Asus PC-DL Deluxe User manual

Motherboard
PC-DL Deluxe
User Guide

ii
Checklist
Copyright © 2003 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for
backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.
(“ASUS”).
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 OF ANY KIND, EITHER
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT SHALLASUS, ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
(INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE
OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR
ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT.
SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUALARE FURNISHED
FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGEATANY TIME
WITHOUT NOTICE,AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BYASUS.
ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR
INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS
AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT.
Products and corporate names appearing in this manual may or may not be registered
trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies, and are used only for identification or
explanation and to the owners’ benefit, without intent to infringe.
E1395
Revised edition V2
August 2003

iii
Features
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 Product highlights .................................................. 1-2
1.3.2 Value-added solutions............................................ 1-5
1.4 Motherboard overview........................................................ 1-6
1.4.1 Major components ................................................. 1-6
1.4.2 Core specifications ................................................ 1-8
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Motherboard installation ..................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Placement direction ............................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Screw holes ........................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard layout ............................................................ 2-2
2.3 Before you proceed ............................................................ 2-3
2.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU)........................................... 2-4
2.4.1 Overview ................................................................ 2-4
2.4.2 Installing the CPU .................................................. 2-4
2.4.3 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan....................... 2-6
2.5 System memory ................................................................2-11
2.5.1 Overview ...............................................................2-11
2.5.2 Memory configurations .........................................2-11
2.5.3 Installing a DIMM ................................................. 2-13
2.5.4 Removing a DIMM ............................................... 2-13
2.6 Expansion slots ................................................................ 2-14
2.6.1 Installing an expansion card ................................ 2-14
2.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ............................ 2-14
2.6.3 PCI slots .............................................................. 2-16
2.6.4 AGP Pro slot ........................................................ 2-17
2.7 Jumpers............................................................................ 2-18
2.8 Connectors ....................................................................... 2-21

iv
Safeguards
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 ............................. 4-1
4.1.2 Updating the BIOS ................................................. 4-2
4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-3
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................ 4-4
4.2.2 Menu bar................................................................ 4-4
4.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 4-5
4.2.4 General help .......................................................... 4-5
4.2.5 Sub-menu .............................................................. 4-5
4.2.6 Scroll bar................................................................ 4-5
4.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 4-5
4.3 Main menu.......................................................................... 4-6
4.3.1 Primary and Secondary Master/Slave ................... 4-8
4.4 Advanced menu ................................................................4-11
4.4.1 Advanced Chipset Features .................................4-11
4.4.2 Integrated Peripherals ......................................... 4-14
4.4.3 PnP/PCI Configuration......................................... 4-21
4.5 Power menu ..................................................................... 4-23
4.5.1 Hardware Monitor ................................................ 4-26
4.6 Boot menu ........................................................................ 4-27
4.6.1 Hard Disk Boot Priority ........................................ 4-27
4.6.2 Removable Device Priority .................................. 4-28
4.6.3 CD-ROM Boot Priority ......................................... 4-28
4.7 Exit menu ......................................................................... 4-31

v
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
®
RAID configurations.......................................... 5-10
5.4.1 Install the hard disks .............................................5-11
5.4.2 Enter the MBFastBuild™ utility ............................ 5-12
5.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 array (Performance) .............. 5-13
5.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 array (Security) ...................... 5-14
5.4.5 Other FastBuild Utility Commands....................... 5-16
5.5 Intel
®
RAID for Serial ATA................................................. 5-18
5.5.1 BIOS configuration............................................... 5-18
5.5.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ............................ 5-19
5.5.3 Creating, Deleting, and Resetting RAID Sets ...... 5-19
5.5.4 Creating a RAID Volume...................................... 5-20
5.5.5 Deleting a RAID Volume ...................................... 5-21
5.5.6 Resetting a RAID to non-RAID ............................ 5-22

vi
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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. 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. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the
graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.

vii
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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the
existing system before you add a device.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard,
ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension
cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your
area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you
are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully
read all the manuals that came with the package.
•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected
and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage,
contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the
product in any area where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.

viii
About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and
configuring the motherboard.
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.
• Chapter 2: Hardware information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to
perform when installing system components. It includes description of
the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
•Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and gives information
on the BIOS beep codes.
• Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus. Detailed description of the BIOS parameters are also
provided.
• Chapter 5: Driver installation
This chapter tells how to install various drivers under supported
operating systems.

