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  • Page 1 PC-DL Deluxe 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

    Notices ................... vi Safety information ................. vii About this guide ................viii ASUS contact information ............... x PC-DL Deluxe 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 Contents Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 3.2 Vocal POST Messages ............3-2 3.3 Powering off the computer ..........3-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ......
  • Page 5 Contents Chapter 5: Driver installation 5.1 Support CD contents ............5-1 5.1.1 Drivers ..............5-1 5.1.2 Management Sofware ..........5-1 5.1.3 Utilities ..............5-2 5.1.4 Contact ..............5-2 5.2 Winbond Voice Editor ............5-3 ® 5.3 SoundMAX 4 XL software ..........5-7 5.4 Promise ®...

  • 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

    How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the PC-DL Deluxe 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

    Support Hotlines: (Components) +49-2102-95990 (Notebook PC) +49-2102-959910 Support Fax: +49-2102-959911 Support Email: www.asuscom.de/support (for online support) Web Site: www.asuscom.de ASUS COMPUTER (Middle East and North Africa) Address: P.O. Box 64133, Dubai, U.A.E. General Tel: +9714-283-1774 General Fax: +9714-283-1775 Web Site: www.ASUSarabia.com...

  • Page 11: Pc-Dl Deluxe Specifications Summary

    PC-DL Deluxe specifications summary ® Support for Intel Xeon™ processor up to 3.06+GHz On-die 512KB L2 cache Chipset Intel 82875P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Intel 82801ER I/O Controller Hub (ICH5R) Front Side Bus (FSB) 533/400 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture...
  • Page 12 PC-DL Deluxe specifications summary Internal I/O 2 x USB 2.0 connectors for 4 additional USB ports CPU/Power/Chassis fan connectors 24-pin/8-pin SSI 12V power connectors IDE LED/Power LED connectors Chassis intrusion connector 1 x IEEE 1394 connector GAME/MIDI connector S/PDIF Out connector...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the PC-DL Deluxe 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 15: 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 PC-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 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology ® The motherboard supports the latest Intel Xeon™ processor via dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets. The processor with 512KB L2 cache includes a 533/400 MHz system bus and features the Intel Hyper- Threading Technology and new power design that allow up to 3.06+GHz core frequencies.

  • Page 17: Asus Post Reporter

    See section “4.4.1 Advanced Chipset Features” to set the BIOS items for overclocking. 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 18 IEEE 1394 support The IEEE 1394 interfaces and the TI TSB43AB22A controller onboard provide high-speed and flexible PC connectivity to a wide range of peripherals and devices compliant to IEEE 1394a standards. The IEEE 1394 allows up to 400Mbps transfer rates through simple, low-cost, high- bandwidth asynchronous (real-time) data interfacing between computers, peripherals, and consumer electronic devices such as camcorders, VCRs, printers,TVs, and digital cameras.

  • Page 19: Value-Added Solutions

    ASUS Update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 20: Motherboard Overview

    1.4.1 Major components The following are the major components of the PC-DL Deluxe motherboard as pointed out in the picture on page 1-7. SSI-type power connector (24-pin) 17.
  • Page 21 ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 22: Core Specifications

    1.4.2 Core specifications SSI-type power connector (24-pin). This 24-pin connector connects to an SSI power supply. The power supply must have at least 1A on the +5V standby lead (+5VSB). CPU sockets. Two 604-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) sockets for Intel ®...
  • Page 23 Speech controller. This Winbond speech controller supports the ASUS POST Reporter™ for configurable vocal POST alerts. IEEE 1394 controller. The TI TSB43AB22A chipset supports two low power IEEE 1394 connectors to allow 100Mbps, 200Mbps, and 400Mbps data transfers between the 1394 devices.
  • Page 24 AGP warning LED. Serving as a smart burn-out protection for the motherboard, this red LED lights up if you plug in any 3.3V AGP card into the AGP slot. When this LED is lit, there is no way you can turn on the system power even if you press the power button ®...

  • 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 switches, jumpers, and connectors 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 ..........2-11 Expansion slots ........... 2-14 Jumpers ............2-18 Connectors ........... 2-21 ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 27: Motherboard Installation

    Place nine (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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Layout

    Motherboard layout 24.9cm (9.8in) PS/2KBMS CON12V T: Mouse KBPWR1 B: Keyboard COM1 CPU1 CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 COM2 Bottom: Top: T:USB4 1394 B:USB3 Intel USB2.0 82875P Top: T: USB1 RJ-45 (Canterwood) B: USB2 Top:Line In Center:Line Out CPU2 Below:Mic In MODEM1 Intel 82547EI Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP8X1) Gigabit...

