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... motherboard! Serial ATA power cable 2 - SAS cable(Only available for the following items. Motherboard pack type Cables Serial ATA signal cable P5M2 Series Retail Pack P5M2 Series Bulk Pack 4 - ASUS P5M2 Series 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 cable set Accessories I/O shield Application CD...
... motherboard! Serial ATA power cable 2 - SAS cable(Only available for the following items. Motherboard pack type Cables Serial ATA signal cable P5M2 Series Retail Pack P5M2 Series Bulk Pack 4 - ASUS P5M2 Series 1- The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in -1 cable set Accessories I/O shield Application CD...
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...‑to Gigabit bandwidth. The SATA specification allows for your server system. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to provide a total solution for... thinner, more flexible cables with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to 10.7 GB/s. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective, high‑performance, and...allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration for your networking needs. ASUS P5M2 Series 1-
...‑to Gigabit bandwidth. The SATA specification allows for your server system. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to provide a total solution for... thinner, more flexible cables with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to 10.7 GB/s. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective, high‑performance, and...allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration for your networking needs. ASUS P5M2 Series 1-
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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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... green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all 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- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you should shut down the system...
... green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all 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- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that you should shut down the system...
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... secure the motherboard to ensure that you place it into it in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis.
... secure the motherboard to ensure that you place it into it in the correct orientation. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to the chassis.
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...CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 2-34 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 10. Internal connectors Page 1. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2- ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V2) 2-36 14. ICH7R Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-29 3.... USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-31 6. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-34 11. Mini-SAS connector (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-33 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-34 13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15...
...CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 2-34 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 10. Internal connectors Page 1. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2- ATX power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V2) 2-36 14. ICH7R Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-29 3.... USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-31 6. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-34 11. Mini-SAS connector (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-33 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-34 13. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15...
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... face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. Position the CPU...
... face you are installing a CPU. 3. 2. To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. Position the CPU...
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...® processor for BTX (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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...
...® processor for BTX (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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...
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Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13
Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. 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. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13
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ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). • Three DDR2 DIMMs installed into the ...
ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). • Three DDR2 DIMMs installed into the ...
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... a DIMM: 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 extra force. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-17 Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
... a DIMM: 1. DO NOT force a DIMM into the socket until the retaining clips snap back in only one direction. Support the DIMM lightly with 1 extra force. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-17 Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system...
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... Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. REQ1# - PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19 GNT1# PXGNT2 - PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA PATA Controller PIRQA# SATA Controller PIRQD# SMBus Controller PIRQB# USB1 UHCI...
... Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. REQ1# - PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19 GNT1# PXGNT2 - PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA PATA Controller PIRQA# SATA Controller PIRQD# SMBus Controller PIRQB# USB1 UHCI...
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2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). DDR2 SO-DIMM socket ASUS P5M2 Series 2-21
2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3). DDR2 SO-DIMM socket ASUS P5M2 Series 2-21
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... USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 2. 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...
... USB devices. USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) Set these jumpers to +5V to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode. 2. 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...
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... the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use when you create disk arrays. Intel® 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or LAN2 controller. otherwise, place the jumper caps...); Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) These jumpers allow you to select the RAID configuration utility to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-25
... the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use when you create disk arrays. Intel® 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or LAN2 controller. otherwise, place the jumper caps...); Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1, LAN_EN2) These jumpers allow you to select the RAID configuration utility to use the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-25
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The following table shows the corresponding switch for fan pin selection. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-27 2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only) The motherboard features a DIP switch for each fan connector. Switch 1 2 3 4 7 8 Fan connector CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 Default setting On On ...
The following table shows the corresponding switch for fan pin selection. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-27 2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only) The motherboard features a DIP switch for each fan connector. Switch 1 2 3 4 7 8 Fan connector CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 Default setting On On ...
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ASUS P5M2 Series 2-29 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary ...
ASUS P5M2 Series 2-29 Insert one end of the floppy disk drive. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary ...
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...ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # NC 4. HDLED 1 PIN 1 P5M2 Series SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector 5. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 34 P5M2 Series USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports.... USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. ® P5M2 Series USB +5V USB _P 4USB _P 4+ GND NC USB +5V USB _P 3USB _P 3+ GND ASUS P5M2 Series 2-31 This USB connector complies with the onboard HDLED1to allow the access signals to the hard...
...ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # NC 4. HDLED 1 PIN 1 P5M2 Series SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector 5. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. USB 34 P5M2 Series USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports.... USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. ® P5M2 Series USB +5V USB _P 4USB _P 4+ GND NC USB +5V USB _P 3USB _P 3+ GND ASUS P5M2 Series 2-31 This USB connector complies with the onboard HDLED1to allow the access signals to the hard...
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..., carefully pull away the cable from the connector. 1 2 ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 33 Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. ® P5M2/SAS P5M2/SAS MINI SAS connectors To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in the mini-SAS cable to release. 2. Mini-SAS connectors (For P5M2/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial...
..., carefully pull away the cable from the connector. 1 2 ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 33 Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. ® P5M2/SAS P5M2/SAS MINI SAS connectors To connect the mini-SAS cable: Plug in the mini-SAS cable to release. 2. Mini-SAS connectors (For P5M2/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial...
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TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. P5M2 Series Power Supply SMBus Connector ASUS P5M2 Series 2-35 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. 11.
TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) This connector supports a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) system, which can securely store keys, digital certificates, passwords, and data. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. P5M2 Series Power Supply SMBus Connector ASUS P5M2 Series 2-35 A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. 11.