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... standout in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation 2 x CEK springs (for the following items. Motherboard ASUS PVL-D Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) 2 x SCSI Ultra320 cables (PVL-D/CSI model only) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged...
... standout in -1 floppy disk drive cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation 2 x CEK springs (for the following items. Motherboard ASUS PVL-D Series motherboard Cables 2 x Serial ATA signal cables 1 x Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug) 2 x SCSI Ultra320 cables (PVL-D/CSI model only) 80-conductor IDE cable 3-in the long line of the above items is damaged...
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...on USB 2.0. See page 2-20 for details. See page 2-26 for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-30 for details. ASUS PVL-D Series 1-3 This high speed interface is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to -point serial interconnections between devices and... optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (PVL-D/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The onboard Broadcom...
...on USB 2.0. See page 2-20 for details. See page 2-26 for details. See pages 2-26 and 2-30 for details. ASUS PVL-D Series 1-3 This high speed interface is backward compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to -point serial interconnections between devices and... optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (PVL-D/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The onboard Broadcom...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS PVL-D Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-14 2.5 Expansion slots 2-17 2.6 Jumpers 2-21 2.7 Connectors 2-26 ASUS PVL-D Series
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...; SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off PVL-D Series Standby power LED ASUS PVL-D Series 2-1 The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is switched off mode. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ...
...; SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off PVL-D Series Standby power LED ASUS PVL-D Series 2-1 The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is switched off mode. This is a reminder that you install or remove any component, ...
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Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. ASUS PVL-D Series 2-3 otherwise, use the support plates kit. Hook To install the CEK spring: 1. Socket for CPU2 Socket for the motherboard For additional protection from motherboard ...
Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. ASUS PVL-D Series 2-3 otherwise, use the support plates kit. Hook To install the CEK spring: 1. Socket for CPU2 Socket for the motherboard For additional protection from motherboard ...
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.... Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU1 Make sure that should be right on top of their respective standoffs. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for CPU2 7. ASUS PVL-D Series 2-5 Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for illustration. The CPU sockets should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis...
.... Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU1 Make sure that should be right on top of their respective standoffs. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for CPU2 7. ASUS PVL-D Series 2-5 Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for illustration. The CPU sockets should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis...
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... install a second CPU. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 4. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS PVL-D Series 2-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to prevent bending the...
... install a second CPU. Repeat steps 1 to 6 if you wish to secure the CPU. Position the CPU above the socket as shown. 4. Marked corner (gold arrow) ASUS PVL-D Series 2-11 DO NOT force the CPU into the socket until it is locked. 6. The lever clicks on the side tab to prevent bending the...
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2. Connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS PVL-D Series 2-13 CPU_FAN1 connector 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to plug this connector. Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3.
2. Connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan connector! ASUS PVL-D Series 2-13 CPU_FAN1 connector 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to plug this connector. Do not forget to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3.
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Single rank population MCH Single and dual rank mixing MCH Dual rank population MCH ASUS PVL-D Series Single Rank DIMM B4 Single Rank DIMM A4 Single Rank DIMM B3 Single Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM A1 Dual Rank DIMM B4 Dual Rank DIMM A4 Single Rank DIMM B3 Single Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 EMPTY EMPTY Dual Rank DIMM B4 Dual Rank DIMM A4 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 EMPTY B2 EMPTY A2 EMPTY B1 EMPTY A1 2-15
Single rank population MCH Single and dual rank mixing MCH Dual rank population MCH ASUS PVL-D Series Single Rank DIMM B4 Single Rank DIMM A4 Single Rank DIMM B3 Single Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 Single Rank DIMM B1 Single Rank DIMM A1 Dual Rank DIMM B4 Dual Rank DIMM A4 Single Rank DIMM B3 Single Rank DIMM A3 Single Rank DIMM B2 Single Rank DIMM A2 EMPTY EMPTY Dual Rank DIMM B4 Dual Rank DIMM A4 Dual Rank DIMM B3 Dual Rank DIMM A3 EMPTY B2 EMPTY A2 EMPTY B1 EMPTY A1 2-15
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... the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS PVL-D Series 2-17 Failure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary...
... the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on BIOS setup. 2. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that the cards do so may need IRQ assignments. ASUS PVL-D Series 2-17 Failure to use . 4. Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary...
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ASUS PVL-D Series 2-19 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allow RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the motherboard supports the Adaptec AIC-2015 Zero-Channel RAID cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 32-bit PCI slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 2.5.5 ZCR socket (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) The ZCR socket on a PCI slot.
ASUS PVL-D Series 2-19 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that allow RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configurations. The figure shows a LAN card installed on the motherboard supports the Adaptec AIC-2015 Zero-Channel RAID cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 32-bit PCI slot 64-bit PCI-X slot 2.5.5 ZCR socket (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) The ZCR socket on a PCI slot.
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...jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in PVL-D/SCSI model. 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. PVL-D Series ® PVL-D Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 21 32 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS PVL-D Series 2-21 2.6 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations are present only in CMOS, which ...
...jumper default position. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 1-2. 4. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in PVL-D/SCSI model. 1. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never ...parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. PVL-D Series ® PVL-D Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 21 32 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) ASUS PVL-D Series 2-21 2.6 Jumpers The grayed out components in the illustrations are present only in CMOS, which ...
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... feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). PVL-D Series ® PVL-D Series VGA setting VGA_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable ASUS PVL-D Series 2-23 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting...
... feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). PVL-D Series ® PVL-D Series VGA setting VGA_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable ASUS PVL-D Series 2-23 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting...
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8 . PVL-D Series ® PVL-D/SCSI SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 9 . Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin ... AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Turn on the system to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (PVL-D/SCSI model only) This jumper allows you to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system...
8 . PVL-D Series ® PVL-D/SCSI SCSI setting SCSI_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 9 . Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin ... AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Turn on the system to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1) (PVL-D/SCSI model only) This jumper allows you to activate the SCSI feature, and support RAID configurations. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system...
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... disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. PVL-D Series ® PVL-D Series IDE connectors ASUS PVL-D Series SEC_IDE PIN 1 PRI_IDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard, a black connector for an ... The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PVL-D Series Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Pin 5 on the connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is for an ...
... disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. PVL-D Series ® PVL-D Series IDE connectors ASUS PVL-D Series SEC_IDE PIN 1 PRI_IDE PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the motherboard, a black connector for an ... The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PVL-D Series Floppy disk drive connector 2 . Pin 5 on the connector is removed to match the covered hole on the IDE connector is for an ...
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..., Ultra160, and Ultra320 devices. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) (present in a point-to 15 devices) PVL-D/SCSI SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS PVL-D Series 2-29 Ultra320, Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra-Wide). 4 . Each channel can support a maximum of the two channels. The...one for each of the two channels. one type of the slower device. 68-pin Internal SCSI Cable (Twisted-Pair Ribbon) Channel A PVL-D Series ® Internal SCSI Devices (up to 15 devices) 68-pin Female Terminator 68-pin Internal SCSI Cable (Twisted-Pair Ribbon) ...
..., Ultra160, and Ultra320 devices. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (two 68-pin SCSIA1, SCSIB1) (present in a point-to 15 devices) PVL-D/SCSI SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS PVL-D Series 2-29 Ultra320, Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra-Wide). 4 . Each channel can support a maximum of the two channels. The...one for each of the two channels. one type of the slower device. 68-pin Internal SCSI Cable (Twisted-Pair Ribbon) Channel A PVL-D Series ® Internal SCSI Devices (up to 15 devices) 68-pin Female Terminator 68-pin Internal SCSI Cable (Twisted-Pair Ribbon) ...
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Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. COM2 PIN 1 PVL-D Series ® PVL-D Series Serial port connectors The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. These are not jumpers! Do not ... FAN Speed PWM Control PWM Control FAN Speed FAN Power GND REAR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 PVL-D Series Fan connectors REAR_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation FRNT_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation REAR_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND FRNT_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation ASUS PVL-D Series 2-31 7 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is...
Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. COM2 PIN 1 PVL-D Series ® PVL-D Series Serial port connectors The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. These are not jumpers! Do not ... FAN Speed PWM Control PWM Control FAN Speed FAN Power GND REAR_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 PVL-D Series Fan connectors REAR_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation FRNT_FAN1 GND +12V Rotation REAR_FAN2 Rotation +12V GND FRNT_FAN2 GND +12V Rotation ASUS PVL-D Series 2-31 7 . Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is...
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PSUSMB1 PVL-D Series Power supply SMBus connector ASUS PVL-D Series 2-33 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PVL-D Series ® I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense 11.
PSUSMB1 PVL-D Series Power supply SMBus connector ASUS PVL-D Series 2-33 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PVL-D Series ® I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense 11.
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... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT PVL-D Series ® PANEL1 PVL-D Series System panel connector ASUS PVL-D Series HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND 2-35 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the...
... chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT PVL-D Series ® PANEL1 PVL-D Series System panel connector ASUS PVL-D Series HDLED+ HDLEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND 2-35 Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS PVL-D Series
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS PVL-D Series