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

4-30 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-31The 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

4-32 Chapter 4: BIOS setupScroll down to display more items:F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exi

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-33Scroll down to display more items:F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-35The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [On-board COM1 port] or [On-board COM2 port].Baud Rate

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-374.6 Security menuSupervisor Password Is [Clear] User Password Is [Clear]These elds allow you to set passwords:To set a passw

4-38 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 DSBF-DE Series 4-39F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Se

xiDSBF-DE Series specications summary(continued on the next page)CPU Chipset Front Side BusMemory Expansion slots Storage

4-40 Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 4-41SETUP prompt [Enabled]When this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST

4-42 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 DSBF-DE SeriesChapter summary55.1 Setting up RAID ... 5-15.2 LSI Logic

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-15.1 Setting up RAIDThe motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions:DSBF-DE series model• LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID a

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-33. The utility main window appears. Use the arrow keys to select an option from the Management Menu, then press <Enter>.

5-4Chapter 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 R

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-54. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.3. The A

xiiDSBF-DE Series specications summary*Specications are subject to change without notice.USB Special features BIOS features Rear panel

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-76. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <En

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-9Using New CongurationWhen a RAID set is already existing, using the New Conguration command erases the existing RAID congurat

5-10Chapter 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 se

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-114. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.5. P

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-1310. When nished setting the selected logical drive conguration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>.11. W

5-14Chapter 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 using

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-154. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The congurable array appears on screen.5. Pres

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

5-16Chapter 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g

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-175.2.4 Initializing the logical drivesAfter creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initializ

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-195. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.Using the Objects commandTo initialize the logical drives using the Obj

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Seriies5-215. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. 6. A pr

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Seriies5-233. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD.4. When prom

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Seriies5-253. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may a

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

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Seriies5-275.2.7 Deleting a RAID congurationTo delete a RAID conguration:1. From the Management Menu, select Congure > Clear Con

5-28Chapter 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 the

ASUS DSBF-DE Seriies5-295.2.9 Enabling the WriteCacheYou may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performa

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-315.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe)To create a RAID 0 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then

5-32Chapter 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 DSBF-DE Series5-335.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror)To create a RAID 1 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then

5-34Chapter 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. Creat

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-355.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity)To create a RAID 5 set:1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then

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

5-36Chapter 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 y

ASUS DSBF-DE Series5-375.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage ManagerTo exit the utility:1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 5-395.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-DE/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 DSBF-DE 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 DSBF-DE 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 DSBF-DE Series 5-455.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volumeOverviewThe Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting v

1-2Chapter 1: Product introduction1.3 Special features1.3.1 Product highlightsLatest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 soc

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

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

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

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-16.1 RAID driver installationAfter creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating syst

6-2Chapter 6: Driver installationFor systems with Red Hat® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and co

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-36.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driverWindows® 2000/2003 Server OSWhen installing the LSI 1068 driver to your OS, make sur

6-4Chapter 6: Driver installation4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. Select the

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-5• Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver (DSBF-DE model only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software

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

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-72. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>.4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properti

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-96. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver dis

6-10Chapter 6: Driver installationSuSE LinuxTo install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS:1. Boot the system from the SuSE Inst

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-114. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the oppy disk drive, then press <Enter>.5. When prompted, select the

6-12Chapter 6: Driver installation6.2 Intel® chipset software installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play comp

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-134. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.

6-14Chapter 6: Driver installation6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation.7. After completing the installati

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-156.3 LAN driver installationThis section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers.6.3.

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

6-16Chapter 6: Driver installation5. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears. 4. Click the

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-176. Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click N

6-18Chapter 6: Driver installation8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When nished, press Finish to continue.

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-19To verify the LAN controller driver installation:1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Pro

6-20Chapter 6: Driver installation6.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE LinuxFollow these instructions when installing the Intel® LAN controller base driver for the in

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-216.4 VGA driver installationThis section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) d

6-22Chapter 6: Driver installation4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation.5. Select Yes to accep

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-236. Press the button to select Express installation to activate quick installation.7. After completing the installation, res

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series6-256.5.3 Management Software menuThe Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications.

iiE2880First Edition V1 November 2006Copyright © 2006 ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. All Rights Reserved.No part of this manual, including the products and sof

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

6-26Chapter 6: Driver installation

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

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

ASUS DSBF-DE SeriesA-1A.1 DSBF-DE/SAS model block diagramIntel® Dual-Core™ Xeon5000/ 5100, 53001333 FSB5000P6321ESBLSI106882563EB6 x SATAKumeranS/W R

A-2Appendix A: Reference informationA.2 DSBF-DE model block diagramIntel® Dual-Core™ Xeon5000/ 5100, 53001333 FSB5000P6321ESB82563EB6 x SATAKumeranS/

ASUS DSBF-DE SeriesA-3A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managersPhlash16 may fail if your system is using memory managers, in which case the utility will d

A-4Appendix A: Reference information

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-12.1 Before you proceedTake note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboa

2-2Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2 Motherboard overviewBefore you install the motherboard, study the conguration of your chassis to ensure that t

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

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

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

2-6Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.4 Motherboard layoutsDSBF-DE/SAS modelAMI8MbFWHKBPWR1ATXPWR1®FLOPPY1ATIES1000BUZZER1DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit,

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-7DSBF-DE modelAMI8MbFWHKBPWR1ATXPWR1®FLOPPY1ATIES1000BUZZER1DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module)COM2SuperI/OCR2032 3VLithi

2-8Chapter 2: Hardware information2.2.5 Layout contentsSlots/Soocket Page1. CPU sockets 2-102. FB-DIMM sockets 2-153. PCI/PCI-X slots 2-264. DDR2 SO

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-9Internal connectors Page1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-352. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-353. Seri

iiiContentsNotices ... viiSafety information ...

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

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

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series 2-13The Intel® Xeon™ processors require an Intel certied heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and perfor

2-14Chapter 2: Hardware informationDo not forget to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-152.4 System memory2.4.1 OverviewThe motherboard comes with eight fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-D

2-16Chapter 2: Hardware informationRank populationDIMM 21DIMM 20DIMM 11DIMM 10DIMM 01DIMM 00ChannelSlot 0Slot 1MCHDIMM installation reference tableDIM

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-172.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technologyThe Intel® 5000P chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Re

2-18Chapter 2: Hardware informationMemory Sparing : At conguration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank. When the error ra

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-19Branch0Channel 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 (

ivContents2.6 Jumpers ... 2-282.7 Switch ...

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-21The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. To ensure optimum thermal condition and performance, install the optiona

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-232.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan1. Unplug the fan cable.2. Grip the top cover clamps until the top cover

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-252.5.3 Interrupt assignmentsStandard interrupt assignmentsIRQ Priority Standard Function0 1 System Timer1 2 Keyboard Cont

2-26Chapter 2: Hardware information2.5.5 DDR2 SODIMM socket The DDR2 SODIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Ser

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-272.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)This motherboard supports PCI Express cards that comply with the PCI Express specications

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-293. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped

vContents4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Conguration ... 4-274.4.6 ACPI Conguration ...

2-30Chapter 2: Hardware information4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1)This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-316. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (for DSBF-DE/SAS model only)This jumper allows you to select the onboard storage to

2-32Chapter 2: Hardware information9. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS setti

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-332.7 Switch1. DIP switches (DIP_SW1)This jumper allows you to set up the fan connections. Set the switch to ON if you are usin

2-34Chapter 2: Hardware information2.8 Connectors2.8.1 Rear panel connectorsLAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-352. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable

2-36Chapter 2: Hardware information3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1-6 )These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-375. Mini-SAS connectors (DSBF-DE/SAS model only)This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next

2-38Chapter 2: Hardware information6. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSBF-DE/SAS model only)This connector is for the front pane

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-399. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to thi

vi5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSBF-DE/SAS model only) ... 5-395.5.1 Integrated Mirroring ...

2-40Chapter 2: Hardware information10. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1)The fan connectors sup

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-4112. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2)These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The po

2-42Chapter 2: Hardware information13. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1)This connector is for a parallel port. Connect the parallel port module

ASUS DSBF-DE Series2-4315. LPC debug card connector (14-1 pin LPC1)This is a low pin count interface used to plug in the LPC debug card.®DSBF-DE Ser

2-44Chapter 2: Hardware information17. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1)This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.The system p

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

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series3-13.1 Starting up for the rst time1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all swit

3-2Chapter 3: Powering up3.2 Turning off the computer3.2.1 Using the OS shut down functionIf you are using Windows® 2000/2003:1. Click the Start b

4BIOS setupThis chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also pr

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

Chapter summary4ASUS DSBF-DE Series4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ... 4-14.2 BIOS setup program ...

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-14.1 Managing and updating your BIOSThe following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output Sy

4-2Chapter 4: BIOS setupDO NOT turn off or reset the system during the ashing process!c. Click Start, then select Run.d. From the Open eld, type D

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-34.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utilityThe ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS le w

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

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-54.1.4 ASUS Update utilityThe ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windo

4-6Chapter 4: BIOS setup3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network trafc, or click Auto Select. Click Next.Updating the BIOS through t

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-7Updating the BIOS through a BIOS leTo update the BIOS through a BIOS le:1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® d

4-8Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2 BIOS setup programThis motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provide

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-94.2.2 Menu barThe menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:Main For changing the basic system conguratio

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

4-10Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.2.4 Menu itemsThe highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specic items for that menu. For example, selecting Main

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-114.2.7 Pop-up windowSelect a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the conguration options for th

4-12Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.3 Main menuWhen you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-134.3.4 IDE CongurationF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Sel

4-14Chapter 4: BIOS setupSerial ATA [Enabled]Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]SATA C

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-154.3.5 IDE Primary Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup D

4-16Chapter 4: BIOS setupTransfer Mode [Stadard]Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Con

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-17F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter Sel

4-18Chapter 4: BIOS setupF1 Help ↑↓ Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults ESC Exit →← Select Menu Enter S

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-19Multiprocessor Specication [1.4]Allows you to congure the MP Specication revision level. Conguration options: [1.1] [1.4]Fr

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

4-20Chapter 4: BIOS setupItemSpecicHelpCongurestheMPSpecicationrevisionlevel. Some operating systems will require 1.1 for compatibility reas

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-21*Machine Checking [Enabled]Conguration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]*Fast String Operations [Enabled]Conguration options: [Di

4-22Chapter 4: BIOS setup4.4.2 Chipset CongurationThis menu shows the chipset conguration settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to disp

ASUS DSBF-DE Series4-234GB PCI Hole Granularity [256 MB]Allows you to select the granularity of the PCI hole for PCI resource. Conguration options:

4-24Chapter 4: BIOS setupEnvironment Temperature [025 ºC]Allows you to select the Environment Temperature value. Conguration options: [020 ºC]~[040 º

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

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

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

4-28 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]

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