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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 ... 2-28 2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link 2-28 2.5.5 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; 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 ... 2-28 2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link 2-28 2.5.5 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; DSBF-D16/SAS only 2-29 2.5.6 DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-30 iii
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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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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 Header SMBus Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED Serial Port Header Intel® 6321 ... connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power connector + 4-pin ATX 12V power connector SO-DIMM 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 Header SMBus Chassis Intruder Front LAN LED Serial Port Header Intel® 6321 ... connector + 8-pin ATX 12V power connector + 4-pin ATX 12V power connector SO-DIMM 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) --
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... 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 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 --- Before you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
... 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 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 --- Before you must take note of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features...
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... single-port 82573 L network connection to provide a total solution for enterprise-class storage devices. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) SAS is the latest storage interface for your networking needs. See page 2-33 for an optional Zero... card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products ...
... single-port 82573 L network connection to provide a total solution for enterprise-class storage devices. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 1- Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) SAS is the latest storage interface for your networking needs. See page 2-33 for an optional Zero... card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configurations. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) The motherboard comes with USB 1.1. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth of the current Serial ATA products ...
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... to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset 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 avoid touching the ICs on...remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED 2. SAS LED (for DSBF-D16/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that you ...
... to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset 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 avoid touching the ICs on...remove any component, ensure that the power supply is switched off mode. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the onboard LED 2. SAS LED (for DSBF-D16/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or components. This is a reminder that you ...
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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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... LAN_EN1, LAN_EN3, LAN_EN4) 5. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 8. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Video Graphics Adapter port 6. FB-DIMM sockets 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) 3. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-D16 model only) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. 2.2.5 Layout...Page 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 Rear panel connectors 1. PCI Express x 8 slots 4. Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1, FAN_SEL2) 6. DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 5.
... LAN_EN1, LAN_EN3, LAN_EN4) 5. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 8. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. Video Graphics Adapter port 6. FB-DIMM sockets 3. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1) 3. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-D16 model only) 7. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 4. 2.2.5 Layout...Page 2-31 2-32 2-32 2-33 2-33 2-34 2-34 2-35 Rear panel connectors 1. PCI Express x 8 slots 4. Fan control setting (3-pin FAN_SEL1, FAN_SEL2) 6. DSBF-D16/SAS model only) 5.
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2.5.5 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-29 For 1U server system To install and secure the ZCR card to the riser card slot. 3. Unscrew the metal bracket that comes with a ... seated on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that screw to secure the metal card bracket holder from the package to the ZCR card. 2. DSBF-D16/SAS only) The 64bit PCI-X slot on the PCIX slot. Intsall the ZCR card to the motherboard: 1.
2.5.5 PCI-X slot (for ZCR slot; ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 2-29 For 1U server system To install and secure the ZCR card to the riser card slot. 3. Unscrew the metal bracket that comes with a ... seated on the motherboard supports a Zero-Channel RAID card that screw to secure the metal card bracket holder from the package to the ZCR card. 2. DSBF-D16/SAS only) The 64bit PCI-X slot on the PCIX slot. Intsall the ZCR card to the motherboard: 1.
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... ZCR card to the PCIX slot. 3. Place a screw to secure the ZCR card to the ZCR card. 2. Place the film on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). Firmly intsall the ZCR card to prevent a possible short circuit. 5. 4. com) for DSBF-D16/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is LSI MegaRAID...
... ZCR card to the PCIX slot. 3. Place a screw to secure the ZCR card to the ZCR card. 2. Place the film on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). Firmly intsall the ZCR card to prevent a possible short circuit. 5. 4. com) for DSBF-D16/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is LSI MegaRAID...
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... are supported by the Intel ® 6321ESB. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. DSBF-D16 Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to ... MegaRAID Serial ATA RAID utility (default); Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) This jumper allows you create disk arrays. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-D16 model only) This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configuration ...
... are supported by the Intel ® 6321ESB. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 to enable or disable the onboard LSI1068 SAS controller. DSBF-D16 Series SAS setting SAS_EN1 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to ... MegaRAID Serial ATA RAID utility (default); Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) This jumper allows you create disk arrays. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-D16 model only) This jumper allows you to select the Serial ATA RAID configuration ...
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...snaps in the LPC debug 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 While still keeping your thumb, push down the cable lock to release. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin ...LPC1) This is a low pin count interface used to the SAS 1. 5. With your thumb's grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the...
...snaps in the LPC debug 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 While still keeping your thumb, push down the cable lock to release. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin ...LPC1) This is a low pin count interface used to the SAS 1. 5. With your thumb's grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the...
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... FLT_LED0 FLT_LED1 FLT_LED2 FLT_LED3 GND FLT_LED4 FLT_LED5 FLT_LED6 FLT_LED7 7. SASLED1 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series SASLED connector 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the...
... FLT_LED0 FLT_LED1 FLT_LED2 FLT_LED3 GND FLT_LED4 FLT_LED5 FLT_LED6 FLT_LED7 7. SASLED1 PIN1 DSBF-D16 Series SASLED connector 8. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) This connector is for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-D16/SAS model only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the...
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... for the recovery information. 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 Q: B. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you recover the BIOS setting, refer ... process. EZ-Flash starting BIOS update.... Before you to 2.6 Jumpers, Force BIOS recovery setting for more information. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD; Prepare a blank floppy disk before using a floppy disk.
... for the recovery information. 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 Q: B. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you recover the BIOS setting, refer ... process. EZ-Flash starting BIOS update.... Before you to 2.6 Jumpers, Force BIOS recovery setting for more information. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 4- Recovering the BIOS from the support CD; Prepare a blank floppy disk before using a floppy disk.
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... Displays the BIOS version and build date. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 the data transferring if the ...
... Displays the BIOS version and build date. 4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 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 the data transferring if 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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... 0+1 configuration you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5- 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with each stripe unit having to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. DSBF-D16/SAS model • Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in parallel, interleaved stacks...
... 0+1 configuration you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. ASUS DSBF-D16 Series 5- 5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with each stripe unit having to be of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault tolerance, and higher storage capacity. DSBF-D16/SAS model • Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in parallel, interleaved stacks...
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... entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on each RAID controller. For DSBF-D16/SAS model, you may use , you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard...
... entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities Depending on each RAID controller. For DSBF-D16/SAS model, you may use , you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard...