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..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ...
..., LOSS OF USE OR DATA, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS AND THE LIKE), EVEN IF ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE ...SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ...
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Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x DSBF-D 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 Layout...
Contents Contents...iii Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x DSBF-D 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 Layout...
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DSBF-D Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Dual LGA771 sockets for ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3) (continued on the next page) xi DSBF-D 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link, supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 3 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/...64bit/3.3V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2 SODIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3) DSBF-D/1U 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link, supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot 1 x...
DSBF-D Series specifications summary CPU Chipset System Bus Memory Expansion Slots Dual LGA771 sockets for ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3) (continued on the next page) xi DSBF-D 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link, supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 3 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/...64bit/3.3V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2 SODIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3) DSBF-D/1U 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link, supports 1U riser) 1 x PCI Express™ x8 slot 1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64bit/3.3V slot 1 x...
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LSI MegaRAID controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration (DSBF-D and DSBF-D/1U model only) LAN Discrete graphics USB BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors (DSBF-D/SAS model only) LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports: - 2 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels (8 ...BASE-T ATI® ES1000 PCI display controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration - Supports Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) - DSBF-D Series specifications summary Storage Intel® 6321ESB supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 6 x SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) - Intel...
LSI MegaRAID controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 configuration (DSBF-D and DSBF-D/1U model only) LAN Discrete graphics USB BIOS features Rear panel Internal connectors (DSBF-D/SAS model only) LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports: - 2 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels (8 ...BASE-T ATI® ES1000 PCI display controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration - Supports Intel I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) - DSBF-D Series specifications summary Storage Intel® 6321ESB supports: - 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 6 x SATA II (3.0 Gb/s) - Intel...
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DSBF-D Series specifications summary Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents SSI power supply (with 24-pin/4-pin/8-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley 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) Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash Utility under DOS *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
DSBF-D Series specifications summary Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents SSI power supply (with 24-pin/4-pin/8-pin 12V plugs) for LGA771-socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley 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) Anti-virus software Adobe Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash Utility under DOS *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii
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... with a ZCR socket for the location of the SAS connectors. ASUS DSBF-D Series 1- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D/SAS model only) SAS is backward compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-38 for enterprise-class storage devices. The Serial ...ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. USB...
... with a ZCR socket for the location of the SAS connectors. ASUS DSBF-D Series 1- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D/SAS model only) SAS is backward compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. See page 2-38 for enterprise-class storage devices. The Serial ...ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. USB...
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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 PCIX6 slot (colored green on DSBF-D/SAS model). 2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series. (ASMB3) DDR2 SODIMM socket ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-27 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 PCIX6 slot (colored green on DSBF-D/SAS model). 2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series. (ASMB3) DDR2 SODIMM socket ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-27 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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...x8 link to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot runs at x8 speed only (Intel® specifications). Make sure that you use a PCI Express x16 add-on card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. This slot is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber...-channel card, etc. PCI Express x8 slot 2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express cards that supports x8 speed. 2.5.8 ZCR slot (DSBF-D/SAS model only) The...
...x8 link to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot runs at x8 speed only (Intel® specifications). Make sure that you use a PCI Express x16 add-on card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. This slot is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber...-channel card, etc. PCI Express x8 slot 2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express cards that supports x8 speed. 2.5.8 ZCR slot (DSBF-D/SAS model only) The...
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...module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® DSBF-D Series Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND DSBF-D Series USB connector USB34 PIN 1 The USB port module is purchased separately. 2-40 Chapter ... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® DSBF-D Series COM2 PIN 1 DSBF-D Series Serial port connectors The serial port module is purchased separately. 9. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
...module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® DSBF-D Series Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND DSBF-D Series USB connector USB34 PIN 1 The USB port module is purchased separately. 2-40 Chapter ... to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® DSBF-D Series COM2 PIN 1 DSBF-D Series Serial port connectors The serial port module is purchased separately. 9. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis...
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...Phlash16 Utility automatically updates the BIOS. Save the file to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the Phoenix Phlash16 (phlash16.exe) utility from the ASUS web site. Boot the system in the floppy disk to a floppy disk. Make sure you remove the floppy disk from the drive 4- Chapter 4: ... Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk 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. DO...
...Phlash16 Utility automatically updates the BIOS. Save the file to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2. Copy the Phoenix Phlash16 (phlash16.exe) utility from the ASUS web site. Boot the system in the floppy disk to a floppy disk. Make sure you remove the floppy disk from the drive 4- Chapter 4: ... Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the bootable floppy disk 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. DO...
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... Setup Utility Server Security Boot [12/04/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] General help Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu...
... Setup Utility Server Security Boot [12/04/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] General help Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu...
