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    Motherboard PRL-DL User Guide
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    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. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA +1-510-608-4555 [email protected] Technical Support Support Fax: General Support: Web Site: Support Email: +1-510-608-4555 +1-502-933-8713 www.asus.com [email protected] ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany & Austria) Address: General Fax: General Email: Harkortstr. 25
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    used in this guide ix Where to find more information ix PRL-DL Specifications summary x Product introduction Chapter 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Value-added solutions 1-4 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 1.4.1 Major
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    Menu 4-22 4.5.1 Power Up Control 4-24 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor 4-26 4.6 Boot Menu 4-27 4.6.1 Slot Configuration 4-30 4.7 Server Menu 4-31 4.7.1 Event Log Viewer 4-32 4.8 Exit Menu 4-33 Support CD Chapter 5 v
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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    or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature
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    this ASUS motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of this motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports
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    in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. WARNING: ASUS Websites The ASUS websites worldwide provide updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. The ASUS websites are listed in the ASUS
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    PRL-DL specifications summary CPU Chipsets Front Side Bus (FSB) Memory Onboard LAN Onboard VGA Expansion slots Rear panel I/O Internal connectors BIOS Special Features Supports Intel® Xeon™ processors On-die 512KB L2 cache RCC Grand Champion Super Lite North Bridge (GCSL) RCC Champion South Bridge
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    PRL-DL specifications summary Form Factor Extended ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.48 cm x 26.67 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers Management software Utilities Contact information * Specifications are subject to change without notice. xi
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    Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the PRL-DL motherboard. It includes brief explanations of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.4 Motherboard overview 1-6 ASUS PRL-DL motherboard
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    you for buying the ASUS® PRL-DL motherboard! The ASUS PRL-DL motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality server motherboards! The PRL-DL incorporates dual Intel® Xeon™ processor in a 603/604-pin package coupled with
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    1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The PRL-DL motherboard supports both Intel® Xeon™ processors via dual 604-pin surface mount ZIF sockets. The processor features the Intel® NetBurst™ micro-architecture that includes hyper-pipelined technology, a rapid
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    Onboard LAN The motherboard comes with the Intel® 82540 Gigabit Ethernet controller to support the latest LAN technologies. Onboard VGA The ATI Rage-XL PCI-based VGA controller integrates an 8MB display SDRAM to provide onboard video solution. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-3
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    ASUS for critical components. Dual function power switch While motherboard comes with an ASMC connector that supports the optional ASMC-HE/ME/LE card to comply with server reliability, availability, and serviceability requirements. Remote management response via remote diagnostics and troubleshooting
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    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 PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-5
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    damage the board and its components. 1.4.1 Major components The following are the major components of the PRL-DL motherboard as pointed out in the picture on page 1-7. 1. 604-pin CPU sockets 2. ServerWorks® Grand Champion SuperLite (GCSL) North Bridge 3. 24/20-pin ATX power connector 4. 8-pin 12V
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    1 2 34 5 6 19 7 8 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 20 21 26 25 24 23 22 ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-7
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    1.4.2 Core specifications 1 604-pin CPU sockets. A 604-pin surface mount, Zero Insertion Force (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor with 512KB L2 ACPI and other integral functions. 8 IDE connectors. These dual-channel bus master IDE connectors support up to four Ultra DMA/100/66, PIO Modes 3
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    mouse. 14 DIP switches. This Dual Inline Package (DIP) switch allows you to set the frequencies. 15 50-pin ASMB Connector. This connector supports the ASMB proprietary Server Management daughter connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 1-9
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    23 VGA port. This port is for a VGA-monitor or other VGA-compatible devices. 24 Serial port 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 25 USB 1.1 ports. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB devices. 26 PS/2 keyboard port.
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    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
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    Chapter summary 2.1 Motherboard installation 2-1 2.2 Motherboard layout 2-2 2.3 Before you proceed 2-3 2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-4 2.5 System memory 2-8 2.6 Expansion slots 2-11 2.7 Switches and jumpers 2-14 2.8 Connectors 2-19 ASUS PRL-DL motherboard
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    as indicated in the image below. 2.1.2 Screw holes Place 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 PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-1
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    bit, 184-pin module) 30.7cm (12.08in) 2.2 Motherboard layout PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard J1 USB0 USB1 COM1 PARALLEL PCI64-1 (64-bit, 33MHz 3V) ® PRL-DL PCI64-2 (64-bit, 33MHz 3V) FAN1 J1 J3 Super I/O FAN3 ASUS ASIC CLRCMOS1 with Hardware Monitor ASUS PANEL1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell
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    the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. 1. Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. 2. Use cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-3
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    attributes improve system performance by allowing higher core frequencies, faster execution of integer instructions, and data transfer rates of up to 4.26GB/s or 3.2GB/s. Intel® Xeon™ Processor ® PRL-DL Gold Arrow PRL-DL Socket 604 Note in the illustration that the CPU has a gold triangular mark on
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    force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the pins and damaging the CPU! 4. When the CPU is in place, press it firmly on the socket while you push down the socket lever to secure the CPU. The lever clicks on the side tab to indicate that it is locked. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-5
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    2.4.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require aspecially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and corner of the plastic retention base. (The retention base comes installed with the motherboard.) 2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    3. Use a small flat screw driver to attach the other end of the motherboard labeled FAN1 (for the CPU on socket 1) and FAN2 (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 PRL-DL motherboard user guide
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    The motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) sockets. These sockets support up to 4GB system memory using 184-pin registered PC2100/1600 DIMMs with Serial Presence Detect (SPD) and Error Check and Correction (ECC). 104 Pins ® PRL-DL 80 Pins PRL-DL 184
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    motherboard supports system memory of up to 4GB in a one-way non-interleaved configuration. Memory configuration table DIMM Socket only supports PC1600/2100 registered ECC DIMMs. Make sure to use only the specified DIMM types for stable system operation. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-9
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    motherboard and the components. Follow these steps to install a DIMM. 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket to unlock the DIMM. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips
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    expansion cards. The following subsections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-11
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    IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. IRQ assignments for this motherboard PCI slot 1 PCI slot 2 PCI slot 3 PCI slot 4 PCI32 slot 26 30 - - When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise,
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    PCI slots and two 32-bit PCI slots on the motherboard. PCI64-1 PCI64-2 PCI64-3 PCI64-4 PCI1 PCI2 PCI slot (PCI-1 & PCI-2) PCI-1 & PCI-2 are 32-bit/33MHz 5V PCI slots with a Low Pin Count (LPC) signal connector to accommodate the ASUS Server Management Card. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-13
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    The following figure shows the location and default settings of the DIP switches on the motherboard. Keep the default settings for stable system operation. ® PRL-DL PRL-DL DIP Switches ON 12345678 SW2 OFF ON 1. Reserved 2. Reserved 3. Reserved 4. Reserved 5. Frequency Multiple 6. Frequency
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    internal speed of your processor and the bus frequency (133/100MHz). ® PRL-DL SW2 PRL-DL CPU Frequency Multiple Selection 12345678 12345678 12345678 12345678 ON ON ON ON 8.0x [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [OFF] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [ON] [OFF] [ON] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-15
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    to enable the onboard INTEL 82540 32bit PCI Gigabit Ethernet controller to support 10/100/ 1000BASE-TX networking. Reset to pins 2-3 to disable the controller. ® PRL-DL JLAN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable PRL-DL Intel 82540 LAN Chip Setting 2. Keyboard Power Setting (3-pin J1) These jumpers
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    jumper is set by default, pins [1-2], to enable the onboard the onboard ATI Rage XL VGA controller. Reset to pins 2-3 to disable the VGA controller. ® PRL-DL JVGA1 12 23 PRL-DL ATI RageXL VGA Setting Enable (Default) Disable ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-17
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    the power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. ® PRL-DL PRL-DL Clear RTC RAM PCIX-5 (32-bit, 33MHz 5V) Super I/O CLRCMOS1 Short solder points to Clear CMOS 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    optional serial port bracket. Connect the bracket cable to this connector then install the bracket into a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® PRL-DL COM2 PIN 1 PRL-DL Serial COM2 Connector ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-19
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    . ® PRL-DL PRL-DL IDE Connectors IDE2 PIN 1 IDE1 PIN 1 IDE3 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. For UltraDMA/100/66 IDE devices, use an 80-conductor IDE cable. The UltraDMA/66 cable included in the motherboard package also supports UltraDMA
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    " and "Ground" are shorted with a jumper cap. If you wish to use the chassis intrusion detection feature, remove the jumper cap from the pins. J1 ® PRL-DL (Default) PRL-DL Chassis Open Alarm Lead +5VSB_MB Chassis Signal GND ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-21
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    completely fit. In addition to the 24/20-pin ATXPWR connector, this motherboard requires that you connect the 8-pin ATX +12V power plug to -pin Power Connector ® PRL-DL 1 +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts 4-pin PRL-DL ATX Power Connector For Power
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    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 detected through the COM port. ® PRL-DL J1 PRL-DL Wake on Ring Header ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-23
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    slot and connect the cable from the card to this connector. The PCI6 slot on the motherboard has a Low Pin Count (LPC) signal connector to accommodate the ASMC card. ® PRL-DL PRL-DL eRMC Connector 9. IPMI connector (4-pin CON1) The Intelligent Platform Management Interface (IPMI) connector is for
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    Speaker Power LED Connector +5 V PLED Keylock Ground +5V IDELED+ IDELEDSpeaker ® PRL-DL 11 1 PRL-DL System Panel Connectors PWR Ground Reset Ground 20 10 Reset SW ATX Power Switch switch for rebooting the system without turning off the system power. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-25
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    -bit, 33MHz 3V) ® PRL-DL PCI64-2 (64-bit, 33MHz ASUS PANEL1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power FLOPPY1 BUZZ1 USB2.3 Onboard LEDs CPULED1 Lights if one or two CPU overheats or if CPU 1 is not inserted. STBYLED1 Lights when the motherboard receives standby power. POWERLED1 Lights when the motherboard
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    3. Test first 256 MB memory. POST Code < 0Ch > 1. BIOS checksum verify. POST Code < C3h > 1. Decompressed BIOS codes into memory. POST Code < C5h > 1. Shadow system BIOS. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-27
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    2. Disabled CPU cache. 3. Check if go to BOOTBLOCK POST. POST Code < 05h > 1. Blank out the video screen. 2. Initialized the keyboard. POST Code < 07h > 1. Used walking 1's algorithm to check out interface to CMOS circuitry. 2. Also set real-time clock power status. Then check for override. POST
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    memory above 1MB if QUICK_POST is disabled. POST Code < 32h > 1. Displayed AWARD PNP message. (Award_PnP_Msg) 2. Initialized onboard SuperIO. a. Early IDE chip initialize. b. Programed SuperIO chip. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-29
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    POST Code < 3Dh > 1. Initialize and install mouse and 40: area stuff... 2. Set extended memory size. 3. Save EXT_MEM_Size_MB in G_RAM. 4. Expanded ACPI table into memory. 5. Setup ACPITable and ACPINVS Size. 6. According to length of ACPI table to decrease Ext_MEM_FOUND, EXT_MEMORY. 7. After
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    . POST Code < 62h > 1. Force NUM-LOCK on 101-key keyboard. 2. Clear LEd first. 3. Set NumLock status according BIOS setup. 4. Set Typematic rate according BIOS setup. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 2-31
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    POST Code < 63h > 1. Send D2 command following with dummy code 80h for PM to check power down. 2. PNP final initialization. 3. Enable Boot Menu. 4. Check RTC clock data (hour, minute and second), if error set register A to default value. 5. Set up low stack. 6. Clear any pending keystroke and KB
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    Chapter 3 This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information on the BIOS beep codes. Powering up
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    Chapter summary 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS PRL-DL motherboard
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    found or video card memory bad CPU overheated; System running at a lower frequency 7. At power on, hold down to enter BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 3-1
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    3.2 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. If you use Windows 98SE/2000/XP, click the Start button,
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    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
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    Chapter summary 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS Setup program 4-5 4.3 Main Menu 4-8 4.4 Advanced Menu 4-15 4.5 Power Menu 4-22 4.6 Boot Menu 4-27 4.7 Server Menu 4-29 4.8 Exit Menu 4-30 ASUS PRL-DL motherboard
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    in the DOS prompt within Windows, and does not work with certain memory drivers that may be loaded when you boot from the hard drive. It is or is not supported by the ACPI BIOS and therefore, cannot be programmed by the Flash Memory Writer utility. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-1
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    5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press . The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears. 6. Type a filename and the path, for example, A:\XXX-XX.XXX, then press . 4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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    will solve your problems. Careless updating may result to more problems with the motherboard! 1. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW or FTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on to confirm the BIOS update, press Y to start the update. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-3
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    process, and if the problem persists, load the original BIOS file you saved to the boot disk. If the Flash Memory Writer utility is not able to successfully update a complete BIOS file, the system may not boot. If this happens, call the ASUS service center for support. 4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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    motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM 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 exactly match what you see on your screen. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-5
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    4.2.1 BIOS menu bar The top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections: MAIN Use this menu to make changes to the basic system configuration. ADVANCED Use this menu to enable and make changes to the advanced features. POWER Use this menu to configure power management features.
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    appear in the Item Specific Help window located to the right of each menu. This window displays the help text for the currently highlighted field. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-7
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    . Configuration options: [None] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] Floppy 3 Mode Support [Disabled] This is required to support older Japanese floppy drives. The Floppy 3 Mode feature allows reading and writing of 1.2MB (as opposed to 1.44MB) on
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    ] [All but Disk/Keyboard] Installed Memory [XXX MB] This field automatically displays the amount of conventional memory detected by the system during the boot process. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-9
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    . If the hard disk was already formatted on an older system, Setup may detect incorrect parameters. In these cases, select [User Type HDD] to manually enter the IDE hard disk drive parameters. Refer to the next section for details. Before attempting to configure a hard disk drive, make sure you have
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    [User Type HDD] Manually enter the number of cylinders, heads and sectors per track for the drive. Refer to the drive documentation or on When the Main menu appears, the hard disk drive field displays the size for the hard disk drive that you configured. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-11
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    Type field to [User Type HDD] and the Translation Method field to [Manual]. CHS Capacity This field shows the drive's maximum CHS capacity as calculated by number of sectors per block to the highest number that the drive supports. Note that when this field is automatically configured, the set value
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    . Set to [Disabled] to suppress Ultra DMA capability. To make changes to this field, set the Type field to [User Type HDD]. Configuration options: [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [Disabled] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-13
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    4.3.2 Keyboard Features Boot Up NumLock Status [On] This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon system boot. Configuration options: [Off] [On] Keyboard Auto-Repeat Rate [6/Sec] This controls the speed at which the system registers repeated keystrokes. Options range from 6 to
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    4.4 Advanced Menu CPU Speed [Manual] This field displays the auto-detected Enabled] This item allows you to enable or disable support for Hyper-Threading Technology enabled processors which contain multiple startup. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-15
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    need to set this option to [Enabled]. Otherwise, leave to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Legacy Support [Auto] This motherboard supports Universal Serial Bus (USB) devices. The default of [Auto] allows the system to detect a USB device at startup. If
