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Motherboard DSEB-DG Series DSEB-DG DSEB-DG/SAS.
ii E3469 First Edition V1 November 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 2.5.7 PCI/PCIX slot ................................................................ 2-27 2.5.8 ZCR slot (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) .......................... 2-27 2.6 Jumpers .................................................................
v Contents 4.4.4 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-22 4.4.5 Peripheral Conguration ............................................... 4-23 4.4.6 ACPI Conguration ..........................................
vi Contents 5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ...................................... 5-36 5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 5-37 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-DG Series specications summary Model Name DSEB-DG/SAS DSEB-DG Processor / System Bus 2 * Socket LGA771 Dual-Core Intel ® Xeon ® Processor 5000/5100/5200 Quad-Core Intel ® Xeon ® Process.
xii DSEB-DG 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 O.
1 Product introduction This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports..
ASUS DSEB-DG Series Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents ......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features .
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 1-1 1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS ® DSEB-DG series motherboard! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in .
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-DG Series 1-3 PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward compatibility to PCIe 1.
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-DG 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-DG 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 2. Hearbeat LED (for DSEB-DG/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is working normally .
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-3 ® 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-DG 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-DG Series 2-7 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSEB-DG/SAS model 8Mb FWH ® FLOPPY1 BUZZER1 COM2 Super I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL1 PS/2 T : Mouse B: Keyboard USB12_L31 LAN12 A TX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Intel ® 6321ESB Intel ® 5000P PSUSMB1 AUX_PANEL1 HDLED1 USB34 REAR_FAN1 DSEB-DG/SAS ASMB3 PCIE1 33cm (13in) 30.
2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information DSEB-DG model 8Mb FWH ® FLOPPY1 BUZZER1 COM2 Super I/O CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power PANEL1 PS/2 T : Mouse B: Keyboard USB12_L31 LAN12 A TX12V1 CPU_FAN1 Intel ® 6321ESB Intel ® 5000P PSUSMB1 AUX_PANEL1 HDLED1 USB34 REAR_FAN1 DSEB-DG ASMB3 PCIE1 33cm (13in) 30.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-9 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page 1. CPU sockets 2-1 1 2. FB-DIMM sockets 2-16 3. DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-26 4. PCI Express x 16 slots (x16 link) 2-27 5. PCI Express x 8 slots (x8 link) 2-27 6. PCI/PCI-X slot 2-27 7. ZCR slot (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) 2-27 Jumpers Page 1.
2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-34 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-34 3. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3, SA T A4, SA T A5, SA T A6 ) 2-35 4.
ASUS DSEB-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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 features eight fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. Y ou can purchase extra FB-DIMM modules based on your needs. 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-DG Series 2-17 Rank population DIMM 21 DIMM 20 DIMM 1 1 DIMM 10 DIMM 01 DIMM 00 Channel Slot 0 Slot 1 MCH DIMM installation reference table DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same conguration. DIMM 31 DIMM 30 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 Ch:0 Ch:1 Ch:2 Ch:3 No.
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 (please refer the section 4.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-19 Memory Sparing : At conguration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will issue an interrupt and initiate a spare copy .
2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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) Sparing Memory space 10.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-21 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.
2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-23 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.
2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-25 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.
2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard Interrupt assignmnets * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.4 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS ® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3).
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-27 • When ins talling an opti onal ZCR card, install the card on PCI X5 slot (colore d green on DSEB-DG/SAS model). • The optional ZCR card for DSEB-D G/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS contr oller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. V isit the LSI LOGIC website (www.
2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLR TC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real T ime Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-29 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-DG Series VGA setting VGA_EN1 1 2 2 3 Enable (Default) Disable 3.
2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. Intel ® 6321ESB SA T A port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSEB-DG 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-DG Series 2-31 6. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) Thi s jump er all ows yo u to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller .
2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVER Y1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. T o update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a oppy disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (DSEB-DG.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-33 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 install ASMB3 iKVM management card.
2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connect.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-35 3. Serial A T A connectors (7-pin SA T A1, SA T A2, SA T A3, SA T A4, SA T A5, SA T A6 ) These connectors, controlled by southbridge ESB2, are for the Serial A T A signal cables for Serial A T A hard disk drives.
2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 5. SAS connectors (DSEB-DG/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-DG Series 2-37 6. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status.
2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information 9. 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-DG Series 2-39 10. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_F AN1/2, REAR_F AN1/2, FRNT_F AN1/2/3/4) The fan c onnect ors su pport cooli ng fan s of 3 50 mA ~ 740 mA (8.
2-40 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-DG Series Power supply SMBus connector PSUSMB1 +3.3V Remote Sense GND NC I2C_7_DA TA# I2C_7_CLK# 13.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-41 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.
2-42 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-DG Series Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the rst time ........................................................ 3-1 3.2 T urning off the computer .
ASUS DSEB-DG 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. 4.
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-DG Series 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-6 4.3 Main menu ..................
ASUS DSEB-DG 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.
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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG Series 4-13 V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information *** CPU1 : 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-DG Series 4-15 Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled] Enable this item to use the Hardware Prefetcher Disable Feature. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enab.
4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Conguration WARNING: Seting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-17 Demand Scrubbing [Enabled] 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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 MCFG Support [Disabled] High Precision Event Timer [N/A] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-25 V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM Conguration Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] Resume On Ring [Enabled] Resume On PME# [Enabled] ←→ Select Screen ↑↓ Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.
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 [38ºC/100ºF] CPU2 Temperature.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-27 The following items appear when you enable the Smart Fan Control feature. System1/2 T arget T emperature [45] Allows you to set the system target temperature. Conguration options: [35]~[55] VCORE1 V oltage, VCORE2 V oltage, VTT V oltage, 1.
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-DG Series 4-29 Serial port number [COM2] Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2] Baudrate [1 15200 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG Series Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SA T A RAID Setup Utility .......................... 5-3 5.3 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility .
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-1 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: DSEB-DG model • LSI Logic Embeded SA T A RAID and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial A T A hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID10 congurations.
5-2 Chapter 5: RAID conguration RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 conguration you get all the benets of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 congurations.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-3 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.
5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu, then press <Enter>. Refer to the Management Menu descriptions on the next page. At the bottom of the screen is the legend box.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-5 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set The LSI Logic Embedded SA T A RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of congurations: Easy and New . In Easy Conguration, the logical drive parameters are set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only).
5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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>.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-7 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.
5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-9 10. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 1 1. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.
5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-1 1 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>.
5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-13 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>. 7. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press <Enter>.
5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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 .
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-15 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.
5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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>.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-17 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.
5-18 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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 .
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-19 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.
5-20 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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>.
ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-21 2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization.
5-22 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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>.
ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-23 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>.
5-24 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-25 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.
5-26 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-27 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>.
5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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>.
ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-29 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.
5-30 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-31 5.3 Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives. T o enter the Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1.
5-32 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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>.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-33 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.
5-34 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-35 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.
5-36 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-37 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.
5-38 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-39 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.
5-40 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.5 Marvell ® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS conguration utility (DSEB-DG model only) The Marvell ® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Conguration utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 ,and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial A T A hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial A T A connectors supported by the Southbridge.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-41 5.5.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5) T o create a RAID set: 1. From the utility menu bar , select Create on the top.
5-42 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 4. The Create Array screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit Select free disks to create ID Port Disk .
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-43 6. A conrmation screen appears. Press <Y> to conrm the array creation. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd.
5-44 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.5.2 Deleting an array T o delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility menu bar , select Delete on the top and press <Enter> and the Delete array screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-45 3. Press <Y> again to conrm and delete the selected array . Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. Warning: Do you want to delete the array's MBR?[.
5-46 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.6 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the .
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-47 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>.
5-48 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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>.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-49 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.
5-50 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 2. The Select New Array T ype screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME V olume , then press <Enter>. 5.6.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced T o create an IME volume: 1. The Adapter Properties screen appears.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-51 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.
5-52 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.6.3 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-53 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.
5-54 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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 .
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-55 5.6.4 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 .
5-56 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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>.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-57 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.
5-58 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-59 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.
5-60 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.6.5 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-61 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.
5-62 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 5.6.6 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.
ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-63 Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Conguration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display minimal information] [Display.
5-64 Chapter 5: RAID conguration 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 v6.16.00.
6 Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components..
ASUS DSEB-DG 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-DG 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-DG Series 6-3 Marvell 88SE6145 SATA RAID Driver Windows 32/64 bit Back Exit Marvell 88SE6145 SA T A RAID Driver 7. Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density oppy disk to the oppy disk drive. 8. Press <Enter>. 9. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk.
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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG 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-DG Series A.1 DSEB-DG/SAS model block diagram ......................................... A-1 A.2 DSEB-DG model block diagram .
ASUS DSEB-DG Series A-1 A.1 DSEB-DG/SAS model block diagram Intel ® Dual-Core™ Xeon 5000/ 5100/ 5200/ 5300 1600 FSB 5400P (SEABURG) 6321ESB (ESB2E) LSI1068 82563EB (Gilgal) Kumeran S/W RAID 0, 1, 1.
A-2 Appendix A: Reference information A.2 DSEB-DG model block diagram Intel ® Dual-Core™ Xeon 5000/ 5100/ 5200/ 5300 1600 FSB 5400P (SEABURG) 6321ESB (ESB2E) 82563EB (Gilgal) Kumeran Intel MSM (RAI.
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Se non hai ancora comprato il Asus DSEB-DG/SAS è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Asus DSEB-DG/SAS - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Asus DSEB-DG/SAS imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Asus DSEB-DG/SAS ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Asus DSEB-DG/SAS, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Asus DSEB-DG/SAS.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Asus DSEB-DG/SAS. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Asus DSEB-DG/SAS insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
