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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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...that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all the manuals that your.... If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where...
...that the power cables for disposal of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using the product, make sure all the manuals that your.... If you encounter technical problems with the package. • Before using an adapter or extension cord. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on it may become wet. • Place the product on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where...
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... of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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...
... of the BIOS parameters are not part of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. 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...
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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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... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! ASUS P5M2 Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! 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 10...
... long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! ASUS P5M2 Series 1- 1.1 Welcome! 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 10...
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With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is fully compatible...
With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your computer to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The motherboard also supports the Intel® Hyper‑Threading Technology and is fully compatible...
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...to 667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 10.7 GB/s. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface ...needs. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- The Zero-Channel RAID card allows you to provide a total solution for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. The SATA specification allows for your storage devices. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes ...
...to 667 MHz to meet the higher bandwidth requirements of up to 10.7 GB/s. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers use the PCI Express interface ...needs. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- The Zero-Channel RAID card allows you to provide a total solution for thinner, more flexible cables with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus. The SATA specification allows for your storage devices. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes ...
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... 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of current for timely failure detection. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. The system fan rotations per...
... 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to prevent overheating and damage. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of current for timely failure detection. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. The system fan rotations per...
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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. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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...a standby power LED. The 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- The illustration below shows the location of the above ...articles. 1. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should...
...a standby power LED. The 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- The illustration below shows the location of the above ...articles. 1. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should...
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... orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
... orientation. Do not overtighten the screws! Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Failure to do so can damage the motherboard. 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into the holes indicated by circles to secure the...
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...the cam box is on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. ® P5M2 Series 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium®...
...the cam box is on the motherboard. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. Contact your left. ® P5M2 Series 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA...) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium®...
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...-Threading. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to prevent bending the connectors on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Power up the system...
...-Threading. • Hyper-Threading Technology is set to prevent bending the connectors on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. com/info/hyperthreading. Notes on this motherboard: 1. Install an Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU that supports Hyper-Threading Technology. 3. DO NOT force the CPU into the retention tab. Power up the system...
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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 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you ...® processor for BTX (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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 ...
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 Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the chassis before you ...® processor for BTX (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler. Place the heatsink on the motherboard. 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 ...
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B A A A B B B A 3. 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 ...
B A A A B B B A 3. 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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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. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 A A B A B B A 4.
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. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 A A B A B B A 4.
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... DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into any three memory sockets function in dual-channel asymmetric mode. 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... physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15
... DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into any three memory sockets function in dual-channel asymmetric mode. 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... physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15