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... DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
... DAMAGES ARISING FROM ANY DEFECT OR ERROR IN THIS MANUAL OR PRODUCT. ii or (2) the serial number of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. ("ASUS"). SPECIFICATIONS AND INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL ARE FURNISHED FOR INFORMATIONAL USE ONLY, AND ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE, AND..., transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by ASUS; ASUS ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY OR LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS OR INACCURACIES THAT MAY APPEAR IN THIS MANUAL, INCLUDING THE PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE DESCRIBED IN IT...
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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...
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...
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... 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 ...32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Generation 3 (ASMB3) ATI® ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 16MB DDR display memory Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Intel 80821 GR Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports...
... 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 ...32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for ASUS® Server Management Board Generation 3 (ASMB3) ATI® ES1000 PCI-based VGA controller with 16MB DDR display memory Dual embedded Broadcom BCM5721 Gigabit LAN controllers comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Intel 80821 GR Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports...
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Intel Matrix Storage Manager with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration - P5M2 Series specifications summary Storage Intel® 82801GR Southbridge supports: - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATAII 300MB/s ...disk drives) with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5(S/W) configuration (Windows) P5M2 model only: - 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 24-pin and 4-...
Intel Matrix Storage Manager with RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 1E configuration - P5M2 Series specifications summary Storage Intel® 82801GR Southbridge supports: - 1 x IDE port supports two Ultra DMA 100/66/33 devices - 4 x Serial ATAII 300MB/s ...disk drives) with RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1 and RAID 5(S/W) configuration (Windows) P5M2 model only: - 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 24-pin and 4-...
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xiii 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...
xiii 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...
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...on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The Zero-Channel RAID card allows you to create all types of RAID configurations for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The onboard...173;‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel® ICH7R. The SATA specification allows for your networking needs. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with peak bandwidths of up to 667 ...DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 10.7 GB/s. ASUS P5M2 Series 1-
...on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. The Zero-Channel RAID card allows you to create all types of RAID configurations for thinner, more flexible cables with existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The onboard...173;‑point serial interconnections between devices and allows higher clockspeeds by the Intel® ICH7R. The SATA specification allows for your networking needs. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard comes with peak bandwidths of up to 667 ...DDR2 memory which features data transfer rates of up to 10.7 GB/s. ASUS P5M2 Series 1-
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... compatible with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of current for timely failure detection. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU ... the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in the Winbond hardware monitor) to ensure stable supply of...
... compatible with customizable boot logos. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction This protection eliminates the need to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of current for timely failure detection. Temperature, fan, and voltage monitoring The CPU ... the BIOS codes and data are corrupted. USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the connection speed from the support CD in the Winbond hardware monitor) to ensure stable supply of...
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For detailed specifications, refer to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot may run only at x1 speed (Intel spec.). ...html 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides the x8 link. It is designed for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI1068 SAS controller, install the card on cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards... that is colored green. • The optional ZCR Card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS Controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP. PCI-X slots PCI slot • When installing an optional ZCR ...
For detailed specifications, refer to the onboard PCI Express x16 slot may run only at x1 speed (Intel spec.). ...html 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) The onboard PCI Express x16 slot provides the x8 link. It is designed for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI1068 SAS controller, install the card on cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards... that is colored green. • The optional ZCR Card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS Controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP. PCI-X slots PCI slot • When installing an optional ZCR ...
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...GND NC USB +5V USB _P 3USB _P 3+ GND ASUS P5M2 Series 2-31 USB 34 P5M2 Series USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the external LED on the storage card like SCSI card with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to got through the HDLED pin on the... system panel connector. This USB connector complies with the onboard HDLED1to allow the access signals to 480 Mbps connection speed. HDLED 1 PIN 1 P5M2 Series SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector ...
...GND NC USB +5V USB _P 3USB _P 3+ GND ASUS P5M2 Series 2-31 USB 34 P5M2 Series USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the external LED on the storage card like SCSI card with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to got through the HDLED pin on the... system panel connector. This USB connector complies with the onboard HDLED1to allow the access signals to 480 Mbps connection speed. HDLED 1 PIN 1 P5M2 Series SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector ...
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... if the power is recommended for ATX power supply plugs. P5M2 Series ATX Power Connector 2 - 36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that provides a minimum power of an ATX 12V Specification 2.02-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU...
... if the power is recommended for ATX power supply plugs. P5M2 Series ATX Power Connector 2 - 36 Chapter 2: Hardware information 13. The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We recommend that provides a minimum power of an ATX 12V Specification 2.02-compliant power supply unit (PSU) that you use a PSU...
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...not user-configurable. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-11 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If... on the right side of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/ Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk...
...not user-configurable. Change Option F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Down arrow keys or / keys to display a list of options. ASUS P5M2 Series 4-11 To display the sub-menu, select the item and press . 4.2.6 Configuration fields These fields show the values for the menu items. If... on the right side of the menu screen is highlighted when selected. 4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar displays the specific items for that do not fit on the screen. Press the Up/ Advanced APM Configuration Power Management/APM Video Power Down Mode Hard Disk...
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Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-15 When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit ... LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables...
Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2 Series 4-15 When set to [Auto], the data transfer from and to the device occurs multiple sectors at a time. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit ... LBA mode if the device supports this mode, and if the device was not previously formatted with LBA mode disabled. Select [CDROM] if you are specifically configuring a CD-ROM drive. Setting to [Auto] allows automatic selection of IDE drive. Configuration options: [Not Installed] [Auto] [CDROM] [ARMD] LBA/Large Mode [Auto] Enables...
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Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name ASUS P5M2 Model ID 8043A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date : 1001 : 09/04/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Select Screen Select Item +- Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Information *** CPU1: ... Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives ...
Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY System Information Model Name ASUS P5M2 Model ID 8043A0 ASUS-BIOS Version Date : 1001 : 09/04/2006 Processor Information System Memory Information Select Screen Select Item +- Main BIOS SETUP UTILITY Processor Information *** CPU1: ... Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Change Option Tab Select field F1 General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. 4-16 Chapter 4: BIOS setup 4.3.6 System Information This menu gives ...
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... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ACPI 2.0 Support [Yes] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 4.4.7 ACPI Configuration The ACPI Configuration menu items allow you to display the configuration options. ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support ACPI MCFG...
... General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ACPI 2.0 Support [Yes] Allows you to add additional tables as per Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) 2.0 specifications. 4.4.7 ACPI Configuration The ACPI Configuration menu items allow you to display the configuration options. ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support Headless Mode ACPI EMS Support ACPI MCFG...
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...] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to turn on the +5VSB lead. When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to Power On, the system goes on the system. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Resume By Ring [Disabled...
...] [Enabled] Power On By PS/2 Mouse [Disabled] When set to turn on the +5VSB lead. When set to [Enabled], this parameter allows you to use specific keys on the keyboard to Power On, the system goes on the system. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Resume By Ring [Disabled...