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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x PVL-D specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2...PCI/PCI-X slots (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) ....... 2-19 2.5.5 ZCR socket (For PVL-D/SCSI model only 2-19 2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot 2-20 (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) 2.5.7 Mini-PCI socket (For PVL-D/1U model only) ......... 2-20...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x PVL-D specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2...PCI/PCI-X slots (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) ....... 2-19 2.5.5 ZCR socket (For PVL-D/SCSI model only 2-19 2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot 2-20 (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) 2.5.7 Mini-PCI socket (For PVL-D/1U model only) ......... 2-20...
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... and utilities installation 6-15 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-15 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-15 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-16 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-16 6.4.5 Contact information 6-16 Appendix: Block diagrams A.1 PVL-D/SCSI block diagram A-1 A.2 PVL-D/1U block diagram A-2 vi
... and utilities installation 6-15 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-15 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-15 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-16 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-16 6.4.5 Contact information 6-16 Appendix: Block diagrams A.1 PVL-D/SCSI block diagram A-1 A.2 PVL-D/1U block diagram A-2 vi
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... PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot 120P (PCI 2.3) 1 x Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot for Adaptec AIC-2015 ZCR board (PVL-D/1U model only) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slots 184P (1U riser) (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x mini-PCI socket for 2 additional ports) (continued on the rear panel, 1 connector at mid-board ...for ASUS® Server Management Board Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives - 2 x SATA-150 with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration (PVL-D/SCSI...
... PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot 120P (PCI 2.3) 1 x Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) slot for Adaptec AIC-2015 ZCR board (PVL-D/1U model only) 1 x PCI-X 133 MHz/64-bit slots 184P (1U riser) (PCI-X 1.0) 1 x mini-PCI socket for 2 additional ports) (continued on the rear panel, 1 connector at mid-board ...for ASUS® Server Management Board Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports: - 4 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives - 2 x SATA-150 with RAID 0, RAID 1 configuration (PVL-D/SCSI...
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... Serial port connector 1 x Backplane SMBus connector 1 x PSU SMBus connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Auxiliary panel connector 2 x SCSI connectors (PVL-D/SCSI model only) 1 x BMC connector (PVL-D/1U model only) SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 13 in (...30.5 cm x 33 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus ...
... Serial port connector 1 x Backplane SMBus connector 1 x PSU SMBus connector 1 x System panel connector 1 x Auxiliary panel connector 2 x SCSI connectors (PVL-D/SCSI model only) 1 x BMC connector (PVL-D/1U model only) SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant E-ATX form factor: 12 in x 13 in (...30.5 cm x 33 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus ...
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PCI Express x8 slot 2.5.7 Mini-PCI socket (For PVL-D/1U model only) The Mini-PCI socket on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. Mini-PCI socket 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x8 link to the MCH. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board.
PCI Express x8 slot 2.5.7 Mini-PCI socket (For PVL-D/1U model only) The Mini-PCI socket on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. Mini-PCI socket 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot (For PVL-D/SCSI model only) The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x8 link to the MCH. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board.
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... r o m for PVL-D/SCSI model, and I 8 0 2 1 A 0 . done Advance Check ...... ASUS PVL-D Series 4-3 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iI8021A0.rom Use the appropriate BIOS file depending on a piece of paper. r o m for PVL-D/1U model). 4. Erasing flash ......... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing ...
... r o m for PVL-D/SCSI model, and I 8 0 2 1 A 0 . done Advance Check ...... ASUS PVL-D Series 4-3 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. A:\>afudos /iI8021A0.rom Use the appropriate BIOS file depending on a piece of paper. r o m for PVL-D/1U model). 4. Erasing flash ......... Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Writing ...
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r o m for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "I8021A0.rom". ASUS PVL-D Series 4-5 Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Checking for PVLD/1U model). Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a ... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. I 8 0 2 3 A 0 . The utility...
r o m for floppy... Starting BIOS recovery... Reading file "I8021A0.rom". ASUS PVL-D Series 4-5 Turn on the system. 2. When found ! Checking for PVLD/1U model). Completed. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can update a ... when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Start flashing... 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. I 8 0 2 3 A 0 . The utility...
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...Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in this menu. Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS PVL-D/SCSI Model ID 8021A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001 09/20/2005 Processor System Memory Select ...Screen Select Item +- PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either PVL-D/SCSI, or PVL-D/1U). The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Model ID Displays the ...
...Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS version in this menu. Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS PVL-D/SCSI Model ID 8021A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001 09/20/2005 Processor System Memory Select ...Screen Select Item +- PIO Mode [Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either PVL-D/SCSI, or PVL-D/1U). The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Model ID Displays the ...
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... c h o f D i s k s and refers to be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: PVL-D/1U • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID technology embedded in the Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports up to Chapter 6 for details. Use of two new identical...on the operating system. If you get all applications to the entire system. If one drive to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS PVL-D Series 5-1 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. With the RAID 0+1 ...
... c h o f D i s k s and refers to be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: PVL-D/1U • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID technology embedded in the Intel® ICH5R Southbridge supports up to Chapter 6 for details. Use of two new identical...on the operating system. If you get all applications to the entire system. If one drive to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS PVL-D Series 5-1 Use two new drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup. With the RAID 0+1 ...
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... the list, then press . • For I n t e l® I C H 5 R L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D driver, select L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D. (PVL-D/1U and PVL-D/SCSI models) • For A d a p t e c® 7 9 0 2 W H o s t R A I D driver, select A d a p t e c HostRAID U320 Diver ver. 1.02 for Windows 2000/XP/ 2 0 0 3. (PVL-D/SCSI model only) 6. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. 7. When prompted, press to continue. ASUS PVL-D Series 6-3 Select the RAID controller driver from the RAID driver...
... the list, then press . • For I n t e l® I C H 5 R L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D driver, select L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D. (PVL-D/1U and PVL-D/SCSI models) • For A d a p t e c® 7 9 0 2 W H o s t R A I D driver, select A d a p t e c HostRAID U320 Diver ver. 1.02 for Windows 2000/XP/ 2 0 0 3. (PVL-D/SCSI model only) 6. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. 7. When prompted, press to continue. ASUS PVL-D Series 6-3 Select the RAID controller driver from the RAID driver...
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Click the "+" sign before the item S C S I a n d R A I D c o n t r o l l e r s. • For PVL-D/1U, the L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D item should appear. • For PVL-D/SCSI model, the L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D item and the A d a p t e c A I C - 7 9 0 2 W H o s t R A I D D r i v e items should appear. 4. ASUS PVL-D Series 6-5 Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 2. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the D r i v e r D e t a i l s button to display the RAID controller ...
Click the "+" sign before the item S C S I a n d R A I D c o n t r o l l e r s. • For PVL-D/1U, the L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D item should appear. • For PVL-D/SCSI model, the L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D item and the A d a p t e c A I C - 7 9 0 2 W H o s t R A I D D r i v e items should appear. 4. ASUS PVL-D Series 6-5 Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 2. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the D r i v e r D e t a i l s button to display the RAID controller ...
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Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive, select O K , then press . 5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers: • For PVL-D/1U model, select N o, then press • For PVL-D/SCSI model, select Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers (for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. The drivers for Adaptec® AIC-7902W). 7. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to continue the OS installation. 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation
Follow screen instructions to the floppy disk drive, select O K , then press . 5. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers: • For PVL-D/1U model, select N o, then press • For PVL-D/SCSI model, select Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers (for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. The drivers for Adaptec® AIC-7902W). 7. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to continue the OS installation. 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation