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    Motherboard DSEB-DG Series DSEB-DG DSEB-DG/SAS
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    the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED
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    viii About this guide ix Typography x DSEB-DG Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-1 1.4 Special features 1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    slot (DSEB-DG/SAS model only 2-27 2.6 Jumpers 2-28 2.7 Connectors 2-33 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-33 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-34 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual
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    25 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor 4-26 4.5 Server menu 4-28 4.5.1 Remote Access definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set 5-29 5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache 5-30 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager
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    ® 2000/Server 2003 6-22 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation 6-24 6.5.1 Running the 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 DSEB-DG/SAS model
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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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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. This symbol of
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    configuring the motherboard. Where to find more information Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. 1. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information
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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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    Model Name DSEB-DG/SAS DSEB-DG Processor / System Bus 2 * Socket LGA771 Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000/5100/5200 Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5300/5400 Sequence Dual Core/Quad Core FSB 1066/1333/1600MHz EM64T 2x2M, 4M & 8M L2 cache Core Logic Intel® 5400 Memory Controller
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    Software Out of Band Remote Management CPU Temperature FAN RPM LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: LSI® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support Optional LSI® ZCR (Zero-Channel-RAID) -- PCI-X card: (For upgrade to support hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50) Intel® 6321+ Intel® 82563EB Dual Port
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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 DSEB-DG Series
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    contents Check your motherboard package for the following items. SATA signal cable SATA power cable Cables Mini SAS to SATA cable 2-in-1 cable set (IDE + FDD cable) Accessories Application CD Documentation IO shield CEK spring Support CD User Guide Packing Qty. DSEB-DG/SAS Retail Pack 14
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    1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual‑Core Intel® Xeon™ processors with 1600/1333/1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores to meet demands for more powerful
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    motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) SAS The motherboard comes with a dual-
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    existing or future applications. Intel® IOAT is a system-wide solution that increases CPU efficiency and delivers data to/from applications faster than current server platforms. High Power Efficiency Compared with the non-green design platform, ASUS's new green motherboard design helps improve power
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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 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-23 2.6 Jumpers 2-26 2.7 Connectors 2-31 ASUS DSEB-DG Series
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    is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED ® DSEB-DG Series Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-
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    2. Hearbeat LED (for DSEB-DG/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is working normally. ® DSEB-DG Series SAS LED LED1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-
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    breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard. We strongly recommend you use SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis. Otherwise, the CPU cooler cannot be mounted
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    , repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The CEK springs appear as shown when installed. CEK spring screw hole ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-
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    into the chassis, locate the standoffs that 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 sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs. Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs
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    2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSEB-DG/SAS model COM1 DSEB-DG/SAS PCIE4 LED1 SAS_EN1 LSI SAS1068 COM2 PCIX5 PCIX6 PANEL1 FLOPPY1 USB34 Intel® 6321ESB BUZZER1 CLRTC1 XGI Volari Z9s HDLED1 VGA_EN1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PRI_IDE1 RAID_SEL1 SAS2 SAS1 30.5cm (12in) ASUS DSEB-DG
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    , 240-pin module) CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 LAN12 LAN34 CPU2 Intel® 5000P Intel 82563EB Intel 82573L LAN_EN3 LAN_EN1 PCIE1 ® PCI2 Intel 82573L LAN_EN4 Super I/O 8Mb FWH LPC1 RECOVERY1 SB_PWR1 AUX_PANEL1 PCIE3 DSEB-DG PCIE4 COM2 PCIX5 PCIX6 PANEL1 SGPIO1 USB34 FLOPPY1 ASMB3 CPU_FAN2
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    Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSEB-DG model only) 6. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) 7. Onboard SATA setting (3-pin SATA_EN1, SATA_EN2) (DSEB-DG model only) 8. Force BIOS 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-
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    , SATA_E6, SATA_E7, SATA_E8 ) (DSEB-DG model only) 5. SAS connectors (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) 6. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) (DSEB-DG model only) 8. Hard disk activity LED
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    Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core processor. • Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not
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    2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a
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    up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper‑Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-13
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    performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. Heatsink screw 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-15
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    2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard features eight fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. You can purchase DIMM_30 DIMM_21 ® DIMM_20 DIMM_11 DIMM_10 DIMM_01 DIMM_00 DSEB-DG Series 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets 112 Pins 2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    ) (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) (DIMM_01, DIMM_11) (DIMM_00, DIMM_10) (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) (DIMM_01, DIMM_11) (DIMM_21, DIMM_31) Memory architecture single channel dual-channel Quadri-channel Quadri-channel Quadri-channel DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-17
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    2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel® 5400 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 Configuration and configure
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    BIOS setting is disabled. • Each branch contains its own sparing engine and can be enabled or disabled separately. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing across branches. • This motherboard does not support 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-19
