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  • Page 1 P5BV Series P5BV P5BV/SAS...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Special features ................1-2 1.3.1 Product highlights ............1-2 1.3.2 Innovative ASUS features ..........1-4 Chapter 2: Hardware information Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction ............2-2 2.2.2...
  • Page 4 Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 4.1.1 Creating a bootable floppy disk ........4-1 4.1.2 AFUDOS utility ..............4-2 4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility ........4-5 BIOS setup program ..............4-6 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-7 4.2.2 Menu bar ................. 4-7 4.2.3...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.4.1 USB Configuration ............4-14 4.4.2 Remote Access Configuration ........4-16 4.4.3 Trusted Computing ............4-17 4.4.4 MPS Configuration ............4-18 4.4.5 CPU Configuration ............4-18 4.4.6 Chipset Configuration ........... 4-20 4.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ........4-23 4.4.8 PCI PnP ................ 4-24 Power Configuration ..............
  • Page 6 Rebuilding the RAID ............. 5-39 5.3.9 Setting the Boot array in the BIOS Setup Utility .... 5-40 Global Array Manager ..............5-41 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (P5BV/SAS model only) ..... 5-42 5.5.1 Integrated Mirroring ............5-42 5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced ........5-46 5.5.3...

  • Page 7: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    Safety information Electrical safety • To prevent electrical shock hazard, disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet before relocating the system. • When adding or removing devices to or from the system, ensure that the power cables for the devices are unplugged before the signal cables are connected.

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    Refer to the following sources for additional information and for product and software updates. ASUS websites The ASUS website provides updated information on ASUS hardware and software products. Refer to the ASUS contact information. Optional documentation Your product package may include optional documentation, such as warranty flyers, that may have been added by your dealer.

  • Page 10: Conventions Used In This Guide

    Conventions used in this guide To make sure that you perform certain tasks properly, take note of the following symbols used throughout this manual. DANGER / WARNING: Information to prevent injury to yourself when trying to complete a task. CAUTION: Information to prevent damage to the components when trying to complete a task.

  • Page 11: P5Bv Series Specifications Summary

    P5BV Series specifications summary 1 x LGA775 socket Supports Intel Core™ 2 Duo series Supports Dual-Core Intel Xeon 3000 series Supports Quad-Core Intel Xeon 3200 series Supports Dual-Core/Quad-Core NorthBridge: Intel 3200 Memory Controller Hub (MCH) Chipset ® SouthBridge: Intel ICH7R ®...
  • Page 12 ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Form Factor Device drives Support CD contents ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 13: Chapter 1: Product Introduction

    This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 14 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................. 1-1 Serial number label ..............1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 15: Welcome

    Before requesting support from the ASUS Technical Support team, you must take note of the motherboard's serial number containing 12 characters xxM0Axxxxxxx shown as the figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.

  • Page 16: Special Features

    Special features 1.4.1 Product highlights Latest processor technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket that supports Intel Core™ 2 Duo, Intel Xeon 3000/3200 series Dual-Core/ Quad-Core processors with 1333 / 1066 / 800 MHz Front Side Bus (FSB). The motherboard also supports the Intel Hyper-Threading Technology and is fully ®...
  • Page 17 See page 4-30 for details. Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) technology support (P5BV/SAS model only) SAS is the latest storage interface for enterprise-class storage devices. Building on and improving the parallel SCSI foundation, SAS is the new industry standard that includes Serial ATA interoperability, and is projected to be the succesor of the Ultra320 SCSI technology.

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    1.4.2 Innovative ASUS features CrashFree BIOS 3 The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 allows users to restore corrupted BIOS data from a USB flash disk containing the BIOS file. ASUS MyLogo2™ This new feature present in the motherboard allows you to personalize and add style to your system with customizable boot logos.

  • Page 19: Chapter 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. Hardware information...
  • Page 20 Chapter summary Before you proceed ..............2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-2 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ........... 2-8 System memory ................. 2-15 Expansion slots ................2-17 Jumpers ..................2-20 Connectors ................. 2-24 ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5BV SB_PWR1 Standby Powered Power P5BV Onboard LED ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 22: Motherboard Overview

    Motherboard overview Before you install the motherboard, study the configuration of your chassis to ensure that the motherboard fits into it. To optimize the motherboard features, we highly recommend that you install it in an ATX 2.2 compliant chassis. Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing the motherboard.

  • Page 23: Motherboard Layout

    DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) PCIE1 CHA_FANSET1 PCIX2 5721 Intel PCIX3 ICH7R 5721 SATA4 SATA2 USB34 ASMB3 720404 SATA3 SATA1 BUZZ1 PCI4 FRNT_FAN2 Super I/O FRNT_FAN3 COM2 optional HDLED1 PCI5 AUX_PANEL1 SB_PWR1 BIOS FLOPPY1 TPM1 PANEL1 P5BV Layout ASUS P5BV Series...
  • Page 24 SASLED1 5721 SATA4 1068 SATA2 USB34 ASMB3 SATA3 720404 SATA1 BUZZ1 PCI4 Super I/O COM2 optional SGPIO1 SGPIO2 HDLED1 PCI5 AUX_PANEL1 SAS3 SAS4 SAS7 SAS8 FLOPPY1 SB_PWR1 BIOS TPM1 PANEL1 SAS1 SAS2 SAS5 SAS6 P5BV/SAS Layout Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 25: Layout Contents

    System panel auxiliary connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-31 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-32 SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SAS LED) (For P5BV/SAS only) 2-33 SAS connector (Blue, 7- pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4, SAS5, SAS6, SAS7, SAS8) (For P5BV/SAS only)

  • Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/transit-related. • Keep the cap after installing the motherboard. ASUS will process Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) requests only if the motherboard comes with the cap on the LGA775 socket.
  • Page 27 Position the CPU over the socket, CPU notch making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment key should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark Alignment key ASUS P5BV Series...
  • Page 28 The CPU fits in only one correct orientation. DO NOT force the CPU into the socket to prevent bending the connectors on the socket and damaging the CPU! Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab.

  • Page 29: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The illustration shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5BV Series...
  • Page 30 Push down two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to secure the heatsink and fan assembly in place. Connect the CPU fan cable to the connector on the motherboard labeled CPU_FAN1. ® P5BV CPU_FAN1 FAN PWM FANPWR1 P5BV CPU Fan Connector •...

  • Page 31: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation. ASUS P5BV Series 2-11...

  • Page 32: System Memory

    • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. For optimum compatibility, we recommend that you obtain memory modules from the same vendor. Refer to the DDR2 Qualified Vendors List on the ASUS web site. • When installing one or two DIMMs, install the DIMM(s) to the blue slots (DIMM_A2 / DIMM_B2).

  • Page 33: Recommended Memory Configurations

    (A1+A2=B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Interleaved mode which provides optimum performance. • When the total size of each channel is not the same (A1+A2≠B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Asymmetric mode. ASUS P5BV Series 2-13...

  • Page 34: Installing A Dimm

    2.4.3 Installing a DIMM Unplug the power supply before adding or removing DIMMs or other system components. Failure to do so can cause severe damage to both the motherboard and the components. To install a DIMM: Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. ASUS P5BV Series 2-15...

  • Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard Communications Port (COM2-Optional) Communications Port (COM1) Standard Floppy Disk Controller System CMOS/Real Time Clock Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System Microsoft PS/2 Mouse Numeric Data Processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Intel®...

  • Page 37: Pci Express X16 Slot (X8 Link)

    This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 slot. For add-in graphics cards, it only run x1 link ASUS P5BV Series 2-17...

  • Page 38: Pci /Pci2-X Slots

    2.5.5 PCI /PCI-X slots The PCI and PCI-X slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.2/PCI-X specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a 32-bit PCI slot. 2-18 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 39: Jumpers

    Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5BV CLRTC1 Normal Clear RTC (Default) P5BV Clear RTC RAM ASUS P5BV Series 2-19...
  • Page 40 RAID controller selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5BV only) This jumper allows you to select the RAID configuration utility to use when you create disk arrays. Place the jumper caps over pins 1-2 if you want to use the LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel Matrix Storage Manager.
  • Page 41 PWM mode if you are using a 4-pin fan cable plug, or to pins 2-3 Short DC mode if you are using a 3-pin plug. CPUFAN_SET1 PWM Mode DC Mode ® P5BV (Default) CHAFAN_SET1 PWM Mode DC Mode (Default) P5BV Fan Mode Setting ASUS P5BV Series 2-21...

  • Page 42: Connectors

    Connectors 2.7.1 Rear panel connectors P5BV PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. LAN (RJ-45) port For ASMB 3-iKVM. LAN (RJ-45) port2. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. LAN (RJ-45) port1.

  • Page 43: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5BV FLOPPY1 PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. loppy Disk Drive Connector P5BV F ASUS P5BV Series 2-23...
  • Page 44 ICH7R primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) This connector is for an Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable. The Ultra DMA 100/66 signal cable has three connectors: a blue connector for the primary IDE connector on the motherboard, a black connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE slave device (optical drive/hard disk drive), and a gray connector for an Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE master device (hard disk drive).
  • Page 45 BIOS to [RAID]. See section “4.3.5 IDE Configuration” for details. SATA4 ® P5BV SATA2 SATA3 P5BV SATA Connectors SATA1 Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. ASUS P5BV Series 2-25...

  • Page 46: Hard Disk Activity Led/Usb Connector

    Hard disk activity LED connector (4-pin HDLED1) This connector supplies power to the hard disk activity LED. The read or write activities of any device connected to the SCSI connectors or the SATA connectors cause this LED to light up. HDLED1 ®...
  • Page 47 Do not forget to connect the fan cables to the fan connectors. Insufficient air flow inside the system may damage the motherboard components. These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! ® P5BV CPU_FAN1 FAN PWM FANPWR1 P5BV CPU Fan Connector ASUS P5BV Series 2-27...
  • Page 48 ATX power connectors (24-pin EATXPWR1, 4-pin ATX12V1) These connectors are for SSI power supply plugs. The power supply plugs are designed to fit these connectors in only one orientation. Find the proper orientation and push down firmly until the connectors completely fit. •...
  • Page 49 These are not jumpers! Do not place jumper caps on the fan connectors! REAR_FAN1 FAN PWM FANPWR7 CPU_FAN1 FAN PWM FANPWR1 ® P5BV FRNT_FAN1 FAN PWM FANPWR3 FRNT_FAN2 P5BV Fan Connectors FRNT_FAN3 ASUS P5BV Series 2-29...
  • Page 50 10. TPM connector (20- pin TPM) This connector is used to connect a TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Card. You need to install ASUS TPM card to use this feature function. TPM1 ® P5BV P5BV TPM Connector 2-30 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 51 Locator LED cables to these 2-pin connector. The LEDs will light up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN) This connector is for the locator button. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS P5BV Series 2-31...

  • Page 52: System Panel Connector

    12. System panel connector (20-1 pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. System power LED (Green 3-pin PLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector. The system power LED lights up when you turn on the system power, and blinks when the system is in sleep mode.
  • Page 53 13. SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1 connector) (For P5BV/SAS model only ) This connector is for the front panel LED port indicator that shows the SAS HDD status. ® P5BV/SAS PIN1 SASLED1 P5BV/SAS SASLED Connectors 14. SAS connector (blue, 7-pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4, SAS5, SAS6,...
  • Page 54 15. Serial General Purpose Input/Output connector (8-pin SGPIO1, SGPIO2) (For P5BV/SAS model only) These connectors are used for the SGPIO peripherals for the LSI MegaRAID SAS LED. SGPIO1 SGPIO2 ® P5BV/SAS P5BV/SAS SGPIO Connectors 2-34 Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 55: Chapter 3: Powering Up

    This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 56 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Powering off the computer ............3-2 ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 57: Starting Up For The First Time

    Beep Description Error One beep Keyboard controller error Refresh Time error No master drive detected Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 58: Powering Off The Computer

    Powering off the computer 3.2.1 Using the OS shut down function If you are using Windows Server 2000: ® Click the Start button then click Shut Down... Make sure that the Shut Down option button is selected, then click the OK button to shut down the computer.

  • Page 59: Chapter 4: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 60 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-10 Main menu .................. 4-13 Advanced menu ................. 4-18 Power Configuration ..............4-27 Boot menu .................. 4-31 Exit menu ..................4-36 ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 61: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    The following utilities allow you to manage and update the motherboard Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) setup. ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

  • Page 62: Afudos Utility

    A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom Main filename Extension name Press <Enter>. The utility copies the current BIOS file to the floppy disk. A:\>afudos /oOLDBIOS1.rom AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. Reading flash ..done Write to file..ok A:\>...

  • Page 63: Updating The Bios File

    Updating the BIOS file To update the BIOS file using the AFUDOS utility: Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) and download the latest BIOS file for the motherboard. Save the BIOS file to a bootable floppy disk. Write the BIOS filename on a piece of paper. You need to type the exact BIOS filename at the DOS prompt.
  • Page 64 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5BV.ROM AMI Firmware Update Utility - Version 1.19(ASUS V2.07(03.11.24BB)) Copyright (C) 2002 American Megatrends, Inc. All rights reserved. WARNING!! Do not turn off power during flash BIOS Reading file ..done...

  • Page 65: Asus Crashfree Bios 2 Utility

    4.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 is an auto recovery tool that allows you to restore the BIOS file when it fails or gets corrupted during the updating process. You can update a corrupted BIOS file using the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.

  • Page 66: Bios Setup Program

    The BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference purposes only, and may not exactly match what you see on your screen. • Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file for this motherboard. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 67: Bios Menu Screen

    At the bottom right corner of a menu screen are the navigation keys for that particular menu. Use the navigation keys to select items in the menu and change the settings. Some of the navigation keys differ from one screen to another. ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 68: Menu Items

    4.2.4 Menu items The highlighted item on the menu bar BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit displays the specific items for that menu. Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [11:10:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] select a field. For example, selecting Main shows the Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] Use [+] or [-] to configure system Primary IDE Master:[Not Detected] time. Main menu items. Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] SATA1 :[Not Detected] Select Screen...

  • Page 69: Main Menu

    Allows you to set the system date. 4.3.3 Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Sets the type of floppy drive installed. Configuration options: [Disabled] [360K, 5.25 in.] [1.2M , 5.25 in.] [720K , 3.5 in.] [1.44M, 3.5 in.] [2.88M, 3.5 in.] ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 70: Primary Ide Master/Slave, Sata1, Sata2, Sata3, Sata4

    4.3.4 Primary IDE Master/Slave, SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 The BIOS automatically detects the connected IDE devices. There is a separate sub-menu for each IDE device. Select a device item, then press <Enter> to display the IDE device information. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Primary IDE Master Select the type of...

  • Page 71: Ide Configuration

    XP. Set to [Compatible] if you are using legacy OS, e.g. Windows ME/98/NT, MS- DOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] The items Configure SATA as and SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4 options appear only when you set the ATA/IDE Configuration to [Enhanced]. ASUS P5BV Series 4-11...
  • Page 72 Configure SATA as [IDE] Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. Configuration options: [IDE] [RAID] [AHCI] If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, set this item to [IDE]. Set this item to [RAID], if you want to create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, or RAID 5 configurations using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager or if you want...

  • Page 73: System Information

    Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. The system information screen may be not exactly match the information on your screen. It will change according to your actual system cofiguration. ASUS P5BV Series 4-13...

  • Page 74: Advanced Menu

    Advanced menu The Advanced menu items allow you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. Take caution when changing the settings of the Advanced menu items. Incorrect field values can cause the system to malfunction. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit...

  • Page 75: Usb Mass Storage Device Configuration

    Allows you to select device emulation type. If set to Auto, the part of less than 530MB of USB devices is emulated as floppy disk, and the rest part is emulated as hard disk. Configuration options: [Auto] [Floppy] [Forced FDD] [Hard Disk] [CDROM] ASUS P5BV Series 4-15...

  • Page 76: Remote Access Configuration

    4.4.2 Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure Remote Access type and parameters Select Remote Access type. Remote Access [Enabled] Serial port number [COM1] Base Address, IRQ [3F8h,4]...

  • Page 77: Trusted Computing

    4.4.3 Trusted Computing BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Trusted Computing Enable/Disable TPM TCG (TPM 1.1/1.2)supp TCG/TPM support [No] in BIOS v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. TCG/TPM SUPPORT [No] Allows you to enable or disable TPM/TCG support in BIOS. Configuration options: [No] [Yes] ASUS P5BV Series 4-17...

  • Page 78: Mps Configuration

    4.4.4 MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Select MPS MPS Configuration Revvision. MPS Revision [1.4] MPS Revision [1.4] Allows you to select MPS revision. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] 4.4.5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects.
  • Page 79 Allows you to enable or disable Intel SpeedStep technology. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU configuration screen may be not exactly match the information on your screen. It will change according to your actual CPU type. ASUS P5BV Series 4-19...

  • Page 80: Chipset Configuration

    4.4.6 Chipset Configuration The Chipset Configuration menu allows you to change the advanced chipset settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Advanced Chipset Settings Configure North Bridge features WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction.
  • Page 81 Allows selection of the graphics controller to use as primary boot device. Configuration options: [PCI/PEG] [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG Port [Auto] Allows you to set or disable the PCI Express Graphic port. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] ASUS P5BV Series 4-21...

  • Page 82: Southbridge Configuration

    SouthBridge Configuration The SouthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Southbridge related settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced South Bridge Chipset Configuration Options SMBUS Controller [Enabled] Enabled Disabled SLP_S4# Min. Assertion Width [1 to 2 seconds] ASF Suppot [Enabled] SMBUS Controller [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable SMBUS. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] SLP_S4# Min.

  • Page 83: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [2E8/IRQ3] PCIE LAN-5721A/5721B [Enabled] Allows you to enable LAN-5721A or LAN-5721B. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN-5721A/LAN-5721B Boot ROM [Disabled] Allows you to Configure LAN-5721A or LAN-5721B Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5BV Series 4-23...

  • Page 84: Pci Pnp

    4.4.8 PCI PnP The PCI PnP menu items allow you to change the advanced settings for PCI/PnP devices. The menu includes setting IRQ and DMA channel resources for either PCI/PnP or legacy ISA devices, and setting the memory size block for legacy ISA devices.

  • Page 85: Power Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support in the Advanced Programmable Interrupt Controller (APIC). When set to Enabled, the ACPI APIC table pointer is included in the RSDT pointer list. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5BV Series 4-25...

  • Page 86: Apm Configuration

    4.5.1 APM Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Power APM Configuration <Enter> to select whether or not to restart the system Restore on AC Power Loss [Last State] after AC power loss. Resume On Ring [Disabled] Power On PME# [Disabled] Resume On RTC Alarm [Disabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 87: Hardware Monitor

    ESC Exit 3VSB Voltage [3.232V] v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. CPU Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the motherboard and CPU temperatures. Select [Ignored] if you do not wish to display the detected temperatures. ASUS P5BV Series 4-27...
  • Page 88 (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. CPU Smart FAN Control [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable ASUS Smart FAN feature that smartly adjusts the fan speeds for more efficient system operation. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] The CPU Fan Ratio and CPU Target Temperature items appear when you set the Smart Fan Control item to [Enabled].

  • Page 89: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [ATAPI CD-ROM] 3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [ATAPI CD-ROM] [Hard Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5BV Series 4-29...

  • Page 90: Boot Settings Configuration

    Allows you to enable or disable the full screen logo display feature. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] Set this item to [Enabled] to use the ASUS MyLogo2™ feature. AddOn ROM Display Mode [Force BIOS] Allows you to set display mode for optional ROM. Configuration options: [Force...

  • Page 91: Security

    <Enter>. Confirm the password when prompted. The message “Password Installed” appears after you successfully set your password. To change the supervisor password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. ASUS P5BV Series 4-31...

  • Page 92: Change User Password

    To clear the supervisor password, select the Change Supervisor Password then press <Enter>. The message “Password Uninstalled” appears. If you forget your BIOS password, you can clear it by erasing the CMOS Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM. See section “2.6 Jumpers” for information on how to erase the RTC RAM.
  • Page 93 Password Check [Setup] When set to [Setup], BIOS checks for user password when accessing the Setup utility. When set to [Always], BIOS checks for user password both when accessing Setup and booting the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [Always] ASUS P5BV Series 4-33...

  • Page 94: Exit Menu

    Exit menu The Exit menu items allow you to load the optimal or failsafe default values for the BIOS items, and save or discard your changes to the BIOS items. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Exit system setup Exit Options after saving the Exit & Save Changes changes.

  • Page 95: Load Setup Defaults

    Setup menu items. When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to load the default settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. ASUS P5BV Series 4-35...
  • Page 96 4-36 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...
  • Page 97 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. R AID configuration...

  • Page 98: Chapter Summary

    Setting up RAID ................5-1 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (P5BV model only) ............... 5-3 Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ....5-30 Global Array Manager ..............5-41 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (P5BV/SAS model only) ..... 5-42 ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 99: Setting Up Raid

    RAID and the Intel® Matrix Storage Manager. These utilities allow you to configure and IDE and Serial ATA hard disk drives as RAID sets. For P5BV/SAS only: LSI SAS1068 PCI-X eight-port, 3.0 Gbit/s SAS/SATA controller supports eight additional SAS/SATA hard drives that allows you to leave the Integrated RAID configuration.

  • Page 100: Installing Hard Disk Drives

    Intel ® 6321ESB Southbridge. For P5BV/SAS model, you may use the LSI1068 SAS Configuration Utility if you installed SAS hard disk drives to the mini-SAS connector(s) supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller. Refer to the succeeding sections for details on how to use each RAID configuration utility.

  • Page 101: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility (P5Bv Model Only)

    At the bottom of the screen is the legend box. The keys on the legend box allow you to navigate through the setup menu options or execute commands. The keys on the legend box vary according to the menu level. ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 102: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    Menu Description Configure Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows you to initialize the logical drives of a created RAID set Objects Allows you to initialize logical drives or change the logical drive...
  • Page 103 ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. ASUS P5BV Series...
  • Page 104 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 105 <Enter>. When creating a RAID 0 set, proceed to step 10. Select On to enable the Disk Write Cache setting, then press <Enter>. Enabling DWC can improve the performance, but with the risk of data loss. ASUS P5BV Series...
  • Page 106 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13.
  • Page 107 Follow steps 3 to 7 of the previous section. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 108: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 109 Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS P5BV Series 5-11...
  • Page 110 Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set.
  • Page 111 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. ASUS P5BV Series 5-13...

  • Page 112: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 113 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV Series 5-15...
  • Page 114 Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration.

  • Page 115: Initializing The Logical Drives

    From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV Series 5-17...
  • Page 116 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization.
  • Page 117 When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV Series 5-19...
  • Page 118 Select Logical Drive from the Objects sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select the logical drive to initialize from the Logical Drives sub-menu, then press <Enter>. Select Initialize from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter> to start initialization. 5-20 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 119 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-21...

  • Page 120: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
  • Page 121 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-23...

  • Page 122: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    5.2.6 Checking the drives for data consistency You can check and verify the accuracy of data redundancy in the selected logical drive. The utility can automatically detect and/or detect and correct any differences in data redundancy depending on the selected option in the Objects > Adapter menu.
  • Page 123 • Continue - Continues the consistency check. • Abort - Aborts the consistency check. When you restart checking, it continues from zero percent. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-25...
  • Page 124 Using the Objects command To check data consistency using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Logical Drive from the menu. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 125: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array. Press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-27...

  • Page 126: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    5.2.8 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set You must have created a new RAID configuration before you can select the boot drive from a RAID set. Refer to the Creating a RAID set: Using New Configuration section for details. To select the boot drive from a RAID set: From the Management Menu, select Configure >...

  • Page 127: Enabling The Writecache

    To enable WriteCache: From the Management Menu, select Objects > Adapter, then press <Enter> to display the adapter properties. Select WriteCache, then press <Enter> to turn the option On (enabled). When finished, press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV Seriies 5-29...

  • Page 128: Intel® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ® ROM Utility The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID ® 0, RAID 1, RAID 10 (RAID 10), and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives that are connected to the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge. To enter the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Option ROM utility: ®...

  • Page 129: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    XX.XGB Non- RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non- RAID Disk [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS P5BV Series 5-31...
  • Page 130 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 8 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. TIP: We recommend a lower stripe size for server systems, and a higher stripe size for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

  • Page 131: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to main menu or <N> to go back to Create Volume menu. ASUS P5BV Series 5-33...

  • Page 132: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Raid 10)

    5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (RAID 10) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume10 RAID Level: RAID10(RAID0+1) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size:...

  • Page 133: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    Enter a string between 1 and 16 characters in length that can be used [↑↓]-Change [TAB]-Next [ESC]-Previous Menu [Enter]- Enter a name for the RAID 5 set, then press <Enter>. When the RAID Level item is highlighted, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 5(Parity), then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV Series 5-35...
  • Page 134 When the Disks item is highlighted, press <Enter> to select the hard disk drives to configure as RAID. The SELECT DISKS screen appears. SELECT DISKS Port Drive Model Serial # Size Status 0 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non- RAID Disk 1 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX.XGB Non- RAID Disk [↑↓]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Use the up/down arrow key to highlight the drive you want to set, then press <Space>...

  • Page 135: Deleting A Raid Set

    <Del>. This window appears. DELETE VOLUME VERIFICATION ALL DATA IN THE VOLUME WILL BE LOST! Press <Y> to delete the RAID set and return to the utility main menu; otherwise, press <N> to return to the Delete Volume menu. ASUS P5BV Series 5-37...

  • Page 136: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    5.3.6 Resetting Disks to Non-RAID Take caution before you reset a RAID volume HDD to non-RAID. Resetting a RAID volume HDD deletes all internal RAID structure on the drive. To reset a RAID set hard disk drive: From the utility main menu, select 3. Reset Disks to Non-RAID, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 137: Rebuilding The Raid

    [ESC]- Exit Select a destination disk with the same size as the original hard disk. The utilty immediately starts rebuilding after the disk is selected. The status of the degraded RAID volume is changed to “Rebuild”. ASUS P5BV Series 5-39...

  • Page 138: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    Exit the RAID configuration utility and reboot the system. Select Start > Programs > Intel Matrix Storage > Intel Matrix Storage Console or click the Intel Matrix Storage Manager tray icon to load the Intel Matrix Stroage Manager utility. From the View menu, select Advanced Mode to display the details of the Intel Matrix Storage Console.

  • Page 139: Global Array Manager

    You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows operating environment using the ® Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. ASUS P5BV Series 5-41...

  • Page 140: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility (P5Bv/Sas Model Only)

    LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (P5BV/SAS model only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: •...
  • Page 141 Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 8 disks including an optional hot spare. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS P5BV Series 5-43...
  • Page 142 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IM volume. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column. To include this disk in the array, press <+>, <->, or <Space>.
  • Page 143 Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add the second disk to the volume. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot 10. The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS P5BV Series 5-45...

  • Page 144: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    5.5.2 Integrated Mirroring Enhanced To create an IME volume: The Adapter Properties screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select RAID Properties, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled...
  • Page 145 Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array ASUS P5BV Series 5-47...

  • Page 146: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    5.5.3 Integrated Striping (IS) volume Overview The Integrated Striping (IS) feature provides RAID 0 functionality, supporting volumes with two to eight disks. You may combine an IS volume with an IM or IME volume. Creating Integrated Striping volumes DO NOT combine Serial ATA and SAS disk drives in one volume. To create an IS volume: Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives.
  • Page 147 The disk is not large enough to mirror existing data on the primary drive. • The disk has been selected as the Hot Spare for the RAID array. • The disk is already part of another array. ASUS P5BV Series 5-49...
  • Page 148 Repeat step 5 to add the other disks to the volume. When done, press <C> to create the array, then select Save changes then exit this menu. Create and save new array? Cancel Exit Save changes then exit this menu Discard changes then exit this menu Exit the Configuration Utility and Reboot The utility creates the array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Processing...may take up 1 minute Creating RAID array 5-50 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 149: Managing Arrays

    Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 8 disks including an optional hot spare. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL DATA on array disks will be DELETED! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS P5BV Series 5-51...
  • Page 150 The View Existing Array screen appears. Here you can view properties of the RAID array(s) created. If you have configured a hot spare, it will also be listed. if you created more than one array, you may view the next array by pressing <Alt+N>.
  • Page 151 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array From the Manage Array screen select Manage Hot Spare, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS P5BV Series 5-53...
  • Page 152 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would like to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Manage Hot Spare -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000...

  • Page 153: Activating An Array

    From the Manage Array screen, select Delete Array, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 34332 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synnchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to delete, or <N> to cancel. ASUS P5BV Series 5-55...

  • Page 154: Viewing Sas Topology

    5.5.5 Viewing SAS topology From the Adapter Properties screen, select SAS Topology. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support (Enabled BIOS & OS) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item Press <Alt+D>...

  • Page 155: Selecting A Boot Disk

    The firmware must be configured correctly in order for the Alt+B feature to work. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List ASUS P5BV Series 5-57...

  • Page 156: Global Properties

    5.5.6 Global Properties From the Setup Utility screen, press <Alt+N> to enter LSI Logic Configuration, then select Global Properties. The Global Properties menu allows you to change related settings. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1068 1.15.00.00-IR...
  • Page 157 Configuration options: [Hook interrupt, the Default] [Bypass interrupt hook] LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5BV Series 5-59...

  • Page 158: Restore Defaults

    Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices] Support Interrupt [Hook interrupt, the Default] Restore Defaults Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item 5-60 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...

  • Page 159: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 160 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ............... 6-1 LAN driver installation ............... 6-11 VGA driver installation............... 6-13 Management applications and utilities installation ....6-15 ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 161: Raid Driver Installation

