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...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 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard... (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...
...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 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard... (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...
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... it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
... it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package 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...
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See page 2-20 for details. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and added reliability. ASUS PVL-D Series 1-3 This high speed interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1. The onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 ...(striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (PVL-D/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by carrying data in packets. See...
See page 2-20 for details. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and added reliability. ASUS PVL-D Series 1-3 This high speed interface is backward compatible with USB 1.1. The onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 ...(striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (PVL-D/SCSI model only) The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Serial ATA technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by carrying data in packets. See...
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... to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. These items are for PVL-D/SCSI model only. PVL-D Series ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis The SCSI connectors, Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) socket, Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI controller, SCSI connectors, PCI Express x8 slot, PCI-X slots, and PCI slot...
... to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. These items are for PVL-D/SCSI model only. PVL-D Series ® Place this side towards the rear of the chassis The SCSI connectors, Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) socket, Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI controller, SCSI connectors, PCI Express x8 slot, PCI-X slots, and PCI slot...
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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 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. 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.
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 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. 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.
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Mini-PCI socket 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 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.
Mini-PCI socket 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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. 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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... the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Shut down the system. 5. PVL-D Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) PVL-D Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS PVL-D Series 2-25 To update the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. PVL-D Series ® PVL-D/SCSI SCSI...
... the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Shut down the system. 5. PVL-D Series ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) PVL-D Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS PVL-D Series 2-25 To update the BIOS: 1. Turn on the system to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller. PVL-D Series ® PVL-D/SCSI SCSI...
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... Ultra320 devices, the SCSI bus platform performs at full Ultra320 speeds (up to 15 devices) PVL-D/SCSI SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS PVL-D Series 2-29 4...PVL-D/SCSI model only) This motherboard comes with the Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller that supports both single-ended (SE), Ultra2, Ultra160, and Ultra320 devices. SCSIB1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector PVL-D Series ® SCSIA1 68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 1 34 68 68 35 PVL-D/SCSI Onboard SCSI connectors SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard...
... Ultra320 devices, the SCSI bus platform performs at full Ultra320 speeds (up to 15 devices) PVL-D/SCSI SCSI connection example 68-pin Female Terminator ASUS PVL-D Series 2-29 4...PVL-D/SCSI model only) This motherboard comes with the Adaptec® AIC-7902W SCSI U320 controller that supports both single-ended (SE), Ultra2, Ultra160, and Ultra320 devices. SCSIB1 68-Pin Ultra320/ 1 35 Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector PVL-D Series ® SCSIA1 68-Pin Ultra320/ Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector 34 1 34 68 68 35 PVL-D/SCSI Onboard SCSI connectors SCSI Connection Notes This motherboard...
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...PVL-D/SCSI model, and I 8 0 2 1 A 0 . Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... You need to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS PVL...-D Series 4-3 Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on your motherboard model (e.g. I 8 0 2 3 A 0 . r o m for the motherboard. r o m for PVL-D/...
...PVL-D/SCSI model, and I 8 0 2 1 A 0 . Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the DOS prompt. 2. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. done Reading flash ...... You need to a bootable floppy disk. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS PVL...-D Series 4-3 Save the BIOS file to type the exact BIOS filename at the prompt type: afudos /i[filename] where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on your motherboard model (e.g. I 8 0 2 3 A 0 . r o m for the motherboard. r o m for PVL-D/...
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...floppy disk according the exact name of your motherboard, e.g. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Start flashing... ASUS PVL-D Series 4-5 Recovering the BIOS from a ... , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 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. r o m for PVLDSCI/SCSI model, and I 8 0 2 1 A 0 . The utility displays the following message...
...floppy disk according the exact name of your motherboard, e.g. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Start flashing... ASUS PVL-D Series 4-5 Recovering the BIOS from a ... , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. 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. r o m for PVLDSCI/SCSI model, and I 8 0 2 1 A 0 . The utility displays the following message...
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... menu gives you an overview of the motherboard. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS PVL-D/SCSI Model ID 8021A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001 09/20/2005 ... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either PVL-D/SCSI, or PVL-D/1U). Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3]...
... menu gives you an overview of the motherboard. The BIOS automatically detects the items in the motherboard. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Model Name ASUS PVL-D/SCSI Model ID 8021A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1001 09/20/2005 ... options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either PVL-D/SCSI, or PVL-D/1U). Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3]...
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... data in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS PVL-D Series 5-1 PVL-D/SCSI model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID • A d a p t e c® AIC-7902W SCSI RAID controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 5.1.1 RAID definitions R A I D 0 + 1 is required for this setup. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: PVL-D/1U • LSI Logic...
... data in parallel, interleaved stacks. ASUS PVL-D Series 5-1 PVL-D/SCSI model • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID • A d a p t e c® AIC-7902W SCSI RAID controller supports SCSI hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. 5.1.1 RAID definitions R A I D 0 + 1 is required for this setup. 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: PVL-D/1U • LSI Logic...
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5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) and SCSI hard disk drives (PVL-D/SCSI model only) for RAID set the C o n f i g u r e S - Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the ...at the back of the SCSI drives. 3. Go to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Set the O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e item to the M a i n M e n u, select I D item to the power connector on the motherboard. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID ...
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA (both models) and SCSI hard disk drives (PVL-D/SCSI model only) for RAID set the C o n f i g u r e S - Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the ...at the back of the SCSI drives. 3. Go to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Set the O n b o a r d I D E O p e r a t e item to the M a i n M e n u, select I D item to the power connector on the motherboard. 5.1.3 Setting the RAID ...
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...ver. 3.0 system: 1. To create a RAID driver disk from the following path in the optical drive. 2. Place the system or motherboard support CD in the support CD: For I n t e l® I C H 5 R RAID driver disk: \Drivers\Chipset\...Linux\ dud-rh30-megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img For A d a p t e c® A I C - 7 9 0 2 W RAID driver disk (PVL-D/SCSI model): \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ aic79xx-2.0.12-rhel3.i686.rpm 3. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you are now ... or bootable array. ASUS PVL-D Series 6-1 Follow screen instructions to an array.
...ver. 3.0 system: 1. To create a RAID driver disk from the following path in the optical drive. 2. Place the system or motherboard support CD in the support CD: For I n t e l® I C H 5 R RAID driver disk: \Drivers\Chipset\...Linux\ dud-rh30-megaide-v5.08u-generic-1.img For A d a p t e c® A I C - 7 9 0 2 W RAID driver disk (PVL-D/SCSI model): \Drivers\Adaptec\SCSI\Driver\Linux 2.0.12\ aic79xx-2.0.12-rhel3.i686.rpm 3. When the D r i v e r s menu appears, select the RAID driver disk you are now ... or bootable array. ASUS PVL-D Series 6-1 Follow screen instructions to an array.