Asus P5M2/SAS, P5M2 User’s Manual
P5M2 Series
<![endif]>Motherboard
E2776
First
Edition
September 2006
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Contents
Notices................................................................................................. |
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Safety information.............................................................................. |
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About this guide.................................................................................. |
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Typography........................................................................................... |
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P5M2 Series specifications summary................................................... |
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Chapter 1:
Product introduction
1.1 |
Welcome!............................................................................... |
1-1 |
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1.2 |
Package contents.................................................................. |
1-1 |
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1.3 |
Special features..................................................................... |
1-2 |
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1.3.1 |
Product highlights.................................................... |
1-2 |
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1.3.2 |
Innovative ASUS features........................................ |
1-4 |
Chapter 2:
Hardware
information
2.1 |
Before you proceed............................................................... |
2-1 |
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Onboard LED......................................................................... |
2-1 |
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2.2 |
Motherboard overview........................................................... |
2-2 |
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2.2.1 |
Placement direction................................................. |
2-2 |
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2.2.2 |
Screw holes............................................................. |
2-2 |
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2.2.3 |
Motherboard layout................................................. |
2-3 |
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2.2.4 |
Layout Contents...................................................... |
2-4 |
2.3 |
Central Processing Unit (CPU)............................................... |
2-6 |
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2.3.1 |
Installing the CPU..................................................... |
2-6 |
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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan......................... |
2-8 |
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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan................... |
2-11 |
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2.4 |
System memory.................................................................. |
2-13 |
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2.4.1 |
Overview................................................................ |
2-13 |
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2.4.2 |
Memory Configurations.......................................... |
2-13 |
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2.4.3 |
Installing a DIMM.................................................... |
2-15 |
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2.4.4 |
Removing a DIMM................................................... |
2-15 |
2.5 |
Expansion slots.................................................................... |
2-16 |
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2.5.1 Installing an expansion card................................... |
2-16 |
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2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card............................... |
2-16 |
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2.5.3 |
Interrupt assignments........................................... |
2-17 |
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2.5.4 |
PCI/PCI-X slots....................................................... |
2-18 |
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2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot(x8 link)................................. |
2-18 |
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2.5.6 |
DDR2 SO-DIMM socket........................................... |
2-18 |
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Contents
2.6 |
Jumpers |
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2-19 |
2.7 |
Switch.................................................................................. |
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2-24 |
2.8 |
Connectors.......................................................................... |
2-25 |
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2.8.1 ........................................... |
Rear panel connectors |
2-25 |
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2.8.2 ................................................ |
Internal connectors |
2-25 |
Chapter 3:
Powering up
3.1 |
Starting up for the first time................................................. |
3-1 |
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3.2 |
Powering off the computer................................................... |
3-2 |
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3.2.1 |
Using the OS shut down function............................ |
3-2 |
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3.2.2 |
Using the dual function power switch..................... |
3-2 |
Chapter 4:
BIOS setup
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS......................................... |
4-1 |
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4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk............................... |
4-1 |
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4.1.2 |
AFUDOS utility......................................................... |
4-2 |
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4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility................................. |
4-5 |
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4.1.4 |
ASUS Update utility................................................. |
4-7 |
4.2 |
BIOS setup program.............................................................. |
4-9 |
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4.2.1 |
BIOS menu screen.................................................. |
4-10 |
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4.2.2 |
Menu bar................................................................ |
4-10 |
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4.2.3 |
Navigation keys..................................................... |
4-10 |
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4.2.4 |
Menu items............................................................ |
4-11 |
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4.2.5 |
Sub-menu items..................................................... |
4-11 |
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4.2.6 |
Configuration fields................................................ |
4-11 |
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4.2.7 |
Pop-up window...................................................... |
4-11 |
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4.2.8 |
Scroll bar............................................................... |
4-11 |
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4.2.9 |
General help........................................................... |
4-11 |
4.3 |
Main menu........................................................................... |
4-12 |
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4.3.1 |
System Time ........................................................ |
4-12 |
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4.3.2 |
System Date ......................................................... |
4-12 |
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4.3.3 |
Legacy Diskette A ................................................ |
4-12 |
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4.3.4 |
IDE Configuration................................................... |
4-13 |
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4.3.5 Primary, Third, Fourth Master/Slave...................... |
4-14 |
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4.3.6 |
System Information............................................... |
4-16 |
4.4 |
Advanced menu................................................................... |
4-18 |
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4.4.1 |
CPU Configuration.................................................. |
4-18 |
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4.4.2 |
MPS Configuration................................................. |
4-21 |
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4.4.3 |
Chipset Configuration............................................ |
4-21 |
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4.4.4 |
PCI PnP................................................................... |
4-24 |
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4.4.5 |
USB Configuration.................................................. |
4-25 |
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4.4.6 |
Peripheral Device Configuration............................. |
4-27 |
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4.4.7 |
ACPI Configuration................................................. |
4-28 |
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4.4.8 |
APM Configuration................................................. |
4-29 |
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4.4.9 |
Hardware Monitor.................................................. |
4-32 |
4.5 |
Server menu........................................................................ |
4-34 |
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Remote Access Configuration............................................. |
4-34 |
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4.6 |
Security menu..................................................................... |
4-36 |
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4.7 |
Boot menu........................................................................... |
4-39 |
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4.7.1 |
Boot Device Priority............................................... |
4-39 |
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4.7.2 |
Boot Settings Configuration.................................. |
4-40 |
4.8 |
Exit menu............................................................................ |
4-41 |
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Chapter 5:
RAID configuration
5.1 Setting up RAID..................................................................... |
5-1 |
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5.1.1 |
RAID definitions....................................................... |
5-1 |
5.1.2 Installing hard disk drives........................................ |
5-2 |
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5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS................................. |
5-2 |
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5.1.4 |
RAID configuration utility......................................... |
5-2 |
5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility....................... |
5-3 |
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5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.............................. |
5-4 |
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5.2.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration................ |
5-10 |
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5.2.3 Initializing the logical drives................................... |
5-13 |
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5.2.4 |
Rebuilding failed drives.......................................... |
5-18 |
5.2.5 Checking the drives for data consistency............. |
5-20 |
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5.2.6 Deleting a RAID configuration................................ |
5-23 |
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5.2.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set.............. |
5-24 |
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5.2.8 |
Enabling the WriteCache........................................ |
5-25 |
5.3 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility................ |
5-26 |
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5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe)............................... |
5-27 |
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5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror)............................... |
5-29 |
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5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror)............... |
5-30 |
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5.3.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (Parity)............................... |
5-31 |
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5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set................................................ |
5-32 |
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5.3.6 Resetting disks to Non-RAID.................................. |
5-33 |
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5.4 |
Global Array Manager.......................................................... |
5-34 |
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5.5 |
LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility ................................................ |
5-35 |
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5.5.1 |
Integrated Mirroring............................................... |
5-35 |
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5.5.2 Integrated Striping (IS) volume............................. |
5-41 |
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5.5.3 |
Managing Arrays.................................................... |
5-44 |
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5.5.4 Selecting a boot disk............................................. |
5-51 |
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5.5.5 |
Global_Properties.................................................. |
5-52 |
Chapter 6:
Driver installation
6.1 |
RAID driver installation.......................................................... |
6-1 |
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6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk...................................... |
6-1 |
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6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver......................... |
6-4 |
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6.2 |
LAN driver installation......................................................... |
6-14 |
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6.2.1 |
Windows® 2000/2003 Server............................... |
6-14 |
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6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0................................. |
6-15 |
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6.3 |
VGA driver installation......................................................... |
6-16 |
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6.3.1 |
Windows® 2000 Server/ Windows® 2003 Server. 6-16 |
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6.4 |
Management applications and utilities installation.............. |
6-19 |
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6.4.1 Running the support CD........................................ |
6-19 |
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6.4.2 |
Drivers menu......................................................... |
6-19 |
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6.4.3 |
Management Software menu................................. |
6-20 |
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6.4.4 |
Utilities menu......................................................... |
6-20 |
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6.4.5 |
Contact information ............................................. |
6-21 |
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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.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Canadian Department of Communications Statement
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital
apparatus complies with Canadian ICES
-003.
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Safety information
Electrical
safety
•To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system.
•When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device.
•Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged.
•Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or extension cord. These devices could interrupt the grounding circuit.
•Make sure that your power supply is set to the correct voltage in your area. If you are not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you are using, contact your local power company.
•If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
Operation safety
•Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals that came with the package.
•Before using the product, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the power cables are not damaged. If you detect any damage, contact your dealer immediately.
•To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.
•Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Do not place the product in any area where it may become wet.
•Place the product on a stable surface.
•If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer.
The symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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About this guide
This user guide contains the information you need when installing and configuring the motherboard.
How
this guide is
organized
This manual contains the following parts:
•Chapter 1:
Product introduction
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology 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, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
•Chapter 4:
BIOS setup
Tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
•Chapter 5:
RAID configuration
Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard.
•Chapter 6:
Driver installation
This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for this motherboard.
•Appendix:
Reference information
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard.
Where to find more information
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates.
1.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 flyers, that may have been added by your dealer. These documents are not part of the standard package.
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Conventions used in
this guide
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual.
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.
IMPORTANT:
Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a task.
Typography
Bold text |
Indicates a menu or an item to select. |
Italics |
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase. |
<Key> |
Keys enclosed in the less-than and |
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greater-than sign means that you must |
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press the enclosed key. |
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Example: <Enter> means that you must |
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press the Enter or Return key. |
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> |
If you must press two or more keys |
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simultaneously, the key names are linked |
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with a plus sign (+). |
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Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> +<Del> |
Command |
Means that you must type the command |
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exactly as shown, then supply the |
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required item or value enclosed in |
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brackets. |
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Example: At the DOS prompt, type the |
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command line: format A:/S |
P5M2 Series specifications summary
CPU
Chipset
Front
Side Bus
Memory
Expansion
slots
Storage
Graphics
Dual
LAN
LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Duo (E6000/E4000 Series), Pentium®D & Pentium®4 processor
Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
NorthBridge: Intel® 3000 (Mukilteo-2)
SouthBridge: Intel® ICH7R
I/O bridge : Intel® 6702 PXH-V
1066/800/533 MHz
Dual-channel memory architecture
4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-533/667 memory modules
Supports up to 8 GB system memory
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a)
1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit slot
supports Zero-Channel RAID card, colored green on the model (P5M2/SAS only)
1 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot
1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Generation 3 (ASMB3)
Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports:
-1 x IDE port supports two Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices
-4 x Serial ATAII 300MB/s drives with RAID
functionality using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and software RAID 5), or the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10)
LSI1068 PCIX 8 ports SAS controller(P5M2/SAS only) supports:
-2 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels (each channel supports 4 hard disk drives) with RAID 0,
RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration
-Zero-Channel RAID card (optional)
ATI® ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 16MB DDR display memory
Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications
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P5M2 Series specifications summary
USB
Special
features
BIOS features
Rear panel
Internal
connectors
Power
Requirement
Form
Factor
Support CD contents
Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports:
-4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, 1 connector on the mid-board for 2 additional ports)
ASUS Smart Fan I/II
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo2
AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, FWH interface, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a
1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple)
1 x PS/2 mouse port (green)
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x Parallel port
1 x Serial port (COM1)
1 x VGA port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
1 x Floppy disk drive connector
1 x IDE connector
4 x Serial ATA connectors
1 x Hard disk activity LED connector
2 x LSI 1068 mini-SAS connector (P5M2/SAS only) 1 x TPM1.2 daughter board connector
2 x Front fan connectors
2 x Rear fan connectors
2 x CPU fan connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Power supply SMBUS connector
1 x USB 2.0 connector for 2 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x SMBus header for back-plane
1 x 18-1 pin SAS LSI1068 hard disk drive LED connector 1 x 20-1 pin auxiliary panel connector
1 x 20-1 pin system panel connector
1 x Serial port (COM2) connector
1 x ASUS server management board 3 (ASMB3) socket
ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS Live Update utility
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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1.1 |
Welcome!............................................................................... |
1-1 |
1.2 |
Package contents.................................................................. |
1-1 |
1.3 |
Special features..................................................................... |
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ASUS P5M2 Series
1.1Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5M2 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.
1.2Package contents
Check your motherboard package for the following items.
Motherboard pack type |
P5M2 Series Retail Pack |
P5M2 Series Bulk Pack |
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Cables |
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Serial ATA signal cables 180-180 |
4 |
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Serial ATA power cable |
2 |
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SAS cable(Only available for P5M2/SAS) |
2 |
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3-in-1 cable set |
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Accessories |
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I/O shield |
1 |
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Application CD
ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation
User guide
Packing Quantity
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3 pcs per carton |
3 pcs per carton |
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If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
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1.3Special features
1.3.1 Product highlights
Latest
processor technology
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Core™2 Duo (E6000/E4000 Series), Pentium® D and Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with 1066/800
MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel®
Hyper Threading Technology and is fully compatible with Intel® 05B/05A or 04B/04A processors. See page 2-6 for details.
Intel
® EM64T
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 CPUs with the Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to run on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of system memory for faster and more efficient computing.
Enhanced
Intel
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. See page 4-19 for details.
DDR2-533/667 memory support 
The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest server applications. The dual-channel memory architecture doubles the bandwidth of your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up to 10.7 GB/s.
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 topoint 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 2-18 for details.
Zero-Channel
RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only)
The motherboard comes with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/ SAS model) that supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. The Zero-
Channel RAID card allows you to create all types of RAID configurations for your storage devices. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective, high performance, and added reliability for your server system.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction |
Gigabit LAN
solution 
The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could achieve network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth. See page 2-22 for details.
Serial
ATA II
technology 
The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the Intel® ICH7R. The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate.
Built-in
SATA RAID solution
The Intel® ICH7R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration for SATA hard disk drives via the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (under Windows Operating System) or the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (no RAID 5). See page 2 22 and Chapter 5 for details.
USB 2.0 technology 
The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the
12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 1.1 to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. USB 2.0 is backward compatible with USB 1.1. See pages 2-20 and 2-25 for details.
Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring
The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in the Winbond hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-32 for details.
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1.3.2 Innovative
ASUS features
CrashFree BIOS 2 
This feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection
eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details.
ASUS Smart Fan
technology I/II
The motherboard supports both generations of ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. See page 4 32 for details.
ASUS MyLogo2™ 
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-40 for details.
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Chapter 1: Product introduction |
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.
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Before you proceed............................................................... |
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Motherboard overview........................................................... |
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Central Processing Unit (CPU)............................................... |
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System memory.................................................................. |
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Switch.................................................................................. |
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Connectors.......................................................................... |
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2.1Before you proceed
Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings.
•Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component.
•Use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or a metal object, such as the power supply case, before handling components to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
•Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them.
•Whenever you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in the bag that came with the component.
•Before you install
or remove any component, ensure
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switched off or the power cord is
detached from the power supply. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the above articles.
Onboard LED
The motherboard comes with a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft-off mode. This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED.
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2.2Motherboard 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 ATX 2.2 compliant chassis.
Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Failure to do so can cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components.
2.2.1 Placement direction
When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in the correct orientation. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis as indicated in the image below.
2.2.2 Screw holes
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis.
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
Place this side towards the rear of the chassis
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CPU socket |
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DDR2 DIMM slots |
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PCI/PCI-X/PCI Express x16 slots |
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DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket |
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USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) |
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Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) |
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VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) |
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Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) |
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RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) |
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Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) |
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2.3Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 in the 775-land package.
•Upon purchase of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is
on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related.
•Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
•The product warranty does not cover damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/incorrect removal of the PnP cap.
2.3.1 Installing
the CPU
To install a CPU:
1.Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
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Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you and the load lever is on your left.
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2.Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab.
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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!
6.Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.
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2.3.2 Installing
the CPU heatsink and fan
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance.
•When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package
includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
•Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no tool to install.
•If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you install the heatsink and fan assembly.
•Make sure that you use Intel® certified multi directional heatsink and
fan only.
•Make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the CPU fan and heatsink assembly.
•Do not buy a boxed Intel® processor for BTX (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler.
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan:
1.Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard.
Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector.
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3.Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2.
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•Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector.
•If there is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1.
•Before installing the CPU heatsink, make sure that the DIP switch is
properly set. Refer to Section 2.7 Switch for more information.
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