    Press any key when prompted to boot from CD. Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! Press any key to boot from CDROM... The Makedisk menu appears. Use the arrow keys to select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create and press <Enter> to enter the sub-menu. ASUS P5BV Series...
  • Page 162 ICH7R INTEL RAID Driver ICH7R LSI RAID Driver LSI 1068 SAS Driver Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 163 Broadcom ASF Firmware Update Locate the RAID driver and place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the folppy disk drive. Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 164: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows 2000/2003 Server OS ® During Windows 2000/2003 Server OS installation ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows 2000/2003 ® Server OS: Boot the computer using the Windows 2000/2003 Server installation CD. ®...
  • Page 165 Select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID” for Windows 2000 or 32bit Windows 2003 Server OS from the list, then press <Enter>. For 64bit Windows 2003 Server OS, please select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )” item. ASUS P5BV Series...
  • Page 166 Intel Matrix Storage Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from the list, then press <Enter>. If you configured SATA as AHCI Mode in the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, first install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup. Then, select the “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA AHCI Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)”...
  • Page 167 Select the option “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)”, then click Next. 10. The wizard searches the RAID controller drivers. When found, click Next to install the drivers. 11. Click Finish after the driver installation is done. ASUS P5BV Series...
  • Page 168 To verify the RAID controller driver installation: Right-click the My Computer icon on the Windows desktop , then select ® Properties from the menu. Click the Hardware tab, then click the Device Manager button. Click the “+” sign before the item SCSI and RAID controllers. The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID or Intel 8201 GR/GH SATA RAID items should ®...
  • Page 169 ICH7R LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver when ® installing Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 operating system: ® Boot the system from the Red Hat Installation CD. ® At the boot:, type linux dd , then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV Series...
  • Page 170 Select Yes using the <Tab> key when asked if you have the driver disk. Press <Enter> Select fd0 using the <Tab> key when asked to select the driver disk source. Press <Tab> to move the cursor to OK, then press <Enter>. 6-10 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 171 The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. When asked if you will load additional RAID controller drivers, select Yes, then install the additional RAID controller drivers. Follow screen instructions to continue the OS installation. ASUS P5BV Series 6-11...
  • Page 172 SuSE Linux To install the RAID controller driver when installing SuSE Linux OS: Boot the system from the SuSE Installation CD. Select Installation from the Boot Options menu, then press <Enter>. A message instructs you to prepare the RAID driver disk. Press <F6>. For SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0 SP1 operating system, do not use OS bundled driver, otherwise your computer may become unstable due to OS limitation.
  • Page 173 When prompted, insert the RAID driver disk to the floppy disk drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, select the floppy disk drive (fd0) as the driver update medium, select OK, then press <Enter>. The drivers for the RAID controller are installed to the system. ASUS P5BV Series 6-13...

  • Page 174: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom BCM5721 LAN controller driver. 6.2.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ® To install the Broadcom BCM5721 LAN controller driver on a Windows 2000/2003 ® Server OS: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges. Insert the motherboard/system support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 175: Red Hat ® Enterprise Ver. 3.0

    Build the driver bcm5700.o as a loadable module for the running kernel: cd bcm5700-<version>/src make Test the driver by loading it: insmod bcm5700.o Install the driver and man page: make install Refer to Red Hat distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address. ASUS P5BV Series 6-15...

  • Page 176: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver. 6.3.1 Windows 2003 Server ® You need to manually install the XGI Graphics driver on a Windows 2003 Server ® operating system. To install the XGI Graphicsdriver: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.

  • Page 177: Red Hat ® Enterprise Ver. 4.0

    Enterprise ver. 4.0 ® The Red Hat Enterprise ver. 4.0 operating system automatically recognizes the ® XGI Graphics driver during system installation. There is no need to install an additional driver(s) to support the onboard VGA. ASUS P5BV Series 6-17...

  • Page 178: Management Applications And Utilities Installation

    The contents of the support CD are subject to change at any time without notice. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) for updates. 6.4.1 Running the support CD Place the support CD to the optical drive.

  • Page 179: Management Software Menu

    The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring application. Click on an item to install. 6.4.4 Utilities menu The Utilities menu displays the software applications and utilities that the motherboard supports. Click on an item to install. ASUS P5BV Series 6-19...

  • Page 180: Contact Information

    6.4.5 Contact information Click the Contact tab to display the ASUS contact information. You can also find this information on the inside front cover of this user guide. 6-20 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 181: Appendix A: Reference Information

    This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...

  • Page 182: A.1 P5Bv Block Diagram

    Chapter summary P5BV block diagram ..............A-1 P5BV / SAS block diagram ............A-2 ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 183: P5Bv Block Diagram

    Intel Xeon 3000/3200 800/1066/1333 FSB x16 slot DDR2-800x2 Intel 3200 PCIE1 (Bigby-v) DDR2-800x2 Interface PCIX2 720404 PCIX3 5721 PCI 33 PCI4 ICH7R 5721 PCI5 4xSATA2 Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) LSI MegaRAID (RAID 0, 1, 10) ASUS P5BV Series...

  • Page 184: P5Bv / Sas Block Diagram

    P5BV / SAS block diagram Intel Core™ 2 Duo Intel Xeon 3000/3200 800/1066/1333 FSB x16 slot DDR2-800x2 Intel 3200 PCIE1 (Bigby-v) DDR2-800x2 Interface PCIX2 720404 PCIX3 8xSAS LSI1068 S/W RAID (0,1,1E) 5721 H/W RAID (ZCR) ICH7R 5721 PCI 33 PCI4 4xSATA2 PCI5 Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5)

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