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    Motherboard P5M2 Series P5M2 P5M2/SAS
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    express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the ASUS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL
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    viii About this guide ix Typography...x P5M2 Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-2 1.4 Special features 1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware
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    (For P5M2/SAS model only ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11 4.2.5 Sub-menu items 4-11 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-11 4.2.7 Pop-up window
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    4-41 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.3 RAID configuration utility 5-2 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-3 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set 5-4 5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set 5-10
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    the RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-14 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6-15 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-16 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 6-16 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-19 6.4.1 Running the support
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    , if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there use of shielded cables for connection of the monitor to the graphics card is required to assure compliance with FCC regulations. Changes or modifications
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    qualified service technician or your retailer. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it, carefully read all the manuals stable surface. • If you encounter technical problems with the product, contact a qualified service technician or your retailer. The symbol of
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    you need when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter
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    the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER/WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task. IMPORTANT: Instructions that you MUST follow to complete
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    /5V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Generation 3 (ASMB3) P5M2/SAS model: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot supports Zero-Channel RAID card, colored green on the model 1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit/5V slot 1 x PCI
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    Windows /Linux) Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor P5M2/SAS model only: LSI 1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports: - 2 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels (each channel supports 4 hard disk drives) with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration - Zero-Channel RAID card
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    Smart Fan I/II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) ADOBE® Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash utility under DOS *Specifications are subject to change without notice. A PCI Express x16 graphic card inserted to the
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    xiv
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    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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    Chapter summary 1 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-2 1.4 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5M2 Series
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    Series Bulk Pack 4 - Serial ATA power cable 2 - SAS cable(Only available for P5M2/SAS) 2 - 2-in-1 cable set Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide Packing Quantity 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 pcs per carton 10 pcs per carton If
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    ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems. 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard processors. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). The Intel®
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    compatible with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. The Zero-Channel RAID card allows you to create all types of
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    restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS Smart Fan technology
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    This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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    Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Switch 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P5M2 Series
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    before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the above articles. 1. Onboard LED The motherboard comes motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5M2 Series P5M2
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    2. Heartbeat LED (LED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) The green Heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI SAS 1068 chipset has started working. P5M2/SAS Series HeartBeat LED This LED is only for the P5M2/SAS model, and it indicates if the LSI SAS 1068 is working normally. 2- Chapter
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    chassis as indicated in the image below. 2.2.2 Screw holes Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2
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    2.2.3 Motherboard layout P5M2 Layout 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    P5M2/SAS Layout ASUS P5M2 Series 2-
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    x16 slots 2-20 5. DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket 2-21 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 3. Keyboard/Mouse (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) 7. Onboard storage setting (for P5M2/SAS model only) 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-
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    port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-32 7. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-32 8. Mini-SAS connector (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-33 9. CPU and system fan 20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2-
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    the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. P5M2 Series CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam
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    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 B plate window to remove (B). Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket
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    . • Make sure to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in BIOS before installing a supported operating system .• For more information on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. To use the Hyper-Threading Technology on this motherboard: 1. Install an Intel
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    support BTX CPU cooler. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5M2
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    fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 2. Push down two fasteners at a time B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector!
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    . 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13
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    Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for
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    the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). • Three DDR2 DIMMs installed into any three memory sockets function in dual-channel asymmetric mode. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15
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    Dual channel Dual channel mode interleaved mode asymmetic mode Number of memories 1 1 2 4* 3 4* DIMM socket DIMM_A1 V V V DIMM_A2 V V V V V DIMM_B1 V V DIMM_B2 V V V V V • When the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel is the same (A1+A2=B1
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    do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: 1. damaging the DIMM. • The DDR2 DIMM sockets do not support DDR DIMMs. DO NOT install DDR DIMMs to the DDR2 2 clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing
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    . See Chapter 4 for information on BIOS setup. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments
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    PIRQH# BMC5721 #1 PIRQA# BMC5721 #2 PIRQB# ATI ES1000 PIRQD# LSI SAS 1068 PXIRQ2 PCI Express Slot 1 (x16) PIRQA# PCIX Slot 2 - - - REQ1# - PXREQ2 - - PXIRQ3 PXREQ0 PXIRQ7 PXREQ1 PIRQH# REQ0# - - - - - - GNT1# PXGNT2 - PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19
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    -X slots The PCI and PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI/PCI-X specifications. PCI-X slots PCI slot • When installing an optional ZCR card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI1068 SAS controller, install the card on PCI_X2 slot that is colored
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    2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). DDR2 SO-DIMM socket ASUS P5M2 Series 2-21
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    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 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
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    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
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    the option of "Power on By PS/2 Keyboard" or "Power On By PS/2 Mouse" in the BIOS setting. Refer to Section 4.4.9 APM Configuration. 4. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These jumpers allow you to enable or disable the onboard ATI® ES1000 PCI VGA controller. Set to pins 1-2 to activate the VGA
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    pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) 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. 6. Intel® 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) This jumper allows you to
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    (3-pin SAS_EN1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI SAS1068 chip. 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS when it gets corrupted. To update the BIOS: 1. Prepare a floppy disk
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    2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only) The motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector. Switch 1 2 3 controll will not work and the fan you installed will always run at full speed. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-27
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    2.8 Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. 3. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 4. USB 2.0
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    Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-29
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    using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section "4.3.4 IDE Configuration" for details. ® P5M2 Series P5M2 Series SATA Connectors SA TA 4 GND RS ATA _TXP 4 RS ATA _TXN 4 GND RS ATA _RXP 4 RS ATA _RXN4 GND SA TA 3 GND RS ATA _TXP 3 RS ATA _TXN 3 GND RS ATA
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    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. USB 34 P5M2 Series USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is purchased separately. ® P5M2 Series USB +5V USB _P 4USB _P 4+ GND NC USB
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    to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. The serial port module is purchased separately. COM 2 P5M2 Series COM Port Connector PIN 1 7. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) This connector is for SAS link state's LED. The active LOW Fault LED signals
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    P5M2/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. ® P5M2/SAS P5M2/SAS MINI SAS connectors To connect the mini-SAS
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    (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_ FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support 3-pin or 4-pin 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
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    11. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. P5M2 Series Power Supply SMBus Connector ASUS P5M2 Series 2-35
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    and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. • Use of an ATX 12V Specification 2.02-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that provides a minimum power of 450W is rating if you intend to install additional devices. P5M2 Series ATX Power Connector 2 - 36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    This connector is for additional front panel features including front panel SMB, locator LED and switch, chassis intrusion, and LAN LEDs. 1 Front Panel SMBus (6-1 pin) These leads connect the front locator button. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 37
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    supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PowerLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis off mode depending on the BIOS settings. Pressing the power switch for
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    Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. • Non-Masked Interrupt button (Light blue 2-pin MINIBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the non-masked interrupt initiation. ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 39
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    This chapter describes the power up Powerin3g up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system.
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    Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5M2 Series
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    system chassis. BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Refresh Time error No master drive detected Hardware component failure 7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5M2
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    Off button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is ON, mode or to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds lets the system enter
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    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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    Chapter summary 4 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.3 Main menu 4-12 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.5 Server menu 4-34 4.6 Security 4-36 4.7 Boot menu 4-39 4.8 Exit menu 4-41 ASUS P5M2 Series
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    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
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    BIOS screens are for reference only. The actual BIOS screen displays may not be same as shown. 1. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support 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
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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
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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 /iI8043A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Copyright (C)2004 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ver.4.04 ASUSTEK Ver. 3.12 - Bootblock chechsum
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    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 to I8043A0.ROM for P5M2 or I8035A0.ROM for P5M2/SAS. Recovering the BIOS
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    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
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    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. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-
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    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
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    program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described in section "4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS". Use the BIOS Setup program when you are installing a motherboard, reconfiguring your system, or prompted to "Run Setup". This
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    menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration . Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    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. BIOS fields show the Power On RTC Alarm BIOS SETUP UTILITY [Enabled] [Suspend] [ window the screen. Scroll
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    screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section "4.2.1 BIOS menu screen" for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Server Boot Exit System Date System Time [Sun 01/01
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    the item. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID RAID to use any SATA device (at least two SATA devices are needed for the RAID configuration). Refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 for details on how to set a SATA RAID. ASUS P5M2
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    The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that enhance storage /imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [RAID] or [AHCI]. Legacy IDE Channels [SATA Pri,
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    Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Enables or disables the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2
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    of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name ASUS P5M2 Model ID 8043A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date : 1001 : 09/04/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Select Screen Select
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    667 Total Memory 1024MB DIMM_A1- None DIMM_A2- 1024MB DIMM_B1- None DIMM_B2- None BIOS SETUP UTILITY Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-17
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    in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Limit [Disabled] Setting this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options
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    Processor Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the single logical processor mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when you [Minimum Speed] [Automatic] [Disabled] The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-19
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    The following item appears only when the CPU installed supports the C-State technology. Intel C-state tech. C1 Config. [Enhanced] When set to [Standard], it runs in the conventional C-State. When set to [Enhanced], it runs
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    to display the sub-menu. Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings BIOS SETUP UTILITY WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-21
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    menu allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY North Bridge Chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature DRAM Frequency Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] Boots Graphics Adapter Priority[PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG
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    .Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY South Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-23
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    PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution ] Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes Palette Snooping [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], the pallete snooping feature informs the PCI
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    -off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 Emulation Type Generic STORAGE DEVICE [Auto] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5M2 Series
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    is emulated as floppy disk, and the rest part is emulated as hard disk. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] 4-26 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    I0 Chipset Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 Mode [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [Normal] Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode IRQ [IRQ7l] Allows you to set the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-27
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    2.0 specifications. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Headless Mode [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable the Headless operation mode through ACPI. [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable ACPI EMS support. [Disabled] [Enabled] ACPI MCFG Support [Enabled
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    Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out(Minutes) Throttle Slow Clock Ratio [Enabled] [Suspend] [Suspend] [Disabled] [50%] Power Button Function Restore on AC Power Loss ] Allows you to select the power button function. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-29
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    [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to turn on the system through a PCI LAN or modem card. This feature requires an ATX 5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Keyboard [Disabled] Allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the
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    Second appear with set values. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following items appear only when the Resume On By RTC Alarm item is set to Enabled. RTC Alarm Date (Days) [15] To set the , highlight this item and press the or key to make the selection. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-31
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    Series CPU, CPU1 Temperature item appears showing the CPU temperature currently detected; when monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored motherboard, the field shows N/A. Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS
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    detected CPU and system threshold temperature when the Smart Fan Control is enabled. Offset To CPU1 TControl [0] This value bases on the offset temperature = TControl + User defined value), when the Smart Fan Control is enabled. Configuration options: [0] ~ [-25]. VCORE1 Voltage, VTT Voltage, 1.5V
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    UTILITY Server Configure Remote Access type and parameters Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port number Baudrate Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST [COM1] [19200] [None] [Always] Terminal Type VT-UTFB Combo Key Support [ANSI] [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Select Screen Select
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    Hardware] [Software] Redirection After BIOS POST [Always] Sets the redirection mode after the BIOS Power-On Self-Test ( VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2
