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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 PRL-DL 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 PRL-DL motherboard
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...System Set to deliver a reliable and high performance dualprocessor server platform. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-1 The PRL-DL incorporates dual Intel® Xeon™ processor in (30.48 cm x 26.67 cm) ASUS PRL-DL support CD I/O shield 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA100/66//33 IDE drives ...and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your PRL-DL package for the following items. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard Extended ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in a 603/604-pin package coupled with the list below...
...System Set to deliver a reliable and high performance dualprocessor server platform. 1.1 Welcome! ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-1 The PRL-DL incorporates dual Intel® Xeon™ processor in (30.48 cm x 26.67 cm) ASUS PRL-DL support CD I/O shield 80-conductor ribbon cable for UltraDMA100/66//33 IDE drives ...and hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your PRL-DL package for the following items. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard Extended ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in a 603/604-pin package coupled with the list below...
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Onboard LAN The motherboard comes with the Intel® 82540 Gigabit Ethernet controller to provide onboard video solution. Onboard VGA The ATI Rage-XL PCI-based VGA controller integrates an 8MB display SDRAM to support the latest LAN technologies. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-3
Onboard LAN The motherboard comes with the Intel® 82540 Gigabit Ethernet controller to provide onboard video solution. Onboard VGA The ATI Rage-XL PCI-based VGA controller integrates an 8MB display SDRAM to support the latest LAN technologies. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-3
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... for Plug-and-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, 32-bit device drivers, and installation procedures for SDG 2.0 certification. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-5 Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the...
... for Plug-and-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, 32-bit device drivers, and installation procedures for SDG 2.0 certification. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-5 Chassis intrusion detection The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the...
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... Gigabit Ethernet Controller. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. 17 ATI Rage-XL VGA controller. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-9 This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring, IRQ routing, among others. 12 Flash ROM....(DIP) switch allows you to 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps. 20 PS/2 mouse port. One side of the floppy disk cable. 11 ASUS ASIC. This green 6-pin connector is slotted to 8MB display SDRAM for the floppy disk drive. This PCI-based VGA controller supports up...
... Gigabit Ethernet Controller. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. 17 ATI Rage-XL VGA controller. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-9 This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring, IRQ routing, among others. 12 Flash ROM....(DIP) switch allows you to 1000Mbps, 100Mbps, and 10Mbps. 20 PS/2 mouse port. One side of the floppy disk cable. 11 ASUS ASIC. This green 6-pin connector is slotted to 8MB display SDRAM for the floppy disk drive. This PCI-based VGA controller supports up...
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Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.5 System memory 2-8 2.6 Expansion slots 2-11 2.7 Switches and jumpers 2-14 2.8 Connectors 2-19 ASUS PRL-DL motherboard
Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.5 System memory 2-8 2.6 Expansion slots 2-11 2.7 Switches and jumpers 2-14 2.8 Connectors 2-19 ASUS PRL-DL motherboard
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... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that measures 12 inches x 10.5 inches (30.5 x 26.67 cm). The PRL-DL uses the extended ATX form factor that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-1 Make sure to the chassis.
... physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.1.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that measures 12 inches x 10.5 inches (30.5 x 26.67 cm). The PRL-DL uses the extended ATX form factor that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-1 Make sure to the chassis.
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... power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. 5. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-3 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity...
... power cord is detached from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Before you install or remove any component, ensure that came with the component. 5. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-3 2.3 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you uninstall any component, place it on them due to static electricity...
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..., install in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU If you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-5 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 3. Follow these steps to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 4. Carefully insert...
..., install in one correct orientation. The lever clicks on the motherboard. 2.4.2 Installing the CPU If you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-5 Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 3. Follow these steps to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 4. Carefully insert...
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ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-7 As shown, the middle hook of the bracket snaps in place if you properly attached the two ends. 4. Do steps 2 to 4 to ...
ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-7 As shown, the middle hook of the bracket snaps in place if you properly attached the two ends. 4. Do steps 2 to 4 to ...
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2.5.2 Memory Configurations The motherboard supports system memory of up to use only the specified DIMM types for stable system operation. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-9 Memory configuration table DIMM Socket DDRA1 DDRA2 DDRB1 DDRB2 184-pin ECC DDR DIMM Total Memory SDRAM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (...
2.5.2 Memory Configurations The motherboard supports system memory of up to use only the specified DIMM types for stable system operation. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-9 Memory configuration table DIMM Socket DDRA1 DDRA2 DDRB1 DDRB2 184-pin ECC DDR DIMM Total Memory SDRAM 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB (...
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... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install an expansion card. 1. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-11 Failure to do so may need to the tables on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter...
... with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Align the card connector with the screw you removed earlier. 6. Secure the card to install an expansion card. 1. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-11 Failure to do so may need to the tables on the next page. 3. Keep the screw for the card. 2. See Chapter...
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2.6.3 PCI slots This motherboard implements the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus technology to support up to accommodate the ASUS Server Management Card. PCI64-1 PCI64-2 PCI64-3 PCI64-4 PCI1 PCI2 PCI slot (PCI-1 & PCI-2) PCI-1 & PCI-2 are 32-bit/33MHz 5V PCI slots with a ...data transfers, or about 533MB/s. The following figure shows the four 64-bit PCI slots and two 32-bit PCI slots on the motherboard. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-13 This bus technology is primarily designed for servers to increase the performance of high bandwidth devices such as Gigabit Ethernet ...
2.6.3 PCI slots This motherboard implements the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) bus technology to support up to accommodate the ASUS Server Management Card. PCI64-1 PCI64-2 PCI64-3 PCI64-4 PCI1 PCI2 PCI slot (PCI-1 & PCI-2) PCI-1 & PCI-2 are 32-bit/33MHz 5V PCI slots with a ...data transfers, or about 533MB/s. The following figure shows the four 64-bit PCI slots and two 32-bit PCI slots on the motherboard. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-13 This bus technology is primarily designed for servers to increase the performance of high bandwidth devices such as Gigabit Ethernet ...
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... bus speeds with CPU settings. 2. Set the DSW switches according to coordinate the ratio of your processor and the bus frequency (133/100MHz). ® PRL-DL SW2 PRL-DL CPU Frequency Multiple Selection 12345678 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON ON ON 8.0x 10.0x 11.0x 12.0x 12345678 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON...] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] 24.0x 8 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-15
... bus speeds with CPU settings. 2. Set the DSW switches according to coordinate the ratio of your processor and the bus frequency (133/100MHz). ® PRL-DL SW2 PRL-DL CPU Frequency Multiple Selection 12345678 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON ON ON 8.0x 10.0x 11.0x 12.0x 12345678 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON...] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] 24.0x 8 [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-15
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VGA setting (3-pin JVGA1) This jumper is set by default, pins [1-2], to disable the VGA controller. ® PRL-DL JVGA1 12 23 PRL-DL ATI RageXL VGA Setting Enable (Default) Disable ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-17 3. Reset to pins 2-3 to enable the onboard the onboard ATI Rage XL VGA controller.
VGA setting (3-pin JVGA1) This jumper is set by default, pins [1-2], to disable the VGA controller. ® PRL-DL JVGA1 12 23 PRL-DL ATI RageXL VGA Setting Enable (Default) Disable ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-17 3. Reset to pins 2-3 to enable the onboard the onboard ATI Rage XL VGA controller.
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...connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® PRL-DL COM2 PIN 1 PRL-DL Serial COM2 Connector ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-19 PRL-DL Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Always connect ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). After connecting one end ...connector accommodates a second serial port using ribbon cables with the red stripe to Pin 1 on floppy disk drives. 1. FLOPPY1 ® PRL-DL PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the motherboard. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided...
...connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® PRL-DL COM2 PIN 1 PRL-DL Serial COM2 Connector ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-19 PRL-DL Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Always connect ribbon cables with pin 5 plug). After connecting one end ...connector accommodates a second serial port using ribbon cables with the red stripe to Pin 1 on floppy disk drives. 1. FLOPPY1 ® PRL-DL PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the motherboard. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector supports the provided...
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... sensor or microswitch. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with intrusion detection feature. J1 ® PRL-DL (Default) PRL-DL Chassis Open Alarm Lead +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-21 If you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead...
... sensor or microswitch. By default, the pins labeled "Chassis Signal" and "Ground" are shorted with intrusion detection feature. J1 ® PRL-DL (Default) PRL-DL Chassis Open Alarm Lead +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-21 If you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead...
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Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! FAN2 Rotation +12V GND ® PRL-DL FAN1 FAN3 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PRL-DL 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 7. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN4) The fan connectors support cooling fans...pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! For external modems, Wake-On-Ring is received through the COM port. ® PRL-DL J1 PRL-DL Wake on Ring Header ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-23 Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Wake-On-Ring Connector (2-pin J1) This ...
Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! FAN2 Rotation +12V GND ® PRL-DL FAN1 FAN3 GND +12V Rotation GND +12V Rotation PRL-DL 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power 7. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN4) The fan connectors support cooling fans...pin of the connector. These are not jumpers! For external modems, Wake-On-Ring is received through the COM port. ® PRL-DL J1 PRL-DL Wake on Ring Header ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-23 Lack of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Wake-On-Ring Connector (2-pin J1) This ...
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... mode for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V IDELED+ IDELEDSpeaker ® PRL-DL 11 1 PRL-DL System Panel Connectors PWR Ground Reset Ground 20 10 Reset SW ATX Power Switch* • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects... (2-pin PWR) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-25 11.
... mode for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. Keyboard Lock Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V IDELED+ IDELEDSpeaker ® PRL-DL 11 1 PRL-DL System Panel Connectors PWR Ground Reset Ground 20 10 Reset SW ATX Power Switch* • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects... (2-pin PWR) This connector connects a switch that controls the system power. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-25 11.