Motherboard DSAN-DX
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Contents Notices......................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................... ix Typography................................................................................................... x DSAN-DX specifications summary........................
Contents 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link)...................................... 2-22 2.5.6 PCI slot.......................................................................... 2-22 2.5.5 2.5.8 2.5.9 2.6 2.7 2.5.10 2.7.1 3.2.1 Powering up Using the OS shut down function..................................... 3-2 Using the dual function power switch............................... 3-2 BIOS setup 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk........................................ 4-1 4.1.
Contents 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.]................................. 4-9 4.3.5 IDE Configuration........................................................... 4-12 4.3.4 4.4 4.3.6 4.4.1 USB Configuration......................................................... 4-14 4.4.3 Chipset........................................................................... 4-17 4.4.4 4.6 4.7 4.4.5 4.5.1 4.5.2 4.6.1 4.6.2 PCIPnP..........................................................................
Contents 5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration........................................ 5-27 5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache............................................... 5-29 5.2.8 5.3 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility.................. 5-30 ® 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe)....................................... 5-31 5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror)........................ 5-34 5.3.2 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 Chapter 6: 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.1.1 6.1.
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Safety information Electrical safety • • • • • • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the 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. Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
DSAN-DX specifications summary Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Memory Expansion Slots (follow SSI Loacation #) Storage Smart Fan Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM2.
DSAN-DX specifications summary Onboard I/O Connectors Floppy Connector PSU Connector Rear I/O Connectors Management Connector USB Connectors Fan Header SMBus Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED Serial Port Header SGPIO connector External Serial Port External USB Port VGA Port RJ-45 PS/2 KB/Mouse Software Out of Band Remote Management CPU Temperature FAN RPM Management Solution Monitoring Environment 1 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power connector SO-DIMM socket for ASMB3 2 (support 4 USB ports)
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Serial number label....................................................................... 1-2 1.2 1.4 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 Special features.............................................................................
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSAN-DX motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the 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. DSAN-DX xxM0Axxxxxxx 1.4 Special features 1.4.
PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point‑to‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications.
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Smart Fan II technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I/O solutions.
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.
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................. 2-10 2.2 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 2-3 System memory.......................................................................... 2-15 Expansion slots...........................................................................
2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
® CPU Warning LED The red CPU warning LED lights up as a reminder if CPU is not installed or not properly installed in the CPU socket 2. DSAN-DX 2. CPU_WARN1 ON OFF CPU2 not present (red) CPU2 present DSAN-DX CPU warning LED 2-2 • When installing only one CPU, the CPU has to be installed to CPU2 socket for a better thermal environment. • If the CPU warning LED lights up, the motherboard will not boot.
2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis. Ensure 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.
2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard. We strongly recommend you use SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis. Otherwise, the CPU cooler cannot be mounted on the chassis. Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area.
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 to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The CEK springs appear as shown when installed.
6. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. 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 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.
2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSAN-DX model 24.5cm (9.6in) EATX12V1 KBMS1 EATXPWR1 CPU_FAN1 PSUSMB USB12_L3 CPU1 CPUFAN_SEL1 COM1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) VGA1 DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64bit, 240-pin module) CPU2 Intel 5100 MCH LAN2 24.5cm (9.
2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page 1. CPU sockets 2-10 2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 2-15 3. PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) 2-22 4. PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link; x4 link) 2-22 5. PCI slot 2-22 6. PIKE slot 2-22 7. SODIMM socket 2-22 Jumpers 2-8 Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) 4. CPU Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1) 5. System Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL1) 6.
Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6) 2-30 3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1 4. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4, SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8) 5. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO2/3) 8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) 9.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core processor. 2.3.1 • Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
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 CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4.
6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The CPU 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-Threading Technology is supported by Intel® 5000 series CPU only.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation. • Ensure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.
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_FAN2. DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN2 connector 4. 2-14 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 128 pins ® DSAN-DX The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 112 pins DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A3 DSAN-DX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets 2.4.
Rank population DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 DIMM_B2 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B3 DIMM_A3 MCH DIMM installation reference table 2-16 No. of DIMMs Slot/s to use 1 DIMM_B1 or DIMM_A1 2 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1 4 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2 6 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2 DIMM_B3, DIMM_A3 • DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration. • For better performance, same configuration DIMMs should be installed on the same slot number for each channel.
2.4.3 Memory sparing technology The Intel® 5100MCH chipset supports the memory paring technology. Refer to the below sections: Memory Sparing At configuration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will issue an interrupt and initiate a spare copy. At the completion of the copy, the failing DIMM rank is disabled and the “spared” DIMM rank will be used in its place.
Two DIMMs per channel Channel B Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Total Memory DIMM_B1 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB DIMM_A1 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB DIMM_B2 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) Channel A Rank 1 (1024 MB) DIMM_A2 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) 1024 MB Rank 1 (1024 MB) 1024 MB 4096 MB Three DIMMs per channel Channel B Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Total Memory 2-18 DIMM_B
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. 2 To install a DIMM: 1. 2. 3. 3 Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provides x16 link to the 5100 MCH. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. The slot switches to x8 link automatically if the slot location 5 is occupied. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link; x4 link) The onboard PCI Express x8 slots provide x8 link to the 5100MCH and x4 link to ICH9R.
2.5.9 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. 1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. 2. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot. 3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Make sure it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot. 2.5.10 Installing i Button Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard. 1.
2.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper 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 cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. 2. 3. 4. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3.
VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) ® This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature. DSAN-DX 2. VGA_SW1 1 2 Enable VGA (Default) 2 3 Disable DSAN-DX VGA setting 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
4. CPU Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1) This jumper allows you to ���������������������������������������������� switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2–3 when using 3-pin fans. CPUFAN_SEL1 2 2 3 ® DSAN-DX 1 4-Pin FAN (Default) 3-Pin FAN DSAN-DX CPUFAN setting If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work.
IDE setting (3-pin IDE_SW1) ® This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard IDE connector��. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the IDE connector. DSAN-DX 6. IDE_SW1 1 2 Enable IDE (Default) 2 3 Disable DSAN-DX IDE setting 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 2. 3. 4. 5. Set the jumper to pins 2��� –�� 3.
Intel® ICH9R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) ® 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® ICH9R. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you want to use the ���� LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility���������������������������������������� (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM). DSAN-DX 8.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB3/ iKVM management card. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. Serial (COM1) port.
2.7.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® DSAN-DX FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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 an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive).
4. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4; Red) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8; Blue) This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. • These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card. • Connect the SAS hard disk drives to SAS connectors 1–4 (blue) when installing a 4-port PIKE RAID card.
Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) PIN1 GND SATA_SLOAD SATA_SCLK SDATAOUT0 SDATAOUT1 ® This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. DSAN-DX 6.
USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56) ® These connectors is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. DSAN-DX 8. USB56 NC GND USB_P6+ USB_P6USB+5V USB34 GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V NC GND USB_P4+ USB_P4USB+5V PIN 1 GND USB_P3+ USB_P3USB+5V PIN 1 DSAN-DX USB 2.
10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) ® DSAN-DX This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 PIN 1 DSAN-DX Serial port connectors The serial port module is purchased separately. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 12C_7_CLK# 12C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.
12. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use an SSI 12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for LGA771‑socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley platform).
13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1; White) POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® DSAN-DX This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL1 NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND IDELED+ IDELED- PIN 1 DSAN-DX System panel connector 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1, Black) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 2 2 GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN2_LINK NC I2C_4_CLK# ® DSAN-DX 1 AUX_PANEL1 +5VSB CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ PIN 1 3 4 5 4 DSAN-DX Auxiliary panel connector 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 3.1 3.2 3 Starting up for the first time......................................................... 3-1 Turning off the computer..............................................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 2. 4. 5. 6. Be sure that all switches are off. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. System power After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2003: 1. 2. 3. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 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 Computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 2.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 4-1 4.3 Main menu..................................................................................... 4-9 4.2 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 BIOS setup program..................................................................... 4-6 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 4-13 Server menu...............................................................................
