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... ix Typography x DSBV-DX Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-1 1.4 Special features 1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.5 .../PCI-X slots 2-26 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 and x4 link 2-27 2.5.6 ZCR slot (DSBV-DX/SAS model only 2-27 iii
... ix Typography x DSBV-DX Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-1 1.4 Special features 1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard 2-3 2.2.4 Motherboard layouts 2-6 2.2.5 .../PCI-X slots 2-26 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 and x4 link 2-27 2.5.6 ZCR slot (DSBV-DX/SAS model only 2-27 iii
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... set 5-36 5.3.6 5.3.7 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-37 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-37 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBV-DX/SAS model only)..5-39 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-39 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-43 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 5-45
... set 5-36 5.3.6 5.3.7 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-37 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-37 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBV-DX/SAS model only)..5-39 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-39 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-43 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 5-45
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Contents 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.5.6 Managing Arrays 5-48 Viewing SAS topology 5-53 Global Properties 5-55 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 Intel chipset software ... 6-24 6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-24 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-24 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-25 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-25 6.5.5 Contact information 6-25 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBV-DX/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBV-DX/C model block diagram A-2 A.3 DSBV-DX model block diagram A-3 vi
Contents 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.5.6 Managing Arrays 5-48 Viewing SAS topology 5-53 Global Properties 5-55 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 Intel chipset software ... 6-24 6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-24 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-24 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-25 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-25 6.5.5 Contact information 6-25 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBV-DX/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBV-DX/C model block diagram A-2 A.3 DSBV-DX model block diagram A-3 vi
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... with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration (DSBV-DX only) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports: - 8 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels (8 devices) with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 (S/W) configuration - Zero-Channel RAID (optional) (continued on the next page) xi DSBV-DX 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link...) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x4 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot DSBV-DX/SAS 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x4 link) 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot...
... with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration (DSBV-DX only) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports: - 8 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels (8 devices) with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 (S/W) configuration - Zero-Channel RAID (optional) (continued on the next page) xi DSBV-DX 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link...) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x4 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot DSBV-DX/SAS 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot (x4 link) 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot...
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... System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) 1 x SAS LSI1068 port LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) 8 x SAS connectors support 8 devices (blue) 1 x Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector for LSI SAS1068 controller (8-pin SGPIO2) SSI power supply (with 24-pin/8-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel®...
... System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) 1 x SAS LSI1068 port LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) 8 x SAS connectors support 8 devices (blue) 1 x Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector for LSI SAS1068 controller (8-pin SGPIO2) SSI power supply (with 24-pin/8-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel®...
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... Guide Optional Pack MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit Anti-virus software DSBV-DX 6 3 -- 1 1 2 1 1 DSBV-DX/C 6 3 -- 1 1 2 1 1 DSBV-DX/SAS 6 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
... Guide Optional Pack MemCool FB-DIMM fan kit Anti-virus software DSBV-DX 6 3 -- 1 1 2 1 1 DSBV-DX/C 6 3 -- 1 1 2 1 1 DSBV-DX/SAS 6 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with...
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... Gigabit LAN settings. ASUS DSBV-DX Series 1- PCI Express features point‑to provide a total solution for details. See section 2.6 Jumpers for details. 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 (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) The motherboard comes with a dual...
... Gigabit LAN settings. ASUS DSBV-DX Series 1- PCI Express features point‑to provide a total solution for details. See section 2.6 Jumpers for details. 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 (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) The motherboard comes with a dual...
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... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED 2. Onboard LED 1. DSBV-DX DSBV-DX Series Onboard LED SB_PWR1 (green) ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off LED1 Blinks Normal (green) OFF Abnormal ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2- The ... Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SAS LED (for DSBV-DX/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the system is a ...
... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED 2. Onboard LED 1. DSBV-DX DSBV-DX Series Onboard LED SB_PWR1 (green) ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off LED1 Blinks Normal (green) OFF Abnormal ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2- The ... Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SAS LED (for DSBV-DX/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the system is a ...
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2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSBV-DX/SAS model PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 26.7cm (10.5in) CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU1 DSBV-DX/SAS COM1 DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DIMM_02 (64/72 ...
2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSBV-DX/SAS model PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB12 ATXPWR1 PSUSMB1 26.7cm (10.5in) CPU_FAN1 ATX12V1 CPU1 DSBV-DX/SAS COM1 DIMM_12 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DIMM_02 (64/72 ...
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.../2 keyboard port (purple) 3. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) 3. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) 8. Serial (COM1) port 5. LAN (RJ-45) ports Page 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2- CPU sockets 2. FB-DIMM sockets 3. ZCR slot (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) Page 2-11 2-16 2-26 2-27 2-27 Jumpers 1. Fan control setting (3-pin...
.../2 keyboard port (purple) 3. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) 3. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) 8. Serial (COM1) port 5. LAN (RJ-45) ports Page 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 2-33 ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2- CPU sockets 2. FB-DIMM sockets 3. ZCR slot (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) Page 2-11 2-16 2-26 2-27 2-27 Jumpers 1. Fan control setting (3-pin...
