Asus DSAN-DX User Manual

DSAN-DX

Motherboard

E3635

First Edition V1 February 2008

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

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

Typography .................................................................................................. x

DSAN-DX specications summary ........................................................... xi

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2

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 ................................................................. 2-3

2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-3

2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-3

2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard .................................... 2-4

2.2.4 Motherboard layouts ....................................................... 2-7

2.2.5 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-8

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2-10

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ......................................................... 2-10

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan .............................. 2-13

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-15

2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-15

2.4.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 2-15

2.4.3 Memory sparing technology .......................................... 2-17

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-19

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-19

2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-20

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-20

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-20

2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-21

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Contents

2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) ..................................... 2-22

2.5.5 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

2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-24

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-29

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-29

2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-30

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1 Starting up for the rst 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 oppy disk ....................................... 4-1

4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 4-2

4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-5

4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-6

4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-7

4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-7

4.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................... 4-7

4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-8

4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 4-8

4.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 4-8

4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-8

4.2.8 Scroll bar ......................................................................... 4-8

4.2.9 General help ................................................................... 4-8

4.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 4-9

4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 4-9

4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx] ......................................... 4-9

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 Conguration .......................................................... 4-12

4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 4-13

4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-13

4.4.1 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-14

4.4.2 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-15

4.4.3 Chipset .......................................................................... 4-17

4.4.4 Onboard Device Conguration ...................................... 4-19

4.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-20

4.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 4-21

4.5.1 ASF Support [Enabled] ................................................. 4-21

4.5.2 Remote Access Conguration ....................................... 4-21

4.6 Power menu ................................................................................ 4-23

4.6.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ......................................... 4-23

4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled] ....................................... 4-23

4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-27

4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-27

4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-28

4.7.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-29

4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-31

Chapter 5: RAID conguration

5.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 5-1

5.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 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 conguration utilities .............................................. 5-2

5.2 LSI Software RAID Conguration 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 conguration ....................... 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

Contents

5.2.7 Deleting a RAID conguration ....................................... 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

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 device installation .............................................. 6-10

6.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 6-13

6.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 6-16

6.4.1 Windows® Server 2003 ................................................. 6-16

6.5 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

A.1 DSAN-DX model block diagram ..................................................A-1

Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

•

This device may not cause harmful interference, and

•

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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 modications

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 x it by yourself. Contact a qualied 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 qualied

service technician or your retailer.

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About this guide

This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring

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 conguration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring

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

conguring the motherboard.

Where to nd 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

yers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not

part of the standard package.

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:

when trying to complete a task.

CAUTION:

when trying to complete a task.

IMPORTANT:

task.

NOTE:

task.

Information to prevent damage to the components

Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a

Tips and additional information to help you complete a

Information to prevent injury to yourself

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

exactly as shown, then supply the required item or value enclosed in brackets.

Example: At the DOS prompt, type the command line:

Means that you must type the command

format A:/S

DSAN-DX specications summary

Model Name Processor / System Bus

Core Logic

Form Factor ASUS Features Smart Fan

Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual use)

ASWM2.0 PIKE Flex-E

Memory Total Slots

Capacity Memory Type Memory Size

Expansion Slots (follow SSI Loacation #)

Storage IDE Controller

Networking LAN Graphic VGA

Total PCI/PCI-X/ PCI-E Slots

Slot Loacation 1

Slot Loacation 3 Slot Loacation 4 Slot Loacation 5 Slot Loacation 6

Additional Slot 1 Additional Slot 2

SATA Controller

DSAN-DX 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

Dual Core/Quad Core FSB 667/1066/1333 Intel® 5100 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

Intel® ICH9R SSI CEB 1.1 Compliant, 12"x10.5" Smart Fan II

�

� � � 6 (2-channel; dual ranks per slot)

Maximum up to 48 GB DDR2 533/667 Reg. ECC 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB** 5

1 * PCI-E x8 (x4 Link) ( Auto disable if PIKE slot is occupied )

