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DSBF-D/SAS DSBF-D/1U DSBF-D Motherboard DSBF-D Series
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E2561 First Edition V1 May 2006 Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved. No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
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Contents Notices ............................................................................................... vii Safety information ............................................................................ viii About this guide ................................................................................. ix Typography .......................................................................................... x DSBF-D Series specifications summary ...............................................
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Contents 2.7 2.8 Switch ................................................................................. 2-35 Connectors ......................................................................... 2-36 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-36 2.8.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-37 Chapter 3: 3.1 3.2 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 Turning off the computer .........................
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Contents 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration .......................... 4-24 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration ................................................ 4-26 4.4.7 Power On Configuration ........................................ 4-27 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor ................................................. 4-28 Console Redirection ............................................................ 4-30 Server menu .......................................................................
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Contents 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D/SAS model only) ...... 5-40 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring .............................................. 5-40 5.5.2 Integrated Striping (IS) volume ............................ 5-46 5.5.3 Managing Arrays ................................................... 5-49 5.5.4 Selecting a boot disk ............................................ 5-56 5.5.5 Global_Properties ................................................. 5-57 Chapter 6: 6.1 6.2 6.
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Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
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About this guide This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This user guide contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technologies it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. D A N G E R / W A R N I N G : Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. C A U T I O N : Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. I M P O R T A N T : Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task. N O T E : Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
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DSBF-D Series specifications summary CPU Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core processors 5000/5100 Series Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology Chipset MCH : Intel® 5000P ICH : Intel® 6321ESB I/O Bridge : Intel® 6702PXH Front Side Bus 1333/1066/667 MHz Memory Quadri-channel memory architecture 8 x 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets support registered ECC fully buffered DDR2-533/DDR2-667 memory modules with Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB chip) Supp
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DSBF-D Series specifications summary Storage Intel® 6321ESB supports: - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 6 x SATA II (3.
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DSBF-D Series specifications summary Internal connectors 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 6 x Serial ATA connectors 2 x Mini-SAS connectors support a total of 8 devices (DSBF-D/SAS model only) 1 x Hard disk activity LED connector 1 x USB connector (10-1 pin) 1 x Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 1 x Power supply SMBus connector 1 x Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) 1 x System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 1 x Auxiliary panel connector 1 x Serial General Purpose Input/Output (SG
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
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Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1 1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1 1.3 Special features ....................................................................
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1.1 Welcome! T h a n k y o u f o r b u y i n g a n A S U S® D S B F - D S e r i e s m o t h e r b o a r d ! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for the following items.
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1.3 Special features 1.3.1 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. Intel® Xeon™ processors incorporate the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T).
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PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-25 for details.
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Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through the JMicron Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA 3 Gb/s specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. See page 2-33 for details. USB 2.
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1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-3 for details. ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4-29 for details.
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1-6 Chapter 1: Product introduction
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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.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............................................ 2-11 2.4 System memory ................................................................. 2-16 2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-26 2.6 Jumpers .........................
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2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
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2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an S S I E E B 3 . 6 1 c o m p l i a n t c h a s s i ss. Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components! 2.2.
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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. If your chassis is S S I E E B 3 . 6 1 c o m p l i a n tt, we recommend that you use the CEK springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit. Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area.
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3. Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 4. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 5. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The CEK springs appear as shown when installed.
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6. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2 7. Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs. Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU1 Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8.
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2.2.
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DSBF-D/1U model 33cm (13in) KBPWR1 PS/2 PSUSMB1 ATXPWR1 ATX12V2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V1 USBPW12 CPU_FAN1 DDR FB-DIMM_31 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB1 USB2 DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 COM1 DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) REAR_FAN1 DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) VGA1 REAR_FAN2 RJ-45 (LAN-2) CPU2 ® Intel 5000P 3
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DSBF-D model 33cm (13in) KBPWR1 PS/2 PSUSMB1 ATXPWR1 ATX12V2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATX12V1 USBPW12 CPU_FAN1 DDR FB-DIMM_31 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB1 USB2 DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 COM1 DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) REAR_FAN1 DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) VGA1 REAR_FAN2 DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module
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2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page 1. CPU sockets 2-11 2. FB-DIMM sockets 2-16 3. PCI/PCI-X slots 2-28 4. DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-28 5. PCI Express x8 slot 2-29 6. PCI Express x16 slot 2-29 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-30 2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) 2-31 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 2-31 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-32 5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 2-32 6.
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Rear panel connectors Page 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-36 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-36 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-36 4. Serial (COM1) port 2-36 5. Video Graphics Adapter port 2-36 6. LAN (RJ-45) ports 2-36 Internal connectors 2-10 Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-37 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE) 2-37 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) 2-38 4.
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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Dual Core processor. 2.3.1 • Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
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2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A PnP cap Load lever B 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. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4.
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6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Xeon™ CPUs in the 771-land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.
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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. • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.
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2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN1 connector 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2.
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2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with eight 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. Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that allows memory-to-CPU connection at gigabit speed.
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Rank population DIMM 00 DIMM 01 DIMM 10 DIMM 11 DIMM 20 DIMM 21 DIMM 30 DIMM 31 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 MCH Channel Ch:0 Ch:1 Ch:2 Ch:3 DIMM installation reference table No.
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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 (please refer the c h a p t e r 4 . 4 . 2 C h i p s e t C o n f i g u r a t i o n a n d c o n f i g u r e t h e o p t i o n “ M e m o r y B r a n c h M o d e ” a s M i r r o r )), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of the data in Branch 0.
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2. Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : E i g h t m e m o r i e s p o p u l a t i o n DIMM 31 (Slot 0:Channel 3) DIMM 30 (Slot 0:Channel 3) DIMM 21 (Slot 0:Channel 2) Branch 0 DIMM 20 (Slot 0:Channel 2) DIMM 11 (Slot 0:Channel 1) DIMM 10 (Slot 0:Channel 1) DIMM 01 (Slot 1:Channel 0) DIMM 00 (Slot 0:Channel 0) MCH Branch 1 (Mirror) Memory Sparing : At configuration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank.
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Number of DIMMs 4 6 8 V V V V V V V V V V V V V V Memory slot/s to use Branch 1 Channel 3 DIMM 31 DIMM 30 Channel 2 DIMM 21 DIMM 20 Branch 0 Channel 1 DIMM 11 (Enable Sparing) DIMM 10 Channel 0 DIMM 01 DIMM 00 V V V V 2. While enabling “Branch 1 Rank Sparing”: - The system will auto select the largest pair ranks size in the channel 2 or 3 of the Branch 1 and assign as the sparing DIMMs. The total memories size will also reduce the largest ranks size in the channel 2 or 3 of the Branch 1.
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3. While enabling “Branch 0 Rank Sparing” and “Branch 1 Rank Sparing”: - The system will auto select the largest pair ranks size in the channel 0 or 1 of the Branch 0 and channel 3 or 4 of the Branch 1, and assign as the sparing DIMMs. The total memories size will also reduce the two sparing DIMMs’ size.
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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. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
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2.4.6 Installing the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. To ensure optimum thermal condition and performance, install the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan. To install the optional FB-DIMM fan: 1. Locate the three FB-DIMM fan holes on the motherboard. 2. Disengage the fan top cover from the fan base. You can do this by firmly gripping the top cover by the clamps to release the hooks, then pull up the top cover carefully until it separates from the fan base.
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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. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown. 5. 2-24 Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled FB_DIMM1.
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2.4.7 Uni nstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan Uninstalling 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. Top cover clamp 3. Carefully lift the fan base.
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2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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2.5.
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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 specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 32-bit PCI slot The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 64-bit PCI-X slot 2.5.5 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series.
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2.5.6 PCI Express x8 slot The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x8 link to the MCH. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. PCI Express x8 slot When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on PCIX6 slot (colored green on DSBF-D/SAS model). 2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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2.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
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2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) ® DSBF-D Series This jumper allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efficient IP load distribution. LAN_BW1 1 2 2 3 Balanced mode (Default) Centric mode DSBF-D Series LAN bandwidth setting 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices.
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4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 ® DSBF-D Series 1 2 2 3 +5V (Default) +5VSB DSBF-D Series Keyboard power setting 5.
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6. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) ® DSBF-D Series This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 6321 Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN1_EN1 DSBF-D Series LAN1_EN setting 3 2 Disable ® I n t e l® 6 3 2 1 E S B S A T A p o r t S / W R A I D s e t t i n g ( 3 - p i n R A I D _ S E L 1 ) (DSBF-D and DSBF-D/1U models only) This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays.
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8. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (for DSBF-D/SAS model only) ® DSBF-D Series This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. SAS_EN1 1 2 Enable (Default) 2 3 Disable DSBF-D Series SAS setting 9. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: 2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3. 3.
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2.7 Switch DIP_SW1 DSBF-D Series ® The motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. ON ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 OFF (Default) DSBF-D Series DIP switches ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1_CPU_FAN1 SW2_CPU_FAN2 SW3_FRNT_FAN1 SW4_FRNT_FAN2 SW5_FRNT_FAN3 SW6_FRNT_FAN4 SW7_REAR_FAN1 SW8_REAR_FAN2 The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector.
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2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 3 4 5 6 P S / 2 m o u s e p o r t ( g r e e n ) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. P S / 2 k e y b o a r d p o r t ( p u r p l e ) . This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. U S B 2 . 0 p o r t s 1 a n d 2 . These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. S e r i a l ( C O M 1 ) p o r tt. This 9-pin communication port is for pointing devices or other serial devices.
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2.8.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. ® DSBF-D Series Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY1 PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
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3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) ® DSBF-D Series These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives.
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® Mini-SAS connectors (DSBF-D/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. DSBF-D Series 5. DSBF-D Series MINI SAS connectors To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in the mini-SAS cable to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps in place. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. 2.
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6. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC ® DSBF-D Series This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. 1 Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND USB34 DSBF-D Series USB connector The USB port module is purchased separately.
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8. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector. • Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors.
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1 0 . S S I power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8 8-- p i n A T X 1 2 V 1 , 4-pin ATX12V2 2)) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use an SSI 12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley platform).
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1 1 . P a r a l l e l p o r t connector (2 6-1 pin LPT1 (26 1)) SLCT PE BUSY ACK# SPD7 SPD6 SPD5 SPD4 SPD3 SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# ® DSBF-D Series 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. Pin 1 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND SLIN# PINIT# ERROR# AFD# LPT1 DSBF-D Series Parallel port connector I2CCLK P2 FAN_DC1 FAN_PWM +5V 12CDAT P2 GND ® DSBF-D Series 1 2 .
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1 3 . S A S L S I 1 0 6 8 p o r t s L E D connector ((1 18-1 pin SASLED1 1)) (DSBF-D/SAS model only) ACT_LED6 ACT_LED7 ACT_LED0 ACT_LED1 ACT_LED2 ACT_LED3 ACT_LED4 ACT_LED5 ® DSBF-D Series This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. 1 FLT_LED0 FLT_LED1 FLT_LED2 FLT_LED3 GND FLT_LED4 FLT_LED5 FLT_LED6 FLT_LED7 SASLED1 DSBF-D Series SASLED connector ® DSBF-D Series 1 4 .
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1 5 . System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT ® DSBF-D Series The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. DSBF-D Series System panel connector NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND IDELED+ IDELED- PANEL1 • 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.
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1 6 . Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 2 2 GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN2_LINK NC I2C_4_CLK# ® DSBF-D Series 1 DSBF-D Series Auxiliary panel connector CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ PIN1 +5VSB AUX_PANEL1 3 4 5 4 1.
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This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer .....................................................
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3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor b. External SAS devices (starting with the last device on the chain) c. System power 6.
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3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000/2003: 2. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . Make sure that the S h u t D o w n option button is selected, then click the O K button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. 1. If you are using Windows® XP: 2. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r .
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................. 4-8 4.3 Main menu .......................................................................... 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-17 4.5 Server menu ....................................................................... 4-30 4.6 Security menu ................
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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. 2. 3. P h o e n i x P h l a s h 1 6 B I O S F l a s h U t i l i t y (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) A S U S C r a s h F r e e B I O S 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) A S U S U p d a t e (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.
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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. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Save the file to a floppy disk. Make sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of your motherboard. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2.
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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 the motherboard support CD and a floppy disk. Prepare the motherboard support CD and a floppy disk before using this utility. Recovering the BIOS from the support CD and a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from the support CD and a floppy disk: 1.
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Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.6.1.9 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File 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 Flash programming complete 30% Read in BIOS.
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7. 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. 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.
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Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 4-6 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate e. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select U p d a t e B I O S f r o m t h e I n t e r n e t option from the drop-down menu, then click N e x tt. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click A u t o S e l e c tt. Click N e x tt.
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4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click N e x tt. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. 2.
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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, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
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4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Configuration fields Menu items Menu bar Main Advanced Server General help PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Item Specific Help 1/2”] , , or selects field.
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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.
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4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu →← [None] [None] Disabled 360 [None] Kb [None] 1.
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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. Refer to section “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] Floppy A [1.44/1.
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4.3.4 IDE Configuration PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Configuration Fixed disk boot sector: Item Specific Help [Normal] S-ATA Configuration F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu →← Write protects boot sector on hard disk to protect against viruses. -/+: Change Values Enter: Select Sub-menu F9: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Fixed disk boot sector [Normal] Setting this item to [Write Protect] prevents write access to the boot sector on the hard disk to protect against viruses.
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Serial ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller Mode Option [Enhanced] Allows selection of the Serial ATA operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed. When you set this item to Enhanced Mode, Serial ATA and Parallel ATA devices are auto-detected and placed in native IDE mode. Set to Enhanced Mode if you are using native OS, such as Windows® 2000/XP.
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4.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Channel 0 Master Type: [Auto] Muti-Sector Transfers LBA Mode Control 32-Bit I/O Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu →← -/+: Change Values Enter: Select Sub-menu Item Specific Help F9: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Type [Auto] Selects the type of IDE drive.
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Transfer Mode [Disabled] Shows the data transfer mode if the hard disk supports this feature. Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] When this item is set to [Auto], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu.
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4.4 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. Main Advanced WARNING: Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
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Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Frequency Ratio [Default] Allows you to select the processor frequency ratio. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] [X 13] [X 14] Hyperthreading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature.
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Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
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Branch 0 Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 0 rank/DIMM Sparing feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Branch 1 Rank Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 1 rank/DIMM Sparing feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Enhanced x8 Detection [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the enhanced x8 DRAM UC error detection.
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Memory Cache PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Configuration Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache Cache System BIOS area Video BIOS area Base 0-512k Base 512k-640k Extended Memory Area A000 - AFFF B000 - BFFF C800 - CBFF CC00 - CFFF D000 - D3FF D400 - D7FF D800 - DBFF DC00 - DFFF E000 - E3FF E400 - E7FF E800 - EBFF EC00 - EFFF F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu →← [Write Protect] [Write Protect] [Write Back] [Write Back]
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Cache A000 - AFFF / Cache B000 - BFFF / Cache C800 - CBFF / Cache CC00 - CFFF / Cache D000 - D3FF / Cache D400 - D7FF / Cache D800 - DBFF / Cache DC00 - DFFF / Cache E000 - E3FF / Cache E400 - E7FF / Cache E800 - EBFF/ Cache EC00 - EFFF Refer to the configuration options information below: Disabled - This block is not cached. USWC Caching - Uncached Speculative Write Combined Write Through - Writes are cached and sent to main memory at once. Write Protect - Writes are ignored.
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Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the palette snooping feature informs the PCI devices that an ISA graphics device is installed in the system so that the latter can function correctly. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Option ROM Placement [Disabled] This item allows you to disable or set the option ROM placement feature. If the system hangs during boot, restart the system and enter BIOS setup to change the setting.
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Legacy USB Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB devices on legacy operating systems (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] 4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings.
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Mode [Normal] Allows you to set the mode for serial port B. Configuration options: [Normal] [IR] [ASK-IR] Base I/O address [2F8] Allows you to select the base I/O address for serial port B. Configuration options: [3F8] [2F8] [3E8] [2E8] Interrupt [IRQ 3] Allows you to set the interrupt for serial port B. Configuration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4] Parallel port [Enabled] Allows you to configure the parallel port.
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4.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu →← [ACPI v1.0] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable RSDP pointers to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables.
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4.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
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Power On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake-up event. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only if you enable the P o w e r O n B y R T C A l a r m item. RTC Alarm Date [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press to display a date chart. Press <+> or <-> to change scroll through the options, then press when done. The default setting [0] is equivalent to everyday alarm.
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Scroll down to display more items: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Monitor CPU1 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU1 Domain 1 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 1 Target Temperature SYSTEM1 Target Temperature SYSTEM 2 Target Temperature [075] [060] [075] [060] [050] [050] FBD_FAN1 Speed VCORE0 Voltage VCORE1 Voltage VTT +1.5V +1.8V +3V +12V +5V +5VSB VBAT N/A 1.25 1.25 1.21 1.56 1.79 3.28 11.91 4.87 4.96 3.
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4.5 Server menu This Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Console Redirection DMI Event Logging Item Specific Help Additional setup menus to configure console.
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The following items appear only if you set the C o m P o r t A d d r e s s item to [On-board COM A] or [On-board COM B]. Baud Rate [9600] Allows you to enable the specified baud rate. Configuration options: [300] [1200] [2400] [9600] [19.2K] [38.4K] [57.6K] [115.2K] Console Type [PC-ANSI, 7bit] Allows you to enable the specified console type.
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DMI Event Logging Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging [Enabled] [Enabled] Mark DMI events as read Clear all DMI event log [Enter] [No] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu →← V iew DMI event log Item Specific Help Press Enter to mark all DMI events in the event log as read.
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4.6 Main Security menu Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is User Password Is Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Write F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu →← [Enter] [Enter] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] -/+: Change Values Enter: Select Sub-menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.
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2. In the E n t e r c u r r e n t p a s s w o r d field, type in your current password. Press . 3. The cursor moves to the next field, E n t e r n e w p a s s w o r d d. Press . Do not type anything in this field. d. The cursor moves to the next field, C o n f i r m n e w p a s s w o r d Press . Do not type anything in this field. 4. 5. When the confirmation message “Password has been changed” appears, press . The display returns to the S e c u r i t y menu.
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4.7 Boot menu Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Boot Features ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu →← F1:Help ESC: Exit 4.7.1 Main Specify the boot priority sequence of all boot devices.
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4.7.2 Main Boot Features Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot Features Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Summary screen POST Errors SETUP prompt Interrupt 19 Capture F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →←: Select Menu →← [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto Detect] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] -/+: Change Value Enter: Select Sub-menu Item Specific Help Allows the BIOS to skip certain tests while booting.
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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] 4.
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Discard Changes Select this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. • select [No], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press , or simply press , to load the optimized values for each of the Setup menu items.
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This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID .................................................................... 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ...................... 5-4 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility .............. 5-31 5.4 Global Array Manager ......................................................... 5-39 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D/SAS model only) ..................................................
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5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: DSBF-D/1U and DSBF-D models • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID and the I n t e l® Matrix Storage Technology embedded in the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge support Serial ATA hard disk drives and RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configurations. The I n t e l® Matrix Storage Technology also supports RAID 5 configuration.
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If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA (all models) and SAS hard disk drives (DSBF-D/SAS model only) for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array.
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5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS You must set the RAID item in the BIOS Setup before you can create a RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge chip. To do this: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. Go to the M a i n M e n u > I D E C o n f i g u r a t i o n > S - A T A Configuration n, then press . Set the S A T A C o n t r o l l e r M o d e O p t i o n item to [Enhanced], then press .
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5.2 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: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2.
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Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command.
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3. The A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from R E A D Y to ONLIN A[X]-[Y] 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. 4. 5-6 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press .
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5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.
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6. Select R A I D from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. When creating a RAID 1 set, select S t r i p e S i z e from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. Key-in the stripe size, then press . For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size.
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10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select A c c e p t from the menu, then press . 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select A c c e p t from the menu, then press . 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. See 5.2.
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Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n option: 1. 2. 3. From the utility main menu, highlight C o n f i g u r e e, then press .
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5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n option: 1. 2. 3. From the utility main menu, highlight C o n f i g u r e e, then press . Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration Configuration, then press . The A R R A Y S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
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4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.
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6. Select R A I D from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . 7. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. Select S t r i p e S i z e from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . 9. Key-in the stripe size, then press . For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size.
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10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select A c c e p t from the menu, then press . 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. See 5.2.4 Initializing the logical driver for details.
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5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. 2. 3. From the Management Menu, highlight C o n f i g u r e e, then press . Use the arrow keys to select V i e w / A d d C o n f i g u r a t i o n n, then press .
