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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 2-8 2.3.1 Installing...
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 2-8 2.3.1 Installing...
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... and utilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-16 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-16 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-17 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-17 6.4.5 Contact information 6-18 Appendix A: Reference information A.1 P5M2-E block diagram A-1 A.2 P5M2-E/4L block diagram A-2 A.1 P5M2P/4L block diagram A-3 vi
... and utilities installation 6-16 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-16 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-16 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-17 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-17 6.4.5 Contact information 6-18 Appendix A: Reference information A.1 P5M2-E block diagram A-1 A.2 P5M2-E/4L block diagram A-2 A.1 P5M2P/4L block diagram A-3 vi
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...GB system memory 1 x PCI-E X16 slot (x8 link) 3 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slots (PCI 2.2 Compatible) For P5M2-E/4L only: 1 x PCI-E X8 slot (x1 link) S t o r a g e For P5M2-E only: 1 x PCI-E X8 slot (x4 link) Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 1 X IDE port supports two Ultra ...ATAII 300MB/s drivers with RAID functionality using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and software RAID 5) Graphics LAN For P5M2-E/4L only: Marvell 88SE6145 SATA/PATA Controller - 1 X IDE port supports two Ultra ATA 100/66/33 devices - 4 x SATAII drivers with PCI Express ...
...GB system memory 1 x PCI-E X16 slot (x8 link) 3 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slots (PCI 2.2 Compatible) For P5M2-E/4L only: 1 x PCI-E X8 slot (x1 link) S t o r a g e For P5M2-E only: 1 x PCI-E X8 slot (x4 link) Intel® ICH7R Southbridge supports: - 1 X IDE port supports two Ultra ...ATAII 300MB/s drivers with RAID functionality using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager (IMSM) (RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 10, and software RAID 5) Graphics LAN For P5M2-E/4L only: Marvell 88SE6145 SATA/PATA Controller - 1 X IDE port supports two Ultra ATA 100/66/33 devices - 4 x SATAII drivers with PCI Express ...
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...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a 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 For P5M2-E/4L... only: Additional 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Black Serial ATA connectors For P5M2-E/4L only: Additional 4 x Red Serial ATA Connectors 2 x IDE connector 3 x Front fan ...
...ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS MyLogo2 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0 AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a 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 For P5M2-E/4L... only: Additional 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports 1 x Floppy disk drive connector 1 x IDE connector 4 x Black Serial ATA connectors For P5M2-E/4L only: Additional 4 x Red Serial ATA Connectors 2 x IDE connector 3 x Front fan ...
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Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices 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-in-1 cable set 1 Accessories I/O shield 1 Application CD Support CD 1 ... 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! The motherboard delivers a host of...
Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices 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-in-1 cable set 1 Accessories I/O shield 1 Application CD Support CD 1 ... 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! The motherboard delivers a host of...
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Cables Serial ATA signal cable Serial ATA power cable 2-in-1 cable set 3-in-1 cable set Accessories I/O shield Application CD Support CD Document User guide Packing Quantity P5M2-E P5M2-E/4L Gift Box Content 4 8 Bulk Pack Content - 2 4 - 1 - - - 1 - 1 1 10 1 1 10 1 1 10 3 pieces 3 pieces per 10 pieces per per carton carton carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
Cables Serial ATA signal cable Serial ATA power cable 2-in-1 cable set 3-in-1 cable set Accessories I/O shield Application CD Support CD Document User guide Packing Quantity P5M2-E P5M2-E/4L Gift Box Content 4 8 Bulk Pack Content - 2 4 - 1 - - - 1 - 1 1 10 1 1 10 1 1 10 3 pieces 3 pieces per 10 pieces per per carton carton carton If any of the above items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. 1- Chapter 1: Product introduction
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... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location 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-
... or change any motherboard settings. • Unplug the power cord from the power supply. The illustration below shows the location 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-
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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 3000MCH P5M2-E/4L Marvell 8056 COM2 PCIE1 Marvell 8056 XGI Z7 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 P5M2-E/4L Layout PRI_IDE1 FRNT_FAN2 DDRV1 FRNT_FAN3 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
... (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 3000MCH P5M2-E/4L Marvell 8056 COM2 PCIE1 Marvell 8056 XGI Z7 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 P5M2-E/4L Layout PRI_IDE1 FRNT_FAN2 DDRV1 FRNT_FAN3 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information
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...) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (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...
...) DDR2 DIMM_B1 (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...
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... 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-36 ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2- Internal connectors 1. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 7. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 9. Chassis fan connectors 4-pin FRNT_FAN1/FRNT_FAN2/FRNT_FAN3, 4-pin REAR_FAN1) 12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 11. Black Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) For P5M2P-E/4L and P5M2-E/4L: Red Serial ATA connectors (7-pin...
