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

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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

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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

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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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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.

Retention tab

Load lever

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.

3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.

4. Lift the load plate with your

thumb and forenger to a 100º

angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B).

PnP cap

This side of the socket box should face you.

Load plate

5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment

key should t into the

Alignment key

CPU notch.

Gold triangle mark

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6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

The CPU ts in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the

socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU!

Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology

• This motherboard supports Intel® Xeon™ CPUs in the 771-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology.

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported by Intel® 5000 series CPU only. 5100/5200/5300/5400 series DO NOT support Hyper-Threading.

• The amount of CPU threads depends on the OS support.

• Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance.

• Installing Windows® 2003 Server or later version is recommended.

• Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system.

• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit Intel® website (

www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading

To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard:

1. Install an Intel® Xeon™ CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

2. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology.

3. Reboot the computer.

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan

The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certied heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.

When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.

• Ensure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.

• Refer to the installation manual that came with the CPU package for details on heatsink/fan assembly and installation.

CPU heatsink (top view)

To install the CPU heatsink and fan:

1. 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.

CPU heatsink (bottom view)

Heatsink screw

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2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.

3. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2.

DO NOT forget to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector.

CPU_FAN2 connector

4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1.

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2.4 System memory

DSAN-DX

128 pins 112 pins

DIMM_B1

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B3

DIMM_A3

DIMM_B2

DIMM_A2

DSAN-DX 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets.

A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.

The gure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets:

2.4.2 Memory congurations

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 Qualied Vendors List on the ASUS

web site.

• The 8GB memory modules are not tested yet.

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Rank population

DIMM_A2

DIMM_B3

DIMM_A3

MCH

DIMM installation reference table

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

No. of DIMMs

1 DIMM_B1 or DIMM_A1

2 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1

4 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2

6 DIMM_B1, DIMM_A1, DIMM_B2, DIMM_A2

Slot/s to use

DIMM_B3, DIMM_A3

• DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same conguration.

• For better performance, same conguration DIMMs should be installed on

the same slot number for each channel. For example, you may install the same type of DIMMs in DIMM_B1, and DIMM_A1.

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2.4.3 Memory sparing technology

The Intel® 5100MCH chipset supports the memory paring technology. Refer to the below sections:

Memory Sparing

At conguration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank.

When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will issue an interrupt and initiate a spare copy. At the completion of the copy, the failing DIMM rank is disabled and the “spared” DIMM rank will be used in its place. Refer to section the options of

Channel Rank Sparing

Channel 1 Rank Sparing

4.4.2 Chipset

memory sparing functions. The default BIOS setting is disabled.

• Each channel contains its own sparing engine and can be enabled or disabled separately.

• This motherboard does not support rank sparing across channels.

• The DIMM rank with the largest size will be assigned as spare rank. Data can only be copied from a smaller sized rank to a larger sized one.

• A DIMM can contain only one or two ranks. To support sparing function, a DIMM channel should contain at least two ranks.

• When sparing function is enabled, the usable memory size will reduce the size of the spare ranks.

and congure

to enable the

The following tables show memory congurations with Memory Sparing function in

Channel A/B.

One DIMM per channel (two ranks)

Channel B Channel A

DIMM_B1

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

Sparing

Memory space

Total Memory

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1024 MB 1024 MB

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

2048 MB

DIMM_A1

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

Two DIMMs per channel

Channel B Channel A

DIMM_B1

(512MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(512 MB)

Sparing

Memory space

Sparing

Memory space

Total Memory

1024 MB 1024 MB

DIMM_B2

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

1024 MB 1024 MB

Three DIMMs per channel

Channel B Channel A

DIMM_B1

(512MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(512 MB)

Sparing

Memory space

Sparing

Memory space

Sparing

Memory space

Total Memory

1024 MB 1024 MB

DIMM_B2

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

2048 MB 2048 MB

DIMM_B3

(2048MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(2048 MB)

2048 MB 2048 MB

Rank 1

(512 MB)

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

4096 MB

Rank 1

(512 MB)

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

Rank 1

(2048 MB)

10240 MB

DIMM_A1

(512MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(512 MB)

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

(512MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(512 MB)

(1024MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(1024 MB)

(2048MB*2 Ranks)

Rank 0

(2048 MB)

Rank 1

(512 MB)

DIMM_A2

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

DIMM_B1

Rank 1

(512 MB)

DIMM_A2

Rank 1

(1024 MB)

DIMM_A3

Rank 1

(2048 MB)

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components.

To install a DIMM:

1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket.

3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it ts in only one direction. Do

not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. Do not install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

Support the DIMM lightly with

your ngers when pressing the

retaining clips. The DIMM might

get damaged when it ips out with

extra force.

DDR2 DIMM notch

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

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2.5 Expansion slots

In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components.

2.5.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that came with it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card.

2. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is already installed in a chassis).

3. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that you intend to use. Keep the screw for later use.

4. Align the card connector with the slot and press rmly until the card is

completely seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with the screw you removed earlier.

6. Replace the system cover.

2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card

After installing the expansion card, congure the it by adjusting the software

settings.

1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup.

2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.

3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card.

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2.5.3 Interrupt assignments

Standard Interrupt assignments

IRQ Priority Standard function

0 1 System Timer

1 2 Keyboard Controller

2 - Programmable Interrupt

3* 11 Communications Port (COM2)

4* 12 Communications Port (COM1)

5* 13 --

6 14 Floppy Disk Controller

7* 15 --

8 3 System CMOS/Real Time Clock

9* 4 ACPI Mode when used

10* 5 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

11* 6 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering

12* 7 PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port

13 8 Numeric Data Processor

14* 9 Primary IDE Channel

15* 10 Secondary IDE Channel

* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.

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2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link)

The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provides x16 link to the 5100 MCH. This slot supports VGA cards and various server class high performance add-on cards. The slot switches to x8 link automatically if the slot location 5 is occupied.

2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link; x4 link)

The onboard PCI Express x8 slots provide x8 link to the 5100MCH and x4 link to ICH9R. These slots are designed for various server class high performance add-

on cards like SCSI RAID card, ber-channel card, etc. The Slot 1 (x4 link) does not

function when a PIKE RAID card is installed.

2.5.6 PCI slot

The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, USB card, and other cards that

comply with PCI 2.3 specications.

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; x8 link)

PCIEx8 slot

(x8 link)

PCI slot

PCIEx8 slot

(Slot 1; x4 link)

PIKE

Interface

The PIKE Interface is for ASUS PIKE RAID card only.

2.5.8 SODIMM socket

The SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3).

SODIMM socket

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2.5.9 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card

Follow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard.

1. Locate the PIKE RAID card slot on the motherboard.

2. Align the golden ngers of the RAID

card with the PIKE RAID card slot.

3. Insert the RAID card into the PIKE RAID card slot. Make sure it is completely seated on the PIKE RAID card slot.

2.5.10 Installing i Button

Follow the steps below to install an optional i Button on your motherboard.

1. Locate the I Button slot on the motherboard.

2. Snap the I Button in place.

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2.6 Jumpers

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX Clear RTC RAM

21 2 3

Normal

(Default)

Clear CMOS

CLRTC1

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1)

This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.

To erase the RTC RAM:

1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord.

2. Move the jumper cap from pins 1–2 (default) to pins 2–3. Keep the cap on pins 2–3 for about 5–10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1–2.

3. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

4. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

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.

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2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX VGA setting

21 2 3

Enable VGA

(Default)

Disable

VGA_SW1

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX LAN setting

21 2 3

Enable LAN

(Default)

Disable

LAN_SW2

21 2 3

Enable LAN

(Default)

Disable

LAN_SW1

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the VGA feature.

3. 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.

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

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX CPUFAN setting

21 2 3

4-Pin FAN

(Default)

3-Pin FAN

CPUFAN_SEL1

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX CHAFAN setting

21 2 3

4-Pin FAN

(Default)

3-Pin FAN

CHAFAN_SEL1

This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the CPU fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2–3 when using 3-pin fans.

• 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.

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

This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL1switch for fan pin selection. The CHAFAN_SEL1 jumper is for the system fans control. Set to pins 1–2 when using 4-pin fans or pins 2–3 when using 3-pin fans.

• If you use a 4-pin fan but set the jumper to pin 2–3, the fan you installed

• If you use a 3-pin fan but set the jumper for a 4-pin fan, the fan controll will

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may not work.

not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed.

6. IDE setting (3-pin IDE_SW1)

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX IDE setting

21 2 3

Enable IDE

(Default)

Disable

IDE_SW1

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX BIOS recovery setting

21 2 3

Normal

(Default)

BIOS

Recovery

RECOVERY1

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard IDE connector.. Set to pins 1–2 to activate the IDE connector.

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

This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted.

To update the BIOS:

1. Prepare a oppy disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the

motherboard (XXXXXX.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility.

2. Set the jumper to pins 2–3.–3.3.

3. Insert the oppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS.

4. Shut down the system.

5. Set the jumper back to pins 1–2.–2.2.

6. Turn on the system.

Use the AFUDOS uitility version 3.12 to ash the BIOS.

