DSEB-DG
Series
DSEB-DG
DSEB-DG/SAS
Contents
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Typography .................................................................................................. x
DSEB-DG Series specifications summary ............................................... xi
Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
Serial number label...................................................................... 1-1
Special features............................................................................ 1-2
1.4.1
1.4.2
Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
Innovative ASUS features............................................... 1-4
Chapter 2:
Hardware information
2.1
2.2
Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-3
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
Placement direction ........................................................ 2-3
Screw holes .................................................................... 2-3
Support kits for the motherboard .................................... 2-4
Motherboard layouts ....................................................... 2-7
Layout contents............................................................... 2-9
2.3
2.4
Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2-11
2.3.1
2.3.2
Installing the CPU ..........................................................2-11
Installing the CPU heatsink and fan.............................. 2-14
System memory ......................................................................... 2-16
2.4.1
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.4.5
2.4.6
2.4.7
Overview....................................................................... 2-16
Memory mirroring and sparing technology.................... 2-18
Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-21
Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-21
Installing the MemCool FB-DIMM fan (opional)............ 2-22
Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan........... 2-24
2.5
Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-25
2.5.1
2.5.2
2.5.3
2.5.4
2.5.5
2.5.6
Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-25
Configuring an expansion card ..................................... 2-25
Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-26
DDR2 SODIMM socket ................................................ 2-26
PCI Express x16 slots (x16 link) ................................... 2-27
PCI Express x8 slot (x8 link)......................................... 2-27
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Contents
2.5.7
2.5.8
PCI/PCIX slot................................................................ 2-27
ZCR slot (DSEB-DG/SAS model only).......................... 2-27
2.6
2.7
Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-28
Connectors ................................................................................. 2-33
2.7.1
2.7.2
Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-33
Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-34
Chapter 3:
Powering up
3.1
Starting up for the first time........................................................ 3-1
3.2
Turning off the computer............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1
3.2.2
Using the OS shut down function.................................... 3-2
Using the dual function power switch.............................. 3-2
Chapter 4:
BIOS setup
4.1
Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
Creating a bootable floppy disk....................................... 4-1
AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-2
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-5
4.2
BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-6
4.2.1
4.2.2
4.2.3
4.2.4
4.2.5
4.2.6
4.2.7
4.2.8
4.2.9
BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 4-7
Menu bar......................................................................... 4-7
Navigation keys............................................................... 4-7
Menu items ..................................................................... 4-8
Sub-menu items.............................................................. 4-8
Configuration fields ......................................................... 4-8
Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-8
Scroll bar......................................................................... 4-8
General help ................................................................... 4-8
4.3
Main menu .................................................................................... 4-9
4.3.1
4.3.2
4.3.3
4.3.4
4.3.5
4.3.6
System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]......................................... 4-9
System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 4-9
Floppy A [1.44 MB 3½”]................................................... 4-9
IDE Configuration.......................................................... 4-10
Primary/Third/Fourth IDE Master/Slave.........................4-11
System Information....................................................... 4-12
4.4
Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-14
4.4.1
4.4.2
4.4.3
CPU Configuration........................................................ 4-14
Chipset Configuration ................................................... 4-16
PCI PnP ........................................................................ 4-20
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Contents
4.4.4
4.4.5
4.4.6
4.4.7
4.4.8
USB Configuration ........................................................ 4-22
Peripheral Configuration ............................................... 4-23
ACPI Configuration ....................................................... 4-24
Power On Configuration................................................ 4-25
Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 4-26
4.5
4.6
Server menu ............................................................................... 4-28
4.5.1 Remote Access Configuration....................................... 4-28
Security....................................................................................... 4-30
Change Supervisor Password...................................................... 4-30
Change User Password ............................................................... 4-31
Password Check [Setup].............................................................. 4-31
Password Lock Mode [Disabled].................................................. 4-31
Removable Device Boot [Enabled] .............................................. 4-31
Flash Write [Disabled].................................................................. 4-31
Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-32
4.7
4.8
4.7.1
Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-32
4.7.2
Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 4-33
Exit menu.................................................................................... 4-34
RAID configuration
Setting up RAID............................................................................ 5-1
Chapter 5:
5.1
5.1.1
5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
RAID definitions .............................................................. 5-1
Installing hard disk drives................................................ 5-3
Setting the RAID item in BIOS........................................ 5-3
RAID configuration utilities.............................................. 5-3
5.2
LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility.......................... 5-4
5.2.1
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
5.2.5
5.2.6
5.2.7
5.2.8
5.2.9
Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set .................................... 5-5
Creating a RAID 10 set..................................................5-11
Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ....................... 5-15
Initializing the logical drives .......................................... 5-18
Rebuilding failed drives................................................. 5-23
Checking the drives for data consistency ..................... 5-25
Deleting a RAID configuration....................................... 5-28
Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set...................... 5-29
Enabling the WriteCache .............................................. 5-30
5.3
Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 5-31
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ...................................... 5-32
Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ...................................... 5-34
Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror)....................... 5-35
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5.3.4
5.3.5
5.3.6
5.3.7
Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ...................................... 5-36
Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 5-37
Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 5-38
Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager .................... 5-38
5.4
5.5
Global Array Manager................................................................ 5-39
Marvell® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS configuration utility
5-40
(DSEB-DG model only)....................................................
5.5.1
Creating a RAID set
(RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5)......................... 5-41
Deleting an array........................................................... 5-44
5.5.2
5.6
LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility
5-46
(DSEB-DG/SAS model only) ...........................................
5.6.1
5.6.2
5.6.3
5.6.4
5.6.5
5.6.6
Integrated Mirroring....................................................... 5-46
Integrated Mirroring Enhanced ..................................... 5-50
Integrated Striping (IS) volume ..................................... 5-52
Managing Arrays........................................................... 5-55
Viewing SAS topology................................................... 5-60
Global Properties .......................................................... 5-62
Chapter 6:
Driver installation
6.1
RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-1
6.1.1
6.1.2
Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 6-1
Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 6-6
6.2
6.3
Intel chipset software installation ............................................ 6-13
LAN driver installation............................................................... 6-16
6.3.1
6.3.2
Windows 2000/Server 2003.......................................... 6-16
Red Hat......................................................................... 6-21
6.4
6.5
VGA driver installation............................................................... 6-22
6.4.1
Windows® 2000/Server 2003 ........................................ 6-22
Management applications and utilities installation ................ 6-24
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.5.4
6.5.5
Running the support CD ............................................... 6-24
Drivers menu................................................................. 6-24
Management Software menu........................................ 6-25
Utilities menu ................................................................ 6-25
Contact information....................................................... 6-25
Appendix:
Reference information
A.1
A.2
DSEB-DG/SAS model block diagram .........................................A-1
DSEB-DG model block diagram..................................................A-2
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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.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’
s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
•
•
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
•
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the
Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system
before you add a device.
•
•
•
Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure
that all power cables are unplugged.
Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord.
These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area.
If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using,
contact your local power company.
•
If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a
qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•
Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all
the manuals that came with the package.
•
Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer
immediately.
•
•
To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in
any area where it may become wet.
•
•
Place the product on a stable surface.
If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified
service technician or your retailer.
This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical,
electronic equipment, and mercury-containing button cell battery) should not
be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic
products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring
the motherboard.
How this guide is organized
This user guide contains the following parts:
•
Chapter 1: Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technologies it supports.
•
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 switches,
jumpers, and connectors on the motherboard.
•
•
Chapter 3: Powering up
This chapter describes the power up sequence and ways of shutting down
the system.
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
•
Chapter 5: RAID configuration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring
RAID sets using the available utilities.
•
Chapter 6: Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for
different system components.
•
Appendix: Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when
configuring the motherboard.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1.
2.
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. These documents are not
part of the standard package.
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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.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
Typography
Bold text
Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
<Key>
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
Keys enclosed in the less-than and greater-
than sign means that you must press the
enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must press
the Enter or Return key.
<Key1+Key2+Key3>
If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked with
a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl+Alt+D>
Command
Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the required
item or value enclosed in brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
format A:/S
command line:
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DSEB-DG Series specifications summary
Model Name
DSEB-DG/SAS
DSEB-DG
Processor / System Bus
2 * Socket LGA771
Dual-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5000/5100/5200
Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5300/5400
Sequence
Dual Core/Quad Core
FSB 1066/1333/1600MHz EM64T
2x2M, 4M & 8M L2 cache
Core Logic
Intel® 5400 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Intel® 6321ESB I/O Controller Hub (ICH)
SSI EEB 3.61, 12” x 13”
Form Factor
ASUS Features Smart Fan
Smart Fan II
Rack Ready (Rack
and Pedestal dual
use)
ASWM2.0
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Memory
Total Slots
Capacity
8 (4-channel)
Maximum up to 32 GB
Memory Type
Fully-Buffered DIMM DDR2 533/667/800 Reg.
ECC
Memory Size
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, 4GB
Expansion
Slots
6
6
(follow SSI
Location #)
Slot Location 1
1 * PCI-X 100/133
MHz
(support Zero Channel
RAID card)
1 * PCI-X 133 MHz
Slot Location 2
Slot Location 3
Slot Location 4
Slot Location 5
Slot Location 6
Additional Slot 1
IDE Controller
1 * PCI-X 133 MHz
1 * PCI-E x16
1 * PCI-E x8 (x8 link)
1 * PCI 32bit/33 MHz
1 * PCI-E x16
1* SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL
Intel® 6321 ESB:
Storage
1 * Single Channel Bus Master IDE support
UltraATA 33 / 66 / 100
Intel® 6321 ESB:
SATA Controller
6 SATA2 300MB/s
ports
Intel® Matrix Storage
(for Windows only)
Intel® 6321 ESB:
(Support RAID
6 SATA2 300MB/s
Software 0, 1, 10 & 5)
ports
LSI® MegaRAID
Intel® Matrix Storage
(for Linux/Windows)
(for Windows only)
(Spport software RAID
(Support RAID
0, 1 & 10
Software 0, 1, 10 & 5)
Marvell® 88SE6145 * 2
Total 8 SATA2 300MB/
s ports
(Support software
RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
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DSEB-DG Series specifications summary
Storage
SAS Controller
LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port
SAS controller:
LSI® Integrated RAID
0, 1, 1E support
Optional LSI® ZCR
(Zero-Channel-RAID)
PCI-X card:
--
(For upgrade to
support hardware
RAID 0, 1, 10, 5, 50)
Networking
LAN
Intel® 6321+ Intel® 82563EB Dual Port GbE
Intel® 82573 GbE * 2
Graphic
VGA
XGI Z9s PCI Display Controller 32MB
Onboard I/O
Connectors
Floppy Connector
PSU Connector
1
1
24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX
12V power connector + 4-pin ATX 12V power
connector
Management
Connector
SO-DIMM socket for ASMB3-SOL
USB Connectors
Fan Header
SMBus
Chassis Intruder
Front LAN LED
Serial Port Header
External Serial
Port
1 (support 2 USB ports)
9*4-Pin
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
Rear I/O
Connectors
1
1
External USB Port
VGA Port
RJ-45
RJ-45 for iKVM
PS/2 KB/Mouse
Software
2
1
4
1
2
1
4
1
1
1
Management
Solution
ASWM2.0
Out of Band
Remote
Optional (ASMB3-SOL/ASMB3-iKVM)
Management
CPU Temperature
FAN RPM
Monitoring
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Environment
Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90% ( Non
condensing)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies it supports.
Product
1
introduction
Chapter summary
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
Special features............................................................................ 1-2
ASUS DSEB-DG Series
1.1
Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSEB-DG series motherboard!
The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it
another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards!
Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the
items in your package with the list below.
1.2
Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
DSEB-DG/SAS
Retail Pack
DSEB-DG
Retail Pack
DSEB-DG
Bulk Pack
SATA signal cable
SATA power cable
14
7
14
7
--
--
SAS cable (SFF-8087
to 4 x 29 pin SAS)
Cables
2
1
--
1
--
--
2-in-1 cable set
(IDE + FDD cable)
IO shield
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Accessories
CEK spring
Application CD Support CD
Documentation User Guide
Packing Qty.
3pcs per carton
3pcs per carton
10pcs per carton
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1.3
Serial number label
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.
DSEB-DG
Made
in
China
合格
xxM0Axxxxxxx
ASUS DSEB-DG Series
1-1
1.4
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. Intel® Xeon™ processors incorporate the Intel®
Hyper-Threading Technology and Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T).
The EM64T enables the support for 64-bit operation system, such as 64-bit
Windows® and Linux.
Intel® 5400 and Intel® 6321ESB chipset
The Intel® 5400 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® 6321ESB provide the
vital interfaces for the motherboard.
The MCH provides the processor, quadri-channel FB-DIMM memory support, and
PCI Express interfaces. The Intel® 6321ESB is a new generation server class I/O
controller hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3, PCI Express, and PCIX.
Intel® EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® processors with the Intel® EM64T (Extended
Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on
64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster
and more efficient computing.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the
CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency
depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement.
FB-DIMM memory support
This motherboard supports fully buffered DIMMs (FB-DIMMs), the latest memory
solution that extends memory capacity and provide high-speed, high-density
system memory peformance. FB-DIMMs use Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB)
chips that transmit signals between the memory modules and controllers with
improved signal integrity and reduced errors.
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1-ꢀ
PCIe 2.0
This motherboard supports the latest PCIe 2.0 device for twice the current speed
and bandwidth. This enhances system performance while still providing backward
compatibility to PCIe 1.0 devices.
Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support
(DSEB-DG/SAS model only)
SAS is the latest storage interface for enterprise-class storage devices. Building
on and improving the parallel SCSI foundation, SAS is the new industry standard
that includes Serial ATA interoperability, and is projected to be the succesor of the
Ultra320 SCSI technology.
Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) solution
(DSEB-DG/SAS model only)
The motherboard comes with a ZCR socket for an optional Zero-Channel RAID
card, allowing RAID 0 (striping), RAID 1 (mirroring), RAID 0+1, and RAID 5
configurations. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective high-performance and
added reliability.
82563/82573 LAN solution
The motherboard comes with a dual-port 82563EB network connection and
two single-port 82573 L network connection to provide a total solution for your
networking needs. See page 2-33 for the location of the LAN ports. See section 2.6
Jumpers for details on Gigabit LAN settings.
Serial ATA II technology
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II 3 Gb/s technology through 6321ESB
Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA II specification provides twice the bandwidth
of the current 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
1-ꢁ
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification,
dramatically increasing the connection speed from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB
1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the W83793G chip to prevent overheating
and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely
failure detection. The chip monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of
current for critical components.
Intel® IOAT2
Intel® I/O Acceleration Technology (IOAT) is an integrated server platform I/O
solution that addresses all segments of the server I/O bottleneck problem using
TCP/IP without requiring any modification of existing or future applications.
Intel® IOAT is a system-wide solution that increases CPU efficiency and delivers
data to/from applications faster than current server platforms.
High Power Efficiency
Compared with the non-green design platform, ASUS's new green motherboard
design helps improve power efficiency to 90%. The motherboard, with less power
comsumption loss, saves you more watts and more money.
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
1-ꢂ
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
2
information
Chapter summary
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
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
2.1
Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change
any motherboard settings.
•
•
Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any
component.
Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal
object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to
avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•
•
Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic
pad or in the bag that came with the component.
•
Before you install or remove any component, ensure that the power supply
is switched off or the power cord is detached from the power supply. Failure
to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, and/or
components.
Onboard LED
1.
Standby Power LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up
to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a
reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable
before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration
below shows the location of the onboard LED
®
SB_PWR1
ON
Standby
Power
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Hearbeat LED (for DSEB-DG/SAS only)
The green heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI 1068
chipset is working normally.
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Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Motherboard overview
Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to
ensure that the motherboard fits into it.
To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an
SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis.
Make sure to unplug the chassis power cord before installing or removing
the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage
motherboard components!
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Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the
correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis
as indicated in the image below.
2.2.2
Screw holes
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
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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. Otherwise,
the CPU cooler cannot be mounted on the chassis.
Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the
designated holes around the CPU area.
Hook
To install the CEK spring:
1.
Locate the CPU heatsink holes on
the motherboard.
Socket for CPU2
Heatsink hole
Socket for CPU1
2.
Position the CEK spring underneath
the motherboard, then match the
CEK spring hooks to the CPU1
heatsink holes.
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