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  • Page 1 DSBF-D16 Series DSBF-D16/SAS DSBF-D16...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Installing an expansion card ......... 2-27 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card ........2-27 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ........... 2-28 2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link) ........2-28 2.5.5 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; DSBF-D16/SAS only ) .... 2-29 2.5.6 DDR2 SODIMM socket ..........2-30...
  • Page 4 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility ... 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........4-3 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar ................. 4-7 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........5-37 5.3.7 Exiting the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager ....5-37 Global Array Manager ..............5-38 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) ..5-39 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring ............5-39 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced ........5-43 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume ........
  • Page 6 Running the support CD ..........6-22 6.5.2 Drivers menu ..............6-22 6.5.3 Management Software menu ........6-23 6.5.4 Utilities menu ..............6-23 6.5.5 Contact information ............6-23 Appendix: Reference information DSBF-D16/SAS model block diagram ........A-1 DSBF-D16 model block diagram ..........A-2...

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Typography

    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.

  • Page 11: Dsbf-D16 Series Specifications Summary

    DSBF-D16 Series specifications summary Model Name DSBF-D16/SAS DSBF-D16 Processor / System Bus 2 * Socket LGA771 Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5000/5100 ® ® Quad-Core Intel Xeon Processor 5300 ® ® Sequence Dual Core/Quad Core FSB 667/1066/1333MHz EM64T 2x2M, 4M & 8M L2 cache...
  • Page 12 DSBF-D16 Series specifications summary Storage IDE Controller Intel 6321 ICH: ® 1 x Single Channel Bus Master IDE support UltraATA 33 / 66 / 100 SATA Intel 6321 ICH: ® Controller 6 SATA2 300MB/s Intel 6321 ICH: ® ports 6 SATA2 300MB/s...
  • Page 13 DSBF-D16 Series specifications summary Rear I/O External Connectors Serial Port External USB Port VGA Port RJ-45 PS/2 KB/ Mouse Management Software ASWM2.0 Solution Out of Band Remote Optional (ASMB3-SOL) Management Monitoring √ √ Temperature FAN RPM √ √ US (FCC, CFR47 Part √...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...

  • Page 16: Serial Number Label

    Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 17: Welcome

    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.

  • Page 18: Special Features

    Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual-Core and Quad-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.
  • Page 19 This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) SAS is the latest storage interface for enterprise-class storage devices. Building on and improving the parallel SCSI foundation, SAS is the new industry standard that includes Serial ATA interoperability, and is projected to be the succesor of the Ultra320 SCSI technology.

  • Page 20: Innovative Asus Features

    BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MemCool FB-DIMM Fan Kit (optional) With this optional fan kit, the platform gets optimal performance and the best possible FB-DIMM thermal environment.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware Information

    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. Hardware information...
  • Page 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-10 System memory ................. 2-15 Expansion slots ................2-27 Jumpers ..................2-31 Connectors ................. 2-36 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SAS LED (for DSBF-D16/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is working normally.

  • Page 24: Motherboard Overview

    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.

  • Page 25: Support Kits For The Motherboard

    To install the CEK spring: Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard. Socket for CPU2 Heatsink hole Socket for CPU1 Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...
  • Page 26 Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes.
  • Page 27 Socket for CPU1 Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. Secure the motherboard with nine (9) screws. Refer to section 2.2.2 Screw holes for illustration. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Layouts

    2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSBF-D16/SAS model 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 PS/2 PSUSMB1 T: Mouse ATX12V2 B: Keyboard DDR FB-DIMM_13 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB1 DDR FB-DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 USB2 DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) FBD_FAN1 DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

  • Page 29: Asus Dsbf-D16 Series

    DDR FB-DIMM_33 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) RAID_SEL1 RECOVERY1 CR2032 3V Intel LAN_BW1 Lithium Cell 82573L SGPIO1 CLRTC1 CMOS Power USB34 LAN_BW1 PCIE1 CLRTC1 LAN_EN4 ® Intel 6321ESB FAN_SEL2 PCIE2 Super FAN_SEL1 PCIE3 BUZZER1 LPC1 SB_PWR1 VGA_EN1 HDLED1 PANEL1 COM2 PCIX4 FLOPPY1 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 30: Layout Contents

    Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page CPU sockets 2-10 FB-DIMM sockets 2-15 PCI Express x 8 slots 2-28 PCI-X slot (for ZCR card; DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 2-29 DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-30 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-31 LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1)
  • Page 31 Serial ATA connectors 2-38 (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-38 SAS connectors (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 2-39 LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1) 2-39 SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1)

  • Page 32: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA771 socket.
  • Page 33 Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment Alignment key key should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-11...
  • Page 34 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 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 ®...

