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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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... 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 Server 6-14 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6-15 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-16 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 6-16 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-19 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-19 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-19...
... 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 Server 6-14 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6-15 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-16 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 6-16 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-19 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-19 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-19...
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... disk drive LED connector (for SATA RAID - 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 24-... Serial ATAII 300MB/s drives - LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration (Windows /Linux) Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor P5M2/SAS model only: LSI 1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports: - 2 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels (each ...
... disk drive LED connector (for SATA RAID - 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 24-... Serial ATAII 300MB/s drives - LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 0+1 configuration (Windows /Linux) Internal connectors Power Requirement Form Factor P5M2/SAS model only: LSI 1068 PCI-X SAS controller supports: - 2 x Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) channels (each ...
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...for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- DDR2-533/667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 667 MHz to ...provides a cost-effective, high‑performance, and added reliability 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). This high speed interface is software compatible with a PCI-X...
...for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- DDR2-533/667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 667 MHz to ...provides a cost-effective, high‑performance, and added reliability 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). This high speed interface is software compatible with a PCI-X...
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To prevent damage to remove (B). The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load lever in the... then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load B plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold...
To prevent damage to remove (B). The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Lift the load lever in the... then push the PnP cap from the retention tab. 2. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load B plate window to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Load plate 5. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold...
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... that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the...
... that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology • Hyper-Threading Technology is supported under Windows® XP/2003 Server and Linux 2.4.x (kernel) and later versions only. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the...
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ASUS P5M2 Series 2-23 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode (no power to wake up the system from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). • The USB device wake-up . • If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack...
ASUS P5M2 Series 2-23 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode (no power to wake up the system from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in reduced power mode). • The USB device wake-up . • If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack...
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... Start button then click Shut Down... 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected... on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Server 2003: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3- Chapter 3: Powering... less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using...
... Start button then click Shut Down... 2. The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch While the system is selected... on the BIOS setting. 3.2 Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows® Server 2003: 1. The power supply should turn off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3- Chapter 3: Powering... less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off after Windows® shuts down. Click the Start button then select Turn Off Computer. 2. If you are using...
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... the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk: DOS environment a. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a... a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
... the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) 2. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using the ASUS Update or AFUDOS utilities. 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk To create a bootable floppy disk: DOS environment a. Save a copy of the original motherboard BIOS file to a... a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS The following utilities allow you need to restore the BIOS in the future. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in Windows® environment.) Refer to the corresponding sections for details on these utilities.
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Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • View the...you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Microsoft® Windows® applications before you to your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage,...
Place the support CD in Windows® environment. Installing ASUS Update To install ASUS Update: 1. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- The ASUS Update utility is copied to : • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • View the...you update the BIOS using this utility. Quit all Microsoft® Windows® applications before you to your system. Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The Drivers menu appears. 2. 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is available in the support CD that allows you to manage,...
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Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
Select Update BIOS from a file option from the Open window, then click Save. 4. Follow the screen instructions to complete the update process. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup The ASUS Update main window appears. 2. Locate the BIOS file from the drop‑down menu, then click Next. 3. Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows® desktop by clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. Updating the BIOS through a BIOS file To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: 1.
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... Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To change the value of the selected item. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable field is highlighted ... menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5M2 Series 4-11 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu.
... Use [ENTER], [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to configure system time. For example, selecting Main shows the Main menu items. The other items on Pop-up window with the configuration options for that menu. To change the value of the selected item. Use [+] or [-] to select a field. A configurable field is highlighted ... menu bar displays the specific items for that item. 4.2.8 Scroll bar A scroll bar appears on the right side of options. Select Screen Select Item +- ASUS P5M2 Series 4-11 Use [+] or [-] to select a field. You cannot select an item that the iteam has a sub-menu.
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... to set a SATA RAID to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 configurations using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager or if you are using legacy OS, e.g. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-13 Windows ME/98/NT, MSDOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] The items Configure SATA as to [RAID] if you want to use any SATA device... in the system. Change Field Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Windows® 2000/ XP. Set to [Compatible] if you wish to [IDE].
... to set a SATA RAID to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 configurations using the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager or if you are using legacy OS, e.g. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-13 Windows ME/98/NT, MSDOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] The items Configure SATA as to [RAID] if you want to use any SATA device... in the system. Change Field Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Windows® 2000/ XP. Set to [Compatible] if you wish to [IDE].
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...saved settings. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press 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 changes. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-41 Change Option F1... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit If you made changes to any of the options from this operation. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your ...
...saved settings. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press 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 changes. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-41 Change Option F1... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit If you made changes to any of the options from this operation. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press to save your ...
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If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return 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 the Exit menu. 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press to return 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 the Exit menu. 4-42 Chapter 4: BIOS setup
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... 5: RAID configuration To do this: 1. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. Refer to [RAID]. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set the Configure SATA As item to ...SATA hard disk drives attached to create a RAID 0, 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 the SATA connectors supported by the Intel ...
... 5: RAID configuration To do this: 1. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 under Windows® 2000/2003 Server/XP operating system. Refer to [RAID]. 5. Enter the BIOS Setup during POST. 2. Set the Configure SATA As item to ...SATA hard disk drives attached to create a RAID 0, 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 the SATA connectors supported by the Intel ...
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...the Management Menu descriptions on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (P5M2 model only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to select an option from SATA hard disk drives supported by the...from the Management Menu, then press . The utility main window appears. At the bottom of the screen is enabled. 3. Press + to RAID Mode is the legend box. The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID auto configures...
...the Management Menu descriptions on the system after installing all the SATA hard disk drives. 2. 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (P5M2 model only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to select an option from SATA hard disk drives supported by the...from the Management Menu, then press . The utility main window appears. At the bottom of the screen is enabled. 3. Press + to RAID Mode is the legend box. The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID auto configures...
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... up/down arrow key to select the RAID set . 5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set you want to display this screen. This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
... up/down arrow key to select the RAID set . 5.3.5 Deleting a RAID set Take caution when deleting a RAID set you want to display this screen. This window appears. [ DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ] ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST!
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...Resetting RAID data will revert back to a non-RAID disk. Press to reset the drive or press to return to the utility main menu. This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to reset, then press to select. 3. To reset a RAID set drive. Use ... 1 Drive Model Serial # Size Status XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB M e m b e r D i s k XX.XGB Member Disk Select the disks that should be lost. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-31 Follow steps 2 to 4 to select and reset other RAID set drive you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Exit, then...
...Resetting RAID data will revert back to a non-RAID disk. Press to reset the drive or press to return to the utility main menu. This window appears. [ CONFIRM EXIT ] Are you sure you want to reset, then press to select. 3. To reset a RAID set drive. Use ... 1 Drive Model Serial # Size Status XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB M e m b e r D i s k XX.XGB Member Disk Select the disks that should be lost. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-31 Follow steps 2 to 4 to select and reset other RAID set drive you reset a RAID volume hard disk drive to non-RAID. Exit, then...
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Refer to the GAM user guide in Windows® operating environment using the Global Array Manager (GAM) application. 5.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in the motherboard support CD for details. 5-32 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 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. 5.4 Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in the motherboard support CD for details. 5-32 Chapter 5: RAID configuration The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD.