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Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P5M2-E Series specifications summary xi P5M2P-E/4L specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
Contents Notices vii Safety information viii About this guide ix Typography x P5M2-E Series specifications summary xi P5M2P-E/4L specifications summary xiii Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Welcome 1-1 1.2 Package contents 1-1 1.3 Special features 1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights 1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features 1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information 2.1 Before you proceed 2-1 2.2 Motherboard overview 2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction 2-2 2.2.2 Screw holes 2-2 2.2.3 Motherboard layout 2-3 2.2.4 Layout contents 2-6 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU...
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P5M2P-E/4L specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots * S t o r a g e Graphics LAN USB Special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium®4/processor Compatible with ... PCI-E LAN Controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 (continued on the next page) xiii
P5M2P-E/4L specifications summary CPU Chipset Front Side Bus Memory Expansion slots * S t o r a g e Graphics LAN USB Special features LGA775 socket for Intel® Pentium®4/processor Compatible with ... PCI-E LAN Controllers that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications Intel ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 4 USB 2.0 ports (two on the rear panel, two on the board) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 (continued on the next page) xiii
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xiv P5M2P-E/4L specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
xiv P5M2P-E/4L specifications summary BIOS features Rear panel Internal c o n n e c t o r s Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.... ATX power supply (with 24-pin and 4-pin 12 V plugs) ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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... 10 10 10 Packing Quantity 3 pieces per 10 pieces per carton carton (continued on the next page) ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 1- Before you for the following items. P5M2PE/4L Gift Box Content Cables Serial ATA signal cable 8 Serial ATA power cable 4 2-in-1 cable set - 3-... long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2-E Series and P5M2P-E/4L motherboard! 1.1 Welcome...
... 10 10 10 Packing Quantity 3 pieces per 10 pieces per carton carton (continued on the next page) ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 1- Before you for the following items. P5M2PE/4L Gift Box Content Cables Serial ATA signal cable 8 Serial ATA power cable 4 2-in-1 cable set - 3-... long line of ASUS quality motherboards! The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it , check the items in your package with the list below. 1.2 Package contents Check your motherboard package for buying an ASUS® P5M2-E Series and P5M2P-E/4L motherboard! 1.1 Welcome...
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... power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the onboard LED. ® P5M2P-E/4L SB_PWR1 P5M2P-E/4L Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or...
... power LED. The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the onboard LED. ® P5M2P-E/4L SB_PWR1 P5M2P-E/4L Onboard LED ON Standby Power OFF Powered Off ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2- Failure to do so may cause severe damage to indicate that the system is ON, in sleep mode, or...
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... (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® VGA1 REAR_FAN1 LAN1_LAN2 LAN3_LAN4 Marvell 8056 Marvell 8056 Intel 3010MCH P5M2P-E/4L Marvell 8056 COM2 PCIE1 Marvell 8056 XGI Z7 PCIE2 PCIE3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power RAID_SEL1 Intel ICH7R PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 SB_PWR1 PRI_IDE2 CLRTC1... 8Mb BIOS Marvell 6145 RECOVERY1 BUZZ1 USBPW34 SATA1 SATA2 USB34 SATA3 SATA4 RAID_SATA1 RAID_SATA2 CHASSIS1 HDLED1 PANEL1 RAID_SATA3 RAID_SATA4 P5M2P-E/4L Layout PRI_IDE1 FRNT_FAN2 DDRV1 FRNT_FAN3 ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-
... (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) ® VGA1 REAR_FAN1 LAN1_LAN2 LAN3_LAN4 Marvell 8056 Marvell 8056 Intel 3010MCH P5M2P-E/4L Marvell 8056 COM2 PCIE1 Marvell 8056 XGI Z7 PCIE2 PCIE3 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell CMOS Power RAID_SEL1 Intel ICH7R PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 SB_PWR1 PRI_IDE2 CLRTC1... 8Mb BIOS Marvell 6145 RECOVERY1 BUZZ1 USBPW34 SATA1 SATA2 USB34 SATA3 SATA4 RAID_SATA1 RAID_SATA2 CHASSIS1 HDLED1 PANEL1 RAID_SATA3 RAID_SATA4 P5M2P-E/4L Layout PRI_IDE1 FRNT_FAN2 DDRV1 FRNT_FAN3 ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-
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... Page 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-36 ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2- ICH7R primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 3 For P5M2P-E/4L and P5M2-E/4L: Marvell 88SE6145 Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE2) 4. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 11.... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 8. Internal connectors 1. Black Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) For P5M2P-E/4L and P5M2-E/4L: Red Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) 5 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 6. Chassis fan connectors...
