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... will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ... used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
... will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND ... used only for backup purposes, without intent to the owners' benefit, without the express written permission of alteration is defaced or missing. ASUS PROVIDES THIS MANUAL "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES ...
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Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.1.1 Serial number location 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 layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 ...
Contents Notices...viii Safety information ix About this guide x DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary xii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.1.1 Serial number location 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 layout 2-6 2.2.5 Layout contents 2-8 2.3 ...
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...Technology (IOAT) (continued on the next page) Supports 32 MB display memory Intel® 82563 Gigabit Network Connection (Dual-port) - DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Discrete graphics LAN xii Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual ... 2U riser) 2 x PCI Express™ x8 slots (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100/66 MHz slot 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® server management card 3 series DSBF-D12/SAS: 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports 2U riser) 2 x PCI Express™ x8 slots (x8 link) 1 x PCI-X...
...Technology (IOAT) (continued on the next page) Supports 32 MB display memory Intel® 82563 Gigabit Network Connection (Dual-port) - DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Storage Discrete graphics LAN xii Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual ... 2U riser) 2 x PCI Express™ x8 slots (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100/66 MHz slot 1 x DDR2 SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® server management card 3 series DSBF-D12/SAS: 1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 link) (Supports 2U riser) 2 x PCI Express™ x8 slots (x8 link) 1 x PCI-X...
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DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary USB Special features BIOS feature Rear panel Internal connectors Intel® 6321ESB supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 2 on the front panel) ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS Smart Fan2 Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PHOENIX BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, ...x2) 4-pin fan connectors Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents DSBF-D12/SAS model only: 2 x Mini-SAS connectors support a total of 8 devices (up to 122 devices if you use an expander) 1 x SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) SSI power supply...
DSBF-D12 Series specifications summary USB Special features BIOS feature Rear panel Internal connectors Intel® 6321ESB supports: - 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (2 on the rear panel, 2 on the front panel) ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS Smart Fan2 Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 PHOENIX BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, ...x2) 4-pin fan connectors Power requirement Form factor Support CD contents DSBF-D12/SAS model only: 2 x Mini-SAS connectors support a total of 8 devices (up to 122 devices if you use an expander) 1 x SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) SSI power supply...
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... the location of the LAN ports. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 1- Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution The motherboard comes with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from ...software compatible with USB 1.1. Building on and improving the parallel SCSI foundation, SAS is the latest storage interface for details on USB 2.0. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support SAS is the new industry standard that speeds up the PCI bus. Intel...
... the location of the LAN ports. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 1- Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution The motherboard comes with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from ...software compatible with USB 1.1. Building on and improving the parallel SCSI foundation, SAS is the latest storage interface for details on USB 2.0. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support SAS is the new industry standard that speeds up the PCI bus. Intel...
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SODIMM socket 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI-X slots The 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 RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 64-bit PCI-X slot When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on the PCIX5 slot (colored green). 2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3).
SODIMM socket 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.5.4 PCI-X slots The 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 RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 64-bit PCI-X slot When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on the PCIX5 slot (colored green). 2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3).
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...that you use a PCI Express x16 add-on card inserted to the MCH and ESB separately. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-29 PCI Express x16 slot A PCI Express x16 add-on card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. This slot is designed for various server class high performance I /O cards that supports x8 speed.... (x8 link) The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x8 link to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot runs at x8 speed only (Intel® specifications). PCI Express x8 slots 2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express I /O add-on cards like SCSI RAID card,...
...that you use a PCI Express x16 add-on card inserted to the MCH and ESB separately. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-29 PCI Express x16 slot A PCI Express x16 add-on card that comply with the PCI Express specifications. This slot is designed for various server class high performance I /O cards that supports x8 speed.... (x8 link) The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x8 link to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot runs at x8 speed only (Intel® specifications). PCI Express x8 slots 2.5.7 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express I /O add-on cards like SCSI RAID card,...
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...) This connector is purchased separately. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to release. 2. To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in the mini-SAS cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. While still keeping your thumb, push... down the cable lock to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series USB ...
...) This connector is purchased separately. 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to release. 2. To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in the mini-SAS cable to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. While still keeping your thumb, push... down the cable lock to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® Power USB PortB(-) USB PortB(+) GND NC Power USB PortA(-) USB PortA(+) GND USB34 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series USB ...
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... or reset the system during the flashing process! 7. Download the latest BIOS file from the drive When you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of the support CD to solve the problem. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System...
... or reset the system during the flashing process! 7. Download the latest BIOS file from the drive When you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of the support CD to solve the problem. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System...
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... 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 31/2"] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] General help Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu Sub-menu items -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5... settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-
... 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 31/2"] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] General help Item Specific Help , , or selects field. F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu Sub-menu items -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5... settings To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard until the desired item is highlighted. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-
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The keys in the 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 menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These ...