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4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.
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7. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n section. Select S i z e from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . 8. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press . 9. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g E a s y C o n f i g u r a t i o n section to add the new RAID configuration. 6.
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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 I n i t i a l i z e or O b j e c t s command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the I n i t i a l i z e command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight I n i t i a l i z e e, then press . 2.
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3. When prompted, press the to select Y e s from the I n i t i a l i z e ? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization.
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5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the O b j e c t s command: 1. 5-20 From the Management Menu, highlight O b j e c t ss, then press .
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2. Select L o g i c a l D r i v e from the O b j e c t s sub-menu, then press . 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the L o g i c a l D r i v e s sub-menu, then press . 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press to start initialization.
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5. When prompted, press the to select Y e s from the I n i t i a l i z e ? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, press .
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5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the R e b u i l d command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight R e b u i l d d, then press . 2. The P H Y S I C A L D R I V E S S E L E C T I O N M E N U displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press .
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3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows R B L D D. 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.
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5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency You 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 differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the O b j e c t s > A d a p t e r menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for logical drives included in a RAID 1 set. Using the Check Consistency To check data consistency using the C h e c k C o n s i s t e n c y command: 1.
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3. When prompted, press the to select Y e s from the C o n s i s t e n c y C h e c k dialog box, then press . You may also press to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. While checking the disk consistency, press to display the following options. • Stop - Stops the consistency check. The utility stores the percentage of disk checked, When you restart checking, it continues from the last percentage completed rather than from zero percent.
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Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the O b j e c t s command: 3. From the Management Menu, select O b j e c t ss, then select L o g i c a l D r i v e from the menu. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press . Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press . 4. When prompted, press to to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. 1. 2.
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5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select C o n f i g u r e > C l e a r Configuration n, then press . 2. When prompted, press the to select Y e s from the C l e a r C o n f i g u r a t i o n ? dialog box, then press . The utility clears the current array. 3. 5-28 Press any key to continue.
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5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the C r e a t i n g a R A I D s e t : U s i n g N e w C o n f i g u r a t i o n section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: 1. From the Management Menu, select C o n f i g u r e > S e l e c t B o o t Drive e, then press . 2.
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5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s W r i t e C a c h e 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: 1. 2. 3. 5-30 From the Management Menu, select O b j e c t s > A d a p t e rr, then press to display the adapter properties.
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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 ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.
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5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e e, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.
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6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . 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. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. 8. Highlight the C a p a c i t y item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press .
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5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e e, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A 0.
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5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e e, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 128KB 0.
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5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1 . C r e a t e R A I D V o l u m e e, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID5(Parity) Select Disks 128KB 0.
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5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2 . D e l e t e R A I D V o l u m e e, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Bootable Volume0 RAIDX(xxxxx) X XXX.
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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: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3 . R e s e t D i s k s t o N o n - R A I D D, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will remove internal RAID structures from the selected RAID disks.
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5.4 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.
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5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D/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: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) • RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) • RAID 0 (Integrated Striping) 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring Overview The Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks (IM).
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3. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select R A I D P r o p e r t i e ss, then press . 4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select C r e a t e I M V o l u m e e, then press .
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5. 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 . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or . By default, the R A I D D i s k field shows N o before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: 6.
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7. 8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume. When done, press to create the array, then select S a v e changes then exit this menu u. 9. The utility creates the array.
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To create an IME volume: 1. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select R A I D P r o p e r t i e ss, then press . 2. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select C r e a t e I M V o l u m e e, then press . 3. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk.
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By default, the R A I D D i s k field shows N o before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • 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. 4. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 5.
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5.5.2 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 disks in one volume. To create an IS volume: 1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp. MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.
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4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select C r e a t e I M V o l u m e e, then press . 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. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or .
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By default, the R A I D D i s k field shows N o before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • 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. 6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 7.
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5.5.3 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring 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. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: 1. On the main menu, select R A I D P r o p e r t i e ss. 2. On the next screen that appears, select V i e w A r r a y y.
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3. 5-50 TheView 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 .
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Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s). You 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. If a disk on an IM/IME volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare. When the failed disk is replaced, the utility assigns the replacement as the new hot spare. To create a hot spare: 1. 2. 3.