  • Page 29: 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 PC-DL PC-DL Onboard LED Standby Powered Power ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • 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 604-pin package with 512KB L2 cache. The processor includes the ® Intel NetBurst™...
  • Page 31 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 32: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.4.3 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 33 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...
  • Page 34 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 35 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...
  • Page 36 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 37: System Memory

    5. DIMMs installed into any three sockets will function in single- channel mode. 6. When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4GB), the system may detect only 3.8GB due to ICH5R resource allocation. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-11...
  • Page 38 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. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-13...

  • Page 40: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The motherboard has five PCI slots and one Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Pro slot. 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 41 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-15...

  • Page 42: Pci Slots

    2.6.3 PCI slots There are five 32-bit PCI slots on this motherboard. The slots support PCI cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications. When installing long PCI cards, it is recommended that you install them in PCI slots 1, 4, or 5.

  • Page 43: Agp Pro Slot

    Keyed for 1.5V PC-DL PC-DL Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) If installing the ATi 9500 or 9700 Pro Series VGA cards, use only the card version PN xxx-xxxxx-30 or later, for optimum performance and overclocking stability. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-17...

  • Page 44: Jumpers

    Jumpers 1. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 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 (the default is the Space Bar).
  • Page 45 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. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-19...
  • Page 46 5. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The RAM data in CMOS, that include system setup information such as system passwords, is powered by the onboard button cell battery.

  • Page 47: Connectors

    2. 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. SMB1 PC-DL PC-DL SMBus Connector ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-21...
  • Page 48 3. IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE[blue], SEC_IDE [black) This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk ribbon cable. Connect the cable’s blue connector to the primary (recommended) or secondary IDE connector, then connect the gray connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 slave device (hard disk drive) and the black connector to the UltraDMA/100/66 master device.
  • Page 49 Windows NT) environment, using the Serial ATA connectors will disable the ICHR chipset support to one of the IDE channels (either primary or secondary channel). 2. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID 0) is available only if you are using Windows XP. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-23...
  • Page 50 Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations Following are the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations supported by Intel ICH5R specifications. Native operating systems (OS) are Windows 2000/XP. ICH5R supports a maximum of six (6) devices using these OS. Legacy OS are MS-DOS, Windows 98/Me/NT4.0.
  • Page 51 SATARaid™ utility and SATA BIOS setup during POST if there are no connected Serial ATA devices. 2. The Promise PDC20378 RAID controller does not support ATAPI devices such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROMs, etc. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-25...
  • Page 52 6. RAID ATA/133/100/66/33 connector (40-1 pin PRI_RAID1) This connector supports either RAID 0 or RAID 1 configuration through ® the onboard Promise PDC20378 controller. You can connect two UltraATA133 hard disks to this connector and set up a disk array configuration.
  • Page 53 These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CHA_FAN1 +12V Rotation CPU_FAN1 Rotation +12V Rotation CPU_FAN2 +12V SYS_FAN2 PC-DL SYS_FAN1 PC-DL 12-Volt Cooling Fan Power ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-27...
  • Page 54 9. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR, 8-pin ATX12V) These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The plugs from the power supply are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit.
  • Page 55 MIDI cable to this connector. The GAME/MIDI port on the module connects a joystick or a game pad for playing games, and MIDI devices for playing or editing audio files. GAME1 PC-DL PC-DL Game Connector ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-29...
  • Page 56 12. USB headers (10-1 pin USB1, USB2) If the USB ports on the rear panel are inadequate, two USB headers are available for additional USB ports. The USB header complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. This speed advantage over the conventional 12 Mbps on USB 1.1 allows faster Internet connection, interactive gaming, and simultaneous running of high-speed peripherals.
  • Page 57 You may also connect a 1394- compliant internal hard disk to this connector. IEEE1394_1 PC-DL PC-DL IEEE-1394 Connector NEVER connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394 connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-31...
  • Page 58 15. Front panel audio connector (10-1 pin FP_AUDIO1) This is an interface for the Intel front panel audio cable that allow convenient connection and control of audio devices. By default, the pins labeled LINE OUT_R/BLINE_OUT_R and the pins LINE OUT_L/BLINE_OUT_L are shorted with jumper caps. Remove the caps only when you are connecting the front panel audio cable.
  • Page 59 Pressing the power switch while in the ON mode for more than 4 seconds turns the system OFF. • Reset Switch Lead (2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector connects to the case-mounted reset switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 2-33...
  • Page 60 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 61: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up...
  • Page 62 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ......3-1 Vocal POST Messages ........3-2 Powering off the computer ......3-4 ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 63: 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 64: 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 65: Post Message

    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” on page x. System completed Power-On Self Test • No action required Computer now booting from operating •...

  • Page 66: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer You must first exit the operating system and shut down the system before switching off the power. For ATX power supplies, you can press the ATX power switch after exiting or shutting down the operating system. The message “You can now safely turn off your computer”...

  • Page 67: 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 68 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ....4-1 BIOS Setup program ........4-3 Main menu ............4-6 Advanced menu ..........4-11 Power menu ..........4-23 Boot menu ............ 4-27 Exit menu ............4-31 ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 69: 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 70: 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 website (see ASUS contact info on page x of this user guide). Rename the file to *.BIN and save it to a floppy disk.

  • Page 71: 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 72: Bios Menu Screen

    15 : 30 : 30 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] Change the day, month, year and century. Primary Master [ST321122A] Primary Slave [ASUS CDS520/] Secondary Master [None] Secondary Slave [None] Supervisor Password Clear User Password Clear Security Option...

  • Page 73: 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 74: Main Menu

    15 : 30 : 30 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Change the day, month, Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] year and century. Primary Master [ST321122A] Primary Slave [ASUS CDS520/A] Secondary Master [None] Secondary Slave [None] Supervisor Password [Enter] User Password [Enter] Security Option...
  • Page 75 Configuration options: [All Errors] [No Errors] [All, But Keyboard] [All , But Diskette] [All, But Disk/Key] Base/Extended/Total Memory [xxxK] The base memory, extended memory, and total memory values are auto- detected. These fields are not user-configurable. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 76: Primary And Secondary Master/Slave

    4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave Primary Master Auto-Detection [Press Enter] To auto-detect the IDE Channel 0 Master [Auto] HDD’s size, head...on Access Mode [Auto] this channel. Capacity 40020 MB Cylinder 19158 Head Precomp Landing Zone 19157 Sector Auto-Detection [Press Enter] Press enter to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive, if the hard drive is not already detected.
  • Page 77 This item displays the auto-detected hard disk capacity. The value is not user-configurable. Cylinder This item shows the number of the hard disk cylinders. Head This item shows the number of the hard disk read/write heads. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 78: Landing Zone

    Precomp This field displays the precompressed volumes on the hard disk, if any, on the motherboard. Landing Zone This field displays the drive’s maximum usable capacity as calculated by the BIOS based on the drive information you entered. Sector This item shows the number of sectors per track. After entering the IDE hard disk drive information into BIOS, use a disk utility, such as FDISK, to partition and format new IDE hard disk drives.

  • Page 79: Advanced Menu

    DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay DRAM RAS# Precharge DRAM Data Integrity Mode [ECC] System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled] Memory Hole at 15M-16M [Disabled] AGP Aperture Size (MB) [128] Auto Detect PCI Clock [Enabled] Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-11...
  • Page 80 CPU Clock [100MHz] This item allows you to set the CPU frequency. To do so, highlight the item then press Enter to display a pop-up menu. Key-in a value from the specified range, then press Enter. Configuration options: [Min=100] [Max=165] CPU Clock Ratio This item sets the ratio between the CPU core clock and the FSB frequency.
  • Page 81 Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Video BIOS Cacheable [Disabled] This item allows you to enable or disable the video BIOS cacheable function. Setting to [Enabled] imploves the display speed by caching the display data. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-13...

  • Page 82: Integrated Peripherals

    4.4.2 Integrated Peripherals Integrated Peripherals OnChip Device Onboard Device Super IO Device OnChip IDE Device OnChip IDE Device IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled] IDE DMA Transfer Access [Enabled] On-Chip Primary PCI IDE [Enabled] IDE Primary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Slave PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Master UDMA [Auto]...
  • Page 83 IDE Secondary Master UDMA [Auto] IDE Secondary Slave UDMA [Auto] These items allow you to automatically set or disable the secondary IDE UDMA capability, which improves transfer speeds and data integrity for compatible IDE devices. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-15...
  • Page 84 **On-Chip Serial ATA Setting 1. The items SATA Mode, Serial ATA Port0 Mode, and Serial ATA Port1 Mode are configurable only when the On-Chip Serial ATA item is not set to [Disabled]. 2. Refer to the Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations on page 2-24 for more information when installing IDE devices.

  • Page 85: Onboard Device

    USB Mouse Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB mouse support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard AC97 Audio [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable the onboard AC97 audio controller. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-17...
  • Page 86 CSA LAN (Giga-LAN) [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the onboard Gigabit LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard TI1394 [Enabled] Allows you enable or disable the onboard IEEE 1394 controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Onboard Promise Controller [Enabled] ® Allows you enable or disable the onboard Promise RAID controller.
  • Page 87 [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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-19...
  • Page 88 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] PWRON After PWR-Fail [Off] Configuration options: [Off] [On] [Former-Sts] Game Port Address [201] Allows you to select the game port address.

  • Page 89: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-21...
  • Page 90 IRQ Resources IRQ Resources Menu Level IRQ-3 assigned to [PCI Device] IRQ-4 assigned to [PCI Device] Legacy ISA for devices IRQ-5 assigned to [PCI Device] compliant with the IRQ-7 assigned to [PCI Device] original PC AT bus IRQ-9 assigned to [PCI Device] specification, PCI/ISA IRQ-10 assigned to...

  • Page 91: Power Menu

    Allows you to select the ACPI state that you wish to use for system suspend. Configuration options: [S1(POS)] [S3(STR)] [S1&S3] Run VGA BIOS if S3 Resume [Auto] Allow you to determine whether to invoke VGA BIOS POST on S3/STR resume. Configuration options: [Auto] [Yes] [No] ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-23...
  • Page 92 Power Management [User Define] Allows you to set the automatic power saving features. Configuration options: [User Define] [Min. Saving] [Max. Saving] Video Off Method [DPMS] This item determines the video off features. The Display Power Management System (DPMS) feature allows the BIOS to control the video display card if it supports the DPMS feature.
  • Page 93 Allow you to set the time period before the primary IDE 0/1 goes into suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Secondary IDE 0 [Disabled] Secondary IDE 1 [Disabled] Allow you to set the time period before the secondary IDE 0/1 goes into suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-25...

  • Page 94: Hardware Monitor

    FDD, COM, LPT Port [Disabled] Allow you to set the time period before the FDD, COM, LPT ports go into suspend mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI PIRQ[A-D]# [Disabled] Allow you to set the time period before PIRQ[A-D]# goes into suspend mode.

  • Page 95: Boot Menu

    [On] Gate A20 Option [Fast] Typematic Rate [Disabled] Type Rate Type Delay OS Select for DRAM > 64MB [Non-OS2] 4.6.1 Hard Disk Boot Priority Hard Disk Priority 1. Ch0 M. [ST321122A] 2. Bootable Add-In Cards ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-27...

  • Page 96: Removable Device Priority

    4.6.2 Removable Device Priority Removable Device Priority 1. Floppy Disk 4.6.3 CD-ROM Boot Priority CD-ROM Priority 1. Ch0 S. [ASUS CDS520/A] 4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup...
  • Page 97 Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Gate A20 Option [Fast] When set to [Fast], the chipset controls Gate A20. When set to Normal, a pin in the keyboard controller controls Gate A20. Configuration options: [Normal] [Fast] ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-29...
  • Page 98 Typematic Rate Setting [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the keyboard typematic rate setting. When set to [Enabled], you can set the Type Rate and Type Delay items. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Type Rate [6] Allows you to select the rate at which character repeats when you hold a key.

  • Page 99: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F7>, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load optimized values. Select Save & Exit or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 4-31...

  • Page 100: Discard Changes

    Discard Changes This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the previously saved values. After selecting this option, a confirmation appears. Select [Yes] to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. Save Changes This option saves your selections without exiting the Setup program. You can then return to other menus and make further changes.

  • Page 101: Chapter 5: Driver Installation

    Chapter 5 This chapter tells how to install various drivers under supported operating systems. Driver installation...

  • Page 102: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Support CD contents ........5-1 Winbond Voice Editor ........5-3 ® SoundMAX 4 XL software ......5-7 ® Promise RAID configurations ....5-10 ® Intel RAID for Serial ATA ......5-18 ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 103: 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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 104: 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 105: Winbond Voice Editor

    POST Events Playing the default wave files To play the default wave files, simply click on a POST event on the left side of the screen, then click the Play button. The default language setting is English. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 106: Changing The Default Language

    Changing the default language Click on the Load button. a window showing the available languages appears. Select your desired language then click Open. The event messages for the language you selected appear on the Voice Editor screen. For some languages, not all events have a corresponding message due to file size constraints.
  • Page 107 From the Voice Editor screen, click on the Add button to display the Add Wave File window. Copy the wave files that you recorded to the database. Close the window when done. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...
  • Page 108 Click a POST event on the Voice Editor screen, then on the Edit button. The Event Sound Editor window appears. Locate and select your wave file for the event then click on the arrow opposite Voice1. The file you selected appears on the space next to it.

