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  • Page 1 P5BV(P)-E Series P5BP-E/4L P5BV-E/SAS P5BV-E...
  • 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

    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...
  • Page 4 Chapter.4:.BIOS.setup 4.1. 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 3 utility ........4-5 4.2. BIOS.setup.program..............4-7 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ............4-8 4.2.2 Menu bar ................. 4-8 4.2.3 Navigation keys ...............
  • Page 5 Contents 4.3.6 System Information ............4-13 4.4. Advanced.menu................4-14 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 ............4-17 4.4.5 CPU Configuration ............4-18 4.4.6 Chipset Configuration ........... 4-19 4.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ........
  • Page 6 5.3. LSI.Logic.Embedded.SATA.RAID.Setup........Utility.. (For P5BV-E and P5BP-E/4L only) ......... 5-14 5.3.1 Creating a RAID set ............5-15 5.3.2 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration ....... 5-21 5.3.3 Initializing the logical drives .......... 5-24 5.3.4 Rebuilding failed drives ..........5-29 5.3.5 Checking the drives for data consistency .....
  • Page 7 Appendix.A:.Reference.information P5BP-E/4L block diagram ..............A-1 P5BV-E block diagram ..............A-2 P5BV-E/SAS block diagram ............A-3...

  • Page 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: Typography

    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 12: P5Bp-E/4L Specifications Summary

    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) Special features ASUS CrashFree BIOS 2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo2 ASUS MyLogo3 Smart Fan BIOS Recovery ASWM2.0...
  • Page 13 ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Form Factor Device drivers Support CD contents ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice. xiii...

  • Page 14: P5Bv-E Series Specifications Summary

    P5BV-E Series specifications summary LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium 4/processor ® ® Compatible with Intel PCG 06/05B/05A and 04B/04A ® and the latest Intel dual-core processor ® Supports Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) ® Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) ®...
  • Page 15 ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant ATX form factor: 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) Form Factor Device drivers Support CD contents ASUS Live Update utility ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 17 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 18 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................1-1 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 19: Welcome

    ® The motherboard delivers a host of new features and latest technologies, making it another standout in the long line of ASUS quality motherboards! Before you start installing the motherboard, and hardware devices on it, check the items in your package with the list below.

  • Page 20: Special.features

    1.3 Special features 1.3.1. Product.highlights Latest.processor.technology The motherboard comes with a 775-pin surface mount Land Grid Array (LGA) socket designed for the Intel Pentium 4 processor in the 775-land package. The ® ® motherboard supports the Intel Pentium 4, Intel Conroe , Intel Xeon , Intel...
  • Page 21 Integrated Striping (IS), which provides features of RAID 0. By simplifying the IM and the IS configuration options and by providing firmware support in its host adapters, LSI Logic can offer the Integrated RAID solution at a lower cost than a hardware RAID implementation. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 22: Innovative Asus Features

    BIOS codes and data are corrupted. This protection eliminates the need to buy a replacement ROM chip. 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™.
  • Page 23 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 24 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(P)-E Series...

  • Page 25: Before.you.proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. ® P5BP-E/4L SB_PWR1 Standby Powered Power P5BP-E/4L.Onboard.LED ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 26: Motherboard.overview

    2.2 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 27 ® Place. P5BP-E/4L this.side. towards. the.rear.of. the.chassis ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 28: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3. Motherboard.layout 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 EATXPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard 6312 LAN_USB12 LGA775 5721 Intel Bigby-p MCH 5721 ® P5BP-E/4L DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1_LAN2 CPUFAN_SET1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN3_LAN4 DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CHAFAN_SET1 CR2032 3V...
  • Page 29 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell FRNT_FAN3 CMOS Power RAID_SEL1 FRNT_FAN2 SATA1 PCIE1 SATA3 Intel ICH7R SATA2 BUZZ1 PCIE2 SATA4 CLRTC1 RECOVERY1 PCI3 ASMB3 CMI9880 COM2 BIOS PCI5 USB34 PCI6 Super I/O HDLED1 FLOPPY1 SB_PWR1 AUX_PANEL1 PANEL1 TPM1 REAR_FAN1 P5BV-E.Layout ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...
  • Page 30 24.5cm (9.6in) ATX12V1 EATXPWR1 PS/2KBMS T: Mouse B: Keyboard 6312 LAN_USB12 LGA775 5721 Intel Bigby-v MCH 5721 ® P5BV-E.SAS DDR2 DIMM_A1 (64 bit,240-pin module) CPU_FAN1 DDR2 DIMM_A2 (64 bit,240-pin module) LAN1_LAN2 CPUFAN_SET1 DDR2 DIMM_B1 (64 bit,240-pin module) DDR2 DIMM_B2 (64 bit,240-pin module) CHAFAN_SET1 CR2032 3V Lithium Cell...

  • Page 31: Layout Contents

    USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2 2-26 Serial (COM1) port 2-26 VGA port 2-26 Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN1_LAN2 2-26 Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN3_LAN4 (P5BP-E/4L only) 2-26 LAN (RJ-45) port for ASMB 3-iKVM 2-26 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...
  • Page 32 Internal connectors Page Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) 2-27 ICH7R primary IDE connector (40-1 pin PRI_IDE1) 2-28 Black Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) 2-29 SAS connector (blue, 7- pin SAS1, SAS2, SAS3, SAS4) (for P5BV-E/SAS model only) 2-30 USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) 2-31...

  • Page 33: 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 34 Press the load lever with your thumb Retention.tab (A), then move it to the left (B) until it is released from the retention tab. Load.lever To prevent damage to the socket pins, do not remove the PnP cap unless you are installing a CPU.
  • Page 35 The motherboard supports Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processors with the ® ® Intel Enhanced Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® ® Technology (EIST), and Hyper-Threading Technology. Refer to the Appendix for more information on these CPU features. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-11...

  • Page 36: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.2. Installing.the.CPU.heatsink.and.fan The Intel Pentium 4 LGA775 processor requires a specially designed heatsink ® ® and fan assembly to ensure optimum thermal condition and performance. • When you buy a boxed Intel Pentium 4 processor, the package ® ® includes the CPU fan and heatsink assembly. •...
  • Page 37 If there is only one CPU fan cable, connect it to the connector labeled CPU FAN1. Failure to do so may cause hardware monitoring errors. Set the CPU fan pin selection jumper to use a 3-pin or 4-pin fan cable plug. Refer to “2.6 Jumpers” for details. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-13...

  • Page 38: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    2.3.3. Uninstalling.the.CPU.heatsink.and.fan To uninstall the CPU heatsink and fan: Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the connector on the motherboard. Rotate each fastener counterclockwise. Pull up two fasteners at a time in a diagonal sequence to disengage the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard.
  • Page 39 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(P)-E Series 2-15...

  • Page 40: 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 41: 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(P)-E Series 2-17...

  • Page 42: 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: DDR2.DIMM.notch Unlock a DIMM socket by pressing the retaining clips outward.

  • Page 43: 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(P)-E Series 2-19...

  • Page 44: 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) 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 82801GR/GH/GHM (ICH7 Family) PCI Express...

  • Page 45: Pci Express X16 Slot (X8 Link)

    This motherboard supports PCI Express x16 graphics cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications, and PCI Express x8, x4, x1 SATA/SAS RAID card. The following figure shows a graphics card installed on the PCI Express x16 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-21...

  • Page 46: Pci Express X8 Slot

    2.5.5. PCI.Express.x8.slot.. (x1link for P5BP-E/4L and x4 link for P5BV-E) This motherboard supports PCI Express x8 network cards, SCSI cards, and other cards that comply with PCI Express 1.0a specifications. PCI.Express.x8.slot 2.5.6. PCI.slots The PCI slots support cards such as a LAN card, SCSI card, USB card, and other cards that comply with PCI 2.2 specifications.

  • Page 47: Jumpers

    6. Hold down the <Del> key during the boot process and enter BIOS setup to re-enter data. Except when clearing the RTC RAM, never remove the cap on CLRTC jumper default position. Removing the cap will cause system boot failure! ® P5BP-E/4L CLRTC1 Normal Clear CMOS (Default) P5BP-E/4L.Clear.RTC.RAM ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-23...
  • Page 48 RAID.controller.selection.(3-pin.RAID_SEL1) (For.P5BP-E/4L.and.P5BV-E.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 49 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 ® P5BP-E/4L (Default) CHAFAN_SET1 PWM Mode DC Mode (Default) P5BP-E/4L.Fan.Mode.Setting ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-25...

  • Page 50: Connectors

    2.7 Connectors 2.7.1. Rear.panel.connectors P5BP-E/4L P5BV-E.and.P5BV-E/SAS PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Lan port for ASMB3 IKVM. Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN1_LAN2. These ports allow Gigabit connection to a Local Area Network (LAN) through a network hub. (The bottom one is LAN1.) Dual integrated Gigabit Ethernet connections LAN3_LAN4.

  • Page 51: Internal Connectors

    Pin 5 on the connector is removed to prevent incorrect cable connection when using a FDD cable with a covered Pin 5. ® P5BP-E/4L FLOPPY PIN1 NOTE: Orient the red markings on the floppy ribbon cable to PIN 1. loppy.Disk.Drive.Connector P5BP-E/4L.F ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-27...
  • Page 52 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 53 BIOS to [RAID]. See section “4.3.4 IDE Configuration” for details. Only P5BP-E/4L and P5BV-E support LSI MegaRAID. SATA1 ® P5BP-E/4L SATA3 SATA2 P5BP-E/4L.SATA.Connectors SATA4 Important notes on Serial ATA • Use only two Serial ATA RAID connectors for each RAID 0 or RAID 1 set. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-29...
  • Page 54 SAS.connector.(blue,.7-pin.SAS1,.SAS2,.SAS3,.SAS4) . (For.P5BV-E/SAS.model.only) This motherboard comes with four Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports one device SAS1 SAS3 ® P5BV-E.SAS SAS2 SAS4 P5BV-E/SAS.SAS.Connectors To connect the SAS cable: Plug in the SAS cable to the SAS1-4 connector until the cable snaps in place You must use 4 PORT SATA to SAS cable (4 to 4) if you use SAS hard drives.
  • Page 55 This connector is for a serial (COM) port. Connect the serial port module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis. COM2 ® P5BP-E/4L PIN 1 P5BP-E/4L.COM.Port.Connector The Serial port module is purchased separately. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-31...
  • Page 56 CPU.fan.connector.(4-pin.CPU_FAN1) The fan connector supports cooling fan of 350 mA ~ 740 mA (8.88 W max.) or a total of 2.1 A ~ 4.44 A (53.28 W max.) at +12V. Connect the fan cables to the fan connectors on the motherboard, making sure that the black wire of each cable matches the ground pin of the connector.
  • Page 57 The system may become unstable or may not boot up if the power is inadequate. • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. EATXPWR1 ATX12V1 ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L.ATX.Power.Connector ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-33...

  • Page 58: System Panel Connector

    10.. System.panel.connector.(20-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 59 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! CPU_FAN1 FRNT_FAN1 FANOUT4 FANPWR2 FRNT_FAN3 ® P5BP-E/4L REAR_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 P5BP-E/4L.Fan.Connectors ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 2-35...
  • Page 60 12.. System.panel.auxiliary.connector.(20-pin.AUX_PANEL1) This connector supports several server system functions. AUX_PANEL1 ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L.Auxiliary.Panel.Connector • Chassis Intrusion connector (3-pin CASEOPEN) This lead is for a chassis with an intrusion detection feature. This requires an external detection mechanism such as a chassis intrusion sensor or microswitch.
  • Page 61 The active LOW Activity LED signals are nominally configured to indicate SAS link activity.. 14.. TPM.connector.(20-.pin.TPM) This connector is used to connect a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Card. You need to install ASUS TPM card to use this feature function. ® P5BP-E/4L P5BP-E/4L.TPM.Connector The TPM module is purchased separately.
  • Page 62 2-38 Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 63 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 64 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time............3-1 3.2. Powering.off.the.computer............3-2 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 65: 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(P)-E Series...

  • Page 66: Powering.off.the.computer

    3.2 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. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
  • Page 67 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 68 Chapter summary 4.1. Managing.and.updating.your.BIOS..........4-1 4.2. BIOS.setup.program..............4-10 4.3. Main.menu................... 4-13 4.4. Advanced.menu................4-18 Power Configuration..............4-27 4.6. Boot.menu................... 4-31 4.7. Exit.menu..................4-36 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 69: Managing.and.updating.your.bios

    ASUS AFUDOS (Updates the BIOS in DOS mode using a bootable floppy disk.) ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 (Updates the BIOS using a bootable floppy or USB Flash disk when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)

  • Page 70: 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 71: 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 72 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5BPE4L.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 73: Asus Crashfree Bios 3 Utility

    4.1.3. ASUS.CrashFree.BIOS.3.utility The ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 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 USB flash disk, or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 74 When found, the utility reads the BIOS file and starts flashing the corrupted BIOS file. Bad BIOS checksum. Starting BIOS recovery... Checking for floppy... Floppy found! Reading file “P5BPE4L.ROM”. Completed. Start flashing... DO NOT shut down or reset the system while updating the BIOS! Doing so can cause system boot failure! Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process.

  • Page 75: 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. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 76: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1. BIOS.menu.screen Menu.items Menu.bar Configuration fields General.help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Time [11:10:19] select a field. System Date [Tue 01/08/2002] Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in.] Use [+] or [-] to configure system time. Primary IDE Master : [Not Detected] Primary IDE Slave : [Not Detected] SATA 1 : [Not Detected] SATA 2 : [Not Detected] SATA 3 : [Not Detected] Select Screen SATA 4 : [Not Detected] Select Item IDE Configuration...

  • Page 77: Menu Items

    Down arrow keys or <Page Up> /<Page Down> keys to display the other items on Pop-up.window the screen. Scroll.bar 4.2.9. General.help At the top right corner of the menu screen is a brief description of the selected item. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 78: Main.menu

    4.3 Main menu When you enter the BIOS Setup program, the Main menu screen appears, giving you an overview of the basic system information. Refer to section “4.2.1 BIOS menu screen” for information on the menu screen items and how to navigate through them. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Power Boot Exit System Time...

  • Page 79: Primary Ide Master/Slave, Sata1, Sata 2, Sata3, Sata4

    When set to [Disabled], the data transfer from and to the device occurs one sector at a time. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Auto] ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 4-11...

  • Page 80: Ide Configuration

    PIO.Mode.[Auto] Selects the PIO mode. Configuration options: [Auto] [0] [1] [2] [3] [4] DMA.Mode.[Auto] Selects the DMA mode. Configuration options: [Auto] SMART Monitoring [Auto] Sets the Smart Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology. Configuration options: [Auto] [Disabled] [Enabled] 32Bit.Data.Transfer.[Enabled] Enables or disables 32-bit data transfer. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.3.5.

  • Page 81: System Information

    Processor 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 configuration. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 4-13...

  • Page 82: Advanced.menu

    4.4 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 83 Allows you to enable or disable the USB 2.0 controller. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] USB2.0.Controller.mode.[HiSpeed]. Allows you to select the USB2.0 controller mode. Configuration options: [HiSpeed] [FullSpeed] BIOS.EHCI.Hand-Off.[Enabled] Allows yout to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI Hand-Off support function. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 4-15...

  • Page 84: 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 85: Trusted Computing

    4.4.4 MPS Configuration BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced MPS Configuration Select MPS Revision. MPS Revision [1.4] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2007, American Megatrends, Inc. MPS.Revision.[1.4] Allows you to select the MPS revision. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 4-17...

  • Page 86: Cpu Configuration

    4.4.5 CPU Configuration The items in this menu show the CPU-related information that the BIOS automatically detects. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced Configure advanced CPU settings Options Module Version: 3D.06 Manufacturer: Intel Auto Brand String: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6300 @ 1.86GHz MANUAL Frequency : 1.86GHz FSB Speed : 1066MHz Cache L1 : 64 KB Cache L2 : 2048 KB Ratio Status: Unlocked (Max:07, Min:06) Ratio Actual Value: 7 CPUID :6F2...

  • Page 87: Chipset Configuration

    Select an item then press <Enter> to display the sub-menu. Configure North Bridge Advanced Chipset Settings features. WARNING: Setting wrong values in below sections may cause system to malfunction. North Bridge Configuration South Bridge Configuration North.Bridge.Configuration North Bridge chipset Configuration Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] PCI MMIO Allocation: 4GB To 3584MB DRAM Frequency [Auto] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] Initiate Graphic Adapter [PEG/PCI] PEG Port Configuration PEG Port [Auto] ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 4-19...
  • Page 88 Memory.Remap.Feature.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the remapping of the overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Enable this option only when you install 64-bit operating system. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM.Frequency.[Auto] Allows you to set the DDR operating frequency. Configuration options: [Auto] [667 MHz] [800 MHz] Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] When this item is enabled, the DRAM timing parameters are set according to the...

  • Page 89: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [3E8/IRQ4] Serial.Port2.Address.[2F8/IRQ3] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 base address. Configuration options: [Disabled] [2F8/IRQ3] [2E8/IRQ3] Serial Port2 Mode [Normal] Allows you to select the Serial Port2 mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [IrDA] [ASK IR] ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 4-21...

  • Page 90: Pci Pnp

    PCIE.LAN-5721A,.B,.C,.or.D.[Enabled] Allows you to hide or active PCIE LAN-5721A, B, C, or D. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] LAN5721A/LAN5721B/LAN5721C/.LAN5721D.Boot.ROM.[Disabled] Allows you to Configure LAN5721A, LAN5721B, LAN5721C or LAN5721D Boot ROM. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] PCIE.SAS.LSI-1064E.[Enabled] Allows you to hide or active PCIE SAS LSI-1064E. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 4.4.8.

  • Page 91: 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(P)-E Series 4-23...

  • Page 92: 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] Resume 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 93: Hardware Monitor

    CPU_Fan1.Speed.[xxxxRPM].or.[N/A]. FRNT_Fan1/2/3.Speed.[N/A]. Rear_Fan1.Speed.[xxxxRPM].or.[N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU, front, and rear fan speed in rotations per minute (RPM). If the fan is not connected to the motherboard, the field shows N/A. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 4-25...
  • Page 94 CPU.Smart.Fan.Control.[Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the 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 only when you set the CPU Smart Fan Control item to [Enabled].

  • Page 95: Boot.menu

    3rd Boot Device [Hard Drive] in parenthesis has been disabled in the corresponding type 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(P)-E Series 4-27...

  • Page 96: 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 BIOS] [Keep Current] Bootup.Num-Lock.[On]...

  • Page 97: 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(P)-E Series 4-29...
  • Page 98 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 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 99 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(P)-E Series 4-31...

  • Page 100: Exit.menu

    4.7 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 changes.
  • Page 101 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(P)-E Series 4-33...
  • Page 102 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. R AID configuration...
  • Page 103 Chapter summary RAID configurations..............5-1 5.2. Intel.Matrix.Storage.Manager.option.ROM.utility....... 5-6 5.3. LSI.Logic.Embedded.SATA.RAID.Setup.Utility......5-17 5.4. LSI1064E.IR.RAID.Function............5-39 5.5. Global.Array.Manager..............5-39 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 104: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    If you want to boot the system from a hard disk drive included in a created RAID set, copy first the RAID driver from the support CD to a floppy disk before you install an operating system to the selected hard disk drive. Refer to section “6.1 RAID driver installation” for details. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 105: Installing Serial Ata Hard Disks

    5.1.2. Installing.Serial.ATA.hard.disks The motherboard supports Serial ATA hard disk drives. For optimal performance, install identical drives of the same model and capacity when creating a disk array. To install the SATA hard disks for a RAID configuration: Install the SATA hard disks into the drive bays. Connect the SATA signal cables.
  • Page 106 The navigation keys at the bottom of the screen allow you to move through the menus and select the menu options. The RAID BIOS setup screens shown in this section are for reference only and may not exactly match the items on your screen. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 107: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    5.2.1. Creating.a.RAID.0.set.(stripe) To create a RAID 0 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 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume0 RAID Level: RAID0(Stripe) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size:...
  • Page 108 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu, or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 109: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    5.2.2. Creating.a.RAID.1.set.(mirror) To create a RAID 1 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 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1 RAID Level: RAID1(Mirror) Disks: Select Disks Strip Size:...

  • Page 110: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Raid 10)

    Key in the RAID volume capacity that you want then press <Enter> when the Capacity item is highlighted. The default value indicates the maximum allowed capacity. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 111: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    Press <Enter> when the Create Volume item is highlighted. This warning message appears. WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu.
  • Page 112 WARNING: ALL DATA ON SELECTED DISKS WILL BE LOST. Are you sure you want to create this volume? (Y/N): Press <Y> to create the RAID volume and return to the main menu or <N> to go back to the Create Volume menu. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 113: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.2.5. Deleting.a.RAID.set Take caution when deleting a RAID set. You will lose all data on the hard disk drives when you delete a RAID set. To delete a RAID set: From the utility main menu, select 2. Delete RAID Volume, then press <Enter>...

  • Page 114: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    To exit the utility: From the utility main menu, select 4. Exit, then press <Enter>. This window appears. CONFIRM EXIT Are you sure you want to exit? (Y/N): Press <Y> to exit or press <N> to return to the utility main menu. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-11...

  • Page 115: Rebuilding The Raid

    5.2.8. Rebuilding.the.RAID This option is only for the RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 sets. Rebuilding.the.RAID.with.other.non-RAID.disk If any of the SATA hard disk drives included in the RAID array failed, the system displays the status of the RAID volume as “Degraded” during POST. You can rebuild the RAID array with other installed non-RAID disks.
  • Page 116 Use up/down arrow keys to select the boot priority and press <Enter>. Refer to “4.6.1 Boot Device Priority” for details. From the Exit menu, select Exit & Save Changes, then press <Enter>. When the confirmation window appears, select OK, then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-13...

  • Page 117: Lsi.logic.embedded.sata.raid.setup

    5.3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (For P5BV-E and P5BP-E/4L only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives connected to the SATA connectors supported by the motherboard Southbridge chip. The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID automatically configures a RAID 1 (Mirrored) set when the SATA is configured as RAID in the BIOS and you installed two hard disk drives without a RAID configuration.

  • Page 118: Creating A Raid Set

    RAID 1 set using two types of configurations: Easy and New. In Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set automatically including the size and stripe size. In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-15...
  • Page 119 Using Easy Configuration To create a RAID 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>. The ARRAY SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
  • Page 120 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-17...
  • Page 121 Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least two identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 1 set. When creating a RAID 1 or a RAID 10 set, select Stripe Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 122 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 12. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-19...
  • Page 123 Using New Configuration When a RAID set is already existing, using the New Configuration command erases the existing RAID configuration data. If you do not want to delete the existing RAID set, use the View/Add Configuration command to view or create another RAID configuration.

  • Page 124: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    <SpaceBar>. When selected, the drive indicator changes from READY to 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. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-21...
  • Page 125 Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. The logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. 5-22 Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 126 Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Key in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. Follow steps 8 to 12 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-23...

  • Page 127: Initializing The Logical Drives

    5.3.3. Initializing.the.logical.drives After creating the RAID set(s), you must initialize the logical drives. You may initialize the logical drives of a RAID set(s) using the Initialize or Objects command in the Management Menu. Using.the.Initialize.command To initialize the logical drive using the Initialize command: From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 128 <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. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-25...
  • Page 129 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>. 5-26 Chapter 5: Driver installation...
  • Page 130 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. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-27...
  • Page 131 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. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization. When initialization is completed, press <Esc>.

  • Page 132: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    To rebuild a failed hard disk drive using the Rebuild command: From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports. Select the drive you want to rebuild, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-29...
  • Page 133 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. 5-30 Chapter 5: Driver installation...

  • Page 134: Checking The Drives For Data Consistency

    From the Management Menu, select Check Consistency, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to check. Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <Enter>. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-31...
  • Page 135 When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Consistency Check dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to check the drive consistency. A progress bar appears on screen. While checking the disk consistency, press <Esc> to display the following options.
  • Page 136 Use the arrow keys to select the logical drive you want to check, then press <Enter>. Select Check Consistency from the pop-up menu, then press <Enter>. When prompted, press <Y> to to check the drive. When checking is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-33...

  • Page 137: Deleting A Raid Configuration

    5.3.6 Deleting a RAID configuration To delete a RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, select Configure > Clear Configuration, then press <Enter>. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select Yes from the Clear Configuration? dialog box, then press <Enter>. The utility clears the current array. Press any key to continue.

  • Page 138: Selecting The Boot Drive From A Raid Set

    From the Management Menu, select Configure > Select Boot Drive, then press <Enter>. When prompted, press the <SpaceBar> to select the bootable logical drive from the list, then press <Enter>. The logical drive is selected as boot drive. Press any key to continue. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-35...

  • Page 139: Enabling The Writecache

    5.3.8. Enabling.the.WriteCache You may enable the RAID controller’s WriteCache option to improve the data transmission performance. When you enable WriteCache, you may lose data when a power interruption occurs while transmitting or exchanging data among the drives. To enable WriteCache: From the Management Menu, select Objects >...

  • Page 140: Integrated Mirroring

    Turn on the system after installing all SAS hard disk drives. During POST, press <Ctrl+C> to enter the SAS configuration utility. LSI Logic Corp. MPT SAS BIOS MPTBIOS-6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Copyright 2000-2007 LSI Logic Corp. Adapter(s) disabled by user Press Ctrl-C to start LSI Logic Configuration Utility... ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-37...
  • Page 141 The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot Order SAS1064E 1.22.01.00-IR Enabled Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Alt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.
  • Page 142 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(P)-E Series 5-39...
  • Page 143 A confirmation screen appears. Press <M> to keep existing data on the first disk. If you choose this option, data on the first disk will be mirrored on the second disk that you will add to the volume later. Make sure the data you want to mirror is on the first disk. Press <D>...

  • Page 144: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 10 disks. ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-41...
  • Page 145 The Create.New.Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to ten disks, or seven mirrored disks plus two hot spare disks. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column.

  • Page 146: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 04.00:00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.22.01.00-IR SAS Address 500E0101:23456712 NVDATA Version 2B.00 Status Enabled 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 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-43...
  • Page 147 The Select.New.Array.Type screen apprears. Use the arrow keys to select Create.IS.Volume, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Select New Array Type -- SAS1064E Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus up to 2 optional hot spares. Data on the primary disk may be migrated. Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 10 disks including up...
  • 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 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-45...

  • Page 149: Managing Arrays

    5.4.4. Managing.Arrays The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility allows you to perform other tasks related to configuring and maintaining IM and IME volumes. Refer to this section to view volume properties, manage the hot spare disk, synchronize the array, activate the array, and delete the array. Viewing.volume.properties.
  • Page 150 View Array -- SAS1064E Array 1 of 1 Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size(MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Array Slot Device Identifier RAID Hot Drive Pred Size Disk Status Fail (MB) SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 SEAGATE ST373454SS 0003 34331 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter=Select Item Alt+N=Next Array C = Create an array ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-47...
  • Page 151 Managing.hot.spares You may configure one disk as a global hot spare to protect critical data on the IM/ IME volume(s). You may create the hot spare disk at the same time you create the IM/IME volume. Refer to this section when adding a hot spare disk on an existing volume.
  • Page 152 <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Manage Array -- SAS1064E 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 Press <Y> to begin the synchronization, or <N> to cancel. ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-49...
  • Page 153 Activating.an.array If an array is removed from one controller/computer or moved to another, the array is considered inactive. When you add the array back to the system, you may reactivate the array. To activate the array: From the Manage.Array screen, select Activate.Array, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) Manage Array -- SAS1064E Identifier LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000...

  • Page 154: Viewing Sas Topology

    Information about the volume and its member-disks are then displayed. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.16.00.00 (2007.05.07) SAS Topology -- SAS1064E Device Identifier Device SAS1064E(04:00:00) Info ﹂ Controller Direct Attach Devices Controller ﹂ IM VOL LSILOGICLogical Volume 3000 Esc=Exit F1=Help Alt+D=Device Properties Alt+N=More Keys ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-51...
  • Page 155 Selecting.a.boot.disk You can select a boot disk in the SAS.Topology screen. This disk is then moved to scan ID 0 on the next boot, and remains at this position. This makes it easier to set BIOS boot device options and to keep the boot device constant during device additions and removals.

  • Page 156: Global Properties

    Sets whether to pause or not when the boot alert displays. Configuration options: [Yes] [No] 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(P)-E Series 5-53...
  • Page 157 Boot.Information.Display.Mode Sets the disk information display mode. Configuration options: [Display adapters & installed devices] [Display adapters only] [Display adapters and all devices] [Display minimal information] 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]...
  • Page 158 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 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series 5-55...
  • Page 159 5-56 Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 160 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 161 Chapter summary 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 P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 162: Raid.driver.installation

    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(P)-E Series...
  • Page 163 ICH7R.INTEL.RAID.Driver ICH7R.LSI.RAID.Driver LSI.1064E.SAS.Driver Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 164 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(P)-E Series...

  • Page 165: 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. ® The Windows 2000/2003 Setup starts. ®...
  • Page 166 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(P)-E Series...
  • Page 167 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 168 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(P)-E Series...
  • Page 169 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 170 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(P)-E Series...
  • Page 171 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 172 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(P)-E Series 6-11...
  • Page 173 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 174 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(P)-E Series 6-13...

  • Page 175: Lan.driver.installation

    6.2 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 176: 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(P)-E Series 6-15...

  • Page 177: Vga.driver.installation

    6.3 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 178: Red Hat ® Enterprise Ver. 4.0

    6.3.2. Red.Hat .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(P)-E Series 6-17...

  • Page 179: 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. The CD automatically displays the Drivers menu if Autorun is enabled in your computer.

  • Page 180: 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(P)-E Series 6-19...

  • Page 181: 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 182 This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...
  • Page 183 Chapter summary P5BP-E/4L block diagram ..............A-1 P5BV-E block diagram ..............A-2 P5BV-E/SAS block diagram ............A-3 ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 184: A.1 P5Bp-E/4L Block Diagram

    5721 PCIE2 ICH7R ICH7R 5721 PCI 33 PCI3 4 x SATA PCI5 PCI6 Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) MegaRAID (RAID 0, 1, 10) MegaRAID (RAID 0, 1, 10) ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...

  • Page 185: A.2 P5Bv-E Block Diagram

    A.2 P5BV-E block diagram Conroe/Kentsfield Conroe/Kentsfield Wolfdale/Yorkfield Wolfdale/Yorkfield 800/1066/1333 FSB x16 slot DDR2-800x2 DDR2-800x2 Bigby Bigby PCIE1 DDR2-800x2 DDR2-800x2 Interface Interface x8 slot 5721 PCIE2 ICH7R ICH7R 5721 PCI 33 PCI3 4 x SATA PCI5 PCI6 Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) MegaRAID (RAID 0, 1, 10)

  • Page 186: A.3 P5Bv-E/Sas Block Diagram

    Bigby Bigby PCIE1 DDR2-800x2 DDR2-800x2 1064E Interface Interface 4 x SAS 5721 ICH7R ICH7R 5721 PCI 33 PCI3 4 x SATA PCI5 PCI6 Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) Intel MSM (RAID 0, 1, 10, 5) ASUS P5BV(P)-E Series...
  • Page 187 Appendix A: Reference information...

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