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The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 32-bit PCI slot The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 64-bit PCI-X slot When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on PCIX1 slot (colored green on DSBV-DX/SAS model). 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications.
The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 32-bit PCI slot The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 64-bit PCI-X slot When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on PCIX1 slot (colored green on DSBV-DX/SAS model). 2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications.
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...high performance add-on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. PCIE x 8 slots 2.5.6 ZCR slot (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) The 64bit PCI-X slot (green) on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-27 2.5.5 PCI Express... x8 slots (x8 and x4 link) The onboard PCI Express x8 slots provides x8 link (PCIE5) and x4 link (PCIE4) to the ESB2. ZCR slot The optional ZCR card for DSBV-DX/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is designed ...
...high performance add-on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. PCIE x 8 slots 2.5.6 ZCR slot (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) The 64bit PCI-X slot (green) on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-27 2.5.5 PCI Express... x8 slots (x8 and x4 link) The onboard PCI Express x8 slots provides x8 link (PCIE5) and x4 link (PCIE4) to the ESB2. ZCR slot The optional ZCR card for DSBV-DX/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is designed ...
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Place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM). DSBV-DX DSBV-DX Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-31 otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID Serial ATA RAID utility (default); Set the jumper ...
Place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM). DSBV-DX DSBV-DX Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-31 otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI MegaRAID Serial ATA RAID utility (default); Set the jumper ...
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Each connector supports one device. DSBV-DX Series SAS connectors To connect the SAS cable: Plug in the SAS cable to the SAS1-8 connector until the cable snaps in place. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information SAS connectors (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with eight blue Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). DSBV-DX 5.
Each connector supports one device. DSBV-DX Series SAS connectors To connect the SAS cable: Plug in the SAS cable to the SAS1-8 connector until the cable snaps in place. 2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information SAS connectors (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with eight blue Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). DSBV-DX 5.
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SGPIO1 PIN1 DSBV-DX Series SGPIO connector DSBV-DX SDATAOUT0 SDATAOUT1 GND SATA_SLOAD SATA_SCLK ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-37 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the front panel LED...
SGPIO1 PIN1 DSBV-DX Series SGPIO connector DSBV-DX SDATAOUT0 SDATAOUT1 GND SATA_SLOAD SATA_SCLK ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-37 Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the front panel LED...
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... Parallel port connector 14. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (2x4 pin SGPIO2) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) This connector is for the LSI MegaRAID. SGPIO2 PIN1 DSBV-DX Series SGPIO connector DSBV-DX SCLK_B SIOEND_B SDOUT_B SDIN_B SCLK_A SIOEND_A SDOUT_A SDIN_A ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-41 Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is used for the SGPIO...
... Parallel port connector 14. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (2x4 pin SGPIO2) (DSBV-DX/SAS model only) This connector is for the LSI MegaRAID. SGPIO2 PIN1 DSBV-DX Series SGPIO connector DSBV-DX SCLK_B SIOEND_B SDOUT_B SDIN_B SCLK_A SIOEND_A SDOUT_A SDIN_A ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-41 Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is used for the SGPIO...
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... refer to 2.6 Jumpers, Force BIOS recovery setting for more information. Insert the motherboard floppy disk to a PC, then boot from a floppy disk: 1. To recover the BIOS from the support CD; ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4- You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this disk in the... RHEL4 UP4 32/64 bit Driver Disk O) Create the DSBV-DX/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBV-DX/SAS MB Q) Create the DSBV-DX/C emergent BIOS Recovery diskette R) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBV-DX/C MB S) Create the DSBV-DX emergent BIOS Recovery diskette T) Flash Phoenix BIOS for the ...
... refer to 2.6 Jumpers, Force BIOS recovery setting for more information. Insert the motherboard floppy disk to a PC, then boot from a floppy disk: 1. To recover the BIOS from the support CD; ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4- You can update a corrupted BIOS file using this disk in the... RHEL4 UP4 32/64 bit Driver Disk O) Create the DSBV-DX/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBV-DX/SAS MB Q) Create the DSBV-DX/C emergent BIOS Recovery diskette R) Flash Phoenix BIOS for DSBV-DX/C MB S) Create the DSBV-DX emergent BIOS Recovery diskette T) Flash Phoenix BIOS for the ...
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... Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The items in this feature. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBV-DX/SAS 8051A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.005 04/20/2007 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detail information for the data...0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-15 Transfer Mode: [Standard] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications.
... Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The items in this feature. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBV-DX/SAS 8051A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.005 04/20/2007 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detail information for the data...0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Model Name/Model ID Displays the ASUS internal model information. ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-15 Transfer Mode: [Standard] Allows you an overview of the general system specifications.
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-3 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 5-30 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBV-DX/SAS model only)....... 5-39 ASUS DSBV-DX Series
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-3 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 5-30 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBV-DX/SAS model only)....... 5-39 ASUS DSBV-DX Series