® XG-DLS ® Dual Xeon ATX Motherboard USER’S MANUAL
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CONTENTS I. INTRODUCTION 7 How this Manual is Organized ........................................................... 7 Item Checklist ..................................................................................... 7 II. FEATURES 8 Features ............................................................................................... 8 ASUS XG-DLS Motherboard ........................................................... 11 III. INSTALLATION 12 ASUS XG-DLS Motherboard Layout ..............................
CONTENTS Standard CMOS Setup ................................................................ 40 Details of Standard CMOS Setup: ......................................... 40 BIOS Features Setup ................................................................... 43 Details of BIOS Features Setup ............................................. 43 Chipset Features Setup ................................................................ 46 Details of Chipset Features Setup ..........................................
FCC & DOC COMPLIANCE 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.
I. INTRODUCTION I. INTRODUCTION Manual / Checklist How this Manual is Organized This manual is divided into the following sections: I. II. III. IV. V. Introduction Features Installation BIOS Software Support Software Manual information and checklist Information and specifications Instructions on setting up the motherboard Instructions on setting up the BIOS software Driver and utilities installation and usage Item Checklist Check that your package is complete.
II. FEATURES Features The ASUS XG-DLS motherboard is carefully designed for the demanding corporate user who wants the highest performance motherboard money can buy. • II. FEA TURES Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • 8 Multi-Speed: Supports dual Intel® Pentium® III Xeon™ (500MHz and faster) and Pentium® II Xeon™ (400MHz to 450MHz) processors. When using a dual processor configuration, both processors must have the same speed.
II. FEATURES II. FEA TURES Specifications Special Features: • Enhanced ACPI: Features a programmable BIOS, offering enhanced ACPI for Windows 98 compatibility, built-in firmware-based virus protection through Trend ChipAway Virus codes, and autodetection of most devices for virtually automatic setup. • Desktop Management Interface (DMI): Supports DMI through BIOS, which allows hardware to communicate within a standard protocol creating a higher level of compatibility. (Requires DMI-enabled components.
II. FEATURES II. FEA TURES Specifications Intelligent Features: • Auto Fan Off: The system fans will power off automatically even in sleep mode. This function reduces both energy consumption and system noise, and is an important feature in implementing silent PC systems.
II. FEATURES ASUS XG-DLS Motherboard ATX/AUX Power Connectors 4 DIMM Sockets Dual Slot 2 Connectors (for Xeon™ Processors) II.
III. INSTALLATION ASUS XG-DLS Motherboard Layout TOP: PS/2 Mouse PWR3V BOTTOM: TOP: USB ATXPWR Keyboard Slot 2 Connector (for Intel® Xeon™ Processor) USB 1 BOTTOM: DIMM Socket 3 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) DIMM Socket 4 (64/72 bit, 168 pin module) PWR_FAN 23 45 67 III.
III. INSTALLATION Jumpers 1) FS0, FS1, FS2 2) BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3 p. 15 CPU Bus Frequency p. 15 CPU Core:Bus Frequency Multiple Expansion Slots/Sockets 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) DIMM Sockets Slot 2 SLOT1 PCI1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AGP p. 17 p. 18 p. 24 p. 24 p. 25 DIMM Memory Support Intel Xeon™ Processor Support 16-bit ISA Bus Expansion Slots* 32-bit PCI Bus Expansion Slots Accelerated Graphics Port Hardware Monitor 1) CPU0TEMP 2) CPU1TEMP p. 23 External Temperature Sensor Connector (Processor1) p.
III. INSTALLATION Installation Steps Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Set Jumpers on the Motherboard Install System Memory Modules Install the Central Processing Unit (CPU) Install Expansion Cards Connect Ribbon Cables, Cabinet Wires, and Power Supply Setup the BIOS Software III. INST ALLATION Jumpers WARNING! Computer motherboards, baseboards and components, such as SCSI cards, contain very delicate Integrated Circuit (IC) chips.
III. INSTALLATION 1. Jumpers 1. CPU Bus Frequency (FS0, FS1, FS2) This option tells the clock generator what frequency to send to the CPU, DRAM, and chipset. This allows the selection of the CPU’s External frequency (or BUS Clock). The BUS Clock multiplied by the BUS Ratio equals the CPU’s Internal frequency (the advertised CPU speed). 2. CPU Core:BUS Frequency Multiple (BF0, BF1, BF2, BF3) This option sets the frequency ratio between the Internal frequency of the CPU and the CPU’s External frequency.
III. INSTALLATION 2. System Memory (DIMM) This motherboard uses only Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMMs). Sockets are available for 3.3Volt (power level) unbuffered Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM). One side (with memory chips) of the DIMM takes up one row on the motherboard.
III. INSTALLATION Power Connection Procedures 1. After all connections are made, close the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off (in some systems, marked with ). 3. Connect the power supply cord into the power supply located on the back of your system case according to your system user’s manual. 4. Connect the power cord into a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. III. INST ALLATION Power Connections 5. You may then turn on your devices in the following order: a.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Flash Memory Writer Utility AFLASH.EXE: This is the Flash Memory Writer utility that updates the BIOS by uploading a new BIOS file to the programmable flash ROM chip on the motherboard. To determine the BIOS version of your motherboard, check the last four numbers of the code displayed on the upper left-hand corner of your screen during bootup. Larger numbers represent a newer BIOS file. This file works only in DOS mode.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE 2. Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD This option updates the boot block, the baseboard BIOS, and the ACPI extended system configuration data (ESCD) parameter block from a new BIOS file. See the next page for procedures on downloading an updated BIOS file. To update your current BIOS, type [2] at the Main Menu and then press . The Update BIOS Including Boot Block and ESCD screen appears. Type the filename of your new BIOS and the path, for example, A:\XXXXXXX.
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS Upon First Use of the Computer System 1. Create a bootable system floppy disk by typing [FORMAT A:/S] from the DOS prompt without creating “AUTOEXEC.BAT” and “CONFIG.SYS” files. 2. Copy AFLASH.EXE to the just created boot disk. 3. Run AFLASH.EXE from this new disk and select option 1. Save Current BIOS to File. See 1. Save Current BIOS To File on the previous page for more details and the rest of the steps.
