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Contents Notices ...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography...x P5M2 Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-2 1.4 Special features 1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
Contents Notices ...vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography...x P5M2 Series specifications summary xi Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Serial number label 1-2 1.4 Special features 1-2 1.4.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-3 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-3 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-4 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.3.1 Installing the CPU...
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... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples... is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ...
... possible, disconnect all power cables from the existing system before you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are using, contact your dealer immediately. • To avoid short circuits, keep paper clips, screws, and staples... is set to the correct voltage in your retailer. Contact a qualified service technician or your area. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product ...
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...; Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the standard package. ix Optional documentation Your ...
...; Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of the standard package. ix Optional documentation Your ...
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This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. 1Product introduction
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... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Serial ATA power cable 2 - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 cable set Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide Packing Quantity 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 pcs per carton...
... of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Serial ATA power cable 2 - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in -1 cable set Accessories I/O shield Application CD ASUS motherboard support CD Documentation User guide Packing Quantity 1 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 pcs per carton...
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... number containing 12 characters such as xxM0Axxxxxxx. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your...
... number containing 12 characters such as xxM0Axxxxxxx. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your...
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... interface is software compatible with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to Gigabit bandwidth. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by carrying data...ASUS P5M2 Series 1- The Zero-Channel RAID card allows you to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of RAID configurations for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard...
... interface is software compatible with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to Gigabit bandwidth. Serial ATA II technology The motherboard supports the Serial ATA II technology through the Serial ATA interfaces controlled by carrying data...ASUS P5M2 Series 1- The Zero-Channel RAID card allows you to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of RAID configurations for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. PCI Express™ interface The motherboard...
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...CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of current for timely failure detection. 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...USB 2.0. This protection eliminates the need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to your system with USB 1.1. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of...
...CD in case when the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of current for timely failure detection. 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...USB 2.0. This protection eliminates the need to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to buy a replacement ROM chip. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to your system with USB 1.1. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of...
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It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Switch 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P5M2 Series
Chapter summary 2 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-3 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 2-8 2.4 System memory 2-15 2.5 Expansion slots 2-18 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Switch 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 ASUS P5M2 Series
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...The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5M2 Series P5M2 Series Onboard LED SB_ PWR 1 ON Sta ndby Pow er OFF Pow ered Off ASUS P5M2 Series 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the above articles. 1. ... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The...
...The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5M2 Series P5M2 Series Onboard LED SB_ PWR 1 ON Sta ndby Pow er OFF Pow ered Off ASUS P5M2 Series 2- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the above articles. 1. ... you uninstall any component, place it on a grounded antistatic pad or in any motherboard component. 2.1 Before you proceed Take note of the following precautions before you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. Onboard LED The...
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... into the chassis in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it . Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to unplug the ...
... into the chassis in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it . Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to unplug the ...
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.... Contact your left. ® P5M2 Series 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the...
.... Contact your left. ® P5M2 Series 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel... from incorrect CPU installation/removal, or misplacement/loss/ incorrect removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the...
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...-Threading Technology. 2. 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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Intel® 3200/3000/6000 series DOES NOT support Hyper-Threading. • Hyper-Threading Technology is...
...-Threading Technology. 2. 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. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Intel® 3200/3000/6000 series DOES NOT support Hyper-Threading. • Hyper-Threading Technology is...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ... (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler. ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener 2-11 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium®...
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. ... (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler. ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener 2-11 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan The Intel® Pentium®...
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... there is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2. • Do not forget to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. • Before installing the CPU heatsink, make sure that the DIP switch is...
... there is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to connect the CPU fan connector! Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2. • Do not forget to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. • Before installing the CPU heatsink, make sure that the DIP switch is...
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Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard.
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...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB...or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into any three memory sockets function in dual-channel asymmetric mode. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint ...
...For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB...or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into any three memory sockets function in dual-channel asymmetric mode. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint ...