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    Motherboard DSBF-DE Series DSBF-DE DSBF-DE/SAS
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    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
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    x DSBF-DE Series 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 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview
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    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 16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 Advanced Processor Options 4-18 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration 4-22 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 4-25 4.4.4 ICH USB Control
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    Contents 4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration 4-27 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 4-29 4.4.7 Power On Configuration 4-30 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor 4-31 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.5.1 Console Redirection 4-34 4.5.2 DMI Event Logging 4-36 4.6 Security menu 4-37 4.7 Boot menu 4-39 4.7.1 Boot Device
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    controller driver 6-3 6.2 Intel® chipset software installation 6-12 6.3 LAN support CD 6-24 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-24 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-25 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-25 6.5.5 Contact information 6-25 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-DE/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-DE
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    . 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
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    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 • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii
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    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 and the new technologies it supports 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and
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    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
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    DSBF-DE Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage LAN Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core processors 5000/5100/5300 Series Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (5000 series support
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    DSBF-DE Series specifications summary USB Special features 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 BIOS features Rear panel PHOENIX BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI,
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    This chapter describes the motherboard introPdruoc1dtuiocnt features and the new technologies it supports.
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 ASUS DSBF-DE Series
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    contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CDs Documentation Packing Qty. SATA signal cable SATA power cable SAS cable (DSBF-DE/SAS only) 3-in-1 cable set IO shield Support CD User Guide DSBF-DE series Retail Pack 6 3 DSBF-DE series Bulk Pack
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    Linux. See page 2-10 for details. Intel® 5000P and Intel® 6321ESB chipset The Intel® 5000P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® 6321ESB provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard. The MCH provides the processor, quadri-channel FB-DIMM memory support, and PCI Express interfaces. The Intel
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    support (DSBF-DE/ 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 2-24 for details. ASUS DSBF-DE
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    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
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    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
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    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 2-24 2.6 Jumpers 2-28 2.7 Switch 2-33 2.8 Connectors 2-34 ASUS DSBF-DE Series
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    cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. ® SB_PWR1 DSBF-DE Series Onboard LED ON Standby DSBF-DE Series SAS LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off This LED is for DSBF-DE/SAS model only, indicating that if the LSI SAS1068 chipset is working normally. ASUS DSBF-DE
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    sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation
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    holes around the CPU area. Hook To install the CEK spring: 1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU1 Heatsink hole 2. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-
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    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
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    should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. 7. Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU CPU heatsinks properly. 8. Secure the motherboard with nine (9) screws. Refer to section "2.2.2 Screw holes" for illustration. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-
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    2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSBF-DE/SAS model PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 KBPWR1 module) PSUSMB1 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 ® RJ-45 (LAN-1) RJ-45 (LAN-2) DSBF-DE/SAS FBD_FAN1 Intel® 5000P CPU2 LPC1 82563EB Super I/O LAN_EN1 AMI 8Mb FWH ATI ES1000 VGA_EN1 DIP_SW1 PCIE1 PCIE2
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    module) PSUSMB1 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 ® RJ-45 (LAN-1) RJ-45 (LAN-2) DSBF-DE FBD_FAN1 Intel® 5000P CPU2 LPC1 82563EB Super I/O LAN_EN1 AMI 8Mb FWH ATI ES1000 VGA_EN1 DIP_SW1 PCIE1 PCIE2 PCIE3 CLRTC1 RECOVERY1 AUX_PANEL1 FRNT_FAN4 FRNT_FAN3 30.5cm (12in) ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-
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    USBPW12, USBPW34) 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 5. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-DE model only) 6. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (For DSBF-DE/SAS model only) 7. LAN bandwith setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) 8. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1
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    LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 5. Mini-SAS connectors (DSBF-DE/SAS model only) 6. SAS LSI1068 port LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-DE/SAS model only) 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output 36 2-37 2-38 2-38 2-39 2-39 2-40 2-40 2-41 2-42 2-42 2-43 2-43 2-44 ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-
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    instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the motherboard /motherboard components. ASUS will shoulder the cost CPU socket on the motherboard. CPU1 CPU2 DSBF-DE Series CPU LGA771 Before
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    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-DE Series A 2-11
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    on Hyper-Threading 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
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    to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation. CPU heatsink (top four screws on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-13
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    2. 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.
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    Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips 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-DE Series 2-15
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    Rank population DIMM 31 DIMM 30 DIMM 21 DIMM 20 DIMM 11 DIMM 10 DIMM 01 DIMM 00 MCH Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Channel Ch:0 Ch:1 Ch:2 Ch:3 DIMM installation reference table No.. of DIMMs 1 2 4 6 8 Slot(s) to use DIMM_00 DIMM_00, DIMM_10 DIMM_00, DIMM_10,
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    5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refer to the below sections: Memory Mirroring: When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (please refer the section 4.4.2 Chipset Eight memories population MCH ASUS DSBF-DE Series Branch 0 Branch 1 (Mirror) 2-17
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    "spared" DIMM rank will be used in its place. Refer to 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the options of "Branch 0 Rank Sparing" to enable or disabled separately. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing across branches. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing when in mirror
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    ) Channel 1 DIMM_10 (512MB/1 Ranks) Rank 0 (512 MB) 512 MB DIMM_01 (1024MB/1 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) V 512 MB DIMM_11 (1024MB/1 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) V 1024 MB ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-19
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    system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The sockets do not support DDR/DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR/ DDR2 DIMMs to the FB-DIMM sockets.
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    the three FB-DIMM fan holes on the motherboard. 2. Disengage the fan top cover from the 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-DE
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    4. Position top cover over the fan base. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base legs. Push down 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
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    -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. 3. Carefully lift the fan base. Top cover clamp ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-23
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    following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing settings for the card. 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot
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    PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-25
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    -X slot When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on PCIX6 slot (colored green on DSBF-DE/SAS model) 2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). DDR2 SO-DIMM socket 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express x16 slot (x8link) 2.5.7 PCI Express x8 card, fiber-channel card, etc. PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link) PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link) ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-27
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    -enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® DSBF-DE Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    , 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-DE Series 2-29
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    power setting 5. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-DE model only) This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Both utilities are supported by the Intel® 6321ESB. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if
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    DSBF-DE/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to select the onboard storage to use. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the Intel® 6321ESB‑supported supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. ® DSBF-DE 23 Balanced mode (Default) DSBF-DE Series LAN bandwidth setting Centric
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    BIOS for your motherboard model. 2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3. 3. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system. ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSBF-DE Series BIOS recovery setting
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    plug. ® (Default) DIP_SW1 ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF DSBF-DE Series DIP switches ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1_CPU_FAN1 SW2_CPU_FAN2 SW3_FRNT_FAN1 SW4_FRNT_FAN2 SW5_FRNT_FAN3 SW6_FRNT_FAN4 SW7_REAR_FAN1 SW8_REAR_FAN2 fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-33
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    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 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0
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    cable to PIN 1. DSBF-DE Series Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for
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    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-DE Series SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND SATA4
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    DSBF-DE/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. ® DSBF-DE away the cable from the connector 1 2 ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-37
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    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 SASLED1 PIN1 DSBF-DE Series SASLED connector 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO
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    using the SMBus interface. ® FAN_PWM +5V 12CDAT P2 GND I2CCLK P2 FAN_DC1 DSBF-DE Series BPSMB connector 1 BPSMB1 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This chassis. ® COM2 PIN 1 DSBF-DE Series Serial port connectors The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-39
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    motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ® CPU_FAN1 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 FBD_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN4 DSBF-DE supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 ® I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense DSBF-DE Series
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    Volts +12 Volts +3 Volts GND GND GND GND ® +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 DSBF-DE Series ATX power connectors ATX12V2 4-pin GND +12V DC GND +12V DC ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-41
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    , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 LPT1 DSBF-DE Series Parallel port connector 14. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data
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    +3.3V GND LPC_LAD3 LPC_LAD1 LFRAME_N GND ® ® LPC1 PIN1 +3.3V GND LPC_LAD2 LPC_LAD0 PLTRST CLK DSBF-DE Series LPC debug card connector 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is These leads are for the locator switch and LED on the front panel. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-43
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    20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. ® POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT IDELED+ IDELEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 DSBF-DE Series System panel connector
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS DSBF-DE Series
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    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-DE Series 3-
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    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
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    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 4-18 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.6 Security menu 4-37 4.7 Boot menu 4-40 4.8 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS DSBF-DE Series
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    disk in 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 MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-
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    Press , then follow screen instructions to continue. 2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy 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
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    BIOS from a floppy disk A. Prepare the recovery diskette: 1. Insert the motherboard floppy disk to a PC, then boot from the support CD; the screen will show several optional items. 2. Select the item , refer to "2.6 Jumpers, Force BIOS recovery setting" for more information. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-
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    Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.6.1.9 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase
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    . This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard package. ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The
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    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
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    > 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-DE
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    4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS." Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted
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    settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-
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    4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function
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    F10 Save and Exit Pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-11
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    4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced System Date System Time
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    Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Parallel ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-13
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    AHCI function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • SATA AHCI Enable item appears only when SATA RAID Enable is set to [Disabled] • AHCI mode item supports only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver limitation, you will not find any SATA driver if you install Fedora core 4. 4-14
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    [User] to manually enter the parameters 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-DE
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    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] Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-DE/SAS 8047A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.003 10/14/2006
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    consult your system Supervisor. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-17
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    may cause system to malfunction. Advanced Processor Options Chipset Configuration PCI Configuration ICH USB Control Sub-Menu down to display the following items: Advanced Processor Options Discrete MTRR Allocation Intel EIST support: [Disabled] [Disabled] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← :
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled] Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-19
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    this item allows the CPU P state to dynamically change based on system loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The appearance of the Intel EIST support item depends on the CPU SKU. • Items above with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. If you install a 5100/5300 series
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    enabled, this item allows the CPU P state to dynamically change based on system loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The appearance of the Intel EIST support item depends on the CPU SKU. • Items above with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-21
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    . Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Chipset Configuration Crystal Beach Configure Enable SERR Signal Condition Demand Scrub Enable Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] [None] [Enabled] [Enabled] 4GB
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    : [Open Loop] [Close Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Set this item to [ASUS MemCool Fan] for a better fan management. Open Loop Type [Best Performance] Allows you to select the Open Loop Type. Configuration options: [Best Performance] [Best Acoustic] [User Define] ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-23
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    The following items appear when you set the Open Loop Type to [User Define]. Environment Temperature [025 ºC] Allows you to select the Environment Temperature value. Configuration options: [020 ºC]~[040 ºC] Temperature Rise [025 ºC] Allows you to select the Temperature Rise value. Configuration
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    ] Item Specific Help Initialize device expansion ROM Optional ROM Scan [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the device expansion ROM. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-25
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    item. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Setting this item to [Enabled] allows the built-in high speed USB support in the BIOS to turn on automatically when you install high speed USB devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB
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    . Configuration options: [Normal] [IR] [ASK-IR] Base I/O address [2F8] Allows you to select the base I/O address for COM2 port. Configuration options: [3F8] [2F8] [3E8] [2E8] ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-27
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    Interrupt [IRQ 3] Allows you to set the interrupt for COM2 port. Configuration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4] 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
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    .0] Headless Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the headless operation mode through ACPI. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI EMS support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-29
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    4.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Power On Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard Power On By PS/2
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    fan speed control model. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-31
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    Scroll down to display more items: Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor CPU1 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU1 Domain 1 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 1 Target Temperature SYSTEM1 Target Temperature SYSTEM2 Target Temperature FBD_FAN1 Speed VCORE0
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    ]~[60] FBD_FAN1 Speed, VCORE0/1 Voltage, VTT, +1.5V, +1.8V, +3V, +12V, +5V, +5VSB, VBAT These fields show the auto-detected values and are not user-configurable. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-33
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    Setup Utility 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 Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Com
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    ] [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-DE Series 4-35
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    4.5.2 DMI Event Logging Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log capacity V11alid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging [Enabled] [Enabled] Mark DMI events as read Clear all DMI
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    Password [ ] Confirm New Password [ ] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-37
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    the password information is powered by the onboard button cell battery. 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 BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the
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    or down. specify the device as fixed or removable. exclude or include the device to boot. enable or disable the device. load default boot sequence. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-39
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    the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Auto] [On] [Off] PS/2 Mouse [Auto Detect] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto Detect] Summary screen: [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the system configuration is
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    > to discard your changes and exit. • select [No], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-41
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    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 <
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    This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration
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    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-DE/SAS model only)....... 5-39 ASUS DSBF-DE Series
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    5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: DSBF-DE series model • LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drive s and RAID0, RAID1 and RAID0+1 configurations. The Intel
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    instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge. For DSBF-DE/SAS model, you may use the LSI1068
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    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 the system keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-
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    . 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
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    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-DE Series 5-
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    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
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    . 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-DE Series 5-
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    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.
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    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-DE Series 5-
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    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
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    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-DE Series 5-11
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    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
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    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-DE Series 5-13
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    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
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    . 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-DE Series 5-15
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    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.
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    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-DE Series 5-17
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    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
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    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-DE Series 5-19
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    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
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    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-DE Seriies 5-21
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    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,
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    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-DE Seriies 5-23
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    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
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    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-DE Seriies 5-25
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    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
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    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-DE Seriies 5-27
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    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,
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    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-DE Seriies 5-29
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    . The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. The utility supports maxium four hard disk drives for RAID configurration. 5-30 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    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-DE Series 5-31
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    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
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    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-DE Series 5-33
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    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
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    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-DE Series 5-35
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    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
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    . 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-DE Series 5-37
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    Manager 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
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    Setup Utility (DSBF-DE/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 user Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-39
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    .08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00.IR 500E0180:60831008 25.02 Disabled 0 (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter
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    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-DE Series 5-41
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    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
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    PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00-IR 500E0180:60831008 25.02 Disabled 0 (Enabled OS ! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-43
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    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
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    1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-45
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    4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus an optional hot spare.
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    Reboot 9. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-47
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    .08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00-IR 500E0180:60831008 25.02 Disabled 0 (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter
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    No 34331 3 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 Yes NO Ok No 34331 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-49
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    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
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    Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu Enter = Select Item F1/Shift+1 = Help 3. Press to begin the synchronization, or to cancel. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-51
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    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 .
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    Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00-IR 500E0180:60831008 25.02 Disabled 0 (Enabled OS Volume 3000 Esc=Exit F1=Help Alt+D=Device Properties Alt+N=More Keys ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-53
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    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 key for toggling the boot device. If a device is currently configured as the
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    List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-55
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    v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter
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    List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt Restore Defaults [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-57
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    5-58 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6Driver installation
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    Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 Intel chipset software installation 6-12 6.3 LAN driver installation 6-15 6.4 VGA driver installation 6-21 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation 6-24 ASUS DSBF-DE Series
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    diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-DE/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO Q: 6. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create by typing the number before the option ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-
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    RAID driver disk: 1. Place the motherboard support CD in the optical drive of ANOTHER PC. 2. Manually locate the executable file in the makedisk folder in the support CD. DSBF-DE > Drivers > LSI1068 > Drivers > makedisk > xp 1 2 6 3 4 5 3. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk
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    installed OS. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you use the LSI 1068 SAS utility bundled in the support CD to create a driver disk. Refer to page 6-1 for more information. During Windows® 2000 the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-
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    4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1064 LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for
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    press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver button to display the list of devices installed in the system. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-
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    5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Click 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 you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. 9. Select the option Search for
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    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. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-
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    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 . 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-
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    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 . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    4. When prompted, 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. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-11
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    on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset software on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the Intel® chipset software: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The
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    4. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-13
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    6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive Chipset Software Installation Utility Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection ASF ATI ES1000 LSI 1068 SAS utility LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K/Win2K3 32 bit) LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K3 64 bit) ASUS DSBF-DE
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    4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. 5. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections - InstallShield Wizard window appears. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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-DE Series 6-17
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    8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the "+" sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-19
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    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
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    in your computer. Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection ASF ATI ES1000 LSI 1068 SAS utility LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K/Win2K3 32 bit) LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K3 64 bit) 3. Click the item ATI ES1000 from the menu. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-21
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    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. 6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    6. Press the installation. button to select Express installation to activate quick 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 6-23
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    motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support different operating system versions. Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility Intel(R) PRO/
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    supports. Click an item to install. ADOBE Acrobat Reader V7.0 ASUS Screen Saver Microsoft DirectX ASUS Update 6.5.5 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-DE
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    6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference A information
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    Appendix summary A A.1 DSBF-DE/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-DE model block diagram A-2 A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers A-3 ASUS DSBF-DE Series
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    x8 PCIE1 x8 slot x8 PCIE2 PCIE3 x8 x4 PCIE4 PCI-X 133/100 PCIE5 PCIX6 8 x SAS LSI1068 S/W RAID 0, 1, 1E H/W RAID (ZCR) 82563EB Kumeran 1333 FSB 5000P ESI x8 FBDx2 FBDx2 FBDx2 FBDx2 6321ESB PCI 33 RN50 1 x IDE 6 x SATA S/W RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 ASUS DSBF-DE Series A-
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    A.2 DSBF-DE model block diagram Intel® Dual-Core™ Xeon 5000/ 5100, 5300 x16 slot x8 PCIE1 x8 slot x8 PCIE2 PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIE5 PCIX6 x8 x4 PCI-X 133/100 S/W RAID 0, 1, 1E H/W RAID (ZCR) 82563EB Kumeran 1333 FSB 5000P ESI x8 FBDx2 FBDx2 FBDx2 FBDx2 6321ESB PCI 33 RN50 1 x IDE 6 x SATA
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    program does not check for VDISK because MS-DOS 5 and later versions do not support that server. If the program detects any of these utilities, the program reports a When done, flash the BIOS according to instructions in section "4.1.2 Updating the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. ASUS DSBF-DE Series A-
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    A- Appendix A: Reference information
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