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  • Page 1 P5M2-M Series...
  • 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 Onboard LED ................. 2-1 Motherboard overview ............2-2 2.2.1 Placement direction ..........
  • 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 4.1.4 ASUS Update utility ..........4-7 BIOS setup program ............4-10 4.2.1 BIOS menu screen ..........4-11 4.2.2...
  • Page 5 Contents 4.4.3 Remote Access Configuration ....... 4-20 4.4.4 Trusted Computing ..........4-21 4.4.5 CPU Configuration ..........4-22 4.4.6 Chipset Configuration ........... 4-23 4.4.7 Onboard Devices Configuration ......4-25 4.4.8 PCI PnP ..............4-26 Power Configuration Power Configuration............4-27 4.5.1 APM Configuration ..........4-27 4.5.2 Hardware Monitor ..........
  • Page 6 5.3.5 Checking the drives for data consistenccy ... 5-31 5.3.6 Deleting a RAID configuration ....... 5-34 5.3.7 Selecting the boot drive from a RAID set ..... 5-35 5.3.8 Enabling the WriteCache ........5-36 5.4. Global Array Manager ............5-36 Chapter 6: Driver installation RAID driver installation ............

  • 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: 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 11: P5M2-M Series Specifications Summary

    (for P5M2-M/C model) 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 MyLogo2 Smart-fan BIOS Recovery BIOS features AMI BIOS, 8 MB Flash ROM, Green, PnP, DMI, SMBIOS 2.3, WfM2.0, ACPI 2.0a...
  • Page 12 ATX 12 V 2.0 compliant Requirement ATX form factor: 9.6 in x 9.6 in (24.5 cm x 24.5 cm) Form Factor Device drivers Support CD ASUS Live Update utility contents ASUS Server Web-based Management (ASWM) *Specifications are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 13 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 Special features ..............1-2 ASUS P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 15: 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 16: Special Features

    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 processor with ®...
  • Page 17 The system fan rotations per minute (RPM) is monitored for timely failure detection. The ASIC monitors the voltage levels to ensure stable supply of current for critical components. See page 4-30 for details. ASUS P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 18: Innovative Asus Features

    See page 4-32 for details. ASUS Smart Fan technology I The ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. Chapter 1: Product introduction...
  • Page 19 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) ..........2-6 System memory ..............2-13 Expansion slots ..............2-15 Jumpers ................2-18 Connectors ................. 2-23 ASUS P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 21: Before You Proceed

    This is a reminder that you should shut down the system and unplug the power cable before removing or plugging in any motherboard component. The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_PWR1 ® Standby Powered Power P5M2-M Onboard LED ASUS P5M2-M 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 SSI EEB 3.5 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) ® USB34 PCIE1 SATA1 USBPW34 SATA2 Broadcom Intel ICH7R 8Mbit BCM5721 SB_PWR1 CLRTC1 SATA3 PCIE2 Flash BIOS SATA4 RECOVERY1 COM2 PCI3 ASMB3 FM_FRNT2 LAN_EN2 XGIZ7 PCI4 FM_REAR2 FRNT_FAN2 BPSMB1 VGA_EN1 FLOPPY1 PANEL1 REAR_FAN2 P5M2-M/C Layout ASUS P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 24: Layout Contents

    2.2.4 Layout contents Slots/Sockets Page CPU socket DDR2 DIMM slots 2-13 PCI/PCI Express slots 2-17 Jumpers Page Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) 2-18 CPU fan pin selection (3-pin FM_CPU1, FM_CPU2) 2-19 USB device wake-up (3-pin USBPW12, USBPW34) 2-19 Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) 2-20 VGA controller setting (3-pin VGA_EN1) 2-20...
  • Page 25 2-28 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1) 2-29 Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) 2-29 SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V2) 2-30 Auxiliary panel connector (20-pin AUX_PANEL1) 2-31 System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) 2-32 ASUS P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 26: Central Processing Unit (Cpu)

    Contact your retailer immediately if the PnP cap is missing, or if you see any damage to the PnP cap/socket contacts/motherboard components. ASUS shoulders the repair cost only if the damage is shipment/ transit-related. •...
  • Page 27 Load plate Position the CPU over the socket, making sure that the gold triangle is on the bottom-left corner of the socket. The socket alignment Alignment key key should fit into the CPU notch. Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2-M 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

    CPU fan connector. Motherboard hole Narrow end Fastener of the groove Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) ASUS P5M2-M 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/CPU_FAN2. CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 ® P5M2-M CPU Fan Connectors •...

  • Page 31: Uninstalling The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    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. Carefully remove the heatsink and fan assembly from the motherboard. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-11...
  • Page 32 Rotate each fastener clockwise to ensure correct orientation when reinstalling. Narrow end of the groove The narrow end of the groove should point outward after resetting. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) Refer to the documentation in the boxed or stand-alone CPU fan package for detailed information on CPU fan installation.

  • Page 33: 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_A1/DIMM_B1).

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

  • Page 35: Expansion Slots

    “Share 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 P5M2-M Series 2-15...

  • Page 36: Interrupt Assignments

    2.5.3 Interrupt assignments Standard interrupt assignments Priority Standard Function System Timer Keyboard Controller — Re-direct to IRQ#9 Communications Port (COM2) Communications Port (COM1) IRQ holder for PCI steering Floppy Disk Controller Printer Port (LPT1) System CMOS/Real Time Clock IRQ holder for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering IRQ holder for PCI steering PS/2 Compatible Mouse Port...

  • Page 37: Pci Slot

    PCI specifications. The figure shows a LAN card installed on a PCI slot. 2.5.5 PCI Express x8 slot This motherboard supports PCI Express x8 cards that comply with the PCI Express specifications. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-17...

  • Page 38: Jumpers

    Jumpers Clear RTC RAM (CLRTC1) This jumper allows you to clear the Real Time Clock (RTC) RAM in CMOS. You can clear the CMOS memory of date, time, and system setup parameters by erasing the CMOS RTC RAM data. The onboard button cell battery powers the RAM data in CMOS, which include system setup information such as system passwords.
  • Page 39 If you are using Windows 2000, you need to install Service Pack 4 to wake up the system from S4 sleep mode. • The total current consumed must NOT exceed the power supply capability (+5VSB) whether under normal condition or in sleep mode. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-19...
  • Page 40 Keyboard/Mouse power (3-pin KBPWR1) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the keyboard/mouse wake-up feature. Set this jumper to pins 2-3 (+5VSB) to wake up the computer when you press a key on the keyboard (the default is the Space Bar) or use the mouse. This feature requires an ATX power supply that can supply at least 1A on the +5VSB lead, and a corresponding setting in the BIOS.
  • Page 41 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (default); otherwise, place the jumper caps to pins 2-3 to use the Intel Matrix ® Storage Manager. RAID_SEL1 ® LSI RAID ROM INTEL RAID ROM (Default) P5M2-M RAID_SEL1 Setting ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-21...
  • Page 42 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS when it gets corrupted. To update the BIOS: Prepare a floppy disk that contains the latest BIOS for the motherboard (xxxx-xxx.ROM) and the AFUDOS.EXE utility. Set the jumper to pins 2-3.

  • Page 43: Connectors

    USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2. These two 4-pin Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are available for connecting USB 2.0 devices. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-23...

  • Page 44: Internal Connectors

    LAN port LED indications ACT/LINK SPEED ACT/LINK LED SPEED LED Status Description Status Description No link 10 Mbps connection GREEN Linked ORANGE 100 Mbps connection BLINKING Data activity GREEN 1 Gbps connection LAN port 2.7.2 Internal connectors Floppy disk drive connector (34-1 pin FLOPPY1) This connector is for the provided Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) signal cable.
  • Page 45 IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. PRI_IDE1 ® NOTE: Orient the red markings (usually zigzag) on the IDE ribbon cable to PIN 1. P5M2-M IDE Connector ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-25...
  • Page 46 Serial ATA connectors (7-pin SATA1, SATA2, SATA3, SATA4) These connectors are for the Serial ATA signal cables for Serial ATA hard disk drives. If you installed Serial ATA hard disk drives, you can create a RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 configuration using the Intel Matrix ®...

  • Page 47: Hard Disk Activity Led Connector (4-Pin Hdled)

    This USB connector complies with USB 2.0 specification that supports up to 480 Mbps connection speed. ® USB34 P5M2-M USB 2.0 Connector The USB port module is purchased separately. ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-27...

  • Page 48: Serial Port Connector (10-1 Pin Com)

    Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 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. The serial port module is purchased separately.

  • Page 49: Backplane Smbus Connector (6-1 Pin Bpsmb)

    SMBus devices using the SMBus interface. BPSMB1 ® P5M2-M SMBus Connector Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. PSUSMB1 ® P5M2-M Power Supply SMBus Connector ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-29...

  • Page 50: Ssi Power Connectors (24-Pin Atxpwr1, 8-Pin Atx12V)

    10. SSI power connectors (24-pin ATXPWR1, 8-pin ATX12V2) 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 51: Auxiliary Panel Connector (20-Pin Aux_Panel)

    Locator LED (6-pin LOCATOR) These leads are for the locator switch and LED on the front panel. AUX_PANEL1 +5VSB I2C_4_CLK# CASEOPEN LOCATORLED1+ I2C_4_DATA# ® LOCATORLED1- +5VSB LOCATORBTN# LAN1_LINKACTLED+ LAN1_LINKACTLED- LOCATORLED2- LAN2_LINKACTLED- LOCATORLED2+ LAN2_LINKACTLED+ P5M2-M Auxiliary Panel Connector ASUS P5M2-M Series 2-31...

  • Page 52: System Panel Connector (20-Pin Panel)

    12. 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 53: 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 54 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ..........3-1 Powering off the computer ........... 3-2 ASUS P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 55: Starting Up For The First Time

    Two continuous beeps followed by Floppy controller failure two short beeps Two continuous beeps followed by Hardware component failure four short beeps At power on, hold down the <Del> key to enter the BIOS Setup. Follow the instructions in Chapter 4. ASUS P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 56: 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. The power supply should turn off after Windows shuts down.
  • Page 57 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 58 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 P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 59: 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 or the motherboard support CD when the BIOS file fails or gets corrupted.)

  • Page 60: 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 61 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 62 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iP5M2-M.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 63: 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 motherboard support CD or the floppy disk that contains the updated BIOS file.
  • Page 64 Restart the system after the utility completes the updating process. The recovered BIOS may not be the latest BIOS version for this motherboard. Visit the ASUS website (www.asus.com) to download the latest BIOS file. Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 65: Asus Update Utility

    4.1.4 ASUS Update utility The ASUS Update is a utility that allows you to manage, save, and update the motherboard BIOS in Windows environment. The ASUS Update utility ® allows you to: • Save the current BIOS file • Download the latest BIOS file from the Internet •...
  • Page 66 To update the BIOS through the Internet: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by clicking ® Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from Select the ASUS FTP site...
  • Page 67 To update the BIOS through a BIOS file: Launch the ASUS Update utility from the Windows desktop by ® clicking Start > Programs > ASUS > ASUSUpdate > ASUSUpdate. The ASUS Update main window appears. Select Update BIOS from a file option from the drop-down menu, then click Next.

  • Page 68: 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. 4-10 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 69: 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 P5M2-M Series 4-11...

  • Page 70: 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 Use [ENTER], [TAB], System Time [11:10:19] or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Tue 01/01/2002] select a field. Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] menu. For example, selecting Main Use [+] or [-] to configure system Primary IDE Master:[Not Detected] time. shows the Main menu items. Primary IDE Slave :[Not Detected] Third IDE Master :[Not Detected] Select Screen...

  • Page 71: 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 P5M2-M Series 4-13...

