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  • Page 1 DSBF-DM Series DSBF-DM DSBF-DM/SAS...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Package contents ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-3 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........4-1 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility .. 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........4-3 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar ................. 4-7 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents Server menu ................4-31 4.5.1 Console Redirection ............4-31 4.5.2 DMI Event Logging ............4-33 Security menu ................4-34 Boot menu .................. 4-36 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ............4-36 4.7.2 Boot Features ............... 4-37 Exit menu ..................4-38 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Setting up RAID ................
  • Page 6 Contents 5.6.1 Integrated Mirroring ............5-46 5.6.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced ........5-50 5.6.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume ........5-52 5.6.4 Managing Arrays ............5-55 5.6.5 Viewing SAS topology ........... 5-60 5.6.6 Global Properties ............5-62 Chapter 6: Driver installation RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..........

  • Page 7: Notices

    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.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    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.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Typography

    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.

  • Page 11: Dsbf-Dm Series Specifications Summary

    Intel 5000P Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ® Intel 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH) ® Form Factor SSI EEB 3.61, 12” x 13” ASUS Features Smart Fan Smart Fan II Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual � � use) ASWM2.0 �...
  • Page 12 DSBF-DM Series specifications summary Storage SAS Controller LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: Integrated RAID ® 0, 1, 1E support Optional LSI ® (Zero-Channel-RAID) PCI-X card: (For upgrade to support hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50) Networking Intel 6321+ Intel 82563EB Dual Port GbE ®...

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.4.1 Product 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.
  • Page 17 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. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 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. Chapter 1: Product introduction...

  • Page 19: 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 jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-11 System memory ................. 2-16 Expansion slots ................2-24 Jumpers ..................2-27 Connectors ................. 2-32 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED ® SB_PWR1 Standby Powered Power DSBF-DM Series Onboard LED ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 22 Hearbeat LED (for DSBF-DM/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is working normally. ® LED1 LSI SAS 1068 starts working DSBF-DM Series Heart Beat LED CPU Warning LED The red CPU warning LED lights up as a reminder if CPU is not installed or not properly installed in the CPU socket 1.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Overview

    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 ® ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 24: Support Kits For The Motherboard

    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.
  • Page 25 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 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 26 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 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.

  • Page 27: Motherboard Layouts

    LED1 LAN_EN3 PCIE3 ® Intel 6321ESB Intel SAS1068 82573L Super SAS2 LAN_EN4 PCIX4 LAN_BW1 BUZZER1 SAS1 COM2 CLRTC1 Volari CR2032 3V PCIX5 Lithium Cell CMOS Power RECOVERY1 HDLED1 SGPIO1 VGA_EN1 FLOPPY1 PRI_IDE1 LPC1 AUX_PANEL1 PANEL1 USB34 SB_PWR1 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 28 DSBF-DM model 33cm (13in) ATXPWR1 PS/2 ATX12V2 PSUSMB1 CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 CPU1 LAN_iKVM CPU_WARN1 REAR_FAN2 DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) Intel ® 5000P CPU2 LAN12 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) LAN34 DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)

  • Page 29: Layout Contents

    2-32 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-32 LAN port for iKVM 2-32 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-32 Serial (COM1) port 2-32 Video Graphics Adapter port 2-32 LAN 1/2 (RJ-45) ports 2-32 LAN 3/4 (RJ-45) ports 2-32 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 30 Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-33 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-33 Serial ATA connectors 2-34 (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1, SATA_E2, SATA_E3, SATA_E4, 2-34 SATA_E5, SATA_E6, SATA_E7, SATA_E8 ) (DSBF-DM model only) SAS connectors (DSBF-DM/SAS model only) 2-35...

  • Page 31: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    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.
  • Page 32 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 PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 33 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. Reboot the computer. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-13...

  • Page 34: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified 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.
  • Page 35 CPU_FAN1 connector 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_FAN2. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-15...

  • Page 36: System Memory

    System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with 2G onboard memory. It saves you money and trouble buying memory modules. The figure illustrates the location of the onboard memory: ® DSBF-DM Series Onboard Memory For an even better performance, this motherboard also features six fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules.

  • Page 37: Memory Configurations

    FB-DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support 256 MB memory modules made up of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules.

  • Page 38: Memory Mirroring And Sparing Technology

    2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. ® Refer to the below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (refer to section 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the option Memory Branch Mode as Mirror), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of the data in Branch 0.
  • Page 39 FB-DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31. Note that the FB-DIMMs installed in DIMM_20 and DIMM_30 socket have to be 1G 667 FB-DIMMs. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-19...

  • Page 40: Memory Sparing

    Memory Sparing At configuration 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”...
  • Page 41 Channel 1 DIMM_20 DIMM_30 (2048MB/2 Ranks) (2048MB/2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 Branch1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-21...
  • Page 42 Two DIMM per channel (Dual ranks) Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_20 DIMM_30 (1024MB/2 Ranks) (1024MB/2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) Sparing Memory space 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB Branch1 DIMM_21...

  • Page 43: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-23...

  • Page 44: Expansion Slots

    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.

  • Page 45: Interrupt Assignments

    IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* IRQ holder for PCI steering* PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port* Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-25...

  • Page 46: Pci Express X16 Slots (X8 Link)

    LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. Visit the LSI LOGIC website (www. lsilogic.com) for more information. PCIEx16 slots PCIX slot ZCR slot 2.5.7 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS ® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). SODIMM socket 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 47: Jumpers

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS DSBF-DM Series Clear RTC RAM (Default) ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-27...
  • Page 48 LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) This jumper allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efficient IP load distribution. LAN_BW1 ® Balanced mode LAN Centric mode (Default) DSBF-DM Series LAN bandwidth setting VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature.
  • Page 49 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. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-29...
  • Page 50 Intel 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) ® (DSBF-DM model only) This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Both utilities are supported by the Intel ® 6321ESB.
  • Page 51 Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS. Shut down the system. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2. Turn on the system. ® RECOVERY1 Normal BIOS Recovery (Default) DSBF-DM Series BIOS recovery setting ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-31...

  • Page 52: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. RJ-45 port for iKVM. This RJ-45 port functions only when you install ASMB3 iKVM management card.

  • Page 53: Internal Connectors

    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. ® PRI_IDE1 PIN1 DSBF-DM Series IDE connector ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-33...
  • Page 54 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) These connectors, controlled by southbridge ESB2, are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. SATA1 SATA2 RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXP2 RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP1 RSATA_RXP2 SATA3 SATA4 RSATA_TXP3...
  • Page 55 LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1) This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card. ® LPC1 PIN1 DSBF-DM Series LPC debug card connector ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-35...
  • Page 56 SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-DM/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. ® SASLED1 PIN1 DSBF-DM Series SASLED connector Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) (DSBF-DM model only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED.
  • Page 57 This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® USB34 PIN1 DSBF-DM Series USB connector The USB port module is purchased separately. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-37...
  • Page 58 11. 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.
  • Page 59 You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. ATXPWR1 24-pin Power Connector ATX12V1 8-pin ® +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-DM Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-39...

  • Page 60: System Panel Connector

    15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. PANEL1 ® DSBF-DM Series System panel connector System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 61 Connect the Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. 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. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-41...
  • Page 62 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 63: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 64 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 65: Starting Up For The First Time

    One continuous beep followed by VGA controller failure two short beeps Two short beeps PCI resource assignment error At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 66: Turning Off The Computer

    Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000/2003: Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 67: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    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...
  • Page 68 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 Main menu .................. 4-10 Advanced menu ................. 4-16 Server menu ................4-31 Security menu ................4-34 Boot menu .................. 4-36 Exit menu ..................4-38 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 69: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.

  • Page 70: Updating The Bios Using The Phoenix Phlash16 Utility

    The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to BIOS.WPH. Save the file to a floppy disk.

  • Page 71: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk.
  • Page 72 Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.6.1.9 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File BIOS.WPH Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block...
  • Page 73 Press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Download and rename the file to “BIOS.WPH” before updating the BIOS.

  • Page 74: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 75: Bios Menu Screen

    For changing the system boot configuration Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 76: Legend Bar

    4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions. Navigation Key Function <F1>...

  • Page 77: Pop-Up Window

    Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← Pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 78: Main Menu

    Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced...

  • Page 79: Ide Configuration

    [Disabled] Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← Parallel ATA: [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-11...
  • Page 80 Serial ATA: [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Native Mode Operation: [Auto] Allows you to choose the native mode for ATA. Configuration options: [Auto] [Serial ATA] The above item appears only when the SATA Controller Mode Option is set to [Compatible] SATA Controller Mode Option [Enhanced] Allows selection of the Serial ATA operation mode depending on the operating...

  • Page 81: Ide Primary Master/Slave; Sata Port 1/2/3/4

    Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Enabled] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit I/O: [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit IDE data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-13...

  • Page 82: System Information

    Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← The items in this menu are non-user configurable. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS-BIOS Displays the BIOS version and build date. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 83 DIMM_10-- 1024MB, AMB Temperature: 36 system Supervisor. DIMM_11-- None DIMM_20-- None DIMM_21-- None DIMM_30-- None DIMM_31-- None Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-15...

  • Page 84: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server...
  • Page 85 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-17...
  • Page 86 Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Enables this item for better graphics performance when used with Linux and 4 GB or more memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support: [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. When enabled, this item allows the CPU P state to dynamically change based on system loading.
  • Page 87 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The appearance of the Intel EIST support item depends on the CPU SKU. • • Items above with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-19...

  • Page 88: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help Chipset Configuration Crystal Beach Configure Enable [Enabled] Enable Configuration/ SERR signal condition [None] Memory mapped accesses...
  • Page 89 FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling [Open Loop] Allows you to disable or set the thermal throttling control. Configuration options: [Open Loop] [Closed Loop] [ASUS MemCool FAN] [Disabled] The Open Loop Type appears when you set FBDIMM(s) Thermal Throttling to [Open Loop] or [Closed Loop] Open Loop Type [Best Performance] Allows you to select the Open Loop Type.

  • Page 90: Pci Configuration

    4.4.3 PCI Configuration This menu shows the PCI configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced PCI Configuration Item Specific Help Reset Configuration Data: [No] Select ‘Yes’ if you Plug & Play OS [No] want to clear the Palette Snooping...

  • Page 91: Ich Usb Control Sub-Menu

    (OS). Setting to [Enabled] allows the system to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is enabled. if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-23...

  • Page 92: Peripheral Devices Configuration

    4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Peripheral Devices Configuration Item Specific Help Confugure COM1 port COM1 port: [Enabled] using options: Base I/O address: [3F8] Interrupt:...
  • Page 93 DMA channel [DMA 3] Allows you to set the DMA channel for the parallel port. Configuration options: [DMA 1] [DMA 3] Floppy disk controller: [Enabled] Allows you to configure the floppy disk controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-25...

  • Page 94: Acpi Configuration

    4.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Item Specific Help ACPI Configuration Enable RSDP pointers to ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] 64-bit Fixed System Headless Mode...

  • Page 95: Power On Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the PME and onboard LAN to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-27...

  • Page 96: Hardware Monitor

    The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item. RTC Alarm Date [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press <Enter> to display a date chart. Press <+> or <-> to change scroll through the options, then press <Enter> when done.
  • Page 97 FRN_FAN4 Speed REAR_FAN1 Speed REAR_FAN2 Speed Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] CPU1 Target Temperature CPU2 Target Temperature Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-29...
  • Page 98 Scroll down to display more items: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help SYSTEM1 Target Temperature Full fan speed will SYSTEM2 Target Temperature be started when the temperature reaches the FBD_FAN1 Speed 4272 RPM selected target value. VCORE0 Voltage 1.21 V VCORE1 Voltage 1.22 V...

  • Page 99: Server Menu

    Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit →← Com Port Address [Disabled] Allows you to disable or select the COM port to use. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Onboard COM1 port] [Onboard COM2 port] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-31...
  • Page 100 The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [On-board COM1 port] or [On-board COM2 port]. Baud Rate [57.6K] Allows you to enable the specified baud rate. Configuration options: [300] [1200] [2400] [9600] [19.2K] [38.4K] [57.6K] [115.2K] Console Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to enable the specified console type.

  • Page 101: Dmi Event Logging

    Mark DMI events as read [Enter] Press <Enter> to mark all DMI events in the event log as read. Clear all DMI event logs [No] Allows you to keep or clear the DMI event log after rebooting. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-33...

  • Page 102: Security Menu

    Security menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: Clear Item Specific Help User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password Set Supervisor Password [Enter] controls access to the Set User Password [Enter] setup utility. Password Check [Setup] Password Lock Mode [Disabled]...
  • Page 103 Allows you to enable or disable booting from a legacy floppy, USB floppy, or IDE optical drive. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] Flash Write [Enabled] Set this item to [Disabled] to write-protect the BIOS flash memory. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-35...