... 2-33 2-34 2-35 2-36 ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2- Internal connectors 1. USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 7. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 9. Chassis fan connectors 4-pin FRNT_FAN1/FRNT_FAN2/FRNT_FAN3, 4-pin REAR_FAN1) 12. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 11. Black Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) For P5M2P-E/4L and P5M2-E/4L: Red Serial ATA connectors (7-pin...
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...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-15 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... 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
...optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-15 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... 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. DDR2 DIMMs are notched differently to prevent installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the 184-pin DDR DIMM.
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... PCI Express x8 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications. For P5M2-E, this slot is PCI Express x8 (x4 link). 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information For P5M2-E/4L and P5M2P-E/4L, this slot is PCI Express x8 (x1 link). PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA INTB...
... PCI Express x8 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications. For P5M2-E, this slot is PCI Express x8 (x4 link). 2-20 Chapter 2: Hardware information For P5M2-E/4L and P5M2P-E/4L, this slot is PCI Express x8 (x1 link). PCI Bus Number, IDSEL, and IRQ assignments Description INTA INTB...
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... +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-23 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 from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed...
... +5VSB to CPU, DRAM in slow refresh, power supply in low power mode) using the connected USB devices. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-23 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 from S1 sleep mode (CPU stopped, DRAM refreshed...
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...3. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® ® P5M2P-E/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery P5M2P-E/4L BIOS Recovery Setting 6. Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS ...when it gets corrupted. 5. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you are using a 4-pin plug. 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...
...3. Insert the floppy disk then turn on the system. ® ® P5M2P-E/4L RECOVERY1 12 23 Normal (Default) BIOS recovery P5M2P-E/4L BIOS Recovery Setting 6. Set the jumper to quickly update or recover the BIOS ...when it gets corrupted. 5. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you are using a 4-pin plug. 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...
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2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 P5M2-E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 P5M2-E/4L and P5M2P-E/4L 1. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 6. This 9-pin communication port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port is LAN3.) 2-26 Chapter 2: ...
2.7 Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors 1 2 3 4 5 6 P5M2-E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 P5M2-E/4L and P5M2P-E/4L 1. This port is for pointing devices or other VGA-compatible devices. 6. This 9-pin communication port is for a PS/2 mouse. 2. This port is LAN3.) 2-26 Chapter 2: ...
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...; PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. P5M2P-E/4L Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-27 Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 ...
...; PIN 1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable. P5M2P-E/4L Floppy Disk Drive Connector ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-27 Pin 5 on the floppy ribbon cable to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 ...
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.... ® 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... item in the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4,) (For P5M2-E/4L and P5M2P-E/4L, RAID_SATA1, RAID_ SATA2, RAID_SATA3, RAID_SATA4) These connectors are set using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded in the BIOS...
.... ® 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... item in the Intel® ICH7R Southbridge. 3. Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4,) (For P5M2-E/4L and P5M2P-E/4L, RAID_SATA1, RAID_ SATA2, RAID_SATA3, RAID_SATA4) These connectors are set using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded in the BIOS...
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... cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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. This USB connector complies...USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5M2P-E/4L COM2 PIN 1 P5M2P-E/4L COM Port Connector The Serial port module is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is...
... cable to this connector, then install the module to 480 Mbps connection speed. 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. This USB connector complies...USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. P5M2P-E/4L COM2 PIN 1 P5M2P-E/4L COM Port Connector The Serial port module is purchased separately. 7. Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) This connector is...
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... disk with the RAID driver is included in the optical drive. 2. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. The Makedisk menu appears. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 6- Save your server system, you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. A) FreeDOS command prompt B) Make ICH7R Matrix... 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 support CD....
... disk with the RAID driver is included in the optical drive. 2. Restart the computer, then enter the BIOS Setup. 3. The Makedisk menu appears. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 6- Save your server system, you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. A) FreeDOS command prompt B) Make ICH7R Matrix... 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 support CD....
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A.2 P5M2-E/4L block diagram Conroe/Kentsfield x16 slot x8 PCIE1 x16 slot 6145 4xSATA2 x8 slot PCIE3 PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 x1 x1 PCI 33 1066 FSB Mukilteo 2 DDR2-667x2 DDR2-667x2 x1 x1 DMI Interface 8056 8056 ICH7R 8056 x1 8056 x1 4xSATA2 Z7 Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) LSI MegaRAID (RAID 0, 1, 10) A- Appendix A: Reference information
A.2 P5M2-E/4L block diagram Conroe/Kentsfield x16 slot x8 PCIE1 x16 slot 6145 4xSATA2 x8 slot PCIE3 PCI4 PCI5 PCI6 x1 x1 PCI 33 1066 FSB Mukilteo 2 DDR2-667x2 DDR2-667x2 x1 x1 DMI Interface 8056 8056 ICH7R 8056 x1 8056 x1 4xSATA2 Z7 Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) LSI MegaRAID (RAID 0, 1, 10) A- Appendix A: Reference information