... Page 2-27 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-36 ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2- ICH7R primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 3 For P5M2P-E/4L and P5M2-E/4L: Marvell 88SE6145 Primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE2) 4. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 11.... Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 8. Internal connectors 1. Black Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) For P5M2P-E/4L and P5M2-E/4L: Red Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA_RAID1, SATA_RAID2, SATA_RAID3, SATA_RAID4) 5 Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) 6. Chassis fan connectors...
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...does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting...if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your left. ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
...does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. 2.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) The motherboard comes with the cap on the motherboard. P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing towards you see any damage to the socket contacts resulting...if the PnP cap is missing, or if you and the load lever is shipment/ transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on your left. ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins ® 128 Pins P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC ... into any three memory sockets will function in single-channel mode. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the blue slots ...
The figure illustrates the location of the DDR2 DIMM sockets: DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 112 Pins ® 128 Pins P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L 240-pin DDR2 DIMM Sockets 2.4.2 Memory configurations You may install 256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, and 2 GB unbuffered ECC or non‑ECC ... into any three memory sockets will function in single-channel mode. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-15 A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions as a DDR DIMM but has a 240-pin footprint compared to the blue slots ...
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... supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). USBPW12 ® 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5M2P-E/4L USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) P5M2P-E/4L BIOS Recovery Setting +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the system from S4 sleep mode (no power to wake up feature... requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-23 USB device wake...
... supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in reduced power mode). USBPW12 ® 12 23 +5V +5VSB (Default) P5M2P-E/4L USBPW34 12 23 +5V (Default) P5M2P-E/4L BIOS Recovery Setting +5VSB • The USB device wake-up the system from S4 sleep mode (no power to wake up feature... requires a power supply that can provide 500mA on the +5VSB lead for each USB port; ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-23 USB device wake...
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... a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3. 3. CPUFAN_SET1 12 23 CHAFAN_SET1 12 23 PWM Mode (Default) DC Mode PWM Mode DC Mode (Default) P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L Fan Mode Setting ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-25 Set the jumper to pins 2‑3 Short DC mode if you to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system to update the BIOS.... Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you are using a 4-pin plug. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® ® P5M2P-E/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery...
... a 3-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3. 3. CPUFAN_SET1 12 23 CHAFAN_SET1 12 23 PWM Mode (Default) DC Mode PWM Mode DC Mode (Default) P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L Fan Mode Setting ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-25 Set the jumper to pins 2‑3 Short DC mode if you to pins 1-2. 6. Turn on the system to update the BIOS.... Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you are using a 4-pin plug. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® ® P5M2P-E/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery...
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FLOPPY P5M2P-E/4L ® PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 ... floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. P5M2P-E/4L Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-27 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF GREEN BLINKING No link Linked Data...
FLOPPY P5M2P-E/4L ® PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 ... floppy ribbon cable to the signal connector at the back of the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. P5M2P-E/4L Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-27 LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description OFF GREEN BLINKING No link Linked Data...
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... for details. ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5M2P-E/4L SATA1 SATA3 P5M2P-E/4L SATA Connectors ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND... It employs the latest Serial ATA (SATA Phy technology operating at 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s. PRI_IDE1 ® PIN 1 P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to [RAID]. 3. If you can ...
... for details. ® GND RSATA_RXN2 RSATA_RXP2 GND RSATA_TXN2 RSATA_TXP2 GND GND RSATA_RXN1 RSATA_RXP1 GND RSATA_TXN1 RSATA_TXP1 GND P5M2P-E/4L SATA1 SATA3 P5M2P-E/4L SATA Connectors ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series GND RSATA_RXN3 RSATA_RXP3 GND RSATA_TXN3 RSATA_TXP3 GND SATA2 SATA4 GND RSATA_RXN4 RSATA_RXP4 GND RSATA_TXN4 RSATA_TXP4 GND... It employs the latest Serial ATA (SATA Phy technology operating at 1.5 Gb/s or 3.0 Gb/s. PRI_IDE1 ® PIN 1 P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L IDE Connectors NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to [RAID]. 3. If you can ...
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... the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-31 USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC ® ® P5M2P-E/4L USB34 USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND P5M2P-E/4L USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is purchased separately. P5M2P-E/4L COM2 PIN 1 P5M2P-E/4L COM Port Connector The Serial port module is purchased separately. 7. Connect the...
... the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-31 USB+5V USB_P4USB_P4+ GND NC ® ® P5M2P-E/4L USB34 USB+5V USB_P3USB_P3+ GND P5M2P-E/4L USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is purchased separately. P5M2P-E/4L COM2 PIN 1 P5M2P-E/4L COM Port Connector The Serial port module is purchased separately. 7. Connect the...
