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  • Page 1 PCH-DL 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 ......................v Safety information ..................vi About this guide ..................vii PCH-DL specifications summary ............... ix Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................1-1 Special features ................1-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ............... 2-1 Motherboard installation ..............
  • Page 4 Boot Device Priority ............4-32 4.6.2 Hard Disk Boot Priority ..........4-33 4.6.3 Removable Device Priority ..........4-33 4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration ........... 4-34 4.6.5 Security ................4-35 Exit menu ..................4-37 Appendix: Reference information PCH-DL block diagram ..............A-1...

  • Page 5: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 6: 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 7: About This Guide

    How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the PCH-DL motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports.

  • Page 8: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. Optional Documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 9: Pch-Dl Specifications Summary

    Audio ADI AD1980 6-channel audio CODEC Special features ASUS Q-Fan Technology ASUS POST Reporter™ ASUS C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) Rear panel I/O 1 x Parallel port 2 x Serial ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 4 x USB 2.0 ports...
  • Page 10 PCH-DL specifications summary Internal I/O CPU/SYSTEM/CHASSIS fan connectors 24-pin/8-pin SSI-type 12V power connectors 20-pin front panel connectors Chassis intrusion connector 1 x IEEE 1394 connector GAME/MIDI connector S/PDIF Out connector CD/AUX/Modem connectors Front panel audio connector BIOS features 4Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix-Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0, WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 12 Chapter summary Welcome! ............1-1 Package contents .......... 1-1 Special features ..........1-2 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 13: Welcome

    PC2700/PC2100 DDR SDRAM, high-resolution graphics via an AGP Pro/ 8X slot, Serial ATA support, IEEE 1394, USB 2.0, and 6-channel audio features, the PCH-DL Deluxe is your perfect vehicle to get ahead in the world of power computing! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 14: Special Features

    Special features Latest processor technology ® The motherboard supports dual Intel Xeon™ Processors via 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets. The processor has 1MB/512KB L2 cache, includes a 533/400MHz system bus, and features the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology that allows up to 3.2GHz core frequencies. Dual-channel DDR333 memory support Employing the dual-channel DDR memory architecture, the motherboard provides a solution that doubles the system memory bandwidth to boost...

  • Page 15: Channel Audio Feature

    Process) that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any. ASUS Q-Fan technology The ASUS Q-Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS POST Reporter™...
  • Page 16 ASUS EZ Flash BIOS With the ASUS EZ Flash, you can easily update the system BIOS even before loading the operating system. No need to use a DOS-based utility or boot from a floppy disk. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The C.P.R. feature of the motherboard BIOS allows automatic re-setting to the BIOS default settings in case the system hangs due to overclocking.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2 This chapter describes the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes details on the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...

  • Page 18: Before You Proceed

    Chapter summary Before you proceed ........2-1 Motherboard installation ....... 2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..... 2-5 System memory ........... 2-12 Expansion slots ........... 2-15 Jumpers ............2-18 Connectors ........... 2-21 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 19: Before You Proceed

    This LED remains off if you plug in a 1.5V AGP card. AGP_WARN1 Incorrect Correct AGP Card AGP Card LED1 CPU Type/Voltage CPU Type/Voltage not identical identical SB_PWR1 PCH-DL PCH-DL Onboard LED Standby Powered Power ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Installation

    Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

  • Page 21: Motherboard Layout

    CR2032 3V Lithium Cell SATA1 CMOS Power SATA2 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V) PCIX1 SYS_FAN3 SYS_FAN2 PCIX2 (64-bit, 66MHz 3V) SB_PWR1 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 CLRTC1 CHASSIS1 PCI3 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) SMB1 TSB43AB22A IDE_LED1 GAME1 IEEE1394_1 SYS_FAN1 FLOPPY1 PCH-DL PANEL1 ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 22: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout Contents Sockets/Slots Page 1. CPU sockets 2. DDR DIMM sockets 2-13 3. PCI-X/PCI slots 2-15 4. AGP Pro slot 2-18 Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-19 2. CPU external frequency selection (3-pin J1) 2-19 3. IEEE 1394 setting (3-pin J3) 2-20 4.
  • Page 23 2-32 - Message LED (2-pin MLED) 2-32 - System warning speaker (4-pin SPKR) 2-32 - Hard disk activity (2-pin HD_LED) 2-32 - Power switch / Soft-off switch (2-pin PWR_SW) 2-32 - Reset switch (2-pin RESET) 2-32 ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 24: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Processor in the 604-pin package with 1MB/512KB L2 cache. Prestonia Gold Arrow PCH-DL PCH-DL Socket 604 2.3.2 Installing the CPU Note in the above illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on one corner. This mark indicates the processor Pin 1 that should match a specific corner of the CPU socket.
  • Page 25 CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. 5. Apply the thermal interface material (thermal grease) to the top of the CPU. This thermal grease should come with the CPU package. ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 26: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.
  • Page 27 4. Position the heatsink on top of the CPU, having its angled side (with cut corners) facing the memory sockets. Make sure that the heatsink base fits completely on the retention mechanism. Heatsink angled side ASUS PCH-DL Deluxe motherboard...
  • Page 28 5. Secure the heatsink with the retention clips. Retention clip a. Insert the center hole of a retention clip into the center tab on the retention mechanism. b. Slightly move the clip to the right so that the center tab is positioned on the narrow side of the hole.
  • Page 29 10. Align and insert the side rails of the air tunnel into the grooves on the retention mechanism. NOTE You may need to slightly press out the side of the retention Side rail mechanism to properly insert the air tunnel. Groove (inner side) ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-11...
  • Page 30 11. Press down the fan and air tunnel assembly until the side rails slide past the grooves and over the rail stoppers. The protruding tab on each corner of the air tunnel should snap over the dents on the retention mechanism. Rail stopper Side rail Protruding tabs...

  • Page 31: System Memory

    Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. The following figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets. PCH-DL PCH-DL 184-Pin DDR DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB, and 1GB DDR DIMMs into the DIMM sockets using the memory configurations in this section.
  • Page 32 DDR DIMM Type Memory Frequency 533 MHz PC2700/PC2100 333/266 MHz 400 MHz PC2100 266 MHz Obtain DDR DIMMs only from ASUS qualified vendors for better system performance. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for the latest QVL. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 33: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-15...

  • Page 34: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has two 64-bit PCI-X slots and three 32-bit PCI slots. The following sub- sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.

  • Page 35: Standard Interrupt Assignments

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 36: Pci Slots

    Note the notches on the card golden fingers to ensure that they fit the AGP slot on your motherboard. Install only +0.8V or +1.5V AGP cards. This motherboard does not support 3.3V AGP cards. Keyed for 1.5V PCH-DL PCH-DL Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 37: Jumpers

    PCH-DL Keyboard Power Setting 2. CPU external frequency selection (3-pin J1) This jumper allows you to select your desired CPU external frequency (or bus clock). CPU select 100MHz frequency (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL CPU External Frequency Selection ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-19...
  • Page 38 USBPW2 +5VSB (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL USB Device Wake Up 1. The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port. Otherwise, the system would not power up. 2. The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.
  • Page 39 Enable Disable (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL Promise Raid Chip Setting 6. Clear RTC RAM (3-pin CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system date, time, and system setup parameters, and passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

  • Page 40: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. PS/2 mouse port. This green 6-pin connector is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. IEEE 1394 port. This port connects IEEE 1394-compliant devices like camcorders, VCRs, printers, or digital cameras.

  • Page 41: Internal Connectors

    NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. PCH-DL PCH-DL Floppy Disk Drive Connector 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2) These next generation connectors support the thin Serial ATA cables for Serial ATA hard disks. The current Serial ATA interface allows up to 150 MB/s data transfer rate, faster than the standard parallel ATA with 133 MB/s (Ultra ATA/133).

  • Page 42: Ide Connectors (40-1 Pin Pri_Ide[Blue], Sec_Ide [Black)

    NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PCH-DL PCH-DL IDE Connectors 4. SMBus connector (6-1 pin SMB1) 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.
  • Page 43 (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PCH-DL PCH-DL RAID Connector 1. If you wish to create a RAID set using UltraATA hard disks, make sure that you have connected the UltraATA cable and installed UltraATA 133 hard disks.
  • Page 44 SATA_RAID1 SATA_RAID2 PCH-DL PCH-DL SATA RAID Connectors 1. If you wish to create a RAID set, make sure that you have connected the SATA cable and installed Serial ATA devices. You cannot enter the SATARaid™ utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST if there are no connected Serial ATA devices.

  • Page 45: Ssi Power Connectors (24-Pin, 8-Pin)

    Ground +5 Volts Ground Ground -5 Volts Power OK +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts +12 Volts For Power Supply +5 Volts +12 Volts with 20-pin Ground +3 Volts Power Connector PCH-DL PCH-DL ATX Power Connectors ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 2-27...
  • Page 46 CHASSIS1 (Default) PCH-DL PCH-DL Chassis Intrusion Connector 9. IEEE 1394 connector (10-1 pin IEEE1394_1) This connector is for a 1394 module. Attach the 10-1 pin 1394 cable plug from the module to this connector. You may also connect a 1394- compliant internal hard disk to this connector.
  • Page 47 SYS_FAN2 SYS_FAN3 PCH-DL PCH-DL 12-Volt Fan Connectors Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Lack of sufficient air flow within the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! 11.
  • Page 48 It also allows the sharing of mono_in (such as a phone) and a mono_out (such as a speaker) between the audio and a voice modem card. MODEM1 CD1 (Black) AUX1 (White) PCH-DL PCH-DL Internal Audio Connectors 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 49 Line out_R Line out_L BLINE_OUT_L PCH-DL PCH-DL Intel Panel Connector 15. Hard disk activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED1) This connector supplied power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the primary or secondary IDE connector cause this LED to light up.
  • Page 50 Message LED ATX Power PCH-DL Switch* PCH-DL System Panel Connector Requires an ATX power supply. • System Power LED (3-pin PLED) This lead 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.
  • Page 51 Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up...

  • Page 52: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ......3-1 Powering off the computer ......3-2 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 53: Starting Up For The First Time

    Motherboard timer not operational Keyboard controller BAT test error General exception error Display memory error CMOS shutdown register read/write error 7. At power on, hold down <Delete> to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 54: Vocal Post Messages

    Vocal POST Messages This motherboard includes the Winbond speech controller to support a special feature called the ASUS POST Reporter™. This feature gives you vocal POST messages and alerts to inform you of system events and boot status. In case of a boot failure, you will hear the specific cause of the problem.
  • Page 55 CPU voltage out of range • Check your power supply and make sure it is not defective. • Call ASUS technical support for assistance. See the “ASUS contact information.” System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting to operating •...

  • Page 56: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.3.1 Using the OS shut down function ® ® If you are using Windows 2000 Professional or Windows 2000 Server: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • 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 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ....4-1 BIOS Setup program ........4-3 Main menu ............4-6 Advanced menu ........... 4-12 Power menu ..........4-26 Boot menu ............ 4-32 Exit menu ............4-37 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 59: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    From the Menu bar, click File > Format. e. Select “Create an MS-DOS Startup Disk” in the Format Options field, then click Start. 2. Copy the original (or the latest) motherboard BIOS to the bootable floppy disk. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 60: Updating The Bios

    AwardBIOS Flash Utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to a floppy disk. 2. Insert the disk that contains the new BIOS file into the floppy drive.

  • Page 61: Bios Setup Program

    Because the BIOS software is constantly being updated, the following BIOS setup screens and descriptions are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 62: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu bar Menu items General help Select Menu Time (hh:mm:ss) 11: 10 : 30 Date (mm:dd:yy) Wed, Mar 24 2004 Item Specific Help Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] Change the day, month, year and century.

  • Page 63: Navigation Keys

    Press Up/Down arrow keys or PageUp/PageDown keys to display the other items on the screen. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select an item in the menu, then press Enter to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 64: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Select Menu Time (hh:mm:ss) 11: 10 : 30...

  • Page 65: Primary Ide Master

    If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it, select [None]. Configuration options: [None] [Auto] [Manual] The IDE drive information items are grayed out when this item is set to [Auto]. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...
  • Page 66 Access Mode [Auto] Allows selection of the sector addressing mode. The default [Auto] allows automatic detection of an IDE drive. Set this item to [CHS] if the Primary IDE Master item is set to [Manual] so you can manually enter the drive values.
  • Page 67 Enter. Capacity [xxxxx MB] Displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. The value is not user- configurable. Cylinder Shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. Head Shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 68: Primary Ide Slave

    Precomp Displays the precompressed volumes on the hard disk, if any, on the motherboard. Landing Zone Displays the drive’s maximum usable capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. Sector Shows the number of sectors per track. Transfer Mode Shows the data transfer mode if the IDE hard disk drive supports the feature.

  • Page 69: Third Ide Master

    Access Mode [Auto] Configuration options: [Large] [Auto] 4.3.6 Fourth IDE Master When configuring a drive as Fourth IDE Master, refer to section “4.3.1 Primary IDE Master” and section “4.3.5 Third IDE Master” for the menu item descriptions. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-11...

  • Page 70: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU, memory, chipset, and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values may cause the system to malfunction! Select Menu Advanced BIOS Features CPU Configuration...

  • Page 71: Cpu Configuration

    Set this item to [Enabled] if you are using an operating system that is optimized for Hyper-Threading Technology, such as Windows XP or Linux 2.4. Otherwise, set this item to [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-13...

  • Page 72: Memory Configuration

    4.4.3 Memory Configuration This menu shows the memory configuration settings. Select an item then press Enter to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Memory Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help DRAM Frequency [Auto] Memory Timing Selectable [By SPD] Set DRAM Frequency.

  • Page 73: Chipset

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the cache function of the video BIOS. Setting to [Enabled] improves the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-15...
  • Page 74 Init Display First [AGP Slot] Allows you to select the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI VGA Card] [AGP Slot] Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Allows you to select the maximum PCI bus speed to be porgrammed. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Spread Spectrum [- 0.50%] Allows you to select the clock generator spread sprectrum.
  • Page 75 Sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the Front Side Bus (FSB) frequency. Key-in a value within the specified range, then press Enter. Configuration options: [Min=12] [Max=23] The minimum and maximum configuration values depend on the installed CPU. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-17...

  • Page 76: Onboard Device

    4.4.5 Onboard Device This menu shows the onboard device configuration settings. Select an item then press Enter to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Onboard Device Select Menu Item Specific Help Onboard AC97 Audio [Auto] CSA LAN (Giga-LAN)

  • Page 77: Superio Device

    [EPP] [ECP] [ECP+EPP] [Normal] EPP Mode Select [EPP1.7] Allows you to select the EPP mode. This item becomes configurable only if the Parallel Port Mode is set to [EPP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [EPP 1.7] [EPP 1.9] ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-19...

  • Page 78: Sata Configuration

    ECP Mode Use DMA [3] Allows you to select the ECP mode. This item becomes configurable only if the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [ECP+EPP]. Configuration options: [1] [3] Game Port Address [201] Allows you to select the game port address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [201] [209] Midi Port Address [330] Allows you to select the MIDI port address.
  • Page 79 Allow you to set the SATA Port0 and Serial ATA Port1 modes. The options for these items vary depending on the setting of the On-Chip Serial ATA item. Configuration options: [Primary Master] [Primary Slave] [Secondary Master] [Secondary Slave] [STA0 Master] [SATA1 Master] ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-21...

  • Page 80: Speech Configuration

    4.4.6 Speech Configuration This menu shows the ASUS POST Reporter™ configuration settings. Select an item then press Enter to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Speech Configuration Select Menu Item Specific Help Speech IC Reporter [Enabled] Report IDE Error...

  • Page 81: Pcipnp

    Some non-standard VGA cards, like graphics accelerators or MPEG video cards, may not show colors properly. Setting this field to [Enabled] corrects this problem. If you are using a standard VGA card, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-23...

  • Page 82: Irq Resources

    INT Pin 1~8 Assignment [Auto] Allows you to select the appropriate interrupt to the specific devices to avoid conflict. Configuration options: [Auto] [3] [4] [5] [7] [9] [10] [11] [12] [14] [15] IRQ Resources Set the item Resources Controlled By to [Manual] to enable the item IRQ Resources and assign the interrupts depending on the type of installed PCI devices.

