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...-DIMM (x1) fan connectors Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents (DSBF-DE/SAS model only) 2 x Mini-SAS connectors support a total of 8 devices 1 x SAS LSI1068 port LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) SSI power supply (with 24-pin/4-pin/8-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Glidewell platform) SSI EEB form factor: 12 in x 13 in (30.5 cm x 33 cm) Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) ADOBE Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash utility under DOS *Specifications are subject...
...-DIMM (x1) fan connectors Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents (DSBF-DE/SAS model only) 2 x Mini-SAS connectors support a total of 8 devices 1 x SAS LSI1068 port LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) SSI power supply (with 24-pin/4-pin/8-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Glidewell platform) SSI EEB form factor: 12 in x 13 in (30.5 cm x 33 cm) Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) ADOBE Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash utility under DOS *Specifications are subject...
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See page 2-27 for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (DSBF-DE/SAS model only) The motherboard comes with a dual-port 82563EB network connection to provide a total solution for details. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for the location of the LAN ports. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on Gigabit LAN settings. See page 2-29 for details on...
See page 2-27 for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (DSBF-DE/SAS model only) The motherboard comes with a dual-port 82563EB network connection to provide a total solution for details. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for the location of the LAN ports. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on Gigabit LAN settings. See page 2-29 for details on...
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.... 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the tables on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing...
.... 2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for the expansion card. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Install the software drivers for the card. 2. Make sure to the tables on the next page. 3. When using PCI cards on the slot. 5. Align the card connector with the screw you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing...
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... to pins 2-3. 3. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for your motherboard model. 2. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSBF-DE Series BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery Refer to section "4.1.3 ASUS Crashfree BIOS 2 utility" for more information. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn on the system to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin...
... to pins 2-3. 3. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for your motherboard model. 2. Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSBF-DE Series BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery Refer to section "4.1.3 ASUS Crashfree BIOS 2 utility" for more information. 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Turn on the system to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin...
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... BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. b. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Right click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4- At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive...
... BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in the future. Save a copy of the following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. DOS environment a. Windows® XP environment a. b. Click Start from the menu, then select Format. Right click File from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer. e. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4- At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press . Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive...
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... instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk you remove the floppy disk from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to a floppy disk. Make sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of the support CD to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. 5. When the A:> appears, replace...
... instructions to the bootable floppy disk. 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk you remove the floppy disk from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to a floppy disk. Make sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of the support CD to the floppy disk with the floppy disk containing the new BIOS file and the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. 5. When the A:> appears, replace...
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... bit Driver Disk M) Create the DSBF-DE emergent BIOS Recovery diskette N) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-DE MB O) Create the DSBF-DE/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-DE/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO Q: B. RN50 DDR1 A21 BIOS 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Prepare a blank floppy disk before using a floppy disk. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you recover the BIOS setting, refer to restore the BIOS file...
... bit Driver Disk M) Create the DSBF-DE emergent BIOS Recovery diskette N) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-DE MB O) Create the DSBF-DE/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBF-DE/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO Q: B. RN50 DDR1 A21 BIOS 3. When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Prepare a blank floppy disk before using a floppy disk. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you recover the BIOS setting, refer to restore the BIOS file...
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... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Press the power button for this utility. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this motherboard. This utility is copied to turn off the system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility...
... Internet connection either through a network or an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. Press the power button for this utility. The ASUS Update utility allows you update the BIOS using this motherboard. This utility is copied to turn off the system. The Drivers menu appears. 2. Quit all Windows® applications before you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4- Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. The ASUS Update utility...
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... the hard disk drive type. Select [CD-ROM] if you have to use -/+ for 32-Bit I/O item, the following items become user-configurable when the Type item is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] LBA Mode Control [Disabled] Enables or disables the LBA mode. SATA Port 1/2/3/4 Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility IDE Primary Master Type: [Auto] Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: 32-Bit I /O [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. CD-ROM = CD-ROM drive. Select [ATAPI Removable] if...
... the hard disk drive type. Select [CD-ROM] if you have to use -/+ for 32-Bit I/O item, the following items become user-configurable when the Type item is either a ZIP, LS-120, or MO drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2 Sectors] [4 Sectors] [8 Sectors] [16 Sectors] LBA Mode Control [Disabled] Enables or disables the LBA mode. SATA Port 1/2/3/4 Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility IDE Primary Master Type: [Auto] Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: 32-Bit I /O [Disabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. CD-ROM = CD-ROM drive. Select [ATAPI Removable] if...
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... C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-19 Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Frequency Ratio [Default] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Hyperthreading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] [X 13] [X 14] [X 15] [X 16] [X 17] The configuration options of Frequency Ratio may vary according to boot legacy operating...
... C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-19 Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Frequency Ratio [Default] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Hyperthreading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] [X 13] [X 14] [X 15] [X 16] [X 17] The configuration options of Frequency Ratio may vary according to boot legacy operating...
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.../5300 series CPU, the BIOS screen appears as the following items: Advanced Processor Options Discrete MTRR Allocation Intel EIST support: [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to display the following . Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...
.../5300 series CPU, the BIOS screen appears as the following items: Advanced Processor Options Discrete MTRR Allocation Intel EIST support: [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to display the following . Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel EIST support [Disabled] Enables or disables EIST support. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility...
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... change based on the CPU SKU. • Items above with * mark are for better graphics performance when used with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] No Execute Mode Mem Protection [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item allows the CPU P state to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with Linux and 4 GB or more memory. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
... change based on the CPU SKU. • Items above with * mark are for better graphics performance when used with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] No Execute Mode Mem Protection [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set Max Ext CPUID = 3 [Disabled] Enable this item allows the CPU P state to boot legacy operating systems that cannot support CPUs with Linux and 4 GB or more memory. ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-21 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled...
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...Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Select an item then press to enable the USB host controller. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific...
...Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit USB Function [Enabled] Allows you to display the configuration options. If detected, the USB controller legacy mode is disabled. if no USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is enabled. Select an item then press to enable the USB host controller. USB 2.0 Controller [Enabled] Allows you to detect the presence of USB devices at startup. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] [Enabled] Item Specific...
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... press to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support [ACPI v1.0] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable RSDP pointers to display the configuration options. 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] Allows you...
... press to 64-bit Fixed System Description Tables. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ACPI Configuration ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support [ACPI v1.0] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable RSDP pointers to display the configuration options. 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ACPI Version Features [ACPI v1.0] Allows you...
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... menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press . The display returns to launch the BIOS setup utility when installing adapter cards during option ROM initialization. The User password is required to require the password before entering the system. Password Check [Setup] This field requires you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "2.6 Jumpers" for instructions. Press . 3. The cursor moves to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. If you to enable or disable booting from a legacy floppy, USB floppy, or IDE optical drive...
... menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Press . The display returns to launch the BIOS setup utility when installing adapter cards during option ROM initialization. The User password is required to require the password before entering the system. Password Check [Setup] This field requires you need to erase the CMOS RAM, refer to section "2.6 Jumpers" for instructions. Press . 3. The cursor moves to boot the system preventing unauthorized use. If you to enable or disable booting from a legacy floppy, USB floppy, or IDE optical drive...
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.... Go to [Enabled]. 5. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each RAID configuration utility. 5- Chapter 5: RAID configuration Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Set the SATA Controller Mode Option item to use , you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in the system user guide. 2. Refer to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. For DSBF-DE/SAS model, you may use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility or the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager if...
.... Go to [Enabled]. 5. For optimal performance, install identical drives of each RAID configuration utility. 5- Chapter 5: RAID configuration Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Set the SATA Controller Mode Option item to use , you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the RAID connectors that you can create a RAID set using the utilities embedded in the system user guide. 2. Refer to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3. For DSBF-DE/SAS model, you may use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility or the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager if...
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... SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. The keys on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the legend box allow you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). During POST, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from the Management Menu, then press . The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID auto configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. ASUS DSBF-DE Series...
... SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. The keys on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the legend box allow you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set (s). During POST, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility automatically detects the installed SATA hard disk drives and displays any existing RAID set (s) from the Management Menu, then press . The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID auto configures to RAID 1 when the SATA to RAID Mode is the legend box. ASUS DSBF-DE Series...
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... RAID sets for DSBF-DE/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO Q: 6. To create a RAID driver disk in the optical drive. 2. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Restart the computer. 5. Press any key when prompted to boot from CDROM... Place the motherboard support CD in DOS environment: 1. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from CD. The Makedisk menu appears. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive...
... RAID sets for DSBF-DE/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO Q: 6. To create a RAID driver disk in the optical drive. 2. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. Restart the computer. 5. Press any key when prompted to boot from CDROM... Place the motherboard support CD in DOS environment: 1. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from CD. The Makedisk menu appears. This part provides instructions on a hard disk drive...
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... differ based on variant models. DSBF-DE > Drivers > LSI1068 > Drivers > makedisk > xp 1 2 6 3 4 5 3. Place the motherboard support CD in the name of ANOTHER PC. 2. Eject the floopy disk and insert it into the ORIGINAL PC. 5. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Key in the optical drive of the executable file and press . 6. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive and save the executable file to the floppy disk. 4. 7.
... differ based on variant models. DSBF-DE > Drivers > LSI1068 > Drivers > makedisk > xp 1 2 6 3 4 5 3. Place the motherboard support CD in the name of ANOTHER PC. 2. Eject the floopy disk and insert it into the ORIGINAL PC. 5. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation Key in the optical drive of the executable file and press . 6. Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive and save the executable file to the floppy disk. 4. 7.
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... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection ASF ATI ES1000 LSI 1068 SAS utility LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K/Win2K3 32 bit) LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K3 64 bit) 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to avail all motherboard features. The screen display and driver options...
... to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection ASF ATI ES1000 LSI 1068 SAS utility LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K/Win2K3 32 bit) LSI 1068 SAS Controller (Win2K3 64 bit) 6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation The contents of the support CD to change at any time without notice. Install the necessary drivers to avail all motherboard features. The screen display and driver options...