DSGC-DW DSGC-DW/SAS Motherboard DSGC-DW Series
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Contents Notices......................................................................................................... vii Safety information..................................................................................... viii About this guide.......................................................................................... ix Typography................................................................................................... x DSGC-DW Series specifications summary..................
Contents 2.6 2.7 2.8 Chapter 3: Powering up Chapter 4: BIOS setup 3.1 3.2 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 iv Jumpers....................................................................................... 2-28 Switch........................................................................................... 2-33 Connectors.................................................................................. 2-34 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors................................................... 2-34 2.8.
Contents 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration.................................. 4-27 4.4.6 ACPI Configuration........................................................ 4-29 4.4.7 Power On Configuration................................................. 4-30 4.4.8 Hardware Monitor.......................................................... 4-31 Server menu................................................................................ 4-34 4.5.1 Console Redirection............................
Contents 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSGC-DW/SAS model only)...... 5-39 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring........................................................ 5-39 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced...................................... 5-43 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume...................................... 5-45 5.5.4 Managing Arrays............................................................ 5-48 5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology.................................................... 5-53 5.5.
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.
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.
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.
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.
DSGC-DW Series specifications summary CPU Dual LGA771 sockets for Intel® Xeon™ Dual Core processors 5000/5100/5300 Series Supports Intel® Extended Memory 64Technology (EM64T) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (5000 series support H.T.; 5100/5300 series DO NOT support H.T.
DSGC-DW Series specifications summary USB Intel® 6321ESB supports: - 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the rear panel, 4 on the front panel) Special features ASUS Smart Fan Control ASUS Smart Fan2 Control ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 BIOS features PHOENIX BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3 Audio Realtek® ALC880 8-channel CODEC Rear panel 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 4 x USB 2.
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports.
Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome!....................................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Package contents.......................................................................... 1-1 1.3 Special features.............................................................................
1.1 Welcome! Thank you for buying an ASUS® DSGC-DW 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. Cables Accessories Application CDs Documentation Packing Qty.
1.3 Special features 1.3.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with two LGA-771 sockets that support Dual‑Core Intel® Xeon™ processors with 1333/1066/667 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).
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 specifications. See page 2-27 for details.
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. See page 4-31 for details.
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.
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed...................................................................... 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview.................................................................. 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU).................................................. 2-10 2.4 System memory.......................................................................... 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots........................................................................... 2-24 2.
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.
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 EEB 3.61 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.
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. If your chassis is SSI EEB 3.61 compliant, we recommend that you use the CEK springs; otherwise, use the support plates kit. Each CEK spring has four hooks to match the designated holes around the CPU area.
3. Press the upper spring hooks inward, then insert to the upper CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 4. Press the lower spring clips inward, then insert to the lower CPU heatsink holes until they snap in place. 5. If you installed a second CPU, repeat steps 2 to 4 to install the CEK spring to the CPU2 heatsink holes. The CEK springs appear as shown when installed.
6. Before installing the motherboard into the chassis, locate the standoffs that should match the eight (8) CEK spring screw holes. Standoffs for CPU1 Standoffs for CPU2 7. Install the motherboard with the external I/O ports toward the chassis rear panel. The CPU sockets should be right on top of their respective standoffs. Socket for CPU2 Socket for CPU1 Make sure that the standoffs perfectly match the CEK spring screw holes; otherwise, you can not install the CPU heatsinks properly. 8.
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DSGC-DW model 33cm (13in) KBPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard REAR_FAN1 PARALLEL PORT ATX12V1 DDR FB-DIMM_30 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) CPU1 DDR FB-DIMM_21 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_20 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_11 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_10 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) DDR FB-DIMM_01 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) AUDIO1 DDR FB-DIMM_00 (64/72 bit, 240-pin module) LAN1_USB12 CPU2 Intel® 5000X FBD_FAN1 Intel® 82563 ® DIP_SW1 REAR_FAN2 PCIE1 DSGC-DW
2.2.5 Layout contents Slots/Soocket Page 1. CPU sockets 2-10 2. FB-DIMM sockets 2-15 3. PCI/PCI-X slots 2-26 4. DDR2 SODIMM socket 2-26 5. PCI Express x16 slot 2-27 6. PCI Express x 8 slot 2-27 Jumpers Page 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC) 2-28 2. LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN1_EN1) 2-29 3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USB56, USB78) 2-29 4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-30 5. Intel® 6321ESB SATA port S/W RAID setting (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 2-30 6.
Internal connectors Page 1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-36 2. IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-36 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) 2-37 4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-37 5. Mini-SAS connectors (DSGC-DW/SAS model only) 2-38 6. SAS LSI1068 port LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSGC-DW/SAS model only) 2-39 7. GAME connector (16-1 pin GAME1) 2-39 8. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin IE1394_2) 2-40 9.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA771 socket designed for the Intel® Xeon® Dual Core processor. 2.3.1 • Your boxed Intel® Xeon® LGA771 processor package should come with installation instructions for the CPU and heatsink. If the instructions in this section do not match the CPU documentation, follow the latter. • Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent.