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4. 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 . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. Synchronizing the array Synchronizing the array allows the utility to resynchronize data on the mirrored disk in the array. This procedure is seldom required because data synchronization is automatically done during normal operation. To synchronize the array: 1.
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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. To activate the array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select A c t i v a t e A r r a y y, then press . 2. Press to activate, or to cancel.
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Deleting an array • You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. • If you delete an IM (RAID 1) volume, the data is preserved on the primary disk. To delete an array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select D e l e t e A r r a y y, then press . 2. Press to delete, or to cancel.
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Viewing SAS topology 1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select S A S T o p o l o g y y. Press to display device properties, or to display more keys. 2. Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed.
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5.5.4 Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology 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. There can be only one boot disk. Follow these steps to select a boot disk: 1. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. 2. Select the SAS Topology option. 3.
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5.5.5 Global_Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Sets whether to pause when the boot alert displays.
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Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk infomation display mode.
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Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.
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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
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Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation ......................................................... 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation ........................................................ 6-11 6.3 VGA driver installation ........................................................
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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. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet.
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6. 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 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. For systems with Red Hat® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: F o r I n t e l® 6 3 2 1 L S I M e g a R A I D : \ D r i v e r s \ 6 3 2 1 L S I MegaRAID\Driver\L
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4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . • I n t e l® 6 3 2 1 E S B I n t e l M A T R I X S T O R A G E driver: - If SATA RAID mode is to enabled, select I n t e l E S B 2 S A T A RAID Controller (Server ESB2). - If SATA AHCI mode is enabled, select Intel E S B 2 S A T A A H C I Controller (Server ESB2).
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• I n t e l® 6 3 2 1 E S B L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D driver (DSBF-D and DSBF-D/1U models only): - For Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows Server 2003 OS, select L S I Logic Embedded SATA RAID. - For 64bit Windows Server 2003 OS, select L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d SATA RAID(Intel IA32E). • L S I 1 0 6 8 P C I - X S A S c o n t r o l l e r driver (DSBF-D/ SAS model only): - For Windows 2000, select L S I L o g i c F u s i o n - M P T D r i v e r s for SAS 1068 (Windows 2000).
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5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Right-click the R A I D c o n t r o l l e r item, then select P r o p e r t i e ss. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the U p d a t e D r i v e r button. The U p g r a d e D e v i c e D r i v e r W i z a r d window appears. Click N e x tt. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. Select the option “S Search for a suitable driver for my device ( r e c o m m e n d e d )), then click N e x tt. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers.
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4. 5. 6. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the D r i v e r D e t a i l s button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click O K when finished. Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: 6-6 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2.
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3. Select Y e s using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select f d 0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to O K K, then press .
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5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select O K , then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. 6-8 Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
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SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. 2. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. Select Installation from the B o o t O p t i o n s menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press .
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4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
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6.2 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® 2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. nsert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3.
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4. 5. 6-12 Click the I n s t a l l D r i v e r s option to begin installation. Click N e x t button when the I n t e l® P R O N e t w o r k C o n n e c t i o n s – I n s t a l l S h i e l d W i z a r d window appears.
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6. Select the “ I a c c e p t t h e t e r m s i n t h e l i c e n s e a g r e e m e n t ” and then click the N e x t button. 7. Press the C o m p l e t e and click N e x t button to fully install the driver, Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services.
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8. 6-14 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.
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6.2.2 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. To install the kernel development: 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the Linux OS installation CD Disk 1 to the optical drive.
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6.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 You need to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
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4. The A T I S o f t w a r e window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.
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6. Press the 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. 6-18 button to activate quick installation.
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This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
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Appendix summary A A.1 DSBF-D/SAS block diagram .................................................. A-1 A.2 DSBF-D/1U block diagram .................................................... A-2 A.3 DSBF-D block diagram .......................................................... A-3 A.4 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers ................................
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A.4 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers Phlash16 may fail if your system is using memory managers, in which case the utility will display the following message: Memory manager error message Phoenix Phlash16 Error Cannot flash if Memory Managers (e.g. EMM386) present PRESS ANY KEY TO EXIT If you see this message after you execute Phlash16, you must disable the memory manager on your system. Follow the instructions in the D i s a b l i n g m e m o r y m a n a g e r s section in this chapter.