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... +3 Volts +3 Volts GND GND -12 Volts +3 Volts ® Ground Ground PSON# +5 Volts Ground Ground P5M2P-E/4L Ground +5 Volts Ground -5 Volts Ground Power OK +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts Ground +3 Volts P5M2P-E/4L ATX Power Connector ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-33 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We...
... +3 Volts +3 Volts GND GND -12 Volts +3 Volts ® Ground Ground PSON# +5 Volts Ground Ground P5M2P-E/4L Ground +5 Volts Ground -5 Volts Ground Power OK +5 Volts +5V Standby +5 Volts +12 Volts +5 Volts +12 Volts Ground +3 Volts P5M2P-E/4L ATX Power Connector ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-33 The system may become unstable or may not boot up . • We...
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...FRNT_ FAN1 ® FANOUT4 FAN PWR2 GND FANOUT4 FAN PWR2 GND P5M2P-E/4L REAR_FAN1 FRNT_ FAN2 FRNT_ FAN3 FANOUT4 FANOUT4 FAN PWR2 GND FAN PWR2 GND P5M2P-E/4L Fan Connectors • Only CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature. • If you install two graphics cards, we... 4-pin REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-35 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. Do not...
...FRNT_ FAN1 ® FANOUT4 FAN PWR2 GND FANOUT4 FAN PWR2 GND P5M2P-E/4L REAR_FAN1 FRNT_ FAN2 FRNT_ FAN3 FANOUT4 FANOUT4 FAN PWR2 GND FAN PWR2 GND P5M2P-E/4L Fan Connectors • Only CPU_FAN1, CHA_FAN1, and CHA_FAN2 connectors support the ASUS Q-Fan2 feature. • If you install two graphics cards, we... 4-pin REAR_FAN1) The fan connectors support cooling fans of 350 mA ~ 2000 mA (24 W max.) or a total of the connector. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-35 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the motherboard connector labeled CHA_FAN1 or CHA_FAN2 for better thermal environment. Do not...
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Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... When found ! Reading file "P5M2P-E-4L.ROM". Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk...updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5M2P-E-4L.ROM. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 4.
Turn on the system. 2. Checking for floppy... When found ! Reading file "P5M2P-E-4L.ROM". Start flashing... Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Bad BIOS checksum. Bad BIOS checksum. Recovering the BIOS from a floppy disk...updated motherboard BIOS before using this utility. • Make sure that allows you rename the original or updated BIOS file in the floppy disk to P5M2P-E-4L.ROM. 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that you to the floppy disk drive. 3. You can cause system boot failure! 4.
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... is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Completed. Start flashing... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5M2P-E-4L.ROM". The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! The...
... is found, the utility automatically checks the optical drive for floppy... Completed. Start flashing... Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. Checking for the original or updated BIOS file. Reading file "P5M2P-E-4L.ROM". The utility then updates the corrupted BIOS file. Checking for this motherboard. Floppy not found ! The...
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Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID sets. (For P5M2P-E/4L and P5M-E/4L only) The Marvell® 88SE6145 is a striped configuration with RAID 1 segments whose segments are RAID 1 arrays. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault ... multiple simultaneous drive failure. 5.1 RAID configurations The server system/motherboard comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 5-
Two hard disks perform the same work as RAID sets. (For P5M2P-E/4L and P5M-E/4L only) The Marvell® 88SE6145 is a striped configuration with RAID 1 segments whose segments are RAID 1 arrays. This RAID configuration provides data protection and increases fault ... multiple simultaneous drive failure. 5.1 RAID configurations The server system/motherboard comes with the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 5-
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...32 bit Driver Disk I) Make Marvell 88SE6145 SATA non-RAID for for RHEL AS4 64 bit Driver Disk J) Flash AMI BIOS for P5M2P-E/4L K) Flash AMI BIOS for P5M2-E/4L L) Flash AMI BIOS for your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Follow screen instructions to boot from the Internet. You... select the type of RAID driver disk you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 6- 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for P5M2-E Please choose A To L: 6. Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! Press . 8. Restart...
...32 bit Driver Disk I) Make Marvell 88SE6145 SATA non-RAID for for RHEL AS4 64 bit Driver Disk J) Flash AMI BIOS for P5M2P-E/4L K) Flash AMI BIOS for P5M2-E/4L L) Flash AMI BIOS for your changes, then exit the BIOS Setup. 4. Follow screen instructions to boot from the Internet. You... select the type of RAID driver disk you are now ready to install an operating system to the independent hard disk drive or bootable array. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 6- 6.1 RAID driver installation After creating the RAID sets for P5M2-E Please choose A To L: 6. Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! Press . 8. Restart...