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    Password Flash Write [Enabled] Install or change screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. BIOS password, you can clear clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section "2.6 Jumpers" for information on how to erase the RTC RAM
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    BIOS Device Boot Flash Write [Limited] [Setup] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] to change password. again to User Password item on top of the screen shows the default Not Installed. After you set a password, this item shows Installed. To set a User Password: ASUS P5M2 Series 4 - 37
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    is locked and the user has no privilege to launch the BIOS setup utility when installing adapter cards during option ROM initialization. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Removable Device Boot [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable booting from a legacy floppy, USB floppy, or IDE
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    F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority Boot Device Priority BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot 1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE 2nd Boot Device [Network: MBA v7 sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4 - 39
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    Boot Boot Settings Configuration Quick Boot Full Logo Display Bootup Num-Lock PS/2 Mouse Support POST Errors Setup Prompt Interrupt 19 Capture [Enabled] [Enabled] [On] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot
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    BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS A confirmation window appears and When a confirmation window appears, select a confirmation window appears, select window appears
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    Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press to load the optimized settings for each of the Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return
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    This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. 5RAID configuration
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    Chapter summary 5 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-3 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility 5-24 5.4 Global Array Manager 5-32 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility 5-33 ASUS P5M2 Series
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    support SATA hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0, RAID 1, Software RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration. For P5M2/SAS model, the onboard LSI 1068 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID setup. RAID 1 RAID drive. RAID 1-E (Enhanced RAID 1) RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support
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    ® 2000/2003 Server/XP or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 and 4.0 operating systems (P5M2 model only). Use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and software RAID 5 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how
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    LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (P5M2 model only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives supported by the motherboard ICH7R Southbridge chip. To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. Turn
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    are set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility
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    drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drives you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-
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    5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . Press again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 5- Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. Key-in the stripe size, then press . For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. ASUS P5M2
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    . Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 5- Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: 1. From >. 6. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-
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    . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive
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    4. Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . ASUS P5M2 Series 5-11
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    Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press . You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set. 8. Select DWC from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 9. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press
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    10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-13
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    . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive(s) you want to include in the RAID set, then press . When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive
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    RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . 6. Press again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press . ASUS P5M2
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    , save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drivers. See 6.2.4 . 5-16 Chapter
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    the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command on the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press . 2. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize. Press the
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    without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 5-18 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    5. When initialization is completed, press . Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press . ASUS P5M2 Series 5-19
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    2. Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press . 3. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub‑menu, then press . 4. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press to start initialization. 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    to initialize the drive without confirmation. 6. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press to abort initialization. 7. When initialization is completed, press . ASUS P5M2 Series 5-21
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    5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: 1. connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press . 5-22 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    3. After selecting the drive to rebuild, press . The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. 4. When prompted, press to to rebuild the drive. 5. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-23
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    [ENTER]-Select Menu The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. 5-24 Chapter
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    XXXXXX Serial # Size XX.XGB XX.XGB XX.XGB XX.XGB Status Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Non-RAID Disk Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [↑↓]-Previous/ small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-25
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    size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing. 7. Highlight the Capacity item, enter the desired RAID volume capacity, then press . The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. When the Create Volume item is highlighted, press
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    ]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 2. Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press . 3. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1 (Mirror), then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 of the previous section to create the RAID 1 set. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-27
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    GB Create Volume [ DISK/VOLUME INFORMATION ] Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used to uniquely identify the RAID volume. This name is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Select [ESC]-Exit [ENTER]-Select Menu 2. Enter a name for the
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    ]-Select Menu 2. Enter a name for the RAID 10 set, then press . 3. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select |RAID 10 (RAID0+1), then press . 4. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section "5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)" to create the RAID 5 set. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-29
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    AND NON-RECOVERABLE. [↑↓]-Select []-Previous Menu []-Delete Volume 2. Use the up/down arrow key to select the RAID set you want to delete, then press . This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Are you sure you want to delete
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    main menu. 5. Follow steps 2 to 4 to select and reset other RAID set drives. 5.3.7 Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): 2. Press to exit or press to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P5M2
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    5.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. 5-32 Chapter 5:
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    all SAS hard disk drives. 2. During POST, press to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Copyright 2000-2006 LSI Logic Corp Adapter(s) disabled by user Press Ctrl+C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... ASUS P5M2 Series
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    Slot 00 PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00.IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support Enabled OS only RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift
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    create 6. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS P5M2
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    and Reboot 10. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array 5 - 36 Chapter
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    00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 37
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    3. The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this
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    1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 39
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    [Yes] [NO 35003 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help SPACE/+/- = Select disk for array or hot spare C = Create array By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation. This field is grayed out under the following conditions: • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for
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    1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5-41
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    deleted! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create 3. The View Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. If you created more than one array, you may view the next
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    LSILOGIC Logical Volume 3000 IME 0 51498 Optimal Manage Array Slot Device Identifier RAID Hot Drive Pred Size Num Disk Spr Status Fail (MB) 0 SEAGATE Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 43
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    Press , , or . The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config seldom required because data synchronization is automatically done during manual operation. To synchronize the array 1. Follow steps - 44 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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    Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item 2. Press to activate, or to cancel. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-45
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    00 PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift
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    lists the Alt+B option. This is the key for toggling the boot device. If a device is currently configured as the boot service, the Device Info column on the SAS Topology screen will show the word "Boot". 3. To select a boot disk, move the cursor to the disk and press Alt+B. ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 47
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    and press Alt+B. The boot designator will move to this disk. The firmware must be configured correctly in order for the Alt+B feature to work. Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook
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    Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt [No] [Display adapters & installed +N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item Support Interrupt Configuration options: [Hook Interrupt, the Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt [No] [Display adapters &
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    Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed Boot Information Display Mode Support Interrupt [No] [Display adapters & installed devices] [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Adapter
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    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6Driver installation
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    Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-16 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-19 ASUS P5M2 Series
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    for Windows 32/64 bit Driver Disk J) Create LSI MegaRAID for RHEL4 UP2 32/64 bit Driver Disk K) Create LSI MegaRAID for RHEL3 UP6 32/64 bit Driver Disk L) Broadcom ASF Firmware Update M) Flash AMI BIOS for P5M2/SAS N) Flash AMI BIOS for P5M2 Please choose A To N: ASUS P5M2 Series
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    the option 7. Press . 8. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. Windows® 2000/2003 Server To create a RAID driver disk in Windows® 2000/2003 Server environment: 1. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in the optical drive
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    other Lunix versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the driver file from the following path: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\ Driver\Linux\; For LSI1068 SAS RAID Driver:\Drivers\LSI 1068\Drivers\Linux\ ASUS P5M2 Series 6-
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    ® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to install a third party SAS or RAID driver..." appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press
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    >. • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID: Select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID" for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press . For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )" item and then press . ASUS P5M2 Series 6-
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    select SATA as AHCI in the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup. Then, select the "Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)" from the list. Refer to section "6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk" to create the Intel Matrix
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    the Device Manager button to display the list of devices installed in the system. 5. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. Click the Driver tab, then click the Update Driver button. 7. The Upgrade Device Driver Wizard window appears. Click Next. ASUS P5M2 Series 6-
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    My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the "+" sign before the item SAS and RAID controllers. For example the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID or LSI SAS1068 SAS Driver items should appear
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    . 3.0 To install the Intel® LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver or LSI1068 SAS controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . ASUS P5M2 Series 6-
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    3. Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. Select fd0 using the key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press to move the cursor to OK, then press . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. 6. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. 7. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS P5M2 Series 6-11
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    To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press . 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    4. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS P5M2 Series 6-13
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    the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer. • Windows® automatically detects the LAN controllers and displays a New Hardware Found
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    2.6 x Kernels)insmod tg3.ko 4. Install the driver and man page: make install 5. Refer to Red Hat distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address. The Broadcom LAN driver for Linux OS is located in: \Drivers\BCM5721 LAN\ B57BCMCD_SV_943\Linux\Driver. ASUS P5M2 Series 6-15
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    2000/Server 2003 You need to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: 1. Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. 2. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive. The
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    4. The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. 5. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. ASUS P5M2 Series 6-17
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    6. Press the button to activate quick installation. 7. After completing the installation, restart the computer. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled
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    available network and server monitoring applications. Click on an item to install. 6.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    6.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. ASUS P5M2 Series 6-21
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    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. A Reference information
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    Chapter summary A A.1 P5M2 series block diagram A-1 ASUS P5M2 Series
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    A.1 P5M2 series block diagram PCIE1 Intel LGA775 Processor 1066 FSB x8 Intel 3000S MCH (Mukilteo 2) DDR2-667x2 DDR2-667x2 PCIX2 PCIX3 LSl1068 (P5M2/SAS) Intel 6702 PXH x4 DMI Interface PCI4 PCI 33 Intel 82801GR ATI ES1000 4xSATA2 x1 BCM 5721 x1 BCM 5721 ASUS P5M2 Series A-
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    A- Appendix A: Reference information
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