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    Motherboard DSBF-D16 Series DSBF-D16/SAS DSBF-D16
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    Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY
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    viii About this guide ix Typography x DSBF-D16 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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    and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility... 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-3 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Legend bar 4-8 4.2.4 Menu items
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    5-37 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-37 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D16/SAS model only)...... 5-39 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-39 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-43 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 5-45 5.5.4 Managing Arrays
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    utilities installation 6-22 6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-22 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-22 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-23 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-23 6.5.5 Contact information 6-23 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D16/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D16 model block diagram A-2 vi
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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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    signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and
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    motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports 5: RAID configuration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM2.0 Total Slots Capacity Memory Type Memory Size Total PCI/PCIX/PCI-E Slots Slot Loacation1 Slot Loacation2 Slot Loacation3 Additional Slot 1 Additional Slot 2 DSBF-D16/SAS DSBF-D16 2 * Socket LGA771 Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000/5100 Quad-Core
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    DSBF-D16 Series specifications summary Storage Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors IDE Controller SATA Controller SAS Controller LAN ATX 12V power connector + 4-pin ATX 12V power connector SO-DIMM socket for ASMB3-SOL 1 (support 2 USB ports) 10*4Pin 2 1 10*4Pin 2 1 2 2 1 1 (continued
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    DSBF-D16 Series specifications summary Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring EMI Environment External Serial Port External USB Port VGA Port RJ-45 PS/2 KB/ Mouse Software Out
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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-D16 Series
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    motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. DSBF-D16 xxM0Axxxxxxx Made in China 合格 ASUS DSBF-D16
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    Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual‑Core and Quad-Core Intel® Express, and PCIX. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows
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    PCI-X specifications. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) SAS is the latest storage interface for SCSI technology. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing
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    I/O solution that addresses all segments of the server I/O bottleneck problem using TCP/IP without requiring any modification of existing or future platforms. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-27 2.6 Jumpers 2-31 2.7 Connectors 2-36 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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    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 2. SAS LED (for DSBF-D16/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is
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    sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation
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    holes around the CPU area. Hook To install the CEK spring: 1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. Socket for CPU2 Heatsink hole Socket for CPU1 2. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. ASUS DSBF-D16 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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    for CPU2 Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU1 Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8. Secure the motherboard with nine (9) screws. Refer to section 2.2.2 Screw holes for illustration. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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    2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSBF-D16/SAS model COM1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 FBD_FAN1 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 ® DSBF-D16/SAS RJ-45 (LAN12) Intel® 5000P RJ-45 (LAN34) FBD_FAN2 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-
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    pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 ® DSBF-D16 RJ-45 (LAN12) Intel® 5000P RJ-45 (LAN34) LAN_EN1 Intel 82563EB LAN_EN3 Intel 82573L Intel 82573L FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 30.5cm (12in) FRNT_FAN3 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-
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    2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. CPU sockets 2. FB-DIMM sockets 3. PCI Express x 8 slots 4. PCI-X slot (for ZCR card; DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 5. DDR2 SODIMM socket Page 2-10 2-15 2-28 2-29 2-30 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) 3.
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    (4-pin HDLED1) 5. SAS connectors (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 6. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1) 7. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 8. Serial 2-38 2-38 2-39 2-39 2-40 2-40 2-41 2-41 2-42 2-42 2-43 2-44 2-45 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-
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    /loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. CPU1 CPU2 DSBF-D16 Series CPU LGA771 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left. ® 2-10 Chapter
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    from the load plate window to remove (B). Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the Alignment key CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS DSBF-D16 Series A 2-11
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    fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Xeon™ CPUs in the 771‑land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper
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    to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan. • Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation. CPU heatsink ( on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. Heatsink screw ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-13
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    2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. Connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN1 connector 4.
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    the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support 256 MB memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you are installing only one memory module, install into the white socket labeled DIMM_00. Installing into any other socket will not work. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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    DIMM-13 DIMM-12 DIMM_11 DIMM_10 DIMM_03 DIMM_02 DIMM_01 DIMM_00 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_23 DIMM_30 DIMM_31 DIMM_32 DIMM_33 Rank population MCH Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 DIMM
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    supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refer to the below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (refer to section 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the option Memory 2 Slot 3 Ch:3 Ch:2 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series Ch:0 Ch:1 2-17
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    Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30
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    DIMM_22 DIMM_23 DIMM_30 DIMM_31 DIMM_32 DIMM_33 Configuration 4 (Mirroring) : Sixteen memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-19
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    Sparing to enable the memory sparing functions. The default 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 rank sparing when in
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    1024 MB) 1024 MB 4096 MB 1024 MB Three DIMMs per channel Sparing Memory space Branch0 Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) Rank 0 Rank 1 (2048 MB) (2048 MB) 2048 MB 10240 MB 2048 MB ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-21
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    Four DIMMs per channel (Dual ranks) Sparing Memory space Branch0 Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Total Memory Channel 0 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) Channel 1 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB
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    a DIMM: 2 1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM. 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 DSBF-D16 Series 1 2-23
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    and performance, install the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan. To 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 gripping the top cover by the clamps to release the
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    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. 6. Repeat the previous instructions to install the other FB-DIMM fan if needed. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-25
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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 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    . 2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis). 3. Remove the 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 DSBF-D16
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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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    DSBF-D16/SAS only) The 64bit PCI-X slot on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. PCIX4 Slot ZCR bracket holder (1U) ZCR bracket holder (2U and above) If you want to install the motherboard slot. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-29
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    The optional ZCR card for DSBF-D16/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. Visit the LSI LOGIC website (www.lsilogic. com) for more information. 2.5.6 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3
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    allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) DSBF-D16 Series Clear RTC RAM ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-31
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    allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efficient IP load distribution. LAN_BW1 12 23 Balanced mode Centric mode (Default) DSBF-D16 Series LAN bandwidth setting 3. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set
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    fans, rear fans and FB-DIMM fans. Set to pins 1-2 for 4-pin fans or pins 2-3 for 3-pin fans. DSBF-D16 Series VGA setting FAN_SEL2 12 23 4-PIN FAN 3-PIN FAN (Default) FAN_SEL1 12 23 4-PIN FAN 3-PIN FAN ( and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-33
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    DSBF-D16 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 ® ® DSBF-D16 RAID setting RAID_SEL1 12 23 LSI Intel (Default) 7. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only)
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    BIOS for your motherboard model. 2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3. 3. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Shut down the system. 5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system. ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSBF-D16 Series BIOS recovery setting
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    2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0
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    cable to PIN 1. DSBF-D16 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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    GND ® SATA3 SATA4 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA5 DSBF-D16 Series SATA connectors SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND
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    5. SAS connectors (DSBF-D16/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. ® ® DSBF-D16 Series SAS connectors To connect the SAS
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    ACT_LED1 ACT_LED2 ACT_LED3 ACT_LED4 ACT_LED5 ACT_LED6 ACT_LED7 FLT_LED0 FLT_LED1 FLT_LED2 FLT_LED3 GND FLT_LED4 FLT_LED5 FLT_LED6 FLT_LED7 7. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the
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    This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series USB connector The USB port module is . ® COM2 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-41
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    air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors! CPU_FAN1 FBD_FAN1 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 FBD_FAN2 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 FRNT_FAN3 DSBF-D16 Series Fan connectors CPU_FAN1 PWM Control FAN Speed
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    recommend that you use 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 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D16 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-43
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    20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® PANEL1 IDELED+ IDELEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND DSBF-D16 Series System panel connector
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    ® AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 +5VSB CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1- LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ DSBF-D16 Series Auxiliary panel connector 3 454 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-45
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    2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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    Description Endless beep One continuous beep followed by short beeps Two short beeps Error Memory module missing VGA controller failure PCI resource assignment error 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 3-
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    3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000/2003: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down. 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Server menu 4-30 4.6 Security menu 4-33 4.7 Boot menu 4-35 4.8 Exit menu 4-37 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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    disk in case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS utilities. Refer to page 4-3 for details. 4.1.1 Creating a MS-DOS startup disk from the format options field, then click Start. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-
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    these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS motherboard. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the Phoenix Phlash16 (phlash16.exe) utility from the Software folder of the support
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    recovery diskette: 1. Insert the motherboard floppy disk to a PC, then boot from the support CD; the screen will show /64 bit Driver Disk O) Create the DSBF-D16/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D16/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-
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    block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete BIOS.WPH 30% Read in Identifying flash memory part type 00:00:00 (18) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot
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    7. Press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the system. 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 DSBF-D16 Series 4-
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    4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS. Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted
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    settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-
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    4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function
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    F10 Save and Exit Pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-
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    4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced System Date: System Time:
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    Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Parallel ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-11
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    . Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA AHCI Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA AHCI function. WinXP service pack1+ IAA driver supports AHCI mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] • SATA AHCI Enable item appears only when SATA RAID Enable is set to
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    User] to manually enter the parameters supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit I/O: [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit IDE data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D16
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    [Mode 0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode Model ID DSBF-D16/SAS 8054A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.008 07/03/2007 Processor Information System Memory Information Item
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    and Exit Scroll down to display the following items: System Memory Information DIMM_31-- None DIMM_32-- None DIMM_33-- None 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-D16 Series 4-15
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    down to display the following items: F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Advanced Processor Options Discrete MTRR Allocation Intel EIST support: [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+ Change Value F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled] Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-17
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    ] Enables this item for better graphics performance when used with Linux and 4 GB or more memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support: [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. When enabled, this item allows the CPU P state to dynamically change based on system loading
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    4 GB or more memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support: [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. When enabled, this of the Intel EIST support item depends on the CPU SKU. • Items above with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-19
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    Force ITK Config Clocking [1.0 GB] [Interleave] [4:1] [Disabled] [4:1] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [ASUS MemCool F] Item Specific Help Enable Configuration/ Memory mapped accesses to the CrystalºBeach Configuration space located in Device 8, Fn 0, and Fn
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    or disable the Branch 0 rank/DIMM Sparing feature. This item does not appear when the Memory Branch Mode is set to [Sequential] and [Mirror]. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled Allows yout to select the Air Flow value. Configuration options: [1.0] [1.5]~[4.5] [5.0] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-21
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    4.4.3 PCI Configuration This menu shows the PCI configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility PCI Configuration Reset Configuration Data: Plug & Play OS Palette Snooping PCIE1 Slot PCIE2 Slot PCIE3 Slot
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    devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (OS). Setting is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-23
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    4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Peripheral Devices Configuration COM1 port: Base I/O address: Interrupt:
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    .0] Headless Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the headless operation mode through ACPI. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI SPCR table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-25
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    4.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Power On Configuration Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Power On By PME# Power On By RTC Alarm [
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    fan speed control model. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-27
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    Scroll down to display more items: Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor CPU1 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU1 Domain 1 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 1 Target Temperature SYSTEM1 Target Temperature SYSTEM2 Target Temperature FBD_FAN1 Speed VCORE0
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    ºC]~[70 ºC] FBD_FAN1 Speed, VCORE0/1 Voltage, VTT, +1.5V, +1.8V, +3V, +12V, +5V, +5VSB, VBAT These fields show the auto-detected values and are not user-configurable. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-29
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    Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit Console Redirection Com Port Address [Disabled] Item Specific Help If enabled, it will use a port on the motherboard. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit Com
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    [On] # of video pages to support: [1] Allows you to set the number of video pages to allocate for console redirection when the video hardware is not available. Press or to set the value, or enter the value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [1] ~ [8] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-31
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    4.5.2 DMI Event Logging Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging [Enabled] [Enabled] Mark DMI events as read Clear all DMI
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    to the setup utility. ] ] ] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-33
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    . If you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section 2.6 Jumpers for instructions. Password Check [Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the to [Disabled] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    or down. specify the device as fixed or removable. exclude or include the device to boot. enable or disable the device. load default boot sequence. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-35
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    the power-on state for the NumLock. Configuration options: [Auto] [On] [Off] PS/2 Mouse [Auto Detect] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto Detect] Summary screen: [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the system configuration is
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    > to discard your changes and exit. • select [No], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-37
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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-D16/SAS model only)...... 5-39 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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    5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: DSBF-D16 model • LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1 and RAID0+1 configurations. The Intel Matrix
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    disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge. For DSBF-D16/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 to the succeeding
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    0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn on the system keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-
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    . In Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using
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    displays at the bottom of the screen. 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. ASUS DSBF-D16 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-D16 Series 5-
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    10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives.
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    press . 5. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press . 6. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-
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    5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press
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    4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . ASUS DSBF-D16 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-D16 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-D16 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-D16 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-D16 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-D16 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-D16 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-D16 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-D16 Seriies 5-27
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    5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: 1. From the Management Menu,
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    press to display the adapter properties. 2. Select WriteCache, then press to turn the option On (enabled). 3. When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D16 Seriies 5-29
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    in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. The utility supports maxium four hard disk drives for RAID configurration. 5-30 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-31
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    6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia
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    up/down arrow key to select RAID 1 (Mirror), then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 of the previous section to create the RAID 1 set. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-33
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    5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights
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    the up/down arrow key to select RAID5, then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) to create the RAID 5 set. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-35
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    5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager
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    . This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-37
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    Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D16/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
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    Utility Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) 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 BIOS & OS) RAID Properties
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    on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS DSBF-D16 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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    (2007.05.07) 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 = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-43
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    3. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the
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    Boot Order Boot Support RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00-IR 500E0180:60831008 25.02 Disabled 0 (Enabled BIOS & OS) Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-45
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    4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus an optional hot spare. Data on the
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    Reboot 9. 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 DSBF-D16 Series 5-47
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    Utility Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) 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 BIOS & OS) RAID Properties
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    No Ok No Ok No Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array Size (MB) 34331 34331 34331 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-49
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    Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an IM/IME
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    .05.07) LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 IME 0 51498 Optimal Esc = Exit Menu Enter = Select Item F1/Shift+1 = Help 3. Press to begin the synchronization, or to cancel. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-51
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    Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press .
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    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 Device Info Controller SAS SAS SAS SAS Esc=Exit F1=Help Alt+D=Device Properties Alt+N=More Keys ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-53
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    one boot disk. Follow these steps to select a boot disk: 1. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. 2. Select the SAS Topology option. The current topology is displayed. If the selection of a boot device is supported, the bottom of the screen lists the Alt+B option. This is the
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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 DSBF-D16 Series 5-55
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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 DSBF-D16 Series 5-57
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    5-58 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6Driver installation
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    Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 Intel chipset software installation 6-11 6.3 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.4 VGA driver installation 6-20 6.5 Management application and utilities installation 6-22 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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    diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D16/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO Q: 6. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create by typing the number before the option ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-
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    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 the LSI1068 SAS is located in:
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    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 B1\Drivers\Linux\ ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-
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    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 page 6-1 for more information. During Windows® 2000/2003
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    Enter>. 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit) LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for SAS1064 LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Driver for is enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller (Server ESB2). ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-
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    SAS controller driver (DSBF-D16/ SAS model SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit). 6. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions
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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 DSBF-D16 Series 6-
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    4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. Red Hat® Enterprise To install the Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID
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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-D16 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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    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 DSBF-D16 Series 6-11
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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. 6-12 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-D16 Series 6-13
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    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 Autorun is enabled in your computer. • Windows
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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-D16 Series 6-15
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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. 6-16 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-D16 Series 6-17
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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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    later steps and add different CDs according to the instructions displayed. Building the driver from the TAR file: 1. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive and mount the distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and IP address. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-19
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    /Server 2003 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
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    4. The XGI VGA Package window appears, preparing the setup. 5. Click Next to start the installation. 6. The system will update the VGA driver. 7. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-21
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    , and utilities that you can install 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
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    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 DSBF-D16 Series 6-23
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    6-24 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 DSBF-D16/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D16 model block diagram A-2 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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    /100 8 x SAS LSI1068 H/W RAID 0, 1, 1E H/W RAID (5 ZCR) 82563EB (Gilgal) Kumeran 1333 FSB 5000P (Blackford) ESI x8 FBDx4 FBDx4 FBDx4 FBDx4 6321ESB (ESB2E) x1 x1 PCI 33 82573L 82573L Z9s 1 x IDE 6 x SATA Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) LSI MegaRAID(RAID 0, 1, 10) ASUS DSBF-D16 Series A-
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    A.2 DSBF-D16 model block diagram Dempsey/ Woodcrest/ Clovertown x8 PCIE1 x8 PCIE3 PCIE2 PCIX4 x8 PCI-X 133/100 H/W RAID 0, 1, 1E 82563EB (Gilgal) Kumeran 1333 FSB 5000P (Blackford)
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Motherboard
DSBF-D16
Series
DSBF-D16/SAS
DSBF-D16