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Retention tab A PnP cap Load lever B This side of the socket box should face you. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load lever in the direction of the arrow to a 135º angle. 4.
6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. A B The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Notes on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • This motherboard supports Intel® Xeon™ CPUs in the 771‑land package with Hyper-Threading Technology. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported by Intel® 5000 series CPU only.
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ® The Intel Xeon™ processors require an Intel certified heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. When you buy a boxed Intel CPU, the package includes the heatsink, fan, retention brackets, screws, thermal grease, installation manual, and other items that are necessary for CPU installation. • Make sure that you have applied the thermal grease to the top of the CPU before installing the heatsink and fan.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to tighten the four heatsink screws in a diagonal sequence. 3. Connect the fan cable to the 4‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN1. Do not forget to connect the CPU fan cable! Hardware monitoring errors may occur if you fail to plug this connector. CPU_FAN1 connector 4. 2-14 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‑pin connector labeled CPU_FAN2.
2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with six fully-buffered DIMM (FB-DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin FB-DIMM modules. An FB-DIMM module has a different pin-out from DDR2 DIMMs so you cannot install DDR2 DIMMs on an FB-DIMM socket. Note that an FB-DIMM socket has an Advanced Memory Buffer (AMB) chip that allows memory-to-CPU connection at gigabit speed.
Rank population DIMM 00 DIMM 01 DIMM 10 DIMM 11 DIMM 20 DIMM 21 DIMM 30 DIMM 31 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 Slot 0 Slot 1 MCH Channel Ch:0 Ch:1 Ch:2 Ch:3 DIMM installation reference table No..
2.4.3 Memory mirroring and sparing technology ® The Intel 5000X chipset supports the memory mirroring and sparing technology. Refer to the below sections: Memory Mirroring: When enabling memory mirroring function in the BIOS setting (please refer the section 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the option “Memory Branch Mode” as Mirror), Branch 1 contains a replicate copy of the data in Branch 0. The DIMMs must cover the same slot position on both branches.
Memory Sparing : At configuration time, a DIMM rank is set aside to replace a defective DIMM rank. When the error rate for a failing DIMM rank reaches a pre-determined threshold, the memory sparing function will issue an interrupt and initiate a spare copy. At the completion of the copy, the failing DIMM rank is disabled and the “spared” DIMM rank will be used in its place. Refer to 4.4.2 Chipset Configuration and configure the options of “Branch 0 Rank Sparing” to enable the memory sparing functions.
Two DIMM per channel (two ranks) Sparing Branch0 Memory space Channel 0 Channel 1 DIMM_00 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) DIMM_10 (512MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 Rank 1 (512 MB) (512 MB) 1024 MB 1024 MB DIMM_01 (1024MB*2 Ranks) DIMM_11 (1024MB*2 Ranks) Rank 0 (1024 MB) Rank 1 (1024 MB) Sparing Memory space Total Memory ASUS DSGC-DW Series Rank 0 (1024 MB) Rank 1 (1024 MB) V V 1024 MB 1024 MB 4096 MB 2-19
2.4.4 Installing a DIMM Make sure to unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward. 2. Align a DIMM on the socket such that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 3. Firmly insert the DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in place and the DIMM is properly seated.
2.4.6 Installing the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan The FB-DIMMs generate heat during continued operation. To ensure optimum thermal condition and performance, install the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan. To install the optional FB-DIMM fan: 1. Locate the three FB-DIMM fan holes on the motherboard. 2. Disengage the fan top cover from the fan base. You can do this by firmly gripping the top cover by the clamps to release the hooks, then pull up the top cover carefully until it separates from the fan base.
4. Position top cover over the fan base. Insert the top cover legs into the slot on the fan base legs. Push down carefully until the legs are securely in place and the top cover hooks snap in place. Make sure the cables pass through the notch on the fan base as shown. 5. 2-22 Connect the fan cable to the black 4-pin connector labeled FBD_FAN1.
2.4.7 Uninstalling the optional MemCool FB-DIMM fan 1. Unplug the fan cable. 2. Grip the top cover clamps until the top cover hooks are released, then carefully lift the top cover while supporting the fan base with your free hand. Top cover clamp 3. Carefully lift the fan base.
2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage motherboard components. 2.5.1 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1.
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2.5.4 PCI/PCI-X slots The PCI/PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.3 and PCI-X 1.0 specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 32-bit PCI slot The figure shows a RAID card installed on a PCI-X slot. 64-bit PCI-X slot When installing an optional ZCR card, install the card on PCIX6 slot (colored green on DSGC-DW/SAS model) 2.5.
2.5.6 PCI Express x16 slot (x16 link; x4 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. PCI Express x16 slot (x16link) PCI Express x16 slot (x4link) The PCIE x 16 slot (x16 link) supports VGA cards. 2.5.7 PCI Express x8 slot The onboard PCI Express x8 slot provides x8 link from the 6321ESB. This slot is designed for various server class high performance add-on cards like SCSI RAID card, fiber-channel card, etc.
2.6 1. Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords. To erase the RTC RAM: 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the onboard battery. 3. Move the jumper cap from pins 1-2 (default) to pins 2-3.
LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Intel® 6321 Gigabit LAN controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the Gigabit LAN feature. ® 2. LAN_EN1 1 2 DSGC-DW Series LAN_EN1 setting 3. 2 3 Enable (Default) Disable USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) Set these jumpers to +5V to wake up the computer from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using the connected USB devices.
4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Spacebar). This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS. KBPWR1 1 2 2 3 +5VSB ® +5V (Default) DSGC-DW Series Keyboard power setting 5.
Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (for DSGC-DW/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to select the onboard storage to use. Place the jumper caps on pins 1-2 if you want to use the Intel® 6321ESB‑supported Ultra DMA/ Serial ATA II devices (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps on pins 2-3 to use Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) storage device supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. ® 6. SAS_EN1 1 2 DSGC-DW/SAS SAS setting 7.
8. IEEE 1394a setting (3-pin 1394_EN1) ® This jumper allows you to enable or disable the1394a port feature. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the feature and 2-3 to disable it.
2.7 1. Switch DIP switches (DIP_SW1) This jumper allows you to set up the fan connections. Set the switch to ON if you are using a 4-pin fan (PWM fan) cable plug, or to OFF if you are using a 3-pin (PC fan) plug. ON (Default) DIP_SW1 ON 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ® OFF DSGC-DW Series DIP switches ON:4-PIN FAN OFF:3-PIN FAN SW1:CPU_FAN1 SW2:CPU_FAN2 SW3:FRNT_FAN1 SW4:FRNT_FAN2 SW5:FRNT_FAN3 SW6:FRNT_FAN4 SW7:REAR_FAN1 SW8:REAR_FAN2 The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector.
2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 14 2 13 12 3 11 10 9 8 76 5 4 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. LAN (RJ-45) ports. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. Refer to the table below for the LAN port LED indications.
Refer to the audio configuration table below for the function of the audio ports in 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration. Audio 2, 4, 6, or 8-channel configuration Port Headset 2-channel Light Blue 4-channel 6-channel 8-channel Line In Line In Line In Line In Lime Line Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Front Speaker Out Pink Mic In Mic In Mic In Mic In Center/Subwoofer Orange – – Center/Subwoofer Black – Rear Speaker Out Rear Speaker Out Gray – – – 11.
2.8.2 1. Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided floppy disk drive (FDD) signal cable. Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to the signal connector at the back of the floppy disk drive. ® Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. FLOPPY1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4, SATA5, SATA6 ) ® These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. DSGC-DW Series SATA connectors 4.
5. Mini-SAS connectors (DSGC-DW/SAS model only) ® This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. DSGC-DW/SAS MINI SAS connectors To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in the mini-SAS cable to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps in place. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 2-38 1. With your thumb, push down the cable lock to release. 2.
ACT_LED6 ACT_LED7 ACT_LED0 ACT_LED1 ACT_LED2 ACT_LED3 ACT_LED4 ACT_LED5 SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (DSGC-DW/SAS model only) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. ® 6. SASLED1 FLT_LED0 FLT_LED1 FLT_LED2 FLT_LED3 GND FLT_LED4 FLT_LED5 FLT_LED6 FLT_LED7 PIN1 DSGC-DW/SAS SASLED connector GAME connector (16-1 pin GAME1) This connector is for a GAME port.
8. IEEE 1394a connector (10-1 pin 1394_2) TPA2GND TPB2+12V GND ® This connector is for an 1394a port. Connect the 1394a module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. IE1394_1 PIN1 TPA2+ GND TPB2+ +12V DSGC-DW Series Onboard LED The 1394a port module is purchased separately. NEVER connect a USB cable to the IEEE 1394a connector. Doing so will damage the motherboard! 9.
10. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM1/COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ® COM1 PIN 1 COM2 PIN 1 DSGC-DW Series Serial port connectors The serial port module is purchased separately. 11. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2/3/4, FBD_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.
12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) ® I2C_7_CLK# I2C_7_DATA# NC GND +3.3V Remote Sense This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 DSGC-DW Series Power supply SMBus connector 13. Backplane SMBus connector (7-1 pin BPSMB1) DSGC-DW Series BPSMB connector 2-42 I2CCLK P2 FAN_DC1 FAN_PWM +5V 12CDAT P2 GND ® This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices.
14. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V1, 4-pin ATX12V2) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • For a fully configured system, we recommend that you use an SSI 12 V-compliant power supply unit (PSU) for LGA771‑socket Intel® Xeon Dual Core processors (Bensley platform).
15. Parallel port connector (26-1 pin LPT1) This connector is for a chassis-mounted front panel audio I/O module that supports either HD Audio or legacy AC'97 audio standard. Connect one end of the front panel audio I/O module cable to this connector.
17. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. ® POWERLED+ NC POWERLEDMLED+ MLEDNC +5V GND GND SPKROUT The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. DSGC-DW Series System panel connector NMIBTN# GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND IDELED+ IDELED- PANEL1 • System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
18. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 2 2 GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINK LAN1_ACT LAN2_ACT LAN2_LINK ® NC I2C_4_CLK# 1 DSGC-DW Series Auxiliary panel connector +5VSB PIN1 CASEOPEN GND LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2LOCATORLED2+ AUX_PANEL1 3 4 5 4 1.
This chapter describes the power up sequence, and ways of shutting down the system.
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time......................................................... 3-1 3.2 Turning off the computer..............................................................
3.1 Starting up for the first time 1. After making all the connections, replace the system case cover. 2. Be sure that all switches are off. 3. Connect the power cord to the power connector at the back of the system chassis. 4. Connect the power cord to a power outlet that is equipped with a surge protector. 5. Turn on the devices in the following order: a. Monitor 6. b. System power After applying power, the system power LED on the system front panel case lights up.
3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® 2000/2003: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down. If you are using Windows® XP: 1. 2. 3. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. Click the Turn Off button to shut down the computer.
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS............................................. 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program..................................................................... 4-8 4.3 Main menu................................................................................... 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu.......................................................................... 4-18 4.5 Server menu................................................................................
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup: 1. Phoenix Phlash16 BIOS Flash Utility (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (To recover the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
4.1.2 Updating the BIOS using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) can be updated using the Phoenix Phlash16 Utility. Follow these instructions to update the BIOS using this utility. 1. Download the latest BIOS file from the ASUS web site. Rename the file to BIOS.WPH. Save the file to a floppy disk. Make sure you copy the correct BIOS file for the specific model of your motherboard. Save only the updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to avoid loading the wrong BIOS file. 2.
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using a floppy disk. Prepare a blank floppy disk before using this utility. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk A. Prepare the recovery diskette: 1. Insert the motherboard floppy disk to a PC, then boot from the support CD; the screen will show several optional items. 2.
Phoenix Phlash16 Utility Version 1.6.1.9 Copyright (c) Phoenix Technologies Ltd., 2005 Performing the following function Load Image File Verify interface information Backup system BIOS ROM Check flash memory type(s) Flash memory block: Save block Restore block Zero out block Erase block Program block Verify block Flash programming complete BIOS.
7. Press the power button for more than four seconds to turn off the system. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment.
Updating the BIOS through the Internet To update the BIOS through the Internet: 4- 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from the Internet option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Select the ASUS FTP site nearest you to avoid network traffic, or click Auto Select. Click Next.
4. From the FTP site, select the BIOS version that you wish to download. Click Next. 5. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. The ASUS Update utility is capable of updating itself through the Internet. Always update the utility to avail all its features. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate.
4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable Low-Pin Count (LPC) chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section “4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS.” Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to “Run Setup.” This section explains how to configure your system using this utility. Even if you are not prompted to use the Setup program, you can change the configuration of your computer in the future.
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Main Menu bar Advanced Server Configuration fields General help PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB 3½”] IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] [None] Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
4.2.3 Legend bar At the bottom of the Setup screen is a legend bar. The keys in the legend bar allow you to navigate through the various setup menus. The following table lists the keys found in the legend bar with their corresponding functions.
4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Floppy A IDE Configuration IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave SATA Port 1 SATA Port 2 SATA Port 3 SATA Port 4 System Information F1 ESC Help Exit ↑↓ →← Select Item Select Menu [04/19/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] [1.44/1.25 MB [None] [None] Disabled 360 [None] Kb 1.
4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit System Date System Time [10/30/2006] [15 : 30 : 36] Floppy A [1.44/1.
4.3.4 IDE Configuration PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Configuration Fixed disk boot sector: Item Specific Help [Normal] S-ATA Configuration F1 ESC Help Exit ↑↓ →← Select Item Select Menu -/+ Enter Change Values Select Sub-Menu Write protects boot sector on hard disk to protect against viruses. F9 F10 Setup Defaults Save and Exit Fixed disk boot sector [Normal] Setting this item to [Write Protect] prevents write access to the boot sector on the hard disk to protect against viruses.
Native Mode Operation [Auto] Allows you to choose the native mode for ATA. Configuration options: [Auto] [Serial ATA] The above item appears only when the SATA Controller Mode Option is set to [Compatible] Serial ATA [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Serial ATA function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] SATA Controller Mode Option [Enhanced] Allows selection of the Serial ATA operation mode depending on the operating system (OS) that you installed.
4.3.5 IDE Channel 0 Master/Slave; SATA Port 1/2/3/4 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main IDE Channel 0 Master [None] Type: [Auto] Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: 32-Bit I/O: Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Standard] [Disabled] F1 ESC Help Exit ↑↓ →← Select Item Select Menu -/+ Enter Change Values Select Sub-Menu Item Specific Help Auto = Autotyping. None = Disabling drive. ATAPI Removable = ATAPI media (e.g., LS120, USB Floppy, USB Zip).
Transfer Mode [Stadard] Allows you to select the mothod for the data transferring if the hard disk supports this feature. Configuration options: [Standard] [Fast PIO 1] [Fast PIO 2] [Fast PIO 3] [Fast PIO 4] [FPIO 3 / DMA 1] [FPIO 4 / DMA2] Ultra DMA Mode [Disabled] When this item is set to [Mode 0-5], the UDMA capability allows improved transfer speeds and data integrity for supported IDE devices. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Mode 0] [Mode 1] [Mode 2] [Mode 3] [Mode 4] [Mode 5] 4.3.
Processor Information Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Processor Information Item Specific Help All items on this menu cannot be modified in user mode. If any items require changes, please consult your system Supervisor. *** CPU1 : Brand Intel(R) Xeon(TM) CPU 2.83GHz Speed 2.
4.4 Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced WARNING: Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Setting wrong value in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
Multiprocessor Specification [1.4] Allows you to configure the MP Specification revision level. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] Frequency Ratio [Default] Allows you to select the processor frequency ratio. Configuration options: [Default] [X 12] [X 13] [X 14] [X 15] [X 16] [X 17] Hyperthreading [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology feature.
If you install a 5100/5300 series CPU, the BIOS screen appears as the following. Advanced PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Processor Options Multiprocessor Specification Numbers of Stop Grant [1.
Discrete MTRR Allocation [Disabled] Enable this item for better graphics performance when used with Linux and 4 GB or more memory. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Processor Power Management [Disabled] Allows you to select your desired processor power management.
4.4.2 Chipset Configuration This menu shows the chipset configuration settings. Select an item then press to display a pop-up menu with the configuration options.
4GB PCI Hole Granularity [256 MB] Allows you to select the granularity of the PCI hole for PCI resource. Configuration options: [256 MB] [512 MB] [1.0 GB] [2.0 GB] Memory Branch Mode [Interleave] Allows you to select the memory branch mode. Configuration options: [Sequential] [Interleave] [Mirror] [Single channel 0] Branch 0 Rank Interleave [4:1] Allows you to select the Branch 0 Rank Interleave.
The following three items appear when you set the Open Loop Type to [User Define]. Environment Temperature [025 ºC] Allows you to select the Environment Temperature value. Configuration options: [020 ºC]~[040 ºC] Temperature Rise [025 ºC] Allows you to select the Temperature Rise value. Configuration options: [010 ºC]~[030 ºC] FBDIMM(s) Air Flow [2.0] Allows yout to select the Air Flow value. Configuration options: [1.0] [1.5]~[4.5] [5.
4.4.3 PCI Configuration This menu shows the PCI configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
4.4.4 ICH USB Control Sub-Menu The items in this menu allow you to display the USB configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced ICH USB Control Sub-Menu USB Function [Enabled] USB 2.0 Controller Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] [Enabled] F1 ESC Help Exit ↑↓ →← Select Item Select Menu -/+ Enter Item Specific Help Enable USB host controller.
4.4.5 Peripheral Devices Configuration This menu shows the peripheral devices configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
Interrupt [IRQ 3] Allows you to set the interrupt for serial port B. Configuration options: [IRQ 3] [IRQ 4] Parallel port [Enabled] Allows you to configure the parallel port. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] [Auto] Base I/O address [378] Allows you to select the base I/O address for the parallel port. Configuration options: [378] [278] [3BC] Interrupt [IRQ 7] Allows you to set the interrupt for the parallel port.
4.4.6 ACPI Configuration This menu shows the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced ACPI Configuration ACPI Sleep Mode ACPI Version Features Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support F1 ESC Help Exit ↑↓ →← Select Item Select Menu Item Specific Help [S1 & S3] [ACPI v1.
4.4.7 Power On Configuration This menu shows the power configuration settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options.
The following items appear only if you enable the Power On By RTC Alarm item. RTC Alarm Date [0] To set the date of alarm, highlight this item and press to display a date chart. Press <+> or <-> to change scroll through the options, then press when done. The default setting [0] is equivalent to everyday alarm. Configuration options: [0] [1] ~ [31] RTC Alarm Date [00 : 00 : 00] To set the time of alarm: 1. Press <+> or <-> to set the desired value. 2.
Scroll down to display more items: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help CPU1 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU1 Domain 1 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 0 Target Temperature CPU2 Domain 1 Target Temperature SYSTEM1 Target Temperature SYSTEM2 Target Temperature [075] [075] [075] [075] [060ºC] [060ºC] FBD_FAN1 Speed VCORE0 Voltage VCORE1 Voltage VTT +1.5V +1.8V +3V +12V +5V +5VSB VBAT N/A 1.25 V 1.25 V 1.21 V 1.56 V 1.79 V 3.28 V 11.91 V 4.87 V 4.96 V 3.
