Asus DSAN-DX - Motherboard - SSI CEB1.1 User manual

Motherboard
DSAN-DX

ii
E3635
First Edition V1
February 2008
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Contents
Notices........................................................................................................ vii
Safety information .................................................................................... viii
About this guide ......................................................................................... ix
Typography .................................................................................................. x
DSAN-DX specications summary ........................................................... xi
Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Serial number label...................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Special features............................................................................ 1-2
1.4.1 Product highlights ........................................................... 1-2
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features ............................................... 1-4
Chapter 2: Hardware information
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-3
2.2.1 Placement direction ........................................................ 2-3
2.2.2 Screw holes .................................................................... 2-3
2.2.3 Support kits for the motherboard .................................... 2-4
2.2.4 Motherboard layouts ....................................................... 2-7
2.2.5 Layout contents............................................................... 2-8
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2-10
2.3.1 Installing the CPU ......................................................... 2-10
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan.............................. 2-13
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-15
2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-15
2.4.2 Memory congurations.................................................. 2-15
2.4.3 Memory sparing technology.......................................... 2-17
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................... 2-19
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................ 2-19
2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-20
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-20
2.5.2 Conguring an expansion card ..................................... 2-20
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ................................................... 2-21

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Contents
2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link) ..................................... 2-22
2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slots (x8 link; x4 link)........................... 2-22
2.5.6 PCI slot ......................................................................... 2-22
2.5.8 SODIMM socket ........................................................... 2-22
2.5.9 Installing ASUS PIKE RAID card .................................. 2-23
2.5.10 Installing i Button........................................................... 2-23
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-24
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-29
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors.................................................. 2-29
2.7.2 Internal connectors ....................................................... 2-30
Chapter 3: Powering up
3.1 Starting up for the rst time........................................................ 3-1
3.2 Turning off the computer............................................................. 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function.................................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch.............................. 3-2
Chapter 4: BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable oppy disk....................................... 4-1
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility................................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility ...................................... 4-5
4.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................... 4-6
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen.......................................................... 4-7
4.2.2 Menu bar......................................................................... 4-7
4.2.3 Navigation keys............................................................... 4-7
4.2.4 Menu items ..................................................................... 4-8
4.2.5 Sub-menu items.............................................................. 4-8
4.2.6 Conguration elds ......................................................... 4-8
4.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................... 4-8
4.2.8 Scroll bar......................................................................... 4-8
4.2.9 General help ................................................................... 4-8
4.3 Main menu .................................................................................... 4-9
4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] ................................................... 4-9
4.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]......................................... 4-9

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4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44 MB 3.5 in.] ................................ 4-9
4.3.4 SATA1–6; PATA Master/Slave....................................... 4-10
4.3.5 IDE Conguration.......................................................... 4-12
4.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 4-13
4.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 4-13
4.4.1 USB Conguration ........................................................ 4-14
4.4.2 CPU Conguration........................................................ 4-15
4.4.3 Chipset.......................................................................... 4-17
4.4.4 Onboard Device Conguration...................................... 4-19
4.4.5 PCIPnP ......................................................................... 4-20
4.5 Server menu ............................................................................... 4-21
4.5.1 ASF Support [Enabled] ................................................. 4-21
4.5.2 Remote Access Conguration....................................... 4-21
4.6 Power menu................................................................................ 4-23
4.6.1 ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] ......................................... 4-23
4.6.2 ACPI APIC Support [Enabled]....................................... 4-23
4.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 4-27
4.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 4-27
4.7.2 Boot Settings Conguration .......................................... 4-28
4.7.3 Security ......................................................................... 4-29
4.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 4-31
Chapter 5: RAID conguration
5.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 RAID denitions .............................................................. 5-1
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives................................................ 5-2
5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 5-2
5.1.4 RAID conguration utilities.............................................. 5-2
5.2 LSI Software RAID Conguration Utility .................................... 5-3
5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set .................................... 5-4
5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set ................................................. 5-10
5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID conguration ....................... 5-14
5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives .......................................... 5-17
5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives................................................. 5-22
5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency ..................... 5-24

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5.2.7 Deleting a RAID conguration....................................... 5-27
5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set...................... 5-28
5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache .............................................. 5-29
5.3 Intel®Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ................. 5-30
5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ...................................... 5-31
5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ...................................... 5-33
5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror)....................... 5-34
5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) ...................................... 5-35
5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 5-36
5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID ........................................ 5-37
5.3.7 Exiting the Intel®Matrix Storage Manager .................... 5-37
Chapter 6: Driver installation
6.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 6-1
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 6-4
6.2 Intel®chipset device installation .............................................. 6-10
6.3 LAN driver installation............................................................... 6-13
6.4 VGA driver installation............................................................... 6-16
6.4.1 Windows®Server 2003 ................................................. 6-16
6.5 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 6-18
6.5.1 Running the support CD ............................................... 6-18
6.5.2 Drivers menu................................................................. 6-18
6.5.3 Management Software menu........................................ 6-19
6.5.4 Utilities menu ................................................................ 6-19
6.5.5 Contact information....................................................... 6-19
Appendix: Reference information
A.1 DSAN-DX model block diagram..................................................A-1

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Notices
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer’
s instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is
required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modications
to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

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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 x it by yourself. Contact a
qualied 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 qualied
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 conguring
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 conguration
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and conguring
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
conguring the motherboard.
Where to nd more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and
software updates.
1. ASUS websites
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and
software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Optional documentation
Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty
yers, 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.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> 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
command line: format A:/S
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.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.

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DSAN-DX specications summary
Model Name DSAN-DX
Processor / System Bus 2 * Socket LGA771
Quad-Core Intel®Xeon®5400 Series (45nm)
Dual-Core Intel®Xeon®5200 Series (45nm)
Quad-Core Intel®Xeon®5300 Series
Dual-Core Intel®Xeon®5000/5100 Series
Dual Core/Quad Core
FSB 667/1066/1333
Core Logic Intel®5100 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)
Intel®ICH9R
Form Factor SSI CEB 1.1 Compliant, 12"x10.5"
ASUS Features Smart Fan Smart Fan II
Rack Ready (Rack
and Pedestal dual
use)
�
ASWM2.0 �
PIKE �
Flex-E �
Memory Total Slots 6 (2-channel; dual ranks per slot)
Capacity Maximum up to 48 GB
Memory Type DDR2 533/667 Reg. ECC
Memory Size 512 MB, 1 GB, 2GB, 4GB, 8GB**
Expansion
Slots
(follow SSI
Loacation #)
Total PCI/PCI-X/
PCI-E Slots
5
Slot Loacation 1 1 * PCI-E x8 (x4 Link)
( Auto disable if PIKE slot is occupied )
Slot Loacation 3 1 * PCI 32bit/33 MHz
Slot Loacation 4 1 * PCI-E x8 ( X8 Link)
Slot Loacation 5 1 * PCI-E x8 ( X8 Link)
Slot Loacation 6 1 * PCI-E x16 ( x16 Link)
(Auto switch to x8 Link if slot 5 is occupied )
Additional Slot 1 1* SO-DIMM socket for optional ASMB3-SOL
Additional Slot 2 1* PIKE Slot for Stroage expansion
Storage IDE Controller IT8213F-L Single Channel Bus Master IDE
support UltraATA 33/66/100
SATA Controller Intel®ICH9R:
6 SATA2 300MB/s ports
Intel Matrix Storage (for Windows only)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)
LSI®MegaRAID (for Linux/Windows)
(Support software RAID 0, 1, 10)
Networking LAN 2 * Broadcom®BCM5721 PCI-E GbE LAN
Graphic VGA XGI Z9s PCI Display Controller 32MB
** The 8GB memory modules are not tested yet