  • Page 83: Usb Configuration

    [Enabled] allows the built-in high speed USB support in the BIOS to turn on automatically when you install high speed USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Legacy Mode Support [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable support for the legacy USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-25...

  • Page 84: Power Menu

    Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the power management settings. Select an item then press Enter to display the configuration options. Select Menu ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ACPI Suspend Type [S1&S3] Item Specific Help APM Configuration Hardware Configuration Enable/Disable ACPI support for Operating...

  • Page 85: Apm Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [1 Min] [2 Min] [4 Min] [8 Min] [12 Min] [20 Min] [30 Min] [40 Min] [1 Hr] Suspend Type [Stop Grant] Allows you to select the suspend type. Configuration options: [Stop Grant] [PwrOn Suspend] ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-27...
  • Page 86 Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] When set to [Power Off], the system goes into “off state” after an AC power interruption. When set to [Power On], the system turns on automatically after an power interruption. When set to [Last State], the system goes into whatever was the system state (on or off) before the power interruption.
  • Page 87 3. Press tab to move to the minutes field, then press Enter. 4. Key-in a minute value (Min=0, Max=59), then press Enter. 5. Press tab to move to the seconds field, then press Enter. 6. Key-in a value (Min=0, Max=59), then press Enter. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-29...

  • Page 88: Hardware Monitor

    4.5.2 Hardware Monitor This menu shows the hardware monitoring status. Select an item then press Enter to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Hardware Monitor Select Menu Voltage Monitor Item Specific Help Smart Q-Fan Configuration System Fan1 Speed 0 RPM Press Enter to view.
  • Page 89 C/113 F] [50 C/122 C/131 F] [60 C/140 F] [65 C/149 CPU Q-Fan Tolerance Value [ 5] Allows you to set the smart CPU fan speed detection range. Configuration options: [Min = 1] [Max = 5] ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-31...

  • Page 90: Boot Menu

    Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot settings. Select an item then press Enter to display a sub-menu with additional items, or show a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Select Menu Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Hard Disk Boot Priority Removable Device Priority...

  • Page 91: Hard Disk Boot Priority

    1. Floppy Disks Item Specific Help Use <up> or <down> arrow to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-33...

  • Page 92: Boot Settings Configuration

    4.6.4 Boot Settings Configuration Boot Settings Configuration Select Menu Boot Other Device [Enabled] Item Specific Help Quick Power On Self Test [Enabled] Halt On [All Errors] Select your Boot Case Open Warning [Enabled] Device Priority. Boot Up Floppy Seek [Enabled] Boot Up NumLock Status [On] Gate A20 Option...

  • Page 93: Security

    Allows you to set the delay before key strokes begin to repeat. Configuration options: [250] [500] [750] [1000] 4.6.5 Security Security Select Menu Supervisor Password Clear Item Specific Help User Password Clear Password Check [Setup] Supervisor password control full access. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-35...
  • Page 94 Supervisor Password [Clear] User Password [Clear] These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a password: 1. Highlight an item then press <Enter>. 2. Type in a password using eight (8) alphanumeric characters, then press <Enter>. 3. When prompted, confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 95: Exit Menu

    Select this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a confirmation appears, type [Y] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values, or [N] to cancel and return to the menu. ASUS PCH-DL motherboard 4-37...
  • Page 96 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...

  • Page 97: Appendix: Reference Information

    Appendix This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when confiiguring the motherboard. Reference information...
  • Page 98 Appnedix summary A-1 Block diagram ..........A-1 ASUS PCH-DL motherboard...

  • Page 99: Pch-Dl Block Diagram

    PCH-DL block diagram Intel Xeon Intel Xeon 533 MB/s FSB Intel 82547GI Gb Ethernet Intel 266/333 MHz 2 channel 82875P DDR SDRAM (North Bridge) 128 bit AGP Pro 4x/8x 4 x DIMMs PCI-X BUS HubLink Bus 2 x PCI-X Slots...
  • Page 100 Appendix: Reference information...

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