Scroll down to display more items: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Hardware Monitor Item Specific Help SYSTEM1 Target Temperature SYSTEM2 Target Temperature [60 oC] [60 oC] FBD_FAN1 Speed VCORE0 Voltage VCORE1 Voltage VTT +1.5V +1.8V +3V +12V +5V +5VSB VBAT N/A 1.25 V 1.25 V 1.21 V 1.56 V 1.79 V 3.28 V 11.91 V 4.87 V 4.96 V 3.
4.5 Server menu This Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Console Redirection DMI Event Logging F1 ESC Help Exit 4.5.1 ↑↓ →← Item Specific Help Additional setup menus to configure console.
The following items appear only if you set the Com Port Address item to [Onboard COM A] or [On-board COM B]. Baud Rate [57.6K] Allows you to enable the specified baud rate. Configuration options: [300] [1200] [2400] [9600] [19.2K] [38.4K] [57.6K] [115.2K] Console Type [VT-UTF8] Allows you to enable the specified console type. Configuration options: [VT100] [VT100, 8bit] [PC-ANSI, 7bit] [PC ANSI] [VT100+] [VT-UTF8] [ASCII] Flow Control [None] Allows you to select the flow control for console redirection.
4.5.2 DMI Event Logging Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit DMI Event Logging Item Specific Help Event log validity Event log capacity Valid Space Available View DMI event log [Enter] Event Logging ECC Event Logging [Enabled] [Enabled] Mark DMI events as read Clear all DMI event logs [Enter] [No] F1 ESC Help Exit ↑↓ →← Select Item Select Menu -/+ Enter Change Values Select Sub-Menu View the contents of the DMI event log.
4.6 Security menu Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: User Password Is: Clear Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password Check Password Lock Mode Removable Device Boot Flash Write [Enter] [Enter] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] F1 ESC Help Exit Select Item Select Menu ↑↓ →← -/+ Enter Change Values Select Sub-Menu Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.
2. In the Enter current password field, type in your current password. Press . 3. The cursor moves to the next field, Enter new password. Press . Do not type anything in this field. 4. The cursor moves to the next field, Confirm new password. Press . Do not type anything in this field. 5. When the confirmation message “Password has been changed” appears, press . The display returns to the Security menu. Note that the password field on top is changed to Clear.
4.7 Boot menu Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Boot Features F1 ESC Help Exit 4.7.1 ↑↓ →← Select Item Select Menu -/+ Enter Change Values Select Sub-Menu F9 F10 Setup Defaults Save and Exit Boot Device Priority Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Item Specific Help Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down arrows select a device.
4.7.2 Boot Features Main Advanced Server PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot Exit Boot Features Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Summary screen: POST Errors SETUP prompt Interrupt 19 Capture F1 ESC Help Exit ↑↓ →← Select Item Select Menu Item Specific Help [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto Detect] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] -/+ Enter Change Values Select Sub-Menu Allows the BIOS to skip certain tests while booting.
SETUP prompt [Enabled] When this item is set to [Enabled], the system displays the message “Press DEL to run Setup” during POST. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], this function allows the option ROMs to trap Interrupt 19. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.
Discard Changes Select this option to discard the changes that you made, and restore the previously saved values. When a confirmation window appears: • select [Yes], then press to discard any changes and load the previously saved values. • select [No], then press , or simply press , to cancel the command and return to the Exit menu. Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press , or simply press , to load the optimized values for each of the Setup menu items.
This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities.
Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID............................................................................. 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility........................... 5-3 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility.................. 5-30 5.4 Global Array Manager................................................................. 5-38 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSGC-DW/SAS model only)......
5.1 Setting up RAID The motherboard comes with the following RAID solutions: DSGC-DW series model • LSI Logic Embeded SATA RAID and the Intel Matrix Storage Manager embeded in the Intel 6321ESB Southbridge supports Serial ATA hard disk drive s and RAID0, RAID1 and RAID0+1 configurations. The Intel Matrix Storage Manager also supports RAID5 configuration. DSGC-DW/SAS model only • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports SAS disk drives and RAID0, RAID1, and RAID1E configuration. 5.1.
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives The motherboard supports Serial ATA for RAID set configuration. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for RAID configuration: 1. Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays following the instructions in the system user guide. 2. Connect a SATA signal cable to the signal connector at the back of each drive and to the SATA connector on the motherboard. 3.
5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, or RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2.
Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command.
3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. 4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen.
5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters.
6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. When creating a RAID 1 set, select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press . Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss.
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu.
Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select New Configuration, then press . 3.
5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press .
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press .
Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 6. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 5-12 8. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press .
10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu.
5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . 6. Press again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press .
8. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. 9. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration.
5.2.4 Initializing the logical drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu. Using the Initialize command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press . 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize.
3. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. 5-18 A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization.
5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press .
5-20 2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press . 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub‑menu, then press . 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press to start initialization.
5. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, press .
5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 5-22 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press . 2. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press .
3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue.
5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The Check Consistency command is available only for logical drives included in a RAID 1 set. Using the Check Consistency To check data consistency using the Check Consistency command: 5-24 1.
3. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press . You may also press to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. 4. 5. While checking the disk consistency, press to display the following options. • Stop • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Stops the consistency check.
Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 5-26 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Logical Drive from the menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press . 4. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the dialog box to check the drive. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue.
5.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press . The utility clears the current array. 3. Press any key to continue.
5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: 5-28 1. From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press . 2. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press . 3.
5.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press to display the adapter properties. 2. Select WriteCache, then press to turn the option On (enabled). 3.
5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility The Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. To enter the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: 1. Turn on the system after installing all Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to display the utility main menu. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.
5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) To create a RAID 0 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume0 RAID0(Stripe) Select Disks 128KB 0.
6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8.
5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) To create a RAID 1 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID1(Mirror) Select Disks N/A 0.
5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID10(RAID0+1) Select Disks 128KB 0.
5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity) To create a RAID 5 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ESB2 wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID Level: Disks: Strip Size: Capacity: Volume1 RAID5(Parity) Select Disks 128KB 0.
5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights [ DELETE VOLUME MENU ] Name Level Drives Capacity Status Volume0 RAIDX(xxxxx) X XXX.XGB Normal ESB2 wRAID5 Reserved.
5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume hard disk drive deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press to display this screen. [ RESET RAID DATA ] Resetting RAID data will remove internal RAID structures from the selected RAID disks.
5.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details.
5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (DSGC-DW/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) • RAID 1E (Integrated Mirroring Enhanced) • RAID 0 (Integrated Striping) 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring Overview The Integrated Mirroring (IM) feature supports simultaneous mirrored volumes with two disks (IM).
3. The following screen appears. Select a channel and press to enter the setup. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fnc Slot SAS1068 05 03 00 00 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Boot Order 0 Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller. 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears.
6. 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 move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.
7. A confirmation screen appears. Press to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press to overwrite any data and create the new IM array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Create New Array Type -- SAS1068 M - Keep existing data, migrate to an IM array. Synchronization of disk will occur.
5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: 1. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot 00 PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.
3. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or . You may also specify the Hot Spare disk here. Select the disk, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column, then press <+>, <->, or .
5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. To create an IS volume: 1. Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp.
4. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus an optional hot spare. Data on the primary disk may be migrated. Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 8 disks including an optional hot spare.
By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. 6. Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. 7.
5.5.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing volume properties To view volume properties: 1. On the main menu, select RAID Properties. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.
3. The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.
Managing hot spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume. If a disk on an IM/IME volume fails, the utility automatically rebuilds the failed disk data on the hot spare. When the failed disk is replaced, the utility assigns the replacement as the new hot spare. To create a hot spare: 1.
4. Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.
Activating an array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: 1. From the Manage Array screen, select Activate Array, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.
5.5.5 1. Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot 00 PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.
Selecting a boot disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals. There can be only one boot disk. Follow these steps to select a boot disk: 1. In the SAS BIOS CU, select an adapter from the Adapter List. 2. Select the SAS Topology option. The current topology is displayed.
5.5.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter PCI PCI PCI PCI FW Revision Status BUS Dev Fnc Slot SAS1068 05 03 00 00 1.15.00.
Boot Information Display Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display minimal information] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display adapters only] LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.
Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.
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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components.
Chapter summary 6.1 6 RAID driver installation................................................................ 6-1 6.2 Intel chipset software installation............................................. 6-12 6.3 LAN driver installation................................................................ 6-15 6.4 Audio driver installation............................................................. 6-21 6.5 Management application and utilities installation...................
6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your server system, you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet.
7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. For systems with Red Hat® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: For Intel® 6321 LSI MegaRAID: \Drivers\6321 LSI MegaRAID\Driver\Linux\ Driver For LSI 1068 SAS: \Drivers\LSI 1068\Driver\Linux\ The paths above may differ based on variant models.
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® XP/2000/2003 Server OS When installing the LSI 1068 driver to your OS, make sure the driver you are installing supports your current installed OS. We STRONGLY RECOMMEND you to use the LSI 1068 SAS utility bundled in the support CD to create a driver disk. Refer to page 6-1 for more information. During Windows® XP/2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® XP/2000/2003 Server OS: 1.
4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press .
• Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID driver (DSGC-DW model only): - For Windows 2000 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows 2000 SP4). - For Windows XP/2003 OS, select LSI MegaRAID Software RAID (Windows XP/2003). • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller driver (DSGC-DW/ SAS model only): - For Windows 2000, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS1068 . - For 32bit Windows Server 2003, select LSI Logic Fusion-MPT SAS Driver (Server 2003 32-bit). 6.
5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. 8. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. 9. Select the option Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended), then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11.
4. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select Properties from the menu. 5. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click OK when finished. Red Hat® Enterprise To install the Intel® 6321ESB LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise OS: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . When installing a Red Hat 2.
6- 3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press .
5. When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation.
SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 6-10 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press .
4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system.
6.2 Intel chipset software installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Plug and Play components for the Intel® chipset on the system. You need to manually install the Intel® chipset software on a Windows XP/2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the Intel® chipset software: 6-12 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.
4. The Intel(R) Chipset Software Installation Utility window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process.
6-14 6. Read the Readme File Information and press Next to activate the installation. 7. After completing the installation, click Finish to restart the computer.
6.3 LAN driver installation This section provides the instructions on how to install Intel® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.3.1 Windows XP/2000/Server 2003 To install the Intel® Gigabit LAN controller driver on a Windows® XP/2000/ Server 2003 OS: 1. Restart the computer, and then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3.
6-16 4. Click the Install Drivers option to begin installation. 5. Click Next button when the Intel® PRO Network Connections – InstallShield Wizard window appears.
6. Select the “I accept the terms in the license agreement” and then click the Next button. 7. Press the Complete and click Next button to fully install the driver, Intel® PROSet for Windows Device Manager and Advanced Networking Services.
6-18 8. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 9. When finished, press Finish to continue.
To verify the LAN controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the “+” sign before the item Network adapters, then Intel(R) PRO/1000 EB Network Connection with I/O Acceleration item should appear.
6.3.2 Red Hat/SuSE Linux Follow these instructions when installing the Intel® LAN controller base driver for the in Red Hat® and SuSE Linux operating system. Before installing the LAN driver: Before installing the LAN driver, you must install the kernel development application. To install the kernel development: 1. Insert the Linux OS installation CD Disk 1 to the optical drive. 2. Double click “Application” > “System setting” > “Add / Remove application”. 3.
6.4 Audio driver installation 6.4.1 Installiing the audio driver Follow the installation wizard to install the Realtek® Audio Driver from the support CD that came with the motherboard package. 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The support CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. 3. Click the item Audio ALC 882 driver from the menu.
6-22 4. The Realtek High Definition Audio Driver Setup window appears. Click Next and follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Click Finish to restart the computer and complete the installation.
6.4.2 Audio configurations The Realtek® ALC882 audio CODEC provides 8-channel audio capability to deliver the ultimate audio experience on your computer. The software provides JackSensing function, S/PDIF Out support, and interrupt capability. The ALC882 also includes the Realtek® proprietary UAJ® (Universal Audio Jack) technology for all audio ports, eliminating cable connection errors and giving users plug and play convenience.
Information Click the information button ( ) to display information about the audio driver version, DirectX version, audio controller, audio codec, and language setting. Minimize Click the minimize button ( ) to minimize the window. Exit Click the exit button ( ) to exit the Realtek HD Audio Manager. Configuration options Click any of the tabs in this area to configure your audio settings. Click the arrow button ( ) to display more options.
Mixer The Mixer option allows you to configure audio output (playback) volume and audio input (record) volume. To set the mixer options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Mixer tab. 2. Turn the volume buttons to adjust the Playback and/or Record volume. The Mixer option activates voice input from all channels by default. Make sure to set all channels to mute ( ) if you do not want voice input. 3.
Microphone The Microphone option allows you configure your input/output settings and to check if your audio devices are connected properly. To set the Microphone options: 1. From the Realtek HD Audio Manager, click the Microphone tab. 2. Click the Noise Suppression option button to reduce the static background noise when recording. 3. Click the Acoustic Echo Cancellation option button to reduce the echo from the front speakers when recording. 4. Click to effect the Microphone settings and exit.
6.5 Management applications and utilities installation The support CD that came with the motherboard package contains the drivers, management applications, and utilities that you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.5.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.
6.5.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. Click an item to install. 6.5.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. 6.5.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide.
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Appendix summary A A.1 DSGC-DW/SAS model block diagram.........................................A-1 A.2 DSGC-DW model block diagram..................................................A-2 A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers.....................................
A.1 DSGC-DW/SAS model block diagram Xeon5000/ Xeon5100;5300 1333 FSB FBDx2 x16 PCIE1 FBDx2 5000X FBDx2 FBDx2 ESI x16 (x4 link) PCIE3 PCIE4 x4 x8 (x8 link) Kumeran PCIX5 PCIX6 (ZCR) PCI 33 PCIX 133 PCI2 6321ESB LSI1068 SLB9635 TT1.
A.2 DSGC-DW model block diagram Xeon5000/ Xeon5100; 5300 1333 FSB PCIE1 FBDx2 x16 FBDx2 5000X FBDx2 FBDx2 ESI PCIE3 PCIE4 PCIX5 PCIX6 x4 x16 (x4 link) x8 (x8 link) Kumeran Gilgal PCIX 133 PCI 33 PCIX 133 PCI2 6321ESB 1394 SLB9635 TT1.
A.3 PHLASH16.EXE and memory managers Phlash16 may fail if your system is using memory managers, in which case the utility will display the following message: Memory manager error message Phoenix Phlash16 Error Cannot flash if Memory Managers (e.g. EMM386) present PRESS ANY KEY TO EXIT If you see this message after you execute Phlash16, you must disable the memory manager on your system. Follow the instructions in the Disabling memory managers section in this chapter. Because Phlash16.
A- Appendix A: Reference information