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...you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4- You cannot select an item that menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These...legend bar with their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. Navigation Key Function Left or Right arrow Up or Down ...
...you can change the value of a field, select it then press to navigate through the values for the highlighted field Brings up window. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4- You cannot select an item that menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These...legend bar with their respective menu items. 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the highlighted field Scrolls forward through the various setup menus. Navigation Key Function Left or Right arrow Up or Down ...
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... [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2"] [None] D3171i6.2.s0204a4[[[[[bKMK/NNNNNlbBb1oooooe.nnnnnd2eeeee5]]]]] MB 5¼" 5¼" 3½" 3½" 2.88 MB 3½" Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of...
... [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3 1/2"] [None] D3171i6.2.s0204a4[[[[[bKMK/NNNNNlbBb1oooooe.nnnnnd2eeeee5]]]]] MB 5¼" 5¼" 3½" 3½" 2.88 MB 3½" Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up menu 4.2.8 General help At the top right corner of...
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... Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot [04/09/2007] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← .... Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 Kb 5¼"] [1.2 MB 5¼"] [720 Kb 3½" ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-11 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time. 4.3.3 Floppy A [1.44/1....
... Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot [04/09/2007] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← .... Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 Kb 5¼"] [1.2 MB 5¼"] [720 Kb 3½" ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-11 Refer to section 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen for information on the menu screen items and how to set the system time. 4.3.3 Floppy A [1.44/1....
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... to protect against viruses. 4.3.4 IDE Configuration Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility IDE Configuration Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal] S-ATA Configuration Item Specific Help Write protects boot sector on the hard disk to protect against viruses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-12 Chapter 4: ...Serial ATA: SATA Controller Mode Option: SATA RAID Enable SATA AHCI Enable [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enhanced] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable the PATA F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup ...
... to protect against viruses. 4.3.4 IDE Configuration Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility IDE Configuration Fixed disk boot sector: [Normal] S-ATA Configuration Item Specific Help Write protects boot sector on the hard disk to protect against viruses. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-12 Chapter 4: ...Serial ATA: SATA Controller Mode Option: SATA RAID Enable SATA AHCI Enable [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enhanced] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Enable the PATA F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup ...
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... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit I /O: Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Standard] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Auto = Autotyping. 4.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Other ATAPI = Other ATAPI media... mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. When set to [Auto]. • Suggest you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ATAPI Removable = ATAPI media (e.g., LS120, USB Floppy, USB Zip). Configuration options: [Auto] [User]...
... Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 32-Bit I /O: Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Standard] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Auto = Autotyping. 4.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Other ATAPI = Other ATAPI media... mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. When set to [Auto]. • Suggest you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. ATAPI Removable = ATAPI media (e.g., LS120, USB Floppy, USB Zip). Configuration options: [Auto] [User]...
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ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-15 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-D/SAS 8012A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1004.003 03/30/2007 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detail information for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this...
ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-15 The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-D/SAS 8012A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1004.003 03/30/2007 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detail information for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this...
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... Displays the auto-detected system memory information. DIMM_10-- DDR2 533 1024MB 1024MB, AMB Temperature: 18 None None None None None None None Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(...2.83GHz Speed 2.80 GHz Ratio Actual 17 Max 17 Cache L1/32 KB L2/4096 KB ID/uCode 0F64h/02h Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. DIMM_20-- If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor.
... Displays the auto-detected system memory information. DIMM_10-- DDR2 533 1024MB 1024MB, AMB Temperature: 18 None None None None None None None Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Processor Information *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(...2.83GHz Speed 2.80 GHz Ratio Actual 17 Max 17 Cache L1/32 KB L2/4096 KB ID/uCode 0F64h/02h Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. DIMM_20-- If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor.
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...Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 4.4.1 Advanced Processor Options If you to malfunction. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Processor Options Multiprocessor Specification Frequency Ratio Hyperthreading: [1.4] [Default] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Machine Checking [Enabled] [Enabled] Fast String operations Compatible FPU Code ...] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-17
...Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 4.4.1 Advanced Processor Options If you to malfunction. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Processor Options Multiprocessor Specification Frequency Ratio Hyperthreading: [1.4] [Default] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Machine Checking [Enabled] [Enabled] Fast String operations Compatible FPU Code ...] F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu Item Specific Help F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-17
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Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to enable or disable C1E mode. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] [X 13] [X 14] [X 15] [X 16] [X 17] The configuration options of Frequency ...Code [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Split Lock operations [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1 Enhanced Mode [Enabled] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption...
Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to enable or disable C1E mode. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] [X 13] [X 14] [X 15] [X 16] [X 17] The configuration options of Frequency ...Code [Disabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] *Split Lock operations [Enabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] C1 Enhanced Mode [Enabled] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Echo TPR [Disabled] Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setup In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption...