Asus PRL-DL User's Guide

MotherboardPRL-DLUser Guide

xPRL-DL specifications summaryCPUChipsetsFront Side Bus (FSB)MemoryOnboard LANOnboard VGAExpansion slotsRear panel I/OInternal connectorsBIOSSpecial F

ASUS PRL-DL motherboardChapter summary5.1 Microsoft Windows NT Server5.2 Microsoft Windows 2000 Server5.3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional5.4 Novell

ASUS motherboard user guide5-1Support CD ContentsDriversThe support CD will detect your operating system and display relevantdrivers for you to instal

5-2Chapter 5: OS InstallationContactThis is where you can find contact information for ASUS technical support.UtilitiesThis is where you can install A

ASUS motherboard user guide5-35.1.1 Intel® 82540EM LAN Driver InstallationA. Preparing the Intel 82540EM LAN Driver DiskIf you need to use a floppy

5-4Chapter 5: OS Installation5. Click Next to finish and configure any protocols as prompted.C. Existing System Installation1. Double-click the

ASUS motherboard user guide5-55.1.2 ATI® Rage XL Display Driver Installation1. Start up Windows NT in VGA mode.2. Run the Windows NT Display program l

5-6Chapter 5: OS Installation5.2.1 Intel® 82540EM LAN Driver InstallationYou may install the Intel LAN drivers directly from the support CD. Proceedto

ASUS motherboard user guide5-78. Click Have Disk…. Select A: floppy diskette for the network driverand click OK.9. Select “Intel® PRO/1000MT Network

5-8Chapter 5: OS Installation5.3 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional5.3.1 Intel® 82540EM LAN Driver InstallationA. Preparing Intel 82540EM LAN Driver

ASUS motherboard user guide5-95.3.2 Enabling ATA100 Feature in Windows® XPProfessionalWindows XP system can correctly recognize ATI RAGE XL PCI driver

xiPRL-DL specifications summaryExtended ATX form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.48 cm x 26.67 cm)Device driversManagement softwareUtilitiesConta

5-10Chapter 5: OS InstallationB. NetWare 4.XX, 5.X, and 6.X Installations1. Prepare the Intel(R) PRO LAN Adapter diskette from previoussection.2. Inst

ASUS motherboard user guide5-11If the “Loader could not find public symbol: <symbol name>” errormessage prompted when system is loading Intel PR

5-12Chapter 5: OS Installation5.5.1 Intel® 82540EM LAN Driver InstallationSCO OpenServer 5.0.6 system can correctly recognize Intel network controller

ASUS motherboard user guide5-135.6 Linux RedHat 7.x5.6.1 Intel 82540EM LAN Driver InstallationThis file describes the Linux* Base Driver for the Intel

5-14Chapter 5: OS Installation5.6.2 ATI Rage XL Display Driver InstallationThe RedHat 7.x system can automatically recognize ATI Rage XL graphiccontro

Chapter 1This chapter describes the features of thePRL-DL motherboard. It includes briefexplanations of the special attributes of themotherboard and

ASUS PRL-DL motherboardChapter summary1.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package contents ...

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying the ASUS® PRL-DL motherboard!The ASUS PRL-DL motherboard delivers a host of new

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technologyThe PRL-DL motherboard supports both Intel® X

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide1-3Onboard LANThe motherboard comes with the Intel® 82540 Gigabit Ethernet controllerto support the latest LAN techn

1-4Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3.2 Value-added solutionsTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoringThe CPU temperature is monitored by the ASUS ASIC

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide1-5Chassis intrusion detectionThe motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the ASUSASIC. A chassis

iiChecklistCopyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may

1-6Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the PRL-DL motherboard, familiarize yourself with itsphysical configurati

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1-8Chapter 1: Product introduction604-pin CPU sockets. A 604-pin surface mount, Zero InsertionForce (ZIF) socket for the Intel® Xeon™ processor with

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide1-9Floppy disk connector. This connector accommodates theprovided ribbon cable for the floppy disk drive. One side o

1-10Chapter 1: Product introductionVGA port. This port is for a VGA-monitor or other VGA-compatibledevices.Serial port 1. This 9-pin COM1 port is for

Chapter 2Hardware informationThis chapter describes the hardware setupprocedures that you have to perform wheninstalling system components. It includ

ASUS PRL-DL motherboardChapter summary2.1 Motherboard installation ... 2-12.2 Motherboard layout ...

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-12.1 Motherboard installationBefore you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassisto ensure

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard layoutThe PCI2 32-bit, 4-pin CON1 and 80-pin ASMB connector features areoptional. These components a

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-32.3 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboardcomponents or change a

iiiFeaturesASUS Contact InformationASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112General Tel: +886-2-2894-344

2-4Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with dual surface mount 604-pin Zero InsertionF

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-5Follow these steps to install a CPU.1. Locate the 604-pin ZIF sockets onthe motherboard. Unlock thesocket by pres

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe Intel® Xeon™ processors require aspecially designed heatsink andfan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-73. Use a small flat screw driver toattach the other end of thebracket, while firmly holding downthe heatsink and

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 System memory2.5.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with six Double Data Rate (DDR) Dual InlineMemory Module (DIMM)

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-9The system chipset only supports PC1600/2100 registered ECCDIMMs. Make sure to use only the specified DIMM types

2-10Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removingDIMMs or other system componen

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-112.6 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe t

2-12Chapter 2: Hardware informationStandard Interrupt AssignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System Timer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 N/A Program

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-132.6.3 PCI slotsThis motherboard implements the PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)bus technology to support

ivSafeguardsContentsNotices ... iiASUS contact information ..

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Switches and jumpers2.7.1 SwitchesThe following figure shows the location and default settings of the DIPswitch

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-152. CPU Frequency Multiple Setting (SW2 Switches 5-8)Set DSW switches (1-4) to use the clock multiplier to coordi

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware information1. 32bit PCI Gigabit Ethernet setting (3-pin JLAN1)These jumpers are set by default, pins [1-2], to enable the onbo

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-173. VGA setting (3-pin JVGA1)This jumper is set by default, pins [1-2], to enable the onboard theonboard ATI Rage

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Clear RTC RAM (CLRCMOS1)These solder pads allow you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAMin CMOS. You can clea

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-192.8 ConnectorsThis section describes and illustrates the internal connectors on themotherboard.Always connect ri

2-20Chapter 2: Hardware information3. IDE connectors (two 40-1 pin IDE1, IDE2, IDE3)This connector supports the provided UltraDMA/100/66 IDE hard disk

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-214. Chassis alarm lead (4-1 pin J1)This lead is for a chassis designed with intrusion detection feature.This requ

2-22Chapter 2: Hardware information5. ATX power connectors (24/20-pin ATXPWR, 8-pin CON12V)These connectors connect to an ATX 12V power supply. The pl

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-236. CPU, Chassis, and Power Fan Connectors(3-pin FAN1, FAN2, FAN3, FAN4)The fan connectors support cooling fans o

vContents2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ...2-112.6.3 PCI slots ...

2-24Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Server management card connector (50-pin CON2)This connector allows you to connect the optional ASMC-LE,ASMC-ME,

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-25• System Power LED Lead (3-1 pin PLED)This 3-1 pin connector connects to the system power LED. The LEDlights up

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware informationIDE2FLOPPY1ASUSASICwith HardwareMonitor4MbitFlashBIOSPRL-DLPCI64-1 (64-bit, 33MHz 3V)FAN3ASUS PANEL1ATIRAGE XL VGAC

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-272.9.1 Port 80h post code LEDsPOST Code < C0h >1. Chipset very early initialization.2. Programed chipset re

2-28Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Disabled CPU cache.3. Check if go to BOOTBLOCK POST.POST Code < 05h >1. Blank out the video screen.2. Init

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-29POST Code < 0Dh >1. Programed CPU MTRR. Measure CPU speed and save CPU speed.2. Initialized the video, whe

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware informationPOST Code < 3Dh >1. Initialize and install mouse and 40: area stuff...2. Set extended memory size.3. Save EXT

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide2-31POST Code < 4Fh >1. Power management initialization.2. Verify password.POST Code < 50h >1. Write all

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware informationPOST Code < 63h >1. Send D2 command following with dummy code 80h for PM to check powerdown.2. PNP final init

Chapter 3Powering upThis chapter describes the power upsequence and gives information on theBIOS beep codes.

viFCC/CDC statementsFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to thefollowing two c

ASUS PRL-DL motherboardChapter summary3.1 Starting up for the first time... 3-13.2 Powering off the computer ...

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide3-13.1 Starting up for the first time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.2. Be sure t

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Powering off the computerYou must first exit the operating system and shut down the system beforeswitching off the power.

Chapter 4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change systemsettings through the BIOS Setup menus.Detailed descriptions of the BIOSparameters are also

ASUS PRL-DL motherboardChapter summary4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS Setup program...