ix
Conventions used in this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
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. 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. These
documents are not part of the standard package.
WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying
to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT: Information that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to aid in completing a task.

x
ASUS contact information
ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (Asia-Pacific)
Address: 150 Li-Te Road, Peitou, Taipei, Taiwan 112
General Tel: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.asus.com.tw
Technical Support
MB/Others (Tel): [phone] (English)
Notebook (Tel): [phone] (English)
Desktop/Server (Tel): [phone] (English)
Support Fax: [phone]
ASUS COMPUTER INTERNATIONAL (America)
Address: 44370 Nobel Drive, Fremont, CA 94538, USA
General Fax: [phone]
General Email: [email protected]
Web Site: usa.asus.com
Technical Support
Support Fax: [phone]
General Support: [phone]
Notebook Support: [phone] x5110
Support Email: [email protected]
ASUS COMPUTER GmbH (Germany and Austria)
Address: Harkort Str. 25, D-40880 Ratingen, BRD, Germany
General Email: [email protected] (for marketing requests only)
General Fax: [phone]
Technical Support
Support Hotlines: (Components) [phone]
(Notebook PC) [phone]
Support Fax: [phone]
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: [phone]
General Fax: [phone]
Web Site: www.ASUSarabia.com

xi
PC-DL Deluxe specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus (FSB)
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
IEEE 1394
LAN
Onboard audio
Special features
Rear panel I/O
(continued on the next page)
Support for Intel
®
Xeon™processor up to 3.06+GHz
On-die 512KB L2 cache
Intel 82875P Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Intel 82801ER I/O Controller Hub (ICH5R)
533/400 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4GB memory
Supports PC2700/2100 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC
DDR DIMMs
1 x AGP Pro/8X
5 x 32-bit/33MHz 5V PCI
Supported by South Bridge (ICH5R)
- 2 x UltraDMA100 connectors
- 2 x Serial ATA connectors (supports RAID 0/RAID 1
configuration under Windows XP)
Supported by Promise
®
PDC20378 controller
- 1 x UltraDMA133 connector
- 2 x Serial ATA connectors
- RAID0, RAID1, RAID0+1, Multi-RAID configurations
TI TSB43AB22A IEEE 1394 controller
- supports 2 x IEEE 1394 connectors
Intel 82547EI Gigabit LAN controller
ADI AD1985 6-channel audio CODEC
ASUS Q-Fan Technology
ASUS POST Reporter™
Power Loss Restart
1 x Parallel port
2 x Serial ports
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
1 x IEEE 1394 port
4 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
Line In/Line Out/Microphone ports

xii
Internal I/O
BIOS features
Industry standard
Manageability
Power requirement
Form Factor
Support CD contents
PC-DL Deluxe specifications summary
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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
CD/AUX/Modem audio connectors
Front panel audio connector
4Mb Flash ROM, Phoenix Award BIOS, PnP, DMI2.0,
WfM2.0, SM BIOS2.3
PCI 2.3, USB 2.0
WfM 2.0. DMI 2.0, WOL/WOR by PME, chassis intrusion
ATX power supply (with 4-pin 12V plug)
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Device drivers
Management software
Utilities
ASUS contact information

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

ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard
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 PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 1-1
1 1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying the ASUS
®
PC-DL Deluxe motherboard!
The ASUS
PC-DL Deluxe motherboard delivers a host of new features and
latest technologies making it another standout in the long line of ASUS
quality motherboards!
The motherboard incorporates the Intel
®
Xeon™processor in 604-pin
package coupled with the Intel
®
82875P chipset to provide a powerful
workstation platform solution.
Supporting 533 MHz FSB, up to 4GB of system memory with dual-channel
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.
1 2 Package contents
Check your PC-DL Deluxe package for the following items.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard
ASUS support CD
4 x SATA cables
2 x SATA power cables
3 x UltraDMA100/66 IDE and floppy drive cables (4-in-1)
1-port IEEE 1394 module
2-port USB2.0 module with Game port
2-port S/PDIF Out module
I/O shield
Bag of extra jumper caps
User guide

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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. See page 2-4 for more information.
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
system performance. The motherboard supports up to 4GB of system
memory using PC2700/2100 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs to
deliver up to 5.33GB/s data transfer rate for the latest 3D graphics,
multimedia, and Internet applications. See page 2-11.
When all four sockets are populated with 1GB DIMMs (total 4GB), the
system may detect only 3.8GB due to ICH5R and other onboard
devices resource allocation.
Serial ATA technology
The motherboard supports the new Serial ATA technology through the
SATA interfaces, and the Intel ICH5R and Promise
®
PDC20378 controllers
onboard. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables
with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 150MB/s
data transfer rate. See page 2-23.
Multi-RAID solution
The motherboard has the Promise
®
PDC20378 controller to support multi-
RAID solution using Serial ATA/150 and Ultra ATA/133 hard disks. The
RAID0 (striping), RAID1 (mirroring), and RAID 0+1 provide a cost-effective
high-performance solution for added system performance and reliability.
AGP 8X support
The motherboard supports the latest graphic architecture, the AGP Pro/8X
interface (a.k.a. AGP 3.0), offering 2.1GB/s bandwidth which is twice that
of its predecessor AGP 4X.
1 3 Special features

ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 1-3
Gigabit LAN solution
The Intel
®
82547EI Gigabit Ethernet controller allows full-duplex Gigabit
performance on LAN on Motherboard (LOM) applications through the
Communication Streaming Architecture (CSA). Instead of connecting to
the PCI bus, the controller connects to the dedicated CSA bus on the
Memory Controller Hub (MCH) thus reducing the PCI bottlenecks by
freeing the PCI bus for other I/O operations.
6-channel audio feature
The SoundMAX-class ADI AD1985 AC ‘97 audio CODEC supports
6-channel 5.1 surround sound output, stereo microphone input, variable
Sample Rate Conversion (SRC), professional quality 103-dB out put with
94-dB SNR, and analog enumeration capability. The SoundMAX 4 XL
software features the AudioESP™(Audio Enumeration and Sensing
Process) that allows intelligent detection of the peripherals plugged into
the audio ports and identifies the incompatible devices, if any.
CPU overclocking
This feature allows convenient overclocking up to 30% (depending on the
installed CPU and DRAM) to enhance system performance while still
maintaining system stability. 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™
The motherboard offers a new exciting feature called theASUS POST
Reporter™to provide friendly voice messages and alerts during the
Power-On Self-Tests (POST) informing you of the system boot status and
causes of boot errors, if any. The bundled Winbond Voice Editor software
lets you to customize the voice messages in different languages.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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. See page 2-31.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12
Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is
backward compatible with USB 1.1. See page 2-30.

ASUS PC-DL Deluxe motherboard 1-5
1.3.2 Value-added solutions
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by theASIC (integrated in the Winbond
Super I/O) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per
minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The system voltage
levels are monitored to ensure stable supply of current for critical components.
ACPI ready
TheAdvanced Configuration power Interface (ACPI) provides more energy
saving features for operating systems that support OS Directed Power
Management (OSPM).
Chassis intrusion detection
The motherboard supports chassis intrusion monitoring through the Winbond
ASIC.Achassis intrusion event is retained in CMOS for more protection.
ASUS Update
This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user-friendly
interface. Connect to the Internet then to theASUS FTP site nearest you to
obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard.

1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1 4 Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, familiarize yourself with its physical
configuration and available features to facilitate the motherboard
installation and future upgrades. A sufficient knowledge of the motherboard
specifications will also help you avoid mistakes that may damage the
board and its components.
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.
1. SSI-type power connector (24-pin)
2. CPU sockets
3. North Bridge controller
4. SSI-type 12V power connector
(8-pin)
5. DDR DIMM sockets
6. AGP Pro/8X slot
7. RAID Ultra ATA133 connector
8. SATA connectors (supported by
Promise
®
20378 controller)
9. Flash ROM
10. SATA connectors
(supported by ICH5R)
11. IDE connectors
12. Floppy disk connector
13. Standby power LED
14. Speech controller
15. IEEE 1394 controller
16. South Bridge controller
17. SATA/RAID controller
18. PCI slots
19. Super I/O controller
20. Audio CODEC
21. AGP warning LED
22. Gigabit LAN controller
23. PS/2 mouse port
24. Parallel port
25. IEEE 1394 port
26. RJ-45 port
27. Line In jack
28. Line Out jack
29. Microphone jack
30. USB 2.0 ports 3 and 4
31. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2
32. Serial ports
33. PS/2 keyboard port
See page 1-8 for the specifications of each component. Refer to
Chapter 2 for detailed information on the components.