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... PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link 2-20 2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-28 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-29 Chapter 3: Powering up ... BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 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 menu 4-12 4.3.1 System Date 4-12...
... PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link 2-20 2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-28 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-29 Chapter 3: Powering up ... BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 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 menu 4-12 4.3.1 System Date 4-12...
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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
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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A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you ... support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated...
A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - All rights reserved. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you ... support CD to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is any user-assigned filename not more than eight alphanumeric characters for the main filename and three alphanumeric characters for reference only. Copying the current BIOS To copy the current BIOS file using a bootable floppy disk with the updated...
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Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Locate the BIOS file from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
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... field. 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...TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration System Information [Sun 01/01/2006] [11:10:19]...
... field. 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...TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit System Date System Time Legacy Diskette A IDE Configuration System Information [Sun 01/01/2006] [11:10:19]...
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... Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window the screen. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-11 Press the Up/ Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out(Minute) .... 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of the field opposite the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item ...
... Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Down arrow keys or / keys to display a pop-up window the screen. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-11 Press the Up/ Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk Power Down Mode Suspend Time Out(Minute) .... 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that is not user-configurable. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on the right side of the field opposite the item. To display the sub-menu, select the item ...
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... you to set the system time. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you an overview...[1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. 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 [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use...
... you to set the system time. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in .] 4-12 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you to set the system date. 4.3.2 System Time [xx:xx:xx] Allows you an overview...[1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in .] Sets the type of the basic system information. 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 [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use...
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Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. ... Intel® Matrix Storage Manager or if you want to use or configure the SATA connectors under SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system environment. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-13 Set to [Compatible] if you are using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility. Refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 for details on...
Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY IDE Configuration ATA/IDE Configuration Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. ... Intel® Matrix Storage Manager or if you want to use or configure the SATA connectors under SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system environment. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-13 Set to [Compatible] if you are using the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility. Refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 for details on...
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... you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item is set to [RAID] or [AHCI]. 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 Async DMA...
... you want the Serial ATA hard disk drives to use the Advanced Host Controller Interface (AHCI), set this item is set to [RAID] or [AHCI]. 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 Async DMA...
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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 Select Item +- Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS BIOS Displays... the auto-detected BIOS information. Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Information ...
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 Select Item +- Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS BIOS Displays... the auto-detected BIOS information. Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Information ...
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Main System Memory Information Speed DDR2 667 Total Memory 1024MB DIMM_A1- Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. None DIMM_B2- ASUS P5M2 Series 4-17 None DIMM_A2- 1024MB DIMM_B1- None BIOS SETUP UTILITY Select Screen Select Item +-
Main System Memory Information Speed DDR2 667 Total Memory 1024MB DIMM_A1- Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. None DIMM_B2- ASUS P5M2 Series 4-17 None DIMM_A2- 1024MB DIMM_B1- None BIOS SETUP UTILITY Select Screen Select Item +-
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Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong values in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without ...
Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Security Boot Exit WARNING: Setting wrong values in this item to [Enabled] allows legacy operating systems to boot even without ...
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... Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Sever Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Configure Remote Access type and...
... Select Item +- Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Select Screen Select Item +- Main Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Sever Security Boot Exit Server Features Remote Access Configuration Configure Remote Access. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Server Configure Remote Access type and...
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... you to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4 - 39 Select Screen Select Item...
... you to display the sub-menu. Main Advanced Boot Settings Server BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Boot Device Priority Boot Settings Configuration Specifies the Boot Device Priority sequence. A device enclosed in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding menu. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4 - 39 Select Screen Select Item...
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... If you made , and restore the previously saved settings. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the..., and load the previously saved settings. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-41 Select Screen Select Item +-
... If you made , and restore the previously saved settings. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your changes to the BIOS items. Main Advanced Server Exit & Save Changes Exit & Discard Changes Discard Changes Load Setup Defaults BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Boot Exit Exit system setup after saving the..., and load the previously saved settings. 4.8 Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for this operation. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-41 Select Screen Select Item +-
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...RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and software RAID 5 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 and 4.0 operating systems (P5M2 model only). Use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. Refer to use the RAID configuration utilities. 5- Chapter... on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.3 RAID configuration utility For P5M2 model, depending on the RAID_SEL1 jumper settings. Go to [RAID]. 5. Set the Configure SATA As item to the Main Menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. Save your changes, then exit...
...RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and software RAID 5 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP or Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 and 4.0 operating systems (P5M2 model only). Use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager to [Enhanced Mode], then press . 4. Refer to use the RAID configuration utilities. 5- Chapter... on entering and navigating through the BIOS Setup. 5.1.3 RAID configuration utility For P5M2 model, depending on the RAID_SEL1 jumper settings. Go to [RAID]. 5. Set the Configure SATA As item to the Main Menu, select IDE Configuration, then press . 3. Save your changes, then exit...
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... SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to select an option from SATA hard disk drives supported by the motherboard ICH7R Southbridge chip. The utility main window appears. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. During POST, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility automatically detects the...
... SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to select an option from SATA hard disk drives supported by the motherboard ICH7R Southbridge chip. The utility main window appears. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- To enter the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility: 1. During POST, the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility automatically detects the...
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From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New. Using Easy ...
From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Use the arrow keys to create a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New. Using Easy ...
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... the menu, then press . Key-in the stripe size, then press . For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- 6. Select the RAID level from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7.
... the menu, then press . Key-in the stripe size, then press . For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. 9. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- 6. Select the RAID level from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 7.
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... command to select New Configuration, then press . 3. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 5. Using New Configuration When a RAID set using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- To create a RAID set is already existing, using...
... command to select New Configuration, then press . 3. From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press . 2. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press . 5. Using New Configuration When a RAID set using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- To create a RAID set is already existing, using...