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  • Page 1 PP-DLW User Guide...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Notices ................... vi Safety information ................. vii About this guide ................viii ASUS contact information ............... x PP-DLW 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...
  • Page 4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program ............4-2 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-3 4.2.2 Menu bar ..............4-3 4.2.3 Navigation keys ............. 4-4 4.2.4 General help ............4-4 4.2.5 Sub-menu ..............
  • Page 5 4.7.5 Password Check [Setup] ........4-24 4.7.6 Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] ....4-24 4.7.7 Clear Chassis Intrusion [Ignore] ......4-24 4.8 Chipset menu ..............4-25 4.8.1 Configure Advanced Settings for NorthBridge ..4-25 4.8.2 Intel ICH4 SouthBridge Configuration ....4-26 4.8.3 Intel PCI-64 Hub 2 Configuration ......

  • Page 6: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing the ASUS PP-DLW motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the PP-DLW motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

  • Page 9: Conventions Used In This Guide

    1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS Contact Information on page x. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Asus Contact Information

    Technical Support Support Fax: +1-510-608-4555 General Support: +1-502-933-8713 Web Site: www.asus.com Support Email: tsd@asus.com ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria) Address: Harkortstr. 25, 40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany General Fax: +49-2102-442066 General Email: sales@asuscom.de (for marketing requests only) Technical Support Support Hotline:...

  • Page 11: Pp-Dlw Specifications Summary

    PP-DLW specifications summary ® Support for dual Intel Xeon™ processor with speeds up to 3.06 GHz On-die 256KB/512KB L2 cache Chipsets Intel E7505 (Placer) MCH Intel ICH4 I/O Hub P64H2 PCI-X Hub Front Side Bus (FSB) 533/400 MHz Memory 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets Supports PC2100/PC1600 unbuffered/registered ECC/non-ECC DDR DIMMs Supports up to 8GB system memory using 2GB DIMMs...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the PP-DLW motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ............1-1 Package contents .......... 1-1 Special features ..........1-2 Motherboard overview ........1-6 ASUS PP-DLW motherboard...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    Welcome! Thank you for buying the ASUS PP-DLW motherboard! ® The ASUS PP-DLW motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality server/workstation motherboards! ® The PP-DLW incorporates dual Intel Xeon™...

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The PP-DLW motherboard supports the Intel ® Xeon processor via dual ® 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets. The processor features the Intel NetBurst™ micro-architecture that includes Hyper-Threading technology, a rapid execution engine, a 533/400MHz system bus, and an execution trace cache to offer a significant increase in performance.
  • Page 17 ATA/100 IDE support The dual-channel bus master IDE connectors comply with the ATA/100 protocol and supports ATA/100, Multi-Word DMA Mode2, PIO modes 3 & 4 IDE devices such as ATAPI IDE CD-ROM, CD-R/RW, ZIP, and LS-120 drives. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 18: Value-Added Solutions

    1.3.2 Value-added solutions Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
  • Page 19 Plug-and-Play compatibility and power management for configuring and managing all system components, 32-bit device drivers, and installation procedures for Windows NT/2000/XP. Color-coded connectors and descriptive icons make identification easy as required by the PC ‘99 specification. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Overview

    ® 10. Intel ICH4 I/O hub 26. Keyboard port 11. Flash ROM 12. PCI-X slots (PCI-X1 to PCI-X4) PCI slot (PCI1) 13. ASUS ASIC 14. Standby power LED 15. LPC Super I/O controller 16. Intel ® 82540EM Gigabit LAN controller See page 1-8 for the specifications of each component.
  • Page 21 ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 22: Core Specifications

