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Contents 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu 4-24 4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 Power On Configuration 4-28 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.5 Server menu 4-32 4.5.1 Console Redirection 4-32 4.5.2 DMI Event Logging 4-34 4.6 Security menu 4-35 4.7 Boot menu 4-37 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.7.2 Boot Features 4-38 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ...
Contents 4.4.3 PCI Configuration 4-23 4.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu 4-24 4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 Power On Configuration 4-28 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor 4-29 4.5 Server menu 4-32 4.5.1 Console Redirection 4-32 4.5.2 DMI Event Logging 4-34 4.6 Security menu 4-35 4.7 Boot menu 4-37 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-37 4.7.2 Boot Features 4-38 4.8 Exit menu 4-39 ...
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Contents 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D/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 5.5.4 ... Windows® 2000/Server 2003 6-22 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation 6-25 6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-25 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-25 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-26 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-26 6.5.5 Contact information 6-26 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D/1U model block diagram A-2 A.3 DSBF-D model block diagram...
Contents 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D/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 5.5.4 ... Windows® 2000/Server 2003 6-22 6.5 Management applications and utilities installation 6-25 6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-25 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-25 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-26 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-26 6.5.5 Contact information 6-26 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D/1U model block diagram A-2 A.3 DSBF-D model block diagram...
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... 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 PCI 33 MHz/32-bit...
... 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 PCI 33 MHz/32-bit...
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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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...; 6321ESB provide the vital interfaces for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. The Intel® 6321ESB is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance.
...; 6321ESB provide the vital interfaces for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit Windows® and Linux. The Intel® 6321ESB is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density system memory peformance.
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... I/O solution that increases CPU efficiency and delivers data to/from applications faster than current server platforms. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS ...existing or future applications. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is a system-wide solution that addresses all segments of the server I /O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) is monitored for timely failure detection. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
... I/O solution that increases CPU efficiency and delivers data to/from applications faster than current server platforms. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS ...existing or future applications. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is a system-wide solution that addresses all segments of the server I /O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) is monitored for timely failure detection. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
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...systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® 2003 Server or later version is recommended. • Make sure to prevent bending the connectors on the OS support. • Hyper-Threading Technology... system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-13 Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. B The CPU fits...
...systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® 2003 Server or later version is recommended. • Make sure to prevent bending the connectors on the OS support. • Hyper-Threading Technology... system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). ASUS DSBF-D Series 2-13 Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. B The CPU fits...
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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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...the onboard PCI Express x16 slot runs at x8 speed only (Intel® specifications). Visit the LSI LOGIC website (www.lsilogic.com) for various server class high performance add- on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. 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 64bit PCI-X slot (green) on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. This slot is LSI MegaRAID ...
...the onboard PCI Express x16 slot runs at x8 speed only (Intel® specifications). Visit the LSI LOGIC website (www.lsilogic.com) for various server class high performance add- on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. 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 64bit PCI-X slot (green) on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc. This slot is LSI MegaRAID ...
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.6 Security menu 4-37 4.7 Boot menu 4-40 4.8 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS DSBF-D Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.6 Security menu 4-37 4.7 Boot menu 4-40 4.8 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS DSBF-D Series
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...items Legend bar 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced... Date: System Time: Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS 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 ...
...items Legend bar 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced... Date: System Time: Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS 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 ...
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... Date: System Time: Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot [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...
... Date: System Time: Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot [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...
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...;"] [720 Kb 3½" ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-11 Main Advanced System Date: System Time: Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot [04/09/2007] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25...
...;"] [720 Kb 3½" ] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [2.88 MB 3½"] ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-11 Main Advanced System Date: System Time: Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Primary Master IDE Primary Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot [04/09/2007] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25...
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...; : 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 Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot WARNING: Setting wrong value in below . Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Processor Options Multiprocessor Specification Frequency Ratio Hyperthreading: [1.4] [Default] [Enabled...
...; : 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 Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot WARNING: Setting wrong value in below . Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Processor Options Multiprocessor Specification Frequency Ratio Hyperthreading: [1.4] [Default] [Enabled...
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Main Advanced Console Redirection DMI Event Logging PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Additional setup menus to customize the server features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Onboard COM1 port] [Onboard COM2 port] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1 Help ... Save and Exit 4.5.1 Console Redirection Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit Console Redirection Com Port Address [Disabled] Item Specific Help If enabled, it will use . 4.5 Server menu This Server menu items allow you to disable or select the COM port ...
Main Advanced Console Redirection DMI Event Logging PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Additional setup menus to customize the server features. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Onboard COM1 port] [Onboard COM2 port] 4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup F1 Help ... Save and Exit 4.5.1 Console Redirection Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit Console Redirection Com Port Address [Disabled] Item Specific Help If enabled, it will use . 4.5 Server menu This Server menu items allow you to disable or select the COM port ...
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...] Enables or disables to allows logging of ECC events. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.2 DMI Event Logging Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging...
...] Enables or disables to allows logging of ECC events. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] 4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.5.2 DMI Event Logging Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Event log validity Event log capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging...
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... Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-35 To clear the password: 1. Select an item then press . 2. The following message appears: Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: ... 1. Confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press . 4.6 Main Security menu Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device ...
... Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-35 To clear the password: 1. Select an item then press . 2. The following message appears: Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: ... 1. Confirm the password by typing the exact characters again, then press . 4.6 Main Security menu Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device ...
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...; Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot priority order: 1: Legacy Floppy Drives 2: PCI BEV: IBA GE Slot 0500 v 1236 3: PCI BEV...or removable. enables or disables a device. exclude or include the device to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-37 excludes or includes the device to configure devices. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu ...
...; Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot priority order: 1: Legacy Floppy Drives 2: PCI BEV: IBA GE Slot 0500 v 1236 3: PCI BEV...or removable. enables or disables a device. exclude or include the device to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-37 excludes or includes the device to configure devices. F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item →← Select Menu ...
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... to enable or disable support for the key to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. 4.7.2 Boot Features PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Features Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Summary screen: POST Errors SETUP prompt Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled...
... to enable or disable support for the key to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. 4.7.2 Boot Features PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Boot Features Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Summary screen: POST Errors SETUP prompt Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled...
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...reboot system. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press to discard your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-39 Discard Changes and Exit Select this option then press , or simply press , to save and exit. • select [No...cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.8 Exit menu Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit Item Specific Help Save any changes to ...
...reboot system. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press to discard your changes to CMOS before exiting the Setup utility. ASUS DSBF-D Series 4-39 Discard Changes and Exit Select this option then press , or simply press , to save and exit. • select [No...cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.8 Exit menu Main Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Server Security Boot Save Changes and Exit Discard Changes and Exit Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit Item Specific Help Save any changes to ...