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PSCH-SR
Series
User Guide
Motherboard
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Checklist E1935 Revised edition V2 January 2005 Copyright © 2005 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 e
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................v Safety information .......................................................................... vi About this guide ............................................................................. vii PSCH-SR specifications summary ................................................. ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome! ..............................................................
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Safeguards Contents 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 4.1.3 Saving the current BIOS file .................................. 4-4 4.2 BIOS Setup program .......................................................... 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..............................................
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 reaso
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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 cabl
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions of the special attributes of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware installation This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. 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. Where to find more information Refer to the foll
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PSCH-SR Series specifications summary ® CPU Socket 478 for Intel Pentium™ 4 Prescott processors with Hyper-Threading Technology On-die 1MB/512KB L2 cache ® Chipset Northbridge: Intel E7210 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ® Southbridge: Intel 6300ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH) Front Side Bus (FSB) 800/533/400 MHz Memory Dual-channel memory architecture 4 x 184-pin DDR DIMM sockets for up to 4 GB memory supports PC3200/PC2700/PC2100 unbuffered ECC or non-ECC DDR DIMMs Expansion slots 1 x 3.3 V
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PSCH-SR Series specifications summary Rear panel ports 1 x Serial (COM1) port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1 x PS/2 mouse port 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x VGA port Internal connectors CPU/system/chassis fan connectors 20-pin ATX and 4-pin ATX 12V power connectors 20-pin front panel connectors USB 2.0/1.1 connector Chassis intrusion connector Serial port (COM2) connector (for server management use only) Baseboard Management Connector (BMC) for server management card ® SODIMM slot f
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Chapter 1 This chapter describes the features of the motherboard. It includes brief descriptions 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 ASUS PSCH-SR motherboard
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1.1 Welcome! ® Thank you for buying the ASUS PSCH-SR series motherboard! The ASUS PSCH-SR series 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 Pentium™ 4 processor in 478-pin ® package coupled with the Intel E7210/6300ESB chipset to provide a powerful server/workstation platform solution. Supporting 800 MHz FSB, up to 4 GB of system memory with dual-channel
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology ® The motherboard supports the latest Intel Pentium™ 4 processor via a 478-pin surface mount ZIF socket. The processor with 1 MB/512 KB L2 cache includes a 800/533/400 MHz system bus and features the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and new power design that allow up to 3.4+ GHz core frequencies . The motherboard fully supports the new ® generation 90 nm Pentium 4 processor. Dual-channel DDR400 memory support Employing the
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Single-channel Ultra320 SCSI support (on SCSI models only) ® The Adaptec AIC-7901X Ultra320 SCSI controller and single-channel SCSI connector are onboard to provide high-speed data transfers to and from SCSI hard disk drives. Integrated graphics The onboard ATI Rage™ XL graphics controller with 8 MB memory provides a reliable solution for server applications. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection sp
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1.3.2 ASUS unique features 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 Update This utility allows you to update the motherboard BIOS through a user- friendly interface. Connect to the Internet then to the ASUS FTP site nearest you to obtain the latest BIOS version for your motherboard. 1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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 Before you proceed ....................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard installation ............................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..................... 2-7 2.4 System memory ............................................2-11 2.5 Expansion slots ........................................... 2-14 2.6 Jumpers ........................................................ 2-17 2.7 Connectors ................................................... 2-22 ASUS PSCH-
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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of 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 a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or to a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. 3. Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. 4. Whenever you unins
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2.2 Motherboard installation Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it to the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of th
