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...: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to Part 15 of shielded cables for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from that to provide reasonable...
...: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment to Part 15 of shielded cables for help. Canadian Department of Communications Statement This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from that to provide reasonable...
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... do not try to fix it by yourself. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in any damage, ... To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using ...
... do not try to fix it by yourself. Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to the correct voltage in any damage, ... To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using ...
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... per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® DSBF-D12 Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. SATA signal cable Cables SATA power cable SAS cable (DSBF-D12/SAS only) 3-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host...
... per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® DSBF-D12 Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. SATA signal cable Cables SATA power cable SAS cable (DSBF-D12/SAS only) 3-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer. 1.1 Welcome! The motherboard delivers a host...
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... The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through 6321ESB Serial ATA interfaces. See page 2-38 for the location of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 1- This high speed interface is backward compatible with a dual-port 82563EB network connection to a fast 480 Mbps on Gigabit LAN settings. See page 2-39...‑performance and added reliability. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with a host of the SAS connectors.
... The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through 6321ESB Serial ATA interfaces. See page 2-38 for the location of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 1- This high speed interface is backward compatible with a dual-port 82563EB network connection to a fast 480 Mbps on Gigabit LAN settings. See page 2-39...‑performance and added reliability. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with a host of the SAS connectors.
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...soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. This is a reminder that the power supply is switched off mode. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is not connected, the REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, and FBD_FAN1/2...not work and the system cannot power on. 2.1.1 Serial number location Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the...
...soft-off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. This is a reminder that the power supply is switched off mode. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is not connected, the REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, and FBD_FAN1/2...not work and the system cannot power on. 2.1.1 Serial number location Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the...
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... that the DIP_SW1 switch is set correctly depending on the support plate. Refer to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-13 Place the heatsink on top of your CPU fan cables. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan...
... that the DIP_SW1 switch is set correctly depending on the support plate. Refer to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-13 Place the heatsink on top of your CPU fan cables. 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan...
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Do not forget to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan cable! 2. CPU_FAN1 connector 4. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a Phillips screwdriver to plug this connector. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3.
Do not forget to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Connect the fan cable to connect the CPU fan cable! 2. CPU_FAN1 connector 4. Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information Use a Phillips screwdriver to plug this connector. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you fail to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3.
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Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base as shown. 5. Repeat the preceding steps to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN2. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cable to install the other Memcool FB-DIMM fan. 7. Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. 6. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. 4. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base legs. Position top cover over the fan base.
Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base as shown. 5. Repeat the preceding steps to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN2. 2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the fan cable to install the other Memcool FB-DIMM fan. 7. Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. 6. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. 4. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base legs. Position top cover over the fan base.
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Carefully lift the fan base. Top cover clamp 3. Unplug the fan cable. 2. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-25 Grip the top cover clamps until the top cover hooks are released, then carefully lift the top cover while supporting the fan base with your free hand. 2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan 1.
Carefully lift the fan base. Top cover clamp 3. Unplug the fan cable. 2. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-25 Grip the top cover clamps until the top cover hooks are released, then carefully lift the top cover while supporting the fan base with your free hand. 2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan 1.
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...on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-37 ® 2.8.2 Internal connectors... 1. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end...
...on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-37 ® 2.8.2 Internal connectors... 1. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end...
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..., SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA5 DSBF-D12 Series SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2...
..., SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® SATA1 GND RSATA_TXP1 RSATA_TXN1 GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND SATA3 GND RSATA_TXP3 RSATA_TXN3 GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND SATA5 DSBF-D12 Series SATA connectors GND RSATA_TXP5 RSATA_TXN5 GND RSATA_RXN5 RSATA_RXP5 GND SATA2 GND RSATA_TXP2...
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... Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports.... This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to release. 2. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps ...
... Chapter 2: Hardware information 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 connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports.... This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to release. 2. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps ...
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Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ® ® COM2 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin ...FAN Speed FAN Power GND FRNT_FAN3 GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-41 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, ...
Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the system chassis. ® ® COM2 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series Serial port connector The serial port module is for a serial (COM) port. Serial port connector (10-1 pin ...FAN Speed FAN Power GND FRNT_FAN3 GND FAN Power FAN Speed PWM Control ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-41 Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, ...
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...Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D12 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of...is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with more power consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For...
...Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground 12V1 12V1 12V2 12V2 +12V DC GND ATX12V2 4-pin DSBF-D12 Series ATX power connectors +12V DC GND 2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • Use of...is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with more power consuming devices. The power supply plugs are for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For...
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...# PINIT# ERROR# AFD# 11. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. BPSMB1 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series BPSMB connector ® FAN_DC1 I2CCLK P2 GND 12CDAT P2 +5V FAN_PWM ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-43 Pin 1 LPT1 DSBF-D12 Series Parallel port connector 12. Devices communicate with an...
...# PINIT# ERROR# AFD# 11. Connect the parallel port module cable to this connector, then install the module to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. BPSMB1 PIN1 DSBF-D12 Series BPSMB connector ® FAN_DC1 I2CCLK P2 GND 12CDAT P2 +5V FAN_PWM ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-43 Pin 1 LPT1 DSBF-D12 Series Parallel port connector 12. Devices communicate with an...
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...reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-45 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. ...-coded for easy connection. ® POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT IDELED+ IDELEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 DSBF-D12 Series System panel connector • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. 15. Connect the ...
...reboot without turning off mode depending on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep or soft-off the system power. ASUS DSBF-D12 Series 2-45 The system power LED lights up or flashes when data is read from or written to hear system beeps and warnings. ...-coded for easy connection. ® POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT IDELED+ IDELEDNMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND PANEL1 DSBF-D12 Series System panel connector • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power button. 15. Connect the ...
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... are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ DSBF-D12 Series Auxiliary panel connector 3 454 1 Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2 LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis...
... are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. 2-46 Chapter 2: Hardware information LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ DSBF-D12 Series Auxiliary panel connector 3 454 1 Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable. 2 LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis...
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... the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Set the SATA RAID Enable item to [Enhanced], then press . 4. For DSBF-D12/SAS model, you may use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup...
... the RAID item in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. Set the SATA RAID Enable item to [Enhanced], then press . 4. For DSBF-D12/SAS model, you may use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup...