DSEB-D16 DSEB-D16/SAS Motherboard DSEB-D16 Series
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Contents Notices......................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................... ix Typography................................................................................................... x DSEB-D16 Series specifications summary................
Contents 2.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (x16 link).............................. 2-29 2.5.6 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; DSEB-D16/SAS only )............. 2-30 2.5.5 2.6 2.7 2.5.7 Connectors.................................................................................. 2-37 2.7.1 Chapter 3: 3.2 SODIMM socket . .......................................................... 2-31 Jumpers....................................................................................... 2-32 2.7.2 3.
Contents 4.4 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 4-14 4.4.1 CPU Configuration......................................................... 4-14 4.4.3 PCI/PnP Configuration................................................... 4-20 4.4.2 4.4.4 4.4.5 4.4.6 4.4.7 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.4.8 4.5.1 ACPI Configuration........................................................ 4-24 Power On Configuration.................................................
Contents 5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity)....................................... 5-35 5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID......................................... 5-37 5.3.5 5.4 5.5 5.3.7 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-D16/SAS model only)...... 5-39 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring........................................................ 5-39 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume...................................... 5-45 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.5.6 Chapter 6: 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.
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.
DSEB-D16 Series specifications summary Model Name Processor / System Bus Core Logic Form Factor ASUS Features Smart Fan Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use) ASWM2.
DSEB-D16 Series specifications summary Storage SAS Controller Networking LAN Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors VGA Floppy Connector PSU Connector Rear I/O Connectors Management Solution Monitoring Environment Management Connector USB Connectors Fan Header SMBus Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED Serial Port Header External Serial Port External USB Port VGA Port RJ-45 RJ-45 for iKVM PS/2 KB/Mouse Software Out of Band Remote Management CPU Temperature FAN RPM LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: LSI® Integ
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® DSEB-D16 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 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. DSEB-D16 xxM0Axxxxxxx 1.4 Special features 1.4.
FB-DIMM memory support This motherboard supports fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs), the latest memory solution that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance. FB-DIMMs use Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chips that transmit signals between the memory modules and controllers with improved signal integrity and reduced errors. PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth.
USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. 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.
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 2.1 2.2 2.3 2 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................. 2-11 2.4 System memory.......................................................................... 2-16 2.6 Jumpers....................................................................................... 2-32 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.
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. ® 2. CPU_WARN1 DSEB-D16 Series CPU warning LED (red) OFF CPU1 present • 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. 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. 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.
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DSEB-D16 model 33cm (13in) PS/2 PSUSMB1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V2 ATXPWR1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 DDR FB-DIMM_13 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB1 USB2 DDR FB-DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FBD_FAN1 COM1 DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_03 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) REAR_FAN1 DDR FB-DIMM_02 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) P1V5_SEL1 RJ-45 (LAN34) CPU2 FBD_FAN2 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64
2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page 1. CPU sockets 2-11 2. FB-DIMM sockets 2-16 3. PCI Express 2.0 x 16 slots (x16 link) 2-29 4. PCI Express x 8 slots (x8 link) 2-29 5. PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; DSEB-D16/SAS model only) 2-30 6. DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-31 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN3, LAN_EN4) 4. Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1, FAN_SEL2) 5.
2-10 Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-38 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) 4. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSEB-D16/SAS model only) 2-39 5. SAS connectors (DSEB-D16/SAS model only) 6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) (DSEB-D16 model only) 2-40 7. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 8.
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. • 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_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. 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 sixteen 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 DIMM_11 DIMM-12 DIMM-13 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 0 DIMM_10 Slot 1 Slot 3 DIMM_20 Slot 2 Slot 2 DIMM_21 Slot 3 DIMM_03 DIMM_22 Slot 0 Slot 1 DIMM_23 Slot 1 DIMM_02 DIMM_30 Slot 2 DIMM_01 DIMM_31 Slot 3 Slot 0 DIMM_32 DIMM_00 DIMM_33 Ch:3 MCH Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 DIMM installation reference table No.
2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel® 5400 chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refer to the below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (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.
Configuration 4 (Mirroring) : Sixteen memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_03, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_13, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_23, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32, DIMM_33.
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 Channel 0 Sparing Branch0 Memory space Sparing Memory space Total Memory DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB DIMM_01 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) Channel 1 Rank 1 (1024 MB) DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) 1024 MB Rank 1 (1024 MB) 1024 MB 4096 MB Three DIMMs per channel Channel 0 Sparing Memory space Branch0 Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Total Mem
Four DIMMs per channel (Dual ranks) Channel 0 Sparing Memory space Branch0 Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Sparing Memory space Total Memory ASUS DSEB-D16 Series DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) Channel 1 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB DIMM_01 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) Rank 1 (1024 MB) DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) 2048 MB 2048 MB DIMM_02 (2048MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (2048 MB) Rank 1 (2048 MB) D
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. 2. 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.
2.4.6 Installing the MemCool FB-DIMM fan (optional) 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. 2-26 5. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. 6. Repeat the previous instructions to install the other FB-DIMM fan if needed.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
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2.5.6 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; DSEB-D16/SAS only ) The 64bit PCI-X slot on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. PCIX4 Slot ZCR bracket holder (1U) ZCR bracket holder (2U and above) If you want to install the motherboard to a 1U server system, you need to install the ZCR card with a riser card. For 1U server system To install and secure the ZCR card to the motherboard: 2-30 1.
4. 5. Place the film on the ZCR card to prevent a possible short circuit. Place a screw to secure the riser card to the motherboard and the chassis. For 2U server system or above To install and secure the ZCR card to the motherboard: 1. Unscrew the metal bracket that comes with the ZCR card and use that screw to secure the metal card bracket holder from the package to the ZCR card. 2. Firmly intsall the ZCR card to the PCIX slot. 3.
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. 3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer. 2. 4.
VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. ® 2. VGA_EN1 1 2 DSEB-D16 Series VGA setting 3. 2 3 Enable (Default) Disable LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN3, LAN_EN4) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82563EB Gigabit LAN controller and the onboard Intel® 82573L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1, FAN_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The FAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and FAN_SEL2 is for the other fans control including front fans, rear fans and FB-DIMM fans. Set to pins 1-2 for 4-pin fans or pins 2-3 for 3-pin fans. ® 4. FAN_SEL1 FAN_SEL2 1 2 PWM FAN (Default) 2 3 (CPU Fan) (Other Fans) DC FAN DSEB-D16 Series FAN setting 5.
Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSEB-D16/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 to enable the SAS function (default). ® 6. SAS_EN1 1 2 DSEB-D16 Series SAS setting 7. 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: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Set the jumper to pins 2-3.
P1V5 setting (3-pin P1V5_SEL1) This jumper allows you to adjust the voltage supply for the FB-DIMM. If you are installing the low-voltage FB-DIMMs, move the jumper cap to corresponding pins. P1V5_SEL1 ® 8. 1 2 2 3 1.5V (Default) 1.1V DSEB-D16 Series P1V5 setting P1V8 setting (3-pin P1V8_SEL1) This jumper allows you to adjust the voltage supply for the FB-DIMM. If you are installing the low-voltage FB-DIMMs, move the jumper cap to corresponding pins. P1V8_SEL1 ® 9. 1 2 1.8V (Default) 2 3 1.
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 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. FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2 GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND SATA4 SATA5 SATA6 GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6 GND RSATA_RXN6 RSATA_RXP6 GND GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSEB-D16/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status.
SAS connectors (DSEB-D16/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device. ® 5. DSEB-D16 Series SAS connectors To connect the SAS cable: To disconnect the SAS cable: 1. Plug in the SAS cable to the SAS connector until the cable lock snaps in place. 2. With your thumb, push down the cable lock to release.
Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) (DSEB-D16 model only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. ® 6. SGPIO1 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. ® 7.
USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® 8. USB34 Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND PIN1 DSEB-D16 Series USB connector The USB port module is purchased separately. 9.
10. 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 DSEB-D16 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is purchased separately. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1) This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card. +3.3V GND LPC_LAD2 LPC_LAD0 PLTRST CLK ® 11. PIN1 +3.3V +3.
12. 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 DSEB-D16 Series Power supply SMBus connector 13. 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.
14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. 2 3 ® POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMessage LED+ Message LEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT 1 DSEB-D16 Series System panel connector 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 4 NMI button GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND IDELED+ IDELED- PANEL1 5 6 System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. +5VSB PIN1 DSEB-D16 Series 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® 2000/2003: 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. 2. 3. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
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 BIOS setup program..................................................................... 4-6 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 4-14 4.5 Server menu................................................................................ 4-28 4.
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. ASUS AFUDOS (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 Menu items Main BIOS menu screen Menu bar Advanced Server Configuration fields BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot System Date System Time [Thu, 10/11/2007] [11:07:30] Floppy A [1.
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 Date System Time [Mon 11/12/2007] [11:17:09] Use [ENTER], [TAB] Floppy A [1.44 MB 3½”] select a field. The other items (Advanced, Power, Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items. 4.2.
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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot System Date System Time [Mon, 11/12/2007] [11:07:30] Floppy A [1.
4.3.4 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.
ATA(PI) 80Pin Cable Detection [Host & Device] Allows you to select the mode for detecting 80-pin ATA(PI) cable. Configuration options: [Host & Device] [Host] [Device] 4.3.5 Primary/Third/Fourth IDE 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Select the type of device connected to the system.
Block (Multi-Sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], 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] [Auto] PIO Mode [Auto] Allows you to select the data transfer mode.
Processor Displays the installed processor information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand N/A Speed N/A Ratio N/A Cache N/A ID/uCode N/A *** CPU2 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.20GHz Speed 3.20 GHz Ratio Actual 12 Max 12 Cache L1/32KB L2/4096KB ID/uCode 0F64h/None ←→ ↑↓ F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. System Memory Displays the installed system memory information.
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 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Server WARNING: Setting wrong values in the below sections may cause system to malfunction.
C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enable this item to use the Hardware Prefetcher Disable Feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Enable this item to use the Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch Disable Feature.
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge features. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Demand Scrubbing [Disabled] Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Branch Dependent Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disabled the branch-dependent DIMM sparing feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Branch 0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 0. If you set this item to [Disabled], the following three items will be grayed out.
PCIe Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the PCIe link speed. When set to [Auto], the PCIe device runs at the speed depending on the capability of the PCI Express port of MCH. When set to [PCIe Gen1], the target link speed will be forced to meet the PCIe Gen1 specification. Configuration options: [Auto] [PCIe Gen1] PCIE1 Slot Payload Size [Auto] Allows you to set the maximum TLP payload size for the PCI Express port.
South Bridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge Chipset Configuration ESB2 Bus-M PCI-X Hub configuration options.
4.4.3 PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP Configuration 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.
Onboard LAN1/2/3/4 Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Onboard LAN Configuration Option ROM Scan Option ROM Priority Bus Master Latency Timer Initialize device expansion ROM. [Enabled] [Normal] [Enabled] [Default] Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the device expansion ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Priority [Normal] Allows you to set the option ROM priority.
4.4.4 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 USB port5~6 for ASMB3. USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [4 USB Ports] [Enabled] [HiSpeed] [Enabled] ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
4.4.5 Peripheral Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Peripheral Configuration OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows BIOS to Enable or Disable Floppy Controller. ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Enables or disables the onboard floppy controller.
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support ACPI MCFG Support High Precision Event Timer [ACPI v2.0] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. Di ACPI version has some ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ACPI Version Features [ACPI v2.
4.4.7 Power On Configuration This sub-menu allows you to change Power On Configuration features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power On Configuration Options Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] Resume On Ring Resume On PME# Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] Power Off Power On Last State ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
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The following items appear when you enable the Smart Fan Control feature. CPU1/2 Target Temperature [55] Allows you to set the CPU target temperature. Configuration options: [40]~[55] System1/2 Target Temperature [70] Allows you to set the system target temperature. Configuration options: [35]~[70] VCORE1/2 Voltage, VTT Voltage, 1.5V Voltage, 1.8V Voltage, 3.
4.5 Main Server menu Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Configure Remote Access. Remote Access Configuration Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
Serial port number [COM1] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [19200 8,n,1] Sets the baudrate. 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. Configuration options: [None] [Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test (POST).
4.6 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 Security Boot Supervisor Password : Not Installed User Password : Not Installed Exit Install, change or clear the password. Change Supervisor Password Flash Write [Enabled] ←→ ↑↓ +F1 F10 ESC Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.
Main Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Supervisor Password : Installed User Password : Not Installed Exit Install, change or clear the password. Change Supervisor Password Change User Password Password Check [Setup] Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Write [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed.
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 Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Select Screen Select Item Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit ←→ ↑↓ Enter F1 F10 ESC v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.7.
4.7.2 Main Boot Settings Configuration Advanced Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support Parity Check POST Errors Setup Prompt Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto] [Disabled] [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] 4.8 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.
Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press , a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM.
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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 5.4 5.5 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility..................................... 5-3 Global Array Manager................................................................. 5-38 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-DG/SAS model only).......
5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: DSEB-D16 model • LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID10 configurations. The Intel Matrix Storage Manager also supports RAID5 configuration.
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 v5.6.2.
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 v5.6.2.1002 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. 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 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 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 v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 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 v5.6.2.1002 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Volume0 RAIDX(xxxxx) X XXX.XGB Normal ESB2 wRAID5 Reserved.
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 (DSEB-D16/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) • RAID 0 (Integrated Striping) • RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) 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. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fnc Slot SAS1068 05 03 00 00 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Boot Order 0 Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears.
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 . LSI Logic Config Utility Create New Array -- SAS1068 Array Type: Array Size(MB): Slot Num 0 1 2 3 v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.
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. LSI Logic Config Utility Create New Array Type -- SAS1068 v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) M - Keep existing data, migrate to an IM array. Synchronization of disk will occur.
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 . LSI Logic Config Utility Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00-IR 500E0180:60831008 25.
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 disk drives in one volume. To create an IS volume: 1. 2. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp.
4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus an optional hot spare. Data on the primary disk may be migrated. Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 8 disks including an optional hot spare.
6. 7. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. When done, press to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 9. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) Processing...
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: 1. On the main menu, select RAID Properties.
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 . LSI Logic Config Utility View Array -- SAS1068 Array Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.
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: 1. 2.
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. LSI Logic Config Utility Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1068 Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status Slot Num 0 1 2 3 v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.
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 . LSI Logic Config Utility Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier Type Scan Order Size(MB) Status v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.
5.5.5 1. Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Logic Config Utility Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) MPT Firmware Revision SAS Address NVIDIA Version Status Boot Order Boot Support v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) SAS1068 00 05.03.00 1.15.00.00-IR 500E0180:60831008 25.
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. 2. 3. 4. 5. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. Select the SAS Topology option.
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. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fnc Slot SAS1068 05 03 00 00 1.15.00.
Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display minimal information] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display adapters only] LSI Logic Config Utility Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt v6.18.00.00 (2007.08.
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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................................................................ 6-16 6.5 Management application and utilities installation................... 6-24 6.2 6.4 Intel chipset software installation............................................. 6-13 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.
INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver Windows 32 bit(Also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(Also support AHCI) Back Exit INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID Driver INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID Driver Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit RHEL3 UP8 32/64 bit RHEL4 UP5 32/64 bit RHEL 5 32/64 bit SLES 9.0 SP3 32 bit SLES 9.
LSI 1068 B1 SAS Driver LSI 1068 B1 SAS Driver Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit RHEL AS3 UP8 32 bit RHEL AS3 UP8 64 bit RHEL AS4 UP5 32 bit RHEL AS4 UP5 64 bit RHEL 5 32 bit RHEL 5 64 bit SLES 9.0 SP3 32 bit SLES 9.0 SP3 64 bit SLES 10 SP1 32 bit SLES 10 SP1 64 bit Back Exit 7. 8. 9. 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® 2000/2003 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\6321 Matrix Storage Manager\F6 Install Floppy Create for 32 and 64 bit Windows\F6flpy32.
The Windows Server 2003 64-bit OS RAID driver disk for the LSI1068 SAS controller is located in: \Drivers\LSI 1068 B1\Driver\makedisk\2k3_64.exe 3. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 5. After creating a RAID driver disk, eject the floppy disk, then write‑protect it to prevent computer virus infection. 4. Follow screen instructions to complete the process. To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux server environment: 1. 2.
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS When installing the LSI 1068 driver to your OS, make sure the driver you are installing supports your current installed OS. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you use the LSI 1068 SAS utility bundled in the support CD to create a driver disk. Refer to page 6-1 for more information. During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1.
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 (DSEB-DG model only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2000 SP4). • 6. 7. - For Windows 2003 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2003). LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller driver (DSEB-DG/ SAS model only): - For Windows 2000, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS1068 . - For 32bit Windows Server 2003, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit).
5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 9. Select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next. 6. 8. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. 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® 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. 6-12 Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
6.2 Intel chipset software 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 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the Intel® chipset software: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 3. Click the item Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility from the menu. 2.
6-14 4. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.
6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer.
6.3 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1. 2. Restart the computer, and 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. • • 3.
4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. 5. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears.
6-18 6. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services.
8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue.
To verify the LAN controller driver installation: 1. 2. 3. 6-20 Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear.
6.3.2 Red Hat Follow these instructions when installing the Intel® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat® 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. 3. Select Kernel Development from the Development Tools. 2. 4. Double click Application > System setting > Add / Remove application.
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® 2000/Server 2003 You need to manually install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver on a Windows® 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver: 1. 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.
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