  • Page 35: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    CPU heatsink (bottom view) Heatsink screw To install the CPU heatsink and fan: Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four screws on the heatsink align with the nuts on the support plate. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-13...
  • Page 36 Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 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 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second...

  • Page 37: System Memory

    FB-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support 256 MB memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules.
  • Page 38 Rank population Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 DIMM installation reference table No. of Slot/s to use DIMMs DIMM_00 DIMM_00, DIMM_10 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, DIMM_30 DIMM_01, DIMM_11, DIMM_21, DIMM_31 DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02 DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12 DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22 DIMM_30, DIMM_31, DIMM_32 DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_03 DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_13...

  • Page 39: Memory Mirroring And Sparing Technology

    The below memory configurations were required to operate in mirrored mode. Configuration 1 (Mirroring): Four memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_10, DIMM_20, and DIMM_30. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-17...
  • Page 40 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. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : Twelve memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32.
  • Page 41 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. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-19...

  • Page 42: Memory Sparing

    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”...
  • Page 43 2048 MB 2048 MB DIMM_02 DIMM_12 (2048MB*2 Ranks) (2048MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (2048 MB) (2048 MB) (2048 MB) (2048 MB) Sparing Memory space 2048 MB 2048 MB Total Memory 10240 MB ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-21...
  • Page 44 Four DIMMs per channel (Dual ranks) Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB DIMM_01 DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) (1024MB*2 Ranks)

  • Page 45: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-23...

  • Page 46: Installing The Memcool Fb-Dimm Fan (Optional)

    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: Locate the three FB-DIMM fan holes on the motherboard. Disengage the fan top cover from the fan base.
  • Page 47 Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. Repeat the previous instructions to install the other FB-DIMM fan if needed. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-25...

  • Page 48: Uninstalling The Optional Memcool Fb-Dimm Fan

    2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan Unplug the fan cable. 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 Carefully lift the fan base.

  • Page 49: Expansion Slots

    When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-27...

  • Page 50: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller — Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM2)* Communications Port (COM1)* IRQ holder for PCI steering* Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1)* System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port*...

  • Page 51: Pci-X Slot (For Zcr Slot; Dsbf-D16/Sas Only )

    PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; DSBF-D16/SAS only ) 2.5.5 The 64bit PCI-X slot on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. ZCR bracket holder (1U) PCIX4 Slot 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.

  • Page 52: Ddr2 Sodimm Socket

    3. Place a screw to secure the ZCR card to the motherboard and the chassis. The optional ZCR card for DSBF-D16/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. Visit the LSI LOGIC website (www.lsilogic. com) for more information.

  • Page 53: Jumpers

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) DSBF-D16 Series Clear RTC RAM ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-31...
  • Page 54 LAN_BW1 Balanced mode Centric mode (Default) DSBF-D16 Series LAN bandwidth setting 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. VGA_EN1...
  • Page 55 (82573L) Enable Disable (Default) LAN_EN4 (82573L) DSBF-D16 Series LAN setting Enable Disable (Default) 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.
  • Page 56 RAID_SEL1 Intel DSBF-D16 RAID setting (Default) Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-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). SAS_EN1...
  • Page 57 Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. Turn on the system. RECOVERY1 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) DSBF-D16 Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-35...

  • Page 58: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 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.

  • Page 59: Internal Connectors

    PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. DSBF-D16 Series Floppy disk drive connector IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the...
  • Page 60 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card. PIN1 HDLED1 DSBF-D16 Series storage card activity LED connector 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 61 LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1) This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card. PIN1 LPC1 DSBF-D16 Series LPC debug card connector ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-39...
  • Page 62 This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. SASLED1 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series SASLED connector Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED.
  • Page 63 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-D16 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-41...
  • Page 64 FAN Speed PWM Control 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. PSUSMB1 DSBF-D16 Series Power supply SMBus connector 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 65 You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1 8-pin +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D16 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-43...
  • Page 66 This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. PANEL1 DSBF-D16 Series System panel connector System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 67 This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series Auxiliary panel connector Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.
  • Page 68 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 69: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 70 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 71: Starting Up For The First Time

    Memory module missing One continuous beep followed by VGA controller failure short beeps Two short beeps PCI resource assignment error At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 72: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000/2003: 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.

  • Page 73: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 74 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 Main menu .................. 4-10 Advanced menu ................. 4-16 Server menu ................4-30 Security menu ................4-33 Boot menu .................. 4-35 Exit menu ..................4-37 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 75: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (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.

  • Page 76: 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. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to BIOS.WPH. Save the file to a floppy disk.

  • Page 77: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    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.
  • Page 78 Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.6.1.9 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File BIOS.WPH 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...
  • Page 79 Press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 80: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 81: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 82: Legend Bar

    4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function <F1>...

  • Page 83: Pop-Up Window

    Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← Pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 84: Main Menu

    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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 85: Ide Configuration

    [Disabled] Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← Parallel ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-11...
  • Page 86 Serial ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 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] SATA Controller Mode Option [Enhanced] Allows selection of the Serial ATA operation mode depending on the operating...

  • Page 87: Ide Primary Master/Slave; Sata Port 1/2/3/4

    Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Enabled] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit I/O: [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit IDE data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-13...

  • Page 88: System Information

    Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← The items in this menu are non-user configurable. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS-BIOS Displays the BIOS version and build date. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 89 Scroll down to display the following items: System Memory Information Item Specific Help DIMM_31-- None DIMM_32-- None DIMM_33-- None Help Select Item Change Value Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu Save and Exit →← ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-15...

  • Page 90: Advanced Menu

    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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server...
  • Page 91 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-17...
  • Page 92 Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Enables this item for better graphics performance when used with Linux and 4 GB or more memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support: [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. When enabled, this item allows the CPU P state to dynamically change based on system loading.
  • Page 93 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The appearance of the Intel EIST support item depends on the CPU SKU. • • Items above with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-19...

  • Page 94: Chipset Configuration

    [Disabled] Branch 1 Rank Interleave [4:1] Branch 1 Rank Sparing [Disabled] Enhanced x8 Detection [Enabled] Force ITK Config Clocking [Disabled] FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [ASUS MemCool F] Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →←...
  • Page 95 Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Closed Loop] [ASUS MemCool FAN] [Disabled] • Set this item to [ASUS MemCool FAN] for a better fan management. The Open Loop Type appears when you set FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling •...

  • Page 96: Pci Configuration

    4.4.3 PCI Configuration This menu shows the PCI configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Reset Configuration Data: [No] Select ‘Yes’ if you Plug & Play OS [No] want to clear the Palette Snooping...

  • Page 97: Ich Usb Control Sub-Menu

    (OS). Setting to [Enabled] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-23...

  • Page 98: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Peripheral Devices Configuration Item Specific Help Confugure COM1 port COM1 port: [Enabled] using options: Base I/O address: [3F8] Interrupt:...

  • Page 99: Acpi Configuration

    Headless Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the headless operation mode through ACPI. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ACPI SPCR table. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-25...

  • Page 100: Power On Configuration

    4.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Power On Configuration Item Specific Help Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] Configures the system state after recovering Power On By PME# [Disabled]...

  • Page 101: Hardware Monitor

    FRN_FAN1 Speed FRN_FAN2 Speed FRN_FAN3 Speed FRN_FAN4 Speed REAR_FAN1 Speed REAR_FAN2 Speed Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-27...
  • Page 102 Scroll down to display more items: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help CPU1 Domain 0 Target Temperature [76 ºC] Full fan speed will CPU1 Domain 1 Target Temperature [76 ºC] be started when the CPU2 Domain 0 Target Temperature [76 ºC] temperature reaches the CPU2 Domain 1 Target Temperature...
  • Page 103 Configuration options: [49 ºC]~[70 ºC] FBD_FAN1 Speed, VCORE0/1 Voltage, VTT, +1.5V, +1.8V, +3V, +12V, +5V, +5VSB, VBAT These fields show the auto-detected values and are not user-configurable. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-29...

  • Page 104: Server Menu

    Server menu This Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Console Redirection Item Specific Help DMI Event Logging Additional setup menus to configure console. Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓...
  • Page 105 Allows you to set the number of video pages to allocate for console redirection when the video hardware is not available. Press <-> or <+> to set the value, or enter the value using the numeric keypad. Configuration options: [1] ~ [8] ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-31...

  • Page 106: Dmi Event Logging

    4.5.2 DMI Event Logging PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Item Specific Help Event log validity Valid View the contents of Event log capacity Space Available DMI event log. View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging [Enabled] ECC Event Logging...

  • Page 107: Security Menu

    Password Lock Mode [Disabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled] Enter Current Password Flash Write [Enabled] Enter New Password Confirm New Password Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-33...
  • Page 108 In the Enter Current Password field, type in your current password. Press <Enter>. The cursor moves to the next field, Enter New Password. Press <Enter>. Do not type anything in this field. The cursor moves to the next field, Confirm New Password. Press <Enter>.

  • Page 109: Boot Menu

    <f> / <r> specify the device as fixed or removable. <x> exclude or include the device to boot. <Shift + 1> enable or disable the device. <1 - 4> load default boot sequence. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-35...

  • Page 110: Boot Features

    4.7.2 Boot Features PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Features Item Specific Help Allows BIOS to skip Quick Boot [Enabled] certain tests while Full Logo Display [Enabled] booting. This will Bootup Num-Lock [On] decrease the time needed PS/2 Mouse [Auto Detect] to boot the system.

  • Page 111: Exit Menu

    When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to discard your changes and exit. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4-37...

  • Page 112: Discard Changes

    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 <Enter> to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu.
  • Page 113 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...

  • Page 114: Chapter Summary

    Setting up RAID ................5-1 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ......5-3 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....5-30 ® Global Array Manager ..............5-38 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) ..5-39 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 115: Setting Up Raid

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 116: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Intel ® 6321ESB Southbridge. For DSBF-D16/SAS model, you may use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility.

  • Page 117: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility

    At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 118: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows you to initialize the logical drives of a created RAID set Objects Allows you to initialize logical drives or change the logical drive...
  • Page 119 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. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...
  • Page 120 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 121 <Enter>. When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press <Enter>. Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...
  • Page 122 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13.

  • Page 123: Using New Configuration

    Follow steps 3 to 7 of the previous section. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 124: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    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: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 125 Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-11...
  • Page 126 Press <F10> 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 <Enter>. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set.
  • Page 127 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-13...

  • Page 128: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    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: From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 129 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-15...
  • Page 130 Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> 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.

  • Page 131: Initializing The Logical Drives

    From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-17...
  • Page 132 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization.
  • Page 133 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-19...
  • Page 134 Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 135 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. ASUS DSBF-D16 Seriies 5-21...

  • Page 136: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    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: From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
  • Page 137 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D16 Seriies 5-23...

  • Page 138: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    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.
  • Page 139 • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D16 Seriies 5-25...
  • Page 140 Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 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 <Enter>.

  • Page 141: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array. Press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D16 Seriies 5-27...

  • Page 142: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    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: From the Management Menu, select Configure >...

  • Page 143: Enabling The Writecache

    To enable WriteCache: From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press <Enter> to display the adapter properties. Select WriteCache, then press <Enter> to turn the option On (enabled). When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-D16 Seriies 5-29...

  • Page 144: Option Rom Utility

    ® 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: ®...

  • Page 145: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Spacebar> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-31...
  • Page 146 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. 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.

  • Page 147: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1 (Mirror), then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 of the previous section to create the RAID 1 set. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-33...

  • Page 148: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)

    5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation.

  • Page 149: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    Enter a name for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID5, then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) to create the RAID 5 set. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-35...

  • Page 150: Deleting A Raid Set

    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: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 151: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press <Enter>. This window appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-37...

  • Page 152: Global Array Manager

    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. 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 153: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility (Dsbf-D16/Sas Model Only)

    LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: •...
  • Page 154 The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.
  • Page 155 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. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-41...
  • Page 156 A confirmation screen appears. Press <M> 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 <D>...

  • Page 157: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-43...
  • Page 158 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.

  • Page 159: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support (Enabled BIOS & OS) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-45...
  • Page 160 The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus an optional hot spare.
  • Page 161 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-47...

  • Page 162: Managing Arrays

    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: On the main menu, select RAID Properties.
  • Page 163 RAID Drive Pred Size Disk Status Fail (MB) SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-49...

  • Page 164: Managing Hot Spares

    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.
  • Page 165 Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to begin the synchronization, or <N> to cancel. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-51...

  • Page 166: Activating An Array

    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: From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Manage Array -- SAS1068...

  • Page 167: Viewing Sas Topology

    Direct Attach Devices Controller Bay 0 RAID Physical Disk ﹂ Bay 1 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 Bay 2 RAID Physical Disk Bay 3 RAID Physical Disk ﹂ IS VOL LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Esc=Exit F1=Help Alt+D=Device Properties Alt+N=More Keys ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-53...

  • Page 168: Selecting A Boot Disk

    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.

  • Page 169: Global Properties

    Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-55...
  • Page 170 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 v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters &...

  • Page 171: Restore Defaults

    Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5-57...
  • Page 172 5-58 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 173: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 174 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 Intel chipset software installation ..........6-11 LAN driver installation ............... 6-14 VGA driver installation............... 6-20 Management application and utilities installation ....6-22 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 175: Raid Driver Installation

    Create INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID for RHEL3 UP6 32/64 bit Driver Disk Create INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID for RHEL4 UP4 32/64 bit Driver Disk Create the DSBF-D16/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-D16/SAS MB ESB2 ASF Firmware update...
  • Page 176 Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 2000/2003 Server environment: ® 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.
  • Page 177 For systems with other Lunix versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the driver file from the following path: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\6321 LSI MegaRAID\ Driver\Linux\; For LSI1068 SAS RAID Driver:\Drivers\LSI 1068 B1\Drivers\Linux\ ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 178: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    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.
  • Page 179 MATRIX STORAGE driver: • ® ® - If SATA RAID mode is to enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Controller (Server ESB2). - If SATA AHCI mode is enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller (Server ESB2). ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...
  • Page 180 Intel 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver (DSBF-D16 model • ® only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2000 SP4). - For Windows 2003 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2003). LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller driver (DSBF-D16/ SAS model only): •...
  • Page 181 Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers, then the LSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 8-port with 1068-StorPort item should appear. The screen differs based on the controller. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 182: Red Hat Enterprise

    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 ®...
  • Page 183 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...
  • Page 184 When prompted, insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy ® disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 185: Intel Chipset Software Installation

    Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility from the menu. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-11...
  • Page 186 The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 187 Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-13...

  • Page 188: Lan Driver Installation

    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 ® ® Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
  • Page 189 Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. Click Next button when the Intel PRO Network Connections – ® InstallShield Wizard window appears. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-15...
  • Page 190 Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click the Next button. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel ® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 191 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-17...
  • Page 192 To verify the LAN controller driver installation: 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.

  • Page 193: Red Hat

    Change to the driver src directory. cd e1000-x.x.x/src/ Use the command “makeinstall” to compile the driver module. makeinstall After reboot the system, please refer to Linux distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and IP address. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-19...

  • Page 194: Vga Driver Installation

    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 / ®...
  • Page 195 The XGI VGA Package window appears, preparing the setup. Click Next to start the installation. The system will update the VGA driver. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-21...

  • Page 196: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    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.

  • Page 197: Management Software Menu

    Click an item to install. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 6-23...
  • Page 198 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 199: Appendix: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...
  • Page 200 Appendix summary DSBF-D16/SAS model block diagram ........A-1 DSBF-D16 model block diagram ..........A-2 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series...

  • Page 201: Dsbf-D16/Sas Model Block Diagram

    DSBF-D16/SAS model block diagram Dempsey/ Woodcrest/ Clovertown 1333 FSB FBDx4 PCIE1 FBDx4 5000P (Blackford) FBDx4 PCIE3 FBDx4 PCIE2 82573L PCI-X 133/100 82573L PCIX4 6321ESB (ESB2E) PCI 33 8 x SAS LSI1068 H/W RAID 0, 1, 1E 1 x IDE H/W RAID (5 ZCR)

  • Page 202: Dsbf-D16 Model Block Diagram

    DSBF-D16 model block diagram Dempsey/ Woodcrest/ Clovertown 1333 FSB FBDx4 PCIE1 FBDx4 5000P (Blackford) FBDx4 PCIE3 FBDx4 PCIE2 82573L PCI-X 133/100 82573L PCIX4 6321ESB (ESB2E) PCI 33 H/W RAID 0, 1, 1E 1 x IDE Kumeran 82563EB 6 x SATA...

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