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... per carton 10 pcs per carton If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Serial ATA power cable 2 - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with ...a host 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...
... per carton 10 pcs per carton If any of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! 1.1 Welcome! ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Serial ATA power cable 2 - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout in your package with ...a host 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...
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... and RAID 5 configuration for your server system. PCI Express features point‑to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Built-in packets. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID... card. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up the PCI bus. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective,...
... and RAID 5 configuration for your server system. PCI Express features point‑to 300 MB/s data transfer rate. Built-in packets. ASUS P5M2 Series 1- PCI Express™ interface The motherboard fully supports PCI Express, the latest I/O interconnect technology that supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID... card. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that speeds up the PCI bus. The ZCR capability provides a cost-effective,...
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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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2.1 Before you proceed Take note 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 a reminder that you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you should shut down the system and unplug the power ...
2.1 Before you proceed Take note 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 a reminder that you uninstall any component, place it on them. • Whenever you should shut down the system and unplug the power ...
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.... Do not overtighten the screws! To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
.... Do not overtighten the screws! To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install the motherboard, study the configuration of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you install it into the chassis in the correct orientation.
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... model only) 2-33 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-34 13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-29 2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-31 5. USB connector (10...(10-1 pin COM2) 2-32 7. ICH7R Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-29 3. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-32 8. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 2-34 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 10. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 ...
... model only) 2-33 9. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-34 13. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-38 ASUS P5M2 Series 2- Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-29 2. Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 2-31 5. USB connector (10...(10-1 pin COM2) 2-32 7. ICH7R Primary IDE connectors (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-29 3. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-32 8. CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 2-34 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) 10. Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-37 ...
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..., making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to the left corner of the socket. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-left (B) until it to remove (B). The socket alignment...
..., making sure that the gold triangle is released from the load B plate window to the left corner of the socket. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series A 2- Load plate 5. Press the load lever with your thumb (A), then move it is on the bottom-left (B) until it to remove (B). The socket alignment...
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To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly ...
To install the CPU heatsink and fan: 1. ASUS P5M2 Series Narrow end of the installed CPU, making sure that the four fasteners match the holes on the motherboard. Orient the heatsink and fan assembly ...
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ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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 connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. 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 connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. 3.
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... MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into any three memory sockets function in dual-channel asymmetric mode. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the... ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). • Three DDR2 DIMMs installed into the ...
... MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC DDR2-533/667 DIMMs into any three memory sockets function in dual-channel asymmetric mode. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to prevent installation on the... ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2/DIMM_B2). • Three DDR2 DIMMs installed into the ...
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... outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-17
... outward. 2. Remove the DIMM from the socket. 2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. To install a DIMM: 1. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-17
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.../2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19 REQ1# - PXIRQ3 PXREQ0 PXIRQ7 PXREQ1 PIRQH# REQ0# - - - - - - PXREQ2 - - PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA PATA Controller PIRQA# SATA Controller...
.../2 Compatible Mouse Port Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel * These IRQs are usually available for ISA or PCI devices. PXGNT0 PXGNT1 GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-19 REQ1# - PXIRQ3 PXREQ0 PXIRQ7 PXREQ1 PIRQH# REQ0# - - - - - - PXREQ2 - - PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA PATA Controller PIRQA# SATA Controller...
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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 2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS® Server Management Board 3 Series (ASMB3).
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... from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-23 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode (no power to wake up the system from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped...
... from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-23 Set to +5VSB to wake up from S4 sleep mode (no power to wake up the system from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped...
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... 1-2 if you to select the RAID configuration utility to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); ASUS P5M2 Series 2-25 5. Intel® 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) This jumper allows you want to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or...
... 1-2 if you to select the RAID configuration utility to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); ASUS P5M2 Series 2-25 5. Intel® 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model only) This jumper allows you want to enable or disable the onboard Broadcom® BCM5721 Gigabit LAN1 or...
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... a 3-pin fan, the fan you installed may not work and the fan you use a 3-pin fan but set the DIP switch for each fan connector. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-27 2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only) The motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection.
... a 3-pin fan, the fan you installed may not work and the fan you use a 3-pin fan but set the DIP switch for each fan connector. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-27 2.7 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only) The motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection.
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.... Refer to match the covered hole on the connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-29 Pin 5 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting...
.... Refer to match the covered hole on the connector is removed to the hard disk documentation for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-29 Pin 5 on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you must configure the second drive as a slave device by setting...
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USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. ® P5M2 Series USB +5V USB _P 4USB _P 4+ 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 ...system panel connector. ® P5M2 Series NC ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # NC 4. Hard disk ...
USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is purchased separately. ® P5M2 Series USB +5V USB _P 4USB _P 4+ 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 ...system panel connector. ® P5M2 Series NC ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # ADD_ IN_ CARD_ACT # NC 4. Hard disk ...
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...connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. 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. 8. With your thumb's grip ...on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector. 1 2 ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 33 To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. While still keeping your thumb, push down the cable lock to the mini-SAS connector until...
...connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. 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. 8. With your thumb's grip ...on the cable lock, carefully pull away the cable from the connector. 1 2 ASUS P5M2 Series 2 - 33 To disconnect the mini-SAS cable: 1. While still keeping your thumb, push down the cable lock to the mini-SAS connector until...
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A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. 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. 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.
A TPM system also helps enhance network security, protects digital identities, and ensures platform integrity. 12. 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. 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.