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

Motherboard
DSBF-D
Series
DSBF-D/SAS DSBF-D/1U DSBF-D
E2962
Second Edition V2 March 2007
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Contents
Contents ...................................................................................................... iii
Notices ........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Typography .................................................................................................. x
DSBF-D Series specications summary .................................................. xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
1.4.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ............................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-2
2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard .................................... 2-3
2.2.4 Motherboard layouts ....................................................... 2-6
2.2.5 Layout contents ............................................................... 2-9
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2-11
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ..........................................................2-11
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan .............................. 2-14
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-16
2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-16
2.4.2 Memory congurations .................................................. 2-16
2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology .................... 2-18
2.4.4 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-21
2.4.5 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-21
2.4.6 Installing the MemCool FB-DIMM fan (opional) ............ 2-22
2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan ........... 2-24
2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-25
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-25
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-25
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-26
2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots ............................................................. 2-27
2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket ................................................ 2-27
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2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot ....................................................... 2-28
2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) ....................................... 2-28
2.5.8 ZCR slot
(DSBF-D/SAS model only) ............................. 2-28
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-29
2.7 Switch .......................................................................................... 2-34
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-35
2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................. 2-35
2.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-36
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 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility ... 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 4-3
4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 4-5
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen .......................................................... 4-8
4.2.2 Menu bar ......................................................................... 4-8
4.2.3 Legend bar ...................................................................... 4-9
4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-9
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .............................................................. 4-9
4.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 4-9
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 4-10
4.2.8 General help ................................................................. 4-10
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 4-11
4.3.1 System Date ..................................................................4-11
4.3.2 System Time ..................................................................4-11
4.3.3 Floppy A .........................................................................4-11
4.3.4 IDE Conguration .......................................................... 4-12
4.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4 .............. 4-14
4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 4-15
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-17
4.4.1 Advanced Processor Options ....................................... 4-17
4.4.2 Chipset Conguration ................................................... 4-21
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4.4.3 PCI Conguration .......................................................... 4-23
4.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu ......................................... 4-24
4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Conguration ................................. 4-25
4.4.6 ACPI Conguration ....................................................... 4-27
4.4.7 Power On Conguration ................................................ 4-28
4.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-29
4.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 4-32
4.5.1 Console Redirection ...................................................... 4-32
4.5.2 DMI Event Logging ....................................................... 4-34
4.6 Security menu ............................................................................ 4-35
4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-37
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-37
4.7.2 Boot Features ............................................................... 4-38
4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-39
Chapter 5: RAID 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 Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility .......................... 5-3
5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set .................................... 5-4
5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set ................................................. 5-10
5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID 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
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
5.4 Global Array Manager ................................................................ 5-38
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5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility
(DSBF-D/SAS model only) ...
5-39
5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring ....................................................... 5-39
5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced ..................................... 5-43
5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume ..................................... 5-45
5.5.4 Managing Arrays ........................................................... 5-48
5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology ................................................... 5-53
5.5.6 Global Properties .......................................................... 5-55
Chapter 6: Driver installation
6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 6-1
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 6-4
6.2 Intel chipset software installation ............................................ 6-13
6.3 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 6-16
6.3.1 Windows XP/2000/Server 2003 .................................... 6-16
6.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux ..................................................... 6-21
6.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 6-22
6.4.1 Windows® 2000/Server 2003 ........................................ 6-22
6.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 6-25
6.5.1 Running the support CD ............................................... 6-25
6.5.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 6-25
6.5.3 Management Software menu ........................................ 6-26
6.5.4 Utilities menu ................................................................ 6-26
6.5.5 Contact information ....................................................... 6-26
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 DSBF-D/SAS model block diagram ............................................A-1
A.2 DSBF-D/1U model block diagram ...............................................A-2
A.3 DSBF-D model block diagram .....................................................A-3
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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’ s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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
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.
NOTE:
Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT:
Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
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DSBF-D Series specications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core processors 5000/5100 sequence (Dempsy/Woodcrest) and Quad Core processor 5300 sequence (Clovertown) Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
Chipset
MCH: Intel® 5000P (Blackford) ICH:
Intel® 6321ESB (ESB2)
I/O Bridge: Intel® 6702PXH
(DSBF-D / DSBF-D/SAS
model only)
System Bus
1333/1066/667 MHz
Memory
Quadri-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets support 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 mirroring and sparing technology.
Expansion Slots
DSBF-D 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link, supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot
3 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot
1 x DDR2 SODIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3)
DSBF-D/1U 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link, supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot
1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot
1 x DDR2 SODIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3)
DSBF-D/SAS 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link, supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot
2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot 1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot for optional Zero
Channel RAID (ZCR) card
(colored green)
1 x DDR2 SODIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3)
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DSBF-D Series specications summary
Storage
Intel® 6321ESB supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices
- 6 x SATA II (3.0 Gb/s)
- Intel® Matrix Storage with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 conguration
- LSI MegaRAID controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and
RAID 10 conguration
(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 (8 devices) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E conguration
- Zero-Channel RAID
(optional)
LAN
Intel® 82563EB (ESB2/Gilgal) Network Connection (Dual-port)
- Supports Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT)
- Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T
Discrete graphics
ATI® ES1000 PCI display controller with 32MB of Video memory
USB
Intel® 6321ESB supports:
- 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 1 connector at mid-board for 2 additional ports)
BIOS features
PHOENIX BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, ACPI 2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0
Rear panel
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
Internal connectors
1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x SAS LSI1068 port LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) 2 x Mini-SAS connectors support 8 devices
(DSBF-D/SAS model only)
1 x Hard disk activity LED connector 1 x USB connector 1 x Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 1 x Power supply SMBus connector 1 x Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 1 x Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector for LSI MegaRAID SATA LED (6-1 pin SGPIO1) 1 x Parallel port connector SSI power connectors (24-pin, 8-pin, and 4-pin) CPU (x2), rear (x2), front (x4), and FB DIMM (x1) fan connectors System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)
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*Specications are subject to change without notice.
DSBF-D Series specications summary
Power requirement
SSI power supply (with 24-pin/4-pin/8-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley platform)
Form factor
SSI EEB form factor: 12 in x 13 in (30.5 cm x 33 cm)
Support CD contents
Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash Utility under DOS
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1
Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
ASUS DSBF-D Series
Chapter summary
1
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Serial number label ...................................................................... 1-1
1.4 Special features ............................................................................ 1-2
ASUS DSBF-D Series 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
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.
1.2 Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
DSBF-D DSBF-D/1U DSBF-D/SAS
Cables
SATA signal cables 6 6 6
SATA power cable (dual plug) 3 3 3
Mini-SAS to SAS 29-pin x4 cable -- -- 2
80-pin IDE + Floppy 2-in-1 cable 1 1 1
Accessories
I/O shield 1 1 1
CEK spring 2 2 2
Application CDs Support CD 1 1 1
Documentation User Guide 1 1 1
Optional Pack
MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit Anti-virus software
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
xxM0Axxxxxxx
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
DSBF-D
Made
in
China
合格
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 Special features
1.4.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual-Core and Quad-Core Intel® Xeon™ processors with 1333/1066/667 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores to meet demands for more powerful processing. Intel® Xeon™ processors incorporate the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T). The EM64T enables the support for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. See page 2-11 for details.
Intel®
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 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.
FB-DIMM memory support
This motherboard supports fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs), the latest memory solution that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance. FB-DIMMs use Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chips that transmit signals between the memory modules and controllers with improved signal integrity and reduced errors. See page 2-15 for details.
ASUS DSBF-D Series 1-3
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. See page 2-27 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 2-38 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
congurations. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and
added reliability.
82563 LAN solution
The motherboard comes with a dual-port 82563EB network connection to provide a total solution for your networking needs. See page 2-29 for the location of the LAN ports. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for details on Gigabit LAN settings.
Serial ATA II technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through 6321ESB
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. See page 2-37 for details.
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. See pages 2-34 for details.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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 4-31 for details.
Intel® IOAT
Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) is an integrated server platform I/O solution that addresses all segments of the server I/O bottleneck problem using TCP/IP without requiring any modication of existing or future applications. Intel® IOAT is a system-wide solution that increases CPU efciency and delivers data to/from applications faster than current server platforms.
1.4.2 Innovative 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 efcient operation. See page 4-33 for
details.
ASUS MemCool FB-DIMM Fan Kit (optional)
With this optional fan kit, the platform gets optimal performance and the best possible FB-DIMM thermal environment.
2
Hardware
information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS DSBF-D Series
Chapter summary
2
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2-11
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-16
2.5 Expansion slots .......................................................................... 2-25
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-29
2.7 Switch .......................................................................................... 2-34
2.8 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-35
ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-1
2.1 Before 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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DSBF-D Series
DSBF-D Series Onboard LED
ON OFF
SB_PWR1
Standby
Power
Powered
Off
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
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DSBF-D Series
DSBF-D Series SAS LED
Blinks OFF
LED1
Powered
Off
LSI SAS 1068
working normally
2. SAS LED (for DSBF-D/SAS only)
The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is working normally.
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DSBF-D Series
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 EEB 3.61 compliant chassis.
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 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.
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!
Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis
ASUS DSBF-D Series 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.
2. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to the CPU1 heatsink holes.
Hook
Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area.
If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK
springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit.
To install the CEK spring:
1. Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the motherboard.
Heatsink hole
Socket for CPU2
Socket for CPU1
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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
3. Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place.
ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-5
6. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes.
8. Secure the motherboard with nine (9) screws. Refer to section
2.2.2 Screw
holes
for illustration.
Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes;
otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly.
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
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2.2.4 Motherboard layouts
DSBF-D/SAS model
8Mb
FWH
KBPWR1
ATXPWR1
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FLOPPY1
ATI
ES1000
BUZZER1
DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
COM2
Sup er
I/O
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PANEL1
PS/2
T: Mouse B: Keyboard
USB1 USB2
RJ-45
(LAN-1)
RJ-45
(LAN-2)
ATX12V1
CPU_FAN1
Intel
®
6321ESB
Intel
®
5000P
PSUSMB1
BPSMB1
LSI
SAS1068
AUX_PANEL1
HDLED1
USB34
USBPW34
LAN_BW1
LPT1
REAR_FAN1
USBPW12
DSBF-D/SAS
ASMB3
Intel
®
6702PXHV
PCIE1
DDR FB-DIMM_31 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
33cm (13in)
30.5cm (12in)
CPU1
COM1
VGA1
CPU2
PCIE2
PCIX3
PCIX4
PCI5
PCIX6
REAR_FAN2
ATX12V2
CPU_FAN2
PRI_IDE1
FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
SAS2
SAS1
CLRTC1
RECOVERY1
FRNT_FAN3FRNT_FAN4
SASLED1
VGA_EN1
LAN_EN1
SAS_EN1
FBD_FAN1
82563EB
SB_PWR1
DIP_SW1
LED1
ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-7
DSBF-D/1U model
8Mb
FWH
KBPWR1
ATXPWR1
®
FLOPPY1
ATI
ES1000
BUZZER1
DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
COM2
Sup er
I/O
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PANEL1
PS/2
T: Mouse B: Keyboard
USB1 USB2
RJ-45
(LAN-1)
RJ-45
(LAN-2)
ATX12V1
CPU_FAN1
Intel
®
6321ESB
Intel
®
5000P
PSUSMB1
BPSMB1
AUX_PANEL1
HDLED1
USB34
USBPW34
LAN_BW1
LPT1
REAR_FAN1
USBPW12
DSBF-D/1U
ASMB3
PCIE1
DDR FB-DIMM_31 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
33cm (13in)
30.5cm (12in)
CPU1
COM1
VGA1
CPU2
PCIE2
PCI5
PCIX6
REAR_FAN2
ATX12V2
CPU_FAN2
PRI_IDE1
FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
SGPIO1
RAID_SEL1
CLRTC1
RECOVERY1
FRNT_FAN3FRNT_FAN4
VGA_EN1
LAN_EN1
FBD_FAN1
82563EB
SB_PWR1
DIP_SW1
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DSBF-D model
8Mb
FWH
KBPWR1
ATXPWR1
®
FLOPPY1
ATI
ES1000
BUZZER1
DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
COM2
Sup er
I/O
CR2032 3V Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
PANEL1
PS/2
T: Mouse B: Keyboard
USB1 USB2
RJ-45
(LAN-1)
RJ-45
(LAN-2)
ATX12V1
CPU_FAN1
Intel
®
6321ESB
Intel
®
5000P
PSUSMB1
BPSMB1
AUX_PANEL1
HDLED1
USB34
USBPW34
LAN_BW1
LPT1
REAR_FAN1
USBPW12
DSBF-D
ASMB3
Intel
®
6702PXHV
PCIE1
DDR FB-DIMM_31 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
33cm (13in)
30.5cm (12in)
CPU1
COM1
VGA1
CPU2
PCIE2
PCIX3
PCIX4
PCI5
PCIX6
REAR_FAN2
ATX12V2
CPU_FAN2
PRI_IDE1
FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1
SATA1
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
SATA5
SATA6
SGPIO1
RAID_SEL1
CLRTC1
RECOVERY1
FRNT_FAN3FRNT_FAN4
VGA_EN1
LAN_EN1
FBD_FAN1
82563EB
SB_PWR1
DIP_SW1
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