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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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... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
... not sure about the voltage of the electrical outlet you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that all power cables from the existing system before you are unplugged. • Seek professional assistance before using an adapter or...and staples away from connectors, slots, sockets and circuitry. • Avoid dust, humidity, and temperature extremes. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you detect any area where it may become wet. • Place the product on ...
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... manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID and LAN driver installation for ... of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you have been added by your dealer. Where ...
... manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information on ASUS hardware and software products. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on RAID and LAN driver installation for ... of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Appendix: Reference information This appendix includes additional information that you have been added by your dealer. Where ...
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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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... If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for P5M2/SAS) 2 - 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard pack type Cables Serial ATA signal cable P5M2 Series Retail Pack P5M2 Series Bulk Pack 4 - SAS cable(Only available for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Serial ATA...
... If any of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you for P5M2/SAS) 2 - 2-in the long line of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for the following items. Motherboard pack type Cables Serial ATA signal cable P5M2 Series Retail Pack P5M2 Series Bulk Pack 4 - SAS cable(Only available for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! 1.1 Welcome! Serial ATA...
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... Side Bus (FSB). With the correct serial number of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxM0Axxxxxxx. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Enhanced Intel...ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to your problems. 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard...
... Side Bus (FSB). With the correct serial number of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters such as xxM0Axxxxxxx. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). Enhanced Intel...ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to run on the CPU loading and system speed or power requirement. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction The Intel® EM64T feature allows your computer to your problems. 1.4 Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard...
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... Operating System) or the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (no RAID 5). Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher ...ICH7R. PCI Express features point‑to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Built-in packets. The SATA specification allows for your server system. DDR2-533/667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 667 MHz...
... Operating System) or the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (no RAID 5). Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with lower pin count, reduced voltage requirement, and up to ‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher ...ICH7R. PCI Express features point‑to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Built-in packets. The SATA specification allows for your server system. DDR2-533/667 memory support The motherboard supports DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 667 MHz...
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... a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with USB 1.1. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of current for timely failure detection.
... a fast 480 Mbps on USB 2.0. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU temperature is monitored for critical components. 1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 2 This feature allows you to personalize and add style to your system with USB 1.1. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of current for timely failure detection.
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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 This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that you have to perform when installing system components.
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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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...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or ... LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage 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- This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft...
...them due to static electricity. • Hold components by the edges to avoid touching the ICs on them. • Whenever you install motherboard components or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the wall socket before touching any component. • Use a grounded wrist strap or ... LED. Failure to do so may cause severe damage 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- This is ON, in sleep mode, or in soft...
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The edge with external ports goes to the motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to the rear part of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Make sure to ensure that you...
The edge with external ports goes to the motherboard components. 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that the motherboard fits into it. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can cause you physical injury and damage to the rear part of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Make sure to ensure that you...
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.... • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on 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 product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. Locate the CPU socket on 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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..., disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Make sure to prevent bending the connectors on this motherboard: 1. Reboot the computer. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see...
..., disable the Hyper-Threading Technology item in the BIOS to ensure system stability and performance. • Make sure to prevent bending the connectors on this motherboard: 1. Reboot the computer. 2-10 Chapter 2: Hardware information Notes on Hyper-Threading Technology, visit www.intel. Power up the system and enter the BIOS Setup (see...
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... top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener 2-11 ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the... installed CPU, making sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan only. • Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard... purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. • Make sure ...
... top of the groove Motherboard hole Fastener 2-11 ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the... installed CPU, making sure that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to the CPU heatsink or CPU before you use Intel®‑certified multi‑directional heatsink and fan only. • Make sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard... purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the chassis before you install the heatsink and fan assembly. • Make sure ...
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... pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for more information. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3.
... pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for more information. 2-12 Chapter 2: Hardware information Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2. • Do not forget to connect the CPU fan connector! B A A A B B B A 3.
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2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. 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. 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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. 2.
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... dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 ... any three memory sockets function in dual-channel asymmetric mode. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. 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...
... dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 ... any three memory sockets function in dual-channel asymmetric mode. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. 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...