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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

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [On-board COM1 port] or [On-board COM2 port].Baud Ra

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-33F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Se

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.6 Security menuSupervisor Password Is: [Clear] User Password Is: [Clear]These elds allow you to set passwords:To set a p

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-352. In the Enter Current Password eld, type in your current password. Press <Enter>.3. The cursor moves to the next e

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-37F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Se

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSETUP prompt [Enabled]When this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during PO

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-39Discard ChangesSelect this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a conrm

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setup

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

xiDSBF-DM Series specications summary(continued on the next page)Model Name DSBF-DM/SAS DSBF-DMProcessor / System Bus2 * Socket LGA771Dual-Core Intel

ASUS DSBF-DM SeriesChapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-15.2 LSI Logic

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 5-15.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM Series 5-35.1.2 Installing hard disk drivesThe motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set conguration. For optimal performance, insta

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM 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

ASUS DSBF-DM SeriesChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Packag

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 DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM 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

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

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

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

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

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 DSBF-DM 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 (DSBF-DM/SAS model only)The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solut

ASUS DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM 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

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

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

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

ASUS DSBF-DM Series1-3PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that speeds up the PC

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

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 DSBF-DM SeriesChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-16.2 Intel chipset

ASUS DSBF-DM 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 installation7. Press <Enter>.8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk.To create a RAID driver disk in Win

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-3For systems with other Lunix versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the driver le

1-4Chapter 1: Product introductionTemperature, fan, and voltage monitoringThe CPU temperature is monitored by the W83793G chip to prevent overheating

6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSWhen installing the LSI 1068 driver to your

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-54. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the RAID contr

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

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-75. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties.6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button.

6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>.4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then sel

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-94. Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to O

6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RA

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-116.2 Intel chipset software installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete i

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-136. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation.7. After completing the installation, click

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

6-14 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-155. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears. 4. Click the Install D

6-16 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 DSBF-DM Series 6-178. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installationTo verify the LAN controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , the

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-196.3.2 Red HatFollow these instructions when installing the Intel® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat® operating sy

6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z9s Video Graphics

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-214. The XGI VGA Package window appears, preparing the setup.6. The system will update the VGA driver.7. When the installatio

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.5 Management applications and utilities installationThe support CD that came with the motherboard package

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 6-236.5.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications.

iiE3350First Edition V1 September 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and so

ASUS DSBF-DM SeriesChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard o

6-24 Chapter 6: Driver installation

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

Appendix summaryAASUS DSBF-DM SeriesA.1 DSBF-DM/SAS model block diagram ...A-1A.2 DSBF-DM model block diagram

ASUS DSBF-DM Series A-1A.1 DSBF-DM/SAS model block diagramIntel® Dual-Core™ Xeon5000/ 5100/ 53001333 FSB5000P(Blackford)6321ESB(ESB2E)LSI106882563EB(

A-2 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 DSBF-DM model block diagramIntel® Dual-Core™ Xeon5000/ 5100/ 53001333 FSB5000P(Blackford)6321ESB(ESB2E)82563

ASUS DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM/SAS only) The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068 chi

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-3®DSBF-DM2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that the

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 DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM Series 2-72.2.4 Motherboard layoutsDSBF-DM/SAS modelAMI8MbFWH®FLOPPY1BUZZER1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerPANEL1PS/2T: Mou

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationDSBF-DM modelAMI8MbFWH®FLOPPY1BUZZER1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerPANEL1PS/2T: MouseB: KeyboardLAN12

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-92.2.5 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-112. FB-DIMM sockets 2-163. PCI Express x 16 slots (x8 link) 2-254.

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware informationInternal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-332. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1

ASUS DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM 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 comes with 2G onboard memory. It saves you money and trouble buyi

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-17Rank populationDIMM installation reference table• DIMMs in pair means two DIMMs with the same conguration.• For better perf

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technologyThe Intel® 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing t

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-19Conguration 2 (Mirroring) : Eight memories population (two onboard memory included)FB-DIMMs are installed in the following s

ivContents2.7 Connectors ... 2-322.7.1 Rear panel connectors ...

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information • Each branch contains its own sparing engine and can be enabled or disabled separately. • This motherboar

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-21Two DIMMs per channelBranch0Channel 0 Channel 1DIMM_00 (onboard) (512MB*2 Ranks)DIMM_10 (onboard) (512MB*2 Ranks)Rank 0 (512 M

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware informationBranch1Channel 0 Channel 1DIMM_20 (1024MB/2 Ranks)DIMM_30 (1024MB/2 Ranks)Rank 0 (512 MB)Rank 1 (512 MB)Rank 0 (51

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-232.4.4 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failu

2-24 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5 Expansion slotsIn the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe th

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-252.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Con

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information• When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on PCIX5 slot (colored green on DSBV-DX/SAS model).• Th

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-27Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system bo

2-28 Chapter 2: Hardware information2. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1)This jumper allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efcient

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-294. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN3, LAN_EN4)These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82

vContents4.5 Server menu ... 4-314.5.1 Console Redirection ...

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information6. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBF-DM model only)This jumper allows you to sele

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-319. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it

2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indicationsLAN portSPEED LEDACT/LINK LED1. PS/2 mouse por

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-332. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cabl

2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 )These connectors, controlled by southb

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-355. SAS connectors (DSBF-DM/SAS model only)This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-gen

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information7. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-DM/SAS model only)This connector is for the front pan

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-3710. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then i

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information11. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4)The fan connectors support cool

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-3913. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply suppor

viContents5.6.1 Integrated Mirroring ... 5-465.6.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced ...

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The system pa

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 2-4116. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

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

ASUS DSBF-DM 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 DSBF-DM Series4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS DSBF-DM 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 setupDO NOT turn off or reset the system during the ashing process!4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-34.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le

4-4 Chapter 4: BIOS setupPhoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.6.1.9Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 2005Performing the following function Load

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-5The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download t

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 DSBF-DM Series 4-74.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congurati

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 DSBF-DM Series 4-94.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for th

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic syste

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-114.3.4 IDE CongurationF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Se

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

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setupSerial ATA: [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-134.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setupTransfer Mode: [Stadard]Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. C

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-15F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Se

4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-17Multiprocessor Specication: [1.4]Allows you to congure the MP Specication revision level. Some operating systems will requi

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupItem Specic HelpCongures the MP Specication revision level. Some operating systems will require 1.1 for compatibility rea

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-19*Machine Checking [Enabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]*Fast String operations [Enabled]Conguration options: [D

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 Chipset CongurationThis menu shows the chipset conguration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to dis

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-21Branch 0 Rank Sparing [Disabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Branch 0 rank/DIMM Sparing feature. This item does not app

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 setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-23F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Se

4-24 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-25Interrupt: [IRQ 3]Allows you to set the interrupt for COM2 port. Conguration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4]Parallel port [Enabled]A

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-27F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Se

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupThe following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item.RTC Alarm Date [0]To set the date of alarm, hig

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-29Scroll down to display more items:F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupScroll down to display more items:F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exi

ASUS DSBF-DM Series 4-31F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Se