  • Page 104: Boot Menu

    Boot menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Boot Device Priority Specify the boot priority sequence of all Boot Features boot devices. Help Select Item Change Values Setup Defaults ↑↓ Exit Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu Save and Exit...

  • Page 105: Boot Features

    When this item is enabled, the system configuration is displayed during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] POST Errors [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system waits for the <F1> key to be pressed when error occurs. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-37...

  • Page 106: Exit Menu

    SETUP prompt [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Exit menu PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 107: Discard Changes

    When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press <Enter> to load the default values. • select [No], then press <Enter>, or simply press <Esc>, to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-39...
  • Page 108 4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 109 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...
  • Page 110 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....5-31 ® Global Array Manager ..............5-39 Marvel 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility ® (DSBF-DM model only) .............. 5-40 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-DM/SAS model only) ..5-46 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 111: Setting Up Raid

    RAID 1-E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with each stripe unit having a secondary (or alternate) copy stored on a different disk. You can use three or more hard disk drives for this configuration. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 112 RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.

  • Page 113: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    For DSBF-DM/SAS model, you may use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 114: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility

    LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 115: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    (RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 116 The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 117 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 118 Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. When creating a RAID 1 set, select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 119 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 120: Using New Configuration

    Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration.

  • Page 121: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-11...
  • Page 122 Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. 5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 123 You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-13...
  • Page 124 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. 5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 125: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-15...
  • Page 126 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 127 When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-17...

  • Page 128: Initializing The Logical Drives

    5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 129 <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-19...
  • Page 130 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 131 Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. ASUS DSBF-DM Seriies 5-21...
  • Page 132 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. 5-22 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 133: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS DSBF-DM Seriies 5-23...
  • Page 134 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. 5-24 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 135: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Press the <Spacebar> to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <F10>. ASUS DSBF-DM Seriies 5-25...
  • Page 136 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options.
  • Page 137 Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-DM Seriies 5-27...

  • Page 138: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array.

  • Page 139: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press <Enter>. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS DSBF-DM Seriies 5-29...

  • Page 140: Enabling The Writecache

    5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: From the Management Menu, select Objects >...

  • Page 141: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. The utility supports maxium four hard disk drives for RAID configurration. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-31...

  • Page 142: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0...
  • Page 143 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Array menu. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-33...

  • Page 144: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...

  • Page 145: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)

    Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 10 (RAID0+1), then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) to create the RAID 10 set. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-35...

  • Page 146: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...

  • Page 147: Deleting A Raid Set

    ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-37...

  • Page 148: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3.

  • Page 149: Global Array Manager

    You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows operating environment using the ® Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-39...

  • Page 150: Marvell ® 88Se6145 Raid Bios Configuration Utility (Dsbf-Dm Model Only)

    ® Marvell 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility (DSBF-DM model only) The Marvell 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configuration utility allows you to create ® RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 ,and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Marvell RAID BIOS Configuration utility: ®...

  • Page 151: Creating A Raid Set (Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 10, Or Raid 5)

    FREE SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE 12 3 SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. After you have selected the desired disks, select NEXT to create array. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-41...
  • Page 152 The Create Array screen appears. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [ Adapter] [ Create] [ Delete] Select free disks to create ID Port Disk Name Size Speed Status Create Array SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE Raid Level RAID0 SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE Max Size(MB) : 2000241...
  • Page 153 Speed Status SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FULLASSIGN SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FULLASSIGN SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE 12 3 SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-43...

  • Page 154: Deleting An Array

    5.5.2 Deleting an array To delete a RAID set: From the utility menu bar, select Delete on the top and press <Enter> and the Delete array screen appears. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [ Adapter] [ Create] [ Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status Stripe Members...
  • Page 155 RAID0 ONLINE 64KB 0, 4 NEXT NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-45...

  • Page 156: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility (Dsbf-Dm/Sas Model Only)

    LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-DM/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: •...
  • Page 157 ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-47...
  • Page 158 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
  • Page 159 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 10. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-49...

  • Page 160: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    5.6.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR...
  • Page 161 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-51...

  • Page 162: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    5.6.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume. To create an IS volume: Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives.
  • Page 163 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-53...
  • Page 164 Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array.

  • Page 165: Managing Arrays

    ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-55...
  • Page 166 The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing <Alt+N>.

  • Page 167: Managing Hot Spares

    (2007.05.07) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-57...
  • Page 168 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1068...

  • Page 169: Activating An Array

    LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 34332 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to delete, or <N> to cancel. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-59...

  • Page 170: Viewing Sas Topology

    5.6.5 Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support...

  • Page 171: Selecting A Boot Disk

    (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-61...

  • Page 172: Global Properties

    5.6.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press <Alt+N> to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot...
  • Page 173 Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-63...

  • Page 174: Restore Defaults

    Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults...

  • Page 175: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 176 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 Intel chipset software installation ..........6-13 LAN driver installation ............... 6-16 VGA driver installation............... 6-22 Management application and utilities installation ....6-24 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 177: Raid Driver Installation

    ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO R: Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create by typing the number before the option ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 178 Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 2000/2003 Server environment: ® Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility.
  • Page 179 CD and copy the driver file from the following path: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\6321 LSI MegaRAID\ Driver\Linux\; For LSI1068 SAS RAID Driver:\Drivers\LSI 1068 B1\Drivers\Linux\; For Marvell SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\MARVELL 6145 SATA RAID\Driver\Linux. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 180: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows 2000/2003 Server OS ® When installing the LSI 1068 driver to your OS, make sure the driver you are installing supports your current installed OS. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you use the LSI 1068 SAS utility bundled in the support CD to create a driver disk.
  • Page 181 MATRIX STORAGE driver: • ® ® - If SATA RAID mode is to enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Controller (Server ESB2). - If SATA AHCI mode is enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller (Server ESB2). ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 182 Intel 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver (DSBF-DM model • ® only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2000 SP4). - For Windows 2003 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2003). LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller driver (DSBF-DM/ SAS model only): •...
  • Page 183 Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers, then the LSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 8-port with 1068-StorPort item should appear. The screen differs based on the controller. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 184: Red Hat Enterprise

    Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. Red Hat Enterprise ® To install the Intel 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver ®...
  • Page 185 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSBF-DM Series...
  • Page 186 When prompted, insert the Red Hat Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy ® disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 187: Intel Chipset Software Installation

    Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility from the menu. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-11...
  • Page 188 The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 189 Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-13...

  • Page 190: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel Gigabit LAN controller ® drivers. 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows 2000/ Server 2003 ® ® Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
  • Page 191 Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. Click Next button when the Intel PRO Network Connections – ® InstallShield Wizard window appears. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-15...
  • Page 192 Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click the Next button. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel ® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. 6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 193 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-17...
  • Page 194 To verify the LAN controller driver installation: Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear.

  • Page 195: Red Hat

    Change to the driver src directory. cd e1000-x.x.x/src/ Use the command “makeinstall” to compile the driver module. makeinstall After reboot the system, please refer to Linux distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and IP address. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-19...

  • Page 196: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.4.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 ® You need to manually install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver on a Windows 2000 / ®...
  • Page 197 The XGI VGA Package window appears, preparing the setup. Click Next to start the installation. The system will update the VGA driver. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-21...

  • Page 198: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 199: Management Software Menu

    Click an item to install. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-23...
  • Page 200 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 201: Appendix: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...
  • Page 202 Appendix summary DSBF-DM/SAS model block diagram .........A-1 DSBF-DM model block diagram ..........A-2 ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 203: Dsbf-Dm/Sas Model Block Diagram

    1 x IDE 82573L 6321ESB 6 x SATA (ESB2E) PCI-X 133/100 8 x SAS LSI1068 PCIX4 82563EB (Gilgal) Kumeran PCIX5 PCI 33 S/W RAID 0, 1, 1E Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) H/W RAID (5 ZCR) ASUS DSBF-DM Series...

  • Page 204: Dsbf-Dm Model Block Diagram

    DSBF-DM model block diagram ® Intel Dual-Core™ Xeon 5000/ 5100/ 5300 1333 FSB FBDx1 PCIE1 FBDx1 5000P (Blackford) FBDx2 PCIE2 FBDx2 PCIE3 82573L 4 x USB 82573L 1 x IDE 4 x SATA 88SE6145 6321ESB 6 x SATA 88SE6145 4 x SATA (ESB2E) (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) PCI-X 133/100...

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