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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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... 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! 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 1 Accessories I/O... 10 Packing Quantity 3 pieces per 10 pieces per carton carton (continued on it another standout in -1 cable set - 3-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the next page...
... 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! 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 1 Accessories I/O... 10 Packing Quantity 3 pieces per 10 pieces per carton carton (continued on it another standout in -1 cable set - 3-in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Thank you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on the next page...
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... soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. 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- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the above articles. This...
... soft-off or the power cord is switched off mode. 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- The green LED lights up to the motherboard, peripherals, or components, or all of the above articles. This...
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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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...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- System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 11. 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. USB connector (10-1 pin ...) 10. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 9. 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. Internal connectors 1.
...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- System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 11. 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. USB connector (10-1 pin ...) 10. CPU fan connector (4-pin CPU_FAN1) 9. 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. Internal connectors 1.
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P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing ...cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...8226; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard.
P5M2P-E/4L P5M2P-E/4L CPU Socket 775 Before installing the CPU, make sure that the cam box is facing ...cap after installing the motherboard. Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is on your left. ® 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with a surface mount LGA775 socket designed for the Intel®...8226; The product warranty does not cover damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is on the motherboard.
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...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions ... installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...
...compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on a DDR DIMM socket. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-15 2.4 System memory 2.4.1 Overview The motherboard comes with the same CAS latency. A DDR2 module has the same physical dimensions ... installation on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the 184-pin DDR DIMM. 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 ...
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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 the computer from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the ...
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 the computer from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the ...
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...-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. 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 Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS when it gets corrupted. Insert the...
...-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. 2. 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 Shut down the system. 5. Turn on the system to quickly update or recover the BIOS when it gets corrupted. Insert the...
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... the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. FLOPPY P5M2P-E/4L ® 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 the signal connector...
... the cable to this connector, then connect the other end to PIN 1. FLOPPY P5M2P-E/4L ® 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 the signal connector...
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... ATA RAID set using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded in the BIOS to PIN 1. 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 these connectors, set IDE mode by... 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...
... ATA RAID set using the LSI MegaRAID® utility embedded in the BIOS to PIN 1. 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 these connectors, set IDE mode by... 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...
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... pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. 6. 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. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the... specification that supports up 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. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-31 Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the ...
... pin COM2) This connector is for a serial (COM) port. 6. 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. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the... specification that supports up 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. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-31 Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install 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 otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended...
... +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 otherwise, the system will not boot up if the power is recommended...
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...fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! 11. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-35 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you install two graphics cards, we recommend that... 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 plug the rear chassis fan...
...fan connectors on the fan connectors! These are not jumpers! 11. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 2-35 Do not place jumper caps on the motherboard, making sure that you install two graphics cards, we recommend that... 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 plug the rear chassis fan...
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... BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! Reading file "P5M2P-E-4L.ROM". Completed. 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. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. ...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. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS ...
... BIOS from a floppy disk To recover the BIOS from a floppy disk: 1. Bad BIOS checksum. When found ! Reading file "P5M2P-E-4L.ROM". Completed. 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. Checking for floppy... Bad BIOS checksum. ...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. You can cause system boot failure! 4. Floppy found , the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS ...
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... the latest BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Reading file "P5M2P-E-4L.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. CD-ROM found ! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD...
... the latest BIOS file. 4- Chapter 4: BIOS setup Bad BIOS checksum. Floppy not found ! Reading file "P5M2P-E-4L.ROM". Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. Starting BIOS recovery... Completed. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to the optical drive. 3. CD-ROM found ! Remove any floppy disk from the support CD...
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... (SATA)/Parallel ATA (PATA) devices. In some instances, a RAID 10 configuration can sustain multiple simultaneous drive failure. 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 required for this setup. RAID 10 achieves high input/output rates by...
... (SATA)/Parallel ATA (PATA) devices. In some instances, a RAID 10 configuration can sustain multiple simultaneous drive failure. 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 required for this setup. RAID 10 achieves high input/output rates by...
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...: 1. To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Save your server system, you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 6- Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from CDROM... Press any key when prompted to boot from the Internet...AS4 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. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing...
...: 1. To create a RAID driver disk in a RAID set. Save your server system, you want to create by typing the number before the option 7. ASUS P5M2(P)-E Series 6- Select the optical drive as the first boot priority to boot from CDROM... Press any key when prompted to boot from the Internet...AS4 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. A floppy disk with the RAID driver is required when installing...