  • Page 109: Soundmax

    If the SoundMAX4 XL software is correctly installed, you will find the SoundMAX4 XL icon on the taskbar. SoundMAX4 XL icon From the taskbar, double-click on the SoundMAX4 XL icon to display the SoundMAX Control Panel. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...
  • Page 110 Setup wizards Use the speaker and microphone setup wizards to fine tune the gain/ attenuation of the inputs/outputs for optimal audio performance. You may launch the setup wizards by clicking the Configuration button when AudioESP detects and verifies a newly connected peripheral, or by clicking on the icon from the SoundMAX control panel.
  • Page 111 The Preferences page of the SoundMAX4 XL allows you to change various audio settings. Listening environment options The SoundMAX4 XL support several audio technologies including SoundMAX SPX™ Animated Audio, 3DPA™, MultiDrive™ 5.1, EnvironmentFC™, MacroFX/ZoomFX™, and Virtual Theater Surround. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard...

  • Page 112: Promise Raid Configurations

    ® Promise RAID configurations ® The motherboard includes the Promise PDC20378 controller chipset to support Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configurations. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on SATA_RAID1/SATA_RAID2 interfaces, and two ATA133 hard disks on the PRI_RAID interface, you may set up RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, and Multi-RAID configurations.

  • Page 113: Install The Hard Disks

    Boot the system and enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Go to the menu in BIOS and set the appropriate IDE Advanced configuration settings. Save your changes and Exit Setup. Proceed to section 5.4.2 for the next procedure. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 5-11...

  • Page 114: Enter The Mbfastbuild™ Utility

    5.4.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility 1. Boot the system. If this is the first time you boot the system with the new hard disks installed and connected to the ATAIDE connectors on the motherboard, the MBFastTrak378™ BIOS displays the following: MBFastTrak378 (tm) BIOS version 1.00 (c)2000-2005 Promise Technology, Inc.

  • Page 115: Creating A Raid 0 Array (Performance)

    7. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. Depending on the operating system you are installing, you may need to install the RAID driver during or after the OS installation. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 5-13...

  • Page 116: Creating A Raid 1 Array (Security)

    5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) Creating a Security Array with New Drives 1. In the FastBuild™ utility main menu, press “1” to select Auto Setup. FastBuild (tm) Utility 2.00 (c) 2002-2005 Promise Technology, Inc. [ Auto Setup Options Menu ] Optimize Array for: Security [ Array Setup Configuration ]...
  • Page 117 7. Press <Ctrl-Y> to save the selection and start the duplication. The following message appears: Start to duplicate the image... Do you want to continue? (Yes/No) Y - Continue N - Abort ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 5-15...

  • Page 118: Other Fastbuild Utility Commands

    8. Select Y to continue. Select N to return to the main menu. 9. When the duplication process is completed, a message appears confirming that your Security array has been created. 10. Press any key to reboot the system. 11. Install the RAID driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package.

  • Page 119: The System

    After the rebuild processis complete, the user is prompted to reboot the system. Controller Configuration (6): This command shows the default for Controller Configuration. The default value is [Enabled]. ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 5-17...

  • Page 120: Intel

    ® Intel RAID for Serial ATA ® The Intel ICH5R chipset supports Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) configuration. Using two Serial ATA hard disks on SATA1 and SATA2 connectors onboard, you may set up a RAID 0 level storage configuration.

  • Page 121: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION RAID Volumes: None defined. Non-RAID Disks: Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status Bootable 0 ST320413A xxxxxxxx 18.6GB Normal 1 ST320413A xxxxxxxx 18.6GB Normal ]-Select ]-Select [ESC] Exit [ESC] Exit [Enter]-Select Menu [Enter]-Select Menu ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 5-19...

  • Page 122: Creating A Raid Volume

    5.5.4 Creating a RAID Volume To create a RAID 0 volume: Select the option 1. Create RAID Volume from the Main menu, then press <Enter>. The Create Array menu appears. Intel(R) Integrated RAID for Serial ATA - RAID Configuration Utility Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 123: Deleting A Raid Volume

    When a confirmation message appears, press Y to permanently delete the RAID volume. VOLUME DELETE VERIFICATION Are you sure you want to delete this volume? ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!! Are you sure you want to delete volume "RAID_Volume1"? (Y/N) ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 5-21...

  • Page 124: Resetting A Raid To Non-Raid

    5.5.6 Resetting a RAID to non-RAID Take caution when resetting a RAID to non-RAID. Resetting all RAID data will remove any internal RAID structures from all RAID disks! Intel(R) Integrated RAID for Serial ATA - RAID Configuration Utility Copyright(C) 2003 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. v3.x.x.xxxx MAIN MENU Create RAID Volume Delete RAID Volume...

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