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Motherboard PCH-DL User Guide
Motherboard PCH-DL User Guide
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Features Contents Notices ...v Safety information vi About this guide vii PCH-DL specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Overview 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory...
Features Contents Notices ...v Safety information vi About this guide vii PCH-DL specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout Contents 2-4 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-5 2.3.1 Overview 2-5 2.3.2 Installing the CPU 2-5 2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-7 2.4 System memory...
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... power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the... electrical outlet you are connected. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension ...
... power company. • If the power supply is set to fix it , carefully read all the manuals that all power cables from the motherboard, ensure that came with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. If you are not sure about the voltage of the... electrical outlet you are connected. Do not place the product in your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension ...
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...have to perform when installing system components. vii It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the PCH-DL motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may refer to when confiiguring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
...have to perform when installing system components. vii It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the PCH-DL motherboard. About this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you may refer to when confiiguring the motherboard. How this guide This user guide contains the information...
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard.
Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard.
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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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.... 1.2 Package contents Check your PCH-DL package for buying the ASUS® PCH-DL motherboard! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Xeon™ processor in the long line of the above items is your retailer. Before you for the following items. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard ASUS support CD 4 x SATA cables... power computing! Supporting 533 MHz FSB, up to provide a powerful workstation platform solution. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 604-pin package coupled with the Intel&#...
.... 1.2 Package contents Check your PCH-DL package for buying the ASUS® PCH-DL motherboard! The motherboard incorporates the Intel® Xeon™ processor in the long line of the above items is your retailer. Before you for the following items. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard ASUS support CD 4 x SATA cables... power computing! Supporting 533 MHz FSB, up to provide a powerful workstation platform solution. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in 604-pin package coupled with the Intel&#...
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...doubles the system memory bandwidth to 5.33GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 3.2GHz ...compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 4GB of its predecessor AGP 4X. Multi-RAID solution The motherboard has the Promise® PDC20378 controller to support multiRAID solution using PC2700/PC2100 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up...
...doubles the system memory bandwidth to 5.33GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D graphics, multimedia, and Internet applications. 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 3.2GHz ...compatible with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 4GB of its predecessor AGP 4X. Multi-RAID solution The motherboard has the Promise® PDC20378 controller to support multiRAID solution using PC2700/PC2100 ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs to deliver up...
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...the PCI bus, the controller connects to 400Mbps transfer rates through the Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA). ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-3 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 a wide range ...of the peripherals plugged into the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any . 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 PCI bus, the controller connects to 400Mbps transfer rates through the Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA). ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 1-3 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 a wide range ...of the peripherals plugged into the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any . 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 ...
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... hangs due to overclocking. 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. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the...
... hangs due to overclocking. 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. eliminates the need to open the system chassis and clear the RTC data. ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the...
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It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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...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 You must install identical CPUs on this LED lights up...installed two CPUs of the following precautions before handling components to power up if you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Unplug the power cord from motherboard burn out caused by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad...
...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 You must install identical CPUs on this LED lights up...installed two CPUs of the following precautions before handling components to power up if you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. Unplug the power cord from motherboard burn out caused by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on a grounded antistatic pad...
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.... Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the ...correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to the chassis. The...
.... Place this side towards the rear of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to do so may damage the motherboard. Make sure to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the ...correct orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis 2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Failure to the chassis. The...
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2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 26.8cm (10.5in) CON12V CHA FAN1 DDR DIMM1 (72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (72 bit, ... 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
2.2.3 Motherboard layout PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard COM1 KBPWR1 26.8cm (10.5in) CON12V CHA FAN1 DDR DIMM1 (72 bit, 184-pin module) DDR DIMM2 (72 bit, ... 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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Message LED (2-pin MLED) 2-32 - Power switch / Soft-off switch (2-pin PWR_SW) 2-32 - Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 2-32 ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-5 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) 2-31 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) 2-32 - Hard disk activity (2-pin HD_LED) 2-32 - GAME/MIDI connector (...
Message LED (2-pin MLED) 2-32 - Power switch / Soft-off switch (2-pin PWR_SW) 2-32 - Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 2-32 ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-5 Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) 2-31 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) 2-32 - Hard disk activity (2-pin HD_LED) 2-32 - GAME/MIDI connector (...
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 1MB/512KB L2 cache. Socket for CPU1 Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ Processor in the above illustration that should match a specific ... corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one CPU, use CPU socket 1 to ensure system stability.. Prestonia PCH-DL PCH-DL Socket 604 Gold Arrow 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Note in the 604-pin package with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.3.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 1MB/512KB L2 cache. Socket for CPU1 Socket for the Intel® Xeon™ Processor in the above illustration that should match a specific ... corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one CPU, use CPU socket 1 to ensure system stability.. Prestonia PCH-DL PCH-DL Socket 604 Gold Arrow 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Note in the 604-pin package with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets.
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Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-7 Follow these steps to the top of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Make sure that it ...
Flip up the socket lever and push it all the way, otherwise the CPU does not fit in completely. 2. The lever clicks on the motherboard. ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-7 Follow these steps to the top of the CPU into the socket may bend the pins and severely damage the CPU! Make sure that it ...
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...thermal grease to 3 in this section before installing the heatsink and fan. 3. Refer to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. With the motherboard on a flat stable surface (such as a table), place the thermal plate underneath a CPU socket, matching the standoffs on heatsink/fan ...assembly and installation. When you motherboard into the chassis. 2. The figure below shows the corresponding matches of the CPU before installing you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package...
...thermal grease to 3 in this section before installing the heatsink and fan. 3. Refer to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. With the motherboard on a flat stable surface (such as a table), place the thermal plate underneath a CPU socket, matching the standoffs on heatsink/fan ...assembly and installation. When you motherboard into the chassis. 2. The figure below shows the corresponding matches of the CPU before installing you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package...
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Position the heatsink on top of the CPU, having its holes with cut corners) facing the memory sockets. Make sure that the heatsink base fits completely on the thermal plate. Place the heatsink retention mechanism over the CPU socket, matching its angled side (with the four holes on the motherboard and the standoffs on the retention mechanism. Heatsink angled side ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-9 Heatsink retention mechanism 3. 2. Secure the retention mechanism with the thermal plate using four screws. 4.
Position the heatsink on top of the CPU, having its holes with cut corners) facing the memory sockets. Make sure that the heatsink base fits completely on the thermal plate. Place the heatsink retention mechanism over the CPU socket, matching its angled side (with the four holes on the motherboard and the standoffs on the retention mechanism. Heatsink angled side ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-9 Heatsink retention mechanism 3. 2. Secure the retention mechanism with the thermal plate using four screws. 4.
