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  • Page 1 P5M2 Series P5M2 P5M2/SAS...
  • Page 2 Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification of alteration is authorized in writing by ASUS; or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Safety information ..................viii About this guide .....................ix Typography .....................x P5M2 Series specifications summary ............xi Ch apt e r 1 : P r o d u c t int rod u ct i on Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................1-1 Serial number label ................
  • Page 4 Contents 2.5.5 PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) ........2-20 2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket ..........2-21 Jumpers ..................2-22 Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only) ..........2-27 Connectors ................... 2-28 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors ..........2-28 2.8.2 Internal connectors ............2-29 C hap t er 3 : P o w e ring up Starting up for the first time ............
  • Page 5 Contents 4.3.5 Primary, Tertiary, Fourth IDE Master/Slave ....4-14 4.3.6 System Information ............4-16 Advanced menu ................4-18 4.4.1 CPU Configuration ............4-18 4.4.2 MPS Configuration ............4-21 4.4.3 Chipset Configuration ........... 4-21 4.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration ..........4-24 4.4.5 USB Configuration ............4-25 4.4.6 Peripheral Device Configuration ........
  • Page 6 Management Software menu ........6-20 6.4.4 Utilities menu ..............6-20 6.4.5 Contact information ............6-21 A ppe ndi x : R e f e re n c e i n f or ma t i on P5M2 series block diagram ............A-1...

  • 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 Series Specifications Summary

    Expansion slots P5M2 model: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link) 2 x PCI-X 133/100 MHz/64-bit/5V slot 1 x PCI 33 MHz/32-bit/5V slot 1 x DDR2-SO-DIMM socket for ASUS Server Management ® Board Generation 3 (ASMB3) P5M2/SAS model: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x8 link)
  • Page 12 Internal connectors 1 x IDE connector 4 x Serial ATA connectors 1 x Hard disk activity LED connector 2 x LSI 1068 mini-SAS connector (for P5M2/SAS model only) 1 x TPM1.2 daughter board connector 2 x Front fan connectors 2 x Rear fan connectors...
  • Page 13 P5M2 Series specifications summary 1 x PS/2 keyboard port (purple) Rear panel 1 x PS/2 mouse port (green) 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x Parallel port 1 x Serial port (COM1) 1 x VGA port 2 x LAN (RJ-45) ports...
  • Page 15 This chapter describes the motherboard features and the new technologies it supports. Product introduction...
  • Page 16 Chapter summary Welcome! ..................1-1 Package contents ................1-1 Serial number label ................ 1-2 Special features ................1-2 ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 17: 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 18: Serial Number Label

    12 characters such as xxM0Axxxxxxx. See figure below. With the correct serial number of the product, ASUS Technical Support team members can then offer a quicker and satisfying solution to your problems.
  • Page 19 PCI-X specifications. Zero-Channel RAID (ZCR) card solution (P5M2/SAS only) The motherboard comes with a PCI-X slot (the green slot on the P5M2/SAS model) that supports an optional Zero-Channel RAID card. The Zero-Channel RAID card allows you to create all types of RAID configurations for your storage devices.

  • Page 20: Innovative Asus Features

    ROM chip. ASUS Smart Fan technology I/II The motherboard supports both generations of ASUS Smart Fan technology. ASUS Smart Fan technology smartly adjusts the fan speeds according to the system loading to ensure quiet, cool, and efficient operation. ASUS MyLogo2™...
  • Page 21 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 22 Chapter summary Before you proceed ................ 2-1 Motherboard overview ..............2-3 Central Processing Unit (CPU) ............2-8 System memory ................2-15 Expansion slots ................2-18 Jumpers ..................2-22 Switch ................... 2-27 Connectors ................... 2-28 ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 23: Before You Proceed

    The illustration below shows the location of the onboard LED. SB_ PWR 1 Sta ndby Pow ered Pow er P5M2 Series Onboard LED ASUS P5M2 Series...
  • Page 24 The green Heartbeat LED blinks per second to indicate that the LSI SAS 1068 chipset has started working. P5M2/SAS Series HeartBeat LED This LED is only for the P5M2/SAS model, and it indicates if the LSI SAS 1068 is working normally. Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 25: Motherboard Overview

    Place nine (9) screws into the holes indicated by circles to secure the motherboard to the chassis. Do not overtighten the screws! Doing so can damage the motherboard. Place this side towards the rear of the chassis ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 26: Motherboard Layout

    2.2.3 Motherboard layout P5M2 Layout Chapter 2: Hardware information...
  • Page 27 P5M2/SAS Layout ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 28: Layout Contents

    Gigabit LAN controller setting (3-pin LAN_EN1; LAN_EN2) 2-25 Intel 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection (3-pin RAID_SEL1) ® (For P5M2 model only) 2-25 Onboard storage setting (for P5M2/SAS model only) 2-26 Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) 2-26 Switches Page DIP switch (DIP_SW1)
  • Page 29 Serial port connector (10-1 pin COM2) 2-32 SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-32 Mini-SAS connector (For P5M2/SAS model only) 2-33 CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, 2-34 REAR_FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) Backplane SMBus connector (6-1 pin BPSMB1)

  • Page 30: 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 31 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 key should fit into the CPU notch. Alignment key Gold triangle mark ASUS P5M2 Series...
  • Page 32 Close the load plate (A), then push the load lever (B) until it snaps into the retention tab. 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! Notes on Intel Hyper-Threading Technology ®...

