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    Motherboard P5M2 Series P5M2 P5M2/SAS
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    purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the 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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    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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    P5M2 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 4-11 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-11 4.2.9 General help 4-11 4.3 Main
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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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    . 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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    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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    Storage Manager with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5(S/W) configuration (Windows) P5M2 model only: - Support optional ROM for SATA RAID - LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration (Windows /Linux) Internal connectors Power
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    P5M2 Series specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Special features Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port ( ASUS 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
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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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    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 any
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    number of the product, 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 comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the
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    The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, P5M2/SAS model) that supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. The Zero-Channel RAID card allows you to create all types of RAID The motherboard supports the Serial ATA SATA RAID solution The Intel® ICH7R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5
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    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 smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure
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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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    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. ® P5M2 Series P5M2 Series Onboard LED SB_ PWR 1 ON Sta ndby Pow er OFF Pow ered Off
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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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    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 Series 2-
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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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    setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 5. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) 6. Intel® 82801GR (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-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24
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    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 connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 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. P5M2 Series CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing
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    triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2-
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    Intel® 500/600 series CPU only. Intel® 3200/3000/6000 series DOES NOT support Hyper-Threading. • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading compiler to compile the code. If you are using
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    Intel® processor for BTX (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler. To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on top to the CPU fan connector. ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener 2-11
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    Make sure to orient each 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 in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. B A A A B B B A 3. Connect the CPU fan
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    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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    5. 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
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    CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules 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) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). • Three DDR2 DIMMs installed into any
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    Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel 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
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    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 Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to unlock the DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the 1 retaining
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    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. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two
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    ) PIRQE# INTB PXIRQ1 PXIRQ5 PIRQF# INTC PXIRQ2 PXIRQ6 PIRQG# INTD REQ# GNT# - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - REQ1# - PXREQ2 - - PXIRQ3 PXREQ0 PXIRQ7 PXREQ1 PIRQH# REQ0# - - - - - - GNT1# PXGNT2 - PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19
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    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 optional ZCR Card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI 1068 add-on cards such as SCSI card, RAID card. PCI Express x16 slot A PCI
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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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    2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system
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    on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; otherwise, the system would not power up. • If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal
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    3. Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or use the mouse. This feature requires an ATX power
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    to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-25
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    7. Onboard storage setting (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
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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. 4-pin fan, the fan 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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    cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-29
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    data hard disk drives to these connectors. If you intend to create a Serial ATA RAID set using these connectors, set the Configure SATA as item in the BIOS to [RAID]. See section "4.3.4 IDE Configuration" for details. ® P5M2 Series P5M2 Series SATA Connectors SA TA 4 GND RS ATA _TXP 4 RS ATA _TXN
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    P5M2 the HDLED pin on the system panel connector. HDLED 1 PIN 1 P5M2 Series SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector 5. USB connector (10-1 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
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    a SAS link fault for each respective phy. The active LOW Activity LED signals are nominally configured to indicate SAS link activity. SASL ED1 P5M2/SAS SAS LED Connector ® P5M2/SAS ACT _LED0 ACT _LED1 ACT _LED2 ACT _LED3 ACT _LED4 ACT _LED5 ACT _LED6 ACT _LED7 FL T_L ED0 FL T_L ED1
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    , 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 cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector. 1 2 ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 33
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    9. CPU and system fan connectors (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
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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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    or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. P5M2 Series ATX Power Connector 2 - 36 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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    Locator button is pressed. 5 Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN) This connector is for the locator button. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 37
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    15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector 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
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    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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    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 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 4-9 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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    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 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
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    Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support CD to the bootable floppy disk you created earlier. Main filename Extension name 3. Press . The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS
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    asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt. 2. Copy the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) from the motherboard support 04 ASUSTEK Ver
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    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 ....OK - Module checksums .......OK - Erasing flash done - Writing flash done - Verifying flash done - Program
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    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 from
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    from the floppy disk drive, then turn on the system. 2. Insert the support CD to the optical drive. 3. The utility displays the following message and automatically BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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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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    clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Locate the BIOS file from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update
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    4.2 BIOS setup program This motherboard supports a programmable firmware chip that you can update using the provided utility described 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. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-
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    Megatrends, Inc. Sub-menu items Navigation keys 4.2.2 Menu bar The menu bar on top of the screen has the following main items: Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit For changing the basic system configuration For changing the advanced system settings For changing the advanced
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    System Information Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Main menu items 4.2.5 Sub-menu items A solid triangle before each item on any menu screen means of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-11
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    . 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 01/01/2006] [11:10:19] Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration System Information
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    . Main BIOS Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system environment. Due to the OS limitation, you must set a SATA 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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    driver support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012305.htm The SATA controller is set to Native mode when this item is set to [RAID] Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Primary IDE Master Device : Hard Disk Vendor : ST32122A Size : 2.1GB LBA Mode : Supported Block Mode : 16 Sectors PIO Mode : Supported
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    Enables or disables 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 disabled. Configuration options: disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-15
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    overview 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
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    Main System Memory Information Speed DDR2 667 Total Memory 1024MB DIMM_A1- None DIMM_A2- 1024MB DIMM_B1- None DIMM_B2- None BIOS SETUP UTILITY 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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    items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting allows legacy operating systems to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled]
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    ] The settings of this item can not be changed. If the CPU installed supports Virtulization Technology, the option of this item displays [Enabled] Otherwise, this item does [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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    , Inc. Onboard PCIE LAN 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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    [Disabled] [Enabled] Disable this item if you are using RedHat Linux Advanced Server 3.0 UP5/UP6 operating system. DRAM Frequency [Auto] When SPD is disabled, this items allows you to set the DDR operating frequency manually. Configuration options: [Auto] [533 MHz] [667 MHz] Configure DRAM Timing
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    6 USB Ports Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-23
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    4.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration The PCI/PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices. Take caution when changing the
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    Enabled: None Legacy USB Support USB 2.0 Controller Mode Legacy USB Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for USB USB device is detected, the legacy USB support is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [ disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [
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    USB Mass Storage Device Configuration 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 USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec]
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    . Configuration options: [Normal] [BI-Directional] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP&EPP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7l] Allows you to set the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-27
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    for the ACPI features. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support ACPI MCFG Support [Yes] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit
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    : [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] Power Button Function [On/Off] Allows you to select the power button function. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-29
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    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 to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, whatever the system state was before the AC power
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    options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]...[31] System Time [12:30:30] To set the alarm time, highlight this item and press the or key to make the selection. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-31
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    If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] Allows you to enable or disable the ASUS Smart Fan feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Smart Fan] [Smart Fan II] 4-32
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    Voltage, 1.8V Voltage, 3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5M2 Series 4 - 33
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    menu items allow you to customize the server features. Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Sever Security Boot Exit Server POST [COM1] [19200] [None] [Always] Terminal Type VT-UTFB Combo Key Support [ANSI] [Disabled] Select Remote Access type. Select Screen Select Item +- Change Option
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    Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [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 Series 4-35
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    4.6 Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Supervisor Password User Password : Not Installed : Not Installed Change Supervisor
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    . To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. ASUS P5M2 Series 4 - 37
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    Password Check [Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System]
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    boot options. Select an item then press to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4 - 39
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    : [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power . Configuration options: [Off] [On] PS/2 Mouse Support [Auto] Allows you to enable or disable support for PS/2 mouse. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled
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    failsafe default values for the 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 SETUP select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-41
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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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    RAID set from SATA hard disk drives attached to the SATA connectors supported by the Intel ® ICH7R Southbridge chip. To do this: 1. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Go to the Main (P5M2 model only). Use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and software RAID 5
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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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    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 main menu, highlight Configure, then
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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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    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 the utility main menu, highlight 6. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-
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    set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: 1. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press . 3. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available
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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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    drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 6. Select RAID from the 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
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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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    v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. [ MAIN MENU ] 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID 4. Exit RAID Volumes: None defined. Physical Disks: Port Drive Model 0 XXXXXXXXXXX 1 XXXXXXXXXXX 2 XXXXXXXXXXX
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    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. [ CREATE ARRAY MENU ] Name: RAID completing your selection. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-25
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    recommended for server systems. A higher stripe 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
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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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    10 set (Stripe + Mirror) 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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    ]-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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    set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: 1. From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press to display this screen. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05
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    Exiting the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager To exit the utility: 1. From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press . This 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 Series 5-31
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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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    P5M2/SAS only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: • RAID 1 (Integrated Mirroring) • RAID Logic Configuration Utility... ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 33
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    . 4. The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support Enabled OS only RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc =
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    disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in Slot Device Identifier RAID Hot Drive Pred Size C = Create array By default, the RAID Disk field shows No before array creation the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large
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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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    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 Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 37
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    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 : • The disk does not meet the minimum requirements for use in a RAID array. • The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on
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    IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press . LSI Logic Config Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties
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    . Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press , , or
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    Processing... may take up to 1 minute Creating RAID Arrow ... 5.5.4 Managing Arrays The LSI Logic MPT view volume properties 1. On the main menu, select RAID Properties. LSI Logic Config Utility v6 Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced
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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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    in the array. This procedure is seldom required because data synchronization is automatically done during manual operation. To synchronize the array 1. Follow steps 1 ~ 3 of the section "Viewing Item 3. Press to begin the synchronization, or to cancel. 5 - 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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    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+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item 5 - 46
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    4SS 0003 Bay 2 RAID Ph ysical D isk Bay 3 RAID Ph ysical D isk displayed. If the selection of a boot device is supported, the bottom of the screen lists the Alt+B option If a device is currently configured as the boot service, the Device Info column on the SAS Topology screen
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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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    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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    drive or bootable array. This part provides instructions on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS installation. 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk You may have to use another system to create the RAID driver disk from the system/motherboard support CD or from the Internet. A floppy
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    disk you want to create by typing the number before 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
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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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    OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the F6 if you need to install a third party SAS or RAID driver..." appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify
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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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    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 Storage Manager
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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 device (recommended)", then click Next. 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. To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows
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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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    SuSE Linux 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
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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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    contents of the support CD to locate the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. Doubleclick the ASSETUP.EXE to run the CD. 3. Click the Broadcom 5721 Driver option to begin installation. 4. Click Next when the InstallShield Wizard window appears. Follow screen instructions to continue installation
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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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    This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® ES1000 Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 Windows 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
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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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    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 in your computer. If Autorun is NOT enabled in your
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    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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    6-22 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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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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Motherboard
P5M2 Series
P5M2
P5M2/SAS