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Motherboard DSBV-DX Series DSBV-DX/SAS DSBV-DX/C DSBV-DX.
ii E3306 Second Edition V2 June 2007 Copyright © 2007 ASUST eK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this ma nual, including the products and soft ware described in i t, may be reproduc ed, t.
iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide .
iv Contents 2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-28 2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-33 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .....
v Contents 4.4.7 Power On Conguration ................................................ 4-28 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-29 4.5 Server menu ......................................................
vi Contents 5.5.4 Managing Arrays ........................................................... 5-48 5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology ................................................... 5-53 5.5.6 Global Properties ............................................
vii 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.
viii Safety information Electrical safety • T o 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.
ix About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring 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.
x Conventions used in this guide T o 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.
xi DSBV-DX Series specications 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 5.
xii DSBV-DX Series specications summary LAN Intel ® 82563EB (ESB2E/Gilgal) Network Connection (Dual-port) - Supports Intel I/O Acceleration T echnology (IOA T) - Supports 10/100/1000 BASE-T Discrete graphics XGI V olari Z7 PCI display controller with 32MB of Video memory USB Intel ® 6321ESB supports: - 4 U SB 2 .
xiii *Specications are subject to change without notice. DSBV-DX Series specications summary Form factor SSI CEB 1.1 form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.
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1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS DSBV -DX Series Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Serial number label .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® DSBV -DX series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout i.
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).
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 1-3 PCI Express™ interface Th e m oth erb oa rd fu lly s up por ts PCI E xp res s, 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.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction T emperature, 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.
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 DSBV -DX Series Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-1 2.1 Before you proceed T ake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information DSBV-DX 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard ts into it. T o optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an SSI CEB 1.
ASUS DSBV -DX 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 pa ckage comes with CEK springs th at you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
ASUS DSBV -DX 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 six (6) screws. Refer to section 2.2.2 Screw holes for illustration.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSBV -DX/SAS model 8Mb FWH A TXPWR1 FLOPPY1 Z7 BUZZER1 COM2 Super I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL1 PS/2 T : Mouse B: Keyboard .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-7 DSBV -DX/C model 8Mb FWH A TXPWR1 FLOPPY1 Z7 BUZZER1 COM2 Super I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL1 PS/2 T : Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 A TX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Intel ® 6321ESB PSUSMB1 AUX_PANEL1 HDLED1 USB34 LAN_BW1 LPT1 DSBV-DX/C Intel ® 5000V PCIE4 DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) 26.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information DSBV -DX model 8Mb FWH A TXPWR1 FLOPPY1 Z7 BUZZER1 COM2 Super I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL1 PS/2 T : Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 A TX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Intel ® 6321ESB PSUSMB1 AUX_PANEL1 HDLED1 USB34 LAN_BW1 LPT1 DSBV-DX Intel ® 5000V PCIE4 DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) 26.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-9 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page 1. CPU sockets 2-1 1 2. FB-DIMM sockets 2-16 3. PCI/PCI-X slots 2-26 4. PCI Express x 8 slots 2-27 6. ZCR slot (DSBV -DX/SAS model only) 2-27 Jumpers Page 1. Clear R TC RAM (CLRTC) 2-28 2.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-34 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-34 3. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3, SA T A4, SA T A5, SA T A6 ) 2-35 4.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-1 1 2.3.1 Installing the CPU T o install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the Intel ® Xeon ® Dual Core processor .
2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º angle (A), then push the PnP cap from the load plate window to remove (B). T o prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-13 Notes on Intel ® Hyper-Threading T echnology • This motherboard supports Intel ® Xeon™ CPUs in the 771-land package with Hyper-Threading T echnology . • Hyper-Threading T echnology is supported by Intel ® 5000 series CPU only .
2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certied heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-15 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_F AN2. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence.
2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from DDR2 DIMMs so you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-17 Rank population DIMM 12 DIMM 1 1 DIMM 10 DIMM 02 DIMM 01 DIMM 00 Channel Slot 0 Slot 1 Ch:0 Slot 2 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Ch:1 MCH DIMM installation reference table • DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same conguration.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Memory sparing technology The Intel ® 5000V chipset supports the memory sparing technology . Refer to the below sections: Memory Sparing : At conguration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-19 Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 (1024MB/2 Ranks) DIMM_10 (1024MB/2 Ranks) Rank 0 (512 MB) Rank 1 (512 MB) Rank 0 (512 MB) Rank 1 (512 MB) Sparing Memory space 512 MB 512 MB 512 M.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. T o install a DIMM: 1.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-21 The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. T o ensure optimum thermal condition and performance, install the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan. T o install the optional FB-DIMM fan: 1. Locate the three FB-DIMM fan holes on the motherboard.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_F AN1. 4. Position top cover over the fan base. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base legs. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-23 2.4.7 Uninsta lling the opti onal MemCo ol F B-DIM M fan 1. Unplug the fan cable. 2. Grip the top cover clamps until the top cover hooks are released, then carefully lift the top cover while supporting the fan base with your free hand.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card T o install an expansion card: 1.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-25 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority Standard Function 0 1 System T imer 1 2 Keyboard Controller 2 — Re-direct to IRQ#9 3 1 1 Communicati.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specications. The gure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-27 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 and x4 link) 2.5.6 ZCR slot (DSBV -DX/SAS model only) ZCR slot The optional ZCR card for DSBV -DX/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. V isit the LSI LOGIC website (www.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLR TC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-29 2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) This jumper allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efcient IP load distribution. DSBV-DX DSBV -DX Series LAN bandwidth setting LAN_BW1 Balanc ed mode (Default) Centric mode 2 3 1 2 3.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel ® 82563EB Gigabit LAN controller . Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. DSBV-DX DSBV -DX Series LAN_EN1 setting LAN_EN1 1 2 2 3 Enable (Default) Disable 5.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-31 6. Intel ® 6321ESB SA T A port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBV -DX models only) This jumper allows you to select the Serial A T A RAID conguration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Both utilities are supported by the Intel ® 6321ESB.
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVER Y1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. T o update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a oppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard and the Phoenix Phlash16 utility .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-33 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors LAN port LED indications LAN port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED 4. Serial (COM1) port . This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or other serial devices. 5. Video Graphics Adapter port .
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connect.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-35 3. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3, SA T A4, SA T A5, SA T A6 ) These connectors are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. SAS connectors (DSBV -DX/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with eight blue Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial A T A (SA T A).
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-37 6. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBV -DX/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-39 10. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN1/2, REAR_F AN1/2, FRNT_F AN1/2/3/4, FBD_F AN1) The fan c onnect ors su pport cooli ng fan s of 3 50 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 3.15 A ~ 6.66 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V .
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. SSI pow er con nec to rs (24 -pi n A TXP WR1 , 8-pin A TX12V1) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to t these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down rmly until the connectors completely t.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-41 13. Parallel port con nec tor (2 6-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector , then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 15. System panel connector (20-pin P ANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. 1. System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 2-43 16. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_P ANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including fro nt panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1. Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
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3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS DSBV -DX Series Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 3-1 3.1 Starting up for the rst time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover . 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis.
3-2 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000/2003: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down ... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer .
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.
Chapter summary 4 ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-7 4.3 Main menu .................
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-1 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup DO NOT turn of f or reset the system during the ashing process! 4.1.2 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 .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-3 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 le when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Y ou can update a corrupted BIOS le using a oppy disk.
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 Checkashmemorytype(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows ® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you to: • Save the current BIOS le • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS le • View the BIOS version information.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Updating the BIOS through a BIOS le T o update the BIOS through a BIOS le: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows ® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate . The ASUS Update main window appears.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS . Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main For changing the basic system conguration Advanced For changing the advanced system set.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-9 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items (Advanced, Power , Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have their respective menu items.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for that item. 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief de scription of the selected it em.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-1 1 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. 4.3.1 System Date [xx/xx/xxxx] Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.4 IDE Conguration F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main ItemSpecicHelp Write protects boot sector on hard disk to protect against viruses.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-13 Serial A T A [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial A T A function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only if you set the SA T A Controller Mode Option item to [Enhanced]. SA T A RAID Enable [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial A T A RAID function.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; Secondary Master/Slave F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 S.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-15 T ransfer Mode: [Standard] Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Congur ation op tions: [Standa rd] [Fa st PIO .
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main ItemSpecicHelp All items on this menu cannotbemodiedinuser mode.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-17 F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit ItemSpecicHelp Options for CPU WARNING: Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Multiprocessor Specication [1.4] Allows you to congure the MP Specication revision level. Conguration options: [1.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-19 ItemSpecicHelp CongurestheMP Specicationrevision level. Some operating systems will require 1.1 for compatibility reasons.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup *Machine Checking [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Fast String operations [Enabled] Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Compatible FPU Code .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-21 4.4.2 Chipset Conguration This menu shows the chipset conguration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up menu with the conguration options.
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Memory Branch Mode [Interleave] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. Conguration options: [Sequential] [Interleave] [Single channel 0] Branch 0 Rank Interleave [4:1] Allows you to select the Branch 0 Rank Interleave.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-23 F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp Select ‘Yes’ if you want to clear the Extended System Conguration Data (ESCD) area.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp Enable USB host controller. ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function [Enabled] USB 2.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-25 F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp PeripheralDevice.
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Interrupt [IRQ 3] Allows you to set the interrupt for COM2 port. Conguration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4] Parallel port [Enabled] Allows you to congure the parallel port. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Base I/O address [378] Allows you to select the base I/O address for the parallel port.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-27 F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. ACPIConguration ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp Conguresthesystem state after recovering from power failure.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-29 The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item. RTC Alarm Date [0] T o 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.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Scroll down to display more items: F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp Full fan speed will be started when the temperature reaches the selected target value.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-31 Scroll down to display more items: F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp Full fan speed will be started when the temperature reaches the selected target value.
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit ItemSpecicHelp Additional setup menustocongure console.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-33 The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [Onboard COM1 port] or [Onboard COM2 port]. Baud Rate [57.6K] Allows you to enable the specied baud rate. Conguration options: [300] [1200] [2400] [9600] [19.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp View the contents of the DMI event log.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-35 4.6 Security menu Supervisor Password Is: [Clear] User Password Is: [Clear] These elds allow you to set passwords: T o set a password: 1. Select an item then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, type in a password using a combination of a maximum of eight (8) alpha-numeric characters, then press <Enter>.
4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 2. In the Enter Current Password eld, type in your current password. Press <Enter>. 3. The cursor moves to the next eld, Enter New Password . Press <Enter>. Do not type anything in this eld. 4. The cursor moves to the next eld, Conrm New Password .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-37 F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp Specify the boot priority sequence of all boot devices. Boot Device Priority Boot Features 4.
4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ItemSpecicHelp Allows the BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 4-39 SETUP prompt [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST . Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19.
4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Discard Changes Select this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a conrmation window appears: • select [Y es], then press <Enter> to discard any changes and load the previously saved values.
5 RAID conguration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities..
ASUS DSBV -DX Series Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SA T A RAID Setup Utility .......................... 5-3 5.3 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-1 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: DSBV -DX and DSBV -DX/C model • LSI Logic Embeded SA T A RAID and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial A T A hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1 and RAID0+1 congurations.
5-2 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial A T A for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array . T o install the SA T A hard disks for RAID conguration: 1.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-3 3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu, then press <Enter>. Refer to the Management Menu descriptions on the next page. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box.
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set The LSI Logic Embedded SA T A RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of congurations: Easy and New . In Easy Conguration, the logical drive parameters are set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only).
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-5 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen. 3. The ARRA Y SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SA T A ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press <SpaceBar>.
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5. Press <F10>, select the congurable 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 DSBV -DX Series 5-7 6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. Yo u n eed at lea st two i den tica l h ard di sk d riv es whe n c re ati ng a RA ID 1 s et.
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 10. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 1 1. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-9 Using New Conguration When a RAI D set i s alre ady exi sting, using the New C ong uratio n comm and eras es the existi ng RAI D cong uratio n data . If you d o not w ant to delete the exis ting R AID set , use the Vie w/Add Congu rati on com mand to view or cre ate anot her RA ID con gurati on.
5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set Y ou can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. T o create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Conguration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Congure , then press <Enter>.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-1 1 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen. 5.
5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-13 10. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 1 1. When prompted, save the conguration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu .
5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration Y ou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the View/Add Conguration command. Adding a new RAID conguration T o add a new RAID conguration: 1.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-15 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen. 5. Press <F10>, select the congurable array , then press <SpaceBar>. 6. Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 8. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Conguration section. 9. When prompted, save the conguration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu . 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Conguration section to add the new RAID conguration.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-17 5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. Y ou may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu .
5-18 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y es from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. Y ou may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without conrmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-19 5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command T o initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1.
5-20 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization.
ASUS DSBV -DX Seriies 5-21 5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Y es from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.
5-22 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives Y ou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. T o rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. From the Management Menu , highlight Rebuild , then press <Enter>.
ASUS DSBV -DX Seriies 5-23 3. After selectin g the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the sele cted drive now shows RBLD . 4. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.
5-24 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency Y ou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any dif ferences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu.
ASUS DSBV -DX Seriies 5-25 3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Y es from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. Y ou may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency . A progress bar appears on screen. 4. While checking the disk consistency , press <Esc> to display the following options.
5-26 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Using the Objects command T o check data consistency using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu , select Objects , then select Logical Drive from the menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press <Enter>.
ASUS DSBV -DX Seriies 5-27 5.2.7 Deleting a RAID conguration T o delete a RAID conguration: 1. From the Management Menu , select Congure > Clear Conguration , then press <Enter>. 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Y es from the Clear Conguration? dialog box, then press <Enter>.
5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set Y ou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Conguration section for details.
ASUS DSBV -DX Seriies 5-29 5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache Y ou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. Wh en you ena ble Wr iteC ach e , you may lo se dat a w he n a pow er int err upti on oc cur s wh ile tr ans mit ti ng or e xch ang ing dat a a mon g t he dr ive s.
5-30 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.3 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives. T o enter the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-31 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) T o create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume , then press <Enter>. This screen appears. 2. Enter a name for the RAID 0 set, then press <Enter>.
5-32 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array , then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-33 5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) T o create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume , then press <Enter>. This screen appears. In te l(R ) Mat ri x St or age M ana ge r O pt io n RO M v 5.
5-34 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) T o create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume , then press <Enter>. This screen appears. In te l(R ) Mat ri x St or age M ana ge r O pt io n RO M v 5.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-35 5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) T o create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V olume , then press <Enter>. This screen appears. In te l(R ) Mat ri x St or age M ana ge r O pt io n RO M v 5.
5-36 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set T ake caution when deleting a RAID set. Y ou will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID V olume , then press <Enter> to display this screen.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-37 5.3.7 Exiting the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager T o exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit , then press <Enter>. This window appears. Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): [ CONFIRM EXIT ] 2. Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu.
5-38 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.4 Global Array Manager Y ou 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 DSBV -DX Series 5-39 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following .
5-40 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties , then press <Enter>. 5. The Select New Array T ype screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IM V olume , then press <Enter>.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-41 6. 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. T o include this disk in the array , press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
5-42 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume. 9. When done, press <C> to create the array , then select Save changes then exit this menu. 10. The utility creates the array . 7. A conrmation screen appears.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-43 2. The Select New Array T ype screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME V olume , then press <Enter>. 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced T o create an IME volume: 1. The Adapter Properties screen appears.
5-44 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 4. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 5. When done, press <C> to create the array , then select Save changes then exit this menu. By default, the RAID Disk eld shows No before array creation.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-45 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality , supporting volumes with two to eight disks. Y ou may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes DO NOT combine Serial A T A and SAS disks in one volume.
5-46 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 4. The Select New Array T ype screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS V olume , then press <Enter>. 5. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IS volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-47 6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 7. When done, press <C> to create the array , then select Save changes then exit this menu.
5-48 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.5.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to conguring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array , activate the array , and delete the array .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-49 3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have congured 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>.
5-50 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Managing hot spares Y ou may congure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). Y ou may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-51 4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to congure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column eld now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes.
5-52 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another , the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array . T o activate the array: 1.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-53 5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology 1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS T opology . Press <Alt+D> to display device properties, or <Alt+M> to display more keys. 2. Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed.
5-54 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Selecting a boot disk Y ou can select a boot disk in the SAS T opology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-55 5.5.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press <Ctrl+C> to enter LSI Logic Conguration , then select Global Properties . The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays.
5-56 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Conguration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display minimal informatio.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 5-57 Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item LSILogicCongUtilityv6.
