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

5-2 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performan

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-33. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu, then press <Enter>. Refer

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 setThe LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or RAID

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-54. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.3. The ARRAY S

5-6 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5. Press <F10>, select the congurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logica

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-76. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>

5-8 Chapter 5: RAID conguration10. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter&g

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-9Using New CongurationWhen a RAID set is already existing, using the New Conguration command erases the existing RAID conguration da

5-10 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 setYou can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives.To create a RAID 10 s

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-114. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.5. Press &

xiDSAN-DX specications summaryModel NameDSAN-DXProcessor / System Bus2 * Socket LGA771Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® 5400 Series (45nm) Dual-Core Intel® Xeon

5-12 Chapter 5: RAID conguration Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to ch

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-1310. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. When pr

5-14 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID congurationYou can add a new RAID conguration or view an existing conguration usin

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-154. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.5. Press <

5-16 Chapter 5: RAID conguration8. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Conguration section.9. When prompted, save the con

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-175.2.4 Initializing the logical drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the

5-18 Chapter 5: RAID conguration3. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-195. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.Using the Objects commandTo initialize the logical drives using the Objects c

5-20 Chapter 5: RAID conguration2. Select Virtual Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>.3. Select the logical drive to initiali

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-215. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. 6. A progress

xiiDSAN-DX specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.Onboard I/O ConnectorsFloppy Connector1PSU Connector24-pin ATX pow

5-22 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drivesYou can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Mana

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-233. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4. When prompted, p

5-24 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistencyYou can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the select

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-253. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also pre

5-26 Chapter 5: RAID congurationUsing the Objects commandTo check data consistency using the Objects command:1. From the Management Menu, select Obj

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-275.2.7 Deleting a RAID congurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Clear Conguratio

5-28 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID setYou must have created a new RAID conguration before you can select th

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-295.2.9 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance.Whe

5-30 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM UtilityThe Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows yo

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-315.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

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

5-32 Chapter 5: RAID conguration6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-335.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

5-34 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror)To create a RAID 10 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Crea

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-355.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press

5-36 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.3.5 Deleting a RAID setTake caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-375.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage ManagerTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press <En

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

ASUS DSAN-DXChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-16.2 Intel chipset device

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-16.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to

ASUS DSAN-DXChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Package conte

6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation INTEL 6321 MATRIX STORAGE MANAGER Driver Windows 32 bit Windows 64 bit Back ExitICH9R INTEL RAID DriverITE

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-3To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® 2003 Server environment:1. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the syste

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2003 Server OSDuring Windows® 2003 Server OS installationTo ins

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-54. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the RAID controller d

6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Dri

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-72. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>.4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties fro

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-96. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to t

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.2 Intel® chipset device installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play compo

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-114. The Intel(R) Chipset Device Software window appears. Click Next to start installation.5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the L

ASUS DSAN-DX 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSAN-DX motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to continue the installation.7. After completing the installat

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-136.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers on a Wi

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears.5. Toggle I accept the terms in the license agreement

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-156. Click Install to start the installation.7. Click Finish to exit the wizard when the installation is completed.

6-16 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-175. The system will update the VGA driver.6. When the installation completes, click Finish to restart your computer before using the

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package

ASUS DSAN-DX 6-196.5.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation

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

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

Appendix summaryAASUS DSAN-DXA.1 DSAN-DX model block diagram ...A-1

ASUS DSAN-DX A-1A.1 DSAN-DX model block diagram5100MCH(San Clemente)ICH9R1333 FSB667x8x8x16 slotx8 slotx8 slotZ9sDDR2x3x15721x15721x8x8 x8ASM1410DDR2

A-2 Appendix A: Reference information

ASUS DSAN-DX 1-3PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PCI bus.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction1.4.2 Innovative ASUS featuresASUS Smart Fan II technology The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan

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

iiE3635First Edition V1 February 2008Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

ASUS DSAN-DXChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard overview

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard sett

2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. CPU Warning LED The red CPU warning LED lights up as a reminder if CPU is not installed or not properly install

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-3DSAN-DX®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 DSAN-DX 2-54. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place.5. If you installed a s

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 DSAN-DX 2-72.2.4 Motherboard layoutsDSAN-DX modelDSAN-DX®24.5cm (9.6in)24.5cm (9.6in)DDR2 DIMM_A3 (64bit, 240-pin module)DDR2 DIMM_B3 (64bit, 24

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.5 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-102. DDR2 DIMM sockets 2-153. PCI Express x16 slot (x16

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-9Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1)2-302. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3,

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.3.1 Installing the CPUTo install a CPU:1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.2.3 Central Processing Uni

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-113. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle.4. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forenger to a 100º

2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware informationNotes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology• This motherboard supports Intel® Xeon™ CPUs in the 771-land package w

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-13The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certied heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.W

2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to install the other heatsink if you have installed a second CPU, then connect the fan cab

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-152.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with six (6) Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) socke

2-16 Chapter 2: Hardware informationRank populationDIMM installation reference table• DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same conguration.• For

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-172.4.3 Memory sparing technologyThe Intel® 5100MCH chipset supports the memory paring technology. Refer to the below sections:• Each

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware informationTwo DIMMs per channelThree DIMMs per channelChannel B Channel ADIMM_B1 (512MB*2 Ranks)DIMM_A1 (512MB*2 Ranks)Rank

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-192.4.3 Installing a DIMMUnplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can caus

ivContents2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) ... 2-222.5.5 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link; x4 link) ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-21* These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices.2.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard Interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Stan

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.8 SODIMM socket The SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-232.5.9 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID cardFollow the steps below to install an optional ASUS RAID card on your motherboard.1. Locate the

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware informationExcept when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cau

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-252. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard VGA controller. Set to pins 1–2 to

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. CPU Fan control setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SEL1)This jumper allows you to switch for fan pin selection. The CPUFAN_

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-276. IDE setting (3-pin IDE_SW1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard IDE connector.. Set to pins 1–2 to activate th

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. iBTN RAID setting (3-pin IBTN_SEL1)This jumper allows you to select the RAID conguration utility to use when

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-292.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indicationsLAN portSPEED LEDACT/LINK LED1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This por

vContents4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.] ... 4-94.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/Slave ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6; Black)These connectors, controlled by

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-313. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has t

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)This connector is used to connect to a hard disk drive active L

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-336. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (6-1 pin SGPIO1)This connector is used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRA

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information8. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56)These connectors is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to t

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-3510. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this con

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information12. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The powe

ASUS DSAN-DX 2-3713. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1; White)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.1. System power LED (3-p

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information14. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1, Black)This connector is for additional front panel features inc

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

viContents5.2.7 Deleting a RAID conguration ... 5-275.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ...

ASUS DSAN-DXChapter summary33.1 Starting up for the rst time ... 3-13.2 Turning off the comput

ASUS DSAN-DX 3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches a

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

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 DSAN-DX4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (

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 DSAN-DX 4-3A:\>afudos /i8036A0.ROMAMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, In

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 DSAN-DX 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 when it

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

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 DSAN-DX 4-7v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Power Boot Exit Use [

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 DSAN-DX 4-94.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system informat

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/SlaveThe BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-11PIO Mode [Auto]Allows you to select the data transfer mode. Conguration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4]DMA Mode [Auto]Sets the D

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main IDE Conguration SATA#1 Conguration [Enh

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-134.3.6 System InformationThis menu gives you an overview of the general system specications. The BIOS automatically detects the item

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.1 USB CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to change the USB-related features. Select an item then press <E

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-15v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Congure advanced CPU settings Module Vers

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

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMax CPUID Value Limit [Disabled]Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-17v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings WARNING: Setting

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPatrol Scrubbing [Enabled]Enables or disables the Patrol Scrubbing. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]Demand Scrubbi

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-19v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Congure Win627EHF Super IO ChipsetSerial

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setupv02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced PCI/PnP SettingsWARNING:

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-214.5.2 Remote Access CongurationThe items in this menu allows you to congure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSerial port number [COM2]Selects the serial port for console redirection. Conguration options: [COM1] [COM2]Base Address. I

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-234.6 Power menuThe Power menu items allow you to change the settings for the Advanced Power Management (APM). Select an item then pre

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupRestore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]When set to [Power Off], the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-25v02.61 (C)Copyright 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power ←→ Select Screen ↑↓

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

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupFAN Control Mode [SmartFan II Mode]Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan s

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-274.7 Boot menuThe Boot menu items allow you to change the system boot options. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.7.2 Boot Settings CongurationQuick Boot [Enabled]Enabling this item allows the BIOS to skip some power on self tests (PO

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-29Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled]When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Conguration options:

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupAfter you have set a supervisor password, the other items appear to allow you to change other security settings. User Access

ASUS DSAN-DX 4-314.8 Exit menuThe Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard yo

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

ASUS DSAN-DXChapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ...... 5-15.2 LSI Software RAI

ASUS DSAN-DX 5-15.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:• LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility embeded in the I