1 * PCI 32bit/33 MHz

1 * PCI-E x8 ( X8 Link) 1 * PCI-E x8 ( X8 Link) 1 * PCI-E x16 ( x16 Link)

(Auto switch to x8 Link if slot 5 is occupied ) 1* SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL 1* PIKE Slot for Stroage expansion IT8213F-L Single Channel Bus Master IDE

support UltraATA 33/66/100 Intel® ICH9R:

6 SATA2 300MB/s ports Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5) LSI® MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows) (Support software RAID 0, 1, 10)

2 * Broadcom® BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LAN XGI Z9s PCI Display Controller 32MB

** The 8GB memory modules are not tested yet

DSAN-DX specications summary

Onboard I/O Connectors

Rear I/O Connectors

Management Solution

Monitoring CPU Temperature

Environment

Floppy Connector PSU Connector

Management Connector

USB Connectors Fan Header SMBus Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED Serial Port Header SGPIO connector External Serial Port External USB Port VGA Port RJ-45 PS/2 KB/Mouse Software Out of Band

Remote Management

FAN RPM

1 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX

12V power connector SO-DIMM socket for ASMB3

2 (support 4 USB ports) (Blue) 8 * 4Pin (With PWM control) 2 1 2 1 3 1 2 1 2 1 ASWM2.0 Optional (ASMB3-SOL / ASMB3-iKVM)

� � Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃

Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃ Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90%

( Non condensing)

• LSI® 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).

*Specications are subject to change without notice.

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

Product

introduction

Chapter summary

1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1

1.3 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-2

1.4 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2

ASUS DSAN-DX

1.1 Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSAN-DX motherboard!

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

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

1.2 Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack DSAN-DX DSAN-DX

SATA signal cable

Cables

Accessories

Application CD Support CD

SATA power cable 2-in-1 cable set

(IDE + FDD cable) IO shield CEK spring

6 -3 --

1 --

1 1 2 --

1 1

Documentation User Guide

Packing Qty.

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

ASUS DSAN-DX 1-1

1 1

3pcs per carton 10pcs per carton

1.3 Serial number label

Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters

shown as the gure 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.

xxM0Axxxxxxx

DSAN-DX

xxM0Axxxxxxx

Made

China

合格

1.4 Special features

1.4.1 Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Quad/Dual-Core Intel® Xeon™ processors with 1333/1066/667 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Quad/ Dual-core processors contain four/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.

Intel®

5100MCH

The Intel® 5100 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ICH9R provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.

The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR2 DIMM memory support, and PCI Express interfaces. The Intel® ICH9R is an I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3, and PCI Express.

and Intel® ICH9R chipset

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 efcient 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.

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PCI Express™ interface

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

PCI-X specications.

Broadcom 5721 LAN solution

The motherboard comes with a dual-port Broadcom 5721 network connection to provide a total solution for your networking needs. Refer to page 2-28 for the location of the LAN ports and section settings.

2.6 Jumpers

for details on Gigabit LAN

Serial ATA II technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through ICH9R

Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA II specication 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. Serial ATA allows thinner, more exible cables with lower pin count

and reduced voltage requirements.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB

1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

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

ASUS DSAN-DX 1-3

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 efcient 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. ASUS provides multiple SAS solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation efforts and hardware cost for end users. Moreover, the special patent design offers multiple I/O solutions without occupying the Slot 6 in 1U system.

ASUS Flex-E Technology

ASUS Flex-E Technology allows PCIE slots to automatically switch congurations for Graphic Card and Storage Utilization. ASUS Flex-E Technology offers two kinds of congurations, PCI-E x8 Link on both Slot 5 and 6 or PCI-E x16 Link on the Slot 6.

The PCI-E signal of the Slot 6 would switch to x16 Link automatically when the Slot

5 is not occupied. With this exibility, ASUS Flex-E makes motherboards suitable

for both Server and Workstation.

1-4 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.

Hardware

information

Chapter summary

2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-3

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2-10

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-15

2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-20

2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-24

2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-29

ASUS DSAN-DX

2.1 Before you proceed

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX Onboard LED

SB_PWR

Standy Power Powered Of

OFF

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

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

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

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

• 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.

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

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-1

2. CPU Warning LED

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX CPU warning LED

CPU_WARN1

CPU2 not present

(red)

CPU2 present

OFF

The red CPU warning LED lights up as a reminder if CPU is not installed or not properly installed in the CPU socket 2.

• When installing only one CPU, the CPU has to be installed to CPU2 socket for a better thermal environment.

• If the CPU warning LED lights up, the motherboard will not boot.

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information

DSAN-DX

2.2 Motherboard overview

Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it.

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

SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis.

Ensure 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!

2.2.1 Placement 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.

2.2.2 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 2-3

2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard

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

We strongly recommend you use SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis. Otherwise, the CPU cooler cannot be mounted on the chassis.

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

Hook

To install the CEK spring:

1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard.

Socket for CPU2

Heatsink hole

Socket for CPU1

2. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes.

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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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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

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 seven (7) screws. Refer to section

for illustration.

holes

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information

Socket for CPU1

2.2.2 Screw

2.2.4 Motherboard layouts

DSAN-DX

24.5cm (9.6in)

DDR2 DIMM_A3 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64bit, 240-pin module)

PCI

HDLED

Super

I/O

IT8213F

AMI 8Mb

EATX12V1

USB12_L3

KBMS1

USB56 USB34

FLOPPY1

PRI_IDE

PANEL1

SGPIO1

SGPIO2SGPIO3

SAS8

SAS7

SAS6

SAS5

SAS4

SAS3

SAS2

SAS1

AUX_PANEL1

BCM5721

Intel

5100 MCH

Intel 82801IR (ICH9R)

BCM5721

LAN1

LAN2

Z9s

VGA_SW1

LAN_SW2

ASMB3

LAN_SW1

REAR_FAN1

REAR_FAN2

VGA1

COM1

CPU_FAN2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN4

RAID_SEL1

CPU_WARN1

CPUFAN_SEL1

IBTN_SEL1

I_BTN1

COM2

IDE_SW1

CLRTC1

CHAFAN_SEL1

SB_PWR1

BUZZER1

RECOVERY1

PCIE3

PCIE6

PCI4

PCIE2

PIKE1 PIKE2

EATXPWR1

CPU_FAN1

PSUSMB

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

SATA5

SATA6

SATA3

SATA4

SATA1

SATA2

CPU1

CPU2

DSAN-DX model

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-7

2.2.5 Layout contents

Slots/Soocket Page

1. CPU sockets 2-10

2. DDR2 DIMM sockets 2-15

3. PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) 2-22

4. PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link; x4 link) 2-22

5. PCI slot 2-22

6. PIKE slot 2-22

7. SODIMM socket 2-22

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

3. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_SW1, LAN_SW2)

4. CPU Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1)

5. System Fan control setting (3-pin CHAFAN_SEL1)

6. IDE setting (3-pin IDE_SW1)

7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)

8. Intel® ICH9R SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

9. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)

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2-25

2-26

2-27

2-28

Rear panel connectors Page

1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-29

2. LAN port for iKVM 2-29

3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-29

4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-29

5. Serial (COM1) port 2-29

6. Video Graphics Adapter port 2-29

7. LAN 1 (RJ-45) ports 2-29

8. LAN 2 (RJ-45) ports 2-29

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Internal connectors Page

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)

2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6)

3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1

4. SAS connectors (7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4, SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8)

5. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

7. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connectors (6-1 pin SGPIO2/3)

8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56)

9. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4)

10. Serial port connectors (10-1 pin COM2)

11. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

12. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)

13. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)

14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

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2-31

2-32

2-33

2-34

2-35

2-36

2-37

2-38

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-9

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX CPU LGA771

CPU1

CPU2

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Dual/Quad Core processor.

• Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter.

• Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 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.

• The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the PnP cap.

2.3.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

• Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.

• When installing only one CPU, the CPU has to be installed to CPU2 socket for a better thermal environment.

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