Asus DSEB DG User Manual

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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Contents  
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  
vi  
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  
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  
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  
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SB_PWR1  
ON  
Standby  
Power  
OFF  
Powered  
Off  
DSEB-DG Series Onboard LED  
ASUS DSEB-DG Series  
2-1  
2.  
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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LED1  
ON  
Standby  
Power  
OFF  
Powered  
Off  
DSEB-DG Series SAS LED  
2-2  
Chapter 2: Hardware information  
2.2  
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!  
2.2.1  
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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ASUS DSEB-DG Series  
2-3  
2.2.3  
Support kits for the motherboard  
For additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU  
heatsinks, your motherboard package comes with CEK springs that you can use as  
weight support. Install the CEK springs before installing the motherboard.  
We strongly recommend you use SSI CEB 1.1 compliant chassis. 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.  
2-4  
Chapter 2: Hardware information