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... Accessories Application CDs Documentation 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 2-in-1 Floppy/Ultra ATA disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5M2-M Series 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line... the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2-M Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
... Accessories Application CDs Documentation 4 x Serial ATA signal cables 2 x Serial ATA power cables 2-in-1 Floppy/Ultra ATA disk drive cable I/O shield ASUS motherboard support CD User guide If any of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5M2-M Series 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line... the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2-M Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome!
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... the Winbond hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 is monitored by the Intel® ICH7R. See page 2‑26 and Chapter 5 for details. ASUS P5M2-M Series 1-
... the Winbond hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 is monitored by the Intel® ICH7R. See page 2‑26 and Chapter 5 for details. ASUS P5M2-M Series 1-
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5M2-M Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-6 2.4 System memory 2-13 2.5 Expansion slots 2-15 2.6 Jumpers 2-18 2.7 Connectors 2-23 ASUS P5M2-M Series
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... as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. P5M2-M ® P5M2-M Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5M2-M Series 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the...
... as the power supply case, before removing or plugging in the bag that you install or remove any motherboard component. P5M2-M ® P5M2-M Onboard LED SB_PWR1 ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5M2-M Series 2- Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should shut down the system and unplug the...
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...CLRTC1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 8Mbit Flash BIOS RECOVERY1 PCI3 ASMB3 FM_FRNT2 REAR_FAN1 FM_REAR1 LAN_EN2 FM_REAR2 BPSMB1 REAR_FAN2 PCI4 FLOPPY1 XGIZ7 VGA_EN1 FRNT_FAN2 PANEL1 P5M2-M Layout 24.5cm (9.6in) AUX_PANEL1 HDLED1 PRI_IDE1 PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATXPWR1 USB12 USBPW12 FM_CPU2 CPU_FAN2 PSUSMB1 COM1...SATA 4 BIOS RECOVERY1 PCI3 ASMB3 FM_FRNT2 REAR_FAN1 FM_REAR1 LAN_EN2 FM_REAR2 BPSMB1 REAR_FAN2 PCI4 FLOPPY1 XGIZ7 VGA_EN1 FRNT_FAN2 PANEL1 P5M2-M/C Layout ASUS P5M2-M Series AUX_PANEL1 HDLED1 PRI_IDE1 FRNT_FAN1 24.5cm (9.6in) 24.5cm (9.6in) 2-
...CLRTC1 SATA2 SATA3 SATA4 8Mbit Flash BIOS RECOVERY1 PCI3 ASMB3 FM_FRNT2 REAR_FAN1 FM_REAR1 LAN_EN2 FM_REAR2 BPSMB1 REAR_FAN2 PCI4 FLOPPY1 XGIZ7 VGA_EN1 FRNT_FAN2 PANEL1 P5M2-M Layout 24.5cm (9.6in) AUX_PANEL1 HDLED1 PRI_IDE1 PS/2KBMS KBPWR T: Mouse B: Keyboard ATXPWR1 USB12 USBPW12 FM_CPU2 CPU_FAN2 PSUSMB1 COM1...SATA 4 BIOS RECOVERY1 PCI3 ASMB3 FM_FRNT2 REAR_FAN1 FM_REAR1 LAN_EN2 FM_REAR2 BPSMB1 REAR_FAN2 PCI4 FLOPPY1 XGIZ7 VGA_EN1 FRNT_FAN2 PANEL1 P5M2-M/C Layout ASUS P5M2-M Series AUX_PANEL1 HDLED1 PRI_IDE1 FRNT_FAN1 24.5cm (9.6in) 24.5cm (9.6in) 2-
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...) 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 7. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) Page 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-32 ASUS P5M2-M Series 2- Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2.
...) 4. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 7. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) Page 2-24 2-25 2-26 2-27 2-27 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-32 ASUS P5M2-M Series 2- Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2.
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.... 4. Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the Alignment key CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2-M Series A 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-left corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do...
.... 4. Load plate 5. Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the Alignment key CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2-M Series A 2- Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-left corner of the arrow to the socket pins, do...
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... fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5M2-M Series 2- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal...
... fan assembly such that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5M2-M Series 2- 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal...
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A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink B and fan assembly from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-11 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM ... footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5M2-M 128 Pins ® P5M2-M 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-13
... Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to prevent installation on a DDR DIMM ... footprint compared to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: P5M2-M 128 Pins ® P5M2-M 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 112 Pins DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB... compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-13
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... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-15 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the table on the next page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
... expansion card, configure it and make the necessary hardware settings for the card. 2. Refer to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-15 Turn on BIOS setup. 2. Refer to the table on the next page for information on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings...
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ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-17 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x8 cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-17 The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x8 cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. 2.5.4 PCI slot The PCI slot supports cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI specifications.
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... fan (Default) 4-pin fan ® P5M2-M FM CPU Setting FM_CPU2 1 2 3-pin fan (Default) 2 3 4-pin fan 3. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1,...the computer from S4 sleep mode (no power to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). USBPW12 12 23 P5M2-M +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 ® 12 23 P5M2-M USB Device Wake-Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • ...requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-19 2. Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2‑3 if you are using a 4-pin plug.
... fan (Default) 4-pin fan ® P5M2-M FM CPU Setting FM_CPU2 1 2 3-pin fan (Default) 2 3 4-pin fan 3. CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1,...the computer from S4 sleep mode (no power to the CPU fan connectors (CPU_FAN1, CPU_FAN2). USBPW12 12 23 P5M2-M +5V (Default) +5VSB USBPW34 ® 12 23 P5M2-M USB Device Wake-Up +5V (Default) +5VSB • The USB device wake-up . • ...requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-19 2. Set these jumpers to +5V to pins 2‑3 if you are using a 4-pin plug.
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... Setting LAN_EN2 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 7. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2-M model only) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA... Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or LAN2 controller. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you create disk arrays. P5M2-M RAID_SEL1 ® P5M2-M RAID_SEL1 Setting 1 2 LSI RAID ROM (Default) 2 3 INTEL RAID ROM ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-21 otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. Gigabit ...
... Setting LAN_EN2 12 23 Enable (Default) Disable 7. RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2-M model only) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA... Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or LAN2 controller. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you create disk arrays. P5M2-M RAID_SEL1 ® P5M2-M RAID_SEL1 Setting 1 2 LSI RAID ROM (Default) 2 3 INTEL RAID ROM ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-21 otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. Gigabit ...
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...-compatible devices. 6. This ports allow Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. VGA port. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 Rear Panel of P5M2-M 1 2 8 7 6 5 3 Rear Panel of P5M2-M/C 1. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
...-compatible devices. 6. This ports allow Gigabit connection to the table below for the LAN port LED indications. 4. VGA port. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-23 2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 8 7 6 5 4 3 Rear Panel of P5M2-M 1 2 8 7 6 5 3 Rear Panel of P5M2-M/C 1. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other serial devices. 7. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB...
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...the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE1 P5M2-M PIN 1 ® P5M2-M IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the motherboard, a... 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for the primary IDE connector on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-25 The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard...
...the hard disk documentation for the jumper settings. • Pin 20 on the IDE connector is for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE1 P5M2-M PIN 1 ® P5M2-M IDE Connector NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to match the covered hole on the motherboard, a... 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for the primary IDE connector on the Ultra DMA cable connector. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-25 The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard...
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...480 Mbps connection speed. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. P5M2-M USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND ® USB34 P5M2-M USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. The read or write... activities of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . P5M2-M HDLED1 1 ® NC ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# NC P5M2-M SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector 5. 4. ASUS P5M2-M...
...480 Mbps connection speed. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. P5M2-M USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND ® USB34 P5M2-M USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. The read or write... activities of the system chassis. This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up . P5M2-M HDLED1 1 ® NC ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# ADD_IN_CARD_ACT# NC P5M2-M SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector 5. 4. ASUS P5M2-M...
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Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 1 BPSMB1 ® P5M2-M SMBus Connector 9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. P5M2-M FAN_DC1 I2C_CLK GND I2C_DATA +5V 8. PSUSMB1 ® P5M2-M Power Supply SMBus Connector P5M2-M +3.3V Remote Sense GND NC PSU_I2CDATA PSU_I2CCLK ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-29 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function.
Devices communicate with an SMBus host and/or other SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 1 BPSMB1 ® P5M2-M SMBus Connector 9. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) This connector allows you to connect SMBus (System Management Bus) devices. P5M2-M FAN_DC1 I2C_CLK GND I2C_DATA +5V 8. PSUSMB1 ® P5M2-M Power Supply SMBus Connector P5M2-M +3.3V Remote Sense GND NC PSU_I2CDATA PSU_I2CCLK ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-29 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function.
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11. AUX_PANEL1 P5M2-M PIN1 +5VSB CASEOPEN GND ® LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1- Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features ...LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2- LOCATORLED2+ P5M2-M Auxiliary Panel Connector NC I2C_4_CLK# GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINKACTLED+ LAN1_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLED+ ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-31 When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads...
11. AUX_PANEL1 P5M2-M PIN1 +5VSB CASEOPEN GND ® LOCATORLED1+ LOCATORLED1- Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) This connector is for additional front panel features ...LAN1_LED, LAN2_LED) These leads are for Gigabit LAN activity LEDs on the front panel. LOCATORBTN# GND LOCATORLED2- LOCATORLED2+ P5M2-M Auxiliary Panel Connector NC I2C_4_CLK# GND I2C_4_DATA# +5VSB LAN1_LINKACTLED+ LAN1_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLEDLAN2_LINKACTLED+ ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-31 When you remove any chassis component, the sensor triggers and sends a high-level signal to these leads...
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Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5M2-M Series
Chapter summary 3 3.1 Starting up for the first time 3-1 3.2 Powering off the computer 3-2 ASUS P5M2-M Series