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DSAN-DX specications summary
*Specications are subject to change without notice.
Onboard I/O
Connectors
Floppy Connector 1
PSU Connector 24-pin ATX power connector + 8-pin ATX
12V power connector
Management
Connector
SO-DIMM socket for ASMB3
USB Connectors 2 (support 4 USB ports) (Blue)
Fan Header 8 * 4Pin (With PWM control)
SMBus 2
Chassis Intruder 1
Front LAN LED 2
Serial Port Header 1
SGPIO connector 3
Rear I/O
Connectors
External Serial Port 1
External USB Port 2
VGA Port 1
RJ-45 2
PS/2 KB/Mouse 1
Management
Solution
Software ASWM2.0
Out of Band
Remote
Management
Optional (ASMB3-SOL / ASMB3-iKVM)
Monitoring CPU Temperature �
FAN RPM �
Environment Operation temperature: 10℃ ~ 35℃
Non operation temperature: -40℃ ~ 70℃
Non operation humidity: 20% ~ 90%
( Non condensing)
• LSI®MegaRAID 5 function is available only when you install ASUS PIKE
1078 RAID card with iBTN.
• The onboard IDE connector is designed for ODD only (PATA).

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

ASUS DSAN-DX
Chapter summary 1
1.1 Welcome! ...................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Package contents......................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Serial number label...................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Special features............................................................................ 1-2

ASUS DSAN-DX 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS®DSAN-DX 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.
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
Standard Gift Box Pack Standard Bulk Pack
DSAN-DX DSAN-DX
Cables
SATA signal cable 6 --
SATA power cable 3 --
2-in-1 cable set
(IDE + FDD cable) 1 --
Accessories IO shield 1 1
CEK spring 2 --
Application CD Support CD 1 1
Documentation User Guide 1 1
Packing Qty. 3pcs per carton 10pcs per carton

1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4 Special features
1.4.1 Product highlights
Latest processor technology
The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Quad/Dual-Core
Intel® Xeon™ processors with 1333/1066/667 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). Quad/
Dual-core processors contain four/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® 5100MCH and Intel®ICH9R chipset
The Intel®5100 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel®ICH9R provide the
vital interfaces for the motherboard.
The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR2 DIMM memory support, and
PCI Express interfaces. The Intel®ICH9R is an I/O controller hub that provides the
interface for PCI 2.3, and PCI Express.
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 efcient 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.
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 gure 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.
xxM0Axxxxxxx
DSAN-DX Made
in
China
合格

ASUS DSAN-DX 1-3
PCI Express™ interface
The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology
that speeds up the PCI bus. PCI Express features point-to-point serial
interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by carrying data
in packets. This high speed interface is software compatible with existing PCI or
PCI-X specications.
Broadcom 5721 LAN solution
The motherboard comes with a dual-port Broadcom 5721 network connection
to provide a total solution for your networking needs. Refer to page 2-28 for the
location of the LAN ports and 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 ICH9R
Serial ATA interfaces. The Serial ATA II specication 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 exible cables with lower pin count
and reduced voltage requirements.
USB 2.0 technology
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specication,
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.

1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features
ASUS Smart Fan II technology
The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the
system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efcient operation.
PIKE (Proprietary I/O Kit Expansion)
PIKE is an on-demand upgrade kit for users. This ASUS unique feature enables
users to choose their preferred I/O solutions. ASUS provides multiple SAS
solutions for different segments and purposes and PIKE saves lots of validation
efforts and hardware cost for end users. Moreover, the special patent design offers
multiple I/O solutions without occupying the Slot 6 in 1U system.
ASUS Flex-E Technology
ASUS Flex-E Technology allows PCIE slots to automatically switch congurations
for Graphic Card and Storage Utilization. ASUS Flex-E Technology offers two kinds
of congurations, PCI-E x8 Link on both Slot 5 and 6 or PCI-E x16 Link on the Slot 6.
The PCI-E signal of the Slot 6 would switch to x16 Link automatically when the Slot
5 is not occupied. With this exibility, ASUS Flex-E makes motherboards suitable
for both Server and Workstation.

2
Hardware
information
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.

ASUS DSAN-DX
Chapter summary 2
2.1 Before you proceed ..................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview................................................................. 2-3
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................. 2-10
2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-15
2.5 Expansion slots.......................................................................... 2-20
2.6 Jumpers ...................................................................................... 2-24
2.7 Connectors ................................................................................. 2-29