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    Motherboard DSBF-D Series DSBF-D/SAS DSBF-D/1U DSBF-D
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    the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x DSBF-D Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support
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    x8 link 2-28 2.5.8 ZCR slot (DSBF-D/SAS model only 2-28 2.6 Jumpers 2-29 2.7 Switch 2-34 2.8 Connectors 2-35 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-35 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-36 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
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    4-23 4.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu 4-24 4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 Power On Configuration 4-28 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.5 Server menu 4-32 4.5.1 Console Redirection 4-32 4.5.2 DMI Event Logging 4-34 4.6 Security menu 4-35 4.7 Boot
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    25 6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-25 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-25 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-26 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-26 6.5.5 Contact information 6-26 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D/1U model block diagram A-2 A.3 DSBF-D model block diagram
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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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    are using, contact your local power company. • If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the
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    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 Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
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    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 exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets. Example
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    slot 3 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2 SODIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3) DSBF-D/1U 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link, supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V
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    specifications summary Storage Intel® 6321ESB supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 6 x SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) - Intel® Matrix Storage with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configuration - LSI MegaRAID controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration (DSBF-D and DSBF-D/1U
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    specifications summary Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents SSI power supply (with 24-pin/4-pin/8-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley platform) SSI EEB form factor: 12 in x 13 in (30.5 cm x 33 cm) Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server
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    xiv
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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 Serial number label 1-1 1.4 Special features 1-2 ASUS DSBF-D Series
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    SATA power cable (dual plug) Mini-SAS to SAS 29-pin x4 cable 80-pin IDE + Floppy 2-in-1 cable Accessories Application CDs Documentation I/O shield CEK spring Support CD User Guide Optional Pack MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit Anti-virus software DSBF-D 6 3 -1 1 2 1 1 DSBF-D/1U 6 3 -1 1 2 1 1 DSBF
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    demands for more powerful processing. Intel® server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3, PCI Express, and PCIX. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer
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    with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-27 for details. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D/SAS model only) SAS is specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power
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    CPU efficiency and delivers data to/from applications faster than current server platforms. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates
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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 2-11 2.4 System memory 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots 2-25 2.6 Jumpers 2-29 2.7 Switch 2-34 2.8 Connectors 2-35 ASUS DSBF-D Series
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    the power supply case, before Power OFF Powered Off 2. SAS LED (for DSBF-D/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is working normally. ® DSBF-D Series LED1 DSBF-D Series SAS LED Blinks LSI SAS 1068 working normally OFF Powered Off ASUS DSBF
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    you install it in an SSI EEB 3.61 compliant chassis. Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® DSBF-D Series
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    motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard. If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. ASUS DSBF-D 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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    Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2 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. Socket for nine (9) screws. Refer to section 2.2.2 Screw holes for illustration. ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-
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    DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) PSUSMB1 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 ® DSBF-D/SAS RJ-45 (LAN-1) RJ-45 (LAN-2) FBD_FAN1 Intel® 5000P CPU2 82563EB DIP_SW1 Super SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power LED1 HDLED1 SAS_EN1 LSI SAS1068 LAN_BW1 Intel® 6321ESB
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    64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V1 VGA1 ® DSBF-D/1U CPU2 RJ-45 (LAN-1) Intel® 5000P RJ-45 Power SGPIO1 RAID_SEL1 LAN_BW1 Intel® 6321ESB COM2 LPT1 PCIX6 SB_PWR1 USBPW34 FLOPPY1 PANEL1 USB34 BUZZER1 BPSMB1 CLRTC1 RECOVERY1 AUX_PANEL1 FRNT_FAN4 FRNT_FAN3 30.5cm (12in) ASUS DSBF
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    , 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V1 VGA1 ® DSBF-D CPU2 RJ-45 (LAN-1) Intel® 5000P RJ-45 (LAN-2) FBD_FAN1 82563EB DIP_SW1 Super I/O LAN_EN1 SATA5 SATA6 HDLED1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power SGPIO1 RAID_SEL1 LAN_BW1 Intel® 6321ESB COM2 LPT1 PCIX6
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    power (3-pin KBPWR1) 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 6. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 7. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-D and DSBF-D/1U 6 LA�N��(R�J�-�4�5)�p�o�rt�s Page 2-34 Page 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 2-35 ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-
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    ) (DSBF-D/SAS model only) 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34) 9. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 10. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1) 11. Power supply SMBus
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    come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. CPU1 CPU2 DSBF-D Series CPU LGA771 Before installing the CPU, make
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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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    . 2. Power 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 DSBF
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    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 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_FAN2. ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-15
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    figure illustrates the location of the FB-DIMM sockets: ® DSBF-D Series 128 Pins DSBF-D Series 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets 112 Pins DIMM_31 same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank
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    , 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 DSBF-D Series 2-17
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    mirroring and sparing technology The Intel® 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refer to on both branches. DIMMs that cover a slot position must be identical with respect to size, speed, and organization. DIMMs within a slot position must match each other, but aren
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    the largest size will be assigned as spare rank. Data can only be copied from a smaller sized rank to a larger sized one. • A DIMM can contain only one or two ranks. To support sparing function, (1024 MB) (1024 MB) V Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS DSBF-D 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 1024 MB DIMM_01 (1024MB*2 Ranks) DIMM_11 (
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    the power supply before socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The FB-DIMM sockets do not support DDR2 DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR2 DIMMs to the FB-DIMM sockets. press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining
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    the fan base over the DIMMs, and insert the fan base legs into the FB-DIMM holes until the legs are securely in place. For instructional purposes only, no FB-DIMM is installed on any of the slots. 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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 DSBF-D 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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    they support. Make sure to unplug the power your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the bracket opposite the Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support
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    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 1 1 2 2 ­ - 3 11 4 12 5 13 6 14 7 15 8 3 9 4 10 5 11 6 12 7 13 8 14 9 15 10 Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM2)* Communications
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    PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. The figure shows green on DSBF-D/SAS model). 2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board
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    PCI Express x16 slot runs at x8 speed only (Intel® specifications). Make sure that you use a PCI Express x16 add-on card that supports x8 speed. 2.5.8 ZCR slot (DSBF-D/SAS model only) The 64bit PCI-X slot (green) on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10
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    information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins ! ® DSBF-D Series DSBF-D Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-29
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    up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode (no power to CPU, DRAM power supply in reduced power mode). USBPW12 12 23 +5V (Default) +5VSB ® DSBF-D Series USBPW34
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    wake-up feature (from S4). Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 12
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    Disable 7. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-D and DSBF-D/1U models 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
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    the jumper to 1-2 to enable the SAS function (default). ® DSBF-D Series DSBF-D Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 9. 6. Turn on the system. ® DSBF-D Series RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSBF-D Series BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-33
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    2.7 Switch This motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. ® DSBF-D Series (Default) DIP_SW1 ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN DSBF-D Series DIP switches The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector. Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Fan
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    ) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-35
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    is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® DSBF-D Series FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. DSBF-D Series Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an
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    ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® DSBF-D Series DSBF-D Series SATA connectors SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 or RAID card. ® DSBF-D Series NC ADD_IN_CARDADD_IN_CARDNC PIN 1 HDLED1 DSBF-D Series storage card activity LED connector ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-37
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    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-D Series DSBF-D Series MINI SAS connectors To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in the mini-SAS
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    SASLED connector 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. ® DSBF-D Series DSBF-D Series SGPIO connector SGPIO1 SATA_SCLK SATA_SLOAD GND SDATAOUT1 SDATAOUT0 PIN 1 ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-39
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    slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® DSBF-D Series Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND DSBF-D Series USB connector USB34 PIN 1 The USB port
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    GND 11. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense ® DSBF-D Series PSUSMB1 DSBF-D Series Power supply SMBus connector ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-41
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    system, we recommend that you use an SSI 12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for LGA771‑socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors DSBF-D Series +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 DSBF-D Series ATX power connectors
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    the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. PIN 1 LPT1 DSBF-D Series Parallel port connector 14. Backplane SMBus connector (7-1 pin # ERROR# AFD# ® DSBF-D Series FAN_PWM +5V 12CDAT P2 GND I2CCLK P2 FAN_DC1 DSBF-D Series BPSMB connector PIN 1 BPSMB1 ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-43
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    + IDELEDNMI button GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND DSBF-D Series System panel connector 4 5 6 1. System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the
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    panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1 22 NC I2C_4_CLK# GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN2_LINK ® DSBF-D Series AUX_PANEL1 PIN 1 +5VSB CASEOPEN on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-45
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    2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. 3 Powering up
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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-D Series
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    chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. System power 6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems withATX power supplies
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    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 after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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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-D Series
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    floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (To recover the or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. c. Select the 3 ½ Floppy Drive icon
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    Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to BIOS.WPH. Save the file to a floppy disk. Make sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of your motherboard. Save
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    ASUS a PC, then boot from the support CD; the screen will show several optional Driver Disk M) Create the DSBF-D emergent BIOS Recovery diskette N) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D MB O) Create the DSBF-D/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D/SAS MB Q) Create the DSBF-D/1U
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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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    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 Drivers menu appears. 2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your
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    clicking Start > Programs > 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
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    you can change the configuration of your computer in the future. For example, you can enable the security password feature or change the power management settings. This requires you to your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard
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    SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot [12/04/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] General help Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1 Help ESC
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    The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have to display a list of options. Refer to 4.2.7 Pop-up window. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-
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    3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2"] [None] D3171i6.2.s0204a4[[[[[bKMK/NNNNNlbBb1oooooe.nnnnnd2eeeee5]]]]] MB 5¼" 5¼" 3½" 3½" 2.88 MB 3½" Exit Item Specific Help , , or
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    Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot [04/09/2007] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] Exit Item Specific Help , , or [360 Kb 5¼"] [1.2 MB 5¼"] [720 Kb 3½" ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-11
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    Parallel ATA: Serial ATA: SATA Controller Mode Option: SATA RAID Enable SATA AHCI Enable [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enhanced] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable the PATA F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu
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    ] or [Compatible] and disable ACHI/RAID mode, Intel 6321ESB can only support maximum four hard disk drives. If you set the SATA Controller Mode Option supports only under Windows environment. • Due to the driver limitation, you will not find any SATA driver if you install Fedora core 4. ASUS DSBF-D
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    Select [CD-ROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ATAPI Removable] if , LS-120, or MO drive. Select [User] to manually enter the parameters of the device. Configuration options: [Auto] multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to
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    Stadard] Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast DSBF-D/SAS 8012A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1004.003 03/30/2007 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific
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    Actual 17 Max 17 Cache L1/32 KB L2/4096 KB ID/uCode 0F64h/02h Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If any items 1024MB, AMB Temperature: 18 None None None None None None None Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If
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    Setup Utility Server Security Boot Power On Configuration Hardware Monitor Exit Item Specific support: [Disabled] [Enabled] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF
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    Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] C1E mode. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options
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    appearance of the Intel EIST support item depends on the Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Numbers of Stop Grant [Per Core] Configuration options: [Per Core] [Single] Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF
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    you to enable or disable C1E mode. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] No loading. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • The appearance of the Intel EIST support item depends on the CPU SKU. • Items above with * mark are for
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    ] [4:1] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [ASUS MemCool F] Item Specific Help Enable Configuration/ Memory mapped accesses to the Crystal Beach Configuration Memory Branch Mode is set to [Sequential]. Configuration options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1] ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-21
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    [Open Loop] Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Closed Loop] [ASUS MemCool FAN] [Disabled] • Set this item to [ASUS MemCool FAN] for a better fan management. • The Open Loop Type appears when you set FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling to [Open
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    devices. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Optional ROM Scan: PCIE1 Slot [Enabled] 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-D Series 4-23
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    the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Enable USB host controller. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup
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    2F8] [IRQ 3] [Enabled] [378] [IRQ 7] [ECP] [DMA 3] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Confugure COM1 port using options: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or the base I/O address for COM2 port. Configuration options: [3F8] [2F8] [3E8] [2E8] ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-25
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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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    and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support [ACPI v1.0] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help
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    state (on or off) before the power interruption. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the PS/2 keyboard to turn on the system. This feature requires an ATX power supply that provides at least 1A on the
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    The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item. RTC Alarm Date [0] To set the N/A 39oC/102oF 29oC/84oF 3417 RPM N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A [Smart Fan II] Item Specific Help To select the fan speed control model. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+
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    +3V +12V +5V +5VSB VBAT [76 ºC] [76 ºC] [76 ºC] [76 ºC] [70 ºC] [70 ºC] N/A 1.21 V N/A 1.22 V 1.48 V 1.82 V 3.34 V 12.28 V 5.11 V 5.11 V 3.07 V Item Specific Help Full fan speed will be started when the temperature reaches the selected target value. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu
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    1.21 V 1.56 V 1.79 V 3.28 V 11.91 V 4.87 V 4.96 V 3.10 V Item Specific Help Full fan speed will be started when the temperature reaches the selected target value. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item These fields show the auto-detected values and are not user-configurable. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-31
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    Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 4.5.1 Console Redirection Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS 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
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    to [On] if you want console redirection to continue after the operating system has loaded. Configuration options: [Off] [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
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    Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging [Enabled] [Enabled] Mark DMI events as read Clear all DMI event logs [Enter] [No] Item Specific Help View
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    Server Security Boot Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Write Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Exit Item Specific Server Item Specific Help Supervisor
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    CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. The RAM data containing 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
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    4.7 Boot menu Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Boot Device Priority Boot Features Exit Item Specific Help Specify the boot priority sequence of all boot devices. F1 Help boot. enable or disable the device. load default boot sequence. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-37
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    Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Features Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Summary screen: POST Errors SETUP prompt Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto Detect] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Allows the
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    menu Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit Item Specific Help Save any changes to CMOS, press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-39
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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-D/SAS model only).......... 5-39 ASUS DSBF-D Series
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    DSBF-D and DSBF-D/1U model • LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports The new drive must be of the same size or larger than the existing drive. RAID 1-E driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install
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    Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge. For DSBF-D/SAS model, you may use the LSI1068 SAS
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    create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn on keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. ASUS DSBF-D Series 5-
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    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 the
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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-D 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-D 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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    keys to 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
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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-D 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-D 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-D 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-D 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-D 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-D 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-D 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-D 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-D 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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    the data transmission 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. to turn the option On (enabled). 3. When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D Seriies 5-29
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    0 XXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXX 3 XXXXXXXXXXX Serial # XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Size XX.XXGB XX.XXGB XX.XXGB XX.XXGB Type/Status(Vol ID) Non-RAID diference. The utility supports maxium four hard disk drives for RAID configurration. 5-30 Chapter 5: RAID
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    to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]- 3 Drive XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX Model Serial # XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX Size XX.XGB XX.XGB XX.XGB XX.XGB Status Non-RAID Disk Non ASUS DSBF-D Series 5-31
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    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 computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing
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    CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A 0.0 GB be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ the RAID 1 set. ASUS DSBF-D Series 5-33
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    . [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 128KB 0.0 GB Create Volume that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select
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    CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID5(Parity) Select Disks 128KB 0.0 GB be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ the RAID 5 set. ASUS DSBF-D 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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    disk causes all data on the disk to be lost. Port 0 1 Drive Model Serial # Size Status XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Member Disk XX.XGB Member Disk Select the disks that should 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS DSBF-D Series 5-37
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    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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    DSBF-D/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 different sized in IM and IME volumes; however, the size of the smallest disk determines the "logical" size of
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    .08.05.00 (2006.08.02) 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 Properties Esc
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    Hot Drive Pred Disk Spr Status Fail 0003 [NO] [NO 0003 [NO] [NO 0003 [NO] [NO 0003 [NO] [NO Size (MB) 70007 70007 35003 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS DSBF-D 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 only Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSBF-D Series 5-43
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    add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare Fail 0003 [Yes] [NO 0003 [NO] [NO 0003 [Yes] [NO 0003 [Yes] [NO Size (MB) 70007 70007 35003 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk
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    The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00-
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    LSI Logic Config Utility Create New Array -- SAS1068 Array Type: Array Size(MB): Slot Device Identifier Num 0 SEAGATE ST373454SS 1 SEAGATE ST373454SS 2 [Yes] [NO 0003 [NO] [NO 0003 [Yes] [NO 0003 [Yes] [NO Size (MB) 70007 70007 35003 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select
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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-D Series 5-47
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    .08.05.00 (2006.08.02) 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 Properties Esc
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    array by pressing . LSI Logic Config Utility View Array -- SAS1068 Array Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status Manage Array v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) 1 of 1 LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array Size (MB) 34331 34331 34331 ASUS DSBF-D Series 5-49
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    2. From the View Array screen, select Manage Array, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility View Array -- SAS1068 Array Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status Manage Array v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) 1 of 1 LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 IME 0 51498 Optimal Slot Device Identifier Num 0 SEAGATE
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    Hot Spare -- SAS1068 Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status Slot Device Identifier Num 0 0003 [NO] Ok No 0003 [Yes] Hot Spare No Size (MB) 34331 34331 34331 35003 ----- Esc = Exit Menu Array -- SAS1068 Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array
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    an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive then press . LSI Logic Config Utility Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02)
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    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) SAS Esc=Exit F1=Help Alt+D=Device Properties Alt+N=More Keys ASUS DSBF-D 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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    Utility 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 List
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    Utility 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 List
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    Utility 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 List
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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 application and utilities installation 6-24 ASUS DSBF-D Series
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    Recovery diskette R) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D/1U MB S) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO S: 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-D Series 6-
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    screen instructions to create the driver disk. To create a RAID 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
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    Lunix versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the 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\Drivers\Linux\ ASUS DSBF-D Series 6-
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    1068 SAS utility bundled in the support CD to create a driver disk. Refer to page 6-1 for more information. During Windows® XP/2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® XP/2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® XP/2000/2003
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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 DSBF
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    7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. To an existing Windows® XP/2000/2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on an existing Windows® XP/2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Restart the computer, then log in with Administrator privileges. 2. Windows
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    controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon item should appear. The screen differs based on the controller. ASUS DSBF-D Series 6-
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    OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . When installing a Red Hat 2.4 kernel with a Driver Update Disk (DUD) to a disk drive attached to a LSI HBA, use the command below at the install prompt: linux dd updates. 6- Chapter
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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 DSBF-D Series 6-
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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. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press . ASUS DSBF-D Series 6-11
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    , insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    on a Windows XP/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 support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is
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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 DSBF-D Series 6-15
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    This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.3.1 Windows XP/2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® XP/2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges
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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 DSBF-D Series 6-17
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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. 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 DSBF-D 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 Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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 4. Change to the driver src directory. cd e1000-x.x.x/src/ 5. Use the command "makeinstall" to compile the driver module. makeinstall 6. After
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    provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.4.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 You need to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows® 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, then
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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. ASUS DSBF-D Series 6-23
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    6. Press the installation. button to select Express installation to activate quick 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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 is enabled in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your
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    menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click an item to install. ASUS Remote Console Install ASUS Network Utility ASWM 6.5.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install
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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-D/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D/1U model block diagram A-2 A.3 DSBF-D model block diagram A-3 ASUS DSBF-D Series
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    A.1 DSBF-D/SAS model block diagram Intel® LGA771 Xeon processors x16 slot PCIE1 x8 slot PCIE2 x8 x8 PCIX3 6702PXH PCIX4 FBDx2 FBDx2 PCI 33 PCI5 ES1000 PCIX6 PCI-X 133/100 S/W RAID 0, 1, 1E H/W RAID (ZCR) 82563EB Kumeran 1 x IDE 6 x SATA S/W RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 ASUS DSBF-D Series A-
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    A.2 DSBF-D/1U model block diagram Intel® LGA771 Xeon processors x16 slot PCIE1 x8 slot PCIE2 x8 x8 1333 FSB 5000P ESI x8 FBDx2 FBDx2 FBDx2 FBDx2 PCIX6
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    1333 FSB 5000P ESI x8 x4 6321ESB FBDx2 FBDx2 FBDx2 FBDx2 PCI 33 PCI5 ES1000 PCIX6 PCI-X 133/100 82563EB Kumeran 1 x IDE 6 x SATA S/W RAID 0, 1, 10, 5 ASUS DSBF-D Series A-
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    A- Appendix A: Reference information
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