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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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... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of power computing! Before you for the following items. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard ASUS support CD 4 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 3 x UltraDMA100/66 IDE and floppy drive cables (4-in-1) 1-port ...ahead in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your PCH-DL package for buying the ASUS® PCH-DL motherboard! Supporting 533 MHz FSB, up to provide a powerful workstation platform solution. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Xeon™...
... motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of power computing! Before you for the following items. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard ASUS support CD 4 x SATA cables 2 x SATA power cables 3 x UltraDMA100/66 IDE and floppy drive cables (4-in-1) 1-port ...ahead in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your PCH-DL package for buying the ASUS® PCH-DL motherboard! Supporting 533 MHz FSB, up to provide a powerful workstation platform solution. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-1 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Xeon™...
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... microphone input, variable Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB out put with 94-dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The Intel® 82547GI Gigabit Ethernet controller allows full-duplex Gigabit performance on LAN on the Memory Controller Hub...thus reducing the PCI bottlenecks by freeing the PCI bus for other I/O operations. Instead of boot errors, if any . ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to IEEE 1394a standards. IEEE 1394 support The ...
... microphone input, variable Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB out put with 94-dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-3 Gigabit LAN solution The Intel® 82547GI Gigabit Ethernet controller allows full-duplex Gigabit performance on LAN on the Memory Controller Hub...thus reducing the PCI bottlenecks by freeing the PCI bus for other I/O operations. Instead of boot errors, if any . ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to IEEE 1394a standards. IEEE 1394 support The ...
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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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... that came with the component. 5. 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to power up if you...
... that came with the component. 5. 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 Failure to do so may cause severe damage to power up if you...
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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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... GAME1) 2-30 13. System warning speaker (4-pin SPKR) 2-32 - Message LED (2-pin MLED) 2-32 - Hard disk activity (2-pin HD_LED) 2-32 - Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 2-32 ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-5 Internal connectors (continued) 11. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM1) 2-30 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_O1) 2-29 12.
... GAME1) 2-30 13. System warning speaker (4-pin SPKR) 2-32 - Message LED (2-pin MLED) 2-32 - Hard disk activity (2-pin HD_LED) 2-32 - Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 2-32 ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-5 Internal connectors (continued) 11. Internal audio connectors (4-pin CD1, AUX1, MODEM1) 2-30 14. Digital audio connector (4-1 pin SPDIF_O1) 2-29 12.
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... the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-7 Carefully push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the...
... the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it fits in one correct orientation. ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-7 Carefully push down the socket lever to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets on the...
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Place the heatsink retention mechanism over the CPU socket, matching its holes with the four holes on the motherboard and the standoffs on top of the CPU, having its angled side (with the thermal plate using four screws. 4. Position the heatsink on the thermal plate. Heatsink angled side ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-9 Make sure that the heatsink base fits completely on the retention mechanism. Secure the retention mechanism with cut corners) facing the memory sockets. 2. Heatsink retention mechanism 3.
Place the heatsink retention mechanism over the CPU socket, matching its holes with the four holes on the motherboard and the standoffs on top of the CPU, having its angled side (with the thermal plate using four screws. 4. Position the heatsink on the thermal plate. Heatsink angled side ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-9 Make sure that the heatsink base fits completely on the retention mechanism. Secure the retention mechanism with cut corners) facing the memory sockets. 2. Heatsink retention mechanism 3.
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... side rails of the retention mechanism to slightly press out the side of the air tunnel into the grooves on its sides. Groove (inner side) ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-11 Align the two pegs on the air tunnel with pegs Curved corners 10. Corners with the corner holes of the fan module. NOTE...
... side rails of the retention mechanism to slightly press out the side of the air tunnel into the grooves on its sides. Groove (inner side) ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-11 Align the two pegs on the air tunnel with pegs Curved corners 10. Corners with the corner holes of the fan module. NOTE...
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... following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this section. 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 install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs... CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Make sure that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 4. Refer to Southbridge resource allocation. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations...
... following figure illustrates the location of the recommended configurations in this section. 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 install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs... CPU FSB (Front Side Bus). Make sure that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. 4. Refer to Southbridge resource allocation. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-13 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. Installing DDR DIMMs other than the recommended configurations...
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... the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to install a DIMM. 1. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is...
... the socket. Align a DIMM on the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to install a DIMM. 1. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-15 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is...
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... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. USB controller #4 IRQ_A# Onbd. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-17 USB controller #1 IRQ_A# Onbd. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications...
... the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. USB controller #4 IRQ_A# Onbd. IRQ assignments for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-17 USB controller #1 IRQ_A# Onbd. Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Programmable Interrupt 3* 11 Communications Port (COM2) 4* 12 Communications...
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Refer to wake up feature. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB PCH-DL PCH-DL Keyboard Power Setting 2. CPU external frequency selection (3-pin J1) This jumper allows you to select your desired CPU external frequency (or bus clock). Keyboard ... BIOS. 2.6 Jumpers 1. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 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 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to Chapter 4 for information.
Refer to wake up feature. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB PCH-DL PCH-DL Keyboard Power Setting 2. CPU external frequency selection (3-pin J1) This jumper allows you to select your desired CPU external frequency (or bus clock). Keyboard ... BIOS. 2.6 Jumpers 1. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard. 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 Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to Chapter 4 for information.
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...the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. PCH-DL PCH-DL Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...that include system setup information such as system date, time, and system setup parameters, and passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord...
...the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. PCH-DL PCH-DL Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 12 23 Normal (Default) Clear CMOS Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...that include system setup information such as system date, time, and system setup parameters, and passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-21 Keep the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord...
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.... ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-23 FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with pin 5 plug). The current Serial ATA interface allows up to PIN 1. PCH-DL PCH-DL Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND PCH-DL PCH-DL...
.... ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-23 FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with pin 5 plug). The current Serial ATA interface allows up to PIN 1. PCH-DL PCH-DL Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND PCH-DL PCH-DL...
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...for better performance. PIN 1 PRI_RAID1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Serial ATA RAID connectors to create a multi-RAID configuration. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-25 The Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 3. 5. You can ...connect two UltraATA133 hard disks to PIN 1. PCH-DL PCH-DL RAID Connector 1. If you wish to create a RAID set up the UltraATA133 hard disks with the Serial ATA hard disks on the IDE ribbon...
...for better performance. PIN 1 PRI_RAID1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the Serial ATA RAID connectors to create a multi-RAID configuration. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-25 The Promise® PDC20378 RAID controller does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. 3. 5. You can ...connect two UltraATA133 hard disks to PIN 1. PCH-DL PCH-DL RAID Connector 1. If you wish to create a RAID set up the UltraATA133 hard disks with the Serial ATA hard disks on the IDE ribbon...
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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 system may become unstable or may not boot up . 2. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit...
... +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 system may become unstable or may not boot up . 2. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit...
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...! 11. Connect one end of the connector. CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation 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
...! 11. Connect one end of the connector. CHA_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation 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
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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. The read or write activities of audio devices. PCH-DL PCH-DL IDE Activity LED IDE_LED1 -+ TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light up . By default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins ... allow convenient connection and control of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to the hard disk activity LED. 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. The read or write activities of audio devices. PCH-DL PCH-DL IDE Activity LED IDE_LED1 -+ TIP: If the case-mounted LED does not light up . By default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins ... allow convenient connection and control of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to the hard disk activity LED. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-31