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... Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the Intel® ICH7R RAID controller driver .... 6-3 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-7 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-7 6.2.2 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 6-9 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-11 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 6-11 6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 6-12 6.3.3 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 6-12 Appendix: Reference information...
... Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the Intel® ICH7R RAID controller driver .... 6-3 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-7 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-7 6.2.2 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 6-9 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-11 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server 6-11 6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server 6-12 6.3.3 Red Hat® Linux 9.0 6-12 Appendix: Reference information...
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...-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board ATI® RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller Dual Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller (PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant) Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 on the next page) x P5MT-M specifications summary CPU... architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC 667/533 MHz DDR2 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 6 additional ports) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS EZ FLash AMI BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, ACPI 2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1...
...-PCI socket for ASUS® Server Management Board ATI® RAGE-XL PCI-based VGA controller Dual Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controller (PCI Express 1.0a specifications compliant) Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 8 x USB 2.0 ports (2 on the next page) x P5MT-M specifications summary CPU... architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC 667/533 MHz DDR2 memory modules Supports 256 MB up to 6 additional ports) ASUS Q-Fan ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2™ ASUS EZ FLash AMI BIOS, 8 Mb FWH, Green, PnP, DMI2.0a, ACPI 2.0a, SMBIOS 2.3 1 x PS/2 keyboard port 1...
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... supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s RAID controller to ensure data security and enable powerful multi-task processing. The uniprocessor server chipset integrates EM64T support and four Serial ATA ports enabled through the Serial ATA II interfaces controlled by the Intel® ICH7R.
... supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA 3 Gb/s RAID controller to ensure data security and enable powerful multi-task processing. The uniprocessor server chipset integrates EM64T support and four Serial ATA ports enabled through the Serial ATA II interfaces controlled by the Intel® ICH7R.
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... enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® 2003 Server or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
... enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Installing Windows® 2003 Server or later version is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
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...® XP Professional Windows® XP 64-bit Edition Windows® Server 2003 Web Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise 64-bit Edition Windows® Server 2003 Datacenter 64-bit Edition Maximum physical memory supported 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB...
...® XP Professional Windows® XP 64-bit Edition Windows® Server 2003 Web Edition Windows® Server 2003 Standard Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise Edition Windows® Server 2003 Datacenter Edition Windows® Server 2003 Enterprise 64-bit Edition Windows® Server 2003 Datacenter 64-bit Edition Maximum physical memory supported 4 GB 4 GB 8 GB...
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12. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for an ASUS server management card. +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# P5MT-M ® LAN2 BMCCONN1 P5MT-M BMC connector +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBDATA 12CDATA1 FP_PWRBTN# BMC_PRESENT# BMC_SMI# GND 13. P5MT-M ® LAN2 P5MT-M TRPWR connector GND SYS-THEAMAL2 TRPWR1 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ambient thermal sensor connector (2-pin TRPWR1) If you want additional thermal monitoring, connect the thermal sensor cable with a thermistor (of 1ºK or at 25ºC, B=3435) to this connector.
12. BMC connector (16-pin BMCCONN1) This connector is for an ASUS server management card. +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBCLK 12CCLK1 PSON# BMC_RST# PWROK PSONEN# P5MT-M ® LAN2 BMCCONN1 P5MT-M BMC connector +5VSB +5VSB BMC SMBDATA 12CDATA1 FP_PWRBTN# BMC_PRESENT# BMC_SMI# GND 13. P5MT-M ® LAN2 P5MT-M TRPWR connector GND SYS-THEAMAL2 TRPWR1 2-32 Chapter 2: Hardware information Ambient thermal sensor connector (2-pin TRPWR1) If you want additional thermal monitoring, connect the thermal sensor cable with a thermistor (of 1ºK or at 25ºC, B=3435) to this connector.
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... and is always lit when linked. • LAN2 link activity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED) This 2-pin connector is for the LAN1 Activity LED. ASUS P5MT-M 2-33 Connect the LAN2 Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the Locator LED 1 cable to this connector. 14. the LAN1 controller ...an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. Connect the LAN1 Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the Locator LED 2 cable to this connector. This ...
... and is always lit when linked. • LAN2 link activity LED (2-pin LAN2_LINKACTLED) This 2-pin connector is for the LAN1 Activity LED. ASUS P5MT-M 2-33 Connect the LAN2 Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the Locator LED 1 cable to this connector. 14. the LAN1 controller ...an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. Connect the LAN1 Activity LED cable to this connector. Connect the Locator LED 2 cable to this connector. This ...
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...: 1. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down . 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Server 2003: 1. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. Pressing the ...
...: 1. Click the T u r n O f f button to shut down . 3.2 Turning off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Server 2003: 1. Click the S t a r t button then click S h u t D o w n . . . 2. The power supply should turn off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the S t a r t button then select T u r n O f f C o m p u t e r . 2. Pressing the ...
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...n t e l® I C H 7 R and the L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to section "2. ASUS P5MT-M 5-1 Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. This configuration has the same fault tolerance as mirroring alone. In some... applications to create a RAID 0 and a RAID 1 set using only two identical hard disk drives. 5.1 RAID configurations The server system/motherboard comes with RAID 1 segments whose segments are RAID 1 arrays. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an ...
...n t e l® I C H 7 R and the L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D 0 (Data striping) optimizes two identical hard disk drives to section "2. ASUS P5MT-M 5-1 Among the advantages of the same size or larger than the existing drive. This configuration has the same fault tolerance as mirroring alone. In some... applications to create a RAID 0 and a RAID 1 set using only two identical hard disk drives. 5.1 RAID configurations The server system/motherboard comes with RAID 1 segments whose segments are RAID 1 arrays. RAID 1 (Data mirroring) copies and maintains an ...
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The default stripe size is highlighted. ASUS P5MT-M 5-5 T I P : We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, then press . This warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON ...
The default stripe size is highlighted. ASUS P5MT-M 5-5 T I P : We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 0 array, then press . This warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON ...
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... select R A I D 1 0 ( R A I D L e v e l item is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. T I D V o l u m e, then press . ASUS P5MT-M 5-7 C r e a t e R A I P : We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used to 128 KB. Enter a name for the RAID 10 set : 1. The default...
... select R A I D 1 0 ( R A I D L e v e l item is case sensitive and cannot contain special characters. [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]-Select 2. T I D V o l u m e, then press . ASUS P5MT-M 5-7 C r e a t e R A I P : We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used to 128 KB. Enter a name for the RAID 10 set : 1. The default...
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A small triangle marks the selected drive. T I P : We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 5 array, then press . This warning message appears. Are you sure ...to configure as RAID. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. The default stripe size is highlighted. Press when the C r e a t e V o l u m e item is 64 KB. ASUS P5MT-M 5-9 The Disks item is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to 128 KB. 4. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
A small triangle marks the selected drive. T I P : We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for the RAID 5 array, then press . This warning message appears. Are you sure ...to configure as RAID. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. 8. The default stripe size is highlighted. Press when the C r e a t e V o l u m e item is 64 KB. ASUS P5MT-M 5-9 The Disks item is highlighted, press the up /down arrow key to 128 KB. 4. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST.
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6. When creating a RAID 0 set , select S t r i p e S i z e from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. When creating a RAID 1 or a ... systems used mainly for optimum performance. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. Select R A I D from the menu, then press . ASUS P5MT-M 5-17 Select the RAID level from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . 7.
6. When creating a RAID 0 set , select S t r i p e S i z e from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . For server systems, we recommend a higher array block size for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. When creating a RAID 1 or a ... systems used mainly for optimum performance. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. 8. Select R A I D from the menu, then press . ASUS P5MT-M 5-17 Select the RAID level from the L o g i c a l D r i v e menu, then press . 7.
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Windows® 2000/2003 Server To create a RAID driver disk in the optical drive. 2. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to prevent computer virus infection. 6-2 C h a p t e r 6 : Dr i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n After creating a RAID driver ... locate the driver disk utility. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in Windows® 2000/2003 Server environment: 1. The 32-bit OS RAID driver disk for the Intel® ICH7R is located in: \Drivers\Chipset\ICH\Intel\Driver\Makedisk\F6flpy32 The 64...
Windows® 2000/2003 Server To create a RAID driver disk in the optical drive. 2. Insert a formatted high-density floppy disk to prevent computer virus infection. 6-2 C h a p t e r 6 : Dr i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n After creating a RAID driver ... locate the driver disk utility. Restart the system from the hard disk drive, then place the system/ motherboard support CD in Windows® 2000/2003 Server environment: 1. The 32-bit OS RAID driver disk for the Intel® ICH7R is located in: \Drivers\Chipset\ICH\Intel\Driver\Makedisk\F6flpy32 The 64...
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... the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device. 6.1.2 Installing the Intel® ICH7R RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the Intel® ICH7R RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. ASUS P5MT-M 6-3
... the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to specify an additional device. 6.1.2 Installing the Intel® ICH7R RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the Intel® ICH7R RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. ASUS P5MT-M 6-3
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Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r icon on an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to display the list of devices installed in the system. 5.... floppy disk drive. 9. To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the Intel® ICH7R RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 4. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a N e w H a r d w a r e F o u n d window. ASUS P5MT-M 6-5 Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i ...
Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r icon on an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to display the list of devices installed in the system. 5.... floppy disk drive. 9. To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the Intel® ICH7R RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 4. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a N e w H a r d w a r e F o u n d window. ASUS P5MT-M 6-5 Restart the computer, then log on with A d m i n i ...
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... install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller driver on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges. 2. E X E to the optical drive. ASUS P5MT-M 6-7 Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the...
... install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller driver on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges. 2. E X E to the optical drive. ASUS P5MT-M 6-7 Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate the...
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Click the item ATI Rage XL Display Driver from the Drivers menu. 4. ASUS P5MT-M 6-11 Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000 Server operating system. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to close this window. 3. Click C a n c e l to the ... computer. 6.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server You need to manually install the ATI® RAGE XL VGA driver on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges. 2. Click N e x t. The A T I W i n d o...
Click the item ATI Rage XL Display Driver from the Drivers menu. 4. ASUS P5MT-M 6-11 Restart the computer, then log on a Windows® 2000 Server operating system. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to close this window. 3. Click C a n c e l to the ... computer. 6.3 VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI® RAGE XL Video Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 Windows® 2000 Server You need to manually install the ATI® RAGE XL VGA driver on with A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges. 2. Click N e x t. The A T I W i n d o...
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Verifying the VGA driver installation To verify if the ATI® RAGE XL VGA drivers are properly installed in a Windows® 2000/2003 Server operating system: 1. The A T I T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c . There is no need to install an ... v e r D e t a i l s button to support the onboard VGA. 6-12 C h a p t e r 6 : Dr i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n 6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server The Windows® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the ATI® RAGE XL VGA driver during system installation. Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows® desktop...
Verifying the VGA driver installation To verify if the ATI® RAGE XL VGA drivers are properly installed in a Windows® 2000/2003 Server operating system: 1. The A T I T e c h n o l o g i e s I n c . There is no need to install an ... v e r D e t a i l s button to support the onboard VGA. 6-12 C h a p t e r 6 : Dr i v e r i n s t a l l a t i o n 6.3.2 Windows® 2003 Server The Windows® 2003 Server operating system automatically recognizes the ATI® RAGE XL VGA driver during system installation. Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows® desktop...