ASUS DSBV-DX, DSBV-DX-SAS, DSBV-DX-C User Manual

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DSBV-DX

Series

DSBV-DX/SAS DSBV-DX/C DSBV-DX

Motherboard

E3306

Second Edition V2

June 2007

Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.

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Contents

Notices........................................................................................................

vii

Safety information.....................................................................................

viii

About this guide..........................................................................................

ix

Typography...................................................................................................

x

DSBV-DX Series specifications summary.................................................

xi

Chapter 1:

Product introduction

 

1.1

Welcome!.......................................................................................

1-1

1.2

Package contents.........................................................................

1-1

1.3

Serial number label.......................................................................

1-1

1.4

Special features............................................................................

1-2

 

1.4.1

Product highlights............................................................

1-2

 

1.4.2

Innovative ASUS features................................................

1-4

Chapter 2:

Hardware information

 

2.1

Before you proceed......................................................................

2-1

2.2

Motherboard overview.................................................................

2-2

 

2.2.1

Placement direction.........................................................

2-2

 

2.2.2

Screw holes.....................................................................

2-2

 

2.2.3

Support kits for the motherboard.....................................

2-3

 

2.2.4

Motherboard layouts........................................................

2-6

 

2.2.5

Layout contents...............................................................

2-9

2.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................................................

2-11

 

2.3.1

Installing the CPU...........................................................

2-11

 

2.3.2

Installing the CPU heatsink and fan..............................

2-14

2.4

System memory..........................................................................

2-16

 

2.4.1

Overview........................................................................

2-16

 

2.4.2

Memory configurations..................................................

2-16

 

2.4.3

Memory sparing technology..........................................

2-18

 

2.4.4

Installing a DIMM...........................................................

2-20

 

2.4.5

Removing a DIMM.........................................................

2-20

 

2.4.6

Installing the MemCool FB-DIMM fan (opional).............

2-21

 

2.4.7

Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan...........

2-23

2.5

Expansion slots..........................................................................

2-24

 

2.5.1

Installing an expansion card..........................................

2-24

 

2.5.2

Configuring an expansion card......................................

2-24

 

2.5.3

Interrupt assignments....................................................

2-25

 

2.5.4

PCI/PCI-X slots..............................................................

2-26

 

2.5.5

PCI Express x8 slots (x8 and x4 link)............................

2-27

 

2.5.6

ZCR slot (DSBV-DX/SAS model only)...........................

2-27

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Contents

2.6

Jumpers

.......................................................................................

2-28

2.7

Connectors..................................................................................

2-33

 

2.7.1 ..................................................

Rear panel connectors

2-33

 

2.8.2 ........................................................

Internal connectors

2-34

Chapter 3:

Powering up

 

3.1

Starting up for the first time........................................................

3-1

3.2

Turning off the computer.............................................................

3-2

 

3.2.1

Using the OS shut down function....................................

3-2

 

3.2.2

Using the dual function power switch..............................

3-2

Chapter 4:

BIOS setup

 

4.1

Managing and updating your BIOS.............................................

4-1

 

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

 

4.1.4

ASUS Update utility.........................................................

4-5

4.2

BIOS setup program.....................................................................

4-7

 

4.2.1

BIOS menu screen..........................................................

4-8

 

4.2.2

Menu bar.........................................................................

4-8

 

4.2.3

Legend bar......................................................................

4-9

 

4.2.4

Menu items......................................................................

4-9

 

4.2.5

Sub-menu items..............................................................

4-9

 

4.2.6

Configuration fields..........................................................

4-9

 

4.2.7

Pop-up window..............................................................

4-10

 

4.2.8

General help..................................................................

4-10

4.3

Main menu...................................................................................

4-11

 

4.3.1

System Date...................................................................

4-11

 

4.3.2

System Time....................................................................

411

 

4.3.3

Floppy A .........................................................................

4-11

 

4.3.4

IDE Configuration..........................................................

4-12

 

4.3.5

IDE Primary Master/Slave; Secondary Master/Slave....

4-14

 

4.3.6

System Information........................................................

4-15

4.4

Advanced menu..........................................................................

4-17

 

4.4.1

Advanced Processor Options........................................

4-17

 

4.4.2

Chipset Configuration....................................................

4-21

 

4.4.3

PCI Configuration..........................................................

4-23

 

4.4.4

ICH USB Control Sub-Menu..........................................

4-24

 

4.4.5

Peripheral Devices Configuration..................................

4-25

 

4.4.6

ACPI Configuration........................................................

4-27

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Contents

 

4.4.7

Power On Configuration................................................

4-28

 

4.4.8

Hardware Monitor..........................................................

4-29

4.5

Server menu................................................................................

4-32

 

4.5.1

Console Redirection......................................................

4-32

 

4.5.2

DMI Event Logging........................................................

4-34

4.6

Security menu.............................................................................

4-35

4.7

Boot menu...................................................................................

4-37

 

4.7.1

Boot Device Priority.......................................................

4-37

 

4.7.2

Boot Features................................................................

4-38

4.8

Exit menu.....................................................................................

4-39

Chapter 5:

RAID configuration

 

5.1

Setting up RAID............................................................................

5-1

 

5.1.1

RAID definitions...............................................................

5-1

 

5.1.2

Installing hard disk drives................................................

5-2

 

5.1.3

Setting the RAID item in BIOS.........................................

5-2

 

5.1.4

RAID configuration utilities..............................................

5-2

5.2

LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility..........................

5-3

 

5.2.1

Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.....................................

5-4

 

5.2.2

Creating a RAID 10 set..................................................

5-10

 

5.2.3

Adding or viewing a RAID configuration........................

5-14

 

5.2.4

Initializing the logical drives...........................................

5-17

 

5.2.5

Rebuilding failed drives.................................................

5-22

 

5.2.6

Checking the drives for data consistency......................

5-24

 

5.2.7

Deleting a RAID configuration.......................................

5-27

 

5.2.8

Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set......................

5-28

 

5.2.9

Enabling the WriteCache...............................................

5-29

5.3

Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility..................

5-30

 

5.3.1

Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe).......................................

5-31

 

5.3.2

Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror).......................................

5-33

 

5.3.3

Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror).......................

5-34

 

5.3.4

Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity).......................................

5-35

 

5.3.5

Deleting a RAID set.......................................................

5-36

 

5.3.6

Resetting disks to Non-RAID.........................................

5-37

 

5.3.7

Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager.....................

5-37

5.4

Global Array Manager.................................................................

5-38

5.5LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBV-DX/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......................................

5-45

 

 

 

Contents

 

5.5.4

Managing Arrays............................................................

5-48

 

5.5.5

Viewing SAS topology...................................................

5-53

 

5.5.6

Global Properties...........................................................

5-55

Chapter 6:

Driver installation

 

6.1

RAID driver installation................................................................

6-1

 

6.1.1

Creating a RAID driver disk.............................................

6-1

 

6.1.2

Installing the RAID controller driver.................................

6-4

6.2

Intel chipset software installation.............................................

6-13

6.3

LAN driver installation...............................................................

6-16

 

6.3.1

Windows XP/2000/Server 2003.....................................

6-16

 

6.3.2

Red Hat/SuSE Linux......................................................

6-21

6.4

VGA driver installation...............................................................

6-22

 

6.4.1

Windows® 2000/Server 2003.........................................

6-22

6.5

Management applications and utilities installation.................

6-24

 

6.5.1

Running the support CD................................................

6-24

 

6.5.2

Drivers menu.................................................................

6-24

 

6.5.3

Management Software menu........................................

6-25

 

6.5.4

Utilities menu.................................................................

6-25

 

6.5.5

Contact information.......................................................

6-25

Appendix:

Reference information

 

A.1

DSBV-DX/SAS model block diagram..........................................

A-1

A.2

DSBV-DX/C model block diagram...............................................

A-2

A.3

DSBV-DX model block diagram...................................................

A-3

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’ s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Safety information

Electrical safety

To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.

When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.

Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.

Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.

Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.

If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

Operation safety

Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.

Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.

To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.

Place the product on a stable surface.

If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.

How this guide is organized

This user guide contains the following parts:

Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

Chapter 2: Hardware information

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.

Chapter 3: Powering up

This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down the system.

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.

Chapter 5: RAID configuration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring

RAID sets using the available utilities.

Chapter 6: Driver installation

This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

Appendix: Reference information

This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.

Where to find more information

Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.

1.ASUS websites

The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.

2.Optional documentation

Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.

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Conventions used in this guide

To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.

DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.

NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.

Typography

Bold text

Indicates a menu or an item to select.

Italics

Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.

<Key>

Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-

 

than sign means that you must press the

 

enclosed key.

 

Example: <Enter> means that you must press

 

the Enter or Return key.

<Key1+Key2+Key3>

If you must press two or more keys

 

simultaneously, the key names are linked with

 

a plus sign (+).

 

Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>

Command

Means that you must type the command

 

exactly as shown, then supply the required

 

item or value enclosed in brackets.

 

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the

 

command line: format A:/S

DSBV-DX Series specifications summary

CPU

Chipset

System Bus

Memory

Expansion Slots

Storage

Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core processors 5000/5100 sequence (Dempsy/Woodcrest)

and Quad Core processor 5300 sequence (Clovertown)

Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

MCH:

Intel® 5000V (Blackford-VS)

ICH:

Intel® 6321ESB (ESB2)

1333/1066/667 MHz

Dual-channel memory architecture

6 x 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets support registered ECC fully buffered DDR2-533/DDR2-667 memory modules with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip)

Supports 256 MB up to 24 GB system memory

Supports memory sparing technology.

DSBV-DX

1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link)

1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x4 link)

2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot

1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot

DSBV-DX/C

1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link)

1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x4 link)

2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot

1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot

DSBV-DX/SAS

1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link)

1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x4 link)

1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot

1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot

1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot for optional Zero

Channel RAID (ZCR) card (colored green)

Intel® 6321ESB supports:

- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 6 x SATA II (3.0 Gb/s)

- Intel® Matrix Storage with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID

0+1, and RAID 5 (S/W) configuration

- LSI MegaRAID controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and

RAID 0+1 configuration (DSBV-DX only)

(DSBV-DX/SAS model only)

LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports:

- 8 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels

(8 devices) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration

- Zero-Channel RAID (optional)

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DSBV-DX Series specifications summary

LAN

Intel® 82563EB (ESB2E/Gilgal) Network Connection

 

(Dual-port)

 

- Supports Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT)

Discrete graphics

- Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T

XGI Volari Z7 PCI display controller with 32MB of Video

USB

memory

Intel® 6321ESB supports:

 

- 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 1 connector at

BIOS features

mid-board for 2 additional ports)

PHOENIX BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a,

Rear panel

ACPI 2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0

1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

 

1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)

 

2 x USB 2.0 ports

 

1 x Serial port

 

1 x VGA port

Internal connectors

2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

 

1 x IDE connector

 

6 x Serial ATA connectors

 

1 x Hard disk activity LED connector

 

1 x USB connector

 

1 x Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

 

1 x Power supply SMBus connector

 

1 x Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector for LSI

 

MegaRAID SATA LED (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

 

1 x Parallel port connector

 

SSI power connectors (24-pin and 8-pin)

 

CPU (x2), rear (x2), front (x4), and FB DIMM (x1) fan

 

connectors

 

System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

 

Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

 

(DSBV-DX/SAS model only)

 

1 x SAS LSI1068 port LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1)

 

8 x SAS connectors support 8 devices (blue)

 

1 x Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector for LSI

Power requirement

SAS1068 controller (8-pin SGPIO2)

SSI power supply (with 24-pin/8-pin 12V plugs)

 

for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors

 

(Bensley platform)

 

 

 

(continued on the next page)

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DSBV-DX Series specifications summary

Form factor

SSI CEB 1.1 form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5 cm x 26.67

Support CD contents

cm)

Device drivers

 

ASUS Update Utility

 

ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

 

Anti-virus software

 

Adobe Acrobat Reader

 

ASUS Screen Saver

 

ASUS Flash Utility under DOS

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard

 

1

features and the new technologies it supports.

 

 

 

Product

 

introduction

 

 

Chapter summary

1

 

 

 

1.1

Welcome!.......................................................................................

1-1

1.2

Package contents.........................................................................

1-1

1.3

Serial number label.......................................................................

1-1

1.4

Special features............................................................................

1-2

ASUS DSBV-DX Series

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSBV-DX series motherboard!

The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!

Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

 

 

DSBV-DX

DSBV-DX/C

DSBV-DX/SAS

 

SATA signal cables

6

6

6

Cables

SATA power cable (dual plug)

3

3

3

4 ports SATA to SAS cable

--

--

2

 

 

80-pin IDE + Floppy 2-in-1 cable

1

1

1

Accessories

I/O shield

1

1

1

CEK spring

2

2

2

 

Application CDs

Support CD

1

1

1

Documentation

User Guide

1

1

1

Optional Pack

MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit

 

 

 

Anti-virus software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

1.3Serial 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.

 

 

DSBV-DX

Made

 

in

 

China

xxM0Axxxxxxx

 

ASUS DSBV-DX Series

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1.4Special features

1.4.1Product 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. Intel® Xeon™ processors incorporate the Intel® Hyper Threading Technology and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). The EM64T enables the support for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. See page 2-11 for details.

Intel® 5000V and Intel® 6321ESB chipset

The Intel® 5000V Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® 6321ESB provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.

The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel FB-DIMM memory support, and PCI Express interfaces. The Intel® 6321ESB is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3, PCI Express, and PCIX.

Intel® EM64T

The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing.

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement.

FB-DIMM memory support

This motherboard supports fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs), the latest memory solution that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance. FB-DIMMs use Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chips that transmit signals between the memory modules and controllers with improved signal integrity and reduced errors. See page 2 16 for details.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

PCI Express™ interface

The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point to­point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI or

PCI-X specifications. See page 2-27 for details.

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support

(DSBV-DX/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. See page 2-36 for the location of the SAS connectors.

Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution

(DSBV-DX/SAS model only)

The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high performance and added reliability.

82563 LAN solution

The motherboard comes with a dual-port 82563EB network connection to provide a total solution for your networking needs. See page 2-33 for the location of the LAN ports. See section 2.6 Jumpers for details on Gigabit LAN settings.

Serial ATA II technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through 6321ESB

SerialATAinterfaces. The SerialATAII specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. SerialATAallows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. See page 2-35 for details.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-33 for details.

ASUS DSBV-DX Series

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Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the W83793G chip to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-29 for details.

Intel® IOAT

Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) is an integrated server platform I/O

solution that addresses all segments of the server I/O bottleneck problem using

TCP/IP without requiring any modification of existing or future applications. Intel® IOAT is a system-wide solution that increases CPU efficiency and delivers data to/from applications faster than current server platforms.

1.4.2Innovative ASUS features

CrashFree BIOS 2

This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-3 for details.

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. See page 4 31 for details.

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.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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.

Hardware2 information

 

 

Chapter summary

2

 

 

 

2.1

Before you proceed......................................................................

2-1

2.2

Motherboard overview.................................................................

2-2

2.3

Central Processing Unit (CPU)..................................................

2-11

2.4

System memory..........................................................................

2-16

2.5

Expansion slots..........................................................................

2-24

2.6

Jumpers.......................................................................................

2-28

2.7

Connectors..................................................................................

2-33

ASUS DSBV-DX Series

2.1Before you proceed

Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.

Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or object, such as the power supply case, before handling components avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.

Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.

Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. a metalto

Onboard LED

1.Standby Power LED

The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED

2.SAS LED (for DSBV-DX/SAS only)

The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is working normally.

DSBV-DX

 

 

 

SB_PWR1

 

 

(green)

 

ON

OFF

 

Standby

Powered

 

Power

Off

 

 

LED1

 

 

(green)

 

Blinks

OFF

DSBV-DX Series Onboard LED

Normal

Abnormal

 

 

ASUS DSBV-DX Series

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2.2Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it.

To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an

SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis.

Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components!

2.2.1Placement direction

When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.

2.2.2Screw holes

Place six (6) 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

DSBV-DX

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ASUS DSBV-DX, DSBV-DX-SAS, DSBV-DX-C User Manual

2.2.3Support kits for the motherboard

For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard.

If your chassis is SSI CEB 1.1 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit.

Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area.

Hook

To install the CEK spring:

1.Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard.

Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU1

Heatsink hole

2.Position the CEK spring underneath the spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink

ASUS DSBV-DX Series

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3.Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place.

4.Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place.

5.If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes.

The CEK springs appear as shown when installed.

CEK spring screw hole

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Chapter 2: Hardware information

6.Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes.

7.Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs.

Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2

 

 

 

 

 

Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU1

Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly.

8.Secure the motherboard with six (6) screws. Refer to section 2.2.2 Screw holes for illustration.

ASUS DSBV-DX Series

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2.2.4 Motherboard layouts

DSBV-DX/SAS model

26.7cm (10.5in)

PS/2

T: Mouse

B: Keyboard

USB12

VGA1 COM1

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

 

CPU_FAN1

PSUSMB1 DX/SAS -DSBV

DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_02 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

CPU1

CPU2

RJ-45

(LAN1)

FBD_FAN1

Intel®

RJ-45 5000V (LAN2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel®

 

 

LAN_BW1

 

 

82563EB

 

 

 

REAR_

 

 

 

 

 

LAN_EN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FAN1

REAR

_FAN2

 

 

 

Z7

8Mb FWH

Super

SB_PWR1 I/O

LPT1

PCIX1

PCIX2

 

CLRTC1

PCI3

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

VGA_EN1

 

RECOVERY1

 

PCIE4

LSI1068

LED1

 

COM2

 

 

CPU_FAN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRNT_FAN4

 

 

FRNT_FAN3

 

BUZZER1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA5

 

FAN_SEL1

SATA1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel®

 

SAS5 SAS6 SAS7 SAS8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6321ESB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SAS1 SAS2 SAS3 SAS4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE5

FRNT_FAN2

 

 

SASLED1

SAS_EN1

 

HDLED1

 

PRI_IDE1

SGPIO2

FLOPPY1

 

 

PANEL1

FRNT_FAN1

 

AUX_PANEL1

USB34

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SGPIO1

30.5cm (12in)

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DSBV-DX/C model

26.7cm (10.5in)

PS/2

T: Mouse

B: Keyboard

USB12

VGA1 COM1

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

 

CPU_FAN1

PSUSMB1

DSBV-DX/C

 

DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_02 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

RJ-45

(LAN1)

FBD_FAN1

Intel®

RJ-45 5000V (LAN2)

 

LAN_BW1

Intel®

 

 

 

 

 

82563EB

 

 

 

 

REAR_

 

 

 

_FAN2

 

 

 

 

LAN_EN1

 

 

 

 

FAN1

 

REAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIX1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIX2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLRTC1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR2032 3V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI3

 

 

Lithium Cell

 

 

Z7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS Power

 

 

 

VGA_EN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECOVERY1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8Mb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FWH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super

 

 

 

PCIE4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB_PWR1

 

 

 

PCIE5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU1

CPU2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRNT_FAN4

 

FRNT_FAN3

 

 

BUZZER1

 

 

 

 

 

SATA4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6

SATA1

FAN_SEL1

SATA2

SATA3

Intel® 6321ESB

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

LPT1

FLOPPY1

 

HDLED1

PRI_IDE1

 

 

AUX_PANEL1

USB34

 

PANEL1

 

 

 

 

SGPIO1

30.5cm (12in)

ASUS DSBV-DX Series

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DSBV-DX model

26.7cm (10.5in)

PS/2

T: Mouse

B: Keyboard

USB12

VGA1 COM1

ATXPWR1

ATX12V1

 

CPU_FAN1

PSUSMB1 DX

-DSBV DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_02 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

RJ-45

(LAN1)

FBD_FAN1

Intel®

RJ-45 5000V (LAN2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intel®

 

 

 

 

LAN_BW1

 

 

 

 

82563EB

 

 

 

 

REAR_

 

 

 

_FAN2

 

 

 

 

LAN_EN1

 

 

 

 

FAN1

 

REAR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIX1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIX2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CLRTC1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CR2032 3V

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCI3

 

 

Lithium Cell

 

 

Z7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CMOS Power

 

 

 

VGA_EN1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RECOVERY1

 

 

 

 

 

 

8Mb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FWH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Super

 

 

 

PCIE4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COM2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SB_PWR1 I/O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PCIE5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU1

CPU2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CPU_FAN2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FRNT_FAN4

 

 

FRNT_FAN3

 

 

BUZZER1

 

 

 

 

SATA4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA5

 

FAN_SEL1

SATA1

 

 

 

 

 

SATA6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RAID_SEL1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SATA3

 

 

Intel® 6321ESB

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

LPT1

FLOPPY1

 

HDLED1

PRI_IDE1

USB34

 

 

AUX_PANEL1

 

PANEL1

 

 

 

 

SGPIO1

30.5cm (12in)

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