Asus DSEB-DG Bedienungsanleitung

MotherboardDSEB-DGSeriesDSEB-DGDSEB-DG/SAS

xConventions used in this guideTo make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.Ty

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to di

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-334.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (POST

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupInterrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-35Load Setup Defaults This option allows you to load the default values for each of the parameters on the Setup menus. When you

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

5RAID congurationThis chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring RAID sets using the available utilities.

ASUS DSEB-DG SeriesChapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-15.2 LSI Logic

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-15.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:DSEB-DG model• LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID congurationRAID 10 is data striping and data mirroring combined without parity (redundancy data) having to be calculated and writ

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-35.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, insta

xiDSEB-DG Series specications summaryModel Name DSEB-DG/SAS DSEB-DGProcessor / System Bus2 * Socket LGA771Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000/5100/

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu, then press <E

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-55.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 se

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-75. Press <F10>, select the congurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive i

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then pr

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-910. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. W

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID congurationUsing New CongurationWhen a RAID set is already existing, using the New Conguration command erases the existing RAI

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-115.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 setYou can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives.To create a RAID 10 set using

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on sc

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-13 Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the

xiiDSEB-DG Series specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.Storage SAS ControllerLSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller:

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration10. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter&

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-155.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID congurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration using the Vie

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on scree

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-178. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Conguration section.9. When prompted, save the conguration,

5-18 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.4 Initializing the logical drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-193. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may

5-20 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.Using the Objects commandTo initialize the logical drives usi

ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-212. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initialize from

5-22 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>

ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-235.2.5 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management M

1Product introductionThis chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.

5-24 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4.

ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-255.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logic

5-26 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>.

ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-27Using the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, th

5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.7 Deleting a RAID congurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > C

ASUS DSEB-DG Seriies 5-295.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select the boot d

5-30 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-315.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to crea

5-32 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vol

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-336. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe s

ASUS DSEB-DG SeriesChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Packag

5-34 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vol

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-355.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID V

5-36 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Vol

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-375.3.5 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delet

5-38 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage ManagerTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, t

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-395.4 Global Array ManagerYou may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (G

5-40 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.5 Marvell® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS conguration utility (DSEB-DG model only)The Marvell® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Congurat

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-415.5.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5)To create a RAID set:1. From the utility menu bar, select Cr

5-42 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. The Create Array screen appears. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd.ENTER/SPACE:Select, ESC:Back

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-436. A conrmation screen appears. Press <Y> to conrm the array creation. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology

ASUS DSEB-DG Series1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSEB-DG series motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest

5-44 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.5.2 Deleting an arrayTo delete a RAID set:1. From the utility menu bar, select Delete on the top and press <En

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-453. Press <Y> again to conrm and delete the selected array. Marvell BIOS Setup (c) 2006 Marvell Technology, Ltd.Warning

5-46 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.6 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSEB-DG/SAS model only)The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solut

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-474. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. 5. The Se

5-48 Chapter 5: RAID conguration6. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a d

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-498. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume.9. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select

5-50 Chapter 5: RAID conguration2. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume, then press <Enter&g

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-514. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.5. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save ch

5-52 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.6.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volumeOverviewThe Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, sup

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-534. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>. 5. Th

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4 Special features1.4.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 soc

5-54 Chapter 5: RAID conguration6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.7. When done, press <C> to create the array, then selec

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-555.6.4 Managing ArraysThe LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to conguring and maintaining

5-56 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have co

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-57Managing hot sparesYou may congure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s). You may c

5-58 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to congure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-59Activating an arrayIf an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive.

5-60 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.6.5 Viewing SAS topology1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press <Alt+D> to disp

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-61Selecting a boot diskYou can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next b

5-62 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.6.6 Global PropertiesFrom the Setup Utility screen, press <Alt+N> to enter LSI Logic Conguration, then sele

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 5-63Boot Information Display ModeSets the disk information display mode. Conguration options: [Display adapters & installed d

ASUS DSEB-DG Series1-3PCIe 2.0 This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed and bandwidth. This enhances system p

5-64 Chapter 5: RAID congurationRestore DefaultsThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.Esc = Exit

6Driver installationThis chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.

ASUS DSEB-DG SeriesChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-16.2 Intel chipset

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-16.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating sys

6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver Windows 32 bit(Also support AHCI) Windows 64 bit(Also support AHCI) Bac

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-3 Marvell 88SE6145 SATA RAID Driver Windows 32/64 bit Back ExitMarvell 88SE6145 SATA RAID Driver7. Locate the RAID driver an

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo create a RAID driver disk in Windows® 2000/2003 Server environment:1. Restart the system from the hard disk driv

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-5For systems with other Lunix versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the driver le

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSWhen installing the LSI 1068 driver to your

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-74. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the RAID contr

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionUSB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication, dramatically increasi

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation• Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver (DSEB-DG model only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaR

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-95. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button.

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>.4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then se

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-114. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RA

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-136.2 Intel chipset software installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete i

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-156. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation.7. After completing the installation, click

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-175. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears. 4. Click the Install D

2Hardware informationThis chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes descript

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Select I accept the terms in the license agreement and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and c

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-198. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo verify the LAN controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , the

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-216.3.2 Red HatFollow these instructions when installing the Intel® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat® operating sy

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-235. The system will update the VGA driver.6. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before us

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 6-256.5.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications.

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation

AReference informationThis appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when conguring the motherboard.

iiE3469First Edition V1 November 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

ASUS DSEB-DG SeriesChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard o

Appendix summaryAASUS DSEB-DG SeriesA.1 DSEB-DG/SAS model block diagram ...A-1A.2 DSEB-DG model block diagram

ASUS DSEB-DG Series A-1A.1 DSEB-DG/SAS model block diagramIntel® Dual-Core™ Xeon5000/ 5100/ 5200/ 53001600 FSB5400P(SEABURG)6321ESB(ESB2E)LSI10688256

A-2 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 DSEB-DG model block diagramIntel® Dual-Core™ Xeon5000/ 5100/ 5200/ 53001600 FSB5400P(SEABURG)6321ESB(ESB2E)8

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboa

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Hearbeat LED (for DSEB-DG/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chi

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-3®2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the motherb

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboardFor additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-54. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place.5. If you instal

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK sp

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-72.2.4 Motherboard layoutsDSEB-DG/SAS model8MbFWH®FLOPPY1BUZZER1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerPANEL1PS/2T: MouseB

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationDSEB-DG model8MbFWH®FLOPPY1BUZZER1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerPANEL1PS/2T: MouseB: KeyboardUSB12_L3

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-92.2.5 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-112. FB-DIMM sockets 2-163. DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-264. PCI Express x

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-342. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-112.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)The m

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-13Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• This motherboard supports Intel® Xeon™ CPUs in the 771-land package with Hyper-Th

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certied heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal conditio

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-154. 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-

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard features eight fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 2

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-17Rank populationDIMM 21DIMM 20DIMM 11DIMM 10DIMM 01DIMM 00ChannelSlot 0Slot 1MCHDIMM installation reference tableDIMMs in pair

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technologyThe Intel® 5400 chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing te

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-19Memory Sparing : At conguration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank. When the error rate for a fa

ivContents2.5.7 PCI/PCIX slot ... 2-272.5.8 ZCR slot (DSEB-DG/SAS model only) ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware informationBranch0Channel 0 Channel 1DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks)DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks)Rank 0 (512 MB)Rank 1 (512 MB)Rank 0 (512

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-212.4.4 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failu

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationThe FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. To ensure optimum thermal condition and performance, instal

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-235. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1.4. Position top cover over the fan base. Insert the top cov

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan1. Unplug the fan cable.2. Grip the top cover clamps until

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-252.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard Interrupt assignmnets* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI device

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-27• When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on PCIX5 slot (colored green on DSEB-DG/SAS model).• The optional Z

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware informationExcept when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cau

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-292. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins

vContents4.4.4 USB Conguration ... 4-224.4.5 Peripheral Conguration ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSEB-DG model only)This jumper allows you to sele

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-316. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LS

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS sett

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-332.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indicationsLAN portSPEED LEDACT/LINK LED1. PS/2 mouse port (green). T

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-353. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 )These connectors, controlled by southbridge ESB2,

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. SAS connectors (DSEB-DG/SAS model only)This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors,

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-376. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSEB-DG/SAS model only)This connector is for the front panel LED port

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connec

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-3910. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4)The fan connectors support cooling fans of

viContents5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ... 5-365.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ...

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power s

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 2-4114. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The system panel connecto

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including

3Powering upThis chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.

ASUS DSEB-DG SeriesChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the

ASUS DSEB-DG Series3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all swit

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000/2003:1. Click the Start b

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also pr

Chapter summary4ASUS DSEB-DG Series4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output S

viiNoticesFederal Communications Commission StatementThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two con

4-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.1.2 AFUDOS utilityThe AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS le in DOS environment using a bootable oppy disk with

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-3A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatre

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setup5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk dr

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-54.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provid

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-7V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boo

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-94.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system i

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Conguration ATA/IDE Conguration [E

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-114.3.5 Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-

viiiSafety informationElectrical safety• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating t

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupBlock (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto]Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto], the data transfer

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-13V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Processor Information *** CPU1 :Brand I

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4 Advanced menuThe Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices.Take caution

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-15Hardware Prefetcher [Enabled]Enable this item to use the Hardware Prefetcher Disable Feature. Conguration options: [Disabled]

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Conguration

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-17Demand Scrubbing [Enabled]Enables or disables the Demand Scrubbing. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Branch Dependent

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPCIe Link Speed [Auto]Allows you to set the PCIe link speed. When set to [Auto], the PCIe device runs at the speed depending

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-19BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge Chipset CongurationSouth Bridge CongurationThe SouthBridge Conguration

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced PCI/PnP CongurationReset Con

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-21Onboard LAN1/2/3/4 CongurationBIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Onboard LAN CongurationOption ROM Scan [Enabled] Optio

ixAbout this guideThis user guide contains the information you need when installing and conguring the motherboard.How this guide is organizedThis use

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.4 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <E

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-23V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Peripheral CongurationOnBoard

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced ACPI CongurationACPI MCFG Su

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-25V02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced APM CongurationRestore On AC P

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.8 Hardware MonitorV02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2006, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Hardwa

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-27The following items appear when you enable the Smart Fan Control feature.System1/2 Target Temperature [45]Allows you to set th

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.5.1 Remote Access CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item th

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-29Serial port number [COM2]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]Baudrate [115200

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 SecurityThe Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter&g

ASUS DSEB-DG Series 4-31Change User PasswordSelect this item to set or change the user password. The User Password item on top of the screen shows the