    1.4.2 Core specifications ATX power connector. This 24/20-pin connector is for an ATX power supply. 604-pin CPU sockets. A 604-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel Xeon™ processor with 512KB L2 ® cache and a 533/400MHz system bus that allows up to 4.2GBps or 3.2GBps data transfer rates.
  • Page 23 PCI-X/PCI slots. One 64-bit/133MHz PCI-X slots, three 64-bit/ 100MHz PCI slot, and a 32-bit/33MHz PCI expansion slot support bus master PCI-X/PCI cards. ASUS ASIC. This chip performs multiple system functions that include hardware and system voltage monitoring, IRQ routing, among others.
  • Page 24 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Serial ports. These 9-pin COM1/COM2 ports are for pointing devices or other serial devices. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4. These 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

  • Page 25: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes details on the switch/jumper settings and connector locations on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 26 Chapter summary Motherboard installation ....... 2-1 Motherboard layout ........2-2 Before you proceed ........2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..... 2-4 System memory ..........2-8 Expansion slots ..........2-11 Jumpers ............2-14 Connectors ........... 2-18 ASUS PP-DLW motherboard...

  • Page 27: Motherboard Installation

    Place 9 screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so may damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 24.9cm (9.8in) PS/2KBMS T: Mouse FAN1 B: Keyboard USB2.0 T: USB3 B: USB4 COM1 FAN3 FAN2 COM2 Intel E7505 Bottom: Top: USB1 RJ-45 USB2 (Placer) Top:Line In Center:Line Out Below:Mic In FAN4 Intel 82540EM Accelerated Graphics Port (AGPPRO) Audio Gigabit Codec...

  • Page 29: Before You Proceed

    ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode, a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. LED4 PP-DLW Standby Powered PP-DLW Onboard LED Power ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 30: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Central Processing Unit (CPU) 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets. The sockets are designed for the Intel Processor in the 603/604-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. The processor includes ® the Intel NetBurst™...

  • Page 31: Installing The Cpu

    CPU! 4. When the CPU is in place, push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.4.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. Follow these steps to install the CPU heatsink and fan. 1. Place the heatsink and fan assembly on top of the installed CPU, making sure that it fits in place.
  • Page 33 FAN2 (for the CPU on socket 1) and FAN3 (for the CPU on socket 2). Don’t forget to connect the CPU fan cable. Hardware monitoring problems may occur if you fail to plug the cable. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 34: System Memory

    System memory 2.5.1 Overview The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 8GB system memory using 184-pin unbuffered/registered ECC/non-ECC PC2100/1600 DIMMs with Serial Presence Detect (SPD). PP-DLW PP-DLW 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets A DDR DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction.

  • Page 35: Memory Configurations

    Module A Module A Module A Module A Module B Module B Table 2 Memory frequency/CPU FSB synchronization CPU FSB DDR DIMM Type Memory Frequency 533 MHz PC2100 266 MHz 400 MHz PC1600 200 MHz ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 36: Installing A Dimm

    2.5.3 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1.

  • Page 37: Expansion Slots

    1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 2-11...
  • Page 38 Standard Interrupt Assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Programmable Interrupt Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) Sound Card (sometimes LPT2) Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor...

  • Page 39: Pci Slots

    Remove the label and tab ONLY if you are installing an AGP PRO card. Use a pointed object, such as a pen tip, to dislodge the tab. Keyed for 1.5V PP-DLW PP-DLW Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 2-13...

  • Page 40: Jumpers

    Jumpers Keep the default settings for stable system operation. 1. JumperFree™ setting (J22) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the JumperFree™ mode. Jumper Mode Jumper Free (Default) PP-DLW PP-DLW JumperFree™ Mode Setting 2. CPU external frequency selection (J12) This jumper allows you to select your desired CPU external frequency (or bus clock).
  • Page 41 PP-DLW PP-DLW LAN Setting 4. PCI-X slot setting (J15) This jumper allows you to select your desired bus speed for PCI-X1 to PCI-X3 slots. PCI-X PCI-X PP-DLW 100MHz 66MHz PP-DLW PCI Slot Setting (Default) ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 2-15...
  • Page 42 5. Keyboard power (3-pin J1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) if you wish to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
  • Page 43 Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! Normal Clear CMOS PP-DLW (Default) PP-DLW Clear RTC RAM ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 2-17...

