Asus TS300-PA4 User Manual

TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4

Intel

®

Pentium

®

4/Pentium

Pedestal/5U Rackmount

®

D LGA775

Server

1066/800 MHz Front Side Bus

E2369

Revised Edition V2
January 2006

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Contents

Notices ........................................................................................................ vii

Safety information .................................................................................... viii

About this guide ......................................................................................... ix

Chapter 1: Product introduction

1.1 System package contents ........................................................... 1-2

1.2 System specifications ................................................................. 1-3

1.2 System specifications ................................................................. 1-4

1.3 Front panel features ..................................................................... 1-5

1.4 Rear panel features ...................................................................... 1-6

1.5 Internal features ........................................................................... 1-7

1.6 LED information ........................................................................... 1-9

Chapter 2: Hardware setup

2.1 Chassis cover ............................................................................... 2-2

2.1.1 Removing the side cover ................................................ 2-2

2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover .............................................. 2-3

2.2 Motherboard overview ................................................................. 2-4

2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ................................................... 2-5

2.3.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................... 2-5

2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct assembly .......... 2-8

2.4 System memory ......................................................................... 2-10

2.4.1 Overview ....................................................................... 2-10

2.4.2 Memory configurations .................................................. 2-10

2.4.3 Installing a DIMM ...........................................................2-11

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM .........................................................2-11

2.5 Front panel assembly ................................................................ 2-12

2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly .............................. 2-12

2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly ........................... 2-14

2.6 5.25-inch drives .......................................................................... 2-15

2.7 Hard disk drives ......................................................................... 2-18

2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD ......................... 2-18

2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover ................................... 2-20

2.8 Expansion cards ........................................................................ 2-21

2.8.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................... 2-21

2.8.2 Removing an expansion card ....................................... 2-22

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2.9 Cable connections ..................................................................... 2-23

2.9.1 Motherboard connections ............................................. 2-23

2.9.2 SATA backplane connections ....................................... 2

2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections

2.10 Removable components ............................................................ 2-30

2.10.1 Chassis fan ................................................................... 2-30

2.10.2 HDD blower ................................................................... 2-32

2.10.3 SATA/SCSI backplane .................................................. 2-35

2.10.4 Floppy disk drive ........................................................... 2-37

2.10.5 Front I/O board .............................................................. 2-39

2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels .............................. 2-41

2.10.7 Power supply unit .......................................................... 2-43

Chapter 3: Installation option

Preparing the system for rack mounting ................................................ 3-2

Chapter 4: Motherboard info

4.1 Motherboard layouts .................................................................... 4-2

4.2 Jumpers ........................................................................................ 4-5

4.3 Internal connectors .................................................................... 4-10

Chapter 5: BIOS information

5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................ 5-2

5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ....................................... 5-2

5.1.2 AFUDOS utility ................................................................ 5-3

5.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ...................................... 5-6

5.1.4 ASUS Update utility ........................................................ 5-8

5.2 BIOS setup program .................................................................. 5-11

5.2.1 BIOS menu screen ........................................................ 5-12

5.2.2 Menu bar ....................................................................... 5-12

5.2.3 Navigation keys ............................................................. 5-12

5.2.4 Menu items ................................................................... 5-13

5.2.5 Sub-menu items ............................................................ 5-13

5.2.6 Configuration fields ....................................................... 5-13

5.2.7 Pop-up window ............................................................. 5-13

5.2.8 Scroll bar ....................................................................... 5-13

5.2.9 General help ................................................................. 5-13

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5.3 Main menu .................................................................................. 5-14

5.3.1 System Time ................................................................ 5-14

5.3.2 System Date ............................................................... 5-14

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A ........................................................ 5-14

5.3.4 IDE Configuration .......................................................... 5-15

5.3.5 Primary, Secondary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave ... 5-16

5.3.6 System Information ....................................................... 5-18

5.4 Advanced menu ......................................................................... 5-19

5.4.1 MPS Configuration ........................................................ 5-19

5.4.2 CPU Configuration ........................................................ 5-20

5.4.3 Chipset Configuration ................................................... 5-22

5.4.4 Onboard Devices Configuration .................................... 5-26

5.4.5 PCI PnP ........................................................................ 5-27

5.5 Power Configuration .................................................................. 5-28

5.5.1 ACPI APIC support ....................................................... 5-28

5.5.2 APM configuration ......................................................... 5-28

5.5.3 Hardware Monitor ......................................................... 5-31

5.6 Server menu ............................................................................... 5-33

Remote Access Configuration ...................................................... 5-33

5.7 Boot menu .................................................................................. 5-35

5.7.1 Boot Device Priority ...................................................... 5-35

5.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration .......................................... 5-36

5.7.3 Security ......................................................................... 5-37

5.8 Exit menu .................................................................................... 5-40

Chapter 6: RAID Configuration

6.1 Setting up RAID ............................................................................ 6-2

6.1.1 RAID definitions .............................................................. 6-2

6.1.2 Installing hard disk drives ................................................ 6-3

6.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS ........................................ 6-3

6.1.4 RAID configuration utilities .............................................. 6-4

6.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility .......................... 6-5

6.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set .................................... 6-6

6.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set ..................................................6-11

6.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ....................... 6-15

6.2.4 Initializing the logical drives .......................................... 6-18

6.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives ................................................. 6-23

6.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency ..................... 6-25

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6.2.7 Deleting a RAID configuration ....................................... 6-28

6.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ...................... 6-29

6.2.9 Enabling the WriteCache .............................................. 6-30

6.3 Global Array Manager ................................................................ 6-30

6.4 Adaptec SCSISelect(TM) Utility! (P5MT-S model only) ........... 6-31

6.4.1 Configuring the SCSI controller .................................... 6-32

6.4.2 Enabling the HostRAID controller ................................. 6-33

6.4.3 Creating a RAID 0 set (Stripe) ...................................... 6-34

6.4.4 Creating a RAID 1 set (Mirror) ...................................... 6-37

6.4.5 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe+Mirror) ......................... 6-41

6.4.6 Adding a spare drive to a RAID 10 set .......................... 6-45

6.4.7 Deleting a RAID 10 set spare drive ............................... 6-46

6.4.8 Deleting a RAID set ...................................................... 6-48

6.4.9 Rebuilding a RAID set ................................................... 6-49

6.4.10 Verifying a RAID set hard disk drive ............................. 6-50

6.4.11 Making a RAID set bootable ......................................... 6-51

Chapter 7: Driver installation

7.1 RAID driver installation ............................................................... 7-2

7.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk ............................................ 7-2

7.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver ................................ 7-3

7.2 LAN driver installation ............................................................... 7-12

7.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server ........................................ 7-12

7.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ......................................... 7-13

7.3 VGA driver installation .............................................................. 7-14

7.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server ................................................. 7-14

7.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server ................................................. 7-15

7.3.3 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 ......................................... 7-15

7.4 Management applications and utilities installation ................ 7-16

7.4.1 Running the support CD ............................................... 7-16

7.4.2 Drivers menu ................................................................. 7-16

7.4.3 Management Software menu ........................................ 7-17

7.4.4 Utilities menu ................................................................ 7-17

7.4.5 Contact information ....................................................... 7-17

Appendix: Reference information

A.1 450 W single power supply .........................................................A-2

A.1.1 General description .........................................................A-2

A.1.2 Specifications ..................................................................A-3

A.2 Simple fixes ..................................................................................A-4

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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 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.

WARNING! 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.

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

• Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power cables for
the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.

• To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the
electrical outlet before relocating the system.

• When adding or removing any additional 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.

• If the power supply is broken, do not try to fix it by yourself. Contact a qualified
service technician or your dealer.

Operation Safety

• Any mechanical operation on this server must be conducted by certified or
experienced engineers.

• Before operating the server, carefully read all the manuals included with the
server package.

• Before using the server, make sure all cables are correctly connected and the
power cables are not damaged. If any damage is detected, contact your dealer
as soon as possible.

• To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples away from
connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry.

• Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Place the server on a stable
surface.

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This product is equipped with a three-wire power cable and plug for the userʼs
safety. Use the power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.

Lithium-Ion Battery Warning

CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturerʼs
instructions.

CD-ROM Drive Safety Warning

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

Heavy System
CAUTION! This server system is heavy. Ask for assistance when moving or
carrying the system.

About this guide

Audience

This user guide is intended for system integrators and experienced users with at
least basic knowledge of configuring a server.

Contents

This guide contains the following parts:

1. Chapter 1: Product Introduction

This chapter describes the general features of the server, including sections
on front panel and rear panel specifications.

2. Chapter 2: Hardware setup

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform
when installing or removing system components.

3. Chapter 3: Installation options

This chapter describes how to install optional components into the barebone
server.

4. Chapter 4: Motherboard information

This chapter gives information about the motherboard that comes with the
server. This chapter includes the motherboard layout, jumper settings, and
connector locations.

5. Chapter 5: BIOS information

This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup
menus and describes the BIOS parameters.

6. Chapter 6: RAID configuration

This chapter provides information on how toconfigure your hard disk drives
as RAID sets.

7. Chapter 7: Driver installation

This chapter provides information on how to create a RAID set and how to
install the drivers for system components. This chapter also describes the
software applications that the barebone server supports.

8. Appendix: Reference information

This section provides information about the power supply unit and a
troubleshooting guide for solving common problems when using the
barebone server.

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Conventions

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

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 information to aid in completing a task.

Reference

Visit the ASUS websites worldwide that provide updated information for all ASUS
hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information for details.

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Chapter 1

This chapter describes the general
features of the barebone server,
including sections on the front panel
and rear panel specifications.

ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4

Product introduction

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1.1 System package contents

Check your ASUS TS300-E3 package with the items on the following table. The
package contents vary for the following configurations:

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PA4 (four hot-swap Serial ATA hard disk drives)

•

PS4 (four hot-swap SCSI hard disk drives)

Configuration

Item description PA4 PS4

ASUS TS300-E3 5U rackmount chassis with:

• ASUS P5MT motherboard

• ASUS P5MT-S motherboard

• 450 W single power supply

• SATA backplane board

• SCSI backplane board

• Floppy disk drive

• 9 cm Blower

• 12 cm Chassis fan

• Hot-swap HDD trays (including HDD screws) 4 4

• Chassis roller wheels 4 4

• Front I/O board

• Dummy covers

Cables

• AC power cable

• SATA signal cables

• SCSI signal cables

• SMBus cable

System screws and cables
System keys ( 2 pcs.)
Bundled CDs

• TS300-E3 support CD with ASWM*

• Computer Associates® eTrust™ anti-virus CD

Documentation

• ASUS TS300-E3 user guide

• ASUS ASWM 2.0 user guide

Optional items

• 52x IDE CD-ROM or 16X DVD-ROM drive

• ASUS TS300-E3 rackmount rail kit

*ASUS System Web-based Management

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1.2 System specifications

The ASUS TS300-E3 is a barebone server system featuring the ASUS P5MT
Series motherboard. The server supports an Intel® Pentium® 4/Pentium® D
processor in the 775-land package, and includes the latest technologies through
the chipsets embedded on the motherboard.

Chassis Pedestal or rackmount 5U with removable front door bezel

Motherboard ASUS P5MT (PA4 model)

Chipset Northbridge: Intel® E7230 Memory Controller Hub (MCH)

Processor Intel® Pentium® 4/Intel® Pentium® D processor in the 775-land

Front Side Bus 1066/800/533 MHz

Memory Dual-channel memory architecture

LAN Dual Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers

Storage

and chassis foot stand or roller-wheels.

ASUS P5MT-S (PS4 model)
ATX compatible form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in

Southbridge: Intel® ICH7R
I/O Bridge: Intel® 6702 PXH

package with Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T)
Supports Dual Core technology

4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support ECC/non-ECC unbuffered
667/533 MHz DDR2 memory modules
Supports 256 MB up to 8 GB of system memory

- PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant

For PA4 model only
Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports:

- 4 x Serial ATA 3 Gb/s hard disk drives

- RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 (with limited
OS support) configuration

- Intel® Matrix Storage Technology

- LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller (RAID 0,
RAID 1, RAID 10)

For PS4 model only
Adaptec AIC-7901 SCSI controller supports:

- 1 x Ultra 320 SCSI channel with RAID 0, RAID 1, and
RAID 10 configuration

- Zero-Channel RAID

(optional)

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1.2 System specifications

Expansion slots 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V (PCI 2.3)

Drive bays 1 x 3.25-inch FDD bay

Front panel 2 x USB 2.0 ports

Rear panel 1 x Serial port

Management ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) 2.0

Hardware monitors Voltage, temperature, CPU and memory utilization, storage

Power supply 450 W single power supply

* Only PS4 model supports Zero Channel RAID (ZCR).

** If you install a PCI Express VGA card, the link speed downgrades to x1 due

to chipset limitation. This limitation applies only to VGA cards.

1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot (PCI-X 1.0)
1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot (supports ZCR, PCI-X 1.0)*

(colored green on PS4 model)

1 x PCI Express™ x16 slot (x8 Link)**
1 x Mini-PCI socket for the ASUS Server Management Board

3 x 5.25-inch drive bays

1 x Parallel port
1 x PS/2 keyboard port
1 x PS/2 mouse port
2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports
2 x USB 2.0 ports
1 x VGA port

ASUS Server Monitoring Agent (ASMA)

capacity, and fan speed monitoring
Automatic Server Restart (ASR) feature

(with 24-pin and 4-pin power plugs)

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1.3 Front panel features

The TS300-E3 chassis displays a stylish front bezel with lock. The bezel covers the
system components on the front panel and serves as security. Open the bezel to
access the front panel components.

The drive bays, power and reset
buttons, LED indicators, CD-ROM drive,
floppy drive, and USB 2.0 ports are
located on the front panel. For future
installation of 5.25-inch devices, two
drive bays are available.

CD-ROM drive

Empty 5.25-inch bays

Power button

Reset button

Message LED

HDD access LED

Power LED

Floppy disk drive

USB 2.0 ports

Drive bays

Security lock

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1.4 Rear panel features

The rear panel includes a slot for the motherboard rear I/O ports, expansion slots,
a chassis lock and intrusion switch, a vent for the system fan, and power supply
module.

Power supply module

Power connector

PS/2 mouse port

PS/2 keyboard port

USB 2.0 ports

Serial port

Parallel port

VGA port

Gigabit LAN ports

Chassis intrusion switch

12 cm system fan

Expansion slots

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1.5 Internal features

The barebone server system includes the basic components as shown. The photo
below shows the TS300-E3 with the hard disk drive blower installed. The HDD
blower circulates cool air within the system.

PA4 (4 hot-swap SATA configuration)

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1. Power supply unit

2. Chassis fan

3. ASUS P5MT motherboard

4. Chassis intrusion switch

5. Expansion card locks

6. Optical drive

7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

8. HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside)

9. Front I/0 board

10. SATA backplane

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PS4 (4 hot-swap SCSI configuration)

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1. Power supply unit

2. Chassis fan

3. ASUS P5MT-S motherboard

4. Chassis intrusion switch

5. Expansion card locks

6. Optical drive

7. 2 x 5.25-inch drive bays

8. HDD blower (HDD drive cage inside)

9. Front I/0 board

10. SCSI backplane

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1.6 LED information

The barebone system comes with five LED indicators. Refer to the following table
for the LED status description.

System and HDD LED

Power LED (blue)

HDD Access LED (green)

Message LED (red)

!

Drive Status LED (green/red)

Drive Activity LED (green)

LED Icon Display status Description
System

Power LED ON

Blinking

HDD Access LED OFF

Blinking

Message LED OFF

Blinking

Hard disk drives

Drive Status LED Green

Red

Green/Red - Blinking

Drive Activity LED Blinking Read/write data into the HDD

System power ON
System is in suspend mode

No activity
Read/write data into the HDD

System is normal; no incoming event
ASMS indicates a HW monitor event

Bridge board connected to backplane
Installed HDD is in good condition

HDD failure

HDD rebuilding using the RAID card
SAF-TE* function

*SCSI Access Fault-Tolerant Enclosure (on PS4 model only)

The Power, HDD Access, and Message LEDs are visible even if the system
front bezel is closed.

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Chapter 2

This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures
that you have to perform when installing or
removing system components.

ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4

Hardware setup

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2.1 Chassis cover

The chassis features a “screwless design” that allows convenient assembly and
disassembly. You can simply push or slide mechanical bolts and locks to remove
the cover.

2.1.1 Removing the side cover

1. Remove the two screws that secure
the cover to the chassis.

2. Slide the side cover for about half
an inch toward the rear until it is
disengaged from the chassis.

3. Carefully lift the cover and set it
aside.

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Viewing the internal structure

Without the side cover, the internal structure and installed components of the
barebone server vary depending on the model you purchased. Refer to section
“1.5 Internal features” for the different model configurations.

Perform the procedures in the succeeding sections to install the CPU, system
memory, disk drives, and expansion cards; replace fans and power supply; and
connect the system cables.

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You may need to remove some of the installed components to access the
DIMM sockets and internal connectors. Refer to section “2.10 Removable
components” for instructions.

2.1.2 Reinstalling the side cover

To reinstall the side cover:

1. Match and insert the upper
hooks and lower sliding edge of
the cover to the corresponding
chassis holes and edge.

2. Slide the cover toward the front
until it snaps in place.

3. Drive in the two screws you
removed earlier to secure the side
cover.

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2.2 Motherboard overview

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The barebone server comes with the P5MT (PA4 model) or P5MT-S (PS4 model)
motherboard already installed. The motherboard is secured to the chassis by nine
(9) screws as indicated by the circles in the illustration below.

Refer to “Chapter 4 Motherboard information” for detailed information on the
motherboard.

Place this side towards
the rear of the chassis

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing any
motherboard component or connection. Failure to do so can cause you physical
injury and damage motherboard components.

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2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU)

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P5MT Series CPU Socket 775

The motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the
Intel® Pentium® 4 processor in the 775-land package

2.3.1 Installing the CPU

To install a CPU:

1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard.

Before installing the CPU, make sure that the socket box is facing towards you
and the load lever is on your left.

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

Load lever

To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you
are installing a CPU.

A

PnP cap

B

This side of the socket
box should face you.

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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

Alignment key

into the CPU notch.

B

A

Load plate

Gold triangle mark

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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.

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.

A

B

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2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and airduct
assembly

The TS300-E3 comes with a proprietary CPU heatsink and airduct, which come
in separate boxes when you receive the package. You have to assemble the CPU
heatsink and airduct before installing to the motherboard.

To assemble the CPU heatsink and airduct:

1. Align the airduct pegs to the fan
and heatsink holes.

2. Push down the airduct into the
holes to secure the assembly.

To install the CPU heatsink and airduct assembly:

1. Locate the four screw holes on the
motherboard.

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2. Position the CPU heatsink and

LAN2

®

P5MT Series CPU fan connector

CPU_F

AN1

CPU_FAN1

GND

FANPWR

PWM

ROTAT

IO

N

airduct assembly on top of the
installed CPU, making sure that the
heatsink screws match the screw
holes on the motherboard.

3. Drive the four screws into the holes
in a diagonal sequence to secure
the heatsink and airduct assembly
to the motherboard.

3

3

2

3

3

A

B

B

A

4. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled
CPU_FAN1.

Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors
can occur if you fail to plug the connector.

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2.4 System memory

LAN2

®

P5MT Series 240-pin DDR2 DIMM sockets

DIMM_A1

DIMM_B2

DIMM_B1

DIMM_A2

112 Pins128 Pins

2.4.1 Overview

The motherboard comes with four Double Data Rate II (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory
Modules (DIMM) sockets to support 240-pin DDR modules.

The figure illustrates the location of the DDR DIMM sockets:

2.4.2 Memory configurations

You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non-ECC
DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into the DIMM sockets.

• Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum
compatibility, it is recommended that you obtain memory modules from the
same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List at the ASUS web
site.

• When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots
(DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2).

• Three DDR DIMMs intalled into any three memory sockets will function in
single-channel mode.

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2.4.3 Installing a DIMM

Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other
system components. Failure to do so can 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.

• A DDR2 DIMM is keyed with a notch so that it fits in only one direction. Do
not force a DIMM into a socket to avoid damaging the DIMM.

• The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO not install DDR
DIMMs to the DDR2 DIMM sockets.

2.4.4 Removing a DIMM

To remove a DIMM:

1. Simultaneously press the retaining
clips outward to unlock the DIMM.

2

3

1

DDR2 DIMM notch

Unlocked retaining clip

2

Support the DIMM lightly with
your fingers when pressing the
retaining clips. The DIMM might
get damaged when it flips out
with extra force.

2. Remove the DIMM from the socket.

1

1

DDR2 DIMM notch

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2.5 Front panel assembly

2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly

Before you can install a 5.25-inch drive, you should first remove the front
panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover). The front panel assembly
is attached to the chassis through three hooked tabs on the left side and four
hinge-like tabs on the right side.

To remove the front panel assembly:

1. Locate the four hooked tabs on the
chassis side rail.

2. Press each lock tab to release the
front panel from the chassis.

3. Pull and swing the left edge of the front
panel outward.

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4. Unhook the hinge-like tabs from the holes on the right side of the front panel
to completely detach the front panel assembly from the chassis.

Do not use too much force when removing the front panel assembly.

Hinge-like tab

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2.5.2 Reinstalling the front panel assembly

To reinstall the front panel assembly (front bezel and front panel cover):

1. Insert the four hinge-like tabs to the holes on the right edge of the chassis.

2. Swing the front panel to the left and fit the four (4) hooked tabs to the left side
of the chassis until the tabs snap back in place.

1

1

Hinge-like tab

1

1

2

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2.6 5.25-inch drives

If you have previously used and powered up the system, and that it may be
connected to an AC power source, make sure to unplug the power cable before
installing or removing any system components. Failure to do so may cause
damage to the motherboard and other system components!

Three 5.25-inch drive bays are located
on the upper front part of the chassis.
A CD-ROM drive that comes standard
with the system package occupies
the uppermost bay (labeled 1). The
two lower bays (labeled 2 and 3)
are available for additional 5.25-inch
devices.

To install a 5.25-inch drive:

1. Use a Phillips (cross) screwdriver
to remove the screws that secure
the metal cover of the bay where
you want to install the drive.

1

2

3

2. Insert the optical drive into the

5.25-inch drive bay.

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3. Make sure that the drive and bay
hole align as shown. When in
place, the drive protrudes about an
inch from the front panel.

4. Secure the drive with a screw.

5. Connect the IDE cable to the IDE
connector on the back of the drive.

6. Connect a 4-pin plug from the
power supply to the power
connector on the back of the drive.

IDE cable

Power plug

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7. On the front panel assembly, detach the plastic bay cover opposite the

5.25-inch drive that you installed by pressing the two hooked tabs on each
side of the bay cover.

8. Reinstall the front panel assembly when done. Refer to section “2.5.2
Reinstalling the front panel assembly” for instructions.

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2.7 Hard disk drives

2.7.1 Installing a hot-swap SATA/SCSI HDD

Follow the instructions in this section to install a hot-swap SATA (PA4 model) or
SCSI (PS4 model) hard disk drive (HDD).

1. Open the front bezel to access the hot-swap drive trays.

2. Release a drive tray by pushing the
spring lock to the right, then pulling
the tray lever outward. The drive
tray ejects slightly after you pull out
the lever.

3. Firmly hold the tray lever and pull
the drive tray out of the bay.

Tray leverSpring lock

4. An empty drive tray requires a metal bracket for support. Use a Phillips
(cross) screwdriver to remove the bracket when you are ready to install a
hard disk in the drive tray.

Metal bracket

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5. Place a SATA or an SCA SCSI
hard disk to the drive tray, and
secure it with four screws.

6. Carefully insert drive tray and
push it all the way to the depth of
the bay until just a small fraction
of the tray edge protrudes.

7. Push the tray lever until it clicks,
and secures the drive tray in
place. The drive tray is correctly
placed when its front edge aligns
with the bay edge.

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2.7.2 Installing an HDD dummy cover

The HDD dummy covers come pre-installed on the front panel bezel. In case you
removed the covers, follow these steps to re-install them.

To install an HDD dummy cover:

1. From the inside of the front panel
assembly, insert the flat end of a
dummy cover into the slot as shown.
The end with the hook tab should be
close to the front panel LEDs.

Flat end

2. Press the dummy cover into the slot
opening until the hook tab clicks in
place.

Hook tab

3. When installed, the dummy cover
appears as shown.

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2.8 Expansion cards

Refer to this section when installing expansion cards.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion
cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and
motheboard components!

2.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1. Lay the chassis on its side.

2. Locate the metal bracket opposite
the slot you want to use.

Remove the screw that secures the

metal bracket to the chassis. Set
aside the metal bracket for future
use.

3. Align the card golden fingers to the
slot and its metal bracket to the slot
opening on the chassis.

4. Press the card firmly until it is
properly seated on the slot.

5. Secure the card to the chassis with
the bracket screw you removed
earlier.

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2.8.2 Removing an expansion card

To remove an expansion card:

1. Remove the screw that secures the
card to the chassis.

2. Carefully remove the card from the
slot.

3. Reinstall the metal bracket and
secure it to the chassis with the
screw that you removed earlier.

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2.9 Cable connections

P5MT-S

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

AUX_PANEL1

KBPWR1

PSUSMB1

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PS/2KBMS
T:

Mouse

B: Keyboard

LAN1

LAN2

®

USB12

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

USBPW12

REAR_FAN1

ATX12V1

FM_CPU2

CPU_FAN2

FM_CPU1

CPU_FAN1

PCIE1

PCIX3

PCIX2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SCSIA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

PANEL1

RECOVERY1

USB34

USBPW34

HDLED1

BUZZ1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

TRPWR1

CLRTC1

BPSMB1

VGA_EN1

SB_PWR1

COM2

LAN_EN2

LAN_EN1

Broadcom

BCM5721

Broadcom
BCM5721

Adaptec

AIC-7901

Intel

E7230

Intel
6702
PXH

Intel

ICH7R

BMCSOCKET1

LAN2

LGA775

PCI4

SCSI_EN1

ATXPWR1

REAR_FAN2

• The bundled system cables are pre-connected before shipment. You do
not need to disconnect these cables unless you will remove pre-installed
components to install additional devices.

• Refer to Chapter 4 for detailed information on the connectors.

2.9.1 Motherboard connections

4

1

2 3

3

7

8

9

7. SMBus connector

8. Auxiliary panel cable

9. Front USB cable

10. Front panel cable

11. Floppy disk drive

12. Primary IDE cable

13. SCSI connector

Standard cables connected to the motherboard

1. 24-pin ATX power

2. 4-pin 12V power

3. CPU fan 1/2

4. Rear fan 1/2

5. Front fan 1/2

6. Serial ATA connectors

5

6

5

13

11 12

10

(for PS4 Model only)

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2.9.2 SATA backplane connections

A SATA backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E3 PA4 model. The SATA
backplane has four 15-pin SATA connectors to support Serial ATA hard disk drives.
The backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or
removal of SATA hard disks. The LED on the backplane connect to the front panel
LED to indicate HDD status. See section “1.6 LED information” for details.

Front side

The front side of the SATA backplane faces the front panel when installed. This
side includes four SATA connectors for the hot swap drive trays.

(in PA4 model only)

CON1

CON3

CON5

CON7

Each SATA connector is labeled (CON1,
CON3, CON5, CON7) so you can easily
determine their counterpart connectors
at the back side of the backplane. Refer
to the table for reference.

Drive status LEDs

HDD

device

HDD 1 CON1 CON2

HDD 2 CON3 CON4

HDD 3 CON5 CON6

HDD 4 CON7 CON8

Front side
connector

Back side

connector

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Back side

P5MT

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

AUX_PANEL1

KBPWR1

PS/2KBMS
T:

Mouse
B: Keyboard

LAN1

LAN2

®

USB12

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

PCIE1

PCIX3

PCIX2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

PANEL1

RECOVERY1

USB34

USBPW34

HDLED1

BUZZ1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

TRPWR1

BPSMB1

VGA_EN1

SB_PWR1

COM2

LAN_EN2

LAN_EN1

Broadcom
BCM5721

Broadcom
BCM5721

Intel

E7230

Intel
6702
PXH

Intel

ICH7R

BMCSOCKET1

LAN2

LGA775

PCI4

PSUSMB1

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

USBPW12

REAR_FAN1

ATX12V1

FM_CPU2

CPU_FAN2

FM_CPU1

CPU_FAN1

CLRTC1

ATXPWR1

REAR_FAN2

RAID_SEL1

The back side of SATA backplane faces the rear panel when installed. This
side includes the power connectors, SATA interfaces for the motherboard Serial
ATA connectors or the SATA/RAID card, an HDD fan connector, and SMBus
connectors.

Power connectors

(connect power plugs
from the power supply)

Upper 6-1 pins: SMBus connector

(connects the SMB cable from the BPSMB1
connector on the motherboard)

Fan connector

(for HDD fan)

The back side SATA connectors are
attached to the motherboard SATA
connectors via the supplied SATA
cables. Refer to the illustration below
for the location of the SATA connectors.
Refer to the table on the right for the
default SATA cable connections.

CON2

CON4

CON6

CON8

Backplane IDConnected to

(on motherboard)

Controlled

CON2 SATA1 Intel® ICH7R

CON4 SATA2 Intel® ICH7R

CON6 SATA3 Intel® ICH7R

CON8 SATA4 Intel® ICH7R

by

SATA RAID controller

SATA4

SATA2
SATA1
SATA3

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SATA backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments

The 6-pin jumper J3 allows you to define your desired SATA configuration. The
picture below shows the location of jumper J3 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted.

Refer to the table for the jumper settings
and the appropriate ID# for each SATA
HDD bay.

J3 setting

(1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted)

Device SATA ID#

Drive Bay 1 ID0

Drive Bay 2 ID1

Drive Bay 3 ID2

Drive Bay 4 ID3

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2.9.3 SCSI backplane connections

A SCSI backplane comes pre-installed in the TS300-E3 PS4 model. The SCSI
backplane has four 68-pin SCSI connectors to support SCA SCSI hard disks. The
backplane design incorporates a hot swap feature to allow easy connection or
removal of SCSI hard disks. The LEDs on the backplane connect to the front panel
LEDs to indicate HDD access, HDD failure, thermal failure, or fan failure. See
section “1.6 LED information.”

Front side

The front side of the SCSI backplane faces the front panel when installed. This
side includes four SCSI connectors for the hot swap drive trays.

(in PS4 model only)

HDD status LEDs

Disk drive 1

Disk drive 2

HDD activity LEDs

Disk drive 3

Disk drive 4

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Back side

The back side of SCSI backplane faces the
rear panel when installed. This side includes
the power connectors, SCSI interfaces for
the motherboard SCSI connector or the
SCSI/RAID card and terminator, an HDD fan
connector, and SMBus connectors.

• the upper SCSI interface of the backplane connects to the motherboard SCSI
connector or the SCSI/RAID card

• a SCSI multi-mode terminator (LVD/SE) is connected to the lower SCSI
interface of the backplane

Power connectors

the power supply)

Fan connector

SMBus connector

[SMB_IN1] (connects the SMB cable from the
motherboard)

68-pin SCSI connector

(connects the SCSI cable from

motherboard SCSI connector or

the SCSI/RAID card)

68-pin SCSI connector

(with SCSI multi-mode terminator)

(connect power plugs from

(for HDD fan)

the

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SCSI backplane jumper settings and HDD ID assignments

The 6-pin jumper J1 on each of the SCSI backplanes allows you to define your
desired SCSI configuration.

The picture below shows the location of jumper J1 with pins 1-3 and 2-4 shorted.

Refer to the following tables for the jumper settings and the appropriate ID# for
each SCSI HDD bay.

J1 setting

(1-3 shorted, 2-4 shorted)

Device SCSI ID#

Drive Bay 1 ID0

Drive Bay 2 ID1

Drive Bay 3 ID2

Drive Bay 4 ID3

GEM SAF-TE ID15 (SCSI channel-0)

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2.10 Removable components

You may need to remove previously installed system components when installing
or removing system devices, or when you need to replace defective components.
This section tells how to remove the following components:

1. Chassis fan

2. HDD blowers

3. SATA/SCSI backplanes

4. Floppy disk drive module

2.10.1 Chassis fan

To remove the chassis fan:

1. Unplug the chassis fan cable fron

the REAR_FAN1 connector on the
motherboard.

2. Locate the four screws that secure

the fan to the chassis.

3. Remove the four screws while

carefully supporting the chassis fan
with your free hand to prevent it
from falling off.

Set the screws aside.

5. Front I/O board

6. Chassis footpads and roller
wheels

7. Power supply unit

4. Carefully remove the chassis fan.

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5. Remove the four screws that
secure the metal shroud to the fan.
Set the screws aside.

To reinstall the chassis fan:

1. Drive in the four screws you
removed earlier into the fan screw
holes to secure the metal shroud to
the fan.

2. Align the chassis fan holes to the
screw holes on the chassis.

3. Drive in the four screws you
removed earlier to secure the fan to
the chassis.

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4. Plug the chassis fan cable to the
connector on the motherboard.

2.10.2 HDD blower

To remove the HDD blower:

1. Remove the side cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover” for
instructions.

2. Disconnect the 3-pin fan cable from the fan connector on the backplane.

3. Loosen the thumb screw that
secures the HDD blower case to
the chassis.

3

4. Firmly grip the blower case as
shown, then slide it out of the
chassis in the direction of the arrow
until the tabs are released from the
holes of the HDD cage.

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5. Remove the two screws on the
blower case using a Phillips
screwdriver. Set the screws aside.

6. Remove the blower from the case.

To reinstall the HDD blower:

1. Replace the blower into the case.

2. Secure the blower to the case
with the two screws you removed
earlier.

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3. Slide in the blower case as shown,
making sure the tabs fit into the
holes on the HDD cage.

4. Drive in the thumb screw to secure
the HDD blower case.

5. Connect the 3-pin fan cable to the
fan connector on the backplane.

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2.10.3 SATA/SCSI backplane

To remove the SATA/SCSI backplane:

1. Remove the HDD blower case.
Refer to section “2.10.2 HDD
blowers” for instructions.

2. Disconnect all cables from the
SATA/SCSI backplane.

When disconnecting a cable,
hold and firmly pull the cable
plug. DO NOT pull the cable
itself. Doing so may damage the
cable!

3. From the inner edge, push the
backplane outward so that the outer
edge protrudes slightly from the
slot.

4. From the outer edge, firmly hold the
backplane and carefully slide it out.

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To reinstall a SATA/SCSI backplane:

1. Position the backplane into its slot
with the component side facing
the rear panel, and the power
connectors on top.

2. Align the backplane with the rail­like dents on the slot to ensure that
it fits securely.

3. Slide the backplane into the slot
until it fits. If correctly installed, the
outer edge of the backplane aligns
with the corner of the drive cage.

4. Connect the appropriate cables
to the backplane. Refer to
sections “2.9.2 SATA backplane
connections” and “2.9.3 SCSI
backplane connections” for details.

Rail-like dents

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2.10.4 Floppy disk drive

You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the floppy
disk drive. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for
instructions.

To remove the floppy disk drive:

1. Remove the screw that secures the
drive to the chassis.

2. Carefully pull out the drive from the
chassis until you see the cables
connected to the drive.

3. Disconnect the floppy disk cable
and power cable from the drive to
completely release the drive.

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To install a floppy disk drive:

1. Position the floppy drive vertically
with the eject button on the left side
(close to the HDDs).

2. Connect the drive signal cable and
power cable.

3. Carefully push the drive into the
bay until the drive cage fits the front
edge of the bay.

Floppy drive power cable

Floppy drive signal cable

Red stripe to match Pin 1 on the
connector

4. Secure the drive cage with a screw.

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2.10.5 Front I/O board

You need to remove the front panel assembly before you can remove the front
I/O board. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front panel assembly” for
instructions.

To remove the front I/O board:

1. Remove the screw that secures
the front I/O board bracket to the
front panel.

2. Carefully pull out the bracket until
you see the cables connected to
the I/O board.

3. Disconnect all the cables from the
I/O board.

4. Remove the screw that secures the
I/O board to the bracket.

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To install the front I/O board:

1. Place the I/O board in the bracket,
component side up. Secure the
front I/O board to the bracket with a
screw.

2. Position the I/O board into the bay
with the component side to the left
(close to the HDDs). Connect the
I/O cables to the connectors on the
back of the I/O board.

USB 2.0 connector

3. Insert the I/O board into the bay
until the bracket fits the front edge
of the bay.

4. Secure the I/O board bracket with
a screw.

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2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels

The barebone server system is shipped with four footpads attached to the bottom
of the chassis for stability. You need to remove these footpads if:

• if you want to replace the footpads with the bundled roller wheels

• you wish to install the system to a rack

(Refer to “Chapter 3 Installation options” of this user guide, and to the

“Rackmount Kit” user guide for instructions)

To remove the footpads:

1. Lay the system chassis on its side.

2. Use a flat screwdriver to flip out the
top layer of a footpad.

3. Remove the footpad by rotating it
counterclockwise.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to remove the other three footpads.

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For convenient transport, install the roller wheels the came with the system
package. Each wheel has a brake lock to stabilize the chassis in place.

To install the chassis wheels:

1. Lay the chassis in its side.

2. Locate the designated screw holes
for each of the four wheel sets. Take
note of the numbers alongside each
hole when placing screws.

3

1

3. Secure each wheel to the bottom of
the chassis using four screws.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to install the
other three wheels.

Remove the chassis roller wheels if you wish to mount the system to a rack.

To remove the chassis wheels:

1. Lay the system chassis on its side.

2. Use a Phillips screwdriver to
remove the screws that secure the
wheels to the bottom of the chassis.

3. Repeat step 2 to remove the other
three roller wheels.

2

4

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2.10.7 Power supply unit

Refer to this section when removing or installing a power supply unit to the
barebone system.

You MUST disconnect all power cable plugs from the motherboard and other
installed devices before removing the power supply unit.

The picture below shows the motherboard and device connectors where the power
plugs are connected. Refer to the Appendix at the end of this document for the
power supply specifications.

3

4

2

1

5

Model PA4

1. 24-pin ATX

connector)

2. 4-pin +12V

connector, hidden behind the
cables)

3. 4-pin plug

4. 2 x 4-pin plugs

5. 4-pin plug

behind the backplane)

(motherboard power

(motherboard power

(optical drive)

(SATA backplane)

(floppy disk drive, hidden

Make sure to unplug ALL power cables from the system devices before
removing the power supply unit.

3

4

2

1

5

Model PS4

1. 24-pin ATX

connector)

2. 4-pin +12V

connector, hidden behind the
cables)

3. 4-pin plug

4. 2 x 4-pin plugs

5. 4-pin plug

hidden behind the backplane)

(motherboard power

(motherboard power

(optical drive)

(SCSI backplane)

(floppy disk drive,

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To remove the power supply unit (PSU):

1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer to section “2.1.1 Removing the side cover.”

2. Remove the front panel assembly. Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing the front
panel assembly.

3. Lay the chassis on a flat, stable surface.

4. Locate the four screws on the rear
panel. Remove the screws and set
them aside.

5. Locate and remove the screws
that secure the PSU bracket to the
chassis.

6. Slide the bracket in the direction of
the arrow and remove it from the
chassis.

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7. Carefully slide the PSU in the
direction of the arrow until it
disengages from the chassis.

To reinstall the power supply unit:

1. Carefully slide the PSU in the
direction of the arrow.

2. Secure the PSU to the chassis
with the four screws you removed
earlier.

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3. Slide in the PSU bracket.

4. Align the screw holes.

5. Secure the bracket with screws you
removed earlier.

Chapter 2: Hardware setup2-46

Chapter 3

This chapter describes how to install
optional components into the barebone
server.

ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4

Installation option

3-

The items required for the optional configurations described in this chapter
are not included in the standard barebone system package. These items are
purchased separately.

Preparing the system for rack mounting

Removing the footpads or roller wheels

Refer to section “2.10.6 Chassis footpads and roller wheels” for instructions on
removing the footpads or roller wheels.

Removing the top cover

To remove the top cover:

1. Remove the chassis cover. Refer
to section “2.1.1 Removing the side
cover.”

2. Remove the front panel assembly.
Refer to section “2.5.1 Removing
the front panel assembly.

3. Carefully slide out the protruding
portion of the top cover as shown.

4. Locate two round mylars on top

cover.

5. Carefully remove each mylar using

a sharp, flat object such as the
edge of a cutter.

3

Attaching the rack rails

Refer to the installation guide that came with the Rackmount Rail Kit for
instructions on how to attach the rails and on the barebone server system and the
corresponding rails on the industrial rack.

We recommend that you allot at least 1U space above the server system to
ensure optimal thermal performance.

Chapter 3: Installation option3-2

Chapter 4

This chapter gives information about
the motherboard that comes with
the server. This chapter includes the
motherboard layout, jumper settings,
and connector locations.

ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4

Motherboard info

3-

P5MT

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

AUX_PANEL1

KBPWR1

PS/2KBMS
T:

Mouse

B: Keyboard

LAN1

LAN2

®

USB12

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

PCIE1

PCIX3

PCIX2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

PANEL1

RECOVERY1

USB34

USBPW34

HDLED1

BUZZ1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

TRPWR1

BPSMB1

VGA_EN1

SB_PWR1

COM2

LAN_EN2

LAN_EN1

Broadcom
BCM5721

Broadcom
BCM5721

Intel

E7230

Intel
6702
PXH

Intel

ICH7R

BMCSOCKET1

LAN2

LGA775

PCI4

PSUSMB1

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

USBPW12

REAR_FAN1

ATX12V1

FM_CPU2

CPU_FAN2

FM_CPU1

CPU_FAN1

CLRTC1

ATXPWR1

REAR_FAN2

RAID_SEL1

4.1 Motherboard layouts

P5MT model

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-2

P5MT-S

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

AUX_PANEL1

KBPWR1

PSUSMB1

CR2032 3V
Lithium Cell

CMOS Power

PS/2KBMS
T: Mouse
B: Keyboard

LAN1

LAN2

®

USB12

COM1

PARALLEL PORT

VGA1

USBPW12

REAR_FAN1

ATX12V1

FM_CPU2

CPU_FAN2

FM_CPU1

CPU_FAN1

PCIE1

PCIX3

PCIX2

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

SCSIA1

SATA2

SATA3

SATA4

PANEL1

RECOVERY1

USB34

USBPW34

HDLED1

BUZZ1

FLOPPY1

BMCCONN1

TRPWR1

CLRTC1

BPSMB1

VGA_EN1

SB_PWR1

COM2

LAN_EN2

LAN_EN1

Broadcom
BCM5721

Broadcom
BCM5721

Adaptec

AIC-7901

Intel

E7230

Intel
6702
PXH

Intel

ICH7R

BMCSOCKET1

LAN2

LGA775

PCI4

SCSI_EN1

ATXPWR1

REAR_FAN2

P5MT-S model

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Layout contents

Jumpers Page

1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 4-5

2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 4-6

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 4-6

4. Keyboard power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4-7

5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 4-7

6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) 4-8

7. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

8. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1)

9. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4-9

Internal connectors Page

1. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 4-10

2. Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 4-10

3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 4-11

4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 4-12

5. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 4-12

6. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (one 68-pin SCSIA1)

7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 4-14

8. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) 4-14

9. Ambient thermal sensor (2-pin TRPWR1) 4-14

10. CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2,
REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2)

11. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 4-15

12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 4-16

13. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V2) 4-16

14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 4-17

15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 4-18

(P5MT model only)

(P5MT-S model only)

(P5MT-S model only)

4-8

4-9

4-13

4-15

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-4

4.2 Jumpers

LAN2

®

P5MT Series Clear RTC RAM

CLRTC1

Normal
(Default)

Clear CMOS

1 2

2 3

The grayed out components in the illustrations may not be present in certain
models.

1. 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. Keep the cap on
pins 2-3 for about 5~10 seconds, then move the cap back to pins 1-2.

4. Re-install the battery.

5. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup
to re-enter data.

Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper
default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure!

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2. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series FM CPU Setting

FM_CPU2

FM_CPU1

1 2 2 3

3-pin fan 4-pin fan

(Default)

2
3

2

1

3-pin fan 4-pin fan

(Default)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series USB device wake-up

USBPW12

(Default)

+5V +5VSB

2 3

1 2

USBPW34

(Default)

+5V +5VSB

2 3

1 2

These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug
to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). Set these jumpers to
pins 1-2 if you are using a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 if you are using
a 4-pin plug.

3. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34)

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. Set to +5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode
(no power to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in reduced power
mode).

• The USB device wake-up feature requires a power supply that can
provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the
system would not power up.

• If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake
up the system from S4 sleep mode.

• The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability
(+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode.

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-6

4. Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series Keyboard power setting

KBPWR1

(Default)

+5V +5VSB

2 3

1 2

LAN2

®

P5MT Series VGA setting

VGA_EN1

Enable
(Default)

Disable

2
1

2

3

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up
feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when
you press any key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or click the
mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A
on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.

5. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1)

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI® RAGE-XL
PCI VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA feature.

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6. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series LAN_EN1 setting

Enable
(Default)

Disable

LAN_EN1

2
1

2

3

LAN2

®

P5MT Series LAN_EN2 setting

Enable
(Default)

Disable

LAN_EN2

2
1

2

3

LAN2

®

RAID_SEL1

LSI RAID ROM

(Default)

INTEL RAID ROM

2

1

2
3

P5MT Series RAID_SEL1 setting

These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom
BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or LAN2 controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the
Gigabit LAN controller.

®

7. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1)

This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you
create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI
Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the
jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager.

[P5MT model only]

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-8

8. SCSI controller setting (3-pin SCSI_EN1)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series SCSI_EN1 setting

SCSI_EN1

Enable
(Default)

Disable

2
3

2

1

LAN2

®

P5MT Series BIOS recovery setting

RECOVERY1

(Default)

Normal BIOS recovery

2
3

2

1

[P5MT-S model only]

This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Adaptec AIC-7901
PCI-X SCSI controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the SCSI feature, and
support RAID configurations.

9. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1)

This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS settings when it
becomes corrupted.

To update the BIOS:

1. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard
(xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility.

2. Set the jumper to pins 2-3.

3. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system to update the BIOS.

4. Shut down the system.

5. Set the jumper back to pins 1-2.

6. Turn on the system.

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4.3 Internal connectors

LAN2

®

NOTE: Orient the red markings on
the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1.

P5MT Series Floppy disk drive connector

FLOPPY1

PIN 1

LAN2

®

P5MT Series IDE connector

NOTE: Orient the red markings

(usually zigzag) on the IDE
ribbon cable to PIN 1.

PRI_IDE1

PIN 1

1. 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.

2. Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1)

This connector is for an Ultra ATA100/66/33 signal cable. The Ultra
ATA 100/66/33 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the
primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra ATA
100/66/33 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector
for an Ultra ATA 100/66/33 IDE master device (hard disk drive). If you install
two hard disk drives, you must configure the second drive as a slave device
by setting its jumper accordingly. Refer to the hard disk documentation for the
jumper settings.

• Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra

ATA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the
IDE cable.

• Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra ATA 100/66/33 IDE devices.

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3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series SATA connectors

SATA2

GND
RSATA_TXP2
RSATA_TXN2

GND
RSATA

_RXP2

RSATA

_RXN2

GND

SATA1

GND
RSATA_TXP1
RSATA_TXN1

GND

RSATA

_RXP1

RSATA

_RXN1

GND

SATA4

GND
RSATA_TXP4
RSATA

_TXN4

GND
RSATA

_RXP4

RSATA

_RXN4

GND

SATA3

GND
RSATA_TXP3
RSATA

_TXN3

GND
RSATA

_RXP3

RSATA

_RXN3

GND

These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk
drives.

For P5MT model only:

If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can
create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and software RAID 5 configuration
using the Intel® Matrix Storage Technology or RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 0+1
configuration using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded on the Intel® ICH7R
Southbridge.

These connectors are set IDE mode by default. In IDE mode, you can connect
Serial ATA boot/data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create
a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in
the BIOS to [RAID]. See section “4.3.4 IDE Configuration” for details.

Important notes on Serial ATA

• You must install Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or Windows® 2003 before
using Serial ATA hard disk drives. The Serial ATA RAID feature (RAID
0/RAID 1) is available only if you are using Windows® 2000/2003.

• Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set.

• When using the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard
disk drive to the SATA1 or SATA2 connector. Refer to the table below for the
recommended SATA hard disk drive connections.

Serial ATA hard disk drive connection

Connector Setting Use

SATA1/SATA2 Master Boot disk

SATA3/SATA4 Slave Data disk

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4. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series SCSI/SATA card activity LED connector

HDLED1

1

ADD_IN_CARD_ACT#

NC

ADD_IN_CARD_ACT#

NC

LAN2

®

USB+5V

USB_P3-

USB_P3+

GND

NC

P5MT Series USB 2.0 connector

USB34

USB+5V

USB_P2-

USB_P2+

GND

This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or
write activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA
connectors cause this LED to light up.

5. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34)

This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to
this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the
system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that
supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed.

The USB port module is purchased separately.

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6. Ultra320 SCSI connectors (one 68-pin SCSIA1)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series Onboard SCSI connectors

35

6834

1

SCSIA1

68-Pin Ultra320/
Ultra2-Wide SCSI Connector

[P5MT-S model only]

This motherboard comes with the Adaptec AIC-7901 PCI-X SCSI U320
controller that supports one 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector. The SCSI
channel can support a maximum of 15 SCSI devices as specified by Ultra320
standards.

SCSI connection notes

This motherboard has a 68-Pin Ultra320 SCSI connector.

The onboard SCSI chipset incorporates an advanced multimode I/O cell that
supports both single-ended (SE), Ultra2, Ultra160, and Ultra320 devices.
With Ultra320 devices, the SCSI bus platform performs at full Ultra320
speeds (up to 320MB/s) and extended cabling 12m (or 25m in a point-to­point configuration). When an SE device is attached, the bus defaults to an
SE speed and 1.5m cable length.

Connect SCSI devices as specified. A SCSI channel should have only one type
of SCSI standard (e.g. Ultra320, Ultra160, Ultra2, Ultra-Wide). Mixing SCSI
devices on a single channel decreases performance of the slower device.

4-13ASUS TS300-E3/PA4 & PS4

7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series
Serial port2 (COM2) connector

PIN 1

COM2

LAN2

®

P5MT Series BMC connector

BMCCONN1

+5VSB

+5VSB

BMC SMBCLK

12CCLK1

PSON#

BMC_RST#

PWROK

PSONEN#

+5VSB

+5VSB

BMC SMBDATA

12CDATA1

FP_PWRBTN#

BMC_PRESENT#

BMC_SMI#

GND

LAN2

®

P5MT Series TRPWR connector

TRPWR1

SYS-THEAMAL2GND

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. The serial port module is purchased separately.

8. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1)

This connector is for the ASUS server management card, if available.

9. Ambient thermal sensor (2-pin TRPWR1)

If you want additional thermal monitoring, connect the thermal sensor cable
with thermistor (of 1ºK or at 25ºC, B=3435) to this connector.

Chapter 4: Motherboard information4-14

10. CPU and system fan connectors (3-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_FAN1/2,

LAN2

®

P5MT Series SMBus connector

BPSMB1

1

I2C_CLK

GND

I2C_DATA

+5V

FANOUT

LAN2

®

P5MT Series Fan connectors

REAR_FAN2REAR_FAN1

FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2

CPU_FAN2CPU_FAN1

CPU_FAN2

REAR_FAN2

REAR_FAN1

FRNT_FAN1

FRNT_FAN2

CPU_FAN1

GND

FANPWR

PWM

ROTATION

GND

FANPWR

PWM

ROTATION

GND

Rotation

FANPWR

GND

Rotation

FANPWR

GND

Rotation

FANPWR

GND

Rotation

FANPWR

FRNT_FAN1/2)

The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.)
or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables
to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of
each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.

Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air
flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are
not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors!

11. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus)
devices. Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus
devices using the SMBus interface.

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12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series Power supply SMBus connector

PSUSMB1

+3.3V Remote Sense

GND

NC

PSU_I2CDATA

PSU_I2CCLK

LAN2

®

P5MT Series ATX power connectors

24-pin Power Connector

ATX12V2

ATXPWR1

+3 Volts

+3 Volts

Ground

+5 Volts

+5 Volts

Ground

Ground

Power OK

+5V Standby

+12 Volts

-5 Volts

+5 Volts

+3 Volts

-12 Volts

Ground

Ground

Ground

PSON#

Ground

+5 Volts

+12 Volts

+3 Volts

+5 Volts

1

Ground

GND+12V DC

GND+12V DC

GND+12V DC

GND+12V DC

This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply
supports the SMBus function.

13. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-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.

• Use of an SSI 12 V Specification 2.0-compliant power supply unit (PSU)
that provides a minimum power of 450 W is recommended for a fully­configured system.

• By default, four ATX12V2 connector pins are covered to prevent incorrent
insertion of a 4-pin ATX +12V power plug. Remove this cover when using a
PSU with an 8-pin ATX +12V power plug.

• Do not forget to connect the 4-pin or 8-pin ATX +12 V power plug;
otherwise, the system will not boot up.

• Use of a PSU with a higher power output is recommended when configuring
a system with more power consuming devices. The system may become
unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate.

• You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install
additional devices.

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14. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series System panel connector

PANEL1

MLED-GND

NCPOWERBTN#

+5VGND

GNDNC

POWERLED+HDLED+

GNDHDLED-

POWERLED-

MLED+NMIBTN#

GNDRESETBTN#

SPKROUTGND

This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions.

• 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. The system power LED lights up when
you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.

• Hard disk drive activity LED (Red 2-pin IDE_LED)

This 2-pin connector is for the HDD Activity LED. Connect the HDD Activity
LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up or flashes when data is
read from or written to the HDD.

• System warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPEAKER)

This 4-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted system warning speaker. The
speaker allows you to hear system beeps and warnings.

• ATX power button/soft-off button (Light Green 2-pin PWRSW)

This connector is for the system power button. Pressing the power button
turns the system on or puts the system in sleep or soft-off mode depending
on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds
while the system is ON turns the system OFF.

• Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESET)

This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system
reboot without turning off the system power.

• Message LED (Brown 2-pin MLED)

This connector is for the message LED cable that connects to the front panel
message LED. The message LED indicates the booting status. The LED
blinks when the system is in the boot process until the oprating system in
loaded.

The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection.

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15. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1)

LAN2

®

P5MT Series Auxiliary panel connector

AUX_PANEL1

I2C_4_DATA#LOCATORLED1+

+5VSBLOCATORLED1-

LAN1_LINKACTLED-LOCATORBTN#

LAN1_LINKACTLED+GND

+5VSB

I2C_4_CLK#

GNDGND

LAN2_LINKACTLED+LOCATORLED2-

LAN2_LINKACTLED-LOCATORLED2+

CASEOPEN

PIN1

NC

This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel
SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs.

• Front panel SMB (6-1 pin FPSMB)

These leads connect the front panel SMBus cable.

• LAN activity LED (2-pin LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED)

These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel.

• Chassis intrusion (2-pin CHASSIS)

These leads are for the intrusion detection feature for chassis with intrusion
sensor or microswitch. When you remove any chassis component, the sensor
triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads to record a chassis
intrusion event.

• Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR)

These leads are for the locator switch and LED on the front panel.

Front panel SMB LAN activity LED

Chassis
intrusion

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Locator LED and
switch

Chapter 5

This chapter tells how to change
system settings through the BIOS
Setup menus and describes the BIOS
parameters.

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BIOS information

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5.1 Managing and updating your BIOS

The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic
Input/Output System (BIOS) setup.

1. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy

disk.)

2. ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk or

the motherboard support CD 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.

Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk in
case you need to restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard
BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities.

5.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk

1. Do either one of the following to create a bootable floppy disk.

DOS environment

a. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive.

b. At the DOS prompt, type format A:/S then press <Enter>.

