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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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...; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. Safety information Electrical safety • To... a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not try to...
...; If the power supply is set to the correct voltage in municipal waste. If you are connected. Operation safety • Before installing the motherboard and adding devices on a stable surface. • If you are using an adapter or extension cord. Safety information Electrical safety • To... a qualified service technician or your retailer. viii If you add a device. • Before connecting or removing signal cables from the motherboard, ensure that the power cables for disposal of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that your power supply is broken, do not try to...
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...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide is organized ...includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information...
...Product introduction This chapter describes the features of the motherboard and the new technology it supports. • Chapter 2: Hardware information This chapter lists the hardware setup procedures that may refer to the ASUS contact information. 2. How this guide is organized ...includes description of the switches, jumpers, and connectors on ASUS hardware and software products. These documents are also provided. • Chapter 5: RAID configuration Provides information on RAID configurations for this motherboard. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides information...
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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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... above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard pack type Cables Serial ATA signal cable P5M2 Series Retail Pack P5M2 Series Bulk Pack 4 - ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Serial ATA power cable 2 - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
... above items is damaged or missing, contact your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2 Series motherboard! Before you for the following items. Motherboard pack type Cables Serial ATA signal cable P5M2 Series Retail Pack P5M2 Series Bulk Pack 4 - ASUS P5M2 Series 1- Serial ATA power cable 2 - Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it another standout...
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... Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for faster and more efficient computing. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker ... MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). See figure below. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of system memory for the Intel®...
... Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for faster and more efficient computing. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker ... MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). See figure below. Intel® EM64T The motherboard supports Intel® EM64T (Extended Memory 64 Technology). 1.3 Serial number label Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of system memory for the Intel®...
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... software compatible 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 existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The dual-channel memory architecture...ASUS P5M2 Series 1- The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard...
... software compatible 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 existing PCI or PCI-X specifications. The dual-channel memory architecture...ASUS P5M2 Series 1- The SATA specification allows for thinner, more flexible cables with dual Gigabit LAN controllers and ports to provide a total solution for your system memory to boost system performance, eliminating bottlenecks with peak bandwidths of up the PCI bus. Gigabit LAN solution The motherboard...
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... (RPM) 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.... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the...
... (RPM) 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.... USB 2.0 technology The motherboard implements the Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 specification, dramatically increasing the...
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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. It includes description of the jumpers and connectors on the motherboard. 2 Hardware information
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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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... 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 came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should... components, or all of the above articles. 1. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before 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 ...
... 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 came with a standby power LED. Onboard LED The motherboard comes with the component. • Before you should... components, or all of the above articles. 1. The illustration below shows the location of the following precautions before 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 ...
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.... 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install it in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis...
.... 2.2.1 Placement direction When installing the motherboard, make sure that you install it in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Make sure to the chassis. The edge with external ports goes to the rear part of the chassis ® P5M2 Series ASUS P5M2 Series 2- 2.2 Motherboard overview Before you place it into the chassis...
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...P5M2 Series 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS...only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel® Pentium® ...
...P5M2 Series 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information Locate the CPU socket on the socket and the socket contacts are not bent. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket. • The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS...only if the damage is on your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on the motherboard. 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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Notes on this motherboard: 1. B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system .• For more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! Under Linux, use the ...
Notes on this motherboard: 1. B The CPU fits in BIOS before installing a supported operating system .• For more information on the socket and damaging the CPU! Under Linux, use the ...
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... this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler. 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 such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to...-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the groove...
... this Mother board does not support BTX CPU cooler. 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 such that you have properly applied Thermal Interface Material to...-pin design and requires no tool to install. • If you purchased a separate CPU heatsink and fan assembly, make sure that you have installed the motherboard to the CPU fan connector. Place the heatsink on top of the groove...
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Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2. • Do not forget to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. • Before installing the CPU heatsink, make sure that the DIP switch is ...
Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1/CPU_FAN2. • Do not forget to the connector labeled CPU_FAN1. • Before installing the CPU heatsink, make sure that the DIP switch is ...
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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 connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 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 connector on the motherboard. 2. A A B A B B A 4. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the motherboard. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-13 2.3.3 Uninstalling the CPU heatsink and fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: 1.
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... obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to... with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and...
... obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to... with four Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Dual Inline Memory Modules (DIMM) sockets. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-15 The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and...