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Motherboard DSBF-D12 Series DSBF-D12/SAS DSBF-D12 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 2
No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not 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 MANUAL - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 3
Safety information ix About this guide x DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary xii 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 4
your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility... 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-3 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-9 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-9 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-10 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 5
Contents 4.3.2 System Time 4-12 4.3.3 Floppy A 4-12 4.3.4 IDE Configuration 4-13 4.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave 4-15 4.3.6 SATA Port 1/2/3/4 4-16 4.3.7 System Information 4-18 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.4.1 Advanced Processor Options 4-20 4.4.2 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration 4-23 PCI - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 6
Setup Utility (DSBF-D12/SAS model only)......5-39 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-39 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-43 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 5-45 5.5.4 Managing Arrays 5-48 5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-53 5.5.6 Global Properties 5-55 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 7
6.4.2 6.4.3 6.4.4 6.4.5 Drivers menu 6-20 Management Software menu 6-21 Utilities menu 6-21 Contact information 6-21 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D12/SAS block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D12 block diagram A-2 A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers A-3 Disabling memory managers A-3 vii - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 8
if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer' s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 9
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 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 10
utilities. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 11
of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/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: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 12
to 48 GB system memory DSBF-D12: 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports 2U riser) 2 x PCI Express™ x8 slots (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100/66 MHz slot 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® server management card 3 series DSBF-D12/SAS: 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports 2U riser) 2 x PCI - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 13
DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary USB Special features BIOS feature Rear panel Internal connectors Intel® 6321ESB supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 2 on the front panel) ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS Smart Fan2 Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PHOENIX BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 14
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 16
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 17
following items. SATA signal cable Cables SATA power cable SAS cable (DSBF-D12/SAS only) 3-in-1 cable set Accessories I/O shield Application CDs Support CD Documentation User guide Packing qty. DSBF-D12 retail pack 6 3 1 2 1 1 1 3 pcs per carton DSBF-D12 bulk pack --- -- -1 1 1 10 pcs per - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 18
Hub (MCH) and the Intel® 6321ESB provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel FB-DIMM memory support, and PCI Express interfaces. The Intel® 6321ESB is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3, PCI - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 19
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 pages 2-36 and 2-40 for details. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 1- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 20
I/O solution that addresses all segments of the server I/O bottleneck problem using TCP/IP without requiring any modification of existing or future platforms. 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 21
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. 2 Hardware information - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 22
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-26 2.6 Jumpers 2-30 2.7 Switch 2-35 2.8 Connectors 2-36 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 23
FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, and FBD_FAN1/2 will not work and the system cannot power on. 2.1.1 Serial number location Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number on the sticker at the back of the motherboard. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 24
2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI EEB 3.61 compliant chassis. Make sure to unplug the chassis power - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 25
your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit. Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. Hook To , then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 26
3. Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 4. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 5. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 27
CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8. Secure the motherboard with screws. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for illustration. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 28
/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 ATX12V1 ® DSBF-D12/SAS VGA1 REAR_FAN2 RJ-45 (LAN1) FBD_FAN2 RJ-45 (LAN2) 82563EB LAN_EN1 ATI ES1000 VGA_EN1 SB_PWR1 HDLED1 Intel® 5000P DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 29
64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 ATX12V1 ® DSBF-D12 VGA1 REAR_FAN2 RJ-45 (LAN1) FBD_FAN2 RJ-45 (LAN2) 82563EB LAN_EN1 ATI ES1000 VGA_EN1 SB_PWR1 HDLED1 Intel® SATA2 30.5cm (12in) CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 30
VGA_EN1) 6. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) 7. Intel® 6321 ESB SATA port SW RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-D12 model only) 8. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D12/SAS model only) 9. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Switch 1. DIP switch (DIP_SW1) Page 2-10 2-15 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 31
SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 5. Mini-SAS connectors (DSBF-D12/SAS model only) 6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 40 2-41 2-41 2-42 2-42 2-43 2-43 2-44 2-44 2-45 2-46 2-47 2-47 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 32
come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. CPU1 CPU2 DSBF-D12 Series CPU LGA771 Before installing the CPU, make - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 33
triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the Alignment key CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS DSBF-D12 Series A 2-11 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 34
Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Install an Intel® Xeon™ CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 35
Refer to the installation manual that came with cables. Refer to page 2-35 for information on this switch. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four screws on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. ASUS DSBF-D12 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 36
Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. Connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN1 connector 4. Repeat - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 37
on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. Installing into any other socket will not work. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 38
DIMM-12 DIMM_11 DIMM_10 DIMM_02 DIMM_01 DIMM_00 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_30 DIMM_31 DIMM_32 Rank population MCH Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 DIMM installation reference table No. of DIMMs 1 2 4 8 12 Slot/s to - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 39
supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refer to the below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (refer to section "4.4.2 Chipset Configuration" and configure the option "Memory 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-17 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 40
2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in all slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 41
disabled separately. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing across branches. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing when in mirror mode. • (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) • Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-19 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 42
Two DIMMs per channel Sparing Memory space Branch0 Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) Channel 1 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB DIMM_01 ( - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 43
Three DIMMs per channel Sparing Memory space Branch0 Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) Channel 1 DIMM_10 Rank 0 Rank 1 (2048 MB) (2048 MB) • • 2048 MB 2048 MB 10240 MB ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-21 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 44
with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Do not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • Thesockets do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/DDR2 DIMMs to the FB-DIMM sockets. 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 1 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 45
legs into the FB-DIMM holes until the legs are securely in place. • For instructional purposes only, no FB-DIMM is installed on any of the slots. • For 2U or above models, we suggest you to install MemCool FB-DIMM fan for better cooling effect and system performance. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-23 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 46
carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown. 5. Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. 6. Repeat the preceding steps to install the other Memcool FB-DIMM - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 47
Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan 1. Unplug the fan cable. 2. Grip the top cover clamps until the top cover hooks are released, then carefully lift the top cover while supporting the fan base with your free hand. Top cover clamp 3. Carefully lift the fan base. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-25 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 48
. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 49
Mouse Port* 13 8 Numeric Data Processor 14 9 Primary IDE Channel 15 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-27 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 50
specifications. The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 64-bit PCI-X slot When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on the PCIX5 slot (colored green). 2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 51
that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express x16 slot A PCI Express x16 add-on card inserted to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot runs at x8 speed only (Intel® specifications). Make sure that you use a PCI Express x16 add-on card that supports x8 speed. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-29 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 52
you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS DSBF-D12 Series Clear RTC RAM (Default) 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 53
, the system will not power up. • If you are using Windows® 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-31 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 54
supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB DSBF-D12 Series Keyboard power setting 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 55
arrays. Both utilities are supported by the Intel® 6321ESB. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID Serial ATA RAID utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (MSM). DSBF-D12/SAS RAID setting RAID_SEL1 12 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 56
(DSBF-D12/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. ® DSBF-D12 Series SAS setting ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSBF-D12 Series BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery Refer to section "4.1.3 ASUS Crashfree BIOS 2 utility" for more - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 57
2.7 Switch This motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. ® ON(Default) OFF DSBF-D12 Series DIP switches DIP_SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN fan, the fan controll will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-35 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 58
2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 59
documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-37 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 60
) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA5 DSBF-D12 Series SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 61
(DSBF-D12/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. DSBF-D12 Series MINI SAS connectors ® ASUS DSBF-D12 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 62
of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series USB connector The USB port module is purchased separately. 2-40 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 63
pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® ® COM2 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is purchased separately. 8. CPU and - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 64
Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 ® I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense DSBF-D12 Series Power supply SMBus connector 10. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 65
parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Pin 1 LPT1 DSBF-D12 Series Parallel port SMBus interface. BPSMB1 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series BPSMB connector ® FAN_DC1 I2CCLK P2 GND 12CDAT P2 +5V FAN_PWM ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-43 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 66
ACT_LED1 ACT_LED2 ACT_LED3 ACT_LED4 ACT_LED5 ACT_LED6 ACT_LED7 FLT_LED0 FLT_LED1 FLT_LED2 FLT_LED3 GND FLT_LED4 FLT_LED5 FLT_LED6 FLT_LED7 13. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-D12/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 67
GND SPKROUT IDELED+ IDELEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 DSBF-D12 Series System panel connector • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 68
AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 +5VSB CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1- LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ DSBF-D12 Series Auxiliary panel connector 3 454 1 Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2 LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 69
17. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, PLTRST CLK +3.3V +3.3V GND LPC_LAD3 LPC_LAD1 LFRAME_N GND PIN1 LPC1 DSBF-D12 Series LPC debug card connector ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-47 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 70
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This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. 3 Powering up - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 72
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 73
Description Endless beep One continuous beep followed by short beeps Two short beeps Error Memory module missing VGA controller failure PCI resource assignment error 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 3- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 74
3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000/2003: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 75
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 76
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-20 4.5 Server menu 4-36 4.6 Security menu 4-39 4.7 Boot menu 4-41 4.8 Exit menu 4-43 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 77
case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS utilities. Refer to page 4-3 for details. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 78
Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to BIOS.WPH. Save the file to a floppy disk. Make sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of your motherboard. Save - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 79
a PC, then boot from the support CD; the screen will show several Driver Disk M) Create the DSBF-D12 emergent BIOS Recovery diskette N) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D12 MB O) Create the DSBF-D12/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D12/SAS ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 80
block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete BIOS.WPH 30% Read in Identifying flash memory part type 00:00:00 (18) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 81
ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system. Quit all Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this utility. ASUS DSBF-D12 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 82
To update the BIOS through the Internet: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest Internet option from the drop - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 83
> ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. ASUS DSBF-D12 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 84
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 85
15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 31/2"] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] General help Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu Sub- key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 86
field Brings up a selection menu for the highlighted field Saves changes and exit 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 87
3[[6NN0oonnKeeb]] 1[.N2onMeB] 7[2N0onKeb] 1.44/1.25 MB 2.88 MB 5 1/4" 5 1/4" 3 1/2" 3 1/2" 3 1/2" Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-11 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 88
SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 89
SATA RAID Enable SATA AHCI Enable [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enhanced] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable the PATA F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-13 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 90
] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA AHCI function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • AHCI mode item will support only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver limitation, you will not find any SATA driver if you install Fedora core 4. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 91
the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit I/O [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-15 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 92
allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ [CD-ROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ATAPI Removable] LS-120, or MO drive. Select [User] to manually enter the parameters of the device. Configuration options: [ - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 93
DMA 1] [FPIO 4 / DMA2] Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] When this item is set to [Mode 0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] [Mode 5] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-17 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 94
items in this menu. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-D12/SAS 8041A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.007 09/06/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detailed information for CPUs F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 95
Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 96
Chipset Configuration PCI Configuration ICH USB Control Sub-Menu Peripheral Devices Configuration ACPI Configuration Power On Configuration Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help Options for CPU F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 97
configure the MP Specification revision level. support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Items with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. ASUS DSBF-D12 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 98
, and 5300 series CPU. Advanced Processor Options Discrete MTRR Allocation Intel EIST support: [Disabled] [Disabled] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Discrete MTRR Allocation - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 99
→← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Crystal Beach Memory mapped accesses to the Crystal Beach Configuration space located in Device 8, Fn 0, and Fn 1. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 100
of the PCI hole for PCI resource. Configuration options: [256 MB] [512 MB] [1.0 GB] [2.0 GB] Memory Branch Mode [Interleave] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. Configuration options: [Sequential] [Interleave] [Mirror] [Single channel 0] Branch 0 Rank Interleave [4:1] Allows you to - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 101
throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Closed Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Set this item to [ASUS MemCool Fan] for a better fan management. Open Loop Type [ [2.0] Allows yout to select the Air Flow value. Configuration options: [1.0] [1.5] ~ [5.0] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-25 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 102
No] [No] [Disabled] PCI Device, Slot #1 PCI Device, Slot #2 PCI Device, Slot #3 PCI Device, Slot #4 PCI Device, Slot #5 PCI Device, Slot #6 Item Specific Help Select 'Yes' if you want to clear the Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) area. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 103
devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Device, Slot #1 Option ROM Scan: [Enabled] Item Specific Help Initialize device expansion ROM F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : or disable the device expansion ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-27 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 104
options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enable USB host controller. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 105
2F8] [IRQ 3] [Enabled] [378] [IRQ 7] [ECP] [DMA 3] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Confugure serial port A using options: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] Allows you to set the interrupt for COM2 port. Configuration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-29 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 106
Parallel port [Enabled] Allows you to configure the parallel port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Base I/O address [378] Allows you to select the base I/O address for the parallel port. Configuration options: [378] [278] [3BC] Interrupt [IRQ 7] Allows you to set the interrupt for - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 107
ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support [ACPI v1.0] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit ] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI EMS support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-31 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 108
(on or off) before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power Up By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the +5VSB - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 109
32oF 39oC/102oF 29oC/84oF 2925 RPM N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A [Smart Fan II] Item Specific Help To select the fan speed control model. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-33 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 110
Voltage VCORE1 Voltage VTT +1.5V +1.8V +3V +12V +5V +5VSB VBAT N/A 1.25 V 1.25 V 1.21 V 1.56 V 1.79 V 3.28 V 11.91 V 4.87 V 4.96 V 3.10 V Item Specific Help Full fan speed will be started when the temperature reaches the selected target value. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 111
V 1.25 V 1.21 V 1.56 V 1.79 V 3.28 V 11.91 V 4.87 V 4.96 V 3.10 V Item Specific Help Full fan speed will be started when the temperature reaches the selected target value. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← run at full speed. Configuration options: [44ºC] ~ [66ºC] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-35 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 112
and Exit 4.5.1 Console Redirection PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Console Redirection Com Port Address [Disabled] Item Specific Help If enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 113
[On] # of video pages to support [1] Allows you to set the number of video pages to allocate for console redirection when the video hardware is not available. Press or to set the value, or enter the value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [1] ~ [8] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-37 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 114
event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging [Enabled] [Enabled] Mark DMI events as read Clear all DMI event logs [Enter] [No] Item Specific Help View the contents of the DMI event log. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 115
New Password [ Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility. ] ] Confirm New Password [ ] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-39 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 116
. If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "2.6 Jumpers" for instructions. Password Check [Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the to [Disabled] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 117
Excluded from boot order: : PCI BEV: IBA GE Slot 0400 v1236 : PCI BEV: IBA GE Slot 0400 v1236 Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. and moves the device up or disable the device. load default boot sequence. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-41 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 118
[On] [Auto Detect] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Allows the BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the [Off] PS/2 Mouse [Auto Detect] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto Detect] - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 119
Security Boot Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Item Specific Help Save any changes to CMOS, exit BIOS Setup then reboot system. F1:Help ESC: simply press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-43 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 120
Discard Changes Select this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. • select [No], then press , or simply press < - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 121
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 122
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-3 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 5-30 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D12/SAS model only)...... 5-39 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 123
supports RAID5 configuration. DSBF-D12/SAS model only • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports SAS the disk array management software directs all applications driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 124
the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge. For DSBF-D12/SAS model, you may use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 125
create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn on keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 126
. In Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 127
displays at the bottom of the screen. 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 128
5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 5- Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 129
. 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press . Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 130
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 131
press . 5. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press . 6. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 132
5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 133
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-11 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 134
Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . You need at least four identical hard - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 135
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-13 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 136
5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 137
. 6. Press again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-15 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 138
8. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. 9. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 139
you to select the logical drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-17 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 140
3. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 141
5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press . ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-19 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 142
2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press . 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub‑menu, then press . 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press to start initialization. 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 143
5. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, press . ASUS DSBF-D12 Seriies 5-21 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 144
5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 145
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D12 Seriies 5-23 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 146
5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 147
consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D12 Seriies 5-25 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 148
Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Logical Drive from the menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 149
arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press . The utility clears the current array. 3. Press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D12 Seriies 5-27 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 150
5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: 1. From the Management Menu, - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 151
press to display the adapter properties. 2. Select WriteCache, then press to turn the option On (enabled). 3. When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D12 Seriies 5-29 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 152
5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1. Turn on the system after - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 153
the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-31 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 154
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 155
up/down arrow key to select RAID 1 (Mirror), then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 of the previous section to create the RAID 1 set. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-33 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 156
5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 157
the up/down arrow key to select RAID5, then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section "5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)" to create the RAID 5 set. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-35 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 158
5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 159
. This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-37 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 160
You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 161
5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D12/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) • RAID - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 162
3. The following screen appears. Select a channel and press to enter the setup. The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . 5. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 163
on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-41 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 164
7. A confirmation screen appears. Press to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press to overwrite any - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 165
New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select to the Hot Spr column, then press , , or . ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-43 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 166
3. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 167
. To create an IS volume: 1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. 3. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-45 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 168