  • Page 44: Connectors

    Connectors This section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on the motherboard. Always connect ribbon cables with the red stripe to Pin 1 on the connectors. Pin 1 is usually on the side closest to the power connector on hard drives and CD-ROM drives, but may be on the opposite side on floppy disk drives.
  • Page 45 (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PP-DLW PP-DLW IDE Connectors For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA/100. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 2-19...
  • Page 46 4. Chassis alarm lead (4-1 pin J23) This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to this lead to record a chassis intrusion event.
  • Page 47 7. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin J5) This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. BOUT_L LOUT_L BOUT_R LOUT_R +5VA MICPWR AGND_A MIC2 PP-DLW PP-DLW Intel Panel Connector ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 2-21...
  • Page 48 8. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors (3-pin FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN4, FAN5) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350mA~740mA (8.88W max.) or a total of 1A~2.22A (26.64W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 49 Use the five pins as shown in Back View and connect a ribbon cable from the module to the motherboard SIR connector according to the pin definitions. Front View Back View IRTX (NC) IRRX PP-DLW PP-DLW Infrared Module Connector ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 2-23...
  • Page 50 12. SMBus connector (6-1 pin J16) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. SMBus is a specific implementation of an I C bus, a multi-device bus that allows multiple chips to connect to the same bus and enable each one to act as a master by initiating data transfer.
  • Page 51 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL) This connector accommodates several system front panel functions. Keylock Speaker Connector Power LED Reset SW Message LED ATX Power SMI Lead Switch* PP-DLW Requires an ATX power supply. PP-DLW System Panel Connectors ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 2-25...
  • Page 52 • System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED) This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode. • System Message LED Lead (2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is for the system message LED that indicates receipt of messages from a fax/modem.

  • Page 53: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up...
  • Page 54 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ......3-1 Powering off the computer ......3-1 ASUS PP-DLW motherboard...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    OK button to shut down the computer. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down. The message “You can now safely turn off your computer” does not appear when shutting down with ATX power supplies. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...
  • Page 56 Chapter 3: Powering up...

  • Page 57: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    Chapter 4 This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 58 BIOS Setup program ........4-5 Main menu ............4-8 Advanced menu ..........4-9 PCI PnP menu ..........4-19 Boot menu ............ 4-22 Security menu ..........4-27 Chipset menu ..........4-28 Power menu ..........4-33 4.10 Exit menu ............4-34 ASUS PP-DLW motherboard...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    BIOS file with which you wish to update current BIOS on the motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to obtain BIOS updates for this motherboard. 4. Press Enter. The screen displays the status of the update and goes back to the DOS prompt when done.

  • Page 60: Bios Setup Program

    BIOS Setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware hub (FWH) that you can update using the provided utility described in section “ 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup”.

  • Page 61: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the APM configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select the menu bar items, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 62: Navigation Keys

    4.2.3 Navigation keys At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 4.2.4 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item.

  • Page 63: Main Menu

    This item displays the auto-detected system memory installed. 4.3.4 System Time [xx:xx:xxxx] This item allows you to set the system time. 4.3.5 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] This item allows you to set the system date. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 64: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change CPU-related settings.