  • Page 72: Primary, Third, Fourth Master/Slave

    4.3.4 Primary, Third, Fourth IDE Master/Slave 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 device connected to...

  • Page 73: Ide Configuration

    Sets the configuration for the Serial ATA connectors supported by the Southbridge chip. If you want to use the Serial ATA hard disk drives as Parallel ATA physical storage devices, set this item to [Standard IDE]. ASUS P5M2-M Series 4-15...
  • Page 74 Onboard IDE Operate Mode [Enhanced Mode] Allows selection of the onboard IDE operation mode depending on the installed operating system (OS). Set to [Enhanced] if you are using native OS, e.g. Windows® 2000/XP. Set to [Compatible] if you are using legacy OS, e.g. Windows ME/98/NT, MS-DOS. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Compatible] [Enhanced] Set the item Configure SATA as to [RAID] if you want to use or configure the SATA connectors under SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 9.0...

  • Page 75: System Information

    System Memory Usable Size : 1024MB Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit AMI BIOS Displays the auto-detected BIOS information. Processor Displays the auto-detected CPU specification. System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. ASUS P5M2-M Series 4-17...

  • Page 76: 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 77: 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 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. MPS Revision [1.4] Allows you to select the multi-processor system version. Configuration options: [1.1] [1.4] ASUS P5M2-M Series 4-19...

  • Page 78: Remote Access Configuration

    4.4.3 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 79: Trusted Computing

    Trusted Computing Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Use this option to configure settings related to trusted computing innovations. You need to install ASUS TPM card to make this feature function. ASUS P5M2-M Series 4-21...

  • Page 80: 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 Sets the ratio between CPU Core Manufacturer: Intel Clock and the FSB Brand String: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2.80GHz Frequency. Frequency : 2800 MHz NOTE: If an invalid FSB Speed : 800 MHz ratio is set in CMOS Cache L1 : 32 KB then actual and...

  • Page 81: Chipset Configuration

    The following sub-items appear when this item is disabled. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] DRAM CAS# Latency [5 Clocks] Controls the latency between the SDRAM read command and the time the data actually becomes available. Configuration options: [5 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [6 Clocks] ASUS P5M2-M Series 4-23...
  • Page 82 DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay [4 Clocks] Controls the latency between the DDR SDRAM active command and the read/write command. Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge Delay [15 DRAM Clocks] Configuration options: [1 Clocks] [2 Clocks] ~ [15 Clocks] DRAM Write Recovery Time [4 Clocks] Configuration options: [2 Clocks] [3 Clocks] [4 Clocks] [5 Clocks] Spread Spectrum [Disabled]...

  • Page 83: Onboard Devices Configuration

    Appears when the Parallel Port Mode is set to [ECP] or [ECP & EPP]. This item allows you to set the Parallel Port ECP DMA. Configuration options: [DMA0] [DMA1] [DMA3] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7] Sets the Parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5M2-M Series 4-25...

  • 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: 4.5.1 Apm Configuration

    When set to Power Off, the system goes into off state after an AC power loss. When set to Power On, the system goes on after an AC power loss. When set to Last State, the system goes into either off or on state, ASUS P5M2-M Series 4-27...
  • Page 86 whatever the system state was before the AC power loss. Configuration options: [Power Off] [Power On] [Last State] Resume On By RTC Alarm [Disabled] Allows you to enable or disable RTC to generate a wake event. When this item is set to [Enabled], the items RTC Alarm Date, RTC Alarm Hour, RTC Alarm Minute, and RTC Alarm Second appear with set values.

  • Page 87: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan] 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] [Smart Fan] The CPU Temperature and MB Temperature items appear when you set the Smart Fan Control item to [Smart Fan].

  • Page 88: Boot Menu

    CPU Temperature [XXX] MB1 Temperature [XXX] Displays the detected CPU and system threshold temperature when the Smart Fan Control is enabled. VCORE1 Voltage, VCORE2 Voltage, 3.3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage, 12V Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators.

  • Page 89: Boot Device Priority

    These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available hard disk drives. The number of device items that appears on the screen depends on the number of devices installed in the system. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5M2-M Series 4-31...

