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Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1- Thank you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! DSBF-D16 Bulk Pack --- 2 -- -- -- 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3pcs per Carton 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3pcs per Carton -- 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per Carton --...number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you for 2U and above Support CD User Guide Packing Qty DSBF-D16/ SAS Retail Pack 6 3 DSBF-D16/ Retail Pack 6 3 DSBF-D16/ SAS Bulk Pack --- The motherboard...
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in China 合格 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1- Thank you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! DSBF-D16 Bulk Pack --- 2 -- -- -- 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3pcs per Carton 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 3pcs per Carton -- 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per Carton --...number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you for 2U and above Support CD User Guide Packing Qty DSBF-D16/ SAS Retail Pack 6 3 DSBF-D16/ Retail Pack 6 3 DSBF-D16/ SAS Bulk Pack --- The motherboard...
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Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) SAS is projected to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high‑performance and ... the current Serial ATA products with a ZCR socket for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1- USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The Serial ATA II specification...
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) SAS is projected to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high‑performance and ... the current Serial ATA products with a ZCR socket for an optional Zero-Channel RAID card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1- USB 2.0 is software compatible with USB 1.1. This high speed interface is backward compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The Serial ATA II specification...
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-27 2.6 Jumpers 2-31 2.7 Connectors 2-36 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-10 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-27 2.6 Jumpers 2-31 2.7 Connectors 2-36 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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SAS LED (for DSBF-D16/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is a reminder that you should shut down the system ... antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. Onboard LED 1. This is working normally. ® DSBF-D16 Series Onboard LED LED1 (SAS LED) (green) Blinks Normal OFF Abnormal SB_PWR1 (Standby Power LED) (green) ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that came with a standby power LED.
SAS LED (for DSBF-D16/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is a reminder that you should shut down the system ... antistatic pad or in soft-off mode. Onboard LED 1. This is working normally. ® DSBF-D16 Series Onboard LED LED1 (SAS LED) (green) Blinks Normal OFF Abnormal SB_PWR1 (Standby Power LED) (green) ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2- The green LED lights up to indicate that came with a standby power LED.
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... on the motherboard. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2- Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the chassis. 2.2.3 Support kits for CPU1 2. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard. Each CEK spring has...
... on the motherboard. Position the CEK spring underneath the motherboard, then match the CEK spring hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2- Locate the CPU heatsink holes on the chassis. 2.2.3 Support kits for CPU1 2. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard. Each CEK spring has...
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... installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; Install the motherboard with nine (9) screws. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-
... installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; Install the motherboard with nine (9) screws. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-
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DSBF-D16 model COM1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 FBD_FAN1 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 33cm (13in) PSUSMB1 ATXPWR1 DDR FB-DIMM_13 (64/72 ... (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 ® DSBF-D16 RJ-45 (LAN12) Intel® 5000P RJ-45 (LAN34) LAN_EN1 Intel 82563EB LAN_EN3 Intel 82573L Intel 82573L LAN_EN4 FBD_FAN2 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64...RAID_SEL1 RECOVERY1 SGPIO1 AUX_PANEL1 USB34 Intel® 6321ESB BUZZER1 PCIX4 SB_PWR1 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 30.5cm (12in) FRNT_FAN3 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-
DSBF-D16 model COM1 PS/2 T: Mouse B: Keyboard USB1 USB2 FBD_FAN1 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 33cm (13in) PSUSMB1 ATXPWR1 DDR FB-DIMM_13 (64/72 ... (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 ® DSBF-D16 RJ-45 (LAN12) Intel® 5000P RJ-45 (LAN34) LAN_EN1 Intel 82563EB LAN_EN3 Intel 82573L Intel 82573L LAN_EN4 FBD_FAN2 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64...RAID_SEL1 RECOVERY1 SGPIO1 AUX_PANEL1 USB34 Intel® 6321ESB BUZZER1 PCIX4 SB_PWR1 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 FRNT_FAN4 30.5cm (12in) FRNT_FAN3 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-
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... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS DSBF-D16 Series A 2-11 2. To prevent damage to the left corner of the arrow to remove (B).
... to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Gold triangle mark ASUS DSBF-D16 Series A 2-11 2. To prevent damage to the left corner of the arrow to remove (B).
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...; Refer to the installation manual that the four screws on the heatsink align with the CPU package for details on the support plate. Heatsink screw ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-13 When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that...
...; Refer to the installation manual that the four screws on the heatsink align with the CPU package for details on the support plate. Heatsink screw ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-13 When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that...
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... illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-15 Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM)... sockets to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support 256 MB memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: ® DSBF-D16 Series 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets 128 Pins 112 Pins FB-DIMM_13 FB-DIMM_12 ...
... illustrates the location of 128 Mb chips or double-rank x16 memory modules. • If you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-15 Refer to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with sixteen fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM)... sockets to the Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • This motherboard does not support 256 MB memory modules made up of the FB-DIMM sockets: ® DSBF-D16 Series 240-pin FB-DIMM sockets 128 Pins 112 Pins FB-DIMM_13 FB-DIMM_12 ...
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...-12 DIMM_11 DIMM_10 DIMM_03 DIMM_02 DIMM_01 DIMM_00 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Ch:3 Ch:2 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series Ch:0 Ch:1 2-17 2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel® 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. The DIMMs must be...
...-12 DIMM_11 DIMM_10 DIMM_03 DIMM_02 DIMM_01 DIMM_00 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Ch:3 Ch:2 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series Ch:0 Ch:1 2-17 2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel® 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. The DIMMs must be...
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DIMM-13 DIMM-12 DIMM_11 DIMM_10 DIMM_03 DIMM_02 DIMM_01 DIMM_00 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_23 DIMM_30 DIMM_31 DIMM_32 DIMM_33 Configuration 4 (Mirroring) : Sixteen memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_03, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_13, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_23, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32, DIMM_33. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 MCH Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-19
DIMM-13 DIMM-12 DIMM_11 DIMM_10 DIMM_03 DIMM_02 DIMM_01 DIMM_00 DIMM_20 DIMM_21 DIMM_22 DIMM_23 DIMM_30 DIMM_31 DIMM_32 DIMM_33 Configuration 4 (Mirroring) : Sixteen memories population DIMMs are installed in the following slots: DIMM_00, DIMM_01, DIMM_02, DIMM_03, DIMM_10, DIMM_11, DIMM_12, DIMM_13, DIMM_20, DIMM_21, DIMM_22, DIMM_23, DIMM_30, DIMM_31, and DIMM_32, DIMM_33. Branch 1 (Mirror) Branch 0 MCH Ch:3 Ch:2 Ch:0 Ch:1 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 3 Slot 2 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 2 Slot 3 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-19
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Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the FB-DIMM sockets. 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1 2-23 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The FB-DIMM sockets do ...
Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Simultaneously press the retaining clips outward to the FB-DIMM sockets. 2.4.5 Removing a DIMM To remove a DIMM: 2 1. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1 2-23 Remove the DIMM from the socket. Firmly insert the DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM. • The FB-DIMM sockets do ...
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Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base legs. Repeat the previous instructions to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. 6. 4. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base as shown. 5. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-25 Connect the fan cable to install the other FB-DIMM fan if needed. Position top cover over the fan base.
Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base legs. Repeat the previous instructions to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. 6. 4. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base as shown. 5. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-25 Connect the fan cable to install the other FB-DIMM fan if needed. Position top cover over the fan base.
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... on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-27 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot...
... on BIOS setup. 2. Make sure to the card. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-27 Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with the slot...
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DSBF-D16/SAS only) The 64bit PCI-X slot on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that screw to secure the metal card bracket holder from the ... bracket that comes with the ZCR card and use that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. Firmly insert the riser card with a riser card. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-29 PCIX4 Slot ZCR bracket holder (1U) ZCR bracket holder (2U and above) If you want to install the motherboard to a 1U server system...
DSBF-D16/SAS only) The 64bit PCI-X slot on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that screw to secure the metal card bracket holder from the ... bracket that comes with the ZCR card and use that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. Firmly insert the riser card with a riser card. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-29 PCIX4 Slot ZCR bracket holder (1U) ZCR bracket holder (2U and above) If you want to install the motherboard to a 1U server system...
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... power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) DSBF-D16 Series Clear RTC RAM ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-31 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and...
... power cord and turn ON the computer. 6. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® CLRTC1 12 23 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) DSBF-D16 Series Clear RTC RAM ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-31 To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to re-enter data. Turn OFF the computer and...
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... run at full speed. ® ® 4. Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1, FAN_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to switch for 3-pin fans. DSBF-D16 Series VGA setting FAN_SEL2 12 23 4-PIN FAN 3-PIN FAN (Default) FAN_SEL1 12 23 4-PIN FAN 3-PIN FAN (Default) • If you use...set the jumper for the other fans control including front fans, rear fans and FB-DIMM fans. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-33 LAN_EN1 (82563EB) 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable LAN_EN3 (82573L) 12 23 DSBF-D16 Series LAN setting Enable (Default) Disable LAN_EN4 (82573L) 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 5. ...
... run at full speed. ® ® 4. Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1, FAN_SEL2) These jumpers allow you to switch for 3-pin fans. DSBF-D16 Series VGA setting FAN_SEL2 12 23 4-PIN FAN 3-PIN FAN (Default) FAN_SEL1 12 23 4-PIN FAN 3-PIN FAN (Default) • If you use...set the jumper for the other fans control including front fans, rear fans and FB-DIMM fans. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-33 LAN_EN1 (82563EB) 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable LAN_EN3 (82573L) 12 23 DSBF-D16 Series LAN setting Enable (Default) Disable LAN_EN4 (82573L) 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 5. ...
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... recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSBF-D16 Series BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-35 Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for your motherboard model. 2. Set the jumper to update the BIOS. 4.
... recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSBF-D16 Series BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-35 Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for your motherboard model. 2. Set the jumper to update the BIOS. 4.
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...two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. DSBF-D16 Series Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to PIN 1. Refer to the hard disk documentation ... cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. PRI_IDE1 DSBF-D16 Series IDE connector ASUS DSBF-D16 Series PIN 1 2-37 The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the provided floppy disk drive ...
...two hard disk drives, you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. DSBF-D16 Series Floppy disk drive connector 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is removed to PIN 1. Refer to the hard disk documentation ... cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting its jumper accordingly. PRI_IDE1 DSBF-D16 Series IDE connector ASUS DSBF-D16 Series PIN 1 2-37 The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the provided floppy disk drive ...