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... 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 2-8 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-11...
... 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 2-8 2.3.2 Installing the CPU heatsink and fan 2-11...
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Contents 4.3.5 Primary, Tertiary, Fourth IDE Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 System Information 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 MPS Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration 4-21 4.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 USB Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 Peripheral Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 ACPI Configuration 4-28 4.4.8 APM Configuration 4-29 4.4.9 ...
Contents 4.3.5 Primary, Tertiary, Fourth IDE Master/Slave 4-14 4.3.6 System Information 4-16 4.4 Advanced menu 4-18 4.4.1 CPU Configuration 4-18 4.4.2 MPS Configuration 4-21 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration 4-21 4.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration 4-24 4.4.5 USB Configuration 4-25 4.4.6 Peripheral Device Configuration 4-27 4.4.7 ACPI Configuration 4-28 4.4.8 APM Configuration 4-29 4.4.9 ...
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P5M2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Dual LAN USB LGA775 socket ...architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-533/667 memory modules Supports 256MB up to 8GB system memory P5M2 model: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit/5V slot 1 x ...PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Generation 3 (ASMB3) P5M2/SAS model: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot supports Zero...
P5M2 Series specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots Graphics Dual LAN USB LGA775 socket ...architecture 4 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered ECC/non-ECC DDR2-533/667 memory modules Supports 256MB up to 8GB system memory P5M2 model: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit/5V slot 1 x ...PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Generation 3 (ASMB3) P5M2/SAS model: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) 1 x PCI-X 100 MHz/64-bit slot supports Zero...
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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-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V... connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x Hard disk activity LED connector 2 x LSI 1068 mini-SAS connector (for P5M2/SAS model only) 1 x TPM1.2 daughter board connector 2 x Front fan connectors 2 x Rear fan connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Power supply ...
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-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V... connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x Hard disk activity LED connector 2 x LSI 1068 mini-SAS connector (for P5M2/SAS model only) 1 x TPM1.2 daughter board connector 2 x Front fan connectors 2 x Rear fan connectors 2 x CPU fan connectors 1 x 24-pin ATX power connector 1 x 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector 1 x Power supply ...
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...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of the motherboard's serial ...number containing 12 characters such as xxM0Axxxxxxx. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you...
...Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) The Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology (EIST) intelligently manages the CPU resources by automatically adjusting the CPU voltage and core frequency depending on 64-bit operating systems and access larger amounts of the motherboard's serial ...number containing 12 characters such as xxM0Axxxxxxx. 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you...
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...the voltage levels to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to ensure stable supply of ASUS Smart Fan technology. This protection eliminates the need to your system with USB 1.1. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the Winbond hardware monitor) to ensure quiet,... supports both generations of current for timely failure detection. ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to prevent overheating and damage. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with customizable boot logos. 1- ...
...the voltage levels to a fast 480 Mbps on USB 1.1 to ensure stable supply of ASUS Smart Fan technology. This protection eliminates the need to your system with USB 1.1. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the Winbond hardware monitor) to ensure quiet,... supports both generations of current for timely failure detection. ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to prevent overheating and damage. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is backward compatible with customizable boot logos. 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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...Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4. Intel® 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) 7. Serial (COM1) port 6. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page 1. CPU socket 2-8 2. PCI/PCI-X slots 2-20 4. PCI Express x16 slots 2-20 5. VGA controller setting (3-...pin VGA_EN1) 5. Onboard storage setting (for P5M2/SAS model only) 8. PS/2 mouse port (green)...
...Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) 4. Intel® 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) 7. Serial (COM1) port 6. 2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page 1. CPU socket 2-8 2. PCI/PCI-X slots 2-20 4. PCI Express x16 slots 2-20 5. VGA controller setting (3-...pin VGA_EN1) 5. Onboard storage setting (for P5M2/SAS model only) 8. PS/2 mouse port (green)...
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..., SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-29 4. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-34 13. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-31 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin... ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V2) 2-36 14. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 2-34 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 10. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-32 8. ICH7R Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) ...
..., SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-29 4. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-34 13. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-31 6. ATX power connectors (24-pin... ATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V2) 2-36 14. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 2-34 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 10. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-32 8. ICH7R Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) ...
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...if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your left. ® P5M2 Series 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information P5M2 Series CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 ...
...if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is on your left. ® P5M2 Series 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information P5M2 Series CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting from incorrect...removal of the motherboard, make sure that the PnP cap is on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Locate the CPU socket on the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. 2.3 ...
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Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to remove (B). To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), ... the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Press the load lever with your...
Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket. Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to remove (B). To prevent damage to a 100º angle (A), ... the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. The socket alignment key should face you are installing a CPU. 3. Lift the load plate with your thumb and forefinger to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you . Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Press the load lever with your...
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...(B) until it snaps into the socket to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in only one correct orientation. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading ... on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Intel® 3200/3000/6000 series DOES NOT support ...
...(B) until it snaps into the socket to enable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in only one correct orientation. If you installed a CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 2. The item appears only if you are using any other operating systems, disable the Hyper-Threading ... on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Intel® 3200/3000/6000 series DOES NOT support ...
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ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes 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. • Make sure that ...fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no...
ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes 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. • Make sure that ...fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel® Pentium® 4 processor, the package includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. • Your Intel® Pentium® 4 LGA775 heatsink and fan assembly comes in a push-pin design and requires no...
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...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 properly set. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • ...If there is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to connect the CPU fan connector! Make sure to Section 2.7 Switch for emphasis.) 2. Refer to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the...
...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 properly set. Hardware monitoring errors can occur if you fail to plug this connector. • ...If there is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to connect the CPU fan connector! Make sure to Section 2.7 Switch for emphasis.) 2. Refer to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the...
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Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 A A B A B B A 4.
Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the connector on the motherboard. 2. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly B from the motherboard. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 A A B A B B A 4.
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Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 5.
Rotate each fastener clockwise to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. 2-14 Chapter 2: Hardware information The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Narrow end of the groove Refer to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. 5.
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... from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using Windows 2000, you are using the connected USB devices. 2. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS P5M2 Series 2-23 USB device... (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). • The USB device wake-up . • If you need to install Service Pack 4 to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode.
... from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed, system running in low power mode) using Windows 2000, you are using the connected USB devices. 2. otherwise, the system would not power up feature requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS P5M2 Series 2-23 USB device... (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). • The USB device wake-up . • If you need to install Service Pack 4 to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in sleep mode.
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... SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 2 - 34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_ FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support 3-pin or 4-pin cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max...
... SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. 2 - 34 Chapter 2: Hardware information Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_ FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support 3-pin or 4-pin cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max...
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... in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name ASUS P5M2 Model ID 8043A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date : 1001 : 09/04/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Select Screen Select Item +- Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Information *** CPU1: Band Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz ID/uCode 06F4h/026h Speed 3.80GHz Ratio Actual 19...
... in this menu. Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name ASUS P5M2 Model ID 8043A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date : 1001 : 09/04/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Select Screen Select Item +- Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Information *** CPU1: Band Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz ID/uCode 06F4h/026h Speed 3.80GHz Ratio Actual 19...
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...system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration MPS Configuration Configure CPU Chipset Configuration PCIPnP Configuration USB Configuration Peripheral Devices Configuration ACPI Configuration APM Configuration Hareware Monitor 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in below sections may...even without support for WindowsXP Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3D.05 Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz Frequency : 3.80 GHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 : 16 ...
...system to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. CPU Configuration MPS Configuration Configure CPU Chipset Configuration PCIPnP Configuration USB Configuration Peripheral Devices Configuration ACPI Configuration APM Configuration Hareware Monitor 4.4.1 CPU Configuration The items in below sections may...even without support for WindowsXP Select Screen Select Item +- Advanced BIOS SETUP UTILITY Configure Advanced CPU settings Module Version: 3D.05 Manufacturer: Intel Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 3.80GHz Frequency : 3.80 GHz FSB Speed : 800 MHz Cache L1 : 16 ...