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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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...installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you have to perform when... is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the PCH-DL motherboard. vii It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. ...
...installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you have to perform when... is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the PCH-DL motherboard. vii It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. ...
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PCH-DL specifications summary Internal I/O BIOS features Industry standard Manageability Power requirement Form Factor Support CD contents CPU/SYSTEM/...connector 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. x DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis...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/...connector 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. x DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis...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.
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feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. No need to overclocking, C.P.R. When the ...the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. No need to overclocking, C.P.R. When the ...the RTC data. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. eliminates the need to overclocking. Simply shut down and reboot the system, and BIOS automatically restores the CPU default setting for each parameter. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system.
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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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... and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on... BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. ...
... and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Install the software drivers for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page. 3. Turn on... BIOS setup. 2. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card Follow these steps to install an expansion card. ...
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... 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 KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB PCH-DL PCH-DL Keyboard Power Setting 2. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you wish to Chapter 4 for information. ...frequency selection (3-pin J1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Refer to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
... 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 KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB PCH-DL PCH-DL Keyboard Power Setting 2. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you wish to Chapter 4 for information. ...frequency selection (3-pin J1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. Refer to wake up the computer when you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature.
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...pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. J2 12 23 Enable (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL Promise Raid Chip Setting Disable 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC ...jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the Promise PDC20378 RAID... passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-21
...pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to re-enter data. J2 12 23 Enable (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL Promise Raid Chip Setting Disable 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Keep the cap on CLRTC ...jumper default position. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you enable or disable the Promise PDC20378 RAID... passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-21
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...RAID 1 configurations, use both Parallel ATA and Serial ATA devices for better performance. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 PCH-DL PCH-DL SATA RAID Connectors 1. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND 6. You cannot enter the... SATARaid™ utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST if there are no connected Serial ATA devices. 2. Through the onboard Promise® PDC20378 RAID ...
...RAID 1 configurations, use both Parallel ATA and Serial ATA devices for better performance. 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 PCH-DL PCH-DL SATA RAID Connectors 1. GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND 6. You cannot enter the... SATARaid™ utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST if there are no connected Serial ATA devices. 2. Through the onboard Promise® PDC20378 RAID ...
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...connects a switch that controls the system power. 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 connects to the message LED cable on the BIOS or OS settings. The LED blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Message LED (2-pin MLED) This lead connects to the ...
...connects a switch that controls the system power. 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 connects to the message LED cable on the BIOS or OS settings. The LED blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • Message LED (2-pin MLED) This lead connects to the ...
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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. Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up
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...Keyboard controller BAT test error General exception error Display memory error CMOS shutdown register read/write error 7. Connect the power cord to enter BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on , hold down to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case...the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . Monitor b. Award/Phoenix BIOS beep codes No. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 3-1 3.1 Starting up when you press the power switch. System power 6. After applying power, the power LED on the...
...Keyboard controller BAT test error General exception error Display memory error CMOS shutdown register read/write error 7. Connect the power cord to enter BIOS Setup. The system then runs the power-on , hold down to a power outlet that all the connections, replace the system case...the screen. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with the last device on . Monitor b. Award/Phoenix BIOS beep codes No. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 3-1 3.1 Starting up when you press the power switch. System power 6. After applying power, the power LED on the...
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...specific cause of the default POST messages and their corresponding actions, if any. Following is not defective. • Check your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you vocal POST messages and alerts to section "2.4 System memory" for assistance. 3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the ... CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to the recommended settings. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up See the "ASUS contact information." • Install 184-pin unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Check if the DIMMs on the ...
...specific cause of the default POST messages and their corresponding actions, if any. Following is not defective. • Check your CPU settings in BIOS and make sure you vocal POST messages and alerts to section "2.4 System memory" for assistance. 3.2 Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the ... CPU test System failed memory test System failed VGA test System failed due to the recommended settings. 3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up See the "ASUS contact information." • Install 184-pin unbuffered PC3200/2700/2100 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • Check if the DIMMs on the ...
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...computer. 3. See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . 3.3.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then ... shut down the computer. 3. 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 select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . If you...
...computer. 3. See section "4.5 Power Menu" in Chapter 4. 3-4 Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . 3.3.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then ... shut down the computer. 3. 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 select Turn Off Computer. 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down . If you...
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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. Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
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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 floppy disk drive. From the Menu bar, click File > Format. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-1 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 case you need to create a bootable... floppy disk. Do either one of the following to restore the BIOS in the future. 4.1.1 ...
...the floppy disk drive. From the Menu bar, click File > Format. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-1 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 case you need to create a bootable... floppy disk. Do either one of the following to restore the BIOS in the future. 4.1.1 ...
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... screen. 1001-015.BIN 5. Reboot the computer. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. 6. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1.
... screen. 1001-015.BIN 5. Reboot the computer. 4. Download the latest BIOS file from the floppy disk. 6. AWDFLASH checks the new BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using the AwardBIOS Flash Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using this utility. 1.
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..., restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your selections among the predetermined choices. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-3 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as easy to make it as possible. Because the... Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to the power management settings. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to change the configuration of the Flash ROM. Even if you see...
..., restart the system by pressing + + , or by turning the system off and then back on your selections among the predetermined choices. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-3 Use the BIOS Setup program when you are not prompted to use as easy to make it as possible. Because the... Setup utility, otherwise, POST continues with the opportunity to the power management settings. The Setup program is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may want to change the configuration of the Flash ROM. Even if you see...
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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