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Motherboard DSEB-D16 Series DSEB-D16 DSEB-D16/SAS.
ii E3521 First Edition V1 December 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.
iii Contents Notices ........................................................................................................ vii Safety information .................................................................................... viii About this guide .
iv Contents 2.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (x16 link) ............................. 2-29 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link) ......................................... 2-29 2.5.6 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; DSEB-D16/SAS only ) ............ 2-30 2.5.7 SODIMM socket .
v Contents 4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-14 4.4.1 CPU Conguration ........................................................ 4-14 4.4.2 Chipset Conguration ...........................
vi Contents 5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ...................................... 5-35 5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 5-36 5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ......................................
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 DSEB-D16 Series specications summary Model Name DSEB-D16/SAS DSEB-D16 Processor / System Bus 2 * Socket LGA771 Dual-Core Intel ® Xeon ® Processor 5000/5100/5200 Quad-Core Intel ® Xeon ® Proc.
xii DSEB-D16 Series specications summary *Specications are subject to change without notice. Storage SAS Controller LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: LSI ® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support .
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Serial number label .
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® DSEB-D16 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 Intel ® Xeon™ processors with 1600/1333/1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB).
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 1-3 FB-DIMM memory support This motherboard supports fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs), the latest memory solution that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.
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 DSEB-D16 Series Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .
ASUS DSEB-D16 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 3. Hearbeat LED (for DSEB-D16/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is working normally .
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-3 ® DSEB-D16 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.
2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-5 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.
2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. 8. Secure the motherboard with nine (9) screws. Refer to section 2.2.2 Screw holes for illustration.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-7 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSEB-D16/SAS model 8Mb FWH ® FLOPPY1 BUZZER1 COM2 Super I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL1 PS/2 T : Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 A TX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Intel ® 6321ESB Intel ® 5400MCH PSUSMB1 HDLED1 LSI SAS1068 AUX_PANEL1 USB34 DSEB-D16/SAS ASMB3 33cm (13in) 30.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information DSEB-D16 model 8Mb FWH ® FLOPPY1 BUZZER1 COM2 Super I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL1 PS/2 T : Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 A TX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Intel ® 6321ESB Intel ® 5400MCH PSUSMB1 HDLED1 AUX_PANEL1 USB34 DSEB-D16 ASMB3 33cm (13in) 30.
ASUS DSEB-D16 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 Express 2.0 x 16 slots (x16 link) 2-29 4. PCI Express x 8 slots (x8 link) 2-29 5. PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; DSEB-D16/SAS model only) 2-30 6.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-38 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-38 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 ) 2-39 4.
ASUS DSEB-D16 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/Quad 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 AN1. 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 sixteen 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 DSEB-D16 Series 2-17 Rank population DIMM installation reference table • DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same conguration. • For better performance, same conguration DIMMs should be installed on the same slot number for each channel.
2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel ® 5400 chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology . Refer to the below sections: Memory Mirroring When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (refer to section 4.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-19 Configuration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population Configuration 3 (Mirroring) : T welve memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_10, DIMM_1 1, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_30, and DIMM_31.
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information Configuration 4 (Mirroring) : Sixteen memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_03, DIMM_10, DIMM_1 1, DIMM_12, DIMM_13, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_23, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32, DIMM_33.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-21 • Each branch contains its own sparing engine and can be enabled or disabled separately . • This motherboard does not support rank sparing across branches. • This motherboard does not support rank sparing when in mirror mode.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information T wo DIMMs per channel Three DIMMs per channel Branch0 Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (512 MB) Rank 1 (512 MB) Rank 0 (.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-23 Four DIMMs per channel (Dual ranks) Branch0 Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (512 MB) Rank 1 (512 MB) Rank 0 (512 MB) Rank 1 (512 MB.
2-24 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 DSEB-D16 Series 2-25 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.
2-26 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 DSEB-D16 Series 2-27 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.
2-28 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 DSEB-D16 Series 2-29 * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.4 PCI Express 2.0 x16 slots (x16 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slots provides x16 link to the 5400 MCH.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.6 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; DSEB-D16/SAS only ) The 64bit PCI-X slot on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 congurations. For 1U server system T o install and secure the ZCR card to the motherboard: 1.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-31 The optional ZCR card for DSEB-D16/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. V isit the LSI LOGIC website (www.lsilogic. com) for more information. 4. Place the lm on the ZCR card to prevent a possible short circuit.
2-32 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 DSEB-D16 Series 2-33 2. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller . Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature. ® DSEB-D16 Series VGA setting VGA_EN1 1 2 2 3 Enable (Default) Disable 3.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Intel ® 6321ESB SA T A port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSEB-D16 model 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.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-35 6. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSEB-D16/SAS model only) Thi s jump er all ows yo u to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller . Set the jumper to pins 1-2 to enable the SAS function (default). ® DSEB-D16 Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 1 2 2 3 Enable (Default) Disable 7.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. P1V5 setting (3-pin P1V5_SEL1) Thi s jump er all ows yo u to adjust the voltage supply for the FB-DIMM. If you are installing the low-voltage FB-DIMMs, move the jumper cap to corresponding pins. ® DSEB-D16 Series P1V5 setting P1V5_SEL1 1.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-37 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors LAN port LED indications LAN port SPEED LED ACT/LINK LED 1. PS/2 mouse port (green) . This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. RJ-45 port for iKVM . This RJ-45 port functions only when you ins tall ASMB3/ iKVM management card.
2-38 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 DSEB-D16 Series 2-39 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, controlled by southbridge ESB2, are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives.
2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. SAS connectors (DSEB-D16/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial A T A (SA T A). Each connector supports one device.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-41 6. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) (DSEB-D16 model only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SA T A LED. ® DSEB-D16 Series SGPIO connector SGPIO1 PIN1 GND SA T A_SCLK SA T A_SLOAD SDA T AOUT1 SDA T AOUT0 7.
2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 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.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-43 10. 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. The serial port module is purchased separately .
2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information 12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. ® DSEB-D16 Series Power supply SMBus connector PSUSMB1 +3.3V Remote Sense GND NC I2C_7_DA TA# I2C_7_CLK# 13.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 2-45 14. 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.
2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information 15. 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.
3 Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system..
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer .
ASUS DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 Series 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-6 4.3 Main menu .................
ASUS DSEB-D16 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. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable oppy disk.) 2.
4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with the updated BIOS le. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS le that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets corrupted during the updating process.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-3 A:>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AM I F irm war e Upd ate Ut ili ty - V ers io n 1.1 9(A SU S V2. 07( 03. 11 .2 4BB )) Cop yrig ht ( C) 20 02 A meri can Meg atre nds, Inc. All rig hts r eser ved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during ash BIOS Reading le .
4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AM I F irm war e Upd ate Ut ili ty - V ers io n 1.1 9(A SU S V2. 07( 03.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-5 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 or a USB ash drive that contains the updated BIOS le.
4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-7 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Use [ENTER], [TAB] or [SHIFT-TAB] to select a eld.
4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-9 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 [Day 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.
4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Conguration ATA/IDE Conguration [Enhanced] Congure SATA as [IDE] Hard Disk Writ.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-1 1 4.3.5 Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information.
4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Block (Multi-Sector T ransfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time if the device supports multi-sector transfer feature.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-13 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand N/A Speed N/A Ratio N/A Cache N/A ID/uCode N/A *** CPU2 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 3.
4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. T ake caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect eld values can cause the system to malfunction.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-15 C1E Support [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable C1E support. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enable this item to use the Hardware Prefetcher Disable Feature.
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-17 Demand Scrubbing [Disabled] Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Branch Dependent Sparing [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disabled the branch-dependent DIMM sparing feature.
4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup PCIe Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the PCIe link speed. When set to [Auto], the PCIe device runs at the speed depending on the capability of the PCI Express port of MCH. When set to [PCIe Gen1], the target link speed will be forced to meet the PCIe Gen1 specication.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-19 BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge Chipset Conguration South Bridge Conguration The SouthBridge Conguration menu allows you to change the Southbridge settings. ESB2 PCI-X Hub Conguration ESB2 Bus-M PCI-X Hub conguration options.
4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP Conguration Reset Conguration Data [No] Plug & Play O/S [No] Palette S.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-21 Onboard LAN1/2/3/4 Conguration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard LAN Conguration Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Option ROM Priority [Normal] Bus Master [Enabled] Latency Timer [Default] Initialize device expansion ROM. Option ROM Scan [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the device expansion ROM.
4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.4 USB Conguration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. The USB Devices Enabled item shows the auto-detected values.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-23 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Peripheral Conguration OnBoard Floppy Controller [Enabled] Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.
4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setup v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Conguration ACPI Version Features [ACPI v2.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-25 v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Power On Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] Resume On Ring [Disabled] R.
4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Hardware Monitor CPU1 Temperature [N/A] CPU2 Temperature [38ºC/1.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-27 The following items appear when you enable the Smart Fan Control feature. CPU1/2 T arget T emperature [55] Allows you to set the CPU target temperature. Conguration options: [40]~[55] System1/2 T arget T emperature [70] Allows you to set the system target temperature.
4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.1 Remote Access Conguration The items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Remote Access [Disabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-29 Serial port number [COM1] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [19200 8,n,1] Sets the baudrate. Conguration options: [1 15200 8,n,1] [57600 8,n,1] [38400 8,n,1] [19200 8,n,1] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the ow control for console redirection.
4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.6 Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the conguration options. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-31 Change User Password Select this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed . After you set a password, this item shows Installed. T o set a User Password: 1.
4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.7 Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 1st ~ xxth Boot Device [XXXXXXX] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-33 4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST) while booting to decrease the time needed to boot the system. When set to [Disabled], BIOS performs all the POST items.
4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 4-35 Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a conrmation window appears. Select YES to load default values.
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5 RAID conguration This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities..
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 5-1 5.2 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility .................................... 5-3 5.3 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility .
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 5-1 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: DSEB-D16 model • LSI Softwar e RAID Conguration Ut ility and the Intel Matrix Storage Manag er embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial A T A hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID10 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 DSEB-D16 Series 5-3 3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Me nu , then press <E nter>. Refer to the Management M enu 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 Software RAID Conguration 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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. Follow steps 5 to 10 to congure additional logical drives. 12. When prompted, save the conguration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu .
ASUS DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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. Press <F10>, select the congurable array , then press <SpaceBar>. LSI Logic Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver A.
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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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. From the Management Menu , highlight Objects , then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Software RAID Conguration Utility Ver A.
5-20 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 2. Select Virtual Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Virtual Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 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 DSEB-D16 Series 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 DSEB-D16 Series 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 DSEB-D16 Series 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 DSEB-D16 Series 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 10, 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 v5.
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 v5.
ASUS DSEB-D16 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 v5.
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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 Series 5-39 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-D16/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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 disk drives 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 Series 5-55 5.5.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press <Alt+N> 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 DSEB-D16 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 Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item LSI Logic Cong Utility v6.18.00.00 (2007.
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6 Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components..
ASUS DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 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 INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver Windows 32 bit(Also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(Also support AHCI) Back Exit INTEL 6321 MA TRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver INTE.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 6-3 LSI 1068 B1 SAS Driver 7. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. 8. Press <Enter>.
6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation 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. 2. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility .
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 6-5 For system s with other Lunix versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the driver le from the following path: Fo r L SI Lo gic Emb.
6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows ® 2000/2003 Server OS When installing the LSI 1068 driver to your OS, make sure the driver you are installing supports your current installed OS. We STRONGL Y RECOMMEND that you use the LSI 1068 SAS utility bundled in the support CD to create a driver disk.
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 6-7 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>.
6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation • Intel ® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SA T A RAID driver (DSEB-DG model only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2000 SP4) . - For Windows 2003 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2003) .
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series 6-9 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.
6-10 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 DSEB-D16 Series 6-1 1 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.
6-12 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 DSEB-D16 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 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 DSEB-D16 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 2000/Server 2003 T o install the Intel ® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows ® 2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1.
ASUS DSEB-D16 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 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 Series 6-21 6.3.2 Red Hat Follow these instructions when installing the Intel ® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat ® 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 Z9s 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 DSEB-D16 Series 6-23 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 DSEB-D16 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 DSEB-D16 Series A.1 DSEB-D16/SAS model block diagram ........................................ A-1 A.2 DSEB-D16 model block diagram .
ASUS DSEB-D16 Series A-1 A.1 DSEB-D16/SAS model block diagram 1600 FSB 5400MCH (Seaburg) 82563 (Gilgal) 6 x SATA Kumeran H/W R AID 0, 1 , 1E H/W RAI D (5 ZCR ) Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) 82573L 8 x .
A-2 Appendix A: Reference information A.2 DSEB-D16 model block diagram 1600 FSB 5400MCH (Seaburg) 82563 (Gilgal) 6 x SATA Kumeran H/W RAID 0, 1, 1E Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) 82573L PCI 33 Z9s 1 x I.
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