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. 2. AFUDOS utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. 2. • Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024 KB free space to save the file.
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. 3. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.
5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ....... done Reading flash ...... done Advance Check ...... Erasing flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Verifying flash ....
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file. Prepare a floppy disk or a USB flash drive containing the updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. 2. 3.
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 to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Configuration fields Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 PATA Master PATA Slvae IDE Configuration : : : : : : : : General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [13:44:30] [Tue, 10/11/2007] [1.44 MB, 3.5 in.
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.5 SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 PATA Master PATA Slave IDE Configuration Use [ENTER], [TAB] [11:17:09] [Tue 01/22/2008] [1.44 MB 3.5 in.
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 Server System Time System Date Legacy Diskette A SATA1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 PATA Master PATA Slvae IDE Configuration : : : : : : : : BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [13:44:30] [Tue, 10/11/2007] [1.44 MB, 3.5 in.
4.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press to display the IDE device information. The PATA device is for ODD (optical disk drive) only. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Device :Hard Disk Vendor :xxxxxxxxx Size :xx.xGB LBA Mode :Supported Block Mode:16Sectors PIO Mode :4 Async DMA :MultiWord DMA-2 Ultra DMA :Ultra DMA-6 S.M.A.R.T.
PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Sets the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [SWDMA0] [SWDMA1] [SWDMA2] [MWDMA0] [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] S.M.A.R.T. [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer.
4.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press if you wish to configure the item.
4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Information AMIBIOS Version : 0111 Build Date: 01/25/08 Processor Speed Count : 1866MHz : 1 System Memory Usable Size ←→ ↑↓ F1 F10 ESC : 2048MB Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. AMIBIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information.
4.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Disabled Enabled USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions Legacy USB Support USB 2.
4.4.2 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Some items may not appear if you CPU does not support the related functions. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure advanced CPU settings Module Version:3F.06 Manufacturer:Intel Brand String:Intel(R) Xeon(R)2 CPU Frequency :1.
Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Vanderpool Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.
4.4.3 Chipset The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge features. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
Patrol Scrubbing [Enabled] Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Demand Scrubbing [Disabled] Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Channel Dependent Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disabled the channel-dependent DIMM sparing feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel 0.
4.4.4 Onboard Device Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Win627EHF Super IO Chipset Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address OnBoard LAN1 Boot ROM OnBoard LAN2 Boot ROM [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. [Enabled] [Enabled] ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
4.4.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the PCI/PnP Configuration menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction.
4.5 Main Server menu Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit ASF Support [Enabled] Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 ASF Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASF support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.5.
Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. Serial port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection.
4.6 Power menu The Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced ACPI 2.0 Support ACPI APIC Support Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit [Disabled] [Enabled] Add additional tables as per ACPI 2.0 specifications. APM Configuration Hardware Monitor ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
4.6.3 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Restore on AC Power Loss Power On By External Modems Power On by PME Power On By RTC Alarm [Power Off] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] to select whether or not to restart the system after AC power loss ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.
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FAN Control Mode [SmartFan II Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [SmartFan Mode] [SmartFan II Mode] [Manual Mode] The following items appear only when you set FAN Control Mode to [SmartFan Mode] or [SmartFan II Mode]. CPU1 TargetTemp Value [ 55] Allows you to set the CPU1 target temperature.
4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Server Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Security A virtual floppy disk drive (Floppy Drive B: ) may appear when you set the CD-ROM drive as the first boot device.
4.7.2 Main Boot Settings Configuration Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Screen Logo AddOn ROM Display Mode Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Wait For ‘F1‘ If Error Hit ‘DEL‘ Message Display Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [Force BIOS] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Exit Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.7.3 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Security Settings Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Exit to change password.
After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Tools Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Change Supervisor Password User Access Level Change User Password Password Check [Full Access] Exit to change password. again to disable password.
4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. F10 key can be used for this operation. ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
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This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................. 5-1 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility.................. 5-30 5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility.....................................
5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: • • LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility embeded in the Intel ICH9R Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID10 configurations. Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel ICH9R Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, RAID10, and RAID5 configuration. 5.1.
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. 2. 3. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard.
5.2 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility The LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility: 1. 2. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.
Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command.
3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
6. 7. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: 1. 2. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . Use the arrow keys to select New Configuration, then press .
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. 2. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 ONLIN A00-01 2 ONLIN A00-02 3 ONLIN A00-03 Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP 5.
6. 7. Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
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. 2. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 ONLIN A00-01 2 ONLIN A01-00 3 ONLIN A01-01 Port # 3 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP 5.
7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
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. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
5. When initialization is completed, press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured Management Menu LD RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Configure Initialization Of LD Is In 4Process 64 KB 0 10 154494MB Initialize Objects LD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc..
2. Select Virtual Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Objects Management Menu Adapter Configure Virtual Drive Initialize Physical Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Change VD Parameters Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub‑menu, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
5. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
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, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuild PD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option 2.
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 REBUILD - PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency PORT # 0 ONLIN A00-00 1 RBLD A00-01 Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Logical Drives 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive.
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 Check Consistency command is available only for logical drives included in a RAID 1 set. Using the Check Consistency To check data consistency using the Check Consistency command: 1.
3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press . You may also press to check the drive consistency. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 5-26 From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Logical Drive from the menu. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press . Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press . When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
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, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press . LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.
5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve 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. 2. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press to display the adapter properties. Select WriteCache, then press to turn the option On (enabled).
5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1. 2. Turn on the system after installing all Serial ATA hard disk drives. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v7.6.0.
5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v7.6.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.
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 computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. 8. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity.
5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v7.6.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A 0.
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 v7.6.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 128KB 0.
5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 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 Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID5(Parity) Select Disks 128KB 0.
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 Option ROM v7.6.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAIDX(xxxxx) X XXX.
5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will remove internal RAID structures from the selected RAID disks.
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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation................................................................ 6-1 6.3 LAN driver installation................................................................ 6-13 6.2 6.4 6.5 Intel chipset device installation................................................. 6-10 VGA driver installation............................................................... 6-16 Management application and utilities installation...................
6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet.
ICH9R INTEL RAID Driver INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver Windows 32 bit Windows 64 bit Back Exit ITE IT8213F Linux Driver ITE IT8213F Linux Driver RHEL AS4 UP5 32/64 bit RHEL AS4 UP6 32/64 bit RHEL 5 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP1 32/64 bit Back Exit 7. 8. 9. 6-2 Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press . Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk.
To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® 2003 Server environment: 1. 2. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. The Windows 32-bit OS RAID driver disk for the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager is located in: \Drivers\ICH9R Intel RAID\Driver\makedisk\win32\f6flpy32.
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2003 Server OS During Windows® 2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2003 Server installation CD. The Windows® 2003 Server OS Setup starts. 2. Press when the message “Press F6 if you need to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver...” appears at the bottom of the screen. 3.
4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. 6. Select the RAID controller driver you need from the list, then press . The Windows® 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 to continue.
5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 6. 8. 9. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. Select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11.
4. 5. 6. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. Red Hat® Enterprise To install the Intel® ICH9R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . When installing a Red Hat 2.
6-8 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 .
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.
6.2 Intel® chipset device installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel® chipset on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset software on a Windows Server 2003 operating system. To install the Intel® chipset device software: 1. 2. 3. 6-10 Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
4. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.
6-12 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process.
6.3 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Windows® Server 2003 OS. To install the LAN controller drivers: 1. 2. 3. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.
6-14 4. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. 5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue.
6. Click Install to start the installation. 7. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed.
6.4 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.4.1 Windows® Server 2003 You need to manually install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver on a Windows® Server 2003 operating system. To install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver: 1. 2. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
4. Click Next to start the installation. 5. The system will update the VGA driver. 6. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.
6.5 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, 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.
6.5.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click an item to install. 6.5.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
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This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Appendix summary A.1 A DSAN-DX model block diagram...................................................
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A-2 Appendix A: Reference information
