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...the following items. Motherboard pack type Cables Serial ATA signal cable P5M2 Series Retail Pack P5M2 Series Bulk Pack 4 - The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5M2 Series 1- 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 ...
...the following items. Motherboard pack type Cables Serial ATA signal cable P5M2 Series Retail Pack P5M2 Series Bulk Pack 4 - The motherboard delivers a host of ASUS quality motherboards! ASUS P5M2 Series 1- 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 ...
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...Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- PCI Express features point‑to‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel®... speed interface is software compatible with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to Gigabit bandwidth. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Serial ATA II...
...Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- PCI Express features point‑to‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel®... speed interface is software compatible with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to Gigabit bandwidth. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. Serial ATA II...
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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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... components by the edges 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 avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...
... components by the edges 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 avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever...
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... chassis to ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to unplug the power cord...
... chassis to ensure that you place it into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the rear part of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- The edge with external ports goes to the chassis. Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to unplug the power cord...
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...) 2-35 12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-32 7. Mini-SAS connector (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-33 9. Internal connectors Page 1. ICH7R Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-29 3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1...) 2-31 5. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-32 8. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-34 11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2-
...) 2-35 12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-32 7. Mini-SAS connector (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-33 9. Internal connectors Page 1. ICH7R Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-29 3. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1...) 2-31 5. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-32 8. Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-34 11. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2-
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... the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load B plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Load plate 5. Lift the load lever...
... the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is released from the load B plate window to a 135º angle. 4. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Retention tab A Load lever PnP cap B This side of the socket box should fit into the CPU notch. Load plate 5. Lift the load lever...
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ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel® processor for BTX (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this ...
ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that you buy a boxed Intel® processor for BTX (Balanced Technology Extend) form factor, since this ...
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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 motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 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 motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3. A A B A B B A 4. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2. 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions...). • Three DDR2 DIMMs installed into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
... from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 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 184-pin DDR DIMM. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions...). • Three DDR2 DIMMs installed into the DIMM sockets. • Always install DIMMs with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency.
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... it flips out with 1 extra force. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-17 Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is...
... it flips out with 1 extra force. Support the DIMM lightly with a notch so that the notch on the DIMM matches the break on the socket. 1 3. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-17 Simultaneously press the retaining 2 clips outward to remove a DIMM. 1. The DIMM might get damaged when it fits in place and the DIMM is...
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... Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. REQ1# - GNT1# PXGNT2 - PXIRQ3 PXREQ0 PXIRQ7 PXREQ1 PIRQH# REQ0# - - - - - - PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19
... Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. REQ1# - GNT1# PXGNT2 - PXIRQ3 PXREQ0 PXIRQ7 PXREQ1 PIRQH# REQ0# - - - - - - PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19
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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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2. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-23 otherwise, the system would not power up. • If you are using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from ...
2. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-23 otherwise, the system would not power up. • If you are using the connected USB devices. Set to +5VSB to wake up from ...
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ASUS P5M2 Series 2-25 5. Intel® 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or LAN2 ...
ASUS P5M2 Series 2-25 5. Intel® 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or LAN2 ...
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... fan, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the DIP 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 a 4-pin fan, the fan controll will not work and the fan you installed will...
... fan, the fan you installed may not work. • If you use a 3-pin fan but set the DIP 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 a 4-pin fan, the fan controll will not work and the fan you installed will...
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... for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-29 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). This prevents incorrect...
... for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-29 IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive). This prevents incorrect...
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This USB connector complies with the onboard HDLED1to allow the access signals to the hard disk activity LED. USB 34 P5M2 Series USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 ... USB +5V USB _P 4USB _P 4+ GND NC USB +5V USB _P 3USB _P 3+ GND ASUS P5M2 Series 2-31 HDLED 1 PIN 1 P5M2 Series SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector 5. ® P5M2 Series NC ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # NC 4. Connect the external LED on the storage card like SCSI card with USB 2.0 specification...
This USB connector complies with the onboard HDLED1to allow the access signals to the hard disk activity LED. USB 34 P5M2 Series USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 ... USB +5V USB _P 4USB _P 4+ GND NC USB +5V USB _P 3USB _P 3+ GND ASUS P5M2 Series 2-31 HDLED 1 PIN 1 P5M2 Series SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector 5. ® P5M2 Series NC ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # NC 4. Connect the external LED on the storage card like SCSI card with USB 2.0 specification...
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...the mini-SAS cable: Plug in place. With your thumb's grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector. 1 2 ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 33 While still keeping your thumb, push down the cable lock to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps in the ...mini-SAS cable to release. 2. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. 8. Mini-SAS connectors (For P5M2/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and...
...the mini-SAS cable: Plug in place. With your thumb's grip on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector. 1 2 ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 33 While still keeping your thumb, push down the cable lock to the mini-SAS connector until the cable lock snaps in the ...mini-SAS cable to release. 2. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. 8. Mini-SAS connectors (For P5M2/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and...
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P5M2 Series Power Supply SMBus Connector ASUS P5M2 Series 2-35 11. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. 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 11. A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. 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.