4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press . 5. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IS volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 169
other disks to the volume. 7. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. 9. The utility creates the array. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-47 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 170
5.5.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 171
3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing . ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-49 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 172
Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an IM/IME - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 173
2 of the section "Managing hot spares." 2. From the Manage Array screen select Synchronize Array, then press . 3. Press to begin the synchronization, or to cancel. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-51 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 174
Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press . - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 175
5.5.5 ���V�ie�w��in�g��S�A�S�t�o�p�o�l�o�g�y 1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press to display device properties, or to display more keys. 2. Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-53 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 176
one boot disk. Follow these steps to select a boot disk: 1. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. 2. Select the SAS Topology option. The current topology is displayed. If the selection of a boot device is supported, the bottom of the screen lists the Alt+B option. This is the - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 177
you to change related settings. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-55 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 178
display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display minimal information] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display adapters only] Support Interrupt Configuration options: [Hook interrupt, the Default] [Bypass interrupt hook] 5-56 Chapter 5: RAID configuration - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 179
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 5-57 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 180
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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6Driver installation - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 182
Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-3 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-13 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-18 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 183
UP6 32/64 bit Driver Disk M) Create the DSBF-D12 emergent BIOS Recovery diskette N) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D12 MB O) Create the DSBF-D12/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D12/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO Q: ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 6- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 184
the number before the option 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. For systems with Red Hat® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: For Intel® 6321 LSI MegaRAID - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 185
Driver for SAS1064E LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1068E • Intel® 6321ESB Intel® MATRIX STORAGE driver: - If SATA RAID mode is to enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Controller (Server ESB2). - If SATA AHCI mode is enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller (Server ESB2). ASUS DSBF-D12 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 186
Software RAID (Windows XP/2003). • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller driver (DSBF-D12/ SAS model only): - For Windows 2000, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers . Follow screen instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 187
the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 8. Insert the RAID driver disk the LSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 8-port with 1068-StorPort item should appear. The screen differs based on the controller. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 6- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 188
OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . When installing a Red Hat 2.4 kernel with a Driver Update Disk (DUD) to a disk drive attached to a LSI HBA, use the command below at the install prompt: linux dd updates. 6- Chapter - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 189
3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press . ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 6- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 190
5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 191
SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press . ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 6- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 192
, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 193
is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file AUTORUN.EXE from the \Drivers\Intel 82563EB folder. Double-click the AUTORUN.EXE and follow step 4 to run the installation. 3. Click the Intel® PRO/1000 EB Network Connection option. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 6-11 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 194
4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. 5. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 195
6. Select the "I accept the terms in the license agreement" and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 6-13 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 196
8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 197
To verify the LAN controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 6-15 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 198
Development" from the Development Tools. 4. Follow the later steps and add different CDs according to the instructions displayed. Building the driver from the TAR file: 1. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive and mount the optional drive in the Linux platform. 2. Copy the - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 199
. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. The Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 6-17 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 200
4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 201
6. Press the installation. button to select Express installation to activate quick 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 6-19 - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 202
CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 203
displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 204
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This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference A information - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 206
Appendix summary A A.1 DSBF-D12/SAS block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D12 block diagram A-2 A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers A-3 ASUS DSBF-D12 Series - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 207
x8 PCIE2 1066/1333 FSB Blackford ESI x8 FBDx3 FBDx3 FBDx3 FBDx3 8 x SAS LSI1068 PCIX 100 PCIX4 PCIX5 S/W RAID 0, 1, 10 S/W RAID 5 (I-Button) H/W RAID (ZCR) 82563EB Kumeran ESB2E x8 PCIE3 PCI 33 RN50 1 x IDE 6 x SATA S/W RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 S/W RAID 5 (I-Button) ASUS DSBF-D12 Series A- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 208
A.2 DSBF-D12 block diagram Intel® Dual-Core™ Xeon x16 slot x8 PCIE1 x8 slot x8 PCIE2 1066/1333 FSB Blackford ESI x8 FBDx3 FBDx3 FBDx3 FBDx3 PCIX 133/100 PCIX4 PCIX5 82563EB Kumeran ESB2E x8 PCIE3 PCI 33 RN50 1 x IDE 6 x SATA A- Appendix A: Reference information - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 209
. 3. The message "MS-DOS is bypassing CONFIG.SYS and AUTOEXEC.BAT file" appears. The memory managers will then be disabled. Do not interrupt the process. 4. When done, flash the BIOS according to instructions in section "4.1.2 Updating the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series A- - Asus DSBF-D12 SAS | User Guide - Page 210
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