Page 1 DSEB-DG Series DSEB-DG DSEB-DG/SAS...
Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Package contents ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-3 2.2.2...
Page 4 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 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar ................. 4-7 4.2.3...
Page 5 Contents 4.4.4 USB Configuration ............4-22 4.4.5 Peripheral Configuration ..........4-23 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration ............4-24 4.4.7 Power On Configuration ..........4-25 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor ............4-26 Server menu ................4-28 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration ........4-28 Security ..................4-30 Change Supervisor Password ............
Page 6 Contents 5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ........5-36 5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ............5-37 5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........5-38 5.3.7 Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage Manager ....5-38 ® Global Array Manager ..............5-39 Marvell 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility ®...
Page 7: Notices
Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 8: Safety Information
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 or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.
Page 9: About This Guide
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.
Page 10: Typography
Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
Page 11: Dseb-Dg Series Specifications Summary
Intel 5400 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) ® Intel 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH) ® Form Factor SSI EEB 3.61, 12” x 13” ASUS Features Smart Fan Smart Fan II Rack Ready (Rack and Pedestal dual � � use) ASWM2.0 �...
Page 12 DSEB-DG Series specifications summary Storage SAS Controller LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: Integrated RAID ® 0, 1, 1E support Optional LSI ® (Zero-Channel-RAID) PCI-X card: (For upgrade to support hardware RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50) Networking Intel 6321+ Intel 82563EB Dual Port GbE ®...
Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 15: Welcome
Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
Page 16: Special Features
Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual-Core Intel ® Xeon™ processors with 1600/1333/1066 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Dual-core processors contain two physical CPU cores to meet demands for more powerful processing.
Page 17 Serial ATA products with a host of new features, including Native Command Queuing (NCQ), Power Management (PM) Implementation Algorithm, and Hot Swap. Serial ATA allows thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count and reduced voltage requirements. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 18: Innovative Asus Features
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ASUS Smart Fan technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
Page 19: Chapter 2: Hardware Information
This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. Hardware information...
Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ..........2-11 System memory ................. 2-16 Expansion slots ................2-23 Jumpers ..................2-26 Connectors ................. 2-31 ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 21: Before You Proceed
The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED ® SB_PWR1 Standby Powered Power DSEB-DG Series Onboard LED ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 22 Hearbeat LED (for DSEB-DG/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chipset is working normally. LED1 ® Standby Powered Power DSEB-DG Series SAS LED Chapter 2: Hardware information...
Page 23: Motherboard Overview
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. DO NOT overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 24: Support Kits For The Motherboard
2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as weight support. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard. We strongly recommend you use SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis.
Page 25 If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The CEK springs appear as shown when installed. CEK spring screw hole ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 26 Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2 Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs.
Page 27: Motherboard Layouts
RAID_SEL1 SAS_EN1 ® PCIE3 Intel Intel 82573L 6321ESB DSEB-DG/SAS SAS1068 LAN_EN4 PCIE4 Super SAS2 PCIX5 BUZZER1 CLRTC1 SAS1 COM2 CR2032 3V Volari PCIX6 Lithium Cell CMOS Power LPC1 HDLED1 RECOVERY1 VGA_EN1 FLOPPY1 PRI_IDE1 PANEL1 USB34 SB_PWR1 AUX_PANEL1 ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 28 DSEB-DG model 33cm (13in) PSUSMB1 ATXPWR1 PS/2 ATX12V2 ATX12V1 T: Mouse CPU_FAN1 B: Keyboard DDR FB-DIMM_31 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) USB12_L31 CPU1 DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)
Page 29: Layout Contents
2-33 LAN port for iKVM 2-33 PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-33 USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-33 Serial (COM1) port 2-33 Video Graphics Adapter port 2-33 LAN 1/2 (RJ-45) ports 2-33 LAN 3/4 (RJ-45) ports 2-33 ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 30 Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-34 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-34 Serial ATA connectors 2-35 (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_E1, SATA_E2, SATA_E3, SATA_E4, 2-35 SATA_E5, SATA_E6, SATA_E7, SATA_E8 ) (DSEB-DG model only) SAS connectors (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) 2-36...
Page 31: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)
ASUS will shoulder the cost of repair only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA771 socket.
Page 32 Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab PnP cap Load lever This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
Page 33 Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). Under the Advanced Menu, make sure that the item Hyper-Threading Technology is set to Enabled. The item appears only if you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. Reboot the computer. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-13...
Page 34: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel ® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation.
Page 35 CPU_FAN2 connector Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-15...
Page 36: System Memory
System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard features eight fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. You can purchase extra FB-DIMM modules based on your needs. An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from DDR2 DIMMs so you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket. Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that allows memory-to-CPU connection at gigabit speed.
Page 37 (DIMM_00, DIMM_10) two pairs Quadri-channel (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) (DIMM_00, DIMM_10) three pairs (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) Quadri-channel (DIMM_01, DIMM_11) (DIMM_00, DIMM_10) (DIMM_20, DIMM_30) four pairs Quadri-channel (DIMM_01, DIMM_11) (DIMM_21, DIMM_31) DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same configuration. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-17...
Page 38: Memory Mirroring And Sparing Technology
2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology The Intel 5400 chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. ® Refer to 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 the data in Branch 0.
Page 39 Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (1024MB*2 Ranks) (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 Branch0 (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) (1024 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Total Memory 2048 MB ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-19...
Page 40 Two DIMM per channel (two ranks) Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) (512 MB) Sparing Memory space 1024 MB 1024 MB Branch0 DIMM_01 DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks)
Page 41: Installing A Dimm
DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-21...
Page 42: Installing The Memcool Fb-Dimm Fan (Opional)
2.4.6 Installing the MemCool FB-DIMM fan (opional) The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. To ensure optimum thermal condition and performance, install the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan. To install the optional FB-DIMM fan: Locate the three FB-DIMM fan holes on the motherboard. Disengage the fan top cover from the fan base.
Page 43 Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-23...
Page 44: Uninstalling The Optional Memcool Fb-Dimm Fan
2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan Unplug the fan cable. 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. Top cover clamp Carefully lift the fan base.
Page 45: Expansion Slots
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-25...
Page 46: Interrupt Assignments
Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. 2.5.4 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server ® Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). SODIMM socket 2-26...
Page 47: Pci Express X16 Slots (X16 Link)
The optional ZCR card for DSEB-DG/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP card. Visit the LSI LOGIC website (www. lsilogic.com) for more information. PCIEx16 slot PCI slot PCIEx8 slot PCIEx16 slot PCIX slot ZCR slot ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-27...
Page 48: Jumpers
Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
Page 49 Gigabit LAN controller and the onboard Intel ® 82573L Gigabit LAN controllers. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. LAN_EN1 Enable Disable (Default) LAN_EN3 LAN_EN4 ® Enable Disable Enable Disable DSEB-DG Series LAN setting (Default) (Default) ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-29...
Page 50 Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1, CHAFAN_SET1) These jumpers allow you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_SET1 jumper is for the CPU fans control and CHAFAN_SET1 is for the other fans control including front fans, rear fans and FB-DIMM fans. Set to pins 1-2 for 4-pin fans or pins 2-3 for 3-pin fans.
Page 51 This jumper allows you to enable or disable two onboard Marvell ® 6145 SATA controller. Set the jumper to pins 1-2 to enable the SATA function (default). SATA_EN1 SATA_EN2 ® Enable Disable (Default) DSEB-DG Series SATA setting ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-31...
Page 52 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it becomes corrupted. To update the BIOS: Prepare a floppy disk that contains the original or latest BIOS for the motherboard (DSEB-DG.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. Set the jumper to pins 2-3.
Page 53: Connectors
LED indications. LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED Activity/Link LED Speed LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection ORANGE Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-33...
Page 54: Internal Connectors
2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5.