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    Two DIMM per channel (two ranks) 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 DIMM_01 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024
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    to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it 1 flips out with extra force. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS DSEB-DG
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    install the optional FB-DIMM fan: 1. Locate the three FB-DIMM fan holes on the motherboard. 2. Disengage the fan top cover from the fan base. You can do this by firmly legs are securely in place. For instructional purposes only, no FB-DIMM is installed on any of the slots. 2-22 Chapter 2:
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    place. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown. 5. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-23
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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 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    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 two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS DSEB-DG
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    Channel 15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.4 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). SODIMM socket 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. 2.5.8 ZCR slot (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) The 64bit PCI-X slot (green) on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. • When installing an optional
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    the computer. 4. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ® DSEB-DG Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS 2-
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    and the onboard Intel® 82573L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ® DSEB-DG Series LAN setting LAN_EN1 12 23 Enable Disable (Default) LAN_EN3 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable LAN_EN4 2 1 Enable (Default) 3 2 Disable ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-29
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    always run at full speed. 5. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSEB-DG 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
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    6. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 to enable the SAS function (default). ® DSEB-DG Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 7. Onboard
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    setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (DSEB-DG.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Set the jumper to pins
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    BLINKING Data activity Speed LED Status Description OFF 10 Mbps connection ORANGE 100 Mbps connection GREEN 1 Gbps connection ACT/LINK SPEED LED LED LAN port ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-33
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    cable to PIN 1. DSEB-DG 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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    chipsets, are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® DSEB-DG Series SATA connectors GND RSATA_RXP8 RSATA_RXN8 GND RSATA_TXN8 RSATA_TXP8 GND GND SATA_E2, SATA_E3, SATA_E4 SATA controller 2 Controls SATA_E5, SATA_E6, SATA_E7, SATA_E8 ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-35
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    SAS connectors (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. ® DSEB-DG Series MINI SAS connectors To connect the SAS
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    ACT_LED0 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 6. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the
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    to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card. NC ADD_IN_CARDADD_IN_CARDNC ® PIN1 HDLED1 DSEB-DG Series storage card activity supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND ® DSEB-DG Series
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    support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A ~ 6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard . ® COM2 PIN 1 DSEB-DG Series Serial port connectors The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-39
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    if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense ® DSEB-DG Series Power supply SMBus an SSI 12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for LGA771‑socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley platform). • DO NOT forget to connect the 24
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    Hard disk drive BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. 6. Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS DSEB-DG
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    # GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN2_LINK ® AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 +5VSB CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1- LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ DSEB-DG Series Auxiliary panel connector 3 454 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable
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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 DSEB-DG Series
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    then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 3-
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    . 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system
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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 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Server menu 4-31 4.6 Security menu 4-34 4.7 Boot menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS DSEB-DG Series
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    the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 ½ Floppy Drive icon. d. Right click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3½ Floppy Disk window appears. e. Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-
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    BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be the same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03
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    (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to
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    port, then place the motherboard support CD to the optical drive. 3. Boot the system from the support CD, then select the FreeDOS command prompt. 4. At the DOS prompt, replace the prompt with the USB flash disk drive letter, then type: afudos /i[filename]. 3. Follow the instructions in the previous
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    BIOS recovery finished. DO NOT shut down or reset the system while recovering the BIOS! Doing so would cause system boot failure! The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS DSEB-DG Series
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    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 to "Run
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    System Time Floppy A Server IDE Configuration Primary IDE Master Primary IDE Slave Third IDE Master Third IDE Slave Fourth IDE Master Fourth IDE Slave System Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-
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    screen. 4.2.9 General help Pop-up window Scroll bar At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced System Date System Time Floppy A Server floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 KB 5¼"] [1.2 MB 5.¼"] [720 KB 3½"] [1.44 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-
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    If you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10, or the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology configuration from the Serial ATA hard disk drives, set this item to [RAID]. If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, keep the defaul setting [IDE]. If
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    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device :Hard Disk Vendor :xxxxxxxxx Size :xx.xGB LBA Mode :Supported the type of IDE drive. Setting to [Auto] supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS DSEB-DG
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    and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main System Information Model Name ASUS DSEB-DG Model ID 8053A0 BIOS SETUP UTILITY ASUS-BIOS
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    Processor Displays the installed processor information. Main Processor Information BIOS SETUP UTILITY *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.20GHz Speed 3.20 GHz Ratio Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-13
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    field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot WARNING: Setting wrong values in the Capability Hyper Threading Technology C1E Support CPU TM function Execute-Disable Bit Capability Intel(R) SpeedStep(tm) tech BIOS SETUP UTILITY [12] [
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    (tm) tech. [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Intel SpeedStep Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Items above with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-15
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    then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Configuration WARNING: Seting wrong values in to malfunction. Configure North Bridge features. North Bridge Configuration Intel VT-d Configuration South Bridge Configuration ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select
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    [2:1] [4:1] MemCool Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MemCool Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel QuickData Tech. [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel QuickData Tech. function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-17
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    the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express port. Configuration options: [Auto] [128B] [256B] Inel VT-d Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Intel VT-d [Disabled] Intel VT-d function en ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit V02
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    Configuration ESB2 Bus-M PCI-X Hub configuration options. ESB2 PCI-X Hub Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced settings for ESB2 PCI-X Hub PCI Bus Frequency I/O Port of VGA for the devices behind PXH. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-19
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    Configuration Data [No] Clears the non-volatile RAM (NVRAM) during boot. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug and Play operating system, the operating system configures
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    [160] [192] [224] PCI-Express Slot1/3/4; PCI Slot 2; PCI-X Slot 5/6 Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY PCI-Express Slot 1 Configuration Option ROM Scan Option ROM Priority Bus Master Latency Timer [ options: [Default] [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-21
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    SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration USB Devices Enabled: None USB port5~6 for ASMB3. USB Functions Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Disabled] [Enabled] [FullSpeed] [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit
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    Controller Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-23
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    and Exit ESC Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ACPI MCFG Support [Enabled] Enables or disables the ACPI MCFG support. When this item is set to [Enabled], the BIOS will report the ACPI MCFG table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] High Precision Event Timer
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    Configuration features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY APM Configuration Options Restore On AC Power Loss Resume On Ring Resume On PME is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-25
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    Speed FRNT_FAN4 Speed REAR_FAN1 Speed REAR_FAN2 Speed FBD_Fan Speed Smart Fan Control BIOS SETUP UTILITY [38ºC/100ºF] [N/A] [34ºC/93ºF] [34ºC/93 is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that
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    onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. The VCORE2 item shows N/A if no processor is installed in CPU2 socket. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-27
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    menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change
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    : [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Disabled] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSEB-DG
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    you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Exit Install, change or clear the password. Change
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    Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : ] [Enabled] Flash Write [Disabled] When this item is set to [Disabled], the BIOS flash memory will be write-protected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-31
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    Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    PS/2 Mouse Support Parity Check POST Errors Setup Prompt Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Disabled] [On] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain message "Press DEL to run Setup" during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-33
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    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Setup
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    window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-35
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    4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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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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    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 Marvel® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility (DSEB-DG model only 5-40 5.6 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-DG/SAS model only)....... 5-46 ASUS DSEB-DG Series
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    technology, operating at 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID5. DSEB-DG/SAS model • Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID5
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    planning, and other business systems. Use a minimum of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to
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    Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge. For DSEB-DG/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 controller. Refer
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    LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to 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 the system after installing
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    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 >. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-
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    changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive 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
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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. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-
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    7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. When creating a RAID 1 set, select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. Select On to enable
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    . 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. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-
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    select New Configuration, then press . 3. Follow steps 3 to 7 of the previous section. 4. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then 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. 5-10
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    drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS DSEB-DG
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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 . 5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    >. 7. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press . ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-13
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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. 5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS DSEB-DG
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    >. The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . 6. Press again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . 5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    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 DSEB-DG Series 5-17
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    of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press . 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and
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    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 to abort initialization. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-19
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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 . 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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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. ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-21
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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 . 5-22 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press . 2. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press . ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-23
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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. 5-24 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then press . 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Press the to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-25
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    the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press . You may also press to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. While checking the disk consistency, press to display the following options. • Stop - Stops the consistency
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    the logical drive you want to check, then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press . 4. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies
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    5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press . The utility clears the
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    1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-29
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    performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press to display the adapter properties. 2. Select WriteCache
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    (s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, . The utility supports maxium four hard disk drives for RAID configurration. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-31
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    press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ , then press to select the hard disk drives you want to include in the RAID set. The SELECT DISKS screen appears. [ SELECT
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    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 computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing to the main menu, or to go back to the Create Array menu. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-33
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    1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity
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    Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU section 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) to create the RAID 10 set. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-35
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    1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity
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    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 main menu; otherwise, press to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-37
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    hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive Follow steps 2 to 4 to select and reset other RAID set drives. 5.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility: 1. From the
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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. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-39
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    Marvell® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility (DSEB-DG model only) The Marvell® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configuration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 ,and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge
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    II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 2. Press . The screen shows Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 3. After you have selected the desired disks, select NEXT to create array. ASUS DSEB-DG Series
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    II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 5. Use the arrow key to select the FREE 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. • The available RAID sets vary with the
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    Status 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE 1TB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 7. The newly created array appears in Arrays Information. ENTER/ FREE 1TB SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-43
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    /Exit [Adapter] [Create] [Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status 0 2TB RAID0 ONLINE NEXT Stripe Members 64KB 0, 4 Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. 2. Select a desired array to delete and select NEXT. Press after the confirmation screen appears. Delete
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    ] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status Stripe Members *0 2TB RAID0 ONLINE 64KB 0, 4 NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-45
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    5.6 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-DG/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 1E
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    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 BIOS & OS) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-47
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    SEAGATE ST373454SS 3 SEAGATE ST373454SS v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) IM ------ RAID Hot Drive Pred Disk Spr Status Fail 0003 [NO] [NO 0003 [NO] [NO 0003 [NO . • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array.
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    10. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-49
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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 BIOS & OS) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help
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    to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot . • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-51
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    installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp. MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.16 Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties v6
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    ST373454SS 3 SEAGATE ST373454SS v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) IS 102996 RAID Hot Drive Pred Disk Spr Status Fail 0003 [Yes] [NO 0003 [NO] [NO 0003 [Yes drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-53
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    6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 7. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 9.
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    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 BIOS & OS) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-55
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    51498 Optimal Slot Device Identifier Num 0 SEAGATE ST373454SS 2 SEAGATE ST373454SS 3 SEAGATE ST373454SS RAID Hot Disk Spr 0003 Yes NO 0003 Yes NO 0003 Yes NO Drive Pred Status Fail Ok No Ok No Ok No Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array
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    ST373454SS 2 SEAGATE ST373454SS 3 SEAGATE ST373454SS RAID Hot Disk Spr 0003 Yes NO 0003 Yes NO 0003 Yes NO Drive Pred Status Fail Ok No Ok No Ok No Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Array Esc = Exit Menu Enter = Select Item F1/Shift+1 = Help ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-57
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    select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press , , or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1068 Identifier Type Scan Order Size
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    .00 (2007.05.07) LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 IM 0 34332 Optimal Esc = Exit Menu Enter = Select Item F1/Shift+1 = Help 2. Press to delete, or to cancel. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-59
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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 BIOS & OS) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help
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    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 = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-61
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    Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) 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 Alt+N = Adapter List
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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 Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-63
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    Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) 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 Alt+N = Adapter List
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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 6-13 6.3 LAN driver installation 6-16 6.4 VGA driver installation 6-22 6.5 Management application and utilities installation 6-24 ASUS DSEB-DG Series
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    to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or
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    6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver Windows 32 bit(Also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(Also support AHCI) Back Exit INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID Driver INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID Driver Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit RHEL3
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    Marvell 88SE6145 SATA RAID Driver Marvell 88SE6145 SATA RAID Driver Windows 32/64 bit Back Exit 7. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 8. Press . 9. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-
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    driver disk in Windows® 2000/2003 Server environment: 1. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. 2. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. The Windows 32-bit OS RAID driver disk for the Intel
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    support CD and copy the driver file from the following path: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\6321 LSI MegaRAID\ Driver\Linux\; For LSI1068 SAS RAID Driver:\Drivers\LSI 1068 B1\Drivers\Linux\; For Marvell SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\MARVELL 6145 SATA RAID\Driver\Linux. ASUS DSEB-DG
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    the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS When installing the LSI 1068 driver to your OS, make sure the driver you are installing supports your current 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
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    MPT 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 DSEB-DG
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    Software RAID (Windows 2003). • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller driver (DSEB-DG/ SAS model only): - For Windows 2000, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS1068 . - For 32bit Windows Server 2003, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit). • Marvell SATA controller driver (DSEB-DG
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    menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the "+" sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers, then the LSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 8-port with 1068-StorPort item should appear. The screen differs based on the controller. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-
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    the Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise 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
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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 . ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-11
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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. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    with Administrator privileges. 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. 3. Click the item Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility from the menu. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-13
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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. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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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. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-15
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    Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if
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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. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-17
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    6. Select 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. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-19
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    To verify the LAN controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the "+" sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB
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    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 base driver tar file from the motherboard/system support CD to the directory of your local hard disk
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    You need to manually install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver on a Windows® 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD
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    4. Click Next to start the installation. 5. The system will update the VGA driver. 6. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-23
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    to avail all 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 CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun
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    displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 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 DSEB-DG Series
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    6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    This appendix includes additional Reference informaAtion information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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    Appendix summary A A.1 DSEB-DG/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSEB-DG model block diagram A-2 ASUS DSEB-DG Series
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    A.1 DSEB-DG/SAS model block diagram Intel® Dual-Core™ Xeon 5000/ 5100/ 5200/ 5300 x16 slot PCIE1 x16 slot PCIE4 x16 gen2 x16 gen2 (ZCR) x8 PCI-X 133/100 6321ESB (ESB2E) PCI2 1 x IDE LSI1068 S/W RAID 0, 1, 1E H/W RAID (5 ZCR) 6 x SATA Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) ASUS DSEB-DG Series A-
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    A.2 DSEB-DG model block diagram Intel® Dual-Core™ Xeon 5000/ 5100/ 5200/ 5300 x16 slot PCIE1 x16 slot PCIE4 x16 gen2 x16 gen2 1600 (Gilgal) X8 slot PCIE3 PCIE5 PCIE6 x8 PCI-X 133/100 6321ESB (ESB2E) PCI2 1 x IDE 6 x SATA Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) A- Appendix A: Reference information
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