The keys in the 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 menu items. If an item is not user-configurable. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These ...
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... Information [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 31/2"] [None] D[iNsoanbel]ed 3[[6NN0oonnKeeb]] 1[.N2onMeB] 7[2N0onKeb] 1.44/1.25 MB 2.88 MB 5 1/4" 5 1/4" 3 1/2" 3 1/2" 3 1/2" Item Specific Help , , or selects field. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-11 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...
... Information [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 31/2"] [None] D[iNsoanbel]ed 3[[6NN0oonnKeeb]] 1[.N2onMeB] 7[2N0onKeb] 1.44/1.25 MB 2.88 MB 5 1/4" 5 1/4" 3 1/2" 3 1/2" 3 1/2" Item Specific Help , , or selects field. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-11 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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... 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
... 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information [09/08/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½"] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Refer to section "5.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them.
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...Item Specific Help Enable the PATA F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Parallel ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series...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.
...Item Specific Help Enable the PATA F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓ : Select Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit Parallel ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the parallel ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series...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.
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...[Enabled] 32-Bit I /O Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [None] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Standard] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Auto = Autotyping None = Disabling drive ATAPI Removable = ATAPI media (e.g., LS120, USB Floppy, USB Zip) CD-ROM = CD-ROM drive IDE Removable ... have no sub-menu, you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ATAPI Removable] if your device is not set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to change the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-15 Setting to manually enter ...
...[Enabled] 32-Bit I /O Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [None] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Standard] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Auto = Autotyping None = Disabling drive ATAPI Removable = ATAPI media (e.g., LS120, USB Floppy, USB Zip) CD-ROM = CD-ROM drive IDE Removable ... have no sub-menu, you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Select [ATAPI Removable] if your device is not set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to change the values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-15 Setting to manually enter ...
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Select [CD-ROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] [Mode 5] 4.3.6 SATA Port 1/2/3/4 Main SATA Port 1 Type: Multi-Sector Transfers LBA ...transfer speeds and data integrity for 32-Bit I /O Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [None] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Standard] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Auto = Autotyping None = Disabling drive ATAPI Removable = ATAPI media (e.g., LS120, USB Floppy, USB Zip) CD-ROM = CD-ROM drive IDE Removable = IDE removable media...
Select [CD-ROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] [Mode 5] 4.3.6 SATA Port 1/2/3/4 Main SATA Port 1 Type: Multi-Sector Transfers LBA ...transfer speeds and data integrity for 32-Bit I /O Transfer Mode Ultra DMA Mode PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility [None] [Auto] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Standard] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Auto = Autotyping None = Disabling drive ATAPI Removable = ATAPI media (e.g., LS120, USB Floppy, USB Zip) CD-ROM = CD-ROM drive IDE Removable = IDE removable media...
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... setup 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-D12/SAS 8041A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.007 09/06/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detailed information for CPUs F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓...
... setup 4.3.7 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-D12/SAS 8041A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.007 09/06/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detailed information for CPUs F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓...
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...Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-19 Processor Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. None DIMM_12-- None DIMM_11-- If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ...7 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. None None None None None Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. Main...
...Item →← : Select Menu -/+: Change Value Enter: Select SubMenu F5: Setup Defaults F10: Save and Exit ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 4-19 Processor Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. None DIMM_12-- None DIMM_11-- If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility ...7 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. None None None None None Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. Main...
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...Chipset Configuration PCI Configuration ICH USB Control Sub-Menu Peripheral Devices Configuration ACPI Configuration Power On Configuration Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help Options for compatibility reasons. Some operating systems will require 1.1 for CPU F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓... items allow you install an Intel® 5000 series CPU. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Processor Options Multiprocessor Specification Frequency Ratio Hyperthreading: Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Machine Checking Fast String operations Compatible FPU Code Split Lock operations C1 ...
...Chipset Configuration PCI Configuration ICH USB Control Sub-Menu Peripheral Devices Configuration ACPI Configuration Power On Configuration Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help Options for compatibility reasons. Some operating systems will require 1.1 for CPU F1:Help ESC: Exit ↑↓... items allow you install an Intel® 5000 series CPU. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Processor Options Multiprocessor Specification Frequency Ratio Hyperthreading: Intel(R) Virtualization Technology Machine Checking Fast String operations Compatible FPU Code Split Lock operations C1 ...
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...Specification [1.4] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Items with extended CPUID functions. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. ASUS DSBF-D12... operating systems that cannot support CPUs with * mark are for technical personnel to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Configuration options:...
...Specification [1.4] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Adjacent Cache Line Prefetch [Enabled] Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Items with extended CPUID functions. In C1E mode, the CPU power consumption is lower when idle. ASUS DSBF-D12... operating systems that cannot support CPUs with * mark are for technical personnel to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel(R) Virtualization Technology [Enabled] Configuration options:...