  • Page 65: Ide Configuration

    The IDE master/slave items show Not Detected if no IDE device is installed in the system. Onboard PCI IDE Controller [Both] This item allows you to enable or disable the IDE controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Primary] [Secondary] [Both] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...
  • Page 66 Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Secondary IDE Master Secondary IDE Slave While entering Setup, BIOS auto-detects the presence of IDE devices. These fields display the information of the detected IDE devices. These items have sub-menus. Select an item then press Enter to display the specific sub-menu.
  • Page 67 Selects the time out value for detecting ATA/ATAPI devices. Configuration options: [0] [5] [10] [15] [20] [25] [30] [35] ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host & Device] Selects the mechanism for detecting 80-pin ATA/ATAPI cable. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 68: Floppy Configuration

    4.4.3 Floppy Configuration The items in this menu allow you to change the settings for the floppy drives installed in the system. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Floppy A [Disabled] Floppy B [Disabled] Selects the type of floppy drive installed in the system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 KB 5 1/4] [1.2 MB 5 1/4] [720 KB 3 1/2] [1.44 MB 3 1/2] [2.88 MB 3 1/2] 4.4.4 Super IO Configuration...
  • Page 69 Normal and EPP. Configuration options: [Normal] [Bi-directional] [EPP] [ECP] EPP Version [1.9] Allows selection of the Parallel Port EPP version. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to EPP. Configuration options: [1.9] [1.7] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-11...

  • Page 70: Acpi Configuration

    ECP Mode DMA Channel [DMA3] Allows selection of the Parallel Port ECP DMA. This item appears only when the Parallel Port Mode is set to ECP. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Allows you to select the Parallel Port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] Onboard Game Port [Disabled] Allows you to select the Game Port address or to disable the port.
  • Page 71 Allows you to change the advanced ACPI settings. BIOS -> AML ACPI Table [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the inclusion of the BIOS -> AML exchange pointer to (X)RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-13...

  • Page 72: Usb Configuration

    4.4.6 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. The Module Version and USB Devices Enabled items show the auto- detected values. If no USB device is detected, the item shows None. Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for legacy USB devices.

  • Page 73: System Health Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the System Health Configuration feature. When this feature is enabled, the items in the menu displays the auto- detected fan speeds, system temperatures, and output voltages. When disabled, the items show [N/A]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-15...

  • Page 74: Pci Pnp Menu

    PCI PnP menu The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and enabling or disabling the PCI device option ROM for shadow memory. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI PnP menu items.

  • Page 75: Onboard Lan Option Rom Keep [Enabled]

    ROM to shadow memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.5 Onboard LAN Option ROM Keep [Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable copying the onboard LAN option ROM to shadow memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-17...

  • Page 76: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press Enter to display the sub-menu. 4.6.1 Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system.
  • Page 77 When set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-19...

  • Page 78: Boot Device Priority

    4.6.2 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ 12th Boot Device [1st Floppy Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 4.6.3 Hard Disk Drives 1st ~ 12th Drive...

  • Page 79: Removable Drives

    These items specify the boot priority sequence from the available ATAPI CD- ROM drives. The number of device items that appear on the screen depends on the the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-21...

  • Page 80: Security Menu

    Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. 4.7.1 Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed.

  • Page 81: User Access Level

    The User Password item now shows Installed. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. 4.7.4 Clear User Password Select this item if you wish to clear the user password. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-23...

  • Page 82: Password Check [Setup]

    4.7.5 Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] 4.7.6 Boot Sector Virus Protection [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the boot sector virus protection.

  • Page 83: Chipset Menu

    Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction. 4.8.1 Configure Advanced Settings for NorthBridge Graphics Aperture Size [64MB] Allows you to select the size of the AGP aperture. Configuration options: [4MB] [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] [128MB] [256MB] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-25...

  • Page 84: Intel Ich4 Southbridge Configuration

    4.8.2 Intel ICH4 SouthBridge Configuration ICH4 Dev31 Func1, IDE [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the IDE controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ICH4 Dev31 Func3, SMBUS [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the SMBus controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ICH4 Dev31 Func5, AC’97 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the AC’97 audio controller.

  • Page 85: Intel Pci-64 Hub 2 Configuration

    Allows selection of maximum PCI bus speed to be programmed. The default setting is Auto so that the bus speed is decided based on the capabilities of te device on that bus. Configuration options: [33 Mhz] [66 MHz] [100 MHz] [133 MHz] [Auto] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-27...

  • Page 86: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. 4.9.1 Power Management/APM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Power Management (APM) feature.
  • Page 87 Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to Enabled, the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 4-29...

  • Page 88: Exit Menu

    4.10 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. 4.10.1 Save Changes and Exit Saves the changes that you made before exiting Setup. 4.10.2 Discard Changes and Exit Exits setup without saving your changes.

  • Page 89: Driver Installation

    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to install LAN, USB, and audio drivers under various operating systems (OS). Driver installation...

  • Page 90: Chapter Summary

    Microsoft® Windows® NT Server 4.0 ... 5-3 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server....5-6 Microsoft®Windows® XP Professional ..5-11 Novell® NetWare® Server ......5-22 SUN Solaris 7 Server ........5-24 SCO Open Server 5.0.x ........ 5-24 SCO UnixWare Server........5-25 Linux RedHat 7.x .......... 5-26 ASUS PP-DLW motherboard...

  • Page 91: Support Cd Contents

    This screen displays the drivers available for the onboard devices. Follow the installation wizards or find additional instructions as text files in each of the driver folders. 5.1.2 Management Sofware This screen displays the ASUS proprietary server management software. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 92: Utilities

    5.1.3 Utilities This screen displays the available system utilities that you can install. 5.1.4 Contact This screen displays the ASUS worldwide contact information. Chapter 5: Driver installation...

  • Page 93: Microsoft® Windows® Nt Server 4.0

    Proceed to the next section to install the LAN drivers from the driver disk that you created. B. New System Installation When the screen appears, press Installing Windows NT Networking to display the following screen. Next ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...
  • Page 94 Check the box, then click Wired to the Network Next On the screen that appears, click the button Select from list... dispaly the following. Insert the LAN driver disk that you created, then click Have Disk... Type in the dialog box that appears, then click OK. The following screen lists the Intel LAN adapters that you can install.
  • Page 95 Refer to section “A. Preparing the Intel 82540EM LAN Driver Disk” if you have not yet created the LAN driver disk. Follow steps 4 to 8 in section “B. New System Installation” to install the required LAN drivers. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 96: Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Server

    ® ® Microsoft Windows 2000 Server ® 5.3.1 Intel 82540EM LAN driver installation You may install the Intel 82540EM LAN drivers directly from the support CD. Proceed to section “B. Update LAN Driver on an Existing System Installation.” If you wish to create a LAN driver disk, proceed to section “A. Preparing the Intel 82540EM LAN Driver Disk.”...
  • Page 97 When done, your Computer Management window shows the installed LAN adapter. Highlight the Intel(R) PRO-1000 LAN Driver, click the right mouse button, and select Properties to display the following. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...
  • Page 98 C. Updating the LAN driver using the LAN driver disk You may also update the LAN drivers from the LAN Driver Disk if you created one in section “A. Preparing the Intel 82540EM LAN Driver Disk.” Follow these steps to update from the LAN driver disk. Boot Windows 2000 system and log on as Administrator.
  • Page 99 If Autorun is not enabled, locate the drivers and applications in the following path: \Drivers\SoundMAX\Win_2K\ Follow the screen instructions to install the SoundMAX wizard. 4. When prompted, select the option Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide...

  • Page 100: Usb 2.0 Driver Installation

    5.3.3 USB 2.0 driver installation To install the USB 2.0 driver under Windows 2000: Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. When Autorun in enabled in your computer, the Drivers menu automatically appears. Click on the item to start the installation. USB 2.0 Driver Follow the screen instructions in the device driver installation wizard.

  • Page 101: Intel 82540Em Lan Driver Installation

    A. Preparing the Intel 82540EM LAN driver disk Prepare one blank formatted high density floppy disk before proceeding. Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. On the screen that appears, select Create Install Disk The following information window appears. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 5-11...
  • Page 102 The next screen allows you to select an operating system to install the driver. Select Windows XP/64. Select A:/ for the destination drive, then click on Create Disk Follow the succeeding installation instructions. When prompted, click to complete the process. Finish 5-12 Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 103 Insert the support CD into the CD-ROM drive. On the screen that appears, click on Intel PRO/1000 LAN Driver, then on the item Install Drivers and Utilities. The following screen appears allowing you to install the Intel(R) PRO Intelligent Installer. Click Next. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 5-13...
  • Page 104 The following screen prompts you to select the Setup type. Select Custom, then click Next. On the next screen, select Drivers for wired Ethernet adapters, then click Next. Click Finish when done installing the wizard. 5-14 Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 105 The following screen displays the network components that you cna install. Select Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Network Connection, then click OK. Follow the succeeding screen instructions to complete the installation. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 5-15...
  • Page 106 5.4.2 SoundMAX audio driver and application installation To install the device drivers for the audio controller under Windows XP: Insert the support CD into your CD-ROM drive. When Autorun in enabled in your computer, the Drivers menu automatically appears. Click on the item to start the SoundMAX Audio Driver and Application audio installation.
  • Page 107 The MIDI Music Synthesizer screen allows you to select a setting for the MIDI. Click the arrow under the Synthesizer Default Set to display a list of options, and choose your desired setting. 6. Click OK when done. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 5-17...

  • Page 108: Usb 2.0 Driver Installation

    5.4.3 USB 2.0 driver installation To update the USB 2.0 driver under Windows XP: 1. Open the Device Manager, select Universal Serial Bus controllers. 2. Right-click on the item to display the Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller Properties window. 5-18 Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 109 3. In the following screen, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced), then click Next. 4. For Hardware Type, choose Universal Serial Bus Controllers. Click Next. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 5-19...
  • Page 110 5. When prompted to select the device driver to install, select Standard Universal PCI to USB Host Controller, then click Next. 6. Locate the file usb2x from the from your specified location. Click Open. 5-20 Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 111 7. Select the model of the device that you wish to install, then click Have Disk. 8. Follow the succeeding screen instructions 9. When prompted, click Finish to complete the installation. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 5-21...

  • Page 112: Novell® Netware® Server

    ® ® Novell NetWare Server ® 5.5.1 Intel 82540EM LAN Driver Installation A. Preparing Intel 82540EM LAN Driver Disk Use the self-extracting image files. For the Intel(R) PRO/1000 Server Adapter driver, the executable file is located here: \Drivers\Lan\makedisk\makenw.bat Use the manual to create driver disk. If you need to use a floppy disk to install the onboard Intel 82540EM network adapter drivers, use the utility located at...
  • Page 113 NET=xxxxxxxx is the unique network address for that LAN segment. The default frame type is 802.2. If your workstation needs to use the 802.3 frame type, see the section later in this document about using multiple frame types on one adapter. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 5-23...

  • Page 114: Sun Solaris 7 Server

    SUN Solaris 7 Server ® 5.6.1 Intel 82540EM LAN Driver Installation Solaris7 system can correctly recognize Intel 82540EM controller by itself at installation step. You didn’t need to load the network driver for the onboard LAN device. SCO Open Server 5.0.x ®...

  • Page 115: Sco Unixware Server

    If you require Hot Plug PCI capabilities, the DDI 8 eeE8 driver must be used. The DDI 8 driver is supported on UnixWare 7.1.0 and later versions. For more information about Hot Plug PCI capabilities please refer to SCO UnixWare 7 documentation. ASUS PP-DLW motherboard user guide 5-25...

  • Page 116: Intel 82540Em Lan Driver Installation

    Linux RedHat 7.x 5.9.1 Intel 82540EM LAN Driver Installation Linux RedHat 7.x system can automatically recognize Intel 82540EM network controller during installation. You don’t need to load or modify the network driver for the onboard LAN device. 5-26 Chapter 5: Driver installation...

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