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... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items 4-8 4.2.5 Sub4-menu items 4-8 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.7 Pop4-up window 4-8 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-8 4.2.9 General help 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-9 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 4-9 4.3.2 System Date [Day...
... 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-7 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-7 4.2.4 Menu items 4-8 4.2.5 Sub4-menu items 4-8 4.2.6 Configuration fields 4-8 4.2.7 Pop4-up window 4-8 4.2.8 Scroll bar 4-8 4.2.9 General help 4-8 4.3 Main menu 4-9 4.3.1 System Time [xx:xx:xx 4-9 4.3.2 System Date [Day...
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... Logic MPT Setup Utility (P5BV/SAS model only 5-42 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-42 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-46 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 5-48 5.5.4 Managing Arrays 5-51 5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-56 5.5.6 Global Properties 5-58 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 RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003...
... Logic MPT Setup Utility (P5BV/SAS model only 5-42 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring 5-42 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced 5-46 5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume 5-48 5.5.4 Managing Arrays 5-51 5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology 5-56 5.5.6 Global Properties 5-58 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 RAID controller driver 6-4 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003...
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LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: LSI® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support - P5BV Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots * Storage Graphics LAN USB 1 x LGA775 socket Supports Intel Core™ ...RAID functionality using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5) For P5BV only: - LSI MegaRAID embedded SATA RAID Controller (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10) for Windows and Linux For P5BV /SAS only: - Optional LSI® ZCR (Zero-Channel-RAID) PCI-X card: (For upgrade to 8 GB system ...
LSI 1068 PCI-X 8-port SAS controller: LSI® Integrated RAID 0, 1, 1E support - P5BV Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots * Storage Graphics LAN USB 1 x LGA775 socket Supports Intel Core™ ...RAID functionality using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5) For P5BV only: - LSI MegaRAID embedded SATA RAID Controller (RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10) for Windows and Linux For P5BV /SAS only: - Optional LSI® ZCR (Zero-Channel-RAID) PCI-X card: (For upgrade to 8 GB system ...
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... allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configuration for SATA hard disk drives via the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (under Windows Operating System) or the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (no RAID 5) (for thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. USB 2.0...count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to prevent overheating and damage. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (P5BV/SAS model only) SAS is projected to be the succesor of current for your networking needs. ASUS P5BV Series 1- Built-in the Winbond hardware monitor) to 300 MB/s data transfer rate....
... allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and RAID 5 configuration for SATA hard disk drives via the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager (under Windows Operating System) or the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (no RAID 5) (for thinner, more flexible cables with USB 1.1. USB 2.0...count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to prevent overheating and damage. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (P5BV/SAS model only) SAS is projected to be the succesor of current for your networking needs. ASUS P5BV Series 1- Built-in the Winbond hardware monitor) to 300 MB/s data transfer rate....
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... key should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark ASUS P5BV Series Alignment key 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of... (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.
... key should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to a 135º angle. 4. CPU notch Gold triangle mark ASUS P5BV Series Alignment key 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is on the bottom-left corner of... (4B). 4B 3 PnP cap Load plate 4A 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU. 3. 2.
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...; Server 2000: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to shut down . Click... the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down function If you are using Windows® Server 2003: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn ...
...; Server 2000: 1. Pressing the power switch for more than four seconds puts the system to sleep mode or to soft-off after Windows® shuts down 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected, then click the OK button to shut down . Click... the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. Refer to shut down function If you are using Windows® Server 2003: 1. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. 3.2 Powering off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. The power supply should turn ...
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....... To update the BIOS file: 1. Follow the instructions in the previous section to the USB flash drive. 2. Erasing flash ...... From the Windows desktop, click Start, then select My computer. 3. Copy the original or the latest BIOS file and the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) to ... update process is completed. The utility returns to FAT16 or 32 system file before updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer...
....... To update the BIOS file: 1. Follow the instructions in the previous section to the USB flash drive. 2. Erasing flash ...... From the Windows desktop, click Start, then select My computer. 3. Copy the original or the latest BIOS file and the AFUDOS utility (afudos.exe) to ... update process is completed. The utility returns to FAT16 or 32 system file before updating the BIOS. All rights reserved. 5. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. done Reading flash ...... done Writing flash ...... done Please restart your computer...
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... time. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable... screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 4- Chapter...
... time. Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Select Screen Select Item +- Refer to "4.2.7 Pop-up window." 4.2.7 Pop-up window Select a menu item then press to display a pop-up window Scroll bar 4.2.9 General help At the top right corner of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. A configurable... screen. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Down arrow keys or / keys to select a field. Pop-up window with the configuration options for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of the selected item. 4- Chapter...
