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DSBF-D16/SAS only 2-29 2.5.6 DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-30 iii Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x DSBF-D16 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...
DSBF-D16/SAS only 2-29 2.5.6 DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-30 iii Contents Notices...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x DSBF-D16 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...
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... set 5-36 5.3.6 5.3.7 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-37 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-37 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D16/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 Managing Arrays 5-48
... set 5-36 5.3.6 5.3.7 Resetting disks to Non-RAID 5-37 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager 5-37 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D16/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 Managing Arrays 5-48
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Contents 5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-53 5.5.6 Global Properties 5-55 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 Intel chipset software installation 6-11 6.3 ... and utilities installation 6-22 6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-22 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-22 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-23 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-23 6.5.5 Contact information 6-23 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D16/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D16 model block diagram A-2 vi
Contents 5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-53 5.5.6 Global Properties 5-55 Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 Intel chipset software installation 6-11 6.3 ... and utilities installation 6-22 6.5.1 Running the support CD 6-22 6.5.2 Drivers menu 6-22 6.5.3 Management Software menu 6-23 6.5.4 Utilities menu 6-23 6.5.5 Contact information 6-23 Appendix: Reference information A.1 DSBF-D16/SAS model block diagram A-1 A.2 DSBF-D16 model block diagram A-2 vi
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... socket for Linux/Windows) (Spport software RAID 0, 1 & 10) LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: LSI® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support Optional LSI® ZCR (Zero-Channel-RAID) -- DSBF-D16 Series specifications summary Storage Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors IDE Controller SATA Controller SAS Controller LAN VGA Floppy Connector PSU Connector Management Connector USB Connectors Fan...
... socket for Linux/Windows) (Spport software RAID 0, 1 & 10) LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: LSI® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support Optional LSI® ZCR (Zero-Channel-RAID) -- DSBF-D16 Series specifications summary Storage Networking Graphic Onboard I/O Connectors IDE Controller SATA Controller SAS Controller LAN VGA Floppy Connector PSU Connector Management Connector USB Connectors Fan...
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... Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to 4*29 pin SAS) 2-in China 合格 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1- With the correct serial number of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 ...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 --- 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 -- 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per Carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you for 2U ...
... Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to 4*29 pin SAS) 2-in China 合格 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1- With the correct serial number of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 ...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 --- 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 -- 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 10pcs per Carton If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you for 2U ...
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...for enterprise-class storage devices. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) SAS is software compatible with USB 1.1. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) The motherboard comes with a host ...SAS is the new industry standard that speeds up the PCI bus. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high‑performance and added reliability. 82563/82573 LAN solution The motherboard comes with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. See section 2.6 Jumpers for the location of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. ASUS DSBF-D16...
...for enterprise-class storage devices. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) SAS is software compatible with USB 1.1. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) The motherboard comes with a host ...SAS is the new industry standard that speeds up the PCI bus. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high‑performance and added reliability. 82563/82573 LAN solution The motherboard comes with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. See section 2.6 Jumpers for the location of the Ultra320 SCSI technology. ASUS DSBF-D16...
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... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SAS LED (for DSBF-D16/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you should ...by the edges to indicate that the system 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- This is a reminder that you uninstall any component, place it...
... before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. SAS LED (for DSBF-D16/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you should ...by the edges to indicate that the system 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- This is a reminder that you uninstall any component, place it...
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2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSBF-D16/SAS 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 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-... module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 ® DSBF-D16/SAS RJ-45 (LAN12) Intel® 5000P RJ-45 (LAN34) FBD_FAN2 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) LAN_EN1 Intel 82563EB DDR FB-DIMM_21...
2.2.4 Motherboard layouts DSBF-D16/SAS 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 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-... module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) ATX12V2 CPU_FAN1 CPU1 ATX12V1 VGA1 ® DSBF-D16/SAS RJ-45 (LAN12) Intel® 5000P RJ-45 (LAN34) FBD_FAN2 DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) LAN_EN1 Intel 82563EB DDR FB-DIMM_21...
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...) Page 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 Rear panel connectors 1. 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 5. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 3. CPU sockets 2. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 8. FB-DIMM sockets 3. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting...
...) Page 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 Rear panel connectors 1. 2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket 1. DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 5. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 3. CPU sockets 2. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 8. FB-DIMM sockets 3. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting...
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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 package ... the ZCR card and use that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. Intsall the ZCR card to the motherboard: 1. 2.5.5 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-29 Firmly insert the riser card with a riser card. PCIX4 Slot ZCR bracket holder (1U) ZCR bracket holder (2U and above) If you want...
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 package ... the ZCR card and use that allows RAID0, RAID1, RAID10 and RAID 5 configurations. Intsall the ZCR card to the motherboard: 1. 2.5.5 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-29 Firmly insert the riser card with a riser card. PCIX4 Slot ZCR bracket holder (1U) ZCR bracket holder (2U and above) If you want...
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...Visit the LSI LOGIC website (www.lsilogic. Firmly intsall the ZCR card to the motherboard and the chassis. com) for DSBF-D16/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. Place a screw to secure the riser card to the PCIX slot. 3. SODIMM socket 2-30 Chapter 2:... Hardware information Place the film on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). 4. Place a screw to ...
...Visit the LSI LOGIC website (www.lsilogic. Firmly intsall the ZCR card to the motherboard and the chassis. com) for DSBF-D16/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. Place a screw to secure the riser card to the PCIX slot. 3. SODIMM socket 2-30 Chapter 2:... Hardware information Place the film on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). 4. Place a screw to ...
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... on pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM). ® ® DSBF-D16 RAID setting RAID_SEL1 12 23 LSI Intel (Default) 7. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) This jumper allows you create disk arrays. DSBF-D16 Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Set the jumper...
... on pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM). ® ® DSBF-D16 RAID setting RAID_SEL1 12 23 LSI Intel (Default) 7. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) This jumper allows you create disk arrays. DSBF-D16 Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information 6. Set the jumper...
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... card. +3.3V GND LPC_LAD2 LPC_LAD0 PLTRST CLK PIN1 LPC1 +3.3V +3.3V GND LPC_LAD3 LPC_LAD1 LFRAME_N GND DSBF-D16 Series LPC debug card connector ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-39 SAS connectors (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). connector...
... card. +3.3V GND LPC_LAD2 LPC_LAD0 PLTRST CLK PIN1 LPC1 +3.3V +3.3V GND LPC_LAD3 LPC_LAD1 LFRAME_N GND DSBF-D16 Series LPC debug card connector ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-39 SAS connectors (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Series SCSI and Serial ATA (SATA). connector...
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... only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. SASLED1 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series SASLED connector 8. SGPIO1 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series SGPIO connector ® SDATAOUT0 SDATAOUT1 GND SATA_SLOAD SATA_SCLK 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This...
... only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. SASLED1 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series SASLED connector 8. SGPIO1 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series SGPIO connector ® SDATAOUT0 SDATAOUT1 GND SATA_SLOAD SATA_SCLK 2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This...
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...UP6 32/64 bit Driver Disk N) Create INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID for RHEL4 UP4 32/64 bit Driver Disk O) Create the DSBF-D16/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for the recovery information. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk A. Reading file...Select the item "Create the emergent BIOS Recovery diskette". ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4- Prepare a blank floppy disk before using a floppy disk. Prepare the recovery diskette: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy for DSBF-D16/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO ...
...UP6 32/64 bit Driver Disk N) Create INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID for RHEL4 UP4 32/64 bit Driver Disk O) Create the DSBF-D16/SAS emergent BIOS Recovery diskette P) Flash Phoenix BIOS for the recovery information. To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk A. Reading file...Select the item "Create the emergent BIOS Recovery diskette". ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4- Prepare a blank floppy disk before using a floppy disk. Prepare the recovery diskette: 1. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the floppy for DSBF-D16/SAS MB Q) ESB2 ASF Firmware update Please choose A TO ...
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... general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-D16/SAS 8054A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.008 07/03/2007 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detail information for supported IDE devices.... Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The items in this menu are non-user configurable. ASUS-BIOS Displays the BIOS version and build date. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Model Name/Model ID Displays the...
... general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility System Information Model Name Model ID DSBF-D16/SAS 8054A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date 1000.008 07/03/2007 Processor Information System Memory Information Item Specific Help The detail information for supported IDE devices.... Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit The items in this menu are non-user configurable. ASUS-BIOS Displays the BIOS version and build date. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Model Name/Model ID Displays the...
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Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-3 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 5-30 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D16/SAS model only)...... 5-39 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-3 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 5-30 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-D16/SAS model only)...... 5-39 ASUS DSBF-D16 Series
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...for this configuration. DSBF-D16/SAS model • Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1 and RAID0+1 configurations. Use two new drives or use three or more hard disk drives. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5- If ...three identical hard disk drives for this setup. RAID 1-E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with the following RAID solutions: DSBF-D16 model • LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard...
...for this configuration. DSBF-D16/SAS model • Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drives and RAID0, RAID1 and RAID0+1 configurations. Use two new drives or use three or more hard disk drives. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5- If ...three identical hard disk drives for this setup. RAID 1-E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with the following RAID solutions: DSBF-D16 model • LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard...
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...], then press . 4. For DSBF-D16/SAS model, you may use , you installed SAS hard disk drives to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge chip. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on the RAID connectors that you use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you can create... instructions in the BIOS Setup before you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS ...
...], then press . 4. For DSBF-D16/SAS model, you may use , you installed SAS hard disk drives to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel® 6321ESB Southbridge chip. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on the RAID connectors that you use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you can create... instructions in the BIOS Setup before you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives on the Serial ATA connectors supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. Refer to Chapter 4 for details on entering and navigating through the BIOS ...