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  • Page 1 DSAN-DX...
  • 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

    Contents Notices ......................vii Safety information ..................viii About this guide ..................ix Typography ....................x DSAN-DX specifications summary ............xi Chapter 1: Product introduction Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-2 Special features ................1-2 1.4.1...
  • Page 4 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link; x4 link) ......2-22 2.5.6 PCI slot ................. 2-22 2.5.8 SODIMM socket ............2-22 2.5.9 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card ........2-23 2.5.10 Installing i Button ............2-23 Jumpers ..................2-24 Connectors ................. 2-29 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors ..........
  • Page 5 Contents 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.] ........ 4-9 4.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/Slave ........4-10 4.3.5 IDE Configuration ............4-12 4.3.6 System Information ............4-13 Advanced menu ................. 4-13 4.4.1 USB Configuration ............4-14 4.4.2 CPU Configuration ............4-15 4.4.3 Chipset ................
  • Page 6 Management applications and utilities installation ....6-18 6.5.1 Running the support CD ..........6-18 6.5.2 Drivers menu ..............6-18 6.5.3 Management Software menu ........6-19 6.5.4 Utilities menu ..............6-19 6.5.5 Contact information ............6-19 Appendix: Reference information DSAN-DX model block diagram ..........A-1...
  • 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: Dsan-Dx Specifications Summary

    DSAN-DX specifications summary Model Name DSAN-DX Processor / System Bus 2 * Socket LGA771 Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5400 Series (45nm) ® ® Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5200 Series (45nm) ® ® Quad-Core Intel Xeon 5300 Series ® ® Dual-Core Intel Xeon 5000/5100 Series ®...
  • Page 12 Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non condensing) • ® MegaRAID 5 function is available only when you install ASUS PIKE 1078 RAID card with iBTN. • The onboard IDE connector is designed for ODD only (PATA). *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-2 Special features ................1-2 ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 15: Welcome

    ® 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.
  • Page 16: 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.
  • Page 17 The CPU temperature is monitored by the W83793G chip to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Smart Fan II technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion) PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users. This ASUS unique feature enables users to choose their preferred I/O solutions.
  • Page 19: 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 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-10 System memory ................. 2-15 Expansion slots ................2-20 Jumpers ..................2-24 Connectors ................. 2-29 ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED SB_PWR Standy Power Powered Off DSAN-DX Onboard LED ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 22 CPU socket 2. CPU_WARN1 CPU2 not present CPU2 present (red) DSAN-DX CPU warning LED • When installing only one CPU, the CPU has to be installed to CPU2 socket for a better thermal environment. •...
  • Page 23: Motherboard Overview

    Screw holes Place seven (7) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 24: Support Kits For The Motherboard

    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.
  • Page 25 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. CEK spring screw hole ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 26 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 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.
  • Page 27: Motherboard Layouts

    2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSAN-DX model 24.5cm (9.6in) EATX12V1 KBMS1 EATXPWR1 CPU_FAN1 PSUSMB USB12_L3 CPU1 CPUFAN_SEL1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64bit, 240-pin module)
  • Page 28: Layout Contents

    2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page CPU sockets 2-10 DDR2 DIMM sockets 2-15 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) 2-22 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link; x4 link) 2-22 PCI slot 2-22 PIKE slot 2-22 SODIMM socket 2-22 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-24 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1) 2-25...
  • Page 29 2-34 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4) Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2) 2-35 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-35 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1) 2-36 System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) 2-37 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 30: 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 31 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 DSAN-DX 2-11...
  • Page 32 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 33: 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 DSAN-DX 2-13...
  • Page 34 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_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 Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second...
  • Page 35: System Memory

    You may install 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB, and 8GB registered ECC 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. • The 8GB memory modules are not tested yet.
  • Page 36 Rank population DIMM installation reference table No. of Slot/s to use DIMMs DIMM_B1 or DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2 DIMM_B3, DIMM_A3 • DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration. • For better performance, same configuration DIMMs should be installed on the same slot number for each channel.
  • Page 37: Memory Sparing Technology

    Channel B Channel A DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 (1024MB*2 Ranks) (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS DSAN-DX 2-17...
  • Page 38 Two DIMMs per channel Channel B Channel A DIMM_B1 DIMM_A1 (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_B2 DIMM_A2 (1024MB*2 Ranks) (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1...
  • Page 39: 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 DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS DSAN-DX 2-19...
  • Page 40: Expansion Slots

    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.
  • Page 41: Interrupt Assignments

    ACPI Mode when used IRQ Holder for PCI Steering IRQ Holder for PCI Steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS DSAN-DX 2-21...
  • Page 42: Pci Express X16 Slot (X16 Link)

    PCI 2.3 specifications. 2.5.7 PIKE slot The PIKE slot allows you to choose and change your preferred SAS solution easily. Install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card based on your needs. PCIEx16 slot (Slot 6) PCIEx8 slot (Slot 5;...
  • Page 43: Installing Asus Pike Raid Card

    2.5.9 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard. Align the golden fingers of the RAID card with the PIKE RAID card slot.
  • Page 44: Jumpers

    If the steps above do not help, remove the onboard battery and move the jumper again to clear the CMOS RTC RAM data. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. CLRTC1 Clear CMOS Normal (Default) DSAN-DX Clear RTC RAM 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 45: Vga Controller Setting (3-Pin Vga_Sw)

    1–2 to activate the VGA feature. VGA_SW1 Enable VGA Disable (Default) DSAN-DX VGA setting LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom ® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1/2 controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature.
  • Page 46: Cpu Fan Control Setting (3-Pin Cpufan_Sel)

    2–3 when using 3-pin fans. CPUFAN_SEL1 3-Pin FAN 4-Pin FAN (Default) DSAN-DX CPUFAN setting • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2-3, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan controll will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed.
  • Page 47: Force Bios Recovery Setting (3-Pin Recovery)

    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. –2. 2. Turn on the system. RECOVERY1 Normal BIOS (Default) Recovery DSAN-DX BIOS recovery setting Use the AFUDOS uitility version 3.12 to flash the BIOS. ASUS DSAN-DX 2-27...
  • Page 48 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is available only when you install a PIKE RAID card. • LSI Mega RAID 5 fucntion is available only when you place the iBTN to I_BTN1 slot and install an optional ASUS PIKE RAID card. 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 49: Connectors

    LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port ASUS DSAN-DX 2-29...
  • Page 50: Internal Connectors

    PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. DSAN-DX Floppy disk drive connector Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6; Black) These connectors, controlled by southbridge ICH9R, are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
  • Page 51 Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. • The onboard IDE connector is designed for ODD only (PATA). PRI_EIDE1 PIN1 NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. DSAN-DX IDE connector ASUS DSAN-DX 2-31...
  • Page 52: Sas Connectors

    DSAN-DX SAS connectors 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. HDLED DSAN-DX Storage card activity LED connector 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 53 This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. PIN1 SGPIO1 DSAN-DX SGPIO connector Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO2/3) These connector is used for the SAS chip SIO interface that controls the LED pattern generation, device information and general purpose data.
  • Page 54 USB+5V USB+5V USB+5V PIN 1 PIN 1 DSAN-DX USB 2.0 connectors The USB port module is purchased separately. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA–740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A–6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V.
  • Page 55 The serial port module is purchased separately. 11. 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 DSAN-DX Power supply SMBus connector ASUS DSAN-DX 2-35...
  • Page 56 • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. EATXPWR1 EATX12V1 PIN 1 PIN 1 DSAN-DX ATX power connectors 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 57: System Panel Connector

    This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. PANEL1 PIN 1 DSAN-DX System panel connector System power LED (3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 58 This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. AUX_PANEL1 PIN 1 DSAN-DX 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 59: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 60 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 61: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by three No VGA detected short beeps One continuous beep followed by four Hardware component failure short beeps At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 62: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 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 63: 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 64 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 Main menu ..................4-9 Advanced menu ................. 4-13 Server menu ................4-21 Power menu ................4-23 Boot menu .................. 4-27 Exit menu ..................4-31 ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 65: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    AFUDOS utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
  • Page 66: Afudos Utility

    Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
  • Page 67 Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: 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.
  • Page 68 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 ..
  • Page 69: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    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.
  • Page 70: 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 71: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 72: Menu Items

    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Time [11:17:09] System Date [Tue 01/22/2008] items for that menu. For or [SHIFT-TAB] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.] select a field. SATA1 [Not Detected] example, selecting Main shows...
  • Page 73: Main Menu

    4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 KB, 5.25 in.] [1.2 MB, 5.25 in.] [720 KB, 3.5 in.] [1.44 MB, 3.5 in] [2.88 MB, 3.5 in] ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 74: Sata1-6; Pata Master/Slave

    4.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. The PATA device is for ODD (optical disk drive) only. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Select the type...
  • Page 75 [MWDMA1] [MWDMA2] [UDMA0] [UDMA1] [UDMA2] [UDMA3] [UDMA4] [UDMA5] S.M.A.R.T. [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSAN-DX 4-11...
  • Page 76: Ide Configuration

    4.3.5 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Configuration Options...
  • Page 77: System Information

    Exit Configure the USB USB Configuration support. CPU Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS DSAN-DX 4-13...
  • Page 78: Usb Configuration

    4.4.1 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration Options Module Version - 2.24.3-13.4 Disabled Enabled USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions [Enabled]...
  • Page 79: Cpu Configuration

    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. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSAN-DX 4-15...
  • Page 80 Max CPUID Value Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Tech [Enabled] The Vanderpool Virtualization Technology allows a hardware platform to run multiple operating systems separately, enabling one system to virtually function as several systems.
  • Page 81: Chipset

    Crystal Beach / DMA [Disabled] Allows you to do the Crystal Beach/DMA configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] MCH Channel Mode [Channel Interleave] Allows you to select the MCH channel mode. Configuration options: [Channel Sequencing] [Channel Interleave] [Single Channel 0] ASUS DSAN-DX 4-17...
  • Page 82 Patrol Scrubbing [Enabled] Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Demand Scrubbing [Disabled] Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Channel Dependent Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disabled the channel-dependent DIMM sparing feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Channel 0 [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Channel 0.
  • Page 83: Onboard Device Configuration

    Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Onboard LAN1/2 Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to do the LAN Boot ROM configuration. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSAN-DX 4-19...
  • Page 84: Pcipnp

    4.4.5 PCIPnP The PCIPnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
  • Page 85: Server Menu

    General Help Save and Exit Exit v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access [Enabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when Remote Access is set to [Enabled]. ASUS DSAN-DX 4-21...
  • Page 86 Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Configuration options: [COM1] [COM2] Base Address. IRQ [2F8h, 3] This item is not user-configurable and changes with the configuration of Serial port number. Serial port Mode [115200 8,n,1] Sets the Serial port mode. Configuration options: [115200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection.
  • Page 87: Power Menu

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSAN-DX 4-23...
  • Page 88: Apm Configuration

    4.6.3 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power <Enter> to select Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off] whether or not to Power On By External Modems [Disabled] restart the system Power On by PME [Disabled] after AC power loss Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Select Screen ←→...
  • Page 89: Hardware Monitor

    CPU FAN1/2; FRN FAN1/2/3/4; REAR FAN1/2 [xxxxRPM] or [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, front, and rear fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS DSAN-DX 4-25...
  • Page 90 FAN Control Mode [SmartFan II Mode] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [SmartFan Mode] [SmartFan II Mode] [Manual Mode] The following items appear only when you set FAN Control Mode to [SmartFan Mode] or [SmartFan II Mode].
  • Page 91: Boot Menu

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS DSAN-DX 4-27...
  • Page 92: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set the display mode for Options ROM.
  • Page 93: Security

    <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section 2.6 Jumper for information on how to erase the RTC RAM. ASUS DSAN-DX 4-29...
  • Page 94: Change User Password

    After you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Tools Exit <Enter> to change Supervisor Password : Installed password. User Password : Not Installed <Enter>...
  • Page 95: Exit Menu

    Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, 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. ASUS DSAN-DX 4-31...
  • Page 96 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 97 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...
  • Page 98 Chapter summary Setting up RAID ................5-1 LSI Software RAID Configuration Utility ........5-3 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....5-30 ® ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 99: 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 DSAN-DX...
  • Page 100: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    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: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide.
  • Page 101: Lsi Software Raid Configuration Utility

    The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure VD(s) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 102: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1 or RAID 10 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...
  • Page 103 LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Management Menu PORT # Configure ONLIN A00-00 Initialize Objects ONLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-Sel,ENTER-EndArray,F10-Configure,F2-Drive Info,F3-Logical Drives,F4-HSP ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 104 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) Management Menu PORT # Configure DNLIN A00-00 Initialize SPAN-1 Objects DNLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit...
  • Page 105 = On Accept SPAN = NO Disk Write Cache Setting Of VD Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 106 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU 77247MB 64 KB ONLINE...
  • Page 107 = On Accept SPAN = NO Enter VD Size (MB): Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option Follow steps 8 to 13 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 108: 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 109 LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU Select Configurable Array(s) Management Menu PORT # Configure DNLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 Initialize Objects DNLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit ASUS DSAN-DX 5-11...
  • Page 110 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 111 Logical Drive(s) Configured Objects Select Boot Drive RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Rebuild 308988MB 64 KB ONLINE Check Consistency Select Yes Or No Use Cursor Keys To Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS DSAN-DX 5-13...
  • Page 112: 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 113 Select Configurable Array(s) Management Menu PORT # Configure DNLIN A00-00 SPAN-1 Initialize Objects DNLIN A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Cursor Keys, SPACE-(De)Select F2-ChIdInfo F3-SlotInfo F10-Configure Esc-Quit Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSAN-DX 5-15...
  • Page 114 Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Easy Configuration - ARRAY SELECTION MENU 154494MB 64 KB ONLINE Management Menu PORT # 77247MB 64 KB...
  • Page 115: Initializing The Logical Drives

    LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size #Stripes StripSz Status Configure 154494MB 64 KB ONLINE Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Logical Drives Loical Drive 0 Select VD SPACE-(De)Select, F10-Check Consistency ASUS DSAN-DX 5-17...
  • Page 116 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. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Logical Drive(s) Configured Management Menu RAID Size...
  • Page 117: Using The Objects Command

    LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Management Menu Configure Initialize Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Configure Objects Like Adapter Parameters Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS DSAN-DX 5-19...
  • Page 118 Select Virtual Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 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 Select the logical drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 119 Physical Drive Objects Vitual Drive(0) VD 0 Initialization Complete. Press Esc.. Rebuild Initialze Check Consistency Initialize? Check Consistency View/Update Parameters ¦ 100 % Completed Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option ASUS DSAN-DX 5-21...
  • Page 120: 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>. LSI Logic Software RAID Configuration Utility Ver A.51 Aug 13, 2007 Management Menu Configure Initialize...
  • Page 121 RBLD A00-01 Rebuild Check Consistency Rebuilding Of Drive Will Take A Few Minutes. Start Rebuilding Drive (Y/N)? Port # 1 DISK 77247MB HDS728080PLA380 PF20A60A SPACE-(De)Select,F10-Start Rebuild,F2-Drive Information,F3-View Logical Drives When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS DSAN-DX 5-23...
  • Page 122: 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 123 • 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 DSAN-DX 5-25...
  • Page 124 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 125: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    Clear Configuration Initialize Select Boot Drive Objects Rebuild Check Consistency Clear Existing Configuration Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option The utility clears the current array. Press any key to continue. ASUS DSAN-DX 5-27...
  • Page 126: 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 127: Enabling The Writecache

    = Enable Disk Coercion = 1GB Factory Default Disk Write Cache - Off(Write Through) or On(Write Back) Use Cursor Keys to Navigate Between Items And Press Enter To Select An Option When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS DSAN-DX 5-29...
  • Page 128: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager 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 10, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: ®...
  • Page 129: 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 DSAN-DX 5-31...
  • Page 130 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 131: 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 DSAN-DX 5-33...
  • Page 132: 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 v7.6.0.1011 ICH9R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation.
  • Page 133: 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 DSAN-DX 5-35...
  • Page 134: 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 135: 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 DSAN-DX 5-37...
  • Page 136 5-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 137: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 138 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 Intel chipset device installation ..........6-10 LAN driver installation ............... 6-13 VGA driver installation............... 6-16 Management application and utilities installation ....6-18 ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 139: Raid Driver Installation

    ICH9R INTEL RAID Driver ITE IT8213F Linux Driver Broadcom ASF Firmware Update FreeDOS command prompt Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to ceate and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 140 ICH9R INTEL RAID Driver INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver Windows 32 bit Windows 64 bit Back Exit ITE IT8213F Linux Driver ITE IT8213F Linux Driver RHEL AS4 UP5 32/64 bit RHEL AS4 UP6 32/64 bit RHEL 5 32/64 bit RHEL 5 UP1 32/64 bit Back Exit...
  • Page 141 Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the support For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver: \Drivers\Intel LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk Eject the floppy disk. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 142: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows 2003 Server OS ® During Windows ® 2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows 2003 Server ® Boot the computer using the Windows 2003 Server installation CD. The ®...
  • Page 143 Hardware Found window. Click Cancel. 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 to display the list of devices installed in the system. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 144 Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. Select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next.
  • Page 145 At the boot: , type linux dd , then press <Enter>. When installing a Red Hat 2.4 kernel with a Driver Update Disk (DUD) to a disk drive attached to a LSI HBA, use the command below at the install prompt: linux dd updates. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 146 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>. Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 147 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. ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 148: Intel ® Chipset Device Installation

    ® Intel chipset device installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel ® chipset on the system. You need to manually install the Intel ® chipset software on a Windows Server 2003 operating system.
  • Page 149 The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. ASUS DSAN-DX 6-11...
  • Page 150 Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to complete the setup process. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 151: Lan Driver Installation

    If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Double- click the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. Click the Broadcom 5721 Driver to begin installation. ASUS DSAN-DX 6-13...
  • Page 152 Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement and click Next to continue. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 153 Click Install to start the installation. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed. ASUS DSAN-DX 6-15...
  • Page 154: 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 Server 2003 ® You need to manually install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver on a Windows Server ®...
  • Page 155 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 DSAN-DX 6-17...
  • Page 156: 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 157: 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 DSAN-DX 6-19...
  • Page 158 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 159: Appendix: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...
  • Page 160: A.1 Dsan-Dx Model Block Diagram

    Appendix summary DSAN-DX model block diagram ..........A-1 ASUS DSAN-DX...
  • Page 161: Dsan-Dx Model Block Diagram

    DSAN-DX model block diagram Xeon 5000/5100/5200/5300/5400 1333 FSB x16 slot PCIE1 DDR2x3 x8 slot 5100MCH PCIE2 (San Clemente) DDR2x3 1410 x8 slot PCIE3 PCI 33 x8 slot PCIE6 1410 PCI4 x8 slot ICH9R PIKE IT8213F 5721 6 x SATA 5721...
  • Page 162 Appendix A: Reference information...

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