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-14.1.1 Creating a bootable diskAFLASH.EXE is a Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS byuploading a new

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS Setup5. Select 1. Save Current BIOS to File from the Main menu and press<Enter>. The Save Current BIOS To File screen appears

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-31. Download an updated ASUS BIOS file from the Internet (WWW orFTP) (see ASUS CONTACT INFORMATION on page x for d

4-4Chapter 4: BIOS Setup7. The utility starts to program the new BIOS information into the FlashROM. The boot block is updated automatically only when

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-54.2 BIOS Setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Flash ROM that you canupdate using the provided ut

viiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable fromthe electrical outlet before relocating the

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.2.1 BIOS menu barThe top of the screen has a menu bar with the following selections:MAIN Use this menu to make changes to th

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-7General helpIn addition to the Item Specific Help window, the BIOS setup program alsoprovides a General Help scre

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS SetupSystem Time [XX:XX:XX]Sets the system to the time that you specify (usually the current time). Theformat is hour, minute, seco

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-9Supervisor Password [Disabled] / User Password [Disabled]These fields allow you to set passwords. To set a passwo

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.1 Primary/Secondary/Tertiary Master/SlaveType [Auto]Select [Auto] to automatically detect an IDE hard disk drive. If auto

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-11If no drive is installed or if you are removing a drive and not replacing it,select [None].Other options for the

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS SetupTranslation Method [LBA]Select the hard disk drive type in this field. When Logical Block Addressing(LBA) is enabled, the 28

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-13SMART Monitoring [Disabled]This field allows you to enable or disable the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring,Analysis a

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.3.2 Keyboard FeaturesBoot Up NumLock Status [On]This field enables users to activate the Number Lock function upon systembo

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-154.4 Advanced MenuCPU Speed [Manual]This field displays the auto-detected CPU speed.CPU Level 1 Cache, CPU Level

viiiAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing thisASUS motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis manual cont

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS SetupOS/2 Onboard Memory > 64M [Disabled]When using OS/2 operating systems with installed DRAM of greater than64MB, you need to

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-174.4.1 Chip ConfigurationVideo Memory Cache Mode [UC]USWC (uncacheable, speculative write combining) is a new cac

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.2 I/O Device ConfigurationFloppy Disk Access Control [R/W]When set to [Read Only], this parameter protects files from bei

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-19Parallel Port Mode [ECP+EPP]This field allows you to set the operation mode of the parallel port.[Normal] allows

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.4.3 PCI ConfigurationSlot 1, Slot 2, Slot 3, Slot 4, Slot 5, Slot 6 IRQ [Auto]These fields set how IRQ use is determined fo

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-21Primary VGA BIOS First [PCI VGA Card]This field allows you to select the primary graphics card. Configurationopt

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5 Power MenuThe Power menu allows you to reduce power consumption. This featureturns off the video display and shuts down t

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-23Video Off Option [Suspend -> Off ]This field determines when to activate the video off feature for monitorpow

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.1 Power Up ControlAC PWR Loss Restart [Disabled]This allows you to set whether or not to reboot the system after powerint

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-25Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]This parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn onthe

ixConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of thefollowing symbols used throughout this manual.Wh

4-26Chapter 4: BIOS Setup4.5.2 Hardware MonitorMB Temperature [xxxC/xxxF], CPU1 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF],CPU2 Temperature [xxxC/xxxF]The onboard hardwa

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-274.6 Boot MenuBIOS Aware IPL Devices (BAID)Legacy devicesThe motherboard BIOS supports the BIOS Boot Specificatio

4-28Chapter 4: BIOS Setup1st Boot : (BAID) [None]This field allows you to select a BIOS Aware IPL Devices (BAID) to bootfrom. A BAID is any device th

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-29Reset Configuration Data [No]The Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) contain informationabout non-PnP devi

4-30Chapter 4: BIOS SetupRemote Console [Disabled]This field allows the text mode VGA display to be sent out to VT100terminal through COM1. This funct

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-314.7 Server MenuRemote Console [Disabled]This field allows the text mode VGA display to be sent out to VT100termi

4-32Chapter 4: BIOS SetupNo IPMI Device DetectedUnless an IPMI device, like the ASMC-LE/HE server management card isinstalled, the Event Log Viewer wi

ASUS PRL-DL motherboard user guide4-334.8 Exit MenuWhen you have made all of your selections from the various menus in theSetup program, save your cha

4-34Chapter 4: BIOS SetupLoad Setup DefaultsThis option allows you to load the default values for each of theparameters on the Setup menus. When you s

Chapter 5Support CDThis chapter gives information on theprovided motherboard support CD.