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... Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-2 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-11 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-11 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-12 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-13...174; Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-14 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-15 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-15 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-15 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-16 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-16 6.4.5 Contact information 6-16 Appendix: Reference information A.1 ...
... Chapter 6: Driver installation 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.1.1 Creating a RAID driver disk 6-1 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver 6-2 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-11 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server 6-11 6.2.2 Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-12 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-13...174; Enterprise ver. 3.0 6-14 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-15 6.4.1 Running the support CD 6-15 6.4.2 Drivers menu 6-15 6.4.3 Management Software menu 6-16 6.4.4 Utilities menu 6-16 6.4.5 Contact information 6-16 Appendix: Reference information A.1 ...
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...system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed...
...system. • Chapter 4: BIOS setup This chapter tells how to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on the motherboard. • Chapter 3: Powering up This chapter describes the power up sequence ...introduction This chapter describes the features of the BIOS parameters are also provided. • Chapter 6: Driver installation This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for product and software updates. 1. Refer to change system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed...
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... (BMC) connector Ultra-320 SCSI connector (P5MT/SCSI model only) Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.8 in (30.5 cm x 24.9 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus...
... (BMC) connector Ultra-320 SCSI connector (P5MT/SCSI model only) Power Requirement Form Factor Support CD contents SSI power supply (with 24-pin and 8-pin 12V plugs) ATX 12V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.8 in (30.5 cm x 24.9 cm) Device drivers ASUS Live Update Utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) Anti-virus...
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...Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause... card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5MT Series 2-15 Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
...Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Turn on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for later use . Assign an IRQ to the chassis with it by adjusting the software settings. 1. 2.5 Expansion slots In the future, you may cause... card, configure the it and make the necessary hardware settings for information on BIOS setup. 2. Keep the screw for the expansion card. ASUS P5MT Series 2-15 Failure to do not need to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards.
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... of the IDE operation mode depending on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. If you want to [Enhanced Mode]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the installed operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using the...
... of the IDE operation mode depending on random workloads by the Southbridge chip. If you want to [Enhanced Mode]. The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on the installed operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced Mode] if you are using the...
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... Chapter 6 for J u s t a B u n c h o f D i s k s and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a second drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive...system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. ASUS P5MT Series 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that appear as it ...
... Chapter 6 for J u s t a B u n c h o f D i s k s and refers to hard disk drives that are not yet configured as a RAID set , copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to a second drive. Use two new drives or use an existing drive...system from one drive fails, the disk array management software directs all the benefits of a single disk alone, thus improving data access and storage. ASUS P5MT Series 5-1 Two hard disks perform the same work as a single drive but at a sustained data transfer rate, double that appear as it ...
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... not. This will limit the scan to LUN zero only. SCSI Timeout This field indicates the maximum amount of those LUNs to higher level device drivers. 5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Queue Tags Allows you to complete. Currently, the BIOS does not use queue tags for a device.
... not. This will limit the scan to LUN zero only. SCSI Timeout This field indicates the maximum amount of those LUNs to higher level device drivers. 5-40 Chapter 5: RAID configuration Queue Tags Allows you to complete. Currently, the BIOS does not use queue tags for a device.
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This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6Driver installation
This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. 6Driver installation
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Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-11 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-13 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-15 ASUS P5MT Series
Chapter summary 6 6.1 RAID driver installation 6-1 6.2 LAN driver installation 6-11 6.3 VGA driver installation 6-13 6.4 Management applications and utilities installation 6-15 ASUS P5MT Series
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... want to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the support CD. ASUS P5MT Series 6-1 Press any key to the independent hard disk drive or bootable... array. Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in DOS environment...
... want to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the support CD. ASUS P5MT Series 6-1 Press any key to the independent hard disk drive or bootable... array. Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! You can create a RAID driver disk in DOS (using the Makedisk application in DOS environment...
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When prompted, press to specify an additional device. 6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation The W i n d o w s® 2 0 0 0 / 2 0 0 3 S e t u p starts. 2. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. Press when the message "P r e s s F 6 i f y o u n e e d t o i n s t a l l a t h i r d p a r t y S C S I o r R A I D d r i v e r . . ." 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS D u r i n g W i n d o w s® 2000/2003 Server OS...
When prompted, press to specify an additional device. 6-2 Chapter 6: Driver installation The W i n d o w s® 2 0 0 0 / 2 0 0 3 S e t u p starts. 2. appears at the bottom of the screen. 3. Boot the computer using the Windows® 2000/2003 Server installation CD. Press when the message "P r e s s F 6 i f y o u n e e d t o i n s t a l l a t h i r d p a r t y S C S I o r R A I D d r i v e r . . ." 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows® 2000/2003 Server OS D u r i n g W i n d o w s® 2000/2003 Server OS...
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...For I n t e l® I C H 7 R L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D driver, select L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D. • For L S I 5 3 C 1 0 2 0 A P C I M i n i p o r t D r i v e r (P5MT/SCSI model only). 6. When prompted, press to continue. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. 7. 4. ASUS P5MT Series 6-3 X S C S I c o n t r o l l e r driver, select L S I L o g i c P C I / S C S I / F C M P I - Select the RAID controller driver from the RAID driver disk. Insert the RAID driver disk you...
...For I n t e l® I C H 7 R L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D driver, select L S I L o g i c E m b e d d e d S A T A R A I D. • For L S I 5 3 C 1 0 2 0 A P C I M i n i p o r t D r i v e r (P5MT/SCSI model only). 6. When prompted, press to continue. Setup then proceeds with the OS installation. Follow screen instructions to continue installation. 7. 4. ASUS P5MT Series 6-3 X S C S I c o n t r o l l e r driver, select L S I L o g i c P C I / S C S I / F C M P I - Select the RAID controller driver from the RAID driver disk. Insert the RAID driver disk you...
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... found, click N e x t to the floppy disk drive. 9. Restart the computer, then log in the system. 5. Click F i n i s h after the driver installation is done. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation Click N e x t. 8. Click the H a r d w a r e tab, then click the D e v i c e M a n a g e r button to display the list of devices installed in with A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges. 2. Right-click the R A I D c o n t r o l l e r item, then select P r o p e r t i e s. 6. ...
... found, click N e x t to the floppy disk drive. 9. Restart the computer, then log in the system. 5. Click F i n i s h after the driver installation is done. 6-4 Chapter 6: Driver installation Click N e x t. 8. Click the H a r d w a r e tab, then click the D e v i c e M a n a g e r button to display the list of devices installed in with A d m i n i s t r a t o r privileges. 2. Right-click the R A I D c o n t r o l l e r item, then select P r o p e r t i e s. 6. ...
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ASUS P5MT Series 6-5 Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows® desktop , then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 5. To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 2. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the D r i v e r D e t a i l s button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click O K when finished. Click the "+" sign before...
ASUS P5MT Series 6-5 Right-click the M y C o m p u t e r icon on the Windows® desktop , then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 5. To verify the RAID controller driver installation: 1. Right-click the RAID controller driver item, then select P r o p e r t i e s from the menu. 2. Click the D r i v e r tab, then click the D r i v e r D e t a i l s button to display the RAID controller drivers. 6. Click O K when finished. Click the "+" sign before...
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Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: 1. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . 6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2.
Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 To install the Intel® ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when installing Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 OS: 1. At the boot:, type linux dd , then press . 6-6 Chapter 6: Driver installation Boot the system from the Red Hat® Installation CD. 2.
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Select Y e s using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. ASUS P5MT Series 6-7 Press to move the cursor to select the driver disk source. 3. Select f d 0 using the key when asked to O K, then press .
Select Y e s using the key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press 4. ASUS P5MT Series 6-7 Press to move the cursor to select the driver disk source. 3. Select f d 0 using the key when asked to O K, then press .
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When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the system. 6. The drivers for LSI53C1020A PCI-X SCSI controller). 7. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers: • For P5MT model, select N o, then press • For P5MT/SCSI model, select Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers (for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, select O K , then press . Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5.
When prompted, insert the Red Hat® Enterprise ver. 3.0 RAID driver disk to the system. 6. The drivers for LSI53C1020A PCI-X SCSI controller). 7. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers: • For P5MT model, select N o, then press • For P5MT/SCSI model, select Y e s, then install the additional RAID controller drivers (for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, select O K , then press . Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. 6-8 Chapter 6: Driver installation 5.
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Select Installation from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. ASUS P5MT Series 6-9 SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the B o o t O p t i o n s menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press .
Select Installation from the SuSE Installation CD. 2. ASUS P5MT Series 6-9 SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: 1. Boot the system from the B o o t O p t i o n s menu, then press . 3. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press .
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When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . 4. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the system. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press . 4. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the floppy disk drive, then press . 5. When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the system. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation
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... OS: 1. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to run the CD. 3. Click the B r o a d c o m L a n D r i v e r option to begin installation. ASUS P5MT Series 6-11 The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 6.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN ...
... OS: 1. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to run the CD. 3. Click the B r o a d c o m L a n D r i v e r option to begin installation. ASUS P5MT Series 6-11 The CD automatically displays the D r i v e r s menu if Autorun is NOT enabled in your computer, browse the contents of the support CD to locate... the file ASSETUP.EXE from the BIN folder. 6.2 LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows® 2000/2003 Server To install the Broadcom® Gigabit LAN ...