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...] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press if you are using legacy OS, e.g. Set to [Compatible] if you wish to [Enhanced]. Windows ME/98/NT, MSDOS. ASUS P5BV Series 4-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Change Option F1 General Help...
...] Selects the DMA mode. Select an item then press if you are using legacy OS, e.g. Set to [Compatible] if you wish to [Enhanced]. Windows ME/98/NT, MSDOS. ASUS P5BV Series 4-11 Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit Data Transfer [Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Change Option F1 General Help...
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...exit Setup. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option then press , or simply press , to save your changes and exit Setup. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes. If you made changes to any of the options from this operation. Select one of... Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. A confirmation window appears and prompts you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu to exit. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ...
...exit Setup. Exit & Discard Changes Select this option then press , or simply press , to save your changes and exit Setup. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes. If you made changes to any of the options from this operation. Select one of... Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the changes. A confirmation window appears and prompts you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this menu to exit. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save ...
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If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to load the default settings. 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 discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. ASUS P5BV Series 4-35
If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to load the default settings. 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 discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return to the Exit menu. ASUS P5BV Series 4-35
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...RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the next page. The utility main window appears. ASUS P5BV Series 5- To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level.... 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (P5BV model only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to navigate through the ...
...RAID setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on the next page. The utility main window appears. ASUS P5BV Series 5- To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level.... 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (P5BV model only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to navigate through the ...
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... ] Deleting a volume will lose all data on the drive(s) and cause any member disks to delete, then press . This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! 3. ASUS P5BV Series 5-37 Press to delete the RAID set . To delete a RAID set . Delete RAID Volume, then press to the...
... ] Deleting a volume will lose all data on the drive(s) and cause any member disks to delete, then press . This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! 3. ASUS P5BV Series 5-37 Press to delete the RAID set . To delete a RAID set . Delete RAID Volume, then press to the...
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... arrow key to highlight the RAID set drive you want to be lost. Press to reset the drive or press to return to select. 3. This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to reset, then press to the utility main menu. 5. From the utility main menu, select 3. Port Drive...
... arrow key to highlight the RAID set drive you want to be lost. Press to reset the drive or press to return to select. 3. This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to reset, then press to the utility main menu. 5. From the utility main menu, select 3. Port Drive...
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... BIOS: 1. From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to display the details of the RAID volume as the original hard disk. 2. When the confirmation window appears, select OK, then press . 5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Exit the RAID configuration utility and reboot the system. 5. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID...
... BIOS: 1. From the Volumes view option, select RAID volume to display the details of the RAID volume as the original hard disk. 2. When the confirmation window appears, select OK, then press . 5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Exit the RAID configuration utility and reboot the system. 5. Rebuilding the RAID with other non-RAID...
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5.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in the motherboard support CD for details. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. ASUS P5BV Series 5-41
5.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in the motherboard support CD for details. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. ASUS P5BV Series 5-41
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Restart the computer. 5. The Makedisk menu appears. 6. A floppy disk with the windows OS. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the optical drive. 2. ASUS P5BV Series 6- 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, then exit the BIOS...Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! Support CD just contain 2000 server and 2003 server driver with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2003 or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0/SuSE operating system on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS ...
Restart the computer. 5. The Makedisk menu appears. 6. A floppy disk with the windows OS. You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in the optical drive. 2. ASUS P5BV Series 6- 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for your changes, then exit the BIOS...Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! Support CD just contain 2000 server and 2003 server driver with the RAID driver is required when installing Windows® 2003 or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0/SuSE operating system on how to install the RAID controller drivers during OS ...
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appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1.
appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation When prompted, press to install a third party SCSI or RAID driver..." Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1.
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Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . LSI Logic SATA RAID Select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID" for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press . ASUS P5BV Series 6- For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, please select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )" item. 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5.
Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . LSI Logic SATA RAID Select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID" for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press . ASUS P5BV Series 6- For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, please select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )" item. 4. Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5.
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...press . Refer to section "6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk" to continue. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the list. If you configured SATA as AHCI Mode in the BIOS setup utility of... IDE Configuration, first install the Intel SATAAHCI Driver during windows setup. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Intel Matrix Storage Select "Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)" for...
...press . Refer to section "6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk" to continue. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation When prompted, press to continue installation. 7. The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup loads the RAID controller drivers from the list. If you configured SATA as AHCI Mode in the BIOS setup utility of... IDE Configuration, first install the Intel SATAAHCI Driver during windows setup. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Intel Matrix Storage Select "Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)" for...