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... ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this...
... ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT. SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL... USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY ASUS. Products and corporate names appearing in this...
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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information 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 information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the...
Contents Notices ...vii Safety information 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 information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the...
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... 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit/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 ...32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Generation 3 (ASMB3) ATI® ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 16MB DDR display memory Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Intel 80821 GR Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports...
... 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit/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 ...32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Generation 3 (ASMB3) ATI® ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 16MB DDR display memory Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Intel 80821 GR Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports...
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...ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) (continued on the next page) xii P5M2 Series specifications summary Storage Intel® 82801GR Southbridge supports: - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATAII 300MB...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5(S/W) configuration (Windows) P5M2 model only: - Support optional ROM for P5M2/SAS model only) 1 x 20-1 pin auxiliary panel connector 1 x 20-1 pin system panel connector 1 x Serial port (COM2) connector 1 x ASUS server management board 3 (ASMB3) socket ATX power supply (with RAID...
...ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) (continued on the next page) xii P5M2 Series specifications summary Storage Intel® 82801GR Southbridge supports: - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATAII 300MB...RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5(S/W) configuration (Windows) P5M2 model only: - Support optional ROM for P5M2/SAS model only) 1 x 20-1 pin auxiliary panel connector 1 x 20-1 pin system panel connector 1 x Serial port (COM2) connector 1 x ASUS server management board 3 (ASMB3) socket ATX power supply (with RAID...
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xiii P5M2 Series specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Special features Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, FWH interface, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a ASUS Smart Fan I/II ASUS CrashFree...
xiii P5M2 Series specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Special features Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, FWH interface, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a ASUS Smart Fan I/II ASUS CrashFree...
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...ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to Gigabit bandwidth. The SATA specification..., high‑performance, and added reliability for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled...
...ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to Gigabit bandwidth. The SATA specification..., high‑performance, and added reliability for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled...
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... smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Temperature, fan, and ...) is backward compatible with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.
... smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to restore the original BIOS data from the 12 Mbps bandwidth on USB 2.0. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Temperature, fan, and ...) is backward compatible with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted.
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For detailed specifications, refer to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot may run only at x1 speed (Intel spec.). PCI-X slots PCI slot • When installing an optional ZCR card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI1068 SAS controller, install the card on cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card... and other cards that is colored green. • The optional ZCR Card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS Controller is designed for high performance add-on PCI_X2 slot that comply with PCI/PCI-X specifications. Make sure the installed PCI Express x16 graphic card support the downgrade x1 speed before...
For detailed specifications, refer to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot may run only at x1 speed (Intel spec.). PCI-X slots PCI slot • When installing an optional ZCR card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI1068 SAS controller, install the card on cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card... and other cards that is colored green. • The optional ZCR Card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS Controller is designed for high performance add-on PCI_X2 slot that comply with PCI/PCI-X specifications. Make sure the installed PCI Express x16 graphic card support the downgrade x1 speed before...
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...LED Connector 5. USB 34 P5M2 Series USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. This USB connector complies with the onboard HDLED1to allow the access signals to got through the HDLED pin on the storage card like SCSI card with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480... install the module to the hard disk activity LED. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. ® P5M2 Series USB +5V USB _P 4USB _P 4+ GND NC USB +5V USB _P 3USB _P 3+ GND ASUS P5M2 Series 2-31 Connect the external LED on the system panel connector.
...LED Connector 5. USB 34 P5M2 Series USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. This USB connector complies with the onboard HDLED1to allow the access signals to got through the HDLED pin on the storage card like SCSI card with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480... install the module to the hard disk activity LED. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. ® P5M2 Series USB +5V USB _P 4USB _P 4+ GND NC USB +5V USB _P 3USB _P 3+ GND ASUS P5M2 Series 2-31 Connect the external LED on the system panel connector.
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... up if the power is recommended for ATX power supply plugs. P5M2 Series ATX Power Connector 2 - 36 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that provides a minimum power of an ATX 12V Specification 2.02-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU...
... up if the power is recommended for ATX power supply plugs. P5M2 Series ATX Power Connector 2 - 36 Chapter 2: Hardware information The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that provides a minimum power of an ATX 12V Specification 2.02-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU...
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Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-11 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/ Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode ..., Boot, and Exit) on Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display...
Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-11 You cannot select an item that is highlighted when selected. Press the Up/ Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode ..., Boot, and Exit) on Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for the menu items. If an item is user‑configurable, you can change the value of a field, select it then press to display...
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...IDE device type. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto...Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a ...
...IDE device type. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA Mode [Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-15 Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] Block (Multi-sector Transfer) [Auto] Enables or disables data multi-sectors transfers. When set to [Auto...Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a ...
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... Exit Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name ASUS P5M2 Model ID 8043A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date : 1001 : 09/04/2006...
... Exit Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name ASUS P5M2 Model ID 8043A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date : 1001 : 09/04/2006...
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... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ACPI 2.0 Support [Yes] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support ACPI MCFG Support [Yes] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Headless...
... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ACPI 2.0 Support [Yes] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support ACPI MCFG Support [Yes] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item +- Configuration options: [No] [Yes] Headless...
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... and applications are fully running. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume By PME# [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows...
... and applications are fully running. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to turn on the +5VSB lead. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Resume By PME# [Disabled] When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows...