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... controller driver 6-4 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-14 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6-15 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-16 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 6-16 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-19 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-19 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-19 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-20 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-20 6.4.5 Contact information 6-21 Appendix: Reference information A.1 P5M2...
... controller driver 6-4 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-14 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise Linux 6-15 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-16 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 6-16 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-19 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-19 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-19 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-20 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-20 6.4.5 Contact information 6-21 Appendix: Reference information A.1 P5M2...
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... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this motherboard. ... This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
... 1: Product introduction This chapter describes the features of shutting down the system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup Tells how to the ASUS contact information. 2. ix About this guide is organized This manual contains the following sources for additional information and for this motherboard. ... This chapter provides information on RAID and LAN driver installation for product and software updates. 1. How this guide This user guide contains the information you have been added by your dealer. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. •...
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...P5M2 Series specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Special features Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, FWH interface, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a ASUS Smart Fan I/II ASUS... CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) ADOBE® Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash utility under DOS *...
...P5M2 Series specifications summary Rear panel BIOS features Special features Support CD contents 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, FWH interface, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a ASUS Smart Fan I/II ASUS... CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Device drivers ASUS Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) ADOBE® Acrobat Reader ASUS Screen Saver ASUS Flash utility under DOS *...
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... Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the ...screw for the expansion card. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an...
... Turn on the next page. 3. Remove the system unit cover (if your motherboard is completely seated on BIOS setup. 2. Install the software drivers for later use . The following sub‑sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that you intend to install expansion cards. Keep the ...screw for the expansion card. Refer to the table on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that came with the slot and press firmly until the card is already installed in a chassis). 3. Assign an...
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The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to your system. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- ...Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive...
The Drivers menu appears. 2. The ASUS Update utility is available in the support CD that allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file • View the BIOS version information This utility is copied to your system. ASUS P5M2 Series 4- ...Click the Utilities tab, then click Install ASUS Update VX.XX.XX. 3. The ASUS Update utility allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in the optical drive...
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... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are not user-configurable. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that enhance storage performance on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www...
... Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. These values are not user-configurable. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that enhance storage performance on AHCI, go to: www.intel.com/support/chipsets/imst/sb/CS-012304.htm www...
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For P5M2/SAS model, the onboard LSI 1068 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration. If one drive to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. RAID 1-E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with each stripe unit having to a second drive. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- RAID...disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Refer to read and write data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault ...
For P5M2/SAS model, the onboard LSI 1068 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration. If one drive to be of three identical hard disk drives for this setup. RAID 1-E (Enhanced RAID 1) has a striped layout with each stripe unit having to a second drive. ASUS P5M2 Series 5- RAID...disk drive included in parallel, interleaved stacks. Refer to read and write data in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of RAID 5 configuration include better HDD performance, fault ...
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After creating the RAID set : Using Easy Configuration section. 9. Follow steps 8 to add the new RAID configuration. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to 13 of the Creating a RAID set (s), you must initialize the logical drivers. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 10. 8. See 6.2.4 . 5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
After creating the RAID set : Using Easy Configuration section. 9. Follow steps 8 to add the new RAID configuration. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to 13 of the Creating a RAID set (s), you must initialize the logical drivers. When prompted, save the configuration, then press to return to the Management Menu. 10. 8. See 6.2.4 . 5-16 Chapter 5: RAID configuration
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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6Driver installation
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Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-16 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-19 ASUS P5M2 Series
Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-14 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-16 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-19 ASUS P5M2 Series
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... 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 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 64 bit Driver Disk F) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 32 bit Driver...the Internet. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in DOS environment: 1. Restart the computer. 5. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for P5M2 Please choose A To N: ASUS P5M2 Series 6- Place the motherboard support CD in...
... 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 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 64 bit Driver Disk F) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 32 bit Driver...the Internet. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is included in DOS environment: 1. Restart the computer. 5. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for P5M2 Please choose A To N: ASUS P5M2 Series 6- Place the motherboard support CD in...
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... 32-bit and 64-bit OS RAID driver disk for the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID is located in: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\win32_64.exe The Windows 32-bit OS RAID driver disk for the LSI1068 SAS is located in: \Drivers\LSI 1068\Driver\makedisk\2k_2k3.exe The Windows 2003 64-...bit OS RAID driver disk for the LSI1068 SAS controller is located in Windows® ...
... 32-bit and 64-bit OS RAID driver disk for the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID is located in: \Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\Driver\makedisk\win32_64.exe The Windows 32-bit OS RAID driver disk for the LSI1068 SAS is located in: \Drivers\LSI 1068\Driver\makedisk\2k_2k3.exe The Windows 2003 64-...bit OS RAID driver disk for the LSI1068 SAS controller is located in Windows® ...
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...listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the driver file from the following path: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\ Driver\Linux\; Decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path...driver disk 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. 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...
...listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the driver file from the following path: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\ Driver\Linux\; Decompress the file into the floppy disk from the following path...driver disk 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. 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...
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The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to install a third party SAS or RAID driver..."
The Windows® 2000/2003 Setup starts. 2. Press when the message "Press F6 if you need to specify an additional device. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS During Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS installation To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. When prompted, press to install a third party SAS or RAID driver..."
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4. ASUS P5M2 Series 6- For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )" item and then press . Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID: Select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID" for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press .
4. ASUS P5M2 Series 6- For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )" item and then press . Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. Select the RAID controller driver from the list, then press . • LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID: Select "LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID" for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press .
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... select SATA as AHCI in the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup. Refer to section "6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk" to create the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from the list. • Intel Matrix Storage Manager: Select "Intel...
... select SATA as AHCI in the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup. Refer to section "6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk" to create the Intel Matrix Storage Manager driver disk for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from the list. • Intel Matrix Storage Manager: Select "Intel...
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... Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. ASUS P5M2 Series 6- To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the RAID driver disk. Click Cancel. 3. For 32bit Windows 2003 , select "LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 x64)" 6. Windows...
... Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS: 1. ASUS P5M2 Series 6- To an existing Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS To install the RAID controller driver on the Windows® desktop , then select Properties from the RAID driver disk. Click Cancel. 3. For 32bit Windows 2003 , select "LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 x64)" 6. Windows...
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... click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to install the drivers. 11. 8. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. For example the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID or LSI SAS1068 SAS Driver items should appear. 4. Click OK when finished. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation When found, click Next to display...
... click the Device Manager button. 3. Click the Driver tab, then click the Driver Details button to install the drivers. 11. 8. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. For example the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID or LSI SAS1068 SAS Driver items should appear. 4. Click OK when finished. 6- Chapter 6: Driver installation When found, click Next to display...
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ASUS P5M2 Series 6- At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. 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.
ASUS P5M2 Series 6- At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2. 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.
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Press to move the cursor to select the driver disk source. Select fd0 using the key when asked to OK, then press . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. 3.
Press to move the cursor to select the driver disk source. Select fd0 using the key when asked to OK, then press . 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation Select Yes using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. 3.