  • Page 33: Installing The Cpu Heatsink And Fan

    Orient the heatsink and fan assembly such that the CPU fan cable is closest to the CPU fan connector. Motherboard hole Narrow end Fastener of the groove ASUS P5M2 Series 2-11...
  • Page 34 Make sure to orient each fastener with the narrow end of the groove pointing outward. (The photo shows the groove shaded for emphasis.) 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.

  • Page 35: 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 Series 2-1...
  • Page 36 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 37: 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 38: Recommended Memory Configurations

    Recommended memory configurations Mode Single channel Dual channel Dual channel mode interleaved mode asymmetic mode Number of memories DIMM socket DIMM_A1 DIMM_A2 DIMM_B1 DIMM_B2 • When the total size of memory module(s) installed per channel is the same (A1+A2=B1+B2), the system will run in Dual Channel Interleaved mode which provides optimum performance.

  • Page 39: Installing A Dimm

    DIMM. Support the DIMM lightly with your fingers when pressing the retaining clips. The DIMM might get damaged when it flips out with DDR2 DIMM notch extra force. Remove the DIMM from the socket. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-1...

  • Page 40: Expansion Slots

    Expansion slots In the future, you may need to install expansion cards. The following sub-sections describe the slots and the expansion cards that they support. Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and damage to the motherboard components.

  • Page 41: Interrupt Assignments

    PIRQA# — — — — — PCIX Slot 2 (64-bit) PXIRQ0 PXIRQ1 PXIRQ2 PXIRQ3 PXREQ0 PXGNT0 PCIX Slot 3 (64-bit) PXIRQ4 PXIRQ5 PXIRQ6 PXIRQ7 PXREQ1 PXGNT1 PCI Slot 4 (32-bit) PIRQE# PIRQF# PIRQG# PIRQH# REQ0# GNT0# ASUS P5M2 Series 2-1...

  • Page 42: Pci/Pci-X Slots

    PCI/PCI-X specifications. PCI-X slots PCI slot • When installing an optional ZCR card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI1068 SAS controller, install the card on PCI_X2 slot that is colored green. • The optional ZCR Card for P5M2/SAS onboard LSI 1068 SAS Controller is LSI MegaRAID SAS 8300XLP. For detailed specifications, refer to: http://www.lsilogic.com/storage_home/products_home/internal_raid/...

  • Page 43: Ddr2 So-Dimm Socket

    2.5.6 DDR2 SO-DIMM socket The DDR2 SO-DIMM socket on the motherboard supports an ASUS Server Management Board 3 ® Series (ASMB3). DDR2 SO-DIMM socket ASUS P5M2 Series 2-21...

  • Page 44: 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 45: Usb Device Wake-Up (3-Pin Usbpw12, Usbpw)

    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 Series 2-2...

  • Page 46: Keyboard/Mouse Power (3-Pin Kbpwr)

    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.
  • Page 47 82801GR (ICH7R) SATA RAID selection ® (3-pin RAID_SEL1) (For P5M2 model 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);...
  • Page 48 Onboard storage setting (3-pin SAS_EN1) (For P5M2/SAS model only ) This jumper allows you to enable or disable the onboard LSI SAS1068 chip. Force BIOS recovery setting (3-pin RECOVERY1) This jumper allows you to quickly update or recover the BIOS when it gets corrupted.

  • Page 49: Switch (For P5M2/Sas Model Only)

    Switch (For P5M2/SAS model only) The motherboard features a DIP switch for fan pin selection. The following table shows the corresponding switch for each fan connector. Switch Fan connector Default setting CPU_FAN1 CPU_FAN2 FRNT_FAN1 FRNT_FAN2 REAR_FAN1 REAR_FAN2 • If you use a 4-pin fan but set the DIP switch for a 3-pin fan, the fan you installed may not work.

  • Page 50: Connectors

    Connectors 2.8.1 Rear panel connectors PS/2 mouse port (green). This port is for a PS/2 mouse. Parallel port. This 25-pin port connects a parallel printer, a scanner, or other devices. PS/2 keyboard port (purple). This port is for a PS/2 keyboard. USB 2.0 ports 1 and 2.

  • Page 51: Internal Connectors

    Pin 20 on the IDE connector is removed to match the covered hole on the Ultra DMA cable connector. This prevents incorrect insertion when you connect the IDE cable. • Use the 80-conductor IDE cable for Ultra DMA 100/66 IDE devices. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-2...

  • Page 52: Serial Ata Connectors (7-Pin Sata1, Sata2, Sata3, Sata)

    RS ATA _TXP 2 RS ATA _TXN 2 RS ATA _RXP 2 RS ATA _RXN2 SA TA 1 P5M2 Series SATA Connectors RS ATA _TXP 1 RS ATA _TXN 1 RS ATA _RXP 1 RS ATA _RXN1 Important notes on Serial ATA •...

  • Page 53: Hard Disk Activity Led Connector (4-Pin Hdled)

    HDLED 1 PIN 1 P5M2 Series SCSI/SATA Card Activity LED Connector USB connector (10-1 pin USB34) This connector is for USB 2.0 ports. Connect the USB module cable to this connector, then install the module to a slot opening at the back of the system chassis.

  • Page 54: Serial Port Connector (10-1 Pin Com)

    PIN 1 SAS LSI1068 ports LED connector (18-1 pin SASLED1) ( For P5M2/SAS model only ) This connector is for SAS link state’s LED. The active LOW Fault LED signals are nominally configured to indicate a SAS link fault for each respective phy.
  • Page 55 Mini-SAS connectors (For P5M2/SAS model only) This motherboard comes with two Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) connectors, the next-generation storage technology that supports both Serial Attached SCSI and Serial ATA. Each connector supports up to four (4) devices. P5M2/SAS MINI SAS connectors...

  • Page 56: Backplane Smbus Connector (6-1 Pin Bpsmb)

    CPU and system fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN1/2, REAR_ FAN1/2, FRNT_FAN1/2) The fan connectors support 3-pin or 4-pin cooling fans 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: Tpm Connector (20-1 Pin Tpm)

    12. Power supply SMBus connector (5-pin PSUSMB1) This connector is for the power supply SMB cable, if your power supply supports the SMBus function. P5M2 Series Power Supply SMBus Connector ASUS P5M2 Series 2-5...

  • Page 58: Atx Power Connectors (24-Pin Atxpwr1, 4-Pin Atx12V)

    • You must install a PSU with a higher power rating if you intend to install additional devices. P5M2 Series ATX Power Connector 2- Chapter 2: Hardware information...

  • Page 59: Auxiliary Panel Connector (20-Pin Aux_Panel)

    Locator LED cable to this 2-pin connector. This LED lights up when the Locator button is pressed. Locator Button/Switch (2-pin LOCATORBTN) This connector is for the locator button. This button queries the state of the system locator. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-...

  • Page 60: System Panel Connector (20-Pin Panel)

    15. System panel connector (20-pin PANEL1) This connector supports several chassis-mounted functions. The system panel connector is color-coded for easy connection. • System power LED (Green 3-pin PowerLED) This 3-pin connector is for the system power LED. Connect the chassis power LED cable to this connector.
  • Page 61 Reset button (Blue 2-pin RESETBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the chassis-mounted reset button for system reboot without turning off the system power. • Non-Masked Interrupt button (Light blue 2-pin MINIBTN) This 2-pin connector is for the non-masked interrupt initiation. ASUS P5M2 Series 2-...
  • Page 62 This chapter describes the power up sequence, the vocal POST messages, and ways of shutting down the system. Powering up...
  • Page 63 Chapter summary Starting up for the first time ............3-1 Powering off the computer ............. 3-2 ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 64: Starting Up For The First Time

    Refresh Time error No master drive detected 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 Series...

  • Page 65: Powering Off The Computer

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

  • Page 66: Bios Setup

    This chapter tells how to change the system settings through the BIOS Setup menus. Detailed descriptions of the BIOS parameters are also provided. BIOS setup...
  • Page 67 Chapter summary Managing and updating your BIOS ..........4-1 BIOS setup program ..............4-9 Main menu ................... 4-12 Advanced menu ................4-18 Server menu ................. 4-34 Security ..................4-36 Boot menu ..................4-39 Exit menu ..................4-41 ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 68: Managing And Updating Your Bios

    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.) ASUS Update (Updates the BIOS in Windows environment.)

  • Page 69: 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 70: 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 71 The utility returns to the DOS prompt after the BIOS update process is completed. Reboot the system from the hard disk drive. A:\>afudos /iI8043A0.ROM =========================================================================== AMI Firmware Update Utility Copyright (C)2004 American Megatrends Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ver.4.04 ASUSTEK Ver. 3.12 =========================================================================== - Bootblock chechsum ..OK - Module checksums ..OK...

  • Page 72: 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 73: Recovering The Bios From The Support Cd

    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 74: 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 ® • Save the current BIOS file • Update the BIOS from an updated BIOS file •...

  • Page 75: Updating The Bios Through A Bios File

    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 76: 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 P5M2 Series...

  • Page 77: Bios Menu Screen

    4.2.1 BIOS menu screen Menu items Menu bar Configuration fields General help BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Server Security Boot Exit Use [ENTER]. [TAB], or [SHIFT-TAB] to System Date [Sun 01/01/2006] select a field. System Time [11:10:19] Use [+] or [-] to Legacy Diskette A [1.44M, 3.5 in] configure system time. IDE Configuration System Information Select Screen Select Item Change Field Tab Select field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc.

  • Page 78: 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 P5M2 Series -11...

  • Page 79: Main Menu

    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 Server Boot Exit System Date...

  • Page 80: Ide Configuration

    Due to the OS limitation, you must set a SATA RAID to use any SATA device (at least two SATA devices are needed for the RAID configuration). Refer to Chapter 5 and Chapter 6 for details on how to set a SATA RAID. ASUS P5M2 Series -1...

  • Page 81: Primary, Tertiary, Fourth Ide Master/Slave

    The AHCI allows the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that enhance storage performance on random workloads by allowing the drive to internally optimize the order of commands. The item Legacy IDE Channels appears only when you set the ATA/IDE Configuration to [Compatible].
  • Page 82 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] ASUS P5M2 Series -15...

  • Page 83: System Information

    4.3.6 System Information This menu gives you an overview of the general system specifications. The BIOS automatically detects the items in this menu. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main System Information Model Name ASUS P5M2 Model ID 8043A0 ASUS-BIOS Version : 1001 Date : 09/04/2006...
  • Page 84 System Memory Information Speed DDR2 667 Total Memory 1024MB DIMM_A1- None DIMM_A2- 1024MB DIMM_B1- None DIMM_B2- None Select Screen Select Item Change Option Tab Select field General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit System Memory Displays the auto-detected total system memory. ASUS P5M2 Series -1...

  • Page 85: 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 Server Security Boot Exit...
  • Page 86 EIST feature. Set this item to [Disabled] if you do not want to use the EIST. Configuration options: [Maximum Speed] [Minimum Speed] [Automatic] [Disabled] The motherboard comes with a BIOS file that supports EIST. ASUS P5M2 Series -1...
  • Page 87 The following item appears only when the CPU installed supports the C-State technology. Intel C-state tech. C1 Config. [Enhanced] When set to [Standard], it runs in the conventional C-State. When set to [Enhanced], it runs in the enhanced C-State. Configuration options: [Standard] [Enhanced] -20 Chapter 4: BIOS setup...

  • Page 88: Mps Configuration

    [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Onboard PCIE LAN Boot ROM [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the option ROM in the onboard LAN controller. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2 Series -21...

  • Page 89: Northbridge Configuration

    NorthBridge Configuration The NorthBridge Configuration menu allows you to change the Northbridge related settings. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Advanced North Bridge Chipset Configuration ENABLE: Allow remapping of Memory Remap Feature [Enabled] overlapped PCI memory DRAM Frequency [Auto] above the total Configure DRAM Timing by SPD [Enabled] physical memory. Boots Graphics Adapter Priority[PEG/PCI] DISABLE: Do not allow remapping of memory.

  • Page 90: Southbridge Configuration

    BIOS SETUP UTILITY Options: Advanced Disabled South Bridge Chipset Configuration 2 USB Ports 4 USB Ports USB Functions [4 USB Ports] 6 USB Ports PCIE Ports Configuration PCI Express Port 0 [Auto] PCI Express Port 4 [Auto] PCI Express Port 5 [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. ASUS P5M2 Series -2...

  • Page 91: Pci/Pnp Configuration

    4.4.4 PCI/PnP Configuration 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 92: Usb Configuration

    BIOS EHCI Hand-Off [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the BIOS EHCI hand-off support. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 Generic STORAGE DEVICE Emulation Type [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit ASUS P5M2 Series -25...

  • Page 93: Usb Mass Storage Device Configuration

    USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Device Configuration USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Device #1 Generic STORAGE DEVICE Emulation Type [Auto] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit USB Mass Storage Reset Delay [20 Sec] Allows you to set the time that POST waits for the USB mass storage device after starting unit command.

  • Page 94: Peripheral Device Configuration

    Configuration options: [Disabled] [378] [278] [3BC] Parallel Port Mode [Normal] Allows you to set the parallel port mode. Configuration options: [Normal] [BI-Directional] [ECP] [EPP] [ECP&EPP] Parallel Port IRQ [IRQ7l] Allows you to set the parallel port IRQ. Configuration options: [IRQ5] [IRQ7] ASUS P5M2 Series -2...

  • Page 95: Acpi Configuration

    4.4.7 ACPI Configuration The ACPI Configuration menu items allow you to change the settings for the ACPI features. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. ACPI Configuration ACPI 2.0 Support [Yes] Headless Mode [Disabled] ACPI EMS Support [Disabled] ACPI MCFG Support [Enabled] Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help...

  • Page 96: Apm Configuration

    Allows you to select the duty cycle in the throttle mode. Configuration options: [87.5%] [75.0%] [62.5%] [50%] [37.5%] [25%] [12.5%] Power Button Function [On/Off] Allows you to select the power button function. Configuration options: [On/Off] [Suspend] ASUS P5M2 Series -2...
  • Page 97 Restore On AC Power Loss [Last State] 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, whatever the system state was before the AC power loss.
  • Page 98 To set the alarm date, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. Configuration options: [Everyday] [1] [2] [3]...[31] System Time [12:30:30] To set the alarm time, highlight this item and press the <+> or <-> key to make the selection. ASUS P5M2 Series -1...

  • Page 99: Hardware Monitor

    N/A. Smart Fan Control [Smart Fan II] 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] [Smart Fan II]...
  • Page 100 Smart Fan Control is enabled. Configuration options: [0] ~ [-25]. VCORE1 Voltage, VTT Voltage, 1.5V Voltage, 1.8V Voltage, 3V Voltage, 5V Voltage, 5VSB Voltage, VBAT Voltage The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects the voltage outputs through the onboard voltage regulators. ASUS P5M2 Series -...

  • Page 101: Server Menu

    Server menu The Server menu items allow you to customize the server features. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Main Advanced Sever Security Boot Exit Server Features Configure Remote Access. Remote Access Configuration Select Screen Select Item Change Option General Help F10 Save and Exit ESC Exit v02.58 (C)Copyright 1985-2004, American Megatrends, Inc. Remote Access Configuration The items in this menu allows you to configure the Remote Access features. Select an item then press <Enter>...
  • Page 102 Terminal Type [ANSI] Allows you to select the target terminal type. Configuration options: [ANSI] [VT100] [VT-UTF8] VT-UTF8 Combo Key Support [Disabled] Enables or disables the VT-UTF8 combo key support for ANSI or VT100 terminals. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] ASUS P5M2 Series -5...

  • Page 103: Security Menu

    Security menu The Security menu items allow you to change the system security settings. Select an item then press <Enter> to display the configuration options. BIOS SETUP UTILITY Security Security Settings Install or change Supervisor Password : Not Installed the password. Also, User Password : Not Installed the password can be...

  • Page 104: Change User Password

    The message “Password Installed” appears after you set your password successfully. To change the user password, follow the same steps as in setting a user password. Clear User Password Select this item to clear the user password. ASUS P5M2 Series -...
  • Page 105 Password Check [Setup] This field requires you to enter the password before entering the BIOS setup or the system. Select [Setup] to require the password before entering the BIOS Setup. Select [System] to require the password before entering the system. Configuration options: [Setup] [System] Password Lock Mode [Enabled] When set to [Enabled], the keyboard is locked and the user has no privilege to...

  • Page 106: Boot Menu

    1st Boot Device [1st FLOPPY DRIVE] 2nd Boot Device [Network: MBA v7.7.5] 3rd Boot Device [Network: MBA v7.7.5] These items specify the boot device priority sequence from the available devices. Configuration options: [xxxxx Drive] [Disabled] ASUS P5M2 Series -...

  • Page 107: 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. Bootup Num-Lock [On] Allows you to select the power-on state for the NumLock.

  • Page 108: Exit Menu

    When a confirmation window appears, select [OK] then press <Enter> to discard the changes, and load the previously saved settings. If you wish to cancel the command, select [Cancel] then press <Enter> to return to the Exit menu. ASUS P5M2 Series -1...

  • Page 109: Load Setup Defaults

    Load Setup Defaults Select this option then press <Enter> to load the optimized settings for each of the 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>...
  • Page 110 This chapter provides instructions for setting up, creating, and configuring RAID sets using the available utilities. R AID configuration...

  • Page 111: Chapter Summary

    Chapter summary Setting up RAID ................5-1 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility ......5-3 Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ...... 5-24 ® Global Array Manager ..............5-32 LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility ............5-33 ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 112: Setting Up Raid

    SATA hard disk drives and allow creation of RAID 0, RAID 1, Software RAID 5, and RAID 10 configuration. For P5M2/SAS model, the onboard LSI 1068 controller provides RAID 0, RAID 1, ® and RAID 1E configuration. The Intel ICH7R Southbridge chip comes with only ®...

  • Page 113: Setting The Raid Item In Bios

    Setup. 5.1.3 RAID configuration utility For P5M2 model, depending on the RAID_SEL1 jumper setting and the operating system, you can select a utility to create a RAID set. Refer to section 4.2 Jumpers for details on the RAID_SEL1 jumper settings.

  • Page 114: Lsi Logic Embedded Sata Raid Setup Utility

    LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility (P5M2 model only) The LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Setup Utility allows you to create RAID 0 and RAID 1 set(s) from SATA hard disk drives supported by the motherboard ICH7R Southbridge chip.

  • Page 115: Creating A Raid 0 Or Raid 1 Set

    Menu Description Allows you to create RAID 0 or RAID 1 set using the Easy Configuration or the New Configuration command. This menu Configure also allows you to view, add, or clear RAID configurations or select the boot drive Initialize Allows you to initialize the logical drives of a created RAID set Allows you to initialize logical drives or change the logical drive Objects...
  • Page 116 ONLIN A[X]-[Y], where X is the array number, and Y is the drive number. The information of the selected hard disk drive displays at the bottom of the screen. Select all the drives required for the RAID set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. ASUS P5M2 Series...
  • Page 117 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. Chapter 5: RAID configuration...
  • Page 118 Key-in the stripe size, then press <Enter>. For server systems, we recommend that you use a lower array block size. For multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing, we recommend a higher array block size for optimum performance. ASUS P5M2 Series...
  • Page 119 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 12. Follow steps 5 to 10 to configure additional logical drives. 13.
  • Page 120 Follow steps 3 to 7 of the previous section. Select Size from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Key-in the desired logical drive size, then press <Enter>. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the previous section to create the RAID set. ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 121: Creating A Raid 10 Set

    5.2.2 Creating a RAID 10 set You can create a RAID 10 set using four identical hard disk drives. To create a RAID 10 set using the Easy Configuration option: From the utility main menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select Easy Configuration, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 122 Select all the drives required for the RAID 10 set, then press <Enter>. The configurable array appears on screen. Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-11...
  • Page 123 Press <F10> again, the logical drive information appears including a Logical Drive menu that allows you to change the logical drive parameters. Select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select RAID 10 from the menu, then press <Enter>. You need at least four identical hard disk drives when creating a RAID 10 set.
  • Page 124 10. When finished setting the selected logical drive configuration, select Accept from the menu, then press <Enter>. 11. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-1...

  • Page 125: Adding Or Viewing A Raid Configuration

    5.2.3 Adding or viewing a RAID configuration You can add a new RAID configuration or view an existing configuration using the View/Add Configuration command. Adding a new RAID configuration To add a new RAID configuration: From the Management Menu, highlight Configure, then press <Enter>. Use the arrow keys to select View/Add Configuration, then press <Enter>.
  • Page 126 Press <F10>, select the configurable array, then press <SpaceBar>. Press <F10> again, and select RAID from the Logical Drive menu, then press <Enter>. Select the RAID level from the menu, then press <Enter>. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-15...
  • Page 127 Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section. When prompted, save the configuration, then press <Esc> to return to the Management Menu. 10. Follow steps 8 to 13 of the Creating a RAID set: Using Easy Configuration section to add the new RAID configuration.

  • Page 128: Initializing The Logical Drives

    From the Management Menu, highlight Initialize, then press <Enter>. The screen displays the available RAID set(s) and prompts you to select the logical drive to initialize. Press the <Spacebar> to select the logical drive from the Logical Drive selection, then press <F10>. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-1...
  • Page 129 When prompted, use the arrow keys to select Yes from the Initialize? dialog box, then press <Enter>. You may also press <F10> to initialize the drive without confirmation. Initializing a logical drive(s) erases all data on the drive. A progress bar appears on screen. If desired, press <Esc> to abort initialization.

  • Page 130: Using The Objects Command

    When initialization is completed, press <Esc>. Using the Objects command To initialize the logical drives using the Objects command: From the Management Menu, highlight Objects, then press <Enter>. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-1...
  • Page 131 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. Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5-20...
  • Page 132 When prompted, use the arrow keys 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>. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-21...

  • Page 133: Rebuilding Failed Drives

    5.2.5 Rebuilding failed drives You can manually rebuild failed hard disk drives using the Rebuild command in the Management Menu. To rebuild a failed hard disk drive: From the Management Menu, highlight Rebuild, then press <Enter>. The PHYSICAL DRIVES SELECTION MENU displays the available drives connected to the SATA ports.
  • Page 134 After selecting the drive to rebuild, press <F10>. The indicator for the selected drive now shows RBLD. When prompted, press <Y> to to rebuild the drive. When rebuild is complete, press any key to continue. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-2...

  • Page 135: Intel ® Matrix Storage Manager Option Rom Utility

    ® Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility ® The Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM utility allows you to create RAID 0, RAID 1,RAID 0+1, and RAID 5 set(s) from Serial ATA hard disk drives. ® To enter the Intel Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM Utility: Turn on the system after installing all Serial ATA hard disk drives.

  • Page 136: Creating A Raid 0 Set (Stripe)

    N o n - R A I D D i s k Select 2 to 4 disks to use in creating the volume. [ ↑↓ ]-Previous/Next [SPACE]-Selects [ENTER]-Selection Complete Use the up/down arrow key to highlight a drive, then press <Space> to select. A small triangle marks the selected drive. Press <Enter> after completing your selection. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-25...
  • Page 137 Use the up/down arrow key to select the stripe size for the RAID 0 array, then press <Enter>. The available stripe size values range from 4 KB to 128 KB. The default stripe size is 128 KB. A lower stripe size is recommended for server systems. A higher stripe size is recommended for multimedia computer systems used mainly for audio and video editing.

  • Page 138: Creating A Raid 1 Set (Mirror)

    Enter a name for the RAID 1 set, then press <Enter>. Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select RAID 1 (Mirror), then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 5 and 7 to 9 of the previous section to create the RAID 1 set. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-2...

  • Page 139: Creating A Raid 10 Set (Stripe + Mirror)

    5.3.3 Creating a RAID 10 set (Stripe + Mirror) To create a RAID 10 set: From the utility main menu, select 1. Create RAID Volume, then press <Enter>. This screen appears. Intel(R) Matrix Storage Manager Option ROM v5.0.0.1032 ICH7R wRAID5 Copyright(C) 2003-05 Intel Corporation. All Rights Reserved. CREATE ARRAY MENU Name: Volume1 RAID Level: RAID10(RAID0+1) Disks: Select Disks...

  • Page 140: Creating A Raid 5 Set (Parity)

    Highlight RAID Level, press the up/down arrow key to select |RAID 10 (RAID0+1), then press <Enter>. Follow steps 4 to 9 of section “5.3.1 Creating a RAID 0 set (striped)” to create the RAID 5 set. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-2...

  • Page 141: Deleting A Raid Set

    5.3.5 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 142: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    Matrix Storage Manager 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 Series 5-1...

  • Page 143: Global Array Manager

    Global Array Manager You may also create a RAID set(s) in Windows operating environment using the ® Global Array Manager (GAM) application. The GAM application is available from the motherboard support CD. Refer to the GAM user guide in the motherboard support CD for details. Chapter 5: RAID configuration 5-2...

  • Page 144: Lsi Logic Mpt Setup Utility

    LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility (For P5M2/SAS only) The LSI Logic MPT Setup Utility is an integrated RAID solution that allows you to create the following RAID set(s) from SAS hard disk drives supported by the LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller: •...
  • Page 145 The following screen appears. Select a channel and press <Enter> to enter the setup. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Adapter FW Revision Status Boot Slot SAS1068 05 03 00 00 1.15.00.00-IR Disabled 0 Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Allt+N = Global Properties -/+ = Alter Boot Order Ins/Del = Alter Boot List The numbers of the channel depend on the controller.
  • Page 146 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 P5M2 Series 5-5...
  • Page 147 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 148: Integrated Mirroring Enhanced

    Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 8 disks including an optional hot spare. ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of 2 to 8 disks. ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Choose array type to create ASUS P5M2 Series 5-...
  • Page 149 The Create New Array screen shows the disks you can add to make up the IME volume. Integrated Mirroring Enhanced (IME) supports three to eight disks, or seven mirrored disks plus a hot spare disk. Use the arrow key to select a disk, then move the cursor to the RAID Disk column.

  • Page 150: Integrated Striping (Is) Volume

    Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5-...
  • Page 151 The Select New Array screen appears. Use the arrow keys to select Create IS Volume, then press <Enter>. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus an optional hot spare. Data on the primary disk may be migrated. Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 8 disks including an optional hot spare.

  • Page 152: Managing Arrays

    Adapter Properties -- SAS1068 Adapter SAS1068 PCI Slot PCI Address(Bus/Dev/Func) 05.03.00 MPT Firmware Revision 1.15.00.00-IR SAS Address 500E0180:60831008 NVIDIA Version 25.02 Status Disabled Boot Order Boot Support (Enabled OS only) RAID Properties SAS Topology Advanced Adapter Properties Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5-1...
  • Page 153 On the next screen that appears, select View Existing Array. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Select New Array Type -- SAS1068 View Existing Array View the existing configuration. Create IM Volume Create Integrated Mirror Array of 2 disks plus an optional hot spare. Data on the primary disk may be migrated. Create IME Volume Create Integrated Mirrored Enhanced Array of 3 to 8 disks including an optional hot spare. ALL Data on array disks will be deleted! Create IS Volume Create Integrated Striping array of...
  • Page 154 LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGIC Logical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size (MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5-...
  • Page 155 Use the arrow key to select the disk you would want to configure as hot spare, then move the cursor to the Hot Spr column. Press <+>, <->, or <Space>. The Drive Status column field now shows Hot Spare. Press <C> to commit the changes.

  • Page 156: Activating An Array

    LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Manage Array -- SAS1068 Identifier LSILOGIC Logical Volume 3000 Type Scan Order Size (MB) 51498 Status Optimal Manage Hot Spare Synchronize Array Activate Array Delete Array Esc = Exit Menu F1/Shift+1 = Help Enter = Select Item Press <Y> to activate, or <N> to cancel. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-5...

  • Page 157: Deleting An Array

    Deleting an array • You cannot recover lost data if you delete an array. Make sure you back up important data before deleting an array. • If you delete an IM (RAID 1) volume, the data is preserved on the primary disk.

  • Page 158: Selecting A Boot Disk

    If a device is currently configured as the boot service, the Device Info column on the SAS Topology screen will show the word “Boot”. To select a boot disk, move the cursor to the disk and press Alt+B. ASUS P5M2 Series 5-...

  • Page 159: Global_Properties

    To remove the boot designator, move the cursor to the disk and press Alt+B. This controller will no longer have a disk designated as boot. To change the boot disk, move the cursor to the new boot disk and press Alt+B.
  • Page 160 LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) 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 Allt+N = Adapter List -/+ = Change Item ASUS P5M2 Series 5-...

  • Page 161: Restore Defaults

    Restore Defaults This option allows you to discard the selections you made and restore the system defaults. LSI Logic Config Utility v6.08.05.00 (2006.08.02) Adapter List Global Properties Pause When Boot Alert Displayed [No] Boot Information Display Mode [Display adapters & installed devices]...
  • Page 162 This chapter provides instructions for installing the necessary drivers for different system components. Driver installation...
  • Page 163 Chapter summary RAID driver installation ..............6-1 LAN driver installation ..............6-14 VGA driver installation ..............6-16 Management applications and utilities installation ....... 6-19 ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 164: Raid Driver Installation

    Press any key when prompted to boot from CD. Loading FreeDOS FAT KERNEL GO! Press any key to boot from CDROM... The Makedisk menu appears. FreeDOS command prompt B) Create LSI 1068 SAS for Windows 2000/2003 32 bit Driver Disk C) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 64 bit Driver Disk D) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL4 UP2 32 bit Driver Disk E) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 64 bit Driver Disk F) Create LSI 1068 SAS for RHEL3 UP6 32 bit Driver Disk G) Create Intel Matrix Storage Manager for Windows 32 bit Driver Disk H) Create Intel Matrix Storage Manager for Windows 64 bit Driver Disk I) Create LSI MegaRAID for Windows 32/64 bit Driver Disk J) Create LSI MegaRAID for RHEL4 UP2 32/64 bit Driver Disk K) Create LSI MegaRAID for RHEL3 UP6 32/64 bit Driver Disk Broadcom ASF Firmware Update M) Flash AMI BIOS for P5M2/SAS N) Flash AMI BIOS for P5M2 Please choose A To N: ASUS P5M2 Series...
  • Page 165 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. Windows 2000/2003 Server ®...
  • Page 166 For systems with other Lunix versions that are not listed in the Makedisk menu, explore the support CD and copy the driver file from the following path: For LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID Driver:\Drivers\ICH7R LSI RAID\ Driver\Linux\; For LSI1068 SAS RAID Driver:\Drivers\LSI 1068\Drivers\Linux\ ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 167: Installing The Raid Controller Driver

    6.1.2 Installing the RAID controller driver Windows 2000/2003 Server OS ® During Windows 2000/2003 Server OS installation ® To install the RAID controller driver when installing Windows 2000/2003 ® Server OS: Boot the computer using the Windows 2000/2003 Server installation CD. ®...
  • Page 168 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, select “LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID ( Intel IA32E )” item and then press <Enter>. ASUS P5M2 Series...
  • Page 169 • Intel Matrix Storage Manager: Select “Intel(R) 82801GR/GH SATA RAID Controller (Desktop ICH7RDH)” for Intel Matrix Storage RAID mode from the list, then press <Enter>. • Intel ICH7R ACHI Mode: If you select SATA as AHCI in the BIOS setup utility of IDE Configuration, install the Intel SATA AHCI Driver during windows setup.
  • Page 170 • LSI1068 PCI-X SAS controller Driver (for P5M2/SAS Only): For Windows 2000, select “LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2000)”. For 32bit Windows 2003 , select “LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 32-bit)”. For 64bit Windows 2003 , select “LSI Logic Fusion-MPT Drivers for SAS 1068 (Windows 2003 x64)”...
  • Page 171 Insert the RAID driver disk you created earlier to the floppy disk drive. 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.
  • Page 172 LSI Logic Embedded SATA RAID controller driver or LSI1068 ® SAS 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 Series...
  • Page 173 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>. -10 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 174 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 Series -11...
  • Page 175 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>. -12 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 176 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 Series -1...

  • Page 177: 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 178: Red Hat ® Enterprise Linux

    Test the driver by loading it: insmod tg3.o or (on 2.6 x Kernels)insmod tg3.ko Install the driver and man page: make install Refer to Red Hat distribution documentation to configure the network protocol and address. The Broadcom LAN driver for Linux OS is located in: \Drivers\BCM5721 LAN\ B57BCMCD_SV_943\Linux\Driver. ASUS P5M2 Series -15...

  • Page 179: Vga Driver Installation

    VGA driver installation This section provides instructions on how to install the ATI ES1000 Video ® Graphics Adapter (VGA) driver. 6.3.1 Windows 2000/Server 2003 You need to manually install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver on a Windows 2000 / Server 2003 operating system. To install the ATI® ES1000 VGA driver: Restart the computer, then log on with Administrator privileges.
  • Page 180 The ATI Software window appears. Follow the screen instructions to complete installation. Select Yes to accept the terms of the License Agreement and continue the process. ASUS P5M2 Series -1...
  • Page 181 Press the button to activate quick installation. After completing the installation, restart the computer. -1 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 182: 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 183: Management Software Menu

    6.4.3 Management Software menu The Management Software menu displays the available network and server monitoring applications. 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. -20 Chapter 6: Driver installation...

  • Page 184: 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. ASUS P5M2 Series -21...
  • Page 185 -22 Chapter 6: Driver installation...
  • Page 186 This appendix includes additional information that you may refer to when configuring the motherboard. Reference information...

  • Page 187: A.1 P5M2 Series Block Diagram

    Chapter summary P5M2 series block diagram ........... A-1 ASUS P5M2 Series...

  • Page 188: P5M2 Series Block Diagram

    P5M2 series block diagram Intel LGA775 Processor 1066 FSB DDR2-667x2 PCIE1 Intel 3000S MCH (Mukilteo 2) DDR2-667x2 Interface Intel 6702 PCIX2 PCIX3 LSl1068 (P5M2/SAS) 4xSATA2 PCI 33 PCI4 Intel 82801GR 5721 5721 ATI ES1000 ASUS P5M2 Series...
  • Page 189 Appendix A: Reference information...

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