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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 you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 ...Express x16 slot (x8 link 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x1 link for P5BV-C/4L, x4 link for P5BV-C 2-17 2.5.6 PCI slots 2-18 iii
...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 you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-5 2.3 ...Express x16 slot (x8 link 2-17 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot (x1 link for P5BV-C/4L, x4 link for P5BV-C 2-17 2.5.6 PCI slots 2-18 iii
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... configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial 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 5-6 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (stripe 5-7 5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set...
... configurations 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Installing Serial 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 5-6 5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (stripe 5-7 5.3.2 Creating a RAID 1 set...
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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 a RAID configuration 5-24 5.4.3 Initializing the logical drives 5-27 5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-32 5.4.5 Checking the drives for ... 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 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-17 6.4.5 Contact information 6-18 Appendix A: Reference information A.1 P5BV-C block diagram A-1 A.2 P5BV-C / 4L block diagram A-2 vi
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 a RAID configuration 5-24 5.4.3 Initializing the logical drives 5-27 5.4.4 Rebuilding failed drives 5-32 5.4.5 Checking the drives for ... 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 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-17 6.4.5 Contact information 6-18 Appendix A: Reference information A.1 P5BV-C block diagram A-1 A.2 P5BV-C / 4L block diagram A-2 vi
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... and RAID 5 for Windows only), or the LSI MegaRAID Embedded SATA (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for Windows and Linux) (for P5BV-C / 4L only) Marvell® 88SE6145 (for P5BV-C / 4L only): - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra ATA 100 / 66 / 33 devices - 4 x Serial ATAII 300MB / s drivers with ...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)...
... and RAID 5 for Windows only), or the LSI MegaRAID Embedded SATA (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 for Windows and Linux) (for P5BV-C / 4L only) Marvell® 88SE6145 (for P5BV-C / 4L only): - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra ATA 100 / 66 / 33 devices - 4 x Serial ATAII 300MB / s drivers with ...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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... 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 Serial ATA connectors Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in 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) *...
... 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 Serial ATA connectors Power Requirement ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Form Factor ATX form factor: 12 in 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) *...
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...the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5BV-C Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Document Packing quantity Serial...motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 cable set I/O shield 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5BV...
...the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5BV-C Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Cables Accessories Application CD Document Packing quantity Serial...motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 cable set I/O shield 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 ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5BV...
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...a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove...in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the above articles. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode....
...a standby power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all 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- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you install or remove...in sleep mode, or in any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location of the above articles. Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the ATX power supply is switched off mode....
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... the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in an ATX 2.2 ... the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5BV-C/4L 2- ...
... the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it . 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you place it into the chassis in an ATX 2.2 ... the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard. Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5BV-C/4L 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 RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2... SATA3 SATA4 XGI Z9s COM2 PCI5 PCI6 FLOPPY1 Super I/O HDLED1 BPSMB1 PRI_IDE3 88SE6145 SATA_RAID5 SATA_RAID6 SATA_RAID7 SATA_RAID8 TPM CHASSIS1 PANEL1 P5BV-C/4L Layout PRI_IDE1 USB34 FRNT_FAN3 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
... 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 RECOVERY1 SATA1 SATA2... SATA3 SATA4 XGI Z9s COM2 PCI5 PCI6 FLOPPY1 Super I/O HDLED1 BPSMB1 PRI_IDE3 88SE6145 SATA_RAID5 SATA_RAID6 SATA_RAID7 SATA_RAID8 TPM CHASSIS1 PANEL1 P5BV-C/4L Layout PRI_IDE1 USB34 FRNT_FAN3 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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... USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-26 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 2-28 9. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-31 ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA port 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-pin CHASSIS) ...2-30 12. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN3_LAN4 (P5BV-C/4L only) Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22...
... USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-26 6. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 4. ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) 2-28 9. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-31 ASUS P5BV-C Series 2- Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2. VGA port 6. Chassis intrusion connector (4-pin CHASSIS) ...2-30 12. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN3_LAN4 (P5BV-C/4L only) Page 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22 2-22...
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ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Socket 775...
ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® 4 in the 775-land package. • Upon purchase of the PnP cap. 2.3.1 Installing the CPU To install a CPU: 1. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Socket 775...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. Failure to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector... it to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. B A B A B A B A 1 1 3. CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to use a 3-pin or 4-pin fan cable plug. Set the CPU fan pin selection jumper to connect the...
Connect the CPU fan cable to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. Failure to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. Push down two fasteners at a time in place. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector... it to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in a diagonal sequence to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. 2. B A B A B A B A 1 1 3. CPU_FAN1 GND FANPWR2 FANOUT4 ® P5BV-C/4L P5BV-C/4L CPU Fan Connector • Do not forget to use a 3-pin or 4-pin fan cable plug. Set the CPU fan pin selection jumper to connect the...
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... (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates 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 configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ... memory sockets will function in single-channel mode. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility,...
... (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. The figure illustrates 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 configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ... memory sockets will function in single-channel mode. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. For optimum compatibility,...
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ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-17 The following 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. PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, ...Onboard VGA PIRQF# INTD REQ# PIRQE# REG0 PIRQF# REG1 PIRQG# REG2 PIRQD# GNT# GNT0 GNT1 GNT2 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-17 The following 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. PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, ...Onboard VGA PIRQF# INTD REQ# PIRQE# REG0 PIRQF# REG1 PIRQG# REG2 PIRQD# GNT# GNT0 GNT1 GNT2 2.5.4 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications.
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... the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
... the computer. 6. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. 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 Remove the onboard battery. 3. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on pins 2-3 for about...
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... to update the BIOS. 4. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® P5BV-C/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery P5BV-C/4L BIOS Recovery Setting 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
... to update the BIOS. 4. Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. To update the BIOS: 1. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® P5BV-C/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery P5BV-C/4L BIOS Recovery Setting 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information
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Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug 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 4. Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 Short PWM mode if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to the CPU fan or Chasis fan connectors.
Fan mode setting (3-pin CPUFAN_SET1 and CHAFAN_SET1) These jumpers allow you to connect either a 3-pin or a 4-pin fan cable plug 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 4. Set these jumpers to pins 1-2 Short PWM mode if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to the CPU fan or Chasis fan connectors.
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... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN1_LAN2. Serial (COM1) port. This port is LAN3.) 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
... for connecting USB 2.0 devices. 4. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN1_LAN2. Serial (COM1) port. This port is LAN3.) 2-22 Chapter 2: Hardware information 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.
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P5BV-C/4L Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-23 Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end 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 connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive...
P5BV-C/4L Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5BV-C Series 2-23 Insert one end of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end 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 connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive...