your own messages to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. 3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to replace the default messages. POST message No CPU installed ...8226; Install an Intel® Xeon™ Processor into the AGP slot. • Make sure that came with your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you only set to inform you will hear the specific cause of the default POST messages and their corresponding actions, if...
...boot status. Following is not defective. • Check your package. You can record your own messages to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. 3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to replace the default messages. POST message No CPU installed ...8226; Install an Intel® Xeon™ Processor into the AGP slot. • Make sure that came with your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you only set to inform you will hear the specific cause of the default POST messages and their corresponding actions, if...
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...in Chapter 4. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. If you are using Windows® 2000 Professional or Windows® 2000 Server: 1. Make sure ...is ON, pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® XP or Windows® ...
...in Chapter 4. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Pressing the power switch for less than 4 seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. If you are using Windows® 2000 Professional or Windows® 2000 Server: 1. Make sure ...is ON, pressing the power switch for more than 4 seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down function If you are using Windows® XP or Windows® ...
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Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS setup Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. BIOS setup Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-3 4.3 Main menu 4-6 4.4 Advanced menu 4-12 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard
Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-3 4.3 Main menu 4-6 4.4 Advanced menu 4-12 4.5 Power menu 4-26 4.6 Boot menu 4-32 4.7 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard
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...the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to create a bootable floppy disk. e. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS • The original BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD. • Copy the original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in ...BIOS in the Format Options field, then click Start. 2. Insert a new 1.44 MB floppy disk in the floppy disk drive. From the Windows desktop, click Start > My Computer. In the My Computer window, click the 3 1/2 Floppy icon. At the DOS prompt, type: format a: /s, then press the key Windows® XP environment a. c. ASUS PCH-DL...
...the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to create a bootable floppy disk. e. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS • The original BIOS file for this motherboard is in the support CD. • Copy the original BIOS to a bootable floppy disk in ...BIOS in the Format Options field, then click Start. 2. Insert a new 1.44 MB floppy disk in the floppy disk drive. From the Windows desktop, click Start > My Computer. In the My Computer window, click the 3 1/2 Floppy icon. At the DOS prompt, type: format a: /s, then press the key Windows® XP environment a. c. ASUS PCH-DL...
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... the computer during POST to display the following screen. 1001-015.BIN 5. Press + during the flash process. 1001-015.BIN 7. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the ASUS web site. 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Follow these instructions to avoid loading the wrong...
... the computer during POST to display the following screen. 1001-015.BIN 5. Press + during the flash process. 1001-015.BIN 7. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the ASUS web site. 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1. Follow these instructions to avoid loading the wrong...
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...is designed to make changes to configure your computer in the CMOS RAM of your system using this utility. You can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system, or prompted to change the configuration of the ...BIOS." Do this program. Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS PCH-DL...
...is designed to make changes to configure your computer in the CMOS RAM of your system using this utility. You can update using the BIOS Setup program so that you can also restart by pressing the reset button on your system, or prompted to change the configuration of the ...BIOS." Do this program. Press during the Power-On Self Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. ASUS PCH-DL...
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Menu items General help Time (hh:mm:ss) Date (mm:dd:yy) Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support Primary IDE Master Primary ... default settings To select the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Menu items General help Time (hh:mm:ss) Date (mm:dd:yy) Legacy Diskette A Floppy 3 Mode Support Primary IDE Master Primary ... default settings To select the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup