Asus DSBF-D, DSBF-D/1U, DSBF-D/SAS User’s Manual

DSBF-D

Series

DSBF-D/SAS DSBF-D/1U DSBF-D

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First Edition V1

May 2006

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Contents

Notices ...............................................................................................	vii
Safety information ............................................................................	viii
About this guide .................................................................................	ix
Typography ..........................................................................................	x
DSBF-D Series specifications summary ...............................................	xi

Chapter 1:		Product introduction
1.1	Welcome! ..............................................................................		1-1
1.2	Package contents .................................................................		1-1
1.3	Special features ....................................................................		1-2
	1.3.1	Product highlights...................................................	1-2
	1.3.2	Innovative ASUS features .......................................	1-5

Chapter 2:		Hardware information
2.1	Before you proceed ..............................................................		2-1
2.2	Motherboard overview ..........................................................		2-2
	2.2.1	Placement direction ................................................	2-2
	2.2.2	Screw holes ............................................................	2-2
	2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard ..........................		2-3
	2.2.4	Motherboard layouts ..............................................	2-6
	2.2.5	Layout contents .....................................................	2-9
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................		2-11
	2.3.1	Installing the CPU..................................................	2-11
	2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ......................		2-14
2.4	System memory .................................................................		2-16
	2.4.1	Overview ...............................................................	2-16
	2.4.2	Memory configurations .........................................	2-16
	2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology ...........		2-18
	2.4.4	Installing a DIMM ...................................................	2-22
	2.4.5	Removing a DIMM .................................................	2-22
	2.4.6 Installing the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan .......		2-23
	2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan ...		2-25
2.5	Expansion slots ...................................................................		2-26
	2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ..................................		2-26
	2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card..............................		2-26
	2.5.3	Interrupt assignments ..........................................	2-27
	2.5.4	PCI/PCI-X slots ......................................................	2-28
	2.5.5	DDR2 SO-DIMM socket ..........................................	2-28
	2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)...............................		2-29
	2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot ...............................................		2-29
2.6	Jumpers	..............................................................................	2-30

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2.7	Switch	.................................................................................	2-35
2.8	Connectors .........................................................................		2-36
	2.8.1	Rear panel connectors ..........................................	2-36
	2.8.2	Internal connectors...............................................	2-37

Chapter 3: Powering up

3.1	Starting up for the first time................................................		3-1
3.2	Turning off the computer .....................................................		3-2
	3.2.1	Using the OS shut down function ...........................	3-2
	3.2.2	Using the dual function power switch ....................	3-2

Chapter 4: BIOS setup

4.1	Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................	4-1
	4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ..............................	4-1

4.1.2Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix

		Phlash16 Utility ......................................................	4-2
	4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................		4-3
	4.1.4	ASUS Update utility ................................................	4-5
4.2	BIOS setup program .............................................................		4-8
	4.2.1	BIOS menu screen...................................................	4-9
	4.2.2	Menu bar .................................................................	4-9
	4.2.3	Legend bar ...........................................................	4-10
	4.2.4	Menu items ...........................................................	4-10
	4.2.5	Sub-menu items ...................................................	4-10
	4.2.6	Configuration fields ..............................................	4-10
	4.2.7	Pop-up window .....................................................	4-11
	4.2.8	General help ..........................................................	4-11
4.3	Main menu ..........................................................................		4-12
	4.3.1	System Date .........................................................	4-12
	4.3.2	System Time.........................................................	4-12
	4.3.3	Floppy A ...............................................................	4-12
	4.3.4	IDE Configuration ..................................................	4-13

4.3.5IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave;

	SATA Port 1/2/3/4 .............................................	4-15
4.3.6	System Information ..............................................	4-16
4.4 Advanced menu ..................................................................		4-17
4.4.1	Advanced Processor Options ................................	4-17
4.4.2	Chipset Configuration ...........................................	4-19
4.4.3	PCI Configuration ..................................................	4-22
4.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu ...................................		4-23

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	4.4.5	Peripheral Devices Configuration ..........................	4-24
	4.4.6	ACPI Configuration................................................	4-26
	4.4.7	Power On Configuration ........................................	4-27
	4.4.8	Hardware Monitor .................................................	4-28
	Console Redirection ............................................................		4-30
4.5	Server menu .......................................................................		4-30
4.6	Security menu ....................................................................		4-32
4.7	Boot menu ..........................................................................		4-34
	4.7.1	Boot Device Priority ..............................................	4-34
	4.7.2	Boot Features .......................................................	4-35
4.8	Exit menu ...........................................................................		4-36

Chapter 5:		RAID configuration
5.1	Setting up RAID ....................................................................		5-1
	5.1.1	RAID definitions ......................................................	5-1
	5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives .......................................		5-2
	5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ................................		5-3
	5.1.4	RAID configuration utilities .....................................	5-3
5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ......................			5-4
	5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set .............................		5-5
	5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set .........................................		5-11
	5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ...............		5-15
	5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives ..................................		5-18
	5.2.5	Rebuilding failed drives .........................................	5-23
	5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency ............		5-25
	5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration ...............................		5-28
	5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set.............		5-29
	5.2.9	Enabling the WriteCache ......................................	5-30
5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility..............			5-31
	5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe)..............................		5-32
	5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ..............................		5-34
	5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) ..............		5-35
	5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ..............................		5-36
	5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set...............................................		5-37
	5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ................................		5-38
	5.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager ............		5-38
5.4	Global Array Manager .........................................................		5-39

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5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D/SAS model only) ......		5-40
5.5.1	Integrated Mirroring ..............................................	5-40
5.5.2 Integrated Striping (IS) volume ............................		5-46
5.5.3	Managing Arrays ...................................................	5-49
5.5.4 Selecting a boot disk ............................................		5-56
5.5.5	Global_Properties .................................................	5-57

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 ........................		6-2
6.2	LAN driver installation ........................................................		6-11
	6.2.1	Windows 2000/Server 2003 ...............................	6-11
	6.2.2	Red Hat/SuSE Linux ..............................................	6-15
6.3	VGA driver installation ........................................................		6-16
	6.3.1	Windows 2000/Server 2003 ...............................	6-16

Appendix:		Block diagrams
A.1	DSBF-D/SAS block diagram ..................................................		A-1
A.2	DSBF-D/1U block diagram ....................................................		A-2
A.3	DSBF-D block diagram ..........................................................		A-3
A.4	PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers ................................		A-4

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission Statement

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

•This device may not cause harmful interference, and

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

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

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

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

Canadian Department of Communications Statement

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

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

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Safety information

Electrical safety

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

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

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

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

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

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

Operation safety

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

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

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

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

•Place the product on a stable surface.

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

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About this guide

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

How this guide is organized

This user guide contains the following parts:

•Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

•Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

•Chapter 3: Powering up

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

•Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

•Chapter 5: RAID configuration

This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.

•Chapter 6: Driver installation

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

•Appendix: Reference information

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

Where to find more information

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

1 . ASUS websites

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

2 . Optional documentation

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

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Conventions used in this guide

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

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

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

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

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

Typography

Bold text	Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics	Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key>	Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-
	than sign means that you must press the
	enclosed key.
	Example: <Enter> means that you must press
	the Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3>	If you must press two or more keys
	simultaneously, the key names are linked with
	a plus sign (+).
	Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command	Means that you must type the command
	exactly as shown, then supply the required
	item or value enclosed in brackets.
	Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
	command line: format A:/S

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DSBF-D Series specifications summary

C P U	Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core
	processors 5000/5100 Series
	Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T)
	Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset	MCH	: Intel® 5000P
	ICH	: Intel® 6321ESB
	I/O Bridge	: Intel® 6702PXH
Front Side Bus	1333/1066/667 MHz
Memory	Quadri-channel memory architecture
	8 x 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets support registered ECC
	fully buffered DDR2-533/DDR2-667 memory modules
	with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip)
	Supports 256 MB up to 32 GB system memory
	Supports Memory Sparing and Mirroring Technology
Expansion slots
	DSBF-D:
	1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports 1U riser)
	1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link) (Supports 2U riser)
	3 x PCI-X 133/100/66 MHz

1 x PCI 33MHz/32 bits/5V slot

1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® server management card 3 Series

DSBF-D/SAS:

1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link) (Supports 2U riser) 2 x PCI-X 133/100/66 MHz

1 x PCI 33MHz/32 bits/5V slot

1 x PCI-X 133/100/66 MHz for optional Zero Channel RAID (ZCR) card (colored green)

1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® server management card 3 Series

DSBF-D/1U:

1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link) (Supports 2U riser) 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32 bits/5V slot

1 x PCI-X 133/100/66 MHz

1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® server management card 3 Series

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DSBF-D Series specifications summary

Storage

Discrete graphics

L A N

U S B

Special features

BIOS features

Rear panel

Intel® 6321ESB supports:

-1 x IDE port supports two Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices

-6 x SATA II (3.0 Gb/s)

-Intel® Matrix Storage with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration

-LSI MegaRAID controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration (DSBF-D and DSBF-D/1U model only)

(DSBF-D/SAS model only)

LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports:

-2 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels

(each channel supports 4 HDDs) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration

-Zero-Channel RAID (optional)

ATI® ES1000 PCI display controller

Supports 16 MB display memory

Intel® 82563EB Network Connection (Dual-Port)

- Supports Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT)

Intel® 6321ESB supports:

- 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 1 connector at mid-board for 2 additional ports)

ASUS Smart Fan Control

ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2

ASUS MyLogo2

PHOENIX BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, ACPI 2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0

1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)

1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)

2 x USB 2.0 ports

1 x Serial port

1 x VGA port

2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports

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DSBF-D Series specifications summary

Internal connectors

Power requirement

Form factor

Support CD contents

1 x Floppy disk drive connector

1 x IDE connector

6 x Serial ATA connectors

2 x Mini-SAS connectors support a total of 8 devices

(DSBF-D/SAS model only)

1 x Hard disk activity LED connector

1 x USB connector (10-1 pin)

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

1x Power supply SMBus connector

1x Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)

1x System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

1x Auxiliary panel connector

1x Serial General Purpose Input/Output (SGPIO) connector for LSI MegaRAID SATA LED (6-1 pin SGPIO1)

1x SAS LSI1068 ports LED (18-1 pin SASLED1)

1x LPC connector for LPC debug cards

1x SMBus header for backplane (7-1 pin BPSMB1)

SSI power connectors (24-pin, 8-pin, and 4-pin) CPU (x2), rear (x2), front (x4), and FB DIMM (x1)

4-pin fan connectors

SSI power supply (with 24-pin/4-pin/8-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley platform)

SSI EEB form factor: 12 in x 13 in (30.5 cm x 33 cm)

Device drivers ASUS Update Utility

ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)

*Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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This chapter describes the motherboard

features and the new technologies 1 it supports.

Product introduction

Chapter summary

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1.1	Welcome! ..............................................................................	1-1
1.2	Package contents .................................................................	1-1
1.3	Special features ....................................................................	1-2

ASUS DSBF-D Series

1.1Welcome!

Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSBF-D Series motherboard!

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

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

1.2Package contents

Check your motherboard package for the following items.

Motherboard	DSBF - D	DSBF - D/SAS	DSBF - D/1U
	Cables
Serial ATA signal cables	6	6	6
Serial ATA power cable (dual-plug)	3	3	3
Mini-SAS cable	-	2	-
80-conductor IDE cable or	1	1	1
3-in-1 floppy disk drive cable

Accessories

CEK spring	2	2	2
I/O shield	1	1	1

Application CD

ASUS motherboard support CD

Documentation

User guide

Optiona l Pack

MemCool FBDIMM fan kit

Anti-virus software

TPM module

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

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1.3Special features

1.3.1Product highlights

Latest processor technology

The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual-Core Intel® Xeon™ processors with 1333/1066/667 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores to meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel® Xeon™ processors incorporate the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). The EM64T enables the support for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. See page 2-11 for details.

Intel® 5000P and Intel® 6321ESB chipset

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

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

Intel® EM64T

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

Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)

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

FB-DIMM memory support

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

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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 specifications. See page 2-25 for details.

Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support

(DSBF-D/SAS model only)

SAS is the latest storage interface for enterprise-class storage devices. Building on and improving the parallel SCSI foundation, SAS is the new industry standard that includes Serial ATA interoperability, and is projected to be the succesor of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. See page 2-34 for the location of the SAS connectors.

Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution

(DSBF-D/SAS model only)

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

Intel® 82563 LAN solution

The motherboard comes with a dual-port Intel® 82563 network connection to provide a total solution for your networking needs. See page 2-31 for the location of the LAN ports. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for details on Gigabit LAN settings.

Intel® IOAT

Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) is an integrated server platform I/O solution that addresses all segments of the server I/O bottleneck problem using TCP/IP without requiring any modification of existing or future applications. Intel® IOAT is a system-wide solution that increases CPU efficiency and delivers data to/from applications faster than current server platforms.

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Serial ATA II technology

The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the JMicron Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. See page 2-33 for details.

USB 2.0 technology

The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the

12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-31 and 2-35 for details.

Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring

The CPU temperature is monitored by the W83793G chip to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-28 for details.

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1.3.2Innovative ASUS features

CrashFree BIOS 2

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

ASUS Smart Fan technology

The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.

See page 4-29 for details.

ASUS MyLogo2™

This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-35 for details.

ASUS MemCool FBDIMM Fan Kit (optional)

With this optional fan kit, the platform gets optimal performance and the best possible FBDIMM thermal environment.

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Chapter 1: Product introduction

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

Hardware2 information

Chapter summary

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2.1	Before you proceed ..............................................................	2-1
2.2	Motherboard overview ..........................................................	2-2
2.3	Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................	2-11
2.4	System memory .................................................................	2-16
2.5	Expansion slots ...................................................................	2-26
2.6	Jumpers ..............................................................................	2-30
2.7	Switch .................................................................................	2-35
2.8	Connectors .........................................................................	2-36

ASUS DSBF-D Series

2.1Before you proceed

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

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

•Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or 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.

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2.2Motherboard overview

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

To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI EEB 3.61 compliant chassis.

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

2.2.1Placement direction

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

2.2.2Screw holes

Place nine (9) 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

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2.2.3Support kits for the motherboard

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

If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit.

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

H o o k

To install the CEK spring:

1.Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard.

Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU1

Heatsink hole

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

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

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

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

The CEK springs appear as shown when installed.

CEK spring screw hole

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

Standoffs for CPU1

Standoffs for CPU2

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.

Socket for CPU2

Socket for CPU1

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

8.Secure the motherboard with nine (9) screws. Refer to section “2.2.2 Screw holes” for illustration.

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2.2.4Motherboard layouts

DSBF-D/SAS model

		33cm (13in)
PS/2	KBPWR1	ATXPWR1		PSUSMB1	ATX12V1
T: Mouse		ATX12V2
	USBPW12
B: Keyboard
		DDR FB-DIMM_31 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)	CPU_FAN1

	USB1
	USB2							DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)		CPU1
								DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
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			REAR_FAN1					DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

REAR_FAN2

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

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

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

CPU2

Intel® 5000P

FBD_FAN1

DIP_SW1

82563EB

Super							PCIE1
I/O
			LAN_EN1
AMI							PCIE2
8Mb
FWH
								PCIX3
ATI
ES1000								PCIX4
VGA_EN1							PCI5
								PCIX6
COM2
							LPT1

ASMB3

Intel®

6702PXHV

CR2032 3V

Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

SAS_EN1

LAN_BW1

HDLED1

LSI

SAS1068

USBPW34

BUZZER1

SB_PWR1

PRI_IDE1

FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

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Intel® SAS2 6321ESB

SAS1

CLRTC1

BPSMB1 RECOVERY1

FLOPPY1 PANEL1

USB34

FRNT_FAN4 FRNT_FAN3

SASLED1

AUX_PANEL1

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