Windows® XP environment

a. Insert a 1.44 MB floppy disk to the floppy disk drive.

b. Click Start from the Windows® desktop, then select My Computer.

c. Select the 3 1/2 Floppy Drive icon.

d. Click File from the menu, then select Format. A Format 3 1/2 Floppy Disk

window appears.

e. Windows® XP users: Select Create an MS-DOS startup disk from the

format options field, then click Start.

2. Copy the original or the latest motherboard BIOS file to the bootable floppy
disk.

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5.1.2 AFUDOS utility

The AFUDOS utility allows you to update the BIOS file in DOS environment using
a bootable floppy disk with the updated BIOS file. This utility also allows you to
copy the current BIOS file that you can use as backup when the BIOS fails or gets
corrupted during the updating process.

Copying the current BIOS

To copy the current BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

• Make sure that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at least 1024
KB free space to save the file.

• The succeeding BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS
screen displays may not be the same as shown.

1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to
the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

2. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /o[filename]

where the [filename] is any user-assigned filename not more than eight
alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric
characters for the extension name.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

Main filename Extension name

3. Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk.

A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

Reading flash ..... done

Write to file...... ok

A:\>

The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file.

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Updating the BIOS file

To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility:

1. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for
the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk.

Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS
filename at the DOS prompt.

2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to
the bootable floppy disk you created earlier.

3. Boot the system in DOS mode, then at the prompt type:

afudos /i[filename]

where [filename] is the latest or the original BIOS file on the bootable floppy
disk.

A:\>afudos /iP5MT.rom

Use the appropriate BIOS file depending on your motherboard model
(e.g. P5MT.ROM or P5MTS.ROM)

4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS.

A:\>afudos /iP5MT.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

Writing flash ...... 0x0008CC00 (9%)

Do not shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS to prevent
system boot failure!

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5. The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is
completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive.

A:\>afudos /iP5MT.ROM

AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB))

Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved.

WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS

Reading file ....... done

Reading flash ...... done

Advance Check ......

Erasing flash ...... done

Writing flash ...... done

Verifying flash .... done

Please restart your computer

A:\>

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5.1.3 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 the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk
that contains the updated BIOS file.

• Prepare the motherboard support CD or the floppy disk containing the
updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility.

• Make sure that you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy
disk according the exact name of your motherboard, e.g. P5MT.ROM or

P5MTS.ROM.

Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk

To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk:

1. Turn on the system.

2. Insert the floppy disk with the original or updated BIOS file to the floppy disk
drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...

Checking for floppy...

When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted

BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy found!
Reading file “P5MT.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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Recovering the BIOS from the support CD

To recover the BIOS from the support CD:

1. Remove any floppy disk from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system.

2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive.

3. The utility displays the following message and automatically checks the
floppy disk for the original or updated BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...

When no floppy disk is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive

for the original or updated BIOS file. The utility then updates the corrupted
BIOS file.

Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery...
Checking for floppy...
Floppy not found!
Checking for CD-ROM...
CD-ROM found!
Reading file “P5MT.ROM”. Completed.
Start flashing...

DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can
cause system boot failure!

4. Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

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.

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5.1.4 ASUS Update utility

The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the
motherboard BIOS in Windows® environment. The ASUS Update utility allows you
to:

• Save the current BIOS file

• Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet

• Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file

• Update the BIOS directly from the Internet, and

• View the BIOS version information.

This utility is available in the support CD that comes with the motherboard
package.

ASUS Update requires an Internet connection either through a network or an
Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Installing ASUS Update

To install ASUS Update:

1. Place the support CD in the optical drive. The Drivers menu appears.

2. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX.

3. The ASUS Update utility is copied to your system.

Quit all Microsoft® Windows® applications before you update the BIOS using this
utility.

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Updating the BIOS through the Internet

To update the BIOS through the Internet:

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.

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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. The ASUS
Update main window appears.

2. Select Update BIOS from a file
option from the drop-down menu,
then click Next.

3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save.

4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process.

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5.2 BIOS setup program

This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update
using the provided utility described in section “5.1 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. For example, you can enable the
security password feature or change the power management settings. This
requires you to reconfigure your system using the BIOS Setup program so that the
computer can recognize these changes and record them in the CMOS RAM of the
firmware hub.

The firmware hub on the motherboard stores the Setup utility. When you start up
the computer, the system provides you with the opportunity to run this program.
Press <Del> during the Power-On-Self-Test (POST) to enter the Setup utility;
otherwise, POST continues with its test routines.

If you wish to enter Setup after POST, restart the system by pressing
<Ctrl+Alt+Delete>, or by pressing the reset button on the system chassis. You can
also restart by turning the system off and then back on. Do this last option only if
the first two failed.

The Setup program is designed to make it as easy to use as possible. Being a
menu-driven program, it lets you scroll through the various sub-menus and make
your selections from the available options using the navigation keys.

• The default BIOS settings for this motherboard apply for most conditions
to ensure optimum performance. If the system becomes unstable after
changing any BIOS settings, load the default settings to ensure system
compatibility and stability. Select the Load Setup Defaults item under the
Exit Menu. See section “5.8 Exit Menu.”

• The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes
only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen.

• Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for
this motherboard.

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5.2.1 BIOS menu screen

Menu bar

Main Advanced Power Boot Exit

System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 06/17/2005]
Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

IDE Configuration

System Information

v02.57 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.

Sub-menu items

Configuration fieldsMenu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

General help

Use [ENTER]. [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

Navigation keys

5.2.2 Menu bar

The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items:

Main For changing the basic system configuration

Advanced For changing the advanced system settings

Power For changing the advanced power management (APM)

configuration

Boot For changing the system boot configuration

Exit For selecting the exit options and loading default settings

To select an item on the menu bar, press the right or left arrow key on the keyboard
until the desired item is highlighted.

5.2.3 Navigation keys

At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that
particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change
the settings.

Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another.

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5.2.4 Menu items

The highlighted item on the menu bar
displays the specific items for that menu.
For example, selecting Main shows the
Main menu items.

The other items (Advanced, Power,
Boot, and Exit) on the menu bar have
their respective menu items.

Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit

System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Thu 06/17/2005]

Legacy Diskette A[1.44M, 3.5 in]

IDE Configuration

System Information

Main menu items

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system
time.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

5.2.5 Sub-menu items

A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means that the iteam has a
sub-menu. To display the sub-menu, select the item and press <Enter>.

5.2.6 Configuration fields

These fields show the values for the menu items. If an item is user- configurable,
you can change the value of the field opposite the item. You cannot select an item
that is not user-configurable.

A configurable field is enclosed in brackets, and is highlighted when selected. To
change the value of a field, select it then press <Enter> to display a list of options.
Refer to “5.2.7 Pop-up window.”

5.2.7 Pop-up window

Select a menu item then press <Enter> to display a pop-up window with the
configuration options for that item.

5.2.8 Scroll bar

A scroll bar appears on the right side of
a menu screen when there are items that

Advanced

APM Configuration

Power Management/APM [Enabled]
Video Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Hard Disk Power Down Mode [Suspend]
Suspend Time Out(Minute) [Disabled]
Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [50%]

Power Button Function [On/Off]
Restore on AC Power Loss [Power Off]

Power On by PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled]
Power On by PS/2 Mouse [Disabled]
Power On Ring [Disabled]
Power On PME# [Disabled]
Power On RTC Alarm [Disabled]

do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/
Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page
Down> keys to display the other items on

Pop-up window

the screen.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Scroll bar

Use [ENTER], [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system
time.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

5.2.9 General help

At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected
item.

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5.3 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 “5.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen
items and how to navigate through them.

Main Advanced Power Server Boot Exit

System Time [11:10:19]
System Date [Mon 05/27/2005]

Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in]

IDE Configuration

System Information

v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.

v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.

BIOS SETUP UTILITY

Use [ENTER]. [TAB],
or [SHIFT-TAB] to
select a field.

Use [+] or [-] to
configure system time.

Select Screen

Select Item
+- Change Option
F1 General Help
F10 Save and Exit
ESC Exit

5.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx]

Allows you to set the system time.

5.3.2 System Date [Day xx/xx/xxxx]

Allows you to set the system date.

5.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.]

Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled]
[360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.]

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