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The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for ...
The use of shielded cables for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for ...
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...devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. ix If you are not sure about the voltage of the ...contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Do not place the...
...devices on a stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using the product, make sure all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. ix If you are not sure about the voltage of the ...contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the existing system before the signal cables are connected. If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on it by yourself. Do not place the...
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ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 1- Before you for the following items. SATA signal cable Cables SATA power cable SAS cable (DSBF-D12/SAS only) 3-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. DSBF-D12 retail pack 6 3 1 2 1 1 1 3 pcs per carton DSBF-D12 bulk pack --- -- -1 1 1 10 pcs per carton If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 cable set Accessories...
ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 1- Before you for the following items. SATA signal cable Cables SATA power cable SAS cable (DSBF-D12/SAS only) 3-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. DSBF-D12 retail pack 6 3 1 2 1 1 1 3 pcs per carton DSBF-D12 bulk pack --- -- -1 1 1 10 pcs per carton If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 cable set Accessories...
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...for the location of the LAN ports. See page 2-36 for details on USB 2.0. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that includes Serial ATA... of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for the location of the SAS connectors. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 1- The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high‑performance and added reliability....
...for the location of the LAN ports. See page 2-36 for details on USB 2.0. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that includes Serial ATA... of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for the location of the SAS connectors. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 1- The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high‑performance and added reliability....
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The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came ... is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® SB_PWR1 DSBF-D12 Series Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off If the ATX12V2 connector is detached from the power supply. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2- This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft...
The green LED lights up to indicate that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them . • Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came ... is switched off mode. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® SB_PWR1 DSBF-D12 Series Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off If the ATX12V2 connector is detached from the power supply. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2- This is a reminder that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft...
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... grease to the installation manual that the DIP_SW1 switch is set correctly depending on the support plate. Refer to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-13 When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that...) CPU heatsink (bottom view) Heatsink screw Before installing the CPU heatsinks, ensure that came with the nuts on the pin definition of your CPU fan cables.
... grease to the installation manual that the DIP_SW1 switch is set correctly depending on the support plate. Refer to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-13 When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that...) CPU heatsink (bottom view) Heatsink screw Before installing the CPU heatsinks, ensure that came with the nuts on the pin definition of your CPU fan cables.
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Do not forget to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. CPU_FAN1 connector 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to plug this connector. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
Do not forget to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. CPU_FAN1 connector 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to plug this connector. 2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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4. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base legs. Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN2. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. 6. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. Repeat the preceding steps to install the other Memcool FB-DIMM fan. 7. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base as shown. 5. Position top cover over the fan base.
4. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base legs. Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN2. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. 6. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. Repeat the preceding steps to install the other Memcool FB-DIMM fan. 7. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base as shown. 5. Position top cover over the fan base.
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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. Carefully lift the fan base. Top cover clamp 3. Unplug the fan cable. 2. 2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan 1. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-25
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. Carefully lift the fan base. Top cover clamp 3. Unplug the fan cable. 2. 2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan 1. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-25
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... red markings on the connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-37 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE... connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. DSBF-D12 Series Floppy disk drive connector 2.
... red markings on the connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-37 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. If you install two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE... connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. DSBF-D12 Series Floppy disk drive connector 2.
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..., SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA5 DSBF-D12 Series SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2...
..., SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA5 DSBF-D12 Series SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2...
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... complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps in the mini-SAS cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series USB connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports...
... complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps in the mini-SAS cable to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series USB connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports...
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...fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ® ® COM2 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. These are not ...GND PWM Control FAN Speed FAN Power GND FRNT_FAN3 DSBF-D12 Series Fan connectors FRNT_FAN1 GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control FRNT_FAN2 GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control FRNT_FAN4 PWM Control FAN Speed FAN Power GND FRNT_FAN3 GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-41
...fan connectors. Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ® ® COM2 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. These are not ...GND PWM Control FAN Speed FAN Power GND FRNT_FAN3 DSBF-D12 Series Fan connectors FRNT_FAN1 GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control FRNT_FAN2 GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control FRNT_FAN4 PWM Control FAN Speed FAN Power GND FRNT_FAN3 GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-41
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9. PSUSMB1 ® I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense DSBF-D12 Series Power supply SMBus connector 10. The power supply plugs are for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU ... GND GND ® +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D12 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
9. PSUSMB1 ® I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense DSBF-D12 Series Power supply SMBus connector 10. The power supply plugs are for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU ... GND GND ® +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D12 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Pin 1 LPT1 DSBF-D12 Series Parallel port connector 12. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices ... connector (7-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. BPSMB1 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series BPSMB connector ® FAN_DC1 I2CCLK P2 GND 12CDAT P2 +5V FAN_PWM ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-43 ® SLCT PE BUSY ACK# SPD7 SPD6 SPD5 SPD4 SPD3 SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# GND GND GND...
Pin 1 LPT1 DSBF-D12 Series Parallel port connector 12. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices ... connector (7-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. BPSMB1 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series BPSMB connector ® FAN_DC1 I2CCLK P2 GND 12CDAT P2 +5V FAN_PWM ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-43 ® SLCT PE BUSY ACK# SPD7 SPD6 SPD5 SPD4 SPD3 SPD2 SPD1 SPD0 STB# GND GND GND...
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...the system power button. 15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-45 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-...easy connection. ® POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT IDELED+ IDELEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 DSBF-D12 Series System panel connector • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the...
...the system power button. 15. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-45 Connect the chassis power LED cable to the HDD. • System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-...easy connection. ® POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT IDELED+ IDELEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 DSBF-D12 Series System panel connector • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Pressing the...
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LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ DSBF-D12 Series Auxiliary panel connector 3 454 1 Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2 LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED ...
LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ DSBF-D12 Series Auxiliary panel connector 3 454 1 Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2 LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED ...
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... must set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. For DSBF-D12/SAS model, you may use each drive and to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions...hard disk drives attached to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect a SATA power cable to [Enabled]. 5. Set the SATA RAID Enable item to the power connector on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the LSI1068 PCI...
... must set the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. For DSBF-D12/SAS model, you may use each drive and to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions...hard disk drives attached to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Connect a SATA power cable to [Enabled]. 5. Set the SATA RAID Enable item to the power connector on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the LSI1068 PCI...