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DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX IBTN setting

21 2 3

PIKE RAID5

(Default)

ICH9R RAID5

IBTN_SEL1

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

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX RAID setting

21 2 3

3rd

(Default)

Intel

RAID_SEL1

This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID conguration utility to

use when you create disk arrays. Both utilities are supported by the Intel® ICH9R. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you want to use the LSILSI

Software RAID Conguration Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper (default); otherwise, place the jumper

caps on pins 2–3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM).

9. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when

you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps on pins 1–2 if you install a PIKE RAID card to the motherboard and want to use the LSI Logic MPTLSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (default). Or you can place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to create (default). Or you can place the jumper caps on pins 2–3 to create the LSI Mega RAID 5 by supported Intel® ICH9R SATA controller.

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• 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.

2.7 Connectors

4 6 7 85

2.7.1 Rear panel connectors

1. PS/2 mouse port (green)

2. RJ-45 port for iKVM

. This port is for a PS/2 mouse.

. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB3/

iKVM management card.

3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2

. This port is for a PS/2 keyboard.

. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices.

5. Serial (COM1) port

. This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or

other serial devices.

6. Video Graphics Adapter port

. This port is for a VGA monitor or other VGA-

compatible devices.

7. LAN 1 (RJ-45) port

. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

8. LAN 2 (RJ-45) port

. This port allows Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.

LAN port LED indications

LED

LAN port

SPEED

LED

Activity/Link LED Speed LED

Status Description Status Description

OFF No link OFF 10 Mbps connection

ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection

BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection

ACT/LINK

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DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX SATA connectors

SATA1

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1

GND RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1

GND

SATA2

GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2

GND

SATA3

GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3

GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3

GND

SATA4

GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4

GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4

GND

SATA5

GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5

GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5

GND

SATA6

GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6

GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6

GND

2.7.2 Internal connectors

DSAN-DX

FLOPPY

NOTE:Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN1

DSAN-DX Floppy disk drive connector

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

This connector is for the provided oppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert

one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the

signal connector at the back of the oppy disk drive.

Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.

2. 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.

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3. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)

DSAN-DX

PRI_EIDE1

NOTE:Orient the red markings on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PIN1

DSAN-DX IDE connector

This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you

install two hard disk drives, you must congure the second drive as a slave

device by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices.

• The onboard IDE connector is designed for ODD only (PATA).

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DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX Storage card activity LED connector

ADD_IN_CARD-

HDLED

4. SAS connectors

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX SAS connectors

SAS4

GND RSATA_TXP4 RSATA_TXN4

GND RSATA_RXP4 RSATA_RXN4

GND

SAS3

GND

RSATA_TXP3

RSATA_TXN3

GND RSATA_RXP3 RSATA_RXN3

GND

SAS2

GND RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN2

GND RSATA_RXP2 RSATA_RXN2

GND

SAS1

GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXN1

GND

SAS8

GND RSATA_TXP8 RSATA_TXN8

GND RSATA_RXP8 RSATA_RXN8

GND

SAS7

GND

RSATA_TXP7

RSATA_TXN7

GND RSATA_RXP7 RSATA_RXN7

GND

SAS6

GND RSATA_TXP6 RSATA_TXN6

GND RSATA_RXP6 RSATA_RXN6

GND

SAS5

GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5

GND RSATA_RXP5 RSATA_RXN5

GND

(7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4; Red) (7-pin SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8; Blue)

This motherboard comes with eight (8) Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). Each connector supports one device.

• These connectors function only when you install a PIKE RAID card.

• Connect the SAS hard disk drives to SAS connectors 1–4 (blue) when installing a 4-port PIKE RAID card.

5. 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.

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

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX SGPIO connector

SGPIO1

SDATAOUT0

SDATAOUT1

GND

SATA_SLOAD

SATA_SCLK

PIN1

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX SGPIO2/3 connectors

SGPIO3

PIN 1

SIO_DIN

SIO_DOUT

GND

SIO_END

SIO_CLK

SGPIO2

PIN 1

SIO_DIN

SIO_DOUT

GND

SIO_END

SIO_CLK

This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED.

7. 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.

These connectors functions only when you install a PIKE SAS RAID card.

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

DSAN-DX

PIN 1

GND

USB_P6+

USB_P6-

USB+5V

GND USB_P5+ USB_P5USB+5V

USB56

PIN 1

GND

USB_P4+

USB_P4-

USB+5V

GND USB_P3+ USB_P3USB+5V

USB34

DSAN-DX USB 2.0 connectors

DSAN-DX

FRNT_FAN1

PWM Control

FAN Speed

FAN Power

GND

CPU_FAN1

GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control

CPU_FAN2

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

FRNT_FAN2

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

REAR_FAN1

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

FRNT_FAN3

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

REAR_FAN2

PWM Control

FAN Speed

FAN Power

GND

FRNT_FAN4

GND

FAN Power

FAN Speed

PWM Control

CPU_FAN1

REAR_FAN2

CPU_FAN2

FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN3 FRNT_FAN4

FRNT_FAN1

REAR_FAN1

DSAN-DX FAN connectors

These connectors is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to the connectors, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the

system chassis. The USB connectors comply with USB 2.0 specication that

supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

The USB port module is purchased separately.

9. 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. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

DO NOT forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufcient air ow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are

not jumpers! DO NOT place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

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

DSAN-DX

PIN 1

COM2

DSAN-DX Serial port connectors

DSAN-DX

DSAN-DX Power supply SMBus connector

12C_7_CLK#

12C_7_DATA#NCGND

+3.3V Remote Sense

PSUSMB1

This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

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.

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

DSAN-DX

EATXPWR1

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

GND

PSON#

GND

-5 Volts +5 Volts

+5 Volts

GND

+3 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

+5 Volts

GND

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

PIN 1

EATX12V1

+12V DC

GND

PIN 1

DSAN-DX ATX power connectors

These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs

are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.

• For a fully congured system, we recommend that you use an SSI

12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley platform).

• DO NOT forget to connect the 24+8-pin power plugs; otherwise, the system

will not boot up.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when conguring

a system with more power consuming devices. The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices.

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13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1; White)

DSAN-DX

PANEL1

PIN 1

POWERLED+NCPOWERLED-

MLED+

MLED-NC+5V

GND

SPKROUT

IDELED+

IDELED-

NMIBTN#

GND

POWERBTN#

GND

RESETBTN#

GND

DSAN-DX System panel connector

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

1. 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.

2. Message LED (2-pin MLED)

This 2-pin connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front message LED. The message LED is controlled by Hardware monitor to indicate an abnormal event occurance.

3. System warning speaker (4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

4. Hard disk drive activity LED (2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD

Activity LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or ashes

when data is read from or written to the HDD.

5. ATX power button/soft-off button (2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power.

6. Reset button (2-pin RESET)

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14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1, Black)

DSAN-DX

AUX_PANEL1

1 2 2

4 5 4

PIN 1

I2C_4_CLK#

GND

I2C_4_DATA#

+5VSB

LAN1_LINK

LAN1_ACT

LAN2_ACT

LAN2_LINK

+5VSB

CASEOPEN

GND

LOCATORLED1+

LOCATORLED1-

LOCATORBTN#

GND

LOCATORLED2-

LOCATORLED2+

DSAN-DX Auxiliary panel connector

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.

2. LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)

These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

3. Chassis intrusion (4-1 pin CHASSIS)

These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to record a chassis intrusion event. The default setting is short CASEOPEN and GND pin by jumper cap to disable the function.

4. Locator LED (2-pin LOCATORLED1 and 2-pin LOCATORLED2)

These leads are for the locator LED1 and LED2 on the front panel. Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed.

5. Locator Button/Swich (2-pin LOCATORBTN)

These leads are for the locator button on the front panel. This button queries the state of the system locator.

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

Powering up

Chapter summary

3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1

3.2 Turning off the computer ............................................................. 3-2

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3.1 Starting up for the rst time

1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover.

2. Be sure that all switches are off.

3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.

4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector.

5. Turn on the devices in the following order:

a. Monitor

b. System power

6. After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up. For systems withATX power supplies, the system LED lights up when you press the ATX power button. If your monitor complies with “green” standards or if it has a “power standby” feature, the monitor LED may light up or switch between orange and green after the system LED turns on.

The system then runs the power-on self tests or POST. While the tests are

running, the BIOS beeps (see BIOS beep codes table below) or additional messages appear on the screen. If you do not see anything within 30 seconds from the time you turned on the power, the system may have failed a power-on test. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your retailer for assistance.

AMI BIOS

BIOS Beep Description

One short beep VGA detected

One continuous beep followed by two short beeps then a pause (repeated)

One continuous beep followed by three short beeps

One continuous beep followed by four short beeps

Quick boot set to disabled No keyboard detected

No memory detected

No VGA detected

Hardware component failure

7. At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4.

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3.2 Turning off the computer

3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function

If you are using Windows® 2003:

1. Click the

2. Make sure that the button to shut down the computer.

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.

If you are using Windows® XP:

1. Click the

2. Click the

3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down.

button then click

Start

Shut Down

button then select

Start

Turn Off

button to shut down the computer.

Shut Down

option button is selected, then click the OK

Turn Off

...

Computer.

3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch

While the system is ON, pressing the power switch for less than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting.

3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up

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