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...PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link 2-20 2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-28 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-29 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1...function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11...
...PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link 2-20 2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket 2-21 2.6 Jumpers 2-22 2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only 2-27 2.8 Connectors 2-28 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors 2-28 2.8.2 Internal connectors 2-29 Chapter 3: Powering up 3.1...function power switch 3-2 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk 4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility 4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility 4-5 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility 4-7 4.2 BIOS setup program 4-9 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen 4-10 4.2.2 Menu bar 4-10 4.2.3 Navigation keys 4-10 4.2.4 Menu items 4-11...
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... (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-Channel RAID card, colored green on the... model 1 x PCI-X 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...
... (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-Channel RAID card, colored green on the... model 1 x PCI-X 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...
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... 2 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x SMBus header for back-plane 1 x 18-1 pin SAS LSI1068 hard disk drive LED connector (for SATA RAID - 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 RAID 0, RAID...
... 2 additional USB 2.0 ports 1 x SMBus header for back-plane 1 x 18-1 pin SAS LSI1068 hard disk drive LED connector (for SATA RAID - 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 RAID 0, RAID...
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... hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! SAS cable(Only available for P5M2/SAS) 2 - 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer.
... hardware devices on it another standout in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! SAS cable(Only available for P5M2/SAS) 2 - 2-in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your retailer.
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... in SATA RAID solution The Intel® ICH7R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration for your networking needs. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to create all types of the latest server applications...added reliability 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. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus...
... in SATA RAID solution The Intel® ICH7R allows RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration for your networking needs. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- This high speed interface is software compatible with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to create all types of the latest server applications...added reliability 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. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up the PCI bus...
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...5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-35 12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15. 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) 2-29 3. CPU and system fan ...drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-29 2. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-29 4. Mini-SAS connector (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-33 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-34 13. Internal connectors Page...
...5. TPM connector (20-1 pin TPM) 2-35 12. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 15. 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) 2-29 3. CPU and system fan ...drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-29 2. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-29 4. Mini-SAS connector (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-33 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-34 13. Internal connectors Page...
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...# REQ0# - - - - - - PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19 REQ1# - PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA PATA Controller PIRQA# SATA Controller PIRQD# SMBus Controller PIRQB# USB1 UHCI Controller #1 PIRQH# USB1 UHCI Controller #2 PIRQD# USB 2.0 EHCI Controller PIRQH# BMC5721 #1 PIRQA# BMC5721 #2 PIRQB# ATI ES1000 PIRQD# LSI SAS 1068 PXIRQ2 PCI Express...
...# REQ0# - - - - - - PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19 REQ1# - PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA PATA Controller PIRQA# SATA Controller PIRQD# SMBus Controller PIRQB# USB1 UHCI Controller #1 PIRQH# USB1 UHCI Controller #2 PIRQD# USB 2.0 EHCI Controller PIRQH# BMC5721 #1 PIRQA# BMC5721 #2 PIRQB# ATI ES1000 PIRQD# LSI SAS 1068 PXIRQ2 PCI Express...
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ASUS P5M2 Series 2-27 The following table shows the corresponding switch for fan pin selection. 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 On ...
ASUS P5M2 Series 2-27 The following table shows the corresponding switch for fan pin selection. 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 On ...
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... cable lock snaps 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 8. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. 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.
... cable lock snaps 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 8. To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. 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.
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... this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to I8043A0.ROM for P5M2 or I8035A0.ROM for floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file ".... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start flashing... 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for P5M2/SAS. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-
... this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to I8043A0.ROM for P5M2 or I8035A0.ROM for floppy... Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Reading file ".... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Start flashing... 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. Checking for P5M2/SAS. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-
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... hard disk drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- RAID 1-E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility and the Intel® Matrix ...relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID For P5M2 model, the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with each stripe unit having to a second drive. For P5M2/SAS model, the onboard LSI 1068 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E ...
... hard disk drive included in the other business systems. Use a minimum of two new identical hard disk drives is required for this setup. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- RAID 1-E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Utility and the Intel® Matrix ...relational database applications, enterprise resource planning, and other drive. 5.1 Setting up RAID For P5M2 model, the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with each stripe unit having to a second drive. For P5M2/SAS model, the onboard LSI 1068 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E ...
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... two disks (IM). During POST, press to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (For P5M2/SAS only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you can easily restore the volume, and the swapped disk is... • You may use disks of each member disk. • Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. • The RAID and BIOS setup screens shown in IM and IME volumes; Turn on your screen. ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 33 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to enter the...
... two disks (IM). During POST, press to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. 5.5 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (For P5M2/SAS only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you can easily restore the volume, and the swapped disk is... • You may use disks of each member disk. • Do not combine Serial ATA and SAS disks in one volume. • The RAID and BIOS setup screens shown in IM and IME volumes; Turn on your screen. ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 33 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to enter the...
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...(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter =... Create Integrated Mirror Array of 3 to 8 disks. Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 37 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: 1. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. LSI Logic Config Utility...
...(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter =... Create Integrated Mirror Array of 3 to 8 disks. Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 37 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: 1. The Select New Array Type screen apprears. LSI Logic Config Utility...
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...Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 39 You may combine an IS volume with two to select RAID Properties..., then press . During POST, press to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... 3. LSI Logic Corp MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) ...
...Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5 - 39 You may combine an IS volume with two to select RAID Properties..., then press . During POST, press to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... 3. LSI Logic Corp MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) ...
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... 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5-41 Viewing volume properties To view volume properties 1. Refer to this section to create the array, then...
... 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order 0 Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5-41 Viewing volume properties To view volume properties 1. Refer to this section to create the array, then...
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...... 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for P5M2 Please choose A To N: ASUS P5M2 Series 6- A) FreeDOS command prompt B) Create LSI 1068 SAS for Windows 2000/2003 32 bit Driver Disk C) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk D) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 32 bit Driver Disk E) Create LSI 1068...
...... 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for P5M2 Please choose A To N: ASUS P5M2 Series 6- A) FreeDOS command prompt B) Create LSI 1068 SAS for Windows 2000/2003 32 bit Driver Disk C) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk D) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 32 bit Driver Disk E) Create LSI 1068...
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Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 2. For LSI1068 SAS RAID Driver:\Drivers\LSI 1068\Drivers\Linux\ ASUS P5M2 Series 6- Eject the floppy disk. Decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the Makedisk menu, explore the ...Lunix versions that are not listed in the support CD: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\Makedisk For LSI1068 SAS RAID RAID Driver: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI 1068\Driver\Makedisk 3. Red Hat® Enterprise Linux/SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: To create a RAID driver ...
Insert a blank formatted high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive. 2. For LSI1068 SAS RAID Driver:\Drivers\LSI 1068\Drivers\Linux\ ASUS P5M2 Series 6- Eject the floppy disk. Decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path in the Makedisk menu, explore the ...Lunix versions that are not listed in the support CD: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\Makedisk For LSI1068 SAS RAID RAID Driver: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI 1068\Driver\Makedisk 3. Red Hat® Enterprise Linux/SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: To create a RAID driver ...
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... "LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 32-bit)". When prompted, press to continue. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. 7. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. ASUS P5M2 Series 6- Setup then proceeds with Administrator...
... "LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 32-bit)". When prompted, press to continue. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. 7. Windows® automatically detects the RAID controller and displays a New Hardware Found window. Right-click the RAID controller item, then select Properties. 6. ASUS P5M2 Series 6- Setup then proceeds with Administrator...
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ASUS P5M2 Series 6- Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel® LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver or LSI1068 SAS controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press .
ASUS P5M2 Series 6- Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel® LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver or LSI1068 SAS controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: 1. Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press .