ASUS XG-DLS User’s Manual
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CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION
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How this Manual is Organized ........................................................... 7
Item Checklist ..................................................................................... 7
II. FEATURES
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Features ............................................................................................... 8
ASUS XG-DLS Motherboard ........................................................... 11
III. INSTALLATION
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ASUS XG-DLS Motherboard Layout .............................................. 12
Installation Steps ............................................................................... 14
1. Jumpers ......................................................................................... 14
2. System Memory (DIMM) ............................................................. 16
DIMM Memory Installation Procedures ..................................... 17
3. Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................... 18
Xeon Processor Installation .............................................................. 19
Step 1: Install the Baseboard ....................................................... 19
Step 2: Install Retention Mechanisms ......................................... 19
Step 3: Install the Retention Mechanism Brace Bars .................. 20
Step 4: Install Cartridge Lifters ................................................... 20
Step 5: Install a 2nd Processor or Termination Module .............. 21
Step 6: Install Retention Mechanism Cap ................................... 21
Step 7: Install Retention Mechanism Frame ............................... 22
Removing the Xeon™ Processor ................................................ 22
External Thermal Sensor (optional) ............................................ 23
4. Expansion Cards .......................................................................... 24
Expansion Card Installation Procedure: ................................ 24
Assigning IRQs for Expansion Cards .................................... 24
Assigning DMA Channels for ISA Cards .............................. 25
ISA Cards and Hardware Monitor ......................................... 25
Accelerated Graphics Port ..................................................... 25
5. External Connectors ..................................................................... 26
SCSI Connection and Termination Information .......................... 30
SCSI Connection Examples .................................................. 30
Power Connection Procedures .......................................................... 35
IV. BIOS SOFTWARE
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Flash Memory Writer Utility ............................................................ 36
Main Menu .................................................................................. 36
Managing and Updating Your Motherboard’s BIOS ................... 38
6. BIOS Setup .................................................................................. 39
Load Defaults ........................................................................ 40