Page 55: Serial Ata Connectors
SATA_E7 SATA_E5 SATA_E3 SATA_E1 ® SATA_E8 SATA_E6 SATA_E4 SATA_E2 DSEB-DG Series SATA connectors Marvell 6145 SATA controller. ® Controller Desrciption SATA controller 1 Controls SATA_E1, SATA_E2, SATA_E3, SATA_E4 SATA controller 2 Controls SATA_E5, SATA_E6, SATA_E7, SATA_E8 ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-35...
Page 56 SAS connectors (DSEB-DG/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). Each connector supports one device. ® DSEB-DG Series MINI SAS connectors To disconnect the SAS cable: To connect the SAS cable: With your thumb, push down the Plug in the SAS cable to the SAS...
Page 57 DSEB-DG Series SASLED connector Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1) (DSEB-DG model only) This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SATA LED. SGPIO1 ® PIN1 DSEB-DG Series SGPIO connector ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-37...
Page 58 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active LED connector on the SCSI or RAID card. ® PIN1 HDLED1 DSEB-DG Series storage card activity LED connector USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports.
Page 59 This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® COM2 PIN 1 DSEB-DG Series Serial port connectors The serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-39...
Page 60 12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 ® DSEB-DG Series Power supply SMBus connector 13. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs.
Page 61: System Panel Connector
BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds while the system is ON turns the system OFF. Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-41...
Page 62 15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. ® AUX_PANEL1 PIN1 DSEB-DG Series Auxiliary panel connector Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB) These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.
Page 63: Chapter 3: Powering Up
This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
Page 64 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Turning off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 65: Starting Up For The First Time
One continuous beep followed by VGA controller failure two short beeps Two short beeps PCI resource assignment error At power on, hold down the <Delete> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 66: Turning Off The Computer
Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows ® 2000/2003: Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.
Page 67: Chapter 4: Bios Setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
Page 68 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 Main menu .................. 4-10 Advanced menu ................. 4-16 Server menu ................4-31 Security menu ................4-34 Boot menu .................. 4-36 Exit menu ..................4-38 ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 69: Managing And Updating Your Bios
ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
Page 70: Afudos Utility
Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...
Page 71: Updating The Bios File
Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
Page 72 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..
Page 73: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk or a USB flash drive that contains the updated BIOS file.
Page 74: Bios Setup Program
The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
Page 75: Bios Menu Screen
At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 76: Menu Items
4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific Use [ENTER], [TAB] System Date [Thu 10/11/2007] System Time [11:17:09] items for that menu. For or [SHIFT-TAB] to Floppy A [1.44 MB 3½”] select a field. example, selecting Main shows IDE Configuration Use [+] or [-] to Primary IDE Master...
Page 77: Main Menu
Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.3 Floppy A [1.44 MB 3½”] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360 KB 5¼”] [1.2 MB 5.¼”] [720 KB 3½”] [1.44 MB 3½”] [2.88 MB 3½”] ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 78: Ide Configuration
4.3.4 IDE Configuration The items in this menu allow you to set or change the configurations for the IDE devices installed in the system. Select an item then press <Enter> if you wish to configure the item. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Configuration Options...
Page 79: Primary/Third/Fourth Ide Master/Slave
LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-11...
Page 80: System Information
System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Information Model Name ASUS DSEB-DG Model ID 8053A0 ASUS-BIOS Version 1000.006 Date 09/29/2007 Select Screen ←→...
Page 81 DIMM_10 - N/A DIMM_11 - N/A DIMM_20 - N/A DIMM_21 - N/A DIMM_30 - N/A DIMM_31 - N/A Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-13...
Page 82: Advanced Menu
Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server...
Page 83 Allows you to enable or disable the Intel SpeedStep Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on the Intel SpeedStep Technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Items above with * mark are for technical personnel to debug only. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-15...
Page 84: Chipset Configuration
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration The Chipset configuration menu allows you to change advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Configuration Configure North Bridge features. WARNING: Seting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Page 85 Configuration options: [1:1] [2:1] [4:1] MemCool Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the MemCool Mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Intel QuickData Tech. [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable Intel QuickData Tech. function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-17...
Page 86 PCIe Link Speed [Auto] Allows you to set the PCIe link speed. When set to [Auto], the PCIe device runs at the speed depending on the capability of the PCI Express port of MCH. When set to [PCIe Gen1], the target link speed will be forced to meet the PCIe Gen1 specification.