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6 Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components..
ASUS DSBV -DX Series Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-1 6.2 Intel chipset software installation ............................................ 6-13 6.3 LAN driver installation .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-1 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array . This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation.
6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation 7. Press <Enter>. 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. T o create a RAID driver disk in Windows ® 2000/2003 Server environment: 1. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-3 T o create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux / SUSE Linux Enterprise server environment: 1. Insert a blank formatted high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive.
6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows ® XP/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 STRONGL Y RECOMMEND that you use the LSI 1068 SAS utility bundled in the support CD to create a driver disk.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-5 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press <Enter>.
6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation • Intel ® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SA T A RAID driver (DSBV -DX model only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2000 SP4) . - Fo r Win dows XP/ 2003 OS, select LSI Mega RAID Sof twar e RAI D (Win dows XP/2003) .
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-7 5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties . 6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next . 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive.
6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation 2. At the boot: , type linux dd , then press <Enter>. 4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-9 4. Select fd0 using the <T ab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <T ab> to move the cursor to OK , then press <Enter>. 3. Select Y es using the <T ab> key when asked if you have the driver disk.
6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, select OK , then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-1 1 SuSE Linux T o install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press <Enter>. 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk.
6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. 5. When prompted, select the oppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK , then press <Enter>.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-13 6.2 Intel chipset software installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel ® chipset on the system. Y ou need to manually install the Intel ® chipset software on a Windows XP/2000 / Server 2003 operating system.
6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation 4. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-15 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer .
6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.3 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel ® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.3.1 Windows XP/2000/Server 2003 T o install the Intel ® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows ® XP/2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-17 5. Click Next button when the Intel ® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears. 4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation.
6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6. Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver , Intel ® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-19 8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When nished, press Finish to continue..
6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation T o verify the LAN controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-21 6.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Intel ® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat ® and SuSE Linux operating system. Before installing the LAN driver: Before installing the LAN driver , you must install the kernel development application.
6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.4 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI V olari Z7 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver . 1. Restart the computer , then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-23 4. The XGI VGA Package window appears. Click Next to start the installation. 5. The system will update the VGA driver . 6. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program.
6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series 6-25 6.5.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click an item to install. 6.5.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports.
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A Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard..
Appendix summary A ASUS DSBV -DX Series A.1 DSBV -DX/SAS model block diagram .......................................... A-1 A.2 DSBV -DX/C model block diagram ............................................... A-2 A.3 DSBV -DX model block diagram .......
ASUS DSBV -DX Series A-1 A.1 DSBV-DX/SAS model block diagram Intel Woodcrest/Clovertown Processor FC-LGA4 Package/LGA-771 Socket 37.5mmX37.5mm Intel Woodcrest/Clovertown Processor FC-LGA4 Package/LGA-771 Socket 37.5mmX37.5mm 1432 pin FCBGA 42.5mmX42.5mm VRD 1 1 CLOCK CK-410B ICS932S403BFLF CLOCK Buffer 0.
A-2 Appendix A: Reference information A.2 DSBV-DX/C model block diagram Intel Woodcrest/Clovertown Processor FC-LGA4 Package/LGA-771 Socket 37.5mmX37.5mm Intel Woodcrest/Clovertown Processor FC-LGA4 Package/LGA-771 Socket 37.5mmX37.5mm 1432 pin FCBGA 42.
ASUS DSBV -DX Series A-3 A.3 DSBV-DX model block diagram Intel Woodcrest/Clovertown Processor FC-LGA4 Package/LGA-771 Socket 37.5mmX37.5mm Intel Woodcrest/Clovertown Processor FC-LGA4 Package/LGA-771 Socket 37.5mmX37.5mm 1432 pin FCBGA 42.5mmX42.5mm 609 FC-BGA 31mmX31mm VRD 1 1 CLOCK CK-410B ICS932S403BFLF CLOCK Buffer 0.
A-4 Appendix A: Reference information.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Asus DSBV-DX/C c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Asus DSBV-DX/C - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Asus DSBV-DX/C, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Asus DSBV-DX/C va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Asus DSBV-DX/C, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Asus DSBV-DX/C.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Asus DSBV-DX/C. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Asus DSBV-DX/C ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
