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...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
...IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. All Rights Reserved. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, ...AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED ...
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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 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 layouts 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (...
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 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 layouts 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 Central Processing Unit (...
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...based VGA controller 2 x Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers comply with Host RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration - PVL-D Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Graphics LAN USB Dual 604-pin sockets for Intel® Xeon...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 model only) Adaptec® AIC-7902W PCI-X Dual U320 SCSI controller supports: - 2 x SCSI channels with PCI Express 1.0a specifications...
...based VGA controller 2 x Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers comply with Host RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration - PVL-D Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Graphics LAN USB Dual 604-pin sockets for Intel® Xeon...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 model only) Adaptec® AIC-7902W PCI-X Dual U320 SCSI controller supports: - 2 x SCSI channels with PCI Express 1.0a specifications...
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PVL-D Series specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, ACPI 2.0a SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (...(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 software *Specifications are...
PVL-D Series specifications summary Special features BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 AMI BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, ACPI 2.0a SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (...(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 software *Specifications are...
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...allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. PCI Express features point-to Gigabit bandwidth. The SATA specification allows for details. See page 2-29 for thinner, more flexible cables with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a...devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel® ICH5R. ASUS PVL-D Series 1-3 USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth ...
...allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 configurations. PCI Express features point-to Gigabit bandwidth. The SATA specification allows for details. See page 2-29 for thinner, more flexible cables with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a...devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel® ICH5R. ASUS PVL-D Series 1-3 USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth ...
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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. 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. ASUS PVL-D Series 2-19
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. 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. ASUS PVL-D Series 2-19
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.... Connect the USB module cable to this LED to light up to 480 Mbps connection speed. PVL-D Series ® SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ 5 . HDLED1 1 PVL-D Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector 6. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware...
.... Connect the USB module cable to this LED to light up to 480 Mbps connection speed. PVL-D Series ® SCSI_ACTLED+ SCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLEDSCSI_ACTLED+ 5 . HDLED1 1 PVL-D Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector 6. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware...
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... power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8- Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power...pin GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts PVL-D Series ® 12V 12V 12V 12V +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground...
... power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8- Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring a system with a higher power...pin GND GND GND GND +3 Volts +3 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground +5 Volts Ground Power OK +5V Standby +12 Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts PVL-D Series ® 12V 12V 12V 12V +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground...
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... menu screen means that menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Select Screen Select...
... menu screen means that menu. Select Screen Select Item +- Use [+] or [-] to select a field. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that the iteam has a sub-menu. For example, selecting M a i n shows the Main menu items. The other items on the screen. Select Screen Select...
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...Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device....options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS PVL-D Series 4-15 Select a device item, then press to the system. 4.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third, and Fourth IDE Master The...
...Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] DMA Mode [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] 32Bit Data Transfer [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item +- These values are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ARMD] (ATAPI Removable Media Device) if your device is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device....options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS PVL-D Series 4-15 Select a device item, then press to the system. 4.3.5 Primary/Secondary IDE Master/Slave, Third, and Fourth IDE Master The...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the motherboard. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either PVL-D/SCSI, or PVL-D/1U). Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Change Option F1... Technology. Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the general system specifications. 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...
...Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the motherboard. Model Name Displays the auto-detected ASUS motherboard model (either PVL-D/SCSI, or PVL-D/1U). Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Change Option F1... Technology. Model ID Displays the auto-detected identification number of the general system specifications. 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...
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USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the ...
USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. USB Function [4 USB Ports] Allows you to enable a specific number of USB ports, or disable the USB function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 USB Ports] [4 USB Ports] 4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup The M o d u l e V e r s i o n and U S B D e v i c e s E n a b l e d items show the ...
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... if your system has a Plug ans Play operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly.
... if your system has a Plug ans Play operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] IRQ-xx assigned to [PCI Device] When set to [PCI Device], the specific IRQ is reserved for use of the PCI PnP menu items. Incorrect field values can function correctly.
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...an AC power loss. When this parameter allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PVL-D Series 4-29 When set to Last State, the system goes into off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power ...supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to [Enabled], this item is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled...
...an AC power loss. When this parameter allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PVL-D Series 4-29 When set to Last State, the system goes into off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power ...supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to [Enabled], this item is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled...