DSBF-D12/SAS DSBF-D12 Motherboard DSBF-D12 Series
E2772 First Edition V1 October 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Notices.................................................................................................................. viii Safety information....................................................................................... ix About this guide........................................................................................... x DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary.............................................. xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome!....................
Contents 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card...................................... 2-26 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments.................................................... 2-27 2.5.4 PCI-X slots..................................................................... 2-28 2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket ................................................. 2-28 2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link)........................................ 2-29 2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)......................................
Contents 4.4 4.5 4.3.2 System Time.................................................................. 4-12 4.3.3 Floppy A......................................................................... 4-12 4.3.4 IDE Configuration........................................................... 4-13 4.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave.......................................... 4-15 4.3.6 SATA Port 1/2/3/4........................................................... 4-16 4.3.7 System Information...................
Contents 5.3 5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives.................................................. 5-22 5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency...................... 5-24 5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration........................................ 5-27 5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set....................... 5-28 5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache............................................... 5-29 ® Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility.................. 5-30 5.3.
6.4.2 Drivers menu.................................................................. 6-20 6.4.3 Management Software menu......................................... 6-21 6.4.4 Utilities menu................................................................. 6-21 6.4.5 Contact information........................................................ 6-21 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D12/SAS block diagram.....................................................A-1 A.2 DSBF-D12 block diagram.........
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.
DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary CPU Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core processors 5000/5100 Series Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (5000 series supports H.T.; 5100 series DOES NOT support H.T.
DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary USB Intel® 6321ESB supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 2 on the front panel) Special features ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS Smart Fan2 Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 BIOS feature PHOENIX BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3 Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features.............................................................................
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSBF-D12 Series 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 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual‑Core Intel® Xeon™ processors with 1333/1066/667 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores to meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel® Xeon™ processors incorporate the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T).
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. See page 2-29 for details. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support SAS is the latest storage interface for enterprise-class storage devices.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored by the W83793G chip to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-31 for details.
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 2.2 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................. 2-10 2.4 System memory.......................................................................... 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 2-26 2.
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.
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 EEB 3.61 compliant chassis. Make 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.
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. If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit. 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. CPU1 socket CPU2 socket Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8.
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DSBF-D12 model 33cm (13in) PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard KBPWR1 ATX12V1 ATX12V2 DDR FB-DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB1 USB2 COM1 CPU_FAN1 ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 USBPW12 DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FBD_FAN1 DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) REAR_FAN1 DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 DDR FB-DIMM_02 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FBD_FAN2 Intel® 5000P CPU2 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) RJ-45 (LAN2) DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page 1. CPU sockets 2-10 2. FB-DIMM sockets 2-15 3. PCI-X slots 2-28 4. DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-28 5. PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link) 2-29 6 2-29 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-30 2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) 2-31 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 2-31 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-32 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 2-32 6.
Rear panel Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-36 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-36 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 (USB12_13) 2-36 4. Serial (COM1) port 2-36 5. Video Graphics Adapter port 2-36 6. LAN (RJ-45) ports 2-36 Rear panel Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-37 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-37 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) 2-38 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-39 5.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Dual 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 PnP cap Load lever 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. • Make sure 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_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. 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_FAN2.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 12 fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from DDR2 DIMMs so you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket. Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that allows memory-to-CPU connection at gigabit speed.
Rank population Slot 0 Slot 2 Slot 2 Slot 1 DIMM_10 Slot 1 DIMM-12 DIMM_02 DIMM_11 DIMM_01 DIMM_00 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_30 DIMM_31 DIMM_32 MCH Ch:2 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:3 Ch:0 Ch:1 DIMM installation reference table No.
2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel® 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refer to the below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (refer to section “4.4.2 Chipset Configuration” and configure the option “Memory Branch Mode” as Mirror), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of the data in Branch 0. The DIMMs must cover the same slot position on both branches.
Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31.
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. Refer to section “4.4.
Two DIMMs per channel Sparing Branch0 Memory space Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB DIMM_01 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) Rank 1 (1024 MB) Sparing Memory space Total Memory 2-20 DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) Rank 1 (1024 MB) • • 1024 MB 1024 MB 4096 MB Chapter 2: Hardware information
Three DIMMs per channel Sparing Memory space Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB DIMM_01 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) Branch0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) Rank 1 (1024 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB DIMM_02 (2048MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (2048 MB) (2048 MB) DIMM_12 (2048MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (2048 MB) (2048 MB) Sparing Memory space
2.4.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.4.6 Installing the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. To ensure optimum thermal condition 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 hooks, then pull up the top cover carefully until it separates from the fan base.
4. Position top cover over the fan base. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base legs. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown. 2-24 5. Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. 6. Repeat the preceding steps to install the other Memcool FB-DIMM fan. 7. Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN2.
2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-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. Top cover clamp 3. Carefully lift the fan base.
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.
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2.5.4 PCI-X slots The PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 64-bit PCI-X slot When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on the PCIX5 slot (colored green). 2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3).
2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link) The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x8 link to the MCH and ESB separately. This slot is designed for various server class high performance I/O add-on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. PCI Express x8 slots 2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express I/O cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) This jumper allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efficient IP load distribution. ® 2. LAN_BW1 1 2 2 3 Balanced mode (Default) Centric mode DSBF-D12 Series LAN bandwidth setting Balance Mode: It's x8 link between MCH and ESB2; LAN Centrical Mode: It's x4 link between MCH and ESB2. 3.
4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 2 3 ® 1 2 +5V (Default) +5VSB DSBF-D12 Series Keyboard power setting 5.
LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 6321 Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ® 6. LAN_EN1 1 2 2 3 Enable (Default) Disable DSBF-D12 Series LAN1_EN setting 7. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-D12 model only) ® This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays.
Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D12/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. ® 8. SAS_EN1 1 2 DSBF-D12 Series SAS setting 9. Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable 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: Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard and the Phoenix Phlash16 utility.
2.7 Switch This motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. DIP_SW1 ® ON(Default) ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF DSBF-D12 Series DIP switches ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1_CPU_FAN1 SW2_CPU_FAN2 SW3_FRNT_FAN1 SW4_FRNT_FAN2 SW5_FRNT_FAN3 SW6_FRNT_FAN4 SW7_REAR_FAN1 SW8_REAR_FAN2 The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector.
2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. Serial (COM1) port. This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 5. Video Graphics Adapter port.
2.8.2 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. FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
® PRI_IDE1 PIN 1 DSBF-D12 Series IDE connector 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) NC ADD_IN_CARDADD_IN_CARDNC ® This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card. PIN1 HDLED1 DSBF-D12 Series storage card activity LED connector 5. Mini-SAS connectors (DSBF-D12/SAS model only) ® This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA.
To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in the mini-SAS cable to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps in place. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. With your thumb, push down the cable lock to release. 2. While still keeping your thumb’s grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector 6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 1 2 Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC ® This connector is for USB 2.0 ports.
7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) ® 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 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is purchased separately. 8. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.
9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense ® PSUSMB1 DSBF-D12 Series Power supply SMBus connector 10. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation.
11. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) SLCT PE BUSY ACK# SPD7 SPD6 SPD5 SPD4 SPD3 SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# ® This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. Pin 1 DSBF-D12 Series Parallel port connector GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# PINIT# ERROR# AFD# LPT1 12.
13. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-D12/SAS model only) ACT_LED6 ACT_LED7 ACT_LED0 ACT_LED1 ACT_LED2 ACT_LED3 ACT_LED4 ACT_LED5 ® This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series SASLED connector FLT_LED0 FLT_LED1 FLT_LED2 FLT_LED3 GND FLT_LED4 FLT_LED5 FLT_LED6 FLT_LED7 SASLED1 14.
15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. • NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND DSBF-D12 Series System panel connector IDELED+ IDELED- PANEL1 System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
16. System panel auxiliary connector (20-2 pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.
17. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) CK_33M_TPM LFRAMEn LRESETn LAD3 +3.3V LAD0 +3.3V X GND X ® This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. TPM1 X GPIO2 GPIO LAD2 LAD1 GND X SERIRQ X X PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series TPM connector 18. LPC debug card connector.(14-1 pin LPC1) +3.
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This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time......................................................... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer..............................................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor 6. 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® 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 after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer. 3.
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 4.2 BIOS setup program..................................................................... 4-8 4.3 Main menu................................................................................... 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 4-20 4.5 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. Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Recovers the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to BIOS.WPH. Save the file to a floppy disk. Make sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of your motherboard. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2.
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 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. Prepare a blank floppy disk before using this utility. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk A. Prepare the recovery diskette: 1. Insert the motherboard floppy disk to a PC, then boot from the support CD; the screen will show several optional items. 2.
Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.6.1.9 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete BIOS.
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. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 4- 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto. Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
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 Server Configuration fields General help PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] Floppy A [1.44/1.25 MB 31/2”] IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
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.
4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] Floppy A [1.44/1.25 MB 31/2”] IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← [None] [None] Disabled [None] 360 Kb [None] 1.
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 “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] Floppy A [1.44/1.
4.3.4 IDE Configuration PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Configuration Fixed disk boot sector: Item Specific Help [Normal] S-ATA Configuration F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← : Select Item : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Write protects boot sector on hard disk to protect against viruses. F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Fixed disk boot sector [Normal] Setting this item to [Write Protect] prevents write access to the boot sector on the hard disk to protect against viruses.
Native Mode Operation [Auto] Allows you to choose the native mode for ATA. Configuration options: [Auto] [Serial ATA] The above item appears only when the SATA Controller Mode Option is set to [Compatible] Serial ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller Mode Option [Enhanced] Allows selection of the Serial ATA operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed.
4.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Channel 0 Master [None] Type: [Auto] Multi-Sector Transfers LBA Mode Control 32-Bit I/O Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Standard] [Disabled] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← : Select Item : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help Auto = Autotyping None = Disabling drive ATAPI Removable = ATAPI media (e.g.
Transfer Mode [Stadard] Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] [Fast PIO 4] [FPIO 3 / DMA 1] [FPIO 4 / DMA2] Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] When this item is set to [Mode 0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] [Mode 5] 4.3.
Multi-Sector Transfers [Disabled] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to 2~16 Sectors, the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] LBA Mode Control [Disabled] Enables or disables the LBA mode.
4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main System Information Item Specific Help Model Name Model ID DSBF-D12/SAS 8041A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.
Processor Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.83GHz Speed 2.800GHz Ratio Actual 7 Max 7 Cache L1/32 KB L2/4096 KB ID/uCode 0F64h/02h F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← : Select Item : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Frequency Ratio [Default] Allows you to select the processor frequency ratio. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] Hyperthreading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature.
Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Scroll down to display the following items, which appear in both Intel® 5000, 5100, and 5300 series CPU.
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
SERR Signal Condition [Single Bit] Allows you to select the ECC error that the SERR# asserts. Configuration options: [None] [Single Bit] [Multiple Bit] [Both] Demand Scrub Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Patrol Scrub Enable [Enabled] Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4GB PCI Hole Granularity [256 MB] Allows you to select the granularity of the PCI hole for PCI resource.
Force ITK Config Clocking [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the FBD configuration for ITK test suite. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [Open Loop] Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Closed Loop] [ASUS MemCool Fan] [Disabled] Set this item to [ASUS MemCool Fan] for a better fan management. Open Loop Type [Best Performance] Allows you to select the Open Loop Type.
4.4.3 PCI Configuration This menu shows the PCI configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
PCI Device, Slot #1 ~ 6 Allows you to configure the specific PCI devices. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Device, Slot #1 Option ROM Scan: F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← Item Specific Help [Enabled] : Select Item : Select Menu Initialize device expansion ROM -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the device expansion ROM.
4.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu The items in this menu allow you to display the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] [Enabled] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← : Select Item : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help Enable USB host controller.
4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
Parallel port [Enabled] Allows you to configure the parallel port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Base I/O address [378] Allows you to select the base I/O address for the parallel port. Configuration options: [378] [278] [3BC] Interrupt [IRQ 7] Allows you to set the interrupt for the parallel port. Configuration options: [IRQ 5] [IRQ 7] Mode [ECP] Allows you to set the mode for the parallel port.
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← Item Specific Help [ACPI v1.
4.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item. RTC Alarm Date [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press to display a date chart. Press <+> or <-> to change scroll through the options, then press when done. The default setting [0] is equivalent to everyday alarm. Configuration options: [0] [1] ~ [31] RTC Alarm Date [00 : 00 : 00] To set the time of alarm: 1. Press <+> or <-> to set the desired value. 2.
Scroll down to display more items: Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help 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 [72ºC] [72ºC] [72ºC] [72ºC] [60ºC] [60ºC] FBD_FAN1 Speed VCORE0 Voltage VCORE1 Voltage VTT +1.5V +1.8V +3V +12V +5V +5VSB VBAT N/A 1.25 V 1.25 V 1.21 V 1.56 V 1.79 V 3.28 V 11.91 V 4.87 V 4.96 V 3.
The following screens appear when you install Intel® 5100 and 5300 series CPU.
SYSTEM1/2 Target Temperature Allows you to set the target sytem temperature at which the system fan will start running if the fan is not yet turned on. Configuration options: [39ºC] ~ [60ºC] FBD_FAN1/2 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. 4.5 Server menu This Server menu items allow you to customize the server features.
Com Port Address [Disabled] Allows you to disable or select the COM port to use. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Onboard COM1 port] [Onboard COM2 port] The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [Onboard COM1 port] or [Onboard COM2 port]. Baud Rate [115.2K] Allows you to enable the specified baud rate. Configuration options: [300] [1200] [2400] [9600] [19.2K] [38.4K] [57.6K] [115.2K] Console Type [PC-ANSI, 7bit] Allows you to enable the specified console type.
4.5.2 Main DMI Event Logging Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging [Enabled] [Enabled] Mark DMI events as read Clear all DMI event logs [Enter] [No] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ →← : Select Item : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help View the contents of the DMI event log.
4.6 Security menu Main F1 ESC Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Write [Enter] [Enter] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Help Exit ↑↓ →← Select Item Select Menu -/+ Enter Item Specific Help Change Values Select Sub-Menu Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.
2. In the Enter current password field, type in your current password. Press . 3. The cursor moves to the next field, Enter new password. Press . Do not type anything in this field. 4. The cursor moves to the next field, Confirm new password. Press . Do not type anything in this field. 5. When the confirmation message “Password has been changed” appears, press . The display returns to the Security menu. Note that the password field on top is changed to Clear.
4.7 Boot menu Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Boot Features F1:Help ESC: Exit 4.7.1 ↑↓ →← : Select Item : Select Menu Specify the boot priority sequence of all boot devices.
4.7.2 Main Boot Features Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot Features Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Summary screen: POST Errors SETUP prompt Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto Detect] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Allows the BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
SETUP prompt [Enabled] When this item is set to Enabled, the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
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 , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press , or simply press , to load the optimized values for each of the Setup menu items.
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 5.2 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-D12/SAS model only)......
5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: DSBF-D12 and DSBF-D12/SAS • LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drive s and RAID0, RAID1 and RAID0+1 configurations. The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager also supports RAID5 configuration. DSBF-D12/SAS model only • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports SAS disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID1E 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. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3.
5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2.
Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 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. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen.
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.
6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. When creating a RAID 1 set, select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press . Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss.
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. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu.
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. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select New Configuration, then press . 3.
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 . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press .
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 .
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 disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 5-12 8. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press .
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu.
5.2.3 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 the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . 6. Press again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press .
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.
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 . 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize.
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. 5-18 A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization.
5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press .
5-20 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. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, press .
5.2.5 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: 5-22 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press . 2. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press .
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.
5.2.6 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: 5-24 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. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. 5. While checking the disk consistency, press to display the following options. • Stop • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Stops the consistency check.
Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 5-26 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 menu, then press . 4. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press . The utility clears the current array. 3. Press any key to continue.
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: 5-28 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3.
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. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press to display the adapter properties. 2. Select WriteCache, then press to turn the option On (enabled). 3.
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 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.
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 v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 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. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8.
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 v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 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 v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 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 v5.0.0.1032 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 v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Name Volume0 Level RAIDX(xxxxx) [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Drives Capacity 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.
5.4 Global Array 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.
5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D12/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) • RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) • RAID 0 (Integrated Striping) 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring Overview The Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks (IM).
3. The following screen appears. Select a channel and press to enter the setup. The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. 5-40 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . 5. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM Volume, then press .
6. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or . By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation.
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 data and create the new IM array. 8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume. 9. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. 10.
5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: 1. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . 2. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume, then press . 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.
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 RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or .
5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. To create an IS volume: 1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. 3.
5-46 4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press . 5. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IS volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or .
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. 6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 7.
5.5.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: 5-48 1. On the main menu, select RAID Properties. 2. On the next screen that appears, select View Existing Array.
3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing .
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 volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare. When the failed disk is replaced, the utility assigns the replacement as the new hot spare. To create a hot spare: 5-50 1.
4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. Synchronizing the array Synchronizing the array allows the utility to resynchronize data on the mirrored disk in the array. This procedure is seldom required because data synchronization is automatically done during normal operation. To synchronize the array: 1.
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 . 2. Press to activate, or to cancel. Deleting an array • You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array.
5.5.5 �������������������� Viewing SAS topology 1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press to display device properties, or to display more keys. 2. Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed.
Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals. There can be only 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.
5.5.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays.
Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode.
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.
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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................................................................ 6-3 6.2 LAN driver installation................................................................ 6-13 6.3 VGA driver 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.
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 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. For systems with Red Hat® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: For Intel® 6321 LSI MegaRAID: \Drivers\6321 LSI MegaRAID\Driver\Linux\ For LSI 1068 SAS: \Drivers\
4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press .
• Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver (DSBF-D12 model only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2000 SP4). - For Windows XP/2003 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows XP/2003). • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller driver (DSBF-D12/ SAS model only): - For Windows 2000, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS1068 . - For 32-bit Windows Server 2003, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit). 6.
5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. 9. Select the option Search for 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. 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 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.
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. 6- Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press .
4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
6.2 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3.
6-12 4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. 5. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears.
6. Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services.
6-14 8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue.
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 Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear.
6.2.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Intel® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat® and SuSE Linux operating system. Before installing the LAN driver: Before installing the LAN driver, you must install the kernel development application. To install the kernel development: 1. Insert the Linux OS installation CD Disk 1 to the optical drive. 2. Double click “Application” > “System setting” > “Add / Remove application”. 3.
6.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 You need to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows® 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
6-18 4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.
button to select Express installation to activate quick 6. Press the installation. 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer.
6.4 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. 6.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
6.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click an item to install. 6.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.4.5 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 A.1 DSBF-D12/SAS block diagram.....................................................A-1 A.2 DSBF-D12 block diagram.............................................................A-2 A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers.....................................
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A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers Phlash16 may fail if your system is using memory managers, in which case the utility will display the following message: Memory manager error message Phoenix Phlash16 Error Cannot flash if Memory Managers (e.g. EMM386) present PRESS ANY KEY TO EXIT If you see this message after you execute Phlash16, you must disable the memory manager on your system. Follow the instructions in the Disabling memory managers section in this chapter. Because Phlash16.
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