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...DSEB-DG/SAS model only 2-27 2.6 Jumpers 2-28 2.7 Connectors 2-33 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-33 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-34 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS... setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu ...
...DSEB-DG/SAS model only 2-27 2.6 Jumpers 2-28 2.7 Connectors 2-33 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 2-33 2.7.2 Internal connectors 2-34 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer 3-2 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS... setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu ...
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... 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.8 Exit menu 4-34 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set 5-5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set 5-11 5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration...
... 4-32 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-33 4.8 Exit menu 4-34 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives 5-3 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-3 5.1.4 RAID configuration utilities 5-3 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-4 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set 5-5 5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set 5-11 5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration...
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...® Matrix Storage Manager 5-38 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-39 5.5 Marvell® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility (DSEB-DG model only 5-40 5.5.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 5-41 5.5.2 Deleting an array 5-44 5.6 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-DG/SAS model only 5-46 5.6.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-46 5.6.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-50 5.6.3 Integrated Striping (IS...
...® Matrix Storage Manager 5-38 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-39 5.5 Marvell® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility (DSEB-DG model only 5-40 5.5.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 5-41 5.5.2 Deleting an array 5-44 5.6 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-DG/SAS model only 5-46 5.6.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-46 5.6.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-50 5.6.3 Integrated Striping (IS...
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...the motherboard. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to ...find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: ...
...the motherboard. ix It includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. Detailed descriptions of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to perform when installing system components. Where to ...find more information Refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: ...
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... (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN3, LAN_EN4) 4. Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1, CHAFAN_SET1) 5. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 Rear panel connectors 1. ... ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2- CPU sockets 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. FB-DIMM sockets 3. PCI Express x 8 slots (x8 link) 6. DDR2 SODIMM socket 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSEB-DG ...
... (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN3, LAN_EN4) 4. Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1, CHAFAN_SET1) 5. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) 7. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 Rear panel connectors 1. ... ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2- CPU sockets 2. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2. FB-DIMM sockets 3. PCI Express x 8 slots (x8 link) 6. DDR2 SODIMM socket 4. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 4. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSEB-DG ...
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...the computer. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® 2003 Server or later version is set to prevent bending the ... retention tab. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-13 If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, ...
...the computer. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® 2003 Server or later version is set to prevent bending the ... retention tab. To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system. • For more information on this motherboard: 1. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-13 If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, ...
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... technology The Intel® 5400 chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. The below sections: Memory Mirroring: When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (please refer the section 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the option Memory Branch Mode as Branch Mirroring), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of all installed memories...
... technology The Intel® 5400 chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. The below sections: Memory Mirroring: When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (please refer the section 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the option Memory Branch Mode as Branch Mirroring), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of all installed memories...
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...) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Channel 1 DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-19 And the default BIOS setting is set aside to 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the options of the spare ranks. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank...
...) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Channel 1 DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB 2048 MB ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-19 And the default BIOS setting is set aside to 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the options of the spare ranks. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank...
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... install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-25 Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace...
... install an expansion card: 1. Assign an IRQ to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-25 Failure to do not need to install expansion cards. Remove the bracket opposite the slot that came with it by adjusting the... installing the expansion card, read the documentation that you removed earlier. 6. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Secure the card to the chassis with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Replace...
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...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move ... CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ® DSEB-DG Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to ...
...of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 2-3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move ... CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! To erase the RTC RAM: 1. After the CMOS clearance, reinstall the battery. ® DSEB-DG Series Clear RTC RAM CLRTC1 2 1 Normal (Default) 3 2 Clear CMOS 2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to ...
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...RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSEB-DG Series BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (DSEB-DG.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE... utility. 2. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows ...
...RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) DSEB-DG Series BIOS recovery setting BIOS Recovery 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Set the jumper to pins 1-2. 6. Set the jumper back to pins 2-3. 3. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (DSEB-DG.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE... utility. 2. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows ...
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... for the HDD Activity LED. System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the HDD. 5. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-41 Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The system power LED lights ... LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or...
... for the HDD Activity LED. System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER) This 4-pin connector is controlled by Hardware monitor to the HDD. 5. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-41 Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The system power LED lights ... LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is in sleep or soft-off the system power. The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. The IDE LED lights up when you to this connector. Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED) This 2-pin connector is read from or...
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... the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 3- After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button.
... the tests are off. 3. Check the jumper settings and connections or call your monitor complies with a surge protector. 5. If your retailer for the first time 1. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 3- After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps (see anything within 30 seconds from the time you press the ATX power button.
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... to shut down the computer. 3. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, ... shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn ...
... to shut down the computer. 3. Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is ON, ... shuts down. 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® XP: 1. The power supply should turn ...
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Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup BIOS se4tup menus.
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Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Server menu 4-31 4.6 Security menu 4-34 4.7 Boot menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS DSEB-DG Series
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-10 4.4 Advanced menu 4-16 4.5 Server menu 4-31 4.6 Security menu 4-34 4.7 Boot menu 4-36 4.8 Exit menu 4-38 ASUS DSEB-DG Series
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.... Select the 3 ½ Floppy Drive icon. e. Windows® XP/2003 environment a. A Format 3½ Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Right click File from the Windows® desktop...
.... Select the 3 ½ Floppy Drive icon. e. Windows® XP/2003 environment a. A Format 3½ Floppy Disk window appears. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4- 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following to create a bootable floppy disk. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in the future. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. c. Right click File from the Windows® desktop...
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...: • Make sure that you to file...... The utility copies the current BIOS file to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights... reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware...
...: • Make sure that you to file...... The utility copies the current BIOS file to save the file. • The succeeding BIOS screens are for the extension name. Reading flash ..... Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights... reserved. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. Press . A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware...
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... (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! All rights reserved. You...
... (9%) DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to a bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Advance Check ...... ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4- Save the BIOS file to prevent system boot failure! All rights reserved. You...
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...Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Format the USB flash drive to the USB flash drive. 2. done Verifying flash .... To update the BIOS file: 1. Copy the original or the latest BIOS file and the AFUDOS... Reboot the system from the menu. 4. done Writing flash ...... Follow the instructions in the previous section to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 5. done Advance Check ...... From the File system field, select FAT32 or FAT16, then click the Start button....
...Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. WARNING!! Erasing flash ...... Format the USB flash drive to the USB flash drive. 2. done Verifying flash .... To update the BIOS file: 1. Copy the original or the latest BIOS file and the AFUDOS... Reboot the system from the menu. 4. done Writing flash ...... Follow the instructions in the previous section to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. 5. done Advance Check ...... From the File system field, select FAT32 or FAT16, then click the Start button....