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... 46 4 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 ASUS TR-DLS Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 TR-DLS Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 TR-DLS Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 18 3.4.1 Switches 18 3.4.2 Jumpers 21 3.5 System Memory 23 3.5.1 Memory Configurations 23 3.5.2 Memory Installation 24...
... 46 4 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual FEATURES 8 2.1 ASUS TR-DLS Motherboard 8 2.1.1 Specifications 8 2.1.2 Performance 10 2.1.3 Intelligence 11 2.2 TR-DLS Motherboard Components 12 2.2.1 Component Locations 13 3. INTRODUCTION 7 1.1 How This Manual Is Organized 7 1.2 Item Checklist 7 2. HARDWARE SETUP 14 3.1 TR-DLS Motherboard Layout 14 3.2 Layout Contents 15 3.3 Hardware Setup Procedure 17 3.4 Motherboard Settings 18 3.4.1 Switches 18 3.4.2 Jumpers 21 3.5 System Memory 23 3.5.1 Memory Configurations 23 3.5.2 Memory Installation 24...
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... status LEDs. • PC133 Memory Support: Equipped with four Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets that require flexible configurations. 2. FEATURES Specifications 2. Powered by dual Intel® Pentium® III Coppermine and Tualatin™ processors, the TR-DLS efficiently complies with today's demand for additional peripherals 8 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 ASUS TR-DLS Motherboard The ASUS TR-DLS motherboard is designed for...
... status LEDs. • PC133 Memory Support: Equipped with four Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets that require flexible configurations. 2. FEATURES Specifications 2. Powered by dual Intel® Pentium® III Coppermine and Tualatin™ processors, the TR-DLS efficiently complies with today's demand for additional peripherals 8 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual FEATURES 2.1 ASUS TR-DLS Motherboard The ASUS TR-DLS motherboard is designed for...
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... for intelligent IO and Server Management cards. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports PC133 "registered" Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) that older SCSI devices are based on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management...; New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as required by PC '99. 10 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power...
... for intelligent IO and Server Management cards. • SDRAM Optimized Performance: This motherboard supports PC133 "registered" Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) that older SCSI devices are based on the following high-level goals: support for Plug and Play compatibility and power management...; New Compliancy: Both the BIOS and hardware levels of ACPI, an ACPI-supported OS, such as required by PC '99. 10 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual To fully utilize the benefits of the motherboard meet the stringent requirements for future operating systems (OS) supporting OS Direct Power...
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...: Through BIOS, the power button can be defined as Windows NT/2000/XP, require much more memory and hard drive space to wake up to prevent possible application crashes. Voltage specifications are more critical ...; System Resources Alert: Today's server operating systems, such as the "Stand by" (a.k.a. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC, in 3.8 Connectors for RPM and failure. Remote management response via remote diagnostics and troubleshooting still works ... in conjunction with server reliability, availability, and serviceability requirements. ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 11 2.
...: Through BIOS, the power button can be defined as Windows NT/2000/XP, require much more memory and hard drive space to wake up to prevent possible application crashes. Voltage specifications are more critical ...; System Resources Alert: Today's server operating systems, such as the "Stand by" (a.k.a. The onboard hardware ASUS ASIC, in 3.8 Connectors for RPM and failure. Remote management response via remote diagnostics and troubleshooting still works ... in conjunction with server reliability, availability, and serviceability requirements. ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 11 2.
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...TR-DLS Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium® III Coppermine and Tualatin™ Processors 2 Chipsets ServerWorks® RCC Champion LE-T North Bridge 4 ServerWorks® RCC Champion CSB5 South Bridge 8 Low Pin Count (LPC) Super-I/O Chipset 19 4Mbit Flash ROM 17 Main Memory... in ASUS ASIC) ....... 12 (4) Fan Power & Speed Monitoring Connectors (see layout on p. 14) Power ATX 24-pin Power Supply Connector 1 Special Features Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI 15 eRMC Connector 16 Onboard LED 14 Form Factor EATX (12 in .) 12 ASUS TR-DLS User's...
...TR-DLS Motherboard Components See opposite page for Pentium® III Coppermine and Tualatin™ Processors 2 Chipsets ServerWorks® RCC Champion LE-T North Bridge 4 ServerWorks® RCC Champion CSB5 South Bridge 8 Low Pin Count (LPC) Super-I/O Chipset 19 4Mbit Flash ROM 17 Main Memory... in ASUS ASIC) ....... 12 (4) Fan Power & Speed Monitoring Connectors (see layout on p. 14) Power ATX 24-pin Power Supply Connector 1 Special Features Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI 15 eRMC Connector 16 Onboard LED 14 Form Factor EATX (12 in .) 12 ASUS TR-DLS User's...
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... p. 21 SCSI Setting 4) VGAEN p. 21 VGA Setting 5) KBPWR p. 22 Keyboard Power Setting 6) CLRCMOS p. 22 Clear CMOS Expansion Slots 1) DIMM 0/1/2/3 2) CPU 3) PCI1/2/3/4/5/6 p. 23 168-Pin System Memory Support p. 25 Central Processing Unit (CPU) p. 27 64-bit/32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slot External Connectors 1) PS2KBMS p. 29 PS/2 Mouse Port (6-pin female) 2) PS2KBMS... p. 36 SMBus Connectors (two 6-1 pins) 10 USBPORT p. 36 Universal Serial Port Header (10-1pin male) 11) ATXPWR p. 37 ATX Power Supply Connector (20/24-pin) ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 15
... p. 21 SCSI Setting 4) VGAEN p. 21 VGA Setting 5) KBPWR p. 22 Keyboard Power Setting 6) CLRCMOS p. 22 Clear CMOS Expansion Slots 1) DIMM 0/1/2/3 2) CPU 3) PCI1/2/3/4/5/6 p. 23 168-Pin System Memory Support p. 25 Central Processing Unit (CPU) p. 27 64-bit/32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slot External Connectors 1) PS2KBMS p. 29 PS/2 Mouse Port (6-pin female) 2) PS2KBMS... p. 36 SMBus Connectors (two 6-1 pins) 10 USBPORT p. 36 Universal Serial Port Header (10-1pin male) 11) ATXPWR p. 37 ATX Power Supply Connector (20/24-pin) ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 15
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... motherboard component. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings TR-DLS TR-DLS Onboard LED LED1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 17 Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables 7. Whenever you uninstall any component, place the components on them due to static electricity. 3. Check motherboard settings 2. Install memory modules 3. Use a grounded wrist strap or...
... motherboard component. 3. H/W SETUP Motherboard Settings TR-DLS TR-DLS Onboard LED LED1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 17 Connect ribbon cables, panel wires, and power supply cables 7. Whenever you uninstall any component, place the components on them due to static electricity. 3. Check motherboard settings 2. Install memory modules 3. Use a grounded wrist strap or...
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... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to Clear CMOS PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) PCI4 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) TR-DLS Clear RTC RAM 22 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRCMOS) These two solder points allow you wish to clear the RTC RAM in the BIOS... jumper to pins 2-3 (5VSB) if you to wake up feature. The RAM data that can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. TR-DLS CLRCMOS Short solder points to re-enter CMOS data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. This feature requires an ATX...
... the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to Clear CMOS PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) PCI4 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) TR-DLS Clear RTC RAM 22 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual HARDWARE SETUP 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRCMOS) These two solder points allow you wish to clear the RTC RAM in the BIOS... jumper to pins 2-3 (5VSB) if you to wake up feature. The RAM data that can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by the onboard button cell battery. TR-DLS CLRCMOS Short solder points to re-enter CMOS data. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. This feature requires an ATX...
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... are available for 3.3Volt (power level) registered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of up one row on the motherboard. 3.5.1 Memory Configurations Install memory in any of the following combinations: DIMM Location Socket 0 (Rows 0&1)...Memory (Max. 4GB) = IMPORTANT: The system chipset only supports 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit "registered" SDRAMs with Serial Presence Detect (SPD) and Error Check and Correction (ECC). One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up to use the specified DIMM types for smooth system operation. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS TR-DLS...
... are available for 3.3Volt (power level) registered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM) of up one row on the motherboard. 3.5.1 Memory Configurations Install memory in any of the following combinations: DIMM Location Socket 0 (Rows 0&1)...Memory (Max. 4GB) = IMPORTANT: The system chipset only supports 64Mbit, 128Mbit, and 256Mbit "registered" SDRAMs with Serial Presence Detect (SPD) and Error Check and Correction (ECC). One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up to use the specified DIMM types for smooth system operation. 3. H/W SETUP System Memory ASUS TR-DLS...
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...each side. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the DIMM shifts between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both the motherboard and expansion cards (see the figure below). 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 24 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual Failure to do... so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM socket as shown. TR-DLS 88 Pins TR-DLS 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins Use only 3.3Volt...
...each side. H/W SETUP System Memory The notches on the DIMM shifts between left, center, or right to identify the type and also to both the motherboard and expansion cards (see the figure below). 3. This motherboard supports four clock signals per DIMM. 24 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual Failure to do... so may cause severe damage to prevent the wrong type from being inserted into the DIMM socket as shown. TR-DLS 88 Pins TR-DLS 168-Pin DIMM Sockets 60 Pins 20 Pins Use only 3.3Volt...
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...power connector at a lower frequency 7. If the monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies. 40 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in 4. For ATX power supplies, you use Windows 9X... switch. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the front panel of the system chassis. 4. Connect...
...power connector at a lower frequency 7. If the monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. External SCSI devices (starting with ATX power supplies. 40 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual Award BIOS Beep Codes Beep One short beep when displaying logo Long beeps in 4. For ATX power supplies, you use Windows 9X... switch. Be sure that is working Meaning No error during POST No DRAM installed or detected Video card not found or video card memory bad CPU overheated System running , the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on the front panel of the system chassis. 4. Connect...
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...Windows and does not work in the boot sequence. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you...utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. This file works only in DOS mode. ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 41 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you boot from the floppy disk. AFLASH.EXE is your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT ...
...Windows and does not work in the boot sequence. 4. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS IMPORTANT! If the word "unknown" appears after Flash Memory:, the memory chip is either not programmable or is recommended that updates the BIOS by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be loaded when you...utility (AFLASH.EXE) to a bootable floppy disk in DOS mode. This file works only in DOS mode. ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 41 Type COPY D:\AFLASH\AFLASH.EXE A:\ (assuming D is a Flash Memory Writer utility that you boot from the floppy disk. AFLASH.EXE is your screen during bootup. Type FORMAT ...
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...instructions to the boot disk. If you saved to continue. 4. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If this may not boot. 4. The utility starts...BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 44 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual The boot block is done, Flashed Successfully appears. 8. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! This minimizes the possibilities...
...instructions to the boot disk. If you saved to continue. 4. When the programming is updated automatically only when necessary. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to program the new BIOS information into the Flash ROM. If this may not boot. 4. The utility starts...BIOS file you encounter problems while updating the new BIOS, DO NOT turn off the system because this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 44 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual The boot block is done, Flashed Successfully appears. 8. BIOS SETUP Updating BIOS WARNING! This minimizes the possibilities...
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...default setting of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in your system. 54 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you need increased security for greater anonymity when surfing the Internet... 4.4 Advanced Menu 4. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/ Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of the user across the Internet. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Speed This parameter displays the auto...
...default setting of [Enabled] or choose [Disabled] to turn on or off the CPU's Level 1 and Level 2 built-in your system. 54 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level 2 Cache [Enabled] These fields allow you need increased security for greater anonymity when surfing the Internet... 4.4 Advanced Menu 4. Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Error] [All but Keyboard] [All but Disk] [All but Disk/ Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of the user across the Internet. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu CPU Speed This parameter displays the auto...
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...] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether or not you need to supply the processor with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 55...
...] OS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled] When using a USB device. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled whether or not you need to supply the processor with installed DRAM of greater than 64MB, you are using OS/2 operating systems with the required data. BIOS SETUP Advanced Menu ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 55...
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... greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. otherwise your display card cannot support this feature; 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 56 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Disabled] 4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.1 Chip Configuration Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video...
... greatly improve the display speed by caching the display data. otherwise your display card cannot support this feature; 4. BIOS SETUP Chip Configuration 56 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual Configuration options: [Both] [Primary] [Disabled] 4. BIOS SETUP 4.4.1 Chip Configuration Video Memory Cache Mode [UC] USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cache technology for the video...
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...text mode VGA display to be sent out to disable specific rows of installed registered DIMMs. The field shows Not Installed for empty DIMM sockets. ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 67 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [POST Only] Side0/1 of DIMM0, Side0/1 of DIMM1, Side0/1 of DIMM2, Side0... you to VT100 terminal through COM1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CAUTION: DO NOT change the setting of DIMM3 [Enabled] These memory isolation fields allow you are an experienced user. This function is effective at BIOS POST and DOS environment. Incorrect setting may cause system failure...
...text mode VGA display to be sent out to disable specific rows of installed registered DIMMs. The field shows Not Installed for empty DIMM sockets. ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual 67 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [POST Only] Side0/1 of DIMM0, Side0/1 of DIMM1, Side0/1 of DIMM2, Side0... you to VT100 terminal through COM1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] CAUTION: DO NOT change the setting of DIMM3 [Enabled] These memory isolation fields allow you are an experienced user. This function is effective at BIOS POST and DOS environment. Incorrect setting may cause system failure...
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... Do not remove the Solaris Device Configuration Assistant Diskette from the diskette. Press F2_Continue. When all the drivers are read into memory and survive long enough for the system to successfully boot to boot your system. Press F2_Continue. When all the new drivers ... Assistant Diskette. The Solaris Device Configuration Assistant screen appears. 11. When scanning is then displayed. Driver Installation SUN Solaris 7 Server 92 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual Repeat Step 4 through Step 8 until you see the following message displayed in a dialog box: "If you want to...
... Do not remove the Solaris Device Configuration Assistant Diskette from the diskette. Press F2_Continue. When all the drivers are read into memory and survive long enough for the system to successfully boot to boot your system. Press F2_Continue. When all the new drivers ... Assistant Diskette. The Solaris Device Configuration Assistant screen appears. 11. When scanning is then displayed. Driver Installation SUN Solaris 7 Server 92 ASUS TR-DLS User's Manual Repeat Step 4 through Step 8 until you see the following message displayed in a dialog box: "If you want to...