Asus DSBV-DX SAS Specifications

MotherboardDSBV-DXSeriesDSBV-DX/SASDSBV-DX/CDSBV-DX

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

4-28 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-29The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item.RTC Alarm Date [0]To set the date of alarm, highl

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

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-31Scroll down to display more items:F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-33The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [Onboard COM1 port] or [Onboard COM2 port].Baud Rate [

4-34 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-354.6 Security menuSupervisor Password Is: [Clear] User Password Is: [Clear]These elds allow you to set passwords:To set a pas

4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup2. In the Enter Current Password eld, type in your current password. Press <Enter>.3. The cursor moves to the next

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

xiDSBV-DX Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core processors 5000/5100 sequence

4-38 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-39SETUP prompt [Enabled]When this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setupDiscard ChangesSelect this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a con

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

ASUS DSBV-DX SeriesChapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-15.2 LSI Logic

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-15.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:DSBV-DX and DSBV-DX/C model• LSI Logic Embeded SAT

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

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

5-4 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 setThe LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create a RAID 0 or

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

xiiDSBV-DX Series specications summaryLANIntel® 82563EB (ESB2E/Gilgal) Network Connection (Dual-port) - Supports Intel I/O Acceleration Technolo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

xiii*Specications are subject to change without notice.DSBV-DX Series specications summaryForm factorSSI CEB 1.1 form factor: 12 in x 10.5 in (30.5

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ASUS DSBV-DX Seriies 5-295.2.9 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission perform

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

5-38 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.4 Global Array ManagerYou may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array M

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-395.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBV-DX/SAS model only)The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that

5-40 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. 5

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-416. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then

5-42 Chapter 5: RAID conguration8. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume.9. When done, press <C> to create the array, the

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-432. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IME Volume, then press <Enter>. 5.5.2

5-44 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.5. When done, press <C> to create the array, then selec

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-455.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volumeOverviewThe Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting v

ASUS DSBV-DX SeriesChapter summary11.1 Welcome! ... 1-11.2 Packag

5-46 Chapter 5: RAID conguration4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-476. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume.7. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save ch

5-48 Chapter 5: RAID conguration5.5.4 Managing ArraysThe LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to conguring and mai

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-493. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have congured a

5-50 Chapter 5: RAID congurationManaging hot sparesYou may congure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/IME volume(s).

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-514. 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 column.

5-52 Chapter 5: RAID congurationActivating an arrayIf an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered i

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-535.5.5 Viewing SAS topology1. From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. Press <Alt+D> to display devi

5-54 Chapter 5: RAID congurationSelecting a boot diskYou can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on t

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-555.5.6 Global PropertiesFrom the Setup Utility screen, press <Ctrl+C> to enter LSI Logic Conguration, then select Globa

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 1-11.1 Welcome!Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSBV-DX series motherboard!The motherboard delivers a host of new features and lates

5-56 Chapter 5: RAID congurationBoot Information Display ModeSets the disk information display mode. Conguration options: [Display adapters & in

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 5-57Restore DefaultsThis option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults.Esc = Exit Menu

5-58 Chapter 5: RAID conguration

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

ASUS DSBV-DX SeriesChapter summary66.1 RAID driver installation ... 6-16.2 Intel chipset

ASUS DSBV-DX 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 DSBV-DX Series 6-3To create a RAID driver disk in Red Hat® Enterprise Linux / SUSE Linux Enterprise server environment: 1. Insert a blank format

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

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

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

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

ASUS DSBV-DX 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 DSBV-DX 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 DSBV-DX Series 6-11SuSE LinuxTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation C

6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. When prompted,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 6-216.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE LinuxFollow these instructions when installing the Intel® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat® a

6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation6.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Volari Z7 Video Graphics A

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 6-234. The XGI VGA Package window appears. Click Next to start the installation.5. The system will update the VGA driver.6. Whe

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

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

iiE3306Second Edition V2 June 2007Copyright © 2007 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and softwa

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

6-26 Chapter 6: Driver installation

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

Appendix summaryAASUS DSBV-DX SeriesA.1 DSBV-DX/SAS model block diagram ...A-1A.2 DSBV-DX/C model block diagr

ASUS DSBV-DX Series A-1A.1 DSBV-DX/SAS model block diagramIntel Woodcrest/ClovertownProcessorFC-LGA4 Package/LGA-771 Socket37.5mmX37.5mmIntel Woodcre

A-2 Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 DSBV-DX/C model block diagramIntel Woodcrest/ClovertownProcessorFC-LGA4 Package/LGA-771 Socket37.5mmX37.5mmI

ASUS DSBV-DX Series A-3A.3 DSBV-DX model block diagramIntel Woodcrest/ClovertownProcessorFC-LGA4 Package/LGA-771 Socket37.5mmX37.5mmIntel Woodcrest/C

A-4 Appendix A: Reference information

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

ASUS DSBV-DX SeriesChapter summary22.1 Before you proceed ... 2-12.2 Motherboard o

ASUS DSBV-DX 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 informationDSBV-DX2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensur

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-32.2.3 Support kits for the motherboardFor additional protection from motherboard breakage due to the weight of the CPU heatsin

2-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place.5. I

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-56. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw h

2-6 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Motherboard layoutsDSBV-DX/SAS model8MbFWHATXPWR1FLOPPY1Z7BUZZER1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS Power

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-7DSBV-DX/C model8MbFWHATXPWR1FLOPPY1Z7BUZZER1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerPANEL1PS/2T: MouseB: KeyboardUSB12ATX12

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

2-8 Chapter 2: Hardware informationDSBV-DX model8MbFWHATXPWR1FLOPPY1Z7BUZZER1COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithium CellCMOS PowerPANEL1PS/2T: MouseB: Keyboard

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-92.2.5 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-112. FB-DIMM sockets 2-163. PCI/PCI-X slots 2-264. PCI Express x 8 sl

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

ASUS DSBV-DX 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 DSBV-DX 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 DSBV-DX 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 six fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 2

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-17Rank populationDIMM 12DIMM 11DIMM 10DIMM 02DIMM 01DIMM 00ChannelSlot 0Slot 1Ch:0Slot 2Slot 0Slot 1Slot 2Ch:1MCHDIMM installati

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-282.7 Connectors ...

2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.3 Memory sparing technologyThe Intel® 5000V chipset supports the memory sparing technology. Refer to the belo

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-19Channel 0 Channel 1DIMM_00 (1024MB/2 Ranks)DIMM_10 (1024MB/2 Ranks)Rank 0 (512 MB)Rank 1 (512 MB)Rank 0 (512 MB)Rank 1 (512 MB

2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.4.4 Installing a DIMMMake sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system compo

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-21The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. To ensure optimum thermal condition and performance, install the option

2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. Connect the fan cable to the 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1.4. Position top cover over the fan base. Inser

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-232.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan1. Unplug the fan cable.2. Grip the top cover clamps until the top cove

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 DSBV-DX Series 2-252.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Con

2-26 Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slotsThe PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards t

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-272.5.5 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 and x4 link)2.5.6 ZCR slot (DSBV-DX/SAS model only)ZCR slotThe optional ZCR card for DSBV-DX/

vContents4.4.7 Power On Conguration ... 4-284.4.8 Hardware Monitor ...

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

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-292. LAN bandwidth setting (3-pin LAN_BW1)This jumper allows you to set the LAN bandwidth setting for more efcient IP load dis

2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information4. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 82563EB G

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-316. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (DSBV-DX models only)This jumper allows you to select the Seri

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

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-332.7 Connectors2.7.1 Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indicationsLAN portSPEED LEDACT/LINK LED4. Serial (COM1) port. This 9

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

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-353. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 )These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cab

2-36 Chapter 2: Hardware information5. SAS connectors (DSBV-DX/SAS model only)This motherboard comes with eight blue Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) conne

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

viContents5.5.4 Managing Arrays ... 5-485.5.5 Viewing SAS topology ...

2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information9. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-3910. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1)The fan connectors support coolin

2-40 Chapter 2: Hardware information12. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The powe

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-4113. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module cable to t

2-42 Chapter 2: Hardware information15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The system pa

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 2-4316. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel

2-44 Chapter 2: Hardware information

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

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

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

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

3-2 Chapter 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

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 DSBV-DX Series4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

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

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 DSBV-DX 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 DSBV-DX Series 4-54.1.4 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Wind

4-6 Chapter 4: BIOS setupUpdating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-74.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided

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

4-8 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system congura

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-94.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main sh

4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-114.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system

4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.4 IDE CongurationF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →←

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-13Serial ATA [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]The fol

4-14 Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; Secondary Master/SlaveF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Se

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-15Transfer Mode: [Standard]Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Co

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

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-17F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Se

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

4-18 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMultiprocessor Specication [1.4]Allows you to congure the MP Specication revision level. Conguration options: [1.1] [1.4

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-19ItemSpecicHelpCongurestheMPSpecicationrevisionlevel. Some operating systems will require 1.1 for compatibility reaso

4-20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup*Machine Checking [Enabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]*Fast String operations [Enabled]Conguration options:

ASUS DSBV-DX Series 4-214.4.2 Chipset CongurationThis menu shows the chipset conguration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to displ

4-22 Chapter 4: BIOS setupMemory Branch Mode [Interleave]Allows you to select the memory branch mode. Conguration options: [Sequential] [Interleave]

ASUS DSBV-DX 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 DSBV-DX Series 4-25F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Se

4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setupInterrupt [IRQ 3]Allows you to set the interrupt for COM2 port. Conguration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4]Parallel port [Enabled]

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