Page 87: South Bridge Configuration
Allows you to select the method of handling the Sticky RAS errors. Configuration options: [Clear Errors] [Leave Errors] VGA 16-Bit Decode [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the decoding of VGA for the devices behind PXH. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-19...
Page 88: Pci Pnp
4.4.3 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.
Page 89 Set this item to [Enabled] to enable the selected device as a PCI bus master. Latency Timer [Default] Allows you to set the PCI device latency timer register. Configuration options: [Default] [32] [64] [96] [128] [160] [192] [224] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-21...
Page 90: Usb Configuration
4.4.4 USB Configuration The items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced USB Configuration USB port5~6 for ASMB3. USB Devices Enabled: None USB Functions [Disabled] Legacy USB Support...
Page 91: Peripheral Configuration
Serial Port1 Address [3F8/IRQ4] Allows you to select the Serial Port1 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Address [2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [3E8/IRQ4] [2E8/IRQ3] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-23...
Page 92: Acpi Configuration
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI Configuration Enabled, BIOS will report ACPI MCFG Table Disabled, BIOS don’t ACPI MCFG Support [Disabled] report. High Precision Event Timer [N/A] ACPI MCFG Table: Create PCI Express memory-mapped configuration space base address description table.
Page 93: Power On Configuration
Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume On PME# [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the system enables the PME to generate a wake event while the computer is in Soft-off mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-25...
Page 94: Hardware Monitor
N/A. Smart Fan Control [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II]...
Page 95 1.8V Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, 12V Voltage, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage output through the onboard voltage regulators. The VCORE2 item shows N/A if no processor is installed in CPU2 socket. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-27...
Page 96: Server Menu
Server menu BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Configure Remote Remote Access Configuration Access. Select Screen ←→ Select Item ↑↓ Enter Go to Sub Screen General Help Save and Exit Exit V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features.
Page 97 Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI4] [VT100] [VT-UTF83] [Extended VT100] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-29...
Page 98: Security
Security The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password : Not Installed Install, change or clear the password.
Page 99: Change User Password
When this item is set to [Disabled], the system cannot boot from the removable devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Flash Write [Disabled] When this item is set to [Disabled], the BIOS flash memory will be write-protected. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-31...
Page 100: Boot Menu
Boot menu The Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Specifies the Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority sequence.
Page 101: Boot Settings Configuration
Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.
Page 102: Exit Menu
Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items.
Page 103: Load Setup Defaults
Setup menus. When you select this option or if you press <F5>, a confirmation window appears. Select YES to load default values. Select Exit & Save Changes or make other changes before saving the values to the non-volatile RAM. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-35...
Page 104 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
Page 105 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. RAID configuration...
Page 106 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....5-30 ® Global Array Manager ..............5-38 Marvel 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility ® (DSEB-DG model only) .............. 5-40 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) ..5-46 ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 107: Setting Up Raid
RAID 1-E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with each stripe unit having a secondary (or alternate) copy stored on a different disk. You can use three or more hard disk drives for this configuration. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 108 RAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and written. With the RAID 10 configuration you get all the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1 configurations. Use four new hard disk drives or use an existing drive and three new drives for this setup.
Page 109: Installing Hard Disk Drives
For DSEB-DG/SAS model, you may use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 110: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility
LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives.
Page 111: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set
(RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 112 The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen.
Page 113 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 114 Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. When creating a RAID 1 set, select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
Page 115 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 116: Using New Configuration
Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration.
Page 117: Creating A Raid 10 Set
<SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-11...
Page 118 Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. 5-12 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
Page 119 You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-13...
Page 120 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. 5-14 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
Page 121: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration
<SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-15...
Page 122 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>.
Page 123 When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-17...
Page 124: Initializing The Logical Drives
5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>.
Page 125 <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-19...
Page 126 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
Page 127 Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-21...
Page 128 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. 5-22 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
Page 129: Rebuilding Failed Drives
To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-23...
Page 130 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. 5-24 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
Page 131: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency
From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Press the <Spacebar> to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <F10>. ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-25...
Page 132 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options.
Page 133 Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-27...
Page 134: Deleting A Raid Configuration
5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array.
Page 135: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set
From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press <Enter>. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-29...
Page 136: Enabling The Writecache
5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: From the Management Menu, select Objects >...
Page 137: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility
The RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen due to the controller version difference. The utility supports maxium four hard disk drives for RAID configurration. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-31...
Page 138: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)
5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0...
Page 139 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Array menu. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-33...
Page 140: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)
5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...
Page 141: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)
Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 10 (RAID0+1), then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) to create the RAID 10 set. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-35...
Page 142: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)
5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.6.2.1002 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1...
Page 143: Deleting A Raid Set
ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete volume “VolumeX”? (Y/N): Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-37...
Page 144: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid
5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3.
Page 145: Global Array Manager
You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows operating environment using the ® Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-39...
Page 146: Marvell ® 88Se6145 Raid Bios Configuration Utility (Dseb-Dg Model Only)
® Marvell 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility (DSEB-DG model only) The Marvell 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configuration utility allows you to create ® RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 ,and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Marvell RAID BIOS Configuration utility: ®...
Page 147: Creating A Raid Set (Raid 0, Raid 1, Raid 10, Or Raid 5)
FREE SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE 12 3 SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. After you have selected the desired disks, select NEXT to create array. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-41...
Page 148 The Create Array screen appears. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [ Adapter] [ Create] [ Delete] Select free disks to create ID Port Disk Name Size Speed Status Create Array SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE Raid Level RAID0 SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE Max Size(MB) : 2000241...
Page 149 Speed Status SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FULLASSIGN SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FULLASSIGN SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE 12 3 SATA: Hitachi HDS721010KLA330 SATA II FREE Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-43...
Page 150: Deleting An Array
5.5.2 Deleting an array To delete a RAID set: From the utility menu bar, select Delete on the top and press <Enter> and the Delete array screen appears. ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back/Exit [ Adapter] [ Create] [ Delete] Delete array ID Array Name Size Level Status Stripe Members...
Page 151 RAID0 ONLINE 64KB 0, 4 NEXT NEXT Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd. You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-45...
Page 152: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility (Dseb-Dg/Sas Model Only)
LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: •...
Page 153: The Setup
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-47...
Page 154 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
Page 155 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 10. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-49...
Page 156: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced
5.6.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR...
Page 157 Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-51...
Page 158: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume
5.6.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume. To create an IS volume: Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives.
Page 159 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-53...
Page 160 Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array.
Page 161: Managing Arrays
ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-55...
Page 162 The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing <Alt+N>.
Page 163 (2007.05.07) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-57...
Page 164 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1068...
Page 165 LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 34332 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to delete, or <N> to cancel. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-59...
Page 166: Viewing Sas Topology
5.6.5 Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support...
Page 167 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-61...
Page 168: Global Properties
5.6.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press <Alt+N> to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot...
Page 169 Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-63...
Page 170: Restore Defaults
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults...
Page 171: Chapter 6: Driver Installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
Page 172 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 Intel chipset software installation ..........6-13 LAN driver installation ............... 6-16 VGA driver installation............... 6-22 Management application and utilities installation ....6-24 ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 173: Raid Driver Installation
Marvell 88SE6145 SATA RAID Driver Marvell 88SE6145 SATA Non-RAID Driver ESB2 ASF Firmware update FreeDOS command prompt Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to ceate and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 174 INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver Windows 32 bit(Also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(Also support AHCI) Back Exit INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID Driver INTEL 6321 LSI MegaRAID Driver Windows 2000 Server Windows Server 2003 32 bit Windows Server 2003 64 bit RHEL3 UP8 32/64 bit RHEL4 UP5 32/64 bit...
Page 175 Marvell 88SE6145 SATA RAID Driver Marvell 88SE6145 SATA RAID Driver Windows 32/64 bit Back Exit Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 176 To create a RAID driver disk in Windows 2000/2003 Server environment: ® Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive. Browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. The Windows 32-bit OS RAID driver disk for the Intel Matrix Storage Manager is ®...
Page 177 CD and copy the driver file from the following path: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\6321 LSI MegaRAID\ Driver\Linux\; For LSI1068 SAS RAID Driver:\Drivers\LSI 1068 B1\Drivers\Linux\; For Marvell SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\MARVELL 6145 SATA RAID\Driver\Linux. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 178: Installing The Raid Controller Driver
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows 2000/2003 Server OS ® When installing the LSI 1068 driver to your OS, make sure the driver you are installing supports your current installed OS. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you use the LSI 1068 SAS utility bundled in the support CD to create a driver disk.
Page 179 MATRIX STORAGE driver: • ® ® - If SATA RAID mode is to enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA RAID Controller (Server ESB2). - If SATA AHCI mode is enabled, select Intel ESB2 SATA AHCI Controller (Server ESB2). ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 180 Intel 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver (DSEB-DG model • ® only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2000 SP4). - For Windows 2003 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2003). LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller driver (DSEB-DG/ SAS model only): •...
Page 181 Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers, then the LSI Adapter, SAS 3000 series, 8-port with 1068-StorPort item should appear. The screen differs based on the controller. ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 182 Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. Click OK when finished. Red Hat Enterprise ® To install the Intel ®...
Page 183 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-11...
Page 184 When prompted, insert the Red Hat ® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Page 185: Intel Chipset Software Installation
Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. Click the item Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility from the menu. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-13...
Page 186 The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. 6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Page 187 Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-15...
Page 188: Lan Driver Installation
LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel Gigabit LAN controller ® drivers. 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows 2000/ Server 2003 ® ® Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
Page 189 Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. Click Next button when the Intel PRO Network Connections – ® InstallShield Wizard window appears. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-17...
Page 190 Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click the Next button. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel ® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
Page 191 Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. When finished, press Finish to continue. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-19...
Page 192 To verify the LAN controller driver installation: Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows ® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear.
Page 193: Red Hat
Change to the driver src directory. cd e1000-x.x.x/src/ Use the command “makeinstall” to compile the driver module. makeinstall After reboot the system, please refer to Linux distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and IP address. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-21...
Page 194: Vga Driver Installation
VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.4.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 ® You need to manually install the XGI Volari Z9s VGA driver on a Windows 2000 / ®...
Page 195 Click Next to start the installation. The system will update the VGA driver. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the program. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-23...
Page 196: Management Applications And Utilities Installation
The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
Page 197: Management Software Menu
Click an item to install. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-25...
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Page 199: Appendix: Reference Information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...
Page 200: A.1 Dseb-Dg/Sas Model Block Diagram
Appendix summary DSEB-DG/SAS model block diagram .........A-1 DSEB-DG model block diagram ..........A-2 ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 201: Dseb-Dg/Sas Model Block Diagram
Kumeran 82563EB 82573 82573 (Gilgal) 6321ESB (ESB2E) PCI2 PCIE3 PCI-X 133/100 PCIE5 1 x IDE PCIX6 (ZCR) LSI1068 Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) S/W RAID 0, 1, 1E 6 x SATA H/W RAID (5 ZCR) ASUS DSEB-DG Series...
Page 202: Dseb-Dg Model Block Diagram
DSEB-DG model block diagram ® Intel Dual-Core™ Xeon 5000/ 5100/ 5200/ 5300 1600 FSB x16 slot FBDx2 x16 gen2 PCIE1 FBDx2 5400P x16 slot (SEABURG) FBDx2 x16 gen2 PCIE4 FBDx2 Kumeran 82563EB 6145 6145 82573 82573 (Gilgal) 6321ESB X8 slot (ESB2E) PCI2 PCIE3...

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Chapter 1: Product Introduction

Chapter 2: Hardware Information

Chapter 3: Powering up

Chapter 4: BIOS Setup

Chapter 5 : RAID Configuration

Chapter 6: Driver Installation

Appendix: Reference Information

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