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    Motherboard P5BV-C Series P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C
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    without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS
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    vii Safety information viii About this guide ix P5BV-C Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before
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    switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-7 4.2.4 Menu
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    ATA hard disks 5-2 5.1.3 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.4 RAID configuration utility 5-2 5.2 Marvel® 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configuration Utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only 5-3 5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, or RAID 5 5-4 5.3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility
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    5.4 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only 5-17 5.4.1 Creating a RAID set 5-18 5.4.2 Adding or viewing . 3.0 6-15 6.4 Management applications andutilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-16 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-16 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-17
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    . This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation
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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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    when installing and configuring the motherboard. How this guide is organized This manual contains the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the
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    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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    PCI-E LAN Controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications (4 for P5BV-C / 4L, 2 for P5BV-C) Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 (continued on the next page
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    USB1.1 and USB 2.0 ports 1 x 20-1 pin system panel connector For P5BV-C / 4L only: Additional 1 x IDE connector Additional 4 x Red x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Support CD contents Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to
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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 Special features 1-2 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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    Support CD User guide P5BV-C P5BV-C/4L Gift Box Content 4 8 Bulk Pack Content - 2 4 - 1 - - - 1 - 1 1 10 1 1 10 1 3 pieces per carton 1 3 pieces per carton 10 10 pieces per carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. ASUS P5BV-C Series
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    ICH7R is a new generation server class I/O controller hub that provides the interface for PCI 2.2, USB 2.0, and SATA, among others. DDR2-800 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 800 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of the latest
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    close to Gigabit bandwidth. See page 2-22 for details. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by the Intel® ICH7R. stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-31 for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series 1-
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    feature allows you to restore the original BIOS data from the support CD in case the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. See page 4-5 for details. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize
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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 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-12 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-19 2.7 Connectors 2-22 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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    the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-
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    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 ® P5BV-C/4L 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 32MB VRAM PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell I/O BPSMB1 HDLED1 TPM CHASSIS1 PANEL1 P5BV-C Layout PRI_IDE1 USB34 FRNT_FAN3 ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-
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    bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) P5BV-C/4L BUZZ1 PCIE1 CPU_FAN1 CPUFAN_SET1 CHAFAN_SET1 FRNT_FAN2 PCIE3 PCI4 SB_PWR1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power 8Mb BIOS CLRTC1 Intel ICH7R ICH RAID_SEL1
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    VGA port 6. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN1_LAN2 7. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN3_LAN4 (P5BV-C/4L only) Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 Internal connectors Page pin TPM) 2-30 13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-31 ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-
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    /transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box
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    on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. CPU notch Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-
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    the CPU! 6. Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into A the retention tab. B The motherboard supports Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processors with the Intel® Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading
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    CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-
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    assembly in place. B A B A B A B A 1 1 3. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you
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    fan assembly from the motherboard. B A A B Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-11
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    the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: ® P5BV-C/4L 128 Pins 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 P5BV-C/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory from 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)
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    performance. • When the total size of each channel is not the same (A1+A2≠B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Asymmetric mode. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-13
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    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 Follow these steps to remove a DIMM. 1. Simultaneously press the retaining
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    cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-15
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    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments IRQ Priority 0 - 1 - 3 - 4 - 6 - 8 - 9 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 16 - 16 - 16 - 16 - 17 - 17 - 17 - 17 - 18 - 18 - 18 - 19 - 19 - 19 - Standard Function System Timer Standard 101/102-
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    figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x1 link for P5BV-C/4L, x4 link for P5BV-C) This motherboard supports PCI Express x8 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-17
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    2.5.6 PCI slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.2 specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a 32-bit PCI slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    -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! ® P5BV-C/4L CLRTC1 12 23 P5BV-C/4L Clear RTC RAM Normal (Default) Clear RTC ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-19
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    Utility (default). Otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ® P5BV-C/4L RAID_SEL1 12 23 LSI RAID ROM INTEL RAID ROM (Default) P5BV-C/4L RAID_SEL1 Setting 3. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or
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    using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2‑3 Short DC mode if you are using a 3-pin plug. CPUFAN_SET1 12 23 ® PWM Mode DC Mode (Default) P5BV-C/4L CHAFAN_SET1 12 23 PWM Mode (Default) P5BV-C/4L Fan Mode Setting DC Mode ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-21
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    2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 P5BV-C 1 2 3 4 5 P5BV-C/4L 6 7 1. PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. 3. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These
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    the floppy disk drive. Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using an FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5BV-C/4L FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5BV-C/4L Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-23
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    markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5BV-C/4L IDE Connectors • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect
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    RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND ® P5BV-C/4L SATA1 SATA3 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND GND RSATA_RXN3 SATA1/SATA3 SATA2/SATA4 Setting Master Slave Use Boot disk Data disk ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-25
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    the back of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® P5BV-C/4L USB34 NC GND USB_P4+ USB_P4USB+5V GND USB_P3+ USB_P3USB+5V P5BV-C/4L USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is purchased separately. 2-26 Chapter
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    system chassis. ® P5BV-C/4L COM2 PIN 1 P5BV-C/4L COM Port Connector The Serial port module is purchased separately. 7. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) The fan connector supports cooling fan of ! CPU_FAN1 ® P5BV-C/4L GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-27
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    -C/4L +3 Volts -12 Volts Ground PSON# Ground Ground Ground -5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts +5 Volts Ground +12V DC +12V DC P5BV-C/4L ATX Power Connector 9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect System Management Bus devices (SMBus). Devices communicate with an
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    connectors! CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 GND ® GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L Fan Connectors FRNT_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 GND GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 FRNT_FAN3 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 GND Only the CPU_FAN1 connector supports the ASUS Smart Fan feature. ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-29
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    Connector 12. TPM connector (20- pin TPM) This connector is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Card. You need to install ASUS TPM card to use this feature function. ® P5BV-C/4L TPM GND NC AD2 AD1 GND NC SERIRQ# CLKRUN# NC PCICLK FRAME# PCIRST# AD3 3.3V AD0 NC 3.3VSB GND PWRDW
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    System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. • System power LED ( P5BV-C/4L PANEL1 HDLED+ HDLED- NC GND POWERBTN# GND NC RESETBTN# GND P5BV-C/4L System Panel Connector The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. ASUS P5BV
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    2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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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 P5BV-C Series
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    7. At power on, hold down the key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by two short No master drive detected Floppy controller failure Hardware component failure ASUS P5BV-C Series 3-
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    3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Server 2000: 1. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer. 3. The power supply should turn
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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 4-6 4.3 Main menu 4-9 4.4 Advanced menu 4-14 4.5 Power Configuration 4-25 4.6 Boot menu 4-29 4.7 Exit menu 4-34 ASUS P5BV-C 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 restore the BIOS in the future. Copy the original motherboard BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a
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    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 Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash .....
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    -4L.ROM 4. The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. A:\>afudos /iP5BV-C-ASUS-4L.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
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    the optical drive. 3. Boot the system from the support CD, then select the FreeDOS command prompt. 4. At the DOS prompt, replace the prompt with the USB flash disk drive letter, then type: afudos /i[filename] 5. Follow the instructions in the previous section to update the BIOS file. 4- Chapter
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    or the latest BIOS file for this motherboard from ASUS website (www.support.asus.com/download). 3. The utility displays the following message Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file "P5BV-C-ASUS-4L.ROM". Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset
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    4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility 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. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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    Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the . Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-
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    4.2.4 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. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power
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    Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you to set the system time. 4.3.2 System Date [ , 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-
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    and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. The BIOS automatically detects the values opposite the dimmed items (Device, the LBA mode. Setting to [Auto] enables the LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode
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    General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ATA/IDE Configuration [Enhanced] Allows selection of the IDE operation mode depending on the installed appear only when you set the ATA / IDE Configuration to [Enhanced]. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-11
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    [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID [AHCI]. For details on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set to
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    F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-13
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    Configuration Chipset Onboard Devices Configuration PCIPnP Configure the USB support. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. 4.4.1 USB Configuration Advanced USB Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Module Version
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    Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows yout to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration Advanced BIOS hard disk. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-15
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    Port Mode Flow Control Redirection After BIOS POST Terminal Type VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Enabled] [COM1] [3F8h,4] [115200 8, n,1] [None] [Always] [ Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access [Disabled] Enables or disables the remote access feature
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    supp in BIOS v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or disable TPM/TCG support in BIOS. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] The following [1.4] Allows you to select MPS revision. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-17
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    :07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 7 CPUID : 6F2 Advanced C1E Support Max CPUID Value Limit Vanderpool Technology CPU TM function: Execute Disable Bit PECI and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Use the arrow down key to display additional items. Core Multi
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    interface. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The following item appears only when the CPU installed supports the C-State technology. Intel C-state tech. Specific C-State Supp. [Standard] When set to in this screen may be different due to the CPU you installed. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-19
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    ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] Allows you to remap the overlap PCI
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    Configure DRAM Timing by SPD is disabled, this item allows you to set the DDR operating frequency manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled disable the PCI Express Graphic port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-21
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    SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY South Bridge Chipset Configuration SMBUS Controller [Enabled] SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] Options Enabled Disabled SMBUS
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    -8056C/ LAN-8056D Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to Configure LAN-8056A, LAN-8056B, LAN-8056C or LAN-8056D Boot ROM.Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-23
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    Plug and Play (PnP) devices not required for boot if your system has a Plug and Play operating system. v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Plug And Play O/S [No] When set to [No], BIOS configures all the devices in the system. When set to [Yes] and if you install a Plug
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    1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. ACPI 2.0 Support [Disabled] Allows you to enable or support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5BV
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    AC power loss. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set
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    1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-27
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    RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable ASUS Smart FAN feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Ratio and
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    number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxth Drive] [USB] [Disabled] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-29
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    v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Quick Boot [Enabled] Enabling this item allows this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [ [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options:
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    F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. Change Supervisor Password Select this item to set or change the supervisor password. The Supervisor Password password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-31
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    password. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. User Access Level [Full Access] This item allows you to select the access restriction to the Setup items. Configuration options: [No Access] [View
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    accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-33
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    this operation. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. If you made changes to any of the settings in the menus, pressing does not immediately exit this menu. A confirmation window appears
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    press to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. ASUS P5BV-C Series 4-35
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    4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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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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    5 5.1 RAID configurations 5-1 5.2 Marvell 88SE6145 RAID BIOS Configration utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only 5-3 5.3 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility 5-6 5.4 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (for P5BV-C / 4L only 5-17 5.5 Global Array Manager 5-39 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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    latest Serial ATA (SATA) Phy technology, operating at 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s. The motherboard supports the following RAID configurations: 5.1.1 RAID definitions RAID 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard A minimum of four hard disk drives is required for this setup. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-
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    hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system. (for P5BV-C / 4L only) 5- Chapter 5: Driver installation
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    10 ,and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Marvell® RAID BIOS Configuration utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-
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    5.2.1 Creating a RAID set (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID10, or RAID 5) To create a RAID set: 1. From the utility menu bar, select Create, then press . This screen appears. **[Adapter]*****[Create * * * Select fr ee disks to c reate * * * ID Por t Disk Name Size Spe ed
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    6W4rKiBt e B a c k * * * IAnrirtayMoNdaeme : No * * * * CDaicshkes MIoDd e : W0ri1te2 T3h r o u g h * * * NEXT * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Create the array? [Y] ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-
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    create RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 10), and RAID 5 sets from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility: 1. Install all the Serial ATA hard disk drives. 2. Turn on the
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    the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press after completing your selection. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-
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    6. Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press . The available stripe size values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer
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    you want to create this volume? (Y/N): 8. Press to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-
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    5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10) To create a RAID 10 set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press . This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [
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    RAID 5 set, then press . 3. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press . ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-11
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    4. When the Disks item is highlighted, press to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The SELECT DISKS screen appears. [ SELECT DISKS ] Port Drive Model Serial Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non-RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
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    delete volume "VolumeX"? (Y/N): 3. Press to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu. Otherwise, press to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-13
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    5.3.6 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: 1. From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press to
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    the original hard disk. 3. The utilty immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to "Rebuild". ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-15
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    4. Exit the RAID configuration utility and reboot the system. 5. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix Storage > Intel Matrix Storage Console or click the Intel Matrix Storage Manager tray icon to load the Intel Matrix Storage Manager utility. 6. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display
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    enter the utility. You may also create a RAID set(s) in a Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-17
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    of configurations: Easy and New. In Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set automatically including the size and stripe size. In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size. 5-18 Chapter 5: Driver installation
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    A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-19
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    4. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press . The configurable array appears on screen. 5. Press , select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive
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    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 P5BV-C Series 5-21
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    10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press . 11. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 12. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 5-22 Chapter 5: Driver
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    press . 5. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press . 6. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-23
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    5.4.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: 1. From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use
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    >, select the configurable array, then press . The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-25
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    6. Follow steps 6 to 7 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. 7. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 8. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press . 9. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to
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    you to select the logical drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press . ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-27
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    3. When prompted, press the to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press . You may also press to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. 4. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press
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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 P5BV-C Series 5-29
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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. 5-30 Chapter 5: Driver installation
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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 P5BV-C Series 5-31
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    5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild or Objects command in the Management Menu. Using the Rebuild command To rebuild a failed hard disk drive
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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 P5BV-C Series 5-33
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    5.4.5 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu. The
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    consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. 5. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-35
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    Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: 1. From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Logical Drive from the menu. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press . 3. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up
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    the to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press . The utility clears the current array. 3. Press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-37
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    5.4.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: 1. From the Management Menu,
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    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. ASUS P5BV-C Series 5-39
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    5-40 Chapter 5: Driver installation
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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 6-12 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-14 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-16 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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    the BIOS Setup. 3. Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from the support CD. Save your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Restart the computer. 5. Press any key option 7. Press . 8. Follow the screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-
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    For systems with Red Hat® Enterprise versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\Linux. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003
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    2003 Server OS from the list, then press . For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, please select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )" item. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-
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    the RAID controller drivers from the RAID driver disk. When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    . 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-
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    To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the menu. 2. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the "+" sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. The LSI Logic
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    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 P5BV-C 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- Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    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 the screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-
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    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 . For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use the OS bundled
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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 P5BV-C Series 6-11
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    this window. • If Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to Wizard window appears. Follow the screen instructions to continue installation. 6-12 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 Follow these instructions when installing the Marvell® 88E8056 LAN controller base driver for the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 /2.6.16.21-0.8-bigsmp/kernel/drivers/net/ssk98lin/ sk98lin.ko. 12. Enter depmod. 13. Enter modprobe sk98lin. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-13
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    This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver. 6.3.1 Windows® 2003 Server You need to manually install the XGI window. • To install Windows 2000 VGA driver, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the driver disk utility. It is loacted in: x:\Driver\
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    it supports Microsoft® Windows® 2003 Server. 6.3.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 The Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system automatically recognizes the XGI Graphics driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA. ASUS P5BV
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    you can install to avail all motherboard features. The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive. The CD automatically displays the Drivers
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    available network and server monitoring application. Click an item to install. 6.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click an item to install. ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-17
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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. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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    ASUS P5BV-C Series 6-19
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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 P5BV-C series block diagram A-1 A.2 P5BV-C / 4L series block diagram A-2 ASUS P5BV-C Series
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    A.1 P5BV-C block diagram x16 slot x8 PCIE1 Conroe/Kentsfield/ Wolfdale/Yorkfield 800/1066/1333 FSB Bigby-V DDR2-800x2 DDR2-800x2 DMI Interface x8 slot PCIE3 PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 Z9s x4 PCI 33 ICH7R 8056 x1 8056 x1 4xSATA2 1xIDE Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) ASUS P5BV-C Series A-
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    A.2 P5BV-C / 4L block diagram x16 slot PCIE1 4xSATA2 6145 1xIDE x8 slot PCIE3 PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 Z9s Conroe/Kentsfield/ Wolfdale/Yorkfield 800/1066/1333 FSB x8
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Motherboard
P5BV-C
Series
P5BV-C/4L
P5BV-C