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    caching the display data. You must set this to UC (uncacheable) if your display card cannot support this feature; otherwise your system may not boot. Configuration options: [UC] [USWC] Onboard PCI , 96, is for auto selection. Configuration options: [0...96] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-17
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    4.4.2 I/O Device Configuration Floppy Disk Access Control [R/W] When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from being copied to floppy disks by allowing reads from, but not writes to, the floppy disk drive. The default setting [R/W] allows both reads and writes. Configuration options:
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    channel for the selected ECP mode. This selection is available only if you select [ECP] or [ECP+EPP] in Parallel Port Mode above. Configuration options: [1] [3] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-19
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    -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 standard VGA cards, leave this field to the default setting [Disabled]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCI Latency
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    ] When set to [Enabled], these fields allow the system to boot from the network using the onboard LAN controller boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-21
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    4.5 Power Menu The Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This feature turns off the video display and shuts down the hard disk after a period of inactivity. Power Management [User Defined] This field allows you to activate or deactivate the automatic power saving features. When set to
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    card if it supports the DPMS feature. dual function where pressing less than 4 seconds puts the system in sleep mode. Regardless of the setting, holding the ATX switch for more than 4 seconds powers off the system. Configuration options: [Soft off] [Suspend] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide
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    4.5.1 Power Up Control AC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled] This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after power interruptions. [Disabled] leaves your system off while [Enabled] reboots the system. [Previous State] sets the system back to the state it was before the power interruption.
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    at a certain time of the day by selecting [Everyday] or at a certain time and day by selecting [By Date]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Everyday] [By Date] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-25
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    MB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF], CPU1 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF], CPU2 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF] The onboard hardware monitor is able to detect the MB (motherboard) and CPU temperatures. Set to [Ignore] only if necessary. CPU1 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], CPU2 Fan Speed [xxxxRPM], System Fan Speed [xxxxRPM] The
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    4.6 Boot Menu The motherboard BIOS supports the BIOS Boot Specification (BBS) version 1.01. BBS is an intelligent mechanism that provides flexible ) PnP devices, includes Boot Connection Vector (BCV) and Bootstrap Entry Vector (BEV) devices Legacy devices ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-27
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    can boot on an operating system but requires a specific BIOS code for support. Bootable FDDs, ATA HDD, ATAPI CD-ROM, ATA ZIP, and ATA application, you must set that legacy device at the 1st Boot sequence. For this motherboard, the following options are present onboard: [Disabled] [Floppy] [HDD] [CD-
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    options: [No] [Yes] MPS 1.4 Support [Enabled] This field allows you to enable or disable the MultiProcessor Specification 1.4 support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Quick ] Post Diag [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-29
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    4.6.1 Slot Configuration Init Slot 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 IRQ [Normal] This field allows you to set the priority level for each expansion slot in order to determine expansion card initialization order. Configuration options: [High] [Normal] [Low] [Skip] Remote Console [Disabled] This field allows the
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    the slots. Installed DIMMs automatically display [Enabled]. If the DIMM slot is empty, the gray "Not Installed" message is displayed. Configuration options: [Enabled] Not Installed. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-31
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    4.7.1 Event Log Viewer No IPMI Device Detected Unless an IPMI device, like the ASMC-LE/HE server management card is installed, the Event Log Viewer will not display any data. If installed, a detailed range of server data is displayed. 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
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    CMOS RAM. The CMOS RAM is sustained by an onboard backup battery and stays on even when the PC is turned off. When you select this option, a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to save , and password, the BIOS asks for a confirmation before exiting. ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide 4-33
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    Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select [Yes] to load default values. Select Exit Saving Changes or make other changes before saving
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    Chapter 5 This chapter gives information on the provided motherboard support CD. Support CD
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    Chapter summary 5.1 Microsoft Windows NT Server 5.2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server 5.3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional 5.4 Novell NetWare Server 5.5 SCO Open Server 5.0.x 5.6 Linux RedHat 7.x ASUS PRL-DL motherboard
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    is where you can find drivers for the onboard devices. Follow the installation wizards or find additional instructions as text files in each of the drivers' folders. Management Software This is where you will find ASUS' specially designed server management software. ASUS motherboard user guide 5-1
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    Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing User's Manuals contained in this support CD or from ASUS' Web Site. Contact This is where you can find contact information for ASUS technical support. The following pages will give information on certain drivers for server systems using different operating systems
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    -board Intel 82550 network adapter drivers, use the dcreat.exe utility located in the \Drivers\LAN\MAKEDISK directory on ASUS Driver Support CD. Make sure you have a 1.44 MB formatted, non-bootable diskette /1000 Family Adapter"," listed in the Network adapters list. ASUS motherboard user guide 5-3
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    5. Click Next to finish and configure any protocols as prompted. C. Existing System Installation 1. Double-click the Network icon in the Control Panel. 2. Select the Adapter tab. 3. Click Add. You'll see a list of adapters. 4. Don't select an adapter from this list. Instead, insert the Intel(R) PRO
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    Windows NT system will prompt you for the correct path, enter the path of the driver, such as D:\ Drivers\ATI\Nt40\ATIDrive (assuming your CD-ROM drive is letter D) 8. A list of Control Panel. 10. The installed driver will become active once you restart Windows NT. ASUS motherboard user guide 5-5
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    to use a floppy disk to install the on-board Intel 82540EM network adapter drivers, use the dcreat.exe utility located in the\Drivers\LAN\MAKEDISK directory on ASUS Driver Support CD. Make sure you have a 1.44 MB formatted, non-bootable diskette in the floppy drive when using this utility. Choose
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    installation. User needs not to load any driver for supporting the on-board ATI RAGE XL graphics chip. 5.2.3 Enabling ATA100 Feature in Windows® 2000 To enable the ATA100 feature under Windows 2000, you need to upgrade to Windows 2000 Service Pack 2 or later. ASUS motherboard user guide 5-7
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    to use a floppy disk to install the on-board Intel 82540EM network adapter drivers, use the dcreat.exe utility located in the \Drivers\LAN\MAKEDISK directory on ASUS Driver Support CD. Make sure you have a 1.44 MB formatted, non-bootable diskette in the floppy drive when using this utility. Choose
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    be loaded into the system. 5.3.2 Enabling ATA100 Feature in Windows® XP Professional Windows XP system can correctly recognize ATI RAGE XL PCI driver during system installation. User needs not to load any driver for supporting the on-board ATI RAGE XL graphics chip. ASUS motherboard user guide 5-9
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    Drivers\Lan\makedisk\makenw.bat 2. Use the manual to create driver diskette: If you need to use a floppy disk to install the on-board Intel 82550 network adapter drivers, use the MAKEDISK.BAT utility located in the \Drivers\LAN\MAKEDISK directory on ASUS Driver Support have a 1.44 MB formatted, non
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    .xxx mask=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx gate=xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx 5.4.2 ATI® Rage XL Display Driver Installation You can select the "Super VGA" for the X Server on NetWare 5.x server system. The other NetWare system didn't support X Server and you didn't need the VGA driver support. ASUS motherboard user guide 5-11
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    during installation. User doesn't need to load or modify the network driver for the onboard LAN device. You can find the Intel 82540 Network driver from support CD at: \Drivers\Lan\UNIX\SCO5 Instructions for Installing the eeE Driver for SCO OpenServer 1. Copy the eee.vol file to any directory
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    16. This driver includes support for Itanium™-based systems. The Intel PRO/1000 driver is only supported as a loadable driver tar: tar zxf e1000-x.x.x.tar.gz 3. Change to the driver src directory, where x.x.x is the version number for the driver tar: cd e1000-x.x.x/src/ ASUS motherboard user guide
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    is the IP address for another machine on the same subnet as the interface that is being tested: ping 5.6.2 ATI Rage XL Display Driver Installation The RedHat 7.x system can automatically recognize ATI Rage XL graphic controller (ATI MACH64) during installation. You don't need to load or
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