Asus P5MT-C User Manual
Motherboard
P5MT-C
ii
E250 2
Revi s e d Edi t i o n V2
Marc h 2 006
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Contents
Notices ............................................................................................... vii
Safety information .............................................................................viii
About this guide .................................................................................. ix
Typography .......................................................................................... x
P5MT-C specifications summary .......................................................... xi
Cha p te r 1: Pr o duc t i n tro d uc t ion
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
1.3.1 Product highlights ................................................... 1-2
1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ....................................... 1-4
Cha p te r 2: Ha r dwa r e i nfo r ma t ion
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
Onboard LEDs ....................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 Placement direction ................................................ 2-2
2.2.2 Screw holes ............................................................. 2-2
2.2.3 Motherboard layout ................................................ 2-3
2.2.4 Layout Contents ..................................................... 2-4
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
2.3.1 Installing the CPU .................................................... 2-6
2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan ......................... 2-9
2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan ................... 2-11
2.4 System memory .................................................................. 2-13
2.4.1 Overview ............................................................... 2-13
2.4.2 Memory Configurations ......................................... 2-13
2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ...................................................2-14
2.4.4 Removing a DIMM ..................................................2-14
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-15
2.5.1 Installing an expansion card .................................. 2-15
2.5.2 Configuring an expansion card .............................. 2-15
2.5.3 Interrupt assignments ........................................... 2-16
2.5.4 PCI Express x8 slot ............................................... 2-17
2.5.5 PCI slots ................................................................ 2-17
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-18
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Contents
2.7 Connectors .........................................................................2-23
2.7.1 Rear panel connectors .......................................... 2-23
2.7.2 Internal connectors ............................................... 2-24
Cha p te r 3: Po w eri n g u p
3.1 Starting up for the first time ................................................ 3-1
3.2 Powering off the computer ................................................... 3-2
3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function ........................... 3-2
3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch ..................... 3-2
Cha p te r 4: BI O S s e tu p
4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ........................................ 4-1
4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk .............................. 4-1
4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ........................................................ 4-2
4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ................................ 4-5
4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ................................................ 4-7
4.2 BIOS setup program ............................................................ 4-10
4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ................................................. 4-11
4.2.2 Menu bar ............................................................... 4-11
4.2.3 Navigation keys ..................................................... 4-11
4.2.4 Menu items ........................................................... 4-12
4.2.5 Sub-menu items .................................................... 4-12
4.2.6 Configuration fields ............................................... 4-12
4.2.7 Pop-up window ...................................................... 4-12
4.2.8 Scroll bar ............................................................... 4-12
4.2.9 General help .......................................................... 4-12
4.3 Main menu ........................................................................... 4-13
4.3.1 System Time ........................................................ 4-13
4.3.2 System Date ........................................................ 4-13
4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ...............................................4-13
4.3.4 Primary, Third, Fourth Master/Slave ..................... 4-14
4.3.5 IDE Configuration .................................................. 4-15
4.3.6 System Information .............................................. 4-17
4.4 Advanced menu .................................................................. 4-18
4.4.1 USB Configuration ................................................. 4-18
4.4.2 MPS Configuration ................................................. 4-19
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4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration ............................... 4-20
4.4.4 CPU Configuration ................................................. 4-21
4.4.5 Chipset ................................................................. 4-22
4.4.6 Onboard Devices Configuration ............................. 4-24
4.4.7 PCI PnP .................................................................. 4-25
4.5 Power Menu ........................................................................4-26
4.5.1 ACPI APIC Support ................................................ 4-26
4.5.2 APM Configuration ................................................4-27
4.5.3 Hardware Monitor .................................................. 4-28
4.6 Boot menu .......................................................................... 4-30
4.6.1 Boot Device Priority .............................................. 4-30
4.6.2 Boot Settings Configuration ................................. 4-31
4.6.3 Security ................................................................. 4-32
4.7 Exit menu ............................................................................ 4-34
Cha p te r 5: RA I D c o nf i gur a ti o n
5.1 RAID configuration ................................................................ 5-1
5.1.1 RAID definitions ....................................................... 5-1
5.1.2 Installing Serial ATA hard disks ............................... 5-2
5.1.3 Setting RAID item in BIOS ....................................... 5-2
5.1.4 RAID configuration utility ........................................ 5-2
5.2 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility .................. 5-3
5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) .............................. 5-4
5.2.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) ............................ 5-6
5.2.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 0 + 1) ...................... 5-7
5.2.4 Creating a RAID 5 set (parity) ................................ 5-8
5.2.5 Deleting a RAID set ............................................... 5-10
5.2.6 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID ................................. 5-11
5.2.7 Exiting the Intel Matrix Storage
Manager utility ...................................................... 5-11
5.2.8 Rebuilding the RAID ............................................... 5-12
5.2.9 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup utility ... 5-13
5.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility .................... 5-14
5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ............................................... 5-15
5.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ................ 5-21
5.3.3 Initializing the logical drives .................................. 5-24
5.3.4 Rebuilding failed drives .........................................5-29
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5.3.5 Checking the drives for data consistency ............. 5-31
5.3.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ............................... 5-34
5.3.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ............. 5-35
5.3.8 Enabling the WriteCache .......................................5-36
5.4 Global Array Manager .......................................................... 5-36
Cha p te r 6: Dr i ver in s tal l at i on
6.1 RAID driver installation .......................................................... 6-1
6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ..................................... 6-1
6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ........................ 6-3
6.2 LAN driver installation ........................................................6-11
6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server .............................. 6-11
6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................. 6-12
6.3 VGA driver installation ........................................................ 6-13
6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server ......................................... 6-13
6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server ......................................... 6-14
6.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ................................. 6-14
6.4 Management applications and utilites installation .............. 6-15
6.4.1 Running the support CD ........................................ 6-15
6.4.2 Drivers menu ......................................................... 6-15
6.4.3 Management Software menu ................................ 6-16
6.4.4 Utilities menu ........................................................ 4-16
6.4.5 Contact information .............................................. 4-16
App e nd i x: R ef e ren c e i nfo r ma t ion
A.1 Intel® EM64T ......................................................................... A-1
A.2 Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) .................... A-1
A.2.1 System requirements .............................................. A-1
A.2.2 Using the EIST ......................................................... A-2
A.3 Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology ...................................... A-3
A.4 Block diagram ....................................................................... A-4
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Notices
Fed er al Co mm un ica ti on s C om mi ssi on S tat em en t
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
manufacturerʼs 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.
Can ad ia n D ep ar tme nt o f C om mu nic at io ns St at eme nt
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise
emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference
Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
The use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics
card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes
or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the userʼs authority to operate
this equipment.
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Safety information
Ele ct ri cal s af ety
•
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.
Ope ra ti on sa fe ty
•
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 t hi s g ui de is o rg ani ze d
This manual contains the following parts:
• Chap t e r 1: P r o duct i n trod u c t ion
This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new
technology it supports.
• Chap t e r 2: H a r dwar e i nfor m a t ion
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.
• Chap t e r 3: P o w erin g u p
This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST
messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
• Chap t e r 4: B I O S se t u p
Tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus.
Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided.
• Chap t e r 5: R A I D co n f i gura t i o n
Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard.
• Chap t e r 6: D r i ver i n s tall a t i on
This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation
for this motherboard.
• Appe n d i x: R e f e renc e i nfor m a t ion
This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to
when configuring the motherboard.
Whe re t o f in d mor e in for ma ti on
Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product
and software updates.
1. ASUS w e bsit e s
The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware
and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information.
2. Opti o n a l do c u m enta t i o n
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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Con ve nt ion s us ed in t his g ui de
To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the
following symbols used throughout this manual.
Typography
Bold text Indicates a menu or an item to select.
Italics
Used to emphasize a word or a phrase.
<Key> Keys enclosed in the less-than and
greater-than sign means that you must
press the enclosed key.
Example: <Enter> means that you must
press the Enter or Return key.
<Key1> + <Key2> + <Key3> If you must press two or more keys
simultaneously, the key names are linked
with a plus sign (+).
Example: <Ctrl> + <Alt> +<Del>
Command Means that you must type the command
exactly as shown, then supply the
required item or value enclosed in
brackets.
Example: At the DOS prompt, type the
command line: format A:/S
DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself
when trying to complete a task.
CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components
when trying to complete a task.
NOTE: Tips and additional information to help you complete a
task.
IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete a
task.
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P5MT-C specifications summary
(continued on the next page)
CPU
Chipset
Front Side Bus
Memory
Expansion slots
Storage
Graphics
Dual LAN
USB
Special features
BIOS features
LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium®4/processor
Compatible with Intel® PCG 05B/05A and 04B/04A and
the latest Intel® Smithfield dual-core processor
Supports Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T)
Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST)
Supports Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology
NorthBridge: Intel® E7230
SouthBridge: Intel® ICH7R
1066/800 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 x8 slot (x8 link, PCI Express 1.0a)
1 x PCI Express x8 slot (x4 link, PCI Express 1.0a)
5 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slots (PCI 2.3)
Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports:
- 2 x Ultra DMA 100/66/33 hard disk drives
- 4 x SATA-300 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)
ATI® RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller
Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5753 Gigabit LAN
controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications
Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports:
- 8 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, three
connectors on the mid-borad for up to 6 additional
ports)
ASUS Q-Fan
ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2
ASUS MyLogo2
AMI BIOS, 8 MB FWH, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3,
ACPI 2.0a
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Rear panel
Internal
connectors
Power
Requirement
Form Factor
Support CD
contents
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 Front fan connectors
2 x Rear fan connectors
2 x CPU fan connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 x Serial port (COM2)
3 x USB 2.0 connectors for 6 additional USB 2.0 ports
1 x SMBus header for back-plane
1 x 20-1 pin system panel connector
1 x Serial port (COM2) connector
1 x Chassis intrusion connector
1 x Ambient thermal sensor connector
SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12 V plugs)
ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant
ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.8 in (30.5 cm x 24.9 cm)
Device drivers
ASUS Live Update utility
ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM)
Anti-virus software
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
1
Product
introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard
features and the new technologies
it supports.
ASUS P5MT-C
Chapter summary
1
1.1 Welcome! .............................................................................. 1-1
1.2 Package contents ................................................................. 1-1
1.3 Special features .................................................................... 1-2
ASUS P5MT-C 1-1
1.1 Welcome!
Thank you for buying an ASUS® P5MT-C 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.
Motherboard ASUS P5MT-C motherboard
Cables 4 x Serial ATA signal cables
2 x Serial ATA power cables
80-conductor IDE cable
3-in-1 Floppy/Ultra ATA disk drive cable
Accessories I/O shield
Application CDs ASUS motherboard support CD
Documentation User guide
If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
1-2 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 Special features
1.3 .1 Pro du ct hi gh li ght s
Lat e st pro c es s or t ec h nol o gy
The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array
(LGA) socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land
package. The motherboard supports the Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with
1066/800/533 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.
Int e l® EM 6 4T
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. See the Appendix
for details.
Enh a nc e d I n te l Sp e ed S tep® Te c hn o log y ( E IST )
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 4-22 and the Appendix for details.
Int e l® E7 2 30 a nd Int e l® IC H 7R chi p se t
The Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) and the Intel® ICH7R (I/O
controller hub) provide the vital interfaces for the motherboard.
The MCH provides the processor, dual-channel DDR2-533/667 memory, and
PCI Express interfaces. The ICH is a new generation server class I/O controller
hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.3, USB 2.0, and SATA among others.
DDR 2 -66 7 m e mor y s u ppo r t
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 Ex p res s ™ i nte r fa c e
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 2-17 for details.
ASUS P5MT-C 1-3
Gig a bi t LA N s o lut i on
The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to
provide a total solution for your networking needs. The onboard Broadcom
®
BCM5753 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface and could
achieve network throughput close to Gigabit bandwidth. See page 2-23 for
details.
Ser i al ATA II tec h no l ogy
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.
Bui l t- i n S A TA RAI D s o lut i on
The Intel® ICH7R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and software RAID
5 configuration for SATA hard disk drives via the Intel® Matrix Storage
Manager or the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (no RAID 5).
See page 2-25 and Chapter 5 for details.
USB 2.0 te c hno log y
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 2-23 and 2-26 for details.
Tem p er a tur e , f an, an d vo l ta g e m o ni t ori n g
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 4-29 for details.
1-4 Chapter 1: Product introduction
1.3 .2 Inn ov at ive A SU S f ea tu res
Cra s hF r ee B IO S 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.
ASU S S m art Fa n te c hn o log y
The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according
to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation.
See page 4-29 for details.
ASU S M y Log o 2™
This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and
add style to your system with customizable boot logos. See page 4-31 for
details.
2
Hardware
information
This chapter lists the hardware setup
procedures that you have to perform
when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers
and connectors on the motherboard.
ASUS P5MT-C
Chapter summary
2
2.1 Before you proceed .............................................................. 2-1
2.2 Motherboard overview .......................................................... 2-2
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .............................................. 2-6
2.4 System memory .................................................................. 2-13
2.5 Expansion slots ................................................................... 2-15
2.6 Jumpers .............................................................................. 2-18
2.7 Connectors .........................................................................2-23
ASUS P5MT-C 2-1
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.
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.
• 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
that the ATX power supply is 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.
P5MT-C Onboard LED
SB_PWR1
OFF
Powered
Off
ON
Standby
Power
P5MT-C
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2-2 Chapter 2: Hardware information
P5MT-C
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
LAN2
®
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 3.5 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 Pla ce me nt di re cti on
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 Scr ew h ole s
Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the
motherboard to the chassis.
Pla c e this s i d e tow a r d s
the r e ar of t h e cha s s i s
Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard.
ASUS P5MT-C 2-3
2.2 .3 Mot he rb oar d la you t
P5MT-C
8Mbit
Flash
BIOS
Super
I/O
PRI_IDE1
25cm (9.8in)
30.5cm (12in)
DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module)
SATA1
ATI
RAGE XL
VGA
Controller
KBPWR1
PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard
LAN1
LAN2
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USB12
COM1
PARALLEL PORT
VGA1
PCIE1
FRNT_FAN1
FRNT_FAN2
SATA2
SATA3
SATA4
PANEL1
RECOVERY1
USB34
USB78
USB56
USBPW34
HDLED1
CHASSIS1
BUZZ1
FLOPPY1
TRPWR1
BPSMB1
VGA_EN1
SB_PWR1
COM2
LAN_EN2
Broadcom
BCM5753
Broadcom
BCM5753
Intel
E7230
Intel
ICH7R
LAN2
LGA775
PCI5
CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell
CMOS Power
USBPW12
REAR_FAN1
ATX12V1
ATX12V2
FM_CPU2
CPU_FAN2
FM_CPU1
CPU_FAN1
CLRTC1
USBPW56
USBPW78
ATXPWR1
REAR_FAN2
RAID_SEL1
PCI4
PCI3
PCI2
PCI1
PCIE2
ALC850
LAN_EN1
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2.2 .4 Lay ou t con te nt s
Slo t s / Socke t s Pag e
1. CPU socket 2-6
2. DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13
3. PCI/PCI Express slots 2-17
Rea r p anel c o n n ecto r s Pa ge
1. PS/2 mouse port (green) 2-23
2. Parallel port 2-23
3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 2-23
4. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-23
5. Serial (COM1) port 2-23
6. VGA port 2-23
7. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port 2-23
8. Gigabit LAN2 (RJ-45) port 2-23
Jum p e r s Pag e
1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-18
2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 2-19
3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34, USBPW56, USBPW78) 2-19
4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-20
5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 2-20
6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) 2-21
7. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) 2-21
8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 2-22
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Int e r n a l co n n e c tors Pag e
1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-24
2. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-24
3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-25
4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-26
5. USB connectors (10-1 pin USB34, USB56, USB78) 2-26
6. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-27
7. Ambient thermal sensor (2-pin TRPWR1) 2-27
8. CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 2-28
REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)
9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-28
10. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V2) 2-29
11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-30
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2.3 .1 Ins ta ll ing t he CP U
To install a CPU:
1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.
2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)
The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for
the Intel® Pentium® 4 in the 775-land package.
Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards
you and the load lever is on your left.
•
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.
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3. Lift the load lever in the
direction of the arrow to a 135º
angle.
4. Lift the load plate with your
thumb and forefinger to a 100º
angle (A), then push the PnP cap
from the load plate window to
remove (B).
5. Position the CPU over
the socket, making sure
that the gold triangle
is on the bottom-left
corner of the socket.
The socket alignment
key should fit into the
CPU notch.
Ali g n m ent k e y
Gol d t riang l e mark
Loa d p late
A
B
2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B)
until it is released from the retention tab.
Ret e n t ion t a b
Loa d l ever
Thi s s ide o f t he
soc k e t box s h o u ld
fac e y ou.
PnP c a p
A
B
To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap
unless you are installing a CPU.
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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.
A
B
The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with
the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel
SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer
to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features.
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Fas t e n er
Mot h e r board h o le
2.3 .2 Ins ta ll ing t he CP U he ats in k and f an
The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed
heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and
performance.
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.
Nar r o w end
of t h e groo v e
•
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.
Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove
pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.)
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.
2. Push down two fasteners at
a time in a diagonal sequence
to secure the heatsink and fan
assembly in place.
B
B
A
A
A
B
B
A
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CPU_
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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. Failure to do so may cause hardware monitoring
errors.
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