  • 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:...

  • 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 P5M2-M Series 4-33...

  • 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 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: Clear User Password

    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 P5M2-M Series 4-35...

  • 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 P5M2-M Series 4-37...
  • Page 96 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. R AID configuration...
  • Page 97 Chapter summary RAID configurations .............. 5-1 Intel Matrix Storage Manager option ROM utility ....5-3 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ....5-14 Global Array Manager ............5-36 ASUS P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 98: Chapter 5: Raid Configuration

    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 P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 99: 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.

  • Page 100: Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    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 P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 101: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Striped)

    5.2.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped) 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:...
  • Page 102 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 P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 103: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    5.2.2 Creating a RAID 1 set (mirrored) 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:...

  • Page 104: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Raid 0+1)

    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 P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 105: 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>...
  • Page 106 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 P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 107: 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 108: 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 P5M2-M Series 5-11...

  • Page 109: 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”...

  • Page 110: Setting The Boot Array In The Bios Setup Utility

    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 P5M2-M Series 5-13...

  • Page 111: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility

    LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility 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 112: Creating A Raid Set

    In Easy Configuration, the logical drive parameters are set automatically including the size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). In New Configuration, you manually set the logical drive parameters and assign the set size and stripe size (RAID 1 only). ASUS P5M2-M Series 5-15...

  • Page 113: Using Easy Configuration

    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 114 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 P5M2-M Series 5-17...
  • Page 115 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 116 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 P5M2-M Series 5-19...

  • Page 117: Using New Configuration

    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. To create a RAID set using the New Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>.

  • Page 118: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    RAID set, then press <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 P5M2-M Series 5-21...
  • Page 119 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 120 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 P5M2-M Series 5-23...

  • Page 121: 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 122 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. ASUS P5M2-M Series 5-25...
  • Page 123 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 124 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 P5M2-M Series 5-27...
  • Page 125 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 126: 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 P5M2-M Series 5-29...
  • Page 127 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. Using the Objects command To rebuild a failed hard disk drive using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, select Objects, then select Physical Drive from the menu.

  • Page 128: 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 P5M2-M Series 5-31...
  • Page 129 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 130 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 P5M2-M Series 5-33...

  • Page 131: 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 132: 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 P5M2-M Series 5-35...

  • Page 133: 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 134: Chapter 6: Driver Installation

    This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 135 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 P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 136: Raid Driver Installation

    Place a blank, high-density floppy disk to the floppy disk drive, then select the type of RAID driver disk you want to create by typing the number before the option Press <Enter>. Follow screen instructions to create the driver disk. ASUS P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 137: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    For systems with Red Hat Enterprise versions that are not listed in the ® Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the RAID driver disk from the following path: \Drivers\ICH7R\LSI\Linux. 6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows 2000/2003 Server OS ®...
  • Page 138 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 P5M2-M Series...
  • Page 139 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.
  • Page 140 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 P5M2-M Series...
  • Page 141 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®...
  • Page 142 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 P5M2-M Series...
  • Page 143 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>. Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 144 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 P5M2-M Series...

  • Page 145: Suse Linux

    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 146 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 P5M2-M Series 6-11...

  • Page 147: Lan Driver Installation

    LAN driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the Broadcom Gigabit ® LAN controller drivers. 6.2.1 Windows 2000/2003 Server ® To install the Broadcom Gigabit LAN 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 148: 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 P5M2-M Series 6-13...

  • Page 149: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the XGI Graphics driver. 6.3.1 Windows 2000 Server ® You need to manually install the XGI Graphics driver on a Windows 2000 ® Server operating system. To install the XGI Graphicsdriver: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.

  • Page 150: Windows ® 2003 Server

    Enterprise ver. 3.0 ® The Red Hat Enterprise ver. 3.0 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 P5M2-M Series 6-15...

  • Page 151: 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 152: 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 P5M2-M Series 6-17...

  • Page 153: 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. 6-18 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

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