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... 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...shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 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 4.1.4 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...
... 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...shut down function 3-2 3.2.2 Using the dual function power switch 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 4.1.4 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...
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... 4-39 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-39 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-40 4.8 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.3 RAID configuration utility 5-2 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-3 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set 5-4 5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set 5-10 5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration...
... 4-39 4.7.1 Boot Device Priority 4-39 4.7.2 Boot Settings Configuration 4-40 4.8 Exit menu 4-41 Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5.1 Setting up RAID 5-1 5.1.1 RAID definitions 5-1 5.1.2 Setting the RAID item in BIOS 5-2 5.1.3 RAID configuration utility 5-2 5.2 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 5-3 5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 or RAID 1 set 5-4 5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set 5-10 5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration...
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... hardware setup procedures that you may have to when configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...features of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides...
... hardware setup procedures that you may have to when configuring the motherboard. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Where to find more information Refer to the following parts: • Chapter 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the ...features of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides...
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...P5M2 Series specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Special features Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, FWH interface, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a ASUS Smart Fan I/II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS... MyLogo2 Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) ADOBE® Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash utility under...
...P5M2 Series specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Special features Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, FWH interface, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a ASUS Smart Fan I/II ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS... MyLogo2 Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) ADOBE® Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash utility under...
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...the support CD in the Winbond hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring...The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading ...
...the support CD in the Winbond hardware monitor) to prevent overheating and damage. USB 2.0 is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring...The CPU temperature is monitored by the ASIC (integrated in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading ...
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... 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 3. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; Parallel port 3. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-26 S w i t c h e s 1. PCI Express... x16 slots 2-20 5. Serial (COM1) port 6. CPU socket 2-8 2. Onboard storage setting (for P5M2/SAS model only) 8. DIP switch (DIP_SW1) Page 2-27 Rear panel connectors 1. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page 1. DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket 2-21 Jumpers...
... 2. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 3. Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; Parallel port 3. Gigabit LAN1 (RJ-45) port 8. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) Page 2-22 2-23 2-24 2-24 2-25 2-25 2-26 2-26 S w i t c h e s 1. PCI Express... x16 slots 2-20 5. Serial (COM1) port 6. CPU socket 2-8 2. Onboard storage setting (for P5M2/SAS model only) 8. DIP switch (DIP_SW1) Page 2-27 Rear panel connectors 1. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page 1. DDR2 SO-DIMM Socket 2-21 Jumpers...
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... Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system .• For more information on this motherboard: 1. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Hyper-Threading...supported by Intel® 500/600 series CPU only. com/info/hyperthreading. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in only one correct orientation. ...
... Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. Reboot the computer. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system .• For more information on this motherboard: 1. Under Linux, use the Hyper-Threading Technology on Hyper-Threading...supported by Intel® 500/600 series CPU only. com/info/hyperthreading. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see Chapter 4: BIOS setup). To use the Hyper-Threading compiler to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in only one correct orientation. ...
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...or that you intend to the card. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: ... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an ...
...or that you intend to the card. See Chapter 4 for the card. 2. When using PCI cards on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings, if any. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on the next page for details. 2-18 Chapter 2: ... by adjusting the software settings. 1. Before installing the expansion card, read the documentation that they support. Secure the card to the tables on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. Install the software drivers for later use . Replace the system cover. 2.5.2 Configuring an ...
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... such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4.
... such as system passwords. 2.6 Jumpers 1. Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to pins 2-3. Hold down the key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to pins 1-2. 4.
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... or use the mouse. Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS setting. Refer to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up the computer when you to Section 4.4.9 APM Configuration. 4. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These... jumpers allow you want to power the system on By PS/2 Keyboard" or "Power On By PS/2 Mouse" in the BIOS. If you to pin2-3(+5VSB) and enable the option of "Power on by PS/2 keyboard or mouse, set the jumper KSPWR1 to enable or disable...
... or use the mouse. Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you press a key on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS setting. Refer to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up the computer when you to Section 4.4.9 APM Configuration. 4. VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) These... jumpers allow you want to power the system on By PS/2 Keyboard" or "Power On By PS/2 Mouse" in the BIOS. If you to pin2-3(+5VSB) and enable the option of "Power on by PS/2 keyboard or mouse, set the jumper KSPWR1 to enable or disable...
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... the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI SAS1068 chip. 8. Insert the floppy disk then turn on...
... the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to update the BIOS. 4. Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI SAS1068 chip. 8. Insert the floppy disk then turn on...
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See section "4.3.4 IDE Configuration" for details. ® P5M2 Series P5M2 Series SATA Connectors SA TA 4 GND RS ATA _TXP 4 RS ATA _TXN 4 GND RS ATA _RXP 4 RS ATA _RXN4 GND SA TA 3 GND RS ATA ... the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to these connectors, set using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge. These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal...
See section "4.3.4 IDE Configuration" for details. ® P5M2 Series P5M2 Series SATA Connectors SA TA 4 GND RS ATA _TXP 4 RS ATA _TXN 4 GND RS ATA _RXP 4 RS ATA _RXN4 GND SA TA 3 GND RS ATA ... the connectors in IDE mode, connect the primary (boot) hard disk drive to these connectors, set using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded in the BIOS to create a Serial ATA RAID set the Configure SATA as item in the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge. These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal...
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... warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKEROUT) This 4-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 2 - 38 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to the front message LED. Connect the HDD...
... warning speaker (Orange 4-pin SPKEROUT) This 4-pin connector is ON turns the system OFF. 2 - 38 Chapter 2: Hardware information The speaker allows you turn on the BIOS settings. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The IDE LED lights up when you to the front message LED. Connect the HDD...
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...supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5M2 Series 3- Monitor b. If your retailer for the first time 1. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Refresh Time ...error No master drive detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the devices in Chapter 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . For systems with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor ...
...supplies, the system LED lights up for assistance. Follow the instructions in the following order: a. ASUS P5M2 Series 3- Monitor b. If your retailer for the first time 1. AMI BIOS beep codes Beep Description One beep Two continuous beeps followed by four short beeps Error Refresh Time ...error No master drive detected Hardware component failure 7. Turn on the devices in Chapter 4. After making all switches are running, the BIOS beeps or additional messages appear on . For systems with "green" standards or if it has a "power standby" feature, the monitor ...
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Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select Turn... Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. If you are using Windows® Server 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after ...
Pressing the power switch for less than four seconds lets the system enter the soft-off mode regardless of the BIOS setting. 3- Chapter 3: Powering up The power supply should turn off after Windows® shuts down the computer. 3. Click the Start button then select Turn... Off Computer. 2. Click the Turn Off button to soft-off mode, depending on the BIOS setting. Click the Start button then click Shut Down... 2. If you are using Windows® Server 2000: 1. The power supply should turn off after ...
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This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. 4 BIOS setup
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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 bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- b. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS...
... a bootable floppy disk in case you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. 1. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- b. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) 3. Insert a 1.44MB floppy disk into the drive. At the DOS...
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...CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type...rom Main filename Extension name 3. done Write to the floppy disk. ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The ...
...CD to the bootable floppy disk you can use as shown. 1. Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. This utility also allows you to copy the current BIOS file that the floppy disk is not write-protected and has at the prompt type...rom Main filename Extension name 3. done Write to the floppy disk. ok A:\> The utility returns to the DOS prompt after copying the current BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Boot the system in DOS environment using the AFUDOS utility: • Make sure that you created earlier. 2. 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility The ...
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... CD to prevent system boot failure! The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iI8043A0.ROM 4. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iI8043A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Copyright (C)2004 American...
... CD to prevent system boot failure! The utility verifies the file and starts updating the BIOS. Write the BIOS filename on the bootable floppy disk. A:\>afudos /iI8043A0.ROM 4. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. A:\>afudos /iI8043A0.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility Copyright (C)2004 American...